Moorland and Egloskerry Benefice and St Stephen’s Church came together for a lovely, joyful service at North Petherwin Church on Sunday afternoon to wish Reverend Nicki Farr well as she leaves to take up her new post in charge of the Camel-Allen Benefice. Helen Uglow welcomed everyone to the service and started it off with the first prayer. Representatives of many of the churches were involved in the service doing readings. Ray Harvey thanked Rev’d Farr for all she had done with the churches in her time as curate and wished her well in her new Ministry. She has had an deep impact on many of us and will be missed. Her husband, Andy, was also thanked for his support and input. As Ray said, not farewell but au revoir! Olivia Colwill brought up the gift for Rev’d Farr from the Benefice, which was a clerical stole, beautifully made to order by Juliet Hemingway Clerical Textiles, depicting nets full of fish and fields of sheep. Then Lynn Cove Frostick gave Rev’d Farr a very mysterious present from Trewen Church! Rev’d Jess Lancaster led sending prayers and David Miller, Minister of Central Methodist Church, Launceston spoke moving prayers as a number of the congregation came up to join in a laying on of hands for Rev’d Farr and her husband. Jo Faull played the organ for the service, and the team of bellringers led by Tower Captain Bill Willis rang the bells to welcome everyone to the church.There was a good spread laid on for the tea afterwards, and everyone enjoyed the food and the opportunity to chat to people from other churches.
The Easter bunny arrived at Davidstow Church in the shape of Sarah Green, church warden, armed with a choice of chocolate egg prizes for successful egg hunters. The clues were hidden in a variety of places all round the church: high and low, tucked into notice-boards, behind pews, by stained glass windows, in the pulpit and even on the hymn-board. Around 30 children enjoyed the hunt and many adults joined in too. Even the vicar had a go - although she needed plenty of help to find those hidden clues! Fortunately, a spread of cakes with hot drinks kept the spirits up and hot pasties were tucked into afterwards.
Davidstow held two days of festivities in the parish church at the beginning of December. On theSaturday there were a wide range of stalls selling Christmas gifts, local produce, craft items andcharity raffles. Father Christmas was in attendance in his grotto under a massive fir tree by the belltower. Refreshments were served throughout and a number of musicians played Carols. Theenormous effort led by church warden Sarah raised a much needed sum towards the cost ofinstalling a toilet.On the Sunday, the Christingle was very well attended by young and old as Christmas stories weretold, Christingle oranges lit, Carols sung, and funds raised for the Children’s Society. Thank youone and all for a phenomenal and joyous weekend!
