A Message from the Vicarage September - October 2024
God is our place of safety. He gives us strength.
God is always there to help us in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
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Dear readers,
The Flower Festival month is now behind us. but again many thanks to those who came and those who worked so hard to make them a success.
The final result for Stapleford Abbotts is £3,740, and for Lambourne was £5,025 Thanks again for helping to keep the show on the road.
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Our Zoom events this month are the Prism Magazine at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th and the Service at 7.30pm on Friday 20th.
We are also starting a Zoom 4 week series on the Bible starting on Wednesday 2nd October.
Join us through the link below.
The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6195802335?pwd=U3JQYXZoWE53QjdIV004emtBdnJrUT09
Meeting ID: 619 580 2335
Passcode: 984606
Please see the flyers elsewhere for The Table Top Sale, The Barn Dance, And the Crime Scene Challenge.
The Friends of Essex Churches support churches of all denominations and they have their Ride and Stride Day on Saturday 14th September. They invite people to get around as many churches as they can by bike or by foot and seek sponsors for their journey. If you would like to take part we will get you forms and details. We keep our churches open to receive participants.
Our Harvest Weekend is September 21st/22nd.
From 10-2.00pm on 21st Stapleford has their Harvest Open Day with refreshment and activity.
On Sunday 9.45am at Stapleford and 11.15am at Lambourne are the Harvest Festival Services
Following the service at Lambourne we have a bring your own lunch/ picnic .
We are continuing to prepare for our Confirmation at Waltham Abbey on Sunday on Sunday 13th October. It is not too late for anyone to join if they feel they might like to be confirmed.
There is another Yoga Retreat at Lambourne End Centre from 2.00pm on Saturday 28th September.
All the above offers lots of opportunities to join us. Do take us up on the invitations.
As we continue to look at a 10 year vision for both our churches we are interested to know what you think. What should the churches be doing and how can they make that a reality. We really are interested in your thoughts as the churches have been part of the community for centuries but have they got a future?
There is a Deanery Confirmation at Waltham Abbey at 4.00pm on Sunday 13th October. We are starting groups for anyone who might be interested . Do ask me if you would like to know more.
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Stuff for the foodbank can be left in church and Derek H. or I will deliver it to Collier Row each Friday, Derek has told us how desperately short of everything the food bank is as the demand continues to increase.
May we remind you that the bookstall at the back of church has books to borrow. Please help yourself.
A reminder for those wanting to give through the Parish Giving Scheme the direct line is 0333 002 1271 and our reference is 080608040. Please remember the church as you navigate your way through your financial situation.
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Traidcraft ceasing trading we hope to keep the shop table open with jams and chutneys and anything else we can sell to keep our Eco Church credentials flying. Freda has added chocolate and tea with all the right credentials.​
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Finally, if you do know of anyone who is in need of a phone call, shopping or any other form of help, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with us.
If anyone who struggles to get out would like a service and communion at home do let me know.
Roger Gayler - 01992 523849 - email rogergayler@btinternet.com or use this contact link.
God has called us to be his church in the community ‘for such a time as this’.
With our prayers.
All the church at Stapleford Abbotts.
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Blessings and keep in touch with each other.
Roger Gayler.
