This morning we made our way through Storm Dennis to our 10 am service of Sung Mattins. The service was taken by Father Stephen, and our readings, from the King James version of the Bible were from the book of Proverbs and the Gospel according to St Matthew. The passage from Proverbs poetically describes how Wisdom was the first thing God created and wisdom accompanied God as he made the world. In the Gospel the passage from the Sermon on the Mount recounts Jesus teaching about the Lilies of the field, an exhortation not to be pre-occupied with material things. Father Stephen developed these themes in his sermon, urging us to use wisdom and to consider our stewardship of the planet above our interest in material things.
The Choir sang 'Thou visitest the Earth' setting by Maurice Green as the anthem. The Solo was sung by Dr Platts.

There was coffee in the rooms after the service.

Lent Course this year, will be held in the Vicarage, on Thursday evenings starting at 7:30 the first meeting will be on the 5th of March. Please sign the list in Church if you would like to attend.

Father Stephen thanked Hilary, and all the team who provided the excellent Hungarian supper last evening. A splendid time with fantastic food, and music once again provided by Peter our piano accordionist friend, has raised 500 pounds for the Church. A splendid effort!