Marie’s November Aricle

When I first saw ‘Concorde’, I said that one of my aims was to fly in it.  At the time I had never been  in an aeroplane and it would have been too expensive for me to afford it.  It’s first flight was on 26th September 1973 but after flying for 27 years it was … Read more

Vicar’s message

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisper, our community has been busy marking the changing seasons and coming together in spirit. In this article, I’d like to reflect on the past few months and look ahead with great anticipation to the upcoming Christmas celebrations. An Amazing Harvest We recently celebrated the wonderful … Read more

Trinity 20 Sunday 22nd October

Hymn – I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has … Read more

Trinity 19 Sunday 15th October

Hymn – Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us o’er the world’s tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but thee; yet possessing every blessing, if our God our Father be.  Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us: all our weakness thou dost know; … Read more

Harvest Festival Sunday 8th October

Hymn – Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home; All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God our Maker doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God’s own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home. All the world is … Read more

Sunday 1st October Trinity 17

Hymn  – A New Commandment I Give Unto You The Greeting Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All:       And also with you The Peace  We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Let us then pursue … Read more

October Magazine

October Services at Ansley Churches Please note: On the first Sunday of the month the service at St John’s will start at 10.45 as the vicar will be coming from Corley.  This will be for the next six months.  The congregation will be welcome to gather at !0.30 a.m. as usual.   1st October Trinity … Read more

Marie’s October Article

If you saw the blue moon in July it was a beautiful sight.  Then we have different countries thinking about exploring the moon for precious substances and also orbiting the sun.  Hasn’t man done enough ruining the earth, without starting on  the beautiful sun and moon? In the September magazine I was talking about Autumn … Read more

Vicar’s October Message

Weddings – – Miracles – – Abundance. This summer I have had the privilege of officiating at three weddings in Ansley at St Laurence’s church. The final couple of the year chose ‘The Wedding at Cana’ as their reading which meant I had to prepare a new wedding sermon.  This was initially slightly frustrating, but … Read more