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Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org AUGUST 2018 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] £4.6m to develop church growth programme outhwell & Nottingham across the diocese. We are also Diocese has been granted pleased to receive funding to S£4.6 million from a further develop our School of national strategic development Discipleship with the aim of fund to support a range of ‘Growing Disciples – wider, initiatives related to its focus on younger and deeper’.” ‘Growing Disciples – wider, younger and deeper’. The money for Southwell & Nottingham is part of £27m The grant from the Church released by the Church Commissioners will help to Commissioners to create more develop four new resourcing than 100 new churches across the churches – these are churches that country as part of the Church of The grant will also support the are growing numerically and England’s Renewal and Reform work of the newly-created School spiritually and work with other programme. of Discipleship in the diocese, churches to plant new which offers training for various worshipping communities; local The Archbishop of York, Dr John forms of lay leadership, and the leadership teams are already Sentamu, said: “I am delighted Younger Leadership College, working with senior clergy in the that Southwell & Nottingham has which is already working with diocese to develop plans for been awarded £4.7m to 200 potential Christian leaders. spiritual and numerical growth at strengthen the work of its these existing churches. Continued on page 12 The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Some of the money will also be In this month’s issue: Williams, said: “Our ministry in used to help in the establishment the diocese is sustained through of 75 new worshipping 2 Growing Disciples the giving of its congregations communities; these are new and careful management of groups of worshippers who gather 4 News in brief assets. This extra funding will outside normal services times in help us to develop and grow our existing church buildings or in 5 Prayer diary potential resourcing churches so non-church buildings. The grant they are equipped to graft and money would be used to pay rent ` 9 Events & information plant new worshipping or buy equipment until the communities, as well as support What’s On community was established. 11 the work of parishes of all sizes 12 Comings & Goings @diocswellnott @SouthwellandNottingham 2 August 18 Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk Amazing Grace n her role as a Workplace Chaplain, the Revd Jo ITatum’s days are certainly never dull, and often very inspiring. She tells us here of a recent event which was life- changing for the couple involved and a very touching experience for her... She explains: “Earlier this year, I was invited into a local company to meet with a young couple who, like so many others, had experienced the deep sadness and disappointment that comes with a long and difficult wait for a child. for….It’s no surprise that her hymn writer knew – amazing!” Their hearts were bruised and name – Grace - fits her perfectly,” The couple later wrote to her: fragile. says Jo. “Thank you both so much for the But just before they embarked on beautiful and touching baptism medical intervention a miracle Jo regularly does a Thought for you performed for Grace on appeared to be happening! the Day on Radio Nottingham Sunday. It was the perfect way to Believing in a God that hears us, and as she introduced the theme introduce her to the church. that lunchtime we prayed together that same morning based on the Friends and family all that healthy growth and birth famous hymn, Amazing Grace, commented on what a lovely would develop from this tiny she shared the couple’s story of service it was. spark of new life.” sadness followed by answered prayer, new life and hope. We listened to your Radio Jo stayed connected with them Nottingham interview Jo, it throughout the pregnancy and She explained that it was written brought a tear to our eyes. once their beautiful baby girl was after surviving a storm at sea; the born she was quick to visit. hymn writer describes his Thank you for your kind words Connections with their local experience of the loving, saving and prayers. We will be in touch church (where they were married) Grace of God, reaching out to again soon. and the Revd Mark Fraser were rescue us in the most fearful of refreshed and they kindly asked circumstances.. and that life can Catherine, Paul and Grace x her – with Mark’s agreement - to be stormy even though we are not be the one who baptised their at sea. precious child… and the service took place on Sunday 8th July. Jo concluded her broadcast: “And so today I will have the privilege “Nine months can seem a long and delight of baptising a time, but like so many things, the beautiful baby girl. Her name – results are worth waiting well let’s just say - she is – as the Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Hundreds gather at Transform Weekend he hugely popular Transform weekend – this year entitled Jesus: yesterday, today, forever - took place in Walesby Forest with hundreds of people meeting to praise and worship God, to share Ttogether, and to deepen their faith. Here’s a selection of photos from the weekend: 4 August 18 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. New resources to celebrate Creationtide ew resources are now available on the Church Nof England website to inspire churches to explore and celebrate Creationtide. New liturgies can be downloaded along with examples of services and prayers. In addition to the suggested readings, discussions and questions for each week of Creationtide. There is a 2018 daily action sheet focused on food that covers the whole season. September to 4th October) PDF / DOC; Liturgical resources dedicated to God as Creator and (National Environmental Daily reflections are also Sustainer of all life. Working Group) PDF / DOC; A available; you can sign up to Churches and congregations are Vigil for Climate Change PDF / receive a text message each day called to pay special attention to DOC; A Service of the Word with a biblical passage, prayer or the responsibility of humanity for Rural PDF / DOC; A Service of reflection at: the Earth and for all that lives the Word Urban PDF / DOC; ecochurchsouthwest.org.uk/creati upon it. Order for Night Prayer – 1 PDF / ontide/ DOC; Order for Night Prayer – 2 EcoChurch has produced PDF / DOC; All Age Worship Creationtide, or the Season of resources to help churches hold a PDF / DOC; Parish Eucharist Creation, is the period in the Green Communion during PDF / DOC; Eucharist for St annual church calendar (from 1st Creationtide, including a Francis PDF / DOC; A communion bread recipe. Celebration of Animals; Songs of For ecumenical material and to Praise PDF/DOC Harvest join with others across the world Thanksgiving PDF / DOC; in celebrating creation take a look Harvest Intercessions PDF / at the Season of Creation site – DOC; Prayers PDF / DOC; Cafe https://creationtide.com/ Reflections PDF / DOC; Westcott You can also find out more about House Creation Eucharist PDF / how to take action on DOC; Discussion materials for environmental issues and sign up each week of Creationtide; to a quarterly newsletter on the Material for seasons and festivals Church of England website – see of the Agricultural Year. the environmental pages. Resources available include: Creationtide actions and reflections: Liturgical resources Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes In September we pray for. Sat 01 Sep Ravenshead Church of England Primary School - Helen Thomas Guildford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Andrew Watson Guildford - Dorking - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Jo Wells Sun 02 Sep We pray for our schools as a new term begins. For wisdom and an openness to learning new things for both staff, students and governors. We pray for those responsible for making Government decisions about education that they may be given insight to seek and serve the common good PRAY for The Anglican Church of South America The Most Revd Gregory Venables Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America & Bishop of Argentina Evngelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Turku, Archbishop Kari Mäkinen, Bishop Kaarlo Kalliala Mon 03 Sep St Swithun’s C of E Primary Academy, Retford – Phil Abbott (Exec Head) Guinea - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd Jacques Boston Tue 04 Sep St Peter’s C of E Junior School, Ruddington – John Mapperley Gujarat - (North India) The Rt Revd Silvans Christian Kolhapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Bathuel Tiwade Wed 05 Sep Selston C of E Infant & Nursery School – Jo Redfern (exec Head) Alison Taylor (Head of School) Gusau - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd John Garba Thu 06 Sep St Andrew’s C of E Primary & Nursery School, Skegby – Amanda Williams Guyana - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Charles Davidson 6 August 18 In August we pray for. Fri 07 Sep Sneinton C of E Primary School Kelly Lee Gwagwalada - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Moses Tabwaye Sat 08 Sep South Wilford (Endowed) CE Primary School - Kelly Lee (Exec Head) Jenny Marshall (Head of School) Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Jean Duracin Suffragan Bishop of Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Oge Beauvoir Sun 09 Sep RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY – Liam O’Boyle, Partnership’s Officer PRAY for Province of the Episcopal