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SUMMARY:Reflection from the Rectory – What did you do in August?
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DESCRIPTION:There is a tradition that August is a time to do a little bit 
 less in church often as recuperation from a busy time of baptisms\, servic
 es\, weddings etc. And also in preparation for Creationtide\, Harvest time
  and looking forward to a season of remembering. How have you done? I know
  the ministry have continued to work hard in the provision of all things m
 inistry\, from home visits\, visits to care homes\, pastoral visits to the
  bereaved\, baptism visits\, wedding meetings and of course the large numb
 er of church services. I always thank them for the work they do and\, as I
  do\, try to take some time for our own rest. I have tried my very best to
  practice what I preach and did lay down a few things\, managing to read a
  novel or two\, listen to music and spend more time with people rather tha
 n being stuck at the desk. I have also managed to rebuild some Lego models
  that I had been given that were slightly worse for wear.  I know that sum
 mer can be exhausting too. For young families finding things to do can be 
 difficult and parents finding some time for rest (and grandparents (do I n
 eed to add great grandparents?)). We set up a Lego Club at the Winchelsea 
 Centre for a day a week during the Summer Holidays and that has been well 
 supported. As was the funday and recent community events.  All too soon th
 e Summer holidays are nearly over\, and children will be returning to scho
 ol for some it will be the same school\, for others it will be their first
  time either at primary school or secondary school. I am sure along with m
 e you will pray for a calm start to term for the children\, and the nervou
 sness of a new school year can mean. Pray too for their families and the s
 chool staff. Harvest and Creationtide will soon be celebrated in our churc
 hes. It is important as Christians that we give thanks for all that our Go
 d has provided for us. You will have seen most of the harvest has been bro
 ught in already so please pray for the farmers\, workers and producers who
  work so hard that we might be fed. This year for Creationtide we will be 
 thinking about Water and all that it is needed for to create and sustain l
 ife. With every blessing. Reverend Al.
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