We didn't get to bed very early last night - about 1.30 a.m. - and this morning I was preaching at East Grimstead Church! Richard called round at 9 a.m. to go through my sermon/talk as he is going to help me act out a scene from Ephesians "putting on the armour of God" only we shall be using cricket gear! After this dress rehearsal I had got myself ready with a smart suit and tie and picked Richard up to drive the five miles to East Grimstead - a lovely little church by the old Southampton/Salisbury Canal. The service went well (being led by Nils) and I gave my eight minute talk/demonstration with all the pads, helmet and other cricketing gear available. I was disappointed that there were only four members of the congregation (apart from Richard) - seven of us in total. I had thought hard about the sermon and will keep it for future use with a larger wider aged congregation. This afternoon we had our Single Wicket Competition which I had organised as a parish activity. We had about 30 people turn up with 20 of those playing. That meant, effectively a 40 over match with each player facing two overs (one over per innings). The trophy, which I had donated, went to one of our youngest players, Abigail, who was thrilled to bits to get the trophy. I was really tired by teatime but was persuaded by Thom to join the Cooks to make up a team at the Lion's Head for the pub quiz. True to form we won again - we scored 108 points with second place scoring 97. Not sure how we did it as I think we were all so tired and I certainly did not feel very bright. Another lovely day though and so pleased that the single wicket cricket competition went so well.
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