Thoughts from The Vicarage with venue change, St Benedict & dates
Greetings! Today the church remembers St Benedict the Abbot of Monte Cassino and Father of modern monasticsm. Please find attached Pews News.
And as we look forward to the weekend, we come to the climax of sporting events both at home and abroad!
Change of venue
Due to the inclement weather and uncertainty with regards to rain the farewell bring and share lunch party for Bruce and Eileen is now going to take place in St Michael’s Church Lambourn at 12.30 on Saturday 20th July. PLease don’t come to the Vicarage – you will be lonely!
Please sign up with what food you would like to share – so avoiding a sausage roll mountain!
Important dates and events coming up. Please put these into your dairy and support the activities of the Lambourn Valley Benefice. Any query simply ask!
- Wednesday July 17th 1.30 Leavers service at St Michael’s
- Saturday 20th July 12.30 a bring and share lunchtime party St Michael’s Church Lambourn for Bruce and Eileen to which all are welcome!
- Sunday 21st July 11.00 Bruce & Eileen’s farewell service at St Michael’s
- Sunday 21st July 2pm Fideua lunch at the home of Mary & Henry, Oakfields East Garston, in aid of the East Garston Tower Fund. Please book a space 01488 648466 mary@oakfieldshouse.uk
- Sunday 28th July
10.30 St James Patronal Festival welcoming Reverend Liz Jackson to preside and preach.
6pm Sung Evensong All Saints
- Sunday 28th July
- Sunday 4th August Fideua lunch at the home of Mary & Henry, Oakfields East Garston in aid of the East Garston Tower Fund
- Sat August 17th 2.30 Lambourn Angels singing at the Village Flower Show @ Sports Club
- Saturday September 14th Ride & Stride event for each Parish and Gift Day at St James
- Saturday September 21st 9.30 – 1.30 Benefice away day at The Village Hall East Garston with lunch
- Sunday 29th September 10.30 St Michael & All Angels Patronal Festival
- Sunday 3rd November 10.30 All Saints Patronal Festival
Have you ever thought about reading the lesson, leading intercessions, leading a children’s event, leading a service in any of our churches? The local lay worship leaders course is for you and all who may be interested or feel called to become more involved in leading non Eucharistic worship. The dates are all Wednesdays and will most likely be 7.00 -8.30 on September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9. Please begin to think and pray about this – have a chat with me if you are wondering.
Finally, a reminder that we will presenting Bruce and Eileen gifts on July 21st to mark their farewell. Amanda, who is also standing down from being a Churchwarden, will be coming amongst the congregation on Sundays with a card to sign. Please share this with others so that all who wish may be included.
And very finally a prayer;
Eternal God,
who made Benedict a wise master in the school of your service
and a guide to many called into community to follow the rule of Christ:
grant that we may put your love before all else
and seek with joy the way of your commandments;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
Amen.
God bless, Julie