Newsletter Issue No 86 -28.11.21 December 2021-Christmas Edition-January 2022

ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE

NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NO 86 – 28.11.21

December 2021/

JANUARY 2022

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
December is the darkest month of the year with short days and cold dark
nights but it will soon be Christmas, a time for celebrating.
After a lockdown last Christmas and nearly two years when our lives
have been changed 2021 should be extra special.

The original reason for Christmas was the Christian celebration of the
birth of Jesus and this is still a traditional part of the festivities for many
people.

Christians believe God sent his son, Jesus, to bring light into a world of
darkness. Through his life he gave a message of love, hope and
forgiveness. Through his death and resurrection, he suffered then rose
again, overcoming death that we may walk in God's glorious light.

This year we have had the church re-wired and new lights installed,
making the building lighter and brighter. Our thanks go to many
individuals and organisations that have helped us achieve this update.

We look forward to welcoming you to a traditional Christmas
celebration this year with a variety of special festive services to enjoy.
There will be our well-loved Christingle service with candlelit oranges;
crib services for the young but enjoyed by many of all ages; plus three
differently themed carol services and a traditional Holy Communion on
the night of Christmas Eve. Some services will also be available online.

When the angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds a huge
company of angels appeared, praising God.

Do come and join us as we celebrate and praise God for giving us Jesus,
the light of the world.

I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

Revd. Chris Nunn

WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2021

In order to make our congregation as Covid safe as possible, we are limiting
the numbers for our Main Christmas Services. To avoid disappointment and
to guarantee your space, please email [email protected] to book.

WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2021

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
Wed 10.00am- at Little Bealings
1st Dec 10.45am Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
[email protected] 07857838678.
Wed 10.30am- Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
1st Dec 12.00pm BORROWERS information 07769183638 [email protected]
3.10pm-
Wed 4.00pm
1st Dec

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
2nd Dec 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
2nd Dec 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sat 10.00am- Suffolk Cinema Club- Please email [email protected] to join the
4th Dec 12.00pm Little Bealings Club and let them know you will attend.

Sat 2.00pm- Wreath Workshop- To book: [email protected] or call 078899
4th Dec 5.00pm Little Bealings 07615

Sat 6.00pm- Festive Christmas Drinks For more information contact
4th Dec 10.00pm Evening- Little Bealings [email protected] or call 078899 07615

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
5th Dec 9.30am at ASK
Sun 10.00am- All Age Service (Zoomed) All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
5th Dec 11.00am participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
Morning Prayer visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am- at Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford
5th Dec 11.00am Christingle Service
Sun 3.30pm- At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
5th Dec 4.15pm Christingle Service Please email [email protected] to book.
Sun 4.30pm- At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
5th Dec 5.15pm (Zoomed) participate via Zoom. Please email allsaints.par-
EVENSONG at ASK [email protected] to book.
Sun 6.30pm- All Saints Church Kesgrave
5th Dec 7.30pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Contact Robin Spittle to request attendance
Email [email protected]
6th Dec 4.00pm

Tue 10.00am- Little Explorers Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
7th Dec 11.30am nie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
8th Dec 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
8th Dec 12.00pm Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
BORROWERS information 07769183638 [email protected]
Wed 3.10pm-
8th Dec 4.00pm

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
All Saints Little Bealings
Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer
9th Dec 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
9th Dec 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 6.30pm- Evening of Reflection - All Saints Kesgrave Churchyard (Scout’s Tree)
10th Dec 7.15pm Kesgrave Town Council

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
12th Dec 9.30am at ASK
All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
Sun 10.00am- All Age Service participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
12th Dec 11.00am (Zoomed) visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Sun 10.00am- Family Communion
12th Dec 11.00am at Playford All Saints Church Kesgrave

Sun 4.00pm- Festive Silver Café All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
12th Dec 5.00pm at ASK participate via Zoom. Please email allsaints.par-
[email protected] to book.
Sun 5.00pm- Community Carols
12th Dec 6.00pm At ASK
(Zoomed)

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
14th Dec 11.30am & Little Explorers nie [email protected]

Tue 2.15pm- Mothers’ Union All Saints Church Kesgrave. For more information con-
14th Dec 3.45pm -Carol Service at ASK tact Jenny Spittle [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
15th Dec 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
15th Dec 12.00pm Church Of St. Mary, Playford

Wed 11.00am- Holy Communion All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
15th Dec 11.45am at Playford information 07769183638 [email protected]

Wed 3.10pm- Little Bealings
15th Dec 4.00pm BORROWERS

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
16th Dec 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
16th Dec 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 19.00pm- Carol Service at All Saints Little Bealings
17th Dec 21.00pm Little Bealings
To find instructions how to join, visit our website
Fri 19.00pm- Zoom FESTIVE www.askesgrave.org
17th Dec 20.30pm Pub Quiz

Sat 9.00am- Men's & Ladies’ Break- Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary
18th Dec 10.00am fast at the Farmhouse Jones [email protected]

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
19th Dec 9.30am at ASK
Church Hall
Sun 9.15am- Breakfast Special & “The Please email [email protected] to book.
19th Dec 10.00am Christmas Story” at ASK

Sun 10.00am- Traditional Carol Service All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
19th Dec 11.00am (Zoomed) participate via Zoom.
Please email [email protected] to book.
Sun 10.00am- Family Communion All Saints Little Bealings.
19th Dec 11.00am At Little Bealings
Sun 4.30pm- Family Christmas Party- All Saints Little Bealings. Contact Ben Wale for more
19th Dec 6.00pm Little Bealings Borrowers information 07769183638 [email protected]
Sun 6.00pm- Outdoor Carols Church Of St. Mary, Playford
19th Dec 7.30pm At Playford
Sun 6.30pm- Traditional Carols All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
19th Dec 7.30pm by Candlelight at ASK participate via Zoom. Please email allsaints.par-
(Zoomed) [email protected] to book.

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
22th Dec 10.45am at Little Bealings
All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks [email protected] 07857838678.
22th Dec 12.00pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
23rd Dec 12.00pm At Little Bealings
Thu 11.00am- All Saints Church Kesgrave
23rd Dec 12.00pm Thursday
Holy Communion at ASK CHRISTMAS EVE
Fri 3.30pm- All Saints Church Kesgrave
24th Dec 4.15pm CHRISTMAS EVE
Fri 4.00pm- All Saints Little Bealings.
24th Dec 5.00pm CRIB Service
Fri 4.30pm- at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave.
24th Dec 5.15pm Please email [email protected] to book.
CRIB Service All Saints Church Kesgrave You may attend in person or
Fri 6.00pm- at Little Bealings participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
24th Dec 7.00pm visit our website www.askesgrave.org
CRIB Service Please email [email protected] to book.
Fri at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
24th Dec
Fri CRIB Service Church Of St. Mary, Playford
24th Dec at ASK
(Zoomed) CHRISTMAS DAY
Sat All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
25th Dec 10.00pm- “Midnight” Service participate via Zoom
Sat 11.00pm at ASK (Zoomed) Church Of St. Mary, Playford
25th Dec 10.00pm-
11.00pm “Midnight” Service
at Playford
10.00am- CHRISTMAS DAY
11.00am
10.00am- All Age CHRISTMAS
11.00am Service at ASK (Zoomed)

CHRISTMAS Holy
Communion at Playford

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact

BOXING DAY BOXING DAY

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
26th Dec 9.30am

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
29th Dec 10.45am at Little Bealings
All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks [email protected] 07857838678.
29th Dec 12.00pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
30th Dec 12.00pm At Little Bealings

SILVER GAMES, SILVER SCREEN & SILVER CAFÉ

Why not to come along for an enjoyable afternoon of SILVER
SCREEN on Monday 6th of December and 17th of January at the
CHURCH HALL from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Our full-length films have been highly anticipated by many and we are
delighted to be back with full sessions in the coming months!

We would love you to join us at All Saints CHURCH Kesgrave for
SILVER GAMES on Monday 10th & 24th of January from 2.00pm -
4.00pm, come along and enjoy an afternoon of traditional games. How
about a game of draughts or scrabble OR why not try our new favour-
ite – Mexican Train Dominos!?

Whatever your interest there is sure to be something for everybody. If
you don’t get too engrossed in your game there will also be tea, coffee
and cakes.
It has been a pleasure to see so many people get so much out of these
sessions so far. Come along and enjoy laughter and companionship
with us.

Do join us for our FESTIVE SILVER CAFÉ on Sunday 12th of De-
cember at 4.00pm -enjoy a mince pie and some of your favourite

carols.
SILVER CAFÉ returns in the New Year on Sunday 30th of January
2022 at 4.00pm followed by a Service at 5.00pm.

The Hall & Church will be well-ventilated and please wear a mask if
practical.
As the temperatures are expected to continue getting colder, please
remember we will still have the windows open to provide good
ventilation, so don't forget to add a few layers.
If you have not already indicated through the Help Centre that you
would like to attend, please let Robin know by either phone 623388 or
email [email protected]

EVENING OF REFLECTION
Friday 10th of December at 6.30pm
Please come and join us for an evening of reflection and remembrance
of our loved ones, our bright stars that are no longer with us, but who
we think of everyday. There will be a simple 20 min. Service, where
you will have an opportunity to hang a Personalised Bauble on the
Scouts memory tree (planted by the 1st Scout Group to commemorate
the Centenary of Scouting and the 80th Anniversary of the Group in
2007).

The BAUBLES can be obtained from the Kesgrave Town Council of-
fice https://kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk/ , please contact them for fur-
ther details OR 2nd Stop Charity Shop.

If you wish to use your own tree decoration, then please feel free to do
so.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

In order to make our congregation as Covid safe as possible, we are
limiting the numbers for our Main Christmas Services. To avoid disap-
pointment and to guarantee your space, please email allsaints.par-
[email protected] to book.

We would love for you to join us at our Christingle celebration on
Sunday 5th of December at 3.30pm and 4.30pm and bring hope to
more children’s lives. Our well-loved Christingle Service with candlelit

oranges can be joined in person and the 4.30pm Service will also be
available by Zoom.
Please join us and assemble a Christingle from an orange, a red ribbon,
cocktail sticks, sweets and a candle, and remember the children that will
be helped this Christmas.

If you wish to donate in aid of the Children’s Society, please click the
link https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/christingle/all-saints-church-
kesgrave

Come along and join us for our Festive Silver Café on Sunday 12th of
December at 4.00pm followed by the Community Carols (Candlelit)
at 5.00pm (this service will also be available by Zoom). Put on your
Christmas jumper and SING along to some festive favourites!

Please join us for our Breakfast Special and “The Christmas Story”
at 9.15am on Sunday, 19th of December in the Church Hall. Children
and adults are welcome to dress up as shepherds, angels or someone ex-
tremely wise to help us retell "The Christmas Story" or simply wear
your favourite Christmas Jumper. If you are planning on attending and
would like your bacon or sausage rolls ordered, please contact Jenny
Spittle at [email protected].

In the Church on Sunday 19th, there will be a Traditional Carol Ser-
vice at 10am and then an evening service, Traditional Carols by Can-
dlelight at 6.30pm. This is one of the best services of the year, a reflec-
tive evening of readings, lessons and carols by candlelight. (Also availa-
ble by Zoom)

We warmly welcome you to one of our three Crib Services on Christ-
mas Eve at 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm, and 6 pm. The 6pm Crib Service will
also be available via Zoom. As we tell the Christmas story, please bring
a small torch to make "stars" on the ceiling!

Starting at 10.00pm on Christmas Eve, this traditional and reflective
Communion Service gives the opportunity to take a deep breath before
plunging into the joy of Christmas Day. Celebrate the birth of the Christ

Child in our “Midnight “Christmas Communion (also Zoomed)

Join us on Christmas morning at 10am for our All Age Christmas
Service (also Zoomed) Please bring your favourite present, this could
be chosen to form part of the sermon so choose carefully. At All Saints
we like to challenge our vicar!
We will celebrate Traditional Holy Communion on Boxing Day, Sun-
day the 26th of December at 8.30am.

MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST
We are delighted to announce the return of the Men's and Ladies' break-
fasts!!

Please Come along on Saturday 18th of December at 9.00am and join
us for a festive treat at the Farmhouse Pub for our Christmas Men’s &
Ladies’ Breakfast and fellowship. Don’t forget to wear your Christmas
Jumper! All ages welcome.

We will return in the New Year on Saturday, 15th January 2022 at
9.00am.

Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] or
Anita Jones [email protected] to reserve your place.

F.I.G FAMILY SERVICES

In January 2022 we are delighted to announce the return of our
F.I.G (Faith In God) Family Services at 10am in the Church Hall. (As
long as the demand and Covid restrictions will allow)
Come join in for a relaxed service where all ages are welcome. Families
can enjoy a hot beverage as they worship, participate in prayer activi-
ties, and fellowship.

Please visit our website for all the latest information.

MOTHERS’ UNION

In December we meet as usual earlier in the month on Tuesday Decem-
ber 14th at 2.15pm. We will be having a Carol Service with traditional
readings and well-known carols followed by mince pies. We always
welcome visitors to our meetings.

At the January meeting on Tuesday 25th of January 2022 at 2.15 pm
there will be a Communion Service followed by the AGM.

Jenny Spittle

WORD FROM THE STUDY
By the time this is published, we will be in the season of Advent.

Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, which means waiting.
Why is it when we are in a hurry, things always seem to take longer.
My mum used to say “A watched pot never boils”! It is also the be-
ginning of the Church’s year, as last Sunday we celebrated Christ the
King, plus Stir Up Sunday, where we had over 40 people and children
making Christmas puddings in All Saint’s Church, Little Bealings. A
great success! A big “thank you” to Corinne and her team for organis-
ing this.

Advent is a time when we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth
of our Lord. Christmas time is about God’s time invading our time.
How do you prepare? Scripture reading; time in prayer? We do not
choose presents for our family and friends on a whim. So why do we
always prepare for the coming of Christ on a whim? We think about
what our friends would like for presents and then go and buy it for
them; so our spiritual preparation for the coming of our Lord is im-
portant.

Last Christmas was only a shadow of what we would normally do
due to Covid. This year will be different, although we still have to be
careful of what we do, in order to keep ourselves and our loved ones
safe.
Please do join us for our Christmas Services, whichever one you
choose; you will be made most welcome.

May the peace of the Christ-child reign in your hearts and the joy
of the gift of Christ be our guide.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and
Peaceful Christmas and all the best for 2022.
Every blessing.

Reverend Gary Jones

ZOOM BIBLE STUDY-
THE BIBLE COURSE
We were delighted to have so many of you join us in exploring the best-
seller together and look forward to continuing the learning journey in
upcoming sessions in January.

In the same way as we did in the past, the sermon will be delivered on
Sundays 9th & 23rd of January and then followed by a Midweek
Zoom Bible Study.
At the time of this newsletter release, we are unsure of exact dates and
timings of the Midweek Zoom Bible Studies, however, please visit our
website for updates www.askesgrave.org. The dates will also be an-
nounced by our ministers at the services in due course.

ZOOM EPIPHANY SERVICE

Last year, we hosted a Zoom Epiphany Service, which featured input
from our wider Ministry Team, reflections from Robin, and a mixture of
collects and hymns.
We will repeat the same concept this year, so please join us via Zoom
on Thursday, January 6th 2022 at 7.30pm as we celebrate Epiphany
which concludes Christmas and introduces the Magi's Visit.

The link will be available both on the Church website and our Facebook
page.

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 call-
ing John Wittgreffe on 07857 838678 or email ask.prayer-
[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 pray-
ers. 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 private prayer with a minister, you can request this
and we will work something out for you. If for any reason John is una-
vailable, please contact one of our ministry team as in our contacts list.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circum-
stances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessa-
lonians 5:16-18

John Wittgreffe, Elder

THE ASK JOURNAL

Tuesday Mornings at All Saints are a wonderful mix of chatter, craft,
play, singing, munching of snack and tea & coffee!! It’s a real privilege
to be able to watch the little ones and their carers have fun, form friend-
ships, explore their creative side, and learn more about God!

Little Explorers alternates each week with Coffee, Chat & Play and both
groups are perfect for pre-school age children. Sessions are held in the
well-ventilated church hall and take place on a Tuesday morning (dur-
ing term time only) between 10am and 11.30am and cost £1.50 per
child. They provide a great opportunity for a cuppa and a chat with
other carers and their children, in a welcoming, friendly environment.
Coffee, Chat & Play provides time for free play in our light, spacious
hall. A pre-packaged snack is served to children at 10.45am and we fin-
ish sessions with a short singing time. Tea & coffee are available for
carers.

Little Explorers (formerly Messy Church) sessions offer children the
chance to play with toys and books and we have a biblically themed
sticking activity, along with colouring and play dough. Again tea & cof-
fee are available for carers. After an hour of play we serve a pre-pack-
aged snack to the little ones and move to the carpet area where we listen
to the bible story, enjoy bubble prayers, and a time of singing the ‘Great
Big God’ song plus other favourites.

I recently asked some of those attending what it is they enjoy about the
sessions. “My daughter and I always look forward to Little Explorers.
She loves all the activities, especially the play dough, craft, bubble pray-
ers and snack. It’s so nice to have these sessions to go to and get back to
socialising with other families in a safe environment.” Another com-
mented “I love coming along knowing there’s always a very warm wel-
come awaiting us, along with a hot drink. A place of refuge from the
craziness, and a safe place to play and learn about God. Perfect!

If you have little ones, why not give our groups a try? New and familiar
faces are always welcome and further details are available on our Face-
book page (All Saints Church Kesgrave) and our website www.ask-
esgrave.org/childrenswork We look forward to seeing you!

Jennie Fidler, Children & Family Worker

DECEMBER/JANUARY GIVING 2021/2022
“Unless the Lord builds the house
Those who build it labour in vain.”

Psalm 127

A church exists because people make efforts and journeys both out-
wardly and inwardly: practical maintenance, prayer, finance, prayer,
creativity, prayer and thanksgiving, admin work, (much prayer!) ser-
vices for different ages and entertainment like Silver Film, to name just
a few.

As we move towards the end of this year and look forward to the next:
thank you, whatever your contribution is.

All methods of Giving remain available, but the Church website has
been updated with a Donate Button: a Green Button for General Giv-
ing. Please see below for all other methods of giving particularly the im-
proved Parish Giving Scheme system which allows you to set up a DD
online.
Also, most importantly, if you are experiencing financial hardship or
mounting debts, please seek help through organisations like Step-
change https://www.stepchange.org/ or Christians Against Pov-
erty https://capuk.org/

If you would like to support our Church financially a simple BACS pay-
ment can be made to:
Co-op Bank Sort Code: 08-92-99 Account No: 65453375
The name on the Account is: Kesgrave Parochial Church Council
If you can also Gift Aid your donation, please print off a Gift Aid form
from the website or collect a form from the church and then contact me.

• Regular Giving (Direct Debit)

For regular giving please contact the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) : this
is a direct debit scheme, with built-in options for Gift Aid and inflation
proofed giving
There are now three options for signing up:
You can sign up by phone: 0333 002 1271, or by filling in an ASK-spe-
cific form and posting it off or by using the new online direct debit sys-
tem: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/kes-
grave-all-saints-ipswich/
For all 3 ways you will need your own bank details, the special code for
our church: 330633093 and the Diocese: St Eds and Ips

• Cheques: Please make cheques payable to Kesgrave PCC and
send to me

• Envelope Giving: if you have Weekly Envelopes that need col-
lecting, please phone me or place in the collection plate at any
of the services.

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 all queries, please phone me on 07807 984589
Thank you for supporting the work of All Saints Kesgrave

Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor)

SUPPORTING THE FIND FOODBANK
With winter approaching, cuts in Universal Credit and rising prices,
more people than ever will be turning to foodbanks.
Please support FIND by donating goods at any of the participating su-
permarkets or financially, via bank transfer, (BACS) direct to FIND
BACS details are:
Account name: FOOD BANK FIND
Sort code: 30-94-55
Account number: 54354468
Reference All Saints Kesgrave or your own name

If you want to support FIND with cash, please speak to me at any of the
services or give me a ring

Thank you
Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor)
07807 984589

A CHRISTMAS QUESTION
A little boy was leaving a Christmas service with his father and paused
at the manger outside the church. He looked at it, tilted his head for an-
other angle, and then said to his father,
“It’s the same Jesus we had last year. Can’t we get a new Jesus?”
The father smiled and squatted next to his son. He was silent a couple of
seconds and then said, “Son, we’re Christians. We get the same Jesus
every Christmas. That’s how it works.”
In monasticism you don’t get a trendy new Jesus, you get the same old
Jesus everyone gets. That’s how it works. The monks who have become

spiritual and social guides for so many are not practicing a new religion;
they practice a very old one, the religion based on the life of Jesus.

St Benedict wrote the Rule within the context of his Christian faith and
so his teachings cannot be separated from the teachings of of Jesus.
The word ‘rule’ is something of a problem for us. We automatically re-
sist rules, but try thinking about it this way: a rule of life is nothing
more than a set of ideas to help you determine the kind of person you
will be and the course of your life. These ideas will be the reason you
form certain habits, (exercising, paying bills on time, eating toast in the
morning, meditating and so on.)

We all have some sort of rule we live by, consciously or otherwise.
Your own rule consists of the little things you do that shape your life.
The desire for balance or inner calm, the yearning for a life that feels
right: these are the reasons we live by some sort of collected wisdom.

Your rule of life is nothing more than what you have determined is the
most important to seeking and maintaining a meaningful existence; your
rule is a collection of what you think matters.

Your rule is what makes life worthwhile. It is an expression of how you
are spending your energy. It indicates what you value most. Your rule is
the glue that holds your life together. By your rule you make choices
about how you will spend your time and resources, you make choices
about how you will spend yourself.

(Introduction to Benedictine spirituality)
Extract chosen by Sally Wainman

ASK WEBSITE, FACEBOOK & A CHURCH NEAR YOU
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.achurch-
nearyou.com/church/2061/

Available on both websites are the Rev Robin Spittle’s ‘Thought for the
Times’ videos, which can be accessed easily from the home pages. 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.

KESGRAVE LIBRARY NEWS
– DECEMBER 2021
Kesgrave Library staff would like to thank all our customers for their
wonderful support this year. It has been so lovely to welcome you back
and to meet new customers throughout the year as well.

We wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year and look forward to
seeing you all in 2022.

Sunday Crafts – Sunday crafts are on between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00
noon. In December we are making -

Sunday 5th – It’s time to begin getting ready for Christmas. Pop along
and make a festive Christmas tree card. Who will you send yours too?

Sunday 12th – This week we are designing Christmas baubles. What
colours will you use to make yours?

Sunday 19th – Are you prepared for Christmas? We are getting pre-
pared for Christmas Eve by making reindeer headbands. Which of
Santa’s reindeers is your favourite?

Sunday 26th – CLOSED – Boxing Day

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.

Covid -19 Self-Test (Rapid Antigen Tests) – Did you know that your
local library is a collection point for these tests? Please just pop along
and ask staff for however many boxes you or your family require.

Word Play Sessions – These sessions are now back in the library every
week on a Thursday.

Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.
Baby Bounce – 10.30 – 11.00 a.m.
No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you
soon. No session Thursday 30th December.

Story Time – Fun stories, rhymes and songs every Friday 9.45 – 10.15
a.m. in the library. No need to book – just pop along. No session Friday
31st December.

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. No session Tuesday 28th December.

Book Club – Thursday 16th December 7.00 p.m. If you would like to
join, please either pop along or give the staff a ring. The group is cur-
rently reading Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh. The library supplies the ti-
tles being read.

Scout Post Box –This year the Scout’s post box is with us from Thurs-
day 25th November – Tuesday 7th December.

Christmas Opening Hours
Friday 24th December 9.00 - 12.00 noon & 2.30 - 4.00 p.m.
Saturday 25th December – CLOSED
Sunday 26th December – CLOSED
Monday 27th December – CLOSED
Tuesday 28th December – CLOSED
Wednesday 29th – normal opening hours.
Friday 31st December 9.00 - 12.00 noon & 2.30 - 4.00 p.m.
Saturday 1st January – CLOSED

Sunday 2nd January – normal opening hours
Monday 3rd January – CLOSED
Tuesday 4th January – return to normal opening every day.

Christmas Stall – Suffolk Wildlife Fund, The Somersham Ward from
Ipswich Hospital and Suffolk Libraries Christmas Cards are available;
as well, as a selection of festive wrapping paper, tags and gift bags
made from recycled paper are on offer. Payment is cash or card. All
sales help to support your local 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

WHAT’S ON JANUARY 2022

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
All Saints Church Kesgrave
Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion
2nd Jan 9.30am at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
Sun 10.00am- All Age visit our website www.askesgrave.org
2nd Jan 11.00am Holy Communion
(Zoomed)

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
5th Jan 10.45am at Little Bealings
All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks [email protected] 07857838678.
5th Jan 12.00pm

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
All Saints Little Bealings
Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer
6th Jan 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday To find instructions how to join, visit our website
6th Jan 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK www.askesgrave.org

Thu 7.30pm- Zoom
6th Jan 8.30pm EPIPHANY SERVICE

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
9th Jan 9.30am at ASK
Sun 10.00am- All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
9th Jan 11.00am Morning Service participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
at ASK (Zoomed)- visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am- “The Bible Course” Church Hall
9th Jan 11.00am
Sun 10.00am- F.I.G Family Service Church Of St. Mary, Playford
9th Jan 11.00am at ASK
Sun 5.00pm- To find instructions how to join, visit our website
9th Jan 5.45pm Family Communion www.askesgrave.org
at Playford

Zoom
AFTER HOURS

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Games All Saints Church Kesgrave. Contact Robin Spittle to re-
quest attendance Email [email protected]
10th Jan 4.00pm At ASK

Tue 10.00am- Little Explorers Church Hall. For more information, please contact
11th Jan 11.30am At ASK Jennie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
12th Jan 10.45am at Little Bealings
All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks [email protected] 07857838678.
12th Jan 12.00pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
13th Jan 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
13th Jan 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sat 9.00am- Men's & Ladies’ Break- Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary
15th Jan 10.00am fast at the Farmhouse Jones [email protected]

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
16th Jan 9.30am at ASK
Breakfast Special at ASK Church Hall
Sun 9.15am-
16th Jan 10.00am F.I.G Family Service Church Hall
at ASK
Sun 10.00am- Morning Service All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
16th Jan 11.00am at ASK (Zoomed)- participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am-
16th Jan 11.00am

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact
Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings.
Sun 10.00am- At Little Bealings
16th Jan 11.00am EVENSONG at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave

Sun 6.30pm-
16th Jan 7.30pm

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Contact Robin Spittle to request attendance
Email [email protected]
17th Jan 4.00pm

Tue 10.00am- Coffee, Chat & Play Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
18th Jan 11.30am At ASK nie [email protected]

Wed 10.00am- Morning Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
19th Jan 10.45am at Little Bealings
Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
Wed 10.30am- [email protected] 07857838678.
19th Jan 12.00pm Holy Communion Church Of St. Mary, Playford
at Playford
Wed 11.00am-
19th Jan 11.45am

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
20th Jan 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
20th Jan 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Fri 19.00pm- Zoom To find instructions how to join, visit our website
21st Jan 20.30pm Pub Quiz www.askesgrave.org

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
23rd Jan 9.30am at ASK
Sun 10.00am- Church Hall
23rd Jan 11.00am F.I.G Family Service
Sun 10.00am- at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
23rd Jan 11.00am participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
Morning Service visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun 10.00am- at ASK (Zoomed)- All Saints Little Bealings.
23rd Jan 11.00am “The Bible Course”

Family Communion
At Little Bealings

Mon 2.00pm- Silver Games All Saints Church Kesgrave. Contact Robin Spittle to re-
quest attendance Email [email protected]
24th Jan 4.00pm At ASK

Tue 10.00am- Little Explorers Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jen-
25th Jan 11.30am At ASK nie [email protected]

Tue 2.15pm- Mothers’ Union All Saints Church Kesgrave. For more information con-
25th Jan 3.45pm at ASK tact Jenny Spittle [email protected]

Morning Prayer
Wed 10.00am- at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings

26th Jan 10.45am

Date Time Service Where / Who to contact

Wed 10.30am- Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact
26th Jan [email protected] 07857838678.
12.00pm

Thu 9.30am- Private Prayer All Saints Little Bealings
27th Jan 12.00pm At Little Bealings All Saints Church Kesgrave

Thu 11.00am- Thursday
27th Jan 12.00pm Holy Communion at ASK

Sun 8.30am- Holy Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
30th Jan 9.30am at ASK
Sun All Saints Church Kesgrave. You may attend in person or
30th Jan 10.00am- Holy Communion participate via Zoom. To find instructions how to join,
11.00am at ASK (Zoomed)- visit our website www.askesgrave.org
Sun Church Hall
30th Jan 10.00am- F.I.G Family Communion
Sun 11.00am at ASK Church Of St. Mary, Playford
30th Jan
Sun 10.00am- Family Communion All Saints Church Kesgrave
30th Jan 11.00am at Playford
Sun All Saints Church Kesgrave.
30th Jan 4.00pm- Silver Café
5.00pm at ASK

5.00pm- Service
6.00pm At ASK

ALL SAINTS CONTACT DETAILS

Vicar Rev Robin Spittle 01473 623388

[email protected]

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

Sally Wainman 07807 984589

[email protected]

Mike Bryer 01473 611143

[email protected]

Children’s Worker Jennie Fidler 07584420729

[email protected]

Church Wardens Karen Pringle 01473 611472

[email protected]

Bob Bullamore 01473 729586

[email protected]

Church Hall Bookings Bob Theobald 01473 620709

Fred Upson Hall [email protected]
Bookings
Prayer Chain Karen Pringle 01473 611472

Safeguarding Officer [email protected]
John Wittgreffe 07857 838678

[email protected]
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.
Due to the legislation on May 25th 2018, we can only continue to send you
information by email if you have granted permission. If you would like to
receive this Newsletter electronically, please email allsaints.parish@out-
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Alternatively, it is available on our website (see below).

For a further explanation of any of our activities please contact Rev Robin
Spittle (623388) or [email protected]

Our Website-
https://www.askesgrave.org
You can also like us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Askesgrave
Or keep up to date with news and services on our A Church Near You Page
– https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2061/

Issue 87 available from 30th January 2022- FEBRUARY 2022- please note
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