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Meditation and Prayer on a Pumpkin Seed
(Useful to have a seed available—hold it in your hand)
Think about this life form, the seed, which you hold in your hand. This
seed is special, it is a life waiting to break out. Our lives are precious,
just like the seed, because we all have our gifts from God which are
often waiting to break out too.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for each precious life. A seed grows into a tree; it life that is
valued by many. From an acorn a huge oak tree grows. It is like baby
growing into an adult.
We also pray for those who can't grow strong, and for those who are
lacking courage in Christ. May we and they grow in your love, 0 God,
Amen.
Look at the seed, see it sitting on the earth, rather insignificant, but
only at its birth. As the farmer cares for it, it starts to expand into a
giant pumpkin - looking very grand.
We wait patiently for this seed to grow. It does not grow in an instant.
It needs love, care and time to grow and flower. You have to work for
the future of the seed. It is how God works.
St John the Evangelist
In Partnership with All Saints Church in the Mickleover MMA
In Covenant with all the Churches Together in Mickleover
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Parish Magazine
October 2014
60p
Dear God, Help us to be patient like the seed, because God's best plans
for us are long-term. Help us to gradually grow in God's love, the grace
of friends, the word of the Bible and worship together. May we grow in
your love, 0 God, Amen.
The seed becomes a pumpkin. Large, colourful, nourishing and
wonderful. God calls us to share his love with others, but we only do
this with the help of God's Spirit.
Dear God, help us to go into the world to show your love. Give us gifts
to share so we can tell the world about you. We cannot do this without
you. Guide us all through our life so that we may , just like this seed,
grow to in your love. Amen.
Adapted from one used in Godalming Parish Church
WHO’S WHO in ST. JOHN’S
CLERGY
Priest in Charge Rev’d Peter Walley, Tel: 513793
The Vicarage, Etwall Road , Mickleover
priestincharge@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Friday is Peter’s day off. It would be much appreciated if you could avoid
contacting him on this day, unless it is an emergency.
Curates
Rev’d Alun Rowlands
Rev’d Phyllis Bainbridge
Rev’d Paul Pritchard
Retired Clergy
Rev’d Michael Huggett
LAY MINISTRY TEAM
Readers
Mrs Joy Andrews
Mrs Helen Walley
Mrs Dawn Perry
Tel: 549212
Tel: 513793
Tel: 605166
Mr Michael Vick
17 Heath Ave. L’over
Tel: 361260
Mrs Judi Witcomb*
Mr Ray Lee*
Mrs Elaine Pritchard*
Mr Brian Seager
Mr Adrian Shore
Mrs Joy Templer
Mr Andrew Templer*
Mrs Eunice Upton
PCC Secretary
Awaiting new Appointment
Treasurer
Sacristans
Mrs Geraldine Galloway Tel: 510809
Mr Andrew Templer
Mr Paul Gribbin
Mrs Dorothy Pickering Mr Keith Godley
Mrs Jenny Rowlands
MAGAZINE: Editor
Hall + Link Bookings
Contact Joy Templer - 01332 515293
hallbookings@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Tel: 517964
Tel: 0777 643 4792
Tel: 512530
Parochial Church Council (PCC) * These are also members of Deanery Synod
Sunday Bulletin
For booking baptisms, weddings and other business,
please contact Rev’d Peter Walley our Priest in Charge
Tel: 01332 513793
priestincharge@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Times of Worship
Churchwardens Mrs Terry Thompson
10 Bancroft Close, Hilton
Tel:01283 735931
Church Flowers
Hall and Link Bookings
Contact for Official Business:
Mrs Kath Ratcliff
Mr Robert Gill
Mrs Geraldine Galloway
Mrs Joy Brandrick
Mrs Eunice Upton Tel: 517460
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
hallbookings@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
bulletin@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
Email: magazine@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Advertising: Mr John Owen
Tel: 512131
Distribution: Mrs Lesley Paginton
Tel: 513489
Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion - Common Worship (said)
10.00am
6.30pm
6.30pm
4.30pm
Parish Communion - Common Worship
Morning Praise - usually on the First Sunday in the month
Holy Communion (and Healing) - Second Sun. of the month
Praise and Prayer - Third Sunday of the month
“Teatime on Sunday” - Fourth Sunday of the month
Details of services at All Saints Church are after “Our Diocese”
During the Week
Monday + Tuesday
Monday 10.00am
Monday 2.00pm
Wed
2.00pm
Friday
2.00pm
Friday
1.30pm
Home Groups meet -Ask the clergy /wardens for details
Internet Café - Computer Support in the Link
Café Link
Friendship Group - over 60’s
Café Link
St John's Tots for children and their carers
Mickleover Mission and Ministry Area (MMA)
Mission Statement
The Churches of All Saints and St John’s are in partnership
to inspire the people of Mickleover
...... to come to Christ
...... to grow in Christ
..... .and to share the love of Christ
to the glory of God
Dear friends,
After Church on 7th September Jenny and I, along no doubt with many
of you, went to see the ‘Giant Mickleover Water Slide’ in operation.
Due to the liberal application of most of Tesco’s available stock of
washing up liquid and the loan of the Fire Brigade’s mighty hoses much
fun was had by the riders. Those watching the participants had smiles
on their faces as well. People were also enjoying the attractions on
the field with much laughter, delighted screams, more smiles and lots
of conversation.
It made me think of the theme of ‘Communities’ for my letter to
introduce Contact this month. The word community can simply be
considered as ‘com’ meaning with and ‘unity’ meaning ‘having a common
union.’ So the work ‘Our Mickleover’ are doing with their events such
as the slide, the Scarecrow Festival and the Christmas events are about
building community in Mickleover. Or in other words people meet
‘with’ each other ‘having a common union’ on those grand occasions.
Isn’t it marvellous that they come in their thousands!
Also the various local churches under the Christians Together in
Mickleover (CTM) operate together as a distinct community within
these events and other times when we have joint worship or Lent
Courses. Our recently agreed and signed Covenant between us lays
out how we will work together and separately within this community
and serving the wider community of Mickleover.
Our relationship with All Saints under Peter as our Priest in Charge
is yet another community which also connects with the other
communities mentioned above. We come together for joint events
and celebrations but also have our own distinct identities in our own
individual communities of St. John’s Church and All Saints Church. I
could go on to describe in detail the individual communities within the
individual churches too but I’m sure Joy, our editor, has interesting
articles to fill the pages with without me doing that. Of course, it may
be that some of those articles are about activities in these smaller
communities as well!
The point is though that we humans are meant to be together as we
are a social people. The first verse of Psalm 133 from The Message
Bible puts it very well. ‘How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and
sisters get along!’ This sentiment captures the laughter, delighted
screams, more smiles and lots of conversation that went on at the
Mickleover Slide event and is often in evidence when the other
communities meet as well. Honestly, give some of the joint events a
try if you don’t currently and see what I mean.
Why is this though? Why should we have fun and companionship when
we do get together in community? Well I would like to suggest that
the answer is contained in verses such as Matthew 18 verse 20 again
using The Message Bible ‘when two or three of you are together because of
me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.’ So we do need to be in
community. We need to meet together to be social, to pray together,
to study together and worship our God together. We need to meet
with the various communities of our fellow Christians. We need to
meet with the wider community to serve their needs and share with
them the reason for our community, the Christ whose Church we are
the local representatives of. The Christ who is there ‘when two or three
of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.’
Then we will experience the feeling described by the psalmist ‘How
wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!’ What a
better world that would be. Alleluia!
God bless you and your communities!
Alun.
Don’t forget ....
EXPLORING THE NEW TESTAMENT
A twelve week Bible Study Course
Starts Wednesday 1st October
Contact Margaret Huggett for more details
Tel: 511219 or email m.huggett152@btinternet.com
Dear friends,
After Church on 7th September Jenny and I, along no doubt with many
of you, went to see the ‘Giant Mickleover Water Slide’ in operation.
Due to the liberal application of most of Tesco’s available stock of
washing up liquid and the loan of the Fire Brigade’s mighty hoses much
fun was had by the riders. Those watching the participants had smiles
on their faces as well. People were also enjoying the attractions on
the field with much laughter, delighted screams, more smiles and lots
of conversation.
It made me think of the theme of ‘Communities’ for my letter to
introduce Contact this month. The word community can simply be
considered as ‘com’ meaning with and ‘unity’ meaning ‘having a common
union.’ So the work ‘Our Mickleover’ are doing with their events such
as the slide, the Scarecrow Festival and the Christmas events are about
building community in Mickleover. Or in other words people meet
‘with’ each other ‘having a common union’ on those grand occasions.
Isn’t it marvellous that they come in their thousands!
Also the various local churches under the Christians Together in
Mickleover (CTM) operate together as a distinct community within
these events and other times when we have joint worship or Lent
Courses. Our recently agreed and signed Covenant between us lays
out how we will work together and separately within this community
and serving the wider community of Mickleover.
Our relationship with All Saints under Peter as our Priest in Charge
is yet another community which also connects with the other
communities mentioned above. We come together for joint events
and celebrations but also have our own distinct identities in our own
individual communities of St. John’s Church and All Saints Church. I
could go on to describe in detail the individual communities within the
individual churches too but I’m sure Joy, our editor, has interesting
articles to fill the pages with without me doing that. Of course, it may
be that some of those articles are about activities in these smaller
communities as well!
The point is though that we humans are meant to be together as we
are a social people. The first verse of Psalm 133 from The Message
Bible puts it very well. ‘How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and
sisters get along!’ This sentiment captures the laughter, delighted
screams, more smiles and lots of conversation that went on at the
Mickleover Slide event and is often in evidence when the other
communities meet as well. Honestly, give some of the joint events a
try if you don’t currently and see what I mean.
Why is this though? Why should we have fun and companionship when
we do get together in community? Well I would like to suggest that
the answer is contained in verses such as Matthew 18 verse 20 again
using The Message Bible ‘when two or three of you are together because of
me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.’ So we do need to be in
community. We need to meet together to be social, to pray together,
to study together and worship our God together. We need to meet
with the various communities of our fellow Christians. We need to
meet with the wider community to serve their needs and share with
them the reason for our community, the Christ whose Church we are
the local representatives of. The Christ who is there ‘when two or three
of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.’
Then we will experience the feeling described by the psalmist ‘How
wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!’ What a
better world that would be. Alleluia!
God bless you and your communities!
Alun.
Don’t forget ....
EXPLORING THE NEW TESTAMENT
A twelve week Bible Study Course
Starts Wednesday 1st October
Contact Margaret Huggett for more details
Tel: 511219 or email m.huggett152@btinternet.com
Church Mouse’s friend reports on the PCC.
St John’s Church, Mickleover
Many of you will know that our “Church Mouse” has had a short
spell in hospital—she is recovering slowly and steadily. We hope
to see her out and about again soon.
Eleven members of the PCC met in October.
Opening prayer was led by Rev Alun Rowlands and
Brian Seager chaired the meeting. We are still in need of a secretary to
record the minutes, is there anyone who feels they could do this for us?
We approved a trial period for software that will assist the clergy in
putting services together and may look to purchasing the product in the
near future. We have also set up a working party to look into
improvements to the sound system (new batteries will hopefully help in the
short term)
There was plenty of discussion about the MAP ( Mission Action Plan) for
St John’s which has been developed by our Planning Group. This will
be shared with the wider congregation soon. All the actions require
prayer and some need personnel and training. Look out for the new
banner announcing that St John’s is open during the day for people to
come and explore and experience.
Our prayers are asked for Happy Hens as they continue to consider
their future—new rules and regulations always make working with
young people and in the food industry difficult. However, on a very
positive point, their wind turbine is proving very successful.
CHARITY AUCTION
Saturday 11th May
In the Church Hall
Devonshire Drive , Mickleover
Viewing from 10.00am - Catalogue 50p
Auction starts 2.00pm prompt
This is a fun charity auction
Do come along, purchase a catalogue
and hopefully pick up a bargain
There will also be a stall for books and DVDs
available from 50p
Almost any item (in working order) is suitable for auction
small furniture, quality bric a brac and ornaments,
jewelry, pictures, rugs, kitchen gadgets, garden items
We are still searching for the right person to be our “Care in Community”
co-ordinator. Please pray that someone will feel called to this task
Refreshments available
Quite a few renovation/refurbishment tasks are now complete— the new
broom cupboard, toilets and (very nearly) the vestry and we are planning to
replace the sky-lights in the “blue room” and hall lobby soon. We also
agreed to replace the heating pump —this should help to make the
Church cosier when the winter winds arrive! We hope you like the new
sign for the Church Hall entrance too.
Further details available from: Dawn Wheeldon 514130
John + June Owen 512131
Steve + Terry Thompson 01283 735931
The Treasurer updated us with the current financial situation and we
were able to agree that there would be no change to Hall fees for 2015.
Already we have bookings for the Hall coming in so need to think about
what WE as a Church want to do next year. Any suggestions?
We were reminded that our next meeting will major on finances—The
Budget and Charitable Giving.
Some pre-event storage for small items is available
We welcome delivery to Church Hall on Friday 10th after 4.00pm
The meeting closed with The Grace at 9.25pm
JHT
If you have any items
that you would like to donate for the Auction,
please contact any of the above.
Please note: Small, working electrical items considered.
No large “white” goods (i.e. fridges, freezers, washing machines etc)
No large furniture. No jumble clothes.
ALL PROCEEDS TO ST JOHN’S GENERAL FUND
Church Mouse’s friend reports on the PCC.
St John’s Church, Mickleover
Many of you will know that our “Church Mouse” has had a short
spell in hospital—she is recovering slowly and steadily. We hope
to see her out and about again soon.
Eleven members of the PCC met in October.
Opening prayer was led by Rev Alun Rowlands and
Brian Seager chaired the meeting. We are still in need of a secretary to
record the minutes, is there anyone who feels they could do this for us?
We approved a trial period for software that will assist the clergy in
putting services together and may look to purchasing the product in the
near future. We have also set up a working party to look into
improvements to the sound system (new batteries will hopefully help in the
short term)
There was plenty of discussion about the MAP ( Mission Action Plan) for
St John’s which has been developed by our Planning Group. This will
be shared with the wider congregation soon. All the actions require
prayer and some need personnel and training. Look out for the new
banner announcing that St John’s is open during the day for people to
come and explore and experience.
Our prayers are asked for Happy Hens as they continue to consider
their future—new rules and regulations always make working with
young people and in the food industry difficult. However, on a very
positive point, their wind turbine is proving very successful.
CHARITY AUCTION
Saturday 11th May
In the Church Hall
Devonshire Drive , Mickleover
Viewing from 10.00am - Catalogue 50p
Auction starts 2.00pm prompt
This is a fun charity auction
Do come along, purchase a catalogue
and hopefully pick up a bargain
There will also be a stall for books and DVDs
available from 50p
Almost any item (in working order) is suitable for auction
small furniture, quality bric a brac and ornaments,
jewelry, pictures, rugs, kitchen gadgets, garden items
We are still searching for the right person to be our “Care in Community”
co-ordinator. Please pray that someone will feel called to this task
Refreshments available
Quite a few renovation/refurbishment tasks are now complete— the new
broom cupboard, toilets and (very nearly) the vestry and we are planning to
replace the sky-lights in the “blue room” and hall lobby soon. We also
agreed to replace the heating pump —this should help to make the
Church cosier when the winter winds arrive! We hope you like the new
sign for the Church Hall entrance too.
Further details available from: Dawn Wheeldon 514130
John + June Owen 512131
Steve + Terry Thompson 01283 735931
The Treasurer updated us with the current financial situation and we
were able to agree that there would be no change to Hall fees for 2015.
Already we have bookings for the Hall coming in so need to think about
what WE as a Church want to do next year. Any suggestions?
We were reminded that our next meeting will major on finances—The
Budget and Charitable Giving.
Some pre-event storage for small items is available
We welcome delivery to Church Hall on Friday 10th after 4.00pm
The meeting closed with The Grace at 9.25pm
JHT
If you have any items
that you would like to donate for the Auction,
please contact any of the above.
Please note: Small, working electrical items considered.
No large “white” goods (i.e. fridges, freezers, washing machines etc)
No large furniture. No jumble clothes.
ALL PROCEEDS TO ST JOHN’S GENERAL FUND
October 4th is a busy day—here’s selection of things for you to do!
Mickleover
Prayer Walk
9.30am
Saturday 4th October
Meet at All Saints Church
Saturday October 4th
10.00am to 12.00 (Noon)
Once again, the chance to help the
Friends of Mickleover Meadows & Bramblebrook
to tidy-up and plant in Bramblebrook Park.
Don’t forget to bring some gardening tools (if you can) though some
will be provided. Even if you can only manage a short time—your
presence will be much appreciated.
We hope you have bought your tickets for....
Harvest Supper
Saturday 4th October
6.00pm for 6.30pm meal
There’s a hot main meal followed by
deserts at this celebration supper.
Bring a bottle if you would like a special drink
Tea and coffee available
The cost is just £3 per person.
Any surplus will go to our Harvest Charity
Please contact Joy/Andrew Templer on 515293
BEFORE WEDNESDAY 1st October
if you would like to come.
Looking ahead to Events in November
Early November—Fund-raising Textile collection
We’re still awaiting the exact date but we will be having a textile
collection in aid of the Kitchen Fund in early November.
Any textile can be brought for this—clothes, curtains, bedding,
towels, material oddments, old tea towels etc.
As long term storage is a problem we hope to have a couple of
days when delivery to church/hall is possible so please keep and
eye out for the date!
So—if you can’t send it to the Auction—donate it to our textile
collection!
Saturday 1st—Seed planting in Mickleover Meadows
A good opportunity to link with the Friends of Mickleover
Meadows and Bramblebrook to do a bit more to help the
environment.
Sunday 2nd —Annual Bereavement Service
An afternoon service of reflection and celebration for all whom
we have loved and lost.
Saturday 8th—Alternative Christmas Market
Watch out for details about charities we can support at this event,
to be held at All Saints Church.
Sunday 9th—Remembrance Day
There will be a parade, Act of Remembrance at the War
Memorial and Services for the uniformed Youth Groups and
members of the Royal British Legion in the morning.
Monday 24th to Saturday 29th—Mickleover Nativity
“Inspire” a Christian outreach group will be leading activities for
school children at a number of Churches (including St John’s)
during this week
Sun 30th—Our Mickleover Christmas Event.
This is Advent Sunday and once again, part of Uttoxeter Road
will be closed for a Mickleover Christmas Festival
Knit and Natter with God
Oct 13th - 2pm to 4pm
**Note the new time **
If you do crochet you are also welcome.
If you have a project,
bring it to show us.
We meet on the 2nd Monday in the month in
The Link during Cafe Link
For more details contact
Judi on 01332 517640
ADVANCE NOTICE
St John’s Advent Fair
(Yes we have returned to its old name!)
Saturday 6th December
1.00pm—4.00pm
We are reviewing our approach to the Fair this year .
A new team is heading this up.
Most of our popular stalls will be back but we want to make
sure we offer quality products.
Watch out for more details in the bulletin after Harvest.
MICKLEOVER EAST TOWNSWOMENS GUILD
Meet in St John’s Church Hall
First Wednesday of each month - 7.00pm
New members and visitors (£2.00) are very welcome to attend
1st October—Harvest Supper and Auction
For more details - please contact Mrs R Cresswell Tel: 517230
Services at All Saints Church in October 2014
Dates for your Diary - October 2014
Wed 1st
Sat 4th
Sun 5th
7.15pm
9.30am
10.00am
6.00pm
New Testament Study Group @ the Huggetts
Prayer Walk—starts at All Saints Church
Bramblebrook Park Tidy Up
Harvest Supper
16th Sunday after Trinity—Harvest Festival
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Harvest Praise
Mon 6th
2.00 pm Knit and Natter with God +The Link Café
Sat 11th
10.00am Viewing of items for ……...
2.00pm Charity Auction
Sun 12th 17th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion + Prayers for Healing
Sun 19th 18th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Communion
Sun 26th Last Sunday after Trinity (British Summer time ends)
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
4.30 pm Tea time on Sunday
Looking Ahead to November
Sun 2nd
4th Sunday before Advent
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Morning Praise
3.00 pm Bereavement Service
Note from the Editor:
Deadline for articles for the November issue of Contact is:
MONDAY 21st October
Please note: all services at All Saints will take place in the Church Centre
whilst the Church is rewired and phase one of their alterations take place.
5th Oct
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm Praise and Prayer
12th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
6 .30 pm Evening Prayer
19th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
26th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship/Parade for Harvest
29th June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
CAFÉ LINK
In St John’s Community Link
Call in for a drink, biscuit
and a chat with your friends
Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There’s also the ever changing book swap facility!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering friendly advice, support and training
for all things computer related.
Includes laptops, i-pads, tablets and surfaces!
Services at All Saints Church in October 2014
Dates for your Diary - October 2014
Wed 1st
Sat 4th
Sun 5th
7.15pm
9.30am
10.00am
6.00pm
New Testament Study Group @ the Huggetts
Prayer Walk—starts at All Saints Church
Bramblebrook Park Tidy Up
Harvest Supper
16th Sunday after Trinity—Harvest Festival
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Harvest Praise
Mon 6th
2.00 pm Knit and Natter with God +The Link Café
Sat 11th
10.00am Viewing of items for ……...
2.00pm Charity Auction
Sun 12th 17th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion + Prayers for Healing
Sun 19th 18th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Communion
Sun 26th Last Sunday after Trinity (British Summer time ends)
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
4.30 pm Tea time on Sunday
Looking Ahead to November
Sun 2nd
4th Sunday before Advent
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Morning Praise
3.00 pm Bereavement Service
Note from the Editor:
Deadline for articles for the November issue of Contact is:
MONDAY 21st October
Please note: all services at All Saints will take place in the Church Centre
whilst the Church is rewired and phase one of their alterations take place.
5th Oct
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm Praise and Prayer
12th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
6 .30 pm Evening Prayer
19th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
26th Oct
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship/Parade for Harvest
29th June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
CAFÉ LINK
In St John’s Community Link
Call in for a drink, biscuit
and a chat with your friends
Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There’s also the ever changing book swap facility!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering friendly advice, support and training
for all things computer related.
Includes laptops, i-pads, tablets and surfaces!
Contact
www.stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
e-mail: magazine@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Meditation and Prayer on a Pumpkin Seed
(Useful to have a seed available—hold it in your hand)
Think about this life form, the seed, which you hold in your hand. This
seed is special, it is a life waiting to break out. Our lives are precious,
just like the seed, because we all have our gifts from God which are
often waiting to break out too.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for each precious life. A seed grows into a tree; it life that is
valued by many. From an acorn a huge oak tree grows. It is like baby
growing into an adult.
We also pray for those who can't grow strong, and for those who are
lacking courage in Christ. May we and they grow in your love, 0 God,
Amen.
Look at the seed, see it sitting on the earth, rather insignificant, but
only at its birth. As the farmer cares for it, it starts to expand into a
giant pumpkin - looking very grand.
We wait patiently for this seed to grow. It does not grow in an instant.
It needs love, care and time to grow and flower. You have to work for
the future of the seed. It is how God works.
St John the Evangelist
In Partnership with All Saints Church in the Mickleover MMA
In Covenant with all the Churches Together in Mickleover
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Parish Magazine
October 2014
60p
Dear God, Help us to be patient like the seed, because God's best plans
for us are long-term. Help us to gradually grow in God's love, the grace
of friends, the word of the Bible and worship together. May we grow in
your love, 0 God, Amen.
The seed becomes a pumpkin. Large, colourful, nourishing and
wonderful. God calls us to share his love with others, but we only do
this with the help of God's Spirit.
Dear God, help us to go into the world to show your love. Give us gifts
to share so we can tell the world about you. We cannot do this without
you. Guide us all through our life so that we may , just like this seed,
grow to in your love. Amen.
Adapted from one used in Godalming Parish Church
I wonder how many of you made it to the seaside this summer?
Did any of you go for a solitary wander along the beach?
Here’s a prayer-poem about this experience.
Beside the Sea by Grace Holt Litchfield
I walked alone beside the sea
And as I walked there seemed to be
An unseen friend walked by my side
As I wondered at the changing tide.
He rules the sea, the sky, the land
The moon and stars hear his command
All else, but man, joins his melody
Of love and faith and harmony
His gentle voice spoke from the sea
"Be not afraid just follow me"
I noticed not the time or way
As we walked and talked that day
Family Events—September 2014
DIAMOND WEDDING—18th September
Congratulations to Ann and John Milburn
R.I.P
We give thanks for the life of:
Pat Adams
And remember in our prayers her family and friends
We hope over the next few months to bring you a selection of personal
memories connected with events, festivals and seasons from members of our
congregation. Joy ( a regular 8 o’clocker and PCC member) has bravely
agreed to start with a few memories of childhood harvests.
“Down Memory Lane” ......... “ Harvest Time”
A new feature for “Contact”
Here are a few of my earliest
memories as a young child on a farm.
I lingered there until the sun
Dipped in the sea, and day was done
My cares, my fears all slipped away
Because I walked with Him that day.
Dad and a workman would get the
Fordson tractor out and hook it on to
the Binder. The Binder cleverly cut
the corn and tied it into sheaves.
These had to be stoked—stood up in
groups of 6-8.
I hurried home, by duty called
All seemed right within its walls
My hopes renewed, tears washed away
Because I talked with God that day.
The Church bells had to ring for
three Sundays before the sheaves
would be carted in and stacked ready
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm on 2nd Thursday of month
October 9th—Making a NGS Garden
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
Or visit our website http://mickleoverwi.weebly.com/
for threshing in the winter.
The stacks would be thatched to weatherproof them.
Joy B
Note from the Editor: If you have a few memories to share—please let me
have them ( handwritten is fine!) - and I’ll try and include some each month.
I wonder how many of you made it to the seaside this summer?
Did any of you go for a solitary wander along the beach?
Here’s a prayer-poem about this experience.
Beside the Sea by Grace Holt Litchfield
I walked alone beside the sea
And as I walked there seemed to be
An unseen friend walked by my side
As I wondered at the changing tide.
He rules the sea, the sky, the land
The moon and stars hear his command
All else, but man, joins his melody
Of love and faith and harmony
His gentle voice spoke from the sea
"Be not afraid just follow me"
I noticed not the time or way
As we walked and talked that day
Family Events—September 2014
DIAMOND WEDDING—18th September
Congratulations to Ann and John Milburn
R.I.P
We give thanks for the life of:
Pat Adams
And remember in our prayers her family and friends
We hope over the next few months to bring you a selection of personal
memories connected with events, festivals and seasons from members of our
congregation. Joy ( a regular 8 o’clocker and PCC member) has bravely
agreed to start with a few memories of childhood harvests.
“Down Memory Lane” ......... “ Harvest Time”
A new feature for “Contact”
Here are a few of my earliest
memories as a young child on a farm.
I lingered there until the sun
Dipped in the sea, and day was done
My cares, my fears all slipped away
Because I walked with Him that day.
Dad and a workman would get the
Fordson tractor out and hook it on to
the Binder. The Binder cleverly cut
the corn and tied it into sheaves.
These had to be stoked—stood up in
groups of 6-8.
I hurried home, by duty called
All seemed right within its walls
My hopes renewed, tears washed away
Because I talked with God that day.
The Church bells had to ring for
three Sundays before the sheaves
would be carted in and stacked ready
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm on 2nd Thursday of month
October 9th—Making a NGS Garden
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
Or visit our website http://mickleoverwi.weebly.com/
for threshing in the winter.
The stacks would be thatched to weatherproof them.
Joy B
Note from the Editor: If you have a few memories to share—please let me
have them ( handwritten is fine!) - and I’ll try and include some each month.
Looking ahead to Events in November
Early November—Fund-raising Textile collection
We’re still awaiting the exact date but we will be having a textile
collection in aid of the Kitchen Fund in early November.
Any textile can be brought for this—clothes, curtains, bedding,
towels, material oddments, old tea towels etc.
As long term storage is a problem we hope to have a couple of
days when delivery to church/hall is possible so please keep and
eye out for the date!
So—if you can’t send it to the Auction—donate it to our textile
collection!
Saturday 1st—Seed planting in Mickleover Meadows
A good opportunity to link with the Friends of Mickleover
Meadows and Bramblebrook to do a bit more to help the
environment.
Sunday 2nd —Annual Bereavement Service
An afternoon service of reflection and celebration for all whom
we have loved and lost.
Saturday 8th—Alternative Christmas Market
Watch out for details about charities we can support at this event,
to be held at All Saints Church.
Sunday 9th—Remembrance Day
There will be a parade, Act of Remembrance at the War
Memorial and Services for the uniformed Youth Groups and
members of the Royal British Legion in the morning.
Monday 24th to Saturday 29th—Mickleover Nativity
“Inspire” a Christian outreach group will be leading activities for
school children at a number of Churches (including St John’s)
during this week
Sun 30th—Our Mickleover Christmas Event.
This is Advent Sunday and once again, part of Uttoxeter Road
will be closed for a Mickleover Christmas Festival
Knit and Natter with God
Oct 13th - 2pm to 4pm
**Note the new time **
If you do crochet you are also welcome.
If you have a project,
bring it to show us.
We meet on the 2nd Monday in the month in
The Link during Cafe Link
For more details contact
Judi on 01332 517640
ADVANCE NOTICE
St John’s Advent Fair
(Yes we have returned to its old name!)
Saturday 6th December
1.00pm—4.00pm
We are reviewing our approach to the Fair this year .
A new team is heading this up.
Most of our popular stalls will be back but we want to make
sure we offer quality products.
Watch out for more details in the bulletin after Harvest.
MICKLEOVER EAST TOWNSWOMENS GUILD
Meet in St John’s Church Hall
First Wednesday of each month - 7.00pm
New members and visitors (£2.00) are very welcome to attend
1st October—Harvest Supper and Auction
For more details - please contact Mrs R Cresswell Tel: 517230
October 4th is a busy day—here’s selection of things for you to do!
Mickleover
Prayer Walk
9.30am
Saturday 4th October
Meet at All Saints Church
Saturday October 4th
10.00am to 12.00 (Noon)
Once again, the chance to help the
Friends of Mickleover Meadows & Bramblebrook
to tidy-up and plant in Bramblebrook Park.
Don’t forget to bring some gardening tools (if you can) though some
will be provided. Even if you can only manage a short time—your
presence will be much appreciated.
We hope you have bought your tickets for....
Harvest Supper
Saturday 4th October
6.00pm for 6.30pm meal
There’s a hot main meal followed by
deserts at this celebration supper.
Bring a bottle if you would like a special drink
Tea and coffee available
The cost is just £3 per person.
Any surplus will go to our Harvest Charity
Please contact Joy/Andrew Templer on 515293
BEFORE WEDNESDAY 1st October
if you would like to come.
WHO’S WHO in ST. JOHN’S
CLERGY
Priest in Charge Rev’d Peter Walley, Tel: 513793
The Vicarage, Etwall Road , Mickleover
priestincharge@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Friday is Peter’s day off. It would be much appreciated if you could avoid
contacting him on this day, unless it is an emergency.
Curates
Rev’d Alun Rowlands
Rev’d Phyllis Bainbridge
Rev’d Paul Pritchard
Retired Clergy
Rev’d Michael Huggett
LAY MINISTRY TEAM
Readers
Mrs Joy Andrews
Mrs Helen Walley
Mrs Dawn Perry
Tel: 549212
Tel: 513793
Tel: 605166
Mr Michael Vick
17 Heath Ave. L’over
Tel: 361260
Mrs Judi Witcomb*
Mr Ray Lee*
Mrs Elaine Pritchard*
Mr Brian Seager
Mr Adrian Shore
Mrs Joy Templer
Mr Andrew Templer*
Mrs Eunice Upton
PCC Secretary
Awaiting new Appointment
Treasurer
Sacristans
Mrs Geraldine Galloway Tel: 510809
Mr Andrew Templer
Mr Paul Gribbin
Mrs Dorothy Pickering Mr Keith Godley
Mrs Jenny Rowlands
MAGAZINE: Editor
Hall + Link Bookings
Contact Joy Templer - 01332 515293
hallbookings@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Tel: 517964
Tel: 0777 643 4792
Tel: 512530
Parochial Church Council (PCC) * These are also members of Deanery Synod
Sunday Bulletin
For booking baptisms, weddings and other business,
please contact Rev’d Peter Walley our Priest in Charge
Tel: 01332 513793
priestincharge@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Times of Worship
Churchwardens Mrs Terry Thompson
10 Bancroft Close, Hilton
Tel:01283 735931
Church Flowers
Hall and Link Bookings
Contact for Official Business:
Mrs Kath Ratcliff
Mr Robert Gill
Mrs Geraldine Galloway
Mrs Joy Brandrick
Mrs Eunice Upton Tel: 517460
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
hallbookings@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
bulletin@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
Email: magazine@stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
Advertising: Mr John Owen
Tel: 512131
Distribution: Mrs Lesley Paginton
Tel: 513489
Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion - Common Worship (said)
10.00am
6.30pm
6.30pm
4.30pm
Parish Communion - Common Worship
Morning Praise - usually on the First Sunday in the month
Holy Communion (and Healing) - Second Sun. of the month
Praise and Prayer - Third Sunday of the month
“Teatime on Sunday” - Fourth Sunday of the month
Details of services at All Saints Church are after “Our Diocese”
During the Week
Monday + Tuesday
Monday 10.00am
Monday 2.00pm
Wed
2.00pm
Friday
2.00pm
Friday
1.30pm
Home Groups meet -Ask the clergy /wardens for details
Internet Café - Computer Support in the Link
Café Link
Friendship Group - over 60’s
Café Link
St John's Tots for children and their carers
Mickleover Mission and Ministry Area (MMA)
Mission Statement
The Churches of All Saints and St John’s are in partnership
to inspire the people of Mickleover
...... to come to Christ
...... to grow in Christ
..... .and to share the love of Christ
to the glory of God