Congratulations

To all the churches who were able to pay their Diocesan Share in full this year. [The Diocesan Share is the money each church gives annually to Salisbury. This then provides clergy to be available to every person in every part of this diocese.] Nearly every church in the Melbury Team had paid its share in full by the end of 2011. This is a tribute to the hard work, imagination and generosity of those who support and maintain the churches in this area.  All of us, and perhaps especially those who do not regularly come to worship, owe a debt of gratitude to those who serve God in this way.  The church is for the whole community, not just a few, but those who work so hard and give so generously deserve the thanks of the community for their dedication.