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Sunday Service Plan: November & December

Zoom Church
*These services will be available on Zoom.
Topic: HON Benefice Sunday act of worship
Time: 10:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82542760074?pwd=RVVpYUx5RDdlempEcGlNM0FPQXorQT09
Meeting ID: 825 4276 0074; Passcode: 823350. 
  
Wednesdays: 11am, Holy Communion at Foulsham Holy Innocents’.
Friday Morning Prayer: 9:45am, weekly sung service (Book of Common Prayer) at Stibbard All Saints’.
You would be very welcome to join us. 

Other Christmas Carol Services

Malcolm Cook
 

It is with deep sadness that we heard of the unexpected death of Malcolm Cook, Lay Pastor at Stibbard Methodist Church, on Saturday 11th November. A true and faithful servant of the Lord, and friend to us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with Pippa and their family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

 
Remembrance Sunday
 

Remembrance Sunday services across the Heart of Norfolk Group were attended by 266 adults; 33 under-16s and 4 dogs! Donations totalled £700 for the Royal British Legion and a further £41 for BLESMA, which specifically supports veterans who have experienced amputation of limbs (Worthing).
 
Our thanks to the leaders and organisers and to all who attended to remember the Fallen of our parishes and to pray for service personnel in the Armed Forces today.
 

 Norfolk Churches Trust
Bike Ride and Sponsored Walk, 2023
 

 From The Norfolk Churches Trust Autumn 2023 Newsletter:
 
“To date the amount received for 2023 is tantalisingly just under the £100k figure at £99,998.52. Once again, we are delighted with the generosity of those who take part and those who sponsor them. A big thank you to those who have already sent in their funds, if you have yours still to send, please do, we’d love to see the thermometer rise!”

The collection at the Group Service at Guist on 29^th October raised £207 for The Norfolk Churches Trust – thank you!
 
The Trust has just awarded £6,000 to Billingford St Peter towards the restoration of the windows and deep-clean of the church.  
 

Conversing with the Psalms, 22^nd October

The monthly ecumenical study group, open to all, continues on Wednesday, 22nd November, starting at 2.30pm at Stibbard Methodist Church and Centre. Looking at different versions of the Bible, the group compares how the wording might change the sense. For more information, please contact Norman Johnson, Licensed Lay Minister, on nwjohnson@btinternet.com or 01362 683344, or come along and join the conversation.

News from our parishes

   
Wood Norton All Saints’, Ciné Pew, TOMORROW: Friday 17^th November, 7.30pm
 
An opportunity for armchair (or pew) travel! All Saints’ are screening ‘Whale Rider’ which is set in New Zealand and follows the ambition of a young Maori girl to break convention - and  defy her grandfather - to become head of her tribe.
 
There is no charge for this event, although a small donation towards catering and running costs is always appreciated.
 
Worthing St Margaret’s: The Spirit of Christmas, Saturday 25^th November from 3pm
 
Come along to try out a wide selection of fabulous wines, beers and champagne ready for your Christmas and New Year celebrations. Orders taken on the day for boxes of 6 wines, which may be mixed, or make up a box with other guests.
 

Miranda Smith will demonstrate how to make simple but effective Christmas wreaths and table decorations and will take orders on the day if you would like her to make them for you!
 
Also, Christmas Raffle and guess the name of the Teddy (Hamley’s). Free Admission, although donations to the Church Building Appeal would be welcome. 

Wood Norton All Saints’: Words & Music with an Advent/Christmas theme, Friday 1^st December, 10.30am
 
All are welcome to come along and participate by bringing or requesting, via Neil -  nprim101@aol.com or Jenny  jenny.marchant7@btinternet.com - a favourite piece of music, or a reading of your choice. If you prefer, just come and enjoy the interesting miscellany that the event always produces. Doors open for cake and coffee – and conversation- at 10.30am. 

Bawdeswell Advent Carol Service, Sunday 3^rd December, 4pm
 

Foxley Coffee Morning, 6^th December
 
Come along for a coffee and chat with neighbours and friends, from 10.30am at Foxley Village Hall. A warm welcome to all!
 
Foulsham Christmas Wreath-making Workshop, 9^th December
 
Come and join us for a Christmas Wreath-making Workshop on Saturday 9^th December at the New Frost Hall starting at 1.30pm.
 
Everything you need to create a wonderful Christmas wreath or a lovely table centre piece will be provided. Festive refreshments will be provided. The cost of the event is £35, with all profits going to local charities. To book your place, please contact Lesley Waller on 07879 415997 by 26^th November. 
 

Bawdeswell All Saints’ Christmas Wreath Fair,
16^th December, 10am-1pm

 

 
Goodies for the Christmas table, Christmas wreaths and crafty gifts
 
North Elmham – Carol Singing Workshop,
17^th December, 1.30-3.45pm

Church FaceBook pages

Bawdeswell: www.facebook.com/bawdeswell.church
Guist: www.facebook.com/standrewsguist
North Elmham: www.facebook.com/northelmhamchurch
Stibbard: www.facebook.com/Stibbardchurch
Wood Norton: www.facebook.com/allsaintschurchwoodnorton
Heart of Norfolk Benefice: www.facebook.com/heartofnorfolk

Prayer Calendar: 19^th November – 2^nd Sunday before Advent

The Diocesan Prayer Diary is here – Sunday petitions are included with the HON prayer calendar.
One of the Heart of Norfolk parishes is included each week.