1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Contact
www.stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
e-mail: [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
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
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:
to set up the table(s)
to sell the items on the day
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]”
Wanted—Retired Nursery Teacher
June 2015
60p
RCCG Solid Rock Church on Woods Lane off Abbey Street are looking for a
retired nursery teacher for their Mother and Toddler Group which meets on
Thursday mornings between 10am and 12 noon.
If interested, please contact Pastor James on 07766 054917.
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
Dear Friends,
I write this just after returning from a weekend’s training with
fellow curates from Derby Diocese including Paul and Ian of
course. It was especially memorable for me this time as it was my
last formal session after three years of my curacy. I still have a
further year as a curate to serve but mandatory formal training
events for me end although I’m sure I will opt in to others as
opportunities arise.
This time we were treated to a stay at Launde Abbey in wonderful
countryside in Leicestershire. The difference for me this year, I
believe, was a greater focus on my third year colleagues, those I
was ordained alongside, several of whom were anxiously looking to
find stipendiary jobs within the next year. The two who had
already been successful were looking forward to the challenge of
taking churches on themselves with a mixture of excitement and
trepidation! However, the many discussions outside the formal
training sessions about how we are progressing are the highlight of
such events.
I particularly love the worship opportunities we share. This time
the Communion service in the chapel at Launde on the Sunday
morning was very special for me as it marked the end of those first
three years and focussed my mind on my next stage amongst you
wonderful people at St. John’s and All Saints.
As I gazed around the chapel at my colleagues my eye was drawn,
not for the first time, to our very different churchmanship
backgrounds. We really do cover the spectrum I think. Some were
raising arms in the air, some surreptitiously raising the occasional
palm a little way, some standing rock still and some bowing and
crossing themselves at every opportunity. But I have to say, it all
enhanced my own worship experience, because I was among
people I have come to love in our time together, and they were
able to express themselves as they felt moved to respond. The
experience was further deepened for me as I know from our
conversations over the years how some of these differences have
worked out in people’s lives. Some have experienced real crises of
confidence in various congregations because of this.
Whenever we come together for worship we should not have to
worry about what others think of us. It should just be about our
personal relationship with God and how we feel moved to respond.
Yes of course it might be a little difficult if we choose to sing a
different song when everyone else is singing the set one or to say
out loud a completely different part of liturgy! But feel free, I say,
to express yourself if it helps you, or sit down because you need to
and I pray that everyone else will not worry about it and
concentrate on their own worship. I believe that all our worship,
directed to our wonderful God will be enhanced for all if we know
everyone is comfortable in knowing each individual is at ease in
what they themselves are doing, as I was in Launde.
The important thing is that we should all make everything we do
an act of praise. Psalm 134 covers it I suggest. (NRSV)
“Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord
who stand by night (and day) in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord.
May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion.
Once again the psalms say it all! Alleluia. Amen
God bless
Alun
(Rev’d. Alun Rowlands)
Just a thought .....
Life isn’t about finding yourself,
It’s about discovering who God created you to be.
From poemsmyway– valrie.blogspot.com
Dear Friends,
I write this just after returning from a weekend’s training with
fellow curates from Derby Diocese including Paul and Ian of
course. It was especially memorable for me this time as it was my
last formal session after three years of my curacy. I still have a
further year as a curate to serve but mandatory formal training
events for me end although I’m sure I will opt in to others as
opportunities arise.
This time we were treated to a stay at Launde Abbey in wonderful
countryside in Leicestershire. The difference for me this year, I
believe, was a greater focus on my third year colleagues, those I
was ordained alongside, several of whom were anxiously looking to
find stipendiary jobs within the next year. The two who had
already been successful were looking forward to the challenge of
taking churches on themselves with a mixture of excitement and
trepidation! However, the many discussions outside the formal
training sessions about how we are progressing are the highlight of
such events.
I particularly love the worship opportunities we share. This time
the Communion service in the chapel at Launde on the Sunday
morning was very special for me as it marked the end of those first
three years and focussed my mind on my next stage amongst you
wonderful people at St. John’s and All Saints.
As I gazed around the chapel at my colleagues my eye was drawn,
not for the first time, to our very different churchmanship
backgrounds. We really do cover the spectrum I think. Some were
raising arms in the air, some surreptitiously raising the occasional
palm a little way, some standing rock still and some bowing and
crossing themselves at every opportunity. But I have to say, it all
enhanced my own worship experience, because I was among
people I have come to love in our time together, and they were
able to express themselves as they felt moved to respond. The
experience was further deepened for me as I know from our
conversations over the years how some of these differences have
worked out in people’s lives. Some have experienced real crises of
confidence in various congregations because of this.
Whenever we come together for worship we should not have to
worry about what others think of us. It should just be about our
personal relationship with God and how we feel moved to respond.
Yes of course it might be a little difficult if we choose to sing a
different song when everyone else is singing the set one or to say
out loud a completely different part of liturgy! But feel free, I say,
to express yourself if it helps you, or sit down because you need to
and I pray that everyone else will not worry about it and
concentrate on their own worship. I believe that all our worship,
directed to our wonderful God will be enhanced for all if we know
everyone is comfortable in knowing each individual is at ease in
what they themselves are doing, as I was in Launde.
The important thing is that we should all make everything we do
an act of praise. Psalm 134 covers it I suggest. (NRSV)
“Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord
who stand by night (and day) in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord.
May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion.
Once again the psalms say it all! Alleluia. Amen
God bless
Alun
(Rev’d. Alun Rowlands)
Just a thought .....
Life isn’t about finding yourself,
It’s about discovering who God created you to be.
From poemsmyway– valrie.blogspot.com
Derby City of Sanctuary “Welcome Conference”
Here’s a summary of the day
During the spring a “Welcome Conference” was held in Derby,
subtitled “How churches can help refugees & asylum seekers”.
It was organised by the Derby City of Sanctuary group and supported
by Boaz Trust. Over 100 people came to the Riverside Centre from a
wide range of local churches including St Johns. People’s reactions
were overwhelmingly positive, such as:
“I’ve learnt so much today about the problems asylum seekers face”
“It’s so sad that the system isn’t supporting people when they need it most”
“I’m going back to my church to tell everyone about the issues”
“I’ve never heard such an inspiring connection between the gospel and
practical action for refugees”
After an opening time of worship and liturgy, the Bishop of Derby led
an inspiring reflection speaking about sanctuary in our city, and then
there were two parallel sessions, one for those fairly new to the subject
led by Dave Smith of Boaz Trust, and one for those with some
experience led by Deirdre Sheahan of Paragon Law Nottingham, which
gave more detailed legal advice for those helping asylum seekers
through the system.
After a coffee break local groups providing support explained what they
did, where they were based, and how others could help, supported by
posters and leaflets to take away. There were stories from a number of
current asylum seekers describing their own personal experiences
which many found moving and inspirational, and for some of the
participants the most significant part of the day.
This was followed by a series of workshops including “Tackling
destitution” and “Helping refugees move on”
Lunch was provided by a local catering enterprise “LAZIZ” set up by
refugee women with very tasty dishes from their home countries – they
are available to cater for you at home or any event!
The conference ended with a feedback session and closing worship, but
also with a real buzz of people meeting new friends and being inspired
to support the refugee community in Derby and beyond. Hopefully the
positive support will continue in many ways over the coming year.
Many thanks to all who made this event possible and for their
continuing support of refugees in our City. If you were not able to make
this event, ask Judi and Barrie Witcomb about it. We will also be
organising a follow up Sanctuary conference in the autumn.
Maureen and Chris Priddin
MICKLEOVER EAST TOWNSWOMENS GUILD
Meet in St John’s Church Hall
First Wednesday of each month - 7.00pm
New members and visitors (£2.00) are very welcome to attend
3rd June—Biometrics : “There will never be another You.”
1st July—Verse and Worse
For more details - please contact Mrs R Cresswell Tel: 517230
Vinesong Concert: Saturday, 4th July
4pm at the Solid Rock Parish Church,
55 Woods Lane off Abbey Street.
Vinesong are an internationally acclaimed worship group who
take singing worship around the world.
Admission is free.
More details from Pastor James on 07766 054917.
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm
on 2nd Thursday of month
111th June—The Ups and Downs of a Helicopter Pilot
9th July—Derby Soup Run
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
Derby City of Sanctuary “Welcome Conference”
Here’s a summary of the day
During the spring a “Welcome Conference” was held in Derby,
subtitled “How churches can help refugees & asylum seekers”.
It was organised by the Derby City of Sanctuary group and supported
by Boaz Trust. Over 100 people came to the Riverside Centre from a
wide range of local churches including St Johns. People’s reactions
were overwhelmingly positive, such as:
“I’ve learnt so much today about the problems asylum seekers face”
“It’s so sad that the system isn’t supporting people when they need it most”
“I’m going back to my church to tell everyone about the issues”
“I’ve never heard such an inspiring connection between the gospel and
practical action for refugees”
After an opening time of worship and liturgy, the Bishop of Derby led
an inspiring reflection speaking about sanctuary in our city, and then
there were two parallel sessions, one for those fairly new to the subject
led by Dave Smith of Boaz Trust, and one for those with some
experience led by Deirdre Sheahan of Paragon Law Nottingham, which
gave more detailed legal advice for those helping asylum seekers
through the system.
After a coffee break local groups providing support explained what they
did, where they were based, and how others could help, supported by
posters and leaflets to take away. There were stories from a number of
current asylum seekers describing their own personal experiences
which many found moving and inspirational, and for some of the
participants the most significant part of the day.
This was followed by a series of workshops including “Tackling
destitution” and “Helping refugees move on”
Lunch was provided by a local catering enterprise “LAZIZ” set up by
refugee women with very tasty dishes from their home countries – they
are available to cater for you at home or any event!
The conference ended with a feedback session and closing worship, but
also with a real buzz of people meeting new friends and being inspired
to support the refugee community in Derby and beyond. Hopefully the
positive support will continue in many ways over the coming year.
Many thanks to all who made this event possible and for their
continuing support of refugees in our City. If you were not able to make
this event, ask Judi and Barrie Witcomb about it. We will also be
organising a follow up Sanctuary conference in the autumn.
Maureen and Chris Priddin
MICKLEOVER EAST TOWNSWOMENS GUILD
Meet in St John’s Church Hall
First Wednesday of each month - 7.00pm
New members and visitors (£2.00) are very welcome to attend
3rd June—Biometrics : “There will never be another You.”
1st July—Verse and Worse
For more details - please contact Mrs R Cresswell Tel: 517230
Vinesong Concert: Saturday, 4th July
4pm at the Solid Rock Parish Church,
55 Woods Lane off Abbey Street.
Vinesong are an internationally acclaimed worship group who
take singing worship around the world.
Admission is free.
More details from Pastor James on 07766 054917.
Mickleover WI
Meets at St John’s Church Hall at 7.30pm
on 2nd Thursday of month
111th June—The Ups and Downs of a Helicopter Pilot
9th July—Derby Soup Run
New members welcome
Tel: Jill 01332 517105 for more details
REFUGEE WEEK
15th - 21st June 2015
“DIFFERENT PASTS – SHARED FUTURE”
What is Refugee Week?
Refugee Week celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and
promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. It is a UKwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events. Anyone can
take part by organising, attending or taking part in activities.
The week recognises that our country has benefited hugely throughout its
history from the contributions of those who have fled here to escape
persecution. There is nothing new about this. We celebrate this year, for
example, the 350th anniversary of the return of the first Jews to England
after their expulsion in the Middle Ages. Like those from all continents to
whom Britain has been a safe haven before and since, they have repaid
our hospitality by enriching our culture, our society and country.
Refugee Week celebrates this contribution. It also reminds us of the
courage and resilience of those who must continue to leave family,
friends and home to escape prosecution.
“As a former refugee myself, I am very aware of the difficulties people
face when they arrive in this country, such as language problems,
isolation and prejudice. All of these are helped through volunteering,
because when you volunteer alongside someone, you get to know them a
little bit, which helps to break down barriers. And together we'll aim to
provide newcomers to this country with a bright and welcoming
environment!”
Cyril Nri, Actor
“Refugee Week is important because it reminds us that refugees are not
just statistics to be used and abused, they are living, breathing people. I
am British, I was born here and I have no intention of leaving here, so I
want to create a society here where compassion is built into our culture,
in this society we will be so aware of the world around us that we will not
need a Refugee Week. Until then this is how we do it.”
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet
The first good thing I hear about my country, the first suggestion that it
is changing, I will go back - and quickly. It might take five years or even
ten years but one day things will change. Everybody needs their country.
At home you can be a star but then as a refugee you are looked at like a
dog. I am a refugee but I am also a singer. That is my job and that is how
I survive.
Maryam Mursal, vocalist
Comments from Supporters of Refugee Week.
“Refugee Week is a unique time when we can all celebrate the
contribution that refugees have made over the years to the UK - both
culturally and economically. Please do something to support Refugee
Week- go to an event, look up and be part of the” simple acts campaign”
on the Refugee Week website, find out more about the issue or just speak
out for refugees when you can."
Colin Firth, Actor and founder
"Receiving refugees is not the matter of somebody signing papers in
some remote office. It’s the matter of making friends with new
neighbours; it’s the matter of turning strangers into a part of community
and that’s done most just by treating them normally, as part of a fabric
of the life of this country, this community."
former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams
Programme of Events in Derby
th
Sunday14 June at St Chad’s
A celebration fun day event for all ages
Thursday 18th June 7pm “A Sanctuary evening”
at Bosnia Herzegovina Centre, 99 Curzon Street Derby.
A chance to find out more about the Derby City of
Sanctuary group. Everyone welcome
Friday 19th June A visit to York Minster for those seeking asylum and
their friends following on from Derby Cathedral’s
Cathedral of sanctuary award.
More information about national events can be found on the
Refugee Week website
www.refugeeweek.org.uk
Maureen Priddin
REFUGEE WEEK
15th - 21st June 2015
“DIFFERENT PASTS – SHARED FUTURE”
What is Refugee Week?
Refugee Week celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and
promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. It is a UKwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events. Anyone can
take part by organising, attending or taking part in activities.
The week recognises that our country has benefited hugely throughout its
history from the contributions of those who have fled here to escape
persecution. There is nothing new about this. We celebrate this year, for
example, the 350th anniversary of the return of the first Jews to England
after their expulsion in the Middle Ages. Like those from all continents to
whom Britain has been a safe haven before and since, they have repaid
our hospitality by enriching our culture, our society and country.
Refugee Week celebrates this contribution. It also reminds us of the
courage and resilience of those who must continue to leave family,
friends and home to escape prosecution.
“As a former refugee myself, I am very aware of the difficulties people
face when they arrive in this country, such as language problems,
isolation and prejudice. All of these are helped through volunteering,
because when you volunteer alongside someone, you get to know them a
little bit, which helps to break down barriers. And together we'll aim to
provide newcomers to this country with a bright and welcoming
environment!”
Cyril Nri, Actor
“Refugee Week is important because it reminds us that refugees are not
just statistics to be used and abused, they are living, breathing people. I
am British, I was born here and I have no intention of leaving here, so I
want to create a society here where compassion is built into our culture,
in this society we will be so aware of the world around us that we will not
need a Refugee Week. Until then this is how we do it.”
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet
The first good thing I hear about my country, the first suggestion that it
is changing, I will go back - and quickly. It might take five years or even
ten years but one day things will change. Everybody needs their country.
At home you can be a star but then as a refugee you are looked at like a
dog. I am a refugee but I am also a singer. That is my job and that is how
I survive.
Maryam Mursal, vocalist
Comments from Supporters of Refugee Week.
“Refugee Week is a unique time when we can all celebrate the
contribution that refugees have made over the years to the UK - both
culturally and economically. Please do something to support Refugee
Week- go to an event, look up and be part of the” simple acts campaign”
on the Refugee Week website, find out more about the issue or just speak
out for refugees when you can."
Colin Firth, Actor and founder
"Receiving refugees is not the matter of somebody signing papers in
some remote office. It’s the matter of making friends with new
neighbours; it’s the matter of turning strangers into a part of community
and that’s done most just by treating them normally, as part of a fabric
of the life of this country, this community."
former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams
Programme of Events in Derby
th
Sunday14 June at St Chad’s
A celebration fun day event for all ages
Thursday 18th June 7pm “A Sanctuary evening”
at Bosnia Herzegovina Centre, 99 Curzon Street Derby.
A chance to find out more about the Derby City of
Sanctuary group. Everyone welcome
Friday 19th June A visit to York Minster for those seeking asylum and
their friends following on from Derby Cathedral’s
Cathedral of sanctuary award.
More information about national events can be found on the
Refugee Week website
www.refugeeweek.org.uk
Maureen Priddin
Dates for your Diary - June 2015
Sun 7th
Mon 8th
1st Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00 am Morning Praise
7th June
14th June
2.00 pm Knit and Natter at Café Link
Sun 14th 2nd Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Thurs 18th 7.30pm
10.00am
Car Boot Sale ( Indoor + Outdoor)
Sun 28th 4th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am
Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
4.30 pm
Tea time on Sunday
Looking Ahead to July
Sat 4th
4.00pm
Ordination of Ian Godlington
at St Werburgh’s Spondon
Sun 5th
5th Sunday after Trinity - No services at St John’s
10.15 am MA Service at All Saints
followed by BBQ lunch at The Vicarage.
Note from the Editor:
The next issue of “Contact” is the bi-monthly edition for both
JULY and AUGUST. Please let me have your items promptly
The deadline is MONDAY 22nd June
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
21st June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Communion
7.30 pm Songs for a Summer’s Evening
28th June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship with Baptism
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
Parish Prayers at The Vicarage
Sun 21st 3rd Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Parish Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
Sat 27th
Services at All Saints Church in June 2015
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!
On June 8th—join us for “Knit and Natter”. Bring along
any handicraft project or pick up some knitting from the
Cafe and join Lesley and friends for a really good natter!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering advice, support and training for all things computer
related—laptops, surfaces and i-pads too!.
Dates for your Diary - June 2015
Sun 7th
Mon 8th
1st Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00 am Morning Praise
7th June
14th June
2.00 pm Knit and Natter at Café Link
Sun 14th 2nd Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Thurs 18th 7.30pm
10.00am
Car Boot Sale ( Indoor + Outdoor)
Sun 28th 4th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am
Holy Communion.
10.00 am Parish Communion
4.30 pm
Tea time on Sunday
Looking Ahead to July
Sat 4th
4.00pm
Ordination of Ian Godlington
at St Werburgh’s Spondon
Sun 5th
5th Sunday after Trinity - No services at St John’s
10.15 am MA Service at All Saints
followed by BBQ lunch at The Vicarage.
Note from the Editor:
The next issue of “Contact” is the bi-monthly edition for both
JULY and AUGUST. Please let me have your items promptly
The deadline is MONDAY 22nd June
10.15 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
21st June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Communion
7.30 pm Songs for a Summer’s Evening
28th June
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.15 am All Age Worship with Baptism
6.30 pm Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
Parish Prayers at The Vicarage
Sun 21st 3rd Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion.
10.00 am Informal Parish Communion
6.30 pm MA Praise and Prayer
Sat 27th
Services at All Saints Church in June 2015
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!
On June 8th—join us for “Knit and Natter”. Bring along
any handicraft project or pick up some knitting from the
Cafe and join Lesley and friends for a really good natter!
And of course, don’t forget our very popular
Internet Cafe
Mondays 10.00am to 12noon
Offering advice, support and training for all things computer
related—laptops, surfaces and i-pads too!.
Water is Life.
Fish and Chips at George’s in Belper was a satisfying end to our
walk. We’d been along Chevin, through Milford and back along the
hill East of the Derwent, just over 6 miles. The next walk will have
to be longer as we train for the big one on Jun 20th. Then we’ll start
at Wilderhope Manor and visit Diddlebury, Flounder’s Folly and
Wenlock Edge. We’re not sightseeing though, we’re joining 60
others, coming from Devon, Hampshire, Cambridge, Cheshire,
Gwynedd and places in between for a 19 mile ‘Walk for Water’ to
raise funds for WATSAN.
The Ugandan partners, will be represented on the Walk by Bishop
Dan Zoreka of Kinkiizi Diocese. This is in south west Uganda where
Watsan works to provide desperately needed clean water and
decent sanitation. It is estimated that 1/3 of the 0.5 million people
in the region lack convenient access to clean, safe water, as a result
of which they use about 6 litres a day compared to 150 litres a day
in the UK. Up to half the population also lack safe sanitation. A
convenient water supply means it is possible to keep animals,
which will enhance their diet and provide an income. Spending less
time collecting water, done mainly by women and girls, makes it
more likely that the children will attend school. WATSAN also
trains a group of locals to provide hygiene education and make sure
the new installation is cared for and maintained.
Please would you consider sponsoring us for this walk? There will
be a sponsor form at the back of church and one of us will be
around most Sundays.
Now on with the training, where’s the next café?
Sanitation is Dignity.
Thank you.
Michael, Kim and Joy
For more information visit:
www.nkkdwatsan-uganda.com
Family Events— May 2015
Births—22nd May
Congratulations to Elaine and Matt Toenniges in the USA on the safe
arrival of Alanna Jade, sister for Robyn and Dominic.
3rd Grandchild for Joy and Andrew Templer
Banns of Marriage
We ask for God’s blessing on the forthcoming marriages of:
Nicholas Daniel Josph and Naomi Ruth Bowers
Alex Heaps and Rosmarie Andrews
Paul Andrew Howe and Paula Kay Jackson
R.I.P
We give thanks for the lives of:
Bruce Beckworth
John Borsley
Joan Singleton
Dorothy Hanson
Chris McLennan
ACE
Sean Andrews has just started a young peoples’
environment group called ACE (Awareness, Conservation,
Education, which is based at All Saints.
It will seek to educate young people about practical aspects
of conservation (working, for example at All Saints
churchyard, Bramblebrook or Mickleover Meadows) with an
appreciation of God’s work in the world.
They will be meeting at 10.15 on the first Sunday of the month
at All Saints. It is aimed at young people from about Year 5 upwards. Any
young people from St John’s of a similar age are also invited to come along.
ACE meetings consist of some practical conservation work (they’ve already
done a butterfly survey at All Saints), as well as reflecting on how care for
creation is important as part of our Christian lives. Once Sean gets back from
his sabbatical in the autumn, there are plans to extend the group to also meet
once a month midweek, and for the young people to invite their friends along
for activities which will be more generally conservation-based. Although the
message is an important one, ACE is also about having fun - Sean will see to
that! So if you know young people aged 9+ who may be interested, please let
Sean Andrews or Adrian Shore know.
Thoughts inspired from old films
By Ray Lee
I have been recently sorting through old films my
father took back in the 60's and 70's. It set me
thinking about how life has changed. Several of the
films feature street processions held to mark
special occasions. In those days there was so little
traffic, that holding a procession involving roads
being temporarily closed, was quite easy. One held
around May bank holiday (there was only one then) involved carnival
floats, arranged and supported by the local churches and local
businesses, lots of banners, usually the Salvation army band, local scout
bands, and very often a procession of the local Sunday school children
and teachers. Invariably girls from all the local youth groups vied with
each other to become crowned as “May Queen”. It was a veritable
carnival, known locally as “The May Festival”, and involved many in
the local community.
During the 50's and 60's, it was relatively easy to get good involvement
from the wider community, as it was a special celebration, and few
distractions. Few married women with children worked, so plenty of
volunteers were available. Television was largely only broadcast in the
evenings, and the choice was BBC or ITV in black and white. BBC2
started in 1963, and colour TV not till 1967. Daytime programmes that
existed were just for schools, at all other times a test card was
transmitted, and around midnight the transmitters were closed down
until the following morning when trade test transmissions resumed.
In the 50's and early 60's most “Sunday schools” met in the afternoon.
You went to church with your parents in the morning, and were
expected to behave quietly in the service (Prayer book communion)
even if there was little to interest you. After Sunday lunch, another
British tradition, which in many households included some sort of roast
joint, (which would be served cold for the rest of the week) children
went to Sunday school, while parents had a rest, and an opportunity to
talk without children present. Sunday schools often arranged outings for
festivals such as Whitsuntide, and I remember 2 or 3 coach loads (from
one church) going to Tissington to see the well dressings.
There were something like six classes in my Sunday school, covering
ages 7 to 12 with around 10 to 12 children in each class. There was
nothing much else for children to do on a Sunday, no sports clubs met,
only people in “essential services” worked on a Sunday, and even
people who did not attend church themselves sent their children to
Sunday school. How times have changed.
Gradually afternoon Sunday school gave way to morning “Family
services” and children leaving for their own teaching, part way through
the service. Numbers declined and classes combined. Also the teachers
now needed a real commitment as they were missing out on the service
themselves. Increased traffic largely stopped street parades, as road
closure became more difficult to obtain. Sunday trading and the
changes to sports and other clubs meeting more and more on a Sunday,
led to a decline in people attending church out of want for something to
do. But despite all this community events do still happen, and church
can feature in peoples Sunday activities.
I think it is important to recognise that “Our Mickleover” have brought
back to some extent the value of community celebration, and have done
so despite all the modern distractions of 24 hour TV with hundreds of
channels, the internet, clubs that meet any day of the week, shops open
almost continually, and so many other distractions. We need to be
thankful and support this.
Tea time on Sunday, has also in effect re-introduced a sort of “Sunday
school lite” but involves the parents as well. We need to value and
support this as well, as unlike the 50's, there are now so many other
things people can do and be involved in, and so many distractions, that
it is unlikely people will just turn up because there is nothing better to
do. Often looking back we see life as being better in the past, as we
view it through the rose tinted spectacles of dimmed memories. While it
is good to remember the past, and reflect on it, we live in the present,
and need to grasp today's opportunities, celebrate what we have now,
and make the most of them.
Thoughts inspired from old films
By Ray Lee
I have been recently sorting through old films my
father took back in the 60's and 70's. It set me
thinking about how life has changed. Several of the
films feature street processions held to mark
special occasions. In those days there was so little
traffic, that holding a procession involving roads
being temporarily closed, was quite easy. One held
around May bank holiday (there was only one then) involved carnival
floats, arranged and supported by the local churches and local
businesses, lots of banners, usually the Salvation army band, local scout
bands, and very often a procession of the local Sunday school children
and teachers. Invariably girls from all the local youth groups vied with
each other to become crowned as “May Queen”. It was a veritable
carnival, known locally as “The May Festival”, and involved many in
the local community.
During the 50's and 60's, it was relatively easy to get good involvement
from the wider community, as it was a special celebration, and few
distractions. Few married women with children worked, so plenty of
volunteers were available. Television was largely only broadcast in the
evenings, and the choice was BBC or ITV in black and white. BBC2
started in 1963, and colour TV not till 1967. Daytime programmes that
existed were just for schools, at all other times a test card was
transmitted, and around midnight the transmitters were closed down
until the following morning when trade test transmissions resumed.
In the 50's and early 60's most “Sunday schools” met in the afternoon.
You went to church with your parents in the morning, and were
expected to behave quietly in the service (Prayer book communion)
even if there was little to interest you. After Sunday lunch, another
British tradition, which in many households included some sort of roast
joint, (which would be served cold for the rest of the week) children
went to Sunday school, while parents had a rest, and an opportunity to
talk without children present. Sunday schools often arranged outings for
festivals such as Whitsuntide, and I remember 2 or 3 coach loads (from
one church) going to Tissington to see the well dressings.
There were something like six classes in my Sunday school, covering
ages 7 to 12 with around 10 to 12 children in each class. There was
nothing much else for children to do on a Sunday, no sports clubs met,
only people in “essential services” worked on a Sunday, and even
people who did not attend church themselves sent their children to
Sunday school. How times have changed.
Gradually afternoon Sunday school gave way to morning “Family
services” and children leaving for their own teaching, part way through
the service. Numbers declined and classes combined. Also the teachers
now needed a real commitment as they were missing out on the service
themselves. Increased traffic largely stopped street parades, as road
closure became more difficult to obtain. Sunday trading and the
changes to sports and other clubs meeting more and more on a Sunday,
led to a decline in people attending church out of want for something to
do. But despite all this community events do still happen, and church
can feature in peoples Sunday activities.
I think it is important to recognise that “Our Mickleover” have brought
back to some extent the value of community celebration, and have done
so despite all the modern distractions of 24 hour TV with hundreds of
channels, the internet, clubs that meet any day of the week, shops open
almost continually, and so many other distractions. We need to be
thankful and support this.
Tea time on Sunday, has also in effect re-introduced a sort of “Sunday
school lite” but involves the parents as well. We need to value and
support this as well, as unlike the 50's, there are now so many other
things people can do and be involved in, and so many distractions, that
it is unlikely people will just turn up because there is nothing better to
do. Often looking back we see life as being better in the past, as we
view it through the rose tinted spectacles of dimmed memories. While it
is good to remember the past, and reflect on it, we live in the present,
and need to grasp today's opportunities, celebrate what we have now,
and make the most of them.
Water is Life.
Fish and Chips at George’s in Belper was a satisfying end to our
walk. We’d been along Chevin, through Milford and back along the
hill East of the Derwent, just over 6 miles. The next walk will have
to be longer as we train for the big one on Jun 20th. Then we’ll start
at Wilderhope Manor and visit Diddlebury, Flounder’s Folly and
Wenlock Edge. We’re not sightseeing though, we’re joining 60
others, coming from Devon, Hampshire, Cambridge, Cheshire,
Gwynedd and places in between for a 19 mile ‘Walk for Water’ to
raise funds for WATSAN.
The Ugandan partners, will be represented on the Walk by Bishop
Dan Zoreka of Kinkiizi Diocese. This is in south west Uganda where
Watsan works to provide desperately needed clean water and
decent sanitation. It is estimated that 1/3 of the 0.5 million people
in the region lack convenient access to clean, safe water, as a result
of which they use about 6 litres a day compared to 150 litres a day
in the UK. Up to half the population also lack safe sanitation. A
convenient water supply means it is possible to keep animals,
which will enhance their diet and provide an income. Spending less
time collecting water, done mainly by women and girls, makes it
more likely that the children will attend school. WATSAN also
trains a group of locals to provide hygiene education and make sure
the new installation is cared for and maintained.
Please would you consider sponsoring us for this walk? There will
be a sponsor form at the back of church and one of us will be
around most Sundays.
Now on with the training, where’s the next café?
Sanitation is Dignity.
Thank you.
Michael, Kim and Joy
For more information visit:
www.nkkdwatsan-uganda.com
Family Events— May 2015
Births—22nd May
Congratulations to Elaine and Matt Toenniges in the USA on the safe
arrival of Alanna Jade, sister for Robyn and Dominic.
3rd Grandchild for Joy and Andrew Templer
Banns of Marriage
We ask for God’s blessing on the forthcoming marriages of:
Nicholas Daniel Josph and Naomi Ruth Bowers
Alex Heaps and Rosmarie Andrews
Paul Andrew Howe and Paula Kay Jackson
R.I.P
We give thanks for the lives of:
Bruce Beckworth
John Borsley
Joan Singleton
Dorothy Hanson
Chris McLennan
ACE
Sean Andrews has just started a young peoples’
environment group called ACE (Awareness, Conservation,
Education, which is based at All Saints.
It will seek to educate young people about practical aspects
of conservation (working, for example at All Saints
churchyard, Bramblebrook or Mickleover Meadows) with an
appreciation of God’s work in the world.
They will be meeting at 10.15 on the first Sunday of the month
at All Saints. It is aimed at young people from about Year 5 upwards. Any
young people from St John’s of a similar age are also invited to come along.
ACE meetings consist of some practical conservation work (they’ve already
done a butterfly survey at All Saints), as well as reflecting on how care for
creation is important as part of our Christian lives. Once Sean gets back from
his sabbatical in the autumn, there are plans to extend the group to also meet
once a month midweek, and for the young people to invite their friends along
for activities which will be more generally conservation-based. Although the
message is an important one, ACE is also about having fun - Sean will see to
that! So if you know young people aged 9+ who may be interested, please let
Sean Andrews or Adrian Shore know.
Contact
www.stjohnsmickleover.org.uk
e-mail: [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
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
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:
to set up the table(s)
to sell the items on the day
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]”
Wanted—Retired Nursery Teacher
June 2015
60p
RCCG Solid Rock Church on Woods Lane off Abbey Street are looking for a
retired nursery teacher for their Mother and Toddler Group which meets on
Thursday mornings between 10am and 12 noon.
If interested, please contact Pastor James on 07766 054917.
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