After a buffeting and drenching by Storm Claudia two days previously, the Sunday calm and sunshine was a real blessing for the special Family Service in Bergh Apton Church in aid of the Salvation Army ‘Be a Star’ Christmas Present Appeal on 16th November. Parents from both Thurton Primary and Alpington & Bergh Apton Schools generously donated gifts which had earlier been gathered at the church ready to be supplemented and blessed at the service. Accompanied by teachers Amy Chittock and Laura Debenham, four ‘Ambassadors’ from Thurton school – representatives from classes 1 and 2 – had prepared a prayer of thanksgiving. An older group of pupils from Alpington & Bergh Apton school, under the directorship of Head Teacher Mrs Rosie Welch, performed a lively enactment of the Christian song, ‘World on Fire’, by for King & Country. This song, inspired by a quote from St. Catherine of Siena ‘Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire’ set the scene for a talk by Gary Watson, youth leader with Norwich Youth for Christ. Aided and abetted by Toy Story characters, Buzz Lightyear and Woody, Gary’s talk encouraged us to recognise that we are valued as we are, and that we all have a part to play in spreading God’s message and love. The toys and monetary donations made at the service were taken to the Salvation Army Norwich Citadel office in St Giles, Norwich, where they were gratefully received by Alison Gibson and Major Tracey Bale. This is the third year we have held this service, and we hope to make it a regular event in the church calendar.For more information about the Salvation Army appeal, visit the website:https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-present-appeal
If we have no service in Bergh Apton, or if ours is a service of Morning Prayer/Morning Worship, the list shows where in the Benefice there will be a service of Holy CommunionDECEMBER MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES - 10.30 am, 30-minute ‘Said’ Holy Communion (BCP)Wednesday 3rd December – Ashby St Mary Thursday 4th December – Yelverton Wednesday 10th December – Bergh Apton Wednesday 17th November - Framingham Pigot Wednesday 24th December – No ServiceWednesday 31st December - No ServiceSunday 14th December10.00 am Benefice Holy Communion, Ashby St Mary Sunday 21st December11 am Holy Communion, Thurton Church6 pm Carols by Candlelight, Bergh Apton Wednesday 24th December – Christmas Eve4 pm Parish Team Family Crib Service, Bergh Apton 8 pm First Mass of Christmas, Yelverton Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day10 am Holy Communion, Bergh Apton, followed by seasonal refreshmentsSunday 28th December10 am Benefice Holy Communion, Thurton JANUARY MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES - 10.30 am, 30-minute ‘Said’ Holy Communion (BCP)Thursday 1st January – No Service Wednesday 7th January – Ashby St Mary Wednesday 14th January – No ServiceWednesday 21st January - Framingham Pigot Wednesday 28th January – Thurton Sunday 4th January 20269.30 am Parish Team Morning Worship, Bergh Apton, followed by refreshments9.30 am Holy Communion, Framingham Pigot Sunday 11th January10 am Benefice Holy Communion, Yelverton, followed by refreshmentsSunday 18th January9.30 am Parish Team Morning Prayer, Bergh Apton, followed by refreshments9.30 am Holy Communion, Yelverton 3 pm Holy Communion, Thurton Sunday 25th January9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP), Bergh Apton, followed by refreshmentsSunday 1st February9.30 am Morning worship, Bergh Apton, followed by refreshments9.30 am Holy Communion, Framingham Pigot
On a beautiful May afternoon In 2023 we had a visit from Rod Fryatt, cameraman, photographer and producer of the most wonderful videos of churches.To enjoy a remarkable virtual tour of our church copy the link into your browser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3GQY7NQGc
Since the Group started donating, 3.4 tonnes have been donated, loaded and transported to the Norwich Foodbank.Leave your donations in the box at the back of the church; they will be collected regularly for distribution to struggling families and individuals
