Monday, 12 July 2010

Endings and beginings?

Going to the funeral of Mr Mowles this lunchtime - picking Helen up from her school as she wants to go too.
Cyril Mowles was along with his late wife Agnes, one of the stalwarts of needham Market Methodoist church and was one of the elders of Christchurch when the URC & Methodist cme together. AMethodist lay Preacher of over 50years he was a loyal committed church goer and a gear influence on many he met. He taught Helen in Scripture Exams and she and Lynsey used to enjoy their afternoons with Cyril & Agnes after school.
Latterly Cyril became very set in his ways and found giving up worship leading extremely difficult. After Agnes died he became increasingly frail and tired - and a bit awkward if the truth be told. However - it's an end of an era now - hopefully the service will be a celebration of his life.
Elders meeting this evening is a 'Training' evening - some challenges and hopefully an opportunity to be able to share and reflect on the current state of the church - openly honestly and with respect for each other.
Watch this space!

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