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	Home » Articles » St John The Baptist News Jacob's Join for Rev. Beverley Lock Submitted by mike on 17 August, 2008 - 16:38. The six churches of the Beacon Team, Kendal St George, Burneside, Skelsmergh, Grayrigg, Selside and Longsleddale, organised a Jacob's Join to mark the departure of Assistant Curate Reverend Beverley Lock at the Community Hall in Skelsmergh on Saturday August 16 2008. Reverend Canon Nigel Davies, Beacon Team Rector, welcomed Rev. Lock as she arrived at the hall and spoke of the excellent contribution that she has made since her ordination. » read more OUTDOOR SERVICE Submitted by mike on 10 August, 2008 - 11:46. It was not possible to hold the annual "Outdoor Service" outside the church this year, owing to the unsettled weather. Everything was in place on verandah of the Village Hall when the rain started, within minutes of the scheduled start time. Everything was moved indoors and Liz Dawes led the worship. Visiting priests from Baltimore, Maryland, USA Reverends Tom and Cherie Baker and Herb Lodder, together with members of Herb's family attended. » read more LETTER FROM THE PULPIT FOR AUGUST 2008 Submitted by mike on 22 July, 2008 - 16:49. The Team Rector Writes It seems to me that modern British Society is characterised by two distinct, and unhelpful attitudes. We are very quick to blame and we are very slow to take responsibility for anything. Such attitudes we might expect to be found amongst the young. I am sure that we are all familiar with the cry, ‘It wasn’t my fault, he/she made me do it !’ It was on the lips of Adam and Eve in the creation story. More often than not it is on the lips of children.. It is something that previous generations expected a child to grow out of, as they matured and were able to accept responsibility for their actions. » read more AMERICAN VISITORS Submitted by mike on 29 June, 2008 - 11:11. In July and August, Chris and Caroline Taylor will be swapping homes with two American families from Baltimore. In July Tom and Cherie Baker will be here, followed in August by Herb and Fran Lodder. Cherie, a Methodist minister, and Herb, an Episcopal priest, will be taking some services at Skelsmergh. They will also be around other churches. Do make them welcome, explain the joys and mysteries of the Beacon Team ........................ ! SUMMER FAIR Submitted by mike on 28 June, 2008 - 16:55. The annual Summer Fair took place on Saturday June 21 2008 in the Community Hall and it was well attended, despite the inclement weather. A total of £451 was raised for church funds. 1 2 3 next page last page


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