From the Registers Baptism: 2 October, Samuel George Hines The Everdon Volume 9 Issue 3 Jacob Ethan Hines November 2011 Visit of the Light For the first time in over 50 years a Bishop will be coming to Everdon to take a service and rededicate the tower. The benefice service at 10.30 am on Sunday 27 November will be followed by hot APPOINTMENT OF HOUSE FOR DUTY drinks or a glass of wine. OF THE BENEFICE OF WEEDON BEC WITH EVERDON AND Fundraising DODFORD The restoration account profited by £5480, being half the proceeds We are delighted to announce that following the recent interview from the fete; the Harvest Supper and Auction of Produce raised process and with the unanimous approval of the parish representatives, over £600. the Revd Canon John Knight, subject to the necessary legal and Services at Everdon administrative procedures, has accepted the Bishop’s invitation to be House for Duty Priest of Weedon Bec with Everdon and Dodford. He 6 Nov 11 am Holy Communion, Revd Lynda Randall will be licensed by Bishop on a date to be arranged.

13 Nov 10.30 am Remembrance Day, Canon John Knight This is a part-time post, and John has been given permission by Bishop Donald to continue to live in Brackley and to commute to 20 Nov 11 am Holy Communion, Revd Peter Allen the Benefice. The Vicarage in Weedon Bec will be let by the Diocese 27 Nov 10.30 am Benefice service, Bishop John Holbrook Archdeacon Christine and Bishop Donald are very grateful to all who Cleaning Flowers helped with the preparation of the benefice profile, and for the continuing and encouraging ministry

of the churches in the service of Christ 6 Nov K Kingston, K Barwell, E Barwood during the vacancy. We ask your A Wilson- North prayers for John as he prepares for his 13 Nov A Evans, D Kidby D Coulson, C Bevan new ministry. 20 Nov S Chimes, A Siley J Bickerton, R Hopcraft The Venerable Christine Allsopp Archdeacon of Northampton 27 Nov J Beer J Beer, D Bodily

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The end of September 1961 was a wonderful time for the Church and for us Saturday & Sunday 29 & 30 October Dodford Flower Festival. in Everdon in particular. Saturday 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm. Christmas gift stalls, refreshments, etc. We have recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary-as a-Priest of two people who have been involved with Everdon Thursday 3 & 17 November 2 pm Tiddlers and Tots, Chapter House.

The first was Canon Peter Woodward, who arrived in England in 1974 Friday 4 November Everdon Bonfire and Fireworks Party Bonfire straight from Madagascar and became the first incumbent of the new 6pm Fireworks 7pm Sparklers, hot food and drink available. Tickets Weedon Benefice which included Everdon. Peter was ordained on 24th in advance adults £4 and children £1.50 . (£5 and £2 on the night) September 1961 and celebrated his 50 years with a very moving Communion Service at St. Mary's Church Far Cotton , which several people Tuesday 8 November 2.30 pm Mother's Union a talk by Revd Chrys from Everdon attended as well as his own family and a large congregation. Tremththanmor on her travels through the North West Passage. The Archdeacon took part, and the Assistant pronounced the blessing. The previous evening, Peter - an excellent Thursday 10 November 7.30 pm Like Minded Ladies , Chapter House bellringer - was particularly pleased to have taken part in ringing a quarter Saturday 12th November Coffee morning between 10.00 am - 1.30 peal to celebrate his milestone. The other ringers included people from pm, in addition to coffee, cake and rolls there will be stalls selling, the parishes he had been in. Everdon was represented by Colin Anderson. cakes, home produce, knitwear & toys, craft, cards, raffle and Soon after the Service Peter left for a trip to Japan, where he was born, to children’s bran tub. re-visit the land of his birth, and to meet up with someone who still remembers his parents. Thursday 24th November 7.30 pm Craft evening Chapter House.

The other person celebrating 50 years as a priest, was Canon John Knight who was ordained in Southern Rhodesia (as it then was) on the Feast of St. Services around the benefice Michael and All Angels - 29th September 1961. John has taken several services in Everdon and the Benefice during the Interregnum, and we always Weedon Dodford enjoy his visits. He celebrated with a wonderfully uplifting Service in Brackley Church, which three Everdon parishioners attended. During the 6 Nov 9.30 am Holy Communion Service, he spoke about his life in Zimbabwe, and how he and his family were thrown out in 1986 at very short notice, having to leave behind 9.45 am Joint Remembrance 13 Nov everything they owned. However, not downhearted, they arrived in service at the Chapel England and John resumed his ministry in this country. They live in Brackley where John and his wife, Gill are very active in the Church. John's 20 Nov 9.30 am Holy Communion next Service in Everdon is on Remembrance Sunday - 13th November at 10.30 a.m. 27 Nov 10.30 am Benefice service at Everdon

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