The United Benefice of St. Peter’s, Caverswall with St. Andrew’s, Weston Coyney and All Saints, Dilhorne
Magazine: 50p each or £5 per year November 2012 PAGE 2 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
But as a community of family activity. So that’s God’s people, we are what we settled on. called to look to the future with a sense of hope and What surprised us was the expectation. So instead of amount of interest in Messy buckling down the Church. Most of the parents hatches, drawing the we spoke to had never blinds and being fearful of heard of it before, but 6 out what the next few months of every 10 said they were may bring, we need to interested in trying it and stay alert and look for the wanted to be kept informed. Revd Linda Lucking new thing that God may We found that very encour- be doing, even as the aging. Dear Parishioners, nights draw in. Messy Church may be the Autumn is here again. Har- With that in mind, I’m very new thing that God wants vest-time has come and excited to be involved in to do amongst us, even as gone but what happened to the first Messy Church at the dark of winter descends. th summer? It hardly feels like St Andrew’s on 18 No- That shouldn’t surprise us, we had one at all. And the vember. The plan is to because we worship a God poor temperatures and per- make this a regular event, who brings light into the rd sistent rain affected the har- on the 3 Sunday of every darkness. So as the nights vest, with yields being as month, from 2pm-4pm. draw in, do pray that much as 75% down on what You might think that’s a through Messy Church, the they should be. I was talking strange time to hold a light of Christ will dawn on to Joan Jones recently, and church service. Well, let a whole group of people she said she wouldn’t be me tell you a little bit who don’t know him at the making any piccalilli this about how it’s come moment. year. All the vegetables she about. Messy Church is usually grows for it have ei- one of the ways the If you’re not already in- ther failed or been eaten by Church of England is volved in Messy Church and slugs. What will I do without growing, and we’ve been would like to be, speak to my regular supply? I’ve been looking at introducing it at Sylvia, our Young People looking forward to that all St. Andrew’s for a while. and Community Coordina- year! Ham sandwiches just We were advised to do tor, and she’ll tell you how aren’t the same without some research first, asking you can help. Joan’s piccalilli!! families what time slot suited them best. So for Linda Lucking On a serious note, the poor two weeks in October, a yields this harvest are sure to small team from our impact food prices, and of churches conducted inter- course we’ve also got a rise views with 108 parents at in fuel prices to contend St. Peter’s and Parkhall with. All at a time when schools. When we looked many people are already at the results, the 2pm- stretched financially. It could 4pm slot on Sunday after- be a long, bleak few months noon came out as the par- for many. ents’ firm favourite for a CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 3
All Welcome to join us for Parish Prayers and Mid-Week Communion Parish Communion: Wednesdays, 10am - 11am Parish Prayers: Sundays, 6pm - 7pm & Thursdays, 9.30am - 10.30am All held at St. Andrew’s during term-time. All Welcome! Half-term Note: Parish Communion and Parish Prayers will not be held on the following dates: Wednesday 31st October, Thursday 1st November & Sunday 4th November. If you would like anyone or any situation to be prayed for at Parish Prayers, or if you would like any names to be added to the monthly prayer diary, please contact the Parish Office.
Life Groups Please continue to use the Bible Study notes (blank copies available from the Parish Office if required).
St. Andy’s 4 Points Club Meets Wednesdays, 7pm to 8.30pm at St. Andrew’s. Age 10 --- 16 (Y6 to Y11). £1 entry. St. Andy’s 4 Points Club will not meet on Wednesday 31st October or Wednesday 7th November, rerere-re---startingstarting after halfhalf----termterm on Wednesday 14th November.
Benefice Shared Service - Please join us! Sunday 25th November --- Christ the King Sunday A Shared Service for our three Parish Churches is being held at St. Andrew’s Church at 10am. Please join us for this time of praise and worship together.
We have a lot of special services, events and activities taking place in the coming months and we hope that you can join us for some of these - all welcome - please invite family, friends and neighbours (leaflets will be available)
Special Autumn Services - See page 4 Messy Church - See page 5 Children In Need --- See page 10 Miners’ Service --- See page 8 Christmas Events and Services - See page 6 & 7 AlphaAlphaAlpha - See page 9
To find out more about any of the events and services or if you’d like to get involved, please contact the Parish Office or speak to Sylvia, our Young People and Community Co-ordinator. Please keep all the activities in your prayers. PAGE 4 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
Service of Light --- Sunday 4th November 10am at All Saints, Dilhorne ‘Celebrate the Light of Christ Coming into the World’
Memorial Service --- Sunday 4th November 6.30pm at St. Peter’s, Caverswall An opportunity to remember those who have passed away in prayer and reflection.
Remembrance Day Service --- Sunday 11th November 7pm at St. Peter’s, Caverswall An opportunity to remember all those who have been involved in active service and the fallen from previous wars.
Matthew 5 v 4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Thank you for all your kind Harvest donations
A thank you letter has been received from Captain John Stark of the Salvation Army Lifehouse in Stoke. He writes:
Dear Congregations, On behalf of Vale Street Salvation Army Lifehouse I want to say a massive thank you for the generous amount of food you donated to the centre from the proceeds of your harvest festival. This will be used in our kitchen, for the people we support in the community and for anyone in hardship that presents themselves to us. I know that the residents here are really grateful for everything that is given and it helps them amazingly when they know that people do care. Also a big thank you for the monies donated (£104), this will go towards activities for our service users. Thank you once again and could I ask that you please remember our centre in your prayers. God bless, Captian John Stark
£60 was raised at the Harvest and Pet Service at All Saints for the RSPCA. Many thanks for your contributions. CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 5
@ St. Andrew’s, Weston Coyney
Sunday 18th November 2pm --- 4pm4pm4pm
Sunday 16th December 2pm --- 4pm4pm4pm
A time for families to come together to enjoy games & crafts,
hear a story, take part in a celebration and share a light meal with
other families. It’s not your typical Sunday Service!
All Ages Welcome! Invite your family and friends! Flyers & window posters available.
If you are able to help with setup, at Messy Church or by bringing cakes once a month, please contact Sylvia.
There will be some changes to service patterns in the coming months: ◊ Messy Church is beginning at St. Andrew’s in November (see above) and will be held on the third Sunday of every month, 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a 10am Morning Service at St. Andrew’s on these dates. ◊ From January, the shared services between St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s will be held where there is a fifth Sunday in a month. ◊ Also from January, Baptisms at St. Peter’s will be taking place within the Morning Service on the third Sunday of each month. PAGE 6 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
Saltmine Theatre Company Presents
Friday 30th November, 7pm at St. Andrew’s His Royal Highness, Prince Alastair, would like it known that on this most blessed season of Christmas, the entire kingdom is warmly invited to a night of fun, frivolity and festivity! Please invite your family and friends for an enchanting evening of celebration. Tickets: £6 (no concessions) - Available now from the Parish Office. Refreshments available to buy at the event.
Friday 7th December, 6pm for 6.30pm meal, at St. Andrew’s With a special Christmas performance by 'Not Strictly Barbershop' 3 course catered meal, with a choice of turkey or vegetable risotto for the main course and a choice of apple pie or Christmas pudding for dessert. Please let the office know your choices when buying tickets. Tickets: £13 - Available now from the Parish Office. Limited places. Last date to buy tickets: Monday 26th November Bring your own wine or drinks (and glasses). If you are able to attend the meal but would like to join us for the entertainment, this will begin at 8.30pm, all welcome! Donations to Not Strictly Barbershop at the performance.
Friday 14th December 2012, 7pm at St. Andrew’s Please join us for an evening of Christmas poetry, carols and refreshments, with mince pies and mulled wine. Invite your family, friends and neighbours for this community event! Free eventFree event,event all welcome!
Monday 17th to Friday 21st December 9am to 1pm at St. Andrew’s CCCaCaaallllll iiininnn fffofooorrrr aaa FFFRFRRREEEEEE cccucuuuppppppaaaa aaanannndddd aaa mmmimiiinnnncccceeee pppipiiieeee!!!! CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 7
Christingle Services: Sunday 2nd December, 5.30pm at All Saints Sunday 23rd December, 5.30pm at St. Peter’s
CandleCandleCandle-Candle---litlit Carol Services: Sunday 9th December, 6.30pm at St. Peter’s Sunday 23rd December, 6.30pm at All Saints
Community Carols: Friday 14th December, 7pm at St. Andrew’s
Children’s Service: Monday 24th December, 5pm at St. Andrew’s
Midnight Holy Communion: Monday 24th December, 11.30pm at both St. Peter’s and All Saints
Christmas Day Services: 8am Holy Communion at St. Peter’s 10am Holy Communion at St. Andrew’s
Young at Heart Christmas Meal and Service Friday 14th December at St. Andrew’s 2pm Service, followed by Meal With children from St. Peter’s CE Primary School attending to sing carols.
‘Carols by CandleCandle----light’light’ by the St. Cecilia Singers Friday 14th December, 7.30pm at St. Peter’s Tickets: £4 - Available to purchase on the door or from St. Cecilia’s Choir members. PAGE 8 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
At last through the darkness Yet this promise of the greater light Could be seen a glimmer of light Warmed my heart and drove out fear That steadily grew in brightness Hunger for knowledge and full sight And promised to obliterate the night Moved my feelings to be somewhere near Was this the day that was dawning Could I now hear angel voices Or another miracle sight And see a figure clothed in white An emergence from the cavern yarning The questions of certain choices With energy to take flight Promised the disappearance of night For as long as I could remember No doorstep discussion or forceful row The dark had been all around Free to answer as I myself see fit From January through to December This last chance extended to me now Winter days could only be found Choice all mine to stay or to quit The sun had not shone for ages Fence not available for comfort Comfort and joy seemed to be missing Willingness to embrace the saving grace Suddenly disappeared not just in stages The truth will in no way distort Desperation had left me wishing The time to meet my maker face to face
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CAP Money Courses Manage your money, live your life CAP Money is a three-session course to get you back in control of your money. If you are interested in courses running through the Church, please contact the Parish Office or Marlene Ferns (01538 361662 / [email protected]). More informa- tion about the course can also be found at: www.capmoney.org. The course is free.
Miners’ Service --- Saturday 8th December, 4pm at St. Andrew’s A reflective service is being held for miners and their families, with hot drinks and mince pies following the service. Please invite anyone who may especially want to attend, all welcome. There will also be charity DVDs for sale. CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 9
Socrates famously said, ‘An unexamined life is not worth living.’ Sometimes it’s easier not to ask questions, but on the Alpha Course… we think life is worth exploring. The course is fun, relaxed and totally non-pressured (that’s probably why over 18 million people around the world have already done it!) Never been to church? Not sure what you believe? Maybe you gave up on church a long time ago. The course was designed for you or anyone who doesn’t go to church regularly. Ever wanted to explore the meaning of life or ask challenging questions about the Christian faith? Maybe you’re just curious about this church stuff and want to have a nosy? Alpha doesn’t care about your background, it welcomes all those big questions and it’s free. Can’t say fairer than that right? Each session begins with food, snacks, that sort of thing, followed by a short talk looking at a different aspect of the Christian faith and time for discussion. An Alpha course will be beginning in this Parish in the New Year. Come to the introductory session on Tuesday 8th January, 7pm at the Red House, The Square, Caverswall. If you are interested in finding out more, contact the Parish Office: 01782 312570 / [email protected]
If God should go on strike…
How good it is that God above has never gone on strike. Because He was not treated fair, in things He didn’t like, If only once, he had sat down and said, “That’s it, I’m through, I’ve had enough of those on earth, so this is what I’ll do…
I’ll give my orders to the sun - cut off the heat supply, And to the moon - give no more light, and run the oceans dry.”
You know He would be justified, if fairness was the game, For no-one has been more abused or met with such distain Than God, and yet he carries on, supplying you and me With all the favours of His grace and everything for free!
We don’t care who we hurt or harm to gain the things we like, but what a mess we’d all be in if God should go on strike! Author Unknown PAGE 10 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
To support Children in Need:
• Pick up a free Coin Pudsey sheet, available in Church, from Sylvia, the Parish Office or online. Please hand ‘Coined Pudsey’s’ into the office by Wednesday 14th November.
• Pick up a Catchphrase sheet, paying a £1 donation, available from each Church and the Parish Office. If you would like to enter, please return your sheet to the office by Wednesday 14th November.
• Have a go at the ‘Guess What’ Sweepstake (outside Parish Office), paying a £1 donation.
4 Points Club will also be ‘showing their spots’ with a fancy dress evening on Wednesday 14th November, and sponsored events.
Thank you for your support!
Guess the name of the Teddy, Catchphrase, Tuck Shop, Crafts and Messy Games…
£1 entry, and all money raised will go to Children in Need. For more info., contact Sylvia: 01782 312570
Design by Hannah Fullwood CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 11
ST. PETER’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE, CAVERSWALL, ST11 9EN HEADTEACHER: MR CHRISTPHER BURTON. TEL: 01782 393118
I cannot believe that we are already half a term through the school year. How many times do we hear the phrase ‘doesn’t time fly when you’re enjoying yourself’? Well, it’s true. I am enjoying myself and time is flying by. My main priority this half term has been to get to know as much as possible about the school and community. The staff and children have been enormously patient in the face of my barrage of ques- tions and suggestions for improvement. As we speak, the hall looks like something reminiscent of a jumble sale as we move things around to better use the space we have in the hall cupboards.
My first Harvest service was wonderful, the generosity of the children and parents was amazing and Y5 put on a wonderful performance of The Enormous Turnip.
I have not been allowed to forget that during my interview I promised to buy some play equipment for the children to climb on at break times (see photos).
I have spent lots of time researching prices, meeting with the school council and company representatives to ensure that I have as much information as possible for the governors when I ask them to release the finance (get ready governors) and fi- nally make the phone call to order the equipment. The school council have asked me to choose something for them (to save time) as I have done this type of thing before in other schools.
After half term we begin the run up to Christmas, which is always a busy time in schools. Please pray for us as we immerse ourselves in the festivities and traditions of Christmas whilst continuing to work hard to ensure the children receive the best possible learning experiences we are able to provide.
Christopher Burton Headteacher PAGE 12 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
I attended a Neighbourhood Watch at the New Headquar- ters of the Staffordshire Police on Saturday 13th October. I have been to these conferences many times but this was the first time at the New HQ on Weston Road, Staffs, close to the University of Staffordshire.
I want to cut down on my Neighbourhood Watch activities after some 14 or 15 years. It is a very large area of some 280 houses. I never intended to take this on but when I started the N/W many people turned up, along with reporters, coun- cillors and, of course, the Police. However, as the crime rate has fallen and with the natural movement of residents, I feel that the various streets should organ- ise their own N/W with co-ordinators close to them. I may well call a meeting at St. Andrew’s and I am negotiating with the police to see if they want to come to speak to local residents. I did have some 20 or so helpers who were sort of co-ordinators, except that they helped where and when asked and no real initiative was taken. I am not really complaining, but I have done my part and it is for others to take over. This is not easily done, as you will understand. Doing is not what everyone does, moaning, complaining, passing the buck, etc., is the norm. People have telephoned me to ask me to telephone the Police on occasion. I say you telephone them, it is your area and your problem. They seldom do so, moaning about the Police, and me I suppose, is what the incident degenerates to.
So much activity is undertaken by so few, but then ‘volunteering is to be avoided’ is the general attitude of people. Mind you, one needs people of ability and confidence, which appears to be gifted to a few regulars and thank goodness for them. Once a volunteer ends the activity, he / she is soon forgotten and no-one is indispensable are they? Oh no! I ask?
The Church was such a communal place in times gone by, Scouts and Guides, Choir rehearsals weekly, Ladies’ Sowing Circle, Church of England Men’s Society and their Billiard Tables, so many activities at Churches with large Presbyteries or Church Institutes, where several activities would be going on at the same time. Town Women’s Guild would come, WVS and Whist Drives, Beetle Drives, and later BINGO, which used to be called Housey-Housey. The Methodists were famous for having a Concert Room and stage for the variety of shows that they would put on to bolster funds. My Scout Room was part of such a building so I was able to produce a full size Scout Show and, with a cast equal to the Hanley Screamline, it was, I think, even better because I went for laughter.
All these are now mostly pulled down and we are the poorer for it. Having a Scout Band, we had a first Sunday in the Month Church parade and no-one would miss it or they were in trouble with me. We also had our Charity Procession and the Band turned out for other Churches too. Tun- stall was a real community in my time there. No more I am afraid. It is the same everywhere else. Being a Vicar is hard work for sure, in almost every district, and it is sad that we are seeing so much reduction in Church attendance. Worse, we have the useless smart set who, with their par- ents help, have got on with their lives, with no experience of hardship, and so God is now dis- missed as irrelevant. Baptisms are not for their offspring, so the kids have no chance to learn for themselves and so the Churches are emptying. And, of course, the old C of E has not had a de- cent Archbishop to lead a fight back against the Political masters, and minority dictators, who demand no religious bias but a mixed up Religious Knowledge, with a confusion of foreign faiths which we are not allowed to criticise.
It is because the wrong people are more active than our own. We need to fight back and not lay down to the moronic minorities. People, to arms! To arms! Or the battle is lost. And I’m getting too old for the job. Fred Hall CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 13 Raffle Prizes Sought If you have any good quality items to donate to the raffle at our Christmas Meal on 7th December, please bring these to the Parish Office. Many thanks.
Volunteers Ahoy!
If you can help serve at any of the upcoming events and services, please let the Parish Office or Sylvia know. Help is especially sought for: ∗ Christmas Coffee Mornings (Mon 17 to Fri 21 Dec) - helping serve for a morning or for an hour, also donations of mince pies and cakes appreciated - please see our sign up sheet. ∗ Messy Church - help and cakes much appreciated - see page 5 for more information.
Many thanks to all who are giving of their time and efforts in support of Church events and activities, your help is much appreciated.
SERVICES AT ST. ANDREW’S, WESTON COYNEY
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Sunday 4 November Sunday 2 December 10am Morning Prayer & Baptism 10am Morning Prayer Sunday 11 November Saturday 8 December 10am Holy Communion 4pm Miners’ Service Sunday 18 November Sunday 9 December 10am Service of the Word 10am Holy Communion 2pm-4pm Messy Church Friday 14 December Sunday 25 November 7pm Community Carols 10am Shared Holy Communion Service Sunday 16 December 10am Service of the Word 2pm-4pm Messy Church Sunday 23 December 10am Holy Communion by Extension Christmas Eve - Monday 24th 5pm Children’s Service Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th 10am Holy Communion Sunday 30 December 10am Holy Communion
Parish Communion will also be held at St. Andrew’s at 10am every Wednesday during term-term. All Welcome! PAGE 14 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
FUNERALS October 6 Dennis Day, aged 80 (Burial of ashes) October 8 Gordon Albert Withington, aged 82 (Burial of ashes) October 24 Brenda Rose Lovatt, aged 81 October 26 Doris Josephine Goodfellow, aged 87 October 29 Kathleen Allen, aged 82
BAPTISMS October 28 Oliver Thomas Moore October 28 Benjamin Thomas Weaver
WEDDINGS October 6 John Harp & Elaine Bentley October 20 Peter Daniel Cope & Claire Louise Barlow October 27 Daniel Peter Bainbridge & Sylvia Amanda Fraser
Handmade & Vintage Fair Sunday 18th November, 10am to 4pm At Caverswall Village Hall, The Square, Caverswall
Local crafters, designers, artists and collectors displaying and selling their beautiful wares, including vintage jewellery and much more, also a vintage and handmade raffle. Come along and try a slice of cake and a cup of tea at our vintage tea partyparty, all served on vintage china! Take part in our cake competition - bake a cake and bring it along. Three prizes will be awarded for the best presented cake, most exciting recipe and the best decorated cake. Cakes need to be presented before 12pm for judging at 12.30pm. Free entry and car park. For more info., please contact Sarah Sykes: 07772 781 480 / [email protected] CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 15
Dearly Beloved,
In Mark chapter 1 verse 35 it is written, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”
Are you facing challenges today or feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances? Perhaps what you see on the outside doesn’t match up with what God has placed on the inside of you.
The key is: don’t sit around in self-pity, depressed or discouraged. Go out to a place where you can dream and connect with Almighty God. Head for the park and watch the sunset. Look up at the stars and think about His goodness. Take a break from the sur- roundings that seem to be holding you back.
Find a place that inspires you, a secluded spot where you can meditate on God’s Word and let your faith be elevated. Stay in a good, Bible-based church where people are going to build you up and not tear you down; a place where people are going to challenge you to rise higher and become all that God has created you to be.
Some people get home from work every night and watch the same depressing television shows week after week. Don’t let that be you! If you’re going to enlarge your vision, you’ve got to get out of a limited environment. Put yourself in an atmosphere where you can soak in the Word and move forward in the good things that God has prepared for you!
Would you like to pray, “Lord, today I choose to separate myself from my circumstances and from my environment so I can set my heart and mind on You. Show me Your ways. Reveal Your love to me. Give me Your vision of victory for my future in Jesus’ name. So be it. Amen.”
May God bless you. George & Joyce
N. B. As a result of your prayers, the meetings here locally went off well, plus I was able to teach at a B School on Family, Cells and the book of Ruth. Thank you so much.
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Dear Children,
One day during the school holidays, my nephew Dominic ar- ranged to go for a bike ride with two of his mates, Callum and Tom. They decided to go to Dimmingsdale, which is in Alton, and not too far from where they live. They had been before and knew that there were straight paths each side of the river which were safe and ideal for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.
It was a crisp Autumn morning when they set out. Dim- mingsdale looked lovely in the sunlight. Leaves had fallen onto the pathway and crunched as their bike wheels pressed them down. They rode carefully to avoid any walkers but there were very few people about. When they espied a pic- nic table near a spot where the river widened, they stopped to rest and reached out drinks and chocolate bars from their rucksacks. They decided to explore the area. They carefully slid down the river bank and competed in throwing stones the furthest across the water, at the same time keeping an eye on their bikes. There were a few trees near the picnic table and Dominic suggested some tree climbing. Tom and Callum were not so keen. They did not want to break an arm or a leg! They watched as Dominic scrambled up on the lower branches , but the going be- gan to get tough as he climbed higher. Tom and Callum egged him on until he reached the top of the tree. He felt ex- hilarated as he viewed the surrounding countryside. "I'm coming down now" he shouted. He had to move slowly and carefully on his descent. His mates had gone quiet but he could hear screams drifting across from people enjoying the rides at nearby Alton Towers. When he reached the ground , he was dumbfounded to discover that Tom and Callum had sneaked off on their bikes. "Typical!" muttered Dominic.
He wondered which way to go to find them. Were they cycling further up the path towards Oakamoor or had they crossed over the river by the little path nearby? He could not hear their voices. He did not want to lose his way so he decided to return to their starting point which was near the cafe and car park. He reasoned that they would have to return sooner or later. But, yes, you've guessed it! Tom and Callum were leaning against the cafe wall, licking their ice creams and laughing at their prank. Dominic had to laugh too. Secretly he was relieved to see his mates. Thank goodness he had made a sensible decision and chosen the right path. CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 17 As we grow up, it is important that we take the right path in life and are not tempted and led astray by bad influences. Mixing with a crowd who don't want to study, who jeer at success and who prefer to lie and cheat and turn to crime, is not the way to a life that is happy, successful and fulfilled. Their way leads to unemployment, rejection, loneliness and even prison. So how do we find the right way? Our parents and dedicated teachers strive to put us on the right path.
We can also find guidance from listening to the words that Jesus spoke to his disciples...."I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE" (John's Gospel, Chapter 14). So pray to Jesus to show you the WAY to a better life. Believe in the TRUTH of his promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide and help you. Thank Him for giving His LIFE to bring love, peace and forgive- ness to you and to all of us.
God bless you. Uncle Jim
SERVICES AT ST. PETER’S, CAVERSWALL
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Sunday 4 November Sunday 2 December 8am Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion by Extension 10.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Memorial Service Sunday 9 December Sunday 11 November 8am Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Family Service & Thanksgiving 10.30am Family Service & Thanksgiving 6.30pm Candle-lit Carol Service 7pm Remembrance Day Service Sunday 16 December Sunday 18 November 8am Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 23 December Sunday 25 November 8am Holy Communion No 8am Service this week 10.30am Holy Communion Shared Holy Communion Service 5.30pm Christingle Service at St. Andrew’s Church at 10am Christmas Eve - Monday 24th 11.30pm Holy Communion Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th 8am Holy Communion Sunday 30 December 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion PAGE 18 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 19
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purity. 18, Feet. 21, Eye at. 22, Ready to. 23, Holy Spirit. DOWN: 1, Judas. 2, Harm. 3, Is duty. 4, Cheerful. 5, 5, Cheerful. 4, duty. Is 3, Harm. 2, Judas. 1, DOWN: Spirit. Holy 23, to. Ready 22, at. Eye 21, Feet. 18, purity.
ACROSS: 1, Jehoiachin. 7, Endured. 8, Eased. 10, Rash. 11, Startled. 13, Easier. 15, Rubric. 17, Im- 17, Rubric. 15, Easier. 13, Startled. 11, Rash. 10, Eased. 8, Endured. 7, Jehoiachin. 1, ACROSS: Answers: Answers: PAGE 20 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 21 NOVEMBER BIBLE READINGS DECEMBER BIBLE READINGS
Sunday 4 November Sunday 2 December 4th Sunday before Advent / 1st Sunday of Advent All Saints Day Jeremiah 33.14-16 Morning Services Luke 21.25-36 (4SAA Readings): Sunday 9 December Hebrews 9.11-14 2nd Sunday of Advent Mark 12.28-34 Malachi 3.1-4 Evening Memorial Luke 3.1-6 Service at St. Peter’s Sunday 16 December (All Saints Day Readings): 3rd Sunday of Advent Revelation 21.1-6 Zephaniah 3.14-20 John 11.32-44 Luke 3.7-18 Sunday 11 November Sunday 23 December 3rd Sunday before Advent / 4th Sunday of Advent Remembrance Day Micah 5.2-5a Morning Services (3SBA Readings): Luke 1.39-55 Hebrews 9.24-28 & Mark 1.14-20 Christmas Eve - Monday 24th Evening Remembrance: 2 Samuel 7.1-5,8-11,16 Psalm 46: 7-11, Luke 6: 27-29 Luke 1.67-79 Romans 12: 17-21 Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th Sunday 18 November Isaiah 9.2-7 2nd Sunday before Advent John 1.1-14 Hebrews 10.11-25 Sunday 30 December Mark 13.1-8 1st Sunday Christmas Sunday 25 November 1 Samuel 2.18-20,26 Christ the King Luke 2.41-52 Revelation 1.4b-8 John 18.33-37 PAGE 22 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
The Persecuted Church
Philippines - Philippine Government and Rebels Make a Deal - Source: BBC News The Philippine government reached a peace deal with the largest Muslim terror group last week, ending 40 years of conflict between the two groups. The government conceded another autonomous region in Mindanao to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). While most Filipinos are Catholics, in the Mindanao region, Muslims are the majority. The MILF has long agitated for an independent state, but the agreement to give Ban- gasamoro leaders more political and economic freedom appears to have pacified them. What is not clear, is how this will affect Christians in the Mindanao region. Christians have long been the victims of violence and land-grabs. Pray for the protection of Chris- tians in the region, that God will strengthen them in his power. Colossians 1:11
Iran - Another Christian Convert to Spend Six Years in Evin Prison - Sources: VOM Contacts A Christian convert from Islam was sentenced to six years in prison after he was charged with crimes against the regime and caught trying to flee the country. Alireza Seyyedian, 37, has been a Christian since 2006. Last year, authorities found a video of his baptism in Turkey on his laptop, which had been seized in a raid. In December 2011, he was charged with crimes against national security and propaganda against the re- gime. The judge cited his baptism in Turkey as evidence that Alireza was trying to ex- press dissatisfaction with the regime. He was also accused of hosting a house church and distributing Bibles to youth. In March, Alireza was caught fleeing to Turkey, and was brought back to Iran to Evin prison. He is being held in the section for political prison- ers. Pray for Alireza. Ask God to strengthen his faith and give him endurance. Romans 5:3
Indonesia - Bomb Attacks Revive Church Fears - Source: Release International, BBC News, The Jakarta Globe Bomb attacks on Christian targets in the city of Poso have revived painful memories of religious violence in Central Sulawesi. Explosives were detonated outside a Christian's home just after 8 p.m. on Oct. 9 -- then, about an hour later, a bomb went off outside Imanuel Church in nearby Taripa, Pamona Timur. Police said the house targeted in the first attack was that of Okrifil Mamuaya, a Christian working for the local government. No one was injured in the blasts -- but they have alarmed Christians in an area blighted by religious conflict in the past. Groups such as Laskar Jihad have carried out jihad, or holy war, against Christian communities, particularly in the Moluccas and Central Su- lawesi between 1999 and 2002. Pray that Christians in Poso and other parts of Central Sulawesi will know God's peace and love. Thank God that His perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18
Vietnam - VOM Project Pray for tribal Christian training centers operating in Vietnam. The centers provide ma- terials and training for 400 rural and tribal Christian pastors with the goal of strength- ening house churches in rural areas, which face more persecution.
For further prayer requests, updates and information, please visit: www.persecution.com CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 23
St. Andy’s 4 Points Club - Church Youth Group Meets Wednesdays during term-time Young at Heart 7pm to 8.30pm at St. Andrew’s. Held on the last Friday of the month, 2.30pm - 4pm. Age 10 - 16 (Y6 to Y11). £1 entry. All senior citizens welcome. Please see Fred Hall, Barbara Colclough or contact the Church Office for more details. There is no Young at Heart in November. The Young at Heart Christmas Service & Meal will be held on Friday 14th December, 2pm service followed by meal, with children from St. Andrew's with St. Peter's Pre-School St. Peter’s CE Primary School attending to sing. For 2-5 years olds. Monday to Friday, 9.30am until 12noon for 2 year olds and until 12.30pm for 3-5 The Ladies’ Fellowship year old funded places. Some funding also Meets 3rd Monday of each month. Our next available for 2 year olds. The Foundation Stage meeting will be held on Monday 19th November at Curriculum is followed. For more info., please 2pm in the Sonbeams' Room. All welcome for an contact the Pre-School on 01782 314270 (9-1, M-F). afternoon of fellowship and friendship. The Christmas Lunch will be held at Heath house Farm Parents & Toddlers rd on Monday 3 December. Further details later. A friendly and informal group. Meets Mondays Leader: Sheila Hall, Tel. 01782 312901. 1-2.30pm during term time. For more info., please contact Toni on 01782 314270 (M-F, 9-1). Cuppa and Comfort If you would like to meet with others who are Rainbows (part of Girl Guides) bereaved to chat informally over a cup of coffee Meets on Wednesdays, 6-7pm (term time only). and receive support and friendship, join us on the Girls are welcome between the ages of 5-7 years. 1st Thursday of every month at 10.30am. For more info., please contact Lisa Gibben on 01782 370274. Model Railway Club Open to anybody enthusiastic about trains. Meets every Monday, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. For Brownies more info., please contact Phil on 01782 397821. Tuesdays, 6.30-7.45pm (term-time only). Girls are welcome between the ages of 7-10 years. For more info., please contact Carol on 01782 318413. Blythe Bridge Water Colour Society - Art Class Wednesdays, 2-4pm. Places now available. For more info., please contact Irene Roston on Guides 01782 212771. 3rd Caverswall Guide Unit meets on Mondays, 7-8.30pm (term-time only). Girls are welcome Weightwatchers between the ages of 10-15 years. Enquiries to Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm. For more info., please Andrea Smith through the Church Office please. contact Liz Archibald on 01782 397349. Senior Section (Rangers) Zumba Fitness (Dance Aerobics) Senior Section meet on Mondays, Thursdays, 8.15pm-9pm, £3.50 per session. 7-8.30pm (term-time only). Girls are welcome For more info., please contact Tracy on between the ages of 14-25 years. Enquiries to 0780 823 2683 Andrea Smith through the Church Office please.
Caverswall & Cookshill Women’s Institute Weston Coyney Flower Club Meets in the in Caverswall Village Hall on the 1st The Flower Club invite you to their Christmas Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm. We offer Extravaganza to be held at the Village Hall, good company, good speakers, good food and Weston Coyney on Tuesday 13th November. much, much more. Visitors are most welcome. Lorraine Simcox will be demonstrating "Oh Christmas Tree". Please be seated by 7.15pm but come early to enjoy the atmosphere, the Weston Coyney Women’s Institute refreshments, the needlecraft and sales table. Meetings held on the third Tuesday in the month at Visitors £5, Children half price, Members £2.50. 7.30pm in Weston Coyney Village Hall. The Flower Club has the privilege of making the Visitors £2.00. Tel. 01782 327598. 20th November: floral decorations for Shugborough Hall in Sue Robinson - ‘Something for Christmas’ December. Do try to visit this lovely stately home.
For more details, please contact the above numbers or call into or contact the Parish Office: 01782 312570 / [email protected] PAGE 24 CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST
St. Andrew’s with St. Peter’s Pre-School Offering Learning Through Play Monday to Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm Fully experienced and qualified staff St. Andrew’s Church Centre Weston Road, Weston Coyney Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HB Charity No. 1054138 Tel.: 01782 314270 Autumn Activities
Autumn activities at Pre-School have included making pizzas, a ‘stay and play session’ with parents and collecting leaves. This month we will be making bonfire pictures and learning Christmas songs for our concert (info. to follow).
Pictured: UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD Jelly / messy play promotes the use of senses, e.g. touch, taste, smell. It helps children learn about textures and the “feel” of different substances. This also helps to improve social skills, communication and physical development.
SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS, DILHORNE
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Sunday 4 November Sunday 2 December 10am ‘Service of Light’ 5.30pm Christingle Service Sunday 11 November Sunday 9 December 10am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion by Extension Sunday 18 November Sunday 16 December 10am Morning Prayer 10am Morning Prayer Sunday 25 November Sunday 23 December Shared Holy Communion Service 6.30pm Candle-lit Carol Service at St. Andrew’s Church at 10am Christmas Eve - Monday 24th 11.30pm Holy Communion Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th No Service Sunday 30 December 11am Joint Service with Methodist Churches at Godley Brook Methodist Chapel CAVERSWALL, DILHORNE & WESTON COYNEY POST PAGE 25
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Vicar The Revd Steve Osbourne, 8 Vicarage Crescent, Caverswall, ST11 9EW 079720 99941 / 01782 388037
Curate Reverend Linda Lucking [email protected] 01782 312570
Young People & Community Co-ordinator Miss Sylvia Fraser [email protected] 07791 409 372 / 01782 312570
Lay Readers Mr Terry Bagguley, Green Man House, Caverswall 01782 395457 Mr David Beardmore, 8 Lockwood Close, Kingsley Holt 01538 751828 Mr Nigel Macdonald 01782 312570 Mrs Marlene Ferns 01782 312570
ST. PETER’S & ST. ANDREW’S PCC CONTACTS Church Wardens Mrs Elizabeth Beardmore, 8 Lockwood Close, Kingsley Holt 01538 751828 Mrs Chris Lomax, 69 Coupe Drive, Weston Coyney 01782 314512 Tower Captain Mr Tim Beardmore 01782 312570 Treasurer Mrs Yvonne Bagguley, Green Man House, Caverswall 01782 395457 Secretary Mrs Hazel Beardmore, C/O Parish Office 01782 312570 Stewardship Mr Bob Yeomans, 14 Hester Close, Longton 01782 322059
ALL SAINTS, DILHORNE PCC CONTACTS Church Wardens Mrs Audrey Salt, 19 Greenwood Rd, Forsbrook 01782 394947 Mrs Isobel Nichols, Homeland Farm, Dilhorne 01782 396326 Tower Captain Mr Albert Degg 01782 392841 Treasurer Mr Kenneth Ray, C/O Parish Office 01782 312570 Secretary Mrs Caryl Laffey, C/O Parish Office 01782 312570
PARISH MAGAZINE Editor Revd Steve Osbourne 079720 99941 / 01782 388037 Distribution Mrs Christine Lomax, 69 Coupe Drive, Weston Coyney 01782 314512
ST. PETER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND AIDED SCHOOL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Burton, St. Peter's CE Aided School, School Lane, Caverswall, ST11 9EN 01782 393118 Email: [email protected]
DILHORNE ENDOWED CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY Headteacher: Mr Jared Eccles, Godley Lane, Dilhorne, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2PF 01538 753168 Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE – Monday to Friday, 9.30am to12.30pm Please use these hours, if possible, for routine enquiries regarding baptisms, weddings and general administration. The clergy are always glad to be available in matters of urgency or by appointment for times of private counsel or pastoral care.
Parish Office Administrators: Mrs Janice Buxton & Miss Ruth Bell St. Andrew's Church and Centre, 375 Weston Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HB Tel: 01782 312570 (24hour answer phone) Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.allsaintsstandrewsstpeters.btck.co.uk
Parish Magazine Editor: Revd Steve Osbourne, 8 Vicarage Crescent, Caverswall, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9EW Phone: 01782 388037 / 079720 99941 Email: [email protected]
If you would like to contribute an article for the Parish Magazine, please email it to the editor at the above address.