Contacts Superintendent Minister – Rev Doreen Sparey-Delacassa 01566 781854 [email protected]
Supernumerary Minister - Rev. Bryan Ede 01840 214818 [email protected]
Deacon in Training - Jenny Parnell 01566 772609
Circuit Administrator – Sarah Russell [email protected]
Safeguarding Officer – Naomi Sparey
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All articles to be submitted by the 22th of the month please time she sold a cake and thought she was making in-roads into the mountains of cakes on the table someone else came with Hi everyone! another cake! Not only that, it was some one’s birthday on that Saturday and Another month and more good tidings – the work goes on! There we couldn’t let that pass us by, so, low and behold, a cake was IS a future, even although facing it may bring us challenge and produced with a rather interesting Birthday candle. For once change and all the things we would rather like to avoid. But Marie was speechless – Patricia thinks that is a first! So, we Christ calls us to follow Him. celebrated a Birthday as well as remembering a very good friend, I was just reading John Wesley’s instructions to his ministers. member of the church and of the local community. All in all, a Number 11 is this: 'You have nothing to do but to save souls. fitting way to remember Mary who in the past would have been Therefore spend and be spent in this work'. in the thick of it, but too, we raised £652 for the Hospice in memory of Mary. Thanks to all who supported this event, and Amen brother! Saving souls, making new Disciples for Jesus for the tremendous amount raised for Cornwall Hospice Care. Christ – that is what matters. That is ALL that matters. Sue Ede Let’s do it!
God bless you all,
As long as I can walk one step, Doreen I’ll walk dear Lord with you, As long as I can hear one word, I’ll listen Lord to you. As long as I can clasp my hands, May the wisdom of God – instruct us I’ll clasp them both in prayer, May the hand of God - protect us As long as I am here dear Lord, May the shield of God – defend us I’ll know that you are there. May the hosts of God – guard us BM
Photograph courtesy of Adrian Jasper When the idea was mentioned at a recent Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church that we take part in ‘The Great Cornish Cake Bake Big Weekend’ in memory of Mary Scarrett, little did I know how big this would turn out to be. So, on Saturday 6th May, the Cake Stall was heaving with cakes plus jams and chutneys from Mrs. Val Cowen. Gwen & Jean were struggling to keep up on the raffle for which the prizes had been kindly donated by local businesses. And the table for Coffee needed to be seen to be believed. It had cakes galore plus Jam and Cream Splits – all for a donation in the bowl. The room was crowded, with friends from the Church and the local community who knew Mary, and that was at 10a.m. and although many came and went the hall never seemed to get any quieter or that there was less people. Sent in by Geoff Boswell
A Walk of Witness on Good Friday began from Bossiney Methodist Church after a service there. Following a wooden Cross carried by volunteers the procession stopped at St Paul’s Catholic Church where Father Bryan Storey led in prayer a hymn sung and a scripture reading given. Moving onto Tintagel Methodist Church, David Cook gave a Bible reading from Mark chapter 15, Glenton Brown announced the hymn and Richard Uglow led in prayer. The procession concluded in the centre of the village at Trevena Square where the final hymn was sung, st Richard Uglow read the words of Jesus from John 14 and spoke The afternoon of Sunday May 21 was the celebration of Wesley on the verses before calling on Rev. Paul Spreadbridge to close Day at Trewint Cottage and a crowd of over one hundred from the service with prayer. Glenton Brown thanked everyone for all over Cornwall gathered in the glorious sunshine on the edge joining the procession. After, coffee and hot cross buns were of the Wesley Cottage Prayer Garden to hear Rev. Alistair Bolt served in the Methodist Schoolroom and trays of hot cross buns preaching from the porch where Wesley had addressed the local wrapped in serviettes with an Easter text on were taken and Cornish people three hundred years ago. For his theme he spoke given out in the street. on the fire of the Holy Spirit which had inspired John Wesley and which should inspire and encourage us in 2017. The An early start on Easter day saw a group gather on Condolden Chairman of the Cornwall District, Rev. Steve Wild led the Mound for a sunrise service. Stuart and Jenny Patterson led the service and we sang some of Charles Wesley’s wonderful worship as the new day dawned with the panoramic view from hymns, ably led by Mr. Mark Hawken the Mound becoming apparent. Travelling back to the Methodist on his accordion. Schoolroom a hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs and cereal awaited After the service there was a tea provided in Altarnun Church those who had come from around North Cornwall to attend the Hall followed by an Act of Worship in Altarnun Parish Church, service. led by Rev. Deryn Roberts and John Hogarth, the Curator at Wesley Cottage, where once again Rev. Alastair Bolt preached. The Easter morning family service at Tintagel Methodist Church Next May we shall have the incoming President of the Methodist was very well attended and visitors welcomed from Camborne, Conference, Rev. Loraine Mellor, preaching in the porch, so we Poole, Tavistock, Tunbridge, Washington DC, Laneast, all look forward to that occasion. Manchester, Bath, Brighton and Enfield. Mrs. Sue Ede
from Delabole led the worship; Joyce Brown and Celia Hay were
the stewards and Sheila Flower the organist. During the first We had a great time at Lanivet Methodist Church on Wednesday hymn the congregation formed a long procession to place 18th May when the guest speaker for our District Day was flowers in the wooden cross hanging by the pulpit, transforming Deacon Joan Cole, maybe known to many of you from her time it into a blaze of colour. Loretta Bowker read from Mathew in Truro. The previous day chapter 28 and Sue encouraged the children in the congregation was for those at the other to do some actions to the reading. Edwina Broad and Kathy end of the county and was Rowse gave a very amusing and meaningful monologue of two held at Helston. caterpillars chatting to each other! Sue Ede spoke about butterflies and their transformation from caterpillars into The theme of the two days beautiful creatures, illustrating her talk with pictures of the was ‘Sitting by the Well’ cocoon stages etc. With three lit candles depicting Jesus as one and this gave us time to of those on the Cross, and his words ‘I am the Light of the reflect on that Biblical World’ reminding us that he is with us all the time. During the recount of Jesus’ encounter last hymn Malcolm Prout carried the cross of flowers to hang with the Samaritan woman and our responses to it. The day outside of the Chapel for the Easter weekend as a reminder of the ended with Holy Communion led by Rev Steve Wild and was meaning of Easter. All the children in the congregation were followed by a Cream Tea. given an Easter egg which included a leaflet of the Easter story.
As someone pointed out, ‘If you’re a Methodist and a woman, Last Sunday a beautiful sunny day, the second in Easter and you belong to MWiB’ and it would be lovely to see you at the St.Georges Day, Stuart Patterson led a Church Fellowship next District Day on September 19th when it will be a whole service. June Burnard was the organist and Christine Alexander District event at St. Agnes where the speaker will be Mrs. and Celia Hay the stewards. Happy Birthday was sung to Carolyn Lawrence. George Prowse visiting from Camborne. A card of thanks was Another happening to put in your diary is July 19th when the read from the family of the late Barbara Old and Christine was Christian Guild Hotel, Treloyhan Manor, at St Ives will be pleased to receive items for her planned trip to Kenya with the hosting a Cream Tea where the profits will be for President Girl Guides later in the year. The list of items she is collecting to Jenny Skinnard’s charity – the Farming Community Network. take is available in the Schoolroom. Stuart used the days Lectionary readings for the base of his service which included David’s Psalm 16; 1 Peter chapter 1, John 20 and Acts 2.
Tea and coffee was shared in the schoolroom after.
Coffee Mornings are held every Thursday in the Schoolroom and any children are invited to Messy Church held on the first Friday afternoon from 4pm of the month – Friday 5th May will be the next one.
There was good support for a Chocolate coffee morning held last Saturday in the Methodist Schoolroom. The chocolate fountain and surprise chocolate parcels did good trade along with cakes and refreshments. Elizabeth Brown guessed the weight of the chocolate Hedgehog cake and Shirley Littlejohns the number of Some of the congregation, including several men, who joined us sweets in the jar. for the Easter Offering Service
LB The service was held at Tresparrett and was called ‘Shine like Stars’. It highlighted the work of NMAs (nationals in mission appointments) and was based on the work of three women in Brazil, Ghana and Pakistan It proved to be a most interesting A very successful BRUNCH was held in the Sunday nd time of worship and enlightenment about the conditions in which Schoolroom, on Saturday April 22 , organised and served by the the women live and the problems that they face. Hymns, prayers Cornelius family. About 70 delicious and tasty "fry-ups and and some readings were projected onto a screen by Mrs. Susan BBQ" were served followed by homemade trifle or gateau, Ede so that everyone could take part in the responses. orange juice, tea or coffee. The Easter offerings that had been collected in each church were Many thanks to every one who came, contributed, or helped in placed on the plates during the collection and then dedicated to any way. A good profit was made for chapel funds. the work being done by Methodist Women in Britain. MB
The next Big Breakfast at Brockhill will be held on Saturday July 15th. from 10am until 1.00 p.m. Price £6.00. All funds raised are for the Chapel.
Safeguarding Officer and we thank all three for their time and
expertise. Creating Safer Space
The Foundation Module Refresher 2016 edition has now been completed by most of the Circuit members, with a further session at Camelford on Saturday June 17th from 2:00 -5:00 pm for those still to undertake it.
The most recent Safeguarding module took place at St. Tudy th Church on May 6 when twenty people attended in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Rev. Doreen opened the session then Naomi Sparey outlined the history of past practice, As you can see there was a cheerful atmosphere as we listened explaining the modules and refresher courses from 2010 up to and learned and before we left, we were treated to cakes and the present time. Alison Hoather, who has also attended a course cups of tea and coffee by the kind ladies of St. Tudy. enabling her to instruct us in the matters raised in Safeguarding, explained many of the problems that we might encounter within our churches and everything was clearly explained to those present. We were directed to considering different types of abuse We met for five Monday evenings during Lent and completed and to empathise with the victims of abuse. the course after Easter - (appropriately because the final study The three main keywords seemed to be :- was about the Resurrection). We used the 'Cover to Cover' Lent Promote, Prevent, Protect. Study Guide - 'AT THE CROSS' written by Abby Guiness. We were all involved in various activities that made us aware of The focus was on the people who witnessed the crucifixion. Each the problems that might arise within our churches, how to session included background material, a study on the relevant identify these points, how to respond to them and how to record scriptures and an imagined inner monologue by each character. any issues. Although you sometimes have to be careful with this type of writing, we found them very moving and that they drew us closer All of us left with a certificate stating that we had completed the to the Cross and the events of Good Friday. course and hopefully feeling more confident of knowing how to We all felt that this was the most helpful Lent course we have respond to any issues that might occur within our chapels. All ever done, reminding us of Jesus' suffering yet filling us with three tutors were very clear and well-informed, passing on their hope and joy of Easter. Another factor was that we each had a Particular thanks must go to Naomi who has worked tirelessly to bring these issues to our attention in her role as Circuit copy of the book so we were able to read the material in advance.
Our group never has problems sharing ideas but perhaps our discussions were better informed. We have a shared leadership Places are limited on our study days/evening so advance so a different member of the group led each study. booking is essential (telephone or email Wesley Cottage). Generally we have found the 'Cover to Cover' Series very good Donations are welcome although there is no set charge to but would highly recommend 'AT THE CROSS' by Abby attend and a buffet lunch is provided (except the evening Guiness. when tea/coffee will be provided at the conclusion). The We meet regularly at 7.30 p.m. on the second Monday of each following days with some of the finest communicators in month at "The Swallows", Canworthy Water. You are very Methodism are now open for booking: welcome to join us. RH Thursday 1st June 7pm Study Evening: with Rev Roger Walton, President of the Methodist Conference.
Monday 12th June 10am-3pm Study Day: "A Refreshing A lovely spring morning welcomed the congregation to Tintagel Look at the Four Alls for the 21st Century” with Rev Keith United Methodist Church last Sunday. Joyce Brown was the Garner AM. Keith will be visiting from Sydney Australia to organist and the stewards were Elizabeth Brown and Raymond teach us more of the relevance of Wesley’s ‘Four Alls’ for Sleep. Raymond welcomed Mr Glenton Brown from Trethevy to the contemporary church today. lead the service. Glenton’s theme for the service was ‘The th journey of life through faith and how can I find Christ on the Monday 10 July 10am-3pm Study Day: “It’s the road I may have to travel?’’. The Scripture reading from Luke Spirit’s Work” with Rev Paul Smith. Paul returns to help chapter 24 was read by Jo Bull and Loretta Bowker recalled the us understand more about the person and work of the journey on the Emmaus Road. Holy Spirit. The chosen hymns for the service were taken from Hymns and Monday 25th September 10am-3pm Study Day: “Born in Psalms and Songs of Fellowship. Tea and coffee was served in Song! - Methodism and Music” with Rev Brian Hoare. the schoolroom after in the schoolroom. Wesley Cottage is delighted to welcome Brian (hymn The previous week’s Sunday service was led by Mr Robin writer and former President). This day includes singing and Heywood from Tresparrett who served Communion to the discussion in the following sessions; congregation. Session 1: A musical autobiography Session 2: Music and the Bible SK Session 3: Music in the Methodist tradition Session 4: Contemporary trends in church music