BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 13th NovemberTingrith. 9.30 Remembrance Day Communion Service with Rt. Revd. Alan Smith, Bishopof St. AlbansHarlington 10.45 Service at the War MemorialHarlington 11.15 Remembrance Service in church.Harlington 11.15 – 4.00 Harlington History. An exhibition with information about Harlington folk andthe history of the churches. BRCC miniature train and Beds Family HistorySociety, plus other stalls and refreshments – including Harlington pasties andhomemade cakes.Harlington 6.00pm John Bunyan Service held jointly with Harlington Methodist Church toremember Bunyan’s unique contribution to the Christian faith and also thosewho have given their lives in the service of others. Particularly during armedconflict, including Ukraine. Quintet Choir taking part.Westoning 10.50 Service for Remembrance Day (without Communion)12.30 Service of Remembrance at Westoning War Memorial followed byrefreshments at the Recreation Club3.30 Families Together Service – short service lasting around 40 minutes with astory, singing and as always some craft and refreshments.Monday 14th ALL DAY Interview Day – Please pray for all in the Benefice as the selection processtakes place – for the candidates and those who are interviewing them - mayGod guide them.Tuesday 15th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME.Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company,all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project.All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 16th 10.00 Holy Communion at HarlingtonAfter school – 5.30 TWIG (Tea with God) – Westoning Village Hall - free fun for families of allages welcome – but must be accompanied by an adult. Lots of crafts andactivities, a short talk, drinks and snacks on arrival and ends with a simplemeal. Any queries please call Rebecca – 07877 342640Friday 18th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-schoolchildren and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and havelots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.For more information ring or text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or JaneSteer 078008621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa andcompany. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 752747Next Sunday 20th NovemberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion with Rev. Linda WashingtonTingrith 9.30 Morning PrayerWestoning 11.00 Holy Communion with Rev. Linda WashingtonPOSADA - We are again this year taking the Posada (figures of Joseph, Mary, a donkey and candle) aroundour parishes. The figures will be brought to you and they spend a night in your home. The next day, youtake them to the next home on the list. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others and share somehospitality. Please sign up on the sheets at both Westoning and Harlington churches. (Tingrith areorganising their own rota). Or contact Steve Farmer on 01525 712651 or stephenjfarmer2@aol.comPlease sign up by 20th November.APPEALSSalvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Please donate toys for ages 0 – 16 – new and unwrapped. Dropthem in to Harlington Church or 70 Lincoln Way, Harlington by the end of November. Any queries pleasecontact Tricia Murphy at tricia.murphy5@ntlworld.comTHE NEED PROJECT thanks Westoning Parish Church for our continued and valued support and hopes wecan donate towards their Christmas Food Parcels – latest date for donations – Sunday 4th DecemberPlease donate by putting items in the box in Westoning Church. Please be aware of the “use by dates” asthese items will be given at Christmas to those in need. There is a list of suitable items in church but any ofthe following will be gratefully received:Christmas puddings, mince pies, boxes of biscuits, tins of ham, tins of salmon, chocolate, sweets, cartons offruit juice, tins of fruit, small tins of evaporated milk, selection boxes, small bags of sugar, tea, coffee, tinsof rice pudding or custard, gravy powder.DATES FOR YOUR DIARYWednesday 23rd November Friends of St Mary’s Harlington – meeting for those interested in becoming a“friend” of St Mary’s. Light supper provided. All welcome. 7.30pm at Harlington Church.Saturday 26th November ART ATTACK with a Christmas theme - 2 – 5pm in Harlington Church.creative with craft and painting – all ages welcome. Refreshments available.Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in Harlington Church with thetheme of “Christmas Carols” – open to visitors from 12noon to 5pm on both days. Entrance £2.50 peradult. Your visit will be guaranteed to make you smile and add a bit of sparkle to your Christmas. FestivalFinale Service at 5.00pm on Sunday 4th December, songs, carols and stories for everyone. Refreshmentsand great raffle.
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 6th NovemberHarlington 8.00am BCP ServiceHarlington 9.00am Messy Breakfast in the Parish Hall, families welcome.Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion Service with Reverend Roger WoodTingrith 9.30am In Loving Memory ServiceWestoning 11.00am Holy Communion Service with Reverend Roger WoodWestoning 3.00pm In Loving Memory ServiceTuesday 8th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME.Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company,all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project.All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 9th 10.00 Holy Communion at HarlingtonFriday 11th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-schoolchildren and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and havelots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.For more information ring or text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or JaneSteer 078008621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa andcompany. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 7527475.45-7.15pm Youth Club at Westoning Village Hall. Games, crafts, snacks and reflectionfor all young people in school Year 4 – Year 8. Rebecca on 07877 342640NEXT SUNDAY Sunday 13th NovemberTingrith. 9.30 Remembrance Day Communion Service with Rt. Revd. Alan Smith, Bishopof St. AlbansHarlington 10.45 Service at the War MemorialHarlington 11.15 Remembrance Service in church.Remembrance Day Exhibition in the Parish Room 11.15-4.00 – refreshments.Westoning 10.50 Service for Remembrance Day (without Communion)12.30 Service of Remembrance at Westoning War Memorial followed byrefreshments at the Recreation Club3.30 Families Together Service – short service lasting around 40 minutes with astory, singing and as always some craft and refreshments.Harlington 6.00pm John Bunyan Service held jointly with Harlington Methodist Churchand Quintet Choir (more details next week)POSADA - We are again this year taking the Posada (figures of Joseph, Mary, a donkey and candle) aroundour parishes. The figures will be brought to you and they spend a night in your home. The next day, youtake them to the next home on the list. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others and share somehospitality. Please sign up on the sheets at both Westoning and Harlington churches. (Tingrith areorganising their own rota). Or contact Steve Farmer on 01525 712651 or stephenjfarmer2@aol.comPlease sign up by 20th November.
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSUNDAY 23rd OctoberHarlington 9.30 Service of the WordWestoning 11.00 All Age Worship (on screen)Tingrith 3.00 Afternoon Praise (an informal service)All 6.00 “The Throne of God” Upper Room via zoomTuesday 25th10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME - Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall., come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project.All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 26th 9.00 TWIG Breakfast – monthly meeting for children and their parents/carers.Westoning Village Hall – Activities and crafts, with a Christian theme and a meal for everyone.10.00 Holy Communion at HarlingtonFriday 28th 2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa andcompany. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 7527475.45-7.15pm Youth Club at Westoning Village Hall – games, craft, snacks and reflection for all young people in school Year 4 – Year 8.Queries – Rebecca on 07877 342640NEXT SUNDAY 30th OctoberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service with Reverend Roger WoodWestoning 11.00 Holy Communion Service with Reverend Roger WoodHarlington 5.00 In Loving Memory ServiceTingrith No service this weekIn Loving Memory.A service will be held at each of our 3 churches to remember those we love but see no more. Names of those to be remembered will be read out during each service and a list will be made available for you to add names at your church. For Westoning you can also telephone (01525) 714064 or email lindalittle012@gmail.com with details (Please mark you email subject ILM).For Harlington – please contact Robert Johns with names to be read.Services are: Harlington - Sunday 30th October at 5pm, Tingrith - Sunday 6th November at 9:30am, Westoning - Sunday 6th November at 3pm.
