An evening Induction Service took place on 21st August 2007 when the Rev'd Dave Bishop, the former Curate of Boulton St. Mary's, was made Vicar of St. James, Brownhills by the Rt. Rev'd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield. The new Minister was escorted into his church by Mrs Valerie Potts and Miss Lisa Ollerenshaw, Churchwardens of Boulton St. Mary's. A very warm welcome was given to Dave and his wife Sharon and many members of Boulton St. Mary's, including the Rev'd Tim Wright, attended the service.
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David Bishop, Curate of Boulton St. Mary's has been appointed Vicar of St. James, Brownhills and Holy Trinity, Clayhanger in the Diocese of Lichfield. He will take up the appointment in August 2007. |
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We wish them every success in their new parish at Brownhills and give thanks to God for their time at St. Mary's. Rev'd Tim S. Wright |
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"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heaven ..." so goes the writer of Ecclesiastes (3 v 1). For he, like us, knows that nothing stays the same. Although widely known, and we make no apology for this article, this season of change is very much upon us as we are planning to move to Brownhills in August, where Dave will be the Vicar of St. James, Brownhills & Holy Trinity, Clayhanger, in the Diocese of Lichfield. We are looking forward to the move, with Sharon hunting for a teaching post in the area. We have enjoyed our time at St Mary's and have made many friends. Thank you to everyone who have supported, prayed for or encouraged us over the past four years. We have really appreciated it. We would still appreciate your prayers now, as we face change in all aspects or
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| • the move itself • Dave as he finds his feet • Sharon that she finds the right job Dave and Sharon • the new parish as they cope with us!
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