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The Link Magazine October 1993 5

Toothill Church rejoiced on Satur- Toothill Church rejoices Swindon Pastoral Team.
day 11 September at the Induction Ann Hall reports on the welcome given to the new Minister The service lasted two hours and
of our new Minister, the Revd. at the end we were all hungry and
George Gibson, nearly a year since to Toothill. He will also be the Free Anglican churches in the area, mem- thirsty. A good tea was provided
theRevd. Ian Handscomb and Revd. Church Minister for the whole of bers of the Family Church of Swin- and, as when Jesus fed the five thou-
Anne Thomas departed. West Swindon, representing Bap- don, the Mayor of Thamesdown, sand, there was still plenty of food
It was so good to see the church tist and Methodist denominations George's family and friends and left when we had eaten our fill.
full, and to hear the sound of music as well as his own, the United Re- members of the five churches of the At the end of the service we sang
and many voices singing. George formed Church. He has come to West Swindon Ecumenical parish. the song that has so quickly become
himself seemed pleased to be with serve not only the church members, Varied music was provided by the favourite of many Christians:
us and we were delighted to wel- but all the people of West Swindon Toothill Church musicians who 'Shine, Jesus, shine,
come him and his wife Tricia. We who need spiritual help. played organ, guitars, piano, clari- Fill this land with the
sang, clapped and almost danced. The presiding Ministerat theserv- net and flute. We sang old hymns Father's glory;
Cynthia Dowdesweli, our Chair- ice was Revd. Michael Hubbard, and some modern Christian songs. Blaze, Spirit, blaze,
person, spoke of the unanimous de- Moderator of the South Western Affirmations were made by Set our hearts on fire...'
cision of the Church Committee, the Province of the United Reformed George and by the people of the The Holy Spirit did indeed set our
full Church Meeting and the other Church. Also present were the lead- parish, and George was welcomed hearts on fire with joy and hope that
interested groups to invite George ers of the Baptist, Methodist and by the other members of the West day.
George intro duces himself

In August's Link, Peter Walker in- the Lydiards is to look after Toothill R.T. Farley
troduced himself as the new Team Church, and to care for all members Landscape Gardener
Vicar at Westlea, and you were of the Baptist, Methodist and United
warned by John Flory, our former Reformed Churches around the par- in West Swindon
team leader in West Swindon, that ish. 20 years experience.
more newcomers were on the way. My wife, Tricia, and I have just Turfing, Paving,
Now it's my turn. Jam the Revd moved fromnorth-west London and
George Gibson, a minister of the arelooking forward toworkingwith Fencing, Pergolas,
United Reformed Church, and my Christians frommany differentback- Planting New
responsibility in WestSwindonand grounds here in West Swindon to
bring God's love to our community. Gardens, Rockery
Toothill Church presents the So I would echo Peter's invitation Construction,
Thamesdown Ladies Choir and say that if you think I can help,
in aid of the Church Hall Fund please don't hesitate to ask. Crazy Paving etc.
Saturday 2 October, 7.30pm • Rev George Gibson's number is Tel: 875174 ,
Admission £2 inc. refreshments 692620. George and Tricia Gibson

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