Church Annual Meeting

The Reverend Sherry Bryan chaired the Annual Church Meeting where Colin Hyde stepped down after 20 years wonderful service as Churchwarden and he was warmly thanked for all his stalwart efforts over these years. Everyone was delighted to learn that he has agreed to chair the Church Fete for one further year – he will be a hard act to follow! Rob Turner was elected as Churchwarden for the first time and Carol Grigg for a further year. Liz Turner was elected as Treasurer and thanked Jo Hyde for all her support as she takes on this role. Molly Dyke has stepped down as a representative on the Deanery Synod and Jan Fisher was elected in her place and joins Penny Lloyd and Abigail Kirby-Harris as the representatives. Lists of sidesmen, readers and flower arrangers were confirmed (these are all posted in the porch) and the setting up of the new Prayer Corner was much praised, not to mention our stalwart bellringing team who give much pleasure to all residents – and not just those being summoned to worship! A very enjoyable meeting overall

Easter Day Sunrise Service Sunday 16th April

This year for the first time St Mabyn  is organising a Sunrise Service to welcome the start of Easter Day

This will be held in a field overlooking the Camel Estuary at the top of Old Hill.

It will start at 6 am as the sun will rise at 6.23am

Meet  at Burlerrow  Farm –where parking will be  available thanks to James Mutton.

The service will be led by Steve Williams—supported by the Worship Group.

Afterwards breakfast eg bacon bap --- will be served in the Village Hall.

All are welcome

Later at 10 am there will be the Easter Holy Communion Service led by Rev Dave Elkington in the Church

Other Easter Services in the Church ::

Sunday 9^th April Palm Sunday Communion @ 10am led by Rev David Pollard

Thursday 13^th April at 7.30  pm ‘Agape’ Service to commemorate The Last Supper

Please contact Carole Grigg –841276 if you would like to come as she needs to plan food etc. 

Friday 14^th April at 2pm –Good Friday Meditation led by Steve Williams

The St Mabyn Music Group

The St Mabyn Music Group and the Open The Book team travelled to St Breward Church for a Cluster Eucharist for Candlemas on Sunday 29 January. The Music Group, comprising guitar, accordion, keyboard, bass, and percussion, and seven singers, provided the music for the service, the Benefice choir sang during Communion, and the Open The Book team demonstrated one of the dramatised Bible stories that they take into local schools. Rev. Canon Sherry Bryan conducted the service. Afterwards, she said:- 'I have been overwhelmed with emails saying how much everyone enjoyed the service and how uplifting was the music. Apparently some people found it difficult to keep their arms down! It was a great way to bring life and light into a dreary winter Sunday morning, and to give faith a boost. Thanks to everyone!

Tuesday Morning Home Group

These meetings are held at  Mary and David Bishop’s home—Trelowarth, Watergate Lane, St Mabyn between 10-12. They recommenced on 24/1/17 to discuss ‘Changes in relationships’

On 31/1/17 the focus will be on ‘ how to confront injustices in the world’ while on 7/2/17 the             topic will be about caring for our planet ‘ Treading lightly on the Earth’

This will be followed by the Lent Course to be led by Rev Dave Elkington.

Dates are 28th Feb; 7th March ; 14th March; 21st March ; 28th March; 4th April

All are welcome.

For more information visit---www.stmabynchurch.co.uk

Samara’s Aid Appeal

Samara’s Aid Appeal  to help refugees ----especially children, who are ill equipped to face the very cold winter weather in Syria eg wearing only a t –shirt, shorts and flip flops

As a result of collections at the Harvest Lunch, Seasonal Concerts and Crib Service almost £1000 has been raised to help Samara with transport and purchase of medical equipment.

A big thank you to everyone who gave so generously.

Also it is hoped to send a parcel of knitted items to Samara by the end of February  

If you would like to help please contact Jan Fisher of Pentol, St Tudy  Tel 01208852182

Jan-fisher@UK2.net

St Petroc’s Appeal

In response to a sermon by Jem Thorold –Vicar of Newquay –describing homeless people who sleep in the doorway of his Church - it was decided to collect  warm  clothing and new socks / underwear to be donated to St Petroc’s Society . A big thank you to   all who contributed to this ‘Reverse Advent Challenge’ , which resulted in the collection of several large bags of good clothing.

Under the Greenwood Tree

Under the Greenwood Tree

A traditional concert for a country church

Given by Washaway Gallery Choir

St Mabyn Church

Monday 19th December 2016 at 6,30 

Hosts --Friends of St Mabyn Church 

Warm seasonal refreshments provided 

Display of Christmas cards and gifts