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News from St. Peter’s Church

December was a busy month at the church. On the Friday before Christmas our annual Candlelit Carol Service took place and we were so pleased to again welcome so many people to fill our little church.
The soloist for Once In Royal David’s City was Julia Clarke and beautifully she sang too.  During the service of lessons and carols, several young readers took part in addition to some of the Watton Girl Guides, who were a real credit to their Unit.
The usual Festive Refreshments followed, which afforded a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy the occasion in a very convivial and warm atmosphere. We thank everyone who attended.
 
On the last Sunday in December, the 29th, a group Service of Holy Communion was celebrated for the four Parishes of the newly formed Benefice for Merton, which will now be joined with Ashill, Saham Toney and Ovington and they, like Merton, are all historically Wayland Parishes. The attendance at this service was extremely good with all four Parishes well represented and conducted by Rev’d Adrian Bell who had with his usual welcoming and encouraging approach, also conducted  the Candlelit Carol Service.
Come January and the New Year, we were delighted to receive the news that a Priest-in-Charge  is too be appointed for this new Benefice following the Diocesan interview process earlier on. The successful candidate is Rev’d Patrick Morrow and he will be installed  at St. Nicholas Church, Ashill on February  18th by the Bishop. So now, we are greatly looking forward to the months ahead and a promising 
future for us all, we hope.
Carole Haggett ( Churchwarden )