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St Nicolas’ Church Services

Thoughts from the Rectory

The Easter story never fails to astound those who give it thoughtful
consideration, however many times they have heard the Easter
story it’s still amazing. So let me tell you another story.
Two boys, who have been lifelong friends, who have shared
life together from their very first day in school right up
to their college days. One graduated at the top of his
class and became a distinguished judge. The other dropped
out of university, got involved in the drugs scene, and was
eventually caught by the police. Through an extraordinary turn of
events the man stands trial before his old friend, who is now a judge.
There is a great deal of murmuring in the court room about what the judge
is going to do and how he will handle this trial. What will his verdict be? To the
court’s surprise the judge sentences his friend to the maximum fine allowed by
the law, there is much uproar in the court. The judge bangs his gavel down and asks
for order. In the quietness that follows he then takes out his cheque book and pays
the entire amount himself.
Is that not the glorious, wonderful, life-changing message of Easter and Holy Week?

OUR SERVICES
Our Church has services every other Sunday, which all are welcome to attend. It would
be lovely to welcome new members to our church in this lovely village. A warm welcome
awaits anyone who would like to come along. Our services are as follows:

3rd April Holy Communion at 10:30
17th April (Easter Sunday) Holy Communion at 10:30
1st May Holy Communion at 10:30
15th May Morning Prayer at 10:30
Is our Benefice service which, this month, is at
29th May Doddington church at 10:30. All are welcome.
(Queen’s Jubilee) Please look out for further details as we hope to have a
5th June songs of praise service from across the years of Her Majesty’s reign.

12th June Morning Prayer at 10:30
26th June Holy Communion at 10:30
On the weeks there is no service at Manea we have services
at our Benefice churches (Christchurch & Doddington)
Six Fen Churches
We are committed to growing a Christian presence
in our communities through love and service

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