On Sunday, Epiphany III, the fourth Sunday in the month, at the service of the Holy Eucharist at Jeffreyston Church, the officiant was the Rector, Fr Paul Davies and the preacher, Mr. Bob Lewis, lay reader. At Lawrenny, the officiant and preacher was the Rev. Sylvia Temple, and at Reynalton, the Rev. Temple officiated and the Rector preached.

The Gospel reading was taken from St. Matthew Ch 4 vv 12-23 where we read that after John the Baptist is arrested, Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee, calling his first disciples and ministering to the crowds of proclaiming the Gospel and healing the sick.

Winners of the 200 Club for December were: £50 -Tony Allen; £15 - Miss Joanne Williams, Solihull; £10.50 - Mrs. Chris Hedger, Jeffreyston.

January winners were £50 - Mrs Jean Ratcliffe, East Williamston; £15 - Mrs. Jane Williams, Baglan Farm; £10.50 - Master Dylan Gwyther, Broadmoor.

Church members are very grateful to Mrs. Sylvia Allen for having organised the Jeffreyston 200 Club over the last 25 years. She has now handed this role to Mrs. Anne Vincent who has kindly agreed to take over. Renewal for the ensuing year is now due, and anyone wishing to join, should contact Mrs. Vincent on (01834) 861940 or any church member for further information.

Services for Sunday, the fifth Sunday in the month, will be: 10.30 am at Jeffreyston and 10.45 am at Lawrenny.