A HOLSWORTHY Mission Community Celebration of Confirmation service was recently held at St Peter and Vincula Church, Ashwater, welcoming 12 candidates from Holsworthy Church and the Ashwater Benefice, and one candidate from St Hieretha’s, Chittlehampton, in the South Molton Deanery.

The Rt Rev Sarah Mullally, Bishop of Crediton, was the officiant and celebrant at the service, aided by Rev Chris Penn, Rev Kathy Roberts, Rev Jane Lucas and readers Trevor May and Jim Williams.

The candidates and their sponsors from Tetcott Church were Nick Wonnacott, Sharon Wonnacott and Nicky Mitchell; from Clawton Church, Susanne Chantler; and from Ashwater, Di and Cloe Westaway; Richard Prouse, Laura Prouse and Charlotte Giordani from Holsworthy; and Kelsie Cooling from Chittlehampton were called by name and had hands laid on them by bishop Sarah, and all made their promises to be followers of the Christian Way.

The organ was played by Chris March and church members were stewards. The church was filled with family members, friends of the candidates and supporters from around the mission community.

After the candidates and everyone had taken their communion, attendees went along to the bring and share supper in Ashwater Parish Hall, which was enjoyed.

Thanks have been extended to all those who helped and brought food along to be shared.