Dear friends,
It’s nearly Harvest Festival time again. Do join us:
Harvest Festival Sunday October 4th 10am
A service of praise and thanksgiving, suitable for all ages. (NB No Communion. Service of Holy Communion at 8am as usual.) Gifts of food suitable for distribution to families in our parish as well as via the Cranleigh Food Bank (i.e. no fresh items) will be offered at the service. Please bring along with you or leave at the vicarage the week before.
We will also be holding our annual ‘Celebration of Life and Love’ (All Souls) Sunday 1st November 3pm followed by tea
A time when we remember those we love who have died. All are most welcome to join us for this quiet service of music and readings. If you would like a name read out in the service and included in the prayers, please contact the vicar (01483 892030; vicar@shamleygreen.church).
Mary Haynes dec. 16th September
Mary was a resident of the village for a great many years and more recently at Birtley House. She was a beloved member of our church and served as churchwarden as well as on the Deanery Synod, alongside helping with different activities over the years. Many will also have enjoyed her friendship and hospitality. Her funeral will be at Christ Church on Friday 9th October at 1130.
Regular services
Sundays: 8am and 10am Holy Communion
Messy Church on the second Saturday of the month for all ages but particularly suitable for families with young and school-aged children; next session October 10th; details in the parish magazine or from Andrew Pearson 203220.
Little Stars Adult, Baby and Toddler Group Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am in the Church Hall during school term-time; please note our half-term break 20th & 27th October.
Prayer
Almighty God,
you have made us for yourself,
and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you:
pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself,
and so bring us at last to your heavenly city
where we shall see you face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
(Church of England)
With my love and prayers,
Sally.