ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO 99 – 26.03.23 APRIL 2023 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Spring is the season of new life. Plants emerge from the ground with green shoots and colourful flowers. Animals produce their young and birds lay eggs. New life is all around. Chocolate Easter eggs are that shape as a symbol of new life. For Christians, Easter is the most important time of the year. We celebrated Jesus birth at Christmas, but the baby grew, and Easter celebrates what he achieved as a grown man.
From the beginning God wanted humans – the pinnacle of His creation – to live in harmony with him and all humanity but repeatedly they opposed God and each other by fighting and following evil ways. Coming into the world and sharing human life enabled Jesus to demonstrate how to live God’s way. Through sharing God’s love and teaching others how to continue his teaching Jesus was despised by the leaders of his day. He was arrested, tortured and humiliated; eventually suffering degrading death by crucifixion. For Jesus death was not the end and on Easter Sunday we celebrate his resurrection from the dead. Through his sacrifice Jesus promises us new life after death. Surely that is something worth celebrating! Come and join us at All Saints at 10am Easter Sunday. Refreshments afterwards and chocolate eggs for children. HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL. Rev Chris Nunn Tel: 01473622363 WHAT’S ON APRIL 2023 Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sat 1 st Apr 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sat 1 st Apr 10.00am12.00pm Coffee Morning at Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford PALM SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY Sun 2 nd Apr 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 2 nd Apr 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK ( Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 2 nd Apr 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 2 nd Apr 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 2 nd Apr 5.00pm 5.45pm ZOOM After Hours To find instructions how to join, visit our website www.askesgrave.org Sun 2 nd Apr 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 3 rd Apr 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Wed 5 th Apr 9.30am 10.30am Open to God At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 5 th Apr 10.00am12.30pm WARM Space At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 5 th Apr 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 5 th Apr 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. MAUNDY THURSDAY MAUNDY THURSDAY Thu 6 th Apr 11.00am12.00pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Thu 6 th Apr 7.00pm8.00pm Maundy Thursday Service at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY Fri 7 th Apr 10.00am12.00pm Easter Gardens Activity at Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Fri 7 th Apr 12.30pm2.00pm Good Friday Lunch at ASK Church Hall Fri 7 th Apr 2.00pm3.00pm Good Friday Family Service at ASK Church Hall Fri 7 th Apr 2.00pm3.00pm Traditional Good Friday Service at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Fri 7 th Apr 2.00pm3.00pm Good Friday Service at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sat 8 th Apr 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings EASTER EASTER Sun 9 th Apr 8.30am9.30am Easter Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 9 th Apr 10.00am11.00am Easter All Age Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 9 th Apr 10.00am11.00am Easter Family Communion at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 9 th Apr 12.00pm5.00pm Easter Café and Gardens at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 12th Apr 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Wed 12th Apr 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 12th Apr 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 12th Apr 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Thu 13 th Apr 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 15 th Apr 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 16th Apr 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 16th Apr 9.15am10.00am BREAKFAST Special At ASK Church Hall. Sun 16th Apr 10.00am11.00am All Age at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 16th Apr 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 16th Apr 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 17th Apr 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Tue 18th Apr 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 18th Apr 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 19 th Apr 9.30am 10.30am Bible Study At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 19th Apr 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 19th Apr 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 19th Apr 11.00am11.45am Holy Communion at Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Wed 19th Ap 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 19th Apr 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 20th Apr 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Thu 20th Apr 7.00pm9.00pm APCM at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 22nd Apr 9.30am10.00am Men's & Ladies’ Breakfast at the Farmhouse Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] Sat 22nd Apr 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings St. George’s Day Sun 23rd Apr 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 23rd Apr 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 23rd Apr 10.00am11.00am Holy Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 23rd Apr 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 24th Apr 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. Tue 25 th Apr 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 25 th Apr 10.00am11.30am Mothers’ Union At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Tue 25 th Apr 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 26th Apr 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 26th Apr 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 26th Apr 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 26th Apr 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 26th Apr 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 27th Apr 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Fri 28th Apr 7.30pm9.00pm Zoom Pub Quiz To find instructions how to join, visit our website www.askesgrave.org Sat 29th Apr 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings
APCM at All Saints Kesgrave The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is to be held on Thursday 20th April 2023 in Church, 7.00pm. Each year we hope to have three new members joining the Council. If you would like to be considered for election, please contact Rev Chris Nunn on 01473 622363 or email [email protected]. REVISION OF THE ELECTORAL ROLL The Church electoral roll is the foundation of the church's whole structure of synodical government. It contains the names and addresses of everyone who can vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The electoral roll is revised annually. The only people who need to fill in an application form are those who have recently moved into the parish, joined the church or reached the age of 16. Announcements will be made in church each Sunday during the 14 days the notice is displayed. If you wish to be on the electoral roll and meet the criteria set out on the application form, please complete and sign the form and return it by 5 th April at the latest to church. Application forms will be available from the church. MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST Please Come along on Saturday, 22nd April 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. Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 30th Apr 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 30th Apr 10.00am11.00am Benefice Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ
SILVER GROUPS We welcome anybody who wishes to come to the Silver events. There’s always a good variety of food to be had and enjoyed with tea, coffee or 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 sessions of Silver Screen are Mondays 3 rd and 17th April at the Church Hall, 2pm-4pm. It has been a pleasure to see so many people get so much out of those sessions so far. Following the screening, we have a short talk. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon and companionship. Next session of Silver Games are Monday 24th April 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 MOTHERS’ UNION Our next meeting is on Tuesday 25th April, 10am at The Fred Upson Hall. Various stalls, raffle will be available. Entry will be £2, which includes refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you. Jenny Billinge Secretary EXCITING UPDATE FROM ALL SAINTS LITTLE BEALINGS Easter Sunday is a day to celebrate, and this year we will celebrate the risen Christ with a church full of daffodils, the soft opening of our new hub cafe 'Absolutely Divine', and we hope you will join us for a
delightful afternoon tea. The church will be open 12-5pm and I believe there will even be a display of Easter gardens by the children. Wednesday 12th April sees our community hub launch with a host of exciting new 'meet-up' and wellbeing groups. Absolutely Divine will be in full swing with lemon drizzle cake, vegan chocolate cake, sausage rolls, freshly roasted coffee, healthy porridge topped with fresh fruits and honey, smashed avocado on sourdough - and oh yes, Bealings School, the milkshakes are back! The cafe will be open every Wednesday 10.30am to 4pm and the weekly groups are listed below. You are invited to pop in anytime, join a group, come with a friend, or simply come and see who's there; you will always receive a very warm welcome. During term time, The Borrowers may be in the church or in the churchyard with Ben from 3-3.45pm. 10.30am-12.30pm: 'Meet-Up Wednesdays'. Following the Meet-Up Mondays' tried and tested formula, we welcome you to join other people like yourselves. Just come along, and meet friends old and new. 1.15am-2.30pm: 'Pause'. This is a new ladies’ friendship and support group. Are you struggling with midlife, an empty nest, then maybe it’s time to pause. Pause for a chat, with understanding company, for a giggle, for a cake, to put your mind at rest as you connect with others going through the same midlife circumstances. Hopefully, we will find answers together, with friendship and support. As ever, it’s good to talk. Hoping to start in early May, we are looking for young people who would like to join a group for 18-28 year olds. This group, 18:28, will likely be held on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. Do you need to get out more, meet other young people socially face-to-face, but find it easier to stay at home gaming on your computer? We invite you to pizza, coffee or hot chocolate and a great game of Settlers of Catan! This is a group for you, we'll keep it to 12-16 people, and you can decide together how the group develops and what you'd like to do next.
Please email me if you would like to come along as we will launch as soon as we have 8 people, we currently have 5. For more information on any group or to volunteer at the hub cafe, please email churchwarden [email protected] We hope to see many of you soon. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. COMING SOON: POSSIBLE COLLECTION POINT FOR THE HYGIENE BANK I hope to start a small collection point for the Hygiene Bank in the church; this is an organisation trying to support those in poverty who can't afford household or personal hygiene products. eg for Adults: Period products, shampoo & conditioner, hair styling products, face wash, cleanser & creams, body wash, , deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrush, disposable razors and shaving equipment Nappies, baby wipes etc for babies Household detergent, toilet rolls, washing up liquid etc https://thehygienebank.com/give-products/what-products-do-you-collect/ The local organiser is then contacted when we have sufficient for further distribution; there is a collection point in Boots in Ipswich already if you are interested in supporting this initiative Sally Wainman CELEBRATING THE CORONATION IN KESGRAVE Sunday 7th May 11am-1pm All Saints Kesgrave is holding a coffee and cake event on Sunday 7 May after the morning service. The children will be able to attend with a ‘dress like royalty’ theme alongside crown-making crafts and a decorated throne for them to sit on while parents can photograph them. We are also holding a children’s art exhibition with a theme of ‘Kings, Lions and Unicorns’, and prizes
will be awarded to the favourite art pieces in three different age categories, with judging by residents of Alice Grange, a local care home. These events are fundraising events for the local Top- Up shop as well as for Home Start, both charities that support families in the area. Please Donate suitable prices for the Raffle and/or cakes, scones and biscuits for this event. GIVING: EASTER 2023 At the time of writing this 21st March 2023) Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) is publicising: Debt Awareness Week as his Campaign of the Week: The Charity StepChange is raising awareness of free and impartial debt advice Please log onto https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ for advice on finance If you are in debt please seek help; official help can buy you time, prevent companies harassing you etc PARISH SHARE On the other side of the coin, we are also encouraging to give, if you can, towards the Parish Share and the work we do here! Our share of the Share will be over £52,000 this year, so what is that money for? Approximately 85% of the Share goes towards clergy stipends ie supporting our full time priests like Robin; we also make a contribution towards Safeguarding Training and to Education: eg seminars, Retreats and zoom events, towards CMD (Continuing Ministerial Devpt) Please review your Giving if that is practical for you: that £52,000 is made up of hundreds of small acts of giving and generosity. • We welcome donations by any method: cash • Cheque (made payable to Kesgrave PCC),
• BACS payments: Kesgrave Parochial Church Council Co-op Bank Sort Code 08-92-99 Acc 65453375 • Parish Giving Scheme: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/how-it-works/ • Weekly Envelopes • Contactless machine in church • Donate Button on website • Legacies For all queries, please phone me on 07807 984589 Thank you for supporting the work of All Saints Kesgrave Sally Wainman (Local Giving Advisor) 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 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 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 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 – April 2023 Sunday Crafts 11.00 – 12.00 noon (after Church) – the following crafts are running during April: Sunday 2nd – Next weekend is Easter. Pop along and make an Easter chick basket with an egg inside. Sunday 9th – CLOSED – Easter Sunday Sunday 16th – This month is National Pet month. Create your own paper plate dog to take home. Sunday 23rd – To help keep your wellies tidy during all the April showers, we are making welly clips. Sunday 30th – To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, we are making crowns this week. How will you decorate yours? Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights. Word Play Sessions – These free sessions are run by trained staff every Thursday morning. 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 – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. Fun stories, rhymes, and songs every Friday in the library. No need to book – just pop along. Lego Club – every Tuesday 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. Afternoon Book Club –Thursday 6th April 2.45 – 4.30 p.m. They are currently reading The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Evening Book Group – Thursday 27th April 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts. If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read. Morning Book Group – The library is looking to start a Tuesday morning book group for those who are unable to attend our other groups due to their commitments. If you would like to be part of this new group, please contact us, and let us know. Easter Activities – we will be holding an Easter raffle in the two weeks leading up to Easter (24/03 – 06/04) – 25p per ticket or £1.00 a strip, to raise money for the library. The drawer will take place on Thursday 6th April at 3.30 p.m. There will also be free Easter crafts on offer Tuesday 4th April 9.00 – 12.00 noon and Thursday 6th April 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Why not pop along and make an Easter card or create an Easter chick basket?
Easter Opening Times: Friday 7 th April – Good Friday – CLOSED Saturday 8th April – Open 10.00 – 5.00 p.m. Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday – CLOSED Monday 10th April – Easter Monday – CLOSED Tuesday 11th April – normal opening times resume. St Elizabeth’s Hospice – thank you to everyone who has already bought in their used stamps to the library. In 2022, an amazing £2,160 was raised from the stamps and £447 from old £1.00 coins. If you would like to donate your used stamps or old £1.00 coins, please just pop into the library and hand them to staff. Summer Reading Challenge – volunteers needed. Are you interested in volunteering during the summer holiday and helping staff to run this year’s challenge? If so, please phone on 01473 626103 and ask to speak to Maggie. To volunteer you need to be over 12 years of age. Knit and Natter – every second and fourth Thursday 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. These sessions are restarting following a long break due to Covid. Why not pop along and meet some new people? Don’t’ knit – just pop along for a natter. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. Donations towards the cost would be welcomed. Cancer Support Group 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. – we are restarting this on the third Monday morning each month (Monday 17th April) in the library from September. Our volunteer who helps run these sessions, is available to help on any aspect that may be worrying you, whether you are currently suffering from cancer or a carer in need of advice. 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 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 01473 611472 [email protected] Bob Bullamore 01473 729586 [email protected] Church Hall Bookings Bob Theobald 01473 620709 [email protected]
Fred Upson Hall Karen Pringle 01473 611472 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 all[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 100 available from 29 th April 2023- May 2023- Please note, should you wish to have something included in this issue, the deadline is Tuesday 25 th April 2023.