16 SERVICES August 2017 6 Aug 8 th Sunday after Trinity 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Holy Communion Sunday Club 6.30pm - no service 13 Aug 9 th Sunday after Trinity 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Holy Communion 6.30pm - no service 20 Aug 10 th Sunday after Trinity 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Holy Communion 6.30pm - no service 27 Aug 11 th Sunday after Trinity 8am - NO SERVICE 10am - Holy Communion 6.30pm - no service 3 Sept 12 th Sunday after Trinity 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Holy Communion Sunday Club 6.30pm - no service Note from editor - Many apologies that no newsletter issue appeared in July. Ele. Issue 26 August 2017
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SERVICES August 2017
6 Aug 8th Sunday
after Trinity
8am - Holy
Communion
10am -
Holy Communion
Sunday Club
6.30pm -
no
service
13 Aug 9th Sunday
after Trinity
8am - Holy
Communion
10am - Holy
Communion
6.30pm -
no
service
20 Aug 10th Sunday
after Trinity
8am - Holy
Communion
10am - Holy
Communion
6.30pm -
no
service
27 Aug 11th Sunday
after Trinity
8am -
NO SERVICE
10am - Holy
Communion
6.30pm -
no
service
3 Sept 12th Sunday
after Trinity
8am - Holy
Communion
10am - Holy
Communion
Sunday Club
6.30pm -
no
service
Note from editor -
Many apologies that no newsletter issue appeared in July. Ele.
Hrycyk, David Martin, Iris Roe, Lorraine Turnbull (Treasurer)
and Lu Vitale.
Christ Church News is edited by Ele McGhee.
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Lunch Club - No Communion Service during August
CALENDAR for Aug 2017
Harvest Parade Service - SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER 10am
Harvest Supper - MONDAY 9th OCTOBER Full details next month including news of the
Bishop’s Harvest Appeal for 2017.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
DATE TIME EVENT
1st 10.15am-11.45am Coffee Morning
2nd 12 midday Lunch Club
7th 6pm – 7pm Prayer Meeting
8th 10.15am-11.45am Coffee Morning
9th No Lunch Club
14th 6pm – 7pm Prayer Meeting
15th 10.15am-11.45am Coffee Morning
16th No Lunch Club
21st 6pm – 7pm Prayer Meeting
22nd 10.15am-11.45am Coffee Morning
23rd 12 midday Lunch Club
28th 6pm – 7pm Prayer Meeting
29th 10.15am-11.45am Coffee Morning
30th 12 midday Lunch Club
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People serving in church this month
* With one other person, depending on clergy presence
Date Welcomers Reader Prayers
Assisting at
Communion
*
6 Aug
Dreena
Simpson
Sue Wood
Julie Hart Jeanette
Guilford David Jones
13 Aug
Will Allen
Maurice
Lynn
Joan Bacon Val Norgain Val Norgain
20 Aug
Shirley
Read
Eleanor
Read
Matthew
Birkin
Barbara
Clayton
Mary
Bottomley
27 Aug
Ann Hooker
Ele
McGhee
David Jones Viv Sumner
or Iris Roe
Maurice
Lynn
3 Sept
Dreena
Simpson
Sue Wood
Leoni
Riddings Val Norgain Lu Vitale
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News and Notes for August 2017
Jesus wisely advised us to consider the birds. I am sure we all know his famous words about birds which are expressed in both Matthew and Luke’s gospels:
‘Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap; the have no storehouse or barn, yet God feeds them.’
I may not have seen any ravens lately but I have considered birds for most of my life. My earliest memory is one of a sparrow hawk which sat on our garden fence, a very rare visitor. Imagine my delight when a book by Simon Barnes was published last year entitled, ‘The Meaning of Birds’. So, using some of the generous donation the congregation gave me, I purchased this book which is a fascinating read.
Let me give you a taster. ‘Some British species would be regarded as the most wonderful birds in the world if only they had the decency to be rare.’ Simon then goes on to describe the beauties of the pigeon, chaffinch, and mallard, all very common.
Birds are all around us. If we cannot see them we can usually hear them so this book is not an identification guide but a reflection on the part birds play in our lives, reflecting on the intrinsic wonder of birds and the myriad of ways they affect our lives.
In the past we have listened out for the sound of the cuckoo as the herald of spring. This is no longer the case so I have turned to listening out for the chiffchaff as the first sign that spring is on the way. However I know that spring has really arrived when I hear the screaming of tumbling swifts in flight in early May.
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Now swifts are a remarkable bird. A swift spends the first three years of its life in flight, at speed, covering hundreds of miles. No rest until it is time to breed.
The Bible is full of references to birds. No wonder Jesus asked us to consider the birds. So do take Jesus words to heart. He reminds us: ‘You are worth far more than the birds’.
Birds give us the clue to knowing God as we worship together and on our own, as we pray together and on our own, and as we read his word together and on our own. As Jesus says: ‘Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his or her life? ’ (Matthew 6 v. 27)
Now there’s a question, maybe rhetorical? But it is worth thinking about.
Geoffrey
Rotas
Denise Vitale has now taken over organising the rotas for welcomers and for people serving refreshments following the 10am Service. From September she will also be organising the rota for people doing readings and prayers. A big thank you to Denise.
Also thank you to those who have recently come forward to serve either doing readings, leading prayers or serving refreshments.
Peter
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Uniformed Groups normally meet during term-time:
Wednesday - 6pm Beavers
- 6.45pm Cubs
- 7.45pm Scouts
Thursday - 6.15pm Rainbows & Brownies
Friday - 7pm Guides
DAISY CHAIN
TUESDAYS : 9.15am - 11.15am
Play session for children 0 - 3 years. Cost £1 for first
child, 50p each for subsequent children. Refreshments
included.
Daisy Chain has now finished for the summer but will
re-open 12th September.
BUTTERCUPS
FRIDAYS : 9am - 11am
Cost £1 for first child, 50p each for
subsequent children. Refreshments included.
Buttercups has now finished for the summer but will and
re-open on 15th September.
Please contact Iris Roe for more information:
T: 07715 958403
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Sunday Club
Sunday Club meets at 10am in the church hall usually on:
the 1st Sunday each month.
Sunday Club welcomes all children and young people, aged
2 years 6 months and upwards, with parents staying with
their younger ones if they wish.
See back page for dates of all Sunday Club sessions.
Barbara Clayton
Coffee Morning
Tuesdays 10.15am - 11.45am
Held in the small hall.
This is a time to relax and chat with a drink and home
made cake - £1 only!
Please come and bring a friend.
Time to put in your next your
Traidcraft order?
Please see Lynne Tomlinson or Ele McGhee
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Church Family News
Baptisms
In May 6 months old Heidi Rose Bamford came with parents Hayley and Lance for Heidi’s baptism.
On 25th June we welcomed two families: Katy and Graham with Roman John Stevenson and Gabriella June Stevenson for their baptism.
Also, Katrina and Craig with Chelsie-May Brett and Caliam James Brett for their baptisms. Craig was also baptised that day.
Then on July 23rd two families came: Laura and Clifton brought Ashton Jack Palmer for his baptism. He was supported by family and friends, many already part of our church family - Ashton is little brother of Jayden Palmer, a regular Sunday Club member, and grandma Helen read the lesson.
Travis William O’Shea also came with parents Declan and Emily and family and friends for Travis’s baptism.
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‘... one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all’. (Ephesians 4: 5-6)
We warmly welcome all these little ones and their families into the fellowship of Cotmanhay church.
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Prayer Focus
No Fear Here! - The Promise of Protection
There have been very dark and difficult times recently with terrorist attacks in Manchester and London. It is natural to be concerned and feel anxious at these events but we have the
promise of protection in our Lord Jesus Christ.
In the bible there are 365 references to ‘Fear not’. That’s one for every day of the year! Persecuted Christians in other parts of the world are also praying for people affected by events in this country.
We can take strength as we continue to pray for all those involved in terrorist attacks; for healing of bodies and minds and for the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Wind and Waves (Matthew 14: 22-34)
Buffeted by the waves of the world, waves of worry, insecurity and rejection; personally, waves of fear of difference and terrorism; nationally and globally, The wind against us in our small boats, and so strong.
How we need to hear that voice of encouragement, To lift our eyes to the only source of calm in every storm.
When the sea is raging And sinking seems inevitable Your presence will not only keep us afloat, But will lead us safely to solid ground. Your presence Jesus – stronger than the wind and waves, Our security, Our Saviour. Daphne Kitching
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Ladies’ Group Report - Pam Bailey Events Co-ordinator
Our June meeting saw us well entertained and fed by Rev. Carla Vicencio Prior from Kirk Hallam Church.
In July nine members, with apologies from five other members, attended our short AGM. This was followed by prize bingo and a quiz. Shirley and Christine provided excellent refreshments. Numbers were few but it did not detract from a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship.
It was with great sadness that due to falling numbers we have had to take the decision to stop running the Ladies’ Group - July was our final meeting.
For over 40 years we have had excellent speakers, boat trips, coach outings, summer evening meals at local hostelries and Christmas parties with dancing and musical entertainment.
Our members have been active at Church fayres on the cake stall and in the kitchen. For the past ten years we have raised and donated approximately £5,000 to charities including RNLI, DLR Air Ambulance, Ilkeston Hospital League of Friends, Salvation Army and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
We have collected and sent clothing and children's items to a village in Romania. A large amount of men's clothing was sent to the homeless in Nottingham and cash to the Night Shelter run by Derby City Mission. For 5 years we have also held a food collection once a year for the Padley Centre in Derby.
Many thanks to all past members for their generosity, their fun and friendship, to the committee for their organisation skills and also to Rev. Peter for his support.
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Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society
9th September 2017
Once again this year I shall be taking part in this walk on Saturday 9th September.
I would like to thank you all for your generosity last year and if anyone would like to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Society I would be grateful for your sponsorship. Thank you and God bless you all.
Val Norgain
Moon Walk for Breast Cancer Research
Many thanks to everyone who supported us in this challenge. It was certainly interesting walking through the beautiful environment of Edinburgh and the moonlight was spectacular! It was also very special seeing the early light of day about 2 o’clock in the morning and hearing the dawn chorus soon afterwards.
We raised a total of over £300 so thank you very much.
Ele McGhee and Lynne Tomlinson
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Shirley Read is raising funds for Bone Cancer Research Trust in memory of Alex.
Last month some members of our church family went to the Transform Weekend of worship, teaching and fellowship. (see page 8) Many attended the seminar by Will Foulger from Trinity Church, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
At our new weekly prayer meeting Barbara Clayton and Glenice Boulton shared some ideas on prayer - how the whole church family can be more involved in prayer.
To help everyone be included even when they are unable to come to the services a Prayer Notes sheet will be available for people to use.
In this way people can still have the opportunity to be meaningfully involved in the life and worship of the church. We can affect not only our own lives but the growth of the church and the kingdom of God.
If you would like to be part of this new initiative, or know someone who would, please see either of the church wardens.
Iris
New Prayer Meeting
Mondays from 6pm - 7pm in church
This meeting replaces the prayer time formerly held at 9am on Mondays.
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Transform Weekend Christian Festival
10 of us again had a great time camping or as day visitors at Walesby Forest with 600 others, mostly from Nottingham & Southwell diocese.
We enjoyed sharing the life of this community and a bit of rain on Saturday morning didn’t dampen our spirits; an opportunity to welcome rain as refreshment from the Holy Spirit!
The theme of the festival was ‘Living the Life’. We heard how God is changing lives and communities and took part in the excellent worship, teaching and seminars on offer.
A beautifully prepared 24/7 prayer tent was also a peaceful and inspiring place to be.
The young people enjoyed their own programme and we all joined together for the final act of worship including Holy Communion on Sunday morning.
We had fun too! There were more light-hearted after hours events and we could sample activities on Saturday afternoon - Kodie and Abi braved the cave maze and Abi was a whiz at archery (Ele seemed to be aiming for a nearby field!)
Lynne with young friend from the church family camping next door marvel at the colours of the rainbow seen in a bubble!
Dates for next year already announced -
Friday 13th July - Sunday 15th July 2018
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PCC Matters
(Summary of meeting of Parochial Church Council)
At June's PCC meeting amongst other items the following were discussed:
• maintenance of the front garden and the possibility of providing disabled parking
• revamping the memorial garden, outside to the rear of the vestry, to make a grassed outdoor play area / area to relax. Quotes pending
• various repairs and improvements to the fabric of the church (power cuts, lighting etc)
• preparation of 2 young people for confirmation
• Christmas Food Parcels - organisation for this year
Date of Next Meeting - Tuesday 19th September
(No meeting in August)
Mike Bromby (Sec)
Christian Aid Collection held earlier this year raised: £136.44
