Church Services June 2015 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith A member Church of the Parish of Marston Moor Reading Reader 7th 10.00am United Parish Service and Communion Long Marston Sides person: n/a 4.00pm Messy Church Tockwith 14th 11.00am 1 Samuel 15 34-16. 13 Jenny Tham Holy Communion 2 Corinthians 5. 6-1, 14-17 Bev Greaves Mark 4 26-34 Jo Coggrave Sides person: Bev & Charles Greaves 21st 6.00pm 1 Samuel 17. 32-49 Imogen Woods 1662 2 Corinthians 6. 1-13 Rachel Kelly Holy Communion Mark 4 35-41 Roy Shaw Sides person: Janet Marriner 28th 11.00am Mark 5. 21-43 Sarah McBride Family Praise Service Sides person Deryck Wilson TOCKWITH ROTA - June 2015 th th th th 7 14 21st 28 5 July Sides person n/a Bev & Charles Janet Marriner Deryck Wilson n/a Greaves Coffee n/a Margaret McBride n/a Audrey Gough n/a Diane Wakelin Julia Plowman Chalice n/a Joanna Worth Neil Stobert n/a n/a Church Porch only Bev and Charles Jenn Waller Rachel Kelly Porch only Opening Joanna Greaves Angela Jenkins Worth Intercessions n/a Mary Shaw n/a Deryck Wilson n/a Grass Cutting John Watson Stuart Wakelin Andy Bird Peter Harris Ian Williams Peter Gibson Norman Waller Phil Bird Keith Simmonds David Jackson The Marston Moor Parish Prayer God our father help us to Live for you Love each other Light the way ahead So that all our villages, and the world at large, may know you In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Revd. Roy Shaw writes......................... If you are reading this at the beginning of June, I shall still be in Bungoma, western Kenya. But I am coming back! The twelve days will go quickly, and it will be a pleasure to be back home, after what could be quite a rainy time in Kenya. We think the UK is rainy- but equatorial rains are something else! June is to my mind the most glorious month. It’s the time when we can see the rationale for the shift in recent years to a much more ‘outside’ life; bar-b-ques, patio furniture, cafes and pubs with outdoor seating. All far less attractive in March or November, but great (usually) at this time of year. Out come the summer clothes, too. There may be a biting wind, the temperature may be only 18 degrees, but we’re determined to get the most out of shorts and t-shirts. It’s the same when my wife and I take a break just after Christmas, and head off to warmer climes. We think 18-20 degrees is bliss; the locals are well wrapped up, thinking it’s so cold. I remember an occasion in La Orotava, Tenerife, one January, where we were in summer clothes, and passed a lady hugging a fur coat to herself. It depends on the baseline, whether we are the mad dogs and Englishmen who go out in the midday sun in t-shirt and shorts, or are well-wrapped up. We do well to remember that in all sorts of circumstances, particularly as we criticise others for their actions or lack of them; it depends on the baseline they’ve come from, and whether we and they have managed to transcend what may have been low or difficult baselines . Part of the baseline in the rural part of Kenya I visit is that things are very different from life in our ‘Golden Triangle’. But a big ‘thank you’ to those of you who gave me gifts of money to take out to Kenya in order to provide local people with Bibles in Swahili, and to provide bicycles for some of the local clergy to get around their parishes more efficiently. I hope to provide a fuller report on this in the next issue. Meanwhile, enjoy June- it’s such a precious time God Bless Your vicar, Roy 01423 359003/ [email protected]. NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY TOCKWITH One major fund raising event in May for the church for May had still to take place after this magazine is submitted to the printers. This is the concert by Classical Reflection. It will be reported on in the July magazine. We are now coming up to the summer months where there are all sorts of events taking place throughout our villages. It can be difficult to choose one over the other. On Sunday 28th June all the churches in the Parish of Marston Moor will be getting together to have a Parish Picnic on The Green at Askham Richard. This will commence at 12.45pm for 1.00pm. It is a great chance for the whole family to get together, share fellowship and meet people from the other churches in the Parish. This month we have lots of joyful pictures of church life illustrating how much fun can be had in church. Gone we hope has the dour unwelcoming atmosphere of yesteryear which put so many people off coming to church. Have you been to a Family Praise service? This is usually a very informal affair with modern hymns and a music group to accompany the singing. We try and get young people to be involved the service which lasts around 45 minutes and even the most fidgety of children can cope with. There is a little bit of a flat period this month with no special events but next month we see the visit of the Elysian Singers on Saturday 11th July. This well established choir will be singing a wide range of popular music. Planning is well advanced for next month’s Summer Holiday Club to be held between Monday 20th July to Wednesday 22nd July. The theme this year is Noah’s Ark. Thank you to all who came along and helped or supported the charity stall in Parliament Street York on 23rd May. We were very lucky with the weather and were serenaded by some street entertainers for most of the time. £200 was raised for church funds. MESSY CHURCH PHOTOS + TEXT Up up and away Youth club photos and text READINGS and PSALMS for June 2015 Sunday 7 First Sunday after Trinity (Green) 1 Samuel 8.4-11, 16-20; Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1; Mark 3.20-35 Sunday 14 Second Sunday after Trinity (Green) 1 Samuel 15.34-16.13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5.6-10, 14-17; Mark 4.26-34 Sunday 21 Third Sunday after Trinity (Green) 1 Samuel 17.32-49; Psalm 9.9-20; 2 Corinthians 6.1-13; Mark 4.35-41 Sunday 28 Fourth Sunday after Trinity (Green) 2 Samuel 1.1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8.7-15; Mark 5.21-43 The Marston Moor Youth Club Tockwith Church Every Friday – during term time 7.00pm – 8.30pm Year 6 to Year 9 Have Fun Make Friends Get Involved Do you need a lift or can you provide a lift to the United Parish Service at Long Marston 10.00am Sunday 7th June Meet at the church gates at 9.30am prompt Sunday 7th June 4pm Tell us what you're doing... Purely by chance we heard of a recent fundraising event in the village but it wasn't included in Parish and Village News as we'd not been sent the details. If you want us to advertise your event (for free! ), please let us know in good time and we'll gladly include a mention for you. Do you know anyone that has just moved into the village? Our aim is to make contact with them as soon as possible and tell them what we have to offer as a Church family. Our introduction is by way of delivering a Village and Parish News free of charge. Contact any member of the Church Council if you think someone may not have been seen. From the Church of Epiphany Parish Register Please note ALL items for the JUNE magazine need to be with the Editor by 19th June Many of the regular items are not in the magazine this month. This is because of the sheer volume of information being sent to the Editor concerning events in the village. If you attend any of them please mention that you saw the details in the Parish and Village News. Likewise if you use the services of any of the advertisers they would like to know if it was because you have seen their advertisement in the magazine. Tockwith Church on the web www.tockwithchurch.co.uk Let us know the things you would like on the site. Email [email protected] or telephone 01423 358588 ............................... DONATE A BIBLE We have a scheme that allows families to donate a Bible to the Church dedicated to their children to recognize the date of their Baptisms. We would like to extend the scheme to anyone who might wish to donate a Bible and dedicate it in memory of a loved one. If anyone would like to dedicate a Bible they are £15 each and we put the name inside the Bible cover. Please contact Angela Jenkins on 01423 358067. ............................... Did you know that Tockwith Church has a Facebook page? It is an excellent way to keep in touch with the local community regarding what is happening in church. It’s a great way to keep in touch with busy mums and dads and remind them of events that are coming to church. We pop lots of photos on of various events at church - even Elvis is on our page!!! Elysian Singers Ad ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Give me a sense of humour, Lord.