Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin
OUTLOOK
And here we are. Almost the end of another year.
November comes and November goes,
With the last red berries and the first white snows.
With night coming early, and dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket and frost by the gate.
The fires burn and the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest until next spring.
by Elizabeth Coatsworth
Earth may sink to rest until next Spring but church life continues. November was the month of remembrance and our Memorial Service gave many of us an opportunity to call to mind and give thanks for those whom we have loved and lost. And for those who will be facing their first Advent and Christmas season this year without a loved one we pray God's peace and comfort.
We were pleased to welcome 2nd Hitchin Air Scouts the following week as they swelled our numbers to the point where we had to get out more chairs as we joined with millions across the country to hold two minutes' silence on Remembrance Sunday.
Many in our fellowship continue to be challenged by chronic pain or illness as well as by the inescapable effects of increasing years. And we continue to pray for them but also give thanks that they have not been overwhelmed in 2025 but instead have managed to maintain a positive outlook and soldiered on. You know who you are! And those celebrating birthdays in December and January … we celebrate with you.
Finally, a very big thank you to everyone who donated towards the cost of providing flowers in church during the year. This is very much appreciated and is a real blessing in the life of the church. The flowers are often arranged in remembrance of a loved one or to mark a special occasion but there are many Sundays in the year that are not taken. If you would like to take one of those dates and 11 join the list of friends who already contribute please let one of the flower arranging team or me know:
Dorothy Browne, Alison Doggrell, Debs Maguire, Barbara Swain, Nickie Woodbridge.
And we would be pleased to welcome any other volunteers onto the team to help regularly or occasionally with buying or arranging the flowers. Do get in touch!
Many thanks,
Rev. Jane
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Thank you to Sue for delivering flowers form the church for my birthday Love, Abi |
Thanks to Naomi Stock, Marion Woodbridge's grand-daughter, for giving permission to use her design for the front cover.
Remembrance Day poppies
