b'WelcomeThe Garrowby Benefice comprises five ruralthe strengths of different approaches to our joint parishes, all with listed buildings in veryfaith. picturesque settings but what sets us apart isWe have a growing mission in childrens work, not the buildings, but the ChurchGods peopleboth in our two Church of England primary living and working in those parishes. schools and through family services in two of Bishop WIlton, the location of the Rectory,our parishes. There is also an opportunity to has recently been voted fifth in a list of 20develop youth work across the benefice.best secret villages to live in. The Times. Pastoral care and community involvement We are committed, supportive and active inare strong features of parish work within the trying to live out Christs Story and we wantbenefice; we hope and pray that this can be someone who will help us to grow further andextended and developed with a new leader. develop deeper our faith and ministry in theIn taking up a half-time post we want you places we live. to know that you would have support and Ecumenically we are a mixed bunch and allencouragement from people across the benefice the stronger for that, ranging from a reverentto make the ministry realistic and enjoyable.sacramental worship to vibrant evangelicalOf course there are challenges of mission, congregations. This results not in conflict butpastoral care and finance but the parish leaders rather in an understanding and appreciation ofand the PCCs are active and supportive.A prayer for vacancyGod our father send us your Holy Spirit at this time of uncertainty and change, fill us with vision and energy, make us faithful in prayer and worship that we may bring new life to our community. Send to our five churches someone who will be our spiritual leader, teacher and friend as we live out Christs Story in Garrowby.If these challenges attract you, please read on.Page 3'