Sunday 7th September: Trinity 12
- Timothy Astin
- Sep 5
- 3 min read
Who knows what drama there might be at tomorrow’s services?
Many, but not all, of you will know that at last week’s 8 am service I fainted without warning while giving the address. (I thought it was a good address – but perhaps it wasn’t!)
I am grateful to those at the service who called for an ambulance and cared for me. An excellent paramedic came and assessed me and took me to Epsom hospital for checks. Fortunately I had not had a heart attack or suffered a brain injury from the fall and I could return home in the afternoon. I suppose that the combination of things that led to the faint will not be known, but the week has shown that I have had some sort of virus affecting me and after a lot of rest I have been improving, especially towards the end of the week. My thanks to Revd Sharon for stepping in to lead the 10am service at short notice, and to Laura and Ben Freeman, Norma and Bill Darter, and Emma Dixon who have brought me meals and/or walked my dog Tess, and others would have done if needed.
We are just a week away now from my final Sunday 10 o’clock service followed by the parish barbeque. Moira is coming from Devon to be with us. Do come, and bring others, to the service and to the bbq if you can.
May the Holy Spirit guide us in our church life,
Tim
Services for 31st August: Trinity 11
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Family Service with Baptism: The Potter at Work
E Oladimeji will be baptised at this service.
1pm: Parish Lunch for September
Services & Events for Next Week
Wednesday 10thSeptember
10am: The mid-week Communion Service with coffee and a chat after
Sunday 14th September: Holy Cross Day
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Parish Communion Service: Salvation through Christ
12pm: Welcome Back Barbeque
For our Prayers
We continue to pray for Gwen Withers who has returned home and for Peter.
We pray for God’s blessing on people participating in funeral services taking place over the next couple of weeks for Alan Crawford, Anita Arkley; Derek Parsons and Raymond Jenkins.
We pray for Ephraim and his parents Peter and Dorcas (Temi) at this time of Ephraim’s Christening.
If you would like a person to be prayed for, with the option of their being named in church and in this email, please contact the Vicar.
Service of Compline 8pm Thursday 11th September
We invite you to this service which is a reflective, spiritual way to end the day.
The Parish Barbeque: Sunday 14th September
This is the Sunday when we say ‘goodbye Revd Tim’ and the annual barbeque in the church grounds will be a big part of that.
There will be lots of food for everyone who comes.
A Funeral Service for Anita Arkley
This is planned for Wednesday 17th September 2.30 pm in our church with tea to follow in the church hall.
Mothers’ Union Meeting Thursday 18th September 2.30 pm Meeting Room
Jenny Deeprose talks on ‘Age is just a stage’. Everyone is welcome.
Services During the Vacancy
Callum Hawker, Churchwarden, advises that during the vacancy the Wednesday mid-week services will be held once on month on the first Wednesday of the month. The frequency of Sunday 8am services is under discussion.
Church Explorers (Junior Church)
Returns on Sunday 14th September at the 10 o’clock service. We look forward to welcoming new children to the group alongside welcoming back our continuing children.
The Church Choir
Rehearsals started again on Friday 5th September. The choir will be pleased to welcome new singers, both adults and children. Do come and explore. Timothy Carey our organist and director of music is always pleased to talk about what joining the choir might involve.
The Model Railway Exhibition
Last week raised £1750 for church funds. We are glad so many people enjoyed this exhibition.
Calendar
Don't forget to check the Church Calendar for all our upcoming events!
