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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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 Among the important festivals of the Church this month is the birthday of the Christian Church. This falls on the 11th May and is called Whit Sunday and also called Pentecost.
One of the readings from the Acts of the Apostles on that day tells us how the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles with a sound like the rush of a mighty wind and in tongues as of fire, distributing and resting on each one of them. Immediately they went out and began to preach to the multitude of pilgrims and visitors who were in Jerusalem for the Day of Pentecost. This event is regarded as the very beginning of the Christian Church and on the 11th; we commemorate the Church’s Birthday, what happened. Many people think it is one of the more puzzling days in the Church Calendar. Why is it called Whit Sunday and also Pentecost? And what is the Holy Spirit? |
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News from the Ellendune Community Centre |
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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 V is for victory they say and, judging by the healthy state of the Community centre’s bookings, I would say that we are well and truly out of the depths in which we found ourselves last year when the centre was committee less and floundering under no particular leadership. Now though, our new committee for the past months, led by Lisa Campisano and Keith Berry - chair and vice chair - we seem to be going from strength to strength. At present a new heating system is being investigated, through a consultant, and there is a possibility that, money permitting, the new system will be in place later on in the year.
V also stands for volunteer. Sadly, at this moment, our brilliant morning volunteer Roy, affectionately known as “Taffy”, is not too well and is unable to help Joyce and Graham. He was taken ill and hospitalised for a few days before being discharged home. I am sure all of us who write or read this magazine wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him in the centre soon. BUT, if you, or anyone you know, have a few hours to spare sometimes and would like to get to know Wroughton and its locals give Graham a ring for further details. You would really be surprised when you realise just how friendly it is here - so give it a chance - go on!!! V also stands for vandals and also thieves. I couldn’t believe it when I read that they had taken the lead off of the roof……. It beggars belief doesn’t it - is nothing sacred? Of course, nobody saw anything that I know of and, once again, there was the cost of replacing the material with uPVC cladding (including emergency call out fee) not to mention the rise in insurance premium. Christine Spooncer |
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