Author: Sheenah Middle
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“I just knew God existed”
“I just knew God existed” Our Family Story: Reverend Claire Part of our Church Family Stories series at St Mary’s, Bideford Ask Reverend Claire when she first knew God was real, and she doesn’t reach for a theology book. She goes back to a country lane near Guildford, and a little girl walking home from…
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Message of the Week
Verse: Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” This week’s message is a joyful one: God isn’t distant from your Tuesday afternoon or your Thursday deadline — He’s near, and there’s real joy to be…
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Message of the Week
Verse: Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Good news for a Tuesday: rest isn’t something you have to earn or squeeze in — it’s…
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💛 THANK YOU — AN ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR AUGUST 💛
This August, we’re taking a moment to say thank you — to one another, to our wonderful children and families’ team, and most importantly, to God. 🙏 🌿 August All Age Service🕥 10.30am☕ Followed by refreshments As we encourage our Children & Families’ Team to take a well-deserved break over the summer, come and join us for a special all-age service…
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📖 Message of the Week — Tuesday 28th July
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 July is nearly done — and what a month it’s been. There’s something quietly important about finishing well. Not with a fanfare, but with the same faithfulness you…
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🎶🍓 Hymns & Pimms 🍓🎶
Join us for a relaxed summer evening at Holy Trinity Church, Weare Giffard — a glass of Pimms, friendly conversation, and the chance to sing some of our favourite hymns. 📅 Sunday 16 August🕕 6.00 PM Got a hymn you love? Maybe it was sung at your wedding, reminds you of a special occasion, or…
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From Cambodia to the Classroom: How One St Mary’s Family Is Changing Lives
Chris Turner has spent nearly three decades doing something quietly extraordinary — helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children find their way to school. We sat down to hear the story of Edukid, a calling born from faith, and the parish that keeps him grounded. 2,400 Children. One Simple Idea. It started with a…
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📖 Message of the Week — Tuesday 21st July
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 This week we’ve been reflecting on community — what it means to belong somewhere, and what it means to make others feel they belong too. We hear it again and again from people who come to St Mary’s for the first time:…
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🌞 Summer Stay & Play is back at St Mary’s! 🌞
Looking for something fun to do with your little ones this August? Come along to Summer Stay & Play at St Mary’s Parish Church, Bideford – a relaxed, friendly space for children under 5 and their carers to play, make friends and enjoy time together. 🗓 Wednesdays: 5, 19 & 26 August⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am⚠️ Please note: There will be no session on…
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📖 Message of the Week — Tuesday 14th July
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 We’re halfway through July. How are you doing — really? It’s easy to arrive at the middle of summer and realise you’ve been so busy getting through it that you haven’t actually been present in it. The school runs, the work deadlines, the to-do…
