The Parish Churches of , , Churches are open for Private Prayer St Michael’s and All Angels is open 10 am to 4 pm each day. and Peper Harow St Nicholas’s Peper Harrow, is open for Private Prayer on Wednesdays from 10-3pm St James Patronal St James’, Elstead, is open 9:30 until 4:30 each day St Mary’s, Shackleford is open for Private Prayer 10-3pm each day

ETSPH Contacts: Church Office: [email protected] 01252 705164. (Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 – 12.30) Revd Hannah Moore: [email protected] 01252 705941 Day off—Friday Associate Minister Revd Delia Orme: [email protected] 01252 702217 Day off—Saturday Ursula Johnston (LLM) [email protected] 01252 702591 Churchwardens Elstead: Annie Silver: [email protected] 01252 702886. Sarah Goodship: [email protected] 01252 702613 Sunday 1st August 2021 Churchwardens Thursley: Hilary Barr: [email protected] 01252 703301 8 am BCP Communion at St Nicholas, Peper Harow Nina Allen: [email protected] 01252 703643 Churchwardens Shackleford and Peper Harow: 10 am CW Communion at St James’, Elstead on zoom Liza Gane: [email protected] 07796916941 Churchwardens Shackleford - Vacant Safeguarding—[email protected] Please stay for refreshments after the main service. Follow us on Social Media Please join us from 9.50 am for the 10am service https://parishesofetsph.org.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4f9VwGYIzNyd90CDjtF8eQ Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78943420469? https://www.facebook.com/ParishesofETSPH pwd=U1hIUFQ2bjRISWhjN2dNMzVBbjNzZz09 Meeting ID: 789 4342 0469 Password: ETSPH Dial in via your telephone +44 203 051 2874 https://twitter.com/3parishes +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom Meeting ID: 789 4342 0469 Telephone Password: 262018 Website: https://parishesofetsph.org.uk/ How Can I Give? Scan the QR Code to see how you can give to the life and work of the parishes or visit How can I give? – Parish churches of Elstead, Thursley, Shackleford & Peper Harow (parishesofetsph.org.uk) Coming up Sunday 1st August St James Patronal (Trinity 9) 8 am BCP Communion at St Nicholas, Peper Harow 10 am CW Communion at St. James’, Elstead and on zoom Sunday 8th August Trinity 10 8 am BCP Communion at Elstead 10 am Service of the word at St. James’, Elstead Sunday 15th August The Blessed Virgin Mary 10 am CW Communion at St Michael & All Angels, Thursley Sunday 22nd August Trinity 12 8 am CW Communion at Elstead 10 am CW Communion St Mary’s Patronal Shackleford

ETSPH PCC Meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3509352508? pwd=NDhNK1BRVDNkL25ReWpVazFvR1JFUT09 All Zoom meetings are: ID 350 935 2508 Password 2021 September Thursley PCC 7.30 pm - Wednesday 8th Joint PCC 7.30 pm - Wednesday 15th

We are please to announce in partnership with another local parish a new Contemporary Service. Starting in September, on the 3rd Sunday of the month, at St James Church at 6pm, a contemporary worship service. Come along and join us with a focus on modern worship, prayer and exploring the bible through teaching.

Hannah on Holiday Hannah will be on holiday from the 1st –19th August. If you have any queries, please contact the Churchwardens. If you require a member of the clergy, please contact Delia. ETSPH Church Services New Rota September 2021 onwards Revd Hannah writes: Normal rota, not including special services and seasonal additions Following a good discussion at the Joint parishes PCC meeting at the end of May Parents want the best for their children. This week as I have watched we are planning as our normal pattern of services from September onwards. the Olympics, I have been struck by the sacrifices that parents have

made to ensure that their children become elite athletes and achieve a 8.00 am 10.00 am 10.30 am 6.00 pm medal. In our gospel today, James and John’s mother wants her sons 1st Sunday BCP at PH Communion & to be on the podium next to Jesus. Unfortunately, she has no idea what Elstead Zoom at she is asking Jesus for on behalf of her children. I wonder, how far we main Elstead might go to see our children achieve their full potential or what we might service Also sacrifice to achieve our own potential or the goals we have set for

Communion at ourselves. Jesus reminds us that the cost of being his disciples if very Thursley high so that when we are asked “What can we give?” Our response should be, “We give our all.” 2nd Sunday BCP at “JAM” “JAM” Elstead with main music service group at Elstead Today’s Readings

for First Reading Jeremiah 45; 1-5

families Jeremiah’s scribe, Baruch, is told by God not to seek great things for rd 3 Sunday Communion & Contemporary himself but that his life will be spared in the disaster that is to come. Thursley Zoom at Worship with

main Thursley music band Second Reading Acts 11:27 – 12:2 service at Elstead James the Apostle drinks from the same bitter cup as Jesus when he

is killed by King Herod in his renewed persecution of Christians in Jerusalem. 4th Sunday CW Communion SH or PH Gospel Matthew 20:20-28 SH & PH Traditional Jesus warns his disciples about the cost of discipleship and reminds main at Elstead them of the humility and service they are called to live out as they service th follow Jesus. 5 Sunday CW Communion & Zoom Collect main Traditional alternating Merciful God, whose holy apostle Saint James, leaving his father service at Elstead Oct PH and all that he had, was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus “Joint” Jan El Christ and followed him even to death: help us, forsaking the false May Th attractions of the world, to be ready at all times to answer your call Aug SH without delay; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Prayers for Healing Service Friday 6th August at 2pm by Zoom. You are warmly invited to our ecumenical Prayers for Healing Service to pray by name for those in need of God's healing strength and peace for whatever reason whether for themselves or others. To comply with GDPR regulations please ask permission of others first or their relatives if appropriate. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble Please let Linda know if there is anyone you wish to add to the prayer list.

themselves and pray and seek my face and then I will hear All are welcome to join us for this important ministry. from heaven” 2 Chronicles 7:14 For prayer requests, service sheet and Zoom link please email lindajennifer- [email protected] . We hope you can join us. We want to build communities of praying people. Each of our three parishes need prayer for specific aspects of the life and work of the parish. These parish prayer points enable us to share our prayer requests, our hopes and dreams with each other so we can be pray Everyday Faith Daily Reflections and other resources with and for each other. Guildford Cathedral has restarted some of its services. Like the local parish churches, they need to be mindful of the Coronavirus restrictions. They Joint Parishes Prayer have a programme of services available on their website: https://  For the growth of a shared vision for the three parishes as we www.guildford-cathedral.org/worship/services work and worship together https://www.churchofengland.org/about/renewal-reform/setting-gods-people -free/everyday-faith St James https://www.sacredspace.ie/  For the proposed reordering project, specifically for the https://taketime.org.uk/ feasibility studies being undertaken for environmentally https://www.24-7prayer.com/dailydevotional friendly heating systems. Church House Publishing have created a shortened form of the Daily Prayer App for life on the go. Follow the link to access the App https:// To be able to launch the project and the fundraising in the  www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/time-to-pray Autumn. The Church of website also has a range of other readings,  For the Foodbank reflections and prayers to use, including services and items produced by the Archbishop of Canterbury. St Nicholas and St Mary’s  For the continued conversations with Elam and for the discussions about the future use of St Mary’s A PRAYER FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS  For the opportunity our buildings present to reach out to

wedding couples and their families. Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy.  For a church warden for St Mary’s Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing St Michael and All Angels that nothing can separate us from your love. In Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen  We give thanks for the Churchyard group  We pray for the Churchyard history project Our concerns: As we consider the cost of discipleship, help us to be willing to go where you might lead us and do whatever you might ask us. The Pilgrimage of Life We give thanks for the continuing work of the scientists Our brother Jesus, you set our feet upon the way in fighting diseases, for all medical breakthroughs and and sometimes where you lead we do not understand. the roll out of the vaccines. Bless us with courage We pray for the those working in the NHS, in care homes and social where the way is fraught with dread or danger; care, especially as cases are rising. Bless us with graceful meetings Give wisdom to our leaders and those in authority. where the way is lonely; We also pray for those struggling to cope with financial pressures Bless us with good companions because of the virus, for those people who have lost their jobs and where the way demands a common cause; those needing to use Foodbanks. Bless us with night vision where we travel in the dark, We thank you for our beautiful world and for your creation. Help us keen hearing where we have not sight, to care for our planet and not misuse or abuse it’s resources. We to hear the reassuring sounds of fellow travellers; look for the coming of peace on earth—peace in our hearts, our Bless us with humour – homes, our communities and the whole earth. we cannot travel lightly weighed down with gravity; Risen Christ, may you be known to us and to our neighbours far and Bless us with humility wide. to learn from those around us; We pray for areas in the world facing conflict and war. Bless us with decisiveness We pray for your healing and restoration to all those who are where we must move with speed; suffering in body, mind or spirit. Bless us with lazy moments We pray especially for those who are struggling with their mental to stretch and rest and savour; health at this time, for those who are unwell & those who have gone Bless us with love given and received; to their rest in you. And bless us with your presence, Christians far and wide: We pray for Christians across the world even when we know it in your absence. who live with the fear of persecution. We pray for all religious leaders Lead us into exile, as they guide their communities through this pandemic. until we find that on the road is where you are Diocesan Cycle of Prayer The Children’s Society, and all those And where you are is going home. who work for the welfare of children. Bless us, lead us, love us, bring us home Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Church of Pakistan (United) Bearing the gospel of life. Our neighbours: All who live in Attleford Lane, Milford Road - edge of the village up to Hookley Lane, French Hill & French Lane. Kathy Galloway (Iona Community) We thank you for the community spirit and care for our neighbours which is present in our villages.

The Archbishop is coming to Guildford Diocese

Big Why? Archbishop’s visit – book your places

Places can now be booked on Eventbrite via www.cofeguildford.org.uk/ Questions JustinWelby for the fourteen events to be addressed by Archbishop with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin during his visit on 24-27 September and we would value your help A unique opportunity to put questions to the Archbishop of in encouraging our congregations to invite guests and book places. The visit includes: Canterbury and hear him speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. An Evening with Justin Welby on Friday 24 September at 8pm at the Lakeside Centre, Camberley. This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer, Sunday 26 September celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a major address from 1.30 - 2.30pm the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Priors Field School, Q and A on issues of concern to you. Book places Priorsfield Road, Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – eleven guest events at large venues throughout the diocese at which the Archbishop will GU7 2RH respond to questions from the public and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. We hope that those attending will receive invitations to explore faith in local parishes.

Our local event is the Godalming deanery at Prior’s Field School, Godalming at 1.30pm Sunday 26th September. Please think about who you might invite and then Book places

An Evening for Young People at Christ’s College, Guildford on Sunday 26 September at 7pm. An opportunity for youth ministers to FREE bring young people to put their questions to the Archbishop and Guvna B BOOK ONLINE and hear them speak on how to make the most of your life. Book places

Book your free places at BigQuestions-Godalming.eventbrite.co.uk