A very large congregation experienced a range of emotions, from Sarah's uplifting, and uniquely relevant, family communion service to listening to a poem, specially written for the day and read beautifully by 7 year old Eva and then hearing Ivy, just 8 years old, singing faultlessly for a solid ten minutes while we took communion. I'm sure I was not the only one with a lump in my throat! Danny and Malcolm presided in their own inimitable way - only to highlight how much we will miss them when they leave us in August. The service ended with copious amounts of tea, coffee, cake and Prosecco. If you were not able to join us on this occasion please speak to someone that did - I'm sure they will be much better than me at conveying how very special it was, and PLEASE, do make every effort to join us all next time. It would be wrong to name any individuals, so our heartfelt thanks go to ALL involved.Eva's poem:In the beginning, God made the sky, Mountains so tall, and birds that fly. He painted flowers, bright and tall, and crafted creatures, great and small. The rivers flow, the trees stand strong, each one singing Creation’s song. We see His love in every hue, in morning’s light and evening’s dew. together we, as one, unite, In God’s love, we find our light. Hand in hand, we stand so tall, helping each other, one and all. In unity, we face each test, In God's embrace, we find our rest. Through every storm and sunny day, God’s steadfast love will guide our way
Date for your diaryHopton Fete & tea: Saturday August 24th1.30-4pm at Hopton Village Hall
The old windmill at Broad Eye in Stafford was the subject of an excellent talk by Irene Phillips in June. We started with an illustrated look at the very early history of Stafford as a town and it’s later development. Irene then described the motivation for building a windmill in the town and the detail of its construction. Next month in July we have our AGM followed by the summer buffet on 10th August.We normally meet at 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in Hopton village hall. For further information please contact Jill Buss on 01785 259808 or look out for our yellow monthly newsletter on local village notice board.As always we are pleased to encourage visitors (£2-50 each per night) to our monthly meetings, where you will be made very welcome and be entertained by speakers covering a wide variety of interests. We also have a light hearted competition each meeting for flowers or craft. Tea/coffee and biscuits are included followed by a raffle to round off the evening. We normally meet at 7-30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in Hopton Village Hall.For further information please contact Jill Buss on 01785-259808 or look out for our yellow monthly newsletter on local village notice boards.
