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is my shepherd’. We made fluffy sheep with cotton wool. Next, we made scrolls BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE
with ‘God’s word’ written on them, this was to represent the prophets, Isaiah was
told to eat God’s words and retell them to others, the scrolls were made of rice NEWS
paper so at the end we all ate the words. Section 4 was the Gospels we focused
on the gift from the wise men, so we made a small box to put a gift in at give it to
someone else. Finally, we talked about the Epistles and in Pauls letter he talks CHRISTMAS MUSIC WITH THE
about loving everyone, so we decorated a heart shaped biscuit with the idea to
give it to someone else, but most people end up eating their own. We love doing BRIANTSPUDDLE SINGERS
lots of messy activities and having lots of fun while learning about God and the
bible. If you would like to get involved contact Pat Wharf
(patswiftwharf@outlook.com). B r i a n t s p u d d l e
Singers will be
The next Messy Church will be on Sunday 22 January at 4pm on Zoom. Please performing a
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book your Messy Church Bag by contacting Pat Wharf concert in St
patswiftwharf@outlook.com Mary’s Church,
Puddletown at

7pm on Saturday
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Affpuddle will hold their traditional Nine Lessons and Carols with the Briantspuddle programme will
Singers on Wednesday 21 December at 6:30pm. include:
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Bere Regis will have their Carol Service on Sunday 18 December at 6:30pm. Vivaldi – Gloria, Telemann - Psalm 117, Holst – Christmas Day and other seasonal
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music
Christingle Service Tickets £12 from Maureen Bayliss – 01929 554055, or Andrea Smith – 01929 471412,

We are glad to announce that the popular Christingle Service will be back in Bere or Choir Members
Regis Church at 5pm on Christmas Eve, wrap up the kids of all ages and bring On Tuesday 20 December at 7pm in Briantspuddle Village Hall, everyone is
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them along! welcome to join the Singers in an evening of Christmas music and Community
Carols with refreshments afterwards. This will be free though there will be a
collection for a chosen charity.
Life events
On Wednesday 21 December at 6.30pm we will take part in the Carol Service at
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Please do get in touch with me if you are interested in the church being involved Affpuddle Church
in any of your life events at Affpuddle or Bere Regis.
The Briantspuddle Singers is a small friendly choir that has been running for over 75
From the sad ones – Funerals, to the happy and joyful ones – Christenings and years and regularly performs a wide range of music. Still recovering from the
Weddings, we’re here for you. impact of the pandemic a need has arisen to welcome additional singers to its
We will have a Confirmation Service in the Benefice on Saturday 29 April 2023 at ranks. You are very welcome to join us at our next concert at St Mary’s
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7pm, so please do get in touch, adult or young people, if you are interested in Puddletown to hear what we have to offer for enjoyment, relaxation and not
getting confirmed. least for the health benefits of singing.
Rev Sandra revsandrawestpurbeck@outlook.com 01929 792235. Please use this We do have an exciting concert planned for April next year to celebrate the
contact for any visiting requests too. Coronation of King Charles 111 with a programme including Mozart’s Coronation
Mass. Why not play your own part in this historic occasion? If you are interested
I wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas and a blessed and peaceful 2023. regardless of any previous experience or ability please contact Maureen Bayliss
Sandra. on 01929554055 without delay for further details.

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