"Buon Natale a tutti" ... that, I'm afraid, is the extent of my knowledge of Italian, but if you had been able to share with Judith and Les Ebdon in the blessing of their two grandchildren in November, you would have been treated to a real bi-lingual service.
It was a joy to welcome members of the family from Rome and especially the two boys. Thank-you Peter for making it such a meaningful occasion.
Margaret and Roy Deller and Ken and I had the privilege of sharing in an early celebration of Hugh and Ann Keenan's 60th Wedding Anniversary recently and we were able to pass on good wishes from Tilehouse Street. Hugh and Anne send theirs to friends in Hitchin. They would be especially grateful for our thoughts and prayers at this time, for their whole family in Barnstaple.
A number of our fellowship have been or are unwell at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
We also remember other friends who are undergoing hospital treatment or who are feeling rather low at this time.
Details are in the printed edition of Outlook. We assure all those mentioned of our concern and prayers.
We were sad to learn of the death of Audrey Foster (née Ellis) who, although she and Tony moved to Leamington Spa many years ago, will be remembered by a number of friends in the Fellowship.
After our Church Conference the Deacons are now asking for feed-back from everyone on the main topics raised during the day (more information elsewhere), so the new year promises to be a busy one, together with, hopefully, the church alterations starting in the Spring.
We have much to ask the Lord for, but also much cause to thank Him as we go forward into a New Year. But first - don't forget all the Christmas activities - the Carol Service, a Concert, Pull a Cracker and the Christmas Card sorting. And in all these activities, let us have time to remember the Baby born in a stable for us all.
A Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year,
Anne King, Pastoral Care Coordinator
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We just wanted to thank you very much for the flowers we received after the thanksgiving service for our grandsons, Joshua and Alessio. Our grateful thanks also go to Brian for stepping in at such short notice to take the service and of course to Peter for making the blessing so special. The whole family, and Daniel and Adriana in particular, were really touched by the welcome they received and were thrilled by the service. We are writing to say a very big thank-you for the beautiful red roses Mary Taylor delivered to us this evening - Remembrance Day. They are greatly appreciated. I would like to say thank-you to all who were involved in 'Crack a Craft', for the lovely time they gave my two granddaughters. They had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed all the activities. Thank-you so much for the lovely flowers which were brought to me by Sheila and Sam. The colours are beautiful and are much appreciated. Thank-you all, |
(This letter was omitted from last months Edition of Outlook. Apologies David.) Many thanks for the lovely flowers given to me today on the 9th Anniversary of my wife's untimely death. I thank God for the welcome support given to me by the Tilehouse Street Fellowship over eight of those nine years. I am writing on behalf of Bob (Velda Gilchrist), my Aunt, who is living in a residential home in Caine, close to me in Wiltshire. ..... .......Bob is always very interested in the Church Family News which I read to her. As you know, she has now lost most of her eyesight. Bob would like to thank the people who send her the Outlook each month, and she sends her best wishes to all her old friends at the church. Yours sincerely, Chris Brooker. |
Thank-you to all who have given money towards the cost of providing flowers in church during 2008.
The flowers are arranged for Sunday services and then are delivered to friends who may be housebound, ill, in hospital or even celebrating a special event. We know that they are always appreciated.
If you feel you would like to contribute to this valuable ministry there are several weeks in the year not covered by donations. Just contact a member of the Sunshine Committee. Thank-you.
Dorothy Browne, Debs Maguire
Janette Westell, Barbara Swain
