Welcome to e-bulletin for 9^th January 2025
 
Sunday Service Plan: January
 

Zoom Church
*These services will be available on Zoom.
Topic: HON Benefice Sunday act of worship
Time: 10:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82542760074?pwd=RVVpYUx5RDdlempEcGlNM0FPQXorQT09
Meeting ID: 825 4276 0074; Passcode: 823350. 

 
Wednesdays: 10:30am, Holy Communion at Foulsham Holy Innocents’. Please note, there is no service on Wednesday 1^st January.
 


Hope Explored
 

 
Hope Explored is an informal and relaxed three-week course. It’s for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life. It’s run by ordinary Christian people local to you and is completely free. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to pray or sing. You can ask any question you like, or you can just sit and listen.
 
Whoever you are, whatever you’re thinking, Hope Explored is a place for you to discover the hope of a future that is better than you could ever imagine.
 
Refreshments will be provided.
 
Saturdays 8^th, 15^th & 22^nd February 2025, 10:30–12:30, at The Eastgate Centre, North Elmham
To book: visit tinyurl.com/HopeFeb25
or email heartofnorfolkchurches@gmail.com
or phone 01362 668850
 

The Bishop of Norwich's Certificate in Christian Learning

A NEW course in the Diocese of Norwich.
 
Do you feel ready to embark on a spiritual journey which could deepen your Christian faith?
 
A new course to explore, learn and discuss Christianity is now open to anyone over 18 within the Diocese of Norwich. The Bishop's Certificate in Christian learning is an opportunity to feel refreshed and inspired, or simply to learn more about the Christian faith.
 
The Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, Dean of Norwich Cathedral says;
 
"The new Bishop’s Certificate is a brilliant opportunity to explore the riches of Christianity. It will nourish, stretch and deepen the faith of course participants, opening up fresh perspectives on how God in Christ is reconciling the world to himself."
 
There are 5 subject area blocks: Old Testament; New Testament; Prayer; Mission and the Christian Life. These can be taken individually, but the Certificate will only be awarded to people who complete all five. The course begins on Saturday 18 January 2025 (Norwich Cathedral Close). To find out more and how to apply, see here.


 
A Winter Warmer!
 
Chase away the Winter blues at this Singing Workshop in Hoe Village Hall – Saturday 18^th January, 10am-1pm.
 


 
 
Children, Youth & Families Events 2025
 
At Home with God: Saturday 26^th April – Experiencing faith in families. Worship, pray and play together. Join us at Norwich Cathedral for an amazing day with your family and other families from across the Diocese of Norwich.
 

 
Rooted: Saturday 3^rd May, 9.30am-9.30pm, Norwich. A 12 hour pilgrimage day for young people (Years 7 to 13) who have recently been baptised, confirmed or just want to deepen their walk of faith with Jesus.
 
Soul-Shaper: 14-16^th November 2025 – A residential activity and discipleship weekend for 7-13 year-olds at The Horstead Centre.

 
News from our Parishes


TOMORROW: Wood Norton: Café Pew and Pew Mart – Friday 10^th January
 
Come and join us between 12.30 and 2pm for a light informal lunch in the church with a welcoming mixture of company! If you have surplus garden produce, Pew Mart offers the opportunity to buy or exchange fruit and vegetables.
 

 

Wood Norton: Cine-Pew – Friday 17^th January, 7.30pm
 
Cine-Pew – the screen at All Saints Church, Wood Norton – presents The Death of Stalin, ‘a comedy of terrors’. This film combines political satire and black comedy to image the events that surrounded the dictator’s demise in 1953. A sumptuous cast play members of the politburo amongst whom there is a frantic struggle to succeed – at all costs. An insight into the world of the Soviet scheming and secrecy? Has anything changed? Come and see for yourself – but be prepared for some forceful language!
 
Doors open at 7.00. Light refreshments. Bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event. Running Time 102 mins

 
 
Church FaceBook pages

 
Bawdeswell: www.facebook.com/bawdeswell.church
Billingford: www.facebook.com/BillingfordStPeter
Guist: www.facebook.com/standrewsguist
North Elmham: www.facebook.com/northelmhamchurch
Stibbard: www.facebook.com/Stibbardchurch
Wood Norton: www.facebook.com/allsaintschurchwoodnorton
Worthing: www.facebook.com/StMargaretsChurchworthing/
Heart of Norfolk Benefice: www.facebook.com/heartofnorfolk

Prayer Calendar: 12^th January – The Baptism of Christ

Sunday petitions from the Diocese of Norwich prayer diary are included with the HON prayer calendar.
One of the Heart of Norfolk parishes is included each week.