EAST MARSHLAND BENEFICE GOOD NEWS PARISH MAGAZINE
Terrington St John * Tilney St Lawrence * Tilney All Saints Wiggenhall St Germans * Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene
April 2019
ALL ENQUIRIES ON CHURCH MATTERS (including weddings, baptisms and funerals) to Revd Martin Dale 01945 880259 or by e-mail to [email protected]
Home Communion
If you, or someone you know, cannot get to church and would like to receive communion at home, please contact either Rev. Martin Dale (01945 880259) or Rev. Barbara Pearman (01553 828808)
Prayer Chain
If anyone would like prayers said for anyone or have any concerns, please contact Angie Yeoman on 01553 617518
Please forward all items for May 2019 newsletter to [email protected] no later than Friday 12th April 2019 Clergy and Readers
East Marshland Benefice Revd Martin Dale The Vicarage, 37 Church Rd, Tilney St Lawrence, 01945-880 259- PE34 4QQ
Revd Barbara Pearman 8 School Rd, Tilney All Saints, PE34 4SJ 01553-810808 Mr. Mark Wright 2 Lynn Road, Wiggenhall St Germans, PE34 3DW 01553-617 689
Dr Cyril Dodd Somerville House, Church Road, Terrington St 01945 739069 John, Wisbech, PE14 7RY.
Mrs Stevie Brooks 4 Clement Close, Outwell, Wisbech, 01945 592762 Cambridgeshire PE14 8QY
Churchwardens Terrington St John Mrs Christine Chaffe 10 King John Avenue, Kings Lynn, 01553-691 613 PE30 4QA Mr Tim Clayton Silverton House, Church Road 01945-880 406 Terrington St John, PE14 7RY
Tilney St Lawrence Mr Geoffrey Place Woodstock, Workhouse Lane, Tilney St Lawrence, PE34 4QH 01945-881 126
Mrs Wendy Shattock 5 Aylmer Dr. Tilney St Lawrence 01945 881 285 PE34 4RQ
Tilney All Saints Mr David Cook 11 Pullover Road, Tiley All Saints 01553 760303 Kings Lynn PE34 4SG Mrs Audrey Wootton Clearview, Shepherdsgate Road, Tiley All Saints 01553 829603 Kings Lynn PE34 4RP
Wiggenhall St Germans
Mrs Angela Yeoman 84 High Road, Tilney Cum Islington Kings Lynn 01553 617 518 PE34 3BN
Mrs Carolyn Cast 7 Foxglove Walk, Wiggenhall St Germans Kings 01553 617986 Lynn PE34 3FL
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene Mr Alan Sherfield Toll Bar Cottage, Toll Bar Corner, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene, PE34 3BE 01553 810 796
Mrs Christine Hale Low Roofs, 26, Church Road, Wiggenhall St Mary 01553 810385 Magdalen, Kings Lynn Mr Peter Gagen 73 Stow Rd, Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalene, (Churchwarden Emeritus) Kings Lynn PE34 3DJ 01553-810509
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East Marshland Benefice Terrington St John, Tilney St Lawrence, Tilney All Saints, Wiggenhall St Germans, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene.
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”
Rev’d Martin Dale (Vicar) The Vicarage 37 Church Rd Tilney St Lawrence PE34 4QQ
Tel: 01945 880259 e-mail:[email protected]
Rev’d Barbara Pearm’an (Associate Minister) Rambles 8 School Rd Tilney All Saints PE34 4RS
Tel: 01553 828808
e-mail: [email protected]
EMB Benefice Council
The Benefice Council came into effect on 4th March 2011 and co- ordinates all activities regarding Mission and Ministry for the Benefice. It is made up of the Clergy, the Readers, Churchwardens and Treasurers of the parishes and up to two co-opted members. 2
Letter from the Vicarage
A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm.
They quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely fastened. A good supply of logs had been set next to the fireplace. The farm implements had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the elements. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn had been properly locked. All was well. Even the animals were calm. It was then that the farmer grasped the meaning of the young man’s words, "I can sleep when the wind blows." Because the farm hand had performed his work loyally and faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when it broke.
Consequently, when the wind blew, he had no fear. He was able to sleep in peace.
As I write this, we are in Lent, a time of reflection. And so I am challenged to ask the question of myself: “Have I done what God has called me to do to the best of my ability?”
As a Christian, I don’t follow Christ to please others but to please God. Indeed the apostles and early church leaders didn’t top the popularity polls. Many of them were martyred for their faith in cruel and painful deaths.
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And so I ask the question of myself: Would God say of me – as he does to the faithful servant in Matthew 25 - “Well done thou good and faithful servant”?
For being a Christian is not simply “believing in God” or going to Church on Sunday. That’s a good start but that isn’t the end of the story. We are called to follow Jesus in a life of service – of service to God and of service to others.
We are called to share our faith with others, not because we are killjoys but rather because it is a source of joy and fulfilment in our lives.
Maddy and I wish you all a wonderful and blessed time over Easter and look forward to seeing you at our Easter services.
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Come with us to Switzerland!
Maddy is organising a trip to Switzerland from 30th July till 6th August 2019 at Hotel Athos in Interlaken. Price around £1000 per person 2 sharing (all inclusive of flights, meals in the hotel and the outings on railways, gondolas and boats). Please call Maddy at 01945-880 259 if you want to find out more
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Tilney All Saints Church News
I love the spring and the promise it offers. Spring flowers fill the garden, birds are busy raising this year’s first batch of chicks, and trees are greening as buds put out tender green leaves. Insects are quietly buzzing as the land shakes itself out of its winter sleep. It reminds me of how the teachings of Jesus often wake people from their mental somnolence. It may be a slow thaw that helps them to a deep understanding of ideas that are only familiar in a superficial sense; or it may be a sudden and overwhelming burst of warmth that fills the heart and mind with an unexpected truth, just like a flower that suddenly opens in the warmth of the sun.
This understanding can arrive when least expected. The great John Wesley, an Anglican clergyman, was sitting in church when he was moved by what he described as a ‘great light’. Suddenly he understood the truth of Christ’s teaching and knew what he must do. He began to travel the length and breadth of the country, preaching the Christian message. Thousands of people came to listen to him and many were moved to change their life. Sadly, he and his brother Charles were considered too controversial for the established church
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We may not all experience a ‘great light’, or go on to become a famous preacher but God calls us just as we are to do what we can, in the way that we can. We may not be able to change the world, but we can change our small corner of it. We can make a difference by showing a tolerance for those who are different from us; by listening to them, valuing them and respecting them. We can save intolerance for mindless cruelty and violence; for meanness and spitefulness; for dishonesty and fraud.
This month we celebrate Easter, that great festival that marks the very beginning of the Christian Church. Jesus suffered a violent and cruel execution on Friday (‘Good Friday’) and as he had promised, he came back to reveal himself to his friends on the third day (Sunday) to show them that our earthly life is not all there is. Our bodies may die but the soul that is ‘us’ lives on. Jesus gently lifted the veil between earth and heaven to show us that there is no need for us to be fearful or despondent.
Our quietly growing group at Tilney All Saints understands that we need to learn as much as we can from Jesus’ teaching. There’s normally an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. Newcomers are always welcome, as are children – who can either join in the service or explore the children’s corner.
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Come along and try us. You will always be welcome, and you could meet some new friends. You may also get to meet God if you are especially blessed.
We meet at 11am each week, except for the second Sunday of the month which is a 10am united service circulating round the four churches.
Mid-week service:
Every Wednesday morning at 9.30am, I perform a mid-week service of Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel of Tilney All Saints Church. It’s a wonderful opportunity to take some time away from the demands of day to day life and draw closer to God in this gentle service of thankfulness. Please consider coming if you are able to.
Dates for you Diary:
Jars of Tears
At Tilney All Saints we are collecting for Water Aid during Lent using their ‘Jars of Tears’ campaign. All this involves is having a labelled jar in your house where people put money that they may have spent on treats and/or place loose change. At the end of Lent the money will be collected together and sent to Water Aid. If you would like to join in, all you need is a jam jar!
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7th April, 11am - an informal style of worship with hymns, prayers, readings & an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences & so on over shared refreshments.
14th April, Palm Sunday (remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem) 11am Holy Communion.
19th April, Good Friday. At Tilney All Saints there will be a service at 3pm. This will be a mixture of quietness, Bible readings and poems. A moving and thoughtful experience.
21st April, Easter Day: A joyful service of Holy Communion at 11am. Small chocolate eggs for the children (and for most of the adults!). & Lovely refreshments! I’ll look forward to seeing you there!
God bless, Rev’d Barbara Pearman 01553 828808 [email protected]
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FENLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Once again, our researchers have been busy at our two-family research sessions and also carrying out research for various people. One of our researchers had the success of a life time for a gentleman who had been adopted by his mother and stepmother, he knew nothing about his deceased father or his family. Our researcher was able to trace his paternal family back several generations with information about their occupations and families. She also found his father had a sister our gentleman had no idea he had an aunt and cousins. During the research into the family our researcher was able to locate the aunt. Being careful not to cause offence or distress she discovered the aunt had been trying to find her nephew over many years. The outcome was a wonderful meeting of the gentleman and his aunt, uncle and two cousins. They are planning a lovely family gathering at Easter.
COMPUTER SESSIONS are free to anyone interested in researching their family history, no matter where your family originate. Our experienced researchers will show you how to use all the library facilities to enable you to conduct your own 10 research whenever you are free to pop into the library. They will be in Wisbech Library on first Tuesday of each month from 10 – 12 noon to help visitors with their family history. On the second Tuesday of the month they will be in Wyevale Garden Centre Crowland from 11 – 3p.m. you will find them in the restaurant.
OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS are held on the FOURTH Thursday of each month in Wisbech Library from 7 – 9pm. Including a Speaker, Book Shop and Reference Stand and our researchers will be on hand to help with research at the beginning of the meetings. Our next Meeting will be on Thursday 25th April our guest speaker will be Susanah FARMER her talk will be about ‘The Pig Club’ and how it helps with family research.
SPECIAL TALKS. Our two members who give talks will be attending meetings for Crowland WI also The Women’s Circle in Terrington St John and a ladies Group in Elm. They give talks on various subjects to local groups. The talks include ‘The Fun of Family History’. ‘My Naughty Great Aunt Eliza’. ‘The Angels of St Clements Church’. ‘Jane DAVYES a much Married Lady’ ‘ The Inspector of Nuisances’ and ‘The Ups & Downs of being a JP’.
For information about any of the above please call Bridget HUNTER on 01945 587723
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Tilney St Lawrence Church News
TILNEY ST. LAWRENCE PARISH CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS
10.00 AM - 12.00 noon
SATURDAY 13thAPRIL 2019 SATURDAY 11th MAY 2019 SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2019 SATURDAY 20th JULY 2019
SAT/SUN 10th & 11th AUGUST FLOWER FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2019 SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2019 (MACMILLAN)
STALLS, RAFFLE,BOOKS.
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PLANTS BRIC-A-BRAC
Refreshments will be served
IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STALL, ON ANY OF THESE DAYS OR HELP IN ANY WAY, PLEASE CONTACT LINDA OR WENDY ON 01945 882114 OR ANNE ON 01945 880222
If anybody has any bric-a-brac, prizes or cakes to donate, we would be very grateful
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Terrington St John Church News
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Maundy Thursday Supper on April 18th at Terrington St John Parish Church.
Open to all across the Benefice and people living within this area.
Free meal, donations can be given. Soup and bread, jacket potato and salad, followed by cheese and biscuits.
After the meal there is a brief, informal communion round the table as the disciples would have experienced.
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Wiggenhall St. Germans Church News
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes
Ken and Judith Baker kindly hosted a pancake morning at their home on Shrove Tuesday. There was a steady stream of visitors arriving to sample Ken’s tasty pancakes and they were not disappointed. It was a very enjoyable morning as well as raising £110.20 for church funds. We would like to thank Ken and Judith for their wonderful hospitality and everyone who supported the event.
Memorial Plaques
The inscription for Ray Lewis has now been added onto the memorial plaque for Beattie Lewis in the church. Ray was the verger at St. Germans Church for many years and him and Beattie worked tirelessly for the church. The Revd. Martin Dale blessed the plaque during our Café Service.
A plaque for Addy Alexander in memory of her work in the parish has also now been installed near the altar. Addy’s
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Palm Sunday
We will be holding a ‘Palm Sunday Service’ on Sunday 14th April at 9.30 a.m. which will be led by Mark Wright. In our usual tradition there will be a procession from the Memorial Hall to the Parish Church prior to the service for those who wish to join in. We will leave the Memorial Hall at 9.15 a.m. and walk to the church, stopping to sing on the way. You are very welcome to join in or, if you are unable to walk that distance, you could follow in your car. We will then process to join those already in the church in time for the service to begin at 9.30 a.m.
Good Friday
There will be a service of readings and reflection led by Revd. Martin on Good Friday at 11 a.m. when we will remember the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross.
Easter Sunday
Our service of Holy Communion will be held at 9.30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, when we will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and what that means for each one of us.
There will be refreshments and small chocolate eggs for everyone after the service. Please come and join us, even if you can’t get to church very often, you will be very welcome.
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Food Bank
We would like to thank everyone who has kindly donated at our collection point for the Food Bank. If you would like to make a donation of non-perishable goods please place them in the container at the back of the church and church members will deliver these to the local food bank. The church is unlocked from 9.30 a.m. each day or, if you are unable to get to the church, then please let a church member know.
Used Stamps
The church is also collecting used postage stamps for the Royal Institute for The Blind and there is a collection box on the table at the back of the church. Please cut the stamps off the envelopes, leaving approximately 1 cm around the stamp.
On behalf of all the members of Wiggenhall St. Germans Church we would like to wish you all a happy and blessed Easter.
Easter Lilies
We will once again be having an arrangement of Easter Lilies at the altar on Easter Sunday. If anyone would like to donate a lily in memory of a loved one please contact Margaret Cook on 01553 617617
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Prayer and Praise Evenings At Wiggenhall St. Germans Church
APRIL EVENT – CANCELLED
Evensong
A gentle service of Evensong is celebrated on the 2nd and 5th Sunday’s of the month at 5pm. It draws to a close the week in which we have much to be thankful for. Following through the pages of the Common Book of Prayer, we journey with repentance for our thoughtless and sometimes unkind acts we may have done. We are assured of forgiveness and strength to start afresh a new beginning.
We sing in thanks as so many have done before us, for all the goodness we can see around us when we choose to look with open minds. Coffee Morning
In the Church Fridays 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Why not drop in for a drink and a chat? Toys available
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Youth Club Want Something to Do? Want Somewhere to Meet with Friends? Then come along to the Youth Club Monday 8th April 2019 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Wiggenhall St. Germans Memorial Hall Run by members of the local churches this is open to all young people 11 years and over - Come and have fun Table Tennis – Badminton – Pool - Activities £2 per night For more information call Angie Yeoman on 01553 617518 or Margaret Cook on 01553 617617.
Family Breakfast Services Come and join in with a breakfast of toast and croissants
Followed by an informal family service 7th April 2019
Breakfast served at 9.30 a.m. Service begins at 10 a.m and includes a short service of Holy Communion
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Wiggenhall St. Germans Parish Church FLOWER FESTIVAL WEEKEND
OPEN GARDENS
in St. Germans and St. Marys
Sunday 9th June 2019
Following the success of last year’s Open Gardens we have decided to do it all again! It will be held on Sunday the 9th of June 12.00pm until 5.00pm. The same weekend as the flower festival. This is open to all large and small gardens, If you wish to take part and can open your garden to raise money for the church please contact Judith or Ken Baker on 01553 617363 or email us on theresa5670 @gmail.com
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Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene Church
WIGGENHALL ST MARY MAGDALENE
Family Service
Palm Sunday 14th April 11.00am
Homework – Something connected with a Donkey
All Welcome
Magdalen Church 18th April 4pm Maundy Thursday “The Last Supper” Holy Communion
Good Friday 19th April 6.30pm Readings and Hymns followed by Hot Cross Buns and coffee
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Magdalen Church on Easter Saturday 20th April 2-4pm Book Sale & Teas
All age Easter Egg Hunt 3pm with a difference.
Magdalen Church on
Easter Sunday 21st April 11.00am
Family Service with Holy Communion
No Homework
Magdalen Church
Sunday 28th April 11.00am
Family Service with Holy Communion
No Homework
Canon John Wallis
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In Magdalen Village Hall
Friday 3rd May 7.30pm
£2. each per teams of 4
Magdalen Church
Sunday 5th May 11.00am
Morning Prayer
In Magdalen Church Tea, Coffee and a Mardle all ages welcome
Every third Wednesday next one is the 17th April 2:00 – 4:00pm Cup of tea, coffee and a cake £1.00 24
After a long search, West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association is delighted to welcome a new Treasurer and is now on the hunt for a trustee willing to take on responsibility for Health and Safety. If this might appeal to you, call Chairwoman Rosie O’Grady for an informal chat on 01366 500104.
Volunteers are also needed to help with riding lessons on a Tuesday from 3.30 to 8.00 pm, either leading a quiet pony or sidewalking a rider to help them maintain balance and with carriage driving lessons on a Wednesday from 11.00 am to 3.30 pm. No experience is required as full training will be given and if you can only manage part of one of these timeslots your help will still be welcomed. Lessons take place at the Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, South Runcton PE33 0EP. We are on A10 about three miles north of Downham Market.
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This is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the fresh air and give something back to the community. If you are new to the area, recently retired or otherwise have some time on your hands, just call the Magpie Centre on 01553 810202 to find out more.
Tickets are selling well for our Quiz with Hog Roast supper, (plus vegetarian option) to take place at Stowbridge Village Hall, Downham Road, Stowbridge PE34 3PE on Saturday April 27. Doors open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start and our licensed bar serves beer, cider, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are £11 each and include the Hog Roast, plus lots of salads and mouthwatering desserts, not to mention the fun of the quiz itself. Teams of 4 to 8 are usual, although singles and couples are welcome to compete individually or make up teams on the night. Pre- booking is essential, so call 01553 828935 or email [email protected] to secure your places now. All proceeds from this event will go to the Magpie Centre, home of West Norfolk RDA.
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Wiggenhall St Mary The Virgin Church News
The church is open EVERY DAY between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The key may be obtained at other times from the house at the bottom of the drive.
Lectionary
Sunday OT NT Gospel 07-04- Isaiah 43. 16-21 Phil 3. 4-14 Jn 12.1-8 2019 14-04- Isaiah 50.4-9 Phil. 2:5-11 Lk 19.28-40 2019 21-04- Isaiah 65 17-end Acts 10. 34- Jn 20. 1-18 2019 43 28-04- Ex 14.10-end Acts 5.27-32 Jn 20. 19-31 2019
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