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The Epsom Group Ministry
St Martin of Tours, Epsom
The parishes of Christ Church, St Barnabas and St Martin
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Registered Charity Number: 1134149
Please take this newsletter home with you
Newsletter: 26th October 2014 – Last Sunday after Trinity
Welcome: A warm welcome to all who are worshipping with us today. If you are
visiting or attending worship here for the first time this weekend, please, make
yourselves known to one of the Welcome Team, Churchwardens or Ministers so
that we can give you a personal welcome. Refreshments will be served at the
back of the church after the Parish Communion - please join us if you can.
Today: At ‘Sunday@10’ our Family Service – we will celebrate
‘Bible Sunday’. Please, look at the display at the back of church
over coffee.
11.30am: Choral Matins
6.30pm: Second Thoughts – further details below.
Tomorrow: Monday 27th October from 2.30pm to 3.45pm: ‘Discipleship
Explored’ – learn more about the Bible as we look at St Paul’s letter to the
Philippians.. Please join us in the Wisley Room in Church House.
A ‘Discipleship Explored’ evening group will run for four weeks starting on
Monday 17th November – 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Leaders will include Reverend
Lynn Alsop, Glenys Scadden, John Padwick and Dolapo Odujinrin. Further
details are on display at the back of church. Please, contact one of the leaders
via the Parish Office if you are interested and consider who you could invite to
come with you.
Book the dates:
‘Messy Church’ – Christmas ‘Messy Church’ will be on
Saturday 13th December from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in Church
House. Please, let me know if you can help.
The Inauguration of the Right Reverend Andrew Watson as Tenth Bishop of
Guildford will take place at 11am on Saturday 28th February 2015 in Guildford
Cathedral. Bishop Andrew will preach at the 9.45am Service and at 6.30pm
Evensong at the Cathedral on Sunday 1st March 2015.
Comments for my Curacy Portfolio: Any further comments on my ministry,
either by email (revlynnalsop@talktalk.net) or by a note in the ‘Red Box’ at the
back of church at St Martin’s would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Lynn Alsop
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Second Thoughts, Sunday 26th October, at 6.30 pm:
‘Consider the Lilies…’(Matthew 6.28). In demonstrating the art of flower
arrangements, with the theme of ‘Solomon in all his glory’, the presentation will
include an overview of things botanical in Christian art and in Bible texts. Liz
Pullinger and Jean Wright regularly represent the Epsom Group Ministry in the
design and arrangement of flower displays in Guildford Cathedral, as seen at
the two most recent flower galas, and as invited members of the flower
arrangers’ rota. Liz has an interest in religious and botanical art and leads the
flower arranging team at Christ Church and Jean contributes to the
arrangements at St Martin’s.
Quiet Day
There is a Quiet Day in November with the theme of ‘Peace’. It will be held on
Thursday 13th November at Wychcroft, near Bletchingley, and will be led by
Adrian Esdaile and Catherine Older. A couple of days after Remembrance Day
and during the year of the anniversary of the 1st World War and with the troubles
of our world at this time, it seemed right to choose this theme. For further
details see the leaflets at the back of the Church or book a place with Adrian.
Adrian Esdaile
Service of Thanksgiving and Memorial – Sunday 2nd November at
6.30pm:
The annual Service of Thanksgiving and Memorial remembering those who
have died will be at 6.30pm on Sunday 2nd November.
1. There will be a list out at the back of St Martin’s Church throughout October
for any member of the congregation to add any name that they wish to be
remembered aloud at the service. Please do not assume that any name
will be carried over from a previous year.
2. Those who have had funerals associated with St Martin’s over the past
three years will be invited to the Service.
3. Anyone can add names at the back of the church on the day where one of
the team will be ready and available from 6pm to complete the list. This will
be taken to the dais during the opening hymn.
Will Aid 2014
During November, a number of local solicitors waive their
fee for writing a basic Will and instead invite their clients
to make a donation to a group of leading UK charities
(one of which is Christian Aid) supported by the Will Aid
initiative. Please see the poster on the notice board for
participating local solicitors.
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Request for cakes!
We are providing a savoury buffet for the licensing service for Reverend
Nicholas Parish on the 26th November and would like to request for people to
make some small individual cakes. If you are able to assist please contact
Glenys Scadden or the Parish Office.
Gardening Volunteers wanted!
We are looking for volunteers to assist with clearing the kitchen garden at the
vicarage of the overgrowth in preparation for the arrival of the Reverend
Nicholas Parish at the beginning of November. If you are able to assist please
contact Glenys Scadden or the Parish Office.
Churches Together in Epsom: Good
Friday 2015
The Passion of Jesus will be staged in
Epsom on Good Friday, 3rd April 2015.
Be part of the action!
Actors, musicians, stewards and crew
needed.
Most rehearsals Monday evenings Feb
and March
Names of actors needed by November
10th
Contact: Rev Sue Curtis –
01372 210492 or sacsac@ntlworld.com
Lost Property
There are Lost Property items both at the back of Church and in Church
House.
Please would you check if any items are yours as any unclaimed items will be
disposed of at the end of October.
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CHRISTMAS FAIR
SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER
It is only 4 weeks to go until the St Martin’s Christmas Fair.
We need YOU to start sorting out and bringing in a variety of different
goods for us to sell. There is a box at the back of church where you can
leave your donations (this will be emptied regularly).
This week we are specifically asking for donations of:
 chocolate (lots required!)
 jewellery
 handmade crafts
 gifts
 hats
Please do not stop bringing in anything else that you think we can sell!!
If you have any questions about the Christmas Fair please contact:
Glenys Scadden – 742130/Maureen Suatt – 723675/Mary HollowayNeville - 7234534
Christmas Fair Helper List
Please find a list at the back of Church with the tasks/help needed to
make our Fair a success. If you are able to spare some time, your
help will be greatly appreciated. Please add your name and tick the
box(es) that apply. If you need to discuss, please contact Glenys on
742130. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS CARDS – ON SALE NOW
Christmas is beginning to creep up on us – sorry to scare you!
To help you get on top of your Christmas arrangements please find at
the back of Church a marvellous display of Christmas Cards ready for
you to purchase. Buy now and be ahead of the game! I will have
Christmas cards on sale from now until Christmas, however once I have
sold out of a particular design I may not be able to get more.
I will also be able to supply Advent Calendars and Advent Candles
within the next couple of weeks.
Mary Holloway-Neville
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RECURRING EVENTS
Mondays
Thursdays
Fridays
1st Wednesday of each
month
3rd Tuesday of each month
4.30pm
8.00pm
9.45am
7.00pm
8.00pm
2.30pm
Check below for times
Senior Choir Practice
Bell ringing practice
Mother and Toddler Group
Choir Practice
Badminton Club – Church House
Tea and Chat in the Wisley Room
Mothers’ Union Meeting
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 26th October
Monday 27th October
Wednesday 29th October
Saturday 1st November
Sunday 2nd November
Celebrating All Saints Day
8.00am
10.00am
11.30am
6.30pm
2.30pm
10.30am
1.30pm
8.00am
10.00am
6.30pm
Monday 3rd November
Wednesday 5th November
Saturday 8th November
Sunday 9th November
Remembrance Sunday
Monday 10th November
Tuesday 11th November
Wednesday 12th November
Saturday 15th November
Sunday 16th November
7.30pm
10.30am
7.30pm
8.00am
10.00am
12.30pm
6.30pm
7.30pm
5.00pm
11.00am
10.30am
7.30pm
8.00am
10.00am
11.30am
6.00pm
Holy Communion
‘Sunday @10’
Choral Matins
Second Thoughts – ‘Consider the Lilies’
‘Discipleship Explored’
Holy Communion
Wedding of Amy Chandler and Michael Titman
At Epsom College Chapel
Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Memorial Service
Revive at Christ Church - Peace
Adult Confirmation Group
Holy Communion
Epsom Chamber Choir Concert
Holy Communion
Remembrance Sunday Service
Canon Peter Lloyd, Burial of Ashes
Choral Evensong
Adult Confirmation Group
Confirmation Group
Contemplative Prayer Group
Holy Communion
Epsom Choral Society Concert
Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Toddler Service
Confirmation at Guilford Cathedral
ST STEPHEN-ON-THE-DOWNS:
Every Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion at 9.30am. The
children’s group, Happy Club, meets in the Village Hall next to the church at 9.30am except on the third Sunday
of each month when there is Café Worship in Church – designed for all the family. Do come and join us, you
will receive a warm welcome.
The Clergy Team
The Reverend Lynn Alsop, Assistant Curate – 07881745004
Email: revlynnalsop@talktalk.net
The Reverend Canon Adrian Esdaile (Epsom 723770)
Email: esdaileadrian@yahoo.co.uk
Please join us for Morning Prayer at 9.15am and
Evening Prayer at 5.00pm on weekdays.
Wednesday Group EP in October will be at
St Martin’s at 5.00pm.
Weddings & Baptism Applications - Please contact the Parish Office for further information.
Regular Giving: If you would like to know more about our Stewardship Scheme, to give regularly by banker’s standing order or weekly
envelopes, or to discuss other tax efficient ways of giving, please ask for a member of the Stewardship Team. If you are a UK taxpayer and
would like to give by cash or cheque today, please complete a yellow gift aid envelope with your name and address details and place in the
collection. Thank you.
Parish Office: Church House, Church Street, Epsom, KT17 4PX Phone: 01372 722567
E-mail: stmartinsepsom@btconnect.com Website: www.stmartinsepsom.org
Please join us to Worship God, Walk with Christ and Witness in the Community