Thoughts from The Vicarage with Thanks, Safeguarding and Dates
Greetings to this early and slightly shorter edition of Thoughts due to the fact that I will be on retreat on Wednesday and Thursday, returning on Friday.
Firstly, many, many thanks to all who prepared and contributed to the Remembrance Services that took place last weekend. One kind response speaks for many. He wrote; ‘Thank you for today’s wonderful ceremony: beautiful, profound, moving, and both warm and sombre, with my prayers and God’s blessing….’
This coming Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday with the theme ‘Love Protects’ – rooted in the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 13, reminding us that safeguarding isn’t just about policy or compliance, but a natural expression of Christian love in action. It’s an opportunity for our churches to reflect on how we create communities where everyone is welcomed, valued and kept safe. It is a time to give thanks for those who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that our churches are places of care, accountability and trust, and to renew our commitment to the wellbeing of all. Please do make an effort to join in one of the services.
St Michael’s Christmas Fair is on December 4th with doors open at 6pm. We still have space for stall holders, please either ring 07338 085015 or email secretarylb@lambournvalley.org
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Finally Compassionate God, our refuge and strength, defender of the weak, the weary, and the oppressed, we come to you with humble and thankful hearts. As your children, you call us to be like you, to speak up for the rights of all who are vulnerable. Help us as we strive to be a place of safety for all. May we listen to those who are hurting, learn from Jesus’ example, and love one another as you first loved us. Amen
With every blessing,
Julie
Revd Julie Mintern Vicar Lambourn Valley Benefice
Dates for your diary
- December 4th 6pm – Christmas Fair St Michael & All Angels
- December 10th 6pm – Oaksey House Christmas service St Michael’s & Oaksey House
- December 16th 6.30 – Jingle and Mingle St Michael & All Angels
- December 17th 3pm – Dress up Nativity St Michael & All Angels
- December 19th – Family film event with screening of the ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ SMAA
- December 20th 6pm – Nine Lessons and Carols St Michael & All Angels
- December 24th 4pm – Crib service St James
- December 24th 4pm – Christingle family service St Michael & All Angels
- December 24th 11.00 – Midnight Mass St Michael & All Angels