I go to Normanby quite often as that is where Holly Dog lives. Although my little canine friend doesn't come to church, a lot of people do. There's just one service each month and people from other villages without a service that day make their way to St Peter's. This means that we have 20-30 people worshipping in a village with a population of about 50.
Other people also come to Normanby. It's on The Viking Way (a long distance footpath) and the church is open every day. There are bottles of spring water provided for walkers to take if they need it.
This Sunday I sat in a pew but for the next few months I shall be in the vicar's stall. They always make me very welcome at Normanby.
Like many old churches Normanby has a few "gems". Somebody's toothache was recorded for posterity!
O Almighty God, who through Jesus Christ gave Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commanded him to feed your flock: help all ministers preach your holy word truly and all your people to follow it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Safe journey if you do go to church today. We now have rain after the frost so today will be an indoor day. Catriona
ReplyDeleteE, the priest (who lives in Normanby) texted me to say that it is very icy and suggesting I stay at home so it's zoom worship for me.
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