CHURCH SERVICES
PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MARY, Church St., Sturminster Newton STURMINSTER NEWTON Revd. David Seymour, The Vicarage, Church St., S.N. Tel: 471276 Daily exc.Sunday 8.00am MORNING OFFICE 1st,2nd,3rd,4th 8.00am HOLY COMMUNION 1st Sunday 9.30am FAMILY EUCHARIST 2nd,3rd,4th 9.30am HOLY COMMUNION 5th Sunday 9.30am BENEFICE EUCHARIST 3rd Sunday 11.00am FAMILY SERVICE Every Sunday 6.00pm EVENSONG Each Wednesday there is Holy Communion at 10.00am. Daily exc. Sunday 5.30pm EVENING OFFICE
CHURCH OF ST. PETER, Hinton St. Mary Worship takes place every Sunday starting at 10.00 am
CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS A BECKET, Lydlinch 3rd Sunday: 8.30am HOLY COMMUNION 2nd & 4th Sundays: 11.00am HOLY COMMUNION ********************** THE METHODIST CHURCH, Church St., Sturminster Newton Rev. Helen Caine Tel: 01747 854631 Sunday: 10.30am MORNING WORSHIP Monday: 10.15am COFFEE AND SALE OF TRAIDCRAFT GOODS. *********************** THE METHODIST CHURCH, Broad Oak 2nd Sunday 3.00pm Worship Wednesday 2.00pm Prayer Meeting *********************** STURMINSTER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, The Row, Sturminster Newton Sunday: 10.30am Morning Worship 6.00 pm on 1st Sunday of the month - Songs of Praise *********************** LIVING WATER CHURCH, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sunday: 10.20am Morning Worship — Contact Alan Wilkinson 01258 473825 ************************ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF OUR LADY, Marnhull Fr. Martin Budge Tel: 820388 Sunday: 9.30am MASS AT OLD MILL LANE 6.00pm “ “ “ “ February 2012 11.00am MASS AT GILLINGHAM ************************* If you would like any of the clergy to call for any reason, particularly in case of illness or infirmity, please let us know. from the churches of Sturminster Newton
12 St Mary’s Church Hall CHURCHES OF STURMINSTER NEWTON Beside St Mary's Church in
ST. MARY’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND Sturminster Newton is its Church St., Sturminster Newton Church Hall. This building was redesigned and upgraded CHURCH OF ST. PETER, in 2005 to be a pleasant, Hinton St. Mary multi-purpose hall of a very useful size, available for hire as CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS A BECKET, well as for church use. Lydlinch In addition to church youth Revd. David Seymour, The Vicarage, Church Street. groups and meetings of all Tel: 471276 sorts, it is regularly hired out for children's parties, other private parties, dancing classes, keep fit and ********************** other organisations for private meetings. It can accommodate 60 people seated for a special lunch or dinner and THE METHODIST CHURCH, has tables and chairs for that number. The kitchen is well equipped Church St., Sturminster Newton with a 4-ring gas cooker/oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, All enquiries, Please contact: crockery, cutlery and glasses. There is a reasonable amount of parking near the church. Rev. Helen Caine, Minister in Charge, 7 Ridge Way, Shaftesbury Anyone interested in finding out more about this valuable asset to the - Tel: 01747 854631 *********************** town should ring Mrs Mary Deane 01258 472264. Sturminster Christian Fellowship The Row, Sturminster Newton Telephone: 473928 :`7; : `QJ:CV 10:C ************************ .17V:` :`7;]:`1.H.%`H.11CCGV@VV]1J$:`V: Q` 1 CVQ`: `QJ:C . Living Water Church V 10:CQJQ .V`1J$ %JR:7 1.1H.1 %JR:7 :`H.8 .V`V11CCGV:]VH1:C Meeting at the Exchange, Sturminster Newton. V`01HV`Q`]VQ]CVQ`:CC:$V: 8:I `QCCQ1VRG7:G`1J$:JR.:`VC%JH.1J Contact: Alan Wilkinson 01258 473825 :`7; :CC1IIVR1: VC7:` V`1:`R8"Q]% .1R: V1J7Q%`R1:`1V:JRHQIV:JR=Q1J 1J:HVCVG`: 1QJQ`Q%`RVR1H: 1QJ Q .VIQ .V`Q`$V% ************************ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF OUR LADY, Marnhull From the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Marnhull February always has the reputation of being a grey and Fr. Martin Budge miserable month. In some countries the season until Ash Tel: 01258 820388 Wednesday is all called “carnival”, though that is not in our country’s tradition, perhaps more a period when we can reflection on the ************************* joys of Christmas and the Incarnation, before Lent reminds us of Christ’s Editor: Voice of the Churches suffering that precedes his Resurrection. Roger Gingell, 19 Selwood Close, Sturminster Newton. DT10 1PE Tel: 01258 473975 E-mail: [email protected] In the parish our study groups continue, we continue to support the Gil- Submissions for the March 2012 issue are welcomed and should reach me by February lingham food bank with a box in the porch for our offerings, and the street 15th. Please forward to Roger Gingell at 19 Selwood Close, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PE or via email to [email protected] children in South America. Judith Bennett
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HOLY BAPTISM 2012 From the Vicar…. Sunday 11th December at St Peter’s, Hinton St Mary During the three months of last autumn, September, October and Jack John Warren November, I was very fortunate in being granted sabbatical leave, sometimes know as study leave. It was a wonderful three months, in which I was given a ‘Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father’ real chance to do some serious reading, praying and thinking, as well as the opportunity to recharge my energy batteries. I realise that I was extremely HOLY MATRIMONY fortunate to have this spell and I am hugely grateful to the Diocese of Salisbury for offering me this chance and to my colleagues here in the parish for taking so Saturday 17th December at St Thomas à Becket, Lydlinch much responsibility during this time. Adrian Denis Cossins and Laura Elizabeth Matthews The sabbatical gave me a long-awaited opening to study the life and works of someone I have for many years found inspirational. His name was ‘Thos whom God has joined together, let no-one put asunder’ Juan de Yepes, but he is usually known as John of the Cross (Juan de la Cruz). He lived in Spain in the 16th century. He was a monk, a poet, a writer, a spiritual FUNERALS director but above all a passionate Christian disciple, who loved God, served Christ with all his energy and encouraged others to do the same. Tuesday 27th September at St Mary’s, Sturminster Newton One of the remarkable things about this John was that he was Gordon Henry Gardener Woods 83 years apparently very small of stature. Reports vary, but it is certain that he was no taller than 5’ 1” and may even have been as small as 4’ 11”. Even for 400 years Friday 11th November at St Mary’s, Sturminster Newton ago that was tiny. But his great monastic elder and close confidante, Teresa of Doris Ellen Charles 97 years Avila, dubbed him ‘this little man who was big before God.’ Perhaps it was John’s lack of inches that contributed to the rough and tough treatment to which Friday 25th November at St Mary’s, Sturminster Newton he was subjected at several times in his life. It seems hard to understand but John Barbet even a man who was so passionate for his faith and for the spiritual nourishment of others had to endure some appalling treatment at times in his life. The Thursday 8th December at St Mary’s, Sturminster Newton toughest period of all was the 9 months that he spent in a Toledo prison cell with Kenneth Pickering 63 years only one little window high up in the wall for daylight. His subsequent escape is the stuff of legend but one cannot help wondering if his diminutive size Monday 12th December at St Peter’s, Hinton St Mary contributed to the regular bouts of bullying he had to endure. But what is so Mohammed ‘Azad’ Ramkoleea striking is that this little man achieved huge things for God, and much later the Church was to recognise this as he was made a saint and a doctor of the ‘May they rest in peace and rise in glory’ Church, a rare accolade. These days, we have become used to the unwritten maxim that big ATTENTION ALL ST MARY'S FLOWER ARRANGERS! is better. World cities vie with each other for the tallest building, the fat bonuses We have a new team taking over the organisation of flower arranging in the go to the fattest cats, the Premier footballs clubs with the richest owners win all church. From now on, Anna Pearmund (01258 474686) will be in charge of the the trophies. But the Christian Gospel teaches a different path. Jesus very consciously spent time with the outcasts and the marginalised, and preached a rota; Paula Harris (01258 471147) will continue to look after wedding flowers, good news that offered a preferential option for the poor, for the little man and and Sylvia May (01258 473189) will be the co-ordinator of all that goes on. woman. Most of us would not regard ourselves as big or important and we may We are most grateful to them all for agreeing to undertake their tasks, so please be tempted to think less of ourselves as a result. But it is the combined effect of give them any help they may need. countless small acts of mercy and kindness that builds the kingdom of God. The If anyone would like to join the flower rota, please do contact Anna Pearmund - example of a man who possessed almost nothing and who barely made 5 feet the more the merrier! assures us that little people can indeed be big before God. David Seymour
10 3 Trip to Tisbury on Friday 10th February Snowdrop Services of Remembrance Aged 10 to 14? Come and join others from North Dorset at Methodist Weldmar Hospicecare Trust Snowdrop Gardens and Walks were established to Church in Tisbury for an end of half-term party. Includes craft, food, provide a lasting memorial to those who were dear to us. Your loved one may quiz, fish and chip supper with other people from North Dorset. have died in another area, they may not have had cancer or they may have died Transport provided: leaving Hazelbury Bryan at 4pm, Sturminster Newton a long time ago. You are invited to remember them privately at the Walks or at 4.15pm and Marnhull at 4.30pm. Returning by 9pm. Call Deborah Gardens or join with others at the annual Services of Remembrance. These ser- Gomer (Lay Pastoral & Community Worker for Methodist Church) vices are held in late winter when snowdrops first appear, reminding us that the 07867585239. hope and warmth of spring are not far away. In Sturminster Newton the Remembrance Service will be held at th Hazelbury Bryan Methodist Church Craft Group The Railway Gardens on Monday 6 February at 11.30am On Valentine's Day (Tuesday 14th February 2012, 10am - 12noon) CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Rachel from RPDesigns is returning to lead us in making our own Some weeks before Christmas I said I would provide some pastoral input for a Christmas jewellery including some with metal work on a heart theme. Due to the Day Lunch being provided in Sturminster. I was wondering what I had let myself in for, equipment we will be using for the metal work there will be only 10 as I didn’t know anyone else there. This was a new venture put together by Helen Reed, places, so unusually there is a requirement to book this month. There who had gathered around her a strong team of volunteers of all ages and talents. St will be a cost of up to £5 a head to cover materials. Please phone Mary’s Hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and there were piles of presents, Deborah Gomer 01258-471419 (evenings). which had been given by local firms and individuals. All was calm in the kitchen. Soon Hazelbury Bryan Methodist Church Half Term Kid's Fun Morning the guests began arriving, mostly local people known to one or another of the volunteers, Wednesday 15th February 2012, 10.30am-12noon but including several people from Gillingham, whose own lunch had sadly had to be Coffee Morning in fellowship room for adults. cancelled this year. Everyone was soon relaxing together and tucking in to a wonderful Kid's Fun Morning (craft, food & games) in main church. This is for 5-11 traditional turkey dinner, with all the trimmings. The atmosphere was tremendous. I think everyone enjoyed the day. Several people who had been working round the clock year olds. Reception/Preschool children must be accompanied by their to prepare for the day went home very tired, I’m sure. Christmas Day is a working day parent. for me, but I want to pay tribute to all those who gave up most of the day to welcome, entertain and feed those who might otherwise have spent the day on their own, or lonely and despairing. Such generosity of spirit is heart-warming. I am glad that Helen Reed
Giving to the Community had the inspiration and the energy, and the contacts to carry out this event with such Marn'll Community Café raised £320 in 2011. This was donated to Breathe success. Rev Helen Caine on UK (a local charity based in Marnhull). The café is a monthly not-for- profit lunch café run by volunteers from the Methodist Church in Marnhull. STURMINSTER CHRISTIAN A donation to cover food costs is encouraged and any extra money is given FELLOWSHIP back to the community. If you would like to suggest where funds from the (The Row, Sturminster Newton)
2012 cafés go to please phone or text Deborah Gomer 07867585239. Why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10.30am and Fifty-two people attended the Advent lunch in December aged 0's - 80's 1st Sunday evening each month for (including people from Sturminster Newton). The café is run on the third SONGS OF PRAISE at 6.00pm Friday of the month. Future dates are Friday 17th February, 16th (restarting in March) We also have regular Friday COFFEE MORNINGS at 10.30am March, 20th April, 18th May, 15th June, 20th July. All are welcome. A friendly welcome awaits you. If you would like to volunteer to get involved in any way on the days - (www.sturchristianfellowship.com) preparing, serving or washing up, all help is gratefully received. St Mary’s Church Taxi Service If you would like a lift to the 9.30am service at St Mary’s on a Sunday please phone 472062 no later than the previous Friday evening. Thank you.
4 9 Christian Aid Lent Lunches Messy Church is a Family Event This year's lunches will be held on Wednesdays Monday 6th February 2012, 3.30pm to 5.30pm 22nd Feb, 29th Feb AND 7th March, 14th March, 21st March & 28th 'The Good Shepherd'/The Father's Love March in the Methodist Church Hall from 12 noon until 1.15 pm The lunch will include home-made soup, cheese, bread and tea/coffee. Games, Craft, Talk, Songs and a Two-Course Traidcraft goods will be on sale. Dinner. Please come and support this annual event This social activity is aimed at children aged 4 to All proceeds to Christian Aid 11 years who should attend with their siblings, parents and grandparents. It is run by a team of Celebrating Christmas volunteers from Churches Together, and generously supported by the th Sturminster Newton Methodist Church held their Carol Service on Sunday 18 Cheese Festival. Information from Adrienne (01258) 471190. December. The service was led by Rev Geoff Bird and included favourite carols chosen by the congregation. At 6.00pm on Christmas Eve we held our Candlelit Communion Butlins Minehead: Wednesday 11th April Service. The room was lit with candles arranged in displayed which were placed on the Aged 8 to 18 and want a day out in the Easter Holidays at a cost of £20. There is a coach table, ’Cafe Style’. Our minister Rev Helen Caine led the service. On Christmas Day at going to Spring Harvest at Butlins Minehead with a variety of activities including 10.30am we had our Christmas morning service which took the form of an ‘Instant swimming, slides, indoor and outdoor funfair. Morning and evening groups for 8-11s Nativity’. Members of the congregation took part by acting out the story in words with and 11s-14s and 15s-18s. Packed lunch and tea suggested. Leaving early, returning late. minimal costume and props. This service was also led by Rev Helen Caine. Book by end of February to secure your place - phone Deborah (Lay Pastoral & Christine Lydford (Senior Steward) Community Worker for Methodist Church) 07867585239. Info on springharvest.org/youth Christian Aid Door to Door Collection— May 13th—19th 2012
Gillingham Trussell Trust Foodbank There is a food collection point in Sturminster Methodist Church Hall, Although it is a long time away, the current local organiser Marilyn accessible during the Monday coffee morning from 10am to 12noon. Stansfield who has been doing this work for several years now, would Gillingham foodbank has been running since the beginning of December like to pass this task on. I have set out the Co-ordinator’s Duties which I 2011 and demand is higher than anyone imagined. Any of the following hope will make it easier for anyone thinking about taking this role on. items are most welcome: Milk (UHT or powdered), Sugar (500g), Fruit Please contact Marilyn Stansfield on (01258) 472534 juice (carton), Soup, Pasta sauces, Sponge pudding (tinned), Tomatoes Christian Aid Door to Door Collection: Co-ordinator's Duties (tinned), Cereals, Rice pudding (tinned), Tea Bags/instant coffee, Instant May 13 - 19th 2012. mash potato, Rice/pasta, Tinned meat/fish (eg. stewing steak, corned beef, spam, chilli, mince, meatballs, tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel), All information is printed and on computer disc. Tinned fruit/vegetables (eg. sweetcorn, peas, carrots), Jam, Biscuits or • order "stuff" snack bars. If anyone requires any further information or would like to • advertise Voice of Churches, Unity.Com & posters collect food in their church/community group:- please speak to Deborah • notify police Gomer, Lay Pastoral & Community Worker for Methodist Church 471419. • appeal for more collectors • ring existing collectors to confirm willingness & duties • Traidcraft at the Methodist Church deliver packs to exch collector The Methodist Church is re-launching its Traidcraft Stall from the • collect packs & envelopes afterwards (most people return them first Monday in February. The range of goods will not be as extensive as themselves) previous but we will carry some of the most popular lines . The stall will • count money be open on Monday mornings during coffee from 10am to 12 noon. As • pay it to bank/PO or post (whichever is convenient to you) before, goods can be purchased by any groups using the building during • thank collectors the week. Its continuation will depend on the support the venture • notice of totals to Voice of Churches, Unity,Com & posters receives. Christine Lydford (Senior Steward)
8 5 Children and Youth of Sturminster Newton The following regular events take place at the The following Christian groups currently meet in Sturminster Newton with Methodist Church Fellowship Rooms the purpose of providing Christian activities for our children and youth MONDAY - 10.00am to 12 noon Coffee and Sale of Tradecraft Goods covering a wide range of ages. At The Methodist Church Fellowship Rooms Church Street, Sturminster Newton Little Acorns- a growing Church We had a lovely group of children for our January meeting and Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY - 09:30am to 11:30am service. The first Friday was actually the feast of the Epiphany and the The Jigsaw Toddler Group including children enjoyed putting the figures of the Wise Men into the Crib. After Supervised Craft / Messy Play, Song Time, Ride on Toys Free play, Baby Area, Drinks, Fruit and Biscuits songs and the Bible story, they then made beautiful decorated pictures of At The Methodist Church, Church Street, Sturminster Newton the Magi and these can be seen on the display board in the Quiet Corner of £1 charged per family St Mary’s church. Information from Ross (01258) 472755 In February, the service will be on Friday 3rd February at 2.00pm for a 2.15pm start in St Mary’s. We look forward to welcoming any pre-school All bookings/enquiries for the use of the Methodist Church and its rooms, please contact George Lydford (01258) 473214 children along with their families. If you would like further information, please contact the Vicar, David Seymour, on 471276. Lent 2012. THE JAY and THE JAM CLUBS As usual, Churches Together will be running a number of Lent study groups this year. This time we shall be using a number of famous works of art to After schools clubs continue on Mondays throughout the winter term. help us study and understand the Old Testament and Gospel narratives. Group Details and parental consent forms are available at William Barnes School. members will each receive a set of colour postcards of the relevant works of art. The Jay Club for key stage 1 children taking place at the Methodist Church If you would like to take part in these groups, please contact the Vicar, David The Jam for key stage 2 children taking place at St Mary’s Church Hall. Seymour, as soon as possible so that the materials can be ordered. Fuller de- All are welcome to these multi-activity Christian clubs. tails of times and venues will be announced shortly. The Vicar can be contacted on 471276 or at [email protected]. Please note: The Jay and Jam clubs will not be meeting during half-term holiday week which is the 13th February. COMING UP ****** YOUNG STARS ****** Friday 10th February (end of half-term!) - For 10-14 year olds interested in After a very busy Autumn Term Young Stars will recharge their batteries an evening out (including craft, food, quiz at Tisbury Methodist Church). and work towards building a strong choir and develop acting and perform- Leaving Sturminster Newton at 4pm and returning home by 9pm. ance skills and techniques. They will continue to support the 11am Family Tel: 471419 or 07867-585239 Service and will be available to provide entertainment for local fairs, chari- ties and other groups. We are actively looking for new members who enjoy Broad Oak Methodist Chapel The Christmas Coffee Morning held in December 2011, raised the sum of taking part in performance in a variety of forms. Please phone 01258 £146.00p for the Joseph Weld Hospice. 473852 for further information. We are able to offer this facility for a registration fee of £10 per term, which offers exceptional value as the Many Thanks to all those who contributed in any way. team is led by professional experts in their field. We Wish everyone a very happy and blessed New Year. MM & PL
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