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of the country. 70 years is a huge achievement, the likes of which is unlikely to be DATES FOR
seen again for a long time and this celebration for Queen Elizabeth II will be
celebrated, not just here in the UK, but around the world.
But did you know that a jubilee is mentioned YOUR DIARY
back in one of the oldest books in the Bible?
God instructed Moses that every 50 year 2022
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was to be a jubilee, a time of celebration,
rejoicing and rest – rest for the land and rest Floral Group Autumn Leaves Communibus Women’s Institute
for the people. The literal meaning of
‘jubilee’ in Hebrew is ‘ram’s horn’. Salt and Pepper Club Pop in Place Twinning Gardening Club
The ram’s horn was blown on the tenth day
of the seventh month to start a year August
dedicated to rest, restoration of property
and to freeing people from slavery and
debts. And in the New Testament, Jesus 4th Autumn Leaves First Thursday
presents himself as the one who will bring the
old jubilee to completion. Jesus paid the 10th Sidmouth
debt of our sin on the cross, ’therefore we
are no longer slaves to sin but are forgiven and free to enter the rest only he can SP 18th Salt and Pepper Club
provide’ (Hebrews 4:9-10). From all this we are reminded that God thinks rest is
important, he doesn’t think we should work all the time, God rested on the 7 day.
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God wants us to take time away from our everyday lives to make time for rest and 24th Seaton
reflection and if it’s important to you, worship as well.
I’m looking forward to taking part in the different festivities that will be going on
here in the parishes of Bere Regis and Affpuddle, it might not be a rest, but it will September
be different, and they do say ‘a change is as good as a rest’, see you there!
With blessings Sandra 1st Autumn Leaves First Thursday

PARISH AND BENEFICE NEWS 7th West Bay

News from our Annual Parish Meetings 13th Marion Catt talk 2.00pm

Affpuddle with Turnerspuddle – After 7 stoic years, Liz Whatley decided not to be SP 15th Salt and Pepper Club
re-elected as Churchwarden this year, Liz was thanked very much and presented
with a gift at the morning service.

Mike Menzies was re-elected as the sole Churchwarden and will be ably assisted 21st Wilton House Garden Centre
by all on the elected PCC members.
Bere Regis – Sarah Welton was re-elected as Churchwarden, she too will be the October
only one, but also assisted by the elected PCC members.
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