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Published by All Saints Church, 2024-06-28 06:31:46

Newsletter- Issue No.112 - 30.06.24 July 2024

Newsletter- Issue No.112- 30.06.24 July 2024

ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO 112 – 30.06.24 July 2024 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Change we all go through changes in life; there are the normal ones of changing from a child to an adult, with all of the complications that come with it. There are changes made through choice, for example getting married, we change from only having to consider ourselves to having to allow for another person's point of view, what they have planned for a certain date etc etc. Even the weather changes, as we know us Brits are known for complaining about the weather, it’s too hot


or too cold, windy or for some people it’s not hot or cold enough. But as the year rolls on the seasons change winter to spring, spring to summer and so on. We have to accept the natural changes that happen because they will happen with or without us, we are never happy with change, most people don’t like it and would rather that things stayed the same. However, when change happens it can sometimes take us by surprise and we find that we have to go with it or get left behind. As a country we are in a season of change, by the time this is printed the general election will be upon us and it looks likely that it too will involve change, quite possibly a change of Government and Prime Minister for a start, that’s before all the changes that a new government will bring in as they take charge. On a personal note, I have been going through change myself as I through the training to be a Reader; this is something that a few years ago wouldn’t have even crossed my mind. But it did and I thank God it did and thanks to the encouragement of the church and Mike, here I am at the end of the first years training and looking ahead to the start of the second year. When God enters our lives it too involves change, as it says in the Bible in Ezekiel 36:26 ‘I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh’. In short God will remove our old uncaring nature and hardheartedness and replace it with a new caring nature and a soft heart. This does not mean we will be people who are easy to be trampled on, and pushed to one side, or that we will not be able to stand our ground when we are challenged. What it does mean is that we will be able to see the other person’s point of view and we will notice the beggar in the street. We will even be willing to help others in their time of need. We will get involved with church activities and start praying and attending church. As a church, we are in a season of change and we are contemplating the future of the church and when we are going to get a new vicar, this will possibly involve a lot of changes and again we will have to go with the


changes or get left behind. But we will like the phoenix rise from the ashes of being ‘in vacancy’ and follow our new vicar to better and brighter things. Christine Bryer, Reader in Training WHAT’S ON JULY 2024 Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Mon 1 st July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 2 nd July 9.30am 10.30am Open to God At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 2 nd July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 2 nd July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 3 rd July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 6 th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 7 th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 7 th July 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENd-lxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 7 th July 6.30pm7.15pm Unity Service at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 8 th July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. Wed 10th July 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 10th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 10th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 11th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave


Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sat 13th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 14th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 14th 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 14th July 10.00am11.00am Clarkson Service At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 14th July 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 15th July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 17th July 9.30am 10.30am Bible Study At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 17th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 17th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 18th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 20th July 9.30am10.20am Men’s & Ladies’ Farmhouse Breakfast Farmhouse St.Isidores,IP5 2 GA Sat 20th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 21st July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 21st July 9.15am10.00am BREAKFAST At ASK Church Hall. Sun 21st 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 21st July 10.00am11.00am F.I.G. Family Service Church Hall. Sun 21st July 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 21st July 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 22nd July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave.


WEDDING: 05/06/2024 - Philip Richard BENNETT & Marie Jean WESSON ORWELL WALK 23rd June 2024 Each year the Rotary Club of Ipswich East organises the Orwell Challenge Charity Walk raising money both for the Club itself (through the entrance fee) and giving participants the chance to raise money for their own chosen charity. A great deal of preparation and Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Tue 23rd July 2.15pm4.00pm Mothers’ Union at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 24th July 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 24th July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 24th July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Thu 25th July 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 27th July 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 28th July 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 28th 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 28th July 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 29th July 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 31st July 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 31st July 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678.


organisation goes into this so that walkers and runners have the back up of a well-signposted route along the river and surrounding countryside, with checkpoints at regular intervals. Walkers can do between 3 and 25 miles and runners have a choice of a trail marathon, half marathon or an ultra marathon (55k) I managed 10 miles in total this year, to help raise money for our All Saints Kesgrave Parish Share and any further sponsorship money is still welcome. I know that some people have reservations about the Share but you can support the Fabric Fund for our church instead if you prefer (just let me know). The Orwell Challenge next year is on 29th June 2025 so plenty of time to get fit if you want to take part! Sally Wainman 07807 984589 MOTHERS’ UNION Our next meeting on ,Tuesday 25 July at 2-15pm , will be our Wave of Prayer. This will be held in the church and visitors are always very welcome to join us. We don’t meet in August but hope you all enjoy the summer break. Jenny Billinge Secretary


MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST The next Farmhouse Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th at 9:30am. However, please check the website or confirm with Gary, as this date is yet to be confirmed. If you have any queries Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] or Anita Jones [email protected] 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. The next sessions of Silver Screen are on Mondays 1 st ,15th and 29th July 2024 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. The next sessions of Silver Games are on Mondays 8 th and 22 nd July 2024 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


UKRAINE AID UPDATE I commenced my 12th trip to Ukraine at the end of May, travelling alone this time for the delivery of the usual supplies ( toiletries, hygiene and baby-care products and some foodstuffs) to the shelter in Lviv, and the remaining goods ( generators, medical supplies, some blankets and living aids etc) to a charity in Mykolaiv. I assisted the volunteer mechanics in preparing and painting the Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 and then drove it alone to a front-line battalion in Zaporizhia, where it will assist the vastly outnumbered forces in their mobility needs and the recovery of casualties. Unfortunately, I did not have access to the financial resources required for a full conversion,( reconstructed internal frame, lining with galvanised aluminium and some ballistic protection), but the car has sufficient adaptability to receive a stretcher and was very warmly received as a gift from so many people in Britain! One of the soldiers later wrote to me of his gratitude for what this community has enabled, "...You instill hope in people that there is a chance in this world that people can live "humanly" in harmony with God and with each other...." another of the multiple expressions of the encouragement Ukrainians feel with such practical evidence that `ordinary` people continue to care for them! Seeing something of Ukrainian courage and resilience, kindness and hospitality amidst frightening adversity, and of the hope inspired by such missions, makes the efforts of lone driving ( around 2000 miles), the time commitments, the trip preparations, fundraising and organisation, pale into relative insignificance! All customs requirements are met, within the now comprehensive, fully electronic system Ukraine operates, recording details of all goods; their donor/provider, the registered recipient organisations, and monitoring the distribution of all humanitarian aid. This trip was a particular personal blessing to me, for it enabled me to fulfil a wish to meet the desire of one of the refugee families I assisted in Poland at the beginning of the war, (to gain visas and join host families in Britain), to support their own young nephew who is fighting with the battalion delivered to. It was good to meet him, although the


context is sobering and socialising with soldiers on active service in war, always a humbling mixture of emotions and thoughts. The destinations, and being alone, also made it easy to visit the birthplace of my maternal grandmother, en route in Ukraine, for the first time - something for family photo records! My return journey was via 3 coaches, and an 11-hour delay at the border with Poland. But, as with several previous trips, I enjoyed the very warm and generous hospitality of a Ukrainian family living temporarily in Krakow, whilst rebuilding progress is made on their destroyed home.


A further three Luton van loads of Medequip donated living aids have also been driven to the London Ukrainian run warehouse for onward delivery to Ukrainian recovery centres and civil distribution - always with the assistance of someone from Suffolk giving me their time to help with this. My Thanks to Medequip and again to John Grose for free van loans. As always, there are numerous individuals and several groups who have given financially (including anonymously), materially and of their time, to enable these ventures to continue. Many visitor and UK resident Ukrainians contribute significantly in many ways. The faithful group supporters include; Morrisons Hadleigh (Lisa), St Mary`s Hadleigh ( Olena), All Saints Kesgrave and Little Bealings church ( Natalie and Catherine), Kesgrave Mother`s Union ( Jenny), Ipswich International Church (24/7 prayer group), St Wilfred`s Church Sussex ( Colin and Celia), Felixstowe church`s breakfast club and Ukrainian group ( Kim and Sasha). Elmsett Methodist Church community group generously added their support ( Kathryn and Liz). The Hadleigh ( Suffolk) Sea Scout group donated a powerful generator (Keith) and my friend Ian donated 2 inverter generators. Valuable medical aid supplies received via Biola ( a nurse in Norfolk). Ainger Holbrows garage completed car preparations at value cost. Ken Wilding helped remove car seating. Alan bought much-needed new power tools. The Hadleigh Host Ukrainian group donated their remaining funds ( Shauna and Cyndy). There is not space to justly mention all who have supported and how, but every contribution is much valued!! - from supplies storage space ( Chris and Kate), assistance collecting, loading, invaluable Ukrainian administration and communications ( Olena), airport lift ( Mike), events management, the many supplies items given, words of advice and encouragement. My heartfelt thanks, and on behalf of Ukraine to every one of you, including the un-named!! If you would like to support these ventures, you can give via the "GoFundMe" QR code ( administered by registered charity British Ukrainian Aid) or contact me direct.


it is my intention to purchase another 4x4 vehicle and take it again, full of relevant supplies, to Ukraine and hopefully have sufficient funds to also convert it to a front line casualty evacuation vehicle with the full internal adaptations, which enhance its efficiency and safety. David Jacobs 07500 531901 ARMENIA UPDATE: Dear Friends Events in Armenia have prompted me to update you on Anna, Mayis, Edmond and Eduard who were part of our Church family at All Saints between 2016 and 2018. Following the rejection of their Asylum application to stay in the UK we/you as a Church have been supporting them since. This was mostly for the Education of the two boys but has also included various health problems. Recently Armenian politics have caused Anna and the boys to flee their home under threat of violence. Mayis (Anna's husband) has stayed behind to protect their property. We have now exhausted the financial resources that some of us have been giving regularly and which were augmented by occasional appeals to All Saints. Where we could manage the cost of Education, the need for Rent and food in a new City has proved too much. On top of this Anna has recently had a dangerous Cyst removed with a interest-free loan of £1200 from a contact in her new City. Is it possible for All Saints to renew it's commitment to this special family? I have attached a photo from the family Baptism that I


performed for them and am asking for your help. This can be done through Church (adding "Armenia" to let the Treasurer know it's fund destination). My own Bible reading this week included this observation on 2Corinthians 9:6-7. The passage reads:- "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." The observation applies it in this way:- "Paul is taking up an offering, gathering funds from the Greek churches to provide relief for poverty-stricken believers in Jerusalem. It’s a big project, and Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to be generous. In fact, he has just finished telling them that God loves a cheerful (hilarios) giver." Distance between Christians doesn't stop them being a brother or sister in need. Anna needs our help. Every blessing your friend and former Vicar Robin Spittle


F.I.G FAMILY SERVICE We celebrated Father’s Day at our FIG (Faith in God) Family Service with great joy and creativity. We crafted different cards and "Dad's Toolboxes," sang hymns, and both children and grown-ups shared heartfelt prayers to our Heavenly Father. We prayed for all father figures in our lives and for those, who are no longer with us and watch over us from above, and for peace around the world. During the service, we also learned about how our loving Father God cares for us and helps us grow. It's a miracle how God makes things grow—from tiny seeds to huge trees. Even though we don't fully understand or see this growth happening, it never stops- day and night, thanks to God's miracle. (Mark 4: 26 - 29). We also listened to the parable of the mustard seed and were so engrossed in the activities that I forgot to take photos until the end, when we all played a fun game of soft football. Our next FIG Family Service will be on July 21st, starting at 10am after the Breakfast Special at 9:15am. We will be looking at the theme of Hospitality and the story of Mary and Martha. We can meet again in a relaxed atmosphere of worship and activities, with full tummies after the breakfast lovingly prepared by our brilliant Breakfast Team. In August, we are taking a break, so there will not be a Breakfast Special or FIG Family Service. We plan to return on Sunday, September 15th. Many thanks to our Ministry and Tech Team for their support and the hard work they have been doing to provide various services.


RIDE AND STRIDE Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Saturday 14th September 9am-5pm Annual Sponsored Ride and Stride is a national event, and every second Saturday in September cyclists and walkers are out making money for their local county Churches Trust. The idea started in Suffolk, and is now held across England, with Suffolk leading the table of funds raised. The Ride and Stride is the main source of income to Suffolk Historic Churches Trust to enable it to make grants to churches and chapels of all denominations towards repair and restoration costs. Ride and Stride is run entirely by volunteers and is inter-denominational, with participants sponsored for each place of worship visited between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Ride and Stride Day or with a donation, regardless of the number of churches visited. The money raised by each cyclist or walker is shared equally between the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust and the place of worship nominated by the participant. As important as the participants are the many volunteers who give up the day to man the churches and chapels and sign in the cyclists and walkers as they arrive. Hundreds of places of worship are manned


during the day and that takes quite a team of volunteers! It is a real community effort that is the lifeblood of the Trust. Additionally, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in welcoming participants here at All Saints Kesgrave, handling sign-up forms, and providing well-deserved refreshments such as tea, coffee, and biscuits to the striders as they journey from one church to another. You'll find the rota sheet conveniently located near the font at the church. Please consider sparing an hour of your time and adding your name to the volunteer rota. Your help will be sincerely valued. Thank you in advance for your kind support! JULY 2024 GIVING: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13 v. 15 - 16 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: please obtain the account number and sort code from Sally or Emma For the Parish Giving Scheme (regular or one off donations): For Kesgrave All Saints, the Parish Code is 330633093 and the Diocese is St Eds and Ips https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/kesgrave-allsaints-ipswich/ For all queries please contact Sally Wainman Local Giving Advisor 07807 984589


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. 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 KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS – July 2024 Crafts on Sunday 7th July, 11.00 – 12.00 noon. During the rest of the month, craft sessions will take place when the Reading Quest is running – during July we will be making the following crafts: Sunday 7th – As part of our ‘Make a Difference with a Daisy’ fundraising campaign, this week we are creating daisy pictures. Sunday 14th – Sat 20th – Create a quest character to begin your reading challenge this summer. Sunday 21st – Sat 27th – Play ‘Reading Quest’ Bingo and learn more about your local library. Plus, decorate your quest prize. Sunday 28th – Sat 3rd Aug – This week we are making origami bookmarks – what will you create? Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. Word Play Sessions – Every Thursday Morning. Trained staff run these free sessions. These sessions will 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 – 11.15 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 –Friday 4th & 11th July 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. Fun stories, rhymes, and songs – this is a free activity. We hope to see you soon. Sessions will resume on Friday 5th September. Lego Club – Tuesday 1st & 8th July 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. Free play with each child given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon. We are taking a break over the summer – sessions will resume on Tuesday 16th September. Morning Book Group – Tuesday 10.00 a.m. 2nd July at the library. The group are discussing The Foundling by Stacey Halls. Afternoon Book Club – This group’s next meeting is Thursday 4th July at 2.45 p.m. where they will be discussing Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton. There is no session in August. The next book club will be Thursday 5th September. Evening Book Group – Thursday 25th July 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading The Silent Patient by Alex MIchaelides. If you are interested in joining any of the above book groups, please contact library staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read. Knit and Natter – From 2.30 p.m. This month the session is Thursday 11th July. We are taking a break over the summer and will be resuming on Thursday 12th September. You don’t need to be able to knit, crochet or embroider to attend – just pop along for a natter. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided.


New - Family History Sessions – Saturday 6th July – 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Are you interested in researching your family history? Need to know more about the different types of records and how to access them? Why not book an hour-long session with our volunteer who can help you begin your journey into finding out all about your family history? Please ring 01473 626103 to book either 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. or 3.00 – 4.00 p.m. Menopause and Me Support Group – we are taking a break during July & August. We look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday 5 th September 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. Stay and play – Tuesday 1st & 8th July 10.00 – 11.00 a.m. We are then taking a break until Tuesday 9th September. Bring your little ones to our Stay & Play group for a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and chat. Our Stay & Play groups are a chance for parents to socialise and give their babies and young children a fun, interactive play session that engages their senses and helps their development. These sessions are suitable for under 5s. This event is part of our Me Myself and Baby perinatal support service. The aim of the project is to help reduce isolation and improve emotional wellbeing for new parents. Reading Quest – Saturday 13th July – Friday 13th September. The reading challenge may have changed its name this year but it’s still a fun way to read over the summer and to visit your local library. This year’s theme is all about Suffolk and its myths and legends. 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 2–12-year-olds. 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 visit the library 6 times throughout the holidays and tell our amazing volunteers all about what they have been reading. They can read anything they choose but we do ask for at least one of the choices 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. Those who finish the challenge will be invited to the presentation of medals and certificates on Sunday 8th September. Why not pop along and join in the fun! 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. Printing and Photocopying – You can print and photocopy at your local library. We can print A4 colour and black and white, as well as photocopy in A4 and A3. We are also able to scan to email and enlarge and reduce documents. Home Library Service – If you would like to access the library but are unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs three home library routes, where volunteers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this service, whether you are house bound, recovering from an operation, receiving treatment for an illness, or enquiring for a relative/friend or someone you care for, please ring the library 01473 626103 or log onto the Suffolk Libraries website and complete the online form.


Book Donations – We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us. Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library. 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 Assistant Priest 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] Church Wardens Karen Pringle 07737968298


[email protected] Bob Bullamore 07810 251177 [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 Pamela Schultz 07763 176110 [email protected] Treasurer Emma Burrows 07811106995 [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 113 is available from 21stJuly 2024 – AUGUST- SEPTEMBER 2024. Please note, should you wish to have something included in this issue, the deadline is Tuesday 16th July 2024


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