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The Binfield Beacon Your Binfield Parish Community Magazine - there’s lots going on! December & January 2020/21 Christmas is upon us He is still the way the truth and the light This Month How to make a Christingle– page 5 Alternative Advent– page 5 Scarecrow Trail – page 10 Lighthouse – page 22 Picture taken at the wedding of James Haskell and Chloe Madeley Our Mission is to help people follow Jesus and his teachings Church Office: 01344 421079 [email protected] facebook.com/allsaintswithstmarks www.binfieldcofechurches.org.uk Produced by All Saints’ with St Mark’s Churches SERVICES All services and groups are correct at the time of going to JANUARY 2021 press, and will comply with social distance rules and Sunday 3rd January government guidance, so may change depending on 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ government advice. Any updates will be published on our (Liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer) website and facebook pages. 11.30am Baptism at All Saints’ (No Whizz Kids) We are hoping to be able to hold services from Sunday Monday 4th January 6th December, however, all services will be dependent on 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ the Covid restrictions that will be in place. There will still be a need to use the booking system for all Wednesday 6th January physical Services over the Christmas period. 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ DECEMBER 2020 Sunday 10th January Wednesday 2nd December 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ 11am Whizz Kids at All Saints’ Sunday 6th December Monday 11th January 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ (Liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer) 11.30am Baptism at All Saints’ (No Whizz Kids) Wednesday 13th January 6.00pm Until We Meet Again (See details on page 3) 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ (THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL SERVICE link on www.binfieldcofechurches.org.uk and FaceBook) Sunday 17th January 10am Informal Communion Service at All Saints’ Monday 7th December (More informal communion service like previous 11am) 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ 11am Whizz Kids at All Saints’ Wednesday 9th December Monday 18th January 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ Sunday 13th December Wednesday 20th January 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ (Common Worship) 11am Whizz Kids at All Saints’ Sunday 24th January 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ Monday 14th December 11am Whizz Kids at All Saints’ 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ Monday 25th January Wednesday 16th December 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ Wednesday 27th January Sunday 20th December 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ 10am Informal Communion Service at All Saints’ (More informal communion service like previous 11am) Online Virtual Carol Services Sunday 31st January (THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL SERVICE link on 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ www.binfieldcofechurches.org.uk and FaceBook) 11am Whizz Kids at All Saints’ Thursday 24th December - Christmas Eve FEBRUARY 2021 5pm Virtual Christingle Service Monday 1st February (THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL SERVICE link on 6pm Year 8-9 Oasis Group at All Saints’ www.binfieldcofechurches.org.uk and FaceBook) Wednesday 3rd February 6pm Year 7 Oasis Group at All Saints’ Friday 25th December - Christmas Day 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ TO BOOK A PLACE AT ANY OF OUR PHYSICAL SERVICES PLEASE TEXT OR CALL 07719 545 292 Sunday 27th December OR EMAIL [email protected] 10am Said Communion Service at All Saints’ 2 LETTER FROM YOUR RECTOR The husband hired a detective to search for her, and after picking up a few leads, the detective tracked her down. She was in another state, living in a small apartment over a luncheonette where she had a job as a waitress. Her husband set out immediately to bring her home. When he found the place she was staying, he knocked on the door of her upstairs apartment. She opened the door, saw him, and did not say a word. She went into her bedroom, packed her belongings, and silently followed him out to the car. Then, in silence, he drove her back home. Several hours later when the two of them were alone in their bedroom he finally spoke, and he asked her, “Why didn’t you The Housewife come home before? Over the phone I begged you to return. Why didn’t you come?” Tony Campolo writes that his friend and prominent radio preacher Steve Brown eloquently described a housewife who The wife answered, “I heard your words, but it wasn’t until was washing dishes in the kitchen sink one day after the you came for me that I realized how much you cared and children had left for school. She looked at one particular how important I was to you.” plate. She stared at it for a long time and asked over and over again, “How many times have I washed this plate? How It can be said that though the prophets in the Old Testament many times have I dried it? How many times will I wash it section of the Bible may have tried to tell us about God’s and dry it again?” She then set down the plate, took off her love, we never really got the message until God showed up apron, packed a few of her belongings, and left. among us. The Bible puts it like this, The Word, (Jesus) became human and lived among us. We saw his glory – the That night she called home to tell her husband that she was glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father – and he was all right, but that she just could not come home again From full of grace and truth. Johns’ gospel, chapter 1 verse 14. He time to time, over the next several weeks, she would call just broke into history and became one of us, and as one of us, to see how her husband and children were doing. But she showed us His love. would never tell them where she was, nor accede to the pleas from her family to return. Story taken from, Let me tell you a story, by Tony Campolo. W Publishing Group. Luke Booking for Sunday Services Unfortunately, due to the limited number of socially distanced seats available we have had to introduce a booking system which may mean that you won’t get a place every week. Please: email [email protected] or call or text the office mobile 07719 545 292 before 12pm Thursday in the week you would like to attend. Confirmation of attendance will be emailed later that day. Unfortunately we are only able to accept bookings for the week the service is held and not future dates. You are welcome to arrive and enquire if space is available on the day (however if the service is full, The deadline for Beacon contributions we would sadly have to ask you to remain outside). for the February 2021 issue is Mon 11th January 2021 PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST STILL USE THE BOOKING SYSTEM FOR ALL SERVICES OVER THE Please email: [email protected] CHRISTMAS PERIOD. Claire Thomas (Binfield Beacon Editor) PLEASE NOTE: The articles in this magazine reflect the personal opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Editor or Editorial Team. Furthermore the Editorial Team are not responsible for any errors of fact printed in the magazine. Goods and services advertised in this magazine are not endorsed but readers utilising these facilities retain their statutory rights. The Binfield Beacon is produced by The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Binfield. Registered Charity number 1149382 3 HELPING EACH OTHER Pastoral Care Visiting Team - Bereavement Support Team need a friend? In All Saints’ and St Mark’s Churches we have a small pastoral care We will all suffer loss, grief or bereavement at some time in our lives, mainly through death, but also in other ways such as team, who are happy to visit and befriend the people of Binfield. relationship breakdown, loss of a job, or sudden disability. So, if you have recently moved to the area and don't know many The Bereavement Support Team are not counsellors, but can people; if your family live far away; if you are a Mum at home with offer support and companionship if you are suffering a loss of a baby and would like adult company; if you find it difficult to get any kind. out or just fancy a friendly chat over a cup of tea, please get in touch with one of us. You don't need to be a member of the church; There is no charge for a visit. All support team members are just enjoy some company occasionally! DBS checked and have ID badges. Jane Aylwin tel. 481692 If you would like to talk to a member of the Jill Hanson tel. 452694 team, in confidence, please contact Liz Hall Margareta Hawkins tel. 411681 for more information Sarah Muller tel. 428782 [email protected] /07850 799434 Jan Vigar tel. 411267 Gisele Taylor tel. 07724 889169 Praying for and with you Dave Dawson tel. 360389 We have weekly prayer sheets — please email Or contact the church office on 07719 545292 [email protected] or email [email protected] if you would like something to be included.