Weekly Pewsheet
#140
Service Details and Notices
Fifth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 26 June 2016
All Saints Braunston
Services in the Team today: Oakham
8:00am Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30am Parish Communion* 6:00pm Evensong
Whissendine
11:00am Holy Communion*
Teigh
9:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Ashwell
11:00am Holy Communion*
Market Overton Langham Braunston Brooke Hambleton Egleton
9:00am Holy Communion* 11:00am Holy Communion* 4:00pm Sing Sunday 8:00am Holy Communion*
9:15am Holy Communion (CW Trad) No service *Common Worship (Contemporary)
If you are new to this church or visiting, please make yourself known to the clergy or churchwardens If you wish to receive Holy Communion in your pew, or would like a large print version of this Pewsheet, please ask a sidesman
Please take this Pewsheet home
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Oakham Team Clergy Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani Team Rector (Oakham) 01572 722108 lee@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Janet Tebby Team Vicar (Whissendine, Teigh, Ashwell, Market Overton) 01664 474096 janet@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Canon Julie Hutchinson Team Vicar (Langham, Braunston, Brooke, Hambleton & Egleton) 01572 868816 julie@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Dr Dominic Coad Curate 01572 770024 dominic@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Owen Williams Curate 01572 495070 owen@oakhamteam.org.uk
Lay Ministers Mr Michael Hinman Reader – 01572 722061 michael@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Phillip Hutchinson Reader – 01572 868816 phillip@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr David Pattinson Reader – 01572 723884 david@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Robin Robson Reader – 01572 757404 robin@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Alan Rudge Reader – 01572 755570 alan@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Vyv Wainwright Reader – 01572 759157 vyv@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Jenni Duffy Parish Evangelist – 01572 720064 jenni@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Gail Rudge Parish Evangelist – 01572 755570 gail@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Madeleine Morris Pastoral Assistant – 01572 868418 madeleine@oakhamteam.org.uk
Director of Music Mr Kevin Slingsby – 01572 898242 kevin@oakhamteam.org.uk
Oakham Team Office Mrs Janine Weaver Team Administrator – 01572 724007 office@oakhamteam.org.uk The Team Office is staffed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am- 1pm, Thursdays 11am-3pm and Fridays by email. Notices or reports for inclusion in the pew sheet and website should be sent to notices@oakhamteam.org.uk or delivered to the office by Wednesday at 11 am.
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4:00pm Sing Sunday
¶ We Gather for Worship Welcome and Announcements Opening Sentence We meet in the presence of God who knows our needs, hears our cries, feels our pain, and heals our wounds.
Opening Prayer Loving God, we have come to worship you. Help us to pray to you in faith, to sing your praise with gratitude, and to listen to your word with eagerness; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn
Majesty, worship his majesty, unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority flows from his throne unto his own, his anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus; magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King. Majesty, worship his majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings. Words & Music: Jack W Hayford (b 1934) © Rocksmith Music (The Source – 346)
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Âś We Say Sorry to God Prayer of Penitence We come to God as one from whom no secrets are hidden, to ask for his forgiveness and peace. God of mercy, we acknowledge that we are all sinners. We turn from the wrong that we have thought and said and done, and are mindful of all that we have failed to do. For the sake of Jesus, who died for us, forgive us for all that is past, and help us to live each day in the light of Christ our Lord. Amen. May God our Father forgive us our sins and bring us to the eternal joy of his kingdom, where dust and ashes have no dominion. Amen.
The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Hymn
1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory, thou o'er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son, Endless is the vict'ry, thou o'er death hast won. 2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing; for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting: 3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is naught without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above: Words: A toi la gloire, O Ressuscité, Edmond Budry (1854-1932), translated by Richard Birch Hoyle (1875-1939) Music: Maccabaeus, George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) (Ancient & Modern – 218)
¶ We Hear the Word of God Reading – Psalm 77.1-2,11-20 I cry aloud to God; I cry aloud to God and he will hear me. In the day of my trouble I have sought the Lord; by night my hand is stretched out and does not tire; my soul refuses comfort. I will remember the works of the Lord and call to mind your wonders of old time. I will meditate on all your works and ponder your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy; who is so great a god as our God? You are the God who worked wonders and declared your power among the peoples. With a mighty arm you redeemed your people, the children of Jacob and Joseph. The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you and were afraid; the depths also were troubled.
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The clouds poured out water; the skies thundered; your arrows flashed on every side; The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind; your lightnings lit up the ground; the earth trembled and shook. Your way was in the sea, and your paths in the great waters, but your footsteps were not known. You led your people like sheep by the hand of Moses and Aaron. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn
1. Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea, a great High Priest whose name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on his hands, my name is written on his heart; I know that while in heav’n he stands no tongue can bid me thence depart, no tongue can bid me thence depart.
2. When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see him there, who made an end to all my sin. Because the sinless Saviour died, my sinful soul is counted free; for God, the Just, is satisfied to look on him and pardon me, to look on him and pardon me.
3. Behold him there! the risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness; the great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace! One with himself I cannot die, my soul is purchased with his blood; my life is hid with Christ on high, with Christ, my Saviour and my God, with Christ, my Saviour and my God. Words: Charitie Lees De Chenez (1841-1923) Music: Before the Throne of God, Vikki Cook © 1997 Sovereign Grace Music / Integrity's Hosanna! Music / Integrity Music (Ancient & Modern – 598)
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¶ We Affirm our Faith We say together in faith Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. We believe in God the Father, who created all things: for by his will they were created and have their being. We believe in God the Son, who was slain: for with his blood, he purchased us for God, from every tribe and language, from every people and nation. We believe in God the Holy Spirit: the Spirit and the Bride say,‘Come!’ Even so come, Lord Jesus! Amen.
cf Revelation 4.8,11; 5.9; 22.17,20
Hymn – My God loves me
1. My God loves me. His love will never end. He rests within my heart for my God loves me.
3. He comes to me in sharing bread and wine. He brings me life that will reach past the end of time.
2. His gentle hand he stretches over me. Though storm-clouds threaten the day he will set me free.
4. My God loves me, his faithful love endures. And I will live like a child held in love secure.
5. The joys of love as offerings now we bring. The pains of love will be lost in the praise we sing. Words: v 1 anonymous, vv 2-5 Sandra Joan Billington Music: Plaisir d’amour, Johann Martini (1741-1816) (BBC Songs of Praise – 307)
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œ We Pray to God Prayers of Intercession Blessed are you, eternal God, to be praised and glorified for ever. Hear us as we pray for your holy catholic Church: make us all one, that the world may believe. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you: that the life of Christ may be revealed in us. Strengthen all who minister in Christ’s name: give them courage to proclaim your Gospel. Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world: guide them in the ways of justice and peace. Make us alive to the needs of our community: help us to share each other’s joys and burdens. Look with kindness on our homes and families: grant that your love may grow in our hearts. Deepen our compassion for all who suffer from sickness, grief or trouble: in your presence may they find their strength. We remember those who have died: Father, into your hands we commend them. We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory: bring us all to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Hymn
1. For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies,
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Lord of all, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise.
2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light:
4. For each perfect gift of thine, to our race so freely given, graces human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven:
3. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, pleasures pure and undefiled:
5. For thy church which evermore lifteth holy hands above, offering up on every shore this pure sacrifice of love,
Words: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917) Music: England’s Lane, English melody adapted by Geoffrey Turton Shaw (1879-1943) (Ancient & Modern – 537)
The Lord’s Prayer We praise the Father, and pray in the words of Christ himself. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Hymn
1. Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it, for by his power each tree and flower was planned and made. Jesus is Lord! The universe declares it, sun, moon and stars in heaven cry: Jesus is Lord! Jesus is Lord! Jesus is Lord! praise him with Alleluias, for Jesus is Lord!
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2. Jesus is Lord! Yet from his throne eternal in flesh he came to die in pain on Calvary’s tree. Jesus is Lord! From him all life proceeding, yet gave his life a ransom, thus setting us free: 3. Jesus is Lord! O’er sin the mighty conqueror, from death he rose; and all his foes shall own his name. Jesus is Lord! God sends his Holy Spirit to show by works of power that Jesus is Lord: Words & Music: David John Mansell (b 1936) © 1982 Word’s Spirit of Praise Music (Ancient & Modern – 690)
¶ The Conclusion Concluding Prayer Cast your burden upon the Lord: he will sustain you. Create in us clean hearts,O God; renew a right spirit within us. Cast us not away from your presence; take not your Holy Spirit from us. Give us the joy of your saving help; sustain us with your life-giving Spirit. Blessed be the Lord day by day: the God of our salvation, who bears our burdens.
The Blessing May God keep us in all our days. May Christ shield us in all our ways. May the Spirit bring us healing and peace. May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from us and pour upon us blessing and light. Amen.
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Hymn
1. Forth in thy Name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue; thee, only thee, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do.
3. Thee may I set at my right hand, whose eyes mine inmost substance see, and labour on at thy command, and offer all my works to thee.
2. The task thy wisdom hath assigned, O let me cheerfully fulfil; in all my works thy presence find, and prove thy good and perfect will.
4. Give me to bear thy easy yoke, and every moment watch and pray, and still to things eternal look, and hasten to thy glorious day;
5. For thee delightfully employ whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given; and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with thee to heaven. Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Song 34 (Angels’ Song), melody & bass by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) (Ancient & Modern – 476)
Today MARKET OVERTON FEAST WEEKEND – Market Overton Strawberry teas in Church on Sunday afternoon. See www.feastweekend.co.uk for more details. 10:00am-4:00pm – OPEN GARDEN 15 Lonsdale Way, Oakham Joyce Lucas opens her garden in aid of Rutland & Melton Cancer Support Group and Oakham in Bloom Tree Project. Tea & coffee available. Admission free, donations appreciated. 2:00pm-4:00pm – SUMMER BAND CONCERT – Cutts Close, Oakham Ibstock Brick Band
4:00pm – SING SUNDAY All Saints Braunston An informal gathering to sing hymns and songs old and new. A chance to worship God through music in a variety of styles and to learn some new material. Everyone welcome – refreshments afterwards.
This Week TUESDAY 28 JUNE 10:00am – BIBLE STUDY 25 Willow Crescent, Oakham We are looking at Joshua, and welcome any new folk who would like to join us.
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WED 29 JUNE-SUN 3 JULY
FRIDAY 1 JULY
OAKHAM FESTIVAL A week of music, dance and comedy – details at www.oakhamfestival.co.uk.
1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Clarinet Charisma A varied programme from Bach to Gershwin from this group formed in September 2015.
WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Chamber Choir Ravel Trois Chansons; Holst Two Partsongs; arr. Althouse A Cole Porter Jazz Trio
THURSDAY 30 JUNE 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Rutland Music Hub Performances from Rutland primary school children who have benefitted from opportunities made possible by the Hub. FRIENDS’ / MU COACH TRIP TO BURY ST EDMUNDS Coffee and morning tour of The Theatre Royal, last surviving working Regency playhouse in the country & National Trust’s only theatre. Afternoon tour of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, cream tea, and choral evensong. Other attractions include Greene King brewery with beer café and shop, St Mary’s Church, Moyse’s Hall Museum and Abbey Gardens. Cost £30 (NT Members £25). See posters for details. Signup sheet on table near South Door on Oakham Church. Contacts Pamela and Gordon on 01572 755371 or Beryl on 01572 724103.
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SATURDAY 2 JULY 10:00am-4:00pm – ICONS FOR ALL Ketton Church Hall Icon writing retreat – fourth of five sessions, please see separate article or the website for more details. 10:00am-12:00pm – COFFEE MORNING St Peter & St Paul Langham Enjoy a cup of coffee while the church is being decorated for Feast Weekend.
SAT-SUN 2-3 JULY LANGHAM FEAST WEEKEND St Peter & St Paul Langham Church open all weekend (except wedding on Saturday 2-3) closing at 6:00pm. Coffee Morning on Saturday, while decorating the church. 11:00am Feast Festival Family Service with Baptism on Sunday. (No evening service).
SAT-SUN 2-3 JULY 10:00am-5:00pm – FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS – St Mary Ashwell Everyone is welcome to view our displays based on hymns. Tea/coffee and cakes. Songs of Praise on Sunday at 5pm.
SUNDAY 3 JULY 11:00am – FEAST FAMILY SERVICE St Peter & St Paul Langham With Baptism - No evening service. 2:00pm-4:00pm – SUMMER BAND CONCERT Cutts Close, Oakham Deeping Dixilanders 6:00pm – MIDSUMMER EVENSONG St Peter Brooke Join us for a midsummer evensong to celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Peter. The preacher will be Bishop John Flack. All welcome afterwards for strawberries and cream.
Looking Ahead TUESDAY 5 JULY 12:30pm – LANGHAM LUNCH The Wheatsheaf, Langham A simple two course lunch – all are welcome, especially if you might at home on your own otherwise. Cost £7.50 – please call 01572 869105 to book a place.
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Leon King viola Hindemith Sonata for solo viola Op 25 No 1 J S Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G major
THURSDAY 7 JULY 7:30pm – DEANERY EUCHARIST Greetham Parish Church Please join us if you can for the annual Eucharist, when all the churches in the Deanery have the opportunity to worship together. The Team Choir Laudamus will be joining other Deanery choirs to sing. 7:30pm – CINEMA FOR RUTLAND Rutland County Museum The Danish Girl (15). Academy Award winning film with Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, which tells a story inspired by the lives of Danish artists, Einar and Gerda Wegener and ultimately Lili Elbe, the person Einar becomes after his transformation into the female he realises he always should have been. Door and bar open at 7:00pm. Tickets £5 from Oakham Wines, market Place, Oakham, wegottickets.com and on the door if still available.
FRIDAY 8 JULY 7:30pm – SUMMER MEDLEY All Saints Oakham Rutland Choral Society presents its summer concert, with a variety of music including songs from the shows, opera choruses, partsongs and more. Tickets £8 (under 14 free), including refreshments and Pimms, from Oakham Wines, wegottickets.com or 01572 720331. Collection in aid of Air Ambulance.
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SATURDAY 9 JULY 1:30pm – FRIENDS’ VISIT TO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Tolethorpe Hall, Stamford Matinee performance of The Tempest. 400 years of Shakespeare; 40 years of Tolethorpe. Celebratory drinks pre performance. Bring a picnic if you wish. Shared cars. Cost £14 – tickets from Beryl on 01572 724103 or beryl@oakhamteam.org.uk.
SATURDAY 9 JULY 6:00pm-11:00pm – LANGHAM STREET PARTY Church Street, Langham This is to celebrate the Queen’s birthday, and Church Street will be closed for the event). Get together with friends, bring picnic, gazebos, tables etc. and just come. If you don’t feel like cooking or preparing the Wheatsheaf will provide hampers from £10. 10:00am-4:00pm – ICONS FOR ALL Ketton Church Hall Icon writing retreat – last of five sessions, please see separate article or the website for more details.
SUNDAY 10 JULY 2:00pm-4:00pm – SUMMER BAND CONCERT Cutts Close, Oakham Wississippi Jazzmen
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SUNDAY 17 JULY 10:30am – FIRST COMMUNION All Saints Oakham Young members of the church will be admitted to First Communion. 3:00-4:30pm – TEA PARTY All Saints Oakham Join us for a cup of tea, sandwiches and cakes. The church silver will be on display.
MONDAY 18 JULY 7:30pm – ORGAN RECITAL All Saints Oakham We are lucky to be hosting three young Australian organists who are touring the UK – Samuel Giddy, Nico Tjoelker and Stephen John AvelingRowe. Please come and join them for a splendid evening of organ music.
THURSDAY 21 JULY 7:00pm-9:00pm – WORKING WITH TWEENAGERS St Nicholas Cottesmore Children's & Youth Ministry Training in Rutland promotes a training evening focussing on equipping churches to help young people make the transition from childhood through adolescence, whilst also enabling Churches to build a youth ministry on the foundations of their children’s ministry. It is not necessary to book a place, but please let Lee know if you plan to attend so that he can forward approximate numbers.
WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 5:30pm – WHY DO WE MEDITATE? Chapel of St John & St Anne Hosted by the Rutland Christian Meditation Group. Cake and tea/coffee on arrival. A talk by Revd Canon Richard Stainer will be followed by discussion. The evening ends with a twenty minute period of meditation in the chapel, led by Richard, ending at about 8:00pm. Richard Stainer is an Anglican parish priest and Benedictine oblate. He practises and teaches Christian Meditation. He leads numerous workshops and retreats focussing largely on Benedictine and Celtic spirituality, silent prayer as well as meditation. Further details from Chris & Barbara Bamber on 01664 474360.
SUNDAY 31 JULY 10:30pm – TEAM COMMUNION All Saints Oakham Normal 8:00am Communion at Oakham, but no other morning services in the Team. 6:00pm – EVENING WORSHIP Oakham Methodist We join with the Methodist Church for Fifth Sunday Evening Worship.
FRI-SUN 2-4 DECEMBER 3:30-6:00pm (Fri), 10:00am-6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am-4:00pm (Sun) CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Peter & St Paul Langham
Please consider whether you could support this with a decorated tree - now is the time to get your creative minds wandering with ideas and thoughts of possibilities. It really is tremendous fun – all the more so if you are fully involved! There is no specific theme as we like to leave your imaginations a free rein!
Please pray for Thomas Barge & Katie Eayrs, who were married at Brooke on Saturday; Nicholas Harrity & Zoe Stephens, who were married at Oakham on Saturday; The family and friends of Thomas Bray, whose funeral took place at Market Overton on Monday; The family and friends of Valerie Carr, whose funeral took place at Braunston on Wednesday; The family and friends of John Davenport, whose funeral took place at Peterborough Crematorium on Thursday; For the family and friends of Jo Cox; The victims of terrorist attacks, especially in Orlando; A lasting ceasefire in Syria, and for all those whose lives are torn apart by war and violence, especially in Iraq; For the refugees to find somewhere safe to settle; Those trapped under extremist regimes and the hostages held by religious extremists and their families and friends; For the refugees to find somewhere safe to settle; Victims of religious extremism and persecution especially in Sudan, CAR,
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Kenya, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, North Korea, China, India, Northern Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, and Pakistan; The Rutland Food Bank; The Drop-in Centre; Justin and John our Archbishops and Donald and John, our Bishops; Lee, Janet, Julie, Dominic & Owen, our Team Clergy, and all lay members of the Ministry Team; Madeleine McCann and her family and all missing children.
Faculty Applications Oakham PCC have applied for permissions for two projects to be undertaken in the autumn. A. A development of the memorial garden on the south side of the church: Following a generous offer from Oakham in Bloom, it is proposed to replant the south side garden as a memorial space. We are grateful for all who, up to now, have kept this area looking so beautiful, particularly, particularly Graham Scothern for his recent work, and we are sure that this new scheme will only enhance this area of the churchyard. B. Proposal for the replacement of the boiler: A new boiler is proposed to be installed in the upstairs parish office. Public notification was displayed on Wednesday. Parishioners have 28 days from then to lodge any objections. More detailed plans are available for inspection in the parish office or on the website.
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Unfortunately, Langham Lunches at the Noel Arms will be discontinued with immediate effect, but the monthly lunch at the Wheatsheaf on the first Tuesday of each month will continue as normal.
Queen’s Birthday Celebrations Thank you to Owen and Dominic for organising our stall at Cutt’s Close for the birthday celebrations on 12th June, and to the volunteers who helped man it. Making crowns was a very successful craft activity, as you can see from the photo!
Tea Party Thank you to all who supported the Tea Party on12th June by helping, serving, baking and joining us for tea, sandwiches and cakes – it was a lovely afternoon. Date for your diary: the
next Tea Party is on Sunday the 17th July 2016 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm where we will have the Church silver on display. We look forward to seeing you then.
Clock Appeal If you missed the article in the Rutland Mercury there is now a link to it on the website, as well as a copy of the letter being sent to local businesses.
Foodbank Update Current shortages at the Foodbank are sugar (500g), jam, custard, rice pudding, coffee. Thank you for your continuing support. At the recent AGM, reports were presented outlining the work of the Foodbank over the last year, and you can download a copy of the report from the website.
Oakham PCC At the meeting on 16 May, newly elected members Robin Robson and Gordon Woods were welcomed, and officers elected as follows – Alison Long (Vice Chairman), Peter Kinal (Deputy Churchwarden), Derek Ufton (Secretary), Mark Page and Phillip Hutchinson (Treasurers), Kevin Slingsby (co-opted) and the Standing Committee (Vicar, Churchwardens, Derek Ufton, Mike Churchill, Kevin Andrews). Matters discussed included – Old School, flooding, ownership and access; new treasurer arrangements – Phillip Hutchinson will deal with day-to-day matters, and Mark Page will prepare the monthly accounts, which will be presented to the PCC by the Churchwardens; Boiler – we have responded to the DAC concerning siting
of the new boilers, and await their advice in advance of submitting a formal faculty application; clock – the appeal letter to local businesses will go out shortly; Oakhm in Bloom – we await a response from the DAC; Oakham Heights development – we will be working with Churches Together to distribute a welcome pack to new homes in this and other developments in Oakham. The full minutes can be seen on the noticeboard by the South Door.
Come and Chat Bereavement Support Group For the last 3 years we have been running a Bereavement Support group in the Parish Hall. It has been for people of all faiths or none, for those recently bereaved or those who are still aching after many years. However, particularly since Hildred left, it has become clear that we are not meeting people’s needs, so the meetings on the first Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall will now stop. We are planning to re-launch the service in the autumn, in a different format. To help provide something useful, we have drawn up a short questionnaire to ask those who are bereaved what would help. If you have lost a loved one – recently or further back, please fill in one of the Questionnaires which will be at the back of Oakham Church, or from the website. Sian Cheverton.
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Regular Groups & Activities CHILDREN’S GROUPS Pram & Toddler Service (age 0-4) Mondays 2:00pm during term-time Oakham Church Tiny Tots (age 0-4). Thursdays 9:45am during term-time. Oakham Church Little Angels (age 0-4) Thursdays 10:30 (term-time) Market Overton Church Sunday School (up to age 10) Sundays 10:30am (except 3rd) Oakham Church Hall Fishes Club (up to age 10) Sundays 11:00am (except 2nd) Whissendine Church ASH (All Saints Hub – aged 11-13) Sundays 10:30am (as announced) Oakham Church ASK (All Saints Kids – aged 14-16) Sundays 10:30am (as announced) Oakham Church
HOME GROUPS Leader: Catriona Drye (770429) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00am 25 Willow Crescent, Oakham Leader: Stan Bruce (756656) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm 19 Ashwell Road, Oakham Leader: Patrick Wilson (723288) 2nd & 4th Thursdays 2:30pm 6 Peterborough Avenue, Oakham Leader: Jenni Duffy (720064) & Monica Compton (755734) 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30pm Oakham Leader: Alan & Gail Rudge (755570) Mondays fortnightly 7:30pm 34 Church Street, Braunston
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St Andrew’s House Group – Leaders: Revd Chris Bamber (01664 474360), Jane (474882) & Jeff Eaves (474454) Tuesdays fortnightly 11:00am Whissendine (phone for venue)
CHOIR Laudamus Joint Choir Practice Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm Whissendine Church Langham Choir Practice Tuesdays before 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 12:00-1:00pm Langham Church
BELL RINGING Oakham Bells Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm Langham/Braunston/Brooke Bells Wed 7:30pm 6/13 July/29 June Whissendine Bells as announced
MOTHERS’ UNION Oakham & Braunston 2nd Thursday 2:15pm Oakham Church Hall; Corporate Communion 3rd Wednesday 10:00am Chapel of St John & St Anne
OTHER GROUPS Drop-In Centre Tea, coffee, chat & lunch Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm Oakham Congregational Church Come & Chat Bereavement Group 1st Thursday 2:30-4:30pm Oakham Church Hall Oasis Tea, coffee, biscuits and & chat Fridays 10:30-11:30am Oakham Church Mayhew Room Open House Monthly coffee morning in someone’s home – see Diary for details.. Prayer Chain Prayer requests can be made in strictest confidence to Mary Willows (01572 756264) who will then inform the chain.
Services During The Week Monday 27 June
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham
02:00 Pram & Toddler Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham
Tuesday 28 June
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:00 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion Oakham
Wednesday 29 June
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion J&A
Thursday 30 June
09:00 Team Communion Oakham 12:00 Ecumenical Prayer Oakham 09:45 Tiny Tots Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:30 Little Angels Market Overton
Friday 1 July
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 BCP Communion Oakham
12:00 CTiO Prayer Mtg Cong Ch 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 05:30 Meditation J&A
Services Next Sunday – 3 July (Thomas the Apostle) Oakham Whissendine Teigh Market Overton Ashwell Langham Braunston Brooke Hambleton Egleton
08:00 10:30 11:00 09:00 09:00
Holy Communion (CW Trad) 06:00 Evensong Parish Communion Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion 05:00 Songs of Praise 11:00 Feast Service & Baptism 11:00 Holy Communion 06:00 Evensong 09:15 Holy Communion (CW Trad)
Next Sunday’s Readings
Thomas the Apostle: Habakkuk 2.1-4; Ephesians 2.19-22; John 20.24-29 St Peter & St Paul (Langham): Zechariah 4.1-6a,10b-14 or Acts 12.1-11; Acts 12.1-11 or 2 Timothy 4.6-8,17,18; Matthew 16.13-19 St Peter (Brooke): Ezekiel 3.22-27 or Acts 12.1-11; Acts 12.1-11 or 1 Peter 2.19-25; Matthew 16.13-19 Oakham Evensong: Job 42.1-6; 1 Peter 1.3-12
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