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Church Celebrates Villagers Lives - 14th Oct '09
A Church in Peasedown St John is giving villagers the opportunity to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones who have passed away.
On the evening of All Souls Day, Monday 2nd November 2009 at 7.30pm, St. John’s Church will be holding a special service. During the event, the names of those who have died will be read out and there will also be an opportunity to light a candle for a loved one and time for quiet prayer and personal reflection.
The Leader of St John’s Church, Revd Matthew Street, said:
“Bereavement is a painful experience. This act of worship aims to give thanks to God for the lives of our loved ones and to provide us with an opportunity to receive the comfort and healing we need when pain and sorrow is acute.
Christ’s own words “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” are words which can indeed come true in our lives.
I know that over the last few years the people who have come to this service have benefitted greatly. It’s helped them cope with their bereavement and to feel comforted.”
If anyone would like a have someone’s name mentioned in the service please contact the Church Office on 01761 438808.
