Several branches in the diocese held vigils during the sixteen days.
Awareness was raised and prayers offered.
Month: December 2017
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Long Service Award at Oakham
It was a great surprise to Joyce Halliday when she was awarded her 60 year long service certificate. Joyce thought that she was attending the monthly Communion service at the home where she is now a resident. There was certainly a look of surprise when her son wheeled her in and she saw that that there were members of her branch sitting there!
During the service Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani handed over to me and the presentation was made. Joyce is an inspiration to her branch.
Thank you Joyce for your commitment, something that has impressed me about so many of our senior members.
The pictures show Joyce with members of her branch, her son David and Rev. Lee.
Barbara Haynes, Diocesan President
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Visit to Pitsford Branch
I spent a very happy and exciting afternoon with the members of Pitsford branch when I was able to enrol five new members. There are also two more new members waiting to be enrolled who were unable to be there.
Thank you to branch leader Anne for your enthusiasm that led to new members wanting to be part of your branch.
Excellent news.
Barbara Haynes, Diocesan President
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Travelling Nativity Success Story
Our Mothers’ Union branch has knitted three nativity sets which go to different reception class children’s homes each night during Advent. One of the mums has videoed her son with it and this is what we’ve been sent. The mum is happy for you to use this and put it on the MU website if you like.
Our first set has been in use since 2000. As the school has grown we’ve tried to keep up. There’s a lot of sheep knitting going on!
Maggy
I have been sent an adorable video of little Joseph playing with the nativity scene at home… I hope that you can get it open to watch it! It is so precious!
I am watching the boxes go home day in and out as I pick up and drop off at school and I just think it is so wonderful!
You ladies are really blessing the children!
Xx
Jackie
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