Radford Road Church Leamington Spa CV31 1NF

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1 SUNDAY SERVICES am THE SUNDAY SERVICE Holy Communion - monthly as planned 6.30 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays - at Dale Street Methodist Church 2nd Sunday - Worship at Radford Road 4th & 5th Sundays - No service (Please refer to Diary on page 8 for details of all Services as arrangements may vary) Radford Road Church Leamington Spa CV31 1NF WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES Monday pm pm Rainbows (5-7 years) at Radford Road Brownies (7-10 years) at Radford Road Tuesday am 2.30 pm pm Prayer & Share Group (Quiet Room) Friendship Circle Guides (10-15 years) at Radford Road Wednesday am pm Wednesday Lunch alternating with Lunch followed by Mid-Week Worship at 1.30 pm. Thursday Friday Saturday 2.30pm pm pm pm pm am 10.00am Film Club monthly on 4 th Thursday Scouts (10½-14 years) at the Scout Cabin, Trinity Street Cub Scouts (8-10½ years) at Radford Road Beaver Scouts (6-8 years) at Radford Road Explorer Scouts (14-18 years) at the Scout Cabin, Trinity Street The Big Breakfast (monthly on 2 nd Saturday) Christians Together in Leamington Ramblers (monthly as arranged) July/August 2010 I am the Vine You are the branches John 15 v 5 16

2 MINISTER S MESSAGE CHURCH CONTACTS The Apostle Paul s conviction was that Christian communities of faith, whether Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female, were all treated equally! To become a Christian did not require adherence to Jewish Law (Torah), or the power of Rome, but to the keeping of God s laws and a declaration of the supremacy of Christ who supersedes all political, religious and cultural loyalties (Colossians 1:15-20). This does not mean that today we should disobey those in authority or refuse to pay our taxes to those who govern us (Matthew 22:21). God, in Christ, confers such authority for the well-being of all in society and we have to play an exemplary role as law -abiding citizens. However, in the moral wasteland of the western world today there is a clear hunger for instruction on what is, and is not, right, both inside and outside the church. As the muddy torrents of secular, multi-faith, new-age and popular self-interest values have surged through society, any links between Christian values that were instrumental in shaping our culture and society are gradually being washed away. One of the few bridges remaining above the floodwaters is that of the Ten Commandments. Most people know they exist but would struggle to name more than a few of them. Yet, they gave previous generations a moral certainty that our own age so spectacularly lacks. Of course, our society is more complicated today, and we are not the people of the Exodus but New Covenant people living in the light of Christ. Nevertheless, the Ten Commandments form the basis of the Word of God that our lives and values should relate back to. Therefore, in common with other churches in the UK this autumn, I am starting a J. John-based Group Bible Study on Tuesday evenings beginning on 14 th Sept at the church, so that we can work through, prayerfully and thoughtfully, what the Word of God says to us and what it means for us in our lives today. Please try to come along, and bring a friend with you. Yours in Christ, Iain. 2 Church Web Site: 15

3 ROTAS FAMILY NEWS July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Sept 5 Sept 12 Welcomers Mary Turner Jennie Morris Frances Bradley Rosemary Moore Joan Bicknell Sue Darlison Julia Morris Mary Turner Derek Hubbard Jennie Morris Frances Bradley Coffee Jane Grunfeld & Susan Rennie Hilda Robertson & Jean Young Julia Morris & Mark Townsend Margaret Clarke & Mary Turner Brenda & Alan Watts John & Ruth Eyles Tina Wise & Hilda Robertson Susan Rennie & Jane Grunfeld Mary Turner & Margaret Clarke Mark Townsend & Julia Morris Jean Young & Hilda Robertson 14 Flowers-to give Olive Harkness & Phil Schofield Veronica Brown Glyn & Margaret Harrison Rita Overing Brenda & Alan Watts Jane Grunfeld Kath Austin & Heather Stockil Tony Gulliman Arranger Margaret Margaret Margaret Margaret Rita Rita Kath Hazel Rosemary Please would the first person on the Coffee Rota bring 3 pints of milk and the second person bring biscuits. Thank you! Please find your own replacement if a date is inconvenient and amend the list in the church vestibule. We thank all those who have promised flowers for the church this month and also thank the arrangers for using their time and talents in this way. Offers to join any (or all!) of the rotas are always welcome. Please speak to Joan Bicknell or Sue Darlison (Welcomers or Coffee Rotas) or Rita Overing (Flowers Rota). If there is a particular date that you wish to remember with flowers Rita will do her best to arrange this for you. Margaret Clarke will be editing the September Magazine and would welcome your contributions and suggestions by Sunday August 22 nd at the latest, please. Rita Rita Congratulations to Iain and Susan Rennie on the occasion of their Ruby Wedding anniversary. The celebration of Edith Chambers 100 th birthday was much enjoyed by the many people who attended. Family members from Germany, Scotland and Ireland, as well as many church and other friends, enjoyed the special concert given by Lillington Ladies Choir. The church is grateful for the generous gift of a large screen television from Edith and her family. Edith will be spending her actual birthday in Munich with her family. We continue to pray for Dennis and Bunty Kitchen and Joyce and Cecil Limmage. It was good to see Joyce in church recently. Both Hilda and Ken Robertson have had nasty falls resulting in a lot of bruising and discomfort. We send them our love and hope they soon feel much better. Please continue to pray for Debbie Hill as she returns to Birmingham for the results of her scan. Mavis Pearce has also had a fall resulting in a badly bruised face. We send love and greetings to Isabel Hutchins, Barbara Clarke and other house-bound friends. This month we bid farewell to Robert Coburn who is completing his sandwich year in industry during which time he has been employed at Aston Martin at Gaydon. Robert has been a regular member of the congregation and a valued member of the Vision4Life Group. We shall miss having Robert with us but wish him well as he holidays in Vancouver and Ireland before completing his final year of study at Lancaster University. 3 Hazel Hobbs ROTA FOR SCRIPTURE READING DURING MORNING WORSHIP Please check and initial the rota on the notice board. If you find that a date is not suitable please find your own replacement and amend the rota. Jane would be delighted to hear of anyone else who would like to serve the church in this way.

4 ANDREW DAVIDSON TELLS HIS STORY I moved to Leamington from Bristol in 1989 with my wife, Anne, and two daughters, Rosie and Catherine, who were then of primary school age. We had lived in Bristol for five years and left reluctantly after the company I worked for re-organised and my job disappeared. My new job was in Braunston and although we knew nothing about the Midlands, Leamington seemed to be a nice place to live and proved to be a very good place to bring up a family. The job at Braunston lasted for barely two years until the part of the business I was working in was sold. Although the company could offer other jobs overseas, the family was reluctant to go abroad again having spent five years in Germany before we went to Bristol. I decided to set up a consultancy business and for a very uncertain period both Anne and I were self employed. The business did eventually grow but life was certainly easier after Anne got a job at Coventry University. This was a very happy time with our daughters growing up. As I was mainly working from home I had plenty of opportunity to be with them during their school years. Although I had attended the local Methodist church as a child, I was not a regular churchgoer. Anne was, and for a number of years she went to St. Mary s Church in Leamington with Rosie and Catherine and later with her father, Ed, after he moved from Scotland. Anne and Ed joined Radford Road around 2000 to find a style of worship closer to that with which they were familiar. While the girls were at university Anne became ill and for a period was not able to get to church. I started to bring Ed to Radford Road and I joined the church in The support we received from the Radford Road church during Anne s illness, and after she died, was enormous. I was also extremely grateful for the support during Ed s final year when he spent a long time in hospital and then moved to Homewood. After Anne died, working from home on my own was not the fun it had been initially and when one of my customers offered me a job it was hard to refuse. After about fifteen years of working for myself I suddenly found myself employed in a company again - a very interesting transition. The company is based just outside London and I spend most of the week away from Leamington but am very pleased to be at home most weekends. 4 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN THE LEAMINGTON AREA (CTL) Leamington Churches continue to work together to reach out to the people of the town. J.John will be visiting Leamington to launch the Just 10 campaign on Sept. 8 th and CTL is encouraging churches to show the Just 10 videos and to take part in the campaign. It is hoped to show a promotional video at Radford Road during the service on July 4 th and to show other videos in the series in the autumn. Advance Notice A Prayer Meeting for local government workers will be held at Dale Street Methodist Church in the autumn. The Christmas Lights Switch On will be on Sunday 21 st November preceded by a Tree of Lights service from 4.00pm to 4.30pm. Finances.- 2,200 has been donated by fifteen Leamington churches to be used in the work of CTL. CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LEAMINGTON (CTL) RAMBLERS Sat. July 17 th at 10.00am ROUND STOCKTON followed by lunch at the Crown Inn. Meet at Crown Inn for the walk which is approximately 4 miles in length. ****************************** Sat. 21 st August at 10.00am Walk to be arranged Further details will be posted on the notice board. 13

5 Sat. July 3 rd DATES FOR YOUR DIARY at 3.00pm Strawberry Tea Thurs. July 8 th at 7.00pm for 7.30pm URC Area Gathering at Wyken URC, Hocking Road, Coventry CV2 5ER Coventry Sat July 17 th 2.00pm pm Circuit Summer Fayre at Dale St. Sat. July 24 th Organ Recital - Adrian Moore Sat. July 31 st at 3.00pm Friendship Circle Tea Party Sat. Aug. 14 th at 3.00pm Afternoon Soirée Aug. 21 st SERENITY, a visiting ladies choir from South Wales. Sept 14 th Bible Study group based on the J. John Just 10 course to study what the Word of God says to us and what it means for us in our lives today. Sept. 25 th at 3.00pm Beetle Drive and Crumpets Sept 26 th at Harvest Service Oct. 9 th 11.00am pm Craft Fair Oct. 17 th at 4.00pm Memorial Service CHRISTIAN AID Many thanks to all those who collected, walked, sponsored and gave money for Christian Aid week. The result was outstanding. The House to House collection raised The Sponsored Walk raised Grand total to help to eradicate poverty In addition a further was re-claimed through the Gift Aid scheme. Thank you for your support in helping those whose needs are great. THE FRIENDS OF HOMEWOOD invite you to A GARDEN PARTY in aid of Homewood on Saturday June 26 th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Parmiter House, Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa (between Lillington Avenue and Binswood Avenue) by kind permission of Viridian Housing. Teas, cakes, gifts, produce, plants, tombola, raffle etc. You are invited to a STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday July 3 rd 2.75 per person at 3.00pm Home-made scones, fresh English strawberries, lashings of cream and tea or coffee. Proceeds for Church Funds. Everyone welcome! 12 5

6 THE BIG BREAKFAST Tea or Coffee with your favourite breakfast dish The next Big Breakfast is on Saturday July 10 th from 9.00am until 11.00am and the following month it will be held on August 7 th.. Proceeds to our Mission Project, Faith comes by Hearing. Thank you to all who support the Big Breakfasts was raised in June. FINANCES - APRIL 2010 INCOME: Collections etc GIFTS TO: Leamington Christian Mission Leamington Homeless Project Proceeds from Straight Ahead concert (For Organ Fund) Tina A WAYSIDE PULPIT TO MAKE YOU SMILE You are invited to An Afternoon Soirée on August 14 th at 3.00pm at Radford Road Church You are asked to dress for the occasion and for the ladies to wear hats if possible! Invited artistes will entertain you by performing vocal and instrumental musical pieces. Between items canapés and other delicacies will be served. There are no tickets but we do hope that you will give generously to our 2010 Mission Project Faith Comes by Hearing. FAITH COMES BY HEARING COLLECTING BOXES If you have a Bible Society collection box, could you please return it to Tina Wise or Margaret Height by August 1 st at the latest? Good progress is being made towards our target of The Bible Society will use our money to provide Proclaimers so that illiterate, blind and extremely poor people in Tanzania can hear the Bible read in their own language. The Bible Society is proclaiming God s word very effectively in this way in many countries throughout the world. 6 11

7 THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE invites you to A SUMMER TEA PARTY on Saturday July 31 st at 3.00pm at Radford Road Church Bring and Buy Stall Home-made Cake Stall Tombola and Treasure Hunt A warm welcome to everyone. SERENITY A Ladies Choir from Cardiff, co-directed by Emma Height (daughter of Margaret and George), will perform on Saturday August 21 st at 7.00pm. The choir is well-loved in South Wales and is a contestant in The 2010 BBC Choir of the Year competition. The singers are on tour in England and are coming to Leamington especially to sing for us. Tickets 6.00 ( 5.00 concessions) will be available 10 CIRCUIT SUMMER FAYRE at Dale Street Methodist Church on Saturday July 17 th 2-5pm Cream Teas Book stall Games Face Painting Apple Bobbin Skittles Popcorn Crafts Guess the Weight of the Cake Jams/Preserves Stall Tombola Cake Stall Speciality Ice Cream Circuit TeaTowels and Mugs Jazz Band Come & Enjoy ORGAN RECITAL 7 FILM CLUB The July Film Club will be on Thursday July 22 nd at 2.00pm when you can enjoy Oklahoma ****************************** On Thurs. Aug. 26 th at 2.00pm come and see Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. This is a film suitable for both children and adults so bring the family! Tea and cakes will be served at a cost of 2.00 per person on Saturday July 24 th at 7.30pm ORGAN RECITAL Adrian Moore BA. ARCO Tickets 5.00 on the door (including refreshments) A wonderful evening of exciting music to celebrate the refurbishing of the tuba section of our lovely organ. EVERYONE WELCOME

8 Sat 3 Sun 4 Tues 6 Wed 7 Sat 10 Sun 11 Tues 13 Wed 14 Sat 17 Sun 18 Wed 21 Thurs 22 Sat pm 2.30pm 9.00am 2.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm JULY DIARY 2010 Strawberry Tea The Sunday Service with Holy Communion led by our Methodist Minister, the Revd. Iain Rennie Gentle Whisper Service at Dale St. Methodist Church Friendship Circle - Mhari Mclintock Lunch followed by Mid-Week Worship led by the Revd. Louise Franklin The Big Breakfast with Bring & Buy Stall The Sunday Service led by Revd. Louise Franklin, URC Minister at West Orchard. Fairtrade Stall Worship in the Vestibule led by the Revd. John Taylor, the Methodist Superintendent Friendship Circle - AGM - The Revd. Iain Rennie (last meeting until Sept. 14 th ). Wednesday Lunch followed by Songs of Praise video Circuit Garden Party at Dale St. Methodist Church The Sunday Service led by the Revd. David Boulton, a Minister of the Free Church of England Evening Service with Holy Communion at Dale Street Methodist Church Lunch followed by Mid-Week Worship led by the Revd. Iain Rennie Film Club Oklahoma Organ Recital by Adrian Moore Sun 1 Wed 4 Sat. 7 Sun 8 Wed 11 Sat 14 Sun 15 Wed 18 Sat 21 Sun 22 Wed 25 Thurs 26 Sun am 10.30pm 3.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm am AUGUST DIARY 2010 The Sunday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd. Elizabeth Caswell, our URC Interim Moderator and Area Minister Gentle Whisper Service at Dale St. Methodist Church Lunch followed by Mid-Week Worship led by the Revd. Elizabeth Caswell The Big Breakfast with Bring & Buy Stall The Sunday Service - own arrangement. Fairtrade Stall Worship in the Vestibule led by Mr Trevor Pethick Afternoon Soirée The Sunday Service led by the Revd. Marion Hartwell, Minister of Long Itchington Congregational Church Healing Service with Holy Communion led by the Revd. Iain Rennie Lunch followed by Mid-Week Worship led by the Revd. Yvonne Stone Serenity Choir Concert The Sunday Service led by the Revd. Iain Rennie Film Club Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang The Sunday Service led by Mrs Margaret Marshall Sun 25 Wed 28 Sat pm The Sunday Service led by our Methodist Minister, the Revd. Iain Rennie Wednesday Lunch Party (last meeting until Sept.8 th ) Friendship Circle Tea Party URC PRAYER HANDBOOK 2011 Still Praying is a unique collection of prayers and meditations which will appeal to individual Christians wishing to follow a contemporary weekly prayer life. It will also prove invaluable to churches wanting to bring the modern world into their worship. Price Please place orders with Margaret Clarke. 8 9