Trinity 6 11 July 2021 The Bulletin Communities enriched by Christian faith, worship and values

Worship Mid- Week (July 14th): Welcome to our Mission Community. 1100 Yelverton - Eucharist (BCP) We are the Anglican churches of Yelverton, Meavy, Sampford Spiney, Sheepstor, Walkhampton, and Worship Next Week (July 18th): Horrabridge, and in partnership with the Methodist 0915 St Paul’s,Yelverton (Eucharist Order 1) Church in Horrabridge and Princetown. 0915 St Mary’s, Sampford Spiney (Matins BCP) 0930 St Mary’s,Walkhampton (Eucharist Order 1) Rector: The Rev Andrew Thomas. 1030 St John’s, Horrabridge (Methodist Service) The Rectory, St Paul’s Church, Yelverton. 1045 St Peter’s, Meavy (Morning Worship) T: 01822 854804. [email protected] 1100 St Leonard’s, Sheepstor (Eucharist Order 2) (Initial contact for Church of England baptisms, weddings, funerals, and pastoral visiting. Andrew’s day off is Friday) Worshipping Online We are still worshipping live on our Facebook page with Assc Priest: The Rev Miranda Donne. Morning Prayer Mon-Fri at 0900, and every Sunday. [email protected] Follow the link, and look out for the notifications. https://www.facebook.com/pg/westdartmoor/videos Lay Minister (Ass Curate): Dr Philippa Bellows The Rectory, Tor View, Horrabridge Collect T: 01822 859353 [email protected] Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into Methodist Minister: our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in The Rev Phil Griffin. all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, The Manse, 20 Youldon Way. Horrabridge. which exceed all that we can desire; through our Lord T: 01822 853860. [email protected] and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God now and forever. Bulletin Editor: Amen. Mrs Debbie Delaney T: 01822 852567. [email protected] Post Communion Website Editor: God of our pilgrimage, you have led us to the living Mrs Belinda Gardiner [email protected] water: refresh and sustain us as we go forward on our journey, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. All contributions to the Bulletin need to be with the editor by no later than 1600 on Wednesday each week. Bible Readings for Sunday July 11th Amos 7.7-15 Psalm 85.8-end Ephesians Which of our churches are open for 1.3-14 Mark 6.14-29 (green) Private Prayer, and when? July 18th Jeremiah 23.1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2.11- Yelverton - Open Daily end Mark 6.30-34, 53-end (green) Horrabridge - Wed 1030-1530 July 25th 2 Kings 4.42-end Psalm 145.10-19 Sheepstor - Open Daily Ephesians 3.14-end John 6.1-21 (green) Sampford Spiney - Wed 1000-1700 (These opening times will be subject to change if there is, for example, a funeral).

The West Dartmoor Mission Community www.westdartmoor.church Trinity 6 11 July 2021 Gospel Acclamation ... in memorium: Alleluia, alleluia. Brenda Barnett RIP. Pamela Kelloway RIP. Ethel Allford Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy RIP. Hilary Davie RIP. Spirit, one God, who was, and who is, and who is to come, the Almighty. … in our Prayer Diary: Alleluia 11 Those who are preparing to be married. 12 [email protected] Today’s Gospel: Mark 6.14-29 13 All tourist & visitors, and the life of our caravan parks King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become and camp sites known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from 14 Our Diocesan Bishop of Exeter, Robert, Suffragan the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at Bishop Nick, Archdeacon Nick, and all who work in the work in him.” But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others Diocesan administration said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 15 St Leonard’s, Sheepstor. Richard Bayly and Caroline But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I Jennings, Churchwardens. William Jennings, Treasurer. The beheaded, has been raised.” For it was Herod who had Congregation & PCC sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the 16 Those preparing for Baptism and Confirmation. sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he 17 Those who live and work in retirement and nursing had married her. For John had been saying to Herod, “It homes and sheltered accommodation in the area is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put Notices: him to death. But she could not, for Herod feared John, Living in Love & Faith we have an opportunity to knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he explore these new resources created by the Church of kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly England and offered to all church communities for perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. But an Christian teaching and learning about identity, sexuality, opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a relationships and marriage. I will be running the study banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the course (5 weeks, 90min each time) on Thursdays Aug leading men of Galilee. For when Herodias’s daughter 5th-Sept 2nd. The course is based on videos which came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. include personal stories and there is time for discussion And the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you and sharing of thoughts and feelings about the topics. wish, and I will give it to you.” And he vowed to her, These are sensitive subjects within our lives of faith, so “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my an openness to others thoughts, feelings and opinions is kingdom.” And she went out and said to her mother, very welcomed. If you’re interested in attending an “For what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John afternoon or evening session please speak to the Baptist.” And she came in immediately with haste to Andrew (854804). the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once [email protected] this Sunday at St Mary’s Walkhampton the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” And the king Mission Community Council meeting will be held was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his on the 20th July at 7pm Venue: TBA/Zoom guests he did not want to break his word to her. And Archdeacon’s Visitations:. Sign in from 6.30pm immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to with services starting at 7.30pm bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the Tavistock Deanery: Wednesday 28th July at St Paul’s prison and brought his head on a platter and gave it to Church, Yelverton the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. When his (For other dates please see the Citation on your Church disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and door). laid it in a tomb. Celebrate Lammas Day at St John’s Church Horrabridge. You are invited to Breaking Bread - In Our Prayers… a Festival of the First Fruits on Sunday 1 August at 12.30pm. We’ll be serving a Ploughman’s with wine/soft … in need of healing & wholeness: drink & fruit dessert for £5pp (half price children under Carolyn Hempenstall, Betty Walke. Michael Doidge. Bill 12). Tel. 852240 E: [email protected] by Crocker. Peter Ballinger. Wed 28 July to book. Of course you’re welcome to come to the 10.30am service beforehand too The West Dartmoor Mission Community www.westdartmoor.church