St. John’s Anglican Church
36 Grey St, Clarence Town
Pastor: Rev Kimbalee Hodges
Service Times: Every Sunday, Holy Communion at 10am
We had a lovely Pentecost Service on the 8th June, which was also the birthday of one of our much loved parishioners, Russell. Great to spend that time with him. The church was decorated with Pentecost banners and also red balloons. It looked very festive, as a birthday should. Pentecost is referred to as the Church’s birthday, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples of Jesus and they were empowered and sent out into the world to preach the Good News of Christ and the way to salvation and eternal life.
We were finally able to get out lawns mown, thank you. It has just been too wet. They looked great for Pentecost. We are organizing more gravel for our car park too, so that we don’t sink when it is wet.
A theft – someone has stolen the Glen William Cemetery sign, sadly. Can’t imagine what they would want it for. Although it looked like a council sign, our church did actually pay for the sign and it would be wonderful if it was returned.
As Margaret has mentioned in her Christ Church report, we are sadly saying farewell to our Rev Kimbalee. All too soon for us, but her last service at Clarence Town will be on Sunday, 20th July, at 10am followed by lunch in our hall. Please note – there will not be a service at St. John’s on Sunday, 27th July as that will be the combined service at Christ Church, Dungog, and the Parish’s official farewell. The Rev.d Neville Schofield will be caring for our parish until a new priest is commissioned and we look forward to sharing fellowship with him and Jane.
Our Op Shop/Treasure Centre is open each Wednesday from 8.30am to noon and our Sunday Services are at 10am each Sunday (with the exception of the 27th July).
Sue Flannery
4996 5528
