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MANEA MATTERS

Easter egg for every child. Thank you to all was held in May and the Harvest Lunch
the sponsors who made this happen. will be on Sunday 30th September at 12:00
Another big thank you to all the children pm. Also, we finish the year on Sunday
and parents from Manea School who came 7th December, in celebration of St Nicolas
to toll the church bell 80 times on 8th May Day, with a choral evensong led by the Ely
in honour of VE Day. Cathedral Octagon Singers at 6pm. Put
On Sunday 29th June we’re trying those dates in your diary.
something new: a service where you can As always, the church is there for you in
bring along your pets for a blessing! I’m not times of joy and sadness. We remember
quite sure what to expect, as I know some with grateful hearts those who have had
of you have horses and sheep - but bring funerals recently: Penelope Gould, Barry
them along anyway, and if we can’t fit them Coupland, Derek Batterbee.
in the church, we’ll bless them outside! We rejoice with Megan Eshelby and Andy
(Hopefully, you will receive your Manea Hawkins in their marriage, and with Tommy
Matters in time.) Yendley as he gets baptised. If you want to
Whilst there are lots of new things make enquiries, do get in touch.
happening this Anniversary year, there are Canon Mark Collinson. 07874 847157
also some old favourites: the Quiz night mark.6fenchurches@gmail.com

Forest Church
CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday 13th July 10:30am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th July 10:30am Morning Prayer
Sunday 10th August 10:30am Holy Communion
Sunday 24th August 10:30am Morning Prayer
Sunday 7th September 3:00pm Wild Church, Bearts Wood, Manea
Sunday 14th September 10:30am Holy Communion
Sunday 28th September 10:30am Harvest Festival

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