ALL SAINTS KESGRAVE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO 100 – 30.04.23 May 2023 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY May 2023 God Save the King To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, the Hope Together Charity has produced a souvenir edition of St Matthew's Gospel. The cover of this book shows a picture of the bejewelled Coronation Crown surrounded by the Crown of Thorns and the introduction looks at the Christian symbolism inherent in the Coronation ceremony. (At the
time of writing this, I am hoping we will have at least a few copies to distribute on May 7th, kindly funded by the Parish Trust) The word 'ceremony' comes from the Latin 'caerimonia' meaning holiness, sacredness, awe, reverent rite and the Coronation in particular embodies this idea of the sacred, not least because it takes place within a Christian abbey! Now Charles became King on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, so why do we need a coronation? The coronation is an important symbolic formality: it is the landmark ceremony of a monarch's reign, it takes place after the period of official mourning is over for the previous king or queen and can therefore be celebrated joyously, and it is one which can be widely shared publicly; it goes hand-in-hand too with the idea of caring for others, hence the impetus for thousands of organisations to get together to help out in their local communities. It is also a ceremony which links many historic traditions together and different nations: in particular the Chrism Oil which will be used to anoint the King has come from olives grown on the Mount of Olives and has been consecrated in Jerusalem; the olives were pressed just outside Bethlehem and perfumed with essential oils such as rose, jasmine, neroli and amber, as well as orange blossom. As we know from the Bible the act of anointing kings and priests has always been an important recognition of their calling. So let us keep in mind all who will be helping towards this event on Saturday May 6th 2023, for the thousands of coronation services, including our own, on May 7th and for prayers for the Royal Family; here are words from the Book of Common Prayer read at each Holy Communion service: Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite: have mercy upon the whole church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant CHARLES, our King and Governor, that he, (knowing whose minister he is), may above all things seek thy honour and glory. Amen Sally Wainman 25th April 2023
WHAT’S ON MAY 2023 Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Tue 2 nd May 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 2 nd May 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 3 rd May 9.30am 10.30am Open to God At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 3 rd May 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 3 rd May 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 3 rd May 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 3 rd May 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 4 th May 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 6 th May 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 7 th May 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 7 th May 10.00am11.00am All Age Coronation Service All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 7 th May 11.00am1.00pm "Coffee & Cake" and Children's Art Exhibition All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 7 th May 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 7 th May 5.00pm6.00pm Coronation Songs of Praise at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 8 th May 10.00am4.30pm Coronation Monday at Little Bealings Flower displays with Hub Café, Children’s Activities at All Saints Little Bealings Tue 9 th May 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 9 th May 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 10th May 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Wed 10th May 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 10th May 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 10th May 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 10th May 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 11th May 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 13th May 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 14th May 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 14th May 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 May 10.00am11.00am Morning Prayer At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Mon 15th May 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Screen at ASK Church Hall. Tue 16th May 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 16th May 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 17th May 9.30am 10.30am Bible Study At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 17th May 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 17th May 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 17th May 11.00am11.45am Holy Communion at Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Wed 17th May 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 17th May 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 18th May 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sat 20th May 9.30am10.00am Men's & Ladies’ Breakfast at the Farmhouse Farmhouse, St Isidores, Kesgrave. Please contact Gary Jones [email protected] Sat 20th May 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 21st May 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sun 21st May 9.15am10.00am BREAKFAST Special At ASK Church Hall. Sun 21st May 10.00am11.00am F.I.G Family At ASK Church Hall. Sun 21st May 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 May 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Playford Church Of St. Mary, Playford Sun 21st May 6.30pm7.15pm Evensong at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Mon 22ndMay 2.00pm4.00pm Silver Games at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave. Tue 23rd May 10.00am11.30am LITTLE EXPLORERS at ASK Church Hall. For more information, please contact Jennie [email protected] Tue 23rd May 2.15pm4.00pm Mothers’ Union At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Tue 23rd May 3.30pm5.30pm Broom Tree Café At Martlesham St Michael’s Church, The Runway Café , Martlesham Wed 24th May 9.30am 10.30am Morning Prayer At ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Wed 24th May 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 24th May 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 24th May 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678. Wed 24th May 3.10pm 3.45pm Little Bealings BORROWERS All Saints Little Bealings. Please contact Ben Wale [email protected] for more information Thu 25th May 11.00am12.00pm Thursday Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave Sat 27th May 10.00am12.30pm Saturday Drop-in At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Sun 28th May 8.30am9.30am Holy Communion at ASK All Saints Church Kesgrave
CELEBRATING THE CORONATION IN KESGRAVE Sunday 7th May 11am-1pm All Saints Kesgrave is holding a Coffee & Cake event and Raffle 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. This is a fundraising event for: The local Top- Up shop in Martlesham as well as for Home Start, both charities that support families in the area. If you would like to donate suitable prices for the Raffle and/or cakes, scones and biscuits for this event, please talk to Carolyn [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. Date Time Service Where / Who to contact Sun 28th May 10.00am11.00am All Age Communion at ASK (Livestreamed) All Saints Church Kesgrave ASK Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZ91ENdlxMPUZYDHR5-aQ Sun 28th May 10.00am11.00am Family Communion At Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 31st May 10.00am10.45am Morning Prayer at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 31st May 10.30am4.00pm “Absolutely Divine” Café at Little Bealings All Saints Little Bealings Wed 31st May 10.30am12.00pm Fynn Valley Walks All Saints Little Bealings. For more information contact [email protected] 07857838678.
The Screen is in the hall, and the Games are in the church. When you turn up you can be assured of a warm welcome. Next session of Silver Screen is Monday 15 th May at the Church Hall, 2pm-4pm. Seeing so many people get so much out of those sessions has been a pleasure. Following the screening, we have a short talk. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon and companionship. Next session of Silver Games is Monday 22 nd May 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 MEN’S & LADIES’ BREAKFAST Please come along on Saturday, 20th May 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. MOTHERS’ UNION Our next meeting is on Tuesday 23rd May, 2-15pm at All Saints Kesgrave. Our speakers for May will be Amanda Langan and Claire Thomas who will be talking to us about Ethiopia and Uganda. We look forward to their talk and visitors are always welcome to join us at our meetings. We look forward to welcoming you.
Notice: Following our February Mothers’ Union meeting, we mislaid a blue cloth and runner, with MU emblem on. We have had a good look around the Church, vestry etc. but can’t find them. Please speak to Jenny or any of our ministers if you know about the whereabouts of the MU cloth and runner. Jenny Billinge Secretary RECENT NOTIBLE EVENTS: BAPTISM 05/03/2023 - Sophia Hazel KNOTT WEDDING 08/04/2023 - Josephine Lucy GOULBOURNE & Paul Andrew TURNER FUNERALS 23/03/2023 - Bob TATE 27/03/2023 - Betty POOLE 14/04/2023 - Rachel BAIRD ALL SAINTS LITTLE BEALINGS Our new Hub Café 'Absolutely Divine' has been a brilliant success and will continue to 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. Enjoy 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! 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. For more information, please email Churchwarden [email protected] CELEBRATING PENTECOST WITH BISHOP MIKE On Sunday May 28th we will be celebrating Pentecost with a Family Communion service led by Bishop Mike. Pentecost is the day when the disciples found themselves “clothed with power from above” as Jesus had promised in Luke 24 v. 49. As they met together in the upper room in Jerusalem, they saw what seemed to be tongues of flame which separated and came to rest on each disciple so that they were filled with the Holy Spirit and enabled to go out and witness to all that Jesus had taught them. GIVING MAY 2023 From the Book of Common Prayer: Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy diligence
gladly to give of that little; for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. All forms of giving are gratefully received, including cash, contactless giving and use of the green Donate button on the ASK website Please make cheques payable to Kesgrave PCC For BACS payments the name on the account is Kesgrave Parochial Church Council Sort Code 08-92-99 Account No. 65453375 (We bank with the Co-operative Bank) For Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) see: Setting up your gift https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/setting-up-your-gift/ or ask me for hard copy gift form Our PGS code for this church is 330 633 093; this ensures that your giving goes to the right place! Parish name All Saints Church, Kesgrave Parish code 330633093 Diocese St Eds and Ips Diocese We also have a “Donate” QR Code: To donate online, scan the QR code with your phone below: Or go to askesgrave.org/supportus for more ways to give. For any queries, please contact me Sally Wainman 07807 984589
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED PRAYER? If at any time you or someone you know are in need of prayer, we have an active prayer ministry who would love to pray for you. We believe that God answers all of our prayers, as he loves us dearly and knows just what we need. We have seen God work in so many different ways through the prayer ministry. Please do not hesitate to contact if you feel this can help. If your prayer request is urgent, contact our prayer chain by calling John Wittgreffe on 07857 838678 or email 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 – May 2023 Sunday Crafts 11.00 – 12.00 noon (after church) – the following crafts are running during May:
Sunday 7th – This week we are creating paper plate hot air balloons. What design will you create for your balloon? Sunday 14th – The Formula 1 season is well underway. Pop along and make a Formula 1 car. Sunday 21st – It will soon be National Doughnut Week. What topping will you choose to make for your doughnut? Sunday 28th – Yesterday was Elmer Day. To celebrate we are making Elmer crafts today. 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 4th Mat 2.45 – 4.30 p.m. They are currently reading Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout.
Evening Book Group – Thursday 25th May 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley Morning Book Group – This new book group will be starting on Tuesday 2nd May at 10.00 a.m. They will be reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley. If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read. May Half Term – Lego Club will be running as normal on Tuesday 30th May from 3.30 p.m. During the week, we will have a ‘Find the Animals Trail’ around the library to celebrate The Suffolk Show - 50p a go and a small prize for every entry. May Bank Holidays – the library will be closed on the following Bank Holiday Mondays 1st, 8th, and 15th . The library will be open as usual on Saturday 6th May, the day of the King’s Coronation. 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 15th May) 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 101 available from 28 th May 2023- June 2023- Please note, should you wish to have something included in this issue, the deadline is Tuesday 23 th May 2023.