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	Pews News Parish Registers Parish Events Keep up to date with what's happening in our benefice. All news events will be published here on a weekly basis. If you have any news or information that you would like to share with the community, please email The Rector with your details. Church in the Woottons Through the Week: Young Church meets at 10 am every Sunday in term-time either on its own or as part of the worship at All Saints. There are also activities for children at St Mary's Cafe Church on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 10am in South Wootton Village Hall, across the road from the church.  Combined Junior and Senior choir practice Thursdays 7.00 - 8.00 pm in term time. Saturday 9.30 am Weekly Hour of Prayer at the Rectory, followed by coffee. Festivals are usually marked with a Eucharist, sometimes sung. Communion at home is welcomed for any who can't get to Church (contact the Rectory). The Prayer Chain is a means by which a few church members pray about any personal needs in confidence. If you have health problems or other such needs and would like confidential prayer, please contact Margaret Tate (672474). We always like to hear of people who would appreciate being visited either at home or in hospital; please contact the Rectory or Geoff Sturgeon (671050) if we can help in this way. If you are without transport and need a lift to Church, a number of folk are willing to help. Please contact the Rectory Office or email us
	You are invited to join a  Church in the Woottons  HOUSEGROUPS  An informal gathering in a home. Newcomers to any of these Bible discussion groups are very welcome and should contact Linda Ashby (01553 672893) or Roger Sams (01553 670494) - (Monday evening course): David Tate (01553 672474) - Tuesday morning course, Tony Kendall (01553 631539) - Thursday evening course.

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PARADOX MINISTRIES: PRAYER FOR PEACE See our new website for extensive information on the following:  The History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The History of Anti-Semitism. The History of Anti-Arabism. The Call to Justice in the Holy Land (for both Palestinians and Israelis). The Call to Reconciliation in the Holy Land. A serious but constructive Critique of Christian Zionism (and a suggested biblical basis for balanced, caring Christian Zionism in the light of the call to justice and reconciliation). A Critique of Dispensationalism (an erroneous view of the “End Times”). Paradox’s Theological Position. Abbreviations and Glossary (including brief definitions of the main peace plans etc., in recent decades, who’s who, etc). Advice to Clergy and Ministers on stimulating interest in and prayer for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Prayers for use in church. Discussion Blog Tony Higton’s relevant background experience, plus Back copies of Paradox Newsletters. www.PrayerForPeace.org.uk		What is the meaning of life? Do you want to be more sure about your Christian faith?  8 million people have found help with these questions in the  Alpha Course  Come and try it – no obligation to continue  Coffee/DVD/Chatting about the issues  Explore the Christian faith in a relaxed home setting. It is an excellent introduction to or refresher course in Christianity which is low-key, friendly and fun.   CONTACT THE RECTOR FOR DETAILS OF THE NEXT COURSE 01553 671381
Parish Registers BAPTISMS  We welcome to the Church Family  LOGAN SIMON RIDLEY of 15 Balmoral Close, Dersingham at All Saints on 8th June OSCAR WILLIAM HUDSON of 24 St Benet’s Grove at All Saints on 8th June ALFIE MICHAEL LATCHFORD of 24 Tyndale at All Saints on 14th June POPPY MURIEL HOAD of 42 Priory Lane at All Saints on 14th June RIO JAMES MOYSE of St Mary’s Close at St Mary’s on 22nd June WEDDINGS We offer our congratulations to  JONATHAN & CAROLYN BRITTAIN at St Mary’s on 7th June STUART & KATHERINE EASTHALL at All Saints on 14th June DAX & JEMMA THROWER at All Saints on 14th June FUNERALS  We give thanks for the life of  JOHN JAMES HENRY RYE (83) Service and Cremation at Mintlyn on 5th June MARGUERITE FLORENCE MARY SMITH Service and Cremation at Mintlyn on 9th June Please note: Anyone wishing to know the address for those whose funerals are listed above may apply to the Rectory office.  Parish Events Diary of Events 2008 Committed to Growth Meeting - 16th July Festival Organ Recital - 25 July Quiz Night - 12 September Sponsored Bike Ride - 13 September Harvest Supper - 3 October Harvest Festival - 5 October Christmas Fair - 29 November Please note the above dates in your diary now. Details of all these events will appear in subsequent issues of Contact and more information can be found below. 281 1 7560000 10692000 359410 259 261 257 276 262 279 1 0&_+W)*N@-4RBN_30M\D]&` 5 1 1 285 282 1 False 0 0 0 0 -1 304800 243 True 128 77 255 3175 3175 70 True True True True True 278 134217728 1 1 -9999996.000000 -9999996.000000 8 Empty 16711680 52479 26367 13421772 16737792 13382502 16777215 Bluebird 22858575 22852950 (`@````````` 266 263 5 110183775 110178150 Festival Organ Recital St Mary’s Church Friday 25 July: 2.30pm to be given by Ben Giddens Organ Scholar at Norwich Cathedral 281 1 7560000 10692000 359410 259 261 257 276 262 279 1 0&_+W)*N@-4RBN_30M\D]&` 5 1 1 285 282 1 False 0 0 0 0 -1 304800 243 True 128 77 255 3175 3175 70 True True True True True 278 134217728 1 2 -9999996.000000 -9999996.000000 8 Empty 16711680 52479 26367 13421772 16737792 13382502 16777215 Bluebird 22858575 22852950 (`@````````` 266 263 5 110183775 110178150 Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Bike Ride Saturday 13th September Full details are available in the current magazine  or from Geoff Sturgeon (671050)

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