The 19th July was a very memorable day for me. I set off from Winchester in sunshine, being waved off by members on the Mothers' Union pilgrimage. It was very sunny in London as I made my way to Mary Sumner House where I met with five other members - DP's from Scotland and St Albans, Central Trustees from Wales and Ireland and a member of MSH staff. We went by taxi to Buckingham Palace and while waiting in the queue...it rained...and rained! We passed through the Palace into the garden and the sun came out. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the lake and rose garden ... in sunshine. We got our tea from the marquee, including a piece of chocolate cake with a crown on it ... and then it rained again! We did see nine Royals: The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra. I arrived back at Winchester soaked through but feeling very privileged to have represented you all at the palace in spite of the rain!
The Pilgrimage to Winchester, Old Arlesford, Romsey and Salisbury was a wonderful experience and very well organised by Michael and Sally - our thanks to them for all their hard work.
Africa Day on 6th August was another memorable event and our grateful thanks to all those who made it such a startling success.
On Sunday 16th October I was very proud to open a new branch at Whitegates in Middlewich Deanery. There used to be a branch there some years ago and now it is reopened with seven founding members and others who are interested in joining. We look forward to seeing your number double. In the meantime we shall remember you in our prayers as you embark on new beginnings.
Have you looked at a recent copy of Families First or did you write it off after the first copy? Please take time to look at one of the more recent issues. There are some very good articles for young and old alike - and 50p from each copy sold goes to Mothers' Union. It's never too late to order one - just contact the Diocesan Office. It costs £9 for 6 copies a year and will be sent direct to you by post and the mailing includes your twice yearly copy of Families Worldwide. If you can subscribe by direct debit that would save on administration. How about ordering a copy for a friend or family member or to put in church. It is a good colourful family magazine expressing Christian values which are sometimes in short supply nowadays.
As we approach Christmas and the festive season and gaze again in wonder at the humility of the babe in the manger - what is your gift to the Christchild?
I wish you and your family a very happy and holy Christmas
With my love and prayers to you all
The Pilgrimage to Winchester, Old Arlesford, Romsey and Salisbury was a wonderful experience and very well organised by Michael and Sally - our thanks to them for all their hard work.
Africa Day on 6th August was another memorable event and our grateful thanks to all those who made it such a startling success.
On Sunday 16th October I was very proud to open a new branch at Whitegates in Middlewich Deanery. There used to be a branch there some years ago and now it is reopened with seven founding members and others who are interested in joining. We look forward to seeing your number double. In the meantime we shall remember you in our prayers as you embark on new beginnings.
Have you looked at a recent copy of Families First or did you write it off after the first copy? Please take time to look at one of the more recent issues. There are some very good articles for young and old alike - and 50p from each copy sold goes to Mothers' Union. It's never too late to order one - just contact the Diocesan Office. It costs £9 for 6 copies a year and will be sent direct to you by post and the mailing includes your twice yearly copy of Families Worldwide. If you can subscribe by direct debit that would save on administration. How about ordering a copy for a friend or family member or to put in church. It is a good colourful family magazine expressing Christian values which are sometimes in short supply nowadays.
As we approach Christmas and the festive season and gaze again in wonder at the humility of the babe in the manger - what is your gift to the Christchild?
I wish you and your family a very happy and holy Christmas
Angela