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www.stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
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St John the Evangelist
Part of Mickleover Anglicans— with All Saints
In Covenant with all the Churches Together in Mickleover
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Parish Magazine
May 2015
60p
WHO’S WHO in ST. JOHN’S
CLERGY
Vicar
Contact for Official Business:
For booking baptisms, weddings and other business,
please contact Rev’d Peter Walley our Vicar
Tel: 01332 513793
[email protected]
Rev’d Peter Walley, Tel: 513793
The Vicarage, Etwall Road , Mickleover
[email protected]
Friday is Peter’s day off. It would be much appreciated if you could avoid
contacting him on this day, unless it is an emergency.
Curates
Rev’d Alun Rowlands
Rev’d Phyllis Bainbridge
Rev’d Paul Pritchard
Retired Clergy
Rev’d Michael Huggett
LAY MINISTRY TEAM
Readers
Mrs Joy Andrews
Mrs Helen Walley
Mrs Dawn Perry
Tel: 517964
Tel: 0777 643 4792
Tel: 512530
Times of Worship
Tel: 549212
Tel: 513793
Tel: 605166
Churchwardens Mrs Terry Thompson
10 Bancroft Close, Hilton
Tel:01283 735931
Mr Michael Vick
17 Heath Ave. L’over
Tel: 361260
Parochial Church Council (PCC) * These are also members of Deanery Synod
Mrs Judi Witcomb*
Mr Ray Lee*
Mrs Elaine Pritchard*
Mr Brian Seager
Mr Adrian Shore
Mrs Joy Templer
Mr Andrew Templer*
Mrs Eunice Upton
PCC Minute Secretary
Treasurer
Sacristans
Mrs Claire Shore
Mrs Geraldine Galloway Tel: 510809
Mr Andrew Templer
Mr Paul Gribbin
Mrs Dorothy Pickering Mr Keith Godley
Mrs Jenny Rowlands
Church Flowers
Hall and Link Bookings
Mrs Eunice Upton Tel: 517460
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday Bulletin
MAGAZINE: Editor
Hall + Link Bookings
Contact Joy Templer - 01332 515293
[email protected]
Mrs Kath Ratcliff
Mr Robert Gill
Mrs Geraldine Galloway
Mrs Joy Brandrick
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
Email: [email protected]
Advertising: Mr John Owen
Tel: 512131
Distribution: Mrs Lesley Paginton
Tel: 513489
Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion - Common Worship (said)
10.00am
Parish Communion - Common Worship
Morning Praise - usually on the First Sunday in the month
6.30pm
6.30pm
4.30pm
Holy Communion (for Healing) - Second Sun. of the month
Praise and Prayer - Third Sunday of the month
“Teatime on Sunday” - Fourth Sunday of the month
Details of services at All Saints Church are after “Our Diocese”
During the Week
Monday + Tuesday
Monday 10.00am
Monday 2.00pm
Wed
2.00pm
Friday
2.00pm
Friday
1.30pm
Home Groups meet -Ask the clergy /wardens for details
Internet Café - Computer Support in the Link
Café Link
Friendship Group - over 60’s
Café Link
St John's Tots for children and their carers
Mickleover Anglicans (MA)
Mission Statement
The Churches of All Saints and St John’s are in partnership
to inspire the people of Mickleover
...... to come to Christ
...... to grow in Christ
..... .and to share the love of Christ
to the glory of God
Letter from the Vicar / APCM Address 19th April 2015
What’s in a name?
Well, the votes have been cast, they’ve been counted and I can reveal that by
a margin of two to one, those casting their ballots would like the name of the
parish to be the same as that of the Church building, i.e. the Parish of St John
the Evangelist.
Result of Ballot (57 votes were cast)
17
1. St John, Mickleover
2. St John the Evangelist, Mickleover 33
3. Mickleover, St John
5
4. Mickleover, St John the Evangelist 1
No preference
1
What happens next? The PCC in May will discuss this and then formally ask
the Registrar to make a pastoral order so that the legal formalities can be
completed. This includes All Saints who have also voted and as their APCM
is on Tuesday, I can’t reveal the result today!
The result of this ballot got me thinking, what does it mean to say that we
belong to and support the church of St John the Evangelist? All four writers
of the Gospels were known as ‘Evangelists’ and the word evangelist means
being a ‘witness’ to the ‘good news’ of the gospel. How do we live our lives
as those who support the community and Christian ministry gathered in the
parish and church of St John the Evangelist? I’ll give you a little time to think
about that, and we’ll come back to it in just a moment.
I’m not sure whether the early church had annual meetings. They certainly
used to come together to consider whether a book should be in or out of
the Canon of Scripture and the disciples used ‘lots’ to determine who would
replace Judas Iscariot, but can I thank you for staying on for this APCM today
even though it isn’t maybe considering such weighty matters? It is one time
set in the calendar for taking stock of our life together and for looking towards the future. It is especially good that we can eat lunch as well this year
and my thanks to those who have made this possible.
What we can say was that the early church set apart those for a ministry of
service, whom they called ‘deacon’. I want to thank both Terry and Michael
very warmly indeed for their unstinting support through this past year. I’m
very glad to say that they both agreed to stand again and I trust that their
time over this next 12 months will be equally fulfilling. Please do pray for
them as you pray for me or anyone else in the ministry team.
Of course I know that Terry and Michael are only two people amongst many
who work tirelessly behind the scenes to serve the church in many different
ways. I would also like to thank Geraldine for both her sterling work as
Treasurer but also for putting the Annual Meeting report together. I couldn’t
however continue to fulfill my role as Vicar of both churches without the
unstinting support of all my clergy and Reader colleagues and to the cheerful
support of our retired clergy colleagues too. When I think of the range of
activities that already happen on this site through the week and the hours
that so many put in voluntarily, on an occasion like this I would love to be
able to thank everyone by name but inevitably I will overlook someone, you
know who you are and I just want to say a heartfelt thank you.
I want to return to the challenge I believe that allying ourselves to the
concept of being a witness today brings us. Undoubtedly the challenges are
different in 21st C Mickleover and Derby to those of John, Paul and his
colleagues in first century Asia Minor, but I would also add, the challenges
that we face are different to even 10 years ago, or longer.
We may not all be evangelists or have that gift, in fact amongst all the
spiritual gifts it seems to be one with the fewest representatives. However
we are all called to be witnesses. In Acts chapter 1 verse 8 Jesus told the
disciples 8You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will
be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth.” Similarly in Matthew 28, verses 19 & 20, he gave them, and through
them, us, the great commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.”
This means that all of us should work out for ourselves, the reason for the
hope that we all hold dear. The Holy Spirit is key to us not only getting to
know Jesus better through our encounter with him through the scriptures
and through each other but also in the sphere of our witness.
There are of course different ways of witnessing to the love of Christ, and
recently I’ve been challenged to think about how ‘Welcome’ is a vehicle to a
journey of spiritual encounter. St Johns has had a long history of making
people feel at home, at the door and through social events. People go away
thinking well of St Johns – generally. But the handshake at the door I believe
is really only the beginning. Here is a quote that I find quite challenging.
‘Real welcome begins after we have said ‘hello’’
Letter from the Vicar / APCM Address 19th April 2015
What’s in a name?
Well, the votes have been cast, they’ve been counted and I can reveal that by
a margin of two to one, those casting their ballots would like the name of the
parish to be the same as that of the Church building, i.e. the Parish of St John
the Evangelist.
Result of Ballot (57 votes were cast)
17
1. St John, Mickleover
2. St John the Evangelist, Mickleover 33
3. Mickleover, St John
5
4. Mickleover, St John the Evangelist 1
No preference
1
What happens next? The PCC in May will discuss this and then formally ask
the Registrar to make a pastoral order so that the legal formalities can be
completed. This includes All Saints who have also voted and as their APCM
is on Tuesday, I can’t reveal the result today!
The result of this ballot got me thinking, what does it mean to say that we
belong to and support the church of St John the Evangelist? All four writers
of the Gospels were known as ‘Evangelists’ and the word evangelist means
being a ‘witness’ to the ‘good news’ of the gospel. How do we live our lives
as those who support the community and Christian ministry gathered in the
parish and church of St John the Evangelist? I’ll give you a little time to think
about that, and we’ll come back to it in just a moment.
I’m not sure whether the early church had annual meetings. They certainly
used to come together to consider whether a book should be in or out of
the Canon of Scripture and the disciples used ‘lots’ to determine who would
replace Judas Iscariot, but can I thank you for staying on for this APCM today
even though it isn’t maybe considering such weighty matters? It is one time
set in the calendar for taking stock of our life together and for looking towards the future. It is especially good that we can eat lunch as well this year
and my thanks to those who have made this possible.
What we can say was that the early church set apart those for a ministry of
service, whom they called ‘deacon’. I want to thank both Terry and Michael
very warmly indeed for their unstinting support through this past year. I’m
very glad to say that they both agreed to stand again and I trust that their
time over this next 12 months will be equally fulfilling. Please do pray for
them as you pray for me or anyone else in the ministry team.
Of course I know that Terry and Michael are only two people amongst many
who work tirelessly behind the scenes to serve the church in many different
ways. I would also like to thank Geraldine for both her sterling work as
Treasurer but also for putting the Annual Meeting report together. I couldn’t
however continue to fulfill my role as Vicar of both churches without the
unstinting support of all my clergy and Reader colleagues and to the cheerful
support of our retired clergy colleagues too. When I think of the range of
activities that already happen on this site through the week and the hours
that so many put in voluntarily, on an occasion like this I would love to be
able to thank everyone by name but inevitably I will overlook someone, you
know who you are and I just want to say a heartfelt thank you.
I want to return to the challenge I believe that allying ourselves to the
concept of being a witness today brings us. Undoubtedly the challenges are
different in 21st C Mickleover and Derby to those of John, Paul and his
colleagues in first century Asia Minor, but I would also add, the challenges
that we face are different to even 10 years ago, or longer.
We may not all be evangelists or have that gift, in fact amongst all the
spiritual gifts it seems to be one with the fewest representatives. However
we are all called to be witnesses. In Acts chapter 1 verse 8 Jesus told the
disciples 8You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will
be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth.” Similarly in Matthew 28, verses 19 & 20, he gave them, and through
them, us, the great commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.”
This means that all of us should work out for ourselves, the reason for the
hope that we all hold dear. The Holy Spirit is key to us not only getting to
know Jesus better through our encounter with him through the scriptures
and through each other but also in the sphere of our witness.
There are of course different ways of witnessing to the love of Christ, and
recently I’ve been challenged to think about how ‘Welcome’ is a vehicle to a
journey of spiritual encounter. St Johns has had a long history of making
people feel at home, at the door and through social events. People go away
thinking well of St Johns – generally. But the handshake at the door I believe
is really only the beginning. Here is a quote that I find quite challenging.
‘Real welcome begins after we have said ‘hello’’
One of the blessings of the Anglican Church is that we do have a fringe. I’m
not thinking of haircuts, or an item of clothing here – but of people who
think well of us, who do occasionally come. Now I know of the struggle that
St Johns in particular has had in Mickleover to be seen as a ‘parish church’ –
I come across that often when people make enquiries for baptism/weddings
etc, even funerals – the building isn’t what people think of as a ‘proper
church’. All of which makes our task a bit harder, and instead of assuming
that people will walk through the door (as they may have done to churches
in the past), because they want something from us, by and large, people
don’t. This means that all of us have to be pro-active. We have to invite
people using our own contacts and our own networks. In some ways I would
say that is more healthy, but it brings its own challenges esp.ecially fear,
which, again, is where the transforming power of the Holy Spirit comes in.
through the Alpha course. There is a new course starting at All Saints in the
beginning of May. Although All Saints is hosting it this time let’s see if some of
us couldn’t invite a friend or neighbour to come and then come along with
them? It is a wonderful way to come to learn and to ask those awkward
questions that you’ve probably thought of in the past but not had an
opportunity to ask.
Last Annual meeting we talked about developments in our worship. I touched
on them in the annual report again this year, but going back a few years,
remember when the ASB came in? We were all over the place….
So let us briefly look at some figures together:
Nationally - on average only 10% of those trying a church join as a part of the
worshipping community;
How many visit St Johns over a year?
Festivals
300?
Schools
300?
Occasional offices
300?
Just visiting
?
In an average year, we could be seeing 900 visitors coming to services in the
Church. Now I don’t have statistics of people coming to events in the Hall
(including the church). It would be interesting to sit down and estimate what
those are – I would think it would be rather higher. But let’s say for sake of
argument, another 1000 over 12 months. That’s a potential 1900 people we
have contact with – almost 10% of the population of the whole of Mickleover
– a not insignificant number.
So, returning to our theme. What is Welcome?
One definition is as follows:
‘True welcome’ is about the active encouragement of someone
into the heart of the community of the church. Our job (as
welcomers) is not done until someone is completely at home,
a valued, contributing member of the body of Christ.’
‘Everybody Welcome’ VenBob Jackson and Revd George Fisher, p6
As I said at the beginning I believe St Johns has had a long and honourable
history of making people feel at ease when they come inside the doors, but
what in the end is a Christian community for? I think part of the answer lies
in Jesus’ own request that we make disciples. How can we do this? I know
the Emmaus course has been run over several years, another way is
Now, we live in a society that whether we like it or not does not read books
– we are also in a much more visual society and most visitors in our services
will have previously had little or no experience of worship. The IT has made
a real difference. But even the more relaxed worship that we do on some
Sundays will be strange but I believe with energy, warmth and enthusiasm
coupled with an understanding that things might seem strange, then the ‘fear
factor’ is hugely reduced. Visitors need help, hence I will never apologise for
using stage directions and I hope if we see someone we haven’t seen before
all of us will be ready to help when needed.
So here is the task before us (I’m basing my quote here on the 70’s TV drama
‘Mission Impossible’) that is: ‘Our task, …should we choose to accept it…. is
not only to give that initial warm welcome, but also to reach out to those
outside, not only to make an invitation to come in, but especially to make
disciples’…. that is the reason John’ wrote his gospel. Over this next year,
let’s pray, let’s encourage each other, let’s have fun and above all let’s take
courage as we work out God’s calling ...we have so much to give thanks to
God for and so much to pray to the Lord of the harvest for too.
Peter
One of the blessings of the Anglican Church is that we do have a fringe. I’m
not thinking of haircuts, or an item of clothing here – but of people who
think well of us, who do occasionally come. Now I know of the struggle that
St Johns in particular has had in Mickleover to be seen as a ‘parish church’ –
I come across that often when people make enquiries for baptism/weddings
etc, even funerals – the building isn’t what people think of as a ‘proper
church’. All of which makes our task a bit harder, and instead of assuming
that people will walk through the door (as they may have done to churches
in the past), because they want something from us, by and large, people
don’t. This means that all of us have to be pro-active. We have to invite
people using our own contacts and our own networks. In some ways I would
say that is more healthy, but it brings its own challenges esp.ecially fear,
which, again, is where the transforming power of the Holy Spirit comes in.
through the Alpha course. There is a new course starting at All Saints in the
beginning of May. Although All Saints is hosting it this time let’s see if some of
us couldn’t invite a friend or neighbour to come and then come along with
them? It is a wonderful way to come to learn and to ask those awkward
questions that you’ve probably thought of in the past but not had an
opportunity to ask.
Last Annual meeting we talked about developments in our worship. I touched
on them in the annual report again this year, but going back a few years,
remember when the ASB came in? We were all over the place….
So let us briefly look at some figures together:
Nationally - on average only 10% of those trying a church join as a part of the
worshipping community;
How many visit St Johns over a year?
Festivals
300?
Schools
300?
Occasional offices
300?
Just visiting
?
In an average year, we could be seeing 900 visitors coming to services in the
Church. Now I don’t have statistics of people coming to events in the Hall
(including the church). It would be interesting to sit down and estimate what
those are – I would think it would be rather higher. But let’s say for sake of
argument, another 1000 over 12 months. That’s a potential 1900 people we
have contact with – almost 10% of the population of the whole of Mickleover
– a not insignificant number.
So, returning to our theme. What is Welcome?
One definition is as follows:
‘True welcome’ is about the active encouragement of someone
into the heart of the community of the church. Our job (as
welcomers) is not done until someone is completely at home,
a valued, contributing member of the body of Christ.’
‘Everybody Welcome’ VenBob Jackson and Revd George Fisher, p6
As I said at the beginning I believe St Johns has had a long and honourable
history of making people feel at ease when they come inside the doors, but
what in the end is a Christian community for? I think part of the answer lies
in Jesus’ own request that we make disciples. How can we do this? I know
the Emmaus course has been run over several years, another way is
Now, we live in a society that whether we like it or not does not read books
– we are also in a much more visual society and most visitors in our services
will have previously had little or no experience of worship. The IT has made
a real difference. But even the more relaxed worship that we do on some
Sundays will be strange but I believe with energy, warmth and enthusiasm
coupled with an understanding that things might seem strange, then the ‘fear
factor’ is hugely reduced. Visitors need help, hence I will never apologise for
using stage directions and I hope if we see someone we haven’t seen before
all of us will be ready to help when needed.
So here is the task before us (I’m basing my quote here on the 70’s TV drama
‘Mission Impossible’) that is: ‘Our task, …should we choose to accept it…. is
not only to give that initial warm welcome, but also to reach out to those
outside, not only to make an invitation to come in, but especially to make
disciples’…. that is the reason John’ wrote his gospel. Over this next year,
let’s pray, let’s encourage each other, let’s have fun and above all let’s take
courage as we work out God’s calling ...we have so much to give thanks to
God for and so much to pray to the Lord of the harvest for too.
Peter
When is Alpha happening and where?
Alpha will run on Wednesday evenings from May 2015 to July 2015.
Come and join us for the start on Wednesday 6th May at All Saints
Church Centre, Etwall Road, Mickleover. Each session will normally
go from 7.30pm-9.30pm. The course also includes a half day away on
Saturday 27 June which is very much part of the whole course.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone; whether you have been coming to church for
many years for don’t come at all; no question is out of bounds and you
are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. You may want to
refresh your understanding of Christianity or find out about it for the
first time. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in
Christianity and everyone is welcome.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal
and friendly environment. The Alpha course consists of a series of
talks, looking at topics including ‘Who is Jesus?’ and ‘Why and how do
I pray?’ and includes a half day away together locally. We will meet to
enjoy puddings together each time around small tables, and each talk is
followed by discussion in small groups.
The Alpha team will include Rev Peter Walley and Rev Paul Pritchard.
To reserve a place on the course please contact:
Helen Walley on 01332 513793 Email: [email protected]
Get ready for our next Fund Raising Event!
Indoor / Outdoor
CAR BOOT SALE
Saturday 27 June 2015
10.00am – 1.00pm
Donations are required for the St John’s table –
bric-a-brac, toys, games, gifts, toiletries etc.
Sorry – no clothes, large furniture or electrical items
Please bring small items to Church from 14th June onwards.
For larger items please contact Geraldine to discuss
or to query whether the item is suitable
Volunteers are needed please to set up the table
and sell the items on the day
Volunteers are also needed to serve refreshments
(and donations of cakes etc would be most welcome)
Please sign up on the sheet if you are able to help
Want a space?
£10 for a car (outdoors) / table (indoors)
To book a pitch please phone
Geraldine on 01332 510809
or email “[email protected]”
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm
on 2nd Thursday of month
14th May—Resolution meeting with Beetle Drive
11th June—The Ups and Downs of a Helicopter Pilot
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
A Ruby Anniversary with a Warm Welcome
In March, the Friendship Group celebrated its 40th year with lunch at
The Robin. We were looked after very well by Graham and his staff.
Afterwards, we made our way slowly and carefully to the Church Hall
(It was the treacle and pudding, not the gin —or so I was told!). We
then had our AGM followed by a quick game of cards, a cup of tea with
luxury choccy biscuits provided by Kath Ratcliff as it was her 91st
Birthday. A good time was had by all!
The Friendship Group meets every Wednesday 2-4pm in the
Church Hall. We offer a variety of card & table games/activities. And
plenty of time to chat. If you would like to join us, please do. Even if
the activity of the day is not your favourite, you will definitely go home
with a lighter heart, a smile on your face and a host of new friends. We
are not just a friendship group, we are an extended family—a
wonderful group of amazing people (mostly bionic! 
Pat
A few Notes from the APCM—19th April 2015
You will, I hope, be delighted to hear that the APCM went smoothly!
Terry Thompson and Michael Vick were re-elected as our Churchwardens for
another year. Kath Ratcliff, Adrian Shore and Joy Templer were elected on to
the PCC (having just finished their 3 year term and agreeing to stand again) .
Judi Witcomb was adopted as our 3rd representative on the MA Council
(joining June Own and Claire Shore) . There were a few adjustments to the
volunteers who are Sidesmen/women. This is such a vital role—being the
welcoming face of St John’s.. If you would be willing to do this every few
weeks, do please have a word with June Owen who looks after this rota.
Geraldine (our Treasurer) re-assured us that we have paid all our bills on time,
but reminded us that we are only just covering our running costs and need to
review our giving regularly. Plans to re-furbish and possible up-grade the
kitchen in the hall will need careful consideration and major Fund Raising.
Peter, as you will have read at the beginning of the magazine, announced that
we have voted to be “The Parish of St John the Evangelist, Mickleover” . It
was good to hear that nearly 60 people expressed their views on this subject.
There has been much accomplished over the last year in line with our MAP
(Mission Action Plan) and we are looking to review this and set some new
goals for the next few years.
Following the meeting, many of us enjoyed delicious soup and sandwiches in
the hall. Thanks to Elaine and Geraldine for preparing this.
Christian Aid Week 10th - 16th May
Christian Aid is an organisation that helps poor people all over the
world by running education programmes and support schemes which
provide work, so that they can start to become self sufficient. The
churches in Mickleover fundraise in various different ways to support
this week.
Ethiopia
Adi is one of 20 women who attend
a self-help group set up by
HUNDEE. At every meeting they
have an adult literacy lesson and
they will discuss important issues
such as hygiene.
Photo credit Christian Aid/M Gonzalez-Noda
Adi was left with just one sheep
and no cattle after her husband
died. She and her children were
eating just once a day, and very
little even then. Between the
produce from the cow and loans
from a self-help group Adi now
buys and sells food for a profit.
Adi is building a shop and
building a future.
You are very welcome to our coffee mornings!
Sat 9th May 10am - 12 noon St. John’s Church Hall
Sat 16th May 10am - 12 noon All Saints Church Hall
There will be delicious cakes, hot an cold drinks and a warm
welcome to all. Bring your friends and family and have relaxing
Saturday morning!
P.S. If you can provide cake or help on the day please contact
Claire. Tel: 512703
The Last Time
From the moment you hold your baby in your arms,
you will never be the same.
You might long for the person you were before,
When you have freedom and time,
And nothing in particular to worry about.
You will know tiredness like you never knew it before,
And days will run into days that are exactly the same,
Full of feedings and burping,
Nappy changes and crying,
Whining and fighting,
Naps or a lack of naps,
It might seem like a never-ending cycle.
But don’t forget …
There is a last time for everything.
There will come a time when you will feed
your baby for the very last time.
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child.
One day you will carry them on your hip then set them down,
And never pick them up that way again.
You will scrub their hair in the bath one night
And from that day on they will want to bathe alone.
They will hold your hand to cross the road,
Then never reach for it again.
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles,
And it will be the last night you ever wake to this.
One afternoon you will sing “the wheels on the bus”
and do all the actions,
Then never sing them that song again.
They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate,
The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone.
You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face.
They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time.
The thing is, you won’t even know it’s the last time
Until there are no more times.
And even then, it will take you a while to realize.
So while you are living in these times,
remember there are only so many of them
and when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more day of them.
For one last time.
Author Unknown
Dates for your Diary - May 2015
Sun 3rd
5th Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00 am Morning Praise
Sat 9th
10.00am
Christian Aid Coffee Morning—The Church Hall
Sun 10th 6th Sunday of Easter
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Mon 13th
2.00 pm Knit and Natter at Café Link
Thurs 14th
Ascension Day—watch the Bulletin for Service details
Sat 16th
7.30pm
PCC
Thurs 21st 7.30pm
Parish Prayers at The Vicarage
Sun 24th Pentecost
8.00 am
10.00 am
4.30 pm
(Bank Holiday Weekend)
Holy Communion.
Parish Communion
Tea time on Sunday
Sun 31st Trinity Sunday
8.00am
Holy Communion
10.00 am Holy Communion
Looking Ahead to May
Sun 7th
3rd May
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
10th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
17th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Communion
24th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship with Baptism
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
31st May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
10.00am Plant Sale in the Church Hall
Sun 17th 7th Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension)
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Parish Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
Wed 20th
Services at All Saints Church in May 2015
First Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Morning Praise
Note from the Editor:
Deadline for articles for the next issue of Contact— June 2015 is:
MONDAY 18th May
This magazine will most likely be delivered after 1st June
CAFÉ LINK
In St John’s Community Link
Call in for a drink, biscuit
and a chat with your friends
Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There’s also the ever changing book swap facility!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering friendly advice, support and training
for all things computer related.
Includes laptops, i-pads, tablets and surfaces!
Dates for your Diary - May 2015
Sun 3rd
5th Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00 am Morning Praise
Sat 9th
10.00am
Christian Aid Coffee Morning—The Church Hall
Sun 10th 6th Sunday of Easter
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Mon 13th
2.00 pm Knit and Natter at Café Link
Thurs 14th
Ascension Day—watch the Bulletin for Service details
Sat 16th
7.30pm
PCC
Thurs 21st 7.30pm
Parish Prayers at The Vicarage
Sun 24th Pentecost
8.00 am
10.00 am
4.30 pm
(Bank Holiday Weekend)
Holy Communion.
Parish Communion
Tea time on Sunday
Sun 31st Trinity Sunday
8.00am
Holy Communion
10.00 am Holy Communion
Looking Ahead to May
Sun 7th
3rd May
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
10th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
17th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Communion
24th May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship with Baptism
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
31st May
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am Family Worship
10.00am Plant Sale in the Church Hall
Sun 17th 7th Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension)
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Parish Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
Wed 20th
Services at All Saints Church in May 2015
First Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Morning Praise
Note from the Editor:
Deadline for articles for the next issue of Contact— June 2015 is:
MONDAY 18th May
This magazine will most likely be delivered after 1st June
CAFÉ LINK
In St John’s Community Link
Call in for a drink, biscuit
and a chat with your friends
Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There’s also the ever changing book swap facility!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering friendly advice, support and training
for all things computer related.
Includes laptops, i-pads, tablets and surfaces!
THE PRAYER CHAIN
The Prayer Chain is now under new management. Michael
Huggett has become the Co-ordinator in place of Helen Innes,
and Dorothy Pickering will take his place, when he is away.
I know that we can pray to God directly without needing to ask
for anyone’s prayers, but Paul prayed for the Christians in
Corinth, Ephesus and Thessalonica, and he asked the Christians
in Ephesus and Colossae to pray for him, when he was in prison
in Rome. In some mysterious way that only God understands,
the knowledge, that others are praying for us, takes away our
loneliness and fear, when we face illness or distress. We can
even sense that others are praying for us, and I well remember
feeling that my congregations were wheeling the trolley down
to the operating theatre, as I faced an operation, which gave
me a great sense of peace.
If you feel the need of prayer for yourself or someone else,
please let Michael ( Tel: 511259) or Dorothy ( Tel: 512146) know.
You can give as much information as you want, or as little, and
we shall pray for you for a month. You can ask for further
periods of prayer, if you wish.
In addition you can come to the evening Communion on the
second Sunday of the month. This is a very quiet and reflective
service to help us feel the presence Of God, and in that setting
to ask for healing, and all of us need healing – healing of our
physical weaknesses and from all the hurts we have experienced
in our lives. If you wish, you may receive the laying on of hands,
which is a very powerful way of committing ourselves into God’s
hands.
Michael Huggett
CAFÉ LINK - A Review
The Cafe in The Link on Monday and Friday afternoons has now been
running for four years and at the recent review meeting the opinion was
that the enterprise was “very worthwhile”!. Between 8 – 30 people
come each time.
It has been a lifeline for some who live alone and needed someone to
talk to, or just for a bit of company. Alun has found it useful to meet
people in the Café if that is what they prefer.
There have been spin-offs from the Café too. The Book Club is well
established once a month on a Friday and it is growing in numbers.
(There’s also the evening Book Club as well, run by Terry). The bookswap trolley has been well used and is kept refreshed by Dorothy.
We were able to use the Cafe time to help pack up the little fiddly bits
needed for the children who came to the Nativity Activity event at St
John’s.
The Knit & Natter group now meets at Cafe, on a Mondays once a
month. Between us we have made over 200 red hats and a number of
red pullovers for the school we support in Kenya. Our latest project is
knitted teddy bears for inclusion in Aqua Boxes. Anyone is welcome to
join in (the dates will be in the Magazine). Join in with our latest project
or bring your own work with you.
We looked at ways to make the Café more visible to people passing
by. We will move the tables nearer the entrance and, hopefully, in
Summer sometimes move outside. It would be nice to attract a wider
age group, maybe young mums with toddlers, and we will be looking at
ways to advertise the Café to them.
The Link/Front Entrance to the church was built specifically as a
community space and the Café aims to fulfil that purpose, so do come
along and join us for the whole 2 hours or just for a quick coffee as you
get off the bus. “It would be splendid to see you” *
Finally, our thanks to all the volunteers who make this enterprise
possible.
Colin and Ann
*With apologies to Tim Wonnacott of Bargain Hunt.
Contact
www.stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
e-mail: [email protected]
St John the Evangelist
Part of Mickleover Anglicans— with All Saints
In Covenant with all the Churches Together in Mickleover
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Parish Magazine
May 2015
60p
THE PRAYER CHAIN
The Prayer Chain is now under new management. Michael
Huggett has become the Co-ordinator in place of Helen Innes,
and Dorothy Pickering will take his place, when he is away.
I know that we can pray to God directly without needing to ask
for anyone’s prayers, but Paul prayed for the Christians in
Corinth, Ephesus and Thessalonica, and he asked the Christians
in Ephesus and Colossae to pray for him, when he was in prison
in Rome. In some mysterious way that only God understands,
the knowledge, that others are praying for us, takes away our
loneliness and fear, when we face illness or distress. We can
even sense that others are praying for us, and I well remember
feeling that my congregations were wheeling the trolley down
to the operating theatre, as I faced an operation, which gave
me a great sense of peace.
If you feel the need of prayer for yourself or someone else,
please let Michael ( Tel: 511259) or Dorothy ( Tel: 512146) know.
You can give as much information as you want, or as little, and
we shall pray for you for a month. You can ask for further
periods of prayer, if you wish.
In addition you can come to the evening Communion on the
second Sunday of the month. This is a very quiet and reflective
service to help us feel the presence Of God, and in that setting
to ask for healing, and all of us need healing – healing of our
physical weaknesses and from all the hurts we have experienced
in our lives. If you wish, you may receive the laying on of hands,
which is a very powerful way of committing ourselves into God’s
hands.
Michael Huggett
CAFÉ LINK - A Review
The Cafe in The Link on Monday and Friday afternoons has now been
running for four years and at the recent review meeting the opinion was
that the enterprise was “very worthwhile”!. Between 8 – 30 people
come each time.
It has been a lifeline for some who live alone and needed someone to
talk to, or just for a bit of company. Alun has found it useful to meet
people in the Café if that is what they prefer.
There have been spin-offs from the Café too. The Book Club is well
established once a month on a Friday and it is growing in numbers.
(There’s also the evening Book Club as well, run by Terry). The bookswap trolley has been well used and is kept refreshed by Dorothy.
We were able to use the Cafe time to help pack up the little fiddly bits
needed for the children who came to the Nativity Activity event at St
John’s.
The Knit & Natter group now meets at Cafe, on a Mondays once a
month. Between us we have made over 200 red hats and a number of
red pullovers for the school we support in Kenya. Our latest project is
knitted teddy bears for inclusion in Aqua Boxes. Anyone is welcome to
join in (the dates will be in the Magazine). Join in with our latest project
or bring your own work with you.
We looked at ways to make the Café more visible to people passing
by. We will move the tables nearer the entrance and, hopefully, in
Summer sometimes move outside. It would be nice to attract a wider
age group, maybe young mums with toddlers, and we will be looking at
ways to advertise the Café to them.
The Link/Front Entrance to the church was built specifically as a
community space and the Café aims to fulfil that purpose, so do come
along and join us for the whole 2 hours or just for a quick coffee as you
get off the bus. “It would be splendid to see you” *
Finally, our thanks to all the volunteers who make this enterprise
possible.
Colin and Ann
*With apologies to Tim Wonnacott of Bargain Hunt.
A Magical View down Memory Lane.
By Terry Thompson
A little while after the new Link area at St John’s
had been officially opened, we held a beautiful art
exhibition, featuring Harry Bedborough’s paintings.
These were offered for auction in aid of FKC and I
fell in love with a yellow and gold canvass of wild
flowers in a summer meadow. It was a “must have”
moment and I quickly placed my bid. But why did I
feel so moved by this painting? Over the next few days I pondered the
question. Then it came to me, it was a replica of one of my earliest
memories….
I was around 2 years old, my parents had decided we’d outgrown our
present home and were in the throes of finding a larger one. In due
course I was taken to the new property, along with my big brother, and
told to behave as we trotted around the house. Unfortunately, I was
somewhat of a feisty toddler and had to be firmly restrained from
burrowing in cupboards and bouncing on armchairs. We eventually
progressed to the garden and I was let off the reigns….wonderful! I can
remember charging around the large lawned area, pursued by my more
dignified brother, and then being led to the bottom of the garden to
survey a high fence. My parents and brother oohhed and aahhed about
what was over the fence, but, of course, I couldn’t see a thing. Then the
vendors opened a small trap door in the fence and I saw a
wonderland……. A panorama of buttercups, daisies, lady’s slippers,
stretching as far as I could see. From my height, the view filled the entire
rectangle framed by the trap door and it was magical! The new house
backed on to a huge field that was to be turned into King George’s
playing field in due time, but for now it was a sea of wild flowers, with
the occasional large oak, ash or elm tree dotted about. I can remember
being asked why I’d stopped chattering, but I couldn’t express how that
view had affected me, so I burst into tears. My brother picked me up to
comfort me and show me what they could see over the top of the fence,
but I fought to stand down and resume staring at my vision. That picture
has stayed in my memory ever since.
Yes, we did move into that house, and yes I spent hours and hours
playing first in the field, then in the park it became. The meadow
changed from flowers to football and cricket pitches, tennis courts,
bowling green and putting green, but in my mind’s eye, it is still my
magical field. Harry’s picture captured that moment in time for me and I
was fortunate enough to secure it with my bid. It hangs in pride of place
on the bedroom wall, the room’s colour scheme having been chosen to
compliment the canvass. Thank you Harry!
Family Events— April 2015
R.I.P
We give thanks for the lives of:
Derek Clarke
Dennis Thompson
And remember in our prayers their family and friends
Knit and Natter
13th April - 2pm to 4pm
Come to Cafe Link
If you are creating something ..........
by knitting, crochet or needlework,
do join us!
For more details contact Lesley on 513489
Don’t forget to link up with
Friends of Mickleover Meadows
and Bramblebrook
Sat 6 June 10.00 - 12.00
Tidy up at Bramblebrook.
Tues 14 July 6.00pm Guided butterfly walk at the
Meadows
Sat 25 July
10.00 - 12.00
Tidy-up at Bramblebrook.
A Magical View down Memory Lane.
By Terry Thompson
A little while after the new Link area at St John’s
had been officially opened, we held a beautiful art
exhibition, featuring Harry Bedborough’s paintings.
These were offered for auction in aid of FKC and I
fell in love with a yellow and gold canvass of wild
flowers in a summer meadow. It was a “must have”
moment and I quickly placed my bid. But why did I
feel so moved by this painting? Over the next few days I pondered the
question. Then it came to me, it was a replica of one of my earliest
memories….
I was around 2 years old, my parents had decided we’d outgrown our
present home and were in the throes of finding a larger one. In due
course I was taken to the new property, along with my big brother, and
told to behave as we trotted around the house. Unfortunately, I was
somewhat of a feisty toddler and had to be firmly restrained from
burrowing in cupboards and bouncing on armchairs. We eventually
progressed to the garden and I was let off the reigns….wonderful! I can
remember charging around the large lawned area, pursued by my more
dignified brother, and then being led to the bottom of the garden to
survey a high fence. My parents and brother oohhed and aahhed about
what was over the fence, but, of course, I couldn’t see a thing. Then the
vendors opened a small trap door in the fence and I saw a
wonderland……. A panorama of buttercups, daisies, lady’s slippers,
stretching as far as I could see. From my height, the view filled the entire
rectangle framed by the trap door and it was magical! The new house
backed on to a huge field that was to be turned into King George’s
playing field in due time, but for now it was a sea of wild flowers, with
the occasional large oak, ash or elm tree dotted about. I can remember
being asked why I’d stopped chattering, but I couldn’t express how that
view had affected me, so I burst into tears. My brother picked me up to
comfort me and show me what they could see over the top of the fence,
but I fought to stand down and resume staring at my vision. That picture
has stayed in my memory ever since.
Yes, we did move into that house, and yes I spent hours and hours
playing first in the field, then in the park it became. The meadow
changed from flowers to football and cricket pitches, tennis courts,
bowling green and putting green, but in my mind’s eye, it is still my
magical field. Harry’s picture captured that moment in time for me and I
was fortunate enough to secure it with my bid. It hangs in pride of place
on the bedroom wall, the room’s colour scheme having been chosen to
compliment the canvass. Thank you Harry!
Family Events— April 2015
R.I.P
We give thanks for the lives of:
Derek Clarke
Dennis Thompson
And remember in our prayers their family and friends
Knit and Natter
13th April - 2pm to 4pm
Come to Cafe Link
If you are creating something ..........
by knitting, crochet or needlework,
do join us!
For more details contact Lesley on 513489
Don’t forget to link up with
Friends of Mickleover Meadows
and Bramblebrook
Sat 6 June 10.00 - 12.00
Tidy up at Bramblebrook.
Tues 14 July 6.00pm Guided butterfly walk at the
Meadows
Sat 25 July
10.00 - 12.00
Tidy-up at Bramblebrook.
Christian Aid Week 10th - 16th May
Christian Aid is an organisation that helps poor people all over the
world by running education programmes and support schemes which
provide work, so that they can start to become self sufficient. The
churches in Mickleover fundraise in various different ways to support
this week.
Ethiopia
Adi is one of 20 women who attend
a self-help group set up by
HUNDEE. At every meeting they
have an adult literacy lesson and
they will discuss important issues
such as hygiene.
Photo credit Christian Aid/M Gonzalez-Noda
Adi was left with just one sheep
and no cattle after her husband
died. She and her children were
eating just once a day, and very
little even then. Between the
produce from the cow and loans
from a self-help group Adi now
buys and sells food for a profit.
Adi is building a shop and
building a future.
You are very welcome to our coffee mornings!
Sat 9th May 10am - 12 noon St. John’s Church Hall
Sat 16th May 10am - 12 noon All Saints Church Hall
There will be delicious cakes, hot an cold drinks and a warm
welcome to all. Bring your friends and family and have relaxing
Saturday morning!
P.S. If you can provide cake or help on the day please contact
Claire. Tel: 512703
The Last Time
From the moment you hold your baby in your arms,
you will never be the same.
You might long for the person you were before,
When you have freedom and time,
And nothing in particular to worry about.
You will know tiredness like you never knew it before,
And days will run into days that are exactly the same,
Full of feedings and burping,
Nappy changes and crying,
Whining and fighting,
Naps or a lack of naps,
It might seem like a never-ending cycle.
But don’t forget …
There is a last time for everything.
There will come a time when you will feed
your baby for the very last time.
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child.
One day you will carry them on your hip then set them down,
And never pick them up that way again.
You will scrub their hair in the bath one night
And from that day on they will want to bathe alone.
They will hold your hand to cross the road,
Then never reach for it again.
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles,
And it will be the last night you ever wake to this.
One afternoon you will sing “the wheels on the bus”
and do all the actions,
Then never sing them that song again.
They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate,
The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone.
You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face.
They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time.
The thing is, you won’t even know it’s the last time
Until there are no more times.
And even then, it will take you a while to realize.
So while you are living in these times,
remember there are only so many of them
and when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more day of them.
For one last time.
Author Unknown
Get ready for our next Fund Raising Event!
Indoor / Outdoor
CAR BOOT SALE
Saturday 27 June 2015
10.00am – 1.00pm
Donations are required for the St John’s table –
bric-a-brac, toys, games, gifts, toiletries etc.
Sorry – no clothes, large furniture or electrical items
Please bring small items to Church from 14th June onwards.
For larger items please contact Geraldine to discuss
or to query whether the item is suitable
Volunteers are needed please to set up the table
and sell the items on the day
Volunteers are also needed to serve refreshments
(and donations of cakes etc would be most welcome)
Please sign up on the sheet if you are able to help
Want a space?
£10 for a car (outdoors) / table (indoors)
To book a pitch please phone
Geraldine on 01332 510809
or email “[email protected]”
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm
on 2nd Thursday of month
14th May—Resolution meeting with Beetle Drive
11th June—The Ups and Downs of a Helicopter Pilot
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
A Ruby Anniversary with a Warm Welcome
In March, the Friendship Group celebrated its 40th year with lunch at
The Robin. We were looked after very well by Graham and his staff.
Afterwards, we made our way slowly and carefully to the Church Hall
(It was the treacle and pudding, not the gin —or so I was told!). We
then had our AGM followed by a quick game of cards, a cup of tea with
luxury choccy biscuits provided by Kath Ratcliff as it was her 91st
Birthday. A good time was had by all!
The Friendship Group meets every Wednesday 2-4pm in the
Church Hall. We offer a variety of card & table games/activities. And
plenty of time to chat. If you would like to join us, please do. Even if
the activity of the day is not your favourite, you will definitely go home
with a lighter heart, a smile on your face and a host of new friends. We
are not just a friendship group, we are an extended family—a
wonderful group of amazing people (mostly bionic! 
Pat
A few Notes from the APCM—19th April 2015
You will, I hope, be delighted to hear that the APCM went smoothly!
Terry Thompson and Michael Vick were re-elected as our Churchwardens for
another year. Kath Ratcliff, Adrian Shore and Joy Templer were elected on to
the PCC (having just finished their 3 year term and agreeing to stand again) .
Judi Witcomb was adopted as our 3rd representative on the MA Council
(joining June Own and Claire Shore) . There were a few adjustments to the
volunteers who are Sidesmen/women. This is such a vital role—being the
welcoming face of St John’s.. If you would be willing to do this every few
weeks, do please have a word with June Owen who looks after this rota.
Geraldine (our Treasurer) re-assured us that we have paid all our bills on time,
but reminded us that we are only just covering our running costs and need to
review our giving regularly. Plans to re-furbish and possible up-grade the
kitchen in the hall will need careful consideration and major Fund Raising.
Peter, as you will have read at the beginning of the magazine, announced that
we have voted to be “The Parish of St John the Evangelist, Mickleover” . It
was good to hear that nearly 60 people expressed their views on this subject.
There has been much accomplished over the last year in line with our MAP
(Mission Action Plan) and we are looking to review this and set some new
goals for the next few years.
Following the meeting, many of us enjoyed delicious soup and sandwiches in
the hall. Thanks to Elaine and Geraldine for preparing this.
When is Alpha happening and where?
Alpha will run on Wednesday evenings from May 2015 to July 2015.
Come and join us for the start on Wednesday 6th May at All Saints
Church Centre, Etwall Road, Mickleover. Each session will normally
go from 7.30pm-9.30pm. The course also includes a half day away on
Saturday 27 June which is very much part of the whole course.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone; whether you have been coming to church for
many years for don’t come at all; no question is out of bounds and you
are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. You may want to
refresh your understanding of Christianity or find out about it for the
first time. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in
Christianity and everyone is welcome.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal
and friendly environment. The Alpha course consists of a series of
talks, looking at topics including ‘Who is Jesus?’ and ‘Why and how do
I pray?’ and includes a half day away together locally. We will meet to
enjoy puddings together each time around small tables, and each talk is
followed by discussion in small groups.
The Alpha team will include Rev Peter Walley and Rev Paul Pritchard.
To reserve a place on the course please contact:
Helen Walley on 01332 513793 Email: [email protected]
WHO’S WHO in ST. JOHN’S
CLERGY
Vicar
Contact for Official Business:
For booking baptisms, weddings and other business,
please contact Rev’d Peter Walley our Vicar
Tel: 01332 513793
[email protected]
Rev’d Peter Walley, Tel: 513793
The Vicarage, Etwall Road , Mickleover
[email protected]
Friday is Peter’s day off. It would be much appreciated if you could avoid
contacting him on this day, unless it is an emergency.
Curates
Rev’d Alun Rowlands
Rev’d Phyllis Bainbridge
Rev’d Paul Pritchard
Retired Clergy
Rev’d Michael Huggett
LAY MINISTRY TEAM
Readers
Mrs Joy Andrews
Mrs Helen Walley
Mrs Dawn Perry
Tel: 517964
Tel: 0777 643 4792
Tel: 512530
Times of Worship
Tel: 549212
Tel: 513793
Tel: 605166
Churchwardens Mrs Terry Thompson
10 Bancroft Close, Hilton
Tel:01283 735931
Mr Michael Vick
17 Heath Ave. L’over
Tel: 361260
Parochial Church Council (PCC) * These are also members of Deanery Synod
Mrs Judi Witcomb*
Mr Ray Lee*
Mrs Elaine Pritchard*
Mr Brian Seager
Mr Adrian Shore
Mrs Joy Templer
Mr Andrew Templer*
Mrs Eunice Upton
PCC Minute Secretary
Treasurer
Sacristans
Mrs Claire Shore
Mrs Geraldine Galloway Tel: 510809
Mr Andrew Templer
Mr Paul Gribbin
Mrs Dorothy Pickering Mr Keith Godley
Mrs Jenny Rowlands
Church Flowers
Hall and Link Bookings
Mrs Eunice Upton Tel: 517460
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday Bulletin
MAGAZINE: Editor
Hall + Link Bookings
Contact Joy Templer - 01332 515293
[email protected]
Mrs Kath Ratcliff
Mr Robert Gill
Mrs Geraldine Galloway
Mrs Joy Brandrick
Mrs Joy Templer
Tel: 515293
Email: [email protected]
Advertising: Mr John Owen
Tel: 512131
Distribution: Mrs Lesley Paginton
Tel: 513489
Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion - Common Worship (said)
10.00am
Parish Communion - Common Worship
Morning Praise - usually on the First Sunday in the month
6.30pm
6.30pm
4.30pm
Holy Communion (for Healing) - Second Sun. of the month
Praise and Prayer - Third Sunday of the month
“Teatime on Sunday” - Fourth Sunday of the month
Details of services at All Saints Church are after “Our Diocese”
During the Week
Monday + Tuesday
Monday 10.00am
Monday 2.00pm
Wed
2.00pm
Friday
2.00pm
Friday
1.30pm
Home Groups meet -Ask the clergy /wardens for details
Internet Café - Computer Support in the Link
Café Link
Friendship Group - over 60’s
Café Link
St John's Tots for children and their carers
Mickleover Anglicans (MA)
Mission Statement
The Churches of All Saints and St John’s are in partnership
to inspire the people of Mickleover
...... to come to Christ
...... to grow in Christ
..... .and to share the love of Christ
to the glory of God