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21st June 2020 – The 2nd Sunday After Trinity
Dear Friends,
As you know, all around us things are changing- by the day, and almost by the hour! Some of our churches are planning to open for short periods for private prayer, and we are being allowed to join appropriate 'bubbles' of people for socially-distanced communication. Shops and gardens are opening again, and less travel restrictions are on the horizon. However, some people are still needing to 'shield' for various reasons, and can feel lonely and isolated- that's why we need to continue to remember the people we know in our prayers. After all, if we have learnt anything during the last three months, it is that we, as human beings, need companionship, community and connection. If you can think of just three people to pray for each day, that would be good.
Please be assured of my ongoing prayers for you all, and I look forward to the day (very soon, I hope), when we can meet again together to worship God in spirit and in truth. If you would like a call from me during the week, please do let Caroline know, or you can call me direct on the Rectory number.
Gary
Revd. Gary Noyes Priest in Charge of The Benefices of Bowland and The Flyfords The Rectory, Peopleton, Pershore, Worcestershire. WR10 2EE 01905 841563 LATEST CORONAVIRUS ADVICE
As we begin to come out of lockdown, keep up to date with the Church of England's latest advice at: www.churchofengland.org/coronavirus
Anyone is welcome to - sign up on the diocesan website. Where interesting and varied information is available plus live streaming of services and prayers. Please follow the above link to enter your details The ashes of the late Lisa Oakley who died recently were interred at St. James, Bishampton on 18th June 2020 Our thoughts and prayers are with her family ______
If you have anything you would like to mention in this space, whether it's a notice, a favourite recipe, a poem or something else, then please get in touch with our administrator by phone or email.
SHARE WITH US HERE WHAT YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE BEEN IN LOCKDOWN
In my view, Lockdown has given people time to think and reflect and realise what is actually important in life like family, friends, well-being and health. It's given everybody chance to slow down. It's made us learn new skills. It's given me time to do jobs that wouldn't normally get done. I've even set up a home gym. It's allowed me and my friends time to set-up our own business. I've also made contact with friends that I've not heard from for years.
T from Flyford Flavell
I have been grateful and impressed by the actions of all the shops and staff who have gone out of their way to help us. I have also been very impressed by Captain Tom Moore and more recently by the young footballer Marcus Rashford for their work and campaigns to helps others.
A. N. Other WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE BEEN, SO DO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH. WE CAN OF COURSE KEEP THESE ANONYMOUS IF YOU SO WISH.
Pershore Volunteer Centre The Centre provides transport to hospital and medical appointments and it covers all our villages. If you need transport or are willing to provide transport for others please ring 01386 554299 or email [email protected]
On behalf of the Foodbanks Please do remember the Food Banks. Donations to both the Worcester and Pershore Food Banks can be done online. More information on the websites.
If it's a friendly chat you want... If you are alone or isolated and just want a friendly chat, please contact our Administrator Caroline Ward in the first instance. We can then put you in touch with someone local who will help. Forthcoming Services
WEEKLY SHORT SERVICES Gary will be issuing a Weekly Short Service sheet. If you would like to receive a copy, then please contact our administrator who will add your name to the distribution list. If you know of anyone who would like to receive a copy but does not have access to a computer, then please get in touch and we will link them to someone in their area who will be able to help.
sign up on the diocesan website. Where interesting and varied information is available plus live streaming of services and prayers INCLUDING! STREAMED SERVICES FROM ST BARNABAS CHURCH, DRAKES BROUGHTON Please follow the above link to enter your details
Sermon Podcasts Each week a sermon podcast is available to listen to and download from the diocesan website.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a free national phone line as a simple new way to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes while church buildings are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Daily Hope, offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England, available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044. Please pass on details to anyone who might value this service. We will of course be keeping you informed of any future services once we have the directive that they can once again continue.
If you have any queries or suggestions for good ideas during this time, please contact our administrator on the number below.
Contacts:
Priest in Charge - Revd Gary Noyes 01905 841563
Licensed Lay Minister - Delia Harding 01386 462308
Administrator – Caroline Ward 07514901344, [email protected]