The Methodist ChurchCENTRAL NORFOLK

CIRCUIT NEWS_________________________________________________________________________________________

Issue. 4 February - March 2011

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Deadline for April/May is 14th March.Please include information on events up to and including Sunday 6th June

See editorial for Editor contact information.

“Not even Solomon

CIRCUIT SUPERINTENDENT: Rev Andrew King 01328 862174 CIRCUIT MINISTERS: Rev Barbara Winner 01953 881438

Rev Brian Eagle 01760 721394 Rev Valerie Spencer 01362 695582ACTIVE SUPERNUMERARY MINISTERS: Rev David Greenaway 01263 712181

Rev Rosemary Wakelin 01263 712166ASSOCIATE MINISTER: Rev Daphne Lloyd 01760 724924

in all his splendour, was dressed like one of these.”

Superintendent’s LetterDear Friends,

One of the chores I have to do early in the New Year is to take my rather aged car to the garage to put it through the MOT. I take it each year in fear and trepidation wondering if the mechanic will ring me up afterwards and break the bad news that it’s simply going to cost too much money to put all things right that need doing, and it’s only fit to make the trip to the breakers yard! Thankfully so far my car has always just about got through! There are always a few jobs that need doing to it, mostly not costing too much, and its general well-being is fine. I know with over 150,000 miles on the clock its working life is coming to an end, and when I think how far you can travel, going that number of miles it’s quite an

amazing feat.

It can be tempting to think about the annual Covenant Service as a sort of spiritual MOT in which we may judge ourselves to see if we have failed or passed! For example; is there poverty in our worship, formality and selfishness in our prayers, do we neglect fellowship and the means of grace, or is our witness for Christ hesitant? If we pass we pat ourselves on the back, if we fail we may try to tinker with things in our lives so that we do better next time.

Thankfully the Covenant Service is not an examination test. It is in the context of worship an affirmation for us that Christ has many services to be done, and a challenge for us to accept in obedience, God’s plan for our lives whatever the consequence will be? Sometimes God’s will for us is suited to our natural inclinations and material interests and we receive honour as we do it, but on other occasions it will be contrary to both and bring us reproach.

I was deeply challenged on a recent pastoral visit when a person asked me if I was willing to die for my faith. I tried to give an honest answer saying that if the situation was ever to arise, I hope and pray that God would give me the strength to remain faithful to Christ and to face whatever fate may lie ahead for me. In the Central Norfolk Circuit we mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a service at Stibbard Methodist Church on Thursday 27th January at 7.30 pm. During the service I have been asked to read the final sermon written by Pastor Schneider, a German minister martyred by the Nazis for his outspokenness against the regime of Hitler. He was a similar age to me when he was murdered, which only serves to remind me what cost faithful discipleship to Jesus Christ can bring. Thank God we live in more peaceful times, yet the call of Christ still demands sacrifice and commitment. Soon we approach Lent and we must examine what it means to follow Jesus Christ in 2011.God BlessYour Minister and friend, Andrew

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Christian Resources Exhibition 2011.Thursday 24th February 10am–5pm. Friday 25th February 10am–6pm. Saturday 26th Feb. 10am-4.30pm

at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE.You need to be up to date on chairs & furnishings, children & youth resources, books, music, etc., but also come to workshops throughout the day on Messy Church, on Fresh Expressions, on the Bible, on dementia, worship and many, many other topics, all provided to help us in the Church.Leaflets (with opportunity for reduced price entry tickets) are available, or see www.creonline.co.uk

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NEWS ITEMS

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From the Editor’s desk 2011. Another new year. A new challenge maybe but a promise of more blessings

ahead for us. I wonder what the Lord has ready in 2011 for

the CN Circuit to do. One thing is certain, that we must grow. It is for us to use the dates printed here to visit our other chapels and to support them. Yet while we give priority to our neighbours we can also share and receive with those further away. We are connected together in a circuit. My secondary school motto was ‘Unitate Fortior’ - Stronger in Unity. That’s us; a united circuit, a strong circuit. By the way, don’t leave copies of CNCN in your chapel. Each one costs nearly 20p and each amount adds up for the Circuit. Your contributions towards the year’s copies will be appreciated if you put your envelope with just CNCN written on it in the offertory for your treasurers; but isn’t 20p each, good value?

Please remember. Send dates and news for up to 6th June to me by Sunday 14th March at belaw@tiscali.co.uk or at my address in the Plan. Every blessing. Brian Lawrence

LENT COURSE“Exploring the Word of God in Scripture”

at Trinity, Dereham, led by Rev Val Spencer.7.30pm Tuesdays, March 15th, 22nd & 29th,

April 5th, 12th.

at Garvestone, led by Rev Val Spencer.7.30pm Wednesdays, March 16th, 23rd, Thursday 31st March, Weds April 6th, 13th, 20th.

All are most welcome to attend both of above.

at Fakenham Manse, 72 Wells Road. led by Rev Andrew King. 7.30pm Tuesdays,

March 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th & 19th.or at Fakenham Church, 2.15pm. Tuesdays a shorter version: March 29th, April 5th, 12th, 19th.

All are welcome to attend either of above.

Shipdham United Church 10.30am MondayMarch 21st, April 4th & 18th.

Contact 01760 724924 to confirm venue.

Swaffham Church; with Churches Together7.30pm, on Thursdays;Mar 24th, 31st, Apr 7th & 14th. to be confirmed.

Watton Church with Churches Togetherin Watton Christian Community Centre

7.30pm Thursdays, March 17th, 24th, 31st and April 7th & 14th.

CIRCUIT MISSION GROUP2.30pm Thursday 3rd February

at Beetley ChapelRev Val Spencer and Ann Pope are calling this meeting to seek ways forward for all aspects of Mission in our Church and Circuit life, but also including World Church Mission, Mission in Britain & M.R.D.F.They welcome representatives from as many Churches as possible for this initial meeting.Bring your ideas and come with them.

NETWORKCircuit Network Meeting; 2.30pm 11th February at Trinity, Dereham.District Network Spring Day,10.30am 9th March, Hunstanton. Speaker, Deacon Brenda Hayes.District Network Conference Day Saturday 26th March at Belsey Bridge Centre, Ditchingham .

Speaker: Jackie Smith, District Vice-President for Network.

The Church is the only society in the world that exists for the benefit of its non-members.

William Temple

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DEREHAM, Trinity

Saturday 6.00pm 12th February.Valentines Party; fancy dress optional.

Lent Course 7.30pm Tuesdays,Mar 15th, 22nd, 29th, Apr 5th & 12th.

Spring Craft Fair Sat 2nd April 10.00-3.00pm

Women’s Fellowship meeting, weekly2.45pm, Tuesday in the schoolroom.

Ladies Wednesday Club meets fortnightlyin private homes. Details on request.

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CIRCUIT PRAYER FELLOWSHIPFirst Monday each month at 7.30pm.

Feb 7th FakenhamMar 7th Thursford

We look forward to meeting together

.For more information, contact Malcolm Cook 01328 829324

CIRCUIT NOTICE BOARDA warm welcome awaits you at all these events and venues

BEETLEYDrop-in. 2–3.00pm Alternate Wednesdays

December 1st, 15th, January 6th, 20th.

Bible Study GroupMondays at 7.30pm. for details:-

Contact: John Hull 01362 695154

CIRCUIT MID-WEEKPRAISE and WORSHIP.3rd Wednesday in the month,

7.30pm at Beetley Chapel16th February Tony Hey..18th March t.b.a.

For more information, contact John Hull 01328 605154

GREAT CRESSINGHAM

Coffee Mornings 10.30-noon15th February free coffee/tea and chat,

Other refreshments to puchase, gift stall.

Shrove Tuesday 8th March. Pancake Day10.30 – 2.00pm, Pancakes cooked fresh as ordered with variety of fillings; sales stall.

BLAKENEY

Tuesdays at 5.45pm Centring Prayer Group

Second Tuesday each month3.15pm - 5.30pm at St Nicholas Church

‘Messy Church’for children together with their parents

Thursdays at 10.00am A time of quiet

and prayer followed by coffee.

Fridays 10.00am - 11.00amBible Study: looking at the Lectionary

readings for the following Sunday

Wednesday Prayer & Praise10.30am followed by tea/coffee & biscuits

Churches Together in Wells & District

A "fun evening" in support of

Entry £2. Tea, coffee and nibbles 50pFurther details Mrs. R Henry, 01328 711617

Wells-next-the-Sea celebrates five years as a

and Churches Together in Wells & Districtsupports the local committee's programme

Friends' Meeting House, Church Road, Wells

Proceeds for Christian Aid and CAFOD

"Rich Inheritance" - Jesus' Legacy of Lovehas been arranged for five weeks in Lent.

For details of venues, dates and timesplease phone Mrs. R Henry, 01328 711617

WATTONLent Course: with Churches TogetherThursdays 7.30pm in W.C.C.C. (Centre)

March 17th,24th, 31st, April 7th, 14th.

Gardener’s Question Time afternoon with Mr Barry Gayton, 2.30pm Thursday 7th April

in Watton Christian Community Centre.£3.00 at the door.

Barry is well known for his gardening talks and gave us a very interesting afternoon 3 years ago, so we welcome you all to join us on this

occasion.

Mid-week Worship every Wednesday10.30-11.00am in church vestry.

Coffee Morning; Wednesday 9.00-11.30 in Watton Christian Community Centre

Prayer of the Heart Meditation 7.45pm1st & 3rd Monday in month in vestry

Alternative Monday Worship bi-monthly7.45pm in church vestry.

Model Railway Club, Friday .2.00-4.00pm

HINGHAMCoffee shops with stalls. 10am – noon

February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd.

Bible Discussion Group 10-11.30am February 7th, 21st, March 7th, 21st,April 4th, 18th.

For details, contact Rev Barbara Winner

THURSFORDAnnual Pancake Day Lunch

Tuesday 8th March 11.00 – 1.00pm£4.00 with choice of pancakes.

Coffee Morning. Wednesday 13th April10.-noon. Enjoy coffee & cakes in the country

and bring some cash to visit the stalls.

TOFTWOODShrove Tuesday Soup & Pancakes

11-3pm Tuesday 8th Marchin aid of Leprosy Mission

GREAT ELLINGHAMCoffee Mornings: including a sales table10-11.00am. Tuesday 1st February &

1st March

Fellowship Meetings, fortnightly, 2.30pm8th February Pastor H Collier22nd February Mr C Davidson8th March Rev B Eagle22nd March Rev A King

MATTISHALLWomen's World day of Prayer Service

2.00pm Friday 4th MarchSpeaker: Miss Vickie Brown from Norwich

Chapel Anniversary & Gift DayTea 5.30pm Saturday 2nd Aprilfollowed by Concert at 7.00pmBookings on 01362 692809

WENDLINGCoffee Morning Wednesday 10.30-noon

February 2nd & 16th.March 2nd, 16th & 31st.

Open Chapel for quiet time and relection.

2.00 -4.00pm SaturdayFebruary 5th & March 5th.

SPECIAL SUNDAYSFeb 6 POVERTY ACTION SUNDAY

Church Action on Poverty, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JT. Tel.: 0161 237 5359

Feb 20 EDUCATION SUNDAY Resources from Special Sundays page on the Methodist Church website (www.methodist.org.uk) – click on Education Sunday.

Feb 27 SUNDAY PRECEDING FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT (Feb 28 – Mar 13) Fair Trade Foundation, 3rd Floor, Ibex House, 42-7 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. Tel.: 020 7405 5942. Website: www.fairtrade.org.uk

Mar 6 TEARFUND SUNDAYTearfund, 100 Church Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 8QETel.: 0845 355 8355. e-mail: enquiries@tearfind.org

Mar 20 SUNDAY PRECEDING MENTAL HEALTH ACTION WEEK (23 - 29) Mental Health Foundation, 9th Floor, Sea Containers House, 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9QB. Tel.: 020 7803 1100. email: mhf@mhf.org.uk MIND (National Association for Mental Health), 15-19 Broadway, Stratford, London E15 4BQ. Tel.: 0845 766 0163. e-mail: contact@mind.org.uk

Apr 3 MOTHERING SUNDAY

Apr 17 PALM SUNDAY

Apr 24 EASTER SUNDAY

Advance Notice: "Christian Aid Week" will be from 15 th to 21 st May

Rev Colin Garwood

West RaynhamSoup Lunch 12.00 – 1.30pm

Tuesday 8th FebruaryTuesday 8th March

SAHAM HILLSSaturday Coffee Mornings, 10.00 – 11.30

February 12th & March 12th.◊

SWAFFHAMCoffee Morning + homemade refreshmentsSaturdays: 9.30-noon, 5th February.

March 5th & 19th, April 2nd.

Coffee and Chat. Free coffee & biscuitTuesday 10.30-noon 8th February.

Thursday Group. all age adult group; 2.30pm10th February, ’African Assignments’ with

Ian Robinson.24th February, Bring a treasured object to talk

about.10th & 24th March, t.b.a.

Shrove Tuesday 8th March, 11.30 – 1.15pmHomemade soup and pancakes - £3.50.

Lent Groups by Churches Together, 7.30pm, Thursdays, Mar 14th, 21st; Apr 7th, 14th.

Advance Notice: Saturday 16th April. Concert by ‘Da Capo’ choir. Details later.

SHIPDHAM L.E.P.Time to meet the minister in vestry 12-2pm

Feb 1st.

Coffee Morning 10.00-12.00 Thursday10th February & 10th March

Chatting the Bible and Prayer; studying selective passages from Amos;10.30am, February 7th & 21st, March 7th.Contact 01760 724924 to confirm venue.

Lent Study. Monday 10.30am‘Exploring the Word of God in Scripture.’

March 21st, April 4th & 18th.Contact 01760 724924 to confirm venue.

Advance Notices.Concert by Dereham Trinity & Friends Choir

7.00pm Saturday 14th MayReturn of D’Capo Choir

7.00pm Saturday 2nd July.refreshments to follow both concerts.

LITCHAM Methodist Church

Hindringham Methodist guildWhen in 2009 Hindringham Guild celebrated its 60th Anniversary it was still being led by two of its founder members, Charlie and Edna Greves. Charlie & Edna are still prominent members of the Guild but have delegated the finding of speakers etc. to a small committee. We hope that our efforts are providing a varied and stimulating programme for our members – but it’s salutary to remember that, even with the help of word processors and emails, it takes four of us to do what Edna & Charlie did for so many years using pens and paper!Our programme for February and March is as follows (except where otherwise indicated our meetings are on Wednesday evenings, starting at 7.15 p.m.):-2nd February. “Rose Cottage Revisited” - a talk by Rev. Colin Garwood of Wells-next-the-Sea. A retired URC minister, Colin has for many years played an important role in the life of the Fakenham, Wells & Holt Circuit. In his popular articles for the Circuit’s monthly magazine his imagination took him to a country cottage where he learned the stories of folklore and legend associated with the plants and trees in the garden.9th February. A wildlife slide show by Gary Smith of Hindringham. Gary is a brilliant photographer and joint author with Andrew Bloomfield of the superbly illustrated book “North Norfolk’s Wildlife”.16th February. “Coast Watch” - a talk by Alan Ducker of Hindringham who is a volunteer with the Coast Watch at Wells-next-the-Sea.23rd February. A talk by Rev. James Muggleton of Hindringham. James is vicar of seven parishes including three (Hindringham, Thursford and Fulmodeston) where there are Methodist chapels. In his love of church music he is thoroughly ecumenical (he’s a great admirer of the hymns of Fred Pratt Green) and this evening he’ll be introducing us to the world of “Gospel Music.”2nd March. An evening of community singing led by Guild member Jean Benson – come and join in songs you have known and loved.9th March. A meeting for “Fair Trade Fortnight” at which professional cake-maker Joanna Burdett will give a demonstration of how to prepare some delicious comestible using fairly traded ingredients and Traidcraft rep Mary Cundy will tell how the Fair Trade movement has helped the producers of those ingredients.16th March. An evening with Stephen Miles and Alan Heath. Two of Fulmodeston’s best known and respected inhabitants. Church Warden Stephen is an opera singer of international repute, Alan is an accomplished musician on both key-board and harp. Come and enjoy an evening of good music.23rd March. “A visit to Oberammergau” – an illustrated talk by Local Preacher and Newsletter editor Brian Lawrence of Watton. Like Brian, many folk from the Circuit attended the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play. His talk will bring back memories for them and introduce the rest of us to the beauties of the area in which the play is staged.29th March. A talk on “The Druids” by Steve & Jo Parish. Experts in the history of the Iron Age Celts and their religion, Steve and Jo run the Eceni Study Centre at Wells. Please note that, as Wednesday 30 th

March is the date of the Circuit Meeting, this Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 th . 6th April. An evening with the Martham Singers. The annual visit from this choir always provides one of the Guilds most popular meetings. NB: to allow time for the choir members to reach Hindringham, this meeting will commence at 7.45 p.m .13th April. AGM (plus, no doubt, the usual short talk by someone about something!)

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BEETLEYDrop-in. 2–3.00pm Alternate Wednesdays

December 1st, 15th, January 6th, 20th.

Bible Study GroupMondays at 7.30pm. for details:-

Contact: John Hull 01362 695154

Pray as if everything depends upon God, then work as if everything depends upon you. Martin Luther.

LITCHAM Methodist Church

Charlie Greve's 90th birthday party on Sunday 21st November at Hindringham chapel.

Charlie is blowing out the candles on his cake.

The chapel was packed from 4.00 pm when family and friends and the church family from across the circuit gathered for tea & cake. At 6.30 Rev Andrew led a cafe style service to a congregation of over 70 preaching from I Cor 13 about costly sacrificial love. Grand daughter Lisa read the lesson and son Malcolm gave a personal tribute to his father where he made mention of Charlie's involvement in the D Day landings.

Never doubt the power of a small group of committedpeople to change the world. That’s about the only wayit ever happened in the past.

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News Items: Concerts.Elizabeth Lodge, (Liz), organist at West Raynham chapel, is keen to hear from anyone interested in having a concert to raise funds for their church. She composes classical music for the piano and has recorded a CD, “Inspirations”. All she needs is a power socket as she has her own portable digital piano! Elizabeth would love to be able to play a series of concerts for the spring. She can be contacted on 01485 528744.

A ParableIt was a chilly, overcast day when the horseman spied a sparrow lying on its back in the middle of the roadway. Reining in his mount, he inquired of the fragile creature, “Why are you lying upside down like that?” “I heard the heavens are going to fall down today”, replied the bird. The horseman laughed, “I suppose you think your spindly legs can hold up the heavens?” “One does what one can”, said the little sparrow, “One does what one can.”

Source unknown; contributed by Lilian Timms.

FlowersA new business was opening and the owner’s friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the new business site and the owner read the message on the card, “Rest in Peace”.The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the florist replied, “Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, but rather that being angry, you should imagine this. Somewhere there is a funeral taking place today and they have your flowers with a note saying, ‘Congratulations on your new location!’”

From ‘A Box of Delights’ J.John & Mark Stibbs Monarch Books

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THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER

"How much am I bid?" The auctioneer said, As he offered each lot for sale. "A million for the painting!" "Two million for the vase!" And they paid up, cash on the nail.

"How much am I bid?" The slave-trader said, As he offered his captives for sale. "Five hundred for the girls!" "Six hundred for the boys!" And they paid up, cash on the nail.

"How much am I bid?" Judas Iscariot said, As he offered the Saviour for sale. "Thirty pieces of silver Would seem to suffice!" And they paid up, cash on the nail.

"How much am I bid?" The wicked Satan said, As he offered my soul up for sale. "My Life as a ransom!" Said Jesus my Lord. And He paid up, cash on the nail.

(Colin Garwood – 2010)

Circuit ChoirThe Circuit Choir will reconvene for the Easter Songs of Praise at Fakenham, Sunday 24th April. The first rehearsal will be on Friday, 18th February and rehearsals will follow on Fridays 25th February, 4th, 18th, 25th March, 1st, 15th April and probably Thursday 21st April.Any past members are very welcome, together with any newcomers who love to praise God in song! Contact: Pippa Cook on 01328 829324Thank you to all who supported me through the first adventure! A recording of the Songs of Praise at Thursford is available. Contact Pippa for details.

Circuit Prayer FellowshipThe Circuit Prayer Fellowship grew out of the Fakenham, Wells and Holt prayer meeting, formed about 10 years ago to pray for the needs of the Circuit. This is why, at present, most of the meetings are scheduled for the northern part of the circuit. It usually attracts 8 – 12 people, but more are always welcome! The meetings are held on the first Monday in the month except for bank holidays, when they move to 2nd Monday. They usually last for about an hour; sometimes starting with a cup of tea or coffee, but have no ‘typical’ format. Different individuals lead the meeting in the way they feel led and comfortable. They may belong to the host church, but not necessarily. If any Church in the Circuit would like to host a meeting in 2012, we should be pleased to know, but would ask that someone from the host Church is present at their meeting. Contact Malcolm Cook 01328 829324

Dear Lord, do not make us like porridge, which is difficult to stir and slow to serve; but more like Corn Flakes, crisp, fresh and ready to serve. Boy’s Brigade Camp Grace.

REGULAR Weekly/Monthly dates to remember Further details - elsewhere in the newsletter .

Mon 10.00-11.30 1st , 3rd & 5th in month. Bible Discussion Group Hingham M CMon 10.30-noon 1st & 3rd in month. Chatting the Bible & Prayer Shipdham LEPMon 7.30pm Beetley, Wendling, Gressenhall Bible Study at Beetley; contact: John Hull Mon 6-7.30pm “J” Club (for children) –contact the minister Shipdham LEPMon 7.45pm 1st & 3rd in month, ‘Prayer of the Heart’ meditation Watton M CTue 10-11am 1st Tue in month, Coffee Morning. Gt Ellingham M CTue 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue in month, Fellowship, good speakers Gt Ellingham M CTue 2,45pm Women’s Fellowship, weekly in school room Dereham M CTue 3.15-5.30pm ‘Messy Church’ - 2nd Tuesday each month St Nicholas, BlakeneyTue 5.45pm Centring Prayer Group Blakeney M C Wed 10.30am Prayer & Praise followed by coffee/tea & biscuits Wells M CWed 10-noon Coffee Morning Tittleshall M CWed 10.30-noon alternate weeks, Coffee Morning in chapel Wendling M CWed 10-11.30am Coffee Morning on 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month Toftwood M CWed 11.30am Bible Study led by Don Fisher; 1st & 3rd in month Toftwood M C Wed 9-11.30am Coffee Morning & Open Church for quiet time. Watton M C ‘Wed 10.30am Shoppers Service in large vestry Watton M CWed 2 - 3pm Drop-in & Chat, every other week Beetley M C Wed 7.30-9.00 3rd in month. Circuit Mid-week Worship Beetley M CWed t.b.a. Ladies Wednesday Club, fortnightly, details on request. Dereham M CThur 10.00am A time of quiet & prayer followed by coffee Blakeney M CThur 2.30pm 2nd & 4th in month, Thursday Group for adults, all-ages. Swaffham M C Thur 9.30-noon 2nd in month. Coffee Morning for all Shipdham LEP Thur 10-11.30 Coffee Morning & Open Church, chat & time of peace Fakenham M CThur 10.30-noon Drop-in with free coffee & tea Litcham M CFri 9.30-11.30 Short Service followed by Coffee Morning Holt M CFri 10-11.00am Bible Study Blakeney M CSat 9.30-noon most weeks, Coffee Morning + homemade items Swaffham M C

SPECIAL FEB/MAR EVENTS continued from overleaf.

Mar 22 2.30pm Fellowship Meeting, Rev A King Gt Ellingham M C Mar 23 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Garvestone,M CMar 24 7.30pm Lent Group with Churches Together Swaffham M CMar 29 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Dereham,M CMar 29 2.15pm Lent Course; “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Fakenham M CMar 29 7.30pm Lent Course; “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Fakenham ManseMar 31 10.30-12 Coffee Morning Wendling M CMar 31 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Garvestone,M CMar 31 7.30pm Lent Group with Churches Together Swaffham M CApr 2 9.30-noon Saturday Coffee Morning Swaffham M CApr 2 10-noon Coffee Shop with stalls, etc. Hingham M CApr 2 5.30pm Chapel Anniversary Tea followed by Concert at 7pm Mattishall M CApr 2 10-3pm Spring Craft Fair Dereham M CApr 9 t.b.a. Evening Celebration Concert at F.M.C. Fakenham M C Apr 16 t.b.a. Concert by ‘Da Capo’ Choir Swaffham M C

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SPECIAL EVENTS: DATES TO REMEMBER Further details - elsewhere in this newsletter .

Feb 1 10-11am Coffee Morning Gt Ellingham M CFeb 2 10.30-12 Coffee Morning Wendling M CFeb 3 2.30pm Circuit Mission Group, ALL churches invited. Beetley M CFeb 5 9.30-noon Saturday Coffee Morning Swaffham M CFeb 5 10-noon Coffee Shop with stalls, etc. Hingham M CFeb 5 2-4.00pm Open Chapel for quiet prayer and reflection Wendling M CFeb 7 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group, see Rev Barbara Winner Hingham M CFeb 8 12-1.30 Soup Lunch W Raynham M CFeb 8 2.30pm Fellowship Meeting, Pastor H Collier Gt Ellingham M C Feb 10 10-12 Coffee Morning Shipdham LEPFeb 10 2.30pm Thursday Club; ‘African Assignment’ Swaffham M CFeb 12 10-11.30 Coffee Morning Saham Hills M CFeb 12 6.00pm Valentine Party; fancy dress optional. Dereham M CFeb 15 10.30-12 Coffee Morning with sales stall. Gt Cressingham M CFeb 16 10.30-12 Coffee Morning Wendling M CFeb 21 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group, see Rev Barbara Winner Hingham M CFeb 22 2.30pm Fellowship Meeting, Mr C Davidson Gt Ellingham M C Feb 24 2.30pm Thursday Club, ‘ Your Treasured Object’ Swaffham M CFeb 24-26 Christian Resources Exhibition, see page 3 inside PeterboroughMar 1 10-11am Coffee Morning Gt Ellingham M CMar 2 10.30-12 Coffee Morning Wendling M CMar 4 2.00pm Women’s World Day of Prayer Service Mattishall M CMar 4 2.30pm Watton Churches’ Women’s World Day of Prayer Watton M CMar 5 9.30-noon Saturday Coffee Morning Swaffham M CMar 5 10-noon Coffee Shop with stalls, etc. Hingham M CMar 5 2-4.00pm Open Chapel for quiet prayer and reflection Wendling M CMar 7 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group, see Rev Barbara Winner Hingham M CMar 8 10.30-2pm Pancake day, variety of fillings; sales stall Gt Cressingham M C Mar 8 11-1pm Annual Pancake Day Lunch, £4.00 Thursford M CMar 8 11-3pm Soup and Pancakes – in aid of Leprosy Mission Toftwood M C Mar 8 11.30-1.15 Shrove Tuesday Homemade soup & Pancakes. Swaffham M CMar 8 12-1.30 Soup Lunch W Raynham M CMar 8 2.30pm Fellowship Meeting, Rev B Eagle Gt Ellingham M C Mar 10 10-12 Coffee Morning Shipdham LEPMar 12 10-11.30 Coffee Morning Saham Hills M CMar 13 3.00pm Songs of Praise Afternoon with Ryburgh Singers Gt Ryburgh M CMar 15 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Dereham,M CMar 16 10.30-12 Coffee Morning Wendling M CMar 16 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Garvestone,M CMar 19 9.30-noon Saturday Coffee Morning Swaffham M CMar 21 10.30am Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Shipdham LEPMar 21 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group, see Rev Barbara Winner Hingham M CMar 22 7.30pm Lent Course, “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Dereham,M CMar 22 7.30pm Lent Course; “Exploring the Word of God in Scripture” Fakenham Manse

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