News & Notices
Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10 July 15th 2020
JULY 27th 2020 "Revd. Jane sends her best wishes to us all with particular thanks for all the kind thoughts and prayers. She has been having a busy time with consultant visits and various tests but has settled in and is receiving compassionate care. She says that there are 3 of them in her 7 bed bay who are now almost ‘residents’ whilst others come and go - so she is making friends and they are sharing symptoms and sympathy! So it’s not all glum, as you know what hospital wards can be like, and they end up having many a laugh over hospital jokes and the staff treat them as if they’ve been there forever! The hospital is continuing to monitor her carefully and they are awaiting the results of some of the tests carried out. In between time, over the last week, they have been trying a new way of feeding to give her more calories and help her to regain her weight. It will take a few days to see if she can tolerate it and so she expects to remain in hospital for a while yet. Naturally hospital life is tiring but Jane thanks those who have sent messages although she is unable to respond to everyone personally. Cards may be sent to Jane addressed as follows - Revd. Jane Holmes, Ward C7, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Jane misses us all and especially on a Sunday. We remain in her thoughts and prayers and she sends this blessing: Thank You, Lord, for the blessing of friendship and for the circle of love that surrounds all those who trust in Your name. Amen. " AUGUST 2nd 2020 Revd. Jane has been in touch to say that she continues to have various tests done and is awaiting the results of others, however she hopes to be able to come home soon. She sends her love to everyone and holds us all in her prayers morning and evening. She is so grateful for the cards and messages of love and best wishes and feels privileged to be held in prayer by so many. She remains in good spirits and writes : " I have now moved bays in my ward so still ward C7 but I am in bed 5 which is so much better than bed 3. The old place was next to the toilet and that holds it’s challenges in a gastric ward! My new home is twice the space and - glory be praise the Lord - next to the window with one of the best views from the hospital. I’m on the 7th floor so the view of the countryside stretches into the distance and I can now watch the farmers bringing in the harvest. However, I will be more than happy to leave and so look forward to being back with you all. It is likely I will need some time off to improve my health on all the new medications I am gathering - I’m going to have to clear out a cupboard in the kitchen and dedicate it to Addenbrooke’s." Jane is still on a journey back to full health so please continue to remember her in your prayers.
at St Marys, Gt Massingham on Thursday 16th July. Keith died after a very brave struggle against his illness. The service and committal was conducted by Rev Judith Pollard and was well attended,, with social distancing ,by family and friends. There was a family committal at Mintlyn following the service. Any donations for cancer research uk and Tapping house can be made online at http://keithbowes.muchloved.
CHURCH SERVICES REMAIN RESTRICTED FOR THE TIME BEING.....BUT IN THE LIGHT OF NEW RECOMMENDATIONS A SINGLE SERVICE IN CHURCH IS NOW TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAYS . HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE - ST MARY'S, GT. MASSINGHAM 9.00 am AUGUST 9th. Our service is under lockdown restrictions - please observe social distancing etc. masks must .worn CONGHAM ST ANDREW'S & HARPLEY ST LAWRENCE & EAST WALTON WILL BE OPENING FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER CONGHAM : Sundays 6am until 6pm. HARPLEY & EAST WALTON : EVERYDAY 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. ( Please use Hand Sanitiser provided on entering and leaving the building and observe social distancing - 2 metres recommended). WE ARE CONTINUING TO HOST LIVE WEB SERVICES USING ZOOM. If you have Zoom on your pc, laptop, tablet, or phone you can take part in our services.
( Readings are shown on the Calendar page and the Communion Service sheet is here )
RINGING & CRYING OUT FOR PEACE ST MARY'S, GREAT MASSINGHAM We will celebrating this event near to the memorial. There will be the cry for peace, the tolling of the bell 75 times followed by a short prayer and the bugler playing the last post as the standard is lowered.
"The Cry for Peace " is here click.
Charity Walk
This walk is to raise funds for the Church roof and should have taken place in April, but because of Covid it was postponed. More information at www.peddarswaycharitywalk.blogspot.com A full itinary of the route and dates can be seen here
From the Church Registers of Baptisms, An archive of this year's entries in the Church Registers is on the "From the Church Registers" page. Follow the links for 2018/2017 and 2016..FOR AN OVERVIEW OF NEWS THIS YEAR 2020 AND PREVIOUS YEARS CHECK "THE ARCHIVED NEWS" CLICK HERE
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