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SERVICES DURING NOVEMBER 2019 Five Crosses Day Tintinhull Chilthorne Lufton Yeovil Thorne Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer,Yeovil Marsh, Domer Marsh Coffin Thorne Coffin, Lufton November 7.30pm NEWSLETTER 2nd Benefice All Souls Eucharist NOVEMBER 2019 Day Priest: The Reverend Peter Down, The Rectory, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull (829058) November 6pm 10.30am Licensed Lay Reader: Mrs Sallyann Batstone 3rd Evensong Benefice Axes Close Farm, Chilthorne (840218) All Saints’ Eucharist Sunday Editor: Mrs. Hilary Cozens, Little Crofton, Yeovil Road, Tintinhull November 10am Telephone 01935 824220 e-mail [email protected] 5th Eucharist United Benefice Website can be found at http://fivecrosses.weebly.com (BCP)

November 8am 10.45am 6pm 4pm th 10th Eucharist Matins Evensong Evensong Dear Friends, Sunday, 10 November, and lay wreaths at 3rd Sunday (BCP) 3pm our War Memorials. This year the service before 10.45am Remembrance “Here we are in November already. The Advent Together4God Service year has flown by. will be in St Mary’s, Chilthorne Domer at Remem- November is a month of remem- 3 pm. I do hope as many of you as possible brance brance. Most obviously we remember all from all our villages will join us to Sunday those who have died in the two World remember those killed in war, conflict and November 9.15am 10.45am 6pm 10.45am th Wars and other conflicts. This year the terrorist events. 17 Parish Parish Evensong Morning Royal British Legion has very specifically Second Eucharist Eucharist Worship In our churches, though, this season Sunday at the Elms stated that we will use remembrance time of remembrance holds more. We will before to remember not only those members of remember, on All Souls’ Day, November Advent the armed forces but also those civilians 2nd, all those of our families and friends November 9.15am See 6pm 11am who died in time of war and in acts of th who have died. There will be a service at 24 Christ Parish Yeovil Eucharist Parish terrorism. This seems appropriate for our 7.30 pm on All Souls’ Day at St the King Eucharist Marsh (BCP) Eucharist age. War today comes in many forms and at Y. Marsh Margaret’s, Tintinhull. If you would like deeply affects more than those serving in someone remembered by name at that December 10.30am 6pm the forces. War shows no respect for st service please let me know or write their 1 Benefice Evensong the status of its victims. While we rightly Advent Eucharist name on the lists which will be in our Sunday applaud and remember with thanksgiving the courage and commitment of those who churches. Tintinhull continued: There has been an open weekend at St. Margaret’s concerning the are combatants in time of conflict we have We also remember all those urgently needed restoration. This was well attended and received positive feedback. One seen that same courage in events such as throughout history who have served God person came to volunteer to join Friend’s of St Margaret’s and other pledged support to those in the Manchester Arena, London faithfully and have gained the crown of the restoration project. Our thanks to all who arranged the presentation and particularly glory that God has promised to all his thanks to Martin Wragg who took the photographs. Thank you also to all who gave gifts Bridge and at the Finsbury Park mosque. It is right that we should remember those saints. On All Saints’ Sunday we shall of food at Tintinhull’s Harvest Festival and those who bid at the auction. An amount of celebrate all of the saints, known and un- £120 was raised to be given to the Lord’s Larder in Yeovil. Very special thanks to who die as a result of our inability as a Tintinhull Working Men's Club for saving the day, very much at the last minute, by taking race to resolve the differences and known to history at our Benefice Eucharist us in at the Club to hold the supper - a truly warm thank you. Thanks also to those who injustices which affect our societies. at All Saints’ Church, Yeovil Marsh, at 10.30 am. This is one of the most helped prepare, set up and all those who cleared up afterwards. The event was very Although our local branch of the important days of the year in our Christian successful and we are grateful for all the help we received. Just as a reminder, the Service Royal British Legion no longer exists we of Remembrance will be held at St. Mary’s, Chilthorne Domer this year.– see details calendar. We commemorate the saints above” shall continue to hold our annual whose names we know through the year NB : cut off date for December’s issue is 19th November. Many thanks, Hilary Remembrance Service on Remembrance but there are countless more whose names

page 1 are no longer remembered. We’ll have speaks about how our salvation and that of Lowman and Barbara Tasker have information nearer the time.“ known some of them personally because the world or creation are bound up collected and returned boxes in Chilthorne News from Jill Coe: “Thank you to every- together…. for many years but now, for personal they were our friends or members of our reasons, we must say goodbye and send a one who supported our Jumble Sale for the families. They’ll have taught us about Jesus ‘The created universe is waiting with eager Shoe Box Appeal. We raised an amazing expectation for God’s children to be very big thank you for all their loyal and how God sent his Son into the world to efforts in assisting the charity. We will £370 clear profit. This will go towards the revealed. It was made subject to frustration, fuel costs to send the boxes to Eastern save us. They’ll have shown us by their not of its own choice but by the will of him open all the boxes and let you know the th example how to live the Christian life. total collected next month and of course Europe. The boxes leave me on 11 who subjected it, yet with the hope that the November and I will keep you in touch They’ll have prayed for us and with us; your boxes will be returned. universe itself is to be freed from the shack- Dear reader, would you like a personal with any information I receive.” they’ll have forgiven us and encouraged us; les of mortality and is to enter upon the box? Do contact Hilary on 01935 824220 - From the register: The funeral of Philip they’ll have assured us of God’s love for us. glorious liberty of the children of God.’ she has a box ready to fill a space on your Hocking was held at St Mary’s on 26th These faithful Christians have lived in Romans 8: 19-21 shelf if you’d like one too. September. Please remember Philip in every age. Some have died for their faith, Sometimes I hear people dismiss “The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal your prayers and those who mourn. Daniel others have lived for their Lord, others will concerns for the world and its future as house to house collection for Tintinhull Hartley and Lucy Hancock were married at being insignificant in the light of the eternal and Chilthorne Domer will be from 26 th have given up their lives in the service of St Mary’s on 12 October . May they have hope we have in Christ. I think this October until 9 November. I would like to a long and happy marriage. their neighbours for love of God. misguided and often selfish. It’s a bit like thank all the Volunteer Poppy Collectors It is important to remember. I invite the attitude which says, ‘well as long as it for their time and support again this year.” YEOVIL MARSH you to join us in this season of sees me out!’ from Chaz Harvey, Poppy Appeal Mike Kane writes: “At our last P.C.C meeting after dealing with church opera- remembrance. Yours in Christ, Fr Peter This month you have the opportunity Organiser. to get involved yourself. On Monday 18th LUFTON tional matters we had a brief discussion on Letter from the Right Reverend Ruth th the verse "Man cannot live by bread alone November at Wells Cathedral and in Christ Susan Collins writes: “On Sunday 4 but by every word that proceeds from the Worsley, Bishop of Taunton: Church, Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday November at 6.00pm our Annual Sermon th mouth of God ", and how as Christians, for “Treasure the Earth November 9 , there are opportunities for (inspired by v.8 Psalm 34) entitled ‘O us the words of God’s son, Jesus hold As I write this parish letter, we are in the you to find out more. Look on the diocesan Taste and See How Gracious the Lord Is’ significance for guidance and also as midst of two weeks of action by Extinction website. will be delivered this year, during the spiritual food. So if we read our bibles, we Rebellion drawing our attention to the And it’s not just for individual Evensong Service by our guest speaker can in theory, feed our spirit and grow in concerns of climate change. Following action, we as a diocese want to encourage Father Chris Jones, Assistant Priest at the way God wants us to. Peter churches to look at how they might become St. Michael & All Angels Church, commented that he knew a lot of us read Greta Thunberg’s rousing speech to the UN our bibles but maybe lack confidence to and the various climate strikes undertaken Eco churches in the way in which they Yeovil. We look forward to welcoming respond in worship, theological reflection, our guest and we shall see if he earns his speak to others about our beliefs. I have by young people around the world, we are given a lot of thought to that and think that becoming more aware of the dangers of make practical changes to their carbon foot- guinea by sticking to the text. We hope print, and in bringing about that freedom for that you will join us for this special event although we may all find it hard to listen to neglecting such an important matter. Gods prompting in our lives, I don't think Whether we are young and passionate about the whole universe to be sustained and and for our Parish Tea afterwards. renewed. What might you get passionate Advance notice that our traditional we lack confidence, I think rather that our this issue or one of Boris’s so-called about and do? Ruth + Taunton confidence is undermined by Satan point- ‘crusties’ and equally passionate, it seems Candlelit Service of Carols & Readings ing out our faults and failings to us in a to me that we are all called to be passionate News from the Parishes will be held on Sunday 22nd December at steady stream in order to make us doubtful about caring for the world God has made, Children’s Society Boxes: It is indeed 6 pm. To be followed by mulled wine and in ministry. Why is it so hard to listen to and which He has entrusted to our care. November again and so it’s time to collect mince pies. All are most welcome at this God but so easy for Satan to remind us of The fifth Mark of Mission calls for the boxes which are sitting on various special service.” Contact details for Rev. our inadequacies. I used to think his us to ‘Treasure the Earth’ or, to ‘safeguard shelves and mantelpieces in homes in and Down are given at the head of this distraction methods were used during the integrity of creation and sustain and around Tintinhull and Chilthorne Domer. Newsletter. church services but now believe they renew the life of the earth’. Here in Bath Some of these boxes have been collecting CHILTHORNE DOMER happen almost constantly every moment of our lives.” and Wells we focus on placing mission and small change for very many years and every Angie Clothier writes: “It was good to see evangelism at the heart of all we do. This small amount adds up to a worthwhile so many enjoying Harvest Festival this TINTINHULL often means we highlight the story of Jesus donation to send to this Church of England John Gower writes: “Congratulations to fund-raising society which helps vulnerable year. A big thank you to all those who Rob Rawles and Bridgette Winfield on and the opportunity for us to know God’s children and young adults. During the helped make it such a happy their recent marriage which was held at St grace and forgiveness in personal ways. All second week in November Hilary Cozens occasion. Christmas is the next festival on Margaret’s Church; we wish them well. really important for us to know how much the agenda. We will look forward to seeing On a less happy note, Peggy Hinkley died will collect the Tintinhull boxes and Jill th we are loved. However, mission and Coe has kindly stepped in to collect up the many of you at St Mary’s annual Christ- recently, just before her 100 birthday; a evangelism isn’t just limited to those people Chilthorne ones. They will contact you to mas supper party on Saturday 7 December long-time member of our church, Peggy we live amongst in the present day. St Paul arrange this. Close neighbours, Pat at the Village Hall. Look out for further lived in Vicarage St. until about 2 years ago when she moved to Cookson Court in Yeovil.

page 2 are no longer remembered. We’ll have speaks about how our salvation and that of Lowman and Barbara Tasker have information nearer the time.“ known some of them personally because the world or creation are bound up collected and returned boxes in Chilthorne News from Jill Coe: “Thank you to every- together…. for many years but now, for personal they were our friends or members of our reasons, we must say goodbye and send a one who supported our Jumble Sale for the families. They’ll have taught us about Jesus ‘The created universe is waiting with eager Shoe Box Appeal. We raised an amazing expectation for God’s children to be very big thank you for all their loyal and how God sent his Son into the world to efforts in assisting the charity. We will £370 clear profit. This will go towards the revealed. It was made subject to frustration, fuel costs to send the boxes to Eastern save us. They’ll have shown us by their not of its own choice but by the will of him open all the boxes and let you know the th example how to live the Christian life. total collected next month and of course Europe. The boxes leave me on 11 who subjected it, yet with the hope that the November and I will keep you in touch They’ll have prayed for us and with us; your boxes will be returned. universe itself is to be freed from the shack- Dear reader, would you like a personal with any information I receive.” they’ll have forgiven us and encouraged us; les of mortality and is to enter upon the box? Do contact Hilary on 01935 824220 - From the register: The funeral of Philip they’ll have assured us of God’s love for us. glorious liberty of the children of God.’ she has a box ready to fill a space on your Hocking was held at St Mary’s on 26th These faithful Christians have lived in Romans 8: 19-21 shelf if you’d like one too. September. Please remember Philip in every age. Some have died for their faith, Sometimes I hear people dismiss “The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal your prayers and those who mourn. Daniel others have lived for their Lord, others will concerns for the world and its future as house to house collection for Tintinhull Hartley and Lucy Hancock were married at being insignificant in the light of the eternal and Chilthorne Domer will be from 26 th have given up their lives in the service of St Mary’s on 12 October . May they have hope we have in Christ. I think this October until 9 November. I would like to a long and happy marriage. their neighbours for love of God. misguided and often selfish. It’s a bit like thank all the Volunteer Poppy Collectors It is important to remember. I invite the attitude which says, ‘well as long as it for their time and support again this year.” YEOVIL MARSH you to join us in this season of sees me out!’ from Chaz Harvey, Poppy Appeal Mike Kane writes: “At our last P.C.C meeting after dealing with church opera- remembrance. Yours in Christ, Fr Peter This month you have the opportunity Organiser. to get involved yourself. On Monday 18th LUFTON tional matters we had a brief discussion on Letter from the Right Reverend Ruth th the verse "Man cannot live by bread alone November at Wells Cathedral and in Christ Susan Collins writes: “On Sunday 4 but by every word that proceeds from the Worsley, Bishop of Taunton: Church, Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday November at 6.00pm our Annual Sermon th mouth of God ", and how as Christians, for “Treasure the Earth November 9 , there are opportunities for (inspired by v.8 Psalm 34) entitled ‘O us the words of God’s son, Jesus hold As I write this parish letter, we are in the you to find out more. Look on the diocesan Taste and See How Gracious the Lord Is’ significance for guidance and also as midst of two weeks of action by Extinction website. will be delivered this year, during the spiritual food. So if we read our bibles, we Rebellion drawing our attention to the And it’s not just for individual Evensong Service by our guest speaker can in theory, feed our spirit and grow in concerns of climate change. Following action, we as a diocese want to encourage Father Chris Jones, Assistant Priest at the way God wants us to. Peter churches to look at how they might become St. Michael & All Angels Church, commented that he knew a lot of us read Greta Thunberg’s rousing speech to the UN our bibles but maybe lack confidence to and the various climate strikes undertaken Eco churches in the way in which they Yeovil. We look forward to welcoming respond in worship, theological reflection, our guest and we shall see if he earns his speak to others about our beliefs. I have by young people around the world, we are given a lot of thought to that and think that becoming more aware of the dangers of make practical changes to their carbon foot- guinea by sticking to the text. We hope print, and in bringing about that freedom for that you will join us for this special event although we may all find it hard to listen to neglecting such an important matter. Gods prompting in our lives, I don't think Whether we are young and passionate about the whole universe to be sustained and and for our Parish Tea afterwards. renewed. What might you get passionate Advance notice that our traditional we lack confidence, I think rather that our this issue or one of Boris’s so-called about and do? Ruth + Taunton confidence is undermined by Satan point- ‘crusties’ and equally passionate, it seems Candlelit Service of Carols & Readings ing out our faults and failings to us in a to me that we are all called to be passionate News from the Parishes will be held on Sunday 22nd December at steady stream in order to make us doubtful about caring for the world God has made, Children’s Society Boxes: It is indeed 6 pm. To be followed by mulled wine and in ministry. Why is it so hard to listen to and which He has entrusted to our care. November again and so it’s time to collect mince pies. All are most welcome at this God but so easy for Satan to remind us of The fifth Mark of Mission calls for the boxes which are sitting on various special service.” Contact details for Rev. our inadequacies. I used to think his us to ‘Treasure the Earth’ or, to ‘safeguard shelves and mantelpieces in homes in and Down are given at the head of this distraction methods were used during the integrity of creation and sustain and around Tintinhull and Chilthorne Domer. Newsletter. church services but now believe they renew the life of the earth’. Here in Bath Some of these boxes have been collecting CHILTHORNE DOMER happen almost constantly every moment of our lives.” and Wells we focus on placing mission and small change for very many years and every Angie Clothier writes: “It was good to see evangelism at the heart of all we do. This small amount adds up to a worthwhile so many enjoying Harvest Festival this TINTINHULL often means we highlight the story of Jesus donation to send to this Church of England John Gower writes: “Congratulations to fund-raising society which helps vulnerable year. A big thank you to all those who Rob Rawles and Bridgette Winfield on and the opportunity for us to know God’s children and young adults. During the helped make it such a happy their recent marriage which was held at St grace and forgiveness in personal ways. All second week in November Hilary Cozens occasion. Christmas is the next festival on Margaret’s Church; we wish them well. really important for us to know how much the agenda. We will look forward to seeing On a less happy note, Peggy Hinkley died will collect the Tintinhull boxes and Jill th we are loved. However, mission and Coe has kindly stepped in to collect up the many of you at St Mary’s annual Christ- recently, just before her 100 birthday; a evangelism isn’t just limited to those people Chilthorne ones. They will contact you to mas supper party on Saturday 7 December long-time member of our church, Peggy we live amongst in the present day. St Paul arrange this. Close neighbours, Pat at the Village Hall. Look out for further lived in Vicarage St. until about 2 years ago when she moved to Cookson Court in Yeovil.

page 3 SERVICES DURING NOVEMBER 2019 Five Crosses Day Tintinhull Chilthorne Lufton Yeovil Thorne Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer,Yeovil Marsh, Domer Marsh Coffin Thorne Coffin, Lufton November 7.30pm NEWSLETTER 2nd Benefice All Souls Eucharist NOVEMBER 2019 Day Priest: The Reverend Peter Down, The Rectory, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull (829058) November 6pm 10.30am Licensed Lay Reader: Mrs Sallyann Batstone 3rd Evensong Benefice Axes Close Farm, Chilthorne (840218) All Saints’ Eucharist Sunday Editor: Mrs. Hilary Cozens, Little Crofton, Yeovil Road, Tintinhull November 10am Telephone 01935 824220 e-mail [email protected] 5th Eucharist United Benefice Website can be found at http://fivecrosses.weebly.com (BCP)

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