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Shopping for Christmas!
diocese, excelled in their spine-tingling performance of "The
Heavens are Telling" from 'The Creation' by Haydn; in the
expert hands of Dr. Giles Brightwell, the organ music was
Yes, it's that time of year again! Before you trek into town and
breathtaking; a reading by ten year old Lucy O'Brien was
struggle with the crowds, why not take a look inside St. Mary's
confident and beautiful; the welcome to Judy from represen-
little shop on the Market Hill in Woodbridge?
tatives across the county was warm and sincere; three
Bishops, throngs of robed clergy and numerous bearers of
Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 1000 until 1600 and Wed.
chains of office joined the large congregation to fill this
1000 until 1300 throughout November and December, it is
beautiful Church which was bedecked with glorious flower
crammed with a delightful assortment of goods for family
arrangements; the singing of well known hymns lifted the roof,
and friends of all ages: Advent calendars; beautiful cards for
with meaningful words such as 'You are the centre, Lord, of
Christmas and all occasions; gift wrap and stationery; toys,
my life', 'Brother, sister, let me serve you', 'Be still, for the pres-
books and puzzles; 2010 calendars and diaries including a
ence of the Lord..is here', 'Take my life' and finally 'Thine be
new St. Mary's calendar; fair-trade goods; items for the home,
the glory'.
for school and for work. Carefully chosen for quality and
value for money, this little shop carries an amazing selection
After the service, the congregation joined Judy for a recep-
of stock.
tion in St. Mary's Church Centre, where she further experi-
enced the warm welcome and hospitality this county, dio-
Why not shop locally and support your Parish Church at the
cese, town and parish offer her.
same time?
We wish her well in her new post of responsibility. As Judy
A Day In The Life Of…
begins her life in Suffolk, we extend our love and congratula-
tions, knowing that Chester has lost a very special lady, but
assuring them that we will hold and respect her as they have
These were the
done, and look forward to more inspiring sermons here at St.
opening words of the
Mary's!
address given by the
new Archdeacon of
Chester's loss is our great gain. Welcome, Judy.
Suffolk, Revd. Canon
Dr. Judith Mary Hunt,
at her Collation on
9th. October.
Ipswich Orchestral Society News
Woodbridge's Parish
IOS Concert on Saturday 28th November
Church was honoured
to host this wonderful occasion and St. Mary's lived up to all
Ipswich Orchestral Society is
expectation.
delighted to be welcoming
young British classical star,
Prior to ministry, Judy was a vet and related hilarious tales of
Jennifer Pike to perform at
one particular day in that post: called at 5am. to a difficult
the Corn Exchange on
calving in a filthy cowshed; next, assisting at the first ever hip
November 28th.
replacement on a dog; that was followed by a call from
With her phenomenal talent,
Woburn to a camel with colic; late in the evening, an
Jennifer won the BBC young
egg-bound budgie was brought to her!
Musician of the Year compe-
tition in 2002 at the age of
What was the connection between these stories and her new
post? Diversity! Judy listed the diverse features of Suffolk and
Jennifer Pike
12, the youngest winner ever.
Now aged 19, she already
its people: from city to rural hamlet; heavy industry to small
has an established international career and has won several
business; wealth and poverty; thriving communities alongside
important prizes. She played the violin twice in concerts at this
struggling families. This, she explained, was a reminder and
year Proms, and you may also have seen her virtuoso spot on
reflection of her Archdeaconry and God's world, with all its
the Last Night when she performed on the vacuum cleaner,
differences.
along with Sir David Attenborough and Goldie!
Many see 'difference' as a problem, a divider, a source of
Jennifer will be performing the magical Sibelius Violin
suspicion. But Judy suggested that we should celebrate
Concerto, in a programme which opens with the exuberant
diversity: the first disciples were individually very different; faith
overture Les Francs Juges by Berlioz and ends with Dvorak's
is diverse; there is widespread difference within the Christian
8th Symphony, deservedly one of the most popular in the
Church, in styles of worship, interpretation and thinking.
concert repertoire.
Referring to the two Bible readings, Judy emphasised that we
Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Ipswich Corn Exchange Tickets: £10,
can be held together by Christ and united in His love, whilst
£9 and £7 from the Box Office.
retaining our individuality.
www.ipswichcornexchange.com Contact: Mrs. Pat Grimwade,
Surrounding her address were some stunning sights and
01473 256461
sounds: the large ecumenical choir, drawn from across the
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