May 2020 PARISH NEWS
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80P Parish News May 2020 PARISH NEWS MAY 2020 UPDATED VERSION THE PARISHES OF THE LULWORTHS, WINFRITH NEWBURGH AND CHALDON 1 Parish News May 2020 Parish Organisations ORGANISATION CONTACT POSITION TELEPHONE Benefice of West Purbeck Rev Carol Langford Rector 01929 462215 [email protected] Benefice of West Purbeck Rev Sandra Williams Ministry Team 01929 792235 [email protected] Benefice of West Purbeck Rev Jenny Alidina Ministry Team 01929 551502 [email protected] Benefice of West Purbeck Rev Judy Hill Ministry Team 01929462888 [email protected] Benefice of West Purbeck Dr John Matthews LLM 01929462128 [email protected] Benefice of West Purbeck Mrs Jenny Hunt LLM 01929 462570 [email protected] Benefice of WEST Purbeck Mr Paul Pinnock Lay Pastoral Assistant 01929 400143 Benefice of West Purbeck Mr John Yonwin Lay Benefice Vice Chairman 01305 852117 Holy Trinity, West Lulworth Mr Paul Simpson Churchwarden 01929 400376 St Christopher's, Winfrith Mr Giles Marsh Churchwarden 01929 400259 St Nicholas, Chaldon Mr Jeremy Selfe Churchwarden 01305 852138 St Andrew’s, East Lulworth Mr Paul Pinnock Churchwarden 01929 400143 West Purbeck Benefit Office Pauline Matthews Adminstrator [email protected] Benefice Parochial Church Council Mr Eddie Morrison Secretary 01305 853272 Mrs V Blandamer Treasurer 01929 400584 Benefice of the Lulworth, Winfrith & Chaldon Mrs Barbara Marsden Parish Safeguarding Rep 01929 400259 Chaldon Herring Village Hall Carole Redhouse Secretary 01305 851827 Chaldon Parish Council Miss Emily Blake Clerk 01305 853965 Children’s Drama Group Chris Eldred Organiser 01929 406175 Dance for Kix Gemma Dale Organiser 01305 852137 East Lulworth Parish Council Liz Maidment Clerk 07909924692 Friends of Lulworth & Winfrith Primary School Anna Veal Secretary 01305 852830 Ladies’ Friendship Circle Mrs Marjorie Bird Secretary 01305 852908 Lulworth & District Garden Society Mr J Watts Secretary 01929 400749 Lulworth & Winfrith CE VC Primary School Mr Richard Skinner Head Teacher 01929 400330 Share and Care Link Persons 07751 968 944 West Lulworth Parish Council Miss Emily Blake Clerk 01305 853965 West Lulworth Village Hall Mrs Pauline Hill Bookings Sec. 01929 406178 West Lulworth Women's Institute Mrs Halina Simpson President 01929 400376 Winfrith Cricket Club Mr Simon Goldsack Chairman 01929 554716 Winfrith Drama Group Wendy Jones Secretary 01305 852844 Wool and Winfrith FC Kelvin Dorner-Woolley Chairman 01929 551232 Winfrith Gardening Club Janine Scola Secretary 01305 851837 Winfrith History Group Pat Yonwin Secretary 01305 852117 Winfrith Parish Council Mandy Stephens Clerk 01305 853659 Winfrith Village Hall Sally Johnson Bookings Manager 01305 854133 Wellbridge Bereavement Support Group Jackie Pope Administrator 01929 462376ol Friends of Cancer Research UK Mrs Pat Stanely Secretary 01929 405487 The PARISH NEWS is published monthly by the Parochial Church Council of the Lulworths, Winfrith Newburgh and Chaldon, in the Deanery of Purbeck and the Diocese of Salisbury. Chairman: Rosie Johnson 01305 852885 Secretary Bernadette Crowe Treasurer Mr P Lawlor Editor: David Brann 01305 567748 Deputy Editor Janine Scola 01305 851837 Advertising Secretary: Rosie Johnson 01305 852885 Advertising Editor: Anne Rowan 01929 400729 Distribution Manager: Dudley Jones 01929 400641 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Parish News May 2020 From the rectory (II) PAUSE BUTTON: “think on these things…” a new way of living… “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” (from “The Fellowship of the Ring” by J.R.R. Tolkien) On this the last time I will write to you, I am unable, as so generously invited, to focus on my own personal situation or needs. For these are times of testing for all mankind, be it in small rural communities or across the largest of nations. Times that test us spiritually, physically and mentally; that test the resilience of relationships with family and neighbours… Covid-19 has sprung from nowhere and kept the vast majority of us confined to our homes; whilst those in our health and social services faithfully provide for our needs. And (on April 21st 2020) it is still much too early to forecast how the pandemic will reshape our lives and society. There are still many dangers, toils and snares to be navigated now without being anxious about the unknown future… But crisis moments also present us all with opportunities. There is more time now “than we know what to do with…”, and we must make the best use of it. There is time to constructively “sit still” – not to be ever-active! To stop, PAUSE (!), think carefully, honestly (and prayerfully) on personal life and world events. We need to grow in purpose and to plan ahead, including nurturing our health, spiritual, mental and physical… Can we now nurture a growing realisation that our human value does not lie “in what we do” but rather “in who we are”; our unique characters, personalities, gifts and talents, abilities and skills that are to be shared for the benefit of all. To build each other up, to care and support each other in all circumstances, and not least “in sickness and in health”. I do especially thank God for the current outpouring of practical, loving support to neighbours and those who serve us. I sincerely pray that we who “live to see such times” now, will bear such positive fruit in our lives for many years to come… “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Throughout our married life Barbara and I have been led by the promise of God in Jeremiah 29:11 - words worth us reflecting on, especially when God seems far away, or if we are currently far away from Him… ““For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”” As a Christian I know – only too well personally - that however hard or difficult life does get, God is present. Ultimately He is in charge and He can be trusted. If Jesus has meant anything to the world he came to 2000 years ago, then His message for us – right here and right now - is one of God’s un- surpassing love for us. Of His closeness to us, His good plans & purpose for us, His offering us a new beginning, of His peace in hearts, of His healing, and the hope of the future in His promise of eternal life. May we all press the “PAUSE BUTTON”; and think/reflect on these things… I remain, ever, your servant in Jesus Christ, Robert 3 Parish News May 2020 Holy Trinity, West Lulworth It is sad not to be meeting together at this difficult time, but I can assure you that the Church is in good order, the altar is clothed in white again, the clock keeps chiming and the new Paschal Candle was lit on Easter Sunday. I look forward to lighting it again when services are resumed. Some of you have joined in the zoom service on Sunday morning and others tell me how much they enjoy the services broadcast on television. What we are missing of course is close personal interaction, so if you are feeling low please pick up the telephone to myself or any other Church member. “It’s good to talk”. Robert and Barbara will be with us until May 8th and a tribute to them is included elsewhere in this magazine. Robert will not be able to take services after that date but they will be living in the village for a while longer so of course they will still be part of our community. We wish them well in whatever the future holds for them. Paul Simpson Churchwarden 01929 400376 Church Without Walls Our churches may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but The Church is more than the buildings and continues to thrive, thanks to the innovative use of technology by the Rev Jenny Alidina and the rest of the Benefice of West Purbeck Ministry Team led by our Rector, the Rev Carol Langford. During April, using the application Zoom, the virtual doors opened on Sundays at 1000, with the streamed service starting promptly at 1030. Around 100 worshippers were able to see each other and chat before Rev Jenny, with impressive authority and technical savvy ,clicked the ‘MUTE’ button on the congregation and the service began. At first it might have felt a bit strange joining aloud at home in the prayers, hymns and songs, but one soon gets used to it and the act of collective worship at a time of global crisis is a powerful bonding experience. In some small way it may be similar to how the early church felt when Christians met in their homes and catacombs, unable to practice their faith in public, though in our case the persecution is committed by a virus. If you would like to be added to the list of those invited to join the West Purbeck online congregation, please contact either Rev Jenny or Rev Carol asking to be included in the circulation list. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera and a reasonable internet connection. It is easy to click the link, download the application and manipulate the simple screen controls. Rev Carol Langford 01929 462216 [email protected] Rev Jenny Alidina 01929 551502 [email protected] 4 Parish News May 2020 FROM THE REGISTRARS Holy Trinity, West Lulworth Audrey Parson died on February 3rd and her ashes were interred in Holy Trinity Graveyard with those of her husband John on April 19th.