Sunday 9th July 2023
The Right Reverend Mark Wroe, Bishop of Berwick, accompanied by Reverend Canon Steve Wright was welcomed to All Hallows' Church on the 5th Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Mark presided over the Holy Communion Service
The Bishop's address related closely to the Gospel reading for the day (Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-end) and centered around 'Invitation' He recounted an anecdotal story about his eldest daughter, now a teenager but always competitive, who at the age of about three was attending a 'Sunday School event' with her best friend of a similar age. Her friend announced 'I have got Jesus in my heart' whereupon his daughter announced ' I have got Santa Claus in my heart' !!!
Bishop Mark stayed for coffee after the service and chatted with parishioners.
O Come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for thee
(Thou didst leave thy throne - Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott1836-1897)
Thursday 18th May 2023
A service of Holy Communion to celebrate Ascension Day was held at All Hallows' Church presided over by Revd' Canon Steve Wright.
This was followed by a fundraising supper in the Church Room which as well as being a very enjoyable and convivial event raised over £600.
Thanks especially to Anne,Carol and Alf for making this a special event but also thanks to all who helped in the organisation as well as all who supported and donated so generously.
Sunday 7th May 2023
Following the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrations were held throughout the country.
A special Commemorative Service to celebrate community and faith was held at Holy Cross Church led by Rev'd Canon Steve Wright and Rev'd Keith Teasdale.
Refreshments after the service provided further opportunity to share with one another the joy of the occasion.
The ladies of Bardon Mill WI provided a very enjoyable afternoon tea at Bardon Mill Village Hall giving the opportunity to spend time with friends and neighbours.
Many thanks to all involved in the organisation of these events, very much appreciated by all.
Sunday 23rd April 2023 Third Sunday of Easter
Reverend Canon Steve Wright presided over the Holy Communion Service held at All Hallows' Church.
Steve's address related closely to the Gospel reading for the day ( Luke 24: 13-35 ) which tells the story of Jesus walking with two of the disciples from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. The disciples were talking about the events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection and they did not recognise him. He walked with them and interpreted all that the scriptures had prophesised. As they approached Emmaus it was evening and they urged Jesus to stay with them.
When he was at the table he took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened and they recognised Jesus and he vanished from their sight. They quickly returned to the other disciples and told them what had happened saying ' The Lord has risen indeed '
Do we always recognise the presence of Jesus in our lives?
Sunday 16th April 2023 Second Sunday of Easter
Rev'd Keith Teasdale presided over the Holy Communion Service held at All Hallows' Church.
Keith's address related directly to the Gospel reading for the day which tells the story of Jesus coming amongst the disciples,after the resurrection. He showed them his hands and his side, The disciples rejoiced wnen they saw the Lord. Thomas was not with them when Jesus came. When the other disciples told him 'We have seen the Lord' Thomas said to them' Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.
A week later Jesus came to the disciples again and said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.
Thomas answered him 'My Lord and my God ' Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe'
Thomas went on to spread the Gospel as Jesus had taught, ending up in India..
John 20:19 to end
for we walk in faith, not by sight
2 Corinthians 5:7