The Rector Writes

So, the country has not given a clear mandate to one party in the General Election... not for the first time! You will gather that this is being written the day after the election. It has great implications for us all, especially with the difficult economic times ahead. Many decisions will have to be taken and if lots of people of differing views have to be consulted then it means a government by consensus, which is never workable. One thing is certain we will not be able to borrow money to the level that the last government did. Borrowing money is never a good idea and should only be a last resort (mortgages and cars apart!) And the economic state of a number of countries is due in no small measure to borrowing. If you borrow you have to pay it back sooner or later, the irony is that governments borrow and the people pay.…
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Wednesday Morning Service
For those unable to get to Church on Sundays or for those who wish an extra time of worship, there is a celebration of Holy Communion on Wednesday mornings in St Mary's at 10.30 followed by coffee in the Church Centre. All Welcome.

St Mary's Sunday Club
There is a Sunday Club for children of all ages at St Mary's which takes place in term time during the 9.30 am service. New members are always welcome - please ask to be shown through to the Sunday Club.
If Sunday Club is not taking place, there are activity bags for children to enjoy. Please ask for one at the Church door.
The toilets are also in the Church Centre

Transport
Would you like to be able to attend more services either at St Mary's or within the Benefice but do not have transport?
If so, please contact Mike Hansford on 433190 as lifts are always available for Sundays, Wednesdays and joint Benefice and Deanery services.

King's Church Services @ Bishops Lydeard Village Hall

Visitors always welcome. For other events and activities visit

www.kingschurchquantocks.org.uk or phone 01823 432124