Tag: ChurchEvent
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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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🎶🍓 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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🌈 Junior Church at St Mary’s 🌈
Got little ones? We’ve got a space made just for them! 💛 📅 Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month ⏰ During the 9:30am Service 📍 St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Bideford EX39 2BP Junior Church is where faith meets fun — a warm, welcoming space where children explore the wonder of God’s love…
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🤝 Faith in Action at St Mary’s
Faith isn’t just for Sundays. It’s lived out in shared meals, gentle conversations, hot cups of tea, and the quiet kindness of showing up for one another. Come and enjoy these events at St Mary’s: 🍽 Friday Diner — a warm welcome and a hot meal, open to all ☕ St Mary’s Café — homemade…
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🐦 Help us bring the swifts home to St Mary’s 🐦
Every summer, swifts return to our skies — screaming joyfully overhead and nesting in the towers of our oldest buildings. But UK swift numbers have fallen by over 60% in 30 years. They’re running out of places to call home. We want to change that, right here at St Mary’s. With the PCC’s blessing, we’re…
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🔔 Could You Be Our Next Bell Ringer? 🔔
The sound of church bells has called people to worship for centuries — and we’re looking for new ringers to help keep that tradition alive at our church. No experience needed! Full training is given, and you’ll join a friendly team who’ll show you the ropes (quite literally). It’s a wonderful way to learn a…
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Message of the Week: Lifted Up, Sent Out
“While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven.” — Luke 24:51 The Ascension is easy to overlook, tucked between the wonder of Easter and the fire of Pentecost. But this moment matters. As Jesus rises out of sight, his final posture toward his disciples is one of blessing —…
