Inside this issue: ‘Don’t worry!’

Being Prayerful

Sector updates

Book review

Soul Survivor report

Mincemeat & mint jelly

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine October 2015 The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is part of the Church of England Diocese in Europe, much more will He care for Man, the From your Editor working in partnership with The Intercontinental Church Society, in ministry to people who speak English. Clerical crown of His creation! It covers Gironde, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne. Corner Worry, Jesus says, is useless. No-one, Hello everyone. CHURCH SERVICES, OCTOBER 2015 by worrying, can add to the length of Hope you’ve all had (see Around the Chaplaincy for location details) life. Indeed, worrying can have the a good summer and Please check the website for the latest information in case of changes. Cre you a `worrier`? Anxieties opposite effect and shorten it. are now fully cooled down! Aabout personal issues, health, He goes on to offer two ways in which finance, relationships, the world- to defeat worry. Firstly, focus upon I don’t think we’ll dwell too long wide economic situation, declining God and his love for you. A great love on the classic car rally that Bob house values are some of the reasons can drive out lesser concerns and put and I did last month. With the car why people worry. They worry too, them in perspective. Secondly, worry misbehaving several times and me SUNDAY 04 OCTOBER about what might happen in the can be defeated when we learn to suffering from toothache all week, 10:30 Service of the Word – Bertric Burée future. live one day at a time. If each day is it was not the best rally we had ever 10:30 Harvest Holy Communion – Bordeaux How can we deal with these things lived as it comes then we need to deal done! Scenery was good though 10:30 Prayer & Praise – Limeuil and find an inner peace and serenity with the demands of that day alone as we visited Switzerland, Austria, 10:30 Morning Worship - Monteton untouched by them? without worrying about an unknown Germany and Italy as well as France. 11:00 Holy Communion – Doudrac future and things that may never The window box displays in Austria In a recent homegroup we reflected 11:00 Prayer & Praise – Sainte Nathalène happen anyway. were particularly stunning. on this in the light of the words of Limeuil So now we’re entering autumn and 18:00 Evensong – Bertric Burée Jesus in Matthew Chapter 6 verses 25- To sum up: Worry is needless, useless, even October is a very important month 34 (you might look them up and read for us in the Chaplaincy with the them for yourselves), when he says actively bad for the health. There is SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER a clearly understood relationship interviews for a new Chaplain taking SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER `therefore do not worry about your place. I know you will join with me 10:30 Holy Communion – Bertric Burée between `dis-ease`, and `disease`. 10:30 Family Service – Bertric Burée life`. God, he observes, has given us in wishing our interviewing team the 10:30 All Age Worship + Baptism – Bordeaux 10:30 Family Communion – Bordeaux life, and having done so, we can trust It renders a person progressively unable to deal with life. best for their trip to the UK and a 10:30 Fresh Expressions – Eymet Temple 10:30 Holy Communion – Chancelade Him to provide for our needs. fruitful outcome. Worry is blind, because it refuses to 10:30 Holy Communion – Limeuil 10:30 Harvest Holy Communion - Dondas What, in fact, are our needs? Meanwhile, it’s time to get the garden learn lessons from the natural world. 10:30 Morning Prayer - Monteton 10:30 Holy Communion - Limeuil Materially, shelter, food, drink, in order. Why so many weeds when It is unnecessary, when we recall all 10:30 Family Service – Négrondes 10:30 Prayer & Praise – Monteton clothing and warmth. Emotionally so many lovely plants died this that God has done for us in the past 11:00 Prayer & Praise - Condom 11:00 Holy Communion – Sainte Nathalène and spiritually: the knowledge that summer! The walnuts look good It is essentially `lack of trust`. There we are objects of love, both the though with the lower branches of may be greater sins than worry but capacity to give, and to receive. the tree bending almost to the ground worry is the most disabling. It was with the weight. WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER Corrie Ten Boom who observed 11:00 BCP Holy Communion – Bertric Burée 10:30 Holy Communion – Bertric Burée `worry does not empty tomorrow Plenty of Chaplaincy events to enjoy 10:30 Morning Worship – Bordeaux of it`s sorrow; it empties today of too as you will see from the following 10:30 Morning Worship – Limeuil it`s strength`. Dean Inge observed pages. I do hope you’re able to THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER 10:30 Holy Communion - Monteton `worry is interest paid on trouble support as many as possible. 10:30 BCP Holy Communion - Limeuil 10:30 Holy Communion – Négrondes before it falls due`. The irony is, Love Gill that most of the things we worry about never materialise, and those VVVVVVV THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER that do are often less awful than we imagined. Even when our worst fears 11:00 Holy Communion – Condom are realised, God is there to support Cover photos us. `Underneath are the everlasting The photos are all of Cadouin Abbey arms`. which has its 900th Anniversary Jesus goes on to give examples from `Do not worry about tomorrow` is this year. A concert is being held on the natural world: no-one works October 18th at 5pm in the Abbey harder than the average sparrow to the exhortation of Jesus to those who would be His disciples. It is the way when a large choir drawn from make a living and survive, but they all over the region will be singing don`t worry! The scarlet poppies and not only to peace, but to power. May it be yours and mine! Charpentier’s Te Deum and Bach’s anemonies blooming just for a day Magnificat. Highly recommended! on the hill-sides in Palestine, yet God Condom clothes them with such beauty. If He With blessings, gives such to a short lived flower, how Brian. VVVVVVV

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 2 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 3 October 2015 Being Prayerful - part of Sue ‘Our Father who art in heaven’. You God had life waiting for him, and the years disciplining his heart and mind prayer spoken of in the Epistle commandments until Canon J.John Blomley’s farewell sermon stop at the traffic light ’Abba bless all turn of seasons would bring fullness. to yield to God's presence. "As often as to the Colossians. The pamphlet wrote them backwards in his book those on the road today.’ You drive to At that moment, he said, that leafless I could, I placed myself as a worshiper extolled the virtues of a life lived with and then they came alive!! (read more e need to be a prayerful the supermarket and take the key out tree "first flashed in upon my soul the before him, fixing my mind upon his unceasing focus on God. Laubach's about this project here: http://www. people because it is through of the ignition ‘Jesus bless all those in fact of God," and a love for God that holy presence, recalling it when I insight came from his experiments canonjjohn.com/just10) W found it wandering from him. This prayer that we connect with God; this carpark today’; you are standing never after ceased to burn. Sometime in prayer detailed in a collection of The birds on my feeding table are proved to be an exercise frequently it is through prayer that we have an in the supermarket queue ‘Lord bless later, an injury forced his retirement his letters published under the title, so magnificent in colour, formation, painful, yet I persisted through all intimate relationship with God’ it those who serve us today’, the phone from the army, and after a stint as a Letters by a Modern Mystic. beauty and quite comical at times, difficulties." is through prayer that we become rings ‘Dear God bless the person footman, he sought a place where Laubach is the only American especially when bathing. The doves Only when he reconciled himself to successful disciples. So why is it that who’s ringing me, even if it is a cold he could suffer for his failures. He missionary to be honored on a US manage to squeeze their way beneath the thought that this struggle and so many of us doubt our ability to caller’. The more you do it the easier thus entered the Discalced Carmelite postage stamp, a 30¢ Great Americans the roof of the table and feed too and longing was his destiny did he find a pray properly? Yet there are as many it is to do and you will find that God monastery in Paris as Brother series stamp in 1984. even a woodpecker comes regularly new peace: his soul "had come to its ways to pray as there are people. is on your mind all day, just as it was Lawrence. Laubach had a deep interest in the and then takes the seed and wedges it own home and place of rest." There with Brother Laurence and Frank He was assigned to the monastery Philippines. He wrote a biography in the post to get at the kernel. I know he spent the rest of his years, dying Laubach. kitchen where, amidst the tedious of the Filipino national hero, Jose most of you are nodding and would chores of cooking and cleaning, he in relative obscurity and pain and Rizal: Man and Martyr, published in We can ask the Holy Spirit to fill love to add what you have seen and felt developed his rule of spirituality and perfect joy. Manila in 1936. He also translated every aspect of our lives but we too....how often have you felt emotion work. In his Maxims, Lawrence writes, the hero's valedictory poem, "Mi cannot do that without prayer, there welling up when seeing something in "Men invent means and methods of Frank Charles Laubach (1884 Ultimo Adios" (My Last Farewell.) is no right or wrong way to pray and creation that touches you; how often coming at God's love, they learn rules –1970), from Benton, PA was a He was considered a pioneer mover we shouldn’t worry about how many have you been walking and been able and set up devices to remind them of Congregational Christian missionary of Maranao literature. He wrote: times our thoughts wander, rather to lift your arms to the sky and say that love, and it seems like a world and a mystic known as "The Apostle "The Moros of Lake Lanao have celebrate how promptly we go back ‘thank you God, thank you God’? Some will walk in the garden talking of trouble to bring oneself into the to the Illiterates." In 1915 while amazingly rich literature, all the to our thoughts of our love for God. Have you noticed the reaction to a to God, that’s praying; some will sit consciousness of God's presence. Yet working among Muslims at a remote more amazing since it exists only in The only thing we can do wrong in dentist killing a famous lion? Cruelty and sew or knit and just think about it might be so simple. Is it not quicker location in the Philippines, he the memories of the people and had prayer is not to do it at all. to dogs and kittens make us angry, God and listen, that’s praying; some and easier just to do our common developed the "Each One Teach One" just begun to be recorded in writing. business wholly for the love of him?" literacy program. It has been used to It consists of lyric and poetry with cruelty to any animal leads to reactions. might be cutting the grass and sitting Ed. Now, I confess I hadn’t heard of For Brother Lawrence, "common teach about 60 million people to read the epic greatly predominating." on the mower letting their mind either Brother Laurence or Frank This summer we have had extreme business," no matter how mundane in their own language. However, his His emphasis on the use of Easy dwell on a reading from the Bible, Laubach so I thought I’d better look temperatures of heat. Around the or routine, was the medium of God's primary aims were always spiritual— English for literacy led directly to the that’s praying. Or to put it another them up...... world people have suffered and died, in way, there is no wrong way to pray. Is love. The issue was not the sacredness to live his life in a moment to moment development by WEC International Pakistan 47° brought death to mainly there a wrong way to enjoy a friend’s or worldly status of the task but the relationship with God, and to inspire in 1962 of an evangelistic paper using street people who had no access to company? Is there a wrong way to Brother Laurence (1614-1691) motivation behind it. "Nor is it others to do the same. He was deeply his basic vocabulary called SOON, clean water or shade. There are many unburden yourself to a friend when He began life as Nicholas Herman, needful that we should have great concerned about poverty, injustice which now prints 3 million copies a stories to be told and as we look at things go wrong for you? Is there born to peasant parents in Lorraine, things to do. . . We can do little things and illiteracy, and considered them year. our shrivelled gardens with burnt a wrong way to sit with a friend in France. As a young man, his poverty for God; I turn the cake that is frying barriers to peace in the world. plants and bemoan money wasted and silence, just waiting for each other to forced him into joining the army, on the pan for love of him, and that In 1955, he founded Laubach sadness of dead plants, we could take say something? No there isn’t, and and thus he was guaranteed meals done, if there is nothing else to call Literacy, which helped introduce VVVVVVV a minute to imagine the tragedy when if your friend is God, all of that is and a small stipend. During this me, I prostrate myself in worship about 150,000 Americans to reading everything we desperately need is before him, who has given me grace each year and had grown to embrace praying. God is our Father and we period, Herman had an experience Prepare for Creationtide: wiped out and we do not know where can commit our prayers to him in that set him on a unique spiritual to work; afterwards I rise happier 34 developing countries. During the food for the winter is coming from; Sept 1st until Oct 4th confidence that we will be heard. journey; it wasn't, characteristically, than a king. It is enough for me to the latter years of his life, Laubach how we will feed our children and our pick up but a straw from the ground traveled all over the world speaking We have to accept God’s love through a supernatural vision, but a old people. But for some people around for the love of God." on the topics of literacy and world hy do I care about Climate faith and prayer as we daily live supernatural clarity into a common the world this does matter terribly. Brother Lawrence retreated to a peace. He was author of a number Change and the Environment for him. We have to let God be a sight. W place in his heart where the love of of devotional writings and works on one wonders? We all love so many Do we seriously believe climate change continual presence in our lives, and In the deep of winter, Herman God made every detail of his life of literacy. aspects of the world we live in...the and changing weather patterns have we can begin by trying what I call the looked at a barren tree, stripped surpassing value. "I began to live as One of his most widely influential sunsets, cloud formations, the sea, nothing at all to do with us...? 10 second prayer. Take every pause in of leaves and fruit, waiting silently if there were no one save God and devotional works was a pamphlet trees, flowers, gentle breezes on a - Madeleine Holmes, August 2015 your live and turn it into a prayer. Let and patiently for the sure hope of me in the world." Together, God and entitled "The Game with Minutes." warm day, sun on snow, shadows me give you some examples; you turn summer abundance. Gazing at the Brother Lawrence cooked meals, ran In it, Laubach urged Christians to and light play...God has created such on the tap to fill the kettle ‘Dear God tree, Herman grasped for the first errands, scrubbed pots, and endured attempt keeping God in mind for amazing beings! thank you that I don’t have to walk time the extravagance of God's the scorn of the world. at least one second of every minute 10 miles for my water’. You get in the grace and the unfailing sovereignty We are not good at being told what He admitted that the path to this of the day. In this way Christians car and put the key in the ignition, of divine providence. Like the tree, to do and what not to do are we, we he himself was seemingly dead, but perfect union was not easy. He spent can attempt the attitude of constant never really fell in love with the ten

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 4 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 5 October 2015 October Cooking with base. Parsley, thyme and tarragon Fresh Expressions The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine - sustainable development and can all be chopped up finely and Frances Pengelly fter 1 year of the Temple in Eymet longevity! mixed with butter. Try using lemon being open once a week for verbena and camomile too. Savoury A oving house is one of the great Prayer & Coffee, having at least one it back and just imagine the butters are the finishing touch to causes of stress. Think what Temple service a month and services bustle and international M steak or grilled fish. S it must be like if you are a teenage every week during the summer, flavour of Bordeaux in the cockerel and have a girlfriend who Almond Biscotti are easy to make. people must wonder at the impact 1800s! A harbour with busy lives with you. It all happened when a Pre-heat oven to 180C and toast this has had? A Canadian vistor to wine and shipping merchants, very courteous Frenchman, who lives 145g blanched chopped almonds the Temple came and talked to Julia and Brits moving into the behind us down a lane, cornered my Chartrons quartier, close to happened because I decided to tidy until brown and crisp. Reduce oven at Prayer and Coffee, arrived at the husband one morning and asked if we that very shipping port to out my plastic store boxes of dry heat to 150C and line a baking sheet end of a Sunday service in August could keep our teenager quiet in the set up their businesses and goods. I found lots of dried fruit I with greaseproof paper. In a bowl and took away Allan's sermon notes. morning. ‘On no account must the warehouses. A glance at the otherwise would not have used and beat up 3 large eggs, add vanilla and She described herself as someone we bird be killed, that was unthinkable.’ Chaplaincy archives shows the was able to make four large jars of it. almond essence. Using another bowl would call "unchurched". She wrote: I think he was forgetting that he lived varied jobs involved in the shipping trade between France, the U.K., Ireland and Using plenty of brandy to liven things mix up 260g all purpose flour, 150g "I hope all goes well for you and your in the country. What should we do? the Netherlands. up, I now have mincemeat galore. granulated sugar, 1tsp baking powder husband. I did enjoy meeting you." Finally we decided that these two and a little salt. Blend and add in The thing about mincemeat is, that Our commission is to bring the Pekin bantams, the teenager and his egg mixture, beat until dough forms, As well as bringing their families over, these men had a vision: to worship in you can use any sort of dried fruit, Gospel to everyone (Matthew 28 v19). partner Crybaby, would move and add almonds half way through. On their own language. That’s where the Chaplaincy comes in. The Chaplaincy and believe me, it can be in any sort The importance of being here with a lightly flowered surface roll dough of Aquitaine’s 175th Anniversary Celebration Booklet cites the Anglo-Irish of state. I don’t mean bad, just fairly the doors open and meeting just one into log, 35cm long 8/10cm wide. families who, with the help of the British Consul, made this dream come true. ancient! I just hate chucking things person cannot be underestimated. Bake on tray for 30/40 minutes. Cool On donated land in Bordeaux, St. Nicholas Church was built. Regular worship out. If you do decide to take the It can have an unknown impact for on wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut began in 1825. plunge, Delia Smith’s recipe is good. that person that only God knows. Unlike many recipes for mincemeat into slices 1.25cm thick and put back Every conversation we had in Eymet The rest is history, as the saying goes! The Intercontinental Church Society she suggests that after mixing it you on tray. Bake 10 minutes on each with a visitor or someone new to became the church’s patron in 1873 and that relationship has also been more leave it in the bowl for 12 hours. Then side until firm. Remove from oven Christianity cannot be dismissed or than sustainable. By the grace of God, new churches were seeded and grew to cover the bowl with foil, very loosely, and cool. Watch your teeth! trivialised. The Temple in Eymet is the north, south, east and west. Worshipping God in the English language has and put in a cool oven 120C for a contemporary expression of Faith satisfied the spiritual hunger of generation after generation. One Chaplaincy three hours. If you have used suet, and has brought new people into the became three and that’s only a beginning! New churches, worship and home this will melt into the fruit. Apples live with our ‘feathery grand dames’ of life of the Church and introduced group opportunities, ecumenical relations and more attest to the will and the used will not seep juice that might the egg world, whose house was large, others to Christ for the first time. privilege of being part of the blessed family of God, walking side by side with ferment during storage. Then it is airy and there was a conveniently Some people may join the Christian Christ. time to bottle up into dry sterilised suitable spare perch. Bedtime would family in Eymet whilst others will, jars. I also made nine jars of Seville be much better for the couple, who like our person writing from Canada, As we seek to fill the position of the 30th Chaplain in Aquitaine, we give thanks marmalade, dark and thick cut, from had frantically spent many nights be a fleeting visitor who has had a to all those who have passed before us and we look forward to a bright and Seville oranges stored for three years clutching the side of a compost glimpse of Christ so that the Holy exciting future spreading the Good News of our Saviour Jesus Christ. This is our at the bottom of my chest freezer. bin. How to get them installed was Spirit can start working in their life. prayer. Yes, I did know they were there, but the next problem. We decided we Lindsay Megrand wasn’t sure how they would be after VVVVVVV One year on and the Temple would manually move them when it that long time. Results, perfect, they d'Eymet has musicians providing was dark to their new home, letting The History of the Chaplaincy pdf document can be downloaded on the “Welcome” might have been picked yesterday! modern music. A group of people them out in the morning to join their are delivering contemporary Fresh page of the website www.churchinaquitaine.org Even if I knew that friends. This went on for five nights. Expressions style services with the tomorrow the world And so it came to pass, that on the Spirit of God leading Mission in would go to pieces, I sixth night they found their way to Eymet. A higher profile has been built would still plant my the grand residence, which in the for the Christian Protestant presence apple tree. meantime had been sound proofed. through publicity and Christians Both the cockerel and his girlfriend Martin Luther being available to meet others in clutched the perch looking at us with Eymet. We can summarise the year some satisfaction. All was well, they as Partnership, Prayer, Praise: A had moved in. good start to Mission in the Temple During the very hot weather I spent d'Eymet. If you have any mint left after the my time in the kitchen with a fan summer drought make it into mint Allan & Julia Petchey going, having a great time making jelly for winter using apples as your Worship Leaders in Training mincemeat for Christmas. It all

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 6 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 7 October 2015 usurper and troublemaker. They were Messenger – Mary Oliver Our search for a new Noah in Modern Times Then the carpenters formed a union …but these are written so wrong, because they knew neither the My work is loving the world. Chaplain - recruitment in and went out on strike. I had to that you may believe that Scriptures nor the power of God. (Matt And the Lord spoke to Noah & said: Here the sunflowers, there the progress negotiate a settlement with the Jesus is the Christ, the Son of 22:29) “In six months I’m going to make it National Labor Relations Board • Because of their focus on hummingbird- equal seekers of rain until the whole earth is covered God, and that by believing We hope you have seen the email sent before anyone would pick up a saw or ‘what can Jesus do for me?’ many sweetness. with water & all the evil people are out recently to Chaplaincy members hammer. Now we have 16 carpenters you may have life in his people in John’s gospel only saw Here the quickening yeast; there destroyed. But I want to save a few updating everyone on the progress going on the boat and still no owls. Jesus as an intriguing ‘magic man’ the blue plums. good people, and two of every kind name. to date. By the time you read this, or interesting teacher. They were Here the clam deep in the of living thing on the planet. I am Then I started gathering up animals, the closing date for responses to the and got sued by animal rights group. n this statement, made towards the wrong, because they knew neither speckled sand. ordering you to build Me an Ark.” advert will have passed and we hope They objected to me taking only two end of John’s gospel, he identifies the Scriptures nor the power of God. I Are my boots old? Is my coat and pray someone suitable will have And in a flash of lightning he of each kind. for us the main theme of his gospel. Paraphrasing John 20:31 - The felt moved to apply. delivered the specifications for the torn? Just when I got the suit dismissed, In many places, and in various ways scriptures are written so that we may In case you missed the email or Ark. Am I no longer young, and still EPA notified me that I couldn’t John tells us that we are saved, not know Jesus and the power of God, would like to review the information, not half-perfect? Let me “OK,” said Noah, trembling in fear complete the Ark without filing an by any anything that we may do, but and thereby believe that Jesus is the you can find it on the events page keep my mind on what matters, and fumbling with the blueprints. environmental impact statement on by believing in Jesus. Here are just a Christ, the Son of God, and that by of the Chaplaincy website: www. few of the relevant passages, each of believing we may have life in his which is my work. churchinaquitaine.org “Six months, and it starts to rain, your proposed flood. They didn’t take kindly to the idea that they had which should be explored further in name. which is mostly standing still and Please consider ensuring anyone not “thundered the Lord. “You’d better their own immediate context as well have my Ark completed, or learn no jurisdiction over the conduct of a If a true, saving belief comes learning to be astonished. on email also has the opportunity as supporting this main theme. how to swim for a very long time.” Supreme Being. from knowing the real Jesus, and to keep abreast of these important • But to all who did receive The phoebe, the delphinium. knowledge of Jesus is found in the developments. And six months passed. The skies Then the Army Corps of Engineers Him, who believed in his name, He The sheep in the pasture, and Bible, I therefore urge you come to began to cloud up and rain began wanted a map of the proposed new gave the right to become children of the pasture. know the scriptures and the power VVVVVVV to fall. The Lord saw that Noah was flood plain. I sent them a globe. God, (1:12) Which is mostly rejoicing, since of God, and be like a Berean and sitting in his front yard, weeping. • Whoever believes in the Son all the ingredients are here, Right now I’m still trying to examine the scriptures daily (Acts And there was no Ark. has eternal life; (3:36) Did you know...... resolve a complaint from the 17:11) which is gratitude, to be given a • Truly, truly, I say to you, “Noah,” shouted the Lord, “where is Equal Employment Opportunity whoever believes has eternal life. [This article is an abridged version of mind and a heart The Bible was written by over 40 my Ark?” A lighting bolt crashed to Commission over how many (6:47) a much longer article, which is fifth in and these body-clothes, different authors including farmers, the ground next to Noah. Croatians I’m supposed to hire, the a series of looking at John’s gospel via a mouth with which to give shepherds, doctors, fishermen, IRS has seized all my assets claiming We see that many of the 70+ “Lord, please forgive me!” begged its many themes. If you would read shouts of joy ministers and priests, philosophers, I’m trying to avoid paying taxes by occurrences of the word belief/ Noah. “I did my best. But there were to see the full article, the other articles to the moth and the wren, to the and kings. leaving the country, and I just got a believe in John’s gospel refer to people big problems. in this series and other bible-based notice from the state about owing who claim to believe, but when tested sleepy dug-up clam, A chariot imported from Egypt articles follow this link http://free- First I had to get a building permit some kind of use tax. it is revealed that whilst they were telling them all, over and over, cost around 600 shekels of silver (1 food-for-life.com] how it is Kings 10:29). That would be about for the Ark construction project, I really don’t think I can finish your willing to accept Jesus as a great and your plans didn’t meet code. So moral teacher, and whilst they were that we live forever. 77,000€. One shekel was 4 days Ark for at least another five years,” TT wages. I had to hire an engineer to redraw Noah wailed. keen to benefit from His miraculous Thirst: Poems by Mary Oliver the plans. and supernatural powers, they were VVVVVVV The centermost verse in the Bible The sky began to clear. The sun began not willing to accept Him for who VVVVVVV is Psalm 118 – “It is better to trust Then I got into a big fight over to shine. A rainbow arched across the He really is i.e. God, the second in the Lord than put confidence in whether or not the Ark needed a fire sky. person of the Trinity, the creator of sprinkler system. man.” Noah looked up and smiled. “You everything from nothing, God who My neighbours objected, claiming I mean you’re not going to destroy the become man, who by His death on Longest book: The book of Psalms. was violating zoning by building the earth?” Noah asked, hopefully. the cross took away our sin, who later Shortest book (number of verses): 2 John. Longest chapter: Psalm Ark in my front yard, so I had to get rose from the grave. a variance from the city planning “No,” said the Lord sadly, 119. Shortest chapter: Psalm 117. “Government already has.” Unfortunately there are some in Longest verse: Esther 8:9. Shortest commission. the Christian world who also have verse: John 11:35. Then I had a big problem getting a limited view of Jesus. Any limited enough wood for the Ark because view of Jesus will lead to a form of The original works of the Bible were written in three different languages there was a ban on cutting trees belief that is not a true, saving belief. to save the Spotted Owl. I had to • Because of their belief in – Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek (Koine). convince U.S.Fish and Wildlife that their own intellectual and religious “Which weather app are you using? Mine is I needed wood to save the owls. But forecasting a plague of locusts and scattered superiority, The Pharisees and other they wouldn’t let me catch any owls. showers of fire and brimstone.” religious authorities saw Jesus as a VVVVVVV So no owls.

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 8 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 9 October 2015 There was always space for prayer, FROM MY BOOKSHELF Kossoff has always had the ability through Kossoff's conversation with for the young people to go forward OCTOBER 2015 to make his conversations with God, his pleading, his resignation, to be prayed for by ministry teams or God simple, conversational, even his love both for his Lord, and for his to be prayed for within their groups 'You have a minute Lord?' at times humorous. 'Lord' is his lost son. Through his conversation by their friends. The only word I can A 'sort of a prayer book' by David favourite form of address and he with God we learn so much about the think of to describe the healings and Kossoff (pub: Robson Books Ltd 1977) uses it frequently in directing his history of a father's bereavement. His testimonies that came out of these thoughts towards God in simple son died and was resuscitated the first prayer sessions is … miraculous.. would like give you an account of straightforward conversations, rather time; but in due course, he returned group of us have just got back Thanks be to God. I a remarkable mistake that proved than conventional poetic meter or to a lifestyle that was destructive; A from a trip to Soul Survivor to be most useful. The cynic will say rhyme. a brilliant boy with great musical Uk - Don’t know what that is? Well One of the very first “Big Top” it's coincidence; the fatalist that it I decided that perhaps I should follow talent, finally resumed his destructive basically its a Christian Youth festival sessions was on prayer and how was 'meant to be'; perhaps all benign the 'beneficial mistake' and write habits and once more died: - There are several weeks at several to pray for others - It was a great serendipity has a purpose. instead about these conversational 'Did the Good Lord, I wonder, hear venues during the summer - We went session full of un complicated advice Serendipity means a "fortunate prayers, and something of the and give to the Bath and West Showground in - covering not only how and what to happening" or "pleasant surprise". personal life of this Jewish broadcaster careful thought to what was best? Somerset for the last week in August pray, but also importance of listening It was coined by Horace Walpole in and writer. Did he allow you a glimpse, I wonder, Because it was August in the UK and for God when praying for others. I 1754. In a letter he wrote to a friend. Once started, the book is hard to put that first time, offering you a rest? because we were camping it rained was struck by how there was no self Walpole explained an unexpected down. Every page has a new, short almost continually but that did not consciousness, by the end of the discovery he had made by reference piece, part prayer, part one-sided For bring you home safe to us he dampen our spirits! week it was completely natural for to a Persian fairy tale, The Three conversation with God and covers certainly did, all the youngsters to lay hands on Princes of Serendip. The princes, he many of the kind of questions we safe and secure, and in perfect peace. Soul Survivor has two worship each other and pray for each other told his correspondent, were “always must all wish we could get answers Lying down, in an oaken box, satin- sessions a day in which the whole - as it should be! One of the most making discoveries, by accidents and to as we progress through our life. lined, campsite comes together under moving moments for me was when sagacity, of things which they were Kossoff invites us to be present in his Elegant, in your light-brown, pin- canvas in a huge Big Top - These two our ten youngsters surrounded us not in quest of”. conversations with God. Yet we never striped suit'. sessions were always the high point their leaders and laid hands on us feel as interlopers, but just shadows (from 'Elegant light brown suit' page of our day. Can you imagine the joy The word has been voted one of the and prayed for us. - That one moment nearby, sharing his choice of subject, 94) being with a group of youngsters ten English words hardest to translate made all the uncomfortable nights agreeing usually with his words, who ranged in age from 12 - 18, who in June 2004 by a British translation This was certainly writing that I under canvas and the mud fade into watching this man of prayer as he were eager to attend worship! So company. needed to see, and can connect with insignificance. grapples with so many of life's often eager were they that they insisted on But I digress. All this is leading up - confirmation yet again of God's to report on an interesting incident trivial, often huge, problems, leading supremacy over our lives and his getting to the Big Top early each time I want to thank everyone who helped that happened to me this week. We eventually to the one big question understanding and compassion in in order to secure a great space. to make this trip possible especially once had, in France, a book that I about death. In all his writing there all events that happen during our those of you who gave donations is underlying humour (often dark), I have spent some time reflecting on had enjoyed on many occasions, earthly existence. and lent us camping Gear - I would but one imagines the wry smile too what made the worship so compelling by David Kossoff, called 'The Book So I have been greatly moved again also like to thank the other leaders that accompanies his wheedling, his for them and I think its was a number of Witnesses' (pub. 1971). I tried by some of Kossoff's deceptively without who the trip would not questioning arguments that he puts of factors - to find it in our monumental new simple writing. 'Benign serendipity' - have been possible - Ashley Ridley, to God. So we share in the many The worship bands were incredible, library here in Birmingham, but was something more to think about. Jenny Howard, David Albrecht and subjects he chooses to discuss with everyone in the audience sang and told it was housed in the Handsworth © jennifer gray September 2015 Rhiannon from the UK who was our his Lord: outrage at vandals; shyness everyone danced, the volume was branch - too far away.) So I decided camp cook. in children; jealousy; loneliness; incredible, with the lighting and to send for it from Amazon. A packet and his ambivalence about 'the special effects, it was like being at a arrived within 48 hours and the I collected testimonies from the telly', weighing that invention's rock concert which the kids could postage cost more than the book. young people at the end of the trip benefits against its faults, such as totally relate too. Now for the serendipity point. and they included words such as depriving people of the previous The teaching was relative to the In a drowsy moment, some time - its was life changing - amazing - ways of spending time together, or needs and concerns of young people after midnight I must have sent for fantastic, and what they all said was breaking up family life as he saw it; today, there were talks on school, the wrong title. When ‘You Have - Can we go again! but also bringing people together in other religions, bullying etc but a Minute, Lord ?' arrived, I felt I certainly hope we can. a communal language and common also on subjects such as addiction, confused and cheated - until I looked knowledge: Coronation Street? East pornography, and self harming. All again and found that I had indeed If you would like to see more of Enders? Shakespeare plays? this was then wrapped up in a thick what we got up to, there is a video ordered this volume by mistake. And we begin to share with the layer prayer. You felt each session on the Chaplaincy website www. So I began to read the book (it’s not author, in some of his anguish over always pointed towards a very churchinaquitaine.org. very long) and soon I was engrossed the death of his younger son Paul. The specific time of ministry at the end. Charlotte Sullivan in the short, prayer-like writing. three last 'poems' summarise for us,

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 10 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 11 October 2015 Congregational Worship Leader Training 2015 The course is open to all. You might like to explore whether round the leading worship is something for you, or you might be Though we are many, we are one body interested to learn more about some of the topics that are haplaincy discussed. A Details of all modules can be found on the Chaplaincy website www.churchinaquitaine.org C The final course date for this year is: 17 Oct 2015 Location: Eglise Evangelique Libre Bergerac (please contact Amy Chancelade (24) Chapelle de Saint Jean, opp. The CW Chris Billing 05 53 62 86 11 Owensmith at [email protected]) if you need a map and/or route Abbey NE of Périgueux CW Liz Oaten 05 53 05 42 76 description. and Négrondes Négrondes Church Start: 10.00h with coffee Lunch: bring your own; ML Philip Pearce 05 53 91 26 38 drinks provided End: 15.30h at the latest PC Lin Tarrant 05 53 91 26 38 If you would like to find out more, please email Roger Cheale ([email protected]), October Services If you would like to participate on one or more days, please Sunday 11th October 10.30 Family Service Janice Adams Negrondes inform Amy Owensmith ([email protected]). Sunday 18th October 10 30 Holy Communion Rev’d Barrie Green Chancelade Sunday 25th October 10.30 Holy Communion Rev’d Barrie Green Negrondes

The Congregations of Negrondes/Chancelade Church are delighted to welcome Rev’d Barrie Green to celebrate Holy Do you know who your Communion with them. Ancestors were? A new face to many, Barrie Green was ordained 38 years ago. He has lived in Birmingham and Dronfield (how many For just 50€, all of which goes to know here this is?) He moved to Bristol six years and retired from Stipendiary Ministry in St. Pauls last Easter Sunday. Chaplaincy Funds, Gill will research Within a few weeks he moved to France with wife Ainslie to live near Ste Foy La Grand. They have two grown up your ancestors and then provide you with a report and a family tree. children. Or why not make it a special gift for Restos du Coeur a relative? For more information speak to Coluche a famous French comedian and actor was born in 1944 Michael Gerald Joseph Gill Sweetman on 05 53 73 13 59 Colucci. He was very successful in his profession, but it is not as a comedian and actor [email protected] the congregations of Negrondes and Chancelade remember him. He created in September Support for English speaking 1985 ‘Restos du Coeur’ This is the charity the centre donated groceries to at their harvest dementia sufferers in the Dordogne festival services in September. Coluche’s aim was to give food to poor people. From small L’Association France Alzheimer beginnings this French Charity distribute now over 60 million meals a year.. Dordogne 2 rue Emille Counord 24100 Bergerac Coluche was a very keen motor cyclist and loved riding at speed. He died on 19th June the following year crashing at speed into a lorry in the Alps Maritimes. This was less than a year Tel: 05 53 27 30 34 Please visit this site and find out Mail: [email protected] how you can support the Chaplaincy after he started the charity. Tragedy, yes, but his enthusiasm and the helpers he amassed lived Website: www.francealzheimer-dordogne.org when you are making purchases online. on to produce this top charity. There is a huge number of UK retailers involved with this scheme and it doesn’t cost you a penny VVVVVVV more than you would be paying in any case. Cancer Support France Ribérac The retailers involved make a donation to the Chaplaincy, through easyfundraising, WE Paddy Atkinson 05 53 94 76 37 We support English speaking people, whatever their CW country of origin, who find themselves touched in any in line with the amount of money you have spent. Monteton ML Vanda Walton 05 53 89 63 03 way by cancer. We hold coffee mornings in Riberac (47) east of Duras, (notre Dame Parish Church) PC Helen Raphael 05 53 47 78 93 24600 and Chalais 16210. How about your 2015 holiday? If you would like any further information please contact These qualify as well, just check that your us via email [email protected] or telephone the supplier is registered and follow the Helpline 0643678611. routine set out by easyfundraising. October Services All calls are confidential. Sunday 4 October 10.30 Morning Worship Roger Verrall Sunday 11 October 10.30 Morning Prayer TBA Sunday 18 October 10.30 Prayer and Praise TBA Advertising rates per edition Sunday 25 October 10.30 Holy Communion for Bible Sunday Revd Liz Morris Full page 60€ Half page 40€ Quarter page 20€ 7cm x 5cm 15€ Please note that the service of Holy Communion for Bible Sunday is where we read from the famous ‘John Brown Long-term booking discounts available Bible’ in the form of the beautiful Callan family bible, kindly donated to Monteton by Edith Finlay (nee Callan) in Camera-ready artwork should be sent to the Editor together with the appropriate amount made payable to June 2010. ‘The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine’.

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 12 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 13 October 2015 he following key events took place during the summer: CW Ian Couper 05 33 05 52 35 (33) Chapelle de l’Assomption, Pamela Prior 05 56 59 67 34 TThe Musical Evening held in the church at Monteton on Friday 24 July drew a large audience of both French and Bordeaux 370 bd Président Wilson, (opposite Stephen Razafindratsima 05 56 84 21 93 English people to listen to the Monteton Choir and soloists. We were very fortunate to be able to hear internationally the British Consulate). ML Lindsay Megraud 05 56 96 44 17 known flautist Atarah Ben-Tovim play Renaissance and Baroque compositions, along with her student Alice McCarthy PC Rhian Foreau 05 56 36 99 63 who has won a scholarship to the Purcell School in London. Alice is a former member of the Monteton Choir and the event October Services was partly to raise funds for the instrument she needs in order to continue her studies. Alice also has a beautiful soprano Sunday October 4th 10.30 Harvest Holy Communion Revd Andrew Bullock voice and she delighted us all with several solo pieces. The choir performed well-loved anthems from its repertoire, led as Sunday October 11th 10.30 All Age Worship & Baptism Revd Andrew Bullock ever by Marjorie Holdsworth-Etschmann and we in the audience joined in the singing of pieces such as ‘Brother James’ Sunday October 18th 10.30 Family Communion Revd Andrew Bullock Air’ and ‘Jerusalem’. We are told that the small village of Monteton positively resounded with our voices! The tremendous Sunday October 25th 10.30 Morning Worship Janis Adams sum of 920 Euros was raised, so that we are able to offer Alice a generous donation as well as the charities our Chaplaincy Sunday School Dates supports. Do have a look at the video of the concert on the Chaplaincy Website, under the Monteton ‘News’ tab.! Sunday School: October 4, 18, 25 Also, do read the important message further down our pages from our Choir Leader, Marjorie! PLUS participation in the All Age Worship Services. It's a special Sunday 26 July was the day we said a very sad ‘goodbye’ to Sue and David Blomley who have returned to live in England. time when the children explain to the adults what they did in Sunday Sue, in her role as Reader, officiated in the service of Holy Communion alongside celebrant Revd Liz Morris and a School at the end of the service. presentation was made to her and to David at the end of the service. To say that they will be missed, especially at Monteton, Sunday School and Youth Group For more information, feel free to is an understatement. Apart from leading services far and wide in her role as Reader, Sue has great pastoral gifts which contact Rhian Foreau (05 56 36 99 63), Anne Sharp (05 57 88 46 24), have benefitted many members of our congregation, and beyond. Throughout their time in France, David also has been Ashley Ridley (06 82 78 72 45) or Kit Seguin (05 57 64 82 41) tireless in his support of our sector of the Chaplaincy, serving as Local Warden, as Sidesman and as reader of the lessons in services. Their parish in England is very fortunate to have them and we hope that they will return to see us from time to time, so that it is ‘Au revoir’ rather than ‘Adieu’. In addition to checking out the Chaplaincy website www.churchinaquitaine.org/bordeaux please visit and “like” our facebook pages: EnglishAnglicanChurchBordeaux On Saturday 12 September we held a Treasure Hunt and Afternoon Tea in Allemans du Dropt. John Locke kindly provided Wine and Words – Bordeaux all the participants with a large scale map of Allemans, photographs of local features - some of which were not too obvious Join our Anglican Church Choir – Bordeaux facebook group – and a list of appropriate questions. Fortunately, after an unpromising start the sun emerged and 42 intrepid competitors twitter: @anglicanbdx took up the challenge, taking around one hour to complete the course. Afterwards everyone returned to the Salle Armand Fallieres where they were treated to a sumptuous English Afternoon Tea, (delicate sandwiches, mini quiches, scones both Activities & Opportunities cheese and strawberry, as well as a wonderful assortment of mouth-watering cakes). A good time was had by all and, most importantly, a sum of 600 euros was raised for the charity,’ Cry in the Dark’ which provides support for disadvantaged Pray for the Chaplaincy and children in Romania, and is the favoured charity of two of our congregation, Linda Craxford-Smith and her husband Mike Bordeaux. We ask you all to who were the organisers and practical genii behind the event. Our thanks are due not only to them but also to a host of continue to pray for the Bordeaux other church members who supported the event in various ways. Church and inner city ministry as Norma Eckett will be resuming her monthly Coffee and Cakes mornings on Saturday 10 October, 10.00 am to 12 noon at well as for all who work to increase Le Bousquet, Auriac sur Dropt. followers of Jesus in Aquitaine.

Our next planned social event, (to be confirmed), is a musical concert by the ladies choir ‘The Mirabelles’ , which we Harvest Festival on October 4th. Come celebrate the blessings bestowed upon hope will take place on Sunday 15 November in the church at Allemans du Dropt, famed for its medieval frescoes. More us at this traditional Anglican service where we thank the Lord for the harvest and the information soon. many good things He has provided. Please bring offerings of canned/dried food, hot An important message from Marjorie Holdsworth- Etschmann, Choir Leader at Monteton: chocolate and coffee, if you can, which will be given to the Foyer Monteton Church Choir is hoping to recruit new members. Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass, all are welcome to join us. Fraternel. The children will be processing with the harvest gifts at Monteton has had a choir for over 40 years and has built up a tradition of choral singing in the services. If you enjoy singing the beginning of the service so we ask that you try to arrive a little and could commit yourself to two practices a month, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 14.30 in the church, then come along, early. Anyone who would like to decorate the church should come we would be very happy to see you. with fresh fruit, vegetables, and foliage even earlier, e.g. 9.45 a.m.! The fresh produce will be given to the religious community at the Assomption. VVVVVVV Picnic Play Reading Group. The Picnic Play-Reading Group is happy to welcome more members, particulary men!, to this worthwhile fellowship activity. We meet every month after a service for a picnic and to read a play. It is actually as Condom/Nerac (32) Chapel Notre Dame de Piétat, CW Michael Torne 05 62 08 17 78 much fun to listen as it is to read, so we strongly encourage newcomers to join the group. 54 Av. Aquitaine, Condom ML Neil Wright 05 62 29 12 28 (47), Place Saint-Marc, 47600 Nerac PC Liz Evans 05 62 06 59 75 Play-reading normally takes place after the service on the 3rd Sunday of each month unless there is another meeting or activity planned on that date. All those interested should contact Pamela Prior ([email protected], Tel: 05 56 59 67 October Service 34 or 06 75 80 03 86). Sunday 11 October 11:00 Prayer & Praise Revs A & D Marshall Condom Wine and Words Group meets for a time of discussion and fellowship once a month in the evening in the centre of Thursday 29 October 11:00 Holy Communion Rev Liz Morris Condom Bordeaux. Drinks and nibbles accompany our discussions, before those that wish head off in search of dinner. All are most warmly welcome to attend on Friday, October 16th at 7 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information and take a VVVVVVV look at our facebook page!

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 14 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 15 October 2015 The Foyer Fraternel Gouffrand, a Bordeaux Church charity outreach, helps the needy all year long. Whatever you 1960s, and was an active member of the Bordeaux congregation until her move to the Riviera where can bring to Sunday services will be much appreciated: clothes in good condition, shoes, nappies and non-perishable food. she joined the Anglican Chaplaincy there. Part of the Women's Guild and a church warden, her You can also share a few hours of your time at the Foyer. For more information, please contact Freda Perris (05 56 36 07 27). beautiful smile and spontaneous warmth were constant signs of the light of Christ which glowed through her. She moved back to Bordeaux years later to be closer to her family, and our church The Church Choir. If you have been moved by the choral music in church, why not think family was all the richer for it. Betsy died peacefully in Paris where she spent the last few years. Our about joining the choir? Many wonderful pieces are being prepared for the near future and it's a sympathy goes out to her large family. wonderful way to spend part of your Saturday afternoons. Choir practice has just started up again, and takes place every Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Assomption. Currently rehearsing ‘ Chess anyone? Our congratulations to Timothé Razafindratsima The Words made Flesh’ by Willby plus ‘ And the Glory of the Lord’ from Handel’s Messiah. For on his outstanding performance at the European Youth Chess more information or to be included on the Choir mailing list, see Richard Hunt or write to choir. Championship in August. Because he was in his first year of the 8-10 category, it was [email protected]. otherwise, just turn up on a Saturday at 3 p.m! expected that the tournament would be difficult. Nevertheless, his proud parents were glad when the organising committee awarded one of his games as “the best game in the Looking for Instrumentalists. If your voice isn't the only instrument that you use, we hope U10 category”. He came home with both a medal and a big smile. Bravo, Timothé, from that you will join a group of instrument players. The All Age Worship Service led by Charlotte your church family. Sullivan was a wonderful occasion to get the ball rolling. Soloists are also very welcome to volunteer to play or sing an anthem. Share your gift of music to praise God. Please write to choir.anglican. Protection in the Battle - how does your morning [email protected] or speak to Richard. begin? In this somewhat scary and uncertain age, how can we prepare ourselves for battles, big or small, with which we may be faced. Madeleine Holmes led an inspiring All Age Worship Kids' Choir - it's NEW! Who sings more beautifully than our children? Stephen Razafindratsima is Service to the lucky ones who were back from their summer holiday by the end of August. She organising a Kids' Choir with practices starting on September 27th. The children will head off immediately preached a moving sermon about how we can clothe ourselves each and every day with the following the Sunday service to practice for half an hour or so while the adults enjoy the usual time of armour of God's protection. Why not print this out and put it next to your own wardrobe refreshments and fellowship. Please encourage your little ones to join in on the fun. For more information, as a daily reminder! please see Stephen at services or by e-mail: [email protected]. Ø First put on the helmet of salvation – to protect your thoughts – for in your head is the control centre. Study Groups. One study group is currently meeting in Bordeaux on a Thursday evening every week at different venues Ø Then put on the breastplate of righteousness – to protect your heart from the in and around Bordeaux. We are looking at 1 Corinthians for the moment, using a combination of study guides and slings and arrows which may come your way. enjoying lively discussion. The group will continue to meet throughout the summer, as long as at least 3 participants are Ø Put on the belt of truth. Jesus promises that the truth will set us free ... knowing the truth will stabilize us, available. protect us and prevent us from being tripped up. A second study group has 2 participants, Freda and Eric Perris, and a venue at their home in Pessac. The first topic, as well Ø Then put on the shoes of the gospel – we need to know what we believe in order to tell others. as meeting days and times, have yet to be decided. Ø Take up the Sword of the Spirit ... which is the word of God and in order to use this weapon well you need If you would like to join either of these groups – or start one in your area – please contact Christine: [email protected] to study God’s Word, often ... or 06 81 85 72 97. Ø Finally take up the Shield of Faith ... your faith will protect you ... remember there is power in your Faith in God. News from last month Furthermore our Commander in Chief is always with us and always in contact with us ... The Bring-and-Share Barbecue on September 13th at the Presbytery. The warmest of Jesus says “Never will I leave you, lo I am with you always”. thank-yous to Andrew and Alexandra Bullock for having opened up their home and garden to a great crowd following the All Age Service led by Charlotte Sullivan in mid-September. Hats off Ecumenical corner to those in the hotspot (read: barbecue pit!).Take a look at the enthusiasm and fellowship both 4th Annual Celebration of Creation in St Raphael (Médoc) on September 18th. at church and afterwards. Several people from the Bordeaux Church, including the Wine & Words group, headed up to the Medoc to pray and hear about “Climate Change" in view of the exceptional diplomatic conference on global warming to be held in early December. Thank you, Pamela, for having been an important part of the preparation.

“CHAP-AID NEEDS YOU TO AID” Chap-Aid has launched an appeal in support of refugees. Thank you for your prayers for the refugees and those in distress. For those opening their hearts or helping in anyway they can. May we unite in our support and efforts. We are awaiting further information and will share progress with you as to when and where. Chap-Aid has made its willingness to be involved with efforts to assist refugees to the authorities. In the meantime, please think about things that may be offered, donations that can be afforded, assistance that can be proposed and lodging that could be provided. Also let us pray for Soul Survivor. Please take time to talk to Ashley and Jenny to hear about their wonderful trip to Bath in August with wisdom and insight as well as compassion in the hearts and minds of our European leaders and fellows. Word is spreading youth from the Chaplaincy. The inclement weather didn't dampen their spirits and everyone returned home, fully charged through the Chaplaincy and Limeuil are already donating goods. I have received cheques and we have stored goods chez up by the Holy Spirit. A fabulous video can be found on the Chaplaincy website. You can share in some special moments Freda. We are in touch with other denomination’s charity arms to coordinate action. in just a click! http://www.churchinaquitaine.org/index.php/chaplaincy-news-2 For the moment please contact Nellie Salvi at [email protected] or by phone on + 33 6 11 37 46 78.

Prayers of Thanksgiving for the life of Betsy de Boussac. The Bordeaux Church gives thanks for the privilege of having Betsy as part of their church family for so many years. Betsy began worshipping in Bordeaux as far back as the VVVVVVV VVVVVVV Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 16 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 17 October 2015 CW Ian Strachan 05 53 58 12 58 Lot et Garonne: CW Richard Morris 05 53 23 40 51 Limeuil (24) near le Bugue, Eglise de Christine Scott 05 53 29 39 40 ML Eve Warner-Howard 05 53 41 36 49 Sainte Catherine in Limeuil Haut ML Barry Borsberry 05 53 74 95 67 Allez West of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. PC Helen Raphael 05 53 47 78 93 PC Jeff Bottger 05 53 31 84 08 Dondas just off the D215, north east of Agen. October Services Doudrac on D50 between Castillonès and Villeréal. Sunday 4th October 10.30 Prayer & Praise Chris Scott Sunday 11th October 10.30 Holy Communion Rev Gill Strachan St Médard (on D245 north-east of Agen) Envals to the north of Montflanquin. Thursday 15th October 10.30 BCP Holy Communion Rev Gill Strachan Sunday 18th October 10.30 Holy Communion Rev Brian Davies October Services Sunday 25th October 10.30 Morning Worship followed by Bring & Share lunch chez Sullivan Sunday 4 October 11:00 Harvest Festival Holy Communion Doudrac Rev Liz Morris Please note change of service pattern for this month only Sunday 18 October 10:30 Harvest Festival Holy Communion Dondas Rev Liz Morris The Harvest Thanksgiving Service – as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness colours our fields and woodlands, DOUDRAC so all is safely gathered in for Harvest Thanksgiving. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable gifts will be collected Our service of Holy Communion on Sunday, 2nd August, was celebrated by Rev’d Liz Morris. The in aid of Resto du Coeur as we thank God for the richness of this land and sea . congregation was slightly smaller, possibly people were taking holidays and visiting families. Nevertheless, our time together was much enjoyed. Following the service we had coffee in the Salle des Fêtes. Thursday mornings at Limeuil – each week all are invited to the Church for prayers for the The Rev’d Liz Morris led our Communion service on Sunday, 6th September. The congregation had Church, for the world, and to thank God for his goodness. Visitors frequently drop in and have the swelled in numbers since our August service, the hymns being sung with great enthusiasm. Jennifer opportunity to meet church members, and to learn more about services and the local history of the Bearcroft ran a Sunday school for a small number of children and we were delighted to see their work at church and its environs. The idea of lights and church music coming on as visitors enter the church the end of the service. This was followed by a welcome cup of coffee in the Salle des Fêtes. is to be raised with the Mairie as part of the wider welcome to all visitors. Our Harvest Festival service will be on Sunday, 4th October at 11:00am, when the Rev’d Liz Morris will Events Planner – celebrate Holy Communion. There will be a collection for Restos du Coeur. The following activities are being planned: Gifts of coffee, French teabags, biscuits, soups, protein such at pate, tinned • Desert Island Discs Come Dine with Me Supper – Chez Scott, Berbiguieres, Friday 9 October sausage etc., would be very much appreciated. They also appreciate luxuries contact Christine on 05 53 29 39 40 [email protected] to be a part of this. such as bars of chocolate, chocolate drink etc. NO PASTA, please, as they already have enough. • Puzzles & Pomme de Terres, (well actually it’s filled jacket potatoes!) Salle des Fetes, Berbiguieres, 19h00 After the service there will be a bring and share lunch in the Salle de Fete at Doudrac organised by Graham and Terry Davidson. If possible please let Graham know before hand if you are Wednesday 4 November. Book your place with Gill & Bob on 05 53 73 13 59 [email protected] • Come Dine with Us for Mercy Ships, Chez Strachan, Bayac, 19h00 Friday 4 December bringing a sweet or savoury dish. Many thanks • Vide Grenier by ACIP, Audrix Salle des Fetes, 10h00 Saturday 28 November DONDAS Christmas Services - will be as follows: It was good to welcome back Revd Liz Morris to celebrate our service of Holy Communion on • Carol Service 17h00 Sunday 6 December ( please note the Morning Service is cancelled) Sunday, 16 August at 10.30am. Several of our regulars were for whatever reason unable to join • Holy Communion with a Celtic Iona Liturgy 10h30 Sunday 13 December. us, but what we lacked in numbers we made up for in the enthusiasm of our singing! Coffee afterwards, accompanied • Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Thursday 22h30 24 December. by Maggie and Angela’s delicious homemade flapjack and brownies, gave us a chance to chat, after which some of us • Christmas Day Family Service 10h30 Friday 25 December. adjourned for lunch in Laroque. Please note that there will be a Car Shuttle Service for the Carol Service, operating from the School, There were 14 of us for the second of our three services of Morning Worship led by Roger Verall. We had a lovely service Limeuil Bas, up to the Church, starting at 16h00. and Roger was on fine form. Our next service is on Sunday 18th October when we shall have Rev Liz Morris leading our Harvest Holy Communion. Any family and friends interested in joining us for Christmas Day Lunch at the Auberge de la Nauze should contact one ALLEZ of the local wardens as soon as is convenient. September 8th saw us celebrate our Harvest Festival. This year it was Morning Worship, a service of prayer, thanksgiving Charitable Giving – our three charities for 2015 are spread from Brazil and Sierra Leone to Diabetic Children in the UK, and song. Liz Morris conducted the service and as usual Chant Allez did us proud, and their anthem – Rutter’s ‘Look at yet we are fortunate to have a front–line charity worker in our midst. Anne Penfold will leave in November for another stint the World’ was superb. Thanks to the members of the congregation who brought provisions and these have been passed on Africa Mercy, a Mercy Ship, moored off the Madagascan coast. After her previous three months as a volunteer dental on to Restos du Coeur. hygienist, Anne had many remarkable - and emotional - tales to tell, of human suffering and need. Supporting Anne is After our service we had a fellowship lunch at the Commanderie at Le Temple sur Lot and enjoyed good food and good important to the Limeuil community, and further donations to the sterling work being done by Mercy Ships would be most company outside, in the shade of the towers. welcome. Please contact Anne herself, or Revd Gill Strachan, who will channel any gifts to Africa Mercy. We also welcomed the attendance of Nicole Forsans from the Groupe Oecumène representing churches of all denominations in the Lot Valley. She introduced the group to those present and invited anyone who wished to attend the opening meeting Banner Making at St Catherine’s Church of the year. At this a programme of meetings and events will be put together for the year for the different Christian groups Several fine banners based on biblical texts and made by Joan Roberts now adorn the walls of the church. They are much to discover more about each other in order to create greater understanding and fellowship between all our churches. All admired and we would like to be able to ring the changes according to the seasons of the year. A Banner Making Group is Anglicans who would like to attend will be welcome at the meeting which will take place at the Roman Catholic Presbytery planned for Thursday mornings at 11h00 (except when there is a midweek service). We are looking for fabrics of all kinds, in Villeneuve sur Lot on 1st October, starting at 8.30 p.m. If you can, please think about coming along and contributing to and sewing skills are not essential! Come and join us! building a strong and united Christian presence in the area. Our next services will be in December, Holy Communion on 8th at 11 o’clock and carols on the 22nd, starting at 6.30. VVVVVVV

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 18 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 19 October 2015 ENVALS Ste. Nathalène CW Sheila Campbell 05 53 59 68 78 On Tuesday, 11th August, we welcomed Father Robin Nash who made his first visit to Envals to celebrate Holy Communion. Alexandra Billing 05 53 62 86 11 (24) East of Sarlat, Parish Church, on D47 ML Alexandra Billing 05 53 62 86 11 The 12th August, being the feast day of St Clare, Robin gave an interesting talk about St Clare and also St Francis. PC Sheila Campbell 05 53 59 68 78 After the service we enjoyed a most tasty lunch provided by Liz and David Rolfe with desserts provided by a number of the congregation. October Services As always, our time at Envals was memorable and we thank Liz and Dave for hosting our Communion services in their Sunday 4th October 11.00 Prayer & Praise Harvest. Dave Wilton home. Wednesday 7th October 14.30 Worship at the Wilton's home. The next service at Envals is on Tuesday, 10th November at 11:30am. Sunday 18th October 11.00 Holy Communion Rev'd Gill Strachan. Sunday 1st November 11.00 Prayer & Praise at the Wilton's.

his year we have held weekly services in September which have been a great success and well received. The 6th TSeptember service was a very memorable family affair. Henri and Valerie Peyrusse renewed their wedding vows for their 50th Wedding anniversary. They chose the hymns/songs and played Amazing Grace on their folk instruments. Their family also took part in the service. It was a blessing to share Holy Communion together.

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People who make things happen: - David and Liz Rolfe far left and right, Enjoying food and fellowship our hosts, David Warner- Howard, after Communion piano, Sara James, communion assistant and Father Robin Nash. Playing the hurdy gurdy Renewing their vows. Walking out to the St Médard Wedding March. We had an abundance of produce to celebrate harvest on 20th September. Thank you Alexandra and Jean Marie Orliac, and our neighbours in the village. We welcomed the Revd. Gerald Rootham who officiated After the service Henri & Valerie, Gill, Robin & Victoria were presented with flowers for at our service, and June, his wife. It was Gerald’s first their recent 'big' anniversaries. service in France, and we hope he will come again. The choir Chant Allez were in fine voice, as was the Future Events congregation, with our favourite Harvest Hymns. 4th October is our Harvest Service. Please bring dry goods with a long sell by date to The weather was fine too, so our annual harvest lunch the service. was able to be outside, on the farm of Alexandra and 7th October sees the restart of our Worship On Wednesdays 14.30 at the Wilton's home. Jean Marie, where it is truly harvest time. Please join us for thanksgiving, praise, intercession, healing, testimonies and fellowship. The generous donations of dried and tinned goods These are usually held every fortnight. Please check with Dave or go on his mailing list to be kept informed. dave@thewiltons. received today, will be give to the local food bank for families in need. The fabulous com Harvest Loaf baked by Judy Mazzotti was much admired, Thank you Judy for lending it to us. 9th October 7pm Quiz at the Auberge de Roustigou, Archinac. The cost will be 15€ which includes a light supper. There will be a raffle. Please invite your friends and book your place with Sheila [email protected] The The next service in St Medard will be Seven Lessons and Carols for Christmas, December 11th at 18.30. With Père Tailade money raised will go to charity so please support this event. and our French friends. 19th October please pray for the interviews for our new Chaplain. May our Lord send us a good Shepherd who will feed His flock with the Word. 1st November Service. This will be at the home of Dave and Jan Wilton as the church is too cold. They live 5 miles from CREAM TEA AND PLANT SALE the church near Carlux. Please contact Dave for directions. Advanced notices: Come and enjoy tea with homemade scones, home made strawberry jam and West Country clotted cream and take 17th December 5pm Bilingual Carol Service in church. the opportunity to bring and buy garden plants. 20th December no service. 19th January evening ecumenical service for Christian Unity. Thursday October 22nd from 2.30pm till 5pm chez Morris, Maison Neuve, Eyrenville, 24560 Plaisance. Recently, we have had to say farewell to Ian and Shirley Morris and Lenore Howells as they have returned to the UK. They All profits in aid of Chaplaincy funds. will be greatly missed. We pray that they will settle quickly and enjoy being near their families. We have been greatly blessed by them being part of the Ste Nathalène family and know that they will be a blessing to their new church families. Booking not essential, but helpful. 05 53 23 40 51. Eternal perspective. Focusing on your problems will enlarge them. Focusing on Jesus will diminish them. VVVVVVV We have a great big God, halleluiah!

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 20 October 2015 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 21 October 2015 Home Groups The Dronne Valley Church, CW Mike Duncan 05 53 91 30 64 These are a key part of Dronne Valley church life and there are five to choose Tony Stephens 05 45 60 62 84 from: at Bertric Burée (24): Parish Church, (D708 between ML Keith Gunn 05 53 90 85 92 Ribérac and Verteillac) PC Sheila Marshall 05 53 90 95 69 • Tuesday mornings near Verteillac 10.00 for 10.30am. All are welcome. For more information contact Mike Duncan 05 53 91 30 64

October Services • Alternate Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm near Ribérac For dates and location please contact Gwyneth Marison 05 45 24 06 89 Please join us for tea and coffee across the • Fortnightly on Tuesday mornings, 10.00 for 10.30am, usually at Susanna Isaac’s home, near Ribérac road For dates this month contact Brian Cook on 05 45 98 43 00 in the Upper Room after each of the Sunday • Fortnightly on Thursdays at 2.00pm at Ann Knight’s home, Chez Foucaud, Montboyer, which is between Chalais and services Montmorea. Contact Ann for dates and directions – Ann Knight 05 45 98 22 17

• Wednesday afternoons in the Charente Maritime. Sunday 4 October 10:30 Service of the Word Janis Adams For further information contact David Jackson 05 46 86 49 66 [email protected] Sunday 4 October 18:00 Evensong Sheila Marshall Sunday 11 October 10:30 Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies Sunday School for children The groups are made up of friendly people who like to get together to talk over a small part of the Bible or another Christian Wednesday 14 October 11:00 BCP Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies book and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake. All of the groups are keen to welcome newcomers, but it’s a good idea to phone, Sunday 18 October 10:30 Family Service Madeleine Holmes so that we know you’re coming. Sunday 25 October 10:30 Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies Sunday School for children Bertric Burée Tenth Anniversary There will be a Bring-and-Share lunch following the morning service 11th October, in the Upper Room. Please bring a Next year is the 10th Anniversary of our church beginning to worship together at Bertric Burée. dish to share and your own cutlery, plate and glass. We invite a donation of 1€50 towards the cost of bread and wine which A Special Service will be held on Sunday 10th July 2016, to which we will invite people from across will be supplied. the Chaplaincy, the Maire, and people from the local French community. We’re also hoping that our imaginative craft group will make a banner to celebrate this significant occasion! Prayer Meetings Please join us at the church Prayer Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month for just one hour in Bertric Burée Craft Group church. This month – 7th and 21st October at 5pm The craft group will now meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Upper Room at Bertric Burée, at 2pm. Remembrance Day Wednesday 11th November The Knit n’Natter group are welcome to join us, as is anyone else. No need for any particular skill or Our Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion will start at 10:15, followed by an opportunity to share in the Bertric craft. Just come for a chat and tea and cake. Burée Commune ceremony at 11:00 at the War Memorial More details from Cilla - [email protected] 05 53 91 88 71

Brian Davies invites you.. VVVVVVV I am proposing to offer this seven week course in the Upper Room on dates to be agreed during the autumn. I am looking for a group of say eight or nine folk (preferably with a good gender balance) each of whom has a heart for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with someone (or more than one) in their social circle who has yet to hear it. Isn’t It Funny Should you, after reflection and prayer, feel drawn to this ministry, please let me know as soon as possible. Funny how small our sins seem, but how big their sins are. Funny how we demand justice for others, but expect mercy from God. Funny how much difficulty some have learning the gospel well enough to tell others, but how simple it is to understand and explain the latest gossip about someone else. Books and Bacon Butties Funny how we can’t think of anything to say when we pray, but don’t have any difficulty thinking of Our summer book sale, 15th August, in aid things to talk about to a friend. of Emmaus, drew in lots of keen readers Funny how we are so quick to take directions from a total stranger when we are lost, but are We managed to find new owners for many of hesitant to take God’s direction for our lives our large stock of books, at 1€ a time. Sue Gamon and others kept up a supply of bacon butties, cakes and coffee.

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Priests-in-Charge: Revd. Gillian Strachan for the Limeuil and Ste Nathalene sectors 05 53 58 12 58 La Gravette, 24150 Bayac [email protected] Revd. Elizabeth Morris responsible for the Monteton and Lot et Garonne sectors 05 53 23 40 51 Maison Neuve, Plaisance, 24560 Issigeac [email protected] Revd. Brian Davies responsible for Bertric Buree 05 53 91 19 90 La Petite Maison, Le Bourg Fontaines, 24320 Champagne et Fontaines [email protected] Revd. Andrew Bullock responsible for Bordeaux 0044 (0)7854 581 365 05 56 40 05 12 1 Lotissement de la Caussade, 33270 Floirac [email protected] Rev’ds Angela and David Marshall responsible for Condom & Nerac 05 62 68 26 71 06 88 03 97 59 Sous le Figuier, Hameau de Manieu, 32100 Condom [email protected] [email protected]

Clergy with permission to officiate: Revd. David Jones 05 53 94 71 81 Le Bourg, 47120 Loubès-Bernac [email protected] Revd. Bramwell Bearcroft 06 41 91 81 85 7, Place de la Halle, Villereal 47210 [email protected] Revd. Ann & Revd. Michael Wooderson 05 53 06 39 76 15 rue des Ecoles, 24750 Trélissac [email protected] Revd. Canon Tim Thompson UK: 01526 320 171 FR: 05 53 91 47 21 [email protected] Revd. Stephen Traves [email protected] Revd. John Morgan 05 53 54 18 90 [email protected] Rev’d Barrie Green 06 11 67 01 27 [email protected] Revd Chris Sims 05 53 81 38 44 [email protected] Assistant Curate: Rev’d Deacon Charlotte Sullivan 05 53 61 81 61 [email protected]

Chaplaincy Wardens: David Albrecht 05 53 36 55 97 albtd@orange,fr Paul Mazzotti 05 53 88 77 74 [email protected]

Chaplaincy Administration: Amy Owensmith 06 07 04 07 77 [email protected] Prayer Chain Co-ordinator Madeleine Holmes 05 53 04 85 44 [email protected] Chaplaincy Magazine Editor: Gill Sweetman 05 53 73 13 59 [email protected] Neighbouring Chaplaincies: Poitou-Charentes: Revd. Hazel Door [email protected] Midi-Pyrenées & Aude: Revd Canon Andrew Hawken 05 63 81 87 44 [email protected] Chaplaincy of Aquitaine: [email protected] Chaplaincy website: www.churchinaquitaine.org Chap-Aid Website: www.chap-aid.com

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