Second, the shell seeking begins a little earlier each Sunday than before. To gain a few extra minutes for our activities, we now start in the Church Hall at 9.25am and aim to come back into church in good time to share communion with family and friends. We often try to provide a ‘show and tell’ of activities (depending on the success of our creativity) during the notices at the end of the service too.

This past year, as well as using a church calendar-based Sunday School programme for inspiration, we have celebrated the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible by looking at some heroes of the bible and also a few of the many people that contributed to its writing.

We have also expanded our team of leaders to six – although sadly saying farewell to Louise
Rawstorne, whose family has moved to Australia for a couple of years. Catherine Gash and Nicola and David Hetling have now been joined by Jackie Cammidge and Sarah and Stuart Richardson. They are warmly welcomed, as are any children that would like to join in whenever they come to church.

Thanks to all the parents who support this important part of the life of our church – and to the congregation for always showing their appreciation for our activities. Look out for news of our timetable for the New Year which will include a fund-raising activity in the Spring – you have been warned! Shell Seekers will be hosting a charity fund-raising sale after church on Sunday 11 December in the Church Hall. Do join us — and please bring your purses and wallets!

Source: The Spire Magazine - 2011 December/2012 January