The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
20th August 2023
Come and join us as we celebrate the Eleventh after Trinity in Ordinary Time.
Collect
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside
all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have
to gain the pearl beyond all price,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Readings
Isaiah 56.1,6-8 (Genesis 45.1-15)
Psalm 67
Romans 11.1-2a,29-32
Matthew 15.[10-20]21-28
Revd Steve The date of Revd Steve’s licensing has now been confirmed. He 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. Revd Steve’s final Sunday at the Good Shepherd will be 27th August. He will be presiding and preaching and there will be opportunities to express our thanks and say farewell afterwards. Ahead of that final Sunday, you can contribute to our ‘goodbye’ for Steve by adding a message to his leaving card. Gudrun Hansen, from St Mary’s, is kindly coordinating this. We would be delighted to have some more photos and messages to include.
Please send any photos or messages for Steve to Gudrun (gudrunhansen96@gmail.com) ASAP and by Sunday 27th August.
Healing Prayer is offered most Sundays after the 10am in the side chapel.
Bob’s Card Sale On Sunday 20th August after the 10am service in the hall during coffee. Variety of cards available priced £1.50, £1.00 and 80p. Also, a selection of Gift Tags priced £1 for 5 packs. All proceeds to Church of the Good Shepherd. (Any old cards for recycling would be much appreciated, please pass onto Bob, or leave in the church porch.) Many thanks for your support.
Beach Social Café takes place in church, Tuesdays 10.30am-12noon. All welcome.
Changes to services There is no Saturday morning meditation during August.
Hall Redecoration The church hall is currently being redecorated. Thanks to the wardens for sorting out this much needed work.
An invitation from St Mary de Haura to join their pilgrimage to Westminster Abbey, Saturday October 14th. They are travelling by coach leaving from the Shoreham Centre at 9am and will return about 7.30pm to the Centre. They are intending to take part in the morning Eucharist and Evensong and should leave after this at around 4.30pm. The cost is £30.00 per person and they have some seats available should any of the congregation from the Good Shepherd wish to join them.
If anyone is interested phone Jayne Crompton on 01903 232718 or email jc.crompton @yahoo.co.uk
Sand dance September 2nd, 6pm-8pm The Shoreham Beach Residents are hosting a Sand Dance which will take place on the beach at low tide opposite the Good Shepherd. Our role is to provide refreshments in the church hall - Pimms and soft drinks. We would like some help, preferably two small teams of people serving for just 1 hour. It’s a great opportunity for people to get to know the church and for us to support a community event. If you can help please contact the wardens Angela or Kay
Creationtide Talk A large group from the church studied Bishop Nicholas Holtam’s book on climate change ‘Sleepers Wake’ at Advent.
We are delighted that he is coming to the benefice to do a talk for Creationtide. The talk is being offered across the Hove Deanery and all are welcome.
Pet Blessing Sept 3rd, 3pm
A collection is taken for the Dogs Trust and tea and cake follow in the hall sold in aid of the St Francis Fund. Bring your pet or a cuddly toy or photograph of a favourite animal.
Summer Family Activities
New group
Creationtide activities
As part of our special celebrations for Creationtide Revd Jess will be giving a talk at the church Tuesday 19th September, 7.30pm about the birdlife on the Adur Estuary Nature Reserve. She is a volunteer warden for the RSPB.
Also on September 2nd at 11am Revd Jess is organising a ‘wader watch’ with the Shoreham District Ornithological Society. This is for a small adult group from the church (up to 10 people). It will begin on Coronation Green. She is organising a birdwatching event for families on her houseboat at a later date. Please contact Jess if you would like to attend either event. Email: j.aidley@gmail.com
And finally…
Many families joined us for our summer craft mornings this week. The church was buzzing with creativity and fun. Thanks to Fiona Hendry and all our volunteers who helped.
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 20th August
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane and Derek
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Jane and Derek
This service will be live streamed onto our
Facebook and You Tube channel. You Tube page
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Tuesday 22nd August
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Andrew
Wednesday 23rd August
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer (on Zoom)
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Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106
Passcode: 960274
Friday 25th August
8am - Meditation with Morning Prayer a benefice service at St Mary de Haura
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