Church Newsletters, ranging in size from to 32 pages, were produced, usually quarterly, until the end of 1982. Their subjects comprised items of interest about the Church, book reviews, and articles such as Ten Ways to Cope with Conflict, A New Year Prayer, and Empowered by the Holy Spirit. A Message from our Minister appeared in each issue, together with various announcements. For many years, Don Hagarty provided a Book Table, before and after Sunday morning services, which displayed for sale a changing range of and books, including Bibles, that would normally be available in Christian bookshops. In season, greeting cards were also on display for sale. Pastoral Care is at the very heart of our ministry at St Ives. The high degree of love and support to people within our congregation and the wider community that has always been shown by members of the Pastoral Care Team has been offered freely and willingly, as a vital part of the ministry of Christ. For many years, with Pam Walker as Pastoral Coordinator, they have been individually visiting families in their homes, having meaningful conversations, and generally showing compassion and care for all, particularly during difficult and stressful times. They take with them, on these visits, specially produced brochures containing information on worship services, fellowship events, study programmes, and concerts, as well as messages from the Minister and inspirational stories. Our services of worship at St Ives have been greatly enriched by the contributions of the Organists and the leaders and members of the Choir who have given their time to practise during the week and to sing in the services each Sunday. Special music is sung on special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. For many years the Organist and Choirmaster was Bert Wyatt. Other organists and leaders of the choir over the years have been
Church Newsletters, ranging in size from to 32 pages, were produced, usually quarterly, until the end of 1982. Their subjects comprised items of interest about the Church, book reviews, and articles such as Ten Ways to Cope with Conflict, A New Year Prayer, and Empowered by the Holy Spirit. A Message from our Minister appeared in each issue, together with various announcements. For many years, Don Hagarty provided a Book Table, before and after Sunday morning services, which displayed for sale a changing range of and books, including Bibles, that would normally be available in Christian bookshops. In season, greeting cards were also on display for sale. Pastoral Care is at the very heart of our ministry at St Ives. The high degree of love and support to people within our congregation and the wider community that has always been shown by members of the Pastoral Care Team has been offered freely and willingly, as a vital part of the ministry of Christ. For many years, with Pam Walker as Pastoral Coordinator, they have been individually visiting families in their homes, having meaningful conversations, and generally showing compassion and care for all, particularly during difficult and stressful times. They take with them, on these visits, specially produced brochures containing information on worship services, fellowship events, study programmes, and concerts, as well as messages from the Minister and inspirational stories. Our services of worship at St Ives have been greatly enriched by the contributions of the Organists and the leaders and members of the Choir who have given their time to practise during the week and to sing in the services each Sunday. Special music is sung on special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. For many years the Organist and Choirmaster was Bert Wyatt. Other organists and leaders of the choir over the years have been
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