Baptisms:  

22^nd January:      Benjamin Leo Ellis

26^th February:     Isabelle Louise Bailey

                             Jack John Mumford

5^th March:           Lois Anne Margaret Bent

                            Jacob John Collis Bent

19^th March:        Evie-Leigh Rose Hargreaves

Our best wishes and congratulations to:

Rachael Lowe & Mark Smith who were married on 10^th December, 2016

and to

Lisa Smith & Steve Shooter who were married on 25^th March, 2017

We give thanks for the lives of two members of our congregation who died recently: Jean Reid on 23^rd January and Christine Allsopp on 28^th February. We send our love and prayers to Jean’s daughters, Helen and Colette and to Christine’s sons, Michael and Jeremy.

A number of other members of our congregation have lost loved ones in recent months, including Jonathon Pond, whose sister, Mary Allen (wife of the late Jimmy Allen, formerly of Deepdale Methodist Church) died on 25^th January. We send them all our sympathy and prayers in their loss.

In the last few months a number of our church family have been unwell and several have been in hospital. We assure them all of our love and prayers.

Fiona Jackson, our Beaver Scout Leader, on being awarded the Silver Acorn in the St George’s Day celebration Roll of Honour for more than 20 years of distinguished service.

Ben Gaskell on gaining his Chief Scout’s Gold Award.

Madeline Bennett on passing her Guide Leadership Certificate.

Several members of the congregation who have also had special birthdays or reached significant milestones. We spare their blushes!