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Farewell from West Swindon vicar We believe that Jesus Christ is able
24 October 1995 was the beginning of a very special and blessed adventure and just over eleven years later to forgive our past, give meaning to
we are off to pastures new, writes Rev Peter Knight. the present and hope for the future
Having taught Physical Educa- all who have shared in our time
tion and History for 20 years, com- here. The Lord’s richest blessing
ing into the ministry was both a and may your New Year be full of
challenge but also an amazing excitement and fulfilment.
privilege.
Ro and I came to All Saints • Peter played wing and full back
Church, Lydiard Millicent to help for England rugby and the British
Lions from 1969 to 1972. He toured
share in the Partnership of West Sunday services are at
Swindon and the Lydiards and our South Africa, New Zealand and 10am & 6.30pm
Fiji.
time here has been very uplifting, In December 1995 he told The For further information you can
both in terms of a lovely church either ring (01793) 873050;
fellowship and also becoming part Link that he had felt the pull of the e-mail: [email protected]
of the community of Millicent and Lord when he was 12, but the move or visit: www.freshbook.org
to become a minister did not hap-
the wider areas of Sparcells and “the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
Peatmoor. pen until he was 48.
Like all spiritual journeys, it has
had its moments but there are defi- Peter and Ro Knight
nitely no regrets. We are so thank- QUIET SPACE
ful to have known and come along- tions; helping a church fellowship
side so many wonderful people grow in their understanding of all Recharge & clear your mind
during our time here. Working in that it means to be a follower of
Lydiard Millicent and Peatmoor Christ - these, along with so many Wednesdays between 8pm & 9pm
Primary Schools; sharing in very other cherished memories, have
unique and deeply moving times been part of this privileged experi- Use it for 5, 10 or 50 minutes (you decide)
with Baptism, Wedding and Fu- ence. Warm space, quiet music, candlelight,
neral Thanksgiving services; help- Early in the New Year we will be discover the benefits of
ing many come to know better the moving to the Parish of the the peaceful atmosphere
person of Jesus Christ and the Claydons, situated within a trian- Enjoy ‘YOU’ space. Session co-ordinators will only speak with
Christian faith through pro- gle of Bicester, Aylesbury and you if absolutely necessary or upon your request
grammes such as Alpha; an ex- Buckingham to look after three
change to a parish north of Sydney rural churches. We will miss West EMMANUEL CHURCH
in Australia; welcoming many new Swindon and Lydiard Millicent in
families to All Saints and sending particular but believe this new call- High Street, Haydon Wick, Swindon
others to serve in different loca- ing is the right one and thank you www.emmanuelchurchuk.org

West Swindon & the
Lydiards churches
Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent
Meeting at Abbey Meads Holy Trinity, Shaw
Community School
St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze
Toothill Church; Westlea Church

For details of our weekly
services please contact the
‘For God loved the world Partnership Office on 874221
so much that He gave
His only Son.’ John 3:16 [email protected]
www.nsbc.org.uk Baptist • Church of England • Methodist • United Reformed Church

On Thames Avenue
next door to
Morrisons
Contact:
Revd Raymond Adams
Tel: 634258
St. John’s Haydon Wick

Sunday Services
9am Traditional communion service
11am Eventful, contemporary worship
with children’s groups meeting
www.swindonfamilychurch.org.uk
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk

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