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VERSES FOR THE WEEK

Luke 3 vs 4 to 6

A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.   Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low.  The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.   And all people will see God’s salvation.

BENEFICE NEWS

Process for recruitment of the Vicar 

The Benefice has received 2 applications!   Thank You God for this encouragement.

The interviews are in the 2^nd week of January. Please continue to ask the Lord for His choice of Vicar.

Parking today at Ganton for the 10 am Joint Benefice Service with the Archbishop of York

There is no parking at the church.  You can drive up to the church to drop people off but must then park at the Village Hall car park, which is free.  This is the only available parking for the church. (SATNAV: Woodside, Ganton, YO12 4NS). We have all been asked not to park on the village streets.

Also please note there will be toilet facilities open in the Village Hall.

Folkton Carol Service – TODAY 8 Dec. – 2 pm

Everyone is welcome! Please consider supporting Folkton.  Plenty of time to be back for the village tractor run at 4.00 pm!

Hunmanby Church clock - Update on the auto winder funding

We are nearly there! Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed.  Do you live or work in Hunmanby? Could you help us with the cost of future proofing it for generations to come? We still need just under £1,000 to get this project completely paid for.  If you haven’t contributed, please consider prayerfully if you can help.  Cheques & Cash – please mark the envelope ‘Church clock funding’.  Details for bank transfers available from the treasurer, the churchwardens or on the notice boards at Hunmanby church.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR HERTFORD BENEFICE

Telephone number: 07507 862117  

Email address: hertfordbenefice@gmail.com

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SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE - DECEMBER 2024

Christmas Services around the Benefice

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This information on all services during the month can be found at https://www.allsaintshunmanby.org.uk/our-churches/benefice-thanksgiving/hertford-benefice-services.php

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Breath Prayers for the Advent Season

As we did last year, here are some advent breath prayers to encourage all of us to draw nearer to God in this season.

This week’s Advent Breath Prayer – Week 2

Subject: PEACE based on Isaiah 26 verse 3

*** Breathe in:  Keep me in perfect peace ***

*** Breathe out:  as I keep my thoughts on You ***

Breath prayers are a modern adaptation of the ancient prayer of the heart. Breath prayers fit easily into one breathe -  in and out.

This Christmas, take time to slow down and breathe deep and inhale the goodness and glory of God.

Each week of advent there will be a different breath prayer for you to use. 

Advent invites us to slow down and to believe that there's more to Christmas than just the loud noise of the season, more than the hustle and bustle of the crowds, more than the pressure to produce and perform and perfect.

For more information on breath prayers, please see the notices for 1st December (last week's email).

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HUNMANBY NEWS

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Decorating the Church for Christmas

** Friday 13^th December from 10 am **

Everyone is needed! There is a job for everyone, please come and help - many hands make light work.  If you can bring greenery (from your garden or shop bought!) that would be really appreciated.  More info from Jenny Walker.

Happy Days Holly Party

Thursday 12th December from 10am to 2 pm

At Hunmanby Community Centre Click Here

Everyone is welcome.

Knit, Natter and Games Group

Please note the last meeting before Christmas will be on Monday 16^th December, the 1^st meeting in the new year will be Monday 6^th January.