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Church of the Epiphany, Tockwith Parish & Village News October 2015 www.tockwithchurch.co.uk Price 60p Church Services October 2015 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith A member Church of the Parish of Marston Moor Reading Reader 4th 10.00am United Parish Communion Service at Tockwith Preacher Rev Roy Shaw Speaker Andrea Robinson from the Bible Society Job 1.1; 2. 1-10 Jo Coggrave Hebrews 1. 1-4; 2.5-12 Sarah McBride Gospel Mark 10 2-16 Rev. Roy Shaw Sides person: Susan and John McKernan 4.00pm Messy Church 11th 2.00pm Stirling Air crash Memorial Service and 2 Corinthians 4: 16-5:9 Sqn Leader David Hicks Dedication of memorial Sides person: Angela Jenkins, Peter, Barbara Harris, Ian Williams and Karen Stobert 18th 6.00pm Job 38. 1-7, 34-41 Janet Marriner Holy Communion Hebrews 5. 1-10 Deryck Wilson (1662) Mark 10. 35-45 Imogen Woods Sides person: Deryck Wilson 25th 11.00am Harvest Festival John 5.36-47 John Adams Sides person Rachel Kelly TOCKWITH ROTA - October 2015 th th th th 4 11 18 25 Sides person Susan and Angela Jenkins Deryck Wilson Rachel Kelly John Peter Harris Mckernan Barbara Harris Ian Williams Karen Stobert Coffee Marion Diane Wakelin Karen Stobert Hainsworth Margaret McBride n/a Audrey Gough Jenn Waller Pam Williams Jenn Waller Chalice Neil Stobert n/a Janet Marriner n/a Church Bev & Charles Jenn Waller Rachel Kelly Angela Jenkins Opening Greaves Intercessions Deryck Wilson n/a n/a Mary Shaw Grass Cutting Ian Williams Peter Harris Deryck Wilson Neil Stobert David Jackson Keith Simmonds Rob Wilson Peter Brecknock The Marston Moor Parish Prayer God our father help us to Live for you Love each other Light the way ahead So that all our villages, and the world at large, may know you In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Revd. Roy Shaw writes......................... October already! Time flies when you’re having fun/busy/growing older/add your own reason here. Whatever, instead of the measured ticking of the clock in a regular and changeless way, time seems to have a flexible quality about it where most often, for me at any rate, it seems to go far too fast, and yet at other times to drag. I confess I don’t have a clue as to how these two states of regularity and flexibility can exist side by side. The whole notion of time- measured in aeons and light years- is enough to give me a headache; I crumble under the weight of the numbers, and realise how microscopically small is my own place in the scheme of things. But this doesn’t mean I’m without significance! The whole thrust of Christianity is about the honoured place of humanity in creation, through the goodness and love of God. So I try to live in thankfulness, and I guess you do too. Honouring the other person, and giving significance to them. I hope that’s how it is, when there is a marked tendency at the moment, led by some of our media, to marginalise refugees, disabled people, and others. Before that it was hoodies, and before that it was unmarried mothers, and before that it was…..- the story is as old as time. But if we live fully in the goodness and love of God, recognising our own small but significant place in the scheme of things, recognising that all our short life is a gift, then these prejudices should fall away. I hope that’s true of me. And of you. These last months for me have been marked by the funerals of a fifteen year old and a seventeen year old, a lad at primary school, and a lady dead from cancer before her time. Time for us is limited, in spite of our thinking and acting otherwise. Let’s use it with a wise generosity of heart. Meanwhile, I must get on- there’s a thousand things to do…………… God Bless Your vicar, Roy 01423 359003/ [email protected]. NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY TOCKWITH This month is an exceptionally busy month in church. On Sunday 4th October we welcome parishioners from churches throughout the Parish of Marston Moor for a united parish service when the speaker will be Andrea Robinson from the Bible Society. On 10th October between 10am and 4pm there will be an exhibition in church regarding the Stirling Bomber Air Crash on 9th October 1945. Lots of previously unpublished information will be on show and some very interesting personal stories have been uncovered. Whilst entry to the exhibition is free we are asking for contributions to the Memorial fund. The following day will be the Memorial Service and unveiling of the Memorial in Marston Road in memory of those so tragically killed on that fateful night. Many people including the Bishop of Selby, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Sir Robin Cooke, our MP Nigel Adams and Mayors’ of Harrogate and Wetherby are attending. This is bound to be one the largest official occasions held in Tockwith Church for many a year and there will a spectacular display of colour as the Royal British Legion represented by several local branches will present their standards. There will also be representatives from the Air Training Corp and Scouts. All are being led by the Thirsk Royal British Legion Brass Band. Volunteers are needed to provide refreshments and serve them during the Stirling Air Crash Exhibition on Saturday 10th October between 10am and 4pm. Please contact Angela Jenkins on 01423 358067 if you can help. Tickets for the Elvis Tribute night on Saturday 24th October are being snapped up so book now to avoid disappointment. Please contact Angela on 01423 358067 or Karen on 01423 358979. The last time Steve Caprice came along he quite literally did have people dancing in the aisles. Hopefully you won’t be too exhausted to enjoy our Harvest Festival at 11.00am on Sunday 25th October. We live in a very affluent community and sometimes it is hard to comprehend the despair that some people have. Donations will be split between York Archlight and the York Foodbank. Following most services there is an opportunity to join other attendees for a tea or coffee and a chat. WAIT AWHILE If after Church, you wait awhile, Someone may greet you with a smile But, if you quickly rise and flee, We‟ll all seem cold and stiff, maybe The one beside you in the pew Is, perhaps a stranger too. All here, like you, have fears and cares, All of us need each other‟s prayers. In fellowship we bid you meet, With us around God‟s Mercy Seat. READINGS and PSALMS for October 2015 Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 4 October. Job 1:1, 2:1-10; Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Green Mark 10:2-16 11 October. Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15 Green Hebrews 4: 12-16 Mark 10: 17-31 18 October. Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Job 38: 1-7, 34-41; Psalm 104: 1-9, 25, 37b Green Hebrews 5: 1-10; Mark 10: 35-45 25 October. Bible Sunday Isaiah 55 1-11; Psalm 19.7-14 Green 2 Timothy 3.14-4 5; John 5.36b-47 MESSY CHURCH Messy Church returned with the biggest party ever, Jesus said "Gods kingdom is like a party and everyone is invited" so that's exactly what we did! Balloon smiley faces, party games, party food and to finish with a very messy game of Doughnut bobbing. Hope you can join us for the next Messy Church on Sunday 4th October "Everyone is invited" FLOWER ROTA I am calling out to anyone, who like me, is capable of putting flowers in a vase. I am the most unskilled of our flower arrangers, you can tell when I have done them as they look just like they did in the supermarket bucket, minus the wrapping! Our church looks lovely, due to the team of hard working flower arrangers that do a two week slot. In that time, it is normal to put flowers in two vases, refreshing them for the second week. The church can get hot, so it is a good plan to go in and water mid-week. If you can’t manage that you can let me know and I will go in to top up the vases. Financially, we are provided with £10 to pay for the flowers. I would really like more volunteers as I put together the rota for next year as some arrangers are doing double duty. You can let me know dates that would be good for you, and dates to avoid, and if nearer the time you find you have a problem with the date there is some flexibility to swap dates. Please let me know if you can help. You can email me : [email protected] or phone 01423 358100 Thanks Sara Marston Moor Youth Club What an exciting evening we had on the evening of 11th September when a good number that had been with us from last year‟s Year Six returned. At total of 36 which is a record. Perhaps they had heard we were having a „T‟ shirt design evening. As you can see there were lots of great ideas and designs. The Youth Club is so popular we now have a waiting list of young people wishing to join. The Marston Moor Youth Club Tockwith Church Every Friday – during term time 7.00pm – 8.30pm Year 6 to Year 9 Have Fun Make Friends Get Involved Sunday 4th October Tell us what you're doing..