From the Baptism Register. Kaysen CresswellMothering Sunday 30th March 10.30am Cafe style service. All welcomeRev Simon writes - Here at St Michael's church we seek to support people of all ages in exploring the Christian faith. We have a variety of events and projects to support primary school children which may be of interest to the people of Waddington and further afield. Sundays - Roots Sunday School, every Sunday during part of the 10.30am service. An opportunity for children to explore the bible through songs, prayer, bible stories and activities.Big Breakfast Church - 8.30 - 9.30am (2nd & 4th Sundays) - start the day with breakfast (drinks, juice, cereal, pastries) and church in an informal café style way before heading off to participate in the various activities in the diary. Activities, songs, stories, prayers, games, and a short talk are wrapped up in a theme for each all age service. Midweek - Discoverers after school club, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3.30pm - 4.45pm. (in term time) - children arrive after school and tuck into a quick bite and drink. There's a story (often dramatic and interactive) and a medley of singing, games, and craft activities. The theme may fit in with what's happening in church at the time, whether it's Harvest, Christmas, Easter or Pentecost. At other times we focus on biblical character or teaching, but in each case it's a way of introducing the way the church celebrates and practices its faith.Little Stars, Thursday 10 - 11.30am (in term time) - Our Little Stars toddler group meet to play, to chat and to explore a bible story through songs, story and craft activities. Drinks, toast and biscuits are available.A Date for your Diary Sunday 18th May 10.30am. As part of our Annual Parochial Church Meeting, when we elect churchwardens and church members to the church council and hear reviews of the various aspects of the work of the church.https://waddington.churchYou can also find us on FaceBook.
Welcomed in Baptism: Penny M BorringtonLiving Advent Calendar - Let Us Light Up Waddington for Christmas together by Following the Light. We are looking for homes and/or business who would be willing to take part in hosting a living advent calendar. What is a living advent calendar? A living advent calendar involves houses and businesses in the local area revealing new window decorations each day during the month of December. In the same way you open a door on a traditional advent calendar, in the Living Advent Calendar there will be a new window display uncovered. Each day a new window will be revealed at a set time exploring the theme of "follow the light". Photos and a map will be posted on the church website and Facebook page allowing our community to follow the living advent calendar together. The last window display will be revealed at St Michael's church on the 24th. This is an opportunity to be creative and illustrate your window a we celebrate advent together.What to do if you are interested? Contact parishadmin@waddington.church and register your interest by 6th December please.5th December Carols at the crossroads @ 7pm at Waddington Fire Station8th Kings Chamber Christmas, 4 -6pm. An evening of Christmas Worship for all the family, including stories, family games and carols.22nd Carols by Candlelight @ 6pm. A traditional service of lessons and carols and talk.23rd Reflective Service (Blue Christmas) @ 6pm. A simple service of carols, readings and quiet for those who find the season of Christmas difficult.24th Crib & Christingle @ 4pm.24th Midnight at Bethlehem. Join us for Midnight Mass at Bethlehem's time zone @ 9pm.25th Christmas Day Communion @ 10 am. Church Heating - by the time you are reading this the new heaters will be in and warming the church. We are so grateful for the response to our appeal and are truly thankful for such generosity.Our Christingle and Crib service will take place on 24th December. The collection at this service goes to the work of The Children's Society. Collecting boxes are available now at the back of church - please bring to the service. View childrenssociety.org to find out what the society does. Please note: new email addresses, our new website is: https://waddington.church
From the Parish Register.Welcomed in Baptism: Elsie-Mae and Maxwell Brockie.Joined in Holy Matrimony: Thomas Hackett and Ursula Kelly,Rev Simon writes:On Sunday 3rd November at 3:30pm we have our annual memorial service. This is a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those who have died. The service will include familiar hymns, prayer, readings and a short address. You are warmly invited to join us for this memorial service when there will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one who will be remembered by name. Afterwards you will be most welcome to stay and share in refreshments and conversation.If you would like to have the name of your loved one read out at this service please email their name to parishadmin@waddington.churchOn Sunday 10th November we will be joining with many around the country as we mark armistice on Remembrance Sunday. At 10am we will gather together and hold a short service with hymns, readings and a sermon. Then at 10:45am we will make our way to the Waddington War Memorial and at approximately 10:55am our Act of Remembrance will commence with the laying of wreaths, two minutes silence, prayers and singing the national anthem.You are invited to join us for either or both of these services. Many people have found these services to be a source of comfort and reassurance. However if you would prefer to spend time remembering in quiet, the church is open most days 10am-4pm for quiet and private prayer and you can light a candle in the sanctuary of the churchDuring this season of remembrance, I hope that you will be able to take some comfort from our thoughts and prayers.Reverend SimonChurch heatingBy the time you are reading this we hope to be well over halfway to raising the £12,000 we need to replace our heaters, If you are coming to service in the next few weeks please wrap up warm - we do have blankets available if needed. Our grateful thanks to the many who have already contributed to the heating fund.Our Christingle and Crib service will take place on 24th December. The collection at this service goes to the work of The Children's Society. Collecting boxes are available now from the back of church - please bring to the service.
From the Parish Register. Welcomed in Baptism: Eleanor May Burgess. George Peter Burgess.We commend to God all those who have died: William Frederick Leaper.As we slide into Autumn, here are some dates to put in your diaries:Saturday 12th October 10.30am - 12pm Coffee Morning with raffle, cake stall and bacon butties.Sunday 20th October 10.30am Harvest Festival - this year your gifts will be used to stock our pantry shelf for those who find it difficult to make ends meet.Thursday 31st October 4.30pm - 6pm Light Party - Join us for our Light Party. There will be games, activities, food and drink. Come in non-scary fancy dress. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Sunday 3rd November 3.30pm - Annual memorial service for those who have died.Sunday 10th November 10am - Remembrance Sunday Service followed at10.55am by the Act of Remembrance at the war memorial at Bar Lane.Once again we would like to thank all those that took part in our 70th Anniversary festival, especially Jean who made the beautiful banners by the High Altar. So many people visiting has expressed their delight in them.
