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could get him near a garage that would be great. The farmer knew that he had February
a full can of petrol back at the farm and said he would go back to the farm and
get it. When he returned, he poured the petrol into the tank. The driver offered
the farmer some money, but the farmer said it was a gift, adding wisely that none 1TC
of us can run on an empty tank.
Our life can be like that car, no matter how hard we try, if we’re feeling drained
and empty, we won’t get anything done. Now and then we all need to recharge
our batteries. 13th A Variation on a Theme, Elizabeth Witcombe 2.00pm
There are some words in the Bible that might help at times like that.

From the Old Testament: ‘Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their SP 15th Lamb hotpot Rice pudding
strength.’ (Isaiah 40:31) and from the New Testament these words of Jesus: ‘Come
to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you 21st The Uses and Benefits of Herbs
rest.’ (Matthew 11:28)
With blessings

Sandra
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PARISH AND BENEFICE NEWS

A FEW THANK YOU’s March
Experience Christmas at Bere Regis Church – the
children from Bere Regis Primary School came in groups 1TC
on Friday 1 December to experience different parts of
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the Nativity story. A big thank you to our willing
volunteers who led the different stations. Sarah Welton,
Nancy Gibson, Jackie Percy, Kim Benjafield, Andrea
and Allan Smith, Elizabeth Whatley, Susan Wood, 12th A Flower Prescription, Cathryn Brown 2.00pm
C a n o n R i c h a r d ,
George Ward and his
wonderful sheep dog
Trixie!
20th Posted in the past
Celebration of Christmas - We welcomed
Wareham Choral Society to Bere Regis Church
on Saturday 9 December for a lovely SP 21st Roast pork Apple dappy
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programme/service of carols and readings, it
was a wonderful evening. Thank you to 23rd Wareham Choral Society - Stainer’s Crucifixion in 7.00pm
everyone who came. Lady St Mary Church, Wareham
Decorations – if you have come into the church
in Bere Regis you can’t have failed to notice the 29th Easter Events Bonnets and Egg Raffle 10-12

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