Worship podcast link and other news: Jan 16

Dear friends Join us for worship online, on the phone or in the building today. Click on the picture above, or the link below to access the podcast. with best wishes Anne Le Bas Online Worship podcast     Order of service You can also access this podcast by phoning 01732 928061

In the church building today - Jan 16 10 am   Holy Communion: Preacher , Jess Heeb 6.30pm Evensong During the week Wednesday                      5- 5.30 pm Children's Choir in the church hall                                           7.15- 8.15 Choir Thursday       8pm PCC meeting on Zoom Friday            10.30-12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Sunday Jan 23 10 am   Holy Communion: celebrant and preacher Revd Adie McCall 6.30pm  Evensong Epiphany 2 John 2.1-11 Today's Gospel story is the popular tale of the wedding at Cana, which Jess Heeb will be exploring in the sermon. Transforming water into wine sounds like it would always be a vote winner - and a huge help to a family facing social disgrace when the wine starts to run out - but what is the deeper meaning of this story?. (Image: Wedding at Cana by Andrea Boscoli  1560-1606)  ALL AGE IDEA  The Bible story today tells of a time when Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding party. It's a story which reminds us that God wants us to enjoy life and find lots of good things in it to share.  This week, how about making a "joy" jar, or making a "joy" board - whenever you see or hear something that brings you joy, write or draw it on a slip of paper and put it in the jar or on the board. At the end of the week, see how many causes for joy you have found.

Today's Gospel story.

STORY OF THE WEEK     Psalm 65 This Psalm, often read at harvest time, praises God for his generous provision. It's often easy to see what we lack, but harder to see what we have! What do you have in abundance, which you could share with others?

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS We urgently need a new church Treasurer. Can you help? More details from the vicar. REFRESHMENTS - There will be no tea and coffee after the 10 am services during January, to reduce the risk of transmitting Covid.  KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS At our Zoom meeting earlier this week, we talked, among other things, about plans for H.M. the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. There are lots of exciting plans afoot for the long weekend (June 2-5) including a party on the Rec on Sunday 5th June, exhibitions, walks, Garden safarl and lots of ideas for making the village look festive in the run up to the event. If you have more ideas, or are willing to help put the ideas we have into operation, please let Marion know (marionjgilchrist@gmail.com). We would especially welcome input from younger members of the village community - by which we mean under 50s! - so please do get involved.  OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS - For more details of the Jubilee plans and other community news from Marion Gilchrist, check out the Know Your Neighbours blog. https://knowyourneighbours.blogspot.com/ or email marionjgilchrist@gmail.com to ask to be put on her mailing list.