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Church An example of true service

with the Rev Richard Priest, of Stour Vale Benefice Vicar in the Vale

The servant King! Or the servant Prince! Having just celebrated the death and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who was also known as the servant King because he gave his life to his people, it seems rather strange to have just heard the announcement of the death of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who could also be known as the servant Prince. He will be remembered not only for the constant strength and support he gave to the Queen during their many years together, the occasional gaffs and the great sense of humour he shared with Her Majesty. As a man of strength and daring he was seen to take a subservient place at the side of his wife, giving up his ambitions and career to follow in the public role as the servant Prince. He offers us all an example of true service and duty. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Shaftesbury Team Ministry Sunday 18th April: 9.30am: St James’ - Parish Communion 9.30am: St Peter’s - Parish Communion 11.15am: Enmore Green Family Service 11.15am: Compton Abbas –Parish Communion 6pm: Motcombe - Evening Worship Sunday 25th April: 9.30am: St Peter’s - Parish 62

CHOCS AWAY: Pupils at North Cadbury primary are happy with their eggs

Kids learn of Easter story

Children at North Cadbury Primary School had a chocolatey start to the Easter holidays after parishioners at St Michael’s Church in Woolston gave them chocolate Easter Eggs along with a little booklet about the story of Easter. The children then went on to take part in the PTA’s ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ raffle, winning more than 100 donated Easter Eggs.

Communion 9.30am: Motcombe - Parish Communion 11.15am: Melbury Abbas –Parish Communion 6pm St James’ – Reflective Communion Service Team Office: 01747 853060 facebook.com/ShaftesburyCofE

n Mass times for Catholic churches in Marnhull on Sundays and Thursdays, 9.30am; in Gillingham on Sundays at 11am and Wednesdays at 10am. n St Simon and St Jude’s Church of Milton on Stour are collecting used ink cartridges for recycling. All donations are gratefully received and can be left in the porch of Milton church or contact Karen on 01747 822263. There will be a service of Morning Worship on April 18th at 10am. Everyone is most welcome. Further services will be held on 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. Facebook.com/stalbridgechurch