Contact Who’s Who

Church Flowers St Peter & St Paul Fakenham Parish Church Judith Smyth 01328 864061 Bell Ringers Kevin Allcock 01328 853928 Rector Revd Francis Mason 01328 862268 Support in Loss Group [email protected] Judith Smyth 01328 864061 The Rectory Office 01328 862268 Fakenham Beacon Editor and advertising Gladstone Road, Fakenham, NR21 9BZ [email protected] Linda Frost 01328 862919 For parish information, baptisms and wedding bookings [email protected] also see our website. Church postcode (for satnav) - NR21 9BX Beacon Treasurer John Dunn 01328 862268 via Rectory office The Church is open from 8.45am - 4.00pm every day Beacon Distribution Readers Elaine Burbidge 01328 851848 Elaine Burbidge 01328 851848 [email protected] Amanda Sands 01328 878218 Website Administrators Churchwardens Heather Schofield 01328 878216 Alison Harding 01328 864685 [email protected] Roger Burbidge 01328 851848 Keith Osborn 01328 856700 Fabric Officer [email protected] Vacant 01328 862268 via Rectory office Church Treasurer Frank Schofield 01328 878216 Christ Church, Fulmodeston [email protected] Croxton Road, Fulmodeston, NR21 0LZ Sacristan Patrick Sheppard 01328 855013 Priest in charge Child Protection Officer Revd Francis Mason 01328 862268 Paul Nielsen 07798 766357 [email protected] Vulnerable Adults Officer 01328 862268 via Rectory office Churchwarden Andrew Lee 01328 878870 Organist/Choirmaster Chris Brown 01328 862268 via Rectory office Please feel free to contact us about services and events or Marriage Preparation the Rectory Office where enquiries about baptisms, Amanda Sands 01328 878218 or 07789225011 weddings and funerals can be made. Stepping Stones Elaine Burbidge 01328 851848 Messy Church Find us online: Ann Rae Sims 01328 864537 Web www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk Mothers’ Union Felicity Randall 01328 862443 Fakenham Parish Church Church Women’s Guild Joy Gill 01328 863632 @fakenhampchurch

Last copy date for the February 2017 Beacon is January 5��. Ready for deliverers on Saturday 28�� January.

- The BEACON - 2 - Contents Viewpoint

Page 2 Contact details Chatting with God I have a cartoon strip about a Page 3 Viewpoint monk called Paul who is telling his friend Andrew about the Page 4 Audrey Sharp wonderful prayer he's composed meets Heather for opening the door marked Goward "GOD". "Dear Lord, vouchsafe we beseech thee…" he begins as he Page 5 Prayer Trees recites his holy prayer. Nothing may be interruptions or happens! distractions, but maybe not. They Page 6 Town Talk "Perhaps you forgot to say just might come from God. Think Amen," suggests Andrew. Paul about them before you try to Page 7 Bits n’ Pieces tries again with even more holy & dismiss them. In the book of antiquated language, but still psalms we read, "Be still and know Page 8 Wonder nothing happens. that I am God." That's still good "O GOD," he cries in frustration, "I advice today. Page 9 Prayer Space DO WISH YOU'D OPEN IT!" The door opens and hands are So don't be afraid of prayer or feel Page 10 What’s On outstretched to welcome Paul in. you can't do it because you don't know how. There's no special way. Page 11 What’s On The point is, prayer isn't Just chat… and listen. Be yourself! something to be wary of. It's not God loves you just as you are and about using the "right" words and Centre Pages wants to open the door and phrases. It is about chatting with stretch out his hands to you. Messy Church God as you would chat with a friend. Talking about all the Elaine Page 14 Community everyday things in life; not only Archive, Junior worries or problems but also joys School News and pleasures; all the little things Fakenham Parish Church that have happened; sad things, Registers Page 15 Prayer regrettable perhaps, and happy Baptisms things. Page 16 Catch up with 20�� Nov Charles Bell, son of James and Fulmodeston Like Paul in the cartoon, our Amanda Bell and grandson of prayers often begin with "Please… Adrian and Marian Bell. Page 16 Services at (beseech thee)" as we ask for things, which is fine as far as it Funerals Fakenham 24�� Nov goes. But there's a lot more to Brenda Tysoe 95 yrs prayer than asking. Prayer is the Page 17 - 24 5�� Dec way we build a relationship with Colin Reynolds 79 yrs Advertising God. So it's about chatting and it's 14�� Dec also about listening. Take time to Irene Bunkle 66 yrs We are sorry for the mistakes just sit quietly and relax in God's 14�� Dec in the Wordsearch which presence. Feel his love surround John Yallop 78 yrs 15�� Dec appeared in the December you and listen to your mind. Doreen Young 85 yrs Edition. The programme let us Those thoughts that spring up down. In future we will check the puzzle before printing!

- The BEACON - 3 - Heather Goward, Funeral Director

Heather Goward is a country girl who What is your favourite view in the loves Fakenham and the surrounding area? - From Shereford looking back countryside. Born in Hempton, she down the old railway line. remembers sitting, as a child, under her What would you miss if you moved father's workbench playing with wood away? - That's not likely to happen in a and nails as he made the coffins. Claude hurry! trained as a carpenter with the late What do you like most about modern Bertie Colman starting as an apprentice life? - I don't. Modern life has a lot to aged fourteen and later developed his answer for. I'm not a gadget person. I own business. On leaving school use modern technology out of necessity Heather trained as a graphic designer at for my business. the Norwich School of Art, but the pull If you could change something about of home and the people she loved was yourself, what would it be? - My weight What makes you happy? - My garden. great so she made her career in - I do try! How would you like to be Fakenham. While she worked at the Do you have a gadget you couldn't do remembered? - I will be remembered Fakenham Car Centre and then as without? - My phone, but I'd be happy by many families for never refusing tea! Assistant manager at Fossitt and Thorne sitting in a log cabin for a week without Have you any regrets? - Two major she also helped her father with the it. regrets. First, getting my long hair cut at administration of the business. When Your pet hate? - Liars and cheats. the age of eleven. I could sit on it. he became infirm in 2003, the choice Who has been a great influence in your Second, never taking my motorcycle was plain: Heather had to take on the life? - It has to be my mother - just test. I did have L plates but never took business full time or let many people being Mum to me. the test. down who were relying on the firm to What's the biggest decision you've What do you wish you'd known when handle their bookings at the most made on the spur of the moment? - I you were 18? - How difficult life can be. sensitive time in their lives. She has don't make spur of the moment Any particular ambitions? - To continue never looked back. Claude sadly passed decisions! to grow the business. away last year but the business has What is your greatest strength? - I like If you were Prime Minister for the day? continued to go from strength to to think I am an organiser. - You couldn't print my response! strength. Heather has modernised and And your greatest weakness? - Not What is your favourite song? - extended the premises, creating elegant being able to say No often enough. 'Footloose'. It will be the last track at rooms that offer bereaved people What's the greatest challenge you've my own funeral. comfort and privacy in making had to overcome? - M.E If you were stuck on Fakenham church arrangements, or visiting their loved Your earliest memory? - 'Jack tower, who would you like to have one for the last time. She has a son, Valentine' coming to my Nanny's door with you? - A fireman to carry me Aidan, who is trained as a gamekeeper. in Shereford Road. down! In 1998 she was diagnosed with the What would you buy on impulse? - If you had a whole day to yourself? - I debilitating condition, M.E. Typical of Craft materials. I like to make wouldn't know what to do with it! her character, she was determined that scrapbooks. Where would you like to go that you it was not going to beat her, that she What's your biggest extravagance? - haven't been to? - Kew Gardens or the would beat it. It took her three years to My Nissan Navara, which I subsequently Eden Project. master the condition and she pays gave to my son! What would you not be seen dead tribute to her family, especially her What's your favourite store? - The with? - An umbrella! I hate the things! mother, who helped her through this Range. Is there a person you admire? - Paul difficult time. What do you collect? - Craft stuff. Cook, my manager. He has a wealth of What do you like best about the town? Have you ever bought a self-help knowledge in all manner of subjects. - Its history. I like to see the old archive book? - Yes, about M.E. It didn't really He's an education in himself! photos. help. What did you learn from your parents? What is the most under-rated thing Favourite food? - Plain wholesome food - To be honest and hard working. about Fakenham? - The surrounding I haven't cooked myself. What lessons has money taught you? - countryside and wild life. How would others describe you? - In my job I can see it doesn't bring Independent and hard working. health or happiness.

- The BEACON - 4 - Christmas Tree Festival Prayer Trees Photography Keith -Osborn - The BEACON - 5 - TOWN TALK

Town Talk Christmas Tree Festival FADLOS is 50! Back in November I devoted this Prayer Trees The 50�� Anniversary Production by space to the late Mike Bridges, During the Festival, many people FADLOS will be ‘Sister Act’ - a divine recalling him as someone with a wrote a message for God (a prayer) musical comedy. positive approach to life and a on a star and added it to one of the Open Auditions. lasting impact on the town in which Prayer Trees. Maybe you did so Sunday 15�� January 2017. he had grown up. His dedication to yourself. These trees, with the stars, 10.00am-10.30am recording the history of Fakenham remain in place until after Registration. and the ongoing preservation of its Christmas. When the stars are 10.30am-12.00pm Museum of Gas and Local History removed from the trees they will be Workshop Auditions. was remarkable. More recently I offered to God during our prayer Anyone who wishes to be in the was saddened to hear of the death time at the Epiphany service on 8th show has to attend the workshop. of Sue Yaxley who lived with her January 2017 at 10.30am. Epiphany 12.00pm-12.30pm husband David just a couple of miles is when we celebrate the visit of the Registration for Principal Roles. down the road in Stibbard. Sue's Wise Men to Jesus. 1.30pm-4.00pm impact on this village community You are very welcome to join us, as Individual Auditions. was considerable in so many ways. always. Auditions open to anyone aged 14 A packed All Saints Church for her years old & above. funeral in late November was Christmas Tree Festival testament to this. I first got to know The team would like to thank all her through the Stibbard Players, who have helped with, taken part the drama group she established in, or come along and supported the more than thirty years ago. Despite 2016 Festival. As we write, the limited resources and a tiny stage, Festival is in full swing. The trees are performances under her guiding beautiful and the church looks hand took place regularly each year amazing. We will send a full report in the village hall with many of the for the next Beacon. Meanwhile, actors coming from the Fakenham thank you all. area. Sue was also an established publisher of the Larks Press based in her home, promoting writers on topics relative to Norfolk and Suffolk. I often reviewed some of these paperbacks through the local press. Another of her enthusiasms was the Thornhill Singers and it was delightful that the group she so loved was present to provide a choral farewell at the funeral. And fitting, too, that the village hall which had played such an important role in Sue's life should overflow with so many friends and family gathered there to share their memories of this wonderful lady. Wayfarer

- The BEACON - 6 - WEA Courses Spring 2017 Rotary News The Wells WEA branch offers 3 On Saturday 26th November, the courses this Spring. "Monarchy in Fakenham Rotary Club presented the 21st Century" starting "The Glow-worm Players" in an Tuesday 17th January for 7 weeks, Old Tyme Music Hall at the a day course on Saturday 28th Fakenham Community Centre. January about the Russian Over 100 people - some dressed Revolution - "1917 The Year that appropriately - came to enjoy the Shook the World" - and a day evening's entertainment and sang course on Saturday 18th March along to such well known classics entitled "Magna Carta and the as "I'm forever Blowing Bubbles", New member Alan with Nick, Roots of Democracy". "Burlington Bertie" and of course, Club President The fee for the 7 week course is "Let's all go to the Music Hall". £49 and for the day courses £15. Laughter was provided by "The All held at the Friends Meeting Molecatchers", and tears were House, Church St., Wells, NR23 shed as the Company presented a Happy New 1HZ. melodrama "Virtue must For further information contact Triumph". The evening raised over Year Anne Whitelaw on 07856 792 186 £1,100 for Rotary Charities, from everyone at or [email protected] (which was in addition to a similar Fakenham Parish Church amount being raised by the Glow- worms the week before, for the Want to learn for enjoyment? N&N Hospital Liver Group A Prayer for the New Year North Norfolk U3A is the local Charity). branch of the University of the The Rotary Club of Fakenham & Come, Holy Spirit, Third Age movement, for mature District are delighted to announce Spirit of the Risen Christ, be people who want to meet others that a new member - Alan Cubbin with us today and always. and enjoy educational, - has joined their number. Be our Light, our Guide, and recreational, social or creative Originally from Lancashire, Alan is our Comforter. activities. There’s no need for a retired Officer in the Army Be our Strength, our Courage, qualifications. Getting pleasure Medical Services and having and our Sanctifier. from learning is all that’s required. travelled widely across the world, May this new year be a time of 80 of our total of 700 members he has recently moved to deep spiritual growth for us, live in Fakenham, and we Weasenham St Peter. President, A time of welcoming your welcome more. Nick Bird, inducted him into the graces and gifts, We have monthly meetings with Club and presented him with his A time for forgiving freely and great speakers, and run 60 Rotary insignia. If you would like unconditionally, learning groups on a wide range to join The Rotary Club, we would A time for growing in virtue of subjects – “ologies from A to be delighted to welcome you and goodness. Z”! (Gents & Ladies), just call Brenda Amen. See what we do and get an on 07510 680153 or Nick on application form from our website 01328 864763, for further at www.northnorfolku3a.org.uk/ information. Or for more information ring David Riddle 01328 855270.

- The BEACON - 7 - Wonder

From chaos to calm. A way of calming yourself. Watching the glitter slowly calm and float to the bottom of the jar. To make a Glitter Jar

Ask an adult to help you make this. You will need 330 ml plastic water bottle Glitter 165 ml Glycerin Warm water (can be from the tap) A sealer for the cap Shake and twist the jar so the glitter is 1. Pour glitter into bottle. spread through the liquid, swirling 2. Add glycerin. around in chaos. Our lives can 3. Pour warm water into bottle leaving sometimes feel chaotic and ‘messy’. some space at top. Imagine the jar is like a difficult time 4. Stir to dissolve glycerin or screw cap for you, when you don’t know what to on and shake over sink. do. Sit quietly, watching the glitter 5. Leave until water has cooled then secure cap on bottle. slow down and settle, as you pray to God for peace and calm in your life….. The Glitter Jar forms the focus for prayer And ask Him to guide you in making with the Orange Cross of the Rainbow your decisions. Prayer Stations. If you would like to experience more of these ways of prayer look out for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ week of prayer in Fakenham Parish Church 25�� May - 4�� June 2017. The Rainbow Prayer Stations will be part of our week of prayer.

The BEACON - 8 - May the Lord Jesus bless Prayer Space you and keep you close to him always. Amen

Praying with Children

Children grow into prayer most easily when they are both prayed for and prayed with, as a normal part of family life. Bedtime blessing - For the first time, big brother, aged 2¼, “helped” mummy get his baby sister ready for bed. As she was laid in her cot, without prompting, he put his chubby hand on the baby’s head and prayed, “May the Lord Jesus bless you and Parish Prayers for January 2017 keep you close to him always. Amen." His mother’s Daily prayers are said for Fakenham, its people and prayer over him every night since he was born organisations became his prayer for his little sister. During the weeks in January we will be specifically praying for: Grace before meals - For young children, keeping to one short and simple ‘thank you’ prayer helps them 1�� -7�� Kick Start & Active Fakenham join in when they’re ready. Encourage older children Those who live or work in Warren Avenue, Nightingale Close, Bracken to make up their own prayer. Close, Rowan Way. Prayer time – Children, from a young age, will chat 8�� -14�� Government, our MP's and local government officers happily to Jesus. Encourage them by asking what Those who live or work in Industrial they want to tell him, thank him for, or pray for. Estates Bedtime is often a good time, but any time is fine. 15�� -21�� The environment, our commitment & As they get older, they might like to: draw a picture care for it Those who live or work in New and tell God about it; or write God a letter; or a developments poem. 22ⁿ� -28�� Fakenham Churches Together Children pray in their own way about their own Those who live or work in Church Lanes, Red Lion Court, Lichfield Street, things. The ‘sausages-on-sticks and jellies’ of a Rosemary Terrace. child’s first ever party and the ‘great big lorry 29�� -4�� Feb Those involved in fostering, adoption, tipping up stuff to mend the road’ may seem trivial IVF to grown-ups yet be really exciting for a two or Those who live or work in Norwich Road, Orchard Close. three year old, a football match uppermost for a ten year old. Surely Jesus shares their excitement! The BEACON - 9 - What’s On St Peter and St Paul Support in Loss Group Fakenham Parish Church Wednesday 4�� January 10.00am - 12.00pm, Trinity Room If you have been recently bereaved or you experienced a bereavement many years ago, you are welcome to come and share with us a morning of Stepping Stones support in a safe and friendly place. Monday, 9�� , 16��, 23��, 30�� January Contact Judith 01328 864061 Come and join us every Monday at 9.45am. For friendship, music, Mothers’ Union stories, toys and games. For pre- Tuesday 10�� January “Thy Kingdom Come” school children and babies with their 2.00pm, Trinity Room 25th May – 4th June 2017 parents and carers. Stepping Stones Epiphany Party In 2016, the Archbishops of meets in the Trinity Room inside Contact Felicity Randall 01328 Canterbury and York invited Fakenham Parish Church every 862443 parishes across England to join a Monday (except Bank Holidays). great wave of prayer between Church Women’s Guild There is no charge. Refreshments are Ascension and Pentecost. The provided free. No booking required. Monday 16�� January 2.30pm, Trinity Room response was overwhelming. For For regular updates and news, please 2017, the vision has grown with visit and like us on facebook with Lynne Maple of the Fakenham the call going out to churches of fakenhamsteppingstones & District Community Archive. Contact Elaine 01328 851848 Contact Joy Gill 01328 863632 all denominations in England; to every part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and to Methodist Churches worldwide. Watch out for details of how the Fakenham Churches plan to join in this initiative. Market Day Refreshments and Stalls To do now: Note the dates in your Every Thursday Grand Book and Jigsaw Fair diary. 10.00am - 12.45pm Friday 20�� January Drop in for coffee/tea and cake or Choir Practice 9.00am - 12.00pm soup and a roll and browse the stalls. Every Wednesday 5.00 - 6.00pm New and Good Secondhand books The refreshments and stalls will be and Sunday 9.00 - 10.00am closed for Christmas, re-opening on and jigsaws. 12�� January. Refreshments on sale. Bellringing Practice All proceeds to Fakenham Parish Every Thursday 7.30pm Church funds.

Fakenham & District Community Archive Monday 30�� January 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Trinity Room Trinity Art Group During monthly sessions our friendly Tuesday 10��, 17��, 31�� January team of volunteers are always on 10.00am - 12 noon hand to scan pictures and gather We meet every other Tuesday in the information, so if you’d like to share Trinity Room of the Parish Church your memories or pictures with us where our numbers have steadily we’d be very pleased to see you. increased. New artists are always Fakenhamcommunityarchive.weebly. warmly welcomed. com/ Contact Trish on 01328 862173. Contact 01328 863377 The BEACON - 10 - What’s On More thoughts about prayer Fakenham Fakenham Local History Society Monday 9�� January 2017 Hempton Church Hall at 7.30pm When you pray, are you ready to Keith Leesmith discover that you may be the 'The infamous Vicar of Stifkey'. answer to your prayer? A few dates for early 2017 all meetings are at Hempton Church Prayer doesn't change things, Hall at 7.30pm prayer changes people and February 13�� people change things. Fakenham and District Paul Hewitt 10 years of Docking History Group Churches Together In prayer we seek to align our will March 13�� Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with God's will. 18�� - 25�� January 2017 Maureen Dye Making Local History CDs Wednesday 18�� - 10.00am April 10�� Mass at St. Anthony’s Catholic Mike Welland Two Wolves Church Fakenham & Wells Turnpikes One evening an old Cherokee told Thursday 19�� - 9.30am May 8�� his grandson about a battle that Market Day Communion at St. Peter Philip West goes on inside people. He said, and St. Paul, the Parish Church Villages of the Burnhams and "My son, the battle is between Creakes. Friday 20�� - 12.00 Noon two "wolves" inside us all. Service with lunch (soup and a roll) One is Evil. It is anger, envy, at Salvation Army Citadel. Fakenham Library jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, Colour yourself Calm at Saturday 21�� - 5.00pm Mass at arrogance, self-pity, guilt, Fakenham Library Walsingham Orthodox Church resentment, inferiority, lies, false Tuesdays 2.00pm - 3.00pm pride, superiority, and ego. Sunday 22ⁿ� - 5.00pm Week of Rhyme Time The other is Good. It is joy, peace, Prayer Service at St. Anthony’s. Wednesdays during term time love, hope, serenity, humility, Monday 23�� - 2.00pm service led by 10.00am - 10.45am kindness, benevolence, empathy, the Methodist Church in the Trinity Singing and stories at your local generosity, truth, compassion Room, Fakenham Parish Church. library for 0-5s and their dads, and faith." Tuesday 24�� - 2.30pm service led by mums and carers. The grandson thought about it for the Baptist Church CAMEO meeting Fakenham Library, Oak Street, a minute and then asked his at the Salvation Army Citadel. Fakenham NR21 9DY. grandfather, "Which wolf wins? It’s free just come along. The old Cherokee simply replied, Rosemary Rooms "The one you feed." Every Monday 10.30am - 12.30pm For people with dementia or memory Walsingham problems, their family and friends. Hempton Church Hall. Deanery Candlemas Service Caring for someone with dementia? Sunday 29�� January at 5.30pm in Join us for a morning of laughter, fun St Mary’s Parish Church, and conversation over tea, coffee Walsingham. and cake. Disabled access. Preacher: Rt Rev’d Dr Alan Winton, Contact Judith 01328 864061 or Bishop of Thetford Pam 01328 829735

The BEACON - 11 - Messy Church dates 2017

January 8th 2.30pm - 4.30pm

from February 5th on the first Sunday of the month 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Messy Church activities from September 2016. The wedding at Cana.

- The BEACON - 12 - I don't like the name MESSY Church. Is that how you feel? Well, is your life all sorted or is it a bit messy round the edges? The Fakenham Messy Church team know our lives are certainly not all neat and tidy! Our teams in Fakenham, Great Britain and all round the world want everyone to have a chance to know how much God loves us; to share in a relaxed and comfortable way, about Jesus and how He can light up our lives if we get to know Him and follow His way of living in a messy world There is another reason why we call this church Messy Church. The Latin word missum- something put on a table- leads to our word mission.-( the food on our tables is delicious)- Another meaning of the word MESSY comes from a word which means a portion of food. We still talk about the "Officers' Mess" and "Don't mess with him/her" So we meet with families at Messy Church to learn a little more of the bible stories and how they help us to live today by having fun making things together, playing with sometimes messy stuff and talking and sharing a meal together. So why not give it a go. Come and MESS with us at MESSY CHURCH!

Messy Church is a chance for people of all ages to learn It helps me have fun about the bible stories using my God given together. creativity.

Messy Church helps me feel I belong in church. Some thoughts about Fakenham Messy Church.

The tea is GREAT!

- The BEACON - 13 - Each month the archive is sending Fakenham & District the Beacon an article relevant to Community Archive our theme. THE HISTORY OF THE ARCHIVE [email protected] Originally set up in 2002, based in the library, Fakenham Community Archive is an organisation that acts to create a digital and paper archive of the cultural heritage of the town. This involves inviting local people to share their photographs and memories of Fakenham's life and history, to be saved and never lost for future generations and to begin to build up what has become a huge collection of photos and memories. As we grew and gained some funding we began moving out into the community, visiting many local places, organisations and care homes where we could share the archive, enjoy looking at changes to the town and recognising old faces while copying more photos. The website quickly became popular and through it we established contacts with many other people, including Secondary Modern School children in church in 1962 existing archives from other local towns and villages and organisations like the Norfolk Record Office. We then began to host many popular, regular In order to expand on our services regularly sharing particular presentations, exhibitions and talks on subjects like the and reach out more to the photographs here and in the local history of the town, our homes, schools and community we were then able to press and winning prestigious workplaces and generally what it was like in the old move into the church and, based in awards and we are always keen to days and we soon became a high profile organisation in the Trinity Room, we have encourage anyone to come and join the community, taking part in whole town events and continued meeting from 2 -4 on the in with our friendly meetings, meet activities . last Monday of every month. This is local people, chat and reminisce Over time, having established many valuable links and where we welcome lots of regular and share their own and other partnerships with other similar organisations, we and new visitors, watch images people's memories. helped to create Fakenham Heritage Group. This from the archive, browse through Howard Young meant that we started to work more closely with the old books and documents and Fakenham History Society, the Museum of Gas and gather new material. We have Local History and the library, to help further promote gained more recognition by and preserve the town's heritage.

Fakenham Junior School Part of the school ethos is inclusion. It is proud of taking all If you make an appointment to talk with the Headmaster of Year 4 pupils to see The Lion King in London. This is to a school on a Monday morning you must be prepared for all widen aspiration and exposure to things not within the outcomes. So, when 'something came up' for Adam Mason, reach of all. The Space Museum in Leicester was another Head of Fakenham Junior school, I was very pleased to aspirational trip for Year 3s. Parents contribute to the cost meet and talk instead with Karen Rodgers who is the school but the budget supplies the rest. Year 6 goes on a three-day Business Manager. This is a role, Karen explained, which has residential trip to Grafham, a water activity centre. developed from a need to release the Head from some I wonder what the pupils make of these opportunities? time-rich activities such as recruitment and staffing, Maybe they can write their thoughts and share them with financial management, ensuring the smooth functioning of us. That's an open invitation… the premises and of course, meeting with people like me! Kay Hathway The school office staff, together with Karen deal with the intricacies of school life which are important to pupils, parents and the good running of the school. For example, attendance, dinner and trip money, 'forgotten' or 'lost' items amongst others. I asked about pupils who couldn't Don’t forget the Get Well pay for their lunch and the cost of school trips. The pupil Bell Appeal is still open for premium, Karen tells me, is there in part, to cushion such your donations. circumstances. This is government money and Karen emphasised the need for both prudent and impactful use of it.

- The BEACON - 14 - Praying Some thoughts about praying.

The Lord's Prayer ACTS - a way of praying. ADORATION - Lord, I am not worthy but I Our Father, who art in heaven, would adore and worship thee with the whole of my being, so help me God. hallowed be thy name; CONFESSION - If we confess our sins God will thy kingdom come; forgive us our sins and we shall be right with thy will be done; Him and want to go on and thank Him for so on earth as it is in heaven. many things he has given us. Be quiet and Give us this day our daily bread. think of as many of these as you can and be And forgive us our trespasses, joyful in thanks and praise - THANKSGIVING. SUPPLICATION - then bring all those people as we forgive those who trespass against us. and situations needing help, in our minds and And lead us not into temptation; on our hearts, to God our heavenly Father. but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, Prayer the power and the glory, How can I begin to write about prayer? There for ever and ever. are so many different ways of praying. Amen. On a Sunday the prayers are often called intercessions and are written and read by an Two thoughts on the Lord’s Prayer: individual on behalf of the congregation, the It does not contain the word “I” people in church for that service. It is a poor person’s prayer - a poor person needs to Individually, each of us has a different way of pray - give us this day our daily bread. praying and that’s only right because we are all different. I like to listen to music sometimes when I’m I am enjoying a walk in the Norfolk countryside. praying but at other times prefer silence. It is a glorious sunny, yet frosty, morning with However we pray we should remember that not even a breath of wind. There are still enough prayer is not just one-way . We talk to God but leaves left on the trees to display the warmth of we should also take time to listen, to feel God’s autumn colour. presence with us. As I walk slowly (it is too beautiful to rush) I find When I was teaching I would often tell the myself thanking God for the gift of this children that we have two ears and one mouth, wonderful moment and giving me the so which is the most important? God gave us opportunity to breathe it in before returning to ears to hear, to listen and to learn. my work. For me prayer is about stepping to one If we allow ourselves to listen to God then it’s side and inviting God to be centre stage, amazing how even our day by day lives become sovereign in my life. It involves listening more calmer, happier and more peaceful. than talking. Linda Francis

- The BEACON - 15 - Catch up with Services at Christ Church Fulmodeston Fakenham

In anticipation of the hopes and Christ Church in 2016, especially Parish Church challenges of the year ahead, Francis, Amanda and Gill and to Every Sunday Francis is leading us at an those who visit us from Fakenham 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) ecumenical gathering in the on a regular basis. Plans are afoot 10.30am Family Communion (CW) Fulmodeston Methodist Chapel for a full year of events and Every Thursday for a service of contemplation and special services, including a 9.30am Holy Communion prayer on New Year's Day at concert by musicians from Nigeria 2.30pm. There being five Sundays who will be perform for Her in the month, we are holding our Majesty in Westminster Abbey on Every Monday occasional service of Morning Commonwealth Day. Watch this Parish Prayers 8.30am Prayer on January 29th at space! all welcome 11.00am. Stepping Stones 9.45am Best wishes for a Happy New Year Come and join us every Monday At the time of writing, things from everyone at Christ Church, (except bank holiday) seem to be on course for the Fulmodeston for friendship, music, stories, church to pay all its bills and fulfill toys and games. its other obligations. Thank you to Andrew Lee - Churchwarden everyone who has supported (878870) January 8�� Messy Church 2.30pm - 4.30pm

January 8�� Healing Service 6.30pm

January 15�� Choral Evensong 6.30pm

Gerta Roberts of Project Linus at the Advent Market

Services and Events at Christ Church, Fulmodeston January 1�� 2.30pm An Ecumenical Service for the New Year in the Chapel

8�� 11.00am Holy Communion

15�� No service

22ⁿ� 3.00pm Evening Prayer

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