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The magazine for the parish of
St Matthew, Triangle and All
Saints
November 2014
In this issue:
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Saints!
Baptism Challenge
Giving in
Grace
Reflections on
the refurbishment prayer
evening
Sleep
News
Information
Humour
WHO’S WHO AND GETTING IN TOUCH AT ST. MATTHEW, TRIANGLE & ALL
SAINTS
If you would like to be included , or if the information is not uptodate please get in touch with
the editor. For those people without contact details please contact via the parish office.
Thank you.
Rector & Pastoral
Team
Nick Atkins
251630
Associate Priest
Danny Morrison
07876897100
Assistant Priests
Ruth Best
Hannah Deaves
251630 (RB)
hannahdeaves@yahoo.co.uk
399635 (HD)
Morph Community
Hannah Deaves
hannahdeaves@yahoo.co.uk/399635
Ordained Minister– John Battman
Permission to
Officiate
717902
Curate
Toby Tate
Congregational
Leader
Lawrence Carey (T)
Jane Cornish (AS)
Parish Churchwardens
District Wardens
Vera Evripidou, Mark Cornish, Cyril
Saunders & Rob Webber
Diz Deacon & Callum Pickering
(SM), Dave Landin (T) Mark Cornish & Megan Tracey (AS)
Church
Administrator
Tami Hunt-Pickering
tobyjtate@gmail.com/809429
422634 (LC)
742462 (JC)
749219 (VE)
281262 (RW)
cyrilsaunders.22@gmail.com
mark@cornish.org.uk
Parish Office, The Fletcher
Centre, 2 Crescent Road, Ipswich.
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Church Website
www.smast.org.uk
Living Water
Mandy Stone
Treasurers & Giving
Gareth Roberts (Parish and SM)
Debbie Carey (T) Keith Chamberlain (AS) Melody Shaw (envelopes,
standing orders & Gift Aid)
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(GR)
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422634 (DC)
Magazine Editor &
PCC Secretary
Patricia Hall
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(magazine only)
pat@hall64.plus.com (general use)
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Parish Safeguarding Officer for
Children and
Young People
Update
Philippa Kerr
philippa.kerr@btinternet.com
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SAINTS! from Ruth Best
N
ovember can be a bit of a dark
month, the daylight hours are getting
shorter, lights are needed more and
more, at home and at work, on cars and
on the streets. And you can certainly
notice it when a light is not working.
All these people in the Bible described as
saints were all called by God, were all
dedicated to God, and were all normal
human people, fishermen, farmers, tentmakers, doctors, teachers. And sometimes they got it wrong (Galatians 2 v11)
and sometimes they disagreed with each
But there are a lot of occasions and cele- other (Acts 15 v39).
brations in November. All Saints, All
Souls, fireworks, Remembrance, Stir Up Sounds a bit like the church today
Sunday (to prepare your Christmas pud- doesn’t it? And so it should, because we
ding) and at the end of November we
are the saints of today. That’s you and
have the start of Advent, when the church me, saints!
begins its four week preparation for
Christmas.
We are people called by God, we are
people allowing God to influence and
November 1st is when the Church celetransform our lives, we are people trying
brates All Saints’ Day, an opportunity to
to live as God wants us to live. And
remember saints past and present,
sometimes we get it wrong. And someknown and unknown. And it’s not difficult times we disagree. But basically we want
to think of famous saints, just look at the to do what God wants us to do, to live as
names of some of the Ipswich churches, God wants us to live.
St. Matthew, St. John, St. Margaret, St.
Augustine, the list could go on, how many Some will be well known, like leaders of
can you think of? .And we have been
churches and charities and evangelists,
looking at St .Paul in our sermon series
called and equipped by God. And some
this year, another famous saint.
will not be well known, like cleaners and
carers, and visitors, and administrators,
All these saints are well known, they all
called and equipped by God. All are
allowed God to influence and transform
saints. Everyone.
their lives, they all tried to live as God
wanted them to live.
And all are called to “shine like stars in
the universe” (Philippians 2 v15) to be an
At the beginning of his letter to the
effective witness for God on our frontChurch in Rome Paul calls all the Chris- lines. As Matt Redman says in “Shine”
tians ‘saints’ (Romans 1 v7). And then he we will be “holding out your truth in the
names some of them in a long list at the darkest place”.
end of his letter (Chapter 16). Names like
Epenetus, Ampliatus, Urbanus, AssynSo, Saint .............. (insert your name)
critus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Her- November is another month when you
mas...who? People we don’t know anycan allow God to continue transforming
thing about, but clearly saints in Paul’s
you and equipping you as you shine like
eyes. People who allowed God to influa star in the universe, because everyone
ence and transform their lives, people
is important, and everyone is needed to
who were trying to live as God wanted
be part of God’s mission in the world.
them to live.
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BAPTISM CHALLENGE, 12th October 2014 from Ruth Best
I
f you were at St Matthews Church on
12th October I do hope that you found
the baptisms by immersion a really powerful witness.
people making these commitments for
themselves, to declare their belief and
trust in Jesus. And to see them going under the water, dying to their old self, and
rising again new in God and his power.
Eve and Mark were both baptised, and
Mavis re-affirmed her vows from when
she was baptised as a baby. It was lovely
to see family and friends come and support the candidates.
But there was also a challenge about the
morning. In Acts 26 we read about Paul,
who had been in prison for over two years
being brought before the king to state his
case. And Paul takes the opportunity to
Eve had been nagging her parents for a
tell his story, about his persecution of the
while about getting baptised in the tank.
new Christians, about his conversion on
In her testimony she said, ‘I want to get
the road to Damascus and about his obebaptized because I want to get closer to
dience to God’s call to preach the Good
God and Jesus- because I believe in
News about Jesus to everyone, despite
Jesus, that he loves me and that he died the consequences. But Paul isn’t the only
for me.’
one called to tell others about Jesus, as
his disciples we are called to share the
Mark had been growing in his faith and
Good News. Just before his ascension
wanted to take baptism as the next step
Jesus commanded his disciples to go and
in his journey.
tell others, (Matt. 28 v19), and as we are
his disciples now that applies just as
Mavis felt that this was the right time to
much to us as it did to those early discideclare publically that this is her faith, and ples.
that she believes and trusts in Jesus.
She has been a Christian for a long time, Telling our story, like Paul told his story, is
but this just seemed to be a confirmation a good way of telling people something
that she is part of God’s family. Mavis
about Jesus in our lives.
wrote a pageful of reasons as to why she
wanted to take this step now, including:
The baptisms are definitely part of Eve,
‘Jesus, I declare my intention to make my Mark, and Mavis’ story, but it is also a
whole life available to you. I want to live
part of our story. It is part of our story that
my wholeness and fullness which you
we can share with others that we meet
died to give me. I feel good; I am part of
during the week, in the playground, at
God’s family.
work, in the shops, with family and
friends, on our frontlines.
I am making this commitment with my
whole heart and want to do what God
So, the challenge was to tell someone the
wants. You have to believe and have faith following week about the baptisms. Or
and trust in him. All things are possible
about CYM who came in to speak about
with God.‘
the work they are doing with youngsters
in Ipswich. Or about Sanctuary being held
There was certainly a feel good factor
at the Car Boot sale in Portman Road, an
about the morning. It is amazing to see
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(Continued from page 4)
I do hope that if you were at the service
you took part in that challenge and did tell
someone about the baptisms.
opportunity to get to know people and
build relationships there.
At the end of the service the baptism can- Shining as a light in the world is somedidates were given a light, a symbol of
thing that each one of us is called to.
Jesus being the light of the world, and
were encouraged to shine as a light in the
world.
GIVING IN GRACE—Poverty and Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)
from Bishop John Packer
T
he reversal of human values in this
passage is overwhelming. The generosity of the Macedonians (v.2) springs
from their abundant joy and their extreme
poverty. In human terms that hardly
makes sense, but so often an awareness
of our own poverty makes us conscious of
the needs of others. I have experienced
the hospitality of Sri Lankan tea planters,
desperately poor themselves, anxious to
provide hospitality to visitors from the UK.
Collecting for Christian Aid is often easier
in more deprived areas than from the
more affluent. The Macedonians begged
for the privilege of giving (v.4). Sometimes this does happen, and God gives
the grace to respond to a human emergency such as flooded homes. Yet too
often we give only what we think we can
spare. Giving is too often a duty rather
than a privilege. The Macedonians gave
even beyond their means. Their values
had been overturned as they longed to
share with others. ‘First to the Lord’ (v.5)
is the key phrase to this passage. There
is an overwhelming sense of the generosity of God that brings a response in giving
to the Lord. Our commitment to Christ is
at the heart of all our generosity. It is
when we know the generosity of our Lord
Jesus Christ (v.9) that our lives will overflow in giving ‘first to the Lord’ and then to
others (v.5). For a family or a church, one
of the most fulfilling moments of life in
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Christ is as we determine our giving to
others, prayerfully, maybe sitting round a
kitchen table and experiencing the joy of
giving as we have received. Paul is not
prepared to command the Corinthians
(v.8) but he is prepared to challenge
them. Their giving has to be voluntary, but
Paul regards pressure as quite legitimate.
He does not simply say that it is up to
them to decide how much to give. He
challenges them to demonstrate the love
they claim to have. Maybe we are too
timid in asking one another to show our
love by our generosity. Even comparisons
are legitimate – so the genuineness of our
love is to be compared with the earnestness of other people’s love. All this depends on the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Verse 9 is the greatest single
verse upholding the meaning of the incarnation. That is what Jesus has done for
me. He demonstrated his love by giving
all of himself. We enter into the richness
of that giving. So we are freed to give of
ourselves because we have the ultimate
security of knowing his love.
Bishop John Packer is the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds and a member of the
House of Lords. He has served as Chair
of the National Stewardship committee of
the Archbishop’s Council
November 2014
REFLECTIONS FROM THE OCTOBER REFURBISHMENT PRAYER
EVENING
1. We read 2 Chronicles 20:13-19. God
says that there are seven things to
do in the midst of a situation of
concern.
Topics for Prayer
4.
For Paul, managing director of Alpha Furniture, and his help with
the chairs and that their rise in cost
may not be prohibitive.
5.
For our proposed use of the school
during the months the church is
out of action.
i)
Do not fear (v15)
ii)
Do not be dismayed or discouraged
(v15)
iii)
The battle isn’t ours (v15)
iv)
We should position ourselves, take
our place on the frontline (v17)
6.
v)
Remain in our position (v17) or as
Ephesians says, ‘to stand!’
Give thanks for works completed
and monies given so far.
7.
vi)
Watch God work (v17) He is working
on our behalf.
For James Halsall, DAC secretary
at the diocese, as he supports us
in the moving forward of our plans.
8.
For God’s timing in all these things
as things seem to drag.
9.
For the DCC working group (Diz,
Ruth, Nick, John Lockwood and
Andrew Revitt) For continued wisdom, determination, discernment
and patience.
vii) Face the enemy with confidence
(v17). As we stand and watch God
work in the refurbishment plans we
can be confident and sure.
2. Following on from this the line from the
song, ‘let me have my way among you
do not strive’ came to mind.
1.
The Statements of Significance and
Need, specifications and plans have
nearly been completed by our architect.
The final documentation will be submitted to the DAC for its November meeting on 7th November.
2.
That the details will be acceptable to
English Heritage, Victorian Society,
SPAM (Society for the Preservation of
Ancient Monuments) and that they will
give their overall approval.
3.
Give thanks for the school’s continued
enthusiasm in supporting our plans for
the church.
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10. Give thanks for Diz’s support, enthusiasm and work and the work of
our architect Alan.
11. For our congregation and a continued spirit of generosity and also an
openness and excitement to what
God has planned.
12. Linked to this pray that the ‘Giving
in Grace’ initiative in November
may enable us all to think about
God’s grace and our response
November 2014
SLEEP from Nick
A
s many of you will have heard me
mention I am not a great sleeper at
present! I wonder how many of us find
sleep difficult or have stretches of wakefulness for whatever reason? I have been
challenged recently by some words from
one of the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity’s writers, Antony Billington.
ranging from drowsy sleep through to
deep sleep. Scripture knows about the
sound sleep of the one who has worked
hard, the damaging sleeplessness of the
one who is overly anxious, the excessive
sleep of the one who is lazy, the broken
sleep of the one getting on in years.
In the light of this report, though, perhaps
Psalm 127:2 is most apposite: ‘In vain you
‘Society has become ‘supremely arrogant’ rise early and stay up late, toiling for food
in ignoring the importance of sleep, claim to eat – for he grants sleep to those he
loves.’ More than just about resting suffileading researchers, who warn that cutciently so we can be more productive
ting sleep is leading to ‘serious health
when awake, sleeping well is a daily reproblems.’
minder of the gifts of his hand and a gesture of resistance to the assumption that
We are getting between one and two
hours less sleep a night than we were 60 we need to be on the go 24-7. Sleep involves surrender and trust, a way of acyears ago, according to Russell Foster,
knowledging God’s presence in our lives
Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at
at all times, in all places, even during a
Oxford University. As reported by the
big chunk of the night.’
BBC, Foster and other experts note that
the 24-hour society means increasing
Although many of us might struggle with
numbers of people are ‘living against’
sleeping for different reasons, sleep is a
their body clocks with damaging consesign of our humanity and vulnerability.
quences for health and wellbeing.
Psalm 4:8 reads, ‘Altogether in peace I
We’re already familiar with the elongation will lie down and sleep; for you alone, O
Lord, make me dwell in safety.’ We are in
of the day in the opening hours of pubs
and supermarkets. Increasingly, though,
our Father’s care, how uplifting is that?
modern technology is keeping us up later, Let those of us, and I include myself here,
it being more difficult to ‘switch off’. Even for whom sleeplessness is a problem reif we’re not lying awake waiting for some- new our dependence on God in this area
one to reply to our last text, evidence sug- of life as in everything else.
gests that the light from smartphones,
tablets and computers disrupts the body
clock. For others, the pressure to
‘achieve’ requires more hours on the go,
with lack of sleep becoming something of
a virtue.
Yet, the rhythm of day and night, light and
darkness, is part of God’s good design for
creation and for human beings. A variety
of words used in the Bible match our own
experience of different stages of sleep,
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YOU
A big THANK
to all
those generous people who have
steadfastly supported our appeals
for food, household goods and
Christmas presents for Families In
NeeD and heeded our calls to buy
Fairtrade both from the stalls in
church and at the shop in Ipswich
or supermarkets. Like small acorns
both these projects started some
years ago have grown.
Both these activities come under the auspices of MASA (the mission and social action group of St. Matthew’s church) but have been organised by us with occasional
help. Following the change of direction by MASA which occasioned Pat’s departure
means we, sadly, have to step aside from these tasks.
It is hoped however, that other MASA members will carry on the work and that you
will continue with your generous support.
Thank you!
Pat and Barry Hall
The Power of a Simple Gift
Make a special connection with a child in need overseas - give a shoebox gift from your hands into theirs.
It's a powerful way to share God's love at Christmas.
If you are donating a packed shoebox please bring it
to church on the 9th November, however they can
still be accepted until the 16th. If you want to donate
money for delivery costs or individual items to be
packed into boxes they MUST be brought to church
by the 9th when Vicky Platt will be there to help. Details of what to include in
your shoebox or to donate can be found on the Samaritan's Purse website or
in the leaflets at church. Please do get involved and help to make an unknown child's Christmas really special!
Any questions please see Vicky Platt, Ilona Stretch or Imogen Catchpole.
Thank You!
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November 2014
HOST is looking for kind, friendly, hospitable people of all ages whose imaginations are caught by the idea of
welcoming an international student
at university here, far from his or her
own family, to their home, for a day,
a weekend or at Christmas. You don't
need to live near a university, as students will travel for the privilege of
meeting you, learning about real life
in this country, and sharing their own culture. HOST is a voluntary activity
which makes ambassadors for international goodwill of us all.
Please see www.hostuk.org or call local organise Sallyann O'Neill 01728
685604.
Thank you
Parentalk “live”
Join best-selling author Rob Parsons OBE, and inspiring speaker and broadcaster Katharine Hill for
an evening of encouragement as they share top
tips, helpful hints and important insights, for parents of children up to the early teens.
November 20th : 7.30 p.m.
At Colchester Road Baptist Church
Tickets £6 or £7 on the door.
To book and for further information www.careforthefamily.org.uk/
parentalktour
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November 2014
Deliver Hope this Christmas
At Christmas we celebrate the safe arrival of God’s promised Saviour and
Son, Jesus Christ. As we remember Mary’s arduous and life-threatening journey to Bethlehem, we sigh with relief that it is so different for us today. But
sadly, for thousands of women in Kenya, the dangers and struggles experienced by the young mother of our Saviour are all too real.
Emily Mutai, Head Nurse at Lolgorian Sub-District hospital, has seen her fair share
of loss. Although over an hour by car from many of the Maasai communities it
serves – the majority of whom will have to walk the journey – Lolgorian is still the
closest health facility.
This Christmas Little Treasures are supporting Christian Aid and their dedicated
partners as they work to reach women and to support nurses like Emily. Through
locally-based groups like TRDP, part of the Anglican Church of Kenya, they’re
providing mobile health clinics to ensure that families in some of the most remote
parts of Kenya can access life-saving healthcare. Working closely with a community, TRDP sets up and supports mother-to-mother and father-to-father groups,
providing safe environments for people to share concerns and get advice. And
through its training and support of community health workers, women are encouraged to deliver in hospital, where complications can be spotted and treated. The
uncertainty and danger that Mary faced 2000 years ago should be history.
Emily provides life-saving healthcare. But it is not enough.
This Christmas, we can save more lives in childbirth, now and for years to come.
Our church is joining with thousands of others to pray for women across the world
and raise money for the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal. Little Treasures are having
a cake and toy sale on 14th November, during their session 9.30-11.00 a.m. Please help
by donating a cake, patronising the stall or helping with a donation
Further information available from Ruth
Giving in Grace
This is a stewardship campaign produced by the Diocese of Liverpool. St Matthew’s
will be using this during November and will be making available study material for
home group use to coincide with the sermons listed below. Corporate and individual
prayer material will also be made available too.
Prayer Space
In November the church will be open for prayer using prayer stations to stimulate our
praying, again to coincide with our stewardship campaign. These times are for individuals to come and experience different prayer stations and to take their time in
church thinking about God’s grace, all he’s given to us, and what we offer back.
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November 2014
Diary for November & Beyond
For further details of special events, see separate advertisements within the weekly notice
sheet, separate flyer or this publication.
Date
Event
Time
Venue
25th Nov. 17th Dec. Refurbishment Prayer
Evenings
8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
St Matthew’s church
6th Dec.
Prayer Breakfast
8.00 a.m.
St. Matthew’s
2nd Nov.
Giving in Grace. Sermon
1—’The Overflow of
Grace’ (8:1-9)
10.00 a.m.
St. Matthew’s
9th Nov.
Giving in Grace. Sermon
2—’Fair Shares’ (8:10-15)
10.00 a.m.
St. Matthew’s
10th Nov.
‘Prayer Space’
7.30-9.00 p.m.
St. Matthew’s
11th Nov.
‘Prayer Space’
10.00-12.30 p.m.
St. Matthew’s
13th Nov.
‘Prayer Space’
1.00–3.00 p.m.
St. Matthew’s
15th Nov.
‘Prayer Space’
Sing Gospel
10.00-3.00 p.m.
2.00-5.50 p.m.
(Workshop)
7.00 p.m.
(Concert)
St. Matthew’s
Burlington Baptist Church
16th Nov.
Giving in Grace. Sermon
10.00 a.m.
3—The Administration of
Grace (8:16-9:5)
St. Matthew’s
23th Nov.
Giving in Grace. Sermon
4—Sowing and Reaping
10.00 a.m.
St. Matthew’s
16th Dec.
Carol Singing around St.
Matthew’s
6.30 p.m.
Meet at Burlington Church
IMPORTANT—PLEASE NOTE CHANGES
St. Matthew’s Church Office Opening Hours
The Church Office is open during the following hours:
Monday and Tuesday—9.30 a.m..—4.00 p.m. (lunch 1.30-2.00 p.m.)
Wednesday to Friday—9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (lunch 1.00-2.00 p.m.)
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Out of the mouths of babes…………………
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Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother's
house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being
served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away.
‘Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer.' said his mother. ‘I don't need
to,' the boy replied.
'Of course, you do.' his mother insisted. 'We always say a prayer before eating
at our house. ‘That’s at our house.' Johnny explained. 'But this is Grandma's
house and she knows how to cook!'
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One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the
kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white
hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She looked at her mother and
inquisitively asked, ‘Why are some of your hairs white, Mummy?’ Her mother
replied,’ Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.’ The little girl thought about this revelation
for a while and then said, ‘Mummy, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are
white?’
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A little boy was overheard praying: 'Lord, if you can't make me a better boy,
don't worry about it. I'm having a good time like I am.'

A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how
powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a Higher Power.
Can anybody tell me what it is? One child blurted out, 'Aces!'

A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make
the matter clearer, she said, ' And now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood,
as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face. ‘Yes,’ the class
said.
’Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood
doesn't run into my feet?’
A little fellow shouted, ‘Cause your feet ain't empty.’
……………..don’t blame me, just the church member who sent them in!
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November 2014
Usual Service Times—please check with the notice sheet of the individual churches and/or the website as there are often variations to this pattern
Sunday
Morning Services
Other Services
First
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion AS
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion SM
10.30 a.m. All Age Communion T
10.30 a.m. Morning Worship AS
6.30 p.m. Evening Celebration AS
Second
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer AS
10.00 a.m. Word Service SM
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion AS
3.30 p.m. All Age Holy Communion T
6.30 p.m. Healing Service with Holy
Communion SM
Third
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion AS
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion SM
10.30 a.m. Morning Worship T
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion AS
6.30 p.m. Evening Celebration AS
Fourth
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer AS
10.00 a.m. All Age Communion SM
10.30 a.m. Morning Worship T
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion AS
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Update
14
November 2014
Who’s Who and Getting in Touch continued ..............
Fletcher Centre
Manager & FIND
Barry Hall (usual working day– Thursday)
e-mail: fletchcentre@yahoo.co.uk
251630
Prayer Ministry
Caroline Collett (Co-ordinator) Terry Atkins
(St. M—Prayer Ministry) Graham Carey (T–
Prayer Ministry), Barbara Battman (St. M Prayer Chain), Lawrence Carey, (T-Prayer
co-ordinators) Eileen Butler (AS—Prayer
Chain)
251630 (TA) 717902
(BB)
077885835(GC)
422634 (LC)
226553 (EB)
328936 (CC)
DCC Secretaries
Joy Woodall (SM), Caroline Relton (T) Chris Couchman (AS)
Little Treasures
Ruth Best
424121/ruth.h.best@gmail.com
Sunday School (AS)
Ary Morrison
07588595599
Youth (AS)
Samuel Morrison
07588345553
anna.jaye9@hotmail.com
Youth Worker (SM)
Anna Jaye
Electoral Roll Officer
Wendy Seymour—Parish, Mike Leach (AS)
741517 (ML)
Homegroup
co-ordinators
Terry Atkins & Lizzy Leggett
251630 (TA)
Prayer Diary
Felix and Becky Parsons:
becky.parsons20@ntlworld.com
Penny Revitt: penny.revitt88@hotmail.co.uk
Ruth Roberts: ruth.a.roberts@btinternet.com
Jane Cornish (AS) jane@cornish.org.uk
728775 (RR)
414721 (PR)
742462 (JC)
Seniors
Celia Fisher
730418
All Saints’ Art Club
Barney Butler
226553
Men’s Breakfast
Diz Deacon
Jim Beckley
689443 (DD)
07425 131522
612670 (JB)
711820 07795
Bowls Club
Derek Allen
747363
St Matthew’s PA
Andy Gorham
All Saints’ Hall Hire
Please Contact Church Administrator in Parish Office
stmatthews.pa@gmail.com
Inspire Counselling & Training
Fletcher Centre
Tues. 8.30-5.30 p.m.
Thurs. 8.30-9.30 p.m.
217694
Perspectives Pregnancy Advice
Fletcher Centre
Tues. 6.00-9.00 p.m.
Fri. 10.00-2.00 p.m.
07540 635236
Update
15
November 2014
Julia needs some space. Away from constant pressure, the whirlwind of work.
Somewhere to find a bit of balance. The Mediterranean, perhaps? Sun, sea
and… a few surprises. What she discovers goes way beyond ‘switching off’.
Extraordinary stories, random acts of kindness, blindness and divineness… but
a bucketload of questions. Can the unsettling power and people of the book of
Acts help her find what she’s looking for? Could their fantastic acts help her
stay on her feet in a cross current of misgivings and hope, persecution, faith
and risk?
In classic Riding Lights style – with laughter, insight, vivid story-telling and
surprising energy for a holiday in the sun – FANTASTIC ACTS! invites you
to take an invigorating dip into the remarkable lives of the men and women
who formed the first churches…
All Saints’ Church
Tuesday 25th November 7.30pm
Tickets £10 each, buy 10 get one free
online booking: www.ridinglights.org/acts
Box Office: 01904 613000 or get tickets from Jane Cornish
(07875795865
or jane@cornish.org.uk) or from Terry Atkins.