Dear Friends,
Summer is here! And after what seems like months of rain, the sun has finally made a welcome appearance, just in time for the summer holidays. The Bible teaches us about the vital importance of weekly rest: one of God’s first commandments was to ensure that we take a day’s (sabbath) rest each week (Genesis 2:3). Psalm 23 also reminds us that God wants us to be restored and renewed by our time of rest with Him. August is traditionally a time to relax, rest, and recharge our batteries. A time for getting up later, maybe, with no need to rush to school – or to work! Finding balance in our busy lives is not easy. It’s a deliberate choice. Being still during our busier moments gives us the opportunity to rest, refocus on God and to receive His peace and energy for the day ahead. Summertime is the perfect opportunity for us to make more time to be with God. To experience His peace and calm, and to ‘just be’ in His presence. Enjoy quiet time each day with God and know that he is always with you, no matter what.
I hope you have a wonderful Summer and that you enjoy time off with your families and friends.
God Bless,
Clare
Revd Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Dry Drayton, Hardwick and Caldecote with Childerley
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
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Services in August and September
Sunday 4 August
5:30pm Choral Evensong with Revd Lynda. All welcome.
Sunday 11 August
9:30am Holy Communion with Canon Sue.
Sunday 18 August
11:00am Morning Worship for all ages with Revd Clare.
Sunday 25 August
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Priscilla.
No Forest Church during the Summer holidays.
Please Note: Revd Clare is on holiday from 19 August, and back to work on Monday 2 September.
Sunday 1 September
5:30pm Choral Evensong with Revd Lynda.
Zoom Services
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.
What’s On
First Wednesday of every month
Coffee morning in the Village Hall 10:00am – 12:00noon. Drop in for a cuppa, cake and a chat!
Save the date!
Churchyard Working Party Mornings
Saturday September 14th and 21st, from 9:00am
All welcome to join us on both or either morning to help tidy our beautiful Churchyard. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Useful Contacts
Assistant Ministers:
Revd Canon Sue Wyatt, sue.e.wyatt@btinternet.com
Lordsbridge Team:
Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org
Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: 01223 264974; charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org;
Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org
St Peter and St Paul's Church 