ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO 102 – 25.06.23 July 2023 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AN UNUSUAL ENCOUNTER We are now entering the holiday season, a time to relax and recharge our batteries, a time to relax after a long and busy year for many people. It can also be a time when many travel to far-off places or they just sit at home and unwind. Now that the period of lockdowns is nearly over, we can perhaps meet families and friends whom we have not been able to visit for a long time, it is also a time when we might make new friends in different parts of the country.
Looking at all that has happened in the church over the past weeks, we have just celebrated the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, and during that time there were many occasions when Jesus appeared to people, in fact, He was seen on as many as 500 different occasions. There was the time when Peter had been out all night fishing and came back exhausted despite not having caught anything and to be greeted by Jesus on the sea shore, and on another occasion He joined two people, walking along the Emmaus road, and their eyes were opened to who He was, to name just a few occasions. It was during His time on earth that there were occasions when people met with Jesus when they least expected to, for example, the story of the woman at the well in John 4, she went to collect water from the well at a time when she least expected to meet anybody because she was a Samaritan woman and they were not popular. It was at this time that Jesus was there and he asked her for a drink of water, while the disciples had gone off to get food and it was through that encounter with Jesus that her life was changed by what He told her. It is during these times of meeting people, maybe when we are on holiday, or in surroundings that are new to us, that we might meet up with an angel when we have least expected to, maybe they have even helped us in a difficult situation. So, as we prepare for our holiday this year let us expect to have a new encounter or even a change of direction in our lives at a time when we least expect it, for we never know when we will meet Jesus calling us. Mike Bryer Reader
WHAT’S ON JULY 2023 Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sat 1 st July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 2 nd July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 2 nd July 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 2 nd July 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 2 nd July 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 2 nd July 5.00pm5.45pm Online Church AFTER HOURS For the link, please visit www.askesgrave.org Sun 2 nd July 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 3 rd July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Tue 4 th July 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 4 th July 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 5 th July 9.30am 10.30am Open to God At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 5 th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 5 th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 5 th July 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 5 th July 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 6 th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Fri 7 th July 9.45am11.00am Bible Book Club at Playford Please contact Ben Wale for more information 07769183638 [email protected] Sat 8 thJuly 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 9 th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 9 th July 10.00am11.00am All Age Service at ASK ( Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 9 th July 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 10th July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. Tue 11th July 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 11th July 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 12th July 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 12th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 12th July 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 12th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 13th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Fri 14th July 9.45am11.00am Bible Book Club at Playford Please contact Ben Wale for more information 07769183638 [email protected] Sat 15th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 16th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 16th July 9.15am10.00am BREAKFAST Special At ASK Church Hall. Sun 16th July 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 16th July 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 16th July 10.00am11.00am Clarkson Service At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 16th July 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Tue 18th July 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 18th July 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 19th July 9.30am 10.30am Bible Study At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 19th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 19th July 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 19th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 20th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Fri 21st July 7.30pm9.00pm Zoom Pub Quiz For the link, please visit www.askesgrave.org Sat 22nd July 9.30am10.00am Men's & Ladies’ Breakfast at the Farmhouse Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] Sat 22nd July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 23rd July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 23rd July 10.00am11.00am All Age Service at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 23rd July 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Tue 25 th July 2.15pm4.00pm Mothers’ Union At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 26 th July 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 26 th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 26 th July 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 26 th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 27 th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
SILVER GROUPS We welcome anybody who wishes to come to the Silver events. There’s always a good variety of food to enjoy with tea, coffee, chocolate, and sometimes squash. The Screen is in the hall, and the Games are in the church. When you turn up you can be assured of a warm welcome. Next session of Silver Screen on Monday 3 rd July at the Church Hall, 2pm-4pm. Seeing so many people get so much out of those sessions has been a pleasure. Following the screening, we have a short talk. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon and companionship. Next session of Silver Games is Monday 10 th July at the Church, 2pm-4pm. Come and enjoy playing the old fashioned and some modern games such as Up-Words, Scrabble, Mexican Train, Uno, Rummikub and Scrabble. Even if you don’t play board games you will be welcome to just come along and sit with our regulars and have a chat. For more details contact Chris or Mike Bryer 01473 611143 RECENT NOTIBLE EVENTS: BAPTISMS 28/05/2023 - Finlay Heath James SPRIDGEON Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sat 29th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 30th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 30th July 10.00am11.00am BENEFICE Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
FUNERAL 08/06/2023 - Pauline THOMPSON 21/06/2023- Jocelyn Dawn VIVEASH MOTHERS’ UNION July 25 is Wave of Prayer. This will be held in Church at 2-15. If anyone would like to join us they would be very welcome. Jenny Billinge Secretary MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST Please come along on Saturday, 22 nd July at 9.30am and join us at the Farmhouse Pub for our Men’s & Ladies’ Breakfast and fellowship. All ages are welcome. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] or Anita Jones [email protected] to reserve your place. CHURCH HALL CAR PARK NOTICE From 31st JULY the church car park will be closed for two weeks for repair. We need to keep the car park clear of both cars and pedestrians because repairs involve machinery, hot tar, trip hazards like the kerbing etc; the accepted plan is to leave the whole area barriered and the public excluded until this repair work has been done. The congregation will still have access to the Fred Upson car park and can walk around on the Main Road. Access to the church itself is completely unrestricted. THOUGHT AND PRAYER FROM MARY The Bible talks about God forgiving our sins and remembering them no more (e.g. Hebrew 8.12 and 10.17, Isaiah 43.25) and Micha 7.19 even says they will be hurled into the depth of the sea. When you think that at
its deepest point the Pacific Ocean is an amazing 7 miles deep, that's a mind-blowing metaphor! If we genuinely confess our failures God will always forgive us. But sometimes we find it hard to forgive ourselves. To continue to condemn ourselves is not how God intends us to live. Prayer: Loving Lord and Saviour, we thank you that you will totally forgive us and not remember our sins. Please help us to believe this and to live in the freedom that your forgiveness brings. Amen. Mary Bendell SUFFOLK RIDE AND STRIDE FUNDRAISING DAY: SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023 Suffolk Historic Churches Trust (SHCT) 50th Anniversary 1973- 2023 Never joined in the fun of the annual church to church bike ride? Every second Saturday in September for 40 years, the Suffolk HistoricChurches Trust has been running its famous bike ride fundraiser - invented here in Suffolk & now copied all over England. These days, we call it Ride & Stride as some choose to walk. You might bike as a family, with friends or solo, finding companions along the way. Some set out from their front door, and some take their bikes to an area where they can enjoy quieter lanes. Some cyclists do twenty or thirty churches, but most of us settle for a relaxed ride between four and five. You will get a warm welcome in the churches and might be surprised by the fascinating social history you find in the churches you visit. All you need to do ahead of the day is plan a route and get friends and family to sponsor you either with a fixed sum or on a per Church basis. Your local bike ride organiser can give you a Sponsorship Form or go to our website: https://shct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/ Our cyclists are of all ages and come from every walk of life. Some are
regular churchgoers (of all denominations) & some not at all, but all are united in their love of those great churches that mark our Suffolk Skylines. In fact, with Norfolk we have the biggest concentration of medieval churches in Europe - over 500 in Suffolk alone. But these old buildings take money to keep up, and that is where you & the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust come in. Half of the money you raise will go straight to the church or chapel you nominate (regardless of where you choose to cycle) and half to the grants chest of the Trust to enable the Trust to help churches in their moments of need when the roof leaks or the masonry crumbles. It is our 50th in 2023, so we want to mark that anniversary with 500 new cyclists. Please be one! We would love to see you on September 9th 2023! PSALM 23 FOR LORRY DRIVERS The Lord is my SatNav, I shall not go astray. He helps me to choose the best routes, He guides me to my destination, He knows where I am. He leads me in the right paths for His name’s sake. Yea, though I ignore your suggestions or take wrong routes, You will neither get angry nor desert me, For you are always ready to guide me, Your screen and your words comfort me. Your recalculated routes get me back on track; As I follow your Word I will never be lost.
Surely truck stops and roadside services shall sustain me all of my journey; And I shall reach the driveway in the Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom. Where I shall park-up forever. (Peter Pay – adapted) GIVING JULY 2023 From the Book of Common Prayer: Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little; for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. This year our share of the Parish Share is over £52,000 and this is on top of the finance needed to actually run the church, pay for ecclesiastical insurance, energy costs, admin, music, the website etc; if you are able to, please review your giving to enable us to go on serving the community. All forms of giving are gratefully received, including cash, contactless giving and use of the green Donate button on the ASK website Please make cheques payable to Kesgrave PCC For BACS payments the name on the account is Kesgrave Parochial Church Council Sort Code 08-92-99 Account No. 65453375 (We bank with the Co-operative Bank) For Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) see: Setting up your gift https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/setting-up-your-gift/ or ask me for hard copy gift form Our PGS code for this church is 330 633 093; this ensures that your giving goes to the right place! Parish name All Saints Church, Kesgrave
Parish code 330633093 Diocese St Eds and Ips Diocese We also have a “Donate” QR Code: To donate online, scan the QR code with your phone below: Or go to askesgrave.org/supportus for more ways to give. For any queries, please contact me Sally Wainman 07807 984589 DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED PRAYER? If at any time you or someone you know are in need of prayer, we have an active prayer ministry who would love to pray for you. We believe that God answers all of our prayers, as he loves us dearly and knows just what we need. We have seen God work in so many different ways through the prayer ministry. Please do not hesitate to contact if you feel this can help. If your prayer request is urgent, contact our prayer chain by calling John Wittgreffe on 07857 838678 or email [email protected] specifying "Prayer Chain". If you have an ongoing request for prayer, each Wednesday a prayer request email goes out to ministers and faithful people who will include your request in their prayers on Wednesday, or as soon as
possible thereafter. If you would like your prayer included, please use the same contact as above stating "For Wednesday prayers", or both Wednesday Prayers and Prayer Chain if appropriate. All information is considered private to those who take part in the prayers. If, however, you feel something is very sensitive, please mention this and we will make the prayers anonymous before they go out- God still knows who you mean! If you would like a private prayer with a minister, you can request this and we will work something out for you. If for any reason John is unavailable, please contact one of our ministry team as in our contacts list. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 John Wittgreffe, Elder KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS – JULY 2023 Sunday Crafts – Sunday crafts are on between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon and 11.00 – 1.00 p.m. (after Church) during the reading challenge. In July we are making - Sunday 2nd – This week we are turning old CDs into turtles. Why not pop along and have a go? Sunday 9th – There is nothing better than an ice-cream on a warm, sunny, day. Create a bowl of ice-cream collage. What flavour ice-cream do you like best? Saturday 15th – 22nd – The Summer Reading Challenge is starting. The challenge crafts this year are all based around sports and this week we are designing medals. Which sport will you create a new medal for? Sunday 23rd – 29th – Have you ever flown a kite. Why not design your own during this week’s craft sessions. Sunday 30th – Saturday 5th August – Do you have a favourite sport’s team? This week we are designing sport’s shirts. Which sport and team
will you create a new design for? Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. Word Play Sessions – Every Thursday Morning. These free sessions are run by trained staff and continue throughout the summer holidays. Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children. Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.45 a.m. – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy. No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon. Story Time – Fun stories, rhymes, and songs every Friday 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. in the library. The last session is Friday 14th July due to the reading challenge. Sessions will restart on Friday 8th September. Lego Club – every Tuesday 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. Free play with each child been given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon. The last session is Tuesday 11th July, due to the reading challenge. Sessions will restart on Tuesday 5th September. Morning Book Group – Tuesday 4th July 10.00 a.m. at the library. The group are currently reading The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Afternoon Book Club – Thursday 6th July 2.45 – 4.30 p.m. at the library Their current book choice is Mrs England by Stacey Hall. Evening Book Group – Thursday 27th July 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. If you are interested in joining, please contact library staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
Summer Reading Challenge Saturday 15th July – Sunday 3rd September. This year’s theme is Ready, Set, Read is all about reading and sport. Kesgrave Library is running the following sessions throughout the challenge: Monday 9.30 – 12.00 p.m. Tuesday 2.30 – 5.00 p.m. Wednesday 2.30 – 5.30 p.m. Thursday 2.30 – 5.30 p.m. Friday 9.30 – 12.00 p.m. Saturday 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Sunday 10.00 – 1.00 p.m. This is a free activity and open to all ages from pre-school upwards. Children will need their own library card, which can be issued before the challenge begins. Please speak to staff. Adults will need to bring ID to act as guarantor. To finish the challenge each child needs to read 6 books of their choice, at least one of which needs to be non-fiction. There are prizes and stickers throughout the challenge to motivate our young readers to finish, as well as competitions to enter. We are launching the challenge on Saturday 15th July at 2.30 p.m. and this year we will be holding a finisher’s presentation on Sunday 10th September. Details will be given out on completion of the challenge. Summer Reading Challenge Draw – Throughout the Summer Reading Challenge, the Kesgrave Library Friend’s Group are fundraising for the Library by running a draw. Tickets will cost 30p each or 5 for £1.00. Greetings cards – Due to the success of our Christmas cards, the library now has a fantastic selection of greetings cards for sale. Cards are priced at £2.50 each, and every sale helps support your local library. Why not pop along and have a look. Recycle Your Ink Cartridges – Did you know that Kesgrave Library is a drop off point for printer ink cartridges, whether used or out of date
(apart from laser printer cartridges). Every donation of a used cartridge helps the library to raise funds. Opening Hours - Monday 9.00–12.00 noon Tuesday 9.00–12.00 noon/2.30–5.00 pm Wednesday 2.30 – 6.00 pm Thursday 2.30 – 8.00 pm Friday 9.00–12.00 noon/2.30–6.00 pm Saturday 10.00-5.00 pm Sunday 10.00-3.00 pm Maggie Lusher Kesgrave Library Manager Tel: 01473 626103 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk ALL SAINTS CONTACT DETAILS Priest in Charge Rev Chris Nunn 01473 622363 [email protected] Assistant Priest Rev Gary Jones 01473 412329 [email protected] Parish Administrator Natalie Lawrence 07737821034 [email protected] Lay Readers Martyn Shakespeare 01473 610367 [email protected] Sally Wainman 07807 984589 [email protected] Mike Bryer 01473 611143 [email protected] Children’s Worker Jennie Fidler 07483 212875 [email protected] Church Wardens Karen Pringle 07737968298
[email protected] Bob Bullamore 01473 729586 [email protected] Church Hall Bookings Bob Theobald 01473 620709 [email protected] Fred Upson Hall Karen Pringle 07737968298 Bookings [email protected] Prayer Chain John Wittgreffe 07857 838678 [email protected] Safeguarding Officer John Wittgreffe 07857 838678 [email protected] FINAL WORD Thanks for taking the time to read this edition, we would appreciate any feedback you may have. If you would like to receive this Newsletter electronically, please email [email protected] to be added to the distribution list. You will be welcome to unsubscribe at any time. Your e-mail address will not be passed on to third parties. Alternatively, it is available on our website. Our church website www.askesgrave.org has all the information you might need. We try to regularly update notices and information as they become available, as well as adding items onto our pages on The Church of England’s ‘A Church Near You’ site – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2061/ If you are on Facebook, please like and follow us on our page – All Saints Church Kesgrave https://www.facebook.com/Askesgrave/ – where we will also upload important developments and information, videos and ideas for prayer and worship. Issue 103 available from 23 rd July 2023- August- September 2023- Please note, should you wish to have something included in this issue, the deadline is Tuesday 18th July 2023.