Farewell to Dave Bell

Mary Lovegrove presents Dave with his picture of Blind Bartimaeus

The congregation of St James said farewell to the Rev'd Dave Bell on Sunday 8th August.

The occasion was an Open Door service in which going on a journey was explored from the entourage taken by Abraham when he began his journey with God to Jesus instruction to the disciples to take "nothing for the journey except a staff." Dave shared with us all the things that were in his travelling bag; memories, challenges, the knowledge that God does things in his time not ours.

We presented Dave with his very own rugby ball, signed by the congregation and thrown into touch by an appropriately dressed Peter Lovegrove. We also gave Dave the Yvonne Bell picture of "Blind Bartimaeus".

Later in the week Chris was able to present Dave and Kath some appropriately decorated T shirts! .

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Our thanks to Dave, Kath and the family for all they have shared

Dave is joining the Watling Valley Ecumenical Partnership as Team Vicar.
His licensing is on September 7th , 7.30 pm at The Servant King.
Everyone is welcome to come and encourage Dave and his family.