Churchwardens’ Report

July 2010

The first Saturday in June saw a packed church to celebrate the wedding of Maria Sitford and Phil Brett. They were both radiant and it was very special for all at St. Augustine’s as Maria has been so much a part of the church since her childhood. We pray for Maria’s and Phil’s happiness now, as they begin their married life together, and for the future.

We said “farewell” to Trevor and Julie Sear on 13th June. Many friends gathered in the vicarage garden for a service and social evening as Trevor and Julie stand on the brink of momentous changes in their lives. By the time this goes to print Julie will have been ordained in Chichester Cathedral, be called “reverend” and will have taken up her curacy in the parishes of Washington and Ashington.

The call to ordination has also been a driving force for Youth and Families Missioner, Tom Robson. He has achieved his place at Cambridge theological college and, in June, attended a selection conference with other prospective ordinands. He and Emily have contributed so much in the life of the church, the village and especially with children and young people; they will be greatly valued as part of the student community and beyond.

For their May breakfast, ladies heard from Heather Candy about the care and security offered to foreign students in London through the Lee Abbey Community. Then, in June, the men were challenged to re-think their priorities. Solicitor, Charles Wilson shared the sequence of his priorities for life — God, his wife, his family, work, church; he told how his wife and family had suffered when he prioritised in reverse.

St Augustine’s Church Tent was up for Village Day and the raffle and children’s “lucky dip” proved popular and the teas team had a regular flow of customers. It was great to be part of such a vibrant Village Day and the committee should be gratified at another success.

Mid-June it was decided that the Film Club should not clash with viewing of the World Cup! Therefore please put the new dates in your diary — Tuesday 20th July 7.30 pm at the Social Club for film "Amazing Grace" and the following week, 27th July, for the discussion — don’t miss these dates.

With best wishes,

Sue and Lynne

Churchwardens

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