A story from our roving reporter, Mel Shone.Come, Holy Spirit!A serene coolness greeted the assembling congregation at Guildford Cathedral for a Service of Baptism, Confirmation and Reception into the Church of England. Bishop Paul and Dean Bob led the service on the eve of Pentecost. Friends and family of the 18 participants gathered to support their loved ones as they each took a significant step in publicly proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ. We send our congratulations to our sister and brother-in-Christ, June and Simon, faithful participants in our pub ministry courses at the Sun Inn. June and Simon, please be assured of our continued prayers and fellowship on your journeys ahead. However, there was another familiar face amongst the gathered 18.... Readers might recall that, one Sunday about a year ago, a man hurriedly walked into Dunsfold church after the service, asking about the healing powers of the Holy Well. He had felt the Spirit call him towards Dunsfold church while out driving locally with his family. After some time chatting, Fr Shane led a small group in prayer for him and his family before he left. Dean has been on our Pews News prayer list ever since. So it was simply wonderful to recognise him there at the Cathedral, amongst the 18 confirmations (top right in the photo).It was nothing short of delightful to reconnect with Dean and his family at the service. He remains so grateful for our support here in Dunsfold, both on the day he visited and in our prayers ever since. He asks that you might continue to remember him in your prayers.Within the coolness of the Cathedral interior, the fire of the Holy Spirit burned red hot for all present - the Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit living up to its name, on the eve of Pentecost! As the Funday@4 children told us at their Pentecost celebration service a few weeks ago, you can be sure that the Holy Spirit is here with us because you can feel it and see it working. Amen to that! A special prayer.Holy Spirit of God, as you come alongside to convict, counsel, and comfort us,bring to mind your words to us, pour into our hearts your love towards us, fill our lives with your gifts to share with others and be a never-failing presence within us, on our journey through lifefor your name’s sake. Amen
Our next Cafe Church will focus on the theme of Eco Church - how we can be better at using the resources God provides us with and protect our precious planet along the way.We will have Alison Moulden, the Environmental Officer for the Diocese of Guildford as our guest speaker and you can hear the latest news about what's within our parish's scope as we make Dunsfold Church more eco friendly.As usual. a free continental breakfast will be served from9.45am so come along, and bring your friends and family. Everyone is welcome.
The Dunsfold Church Pop-Up stall will be back in business next month on Saturday, June 6th from 10am to noon.As usual the stall will be set up on Dunsfold Common outside the Village Shop. They’ll be stocking the ever-popular marmalades and jams as well as cakes and plants. All profits from the stall go towards the running of St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Dunsfold.And another thing we can guarantee you is a warm welcome when you pop in to see our Pop-Up team. So head down there on June 7th and make a note in your diary that the Pop-Up stall will return on July 11th.
At Cafe Church on Sunday (May 10th) we will be celebrating the work of Christian Aid and raising funds for their current work to alleviate hunger in Nairobi, Kenya.Please join us from 9.45am for a continental breakfast followed by a relaxed services that includes hymns, prayers, a short film and presentation of Christian Aid’s special project in Nairobi.
