Lions Clubs International - District 105W 2009 Thanksgiving Service

Report of 2009 Lions Service of Thanksgiving 11th October

District Governor Lion Martin, headed the 105W Lions family Thanksgiving Service at St. Andrew's Church, Devizes.   Organised by Devizes Lions Club, the service was attended by the Mayor of Devizes, Councillor John Leighton and the Mayor of Swindon, Councillor David Wren. The 100 strong congregation was led by the Rev. Chris Cory and a solo of, 'If I can help somebody' was sung by Lion Byron Hughes. Rev. Cory gave the address of dedication to the work of Lion members in District 105W and Lions Clubs International. Readings were given by Devizes President Lion Roger Mapp and Lion Andy Trotter with prayers lead by 2nd VDG Lion Laurence Pearce. District Governor Lion Martin gave the Oath of Service and 1st VDG Lion Colin Duncan closed the service with Wesley’s exhortation. Afternoon tea was provided by Devizes Lions Club and ladies of the Church in the adjoining Church Hall.

Thank you to members of Devizes Lions Club, in particular Lion Viv. Morgan for organising the afternoon.

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	The Lions Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication will this year be held at St. Andrew's Church, Long Street, Devizes, Wiltshire on Sunday 11th October 2009 at 3pm. It will be conducted by Rev. Chris Cory. The Lions Club of Devizes will be hosting the service and invite any members of the family of Lions and their guests to attend. It would be appropriate if your Lions Club could invite your Mayor, Civic Leader or local dignitary.
The Lion members and guests will celebrate the work of Lions Clubs throughout the District and throughout the world. Following the service, refreshments will be available in the Church Hall.  Please inform Lion Viv. Morgan of Devizes Club, by phone or email of numbers attending from your Club to help with catering arrangements in the Church Hall after the Thanksgiving Service.  Tel: 01380 722510