Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin
OUTLOOK
2026 has arrived and, as you read this, January is now behind us. And so the year is upon us when we will be saying farewell to another minister. And be facing all the uncertainty that brings. But God has been faithful throughout the church’s history and we need not doubt God’s faithfulness as we move on into this year.
There will be one more issue of Outlook before I retire but here I note that invitations have gone out to my Retirement Party on Saturday 28 March from 3.30-7.00pm and my Farewell Service will be held on Sunday 29 March at which the Revd. Dawn Brown will be preaching, followed by a church lunch. This will mean that Holy Week and Easter Day can then be the commemorations and celebration they should be. (My final service at THS will be on 5 April). I look forward to marking my 10 years here as I too step out into an uncertain future.
Although it has been spoken of elsewhere I would like to record my appreciation for the skill and effort of Steve Ward who designed and built the wonderful stable that formed the backdrop for our Advent and Christmas services. It added so much to our worship. It was such a shame to see it removed a couple of weeks ago!
Pam Slade had a spell in hospital over Christmas and is now convalescing at Foxholes. (Soon to return home, hopefully). Sue Apthorpe is recovering from a minor operation.
Anne Moody continues to receive chemotherapy as part of her cancer treatment.
Mary and Michael Taylor would value prayers for some difficult decisions they are having to make.
Rod Piggott has moved into and is settling well in Fairfield Manor Care & Nursing Home.
Jean Ireland is recovering slowly from a chest infection.
Gracious and loving God, we name these friends before you, along with others for whom we care, and ask that they might know your comfort and peace.
We note too that Kath Melot, at the wonderful age of 101, passed away on 22 December 2025 at Foxholes. Her funeral took place on 27 January 2026. We pray for her daughter, Anne, and all the members of her family. May they know heaven’s peace as they grieve.
And for those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries in February and March … we celebrate with you.
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Thank you everyone for your Christmas cards. Thanks also go to Steve Ward for the stable and thank you so much, Jane, for the Christmas services and the cardboard people and animals in the stable. Love Marion Woodbridge |
Can I thank Andy Turner for the lovely picture of sunrise over Hitchin on the front of Outlook. The photo can be seen in full colour on the church's website. It would be lovely to have photos from other members of the congregation on the front of the magazine. If you have any you are particularly proud of, but not of people, please send them to me. Thank you Anne Moody |
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