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days old as Vicar that is. (You need a rather larger number than that
to tally my chronological age.) These first few months have been a
whirl of activity. There have been the usual events baptisms,
weddings and funerals; there was the planned flower festival, a concert
with Carlo Curley and other activities in the church building with more
to come see elsewhere for details of the Killamarsh Silver Band
concert.
We
have enjoyed using the Vicarage garden. There have been times when we
have been able to sit outside in the evening and watch the sun go down
and the sky light up in glorious shades of colour. Much to our delight
a great number of birds visit the lawn and borders although I have to
admit that it is difficult to get enthusiastic over the pigeons.
The
village has been very welcoming and I have lost track of the number of
people Alison and I have met.
Our
Church of St Mary has been part of this community for hundreds of years,
seeking to serve the people. It does this in the obvious ways back to
baptisms, weddings and funerals as well as quieter ways, always
seeking to listen to the words of Jesus for today. Sometimes too, a
voice has to be raised above the clamour of everyday life.
Jesus
loved by the people also annoyed and frustrated the people. He
always seemed to antagonise officialdom although there were high ranking
officials who listened and followed him. He comes across as on the side
of the poor and disadvantaged. That is a challenge for me as I move
into a second century.
Steve
Davies
Vicar of Heacham
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