Hanborough Parish News

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1 Hanborough Parish News Our Rector, Rev David Tyler, writes this month Dear friends, 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' so the saying goes. I don't know how 'old' is 'old' but I'm not sure I agree. I have been thinking recently about how some of the things I now do all of the me I used to find impossible, really frightening or at least a real challenge. I used to hate public speaking and get really nervous... now with lots of prac ce it just comes naturally. Or, I used to find driving a car incredibly confusing now I do it without thinking. Or as I sit at my computer typing I realise that I used to have to search for all of the le ers now I just type some mes without even looking at the keyboard I just do it naturally with only the occasional tryping mistake (joking!). As we grow up, so many things become common place to us and we become more proficient at so many more things and o en wiser too. There are of course things we can no longer do I used to be able to touch my nose with my big toe now if I tried it would almost certainly be followed by a visit to hospital! Also I don't feel the need to do this any more... not quite sure why I ever did? But as we grow up we become more efficient at many tasks even old dogs can learn new tricks. The Chris an faith understand Chris ans as people who should always be seeking to change not necessarily to learn more skills but to be people who are con nually transformed into the likeness and character of God. So dogs can learn new tricks and Chris an dogs should always be seeking to be transformed ever more into the people God wants us to be. So let's recognise how we have progressed during our lives: in our thinking, in mastering our fears and perhaps in mastering some skills and let us seek to be the people God wants us to be. With best wishes, David Visit us online at: Three Congregations: One God, One Parish May 2016

2 Contact Informa on David Tyler Parish News No ce Sheet Website Hitchhikers Communica on Team Members Parish News Editor Zoe Preston No ce Sheet Editor Megan Pawley / Sarah Lindon Parish News Contribu ons Please do support your local Parish News by le ng us know what you or your group have been doing recently. Please submit news, ar cles, adverts for future events, poems, jokes, etc for the next issue to the Editor, Zoë Preston (Tel ), by Thursday 12th May By parishnews@hanboroughparish.co.uk Or by post to: 63 Church Road, Long Hanborough, Oxon, OX29 8JF If you would like to receive a PDF version of this monthly newsle er via , or if you know someone else who would like to receive a paper or PDF version, please contact the Editor. Cut-off Date for Contributions To aid publication of the Parish News in Hanborough we have decided to bring the cut-off date for articles forward to the 12th of the month. Please can you ensure that any items are with the Editor, Zoe Preston (parishnews@hanboroughparish.co.uk) by the 12th of the previous month. 2

3 H B C 2016 The Brightest Week of the Summer! New friends Amazing experiments Spectacular sports Tasty snacks Surprising adventures Great music For children from founda on stage to school year 6 Mon 25 th Fri 29 th July am 12 noon At Freeland C of E Primary School Further informa on: and events.php holidaybibleclub2016@hanboroughparish.co.uk 3

4 4 Forthcoming Events & News The Evangelisa on of Our Na on Tuesday 10th May, 8pm The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called us to pray 'for the evangelisa on of our na on' in the week leading up to Pentecost. As part of our response to this call, local churches in our Deanery are going to gather at St Leonards, Eynsham at 8pm on Tuesday 10th May. Please do come and join us and do pray for this important prayer request from Archbishops Jus n and John. Sponsored Walk for Chris an Aid Sunday 22nd May Sponsored walk in London 3 miles or 6 miles to celebrate the end of Chris an Aid Week. Join hundreds of walkers for this family friendly sponsored walk around the city of London s beau ful, historic and o en hidden churches. Lots to do for all ages pop up exhibi ons, music shows, face pain ng, scavenger hunts and historical tours. Book your place as a group or individual at ctc2016.eventbrite.co.uk or call Evening Recep on at Broughton Castle Saturday 11th June An early evening recep on at Broughton Castle, near Banbury. Music by an ensemble of the Rifles Waterloo Band. During the evening we will using the occasion to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday. Anyone interested in coming should contact Richard Wilkins. Bap sm Service Sunday 10th July, 10am We will be holding a Bap sm service by full immersion at the Manor School. So far we have had 5 people who have expressed an interest or will be bap sed. If anyone would like to be bap sed (or reaffirm their bap sm promises) please speak to David. CPAS Youth Summer Camp August 6th 13th, Colwyn Bay North Wales A camp or Ages Jam packed days full of faithful Bible teaching, games, archery, climbing, mountain biking, cra s, canoeing, sports, gorge walking, music, climbing Snowdon, wide games, wacky evening entertainment. Chris and Elaine Sugden can offer free li s for up to 6 people. Cost 250. Website: holidays/details/2641 Contact: csugden@ocrpl.org and elainesugden@doctors.co.uk

5 Please Pray For... For Phil and Kath changing roles. For the growth of our churches. For James Berry on mission with OM. For those unwell or recently bereaved. For Neil Bishop. Prayers For Our Community The churches in Hanborough will be focusing some of their prayers on the community and will be praying for a part of the villages' community each month. This month, the focus of prayer will be Marlborough Crescent and Isis Close. Goodbye to Phil & Kath It with sadness that we need to say goodbye to Phil, and Kath, and wish them all the best for their next stage of ministry. We will be holding a 'do' on Sunday 8th May (Phil's last service) details to follow. If anyone would like to contribute to a gi for Phil as he leaves us please can you give any dona ons in an envelope marked 'Gi for Phil' to one of our churchwardens, Richard Wilkins, Clive Berry, Steve Mellin or Claire Soanes. Life is a Cabaret POSTPONED Sadly, following the un mely and tragic death of Rebecca Allison, one of the Elusen Singers, we are postponing this concert un l Friday 23rd September. If you have bought ckets, we are in the process of refunding everyone. If you have not yet got your ckets please do put the 23rd September in your diary. Thanks. David 5

6 The Fireside Group The Fireside Group is one of several groups and organisa ons in the Benefice of Hanborough and Freeland that always welcomes new members. Everyone is welcome to join in at 8pm on Wednesday evenings, when we study the Bible and its applica on to our everyday Chris an lives. Our mee ng place is the home of John & Ann Applegate for whose hospitality we are grateful. Summer 2016: Paul s Le ers to the Thessalonians St Paul wrote to Chris ans in Thessalonica, whose witness inspired many. Through our study of this le er, may we grow in our faith, our knowledge of the gospel, our love for God and our neighbour. We welcome The Revd. Sue Spankie for the first me. All our other speakers have been to the Fireside Group before and we welcome their return. When: 8pm on Wednesday evenings Venue: 9 Glyme Way, Long Hanborough Led by: John Fox Programme for Summer 2016: 27th April Suffering (1 Thess ch 2 v17 ch 3 v13 ) Speaker: The Revd. Sue Spankie 5th May Chris an Behaviour (1 Thess ch 4 vv 1 12 ) 11th May The Coming of the Lord (1 Thess ch 4 vv ) Speaker: Mr. Ken Mumford 18th May Be prepared (1 Thess ch 5 vv 1 11 ) Speaker: The Revd. Jean Andrews 8th June Final Instruc ons (1 Thess ch 5 vv ) Speaker: The Revd. David Tyler 15th June Thanksgiving and Prayer (2 Thess ch 1 ) Speaker: The Revd. Morey Andrews 22nd June The Man of Lawlessness (2 Thess ch 2 ) Speaker: The Revd. Elizabeth Mason 29th June Warning Against Idleness (2 Thess ch 3 ) Reading the Bible in a homely se ng, with opportunity for discussion and prayer. All mee ngs conclude with coffee/tea and biscuits. 6

7 Chris an Aid Week May 2016 LOVE EVERY NEIGHBOUR This year Chris an Aid are focussing on the plight of people who live in places with regular flooding. A home safety package cos ng 250 is enough to make a home safe by raising it up 6 8 on an earth plinth. Chris an Aid supporters raised 11 million in 2015 which has changed the lives of many of our global neighbours it will be good to achieve more in Do consider suppor ng the incredible work of Chris an Aid. If you would like to get involved with Chris an Aid Week in Hanborough please contact Val Richens (Tel: ). Easter Lilies We would like to thank everyone who gave so generously towards the Lilies in St Peter & St Paul for the Easter Sunday Service and also to thank all those who helped to decorate the Church for Easter. Please contact me if you would like to join the Flower Group. We would be delighted to welcome you. Jane Rogers (Tel: ) An Audience with Jonathan Veira Jonathan is a highly talented Chris an singer/musician. He has appeared both na onally and interna onally with his amazing singing voice and he's also very funny. He will be at Christ Church, Abingdon on Friday 20th May at 7.30pm. We also have 'Irish Eye' radio presenter Henry Wymbs as our compere for the evening. It will be a fundraising event for 16 year old Gabriel Masih Gill. His family are raising funds for an opera on in the USA to enable him to walk. Tickets will be 10. Refreshments and Jonathans CDs and DVDs will be on sale together with some cra s. Contact Sue Porter or andyandsuep@aol.com for further informa on or ckets). 7

8 At the End of the Day At the end of the day just kneel and say "Thank you, Lord, for my work and play." I've tried to be good, for I know that I should That's a prayer for the end of the day! So when the new dawn begins to break Just lift up your eyes, let your heart awake Be ready to meet what the day may send And be ready to greet every man as a friend. Nobody knows what a power you have found So do what you can for the others around Carry them high when they seem to be low As on your way you go. At the end of the day just kneel and say "Thank you, Lord, for my work and play." I've tried to be good, for I know that I should That's my prayer at the end of the day! Lyrics by Donald O'Keefe Thanks to Roy Stone for submitting this the Editor 8

9 Message from Peter Ball Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We can never be quite sure what surprises may be in store for us day by day, or week by week. But we can be certain of God s never ending love for us. We can be certain of God s capacity to guide us in every step that we take, and God s judgement to intervene in the most remarkable ways. Following several tests and scans over the past few weeks am now awai ng treatment for a cancerous tumour that has been developing in my Liver! I have named this new 'guest' of mine 'Ollie'(ver). This is most likely to culminate in surgery during May. In conversa ons with my consultant(s) they have been very careful to explain what this means for my body, the short and long term expecta ons, and the various treatments that may or may not be considered. Have I been praying? Yes. Lots before these conversa ons, quietly to myself during them, and a lot more since! Are others praying for me? Yes. Which I draw much comfort and strength from; please, please, con nue. Have I things to be thankful for, Yes For Denise, Nicola, and Catherine especially, who take such good care of me For those who are praying for me For my very alert GP who responded to the 'slightly high' results of a rou ne diabe c blood test... For knowing that I am receiving the best of medical care from a highly dedicated and caring team of prac oners. In all this, it is so good to be able to pause at mes and simply rest in God s love love that is given uncondi onally. Knowing that this love does not have to be earned, it is an honour to marvel in the midst of it. God is Good "For the joys and for the sorrows, the best and worst of mes, For this I have Jesus". 9

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11 Home Group Informa on Freeland A ernoon Home Group The group will meet on the following Tuesdays in 2016: May 10 th and 17 th June 14 th and 21 st July 12 th and 19 th August 9 th and 16 th September 13 th and 20 th October 11 th and 18 th November 8 th and 15 th December 13 th This is a very friendly group who all want to learn more of our Chris an Faith and what the Holy Bible has to teach us. The group meets at 2.00pm usually at 113 Broadmarsh Lane but please contact Peter Langley (883775) to find out more. Ladies Day me Bible Study Thursdays in term me. 12:45 to 2.00pm at the Lindons (87 Main Rd, Long Hanborough). Bring your bible and your lunch. (Contact Susan Sugden or Sarah Lindon ) Tuesday Home Group Mee ng Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Currently studying the parables. Venue to rotate as follows; the Young family, Hardens and Claires. For more informa on contact Emma Young on For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 11

12 Hanborough Parish Website Don t forget to visit the Hanborough Parish Website, where you can find further informa on on what is happening in your parish. h p:// 12

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14 14 Some Useful Contact Details Rector: The Reverend David Tyler The Rectory, Swan Lane, Long Hanborough OX29 8BT (Rev David Tyler normally takes his day off on a Saturday, unless there is a wedding.) For Baptisms/Funerals contact Rev David Tyler For Weddings first contact organist Margaret Stringer Fornsete, 23 Pigeon House Lane, Freeland Church Wardens: Clive Berry clive@berrypalantir.me.uk Richard Wilkins margaretandrichard.wilkins@hotmail.co.uk PCC Secretary: Susan Sugden pccsecretary@hanboroughparish.co.uk Associate Ministers: Rev Peter Ball ptb49@yahoo.co.uk Curates: Rev Phil Cooke revphilcooke@gmail.com Rev Sue Spankie revsue@gst.org.uk Licensed Lay Ministers: Hugh Dalton Clive Berry Lay Pastoral Assistants John Fox Peter Langley Pastoral Care Pastoral Care is an essential part of our life together in Hanborough. The members of the Church and the Community care for one another in all sorts of informal ways and the Pastoral Care Team* assists in the ministry of visiting and prayer. *The Revd. David Tyler has oversight of the team whose members are: Kath Wheal, Gillian Hunt, Robin Feast, Bernard Melvin and John Fox, any of whom may be approached in confidence.

15 Regular Church Events Monthly Prayer Time: 1st Wednesday at the Rectory 8pm. All welcome. Commuters Prayer Time: Fridays am, 33 Churchill Way (880462). Christian Fellowship: Contact Margaret Stringer (882112). Lunch Club: Meets twice a month pm: The 1st Wednesday of the month is a two-course meal for 3 including coffee. The 3rd Wednesday of the month there will be soup and sandwiches. Please contact Carol Bowyer (881930) if you would like to join. Drop-in Coffee Morning: Tuesdays 10 11am, Christ Church. Tea/coffee, home-made cakes. All are welcome. Men's Beer & Curry: All men welcome; it involves talks from speakers or watching a DVD, some of which have a Christian theme; good home delivery curry on offer. It is also simply a chance for men to socialise! For details contact Robin Feast ( or rifeast@aol.com). Ladies Pizza & Wine: A social evening for ladies, arranged every few months, usually a Friday. Contact Zoë Preston (886637). Cycle Ride (15 30 miles): Saturdays 7.45am, starting from 33 Churchill Way. Contact David Dobson (880161) or Simon Gundry (880462). Home Groups (term-time only) Tuesday 2pm at 113 Broadmarsh Lane, Freeland contact Peter Langley (883775) 8pm at a venue in Hanborough or Freeland contact Emma Young (883345) Wednesday 8pm at The Rectory contact Robin Feast (882897) 8pm The Fireside Group meets at 9 Glyme Way, Long Hanborough contact John Fox (881384) Thursday Ladies Daytime Bible Study Group 12.45pm at the Lindon s home. Contact Susan Sugden or Sarah Lindon. Friday The Fellowship Group Meets on the first Friday of every month at 7.30pm at members houses contact Robin Stockton (882361) Exegesis group meets every 5 weeks (or so) contact David Tyler for more details and venue info (881270) Young People s Groups (term-time only) Wayfarers & Focus: Sunday School for children aged 3 16 years, which meets term-time most Sundays at the Manor School. Contact Zoë Dobson (880161). Crèche: For babies and toddlers is run most Sundays at the Manor School. St Mary s: Wednesdays at am. See page 8 for more info. Hitchhikers: Sundays pm in the Methodist Chapel. All 11+ year olds are welcome. Contact Val Richens (880143). 15

16 Hanborough May 2016 Services 1st Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul May Morning Worship Manor School Healing Service (Rev David Tyler) Christ Church 5th Holy Communion for Ascension Day (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 8th Holy Communion with Bap sm St Peter & St Paul (Rev David Tyler) Holy Communion Manor School (Revs Sue Spankie and Phil Cooke) Evening Prayer (Rev David Tyler) Christ Church 15th Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul Worship Together (Rev David Tyler) Manor School United Morning Prayer Christ Church Compline Christ Church 22nd Holy Communion with Bap sm St Peter & St Paul (Rev David Tyler) Morning Worship Manor School Evening Prayer (Rev Sue Spankie) Christ Church 5th Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul June Morning Worship Manor School BCP Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) Christ Church St Mary the Virgin, Freeland 1st Family Service (Rev David Tyler) 8th Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) 15th Holy Communion with Junior Church (Rev Peter Ball) 22nd Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) 29th Holy Communion with children s ac vi es (Revs Peter Ball and Sue Spankie) 5th Family Service with Bap sm (Rev David Tyler) June