ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO

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1 ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO THOUGHT FOR THE DAY At the beginning of January, a well-known designer in the crocheting world released a Crochet Along project! Loved for her ability to put colours and stitch patterns together, hundreds of us, me included, armed with 15 Sweet Pea colours, set out on this new adventure which was designed to remind us of the heady days of Summer and banish any Winter blues! Every Friday, the next part of the pattern is released, and lots of us (according to the photos on Instagram!) settle down with a cup of coffee and their crochet hook, and crochet away for England. I would imagine bedtime in these households may be late on numerous occasions, as it s rather relaxing and therapeutic once you get going! As the days pass and my blanket steadily grows, it has got me thinking how like life this blanket actually is. I had a couple of failed attempts at the start (212 foundation chains is an awful lot to count!) which caused me much frustration. Having sorted that problem out I sped ahead, congratulating myself on learning the stitch repeat so quickly, and the colours are truly wonderful Violet, Pomegranate,

2 Pistachio, Blush.all together they are such a pretty sight. It made me thankful for all the beautiful things in this world. My blanket was going so well, but then I suddenly realised that early on I had made a couple of very slight mistakes. They were virtually impossible to see really, but I knew they were there. A difficult decision needed to be made did I pull it undone and re-do it and get behind? Or leave it as it was and just live with it, knowing that each stitch had been created with love and I would be more careful in the future? Sometimes life is going along well and steadily, and then suddenly out of the blue there s something that knocks us off course or rocks us. What do we do when we don t understand the pattern? When there s a big messy knot in the wool that we just can t seem to untangle? Sometimes it feels as if there are too many mistakes in our lives, and too many loose ends to weave in and finish things off neatly. We wish we could see the bigger picture what will the blanket look like when it s finished as opposed to only a couple of completed rows? At times life can seem wonderful and colourful and just right. At other times we can feel lost and as if everything is unravelling before our very eyes. During all these times I believe it s important to remember who has written the pattern for our lives. Our Father in Heaven. God knows every twist, turn, stitch, colour and row that makes up your life and mine, and He already knows what the finished article will look like. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) Whilst God doesn t promise us that life will be easy,

3 he does promise to be with us every step of the way; we are precious in his sight, and he loves us, knows us and cares for us so much so that the bible tells us Why, even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid (Luke 12:7) We as humans are a work in progress, just like my blanket, and God knows this and loves us just the same. God is in charge, shaping us and weaving everything together. One day we will see the overall effect until then, let us all try to place every stitch of our lives into His hands. Jennie Fidler, Children & Family worker READINGS Sun 27 th Jan 08.30am (HC) Deuteronomy 30 v Luke 4 v am (AAC) James 1 v & John 13 v.3-5 & pm (Unity) RUSHMERE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3 rd February 08.30am (HC) Malachi 3 v.1-4 Luke 2 v am (HC) Faith Series Anna Luke 2 v pm (ES) As 08.30am Sunday 10 th February 08.30am (HC) Isaiah 6 v.1-8 Luke 5 v am (WS) Luke 7 v pm (HC) Colossians 3 v. 1-4 & v.12-17

4 DATE TIME WHAT & WHERE - If not Church Sun 27 th Jan 8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Communion 12.00pm Leprosy Sunday Soup Lunch - Hall 6.30pm Unity Service Rushmere Baptist Church Tues 29 th Jan 10.00am Sing, Sign & Play - Hall Wed 30 th Jan 9.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Coffee and Craft Thur 31 st Jan 11.00am Holy Communion 3.30pm After School Church - Gorseland Sat 2 nd Feb 9.00am Men s & Ladies Breakfast Farmhouse Sun 3 rd Feb 8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion 10.00am FIG Family - Hall 5.00pm After Hours - Martlesham 6.30pm Evensong Mon 4 th Feb 2.00pm Silver Games Tues 5 th Feb 10.00am Messy Church - Hall Wed 6 th Feb 9.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Coffee and Craft Thur 7 th Feb 11.00am Holy Communion Chapel Sun 10 th Feb 8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Welcome Service 10.00am FIG Family Hall 6.30pm Holy Communion Wed 13 th Feb 9.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Coffee and Craft Thur 14 th Feb 11.00am Holy Communion Chapel 3.30pm After School Church - Gorseland

5 Sun 17 th Feb 8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Morning Prayer 10.00am Breakfast Special - Hall 6.30pm Evensong Mon 18 th Feb 2.00pm Silver Screen Wed 20 th Feb 9.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Coffee and Craft Thur 21 st Feb 11.00am Holy Communion Chapel 2.30pm Ladies Bible Study 56 Bell Lane Sun 24 th Feb 8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion 10.00am FIG Family - Hall 6.30pm Evensong Tues 26 th Feb 10.00am Messy Church Hall 2.15pm Mothers Union Wed 27 th Feb 9.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Coffee and Craft Thur 28 th Feb 11.00am Holy Communion Chapel 3.30pm After School Church - Gorseland FUNERALS 16 th January 2019 Derrick Race 21 st January 2019 Oliver Ward SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY We have been invited to join Rushmere Baptist Church for their special Anniversary service along with Martlesham and Rushmere Parishes. The service will replace our 6.30pm on January 27th and will form part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

6 SILVER SCREEN Come along and join us for our next Silver Screen on 18 th February from 2.00pm 4.00pm showing Delivery Man. An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity. If you are able to RSVP it would be very helpful. Contact Charlotte on cha.markham@btinternet.com THE ASK JOURNAL In September of last year, we welcomed Ollie Scase to the position of Youth worker at All Saints. During the past few months he has been busy at college and within church and the local community, developing his new role, and so for this issue I decided to catch up with Ollie and ask him to tell us a bit more about himself and what he s been up to! Beyond youth work (!) my passions include camping, walking, photography and Software Development. I used to be a full-time software developer before I worked at All Saints. I also love pets and have two family cats Max and Pippin. Something you probably don t know about me I got first place in a (wheel) gymnastics competition in the Netherlands, out of 2 people in my category! Within church you ll find me helping set up for services, leading FIG/Breakfast Special services every now and then, or just sitting in the congregation as part of the church family. I hope to expand what I do within the church as I get more settled and am always looking at new ways in which the

7 church can aid, and be as accommodating as possible, for young people. In terms of youth groups, I run a weekly high school lunchtime club on Tuesdays. It is very relaxed, and we socialise, play games and have a short talk on a chosen theme. Oh, and there s doughnuts!! Also at the high school is Black Dog. Every Wednesday lunchtime we walk around the school grounds with one of two dogs well known to us, which enables us to establish a presence within the school and build up a good rapport with students. Stroking a dog can have very calming benefits for many, and our hope is that students can benefit from this too. It has been well received by students and teachers, and it is great to see how it puts a smile on people s faces when they see us with the dog. Then finally, there s House Group which is a fortnightly meeting. We alternate between two homes and enjoy a meal with each other before having a bible-study discussion based on a topic for the evening. It runs from 7-9pm; an hour for the meal and an hour for the discussion. This Summer we are organising a trip to the Newday Generation festival a 6-night camp that features live worship music, seminars, games, activities, cafes, competitions and more! This is available for all young people who are of high school age. In terms of my training, I attend Ridley Hall in Cambridge. It s structured to have week blocks two times a term. In September we looked at Theological Reflections; October, Pastoral Care, and at the beginning of January, Christian Doctrine. After each week block, I have an assignment to complete based on the topic and am currently really enjoying

8 researching the incarnation doctrine and models of atonement. For any further information on any of the above, please don t hesitate to contact Ollie at askyouthwork@gmail.com ALL SAINTS CONTACT DETAILS Vicar Rev Robin Spittle robinspittle@btinternet.com Assistant Priest Paul Darbyshire pauldarbyshire19@gmail.com Assistant Priest Chris Nunn revchrisnunn@gmail.com Parish Administrator Charlotte Markham cha.markham@btinternet.com Deacon Gary Jones Lay Readers Martyn Shakespeare Sally Wainman Youth Worker Ollie Scase Children s Worker Jennie Fidler jenniefidler@yahoo.co.uk Church Wardens Helen Wittgreffe helen.wittgreffe@btinternet.com Bob Bullamore Bob.bullamore@gmail.com Hall Bookings Bob Theobald Prayer Chain Sybil Holbrook

9 KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS Sunday Crafts (11 12 noon after Church) The following craft activities will be taking place during February: Sunday 3 rd The animal for the Chinese New Year is a pig. Pop along and make one to help celebrate; Sunday 10 th Make a Love Bug for Valentine s Day on the 14 th of February; Sunday 17 th The birds will soon be returning after their winter holidays abroad. Design a pair of binoculars, to help you view them in the garden; Sunday 23 rd Create a paper chain snake to decorate your room. What colour will you chose? Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. There s no need to book just turn up and have a go. Free BookStart Sessions every Thursday including Half- Term. Tot Rock am 10.15am. BabyBounce am 11.00am - Tea & Coffee Free Story Time Sessions every Friday 9.45am 10.15am (Term Time Only). This session combines stories and rhymes. All welcome. Why not pop along? Other Library Events for February 2019 Every Tuesday afternoon (Term Time) 3.45pm 4.45pm Lego Club. Parents must stay with under 8s. The themes this month are 05/02 Chinese New Year Animals, 12/02 Bugs, 26/02 Cartoon Characters. No need to book. Just pop along! This is a free activity. 06/02 & 20/02/2019 Knit and Natter pm tea, coffee provided. Welcome to all new members.

10 07/02/2019 Afternoon Book Group pm. They are currently reading The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Date to be confirmed Evening Book Group 7.00pm. If you are interested in joining any of the groups, please ring or speak to a member of staff New for February 2019 Second Monday morning of the month 11/02 Sofa Storytime am Do you enjoy sharing stories? These sessions are designed for parents and carers to pop along to, to read a variety of books and afterwards, allow children to interact and play while you have a coffee and a chat. This month s theme is Winnie the Pooh and Friends. Third Monday morning of the month 18/02 IT Drop In sessions noon Are you having problems getting your CV sorted or do you need some help with setting up an address to be able to apply for jobs online? The library staff are holding an IT drop in session to help. Just pop along on this date and speak to the staff. Lego Afternoons pm On Wednesday 20 th & Thursday 21 st of February. We have two Lego afternoons. Earlier this month it was Harry Potter Night. Pop along and create Hogwarts or one of the mystical creatures that are in the books. This is a free event but we will be holding a raffle to raise funds for the library. Get Connected Event - Saturday 23 rd February noon Are you having trouble with your e-reader or ipad or are interested in using Suffolk Libraries amazing digital offer which includes e-books, e-audio books, 60

11 magazine titles, daily newspapers to download and read plus music but not sure how to get going? Pop along to the library during the above times, and a member of staff will be on hand to help you set up for tablet. All you need to be able to access these fantastic products are, a library card. Don t have one? Just bring in proof of name and address e.g. driving license or utility bill and we can sign you up straight away, to enable you to access our e-library as well as use all the libraries in Suffolk. Fourth Monday morning of the month 25/02- MacMillan Cancer Support Coffee Mornings onwards Once a month the library is holding a group for those suffering with cancer and their carers. This group is an opportunity to meet others, chat and offer each other support. Leaflets offering advice will be available. Coffee, tea and biscuits will also be provided. Just pop along on the 28 th January, if you would like to attend. Maggie Lusher Kesgrave Library Manager Tel: Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave will be open: Monday 9am to 12 noon Tuesday 9am to 12 noon & 2.30pm to 5pm Wednesday 2.30pm to 6pm Thursday 2.30pm to 8pm Friday 9am to 12 noon & 2.30pm 6pm Saturday 10am to 5 pm Sunday 10am to 3pm

12 FINAL WORD Thanks for taking the time to read this edition, please don t forget to provide us with feedback. Due to the new legislation on May 25 th we can only continue to send you information by if you have granted permission. If you have previously received this by and had not replied to say you wish to continue to receive it then you will no longer receive it in this way. If you would like to receive this Newsletter by please cha.markham@btinternet.com to be added to the distribution list. You will be welcome to unsubscribe at any time. Your address will not be passed on to third parties. Alternatively it is available on our website (see below) or, in paper form from either the Library or the 2nd Stop Shop. For a further explanation of any of our activities please contact Rev Robin Spittle (623388) or robinspittle@btinternet.com Visit our website You can also like us on Facebook Kesgrave/ ?fref=ts Or keep up to date with news and services on our A Church Near You Page Issue 46 available from 10 th February 2019 please note should you wish to have something included in this issue the deadline is 5 th February 2019.