Bishop celebrates communion at Belton Church
Bishop Graham, the Bishop of Norwich was welcomed to Belton on Sunday 4th December to celebrate with the church and formally present the license for the use of Waveney School for worship.
In his introduction, the Bishop focussed on the message of the gospel, and pointed out that whilst the building was important, the Church was made up of people with a mission to the community.
Afterwards, he shared a meal with the whole Church at the Rectory and enjoyed the friendship and fellowship.
It is now three years since the sunday services moved to the school, and the vision
of a church planted in the heart of the community was expressed with these words
.... “Yesterday, this building was a village market place, tomorrow it will be a
school, but today it is the Church -
4th December 2005
Christmas Fayre
The Belton Christmas Fayre took place on Saturday 3rd December. An estimated 700 people milled around Bell Lane and Waveney School Hall.
Nineteen stalls took part, Mr Jugglefun provided entertainment and Father Christmas was kept busy. Members of the Church gave out mulled wine and mince pies to warm everybody up!
Barbara Clarke, village events co-
4th December 2005
Remembrance Day 2005
The annual act of remembrance took place in a combined service with Belton and Burgh Castle at Belton Church on Sunday 13th November 2005. In a moving and solemn service, all ages took part with the elderly sharing their memories of their experiences in the war.
Members of the youth group read out the role of honour and presented flowers to remember the servicemen who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. Children from the middle school group read out part of the sermon and the youngest gave out ‘prayer posies’ to the elderly.
... we will remember them ....
13th November 2005
Belton’s big bonfire
The annual bonfire night party at the rectory proved to be another successful evening for the village. An estimated 900 people watched as the bonfire burnt and a impressive firework display sparkled overhead satisfying our Rector’s pyromania for another year!
A small army of volunteers provided enough food and drink throughout the evening to keep everyone happy.
Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to prepare and help make this such an enjoyable evening
5th November 2005
Harvest success raises over £600
This year’s harvest festival raised over £600 for the Niger appeal. As part of the
Harvest festival service, produce was auctioned. No-
For those who couldn’t afford these ridiculous prices, some of the food was sold separately enabling the whole congregation to take part
All good fun, but the serious point is that every penny raised will be sent to Tear fund who are working in the Niger. It’s right and proper that as we thank God for the good things we have been given, we also remember others who are desperately in need. As God has given to us extravagantly, so it’s a privilege to be able to give extravagantly to others.
Thank you to all concerned
25th September 2005
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