PRAYER FOR JULY LETTER FROM THE BISHOP OF GRIMSBY

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1 JULY 2017 To lovers of jigsaws everywhere, I feel your pain! These puzzles can be so frustrating, when just one piece that ought to be evident refuses to be found..i know this is July and the garden weeds beckon, but every now and then a bit of a diversion is good for us and gives our backs time to straighten My board that most of the puzzles fit sits on a table that I can rotate around, and it needs to at times when I need to take another look, from another perspective at the half completed picture and to fill those maddening gaps. Jesus was very good, in his earthly ministry, at getting people to see things from another perspective, to turn around what was being said or done and so often would answer a question with another. Take the story of the stoning of a woman caught in adultery, a tense and violent scene he witness was defused by asking the angry crowd a question, Who amongst you has not sinned, if not pick up your stone, that question took the wind out of the sails of the baying mob and they quietly, it seems melted away. Read the story in full John s gospel - chapter 8. So often we make up our minds about some issue, some person that upsets or irritates without turning around what we are thinking or feeling from our hearts. Best not then, to spend too long on the jigsaw or the weeding, but simply allow ourselves the time in this glorious summer month of holidays and sunny days, (we hope) to reflect on God s glory and grace knowing that in the end however much we struggle to put things in the right place, it is He who will complete the picture, each piece of our lives in the right place. With my love and prayers, June All inquiries at present to Mrs Betty Groves bettyirg@btinternet.com

2 PRAYER FOR JULY Heavenly Father We thank You for these light, warm days of summer, but, should our hearts and minds be troubled, we know that we can cast all our anxiety on You because You care for us. Amen LETTER FROM THE BISHOP OF GRIMSBY Dear Friends, We are convinced that England will never be converted until the laity use the opportunities for evangelism daily offered by their various professions, crafts and occupations this being so, the Christian laity should be recognised as the priesthood of the Church in the working world, and as the Church militant in action in the mission fields of politics, industry and commerce. So said the 1946 report, Towards the Conversion of England, commissioned by Archbishop William Temple. Seventy years later, and a more recent report, Setting God s People Free, debated at General Synod earlier this year, makes exactly the same point, and asks for what it calls two major culture changes in the way we think about being and doing Church. Until, together, we find a way to form and equip lay people to follow Jesus confidently in every sphere of life in ways that demonstrate the Gospel we will never set God s people free to evangelise the nation, says the report. Until laity and clergy are convinced, based on their baptismal mutuality, that they are equal in worth and status, complementary in gifting and vocation, mutually accountable in discipleship and equal partners in mission, we will never form communities that can evangelise the nation. It is a report that reminds us that as Christians we are not just redeemed from something, but for something as well. Each one of us is called to play our part in bringing about the transformation of our world and of lives as we share what we know of Jesus in all the different places God sends us to. We gather together on a Sunday to be sent scattered into the world as Church the other six days of the week. It is an exciting vision of what the Church has always been called to be, but maybe one we have not always lived out. The challenge for us as a diocese is how we do that now, to move from just words in a report, to actions that make a difference. Seventy years has been a long time to wait! + David Grimsby July 2017

3 WEDNESDAY MORNING HOLY COMMUNION At Ancaster on the second Wednesday of each month there will be a service of Holy Communion at 9.30am.The next will be July12 th, all are welcome. PRAYER If there is something or someone you would value prayer for, please contact Sheila Mitchell on and she will pass on the request to the praying group, in confidence. WEDNESDAY MORNING HOME GROUP The weekly Bible Study group meets during term time at 10.15, venue, courtesy of Elizabeth and Henry. Please ring for further details. HEALING SERVICE These are held on the second Thursday each month at St Nicholas Church, Barkston at 7.30pm. The next will be July 13 th 1 st WILSFORD BROWNIES Meet in Wilsford Village Hall on Monday evenings during school term time. For more information please contact click on Get Involved, or phone free Leaders needed, for more information please also contact the above. ANCASTER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Meet in Ancaster Village Hall. For more details please contact Kirsty Phillips or CURSILLO (Pronounced kursee-yo) A movement within the Church enabling Christians to grow through prayer, study and action, that all may share God s love. For more information please contact Lay Director is now Sandra Smith , Pre-weekend Rep is Marilyn Reeve Local Contact Susanne Wills

4 QUIET MORNINGS AT CAYTHORPE SPORTS PAVILION Starting on Tuesday 7th March, and on the first Tuesday of the month thereafter, there will be a short Quiet Morning at Caythorpe Sports Pavilion open to anyone in the Loveden Deanery who would like some time for reflection and prayer, led by members of the local clergy and ministry teams. Start time a.m. (coffee etc. available) until 12 noon. Do come along. You will be very welcome. (For further information or transport, please phone Di on ) Dates: 4th July, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November, 5th December A peaceful space in a busy world. FROM THE MAY REGISTERS (as reported) WEDDINGS May 13 th Kenny Lee Doll to Amber Storm Mayfield-Sparks Ancaster May 27 th Marc William Toulson to Natasha Elizabeth Burton Ancaster May they be aware of God s presence and guiding through the ups and downs of married life. FUNERALS May 30 th Nellie Smith Heydour May she be at peace and her family know God s comfort. POLICING TEAM / NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PCSO ColinIronmonger and PCSO Patrick Welby-Everard for Culverthorpe, Kelby, Rauceby, and Wilsford PCSO Stuart Bowden for Heydour and Grantham Rural South PCSO Barbara Mooney for Ancaster If unable to contact the above, please dial 101

5 AROUND THE PARISH ANCASTER CHURCH Parish coffee morning held in Ancaster Village Hall from noon. Coffee, home-made cake, raffle and plenty of natter. Don t be lonely come and join us. HEYDOUR CHURCH Heydour D.C.C. would like to express thanks to Eileen Harris for hosting a Coffee Morning on the 27th May, also much appreciated support and help from Jo Turner, Sue Reynolds, Reg and other parishioners. A splendid sum of over 500 was raised. Heydour, Aisby, Oasby and Culverthorpe Blast from the past booklet, dedicated to the late Mrs Betty Summersby. They are available from Eileen Harris, Tel no: , Mansell Beard, , or Wilsford P.O. Price 6 in aid of Heydour Church Sunday 16 th July Heydour Parish Summer Fete from 2pm. Funds raised are in support of St Michael & All Angels, The Village Hall and The Millennium Green. This year's Fete welcomes the return of the Heydour Cresta Run, (Soap Box Cart Time Trials), The Heydour Heave Inter-Village Tug-of War, Mini Beer festival, Pimms Tent, Fun Dog Show, Classic Cars and Tractors, Cream Teas, Traditional Games, Tombola, Raffle, Cakes, Morris Dancers, Brass Band and a little bit more!! For more information, please contact Norman Hatcliff on or norman.hatcliff@btinternet.com. WILSFORD CHURCH Wilsford Open Gardens on Sunday 16th July from a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in aid of church funds. No. 5. Town End long interesting garden with open views, pond and Fairy Glen. Book Stall and Refreshments. By kind invitation of Lynn and Lee Harley. Also open, 78 Main Street, lawned garden with borders, pond, fruit and veg plot and conservatory, with stall and refreshments by kind invitation of Betty and Reg Groves. Ron Sheridan will be opening his Woodwork Workshop and Ruth and Henry Griffith will be hosting games for children, there will also be a feature in Church regarding the war memorial window. Further details next month. We have a facebook page for the computer savvy!! There is also a website for donations electronically if anyone is interested

6 DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES July 8 th Parish Afternoon Tea 2-4pm Ancaster Village Hall. July 16 th Wilsford Open Gardens 11am-5pm See under Wilsford Church Heydour Parish Summer Fete 2pm See under Heydour Church July 30 th Group Holy Communion 10am Bishop David of Grimsby Ancaster Church September 16 th September 16 th September 17 th October 14 th December 2 nd Parish Coffee Morning noon Ancaster Parish Hall Harvest supper in Wilsford Village Hall p.m. Harvest Songs of Praise in Wilsford Church p.m. Pudding Night in Wilsford Village Hall at 6.30 p.m. Afternoon Christmas event. If anyone is unable to attend church and would like Holy Communion at home, or if anyone feels they would like a visit from a member of the Ministry team please contact Mrs Betty Groves who will make arrangements for you, details as below. Copy for June Church News by July 19 th at the latest please. Any inquiries at present to Betty at: bettyirg@btinternet.com or 78 Main Street, Wilsford or

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