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July -August 2019 ICKLEHAM PARISH Magazine July-August Mickleham Rectory Dear friends, 2019 Do you remember in 2013 when Andy Murray first won the men’s single title at Wimbledon, ending a 77-year wait for a British winner? One quote afterwards said, 'He has inspired all three of us to think no matter what, just go for your dreams and Bullimores LLP licenced to carry out the reserved legal activity of Mickleham you can achieve anything, even if it is a small dream, it still matters to you. Thank non-contentious probate in England and Wales by the ICAEW Parish you, Andy for making us proud to be British.' Another said, 'He has inspired me to do tennis, to believe in myself and to know that I can achieve many things.' Magazine The same year the British and Irish Lions Rugby team ended a 16-year wait for a Food Served All Day – Free Wi-Fi A community magazine for series win with a stunning second-half demolition of Australia in a pulsating decider Walkers – Muddy Boots – Cyclists – Families and dogs Mickleham and Westhumble in Sydney. Leading 19-10 at half-time, the Lions roared to victory with three scores All welcome published under the auspices inside 12 minutes. And of course, who could forget the wonderful successes for our Lovely function room available for of Mickleham PCC with an competitors in many of the disciplines and sports at the 2012 Olympics. meetings family and business events independent editorial panel. It makes you proud to be British! Near Box Hill and Westhumble Station Please see 01306 889932 www.steppingstonesdorking.com The magazine is published at Yet in all these activities, achieving something worthwhile came at a cost, a cost that [email protected] website the beginning of each month meant the individuals concerned had to dig deep through the trials and challenges except January and August. they faced, they had to grit their teeth and hang on in there when others simply for gave up and stopped. And that difference is what makes champions, it’s what makes COPY DEADLINE people winners. special FOR THE Being a Christian, living a life as a follower of Jesus, can be a bit like that at times. SEPTEMBER 2019 We are proud to be a Christian because it is such a privilege to know and serve God, STEAK NIGHT events MAGAZINE but to continue to grow more like Jesus, to seek to achieve something worthwhile EVERY TUESDAY for Him, can come at a cost, a cost that means individual Christians have to dig deep th TWO COURSE MEAL Sunday 6 through the trials and challenges they face. GLASS OF WINE August If we are willing to talk about our calling as Christians, we are going to have to face £19 send to: the challenges of the journey. God said to Abraham, 'You just need to go.' And to Sue Tatham Moses, God said, 'You are going to lead my people to freedom.' In both cases, like St Anthony Pilgrim’s Way so many other followers of God, these callings come at an individual, sacrificial cost. Westhumble These are reminders that God uses people despite their weaknesses. God uses people Dorking RH5 6AW mainly as they encounter trials. You see it over and over again, ordinary people like 01306 882547 you and me can grow through adversity as we face the future, trusting in God and Sherlock Funeral Service [email protected] trusting in one another, members together of this local community where we live. As one Biblical writer put it, 'Therefore… let us also lay aside every weight, and sin Contributions in any form Sherlock Funeral Service is an which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, are welcome as are good looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith… Consider Him … so that Independent family owned business, quality photographs. There you may not grow weary or fainthearted.' established over 100 years is no charge for advertising local charity and community And when we do follow Almighty God, when we do seek to live as a disciple of Jesus, l Private Service Chapel & Rest Rooms events. However the editors then we enjoy so many blessings, so much to give thanks for in our lives. God can l Home visits arranged if required reserve the right to shorten inspire all of us, without exception, if we choose to let Him. l Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available omit or reformat articles May we all be inspired to dream dreams for God this summer, and enjoy the journey l Free Parking submitted for publication of life to the full. depending on space. Every blessing. Telephone: 01306 882266 Printed by Bishops Printers Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking RH4 2ES. The Reverend Canon John Harkin, Mickleham Parish Priest Email: [email protected] Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Portsmouth 1 Westhumble Chapel y the time the magazine comes out additional storage space fitted. We Don't Miss! Bthe refurbishment of our delightful have kept the oldest pew, the lectern, Chapel at Westhumble will have been the baptism font and the priest’s stall, completed! The very first service to be and purchased 50 comfortable chairs Join us for held there was the wedding of Alex Judd which provide a greater flexibility of Breakfast and Clare Davies, and their daughter layout. New outside paving stones, The Running Horses Evie’s baptism, on Saturday 22nd June. which match those at the other end of 9 – 10 am We will all be able to resume our regular the Chapel, ensure that the entrance Tombolas Sunday service pattern there, with to the building is safe and attractive. Please book by the Tuesday before BBQ Mickleham and Westhumble's our first service being at 11.30 am on We give thanks to God for the important th Men’s Breakfasts Sunday 14 July, all are very welcome part the Chapel has contributed to BEER TENT Third Saturdays to join us. th our parish life for many years, and it 20 July A new toilet has been installed, with is our desire to continue to enable it 17th August disabled access, and the previous to be used by the local community in Village FEte Book with: Andy Diamond storage area in the lobby area is now the twenty-first century. We are very in association with the fitted with cupboards, worktops grateful to all those who have played [email protected] teas & Cakes and a sink/taps so refreshments can a part in this refurbishment, including Women’s Breakfast be served as required. The whole Jason Wilson who was responsible for Horticultural Society's Fourth Saturdays th interior has been redecorated, all the work, and the late Brian Senior for 27 July wood has been treated and new the legacy he left which has made a No August Breakfast lighting installed, yet we have retained significant contribution to the necessary Book with: Stephanie Randall some of the old light fittings so the expenditure. Summer Show 0773 6933 482 character of the building remains. The It is our intention to have a special [email protected] carpet has been replaced and with opening event, more details will follow th one that covers the whole floorspace, in a future parish magazine. Saturday 6 July including the vestry which also has Canon John ea Win A Sherree Valentine Daines picture chicken racing 2-5 pm Village Hall @ 3 Dell Close, Mickleham RH5 6EE T his framed limited edition hand- Fourth Mondays Tembellished canvas print of 'Tea on the Join in the fun activities and games on the Monday 22nd July Lawn', very generously donated by Sherree is being raffled by pre-purchased ticket. field, enjoy browsing stalls of gifts and Host: Jennifer Louis Only 120 tickets have been printed and Westhumble Place are available from Mickleham Rectory. crafts, visit the displays of plants Westhumble Street To purchase tickets which cost £5 each, 01306 883460 please contact Canon John or Sue on 01372 378335 or email harkin12@ and produce in the Hall all welcome btinternet.com The winning ticket will be drawn at the Village Fête on transport available Saturday 6th July at 4.40 pm. 4.14 pm presentation of Maggot racing NO TEA IN AUGUST Summer Show Prizes Prayer Workshop 4.40 pm Draw for the main raffle, the ur Prayer as why we should pray, the challenges prayer is important and how to waive OWorkshops have of praying and how to overcome these potential reluctance to pray aloud with wheelbarrow of wine, Sherree been born out of a challenges, biblical models of prayer others, as well as practical ideas to help desire for us to learn and practical examples, tools and us get started if we have not prayed Valentine Daine's limited edition more about prayer resources for how we should pray. with other people before, and links to picture and the mystery prize and how to mature There are also lists of websites and resources to help us on the journey. Country Dancing in our prayer life with additional resources for individuals to The key to the morning was Plan to God. They take place once a term follow up if they wish. Pray, ie get ready before you meet to Entry by lucky programme £2 in church for a couple of hours on a For our last workshop on the 8th June pray with others! Saturday morning, from 10 am to 12 we considered corporate prayer, the Our Autumn Term Workshop will be Admits up to 5 in family noon, and would seem to be becoming idea of praying with other people, eg on Saturday 19th October, from 10 am a wonderful opportunity to develop our with a prayer partner, in a prayer triplet, to 12 noon; you are assured of a warm (limit 2 adults) prayers lives.