CHURCH NEWS CHELMONDISTON & HOLBROOK METHODIST CHURCHES A FRAGILE WORLD We are living in days when there is much tension and uncertainty in the world scene. By the time this is printed, I don’t know what other things might have happened. At the time of writing we have had the tit for tat expulsion of diplomats/intelligence officers from over 20 countries in response to the nerve gas incident in Salisbury. There are more threats of further action. Then there is the awaited response to the chemical weapons used again in the Syrian war. Some world leaders are using inflammatory language and the danger of conflict erupting is very real. There is tension and division at local, national and international levels on many issues. I don’t think in my lifetime (post Second World War) it has been as tense and as unpredictable. Where are the peacemakers? With so much disturbing news, it is great to come across a good news story. A father was distraught with grief when his son was killed in an accident. Doctors asked his permission for them to transplant some of his organs to a patient in the hospital who was in urgent need of a transplant. You may say that often happens, but what was extraordinary about this case is that the donor was an Arab and the patient an Israeli! The father explained: “I wanted my son’s death to bring life, whether it be to a Jew or Arab”. It was an amazing gesture in the midst of loss and grief, but even more remarkable considering the pattern of enmity and hatred between Jew and Arab. It was a gesture that spoke of peace and reconciliation. I ask myself would I have been able to do the same thing if I were in that man’s place. Our situations are probably very different to the Arab/Israeli conflict, but there are ways in which we can act as peacemakers in our communities. All of us have the opportunity in our daily relationships to work for harmony and reconciliation, but few of us take the opportunity as often as we could. Are we peacemakers or do we prefer to allow disharmony to continue? Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Chelmondiston & Holbrook Methodist Churches 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CHELMONDISTON METHODIST Friday 4 3.30pm Sunday 6 10.45am 6.15pm Sunday 13 10.45am 6.15pm Sunday 20 10.45am 6.15pm Sunday 27 10.45am 6.15pm
Messy Church Worship with Dr Liz Cope Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey Worship with Rev Jo Jacobs Worship with Rev Michael Allen Worship with Rev Chris Hill Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey Worship with Mr Paul Walker Worship with Rev Diane Smith
Lay Pastor and Outreach Worker Rachael Wainwright: 01473 603616 AT HOLBROOK METHODIST (HCT Holbrook Churches Together) Tea and Chat (HCT): Mondays, 2.30-4pm Home Groups: First and third Tuesdays at 7.30pm and Thursdays at 2pm (ring for venue) Saturday 5 10-11.30am Sunday 6 10am Sunday 13 10am Sunday 20 10am Sunday 27 10am 6.30pm
Coffee Morning Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey Worship with Mrs Jane Paterson Family Friendly Worship with Mrs Alicia Holmes Worship with Dr Liz Cope Something Different
Please see the noticeboard on the front of the chapel for all events in November. For more information about Messy Church, Tiddlers and Family Live (HCT) contact Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 658478
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SHORELINE BENEFICE ST ANDREW’S, CHELMONDISTON May 6 9.15am Holy Communion May 10 7.30pm Benefice Communion at Shotley (Ascension Day) May 13 9.15am Holy Communion May 20 11am Benefice Holy Communion with barbecue at Erwarton (Pentecost) May 27 9.30am Family Service ST MARY’S, ERWARTON For information on services please visit: www.shorelinebenefice.co.uk ST MARY’S, HARKSTEAD May 6 9.30am Holy Communion May 10 7.30pm Benefice Communion at Shotley (Ascension Day) May 13 9.30am Morning Prayer May 20 11am Benefice Communion with barbecue at Erwarton May 27 9.30am Holy Communion ST MARY’S, SHOTLEY May 6 10.45am Family@ShotleyChurch May 10 7.30pm Benefice Holy Communion May 13 10.45am Holy Communion May 20 11am Benefice Holy Communion with barbecue at Erwarton May 27 10.45am Holy Communion Please check on the website or the church noticeboards for any change to the service times and places. May 25, 7.30pm: Archdeacon Visitation at Sproughton
TWO RIVERS BENEFICE ST PETER’S, STUTTON May 6 8am 10.30am May 13 9.30am May 20 9.30am May 27 11am
Holy Communion Worship for All at Stutton Primary School Holy Communion Holy Communion Informal Service
ALL SAINTS, HOLBROOK May 6 4pm May 13 10am May 20 8am 10am May 27 9.30am
Afternoon Tea Church Matins Holy Communion Informal Service Holy Communion
ST MARY’S, WHERSTEAD May 6 3pm Rogation Service with Tractor Ride May 13 11am Holy Communion May 20 No service May 27 11am Informal Service ST PETER’S, FRESTON May 6 11am May 13 No Service May 20 11am May 27 No Service
Matins Holy Communion
ST MICHAEL’S, WOOLVERSTONE May 6 11am Café Church May 12 9am-12.30pm Monthly Market May 13 9am Christian Aid Big Brekkie 10am Worship the Woolverstone Way May 20 11am Pentecost Morning Prayers May 27 11am Holy Communion
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