Carol Williams - Commissioned Minister

The Rolling Service format is now well “bedded in”. Planning meetings continued to stimulate and challenge us and form an important part of my Ministry/worship leading

I have continued to lead the 9.30am “Songs of Praise” throughout the year, but have also lead an increasing number of the 10.00 am “Understanding Faith” slot – this brings its own challenges, but is proving very rewarding.

In March, we had an Away Day for the Ministry teams, which was very insightful and interesting.

As always my thanks to Rob, George, Elizabeth and the rest of the congregation for their support.

Mary Hughes - Verger

2007 saw a very busy year for weddings. One bride arrived in the car which was used in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The couples bring their own personal touch to the ceremonies – dancing down the aisle to Abba’s I do I do I do, or having a baptism included in the ceremony.

We have two excellent organists David and Stephen Gamble who can play anything that is require of them.

We also had a number of funerals and burial of ashes. We said goodbye to some of our church family. I have met quite a few vergers again in 2007 in England and Scotland in small country churches and cathedrals and they are all very interesting to talk to.

A big thank you to Iain King and Peter for their help. Also thank you to George and Christine for their help through what has been a difficult year personally.

Christine Bartlett - Administrator

I continue to love my job, I’ve been in the post 5 years now, and just beginning to get the hang of it– only joking!

I meet with other administrators 3 times a year when we exchange ideas, and highs and lows of the job.

Thank you to Pauline Andrews who helps me in the office on Mondays and also to Sue King and Helen Hamlin who help out with typing and collating on special jobs (this report for example).

I am trying to be eco friendly and recycle everything that I possibly can.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements to our admin systems at St John’s.