End-to-End The Parish Magazine of Rivenhall and Silver End The warm weather makes Us think of beaches and a stroll on the pier So where better than Southwold for a Short Break July 2019 50p Our Services July 2019 7th July 2019 3rd Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St. Francis Holy Communion 11.00 am St Mary’s All Age Worship th Churchyard Service 7 July 3 pm at St Mary’s Church Rivenhall Service of Remembrance For our Loved ones With Chelmsford Silver Band 14th July 2019 4th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St. Francis Morning Prayer 11.00 am St Mary’s Holy Communion 21st July 2019 5th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St Francis Holy Communion 11.00 am St Mary’s Matins 28th July 2019 6th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 am St Francis Morning Prayer 11.00 am St Mary’s Holy Communion Church Contacts Priest-in-Charge Rev. Paul Watkin 01376 583930 [email protected] Churchwarden Ann Clarke 01376 514825 Churchwarden Peter Hope 01376 502605 Rivenhall Contact Carole McCarthy 01376 512781 Silver End Contact Ruth Aitken 01376 583846 Rivenhall Website www.stmarysrivenhall.co.uk St Francis Silver End Website www.st-francis.org.uk/ Find More information on our activities by visiting our Facebook page search:-<THE PARISH OF RIVENHALL AND SILVER END> or follow the link on our Website (you will need a Facebook account to view this page) Monthly musings from your Team Vicar. I wonder if you've ever had the feeling as though you've been at a loss about something or a particular situation? Or have you ever found yourself actually being lost in a strange place? Visiting new towns, cities, or even walks in the country can be an exciting adventure, but enjoyment can quickly turn to worry if you suddenly find yourself unsure of which way to go. Or if you turn around, and the person who was with you is suddenly nowhere to be seen; especially if in a foreign country where everything is different and communication is possibly a challenge. When you feel unsure of the way to go in a practical sense, one of the things that you can do is to turn to a map of the area which you wish to navigate. Now maps can be a fantastic tool, and with the correct one, there will be situations when they're invaluable to have. Sometimes they can be a little confusing, and signposts or the actual layout of the road ahead may not look quite how you'd expect it to, sometimes causing you to still end up going in the wrong direction. So in more recent years many people have also started using Satellite Navigation systems (AKA: Sat Nav or GPS) to guide them in the correct direction. Indeed, even more recently this technology has found it's way on to many people's phones, and so is used also as such, when walking around a new town or city too. As long as these systems are up to date and working as they should, you can simply enter the postcode or destination address, and then receive directions as your journey unfolds which should (hopefully!) then lead you to the right place. For all of us there will probably be times when life generally can feel a little like this in one way or another. Life, and in particular our faith are sometimes seen as a journey which we're on – though in one sense it's also an exciting adventure. But the world can sometimes be confusing as we try to make sense of our relationship with God, and we can sometimes feel a little lost on the way. To counter this difficulty there are all sorts of 'maps' which we could consult to help us find our way. But when it comes to matters of faith there are a huge variety of views and opinions from the very conservative to very liberal – even within the Christian faith itself. And a little like on a street map, the messages (or directions) which we receive can sometimes be confusing, leaving us a little unsure on the direction to take to move our journey forward. So what might we do? As we might listen to the directions given on a Sat Nav to help us along the road, we can listen to another sort of voice in matters of 1 faith too. Whenever we're wrestling with questions of faith or direction, we will often do well to stop and pause and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit which is there within each of us. It might seem obvious to stop, pray, and talk to God, but there will be times when almost everyone who holds faith will need to remember to do this, and we'll often find a sense of inner peace and clarity when we do. When we do try to use maps to find our way on the road, sometimes we'll find one that really works for us. One which we can understand more easily than others, and which even compliments using a Sat Nav. Likewise it can be very helpful to have the right person or people to accompany us along our journey of faith as well, alongside listening to God's voice. With this is in mind, some people find it helpful to have a special fellow Christian in their life who they can talk to when the need arises or with whom they have periodic meetings to chat about how their faith is going. Someone with whom one might have this special and completely confidential relationship is often known as a Spiritual Director or 'soul friend'. This person could simply be another Christian whom one feels they can particularly relate to in matters of faith. Or it might be someone who follows the religious life e.g.: a friar or nun, or a priest. But this isn't something which is only available to clergy, but for everyone who feels they would like it. So if this is interesting to you, do get in touch and I'd be happy to suggest a possible way forward. But finally, if you're going away or out and about this summer, whether just out for the day or for a longer time away. I hope you find your way to and from your destinations safely and easily; whatever way you use to navigate. I also pray that everyone in our parish will be able to take some time out with God as well, and that his gentle voice will continue to guide and lead you on your journey of faith too. Paul Watkin. 2 The 50/50 Club May 2019 winners 1st Mr J Prime, 2nd Mr T Chapman, 3rd Mrs L Jarvis. The 50/50 Club June 2019 winners 1st Mrs Tracy Scott 2nd Mrs Rowe 3rd Oliver Clarke ************************************** From the Registers May / June 2019 Funerals 24th June 2019 Evelyn Parker (Lyn) Disposal of Ashes 10 June 2019 Eileen Beryl Grace McKelvie Baptisms - None *************************************** Collects and Readings June 2019 7th July 3rd Sunday after Trinity All Age Worship (Holy Communion St Francis) Readings Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Collect God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. 14th July 4th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (Morning Prayer St Francis) Readings Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Colossians 1:1-14 3 Luke 10:25-37 Collect Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will, that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour Jesus Christ. 21st July 5th Sunday after Trinity Matins (HC St Francis) Readings Genesis 18:1-10a Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 28th July 6th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (MP St Francis) Readings Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Luke 11:1-13 Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus Christ our Lord. ************************************ 4 RIVENHALL PARISH COUNCIL NOTES OF MEETING HELD 4th JUNE 2019 AT HENRY DIXON HALL, RIVENHALL END. Present: Cllrs. Abbott (Chairman), Wright (Vice-Chairman), A’Lee, Cairns, Prime and Turner. Also present: Parish Clerk and 1 member of the public. Public Forum for 10 minutes The following matters were brought to members’ attention: • A resident advocated development within Rivenhall End with a varied mixture of housing types. • A resident was concerned about the ‘blight’ situation within Rivenhall End resulting from the A12 improvement delay. • A report was made of the uneven surface of the footway along Beech Road due to loose paving slabs. • It would appear that the Rickstones Road Speedwatch has lapsed into abeyance. • The flower tubs require watering – maintenance contractor to be informed. There is a dead tree on the Village Green – BDC to be informed re removal and replacement. • Continued parking on the Village Greens – some action is being taken by Greenfields and BDC. Matters for discussion Co-option consideration s21 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 provides that where an insufficient number of candidates have been nominated to fill the vacancies on the council, the council may co-opt to fill the vacancy without having to give public notice of the vacancy so long as it is within a defined period since the most recent full election.