There is a Book of Condolence in church if you would like to sign it. Church is open 10-4 everyday until after the funeral
We are all saddened by the news that Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral. Her service, commitment, dedication and Christian witness, over the last 70 years has been an example to us all. For many people, including me, she has been a constant example of holy living throughout our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. St James will be open for private prayer 10am-4pm every day until the funeral on the 19th
As many of you know I will be away for the next fortnight (from Sunday afternoon) initially to marry my nephew in Portugal and then having a holiday to mark my retirement from my day job. In the light of today’s announcements, I can’t help feeling this is the worst timing in the world but there is nothing I can do to change that.
This Sunday morning, (11th Sept) we will focus our 10am service on giving thanks for service and dedication and in particular the life of the Queen. We will also offer prayers for our new monarch King Charles.
Please encourage people in the village to come along to mark the passing of a monarch whose promise and commitment was an example to us all and pray for Charles as he tries to walk in his mother’s footsteps in a world in which service has so often been overwhelmed by self.
Some dates for your diary
Friday 30th September 5-7pm and Saturday 1st October 10.30am to 12 noon Collection of Harvest gifts at the Bowling hut in the village. All the gifts will be blessed at the Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 2nd October 10 am
You can also leave food at School or the Post Office in Hollins Lane
Sunday 2nd October 6,30pm Harvest Festival Evensong
Sunday 6th November 10am Special Service to remember all those we have loved on this earth who are no longer with us . If you would like somebody remembered by name please put them on the list in church or email vicar@stjameschurchforton.org
We are having our annual Shoe Box appeal. Boxes are available in Church or at the Post Office in Hollins Lane. They need to ne returned to Church by 13th November.
Village Remembrance Service This will be in the Village Hall at 10.20am on Sunday 13th November
Just in case you are looking further forward the Forton Christmas Lights witch on will be at 6.30pm 2nd December
Best wishes,
Peter
