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V o l u m e 19, I s s u e 1 P a g e 1

The Church Magazine for the

Aune Valley Benefice of

Churchstow, Loddiswell, South Milton,

Thurlestone with Buckland & Bantham & Woodleigh

T h e R o c k J a n u a r y 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2

Benefice Business

2

A Reader Reflects

3

Thurlestone Telegraph

4

South Milton Grapevine

6

Churchstow Chimes

8

Loddiswell Services

10

Woodleigh Services

11

Exeter Diocesan News

12

The Bible Matters

13

Parish Pump

14

Benefice Directory

16

Cover picture: The Three Wise Men arrive at Thurlestone’s Crib

Inside this issue of The Rock

Benefice Services Sunday January 13th 4.30 p.m. Evensong (BCP) (note earlier time) W

Sunday January 27th 11.00 a.m. Eucharist and Covenant Service SM

A u n e Va l l e y B e n e f i c e B u s i n e s s

The next edition of The Rock will be published on Sunday January 27th Copy deadline is Sunday January 13th

General items to the editor: Liz Webb. Old Mill Cottage, West Buckland, TQ7 3AG, e-mail: [email protected] Parochial items to your Parish Magazine Contact (see Benefice Directory page 20)

It would be appreciated if copy could be e-mailed if possible.

Annual subscription £7 contact: Woodleigh: Josie Hainsworth (550285); Thurlestone: Jo Parkin (561215)

South Milton: Elizabeth Ewings (560484); Loddiswell: Susan Freeman (550437); Churchstow: Sally Cridland (856940)

Annual postal subscription, £17.50, contact Liz Webb (560090). (Cheques made payable to Thurlestone PCC)

The Rock is also available on cassette for the visually impaired - contact Jan Turner (560354)

Advertising: £48 for 12 months for ‘9cm x 8cm’ or ‘18cm x 4cm’ box. A single month advertisement may also be possible for one off events at £8 for ‘18cm x 4cm’. Contact Elizabeth Webb (560090/[email protected]).

The current issue of The Rock may be found at www.thurlestoneparish.co.uk/welcome-to-all-saints-church

Benefice Activities & Meetings

TUESDAYS JAN. 15TH & 29TH 7.00 p.m. Benefice Bible Study 1 Beechwood Park, L

Everyone is also welcome to:

Prayer & Praise: 5.30 p.m. Sunday January 20th Church Meeting Room TH

Morning Prayer: 8.30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays 8.15 a.m. Wednesdays TH

8.30 a.m. Fridays SM

Evening Prayer: 6.30 p.m. Wednesdays CH 5.30 p.m. Fridays Manor Lodge SM

Vespers 7.00 p.m. Thursday January 10th CH

Holy Communion: 10.00 a.m. Wednesdays (BCP) TH

10.00 a.m. Thursday January 3rd (BCP) White Horses Studio, Bantham

CH = Churchstow L = Loddiswell SM = South Milton TH = Thurlestone W = Woodleigh

The Rock Annual Subscriptions A reminder that annual subscriptions, £7, are due with this issue. Due to time constraints, this and the August edition will be slightly shorter than usual. Liz Webb

Songs of Freedom Tour Hosted by Prison Fellowship the countrywide tour is a delightful evening of music, song and entertainment by the highly gifted international singer, musician and entertainer Jonathan Veira. We are pleased to announce a memorable one night only visit to the southwest on Saturday February 2nd at 7.30pm in Ivybridge Methodist Church. Tickets £10 from Rolf and Viv Burnie (560380/[email protected]).

Benefice Services for Your Diary:

ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH 10.00 a.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy TH

HOLY WEEK APRIL 15TH - 17TH 6.00 p.m. Eucharist and Address L

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19TH 12 noon Prayers & Readings at the Cross L

2.00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy L

MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 18TH 6.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Liturgy L


A R e a d e rs R e f l e c t s

As I write we are still in Advent and the New Year seems a long way off with all the hype of Christmas still to come’.

So much of the world is in turmoil including our own country, and disaster seems to be facing the planet in the shape of global warming, fires, floods, earthquakes and famine, not to mention countless wars and mankind’s complete disregard for the future. Who knows what may have happened by the time you read this!

But, as Christians, we know that God is in control, even though it doesn’t always look like it. He created this universe that we are a part of and he has a plan for it which he will ultimately bring to fruition in spite of the many frustrations we place along the way.

So as we enter 2019 let us put on the spiritual armour which God has provided for our protection (Ephesians 6.13 – 18 ) and step out boldly into the New Year with hope in our hearts. Hope is the confident expectation which comes through trust in God. God gave Noah a rainbow as a sign of hope that the earth would never again be destroyed by flood. He promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation in their own land, and they did. He promised that one day a saviour would come, and he did. While people trusted God they had hope that his promises would be fulfilled.

We have seen God’s promises fulfilled in the past so as we step out into 2019 may we confidently grasp the hope that we have in Jesus, that, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we may each play our part in God’s plan.

Now I wish you all a very happy and hopeful New Year. Remember the best is yet to come!

Pam

“So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15.13

A Benefice Covenant Service with Holy Communion

SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH 11.00 A.M.

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N.B. The only other service in the Benefice on January 27th is: 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (CW) (said) at Thurlestone

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From the Registers Funeral: November 29th Judy Milsom aged 92

Baptism: December 2nd Rohan Fox Masters

Sunday Services at All Saints, Thurlestone unless indicated otherwise

EVERY SUNDAY 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (said) BCP: January 6th, 20th; CW: January 13th & 27th

JANUARY 6TH The Epiphany 11.10 a.m. Parish Eucharist (CW) (Fairtrade Stall)

JANUARY 13TH The Baptism of Christ 11.10 a.m. Morning Worship

4.30 p.m. Benefice Evensong (BCP) at Woodleigh

JANUARY 20TH 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 11.10 a.m. Parish Eucharist (CW)

5.30 p.m. Prayer and Praise in the Church Meeting Room

JANUARY 27TH 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 11.00 a.m. Benefice Eucharist and Covenant Service at South Milton

FEBRUARY 3RD Presentation of Christ 11.10 a.m. Parish Eucharist (CW) (Fairtrade Stall)

Weekday Services at Thurlestone unless indicated otherwise

THURSDAY JANUARY 3RD 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (said) (BCP) at Bantham

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (said) (BCP)

EVERY MON., WED. & THURS. 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer (said) (8.15 a.m. on Weds)

BCP = Book of Common Prayer CW = Common Worship * = Change from normal pattern of services

Activities Everyone is welcome Church Meeting Room Telephone: 561246

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EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30 a.m. Coffee-Time

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EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.30 a.m. Working Party

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New Year Parish Lunch SUNDAY JANUARY 13TH 12.30 p.m. CHURCH MEETING ROOM

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Christmas Festivities All our celebrations were well attended with standing room only for the late comers at the Carol Service and on Christmas Day the church was full to bursting! We should like to thank everyone who played any part, both those who had vital roles in our services and those who work so hard behind the scenes. Special thanks go to: Mary Tregelles, Joan Booth, Scilla Grose and Louise Boxhall for their festive flower arrangements; the Lonsdales for making the Christmas Tree look so wonderful; Alastair Durden and the Carol Service Choir; our organist, Derek Harwood, and the church choir; those from the wider community who read the lessons at the Carol Service; those who organised, provided or served the mincepies, stollen and mulled wine especially Liz Worrall, Pat Gocher and Joan Booth; the Rector, Daniel Hartley, and Clive Rogers, who led our services and to all who helped to ensure the smooth running of the services. None of these things just happen!

We are particularly indebted to Michael and Rosemary Chipman, Martin Webb and Graham Worrall who were “on duty” for all the Christmas Services, ensuring that everything went smoothly.

We are also grateful for everyone’s generosity with our Christmas charities. The collection at the Christingle Service raised £50 in aid of the Children’s Society Checkpoint, which helps young people in Torbay. At the Carol Service, £470 was raised for Children in Distress and our sponsored children in Romania, Daniela and Adelina. Unfortunately the usual Carol Singing round Buckland did not happen due to the weather but we still received donations amounting to nearly £100. This, together with the Coffee-Time donations of £90, meant that we were able to send £660 to Children in Distress.

… to those who help in so many ways with services throughout the year: those who prepare the church for services; sidesmen; lesson readers; those who lead intercessions; servers; the choir and our organist, Derek; the sound system operators; the Readers, Peter, Pam and Nell, the worship leaders, the visiting clergy, especially Clive Rogers, and, of course, Daniel.

... to all who have done so much during the past year: helping with activities in the meeting room; keeping the church, meeting room and churchyard clean and tidy; washing and starching the altar linen; cleaning the brass; delivering the Rock, Christmas and Easter cards, etc. round the parish; visiting parishioners; giving lifts to those in need; providing and serving refreshments and meals at Lunch Club, Parish Lunches, Homemade Soups, Cream Teas, etc.; serving on the PCC, especially the office holders, and everyone else who has helped in any way. We are particularly indebted to those who give of their time on a weekly basis, without whom many activities could not continue. Special thanks must once again go to Graham Worrall for all his hard work keeping the church fabric in such good order, which is a never ending job.

… to all who have been so generous financially, not just with planned giving and donations through church collections, but also all those who have contributed to collections for various charities throughout the year either at Coffee-Time or through special collections.

Liz


S o u t h M i l t o n G ra p e v i n e

News from South Milton

Christmas is almost here and I will try to update you with the events that have taken place during these last few weeks. Our Pre- Christmas Bazaar was almost washed away, the rain seems to know when we are having an event! However the Bazaar went ahead and the result was a very gratifying £600+ result. Everyone joined in with the ‘good British Spirit’ and stayed around, spent well and enjoyed the coffee and mince pies. The PCC is very grateful for the efforts of the helpers and for those who came and brought and/or bought.

Then last week, the Village Hall Committee staged an outside carol singing session when the lights were turned on at Backshay Close. We sang well and then repaired to the VH for mulled wine and mince pies and to sing some more carols. Jenny Brown helped with regaining her prowess as a pianist which helped with the pitch of our voices. Thanks to Tom, Lindy, Peter and Jane for their lead. The tins were rattled for donations to the Children’s Society, A total of £96 was raised, very many thanks for your generosity.

The Toy-Tree Service was as ever a delight to be part of. The tree had been erected and decorated by a group of helpers, Pam took the service, a representative from the Children and Families group at Follaton House came along and left with 43 gifts for disadvantaged children in the South Devon area.

Last evening we gathered in church for the traditional 9 lessons and carols. Many thanks to the readers for taking us through the story behind the Nativity. The church looked superb with the stunning decorations showing lots of different ideas, talent and time taken to arrange them. The Crib looks better than ever, thanks to Kenny Luscombe and Elizabeth Ewings, an effective pair when it comes to the Crib. The choir sang lustily and offered some lovely carols that were sung to us as special items. This was all rounded off with mulled wine and mince pies. (It didn’t rain on the night either!) 50mm during the preceding 24hrs!

This year there will not be a New Year’s Eve gathering in church. Too many of our ringers are away, so sadly we will miss out this year. There is a half-hour service in Thurlestone Church at 6.00pm.

From the Registers Baptism: December 9th Matilda Rose Rundle Great Grand-daughter of Mary Carr

Those who knew Michael Dart, late of Horswell House, will be sorry to hear that he died on December 5th in Oxfordshire where he had gone to live near his son and daughter.

Sunday Services at All Saints, South Milton unless indicated otherwise JANUARY 6TH The Epiphany 9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist (CW)

JANUARY 13TH The Baptism of Christ 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship for All Ages


JANUARY 20TH 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 9.30 a.m. Family Communion (CW)


FEBRUARY 3RD Presentation of Christ 9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist (CW)

Weekday Services at South Milton unless indicated otherwise EVERY FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer

5.30 p.m. Evening Prayer (said) at Manor Lodge

BCP = Book of Common Prayer CW = Common Worship

Activities & Events

MONDAY JANUARY 7TH 12.30 p.m. Soup and Puds in aid of charity Village Hall

THURSDAY JANUARY 10TH 2.30 p.m. Thursday Club: My Life in Prison Revd. Daniel Hartley Village Hall

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30 a.m. Coffee Break - Cuppa and a chat for everyone Village Hall

EVERY WEDNESDAY 7.30 p.m. Bell-ringing Practice Church


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Now AFTER CHRISTMAS.

Our Primary School based in Thurlestone, came over on Wednesday 19th for their evening Carol Service. Years 5 and 6 were a joy to be with. They sang well, and the lessons were read with accuracy and expression that belied their age. Thank you to all the staff and to the FTS for refreshments, and to all the parents who came to support their children. The church was filled to capacity and the atmosphere was one of happiness and spirituality. Just the way to end a busy term and the beginning of the great Christian Festival.

Christmas Eve saw us celebrate Communion, the church was warm and welcoming, and our congregation enjoyed the meaning of the evening. The Sacraments were reserved for Christmas Day, when a group of communicants waited till after the Family Service to join with God at this most valuable celebration.

The family service was once again conducted by Pam, and with her a small band of impromptu (mostly) thespians took us through the story of the birth of the Christ Child. The children spoke clearly and audibly as the story unfolded, the adults similarly and the voices “off” were dead on cue and effective.

Liz Bunn did her now traditional poem/story of the way in which a dog may look at the humans’ behaviour. Kerra sat patiently while her story was relayed to us. After carols and happy photos, the service was concluded. The weather held ‘fine’ and all left church feeling better for it.

On a different note, I would like, on behalf of the Churchwarden and PCC, to thank those who look after the physical needs of our ancient building, and keep it in a welcoming state all year through:- Marion and Lindy for weekly cleaning, locking up and unlocking the church daily, all the flower arrangers and brass cleaners. Also to Evelyn for her loyal service at the organ, those who read lessons and act as sidesmen, and to Michael Walker who wrestles with the ‘vast amounts of money!’ collected at a variety of services. Not to be forgotten Revd. Daniel Hartley for his dedication and inspiring sermons.

We hope that all those for whom we pray for recovery from ill health will respond to treatment and be well, and for any who may be bereaved at this time, our prayers and sympathy are with them

Today, the sun is shining, the first time for over a week! let’s hope that it will stay around for a few days.

So a Happy New Year to you all from everyone at your church.

Love Jan T

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Sunday Services at St Mary the Virgin, Churchstow unless indicated otherwise JANUARY 6TH The Epiphany 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship

JANUARY 13TH The Baptism of Christ 11.00 a.m. Parish Communion (CW)


JANUARY 20TH 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship


FEBRUARY 3RD Presentation of Christ 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship

Weekday Services at Churchstow unless indicated otherwise THURSDAY JANUARY 10TH 7.00 p.m. Vespers

6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer (said)

BCP = Book of Common Prayer CW = Common Worship

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Activities & Events in the Church Hall

THURSDAY JANUARY 3RD 10.30 a.m. ‘Coffee on a Thursday’

EVERY SATURDAY 7.30 p.m. Whist Drive

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5.30 p.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga

SATURDAY JANUARY 5TH 7.30 p.m. Annual Christmas Prize Whist Drive (see below)

Activities & Events in the Church Hall

Christmas Prize Whist Drive The Annual Christmas Prize Whist drive takes place on Saturday January 5th and provides us with the chance to thank the Whist Players for turning out in all weathers and travelling to Churchstow on a Saturday evening to play whist and raise money for our Church Hall.

If you are able to provide some refreshments, please contact Daphne Langman on 852464.

Offers of prizes will also be welcome, please contact John Woodley on 857916, or leave with Vic and Gill at the village shop.


Christmas Services The services over the Christmas period were well supported. The service of Nine lessons and carols, led by our Reader, Nell Stamp, on Sunday December 16th got us in the Christmas spirit as we listened to those comfortingly familiar lessons, reminding us once again of the real reason that we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus two thousand years ago. We admired the displays of greenery all around the Church, (the flowers were added just in time for Christmas Eve) as Peggy played our much loved Carols. The service was followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the Church Hall, and a jolly time was had by all!

The Christmas Eve service of Holy Communion at 8.00 p.m. led by our Rector Daniel, with Brian on the organ, was enjoyed by those present. The candle lit Church looked enchanting and for many this was the start of their Christmas.

On Christmas morning nearly 60 of us gathered for the Family Communion service led by the Reverend David Bond of West Alvington, accompanied by Peggy on the organ. It was lovely to see so many children there. The Church looked lovely with so many floral arrangements, many thanks to Judy and her team. The Christmas tree, given by the Packman family, looked a picture adorned with tinsel, glittering baubles and twinkling fairy lights. It was a joyous service.

Christmas Lights Once again Mike Langman is illuminating his home and garden with Christmas Lights until January 6th to raise money for the Children's Hospice South West.

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JANUARY 6TH The Epiphany 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship

JANUARY 13TH The Baptism of Christ 9.30 a.m. Family Communion (CW)

JANUARY 20TH 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship



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The Loddiswell “ALL STARS” Concert LODDISWELL PARISH CHURCH SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH at 7.00 p.m.

Tickets £10 from Mac Carter

DO NOT MISS THIS CONCERT !!!

The greatest collection of natural grown talent ever seen in the South Hams, will be gathered together to present an evening of musical bliss for those lucky enough to have booked tickets. Anyone, who has attended the Loddiswell All Stars concerts in the past, will know they will be in for rare treat of burgeoning talent, and certainly not one to be missed.

It is a delight to be able to announce the return of ANNA PROWSE the beautiful metzo soprano who thrilled us last time she visited, with her charismatic personality, giving an unforgettable performance that resulted in a standing ovation.

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JANUARY 13TH The Baptism of Christ 4.30 p.m. Benefice Evensong (BCP)

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At a presentation, I heard the speaker introduce herself by using six phrases about herself – all interesting, none merely factual. But she did omit mentioning her husband who was sitting in the room. That seemed strange, but perhaps because he was there she did not need to!

At interviews we sometimes ask – what three adjectives would your friends use to describe you? I remember one person being so negative at this point that I had to remind him we were asking how his friends would describe him!

I am interested in how we identify or describe ourselves. What would be your six phrases about yourself?

I think it often depends on our comfort in a situation and how we feel we will be most likely to be understood and appreciated. How do I get these people to like me?

I helped at a competitive youth event towards the end of last year. I assisted in a very unskilled way at the circus skills area. I successfully pulled away the tablecloth, leaving the plates, bowls and cutlery in place, I had one instance of success at plate spinning, and failed completely at juggling three balls.

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I value these words: God meets us in the absence of things – of all sorts of things. And this is good news. The only qualification is to have no qualifications; the only admission ticket is that we don’t have one; we lost it years ago and we’ve been desperately looking for it ever since. Just say to God: “I haven’t got anything to show you; I can’t prove a thing; I can’t tell you who I am. I’m an unqualified, unskilled, inexperienced non-entity.” Say that and what God will say is: “Come, my dear. You are the very person we’ve been looking for”.

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The Naming of Jesus It is Matthew and Luke who tell the story of how the angel instructed that Mary’s baby was to be named Jesus The Church recalls the naming of Jesus on January 1st – eight days after December 25th (by the Jewish way of reckoning days). For in Jewish tradition, the male babies were circumcised and named on their eighth day of life.

The name Jesus is a transliteration of a name that occurs in several languages. It is of Hebrew origin,

‘Yehosua’, or Joshua. Or there is the Hebrew-Aramaic form, ‘Yesua’. In Greek, it became ‘ Ἰησοῦς’ (Iēsoûs), and in Latin it

became ‘Iesus’. The meaning of the name is ‘Yahweh delivers’ or ‘Yahweh rescues’, or ‘Yahweh is salvation’ or literally ‘Saviour’. No wonder the angel Gabriel in

Luke 1:26-33 told Mary to name her baby Jesus: “because He will save His people from their sins”.

For early Christians, the name of Jesus held a special significance. In Jewish tradition, names expressed aspects of personality. Jesus’ name permeated His ministry, and it does so today: we are baptised in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:38), we are justified through the name of Jesus (1 Corinthians 6:11); and God the Father has given Jesus a name above all others (Philippians 2:9). All Christian prayer is through ‘Jesus Christ our Lord’, and it is ‘at the name of Jesus’ that one day every knee shall bow.

Wise Men Still Seek Him

‘A cold coming we had of it. Just the worst time of the year. For a journey and such a long journey.’ (‘Journey of the Magi’, T.S. Eliot).

In this poem, T.S. Eliot imagines the journey of the Magi to worship Jesus, as told in Matthew 2. This story is at the heart of our celebration of Epiphany, as we remember

the astrologers from the East following a star to find the baby: ‘Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where

is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.’ (Matthew 2:1,2).

The Magi provide a powerful picture of the journey we make in searching for God in our lives.

Like them, it requires time and effort (they travelled for months) and will not always be easy! As they

followed the star, so we are called to pursue God’s light in our lives.

What does this say to us at the beginning of a New Year? Are we ready to go deeper in our relationship with God? Are we looking for new ways to use our time, treasure and

talents for Him? It is a great time to offer these things to Him, and like the Magi, commit ourselves to pursue them. His light, through prayer, worship and his Word, will be our guide on the way.

T.S. Eliot used the imagined journey of the magi to reflect on his own spiritual journey. It reveals the pain and doubts he experienced on his long and troubled journey to find the light of Christ. He describes finding Christ as a ‘hard and bitter agony for us, like Death, our death’. Are we prepared to make this journey for ourselves?


Pa r i s h P u m p

Wisdom (Matthew 2: 1-12) They were so wise. From star-sighting joy to truth - incarnate worship, they were so wise.

Wise to leave home – and Herod, to search, to trust, to follow the star-light to find the light of the star, of the sun, of the moon, of the whole world, in the child, with Mary His mother.

They were so wise.

Light of the world Shine wisdom into empty hearts, Wisdom to search and the wholeness of finding. Daphne Kitching

The New Year 2019 2018 has slipped away And a New Year now comes into view, What will it hold, no-one yet knows What will it bring – good or bad news?

Whatever the way the wind will blow Our craft is safe in the Master’s hand, Whether placid seas or sudden storms The wind and the waves are at His command

Our lives like a voyage keep journeying on With vistas new and vistas past, The Lord in His mercy holding us tight Steering us on to safe harbour at last. Megan Carter

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The Dream and the Angel I dreamed of storms of danger in the wind of being swallowed by water going down for the third time

I dreamed I was bleeding, in pain, addicted, and in the cold and heat there was no way out

I dreamed I was doing wrong but could not do right and in the machine nothing worked

I dreamed I was poor and had nowhere to turn: the lock was rusty, and I had no key

But a hand reached in to save me: It was Jesus’ hand – the hand of God: God who saves

I dreamed I was alone and Someone stood with me Immanuel: God Himself: God with me.

I seem to remember an angel said this would happen but it never seemed likely Tim Lenton


Morning Tea A vicar in a small country church was looking forward to an important visit from his bishop, which would involve the bishop staying overnight at the vicarage after the service. His young son became very excited, as he had never spoken to a bishop before.

The vicar decided that his young son should be allowed to knock on the bishop’s door in the morning and take him in his morning tea. His father gave him instructions: “First, knock on the door of the bishop’s room and then say loud and clear: “It’s the boy, my Lord, it’s time to get up.”

The young son was very excited and rehearsed his lines, repeating them over and over. Finally, the bishop came and spent the night. Next morning the young lad went to the door and knocked. He cried loudly: “It’s the Lord, my boy, and your time is up!”

Sermon A boy was watching his father, a minister, write a sermon and asked how he knew what to say. ‘Why, God tells me,’ replied his father contentedly.

‘Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?’

Church Security - Special Bulletin Intelligence has recently uncovered a new wave of church terrorism that has rapidly affected the Body of Christ.

Intelligence has uncovered the names of the leaders behind this wave: Bin Gossiping, Bin Critical, Bin Absent, and Bin Sour. This fear is, that these leaders

have well developed cell organizations in many churches across the nation. Intelligence also fears that there is ever more brothers in this wicked family

just waiting for orders to invade.

Since our first report, we have been notified by a number of Church’s Board that they have identified four additional suspected terrorists working in different churches. Three of the four have been apprehended. Bin Sleepin,

Bin Loafin, and Bin Drinkin have been taken into custody. The Associate Pastor advised us that it is very difficult to find anyone fitting the description of the fourth cell member, Bin Workin, in most churches. However, he is confident that anyone who looks like he’s Bin Workin will

be very easy to spot.

New Year Resolution I always make the same resolution and I have never once broken it: every year I resolve to give something up for Lent and then when Lent comes, I give up my New Year’s resolution.

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