“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) God’s people had been wandering in the wilderness and were now on the verge of something new and frightening; they were entering a new, frightening land. Again and again…

At our recent Fun Afternoon with St Peter’s and the Kingswood community, we completed a new banner. Many of those who hire St Andrew’s during the week contributed to the banner by making fish for the net. The banner features the Arctic Corsair, a fishing trawler at present being renovated in Hull.

Sadly, on the night of Friday 27 September about 5 tons of lead was stolen from the roof of St Peter’s. Obviously, the police have been involved, especially as several churches were targeted around the same time. Fortunately, owing to the kindness of a Wawne resident, a company came out early on the Sunday morning…

We were looking at Jesus’ story of the house on the rock and the house on the sand. One of the activities/games was a competition of boys/men v girls/women to build a tower out of straws. It had to remain standing! The girls won!!

In August we held a lunch in church to thank everyone who “does” to help the church: gardeners, makers of Christmas wreaths, the person who puts up the flags, brass cleaners………… Over 40 people attended a pukka sit-down meal.

On Sunday 1st September 2019 we are holding a Memorial Service when we particularly remember those who have died in the last year. Anyone is welcome at the service. It will start at 4pm and will last about 45 minutes. There will be tea and coffee afterwards as well as an opportunity to light candles…

Both churches have chosen to keep the same priorities as for 2019: Priorities for St Andrew’s, as set by the PCC: 1/ to continue to listen to God and to the people in the parish 2/ to consider and implement changes and be prepared to take risks as a result of this process.   Priorities…

Today, 3rd October we had our first craft group meeting. We are going to meet in the meeting room at St. Andrew’s every Wednesday from 10am til 12 noon. If you would be interested in coming, it would be great to see you. Some people bring something they’re already making: knitting, sewing, cards, cross-stitch etc….