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PARISH MAGAZINEAUTUMN 2011

IN THIS ISSUE:

The Book that changed the world...

Authentic Christian living...

From Pirate to Pulpit...

Recipes and forthcoming events...

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Welcome to the All Saints’ Parish Magazine...By Lynda Couch-Smith - Contents Editor

It’s the bestselling book of all time and some say it’s the book that changed the world! Have you read it? In this edition we put the spotlight on the King James Bible celebrating its 400th anniversary and ask how relevant it is today. What does the Bible mean to you?

Do you want to help others yet barely fi nd time for yourselves? We explore what it’s like living as a Christian.

Do also read our article ‘From Pirate to Pulpit’ as All Saints’ says ‘goodbye’ to its charismatic Youth Leader of the last decade Mark Ashworth. There are lots of entertaining photos too!

We have some more mouth watering recipes to tempt you and forthcoming diary dates of events not to be missed.

There’s always a warm welcome waiting for you at All Saints’ and you’ll fi nd details of all our services on the back page. There is a service or activity to suit every age group. Pop in and fi nd out for yourself and don’t forget to visit our website for more details www.aseb.co.uk

FORTHCOMING DIARY DATES at All Saints’ Church

1st October Classical Music Concert in aid of People Matter. 9th October Harvest Sunday4th November Remembrance Day Concert with the British Legion. 26th November Eastbourne Choral Society Concert. 27th November 10:00am Toy Service3rd December Advent Arts Festival10th December 5:30pm Carols by lantern in All Saints Car Park followed by hot chocolate and mince pies.18th December Carol service at 4pm and 7pm21st - December All Saints Church Players – PANTO at 23rd Eastbourne College24th December 3pm Crib Service and 11:15pm Midnight Communion25th December 10am Christmas Day Service

FROM PIRATE TO PULPIT - see page 7

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A really old fashioned book? Oh, give over!By Revd Michael Wilcock

Have you ever noticed that on the odd occasion when a Bible fi gures in a TV programme it’s almost always a copy of the King James version?

Church people know very well that the Christian world is awash with modern translations, but outside the church it’s taken for granted that ‘The Bible’, however beautiful it’s binding, however stately its language, is fi rst and foremost something old....and therefore pretty irrelevant to life today.

Just the opposite of what King James’s translators produced in 1611! They were saying to the England of the time, ‘this book is new, it’s for today’s world, it’s relevant, everyone should know it and use it’.

They would be horrifi ed to see the Bible regarded as a museum piece, as it is so often is today. They would say to us,’if the English language is going to change that much between our time and yours (and in 400 years it probably will), please update our version with new translations. Oh and while you’re about it do your best to make them as memorable and as accurate as ours was in its day. Ordinary people must be able to hear what the Bible says, grasp what it means, and see how important it is’.

For most of its life the KJV has been better known as the Authorised Version, since James 1 intended it for general use in the English Church. It gradually ousted all its predecessors and in fact came into almost universal use throughout the English speaking world.

There is no denying that our language has been hugely infl uenced by its words, as have our laws and our lifestyle, by its teaching.

We honour its intentions when we make its meaning clear to today’s generation.

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What the Bible means to me?By Revd Robert Lovatt

I fi rst became interested in the Bible aged 17 just as I was thinking about giving up church and Christianity. My local church seemed so cliquey with ‘in groups’ all talking to each other and ignoring me it made me feel quite disillusioned. I only went because my parents belonged. Wanting to fi nd out what I was giving up I began to read the gospels for the fi rst time and as I read I was soon to realise that there was something authentic about Jesus. Of course I’d listened to lessons in church but little had stuck. Now I was reading because I had chosen to.

I was drawn to this fi gure who healed the sick, told us to love our enemies and was prepared to stand out against the crowds. The Bible gave me the only genuine window into Jesus and faith.

Since then the Bible has become my spiritual food. Some passages still puzzle me, but for most of the time it nourishes my soul, inspires my thinking and as God’s living word it is God’s voice speaking to me personally. It encourages, comforts and challenges.

This year we are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the authorized version of the Bible. It is perhaps the most important publication in the history of our language. Now we have dozens of good modern translations. It may be that you would like to get back into reading the Bible. You might also like to get a copy of Bible reading notes, such as Living Light or Daily Bread – they help establish a discipline because they have a separate passage for each day so we are reminded if we get behind. Bible Reading has been such a blessing to me – I trust it is for you as well.

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All Saints’ Summer Fair Buzzes with Success

The town’s mascot Barnaby Bee buzzed into All Saints’ Church to help out at our Summer Fair to raise much needed funds for local charity ‘Family Support’.Joining Barnaby and hundreds of supporters was the towns MP Stephen Lloyd.

Fair organiser Lynda Couch-Smith said “we’re delighted that over a thousand pounds was raised in just two hours which exceeded all our expectations”.

The money will be used to help local families facing poverty, abuse, abandonment, homelessness and bereavement.

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Authentic LivingBy Rev. Nick Cornell - CurateAre you living authentically? Is your life consistent with what you think really matters?

All of us have passions or ideals but struggle to live them out day by day. Do we want to care for the environment yet struggle to reduce our consumption? Do we want to help others yet barely fi nd time for ourselves?

This battle is true in our Christian life too. The Bible tells us that God should be our number one priority yet often we are tempted to live for ourselves shutting God in a box only for when we visit church.

Jesus tells us that we witness authentic Christianity in the small things of daily life. We can feel daunted by others doing so much good with big initiatives to the needy. Yet if we have understood Jesus properly and his sacrifi ce then the Bible tells us to “think others better than ourselves.”

Authentic Christian living is putting our needs second. How will we respond to the little frustrations or the needs that confront us today? So often we beat ourselves up over our failures. Jesus encourages us to see our faults but to fi nd freedom in his forgiveness.

If we turn to Jesus, he will give us the strength to start living the authentic and liberating life he offers even in the little things.

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From Pirate to Pulpit - a look back on a decade as Director of Youth Work at All Saints’By Mark Ashworth

It was in September 2000 that my wife Lorna and I moved to Eastbourne from Romford, Essex. I fondly remember my early days working at the back of the church from my little offi ce (now a toilet). For my fi rst ‘all age spot’ I dressed in black rolling down the aisle ‘Mission Impossible’ style with mixed response from the congregation! You could say I haven’t looked back since.

My highlights include Going Bananas Holiday Club 2001 (and every Holiday Club since). Touring the primary schools in the early days telling bible stories with Clive and Jaz our larger than life puppets. A Cycle ride from Lands End to John O Groats raised £7000 for Falcon Camps in 2003.

In 2004 Ben Lucas was my fi rst apprentice, 7 years later he is set to take on the youth work at All Saints’ as my successor. 2005 started the love of music with a youth musical called Ticket to Christmas. Mothering Sunday DVD saw the birth of my silly school boy and many more homemade DVD’s followed.

2009 was particularly special as I led a party of 17 of us to Brazil to build a church.

11 years on I am now facing another move (with a much larger truck and family… 3 children) back to North London to start Theological training to become ordained in the church of England.

I leave All Saints

in great shape there is 2 full time youth workers and 4 apprentices to take the youth and children’s work forward, committed to following Jesus. May God continue to grow the work amongst youth and children at All Saints and beyond, as we enjoy a few refreshing years, preparing for God’s next challenge for us.

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Savoury Cheesecake with spiced chutneyBy Lynda Couch-Smith

Ingredients

For the base:150g oatcakes crushed + 125g butter melted

For the cheesecake topping:500g ricotta cheese, 200g cream cheese,200g Lancashire cheese crumbled,5 free range eggs1 red onion fi nely diced,1tbsp chopped fresh tarragon or chives, salt and pepper to taste150g pecorino grated cheese

For the spiced chutney:2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 onion fi nely sliced,12 carrots grated, pinch ground cinnamon1 tbsp sultanas, 175g Demerara sugar,150ml white wine vinegar Method Preheat oven to 150c/300f/Gas Mark 2

For the base mix the crushed oatcakes and melted butter together and press into the base of a 23cm/9in springform cake tin.

Beat the ricotta, cream cheese and Lancashire cheese together then beat in the eggs one at a time til well combined. Fold in the onion and tarragon and season to taste. Spoon into the tin and sprinkle over the pecorino.

Bake in the oven for 1 to 2 hours – until fi rm .Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile for the spiced chutney heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onions until softened (5- 10 minutes). Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the chutney has thickened.

Serve a wedge of the cheesecake with a spoonful of chutney.

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Dried Apricot JamBy Brenda Couch - All Saints’ Catering Team

Ingredients

1lb dried apricots3 pints of water 3lbs of suger 4 tbl lemon juice Method

chop apricots and soak in water over night

bring to the boil and simmer untill soft remove from heat and stir in suger and lemon juice bring back to the boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached allow to cool then spoon into warm jars.

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CHURCH SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS’

Sunday Services 8 am Holy Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

10.00 am Morning Service (Holy Communion on 2nd & 5th Sundays) 4.00pm All-age Family Service (Holy Communion 3rd Sunday) 7.00pm Evening Service (Holy Communion 4th Sunday)

Midweek Service Thursday 11.00am Holy Communion (1662) Matins – 1st Thursday in month

The Clergy will always bring Holy Communion to the housebound and visit any parishioners on request.

For full details of all our services and activities visit : www.aseb.co.uk

Church Administrator: Melanie Churchyard sec@aseb.co.uk or call 732823

Contributions to the All Saints Parish Magazine and website are always welcome. The magazine is distributed throughout the All Saints’community to four thousand people living in the Parish.

To submit your article or for advertising details contact our Contents Editor Lynda Couch-Smith by email: Lynda@pizzazzmarketing.co.uk or call07967 326131.