BEER HACKETT
REP: John Parker johnwincanton@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Susan Ferdinand
Photo: John Parker
News from St. Michael’s Church In July this year we were surprised and delighted to hear that the late Rev. Michael Anderson (who died in April 2019) had left our parish a generous gift of £500 in his will. As well as Michael’s dedication to the Gifle Valley and, subsequently, the Three Valleys Benefice, Michael worked especially hard and effectively for our parish and we do miss him. Coincidentally just after receiving the gift, a parishioner suggested how helpful it would be to have a votive candle stand which could be used by people visiting the church for private prayer and contemplation (Wednesdays and Sundays, 10.00am – 4.00pm). Our PCC decided to use some of Michael’s gift for this and John Atyeo from Beer Hackett has designed and supplied a simple but elegant and practical stand which holds up to twelve candles. 8
We intend that Rev. Tony Gilbert will dedicate this stand at a Sunday service soon, date to be advised, should any of the many local people who knew and loved Michael wish to join us. In the meantime, and in future, please feel free at any time to visit and light a candle with your prayer or reflection. Sunday services will continue at 10.00am every three weeks on the
