Read what Bishop Michael of Lichfield says about why baptism is so important as a precious gift from God and why we need to take it seriously . This weeks bible reading tells the story from Marks gospel about Jesus ' baptism , so read what God said to him as he came up out of the water and as Christians as we are baptised those same words are true for us too ! Read how two members of our church family Frank and Tina Mugglestone volunteer their time and skills to a local organisation called Sanctus which is financially supported by St. Mary's . Sanctus provides practical help and support and befriending to assylum seekers and refugees who have sought sanctuary here and are isolated. Nesta Williams has contributed the intercessions this week.
But you can read the service sheet and say the prayers written by our newsletter editor Jackie Stokes . Chris Stokes her husband reflects on this weeks bible passage Luke 2:15-21 and tries to imagine what it would have been like for the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem on that first Christmas being visited by angels ! Congratulations go to our church family members Carol and M artyn Turner who will be celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary on 31 st December !
But you can read the service sheet and say the prayers prepared by our newsletter editor Jackie Stokes . Chris Stokes her husband reflecting on this weeks bible passage Luke 2:15-21 tries to imagine what it would have been like for the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem on that first Christmas being visited by angels ! Congratulations go to or church family members Carol and M artyn Turner who will be celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary on 31 st December
