In Touch - with the Bourne Valley Churches
Allington with Boscombe, Cholderton, Newton Tony, Idmiston with Porton and Gomeldon, Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Earls with Dauntsey, Ford and Hurdcott
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Sunday 3rd December 2017 – 1st of Advent (St Nicholas) – Purple Year B starts
Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 3 – 9, Mark 13: 24 – 37 (or as chosen by the preacher)
CollectAlmighty God, as your kingdom dawns,
turn us from the darkness of sin, to the light of holiness,
that we may be ready to meet you,
in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
Sunday10thDecember 2017 – 2ndof Advent - Purple Year B
Readings: 2 Peter 3: 8 – 15a, Mark 1: 1 - 8 (or as chosen by the preacher)
St Nicholas Cholderton 3.00pm Nativity in the Village Hall(POE)
St Andrew’s Newton Tony No Service
St Nicholas Porton 9.30am Holy Communion (WP)
St Michael’s W Earls 11.00am Holy Communion (POE)12.30pm Baptism
St Mary’s W Gunner 9.30am BCP Matins (HH)
St Andrew’s Boscombe no longer offers regular monthly services
but remains open for Church Festivals, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
Prayers at 5.00pm on first and third Mondays of each month in St Michael’s W Earls, for approx. half an hour.Everyone welcomeat 5.00pm on Monday 4thDecember
Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion in St Michael’s W Earls…all welcome
Please remember, and pray for, all in our Valley who are being baptised, preparing for marriage, or mourning the loss of loved ones at this time, and do make use of the:
Bourne Valley Prayer Tree
by contacting Ali Joyce one of our Lay Pastoral Assistants,
on 01980 619195 or by email:
with a date when you would like the prayer to begin.
Please also let her know as and when the need for prayer changes.
Team Prayer:
Be with us, Lord, in all we do and say,
Visit each home with your peace and love
Turn all hearts and minds to you, our loving God, in Jesus’ name, Amen
Advent is here!Get yourReal Advent Calendarnow,from The Meaningful Chocolate Company Ltd. A 24 page Christmas story-activity book is included, with 25 Fairtrade milk chocolates in a traditional Advent Calendar format, and behind each ‘window’ there’s part of the Christmas story to discover each day. Find out more at: Calendars are available at various retailers, andfrom Sarum College Bookshop and Sarum Books – enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who prepared, helped at, and supported, the Angel Festival at St Mary’s last weekend! It was wonderful to see so many visitors, families and friends, enjoying the different activities. Over £600 was raised for church funds, and, just as importantly,lots of people ‘discovered’ the church, and good links for future outreach were made. Thank you all, particularly Pam and Jill…
7.30pm Friday 8th December at St Michael’s W Earls:We welcome Lynsey Docherty and the Riverside Singers as they present their Christmas Concert. Tickets are available now from Winterbourne Post Office & Stores at £10(see posters for details).Seasonal refreshments available.Proceeds shared between the Church and Celebrate Voice.
All Saints Idmiston - Memory Tree EventSaturday 9th December10.30am - 2.00pmCoffee, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies; hand crafted Christmas Cards and tags.An opportunity to leave a message on the Christmas MemoryTree for a loved one past or present.All in aid of the Churches Conservation Trust
Scouts Christmas Post – do use of this facility, for Christmas card deliveriesin the specified areas, supporting our young people and their hard working leaders.Closing date 2.00pm on 8th December
Sunday 10th December:Home Produce & Craft Stall at St Michael’s after the 11.00am service, with seasonal treats in preparation for Christmas festivities! Come prepared to stock up, and if you have things to bring to be sold, please liaise with Simon and David (tel. 610755) in advance. Thank you
Change of advertised services at St Nicholas Porton: Please note that there will be NO 9.30am FAMILY COMMUNION on Christmas Day(the decision not to hold this service was made by the PCC after the rota had been sent to the various Parish Magazines – apologies).
Ecclesiastical Insurance will give £130 to your Parish Church if you take out a Home Insurance policy with them before 31 July 201. Call 0800 783 0130 quoting code TRUST130 to find out more…
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Contact Details
Priest-in-Charge
Rev’d Peter Ostli-East 01980 611350
The Vicarage, Winterbourne Earls SP4 6HA
Resident Associate Priest
Rev’d Phil Osler 01980 610305
The Rectory, Porton SP4 0LH
Team Associate Priest (non-resident)
Rev’d Dr. David Coates01722 325944
Assistant Priests (Retired/Permission to Officiate etc)
Rev’d Wendy Pugh 01722 501443
Ven Stephen Robbins 01980 611438
Rev’d Philip Seddon 01980 619104
Ven Martin Webster 07814 154572
Team Licensed Lay Ministers
Anthea Davies 01980 610539
Henry Head 01980 611668
Christopher Watts 01722 504351
Simon Dawson 07825 408804
Team Lay Pastoral Assistants: Sandra Ride, Anthea Davies, Jane Munro, Jenny Head & Ali Joyce
Team Office Email: Website: