Author: Sheenah Middle
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🌟 Message of the Week
Stepping Into the Light Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. Perhaps he came in darkness because he was unsure.Perhaps because he had questions.Perhaps because faith can feel safer when no one else is watching. And Jesus didn’t turn him away. Instead, He spoke of new birth.Of wind that moves unseen.Of life that begins not with…
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Betty Thompson’s Story
PART ONE I Came Here in 1946 “OK… you know who I am, don’t you?” Betty says it with a playful glint, her eyes bright with mischief. A smile curls at the corner of her mouth, and then comes the soft ripple of laughter — the kind that belongs to someone entirely comfortable in her…
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✨ Message of the Week
Listening, Trusting, Choosing This week’s readings — Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7 and Matthew 4:1–11 — draw us into two deeply human moments: encounters with temptation. In Genesis, Adam and Eve stand in a garden of abundance. Nothing is lacking. Yet a voice of doubt quietly asks, “Did God really say…?”A seed of uncertainty is planted. Trust…
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🌿 All Age Service – “Be a Neighbour to All”
Join us at St Mary’s Church, Bideford for a relaxed and friendly All Age Service for everyone in the community. 📅 Sunday 8th March⏰ 9:30am A service designed for all ages, with: ✨ Songs🎨 Crafts🎲 Games🙏 Prayer Whether you come every week or are simply curious, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting. All are welcome.…
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🌸 Mothering Sunday at St Mary’s Church
Join us as we celebrate Mothering Sunday — a day of thanksgiving, love, and appreciation. 📅 Sunday 15th March ☕ Coffee & Croissants – 9:45am🎉 Service of Celebration – 10:30am Expect a warm and welcoming morning filled with: ✨ Lively songs🌼 Flowers🎨 Activities🙏 Quiet spaces for prayer and reflection Whether you’re coming with family, remembering…
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Shane Bengey’s Story
Meet Shane – One of Our Newest Members at St Mary’s Church, Bideford Shane’s story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how lost you may feel, if you look in the right place, you will find God. After a season of searching, Shane found his way into church — and discovered God waiting for…
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✨ Message of the Week
There are moments in life when the veil seems to lift — when, just for an instant, we glimpse something brighter, deeper, holier than the ordinary rhythm of our days. The Transfiguration is one of those moments Peter, James, and John climb a mountain with Jesus. Nothing dramatic is expected. Yet suddenly, everything changes. Christ’s…
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🌈 Stay & Play at St Mary’s Church 🌈
Join us for a relaxed morning of play, songs, stories, and chat! 🗓 Wednesday 18th February⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 am📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford Perfect for children under 5 and their carers 💛(Siblings up to age 8 are very welcome!) ✨ Toys✨ Snacks✨ Songs✨ Books✨ Story time✨ Baby corner✨ Play doh✨ Craft table✨ Parachute games…
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The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30)
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus reminds us that everyone has been entrusted with something of value — not just money, but time, kindness, skills, compassion, creativity, faith. The servants who flourished weren’t praised for how much they had, but for what they did with what they were given. The tragedy of the story…
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🎼 Evensong at Monkleigh – 4pm 🎼
There’s something deeply comforting about Evensong — unhurried prayer, scripture, and that quiet end-of-day peace. Join us this Sunday: 📍 Monkleigh – Sunday 8th February – 4:00pm Evensong A beautiful way to close the weekend.
