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June 2015
GRAPEVINE
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Where the journeys of our lives come together in fellowship, worship, study and witness
The evening comes,
the fields are still, The tinkle of the thirsty rill
Unheard all day ascends again;
Pastoral Musing
Deserted
is the half-mown plain,
Silent the swathes!
The ringing wain,
The mower’s cry,
the dogs alarms,
All houses within
the sleeping farms!
The long-running FIFA scandal has taken a turn with “officials”
arrested, and the day before, a city banker was the first to face a
criminal trial for fixing the all important LIBOR.
The business of the day is done
The last left hay-maker is gone.
However, the human spirit seems vulnerable to easy exploiting
for self-centred and self-serving activity, as evidenced by the
FIFA and LIBOR scandals, two pinpoints at the tip of an iceberg
of “corruption scandals”.
And from
the thyme upon the height,
And from
the elder blossom white
And
pale dog-roses in the hedge
And
from the mint plant in the sedge.
In puffs of balm
the night air blows
The perfume
which the day fore-goes.
And on the pure horizon far,
See,
pulsing with the first-born star,
The liquid sky above the hill!
The evening comes,
the fields are still.
Matthew Arnold
The human spirit id driven to explore the unexplored, seek new
worlds, conquer the unconquered, reach the unreached and
achieve the unachievable, much of which is done for the
betterment of human condition through science, medicine,
engineering and other disciplines.
The news of corruption and rampant evil in the world, resurrects
the age-old, vexing question, Are we people with a natural
appetite to do things which are essentially self-centred and
selfish, and therefore considered “bad”, trying to do good in this
“bad” and evil world, or are we a people with a natural
disposition to do “good”, trying very hard to avoid being “bad”?
Strangely, our response depends on our belief in creation. If we
believe human life is the result of casual, haphazard, arbitrary
and unplanned events which resulted in the chance creation of
human beings, we are a people without an identity. Looking at
the problem-infested world around us, we might be forgiven for
thinking we are essentially “bad”, working very hard to construct
a path out from this “horrible” world by doing good, good deeds
which would help buy our way out into a better world.
If this is our belief, we can be excused for saying, I am only
human, or the perennial excuse, its human nature, language
which belittles us, supporting the idea we are naturally capable
of doing the basest, degrading things and not normally capable
of doing anything good, and of any value.
If this is our belief, we are vulnerable to being sold accolades
and compliments, and buying into flattery by people and by ../…
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Pastoral Musing (cont’d)
Ladies in Fellowship
Together (LIFT)
We meet on the last Wednesday
of the month at 7.30 p.m. We
usually meet at the home of
Narola but are always open to a
new topic and change of venue.
On 24 , Anita will speak at the
meeting in Narola’s home. On 29
July, LIFT plan an outing. Details
to be announced soon.
If you have ideas or suggestions
for a forthcoming LIFT Meeting
please speak with or email
Narola. Maybe you have a skill
you can share, or know someone
who would talk to us about their
interests, profession or passion.
Diary
11 Deacons’ Meeting
1.30 pm
14 Bayworth at Botley
21 Father’s Day Service 10.30am
24 LIFT Meeting at Narola’s
25 Baptist Ministers’ Oxford
Cluster Group Meeting
July
11 Church outing: Cinderhill Farm
19 Quarterly Church Meeting
26 George Pearce preaching
August
01 Nearly New SALE
09 Bayworth at Botley
companies like L’Oreal who want us to buy and use their
products just because I am worth it ! Jill Carratini, Editor of “A
Slice of Life” says, “…each of us who has ever bought into the
idea that L’Oreal thinks I am worth it … realizes (sic) that we have
done exactly that: we have bought the idea, paid for both the
product and the flattering suggestion. No one is giving away
these things because they think we are worth it; their flattery is
quite literally, calculated“.
But, what if we believe we did not come about by chance? What
if it is true, we are created on purpose, and for a purpose? What
difference does this make?
Although we may not yet understand why, evidence abounds
that “nature” around us, here and all creation “out there”, is the
handiwork of someone beyond the scope of human imagination,
someone who has purpose and intention in creation.
The older and newer testaments of the Bible explain the
purpose of human creation, from being “awesomely and
wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) in the image and likeness of
God Himself (Genesis 1:27), and created to revere and worship
God, live by His Law (explained in His Word) and enjoy His
creation, for this is the sole and most important purpose of being
human (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
Is that it? It seems to easy to be true, and too simple to be worth
following! Surely, there has to be more to life!
In our just completed study of the gospel of John, we learned
that Jesus came and “pitched His tent among us” (John 1:14) to
be the sacrifice of God (the passover Lamb of God) who
removes the sin of the world that separates us from God.
God created; we disobeyed. We might expect the story to end
there with the finger-wagging threat, Well, its your fault. Now live
with it! But the story does not end there.
The core of God’s character is love, which to us,does not make
sense. God’s love is so unselfish and totally not self-centred, He
sends His Son to sacrifice His life and open the doorway back
into a relationship with Him that would last for all eternity!
It IS that simple!
As we leave the life story and teachings of Jesus and enter into
the story of human beings who, by the power of the Holy Spirit
overcome the problems in this world, remind yourself: you were
born by the will of God and with the spirit of God in you, and the
Holy Spirit now wants you to work with Him to achieve God’s
plan of salvation. May the first of these wonderful summer
months, encourage you in your spirit to explore the power of
living with the Holy Spirit!
May God’s blessings shine through you, even when the sun is not
shining! Kalyan
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Unsearchable riches
Oh that the World
could ever see
Unsearchable Riches
for you and me
Flowing from Christ
for ever free
Dawned at the
Cross of Calvary
Thy Glory we behold
Of Love and Peace untold.
Why do men
strive and strain in vain
While ones loss
is another’s gain
Seeking status,
riches and fame
Eternal passion, eternal pain
Be still and hear His Voice
Come weary one, rejoice!
For you
He hath prepared a place
Fore ordained
of Love and Grace
He waits to welcome
every race Come wanderer
and behold His Face
His brow is pierced
with thorns
It is for you
He mourns.
He rose from death
to set men free
Still bound in satan’s tyranny
Only believe,
look up and see
Redemption holds Eternity.
Just in His arms to rest –
With Christ for ever blest.
© The Poems of Winifred Nethaway
June 2015
Excellent Misfortunes!
Some might call it dumb luck and a few accidents that saved a
mining company back in 1902. This mining and manufacturing
enterprise originally based in Two Harbours, Michigan planned
to mine and sell corundum which is the world's hardest natural
substance second only to diamonds.
The mine produced an inferior form of corundum, but the
creative staff found that this abrasive could be used to
manufacture sand paper.
In 1916 the company made its first profit. In 1920 the
manufacturing division introduced an innovation that would
become the hallmark of the company - waterproof sandpaper.
Masking tape was invented in 1925, followed by materials to
help deaden the sound when travelling in a vehicle.
The first consumer product came during the depression with
the unveiling of transparent tape. A fabric protector still in use
today was discovered in the 1950's when an employee
accidentally splashed a liquid coolant on her shoes only to
discover that it wouldn't wash off.
Soon the company was marketing other products like overhead
projectors and items for the dental and medical professions.
Synthetic materials were for NASA which were used on the
famous moon walk of 1969. They also delved into household
cleaners, electronics, pharmaceuticals, communication devices
and office supplies. Marketing about 60,000 total products.
Then in 1980, one of the company scientists was experimenting
with substances that might help him mark his church hymnal
without leaving a permanent visual reminder. Even though no
one believed it could be done, Post-it-Notes was born!
If that mine in 1902 had yielded the quality of corundum that
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing had wanted they might
not be known today by another name: 3M.
The Bible is filled with examples of people who found things
did not always wind up the way they thought they should.
Paul couldn't have anticipated the Damascus Road experience.
Moses wasn't prepared to lead people out of Egypt, content to
be a sheepherder. Peter said he'd never deny Jesus .. hey-ho
and Job seemed to have lost everything through no fault of his
own and in the end was blessed beyond his wildest dreams.
When things don't turn out the way you wanted, is it possible
that God has something else much better in mind for you?
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for
good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11).
Glenn A. Hascall – Contributed by Narola
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Birthdays
Secretary’s Notes
27th
Back to basics. These notes originally started to keep everybody
up to date with church activities, plans etc., now summarised
form the latest from the Church Meeting on Sunday,17th May.
Chris White
Communion Table
7th & 21st
Fred & Jean
July 5th & 18th
Doris & Wendy
August 1st & 15th Fred and Jean
Coffee Mornings
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13
20
27
Jean & Fred
Margaret & Marian
Ann
Gill
July
04 Jean & Fred
11 Margaret & Marian
18 Ann
25 Gill
Meetings
Tuesdays
7.30 pm
Bible Study @ Das’
New study starting 9th
Wednesdays
7.15 pm
Prayer at Church for
fellowship & community
Thursdays
10 am
Sermon discussion group
at Church
Firstly, a very good attendance, and quorum achieved! Seems,
Sunday after the morning service is definitely more popular than
an evening meeting. As deacons, we are aware that it does not
suit everybody and we are still looking for ways to involve more
people in the organisation of the church.
Secondly there is still some misunderstandings with the timings
of the different meetings, it has not helped at all that I made a
complete mess of the early spring meeting, computer problems
being a major factor. Here is the rationale behind our planning.
Our church meetings have two parts: a business aspect when
any decisions with a financial implication can be debated, and a
spiritual/religious community focus when aims and ambitions for
the future of our fellowship explored and discussed.
These two areas are not mutually exclusive, but do not sit well
together. After considerable discussion at deacons' meetings
and retreats, we concluded that two major annual meetings were
required, a spring business meeting when the annual accounts
could be scrutinised, deacons and church officers chosen etc.,
and a fellowship and mission focused meeting at our founding
anniversary in November.
At the early spring meeting (Feb 22), minutes of the November
meeting was not available (lost in my computer breakdown) nor
Church Accounts ready, being close to the audit for the end of
the tax year in April. The next quarterly meeting on 17th May
should be the full “business meeting”, but our Treasurer and two
Deacons being unable to attend the election of deacons and the
other officers (treasurer and secretary) were held in abeyance.
Re-cap : The future church meetings programme looks like this:
1st
2nd
Quarterly meeting in February.
Quarterly meeting in May.
This to be the annual business meeting.
3rd
4th
Quarterly meeting in July.
Quarterly meeting in November.
This to be the Anniversary meeting with a celebratory lunch
I do hope that this clarifies things. Still on church business, it was
recommended that a diaconate of six was sensible for this
congregation, that the secretary and treasurer could be either
chosen from the diaconate or additional to it. Our present
Treasurer prefers not to be a regular member/attend diaconate
meetings, so that we are currently one deacon short of
recommendations. Marian's three year term ends this year, and
Chris' and Janet's next year, Penny and myself 2017.
Ted
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Take Time
Take time of think –
It is the source of power.
Take time to read –
It is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to be friendly –
It is the road to happiness.
Take time to give –
It is a short day to be selfish.
Take time to pray –
It is the greatest power on earth
Author Unknown
A timely word…
“Some years ago I attended a
consultation in Europe, which
included many leaders, dignitaries,
and guests all concerned at that
time about the “new” Europe, and
what was needed for a better life for
all. Many well-considered ideas and
scenarios were presented, and yet
there was a deep sense that
economics, democracy, and better
management would not be enough.
Almost with a sense of resignation,
one voice said, “The problem at the
heart of Europe is the problem of the
human heart.” There was a sudden
quiet as many grasped the reality
and depth of that statement. We can
substitute Europe in the sentence
with America or Asia or Africa and
it still ﬁts. It seems we all need heart
surgery and some real internal work
if external realities are to be
impacted and changed.
“The good news is that God has
provided a solution for this very
concern and the promise of a new
heart. The hope of inner renewal
which leads to outward change is
part of what Christianity oﬀers to
the human dilemma. Truly, what we
need is not more moralizing and
polishing of externals, but deep
heart surgery and a new beginning.
Indeed, we need the very gift of new
creation in the one who makes all
things new.”
Stuart McAllister in “A Slice of Inﬁnity”, 28th May, 2015
June 2015
BMS News
Bringing Indian evangelism to the streets of Leicester
Two people gave their lives to Jesus when BMS World Mission
pastor Ben Francis and UK evangelist Chris Duffett joined to help
East Midlands Christians share Christ with their neighbours.
Twenty Christians from churches in the East Midland Baptist
Association gathered in early May to share Jesus in the city of
Leicester. Equipped by two great BMS-supported evangelists,
Ben Francis brought his vast experience of successfully sharing
the good news with unreached people in India, and Chris Duffett
brought his deep knowledge of engaging people in the UK in
spiritual conversation, both arrived armed with masses of
enthusiasm and a real passion for getting out and sharing the
gospel with people who don’t yet know Christ.
Central Baptist Church Leicester hosted two hours of training by
Ben and Chris, followed by time chatting with people in Leicester
town centre. Attendees were challenged to take risks and taught
to share their testimonies in three minutes, simply by saying a
minute about each of these three things: their life before Christ,
finding Christ, and their life with Christ. They were then
encouraged to go out and tell people their story.
The team was divided into three groups. One group went
treasure hunting with Chris – praying for God to show them who
he wanted them to talk to, and then going to find them and
minister to them. One group, led by Regional Minister Dianne
Tidball, was available with free hugs and listening ears. And one
group went with Ben to give out sweets and fruit and engage
people in conversation. Two people who Ben spoke with gave
their lives to Christ! The day was a big success, and it is hoped
that it will be a springboard for those at Central Baptist Church
Leicester, and for Christians across the East Midlands, to step out
in different ways to love their communities.
Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in the UK – a third of
the population was born outside the country, 18 per cent of
people are Muslim and 15 per cent are Hindu. The city was a
great location for BMS to share our overseas experience with the
UK Church. Ben was able to explain the way he communicates
the gospel to people of other faiths, and then he and Chris were
able to support UK Christians as they put it into practice.
“It was really brilliant to see the experience of mission overseas
being applied and used within the UK,” says BMS UK Field
Leader Graham Doel, who organised the event.
We eagerly await seeing what inspiring outreach those involved
in this month’s event do next!
BMS
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Every morning…
Every day begins with the end of
the previous one, and the
beginning of a new one; each
new day is the end to our past
and the start of our future.
Using a word unique to Oxford
every day is “matriculation”:
each new day starts with the
promise of new opportunity,
fresh learning, refreshed hope
and infinite possibilities.
I imagine God in Heaven being
told by the angels, another day
has ended for … (mention your
name). On hearing this, with
great satisfaction and pride, God
says, Good. Let them rest. They
need it. Tomorrow is the beginning
of another day and they will face
new challenges and fresh
opportunities. Tomorrow will bring
us another day closer to the ﬁnal day
when I can look after them, and oﬀer
them all that Heaven has in store!
The end of each day offers us
the opportunity to release and
relinquish the things in the past,
to the past; things of the past no
longer serve us, and should not
hold us back like a millstone
around our necks, causing
unnecessary pain and anguish.
Yet, the celebration of an ending
also allows us to take with us
into the future, all of the
positive, instructive, and joyful
moments from our past.
Everything that has happened in
our lives until this very day is
what has led us to become the
people we are today. And yet, we
are given daily, the opportunity
to create a different and better
future.
Today, let’s honour our past,
envision our future, and
celebrate today. “This is the day
the LORD has made; We will rejoice
and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).
Author not willing to be known
June 2015
Family News
Summer is slowly creeping in, a couple of degrees warmer for a
few days, followed by a couple of degrees cooler for a few more
days. We are grateful to be spared the extreme heat and high
humidity being experienced in countries on either side of the
equator in Asia and Africa, which has already taken a toll of more
than a 1000 lives.
It was good to welcome into membership, Joan and Reg Hanlon.
We wish we had known them for longer as they are a lovely
couple who bring joy and laughter into every conversation. Joan
has had difficulties with her health and she has “good days and
not-so-good days”. Reg supports her the best he can, as do their
children and grandchildren. We continue to pray for God
strength from them all.
(Some have asked about membership and baptism. Please see me if you
wish to discuss these important events, in church and your personal lives.)
We have not seen Joan Slatter at church as she experiences
difficulty moving around. Ann says she now has regular care,
which provides physical relief to her and Barbara. Pray that Joan
regains strength and we would see her again. We also
remember regularly and pray for Pat, thankful for the support she
gets from her family.
On a Saturday in late May, Bob was in Church polishing and
restoring the communion table and repairing a crack on the
pulpit before polishing it as well, all of which took well over 10
hours to complete. We are ever so grateful for Bob’s help and
thank him for all he does for the Church. I am not sure if we as a
Church have thanked him for the two tall stands (presently on
either side of the cross with a candle on each), made from the
oak salvaged from Ducklington Baptist Church.
Both Walter and Roy have had medical investigations recently.
We pray for their good health. We also remember in prayer Chris
White experiencing difficulties at Parklands as a large
construction project creates obstacles for her car access.
Parklands is also struggling with management issues which adds
to difficulties.
It was good to see Hedley at Thelma’s funeral. While Elaine’s
health has improved, she still experiences “bad” days. We
continue to remember them both in our prayers. It was also
good to see Don and know he is well.
Ada Marley is still at a community hospital, and word has it that
she has had a new lease of life! At 103 that is both a feat and a
blessing! We remember Trevor and burden of care placed on
Ann and pray for them both. Kath’s son is now much improved
and we thank God for answered prayer.
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Will prayer change things?
I used to pray God would feed the hungry or do this or that,
but now I pray
he will guide me to do whatever
I'm supposed to do, what I can do.
I used to pray for answers,
but now
I'm praying for strength.
I used to believe
prayer changes things,
but now I know,
prayer changes us
and we can change things.”
Mother Teresa
June 2015
Family News (cont’d)
It is a joy to have Ann Thomas worshipping with us again. She
has been poorly for sometime, but is now able to get to Church;
we welcome her back into fellowship.
At an earlier church meeting, Graham’s suggestion of replacing
with grass lawn, the bed of tired looking roses (now overgrown
with other "rapidly growing flowering varieties”, aka weeds!) ,
was well received. Anticipating warmer and sunnier days ahead,
he has called for volunteers to help clear the triangular plot
before he seeds the area with grass. Please do consider giving
him a helping hand when the work is being done.
It is always good to see as many as do come to church on
Sundays, and so many who help support the activities of the
Church. Without your support and encouragement, we would
not be God’s witness in the community in which we live. Thank
you one and all!
Enjoy the onset of summer.
Love and blessings,
Kalyan
Thelma Willetts
Thelma was part of the fellowship at Botley for 62 years – she was one of the few who still remembered
Richard Hamper, the first ever Minister. John and Thelma lived on the Southern Bypass (now
Westminster Way) until they moved to Farmoor in the late 1970’s.
She served several terms on the Diaconate where her wise and learned council was much appreciated.
She was Treasurer for many years and later bestowed the honour of a Life Deacon.
Her service included being Sunday School Teacher, Catering Officer, Cake Maker for the Saturday
morning “coffee and cakes”, member of the Women’s Fellowship and of the weekly discussion groups.
She represented “the Baptists” in the “Women’s World Day of Prayer” committee for many years.
Jumble Sales and Church Bazaars, she was there helping and encouraging. Flower arranging was
another of her “gifts”.
Her activities outside the church, but into which she took her quiet faith, included “The Wren
Association” and the “League of Friends”.
I am sure that I have forgotten, or am unaware of some of her involvement, but hopefully, if you didn’t
know Thelma this will have given you some idea of what an example she was to us all.
To those who did know her, I hope that I have “got it right”.
Chris White
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When you thought…
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on
the refrigerator, and I wanted to
paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind
to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favourite cake
just for me, and I knew that little
things are special things. When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I
believed there is a God I could
always talk to. When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes, and
I learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared, and I wanted to
be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked... and wanted to say thanks
for all the things I saw when you
thought I wasn't looking. Do they see Christ (in your life) when you think they aren't looking? Author: David Walls
June 2015
Puzzles
I was presented a jig-saw puzzle containing 1,500 pieces. I have
not assembled a puzzle since my childhood, but I must admit, I
really enjoyed working the puzzle. Although very frustrating at
times, it was a challenge. Each time I found a piece that fit, it was
extremely rewarding.
Have you ever thought of the similarities between jig-saw
puzzles and life? In a puzzle each piece plays an important part
in the big picture. In life, people and events play the important
parts. As with pieces in a puzzle, each of us are unique, special in
our own way.
We may appear similar, but no two alike. Ironically it's our
differences that make us fit.
The one piece I was sure belonged in a particular place but just
did not fit, despite all my efforts, reminded me how many times
in life I have done the same: tried to make things happen that
were just not meant to be. I would try again and again, to the
point of forcing it - but it was not to be. The one specific piece I
was hunting for, thinking I knew exactly what it looked like, was
hidden form until me until in frustration, I stepped away from it
and came back to it later, there it was, staring back at me,
reminded me of the times I tried so hard to understand why
things happen the way they do, searching high and low for
answers, until I stop, take a step back, breathe and let it go, and
that's when the answers find me.
Staring at the pieces in this puzzle and thinking about the
"pieces" in my life: my family, my friends, events, milestones and
celebrations, good, bad, joyful, tearful, happiness and sorrow,
reminded me of the pieces in my life which made me ask, "Why
me, God?"... "Why this?". It was then I realised, because of those
pieces, other pieces fell into place. Take away one piece and it
upsets the harmony of the finished product. Now I finally
understand, though some pieces in my life don't fit and bring
pain and heartache, without them I could not move on.
Each piece brings me one step closer to wholeness. Right now,
too many pieces don't fit and the puzzle is incomplete. But,
when my journey of life reaches its end, and the final piece falls
into place, I can look back and no longer wonder why there was
so much pain, why certain people came into, and went out of my
life. I will finally be to see the beauty of the whole picture.
Until then, I will continue in faith, focussed on the big picture,
knowing I have been given all the pieces, and believing each
piece has purpose. And when the pieces don't fit, or I cannot
find them, I will pray. Until that glorious day when God's
masterpiece is finally complete, I will hear His whisper... "Well
done, good and faithful servant!"
Paraphrased and adapted from a larger article by Amy Toohill in “The Daily Encourager"
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A Baptist Church
in
Botley
Oxford
…………………………………
Minister
Kalyan Das
Secretary
Edward Beaver
Treasurer
Alan Woodward
Editor & Accounts
Gillian Guest
DEACONS
Christine White
Janet Harris
Marian Woodward
Penelope Allen
LIFE DEACONS
Roy Newport
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Phone
07841 867 967
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.botleybapstistchurch.org
June 2015
Prayer Diary
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
The ongoing work of relief agencies
Diane & Christoph Melchert
Thanksgiving for all we enjoy of God’s creation
All who work in our shops and superstores
Students taking exams
Pleasant walks in our countryside
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
Revd Kalyan Das taking our service today
The work of the United Nations
Joan Neller; Christine Newall
For sight, hearing and speech
Thanksgiving for strength for each day
For carers of the elderly
Young people looking for work
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th
Revd Kalyan Das taking our service today
Those who feel sense of despair
Roy & Briony Newport
BMS World Mission
For safety on air, road and rail
Those making vital decisions in government
Summer family events taking place
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
21st For all Fathers on their special day
22nd Visits from those who live abroad
23rd John, Mary, Daisy &Raphael Newton
24th Rehabilitation of offenders
25th Those who are unwell at this time
26th 15th Oxford Scout Group meeting at the Church
27th “Action for Street Kids” Charity
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
28th Revd Kalyan Das taking our service today
29th Office workers
30th Pat Norman; Ann Reid
If you have something you would like to share - a recollection, a reﬂection, an observation, the way things were,
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