The Reeve's Tale magazine  October   2003
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH BAWDESWELL

On Friday 5th September over 200 people gathered in Elsing church to welcome our new Rector the Revd David Head.  It was a moving  and symbolic service and one much enjoyed by all who were there. 
 Afterwards there was a sociable gathering in the village hall and David Gurney, representing  the Church Wardens, made a short speech of welcome and thanks to all. There was a special mention for Tom Candeland for looking after the needs of the benefice during the last year in spite of his two operations, and for his wife Margaret who had supported him.
On Sunday 7th we welcomed David Head to his first service at Bawdeswell with a warming turnout of 41 people and some lovely music thanks to James Lilwall and June Harrison.

Saturday 13th was the day of the annual Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Cycle Ride.  Robin and Stewart Taylor cycled for Bawdeswell and managed to raise £194    between them by visiting 20 churches.  Many thanks to all who sponsored them. 
The money is divided equally by the local church and The Norfolk Churches Trust, who give support for repairs and also care for redundant churches where they can.
On Sunday 14th the Ewing family led the evening Words & Praise Service, for which we thank them – specially Katie Jane who took a leading part.

If this magazine reaches you in time, please try and come along to our Harvest Festival on Sunday 28th September at 10.30am.  The whole church will be decorated and the service will be one of thanksgiving.

Dates for your diary:
Coffee Morning at Bawdeswell Village Hall at 10.30am on Thursday November 6th, in aid of Church running expenses.
Christmas Tree Festival, weekend of 13,14 December.  Would you like to dedicate a tree to a loved one?  Sunday 14 December – Christmas Concert -  Organised by The Friends of Bawdeswell Church.
Carol Service  is planned for 21st December.
Next Year:  An  “Antiques Road Show”  in the church on Saturday 17 April 2004.
 

The Bishop of London wrote recently that “a Christian church is a place where Jesus Christ is lifted up in song, sermon and sacrament”, a “ sacred space” for the whole community, even for those who do not acknowledge a belief in God or his Son. As Bishop Graham reminded us at Rev. David Head’s Institution, the congregation at church represent not just themselves, but the whole community when they worship and pray. Those of us who do have a living faith know that it is our duty to preserve this sacred space, following the example of so many past generations of Foxley people. Hence we are so grateful for the contributions to our funds we have received both from the Open Gardens Day and from Peter and Pam Egmore’s individual Garden Open in August. 

Having been welcomed by the Churchwarden and evening congregation on September 7th.  Rev. David Head presided at our Harvest Festival the following Sunday; a most agreeable service with a thought – provoking sermon  and hearty singing, followed by coffee and conversation. While the lovely flower and produce arrangements were being prepared on Saturday 13th.the church was visited by many cyclists on the annual bike ride in aid of Norfolk Churches Trust. Meanwhile, John Harvey was cycling around 20 churches in the area and raised £300 for this cause, thanks to your kind support in sponsorship, half of which will be returned to St.Thomas’.

We are much looking forward to Rev. David Head’s ministry and his leadership in the future. We are grateful to Tom Candeland for all his help during the Interregnum; to Rev. Michael Baker for also taking Holy Communion and to John Harvey and Nigel Hatch for coping with a number of other services.
 

Diana Harvey (PCC Secretary)

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