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Here are some pictures of the various events and activities that took place at St. Bartholomew’s during 2017

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Messy Ducks  the inaugural session of Messy Ducks was held in October 2017 encouraging parents and children of all ages to have a fun afternoon together .  The first session focused on ‘Thankfulness’. It included  a range of craft activities for everyone to enjoy, music, singing, stories and prayers and, most importantly of course, a tea of sandwiches and cakes!

Helpers and snacks

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Sunday School  We have dedicated volunteers creating a safe, interesting and active space for our children to be part of the service and having their own time to learn about Jesus and the Bible.  Thank you to all who work so hard in this special outreach part of the church 

Children's prayer corner

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Harvest 2017  

The prayer tree

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Ladies’ Away Day 2017  Our annual away day, although later this year, saw a welcome return to Friars’ Court Clanfield.  With a very interesting talk from local artist Jessica Parker about her work and it’s connection with “letting in God’s light”.  Our talented violinist Jill Allen also played for us to round off a very relaxing and happy day.  

Setting up our displays

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North door and hand rails – new in 2017  

Looking in towards church

Looking in towards church
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“Easter 2017  We hosted the “Easter Experience” over two days for our local primary school and we were really impressed both with the basic knowledge the pupils had of the Easter story and their questions and involvement with each scene of the tableaux
The children sent us some truly insightful letters highlighting what they learnt from the experience: it was a delight to have walked the journey with each of them.
The scenes were set up again for Good Friday when the church was open for people to reflect and meditate on these key moments in Jesus’ journey to the cross and to his being raised in glory.

Scene 6 finally brought us to the Day of Resurrection with the crypt used as the tomb where Jesus' grave clothes could be seen, left lying, with an angel greeting Mary and the disciples.

Scene 6 finally brought us to the Day of Resurrection with the crypt used as the tomb where Jesus' grave clothes could be seen, left lying, with an angel greeting Mary and the disciples.
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