It's easy to forget just what went on during July and August. For instance there was Stephen Copson's talk on John Bunyan - 'Saints and Outlaws'. Over 50 people attended and several are asking if this can become an annual event (to be discussed).
We were well served by our visiting preachers, Reverends Noel Pepper and Ruth Bottoms and another 'old' friend John Richardson. Bob and Gill Clough (who acted as hosts for our link missionaries and to whom thanks) received a charming letter saying how much they'd enjoyed their weekend with Walsworth Road and us and expressing appreciation again for the chocolates. It was good to have friends from Stondon with us on that occasion.
Holiday at Home never ceases to amaze me. The variety of things to do and enjoy that the organisers come up with is fantastic. I had to dash away after my Monday morning slot with the lovely smell of Sheila's lunch in my nostrils. The whole event really deserves a Michelin star! I'll mention none of the organisers by name but you know who you are and you did great job.
Mrs Aristarchus and I spent a few days in the New Forest, spending some time at the Wisley RHS gardens on the way. A great place and only 90 minutes from Hitchin. I mention it in case Coffee Club are looking for outing ideas (that's assuming they haven't been)
And then there's the indefatigable Nessa. Aristarchus played a minor role re: refreshments for the joint THS/ Bluebird Centre children's morning and so was able to witness it at first hand. What a huge success! We had the younger grandchildren with us and they had a fantastic time.
Now let's look forward.....
There's still time to sign up for the B.U. course on Homosexuality (4th September 10am - 4 pm, bring a packed lunch, drinks provided).
September 19th for our Harvest Celebrations with an all age service in the morning and a Thanksgiving service in the evening with the familiar Harvest hymns, special harvest readings and some music from the choir. We're asking that folk bring tinned goods as everything will go the North Herts Sanctuary (See the article ewlswhere)
Finally October 9th is Quiz Night with all profits going to Phase. So start sorting out your tables for six or let us 'put you together' on the night. But do book in advance, there's a limit to the number of tables we can get in.
Agape
Aristarchus
Final total for Mission Gift Day held in July was £7,410. 22p
shared between BMS World Mission and Home Mission and for which we give thanks to God.
