First, a reminder of times for two upcoming funerals.
Sue Simmons' funeral will take place in Church on Monday 8th September at 2pm, followed by the Committal at Honor Oak crematorium.
Gladys Byron's funeral will take place in Church on Thursday 11th September at 3pm.
And though they will be sad, they will also each be times for thanksgiving for their lives.
This weekend, from 1pm, there's a party in the vicarage hosted by John and Angie to thank the parish for their support at this time.
From2.45pm, there's an event in Blackheath, All Saints' church for youth (people 10-18). There's a multitude of activities, including football led by yours truly, but finishing with a service and then a picnic afterwards. It will be great.
The weekend after this, there's the great Here Our Prayer weekend for Forest Hill and Sydenham. (12th to 14th Sept) see www.hereourprayer.webeden.co.uk.
We will be having a special set of prayers in the morning on Saturday from 9.30am followed by a festival of flowers and vestments and how we use them during the Church Year: Stitch and Bloom.
Look out too for the chance to go up in a hot air balloon: only possible if you come to the All Age parade service on Sunday 14th at 10am.
That will also be the time for a double baptism: Albie and Emily, brother and sister.
Fr Robert
