Bellows to Mend

Work has started on the repair and restoration of the organ.  The organ dates from 1889 when it was rebuilt by Messrs Hele & Sons of Plymouth using parts from an earlier organ.  It was overhauled just after the end of the Second World War and again in 1979 but is now once again in need of some repair.  Thank you to all who have helped raise the funds to enable the repairs to be undertaken.

Steve Hemings repairing the motor which acts as the bellows to provide the air blown through the pipes.

 

Easter at St Disens

Blessed with fine weather, Easter this year saw the solemnity of Good Friday’s Walk of Witness in remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion move to the joy of celebrating his resurrection on Easter Sunday.  A day that was made more special, as we also had a baptism.  Congratulations to Luke.  And in between there was the fun of our Eggstravaganza, including a grand Easter Egg hunt.  Our thanks to all who helped out over the weekend and also to those who decorated the church for Easter – it looked its very best.  Our thoughts and prayers, however, are also with all those caught up in the bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.

  

  

    

 

 

Lent Lunches

Many thanks to those who supported the Lent Lunches on Fridays during Lent.  As a result of your generosity we have been able to send a donation of £204.00 to SHELTER.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Come and join us on Easter Saturday from 2.00pm-4.00pm for an afternoon of crafts, games, history and refreshments, with a grand Easter Egg hunt at 3.00pm.

The Bells Ring Out for Notre Dame

St Disen’s joined with other churches and cathedrals across the country on Thursday evening as the bells tolled for 7 minutes at 7.00pm as a mark of solidarity following the devastating fire at Notre Dame.

Easter at St Disens

Maunday Thursday

Seder Meal to remember Christ’s last supper with his disciples.

In the Church Hall at 7.00pm.  Booking essential

Good Friday

Walk of Witness starting at the Baptist Church at 10.00am before moving on to the Gospel Hall and finishing at St Disens, followed by refreshments with hot cross buns.

Lent Lunch in the Church Hall from 12.00 noon -2.00pm.

Easter Saturday

Come and join us for an Easter Eggstravaganza at St Disen’s Church from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Games, crafts, history and refreshments with an Easter Egg Hunt at 3.00pm.

Something for everyone.

Easter Sunday

All Age Worship at 10.30am followed by refreshments.  There will also be a short service of Holy Communion after this at about 11.30am and an earlier service at 8.00am.

Taking a closer look at the Easter Garden.

Clergy Surgery

If you would like a place to talk or be prayed for, to light a candle or do some thinking, please do come into church this week.  St Disen’s is always open for you in the daytime and this week clergy surgery with Revd. Olly is on:

Monday 25th March 4-5pm

Tuesday 26th March 4-5pm

Wednesday 27th March 1-2pm

Mothering Sunday All Age Worship

Come and join us at St Disen’s on Sunday 31st March at 10.30am.

A fun, child-friendly place to celebrate the people in our lives, whatever our family looks like!

 

Lent 2019

To mark this year’s season of Lent we invite you to come and join us for the following:

Pancake Breakfast on Shrove Tuesday, 5th March at 10.00am in the Church Hall.

Ashing Service on Ash Wednesday, 6th March at 5.30pm in the Church.

Lent Lunches.  Soup and a bread roll every Friday throughout Lent at 12 noon in the Church Hall.