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St Andrew's Parish Church

  

 

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St. Andrew’s Parish Church is the Church of England place of worship in the ecclesiastical parish of Wickham Skeith; it is part of a group of churches known as the "Bacton Benefice" which includes Bacton, Cotton, Wyverstone, Wickham Skeith, Old Newton and a chapel at Gipping.

From April 1st - Rev Daniel Cant

                  The Rectory, Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LJ   01449 503369                        Email - bionic.revd.dan@gmail.com

 

Wardens: Liz Davidson 766622 and Margaret Jones-Evans 767121 

 

August 

 

Date

Time

Church

Service

Leader

Sunday 2nd

10am

Wyverstone

Benefice H/C Service

Revd Dan

 

2:30pm

Gipping

History Talk

Roy Tricker

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 9th

10am

Old Newton

Benefice H/C Service

Rev Stephen

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 16th

10am

Cotton

Benefice H/C Service

Rev Carole

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 23th

10am

Wickham Skeith

Benefice H/C Service

Rev Adam

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 30th

10am

Bacton

Benefice H/C Service + Baptism

Revd Dan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Email and News – if you’d like to sign up to receive our weekly news email, please contact the churchwardens.

 

Flower & Cleaning Rota

 

2nd & 9th Mrs M Rowe & Mrs T Thorogood

16th & 23rd Mrs J Kemp & Mrs S Merriam

30th & Sept 6th Mrs L Holland & Mrs M Latham

 

 

 

 

 

August: A Month of Gathering, Gratitude and Grace

 

August is a month when village life gladly moves outdoors. Fetes and fayres fill our lanes and greens with cake stalls, raffles, games, plants, books and cheerful conversation. They are more than pleasant summer events; they are signs of community, raising funds for local causes and reminding us what can be achieved when many hands join together.

For some families, August also brings exam results. To all young people receiving GCSE, A-level or other results, we offer encouragement and prayers. Whatever the outcome, your worth is not measured by grades alone. Doors open in many ways, and God’s guidance remains steady, even when the next step feels uncertain.

Summer BBQs, picnics, holidays and quiet garden moments invite us to rest, laugh and give thanks. A walk by a field, a cup of tea outside, or an evening sunset can all become reminders of God’s goodness.

The Bible says, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and for evermore” (Psalm 121:8). As we travel, celebrate, wait for news, or continue ordinary routines, we can trust that we are not alone.

So may August be a month of kindness, welcome and gratitude in our homes, church and village. May we look out for the lonely, support those under pressure, and give thanks for every opportunity to gather together.
Whatever this month holds—results, rest, fundraising, family visits or faithful service—may God bless you and keep you in His care. Revd Daniel Cant – Benefice Rector 

 

 

Book Sale coffee morning

 

On 15th August at 10am there will be a second-hand book sale at 1, Broadway. The books are three for a pound, all in good condition and there will be jigsaws and cards for sale too. Plenty of tea, coffee and home-made cake will be ready for you and take-aways are available.

 

Any queries to Margaret Jones Evans

 

 

 Data Protection

Like every other organization the church has to consider the data protection legislation, so St Andrew’s Church and the Bacton benefice need your permission before they keep your name and details on file. The information will be used to send the weekly pew sheet, to record you as a voting member of the church on the Electoral Roll, for the Rector to know who the members of the church are so he can visit and get to know you etc.

You may have received an email with a form to fill in, or a paper form dropped through your door. Do please fill one of these in if you would like to be involved with the Church in this village and send to our new Rector, the Rev’d Daniel Cant. He is eager to get to know the people in the churches and villages in his new benefice.

If you haven’t had a form through your door or via email do please ask for one from Liz Davidson or Margaret Jones-Evans

Keep safe everyone – Margaret Jones-Evans