Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
4th September 2022
‘None of you can become my disciples if you do not give up all your possessions.’ Luke 14.33. Image by Revd Jess, see Bible Art below for commentary.
We begin the church season of Creationtide this Sunday, which lasts until St Francis’s Day, 4th October. There is a focus at this time on the environment that sustains us all. As we face the dual catastrophes of the climate and biodiversity emergencies it has become vital that Christians take seriously what is known as the ‘fifth mark of mission’ in the Anglican Communion: ‘To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.’
This year we are giving particular attention to pollinating insects, with a joyful community art display in church. It both celebrates the wonder of our insect life and highlights the widespread losses of pollinators in the UK.
We don’t have an all-age service this Sunday, and instead families are warmly invited to attend our afternoon Pet Blessing service at 3pm. We have our Taizé for Healing service this Sunday at 6pm, which explores the sea, something that is important to us all on Shoreham Beach. We hope you can join us for Creationtide.
Collect
God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness,
increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings
Deuteronomy 30.15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1-21, Luke 14.25-33
An Invitation to Revd Andrew’s licensing The churchwardens of the benefice invite you to the licensing of Revd Andrew Bennison as Vicar of New Shoreham and Shoreham Beach by Rt Revd Dr Martin Warner 3rd October 7.30pm, at St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham. There will be refreshments afterwards. More details soon.
Harvest Flowers During September there will be a collection at the back of church at the Sunday morning services for harvest fresh flowers. Donations appreciated.
Harvest Lunch We are having a community lunch after the harvest festival service on 2nd October. The food is being prepared by Lesley - leek and potato soup, baguette and butter, followed by apple crumble with custard or cream. Gluten free available. The price is £4.50 per person and children £3.00, with any left-over money going to the church. If you would like to attend, please see Lesley at the end of the 10am service to sign-up. Please bring your own crockery and cutlery, to save us washing up!
Pet Service We are really looking forward to our pet blessing service on Sunday 4th September at 3pm. Bring your pets, photos of pets or favourite animals, or cuddly toys. It is followed by cakes (sold in support of the St Francis Fund) and refreshments in the hall. There will be a collection for the Dogs Trust, an animal welfare charity in our parish. We will also hear from a Dogs Trust volunteer about how things are going for the charity.
Saturday morning meditation on a break Saturday morning meditation is taking an annual break 27th August until 17th September (back in church 24th September).
Ride and Stride Saturday 10th September
Raise money for the Sussex Historic Churches Trust by walking or cycling (or horse riding) to local participating churches. It’s not a race, but a fun event. E-bikes are welcome. We take a leisurely route along quiet country lanes avoiding traffic. Jonathan Marshall will start around 9am from the church and will finish back in Shoreham by lunchtime, for a pub lunch. It would be nice if you could join him. If you’d like to participate, sponsorship forms are at the back of the church. For more information speak to Jonathan Marshall. Telephone 07889171817.
Singing Workshop, 24th September
Taizé for Healing, 4th September, 6pm
Shoreham and Southwick Churches Bereavement Support Saturday 10th September 9.30am-1pm Church of the Good Shepherd Hall Rev Stephen Gurr will be leading a workshop “Navigating the Journey of Grief”. Christian Care as we accompany people after the death of a loved one. COST £15 (to include coffee/tea and cake) Cheques made payable to “Church of the Good Shepherd” There is one place left– so please contact Sheila Powell as soon as possible to book. sandepowell@gmail.com 01273 453709, 1, Rosemary Drive, Shoreham by Sea BN43 6HT
New Salts Farm Tour Sunday 18th September, 4pm-5.30pm The 70-acre site called New Salts Farm (near the airport and in our parish) has been designated as a nature recovery area. The land was purchased by Adur District Council to protect it from housing development. The council is now working in partnership with the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust to restore streams and wetland habitat and create a haven for wildlife. As part of our Creationtide season we are having a church tour of New Salts Farm with Alistair Whitby, project officer for Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust. There is space for 25 people. If you would like to go, please see the sign-up sheet at the back of church.
Future event for your calendar Retrospective art show of the works of Ted Young. Ted's Paintings will be displayed in the Church Hall on Saturday 5th November 10am to 4pm and Sunday 6th November 11am to 3pm. All pieces sold in aid of church funds.
Celtic Evening Prayer sorry there is no service on Wednesday 7th September.
Sealights returns 11th September. We look forward to the return of our children.
And finally…
Thanks go to Revd Jess, Judy, Hilary, Chris, Jeff, Richard and Shelia, plus the children from the holiday club, for all the work they have put into the Pollinators exhibition. We hope you enjoy it. I am taking some time out and catching up on annual leave between Monday 5th September – 13th September. If you need to speak to a member of clergy urgently at that time, contact Revd Steve on 07849 637235.
Blessings and prayers for you all this week. I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (morning).
Revd Jane
Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton and deputy warden Penny Humphrey email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer Emma Purser 07786651886
Children’s Ministry Daisy Durrant email: cogssundayschool10@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685
Services this Week
Sunday 4th September
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 CLICK HERE
Church Facebook page CLICK HERE
3pm - Pet Blessing Service
6pm – Taizé for Healing
Tuesday 6th September
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Peter
Friday 9th September
8am – Meditation with Morning Prayer at St Mary de Haura.
Evening Prayer This is said at 5.30pm at St Marys and via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday, at 5.30pm. If you want to attend online contact Revd Steve for the link. Email: shorehamcurate@gmail.com
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Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon.
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Church website: www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk