The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
24th September 2023
We continue to celebrate Ordinary Time and Creationtide during the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Come and join us.
Collect
Lord of creation,
whose glory is around and within us:
open our eyes to your wonders,
that we may serve you with reverence
and know your peace at our lives’ end,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings
Jonah 3.10 - 4.11(Exodus 16.2-15 )
Psalm 145.1-8, Philippians 1.21-30
Matthew 20.1-16
Sea Lights for children this week. New children are always welcome to join our Sunday group, starts 10am in the church hall. The children join our worship at Communion.
Please email Fiona Hendry if you’d like more information: fionahendry321@gmail.com
Generosity Sunday We celebrate Generosity Sunday 8th October. It is a time to reflect upon God’s generosity to us and our generosity in return. It is also an opportunity to focus on the ways in which we give to the church. Revd Jane is sending out a letter this week attached to this newsletter with more information, and an invitation to participate.
Peace Doves Cathedral Visit
Revd Jane and Judy are organising a trip to see the Peace Dove installation in Chichester Cathedral on Friday 3rd November. We will begin with afternoon tea in the cathedral, followed by Evensong at 5.30pm, and then a viewing of the doves at 6.30pm, when they will be illuminated and set to music. We need to book tickets in advance. These are £5 each. Please let Judy or Revd Jane know asap if you would like to come. We can travel by train together. Contact Judy on judymshort2@gmail.com
Revd Steve Revd Steve will be licensed as Rector by the Bishop of Horsham in a service at St Andrew’s, West Tarring on Monday 2nd October at 7pm. All welcome.
Make Polluters Pay Action Day Christian Aid is leading an action day on Saturday 23rd September in support of the poorest communities that are at the frontline of climate change. The campaign is demanding that fossil fuel companies support those who are most impacted. If you want to know more about the Make Polluters Pay campaign, or sign the petition visit this link.
Healing Prayer is offered most Sundays after the 10am in the side chapel.
Waders Talk Revd Jess’s talk about the wading birds on the Adur Estuary attracted a crowd of 50 on a wet and blustery evening. Thanks to Jess for an informative talk, with wonderful photographs and videos. We raised £103 in donations for the RSPB.
The flowers this week are sponsored by Sheila Powell for ‘Thanksgiving for our marriage, and in memory for Ida Nuttall and Elsie Ayers’.
Beach Social Café takes place in church, Tuesday 10.30am-12noon. This will be the last café morning for the time being. We give thanks to Nix and all the volunteers for offering this gathering and providing a welcoming warm space.
Harvest Service Celebrations
Following the all-age Harvest service on Sunday 1st October we hope you will be able to join in the 'ploughman's lunch' in the hall. The cost will be £5.50 per person (£4.00 for children). Booking sheets will be available at the back of the church. Please sign up soon as numbers will be needed by 24th September. Helpers are needed, so if you can lend a hand, please let Kay (Churchwarden) know. Mob. 07949 505187
Harvest Donations We will be collecting dried or tinned foods for the Shoreham & Adur Community Food Bank from Friday 29th Sept. Our offertory collection will be for the local homelessness charity Turning Tides.
St Mary de Haura women’s fashion show Thursday 28th September, 7.30pm. A catwalk show hosted by Travelling Trends, with a chance to buy clothes at bargain prices. Hosted as a fundraiser for St Mary de Haura. Tickets £8, including a glass of wine. Buy in advance for a fun night out from the Parish Centre.
Sunday Morning Labyrinth Walks
If you would like to walk the labyrinth before the 8am service, John Watters is hosting a canvas labyrinth walk at 7am-7.45am in the church hall on Sunday mornings. All welcome.
Quiz night Tickets on sale. Please see Frances Wallace or Catherine Mann over coffee. If you can get together your table of 6 that would be brilliant. Please contact Jill on 07796832420 or email jillcharlish@hotmail.com
Bible Learning Circle Speak with Jenny Stride if you’d like to know more about a new Bible learning circle, meeting Monday evenings in the autumn. Email: jennymarshall42@gmail.com
Taizé for Healing, 1st October 6pm
Morning Meditation returns after a summer break.
Eco Tip for Creationtide from the CoGS Eco Church team Save energy. When boiling the kettle don’t completely fill it – just heat the amount of water that you need. Put a lid on a pan of water if waiting for it to come to the boil.
And finally…
It was a joy to recently offer a thanksgiving for marriage service for Bob and Vanessa McCulloch, owners of the Tom Foolery Coffee Shop in Shoreham. It was their ten-year wedding anniversary. Congratulations to them. Few people know that the Church of England offers thanksgiving for marriage services with renewal of vows. If you would like to celebrate a wedding anniversary in this special way, contact me to have a chat. I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday morning. I wish you all a blessed week, Revd Jane
Services this Week Sunday 24th September
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane and Revd Peter
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Jane and Revd Peter
This service will be live streamed onto our Facebook and You Tube channel.
You Tube page CLICK HERE
Church Facebook page CLICK HERE
Tuesday 26th September
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane
Wednesday 27th September
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer (on Zoom) CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106 Passcode: 960274
Friday 29th September
8am - Meditation with Morning Prayer a benefice service at St Mary de Haura
Saturday 30th September
8am – Morning Meditation in the Good Shepherd and also on Zoom
Meeting ID: 166073397 (no password needed) Click here LINK
Evening Prayer is said Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm at St Mary de Haura. On Monday it is 5.30pm on Zoom. If you want to attend the Zoom service on Monday contact Revd Steve for the link. Email:
shorehamcurate@gmail.com
Morning Prayer is said Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am at St Mary de Haura.
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Church website:
www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Revd Andrew Bennison Email: revandrewbennison@gmail.com Tel: 01273 454914
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer David Edey Tel: 07590764900 Email: davidedey17@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Fiona Hendry fionahendry321@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685