Fifth Sunday of Trinity 30th June 2013

A warm welcome to our services today. A special welcome to any visitors in the Benefice or those worshipping with us for the first time.

KEITH FROM WOOLAVINGTON CONFIRMED IN GLASTONBURY

A number of people from Woolavington made the journey to St. John’s Glastonbury for the confirmation service held there on Thursday 20 June and to support our candidate Keith Moore.

The service was led by the retired , John Perry who was ‘an eminent Anglican Bishop in the last decades of the 20th Century and the very start of the 21st. After ordination he was a at Christ Church, Woking after which he held

a similar post at Chorleywood before becoming Vicar of the area and then Rural Dean of Rickmansworth. From 1977 until 1989 he was Warden of Lee Abbey when he became . He moved to be in 1996 and retired in 2003’.

The excellent service, during which a total of 23 candidates were confirmed, was followed by light refreshments during which the accompanying photo was taken. We wish Keith all the very best with his continued journey as part of the local Christian community.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL

Congratulations and very best wishes from everyone in the Benefice to Bill Hubbuck who will be celebrating his 85th birthday this coming Friday 5th July. Have a great day

Mid-week Holy Communion services will continue as usual during the vacancy There are midweek communion services in our Benefice which you are very welcome to attend.

Every 2nd Tuesday in Woolavington Church at 10am Every 3rd Wednesday (BCP) in Cossington Church at 10am

Every last Thursday in Woolavington Communal Hall at 11am Parish Pump Parish

DURING THE VACANCY THE FOLLOWING COMMUNION PRAYER ROTA WILL APPLY

1st Sunday Woolavington (8 am) & Bawdrip: Prayer A 2nd Sunday Woolavington & Cossington Prayer H 3rd Sunday Woolavington, Family Communion Booklet, Bawdrip Prayer B 4th Sunday Woolavington & Cossington Prayer D

UNITED BENEFICE OF WOOLAVINGTON WITH COSSINGTON AND BAWDRIP 5th Sunday Cossington For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, Today’s Readings ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not Collect of the Day consumed by one another. Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of body of the Church is governed and sanctified: the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, ever. enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like First Reading 1 Kings. 15-16, 19-end these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. The LORD said to Elijah, “Go back the way you came, and By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and Hazael king over Aram. Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi self-control. There is no law against such things. And those king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.” passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. guided by the Spirit. He was ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him Gospel Luke 9.51-62 and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen When the days drew near for him be taken up, he set his and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.” him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” to make ready for him; but they did not receive him, because his face was set towards Jerusalem. When his So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen disciples James and John saw it, they said, ‘Lord, do you and slaughtered them. He burned the ploughing equipment want us to command fire to come down from heaven and to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. consume them?’ But he turned and rebuked them. Then Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his attendant. they went on to another village. As they were going along

the road, someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever Psalm 77. 1-2, 11-20 you go.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and I cry aloud to God; I cry aloud to God and he will hear me. birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere In the day of my trouble I have sought the Lord; by night to lay his head.’ To another Jesus said, ‘Follow me.’ But he my hand is stretched out and does not tire; my soul refuses said, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ But Jesus comfort. I will remember the works of the Lord and call to said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for mind your wonders of old time. I will meditate on all your you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.’ Another said, ‘I works and ponder your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those holy; who is so great a god as our God? You are the God at my home.’ Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to who worked wonders and declared your power among the the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’ peoples. With a mighty arm you redeemed your people, the children of Jacob and Joseph. The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you and were afraid; the depths also were troubled. The clouds poured out water; Post Communion Prayer the skies thundered; your arrows flashed on every side; Grant, O Lord, we beseech you, that the course of this The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind; your world may be so peaceably ordered by your governance, lightnings lit up the ground; the earth trembled and shook. that your Church may joyfully serve you in all godly Your way was in the sea, and your paths in the great quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. waters, but your footsteps were not known. You led your people like sheep by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Thought for the day Second Reading Galatians 5. 1, 13-25 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, The only people who see the whole picture are the and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. ones who step outside the frame For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only Salman Rushdie do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self- indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another.

ITEMS WANTED FOR STALLS PLEASE:-

TOMBOLA: Pat Miller or Michael CAKES & PRESERVES: Shirley BOOKS: Keith or Bill PLANTS & PRODUCE: Vera

YOU ARE

WELCOME TO JOIN US

If you can play an instrument to any standard.

Beginners Welcome St. Mary’s Music

Group.

meets on Thursdays, 5-6pm

at Woolavington Church

Also MINI MUSIC MAKERS 6.00– 6.30pm on Mondays More info from Jane White on 683743

Last Sunday Bawdrip Church organ- A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ised an old style village coach trip to mimic the old village charabanc outings of the past. Induction of the Revd. Kevin Wright Despite the somewhat inclement weather a great day was had at Knightshayes near Tiverton. A as Rector of the big thank you to Don and Sally for lending us their coach for the day! Benefice of Woolavington with Cossington & Bawdrip

On Wednesday 31 July 2013, 7.00 p.m. at Woolavington Church

The Induction will be conducted by the Bishop of Taunton

The Right Reverend Peter Maurice

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED

SO PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY Our Benefice this Week Wed 10.45am USPG Coffee Morning, Jac Wilmouth, Millstone, Walnut Lane, Cossington Sun 2.00pm Romeo & Juliet, Manor House, Cossington

PLEASE PRAY FOR ACP: Oklahoma - (VII, The Episcopal Church) RR Edward Konieczny

Porvoo: Diocese in Europe (Bp Geoffrey Rowell, Bp David Hamid), Visby – Sweden (Bp Sven-Bernhard Fast), Copenhagen – Denmark (Bp Peter Skov-Jakobsen)

MP: Claire Gelder teaching in Japan with Us (ie USPG)

Z: St John, Choma, the Revd Sanford Busiku.

BATH DEANERY. (Bath) AD Andy Piggott & Ruth, RD Martin Williams, ARD Alison Fry, ARD Richard Wilson, LC Jeremy Key- Pugh.

The Community For those living in:- Chertsey Close (W), Manor Close (C), Eastside Lane (B)

The Sick:- Mary Gingell (*), Grace Good (*), Jo Stevens (*), Carol Watson (*), Helen Oldman (*), Margaret Shippen (C), Bob Clegg (*), Alan Calaminus (*), Geoffrey Izooba (*), Dennis Farmer (W), Zebeth Engelbrecht (*). Robin Tracey (*) Aiden Newcombe (*) Peter Buck (W), Mike Matthews (*), Derek Heaslewood (W), Annamarie Kruger(*)

Those previously Baptised in the Benefice in June: Florence Cave, Daryl Crocker, Archie Thursfield, Natasha Higgens, Olivia Villis, Jude Peters. THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL REMINDER

The Prayer Care Team Can we help you by praying for you? To ask for confidential prayer; for yourself or someone else, for big

things or small things; and especially in emergencies, please contact us. By phone; Margaret Simpson 684537. By email; Peter Buck [email protected] or, of course, contact one of our Readers: (Dee Clow 683771, Trish & Trevor Lewis 683655, Gill McKechnie 685105 or Bill Hubbock 685351)

NEXT WEEK’S SERVICES ARE HIGHLIGHTED Benefice details… Woolavington Cossington Bawdrip www.wcbchurches.org.uk 08.00 am 11.00 am 11.00 am Week 1 Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion 09.30 am Contacts:- Family Service Acting Vicar: Rev. Mary Clements Tel: 683099 09.30 am 11.00 am 6.30pm Evensong Week 2 Holy Communion Holy Communion Benefice Administrator Tel: 683655

Churchwardens 09.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am Bawdrip: Mr G Jarman Tel 422969 Week 3 Family Communion Songs of Praise Holy Communion Mr S Peel Tel 684222 Cossington: Mr R Turner Tel 722177 09.30 am 11.00 am 6.30pm Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Mr J Gane Tel 722660 Week 4 Woolavington Mrs P Lewis Tel 683655 11.00 am Celebration Service Mr A McKechnie Tel 685105

Pump Editor for June Jan Reade [email protected]

Pump Editor for July Godfrey Hebdon [email protected] Week 5 10.00am BENEFICE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE Pump Editor for August Jim Gane [email protected]