Services this Week

Time	Where	Service
7th August - 7th Sunday of Trinity
10.00am	Abbots Leigh	Family Communion - (come 20 mins early and join choir for this service)

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Our new parish website is now launched. Now it's all about uploading info which we hope you will enjoy browsing. Today bookmark theparishchurch.com and give your feedback and ideas via our Facebook page.It would be great if you could test-run it and click on the links, for example making sure that on the blog page, the bells from Abbots Leigh, play on your browser.
'toknowandtoshare' address is not yet set up to forward to www.theparishchurch.com but this is in process. Huge thanks go to Adam Towler and his team for building and supporting the site over the last four years.

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THINK POSSIBLE!
For all info on the new Parish strategy go to our Church Family webpage.
TEAM! = Together Everyone Achieves More!
The second stage of the Leadership Teams formation will be starting soon. Details will be posted here soon.
To find out more click on the link above or chat with the Vicar, a Church Warden or one of the ministry team.
Go to the Church Family page.

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Message for July, 2011 'A Letter from Decia'

Dear Friends,

In the beginning God created the earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, with green, yellow and red vegetables of all kinds so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then using God’s bountiful gifts, Satan created Dairy Ice cream and Magnums. And Satan said, ‘You want hot fudge with that?’ And Man said ‘Yes’ and Woman said ‘I’ll have one too with chocolate chips.’ And lo and behold they gained 10 pounds!!”

The time had come for me to stop eating so much chocolate, cheese, delicious Cornish pasties and all kinds of cake that people in this parish are so good at making, and go on a diet. I realised that something had to give (like the waist band on my trousers) when I had difficulty putting on my shoes because my tummy got in the way! So I joined a slimming club, and lo and behold I have managed to lose half a stone. Just think how many bags of sugar and pounds of butter that adds up to! Of course I feel better for it – and although I know that pride is one of the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’, I feel very proud of myself. So many of us carry excess ‘baggage’, and not necessarily excess body weight. Things that have happened in our lives that weigh us down with guilt and resentment. Things that, through no fault of our own, have scarred our lives and stopped us becoming the people we could be – Man and Woman filled with peace and joy and love. Jesus’ healing ministry set people free from the burdens that weighed them down. Not just 2000 or so years ago – but now. Come and find out more about it and how we can be part of that ministry at the Vicarage, Church Road on Thursdays 23rd and 30th June and 14th July, with a service in St Mary’s, Leigh Woods on 17th July where we will be thinking about Jesus’ ministry of healing. After the service there will, or course, be biscuits – possibly chocolate ones!  

Yours in Christ

Decia

Email Ros

Email Decia

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Up and Coming Events
Do take a look at the following both local and diocesan events. Further details of parish events can be found in "The Link" or email Wo Hill

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Events and Notices
YOUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU!
Our parish choir is in need of new recruits. Enjoy the pleasure of choral singing in our small but enthusiastic team.  We practice on Thursdays 7.30 - 9.00pm and sing at Parish and Family Communions and Evensongs.             If you are interested in joining us or would like to find out more, give our musical director John Talbot a ring on 0117 973 9349, or just come along to St Mary's vestry on a Thursday evening! Enjoy being part of a church community.
THINKING ABOUT BAPTISM OR CONFIRMATION?
BAPTISM / CONFIRMATION COURSES Find out more on the COFE (Church of England) website about Baptism. Any questions? Just ask Decia or Ros. Email Decia Email Ros
PARISH SURVEY
- Your views on our Parish…… During the coming weeks we quote Words of Wisdom which were returned in the Survey: "Share the gifts which God has given you - and it will bring you joy."
Wednesday, 3rd August - From 7.00pm
PARISH PUB SUPPER
We are delighted to be hosting the next Parish Supper Night at The George Inn on Wednesday 3rd August. Bookings are required by Friday 29th July together with your menu choices and full payment in advance at £12.50 per person. Places are available on a first come first served basis. We will run a waiting list in case of cancellations, however if a cancellation is made after the Friday before the event we will retain a £5 deposit unless we are able to replace the booking from the waiting list in which case the full amount will be refunded. The evening consists of 2 sittings for 16 The 1st sitting arrive at 7pm – Supper served 7.15pm The 2nd sitting arrive at 7.30pm – Supper served 7.45pm Please make the booking and payment in person at The George Inn and if you require any information regarding this or future events call us on 01275 372467 or come and see us during opening hours. Wed. 3rd August MENU: MAINS: Salmon & spring onion fishcakes, salad Niçoise / Char grilled chicken ramen (spicy Japanese clear broth) / Pub made pork faggots with whole grain mustard mash, pea purée & crispy shallots / Roasted butternut squash with linguine, mozzarella, sage & toasted almonds (v). PUDS Summer berry and vanilla trifle / Warm Bakewell tart with clotted cream / Selection of Marshfield ice creams / Dark chocolate sponge with cream and kirsch soaked cherries. Tue. 6 September MENU will be displayed in the George Inn. Any enquiries regarding booking should be made directly to us (01275 372467). Kind regards from all at The George Inn
Sunday, 7th August, 9.40am
Come Join the All-age Choir! You are invited to join us in an all age choir singing once a month at the Family Communion Services. You will only be required to commit from 9.35am, on the Sundays you are able to attend, for a rehearsal of the hymns & songs for the service that day. If you have any questions please speak to John Talbot (Director of Music) after a service or on 0117 973 9349.
Tuesday, 6th September - 10.00am to 11.00am
PRAYER FOR THE PARISH This group meets once a month to pray for forthcoming events in our Parish, and for vital world news. Any personal prayers are said in complete confidentiality. We welcome requests for prayers. Would you like to become one of the group? Contact phone: 0117 973 3305. Next meeting: Tuesday 6 September at the Vicarage, 10am
Tuesday, 6th September - From 7.00pm
PARISH PUB SUPPER
We are delighted to be hosting the next Parish Supper Night at The George Inn on Wednesday 3rd August. Bookings are required by TBA together with your menu choices and full payment in advance at £12.50 per person. Places are available on a first come first served basis. We will run a waiting list in case of cancellations, however if a cancellation is made after the Friday before the event we will retain a £5 deposit unless we are able to replace the booking from the waiting list in which case the full amount will be refunded. The evening consists of 2 sittings for 16 The 1st sitting arrive at 7pm – Supper served 7.15pm The 2nd sitting arrive at 7.30pm – Supper served 7.45pm Please make the booking and payment in person at The George Inn and if you require any information regarding this or future events call us on 01275 372467 or come and see us during opening hours. Tue. 6 September MENU will be displayed in the George Inn. Any enquiries regarding booking should be made directly to us (01275 372467). Kind regards from all at The George Inn
One for you?
The Children's Society Find out more about The Children's Society here James, whose stepfather threw him out after an argument about his mum, says "I didn't want to go but I had no choice.   I had nowhere to go.  I had no money, no clothes - nothing.   That first night I slept in a graveyard.   I was really cold and very frightened"   Very many thanks to all you kind people who have filled your boxes this past year and helped children like James.   A total of £637.64 was raised.    It is not easy to raise money these days and it is much appreciated.   More box holders are urgently needed.   All you have to do is pop in any spare change during the year.   It is such an easy way to help.   Please contact me - Barbara Burt on 01275 374504 or e mail burtjfb@aol.com if you would like a box.
Every Wednesday
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEN'S BIBLE GROUP Meets regularly at 21 Parklands Rd, Bower Ashton at 8.00pm. New members very welcome.
Notice
WELCOME PACK If you are new to the parish or know of people moving in, do contact with details Lesley Nash for Leigh Woods (0117 973 4168) and Wo Hill for Abbots Leigh (01275 372104) to receive a Welcome Pack.
Throughout the year
Courses and retreats for all Right on our doorstep is one of the UK's most dynamic centres of Christian Spirituality. The Roman Catholic Sisters welcome all who wish to attend courses, regardless of their faith. Do go to their site to review their huge range of courses and retreats right up until March 2009. www.emmaushouse.org.uk 1 day to 4 day courses Venue: Emmaus House, Clifton

 

 

 

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