SOUTH ASTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Website: southastonurc.co.uk
 
Email: saurc@hotmail.co.uk

We wish you all a very happy Christmas!!

Christmas 2022
Edition 67
 SOUTH ASTON CHURCH APPOINTMENTS
 

Minister Reverend Peter Little

Development Worker with Older People Mrs Sarah Shinde
Church Secretary Vacancy
Treasurer Mrs Ann Tempest
Gift Aid Secretary Mrs L. Purchase/Ann Tempest
Pulpit Supply Secretary Mrs Sheila Bennett
Authorised Person (Marriages) Mr Roger Hopes
Organist
Flower Steward Mrs Pat Hastie
Christian Aid Organiser Mrs Pat Hastie
Website Editor Mr Nick Maltby
Church Centre Co-ordinator Mrs Lynn Purchase
Youth Work Co-ordinator Mrs Ann Tempest
ECO Church Champion Mrs Ann Tempest
Bible Study Leader Mrs Ann Tempest
Prayer Fellowship Co-ordinator Mrs Ann Tempest
 
 

WILTON ROAD CHURCH APPOINTMENTS

 
 

Church Secretary Monica 0121 356 9659

07931 365480
 
Treasurer Gordon Mountford
0121 356 8075
 
 
BISHOP LATIMER CHURCH APPOINTMENTS
 
 

Church Warden Steve Whitehouse

 
Office Administrator Hazel Taylor
Our last Newsletter was for Lent 2022!! It started with
“WELCOME TO 2022!!”. Well, what a year it’s been…..
So, let’s take a walk down memory lane and reflect on the
goings on since the Lent edition of our Church magazine.
Lynn
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Minister’s Letter Christmas 2022

Dear friends

As I write, the temperatures in some parts of our country are below

freezing, it is dark and cold outside, and this December, a lot of people will
be struggling with heating and fuel bills due to the cost of living increases.
Local food banks and pantries are seeing increasing numbers, with those who
need help. Bearing all this in mind, we could get despondent and a little
depressed about all this happening around this season of good will.

A friend of mine, who is anti-Christmas, describes himself as a “born again

atheist”, says ‘I have no time for Christmas, it is just an excuse for people
to indulge, and spend a lot of money that they don't have’ and he goes on to
say that “the only people who benefit from Christmas are the market
traders”!
[I think maybe he was referring to the German market in the centre of our
City].

While this may be a view you share, to me it's a rather sad and cynical
reflection of today's society. Maybe there’s a bit of truth in what he says,
but surely on cold December mornings, we all need something to look
forward to and rejoice in. As I write this letter it is the third Sunday in
Advent; it is the time when we light the candle of joy on our Advent wreath,
it is a time when we look forward to Christmas, it is a time when Christians
celebrate and rejoice in the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and joy is part of
our Christmas celebrations.

And this year, as we listen to the wondrous Christmas story, however

familiar it is for all of us, let us remember the joy of Christmas, let us
remember that we are all part of the Christmas story, let us remember that
this Christmas, as with every other Christmas, we join in with God's work to
transform darkness into light, hatred into love and war into peace.

And this year as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ we need to
remember that our world is in need and as we reflect on the ongoing
implications of war in Europe and beyond, the cost of living crisis, the
climate emergency, all people still living with Covid, and all manner of
things that are wrong with the world, which as a caring society, we should
be aware of and do our best to eradicate.

But despite all this we need to remember that through the birth of our Lord
Jesus Christ there is still joy in the world and that is something that we need
to celebrate. Despite all the problems, we need to remember the joy that
the birth of our Saviour brings to the world, and the joy of the Christ child
shines through our broken world. The Christ child was born into our
brokenness. As Christians we need to celebrate the fact that our Lord and
Saviour was born for us and we honour that.

The birth of the Christ child interrupts, if you like, our ordinary routines. In
order to celebrate we may have to put our lives on hold and once again be
transformed by the joy and peace that the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
brings, for the truth of the Christmas story lies in the birth of a baby who
made the world stop and interrupted our routines.

This interruption, if you like is the good news foretold by the prophet Isiah
and this interruption is the word becoming flesh, as proclaimed by John’s
Gospel.

There is an American author called Howard Thurman [died April 1981], who
was a theologian and civil rights activist and some of his books I have read
said, when asked about the significance of Christmas for the world and
especially for Christians said:

"When the song of the angels is stilled,

when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home,
when the shepherds are back with their flocks,
the work of Christmas begins,
it begins to find the lost,
it heals the broken,
it feeds the hungry,
it releases the prisoners,
it rebuilds the nations,
it brings peace among people,
and it makes music in the heart.
And when all that is complete,
that is the Joy of Christmas".
A Prayer
May the joy of the angels,
the eagerness of the shepherds,
the perseverance of the wise men,
the obedience of Joseph and Mary,
and the peace of the Christ child,
be ours this Christmas.

May the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be with us all and remain with us always. Amen.

Happy Christmas.

Yours in Christ

Peter

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Moderator’s Advent Letter 2022

Advent Message:
The Shepherds rushed into Bethlehem; we don’t have to!

Luke tells us that after the angels had announced the birth of Jesus, the
shepherds agreed that they should go into Bethlehem and see for themselves
what the Lord had told them about, and so “they went with haste and found
Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger” (Lk 2:16 NRSV).

Sometimes, as Longfellow put it, “the mills of God grind slowly, yet they
grind exceeding small.” It can seem like forever for church life to achieve
anything – to make decisions and put them into action, to see change, to
bring about growth in our churches. Sometimes, time is exactly what we
need to spend to make the right plans and get the right results. Sometimes
it simply is better, even if frustrating, to wait, and not rush into action.

On other occasions, it is the opposite that is needed: we’ve put off making a
decision or taking action for long enough, and time is slipping away. If we
don’t get on with something – anything – there will be none of us left to do
it. There is what we call a Kairos moment – that’s a Greek New Testament
word that means the exact moment of opportunity; precisely the right time
for something to be done. If we miss the Kairos moment, we may never get
another opportunity.
How do we get the balance right between waiting and acting? There is no
simple answer, other than to listen for God speaking through the Holy Spirit.
Is God saying, “move; act now,” or “not yet; not that?”

How do we learn to hear God speaking? By practice. By spending time being

still and knowing that God is God and asking God to speak and taking time to
listen. We learn to hear God by learning to listen.

I was grateful to be reminded this week of Toki Miyashina’s paraphrase of

Psalm 23:

The Lord is my Pace Setter, I shall not rush,

He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,
He provides me with images of stillness,
Which restore my serenity.
He leads me in ways of efficiency,
through calmness of mind; and his guidance is peace.
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day,
I will not fret, for his presence is here.
His timelessness, his all-importance will keep me in balance.
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
by anointing my head with his oils of tranquility,
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord,
and dwell in his house for ever.

It's worth remembering, too, that a pace setter has two tasks: to help the
runner run fast enough, and to stop the runner going too fast so that they
last the course. The Lord is my Pace Setter. I shall seek to run at the Lord’s
speed – no faster and no slower and be guided by the Spirit as to what that
pace should be.

With my prayers for a peaceful Advent and Christmas season, and a happy
and healthy year ahead.

Steve
South Aston Church - Working With Older People.
Welcome to our new Community Development Worker

Hello everyone!

My name is Sarah Shinde and as

everyone fondly introduces me, I am the
new "David" at South Aston URC. I
joined SAURC as a community worker
for the over 50’s group only this year in
July. I can surely say it has been a very
happy and uplifting experience since.

To give a brief background about myself

– I came from India to the UK only a
little over 3 years ago but community
has been on my heart especially for the
last 12 years. In India, I worked
alongside a church and charity to reach
out to different deprived and outcast
communities. In the UK, I worked as a
carer for people with multiple complex disabilities and volunteered
for various charities like The Salvation Army and Safe Families UK.
This, and through visiting other charities and events to understand
what Birmingham is all about has been a lovely journey so far.

I am excited for the future of South Aston and am all eyes for the
ways in which local people and the church can come together to
form a community that thrives as one. I have witnessed this in the
last three months in bits and pieces and it's been wonderful to see
this coming to life at SAURC.

Last but not least, a special shout out to Wednesday Welcome group
that has welcomed me with lots of love and warmth. They bring
with them a heritage that I can learn from so closely! They bring
such a zest for life that I am truly grateful for! So, thank you for
making me part of this!

Warm Regards,

Sarah
Sarah Shinde, South Aston URC
Community Development Practitioner for the Over 50's
 BIBLE STUDIES 2022/2023
(Ann Tempest)

We have continued to meet by ZOOM every Tuesday at 10.00 and, again, at

7.30 p.m., continuing our journey through the Old Testament.

After reading of the death of King David, we watched a film accurately

based on the Biblical account of the life of King David which brought what
we had read to life for us.

We listened to Handel’s anthem “Zadok the Priest” as we read about the

anointing of Solomon as King. We listened to Handel’s “The Arrival of the
Queen of Sheba” when we were reading about her visit to King Solomon.
Whilst reading the account of the building of the Temple of the Lord during
the reign of King Solomon, we watched 2 very interesting documentaries
about the temple, in which we saw archaeological evidence that the Biblical
account is accurate.

Having read of the death of King Solomon at the end of 1Kings 11, we spent
3 sessions looking at some of the letter to the Hebrews, which makes more
sense to us now we know something of the original temple and the kind of
things that took place there.

On January 10th, we will pick up the Old Testament story in 1Kings 12. If
you have never joined us, please consider giving us a try. All who do, find
their faith in the Lord strengthened as they get to know Him better through
his word.

PRAYER FELLOWSHIP
(Ann Tempest)

Every Tuesday, at around 11.30, following our Bible Studies, we spend time
praying for people and situations that we know or know about.

We have seen many of our prayers answered: the most recent being for a
newly born very sick baby, who, within a few days was well enough to no
longer need the incubator!

If there are people or situations that you would like us to pray for, please
write them in the blue folder at the church.

If you would like us to pray with you personally, then please have a word
with the worship leader on any Sunday morning who will be pleased to
support you.
 ADVENT COURSE 2022
(Ann Tempest)

At 10.00 on the 4 Tuesdays of Advent, via ZOOM, we are finding out how
Christmas is celebrated in several different countries.
On November 29th, we ‘visited’ Mexico when
we learned that Christmas celebrations last
from December 9th until February 2nd.

Las posadas in Mexico

On December 6th, we will be ’visiting’

Bethlehem which is filled with Christian
pilgrims during the Christmas period.

Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

On December 13th, we will be ‘visiting’ Kenya where Christmas celebrations

are very different for people in the big cities from those in the poorer rural
places.
On December 20th, we will be looking at how Christmas is celebrated in
different parts of Europe.

Why don’t you join us for the final session?

 SUNDAY CLUB
(Ann Tempest)

Lynn, Rose and I continue to work with any

school age young people who join us on
Sunday mornings. We all join in the first
part of the service, when some of our
worship leaders introduce the theme through
an All Age Talk and then, in turn, we take the
young people to a different room where we offer
more age-appropriate activities around the theme.
We mainly use the materials provided by ROOTS.
Some of our recent activities are displayed on the notice-board in the church
foyer.

ECO-CHURCH AWARDS
(Ann Tempest)

We received the bronze Eco-Church Award some time ago, the plaque for
which is displayed in the foyer. This represents our commitment to play our
part in protecting our planet from further damage due to climate changes.

If we are to gain the silver award, we must make several modifications to

our behaviour both in the church building and in our own homes.
Many of them will also help us to reduce our energy bills!

PLEASE: when you leave a room, turn off the lights; only heat rooms when
you are in them; turn off any appliances that you’re not using. Even those
few changes in behaviour can make a big difference!
MacMillan Afternoon Tea

The whole point of Macmillan Coffee Mornings is for people to socialise,

have a chat over a cup of coffee (or tea) whilst raising funds for a most
worthy cause. That is exactly what happened at South Aston on Saturday
10th September, 2022. The amount raised was a fantastic £667.67. 

A big thank you to all those who ran stalls, spent money and most of all
brought their love to this event - it showed, in so many different ways!

Here are some photos taken at Saturday's Macmillan Coffee Morning at South
Aston -
 Samaritan’s Purse

Thank you to everyone who packed or

organised a shoebox this year. We took
those collected to the relevant point.
In addition to completed shoeboxes we also
received donations of money, which were
put towards the “where most needed”
category.
We also supported the additional project of
shoeboxes for Ukraine.
Thank you all who have supported this very
worthy cause.

South Aston Matters Community Forum

This recently formed group continues to meet at the Church to look at issues
in South Aston. Peter is part of this group.

The meetings will be held every first Wednesday of the month and is free
and open to the public and all South Aston residents and businesses.

So, it’s time to have your say on how we can make our community safer,
cleaner and brighter for everyone.

Please speak to Peter or Lynn for more information.

PANTRY
Don’t forget the Community Pantry is open every Thursday from 9.30 to
midday. It is open on Thursday 22nd December, closed on Thursday
29th December 2022 and re-opens on Thursday 5th January 2023.

Please see Steve Whittingham if you have any queries.

 South Aston Orienteering Group
The South Aston Orienteering Group was formed a few years ago to take our
intrepid explorers to parts of the Midlands and further afield not visited
before ….. The Group has recently re-launched under the superb guidance
and direction of Roger Tempest and has already completed 3 tours,
Broadway, The Lickeys and only this last week Client Hills…..

Venture to the Cotswolds

The official account of the conquest of Broadway Tower by the

It was time. The date, so long awaited and meticulously planned, was 16th
October 2022. The group assembled at 0900 hours at a secret location and
prepared themselves to experience life outside Birmingham. The personnel
consisted of Lynn, Graham, Billy and Roger - all experienced survivors of
previous missions.

Leaving Brum proved no easy task, the satnav taking us down every possible
back alley to avoid motorway closures; nevertheless, with true grit and
perseverance we arrived in Broadway at 10.13 hrs approximately. To
prepare for the hardships to come we piled into the nearest cafe and spent
the next hour preparing routes and planning. After admiring the town with
its lovely buildings of Cotswold stone we then set out for the Tower, quite a
steep walk rewarded by stunning views over Broadway and surrounded
countryside; the weather was ideal, sunny with just a few clouds and the
occasional drop of rain to freshen the air.

Arriving at the tower we found a gift shop, a memorial to a crashed RAF

bomber, and a cafe where we replenished our stamina after our strenuous
exertion. We then began our descent, arriving back in Broadway at approx.
15.09 hours, and found another cafe to prepare for the return journey.
Strolling around the town, Billy proved a mine of information about the
area’s history. The return journey proved problematic with motorway
closures, however at 18.14 we landed back in Brum safely after a most
enjoyable day out!
We’ve been busy!! The Orienteering Group also had a trip out to the
Lickey’s on Friday 11th November, during which we took time out at 11.00
o’clock to observe the 2 minutes silence for Remembrance Day.

The Conquest of the Lickeys

For this latest exploit the group welcomed Sarah, an experienced

mountaineer who knows someone who trekked in the `Himalayas, who
together with our local guide Sherpa Billy gave us extra confidence of
success. We set off from the Visitor Centre, resisting the temptation for a
pre-safari snack, promptly got lost in the woods but managed to regain the
trail and enjoy the browns and greens of some enchanting autumn woodland.

However as the course was a figure-of-eight we found ourselves after the

first leg back at the Centre, and this time the temptation was too much to
resist, especially the delicious bread pudding!

Thus fortified we set off on the second leg which took us over Rose Hill and
left at the golf course; however we missed the turn, had to circle the golf
course and tackle the Beacon at the precipitate South Face, scene of many
death-defying winter sports exploits in my youth but now [alas] heavily
wooded. Channeling our inner mountain goat, we scaled this effortlessly and
admired the view which stretched as far as Barr Beacon, with landmarks
pointed out by Billy. We crossed to the carpark where I had my first driving
lesson in my Dad’s 1947 Singer Super 10 with overhead camshaft which could
[just about] get up Rose Hill without stopping to cool off, and from thence
back to the cafe - stopping en route to admire an obelisk commemorating a
visit by Queen Victoria. It is not known if she went tobogganing at the
Beacon!

If you would like to join this group, please speak to any member of the
Team.

By Roger Tempest
 Christmas Gift Service -  A Big Thank You !
On 4th December, we held our Annual Christmas Gift Service and this year
we invited members and friends to bring along seasonal gifts for the Local
Pantry that operates from South Aston. 

We had a wonderful response, as you can see from the picture, and filled 4
giant size gift bags, a box and a basket ! 

All the treats will be given away to customers of the Pantry and will be a gift
so will not affect the amount of food that they can purchase at each visit.
We all know what difficult times these are and Christmas treats might not be
possible for many this year but some families in Aston are going to benefit
from your thoughtfulness.  As always....Thank You All for Your Generosity !

Jackie Hancox
‘TIS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Christmas is Coming
Christmas is coming and I remember with love,
the friends I have known – those here and above.
Friends I have worked with – I just can’t forget,
some known for years and some I’ve just met.
I send my best greetings to you and to yours,
may much love and happiness flow through your doors.
Let your tree stand up tall with glitter and light
and seasonal candles that always burn bright.
As you stuff the turkey and decorate the table,
think of the baby born in a stable.
Remember your loved ones, both near and far
and offer a prayer as you gaze at the star.
Let this be a Christmas you will always hold dear,
and the New Year bring good health, love, and cheer.

A Prayer at Christmas
Thank you, Lord, for the joy of Christmastime,
For all the strength and faith and love we share.
Thank you, Lord, for every new awareness;
We feel fresh hope around us everywhere.

Christmas touches every heart and soul

As we reach out to others, far and near,
To raise a smile where smiles are sadly needed
And say a word of comfort, dry a tear.

Thank you, Lord, for the happiness we fine –

You fill our lives with friendship, love and light.
Please help us keep the wonder deep within us
And always share the joy of Christmas night.

Iris Hesselden
The very first Christmas
The very first Christmas
Was a basic kind of thing
Although it was reported
They heard the Herald Angels sing.

There were no films on the telly

No decorated tree,
No roast turkey or plum pudding,
No pretty lights to see.

No tinsel or baubles,
No cards upon a string
No carols on the radio
Not much of anything.

Not a single cracker,

No stockings by the hearth,
No mistletoe or holly,
Or illuminations up the path.

The very first Christmas

Was quite simply, you would find
Joseph, Mary and a baby
Who had a message for mankind.

He spoke of love and kindness

To the likes of you and me,
And if everyone had listened …
What a better world it would be …..

Poetic Thoughts
And is it true? And is it true?
The most tremendous tale of all,
Seen in a stained-glass window’s hue,
A Baby in an ox’s stall?
The Maker of the stars and sea
Become a child on earth for me? ..

No love that in a family dwells,

No carolling in frosty air,
Nor all the steeple-shaking bells
Can with this single Truth compare –
That God was Man in Palestine
And lives today in Bread and Wine

By John Betjeman, poet.

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Quotes from Children
There’s nothing in the Bible about sending Christmas Cards …(David aged 8).
I wish god had ritten the Bibel so that everyone coold understand it (Jean aged 10)
I think Jesus would be upset if he knew what went on at Christmas! (Anthea aged 11)
Jesus wasn’t very religuis (Una aged 8)

WEDNESDAY WELCOME – CHRISTMAS PARTY

Wednesday 14th December 2022

On the coldest day of the year so far, it was great to see so many people
attend the Wednesday Welcome’s Christmas Party. A short Carol Service
was followed by refreshments in the large hall, with singing by Everton from
2 pm. A selection of Christmas songs were chosen from the song books
handed out by Everton and there was even some dancing!!
It was a great afternoon and thank you to everyone (all the Church Elf’s)
who made it happen.
Wednesday Welcome starts again on 11th January 2023 where Soup and Rolls
will be available at no cost!
SAYING GOOD-BYE!!
It is with great sadness that we have to record the passing of two Church
members and one from Lunch Club, since our last magazine which was
Lent 2022.

JOHN PURCHASE
We were all shocked to learn of the death of John Purchase on Wednesday 3
August 2022. John had been a Member of South Aston URC and formerly
Aston Park Congregational Church for many years and recently received his
Certificate of Membership for 61 years. He was made a Deacon in 1964, a
position he held until the URC was formed in 1972. He had been organist at
Aston Park since he was 15, and role he continued with right up to his death,
even playing for service on the Sunday before he died. John’s funeral was
held on 30 August 2022, which would have been his 80th birthday.

The following article was written by Nick Maltby, on the day of John’s
funeral.

“s it possible to say that a funeral was "great", I believe that it is and that is
how I want to describe John's funeral which took place at South Aston URC
today. That is in no way to diminish the sadness of losing John from our
lives and the awareness of the grief being felt by Lynn, the family and those
who knew John well. But they above all would have wanted to celebrate
John's life and as his son Martyn said, "do him proud".

In years gone by funerals were dour events with the unmitigating emphasis
on the sadness of the occasion. But in recent years, thankfully, funerals of
adults who have lived a full life have tended to become celebrations of the
deceased's life.

That is what happened today, John certainly lived a full life and in so doing
gave pleasure to his family and all those who knew him. It was a life worth
celebrating and that is was what we did, peracta excellentia!

John was a flamboyant character who liked wearing exotic ties, this was
celebrated by decorating the Church with some of his ties. Also his
daughter, Sammi, created some 'Photo Boards' and placed them in the foyer
of the church for people to enjoy.”

He will be sorely missed by all who knew him,

and ‘Church’ isn’t quite the same without him!”
ROCKSON ATTAKORAH

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Rockson. He was a
quiet unassuming man, who attended our Church when he could, but due to
work commitments, he was often unable to make it. Rockson was a man of
few words but he was loyal and enjoyed attending this church.

Rockson became of member of the Church recently and will be greatly

missed.

JOAN BROADMORE
Joan has been involved with the Older People’s Project for about 10 years.
At a chance meeting with David Kendrick in the Church Tavern pub, she was
invited to join the Lunch Club and became an active member and
participator of our activities. She used to play her keyboard at the
Wednesday Lunch Time services. She said her involvement in the church had
changed her life.

In later years her health deteriorated, and she spent much of her time in
bed. That situation did improve but sadly she passed away on 26th July 2022.

Joan and John in happier times!!

SENIOR THOUGHTS
My tolerance for idiots is extremely low these days.
I used to have some immunity built up; but obviously there's a new strain out
there.
It's not my age that bothers me; it's the side effects.
I'm not saying I'm old and worn out, but I make sure I'm nowhere near the
curb on trash day.

As I watch this generation try and rewrite our history, I'm sure of one thing:
It will be misspelled and have no punctuation.
As I've gotten older, people think I've become lazy. The truth is I'm just being
more energy efficient.
I haven't gotten anything done today. I've been in the Produce Department
trying to open this stupid plastic bag.

If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of

dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
Turns out that being a "senior" is mostly just googling how to do stuff.
I want to be 18 again and ruin my life differently. I have new ideas.

I'm on two diets. I wasn't getting enough food on one.

I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that's where the little liar will
stay until it apologizes.
My mind is like an internet browser. At least 19 open tabs, 3 of them are
frozen, and I have no clue where the music is coming from.
Hard to believe I once had a phone attached to a wall, and when it rang, I
picked it up without knowing who was calling.
Apparently RSVPing to a wedding invitation, "Maybe next time", isn't the
correct response.

So you've been eating hot dogs and McChickens all your life, but you won't
take the vaccine because you don't know what's in it. Are you kidding me?
Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you're
still as foolish as the first time.

There is no such thing as a grouchy old person. The truth is that once you
get old, you stop being polite and start being honest.
 
 Sent in by Nick Maltby
 
Preachers

2022
18th December Revd. Peter Little 4th Advent - Communion
24th December Revd. Peter Little Christmas Day

2023
1st January Ann Tempest
8th January Rose Simpson
15th January Revd. Peter Little
22nd January Ann Tempest
29th January Revd. Peter Little

5th February Revd. Peter Little

12th February Bob Trotman Birchfield Gospel Hall
19th February Revd. Peter Little Communion
26th February Ann Tempest

5th March Revd. Peter Little

12th March Revd. Stuart Scott
19th March Revd. Peter Little
26th March Revd. Steve Faber Synod Moderator

2 April Revd. Peter Little Palm Sunday

6 April Revd. Peter Little Maundy Thursday
7 April Revd. Peter Little Good Friday
9 April Ann Tempest Easter Sunday
16 April Revd. Peter Little
23 April
30 April Revd. Peter Little