We were delighted to welcome Bishop Andrew, Bishop of Ramsbury, to All Saints church on Sunday 30th November for a special service of Baptism and Confirmation. One candidate was baptised and five were confirmed: (in order from left to right: Frank Lee, Florence Lee, Bishop Andrew, Helen Thomas, Sarah Wiseman and Michelle Coleman).

It was wonderful to have such a full church with over 100 people including children, families and friends of the candidates, and our friends from across the WH Team. Each of our four churches were represented. It was also good to welcome some new people to this service, and we hope that any visitors or newcomers would like to get involved and find out more about faith in Christ. Three of the candidates spoke of their calling to be baptised and confirmed and shared something of their journey to faith. It was very encouraging to hear their stories of how God has been at work in their lives, each in a different and unique way. During the service, they were able to share in Holy Communion with us for the first time.

After the service, about 60 people, including the candidates and their guests, gathered in the parish hall to enjoy a shared lunch together. It was a very memorable and special occasion.

We continue to pray for our candidates, that they may grow in their faith and find their places within our church communities in the White Horse Team.

If this has stirred any questions of faith and belief in you, or if you have not been baptised or confirmed and would be interested in finding out more, please contact me in the New Year. I would love to hear from you!

Revd Rebecca

You can watch the service on our YouTube Channel White Horse Team Ministry Westbury - YouTube