Elmton with Creswell Parish Magazine September 2017
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ELMTON WITH CRESWELL PARISH MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2017 £1.00 J. CLAY of Creswell FUNERAL DIRECTORS EST. 1950 A Professional, Personal Service to the Bereaved New Private Chapel of Rest 110 Elmton Road, Creswell Tel: 01909 721320 2 ELMTON with CRESWELL THE BISHOP OF DERBY THE ARCHDEACON OF CHESTERFIELD he Rt. Revd Dr Alastair Redfern The Revd. Canon Tony Kaunhoven The Bishop’s House, 6 King Street, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4EU [email protected] Tel. 01629 814462 Tel. 01332 840132 PARISH DIRECTORY VICAR: Revd. Liz Kirby (REST DAY: Thursday) The New Rectory, 31 High Street, Whitwell, S80 4RE Tel: 01909 722378 E.mail: [email protected] LAY READER: Mrs Lynne Parker Tel: 01909 530994 WARDEN ST. PETER’S ELMTON Mr Richard Shacklock — 01909 721235 ST. MARY MAGDALENE’S Mr Dennis Smedley — 01909 721481 CRESWELL: Deputy Warden Mr Lewis Marriott — 01909 721564 - Creswell Mr Kevin Jones - Elmton Parish Safeguarding Link(PSL): Mrs. Margaret Froggett – 01909 723342 Church website address ecwst.com Magazine Editor John Kirby : email: [email protected] BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS If you would like to book a Wedding or Baptism at either Elmton or Creswell church; please come along to: St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Creswell between 6 –7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month: (Contact David Froggatt on 01909 723342) Baptisms take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.00 noon. Many people book baptisms well in advance and dates do get booked up particularly in the Summer months, so please don’t arrange a Christening party before you have checked with us first. 3 This time of year, the end of summer, autumn just round the corner and harvest in full swing, is one of my favourite times. I love to see the fields of wheat or barley harvested and the hay bales dotted all over the fields. The trees just beginning to change colour and he days shortening, the sunsets always seem vivid and better than any other time of year. Yes we have rain and cloud cover but when the sky clears the breathtaking beauty is there to live, see and feel. This time last year I was out walking on clear evening when a cyclist stopped next to me and looked out at the view and said ‘This is God’s country’. John. Photographs by Sam Blagg. 4 Acts for Everyone – what gives us courage? ‘Unschooled, ordinary men’ (Acts 4:13). That is how Peter and John were described by the authorities, having healed the cripple man at the Beautiful Gate. They were disturbed that the apostles were proclaiming that Jesus was alive and healing in His name. Their aim was the silence Peter and John (4:17), but they refused! What gave them the courage to stand for Jesus and how can we learn from this ourselves? The authorities could not argue against the evidence of a changed life. The crippled man stood before them completely healed for the first time in 40 years (10). A powerful apologetic for the Christian Faith is the testimony of a changed life, for the authorities could say nothing (14). The story of our faith journey may not be as dramatic, but God can use it powerfully. Peter also points to the authority of Jesus Christ, as the only name under heaven by which we can be saved (12). By raising Jesus the dead, God marked him out as uniquely the Lord and Saviour of mankind. Christianity is not just another variety of religious experience, but a life changing relationship with Jesus, to which we can point others. Finally, we are told that Peter is filled with the Spirit (8), as on the Day of Pentecost. The Spirit will give us the words and authority to speak and act in the name of Jesus. He enables to communicate the message in a way that people can understand and respond to. The authorities were alarmed by the growth of the Church. However, they could not stop the apostles from talking about what they had seen and heard (4:20). It is still true today that Christianity will only grow when it talks; stop it talking and you stop it growing! The Rev Paul Hardingham – Editor Parish Pump 5 FROM THE REGISTERS JULY Baptisms: Creswell:- Lyla-May Fletcher, Ava-Grace Wright, Peyton Katie Darby. Weddings: August: Elmton:- Matthew Dooley and Kier Davis. July Elmton:- Russell Halley and Elizabeth Conroy. Funerals: Mavis Doreen Copcutt, Mary Gething. SUNDAY READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER. Sunday 3rd 1st Reading: Jer. 15. 15 – 21. 2nd Reading: Rom. 12. 9 - end. Gospel Reading : Matt. 16. 21 - end. Sunday 10th 1st Reading: Ezek. 33. 7 – 11. 2nd Reading: Rom. 13. 8 - end. Gospel Reading: Matt. 1. 15 – 20. Sunday 17th 1st Reading: Gen. 50. 15 – 21. 2nd Reading: Rom. 14. 1 - 12. Gospel Reading: Matt. 18. 21 – 35. Sunday 24th 1st Reading: Jonah. 3. 10, 4 – end. 2nd Reading: Phil. 1. 21 - end. Gospel Reading: Matt. 20. 1 - 16. 6 SERVICES FOR September. Friday 1st Silent Prayer at All Saints, Steetley 1.00pm Sunday 3rd Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Sunday School : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 6th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am Sunday 10th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Eucharist : All Saints Steetley 3.15 pm Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 13th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am Sunday 17th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 20th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am Sunday 24th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Pit Disaster Memorial Service St. Mary Magdalene Church Creswell 6.00pm Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 27th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am 7 St Mary Magdalene 200 Club This Month the 200 Club Celebrates TWENTY Years and it is still profitable. The Weekly cash prizes is First Prize £30, .The Second Prize is £20.The Third Prize has remained at £10,(Still maintaining £60 weekly Prize money) the Two Special Cash Draws At Christmas and the Annual Garden Fete will remain.(2 x £175) £350.00 We NOW have 56 spare numbers; we need a serious recruitment programme 56 Numbers @ 52 weeks Gives us £2912 Extra profit It follows a similar pattern every year we lose members for various reasons and its hard work to replace them, BUT PLEASE TRY Thank you Supporting your Church it is a beautiful building and your contribution will help keep it maintained, It costs in Excess of £3.000 a month to maintain the Church this is raised by the various activities we Run, Please come and Join us Please contact one of our collectors for Information on Joining Michele Ellis, Pauline Orwin, Helle Woodcock Marlene Frost Dennis Smedley, Janet Staniforth, Maureen Deakin And of course Lewis. Everyone is Welcome Please Come and Join US On Behalf of the P.C.C. Lewis 8 Creswell Sunday School The first Sunday of every month at 10.30am in CRESWELL CHURCH rd (3 Sunday Family Service in Church) Why not come and join us as we learn about the Christian Faith through stories, games and crafts. For more information contact Margaret Froggatt 01909 723342 The next meeting will be on the 5th September in the church rooms at 2pm. All are welcome. Rita Turner . Saturday 16th September Brass Band 6.30pm St Mary Magdalene Church Creswell. Tickets £5.00. Harvest Concert at Elmton Church and buffet at the Elm Tree afterwards Friday 6th October – details to be advised SAVE THE DATE Friday 13th October – Social Evening at the Black Diamond Further details to be advised 9 Mary Starbrook passed on the following article about her Niece Win Ryles (now Win Williams). ‘’Honorary Freeman of Patchway. In recognition of the long and outstanding service to the community, Patchway Town Council has used its powers to confer the title of Honorary Freeman on Mrs. Win William(nee’ Win Ryles) The occasion was marked by the attendance of Cllr. Erica Williams, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, at a presentation ceremony held at the Town Council Offices.Mrs Williams was presented with a certificate, scroll and commemorative gift by Cllr Eve Orpen, Chair of Patchway Town Council.Win has served the community in many ways over the past 30 years and Patchway would be a poorer place without her enthusiasm and dedication. Win is well-known within the community of Patchway for her tireless and selfless service and was Chairman of Patchway Festival for over 20 years, Chairman, volunteer driver and major fundraiser of Patchway Minibus Committee; Member of the Editorial Committee of Patchway People; Governor of St Chads’s School; active member of St.Chad’s Church,serving on various committees; Committee Member of Patchway Twinning Association and frequent host of visitors from France and Germany ; Win has also held various positions at both Patchway and Coniston Community Centre and has supported many other local groups through fund –raising and practical assistance. ‘’ Extract from Patchway People (Patchway Community Newsletter) Issue No. 103 – March 2017. ( Patchway is a small town in South Gloucestershire situated about 10km South West of Bristol) 10 Local History Corner Creswell May 1926 Soon after the General Strike came to an end but whilst the miners continued alone with their strike action, the people of Creswell gathered to enjoy the Whitsuntide holiday.