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Malvern Road, Powick 6Th 4.30—6.30Pm, Friends of Lick Nurseries, Hospital Lane, Powick September 2011 Published by Powick Parochial Church Council to inform and serve the communities of Callow End and Powick At-a-glance diary for September 2011 3rd 2-4pm, Powick Churches fete, St Peter’s Powick 6th 2pm, Meditation Group, Rayvue, Old Malvern Road, Powick 6th 4.30—6.30pm, Friends of Lick Nurseries, Hospital Lane, Powick 13th 2.30pm, Powick Guild, Orchard Centre, Colletts Green 13th 8.15pm, Royal British Legion, Madresfield Club 14th 2-4pm, Coffee Shop, Callow End Village Hall 14th 7.30pm, Powyke WI, Orchard Club, Colletts Green Callow End Social Club, page 13; Powick Ramblers, page 34 EXTEND, Mondays 10-11am, Communal Lounge, The Orchard Centre, Colletts Green Reminder: the deadline for items for the September magazine is Calling all would-be contributors We would welcome more articles from local individuals and organisations covering aspects of parish life, both current and from times gone by. Please email [email protected] or contact the Editor on 01905 830744. 2 View from the Vicarage September begins with the church fete on Saturday 3rd and includes the Historic Churches Bike Ride on Saturday 10th. On this latter date, all round the country people visit by bicycle or various other means of transport as many churches as they can, being sponsored for the number visited. Money raised is shared between their own church and the fund for their county, providing resources to help any local historic church with costs of repairs. I was surprised when first I came here, to hear how frequently the subject of the English Civil War came up in conversation. Being local, you will know that this year marks the 360 th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Information from the BBC records that the Battle of Worcester took place on 3 rd September 1651; between a largely Scottish army under Charles II and the Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell. After losing the battle Charles was forced to flee for his life. Many of the Scottish soldiers who survived the battle were transported to America. For our 11am Communion Service at Powick on the nearest Sunday (4 th ) we plan to organise the service as it was in 1651 – so be prepared for things to be a little different that morning. Over this summer, we have all been shocked by the violence and destruction and looting caused largely by children and young people across the country. The Bishop of London has written - “Whatever the real motivations of those who have brought violence to our streets, there will be a proper time for sober analysis and an assessment of the role of gang culture in the capital. “For now, the other side of the story of violence and looting is the swift response of communities across London in clearing up the debris and caring for the victims of what has happened. Our churches are already at the forefront of this, helping those whose homes and businesses have been affected, including distributing meals and providing hot water and mobile phone charging for those left without electricity, to ensure they can remain in touch with loved ones.” /continued overleaf 3 The Church of England has published a prayer for peace in our communities. The prayer has been distributed via Twitter and Facebook, and is being published by many diocesan and parish websites, for church and personal use. Gracious God, We pray for peace in our communities this day. We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions, And those who work to uphold law and justice. We pray for an end to fear, For comfort and support to those who suffer. For calm in our streets and cities, That people may go about their lives in safety and peace. In your mercy, hear our prayers, now and always . Amen Revd Sue Irwin Meditation Group The Group will meet on September 6th at Thea’s home. Rayvue, Old Malvern Rd, Powick at 2pm. This month we shall, for a change, concentrate on a passage in the New Testament. What has John to tell us in JOHN ch 9? Do join us to read, discuss then quietly think about Jesus healing a blind man, and the reaction of the people who saw or heard about it. No previous study of the Bible is necessary to join this informal small group. We are all benefitting by learning together. Thea Wild (831048) 4 Parish Register Baptisms 17th July Florence Avivi Banner at Powick Church “For all of you who were baptised into Christ have been clothed with Christ. (Galatians 3: v 27) Weddings 23rd July Logan Curtis Hall and Rebecca Joy Kerley at Powick Church “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love” (1Corinthians 13: v13) Funerals 4th August Valerie Maureen Pratt, aged 64 years, late of Callow End 4th August Joan Winifred Rowberry, aged 83 years, late of Callow End “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5: v8) Interment of Ashes 23rd July Roswitha Gerda Fention aged 66 years late of Callow End “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, height or depth, nor anything else in all creation, can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8: 39) 5 FRENCH TUITION RGT Garden & Tree by Native French Speaker & Maintenance Teacher Qualified & experienced tree surgeon --- • French conversation Hedge trimming & pruning --- • Primary General Garden Maintenance --- • 11+/13+ Scholarship Qualified in all aspects of weed • Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 control --- Fully insured --- Free quotes • GCSE available • AS & A2 Level • French for Business, Translation Richard Taylor • Help with phone calls to France 5 Adelaide Close • French for your Holiday/Relocation Kempsey Worcester WR5 3SB Phone Marie Ducourneau on Contact Richard on 07919371600 or 01684 563277 for further 01905 820402 details . Three Counties TIM FOWLER Chimney Sweep Certified Chimney Sweep Carpentry, Joinery & General Property Sweep & Vacuum Nest Removal Maintenance Insurance Certificates Issued Stove & Liners Installed Chimney & Stove Maintenance & Repairs City & Guilds qualified Private & Commercial Properties Prompt & reliable Bird Guards & Cowls No job too small For a free estimate please call: Tim Fowler Orchard Way Callow End Call Ian on: Tel: 01684 891005 01905 831803 Mob: 07403 277 436 07732 188932 6 Lady 55, very active, likes going out for the day, Ledbury, Cotswolds etc, Lives at Bransford, likes gardening, cooking, sewing etc. Would there be another lady in the village that would like to do the same. Tel: 07507256725 POWICK BADMINTON CLUB RESTARTS 17TH SEPTEMBER Powich Parish Hall 8—10pm Weds except 2nd Wed in month Social non-league ALL WELCOME Contact John Peters 830594 A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ what the Bible means?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay”, said his father, “what does the Bible mean?” “That’s easy...” the young boy replied excitedly, “It stands for ‘Basic Informaon Before Leaving Earth’ HELP! Please, if anyone js free to bake a cake or cakes I would be very grateful for them on the Cake Stall at Powick Fete on Saturday 3 September at the Church. If collecon is required, please ring Lyn Snook on (01905) 830266 or bring along to the church on the day. Thank you very much. 7 FESTIVAL of ANGELS POWICK PARISH 24-26 JUNE 2011 Congratulations to David and Margaret Allen who won the £25 Marks & Spencer voucher for the Angels Quiz. Thank you to Mary Ward and Mary Stafford for setting and marking the quiz and to Marks & Spencer for their generous prize. There will be a short report in the October magazine giving details of the donations we were able to make to local charities following the festival. Frances Betts 8 The International Day of Peace—21st September “Peace is one of humanity’s most precious needs. It is also the United Nation’s highest calling” (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon). In 2002 the General Assembly of the UN officially declared 21 st September as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace. Peace Day is observed by millions of people the world over and each year events are organised to celebrate the day. Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group are commemorating the Day this year with an event at the Peace Pole (dedicated last year on 21 st September) in the grounds of the Friends Meeting House in Orchard Road. This takes place at 11.30am and will be followed by a talk and shared lunch in the Meeting House at 12 noon. The speaker will be the Revd David Haslam, MBE, from Evesham. David is author of Race for the Millennium : Challenge to Church and Society , and a member of the Churches Commission for Racial Justice. All are invited to lunch bringing their own contribution of food. Drinks will be provided. The World Council of Churches has called on churches to make this a day of prayer for peace and to include prayers for peace in their services on the Sunday before or after. The Joint Public Issues Team (Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches) produce resources for Peacemaking Sunday at www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/peacemakingsunday Make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Adapted from the Peace Prayer of St Francis Mary Wetherall for Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group 9 God’s Word for the world So often I write of the Bible Society’s work abroad: today I want to tell you about projects in the UK.
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