TWINKLES

We have now met two times since the start of the year and the mums, grans and carers have been very helpful in sorting the toys out onto chairs after Rhyme Time so that I can then put them into the boxes. The weather was not good to us the first week back which put some people off coming. We have still welcomed some
new mums and their children, one coming from Doddinghurst having found us through Facebook who was looking for something different to do and not have to go into Brentwood. We also had a dad come along in place of his wife. being told where to come and what to do by his daughter, who comes regularly; he horoughly enjoyed his morning with us, even though he was the only man there, and said that he wished he could come more often. I would still appreciate offersof help but need to  know that these would be on a regular basis and the days that
could be offered.

OPEN HOUSE
Open House is still a popular place for friends to meet for a chat over coffee and biscuits. Birthdays are celebrated with cake and the ‘Birthday Song’. There is usually a puzzle for you to try and find a few pieces before going back to yourcoffee!
The week beginning 19 th January was ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’. Friends from other Churches in Ongar came to our service on 21 st January and joined us for coffee before the service which started at 12noon. It was a very enjoyable Service.. Also, it was nice. to be able to chat with people from other Churches in our area.