| September 2nd 2010 |
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Dear Friends,
Teamwork
We have just come to the end of an exhausting but brilliant week in which a large number of volunteers (of all ages) have all been a part of to quote a well known song, “God’s amazing plan”.
I refer to another year of the Holiday Bible Club (HBC) in which the churches of Enderby united yet again to host this special time of fun, creativity and worship for the young of our village.
It was a privilege to have been part of a team working together in many varied ways to bring the Word of God to these youngsters. The children amazed us by their enthusiasm, creativity and individuality – we are truly blessed to have such talented children in our midst. It was also wonderful to welcome them and their families to the combined HBC Sunday service at the end of that week.
Working as part of a team and looking out for one another is paramount in Christian life but has never been more in evidence than during the last year at Enderby and Thurlaston.
As we look forward to soon welcoming our new Minister, Jerry, we give thanks to God for all members of our congregations who have worked tirelessly and selflessly in leading services, housekeeping, and all the other “behind the scenes” activities that are part and parcel of a busy church life.
Being thrust so abruptly into an interregnum, after several years of strong leadership, many things could have happened to our church family. Faith could (and possibly has been) put to the test, people may have felt the mainstay of the church to have gone, and that there was nothing left for them here. But God has been good to us, and given us strength and, in this time of uncertainty, has brought us closer to Him and to one another.
Yours thankfully, Rachel Hussain
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DIARY
OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 2nd
9.30am Enderby Holy Communion ‘Rome at last’
10.00am - 12.00 noon Coffee in Civic Centre
6.00 – 8.00pm Initi8 – ‘Neglect’
8.00pm Brown’s Home Group
FRIDAY 3rd
7.30pm Football at Enderby Leisure Centre – “Men and Boys”
SUNDAY 5th Trinity 14
‘Capital of the World’
ENDERBY
9.30am Holy Communion
6.00pm Holy Communion
THURLASTON
11.15am Holy Communion
MONDAY 6th
1.30 - 3.00pm ‘Little Fishes’ in Enderby church
7.45pm Enderby PCC in church
WEDNESDAY 8th
9.30 – 11.00am Ladies Bible Study at Enderby Church
THURSDAY 9th
No Holy Communion today
10.00am - 12.00 noon Coffee in Civic Centre
8.00pm Brown’s Home Group
FRIDAY 10th
8.30pm Football at Huncote Leisure Centre – Men only
SATURDAY 11th
Ride & Stride will be visiting Enderby and Thurlaston churches –SUNDAY 12th Trinity 15
‘Prison prayers and praises’
ENDERBY
9.30am Morning Worship
4.00pm – CYfa at McAllister’s
6.00pm Evening Service
THURLASTON
11.15am Morning Service
MONDAY 13th
1.30 - 3.00pm ‘Little Fishes’ in Enderby church
WEDNESDAY 15th
9.30 – 11.00am Ladies Bible Study at Enderby Church
12.40 – 1.10pm Brockington CLC
8.00pm McDowell’s Home Group
THURSDAY 16th
9.30am Enderby Holy Communion
10.00am - 12.00 noon Coffee in Civic Centre
6.00 – 8.00pm Initi8 – ‘Opposition’
7.30pm Thurlaston PCC at The Hollies, Main Street
8.00pm Brown’s Home Group
FRIDAY 17th
7.30pm Football at Enderby Leisure Centre – “Men and Boys”
SUNDAY 19th
‘Who do you think you are?’
ENDERBY
9.30am Morning Worship
6.00pm Evening Service
THURLASTON
11.15am Morning Service
MONDAY 20th
1.30 - 3.00pm ‘Little Fishes’ in Enderby church
TUESDAY 21st
1.00pm Benefice Lunch ay Thurlaston - see separate notice
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3rd BENEFICE
LUNCH AT THURLASTON
Tuesday 21 September at 1.00pm.
An invitation to everyone at our two churches.
Please book your place on the list at the back of church and also choose what you would like to eat.
It will be good to meet together and chat and spend a relaxing hour.
Any queries, please contact Cynthia at Thurlaston (01455 888394) or Clare at Enderby (0116 286 2061)
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From Our Regular Contributor
They say that “Patience is a virtue”, but sadly there seems little of it in our society today where the ‘must have it now’ syndrome is now common. How often in our own lives do we find ourselves being impatient because we are trying so hard to get things done, we haven’t time to stop and take in the beauty and wonders of things around us? “The coral- coated ladybird the velvet humming bee”, as mentioned in a well loved hymn.
The Cinque-foil flower on the edge of the path, such a little thing, but so pretty, with an intense yellow face. The baby blue-tits all a twitter as they emerged from their nest box, the blue balls of fluff flitting from branch to branch, their parents desperately trying to push grubs down there gaping beaks. Lots of bees and fragile hoverflies taking the nectar from hundreds of delicate flowers. We tried to take photographs of the bees and the butterflies in our garden but the wind was blowing and it was almost impossible to get a good image. Thankfully, with much effort, we eventually succeeded.
Life takes many twists and turns and things we planned go ‘hay-wire’. The wind may blow too hard and destroy our hopes, but, then just a gentle breeze comes and gives a special beauty – shadows dancing round a room, or the harvest fields gently swaying looking almost like a lake, cooling us down after the heat of the day.
We find a gentle peace amid the hustle and bustle, a calmness after the strife. God pours His love upon the troubled waters and grants us a new vision. one of hope, trust and that love which is available for all – Let that tranquillity enfold you.
Colossians 1 v.11: “Growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience and joyfully
giving thanks to the FATHER...” |
| Our Preaching Programme for the autumn:
FRAIL PEOPLE; FAITHFUL GOD
David as King; from Chronicles 1
First Chronicles – what’s that? Well, during this autumn we are following King David through this book in the Bible. Events and episodes in the reign of King David were selected and written for the encouragement of the Jewish people who had suffered 70 years in exile in Babylon (modern Iraq) and were returning to their own land, Israel. We find that God’s promises to David hold firm, that God’s Covenant is secure and that God calls his people to listen, trust and obey. May it be of real encouragement to us – and a challenge too!
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THANK YOU BOX
If you have someone you would like to thank we will include it here.
1. Thanks to all those who helped with the Cream Tea event at Thurlaston
2. A big thanks from Craig Harper for all those who sponsored him on his recent walk. The event raised over £3,500 for his charity. So thanks to all of you.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS’ MEETING
7.30 pm Wednesday 1 September At Enderby Church
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DIARY CONTINUED
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 22nd
9.30 – 11.00am Ladies Bible Study at Enderby Church
12.40 – 1.10pm Brockington CLC
7.30pm Thurlaston Home Group, The Hollies, Main Street
8.00pm McDowell’s Home Group, 13 St Johns, Enderby
8.00pm Moger’s Home Group, 1 The Nook, Enderby
THURSDAY 23rd
9.30am Enderby Holy Communion
10.00am - 12.00 noon Coffee in Civic Centre
8.00pm Brown’s Home Group, 4 George Street Enderby
FRIDAY 24th
8.30pm Football at Huncote Leisure Centre – Men only
SUNDAY 26th
‘Saul - sad end; new beginning’
ENDERBY
9.30am Morning Worship
4.00pm – CYfa at McAllister’s – 39 Blaby Road Enderby
6.00pm Evening Service
THURLASTON
11.15am Morning Service |
