Christ Church Magazine Serving the Community in the Parish of Christ Church Ashton-Under-Lyne
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Christ Church Magazine Serving the Community In the Parish of Christ Church Ashton-under-Lyne www.christchurch-ashton.org.uk OCTOBER 2019 Price 50p CONTACTS Ministers: The whole congregation Administration and Church Maintenance: Church Wardens: Adrian Roberts Stenton Withnall 07761822922 Deputy Warden: Barbara Gaskin 07484611191 Electoral Roll Officer: Andrea McGowan Flower Arranging: Audrey Jones 0161 330 5606 PCC Secretary: Andrea McGowan Verger: Chris Cunday 0161 343 5819 Children: Ministries and Uniformed Organisations: Canon Johnson Sunday School: Elizabeth Travis 0161 339 3681 Child Protection Co-ordinator: Janet Perry 0161 344 0195 Church Lads & Girls Brigade: Janet & Pete Davies 0161 370 2638 Mobile: 07957 333994 Email: [email protected] Rainbows: Jackie Buckley 0161 612 0746 Brownies: Colline Holness 07917633723 Guides: Colleen Roberts 0161 336 2922 or 07538769815 Email: [email protected] Scouts: Chris Wilson 0161 308 2231 Mobile: 07714 457478 (eve) Clergy Serving at Christ Church: Rev’d Dr David Jacks 0161 330 1601 Email: [email protected] Rev’d Alan Hills 0161 432 2964 Email: [email protected] Neil Craine Reader Emeritus 0161 301 2693 Finance: PCC Treasurer: Tony Hoskins 0161 330 5815 [email protected] FOCC Giving Scheme: Philip Blanchard 01457 874513 Gift Aid Secretary: Joanne Moores 01457 765302 Mothers’ Union: Bernice Howarth 0161 330 2002 2 ‘The Office Hour’ for booking weddings and baptisms is held in church on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month between 12 noon and 1pm. (Volunteers welcome; full training given) Pastoral Care: Co-ordinator: Audrey Jones 0161 330 5606 Baptism Enquiries: Elizabeth Travis 0161 339 3681 Home Communion: Audrey Jones 0161 330 5606 Wedding Enquiries: Janet Perry 0161 344 0195 Prayer Ministries: Co-ordinator/Prayer Circle/Prayer Groups: Pauline Ward 0161 217 9578 and Katrina Deakin 0161 370 7918 Prayer Shawls: Katrina Deakin 0161 370 7918 Publicity: Church Magazine: [email protected] Pew Sheets: [email protected] Church website: christchurch-ashton.org.uk Social Events: Co-ordinator: Julie Shaw 0161 330 9991 07840 724182 Day Schools: Canon Burrows: Head teacher: Miss S Fildes 0161 330 4755 Chair of Governors: Mrs D Whiteley Canon Johnson: Head teacher: Mr M Bidgood 0161 330 3169 Chair of Governors: Tom Wragg Items for inclusion in the NOVEMBER 2019 Magazine Last date Sunday 20th October 2019 in church or ring/text Tracy Temple on 07871974895 Email: [email protected] 3 INSPIRATIONAL MONTH This month I have received so many messages and signs whilst out doing my daily things, they really stopped me and made me think and appreciate what I have and how I can help others. “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud” this made me smile and reminded me that just small things can really improve someone’s day if they are having a hard-time. Just a simple smile or coffee or friendly message could be a way to let someone know you are there for them. “Looking after others is great but you have to look after yourself as there is only one you” this one really hit home as I am always thinking of my children, my husband, my friends but I needed a gentle reminder that I am meant to look after myself too, I think lots of us forget this but like it says “there is only one you”. I think within our church and community we do all care very much and help where we can and both our church schools are helping to bring up our children to do the same. I have shared on pages 6 and 7 their mission statements which underline their visions and values as September saw the start of yet another academic year. My children go to Canon Burrows and I am a Foundation Governor at Canon Johnson and I am very proud to be associated with both wonderful schools. Have a great month. Tracy (Editor) 4 I missed last month to publish a message from Barbara and Stenton regarding the Summer Fete- SORRY! Here it is - “A big thank you to anyone who helped and contributed in any way, we raised £692, you should all be proud of your achieve- ments for your Church, thanks again Barbara and Stenton.” I have been unable to source any photographs of the wonderful day, sorry. Manchester Half Marathon On Sunday 13th October Andrea Lane is running the Manchester Half Marathon, something she has never done be- fore. Please sponsor her if you are able to, all proceeds are be- ing equally divided between Christ Church Rose Queen funds and Cancer Research UK. GOOD LUCK ANDREA!!! 5 MISSION STATEMENT Education at Canon Burrows is based on the premise that each person is made in the image of God and is special, precious and unique. Each person has the right to develop morally, spiritually, academically and physically to his or her full potential and will do so, given the right educational context. Vision and Ethos: Our vision is of a just and harmonious society where Canon Burrows school community achieve the highest in everything we do, but we also remember those other standards; the care, respect and help shown to others, the generosity of spirit, compassion and forgiveness. 6 Canon Johnson Church of England Primary School’s Virtues and Values During the Spring Term 2019 we have consulted on developing a new set of virtues and values for our school. After many weeks of consultation, the school community decided on five virtues that epitomise our school. These virtues will run through everything we do at school including our behaviour system and our curriculum as we develop these over the coming months. The pupils of Canon Johnson also decided on bible quotes that work alongside the new virtues that they had chosen. Here are our new virtues and values with bible quotes. LOVE “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self- seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” RESPECT “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” FRIENDSHIP “Encourage one another and build one another up…” TRUST “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” HOPE AND ASPIRATION “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” 7 On Friday 6th September Rose Queen Violet and her cushion bearer Ellis completed the 500 length swim challenge set for them by mum (Heidi) at the start of the summer holidays. She said “there’s been some moaning at times but mostly they have shown great spirit and determination to complete their task. I’m immensely proud of them and their super fundraising efforts!” Final figures will be announced when I collected all sponsor- ship money in. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored and supported them!!! 8 THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO PLACE AN ADVERT. PLEASE CONTACT TRACY TEMPLE OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@CHRISTCHURCH- ASHTON.CO.UK 9 October Diary 2019 Wednesday 2nd 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 6th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion 12.30pm Baptism Tuesday 8th 7.30pm PCC Meeting Wednesday 9th 10.00am Holy Communion Saturday 12th 10.00am COFFEE MORNING Sunday 13th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Family Communion Coffee after service 12.00pm Office Hour Wednesday 16th 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 20th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Service of the Word 12.30pm Baptism Wednesday 23rd 10.00am Service of the Word Sunday 27th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion Coffee after service 12.00pm Office Hour Wednesday 30th 10.00am Holy Communion 10 November Diary 2019 Sunday 3rd 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion 12.30pm Baptism 2.30pm Memorial Service Wednesday 6th 10.00am Holy Communion Saturday 9th 10.00am Coffee Morning Sunday 10th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Family Communion Coffee after service 12.00pm Office hour Tuesday 12th 7.30pm PCC Wednesday 13th 10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 17th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Service of the Word 12.30pm Baptism Wednesday 20th 10.00am Service of the Word Sunday 24th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion Coffee after service 12.00pm Office hour Wednesday 27th 10.00am Holy Communion 11 The Internet A lion is roaring through the land, Closing shop’s way out of hand. It’s called the net: a ruling force, No one can stop it, on its course. It calls to us to come and play, Blinding all, to get its way. Towns and villages, without shops, Banks all closed, no sign of jobs. Who will survive this dreadful deed? That roars about, at breakneck speed. Will we be here to tell the tale? And get prisoners out of jail. Christos May Foreman 25-7-19 12 AN IMAGE TO COLOUR 13 14 CHRISTMAS FAIR SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 10.30am-1pm CANON JOHNSON’S SCHOOL Anybody who wishes to have a table there will be a list at the back of church or speak to the wardens. 15 THE NEST EGG There was once a greedy woman who had a wonder hen. It used to lay a silver egg each day. “Ho! Ho!” she thought. “If I feed it twice as much, it will lay me twice as many- Oh, precious henny-penny!” Alas, her greed was such she gave it far too much till, over-loaded, the fed-up hen EXPLODED Moral: Be content with what you’ve got; Push your luck - you’ll lose the lot.