The Newsletter of the Camelford and Week St. Mary Circuit 12/20 Bethel, Boscastle, Bossiney, Camelford, Delabole, Living Water, Maxworthy, Rehoboth, St. Breward, St. Tudy, Tintagel, Tremail, Tresparrett, Treveighan, Week St. Mary 1 Dear Friends As we move into November it is a month of recollection. In the Christian calendar we begin with All Saints day on the first and All Souls day on the second. Whilst some denominations, for example the Catholic Church, will mark these solemn dates most Methodist Churches ignore them. However, in the past I have been part of services where the families of those who have died during the year have been invited to join a quieter service, invited to light a candle in memory of loved ones and, on occasions, to receive a red rose to take home. For some the time is emotional, for others it is yet another milestone in bereavement, yet others cannot come because it will bring back too many memories. We deal with the loss of loved ones in different ways. For Christians we have a sure and certain hope beyond this world, the hope of resurrection life. Jesus comforted his disciples saying, “I am going there (his father’s house) to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). To those who have committed their lives to Jesus Christ there is the eternal promise, death is not the end but a new beginning. We are not to judge who will be in heaven, that is the work of God alone. Importantly, this year is the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice at the end of the first World War. Sunday 11th November will be a day of remembering, for some families it will be of ones who gave their lives in the hope of peace. For others it will be a reminder of the futility of war. “He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation 2 will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” Micah 4:3 Within the Circuit some churches will join with other denominations, many at war memorials, recalling the sacrifice of those whose lives were cut short. We also need to remember that millions who were wounded and lives were never the same again, as well as widows and children with no fathers. Alongside this we recall too the great acts of courage. At some of the services you will hear the words of Jesus from John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”. On a recent visit to the now closed Eden Chapel I discovered a war memorial in memory of those who died or served in the great war from the parish. If anyone knows of a good home for it, please let me know. Other chapels have memorial plaques in memory of those associated with their places and gave their lives, some at a very young age; all with the potential to become people who had so much to give, but life was taken away so tragically. Remembering can be hard and painful, but it can also mean we value those we have known but see no more. Take a few minutes this month to do just that, thanking God for the people who have touched your life. Give me the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys. How bright their glories be. (H&P 814, Isaac Watts) With every blessing, Linda 3 Harvest Messy Church appeared to be a success in Tintagel, Camelford and Tresparrett. Kids Messy was also enjoyed at Living Water. Let’s hope that not only cress seeds were sown but also God’s words too. We looked at the parable of The Sower and sharing. The next theme will be Jesus the Light. The young people from Elevate appear to have enjoyed their first meeting after the summer break with worship, live music and marshmallows around a bonfire held at one of the member’s homes. This is now a bi-monthly event. Please watch for the advertisement of the next meeting. Talking of Bonfires, the plans for the circuit Bonfire Party are currently being finalised. Please come along to Canworthy Water Manse paddock on Saturday 3rd November at 6pm to join in the fun. Donations of fireworks and money gratefully received, refreshments available. Adult supervision of all children required. Living Water Remembers Like the grave of the Unknown Soldier, which lay in Westminster Abbey, Living Water will have at the centre of their display 10 silhouettes of people who could represent any person loved and lost in times of conflict. It is hoped that our event will enable people to think about the sacrifices made by so many people to ensure our safety and freedom. Our event is growing with contributions from church members and the community. We have been aiming at creating 100 poppies but we have a few more to sell and display. We will have refreshments and times to reflect. The Tintagel Male Voice choir will be joining us to bring our event to a conclusion. Please come and join us. 4 What do Christian believe? My belief is that the world is created by God. God created every one of us. However we all of us are different, but each one of us should be able to show something of the Love of God in our lives. We should treat people as Jesus would treat them. The Holy Bible records God's relationship with all people in changing times and contexts, and these writings help us to understand more about the nature of God. As a Christian I believe that the life and teaching of Jesus will help us to understand the love of God. Above all we can see this love revealed in Jesus' suffering and death on the cross, and in His victory over death. I believe that each one of us is accepted as a precious part of His creation and that nothing, not even death, can separate us from the love of God. This is one of my favourite verses in the Holy Bible. If we want to grow in relationship with God, seeking His wisdom and guidance we need to pray and study His word as we follow the wonderful example of the life and teaching of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Christ came for all. Whoever you are He came for you. Huw 5 Thurs 1st All Churches open for Prayer Coffee Morning WSM 10.30-12.00 Fri 2nd POPPY FESTIVAL (+ Memorabilia) Living Water from 2pm Communion Service C Water 7.30 p.m. Sat 3rd Sun 4th Family Breakfast Delabole 9.30- 10.30am Cafe Church WSM 6.30pm Mon 5th Prayer Meeting Cardew Bungalow 9 a.m. Tues 6th Community Lunch Delabole 12.00-1.15 pm Wed 7th Soup & Sweet Lunch St Breward 12-1.30pm Thurs 8th Sun 11th Tintagel MV Choir LW 7pm Mon 12th Coffee Morning Tresparrett 10.30-12 Wed 14th Ladies Bible Fellowship The Swallows 10 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Delabole 2.30pm Lunch Tresparrett at 12-30 pm Thurs 15th Coffee Morning WSM 10.30-12.00 Sat 17th Sun 18th ‘Rendezvous’ Cafe Church WSM 11am Mon 19th Prayer Meeting Cardew Bungalow 9 a.m. Wed 21st Good News Train Fellowship Bethel Hall 2pm Thurs 22nd Sat 24th Christmas Coffee Morning & Pasty Lunch, Delabole, 10.30-2pm Sun 25th Sunday Light Boscastle 7 p.m. Mon 26th Advent 1 Bible Study The Swallows 7.30pm Tues 27th Coffee and Chat Delabole 10.30 – 12.00 Wed 28th Ladies Bible Fellowship The Swallows 10 a.m. Thurs 29th Coffee Morning WSM 10.30-12.00 6 The congregation at Tintagel Methodist Church were very pleased to welcome the Rev. Linda Barriball newly appointed Superintendent Minister to the Camelford and Week St Mary Methodist Circuit to lead her first service with them. David Cook made a presentation of a Tintagel Chapel coffee mug and a Bible Concordance on behalf of the congregation to Daniel Bulgaru from Moldavia who has been joining morning services during the summer months. Daniel had spent the summer working in one of the Tintagel hotels before returning to his home country to continue his university studies. Daniel had made many friends and after receiving his gift thanked everyone for their kindness and support whilst here with the hope that he will return next summer to work again in Tintagel. Last Sunday Rev. Bryan and Sue Ede from Delabole led a Church Fellowship service. Visitors from the Forest of Dean were welcomed to the congregation. Sue for her address spoke of how we have a generous God and a forgiving God, asking is your God too small? Do we limit what we think he can do? Prayers were said for those suffering in the Indonesian earthquake and other countries and areas suffering during the recent severe weather; Brexit and the NHS and our local hospitals here in Cornwall as well as the doctors, nurses, ambulances, air ambulance and all involved within the NHS. Tea and biscuits were shared in the schoolroom after each service. 7 Barbara and her daughters Some of Barbara’s friends who Joan and Giny came to wish her well Barbara’s daughters Giny and Joan brought their mum all the way from Bristol on Sunday October 7th to bid farewell to her friends in the Circuit.