Wednesdays: 10:30am, Holy Communion at Foulsham Holy Innocents’.
The Revd Richard Turk will be licensed for his new ministry as Incumbent of Bawdeswell, Bylaugh, Elsing, Foulsham, Foxley, Lyng, Sparham and Themelthorpe on Saturday 1st February, 3.30pm, at St Mary’s Church, Elsing. All welcome – wrap up warm!
Hope Explored
Hope Explored is an informal and relaxed three-week course. It’s for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life. It’s run by ordinary Christian people local to you and is completely free. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to pray or sing. You can ask any question you like, or you can just sit and listen.
Whoever you are, whatever you’re thinking, Hope Explored is a place for you to discover the hope of a future that is better than you could ever imagine.
Refreshments will be provided.
Saturdays 8th, 15th& 22nd February 2025, 10:30–12:30, at The Eastgate Centre, North Elmham
To book: visit tinyurl.com/HopeFeb25
or email heartofnorfolkchurches@gmail.com
or phone 01362 668850
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025 aims to raise money for YANA to help fund its telephone helpline. YANA provides rural mental health support for those involved in agriculture and other rural businesses affected by stress and depression. YANA’s mission is to improve mental health in agriculture and rural businesses in East Anglia.
YANA means ‘You Are Not Alone’. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher says:
“YANA is doing vital work by being alongside people working in farming and rural businesses and offering help and hope to those struggling with stress or depression. Those living and working in rural areas are often facing increasing challenges and I have been very impressed by all YANA does to care for people.”
As well as a confidential helpline, YANA is also investing in mental health training and suicide prevention. In 2023 YANA had a 20% increase in the requests for help made to the helpline.
Any money raised from the Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025 will go towards funding YANA’s telephone helpline, offering confidential support to those in need. Find out more about YANA: www.yanahelp.org
News from our Parishes
North Elmham – Village Prayer Group, Monday 3rd February, 8pm
Meeting on the first Monday of each month, this new prayer group is meeting to pray for the needs of the community and mission and ministry in our villages. Primrose Cottage (home of Michael and Catherine Newey), Great Heath Road, tel: 01362 668424 for directions. All welcome!
Wood Norton: Words & Music – Friday 7th February, 10.30am
All are welcome to come along and participate by bringing (or requesting, via Jenny, 01362 684101 or Neil, 01362 684357), 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 10.30.
Foulsham: Tuesday 11th February – coffee morning, from 10am
The monthly Foulsham coffee morning is on Tuesday, 11th February at High House, Gunn Street (David & Claire Harvey’s home). Do drop in for a chat, a cuppa and a piece of cake!
North Elmham: T@2 – Wednesday 12th February
Bring yourself, a friend and a neighbour for cake, sandwiches, savouries and music! At the North Elmham Institute, 12th February, 2-4pm.
Wood Norton: Café Pew and Pew Mart – Friday 14th February, 12.30-2pm
Come and join us between 12.30 and 2pm for a light informal lunch in the church with a welcoming mixture of company! If you have surplus garden produce, Pew Mart offers the opportunity to buy or exchange fruit and vegetables.
Wood Norton: Cine-Pew – Friday 21st February, 7.30pm
Cine Pew – the screen at All Saints Church, Wood Norton, presents Glorious 39, a tense psychological thriller directed by Stephen Poliakoff, set against an idyllic backdrop of the warm and sunny Norfolk countryside as WW2 is looming.
Doors open at 7pm. Light refreshments. Bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event. Running Time 123 mins
Prayer Calendar: 2nd February - Candlemas Sunday petitions from the Diocese of Norwich prayer diary are included with the HON prayer calendar.
One of the Heart of Norfolk parishes is included each week.
Church
HON Group: Stibbard
The formation of the ‘Eynesford Benefice’ (Revd Richard Turk).
Hope Explored course – 8th, 15th & 22nd February.
Lord Jesus Christ,
light of the nations and glory of Israel:
make your home among us,
and present us pure and holy
to your heavenly Father,
your God, and our God. Amen.
World
The Middle East: the people of Palestine, Israel and Syria.
Ukraine.
Community
Sick
Departed
June Orr (formerly of Foulsham)
Interment of Ashes, Friday 7th February, 11am, Bintree St Swithun
Molly and Robin Seaman (North Elmham)
Interment of Ashes, Tuesday 11th February, 11am, North Elmham St Mary
Heart of Norfolk Churches
01362 668850
www.heartofnorfolkchurches@gmail.com
