A short run up the M.5 to the Cheltenham Racecourse over the Bank Holiday will take you into a different world.
Go for a day or jump into the whole festival - quite literally something for everyone -- bring back an idea for a Mini-Workshop!
GREENBELT 27-30 AUGUST 2010
David and I are off on our holidays tomorrow – our second term time holiday,
without the children, and it is the rest we are dreaming about!
Rest and recuperation is our human need. We are created in God’s image, and
on the seventh day God rested and enjoyed all he had made. Do you rest
enough and enjoy all God has made for you?
There was a moment of revelation earlier this year when God seemed to speak
into my consciousness with these words. He said “Ros, I have given you
beauty as well as purpose.”
Holidays are a time to stop our hurried comings and goings and hear Jesus’
call
- "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest”
(Mark 6:30).
Friends, I pray you will take time out to recharge your batteries with a
“serotonin boost” – laughter, sunshine, socialising, doing what you enjoy,
and exercise. We have plenty to look forward to later in the year. Invite
friends and neighbours to either service for Back to Church Sunday on
September 26th, the 6.30 being the request service for favourite readings
and hymns. See below "Forthcoming Events" for information on our Autumn Course The Road to
Maturity – a thought provoking course - even if you think you’ve already
arrived!
Until then, take time, enjoy your serotonin boost and hear Jesus’ call.
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CALLING ALL FAMILIES
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CHILDREN WELCOME!!
We welcome families at every service in Holy Trinity and St Mary’s. Please do come and join us. Let your children enjoy learning about God and His teachings. They have the opportunity to be actively involved in the services and to receive a communion blessing. Once a month at the Parish Communion we will be having a children’s group in the vestry during the service, where they can enjoy a biscuit, a drink, a story, role play and other activities.
Enjoy being part of a church community
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THEY COME ON BETTER, VICAR, AFTER THEY’VE BEEN DONE!”
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BAPTISM COURSE
A Baptism Course for all those who would like to know more about this very important Christian rite of passage.
At the Vicarage on two Wednesday evenings – 8th and 15th September at 7.30pm.
Any questions? Just ask Decia or Ros.
Email Decia
Email Ros
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PARISH SURVEY
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- Your views on our Parish……
Accompanying the September Link, you will also receive a Parish Survey Form.
A workgroup of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for our Parish is
currently producing the questionnaire in order to find out the views and
suggestions of everyone living in the Parish and also those living further
afield but who regularly attend church services and events.
The aim of the survey is to take account of the views of parishioners and the needs of our
wider community in future planning for our church and its buildings. Your
response form, which will also be available on the parish website, can
either be submitted anonymously or with contact details should you wish. The
PCC will greatly appreciate your response and make every effort to reflect
your views in future parish development plans.
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HOLY TRINITY ABBOTS LEIGH FLOWER ROTA
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CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED
We are looking for someone to lead our talented team of flower arrangers. Can you make & receive phone calls? I step down from this job in September. Please contact me if you’d like to know more.
Ann Davies 01275 374440
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Quiz for sale! – Win £20!
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PERFECT PASTIME FOR LAZY SUMMER AFTERNOON!
Test your knowledge of UK place names, have fun and help raise money for the Holy Trinity Fabric Fund. £20 prize for the best entry! Buy your quiz sheet at £2 each from Helen Hartnell (The Paddock, Manor Lane, Abbots Leigh) or at church in June and July. Return to Helen by 31st July, please. The winner will be contacted by 1st September. The name of the winner, and the answers, will be posted on the church website www.toknowandtoshare.co.uk and announced in the Pew News in September.
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TAKE TIME....
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ANOTHER PERFECT PASTIME FOR LAZY SUMMER AFTERNOON!
Take Time
Take time to THINK…
it is the source of power.
Take time to PLAY…
it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to READ…
it is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to PRAY…
it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to LOVE and BE LOVED …
it is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be FRIENDLY…
it is the road to happiness.
Take time to LAUGH…
it is the music of the soul.
Take time to GIVE…
it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to WORK…
it is the price of success.
Take time to do GOOD WORKS
it is the key to heaven.
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Sunday, 15th August,9.40am
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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.
Next service 11th July
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.
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Monday 16th August, 2-4pm.
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TEA TIME SPECIAL
- Are you free on a Monday afternoon?
The Venue is St Mary's Leigh Woods Vestry,
Come for a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Inclusive price: £1.50
THE MAGIC OF HERBS with Jo Jeffrey
TTS is open to everybody. Please invite your friends to come along for an interesting time, tea and cake. There is a charge of £1.50 per meeting to cover some expenses.
Contacts: Gill Ogden: 0117 973 0596 - Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610
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Tuesday 24 August 10.00 to 11.00am
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PRAYERS 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?
Next meeting:
Tuesday 24 August at Greystones, Manor Lane, Abbots Leigh, 10-11am
at 5 Bannerleigh Lane, Leigh Woods, 10-11am.
Phone 01275 372406 to find out more, or to request a prayer
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Friday, 27th August, 10.30-11.30am
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MEETING OF HEALING GROUP
At The Vicarage
For services on 29th August
If you are interested to explore the ministry of healing in our parish you can read our Parish Healing Leaflet, and contact
Decia or Ros
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Saturday, 4th September
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'LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS' - ABBOTS LEIGH VERSION! Supporting Holy Trinity Abbots Leigh Fabric Appeal
Details to follow.
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16th September
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CARERS' DAY
Venue: Emmaus House, Clifton Hill
Emmaus House have a special concern for anyone who has the responsibility of caring for another.
If you would like to attend on another day, do contact the team for other Carers' Days for your diary.
For details, contact and enquiries: Tel: 0117-907-9950 or www.emmaushouse.org.uk
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Monday 20th September, 2-4pm.
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TEA TIME SPECIAL
- Are you free on a Monday afternoon?
The Venue is St Mary's Leigh Woods Vestry,
Come for a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Inclusive price: £1.50
THE QUEEN DID NOT DISAPPROVE! with Barry England
TTS is open to everybody. Please invite your friends to come along for an interesting time, tea and cake. There is a charge of £1.50 per meeting to cover some expenses.
Contacts: Gill Ogden: 0117 973 0596 - Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610
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20th - 24th September
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ENNEAGRAM 1 & 2 - FOR ALL
Venue: Emmaus House, Clifton Hill
The Enneagram is a profoundly powerful model for understanding ourselves and others.
It is often described as "a tool of compassion". Although it has been used widely in the church for many years, it is now frequently seen in corporate management development.
The team at Emmaus House are highly qualified to teach the Enneagram programme.
For details, contact and enquiries: Tel: 0117-907-9950 or www.emmaushouse.org.uk
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Monday 18th October, 2-4pm.
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TEA TIME SPECIAL
- Are you free on a Monday afternoon?
The Venue is St Mary's Leigh Woods Vestry,
Come for a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Inclusive price: £1.50
TOPIC: TBA
TTS is open to everybody. Please invite your friends to come along for an interesting time, tea and cake. There is a charge of £1.50 per meeting to cover some expenses.
Contacts: Gill Ogden: 0117 973 0596 - Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610
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Thursday, 28th October, 10.30am
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MEETING OF HEALING GROUP
At The Vicarage
For services on 31st October
If you are interested to explore the ministry of healing in our parish you can read our Parish Healing Leaflet, and contact
Decia or Ros
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Monday 15th November, 2-4pm.
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TEA TIME SPECIAL
- Are you free on a Monday afternoon?
The Venue is St Mary's Leigh Woods Vestry,
Come for a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Inclusive price: £1.50
TOPIC: TBA
TTS is open to everybody. Please invite your friends to come along for an interesting time, tea and cake. There is a charge of £1.50 per meeting to cover some expenses.
Contacts: Gill Ogden: 0117 973 0596 - Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610
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Monday 13th December, 2-4pm.
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TEA TIME SPECIAL
- Are you free on a Monday afternoon?
The Venue is St Mary's Leigh Woods Vestry,
Come for a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Inclusive price: £1.50
CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH ALAN SHELLARD
TTS is open to everybody. Please invite your friends to come along for an interesting time, tea and cake. There is a charge of £1.50 per meeting to cover some expenses.
Contacts: Gill Ogden: 0117 973 0596 - Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610
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For your diary: Tuesdays, 28 Sept, 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct, 2 Nov. All at 10.00am - 12.00
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PRE-ADVENT COURSE
The Road to Maturity : Autumn Course
Following the enthusiasm for the Lent Course this year we thought it a good
time to plan a further short course for the Autumn. The Road to Maturity is
a 6 week course by Mary Pytches (author, New Wine speaker and gifted in the
ministry of healing). The DVD presentations will be followed by small group
discussions as we explore personal growth and draw closer to God’s image and
purpose for our lives.
The sessions are entitled –
- What would true maturity look like?
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Blockages to Growth
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Renewal of the mind
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Belief about one’s self
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Identifying the consequences
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Important aids to growth.
VENUE Gill Ogden has kindly offered to host:
Oldlands, Bannerleigh Rd, Leigh Woods BS8 3PF.
DATES Tuesdays September 28, October 5,12,19,26, Nov 2. TIME 10 – 12 noon.
Further information? Contact Rev Ros Wilson 0117 330 1610; Email Ros
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One for you?
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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.
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Every Wednesday
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WEDNESDAY EVENING MEN'S BIBLE GROUP
Meets regularly at 21 Parklands Rd, Bower Ashton at 8.00pm.
New members very welcome.
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Notice
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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.
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What Better than "The Secrets of Happiness" this Christmas? |
‘The 8 Secrets of Happiness’
Whether or not
the reader is interested in spirituality, this book engages with issues they
will care about, such as where to find joy, coping with stress and how to
spend their time. But even as readers discover how to apply the secrets of
happiness to their daily lives, they will be challenged to consider the
spiritual issues related to each principle.
Churches have already begun
placing bulk orders of ‘The 8 Secrets of Happiness’ to use with their mums
and toddlers groups. This approachable new book will help meet the need for
connecting with the people not yet ready for Alpha.
‘The 8 Secrets of
Happiness’, written by author and speaker Dr Martin Robinson and writer and
broadcaster Paul Griffiths, is published by Lion Hudson.
Reviews and additional information are available at www.the8secretsofhappiness.org.uk
Further info: Contact Paul Griffiths on 01594 529 752 or e mail paul@dromtegga.freeserve.co.uk
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Throughout the year
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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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