CHURCH SERVICES - SEPTEMBER 2015 BURTLE CHURCH NEWSLETTER 6 SEPTEMBER – 14TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (GREEN) St Philip & St James Church, Burtle, Somerset SEPTEMBER 2015 9.00 Catcott Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 Ashcott Informal Worship 13 SEPTEMBER – 15TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (GREEN) See Inside for... 9.00 Edington Holy Communion (BCP) Page 2 Devoted Followers 10.30 Shapwick Informal Worship (Patronal) Page 2 Memorial Charity 10.30 Chilton Polden Informal Family Communion Page 3 Shoe box Appeal 6.30 Burtle Holy Communion Page 3 Cream Tea Vicar? Page 3 Harvest Supper 20 SEPTEMBER – 16TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (GREEN) Page 4 Church Services 10.30 Catcott Family Communion (Harvest) 10.30 Chilton Polden Informal Worship 6.30 Ashcott Holy Communion (BCP) 27 SEPTEMBER – 17TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (GREEN) 9.00 Shapwick Holy Communion 10.30 Burtle Family Communion with Baptism (Harvest) 6.30 Edington Evensong (BCP) (Harvest) 4 OCTOBER – 18TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (GREEN) 9.00 Catcott Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 Ashcott Holy Communion 10.30 Edington Informal Worship Cream Teas at Catcott Thursday 3 September: 10.00 Ashcott Holy Communion (BCP) Thursday 17 September: 10.00 Ashcott Holy Communion (BCP) Burtle Farm Wednesday 23 September: 10.00 Edington Holy Communion (BCP) Special thanks go to Richard and Rosemary Tucker for welcoming us all Thursday 24 September: 10.00 Ashcott Holy Communion (BCP) to their garden and for organising Cream Teas on Saturday 25th July. By The Edington Service will be at Ballintaggart Manor Road followed by Coffee the end of the afternoon £350 had been raised for Burtle Church funds. Thanks also to those who made scones and helped serve. Thank you to all who came and supported so generously. A very successful event. Design & Print by Media Edge UK • Tel: 01278 450406 • www.mediaedgeuk.co.uk In support of Burtle Church Devoted Followers Samaritans Purse Shoe Box Appeal A devoted follower of a not very successful football team once observed that “No matter how I know it seems a long time to Christmas but it is time to think about and start buying gifts to many losing seasons you might have had in the past … the good thing is that all teams get a fill a shoe box for a child who would otherwise receive nothing at Christmas. fresh start once September begins.” Leaflets, explaining the gifts that can be given, and shoe boxes are available in the church Of course, the football season now seems to begin in the middle of summer, hardly a whistle and will be given out at Café Burtle on Saturday 12th September in Burtle Village Hall from or a cheer away from the climax and hype of the previous one, but I confess that I’ve always 10am – 12noon or from Rosemary Tucker Tel: 722321. Last year we sent 77 boxes from found there to be something of ‘a new start’ once September comes. Yes, we have a new Burtle, with your help we can do even better. Come on Burtle! football or rugby season, and this year there’s the World Cup just around the corner too, but there’s also a return to school or university and in many churches a new autumn sermon series, home group study or initiative in the community on which to embark. Cream Tea Vicar? For all of us here in the diocese, there will soon be a new ‘episcopal season’ as we welcome The weather was beautiful on Saturday 25th July a complete contrast to the heavy rain of the Archdeacon Ruth Worsley to be our new Bishop of Taunton. She is sure to bring us new gifts, day before. The tables, chairs and bunting were all out at Catcott Burtle Farm, just waiting insights, experiences and encouragement borne of her rich ministry in various places. She for the first visitors. Tea was made, scones, cream and jam prepared and just after 2.30pm will challenge us too and help us to see and experience the things of God in new, fresh ways. the first customers began to arrive. More than 70 people came, friends old and new, lots of May I suggest we begin this month remembering her and her family in our prayers as they chatter and laughter, some even playing croquet or boules. By the end of the afternoon £350 settle in and she begins her new ministry here? Pray too that as we travel together, all our had been raised for Burtle Church funds. Special thanks go to Richard and Rosemary Tucker lives, not least hers will be blessed and become a blessing to those we serve in the name of for welcoming us all to their garden and for organising the event, thanks also to those who Christ. made scones and helped serve. Thank you to all who came and supported so generously. A I know that the devoted football supporter to whom I referred earlier would begin each season very successful event. full of optimism for the season that lay ahead … but hope would soon disappear. By contrast, devoted followers of Jesus are people whose hope is placed in the one whose love, grace and mercy never fail; they come as gifts for each new day. Jesus will not ultimately The Annual Harvest Supper disappoint his people. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may Monday 28th September overflow with hope (Romans 15:13) Burtle Village Hall Archdeacon Andy The service of welcome to the diocese will take place on Saturday 3rd October at 2.00pm If you would like tickets please ask Josie 722150, Alison 723736 or in Wells Cathedral, and will be combined with the Reader Licensing service. Everybody is Rosemary 722321.The tickets are £10 each. The Burtle Silver Band will most welcome! play some harvest hymns at the beginning of the evening. Book early to avoid disappointment. J A F Luttrell Memorial Charity DATE FLOWERS CLEANERS The AGM of The J A F Luttrell Memorial Charity is in October and all applications for grants Church Rota 6th September J. Attiwell. B. Vowles need to be received by 2nd October. 13th September C. Bailey. The charity supports those whose need assistance in Edington and adjacent villages. Grants 20th September M. Bell J. Masters are awarded, in confidence, to help those who are ill, in hardship or distress. In the past they 27th September M. Croker (Harvest Festival). J Parr have been educational, for hospital transport, help with gardening or essential equipment for 4th October V. Hammond. J Allen the home. They have also been given for projects which benefit the local community. Decorating for Harvest Festival will be on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September for Apply in writing to:- Mrs A. Auld, Clerk to the Trustes, West Close, Church Road, Edington, windows etc. All are welcome to lend a hand. Somerset, TA7 9JT.