The Vicar's Newsletter

Dear friends,

It was great to see so many of you at the ‘Big Hymn Sing’.  There was a real buzz in church that afternoon and we raised nearly £1800 for Dan’s Fund for Burns so a big thank you to Director of Music Rob for organising it, to Penny and Tony Hodgson for the Pimm’s bar and to all who supported the event.  We will be holding it again next year, rebranded as ‘Hymns  and Pimm’s’...

This Sunday, 31 August, is our special service to thank Rev. Gussie and Mark Walsh for their contribution to our life, worship and ministry over the last six years and to pray God’s blessings on them for their new phase of life in Petersfield.  Gussie herself will be exploring with us Jesus’ little story of ‘the pearl beyond all price’.

Sunday 31st August 10am

All-age Celebration for Gussie and Mark (NB no Holy Communion in this service but 8am service as usual)

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday 5th October 10am Harvest Festival Family Service.

Wednesday 22nd October 2pm ‘A Celebration of Autumn’, in support of the Arbuthnot Hall

Words and music for the season featuring local violinist, Sarah McKenna, organist Rob Blythe and the Christ Church extended choir; followed by tea and cake.  In support of our village hall development fund.

Full details of all services in the parish magazine or on our website www.shamleygreen.church.

Regular services and activities

Sundays: 8am and 10am Holy Communion; see parish magazine or website for seasonal variations.

Little Stars Adult, Baby and Toddler Group Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am in the Church Hall during school term-time; first session of the autumn 9th September.

Messy Church on the second Saturday of the month for all ages but particularly suitable for families with young and school-aged children; next service Saturday 13th September; details in the parish magazine or from Andrew Pearson 203220.

Prayer

God of glory,

the end of our searching,

help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,

and to give all that we have

to gain the pearl beyond all price,

through our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Amen.

(Church of England)

With my love and prayers,

Sally.