Anyone calling the vicarage landline number from now on will hear Tim’s voicemail directing them to call the new number. Gail Cheesbrough, the new Benefice Administrator will take the calls and deal with them as necessary.
For all emails usually sent to Tim, please use hertfordbenefice@gmail.com from now on.
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE - JULY 2023
Sunday 23rd July
MUSTON- 9.30 am Holy Communion
GANTON - 10.00 am Mattins
HUNMANBY - 10.30 am Joint Service at Cross Hill Methodist Church
WILLERBY - 11.00 am Family Communion
HUNMANBY - 5.00 pm Holy Communion
Sunday 30th July
For all churches - 11.00 am Benefice Holy Communion in Hunmanby. This is Tim's leaving service followed by a farewell lunch in the garden at 4 Northgate, Hunmanby. Everyone welcome! It is only a short walk from the church (nearer than the vicarage!).
Daily Hope
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Rev Tim Parker
Prior to his retirement from stipendiary ministry, Tim is on annual leave Monday to Friday this week, 24th to 28th July. He will be working on Saturday and Sunday 29th July, 30th July. His final day is Monday 31st July.
Tim’s farewell lunch
Straight after the 11.00 am service on 30th July, everyone is invited to Tim’s farewell lunch. It will be in the garden of 4 Northgate, which is only a short walk from the church (nearer than the vicarage!).
Please bring drinks and yourself! We want as many people as possible to be there. If inclement weather, it will be held in the Spring.
Deanery Prayer Meeting
The next Deanery Prayer meeting is on Sunday 30th July, 4 pm-6 pm at St Hilda's, Ravenscar. See poster attached.
New Wine Women’s Day
Saturday 16th September 9.30 am-3.30 pm at St Martin's Seamer. See poster attached.
HUNMANBY NEWS
Party Invitation
Berenice writes: Tuesday 25th July is my 70th birthday, celebrate being alive! Please come to my party at 6.00 pm in the Spring Cafe (no gifts, but any donation to the Spring Cafe refurbishment welcome).
The Spring closure for 3 weeks
The Spring will be closed from 1st to 20th August, re-opening on Monday 21st August. During this time, there will be a general tidy, clearing out and refresh. If you own anything that you have left in the building, please remove it by Monday 31st July, otherwise it may be disposed of. Please check with Joy if in doubt. The Hun-free Fridge will continue to operate during this period from the Spring.
Church sitters needed on Saturday mornings
The church will be open for visits and private prayer on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon, when 2 church sitters are available. Please sign the rota at the back of church for August if you are able to help with this. Thank you.
Tea and coffee rotas
If you are able to help serve tea and coffee on Sunday mornings, could you please sign the rota on the notice board at the back of church. Thank you.
Hun-free community fridge – food for all
The Hunmanby community fridge provides free food for all to avoid it going to waste. The food is donated from shops and local people. It operates twice a week - see diary below. Please note each session will close when all the food has gone.
HUNMANBY DIARY - WEEK COMMENCING 24th July
Monday 24th
From 9.30 am Hun-Free Fridge in the Spring
12 noon Cafe prayers in the Spring
The Spring is open 1.00pm - 3.00 pm Knit and natter, board games etc
6.30 pm Talking Jesus course session 4 in the Spring
Tuesday 25th
The Spring is open 10.00am - 2.00pm
10.30 am Singing Group – new members welcome
1.30 pm Dance group - new members welcome
Wednesday 26th
The Spring is open 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
10.30 am Police drop-in sessions
12 noon CAMEO (Come and meet each other) meal - £5.50 for 2 courses
Friday 28th
The Spring is open 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
12 noon Community Meal - suggested donation of £3.00 to cover costs
From 1.45 pm Hun-Free Fridge in the Spring
Saturday 29th July
9.30 am Prayers in Church
10.00 am - 12 noon Church open for prayer and visits
Sunday 30th July
11.00 Benefice service in Church
Straight after the service, everyone is welcome to Tim’s farewell lunch in garden of 4 Northgate. Please bring yourselves, we want as many people there as possible. It is only a short walk from the church (nearer than the vicarage!).