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MANEA MATTERS
MANEA MATTERS

St Nicolas’ Church Services

Having celebrated the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ over Christmas, we’re
now at the start of January and it’s customary to make some New Year’s
resolutions. Now you might think that these are a modern invention, but
there is some evidence to suggest that the Babylonians 4,000 years ago made
resolutions at the start of the year.
Now, I wonder what your resolution might be, if any, for 2024? Is it about
reducing your food or drink intake? Does it involve more exercise or simply
spending more time working in the garden?
However, when making a new resolution, perhaps we need to focus more on others
rather than ourselves. We’re very fortunate in Fenland to have a strong community
feel within our villages with organisations run by volunteers who give their time to
help others in all sorts of ways. So, maybe it’s time now to think about how we can
go that extra mile?
The Bible tells us to love our neighbours as ourselves. So, at the start of 2024,
perhaps our resolution should be to use the skills and talents given to us by God for
the benefit and support of others.
Richard Holding
Licensed Lay Minister
Benefice of Six Fen Churches

OUR SERVICES

14th January 10.30am Holy Communion
28th January 10.30am Morning Prayer
11th February 10.30am Holy Communion
25th February 10.30am Morning Prayer
10th March 10.30am Holy Communion
24th March 10.30am Morning Prayer
31st March Easter Sunday TBC on the church noticeboard

Benefice Administrator - Christine Day 01354 688063
Church Wardens- Rosemary Hankins 01354 680585 & Bob Day 01354 688063

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