A Community magazine sponsored by the Anglican church and delivered to every household in Bridport, Allington, Bradpole, West Bay, Bothenhampton and Walditch. Circulation: over 6000 copies POINTS OF CONTACT TEAM RECTOR: The Revd Canon Andrew Evans, The Rectory, South Street, Bridport. DT6 3NW. 422138 (Day off Monday) (email: [email protected]) TEAM VICAR: The Revd Peter Edwards The Vicarage, Parsonage Road, Allington DT6 5ET. 456588 (Day off Friday) (email: [email protected]) ASSOCIATE PRIESTS: The Revd Liz Campling, Harbour Lights, Coneygar Park, Bridport DT6 3BA. 425670 (Day off Thursday) (email: [email protected]) The Revd Janis Moore, 61 North Allington, Bridport. DT6 5DZ. 425644 (Day off Wednesday) (email: [email protected]) The Revd Dan Shackell, 146 West Bay Rd, Bridport, DT6 4AZ 426514 TEAM DEACONS: The Revd Ann Ayling, 4 Manor Farm Court, Walditch, DT6 4LQ 424896 [email protected] The Revd Margaret Preuss-Higham 70 Alexandra Road Bridport 424234 [email protected] The Revd Duncan Wilson, 40 Alexandra Court, Bridport DT6 5QP 420651 Licensed Lay Ministers: Lay Pastoral Assistants: Mr Phil Doughty 422096 Mrs Janet Belton 423683 Mrs Coral Hatton Mr Robin Belton 423683 Mrs Valerie Payne 458867 Mrs Chris Evans 422138 Mr Graham Purse 423220 Mrs Isabel Green 458023 Mrs Shirley Smith 425959 Mr Peter Green 458023 Mrs Hilda Gudge 456065 SECRETARY TO THE PCC Mrs Vyv Haydon 420367 Mrs Rosemary Russell 423013 Mrs Shirley Jezard 422136 TEAM ADMINISTRATOR Mrs Daphne King 427552 Dianne Sinclair - Available mornings Mon/Fri 424747 Mrs Marcia Machin 423475 email: [email protected] Mrs Ruth Morse 424641 Mrs Rosemary Parker 456648 HALL BOOKING SECRETARIES: Mrs Marian Scott 456781 St Swithun's Vestry Mrs Shirley Bugler 425103 Mrs Elizabeth Squirrell 863871 Mrs Sue Smith 456955 Village Hall, Bothenhampton Mr Ray Gibbs 423071 Mrs Pat Stapleton 456421 The Village Hall, Bradpole Mrs Diane Ellis 420771 Mr John Ward 424487 Church House, Bridport Mr Tony Nott 425897 Mrs Muriel Ward 424487 Village Hall, Walditch Mr & Mrs Peter Tobutt 458999 Mrs Jocelyn Williams 423593 OTHER CHURCH LEADERS WITHIN THE TEAM AREA C of E Bridport Team The Revd Philip Ringer (Hospital Chaplain) 425774 The Christian Fellowship Mr Ray Dobson 424047 St Mary and St Catherine (RC) Fr Paul McGeehan 422594 The Religious Society of Friends The Warden 456336 United Church The Revd Kath Baldwin 422766 (Methodist & United Reformed Church) Unitarian & Free Christian Chapel Mr Philip Sealey (Secretary) 427931 THE BRIDGE EDITOR Mrs Valerie Payne, 458867 Priory Cottage, Priory Lane, Bridport DT6 3RW [email protected] THE BRIDGE SECRETARY Mrs Paula Biss 898189 [email protected] Laurel Cottage, Church Street, Puncknowle, DT2 9BL THE BRIDGE ADVERTISING MANAGER Mrs Rosemary Parker 456648 (Please contact Mrs Parker for all advertising, including charity events, concerts, etc) THE BRIDGE ILLUSTRATORS Mrs Jane Dibdin 422980, Mrs Sally Roper 422881 Mr Philip Saunders 459278, Mrs Joan Wilkinson 427461 COPY DATE FOR THE BRIDGE March - 28th January 2011 April - 4th March 2011 Web: http://www.bridteam.org.uk If you have ideas for an article for “The Bridge” please ask the Editor before submitting the piece so that space can be guaranteed, and then send it to her as soon as possible. Cover illustrations: Churches - Philip Saunders : Palmers Brewery. 2 Job 19:20 2Kings Signposts are placed in position for guidance, for encouragement, for help in times of need, to allow 20:1 Matthew 5:15 1Kings 19:12 us to walk safely. Throughout history we read of people making pilgrimages, our ancestors followed SIGNPOSTS signposts, they recorded their journeys, and they recorded their experiences and conversations with The televised version of the Archbishop of the people they met. Canterbury’s New Year message began with signposts and everyday phrases – ‘you As we await the first signs of Spring during shouldn’t hide your light under a bushel’, the cold dark month of February, our Lord (Matthew 5:15) ‘set your house in order’, (2Kings the Creator of all that we survey, reassures us 20:1) you survived a certain situation by ‘the skin of his presence in the natural beauty of that of your teeth’, (Job19:20) ‘it’s time you listened to tiny winter flower – the snowdrop. If you have the the still small voice’. (1Kings:19:12) opportunity, follow the signposts to Lewesdon Hill These phrases come from one source - the bible - or Loscombe Vale and witness a beautiful scene, and this year we celebrate the four hundredth carpets of snowdrops. anniversary of the King James Bible - the Authorised Version. My hope is that wherever you experience God’s bountiful creation, perhaps in your own Four hundred years on and the start of a new garden, your home or from the window of a year, can the bible and the unfolding of the car or bus, you will in the words of Rowan greatest story ever recorded still impact on Williams ‘discover more of the meaning of another our lives today? It can and it does because of the King James Bible’s great words – the the bible is the story of God promising to be with ‘loving kindness’ we all need to give and receive’. his people in good times and bad. It is a story of hope – God centre stage on the big screen, the The Revd Janis Moore universal picture in which we God’s people are unique, precious and greatly loved. CHURCHES TOGETHER As I write this leader page for the Bridge, the early January morning is grey and damp, the After a lot of negative weather forecasting, snow, garden brown and bare after the heavy pre ice and even more ice, the Churches Together Christmas snowfall, the Christmas Christmas Day Lunch went ahead as planned. decorations taken down and stored away for the Most people braved the cold and around 60 sat next Christmas celebration. The pattern of down to a full turkey lunch with all the trimmings everyday life returning to ‘normal’, returning to and of course Christmas pudding and mince pies. Father Christmas arrived laden with small gifts for school, to employment and to our social and leisure everyone and the guests were entertained with activities, sometimes, following the busyness of dancing by Caitlin O'Farrell and her sister Liz the festive season we may experience ‘emptiness’. Baker playing the piano. Empty in the bible is used in a very different context. We would like to pay tribute to the wonderful team of people who made the occasion run so smoothly Jesus emptied himself with love for us; he and thank them for their hard work and commit- became a servant for all. St Paul in the letter ment. to Philippians 2 ‘let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of It says in the book of Hebrews Ch 13 v 1-2 "Keep others. Let the same mind be in you that was in on loving one another. Do not forget to entertain Christ Jesus’. (4-5) strangers, for by doing so, some people have en- Our world may appear broken, in the present tertained angels without knowing it" Grant & Elaine Butcher economic climate we may experience hardship, but knowing that we are part of the great human story, knowing that God loves us, calls us to love and I “Like” Bridport Team Ministry care for his creation and his people we should not Why not keep right up to date by following us on feel ‘empty’. Facebook? It’s simple, just visit our website www.bridport-team-ministry.org or search for “Bridport Team Ministry” whilst using Facebook. 3 “WHAT’S ON AND WHERE” LYME BAY DEANERY CHOIRS FESTIVAL ROCK SOLID will be held at St Michael the Archangel Church, Lyme Aged between 11 - 18? Regis on Saturday 12th February 2011. The service of Want to know more about God and the Christian life? Choral Evensong will be at 5 p.m. preceded by an Come along on the 1st Monday of every month for food, afternoon rehearsal. It will be directed by Nigel fellowship, discussion and laughs!! Groome, Royal School of Church Music Adviser for the South West. For more information please call Chloe 01308 422138 Robed and unrobed choirs, singing groups and individual singers are welcome and should register their interest by contacting Barry Gibbs, (01308 422373) or BEAMINSTER ONE WORLD FELLOWSHIP email [email protected] who will send further details. Thursday 24th February 2011 7.30pm The Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster. SOME ENCOUNTERS IN SYRIA St. Mary’s Munch Club Speaker: Frances Jobling Church House, South Street Visitors and new members welcome Every Friday 12.30- 2.30 This new toddler group offers an exciting opportunity to Enquiries Peter Glanville 01308 458283 come along and not only enjoy toys, songs and a story but also lunch!! Cost £1.50 per adult and 50p per child. January Sale Open House All caregivers with children aged are 0-5 welcome! WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FRIDAY MARCH 4th This year’s service is planned by the women of Chile. The theme is “How many loaves have you? At a time when some have so much, while others are struggling, Tuesday 18 January 10am-2pm just to survive, this service is a time when we can GOOD BOOKS, Gundry Lane, Bridport reflect on this, and how we may act to bring a better balance. Come and rummage for some bargains as well as enjoy the We do hope that you will be with us on FRIDAY 4th usual tasty refreshments. Adults’ and children’s books will MARCH at 10.30am at St Mary’s Church, South be on sale, as well as cards and gifts and some special offers.