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REP: John Parker johnwincanton@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Susan Ferdinand
Photo: John Parker
News from St. Michael’s Church Outdoor Carol Service Being prevented by Covid regulations from singing in church and reluctant to forgo our annual Christmas carol service, we decided to hold our service outside in the church grounds. Our neighbour families Keene, Whitman and Johnsen kindly provided hot welcoming braziers and John Derrick loaned us a small guitar amplifier with microphone which we used to amplify the bible readings. The heavy rain on the morning of 16 December gave way to a clear afternoon and a short heavy rain shower just after the service began at 6pm didn’t dampen our spirits. Richard Mentern’s enthusiastic organ playing carried successfully outside and Rev. Tony Gilbert led a welcoming and enjoyable service which everyone appreciated, to put us into the spirit of Christmas. It was even suggested we should hold the service outside every year! We thank Folk South West for joining us again this year and for singing two anthems – Blissful Theme and Shepherds Rejoice. 10
