Gt. Massingham
Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10
A NEW RECTOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, SUNDAY JANUARY 11th 3.00 pm,
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
A packed Church was delighted to welcome Revd Josh to be our Rector at the installation service led by the Bishop of Lynn Rt. Revd Dr Jane Steen, with the Archdeacon the Venerable Catherine Dobson, the Rural Dean revd Canon Karlee Kerr and clergy from the Diocese, Lynn Deanery and our own local members, Revd Sue Martin, Revd David Grundy and Joy Smith LLM. Also present were the Church Patrons, along with Lord Howard, Lord Bellingham, Lord Marsham and Viscount Marsham All our Churchwardens were present along with many representatives of our Schools, Guides and Cubs and Parish Councils.
We were pleased to especially welcome Revd Josh's family, wife, children and parents along with members from his old parishes.
It was a service seeped in tradition but with many fun moments too.
Josh and his family are now settled into the Rectory and his flock of sheep have a new home here. It
was very fitting, therefore, that Bill Lewis, on our behalf, presented Josh and Beth with 2 new Shepherd's Crooks to add to their collection.
We all look forward to Josh starting his Ministry here, after a short period of maternity leave, with hisnfirst Group Benefice Communion Service.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8th 10.30 am GROUP BENEFICE SERVICE ST NICHOLAS GAYTON
FRIENDS of ST BOTOLPH
THE TRACTOR RUN & COUNTRY FAIR
The event is at grave risk and without more volunteers to help this fantastic village event will not take place - it’s over to you! How about it? Can you sign up?
Can you help FOSB raise funds to keep your beautiful village church in a good state of repair?
For the last 20 years Manor Farm Grimston has kindly hosted this very popular village event. But time marches on and those that run the event and man the stands etc have slowly dwindled.
Events like this are planned months in advance and many hands make light work. Roles include- helping on food and drink stalls, Tombola, parking, first aid,
If you think you can help please call Stephen on 01485 601576.
YOUR TOWER NEEDS YOU!
ST BOTOLPH CHURCH, GRIMSTON and ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM
Are you interested in learning the art of church bell ringing?
If you are 18 years or over and able bodied we are looking for reliable and enthusiastic persons with good sence of humour to join our team and become trainee ringers.
Tuesday evening is our regular practice night at Grimston, if this appeals to you and you would like more info and a informal chat call Mike on 07846 574230
AT ST MARY ’ S WE ARE KEEN TO GET OUR BELLS RINGING AGAIN
If you have an interest in learning to ring the bells, we would love to hear from you.
If you don ’ t feel quite up to pulling the ropes, we also have a set of handbells we would like to play once again.
For tower bells contact: Dale on 07724 890084 For hand bells contact: Anna on 07789 604097
We did say a sense of humour required but it is not always like this photo opposite.
MONDAYS 9.00 - 10.00 PRAYER GROUP at GRIMSTON
meets at Orchard House, details from Rosemarie Bowers: 01485 600485
TUESDAYS 11.00 -12.30 BIBLE STUDY at GREAT MASSINGHAM
at Cobwebs, Station Road, details from Kim Frazer: 01485 520930
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7th & 7th MARCH 10.30 - 12.00 pm
COFFEE MORNING
ST ANDREW, CONGHAM
Come and join us for coffee, cake and chat at our famous coffee morning.
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY 11.00 - 4.00 pm
LAMBING DAY
ABBEY FARM, EAST WALTON PE32 1PP
Visit our busy lambing yard and meet the sheep. Perhaps even see some lambs being born.
Tractors and combine to sit in. Refreshments. A talk by Farmer Bill at 12pm and 2pm.
All donations received for St Mary’s Church, East Walton
We are indoors but bring warm clothing and don’t forget a camara!
For your safety if you are pregnant, it is advisable not to attend.
From the Church Registers of Baptisms,Weddings and Funerals
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