Dear Friends,

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At the time of writing, there is still frost on the ground in the mornings but the weather is definitely easing towards spring.  We have seen some amazing birds on the Peninsular, including a family of Hawfinches in Holbrook Churchyard which, for a few weeks, attracted birdwatchers from all over the area.  By the time you read this, the summer migrants will be on the way, and we will already be hearing snippets of more exotic bird song in our hedgerows.

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By now we are often in the throes of final preparations for Easter.  But, this year, Easter is almost as late as it can be.  So, we still have Mothering Sunday and Holy Week to come.  As usual, we have a full programme of services throughout the week with something in all our churches – so please refer to our service schedules and our website (see below).  It is also not too late to join in our Lent Courses – the first is  shared with Holbrook Methodist church and is called ‘I stand Amazed (Awe and Wonder in the presence of Jesus).  This is on a Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m..  We also have an afternoon course at Stutton on Prayer at 2.00 p.m. in Stutton Village Hall.  You would be most welcome.

 

Lent is an important time of preparation for Christians.  We look at our lives as Christians and examine what we believe prior to the dramatic events of Holy week; which pretty much plays out in real time.  You do not need to be a regular church goer, or even have a firm faith in God, to come and join in – it is a good opportunity to explore and ask questions and, we would love to share the Easter story with you.

 

With blessings,

 

Jenny