Clergy Mailing - October 2019 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Ministry Vacancies Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org OCTOBER 2019 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] OneLIFE mission launched by Archbishop of York ishop Paul Williams welcomed the Archbishop Bof York and 12 other visiting Bishops to the launch of the OneLIFE mission, which took place at Mansfield Town FC. Time was spent in prayer and worship during a commissioning service before the Bishops and their teams set out for all corners of the diocese to support churches in their mission to reach out into their communities with the good news of Jesus. manager John Dempster, while Church of England Academy, Carolyn Radford, the club CEO, Newark: St John the Baptist More than 400 events and led out Betel. Primary School, Vale Road, activities have been organised by Colwick; Newstead Colliery churches, including everything The Archbishop later went on to Miners’ Welfare Trust. from prayers walks, film nights, St Swithun’s Church, Retford, Continued on page 2 school visits, picnics and fashion which was packed to the doors to shows. listen to him telling his life story, In this month’s issue: from his early life in Uganda, Prior to the service a penalty fleeing to this country to escape 2 New in brief shootout was held on the pitch, persecution, to becoming with a team chosen by the ‘Yorkshireman of the Year in 4 Events and information Bishops taking on a team from 2007’ in his role as Archbishop, Betel, the charity that works to but always centred on the life and 5 Prayer diary rescue people from addiction. freedom that loving Jesus brings. The Bishops’ team, which As Nifty went to print the mission ` 8 World links news included Bishop Paul and still had two days to run. The Archdeacon Phil Williams, was Archbishop’s programme 10 What’s On led out by Mansfield Town included: visits to the Magnus 12 Comings & Goings @diocswellnott @SouthwellandNottingham 2 October 19 Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk Continued from page 1 Stables: Picnic in the Park – Bishop Tony said: “I am so family event at Bestwood excited to see local churches Other events taking place Country Park: Fashion Show at engaging with local communities included: Holy Trinity Church, Wysall; with so many varied, enjoyable Grill a Bishop – a barbecue and and thought-provoking Bishop’s Question Time - with the opportunity to ask a Bishop opportunities. The weekend will Bishop Paul Bayes and priest and some difficult questions, The be a catalyst for future events.” TV personality the Revd Kate Manvers Arms, Main Road, Bottley at Thoresby Hall Riding Radcliffe on Trent. Niftynotes 3 Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Growing Disciples . Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk 4 October 19 Events and information. Events and information. Events and informa Mental Health Awareness Prepare for Sunday Advent now! A special evening with Bishop ental Health Awareness Sunday is on 13th October and a Peter Price is taking place in suggested theme for this year is ‘Act of Kindness’. Southwell Minster on Thursday MChurches may prefer to have their own focus to use in their 24th October,7.30 -8.45pm. own way, but ‘Act of Kindness’ seemed right for this year and it fits in well with the NHS ‘5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing’. The NHS Come and join Bishop Peter for guideline ‘Give to Others’ says this: ‘even the smallest act can count, an evening of reflection, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word…’ More about the conversation and worship on the five steps can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress- themes from his recent book, A anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/ Shaking Reality: Daily Reflections for Advent. Bishop Peter, who as the former Bishop of Bath and Wells and General Secretary of USPG, has wide experience of the world church and is an engaging speaker and author. He will provide us with an opportunity to consider together how we too may find courage and compassion to face the challenges of our contemporary world and understand a little better why God has sent us into this time.’ A Shaking Reality, published by Darton Longman and Todd, will Most importantly, however, ‘Act of Kindness’ fits in well with our be on sale from the Cathedral calling as Christ’s disciples. Kindness is the fruit of the Holy Spirit shop and during the evening. and we pray for this fruit to grow and flourish in our lives. One member of the Opening Minds Group looked into the number of times that the words ‘lovingkindness’, ‘kindness’, ‘kind’ and ‘love’ are used in different parts of the Amplified Bible. As an example, lovingkindness is used 119 times in the Psalms alone! Being kind – or having lovingkindness – is manifested in how we relate to one another and about how we respond to a perceived or obvious need. However, it’s important to try to have a balanced approach and to be wise – we need to guard against being too intrusive. Having said that, even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our day to day lives. We plan to have a story about a simple act of kindness and other resources on the diocesan website in time for Mental Health Awareness Sunday on 13th October. The Revd Clare Tyack Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes In November we pray for. Fri 01 Nov ALL SAINTS DAY: Wilford Hill, St Paul (Tim Fox) Rio Grande (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Michael Vono Delaware (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Kevin Brown Kurunegala (Ceylon) The Rt Revd Keerthisiri Fernando Sat 02 Nov ALL SOULS DAY: SECTOR MINISTRIES: Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling (Amanda Thomas) Rochester (England) The Rt Revd James Langstaff Rochester (England) The Rt Revd Simon Burton-Jones Rochester (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Prince Singh Kushtia (Bangladesh) The Rt Revd Samuel Mankhin (Primate) Sun 03 Nov All Saints Day - Today we give thanks for those who inspire us in our faith. We give thanks for those who have gone before us in the faith ‘ in all virtuous and Godly living’. In our parishes, churches and institutions we give thanks for the example of our Patron Saints and those whose Godly living sustained the ministry of these places in the generations before us. Pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Rt Revd Nicholas Dill – Bishop of Bermuda Church of Norway: Diocese of Agder and Telemark, Bishop Stein Reinertsen Mon 04 Nov DIOCESAN STAFF: Staff at Minster Office Rockhampton (Australia) The Rt Revd David Robinson Delhi (North India) The Rt Revd Warris Masih Kutigi (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jeremiah Kolo Tue 05 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Nottinghamshire Constabulary (David Henson) Rokon (South Sudan) The Rt Revd Francis Mori Derby (England) Vacant Derby (England) The Rt Revd Janet McFarlane Wed 06 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: East Midlands Ambulance Service (Kevin Charles, Jon Shaw) Rorya (Tanzania) The Rt Revd John Adiema Derry & Raphoe (Ireland) The Rt Revd Kenneth Good Dhaka (Bangladesh) The Most Revd Paul Sarker Thu 07 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Chaplains in Higher Education: Nottingham University, Megan Smith); Nottingham Trent University (Richard Davey) Ruaha (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Joseph Mgomi Diocese in Europe (England) The Rt Revd David Hamid Diocese in Europe (England) The Rt Revd Robert Innes Europe (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Pierre Whalon Fri 08 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue (David Milner) Rumbek (South Sudan) The Most Revd Alapayo Kuctiel Rumbek (South Sudan) The Rt Revd Elizabeth Ngor The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands (West Indies) The Rt Revd Laish Boyd 6 October 19 In November we pray for. Kwara (Nigeria) The Most Revd Olusegun Adeyemi Fri 09 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Mothers’ Union (Robert Breckles, Pat Chapman) The Free State (formerly Bloemfontein) (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Dintoe Letloenyane Sun 10 Nov REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - This day we pause to remember those who sacrificed so much so that we might live in freedom. We continue to pray for the peace of the world and that those in leadership may look to the interests of all as they seek to serve the common good Pray for the Lusitanian Church (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Rt Revd Jorge Pina Cabral - Bishop of the Lusitanian Church Church of Sweden: Diocese of Luleå, Bishop Åsa Nyström Mon 11 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Brigade Chaplain, Chetwynd Barracks (Colin Bourne) Rumonge (Burundi) The Rt Revd Pedaculi Birakengana On the Coast formerly (Ikale-Ilaje) (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ebunoluwa Ogunele Kwoi (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Paul Zamani Tue 12 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Territorial Army, (Paul Whitehead) Rupert's Land (Canada) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Woodcroft Dogura (Papua New Guinea) The Rt Revd Tennyson Bogar Wed 13 Nov SECTOR MINISTRIES: Nottinghamshire Rural Support (Georgie Hadley) Rutana (Burundi) The Rt Revd Pontien Ribakare Doko (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Uriah Kolo Dominican Republic (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Moisés Mota Thu 14 Nov DIOCESAN STAFF: Staff at the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham and the Bishop of Sherwood’s Office Ruwenzori (Uganda) The Rt Revd Reuben Kisembo Dornakal (South India) The Rt Revd Vadapalli Rao Fri 15 Nov Abi Blane one of our local church interns within the diocese, 2019/20 Sabah (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Melter Tais Sabah (South East Asia) The Rt Revd John Yeo Down & Dromore (Ireland) The Rt Revd Harold Miller Sat 16 Nov Jack Coombs one of our local church interns within the diocese, 2019/20 Sabongidda-Ora (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Augustine Ohilebo Dublin & Glendalough (Ireland) The Most Revd Michael Geoffrey St Aubyn Jackson Sun 17 Nov Second Sunday before Advent - In this Kingdom Season we are encouraged to recall those things that point to the wonders of the Divine in our midst.