St Mary's Church, Dymock
925th anniversary Year
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| August Confirmation Service, Songs of Praise |
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| Songs of Praise Service | |||||||||||||||||
 Our Family Service on 22nd August took the form of a 'Songs of Praise'. Six members of the congregation each chose a hymn and explained before we sung it why they'd chosen it. They were: Morning has broken, To God be the glory, I the Lord of sea and sky, Eternal Father strong to save, Living Lord, and The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ the Lord. (Return to top)
The reasons they were chosen ranged from "It's a good rousing hymn and I'd like it at my funeral" to "I was about to leave the church and this turned me round". With the convenience of modern radio microphones, one hymn was explained by Chris Bennett from his wheel chair in the nave but the rest were explained from the lectern, such as the one in the picture which shows Daisy Dudfield, one of our oldest members, explaining her choice. (Return to top) |
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| Confirmation Service | |||||||||||||||||
 On Sunday 1st August we had a Confirmation Service in Dymock Church. Dymock had two young candidates and we welcomed three adult candidates from St Aldate's Church, Gloucester city. The Service was conducted by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt. Revd. Michael Perham. (Return to top)
Instantiation into the Christian Church is achieved when you are 'Baptised'; that is, immersed or sprinkled with water to wash away your past disobedience of God's rules - which we call 'sin'. This is often done as a small baby when your parents and 'God Parents' undertake the promises to turn away from sin on your behalf. When you become old enough to understand for yourself, you renew the promises made for you as a baby, so are 'Confirmed' in your Christian faith. (Return to top) In his Sermon, Bishop Michael spoke about Belonging, Believing and Behaving. Although some people come to 'Believe' and consequently join a church, most people do it the other way round and belong (attend) first, then develop a Belief, which makes them want to be 'Confirmed' and consequently change their Behaviour to reflect the caring characteristics of a Christian towards God and the world. (Return to top) |
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