ADVENT CAROL SERVICE
The Carol Service which prepares us for the season of Advent with its traditional lessons and music will be held at All Saints, Litcham on Sunday, 29th November at 4 p.m.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
There is a raw edge to our Remembrance this year. The healing gentleness of time which has at times given almost a feeling of nostalgia as the major wars recede into the distance, has been harshly shattered.
The Light Dragoons at Swanton Morley have lost six men during their current deployment in Afghanistan, to which may be added other Norfolk losses.
The distinctive feature of the British Servicemen (and women) is not only tenacity in conflict but also the humanity that makes them such good ambassadors for peace when dealing with civilian populations
Service personnel have no doubt that they are on a peace keeping mission and one for which they are prepared to lay down their lives.
“Greater love”, said Jesus, “hath no man than this: that a man layeth down his life for his friends”. This text, to be found on do many war memorials, is a reminder that peace and love itself have a high price.
It all makes the demands of our faith for most of us seem very light by comparison.

CHOIR NEWS
Can you sing?
The boy-treble is a great English tradition and at one time, not only Cathedrals, but in the majority of Parish Churches boys were singing in the choir.
Today the majority of Choristers are to be found only in Cathedral Choirs. The quality of their singing is as good as ever but, sadly, this opportunity for most boys is not available.  
Litcham Choir is one of the very few in Norfolk with a boys only treble line.  Your son could be part of this unique English tradition. For further details ring the Rev. Jonathan Boston on 7001200 (answer phone available) or call at Bevin House, Front Street, Litcham to arrange a visit.

Adults
Have you sung in the past?
We are seeking singers for the Alto, Tenor and Bass lines. If you have sung, perhaps years ago, but are “rusty” we would love to hear from you.  There are regular practises: there are no auditions and brilliant sight-reading is not expected! If you have never sung but would like to have a go, please make contact. Contact as above.

PRAYER GROUP
Come and join us for prayer for the community of the Upper Nar.
A Prayer Group for the Upper Nar Benefice meets for about an hour one evening a month.  For details of  he time and place of the next meeting phone Gillian on 01328-701259 or email gillian@tettmar.com <mailto:gillian@tettmar.com>