welcome to our church community
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Sunday 15th August – 5th September Trinity 11 - 14
Church office: 07804 558 160 www.longmelfordchurch.com www.alphetonandshimplingchurches.org.uk
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WELCOME TO
OUR CHURCH
COMMUNITY
If this is your first newsletter, welcome … if you have any questions about the church activities please do not
hesitate to call Vicky (Benefice Administrator) on 07804 558160. This newsletter combines:
Notices
The church diary (including livestream & Zoom joining instructions)
Prayers and readings for Sunday morning services on the 15th, 22nd, 29th Aug & 5th Sept.
One of the nice things about summer is that we often get visitors attending church … and I encourage you to
try to attend church if you are going away. Our usual practice in the summer is to have a combined newsletter
and this is one thing that is the same this year! Whether you are staying at home or getting away, I wish you
every blessing in Christ, and thank all who will be supporting our services over the coming weeks.
Suffolk Churches Ride & Stride Takes place this year on Saturday 11th September between 9am -5pm. Sponsor forms are available from 8 St Catherine's Road. We also need volunteers at both Holy Trinity and St Catherine's on the day to sign people in. It would be even better if we had more people volunteer to cycle or walk – half the money raised goes to our churches. Please phone Carolyn 01787 370686 if you could help at either for an hour. Half of the money raised by anyone walking or cycling from Long Melford comes back to Holy Trinity and St Catherine's. We didn't provide snacks last year, but I am happy to provide cold drinks and disposable cups. Carolyn
Melford Music – Wed 18th & Wed 25th August …will feature Sam Plackett & Les Simons (Jazz & Guitars) on the 18th August and on the 25th join us at Holy Trinity for Mary Blanchard (flute), Gell Gerrard (oboe) and Therese Miller (piano).
There will be no refreshments available on site but please feel free to bring your own. There is no charge for this event but there will be a retiring collection.
Service DVD’s This is advance warning that due to holidays, unfortunately there will be no DVD’s for the Sundays of the
22nd and 29th August. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Sunday 15th August – 5th September Trinity 11 - 14
Church office: 07804 558 160 www.longmelfordchurch.com www.alphetonandshimplingchurches.org.uk
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The Church Survived! We had a really good session last Sunday afternoon with water rockets
(outside!) and loads of other water themed activities linking to the
many water-based stories in the Bible. Many thanks to the helpers
who changed arrangements at the last minute, and well done to all
who attended (25 in total which is excellent, all considered) who
participated so well.
The next Messy Church is planned for October 24th at 4.00pm.
Confirmation / Enquirers In autumn we will be holding a course for all wanting to learn more about the Christian Faith, or indeed any
who want to get baptised or confirmed. It will be on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm starting on the 6th
October. If you would like to find out more please contact the Rector Matthew Lawson on 01787 310 845 or
The Book Group This will be meeting at Mansel Hall, Little St Mary’s, at 6pm on:
Thursday 19th August to consider The Choice by Edith Eger,
Thursday 16th September to consider The End of the World is Flat by Simon Edge.
All are welcome; the meeting is a good opportunity to meet people, have a glass and enjoy the books. Get
in touch with Cheryl (07943 811030) or Sally (07808 338751) with any queries.
Laughter! When I popped into the vestry at Holy Trinity to sort out
something or other, I was struck by the sound of laughter as I
approached. Three members of the HT sacristan team were
working away at polishing, but clearly really enjoying
themselves. If you would like to get involved in something
please do speak to the Rector, Warden, or administrator as
there are plenty of opportunities for both laughter and work!
Sunday 15th August – 5th September Trinity 11 - 14
Church office: 07804 558 160 www.longmelfordchurch.com www.alphetonandshimplingchurches.org.uk
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Launchpad - Camping Weekend 10th – 12th September Normally in summer there are a variety of Christian Festivals e.g. Spring Harvest, Greenbelt, New Wine, Soul
Survivor, and so on; these are particularly helpful for families due to the children’s groups, however all are
very welcome. Living, praying (and camping!) together deepens relationships between all involved.
Though not quite the same scale, Lightwave Suffolk, headed by Archdeacon Sally Gaze, will be hosting
‘Launchpad’ - a weekend away to encounter God afresh. This will take place at the Vauxhall Christian Trust,
CO7 6QQ (between Ipswich and Colchester). The weekend will include the commissioning (or
recommissioning) of our Lightwave leaders by Bishop Mike on Saturday evening.
You can come for one day (no camping); under 5’s are free.
Food is provided. Some basic chalets are also available.
There is a swimming pool.
Please visit: here to book and/or email queries
We are hoping to take a group from the Chadbrook Benefice –
please contact Vicky if you are planning to attend so we can camp
together ([email protected]).
August to November 2021 Rota The provisional rota is now on the website, I would be grateful if you could please let me know if you are
on the rota for anything and would like it changing. Many Thanks, Vicky ([email protected]).
Please note that the service pattern for Alpheton and Shimpling is in light of the possible union with
Lawshall and will be reviewed regularly.
Dates for your Diary Fri 10th – Sun 12th Sept – Camping Weekend, Launchpad.
Sunday 26th Sep, 4.00pm – Informal Worship at Holy Trinity
Sun Oct 10th – Elders Commissioning, 10.30am, HT, with Bishop Mike
Sun Oct 24th, 4.00pm – Messy Church
Suggestions for Prayer We remember before God those who have recently died and those who mourn.
For those who have just received exam results as they plan the next season of their lives.
For all who are suffering from mental health problems.
For Lawshall Parish as we continue to reflect on the possible union.
For key workers to be able to get some refreshment after 18 months flat out during the pandemic.
For people to hear God’s voice when he is speaking to them.
Sunday 15th August – 5th September Trinity 11 - 14
Church office: 07804 558 160 www.longmelfordchurch.com www.alphetonandshimplingchurches.org.uk
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Diary Sun 15th Aug 9.00am Holy Communion at Shimpling
10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity with Live Stream *
11.45am Zoom Coffee after the Service **
Tues 17th 12.00pm Funeral at Holy Trinity –Philip Reading
Wed 18th 1.10pm Melford Music
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at Holy Trinity
Thurs 19th 7.30pm A&S Homegroup ~~~~~~
Sun 22nd 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity with Live Stream *
11.45am Zoom Coffee after the Service **
Wed 25th 1.10pm Melford Music
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at Holy Trinity
Sat 28th 1.00pm Wedding at Alpheton – Liam & Kirsty ~~~~~~
Sun 29th 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity with Live Stream *
11.45am Zoom Coffee after the Service **
12.30pm Christening at Holy Trinity – Florence Beckett
Wed 1st Sept 1.10pm Melford Music
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at Holy Trinity
Thurs 2nd 7.30pm A&S Homegroup ~~~~~~
Sun 5th 9.00am Holy Communion at Alpheton
10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity with Live Stream *
11.45am Zoom Coffee after the Service **
6.30pm Choral Evensong at Holy Trinity
Mon 6th 2.00pm Memorial Service at Holy Trinity
Tues 7th 9.00am Morning Prayer #
Fri 10th 4.00pm Arrival at Launchpad Camping Weekend
Sat 11th 2.00pm Wedding at Holy Trinity – Ross & Julia ~~~~~~
Sun 12th 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity with Live Stream *
11.45am Zoom Coffee after the Service **
12.30pm Christening at Holy Trinity – True Smith
3.00pm URC Thanksgiving Service at St Catherine’s
* Livestream Joining Instructions
Google the five words “Holy Trinity Long Melford Facebook”.
Click on the top link (or simply click here) to open the church’s Facebook page and scroll down a bit.
Please note that you do not need a Facebook account yourself in order to watch the livestream.
** Zoom Coffee after the Service
Zoom Meeting ID: 833 5925 6347, Passcode: 682003, or click this link
# Morning Prayer Zoom Meeting ID: 810 2345 2032, Password: 283350, or click this link
Sunday 15th August – 5th September Trinity 11 - 14
Church office: 07804 558 160 www.longmelfordchurch.com www.alphetonandshimplingchurches.org.uk
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15th August (Trinity 11)
Collect (prayer for the day) O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Readings Galatians 4:4-7 click here
Luke 1:46-55 click here
22nd August (Trinity 12)
Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than
either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things
of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but
through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Readings Ephesians 6:10-20 click here
John 6:56-69 click here
29th August (Trinity 13) Collect Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to
yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you;
through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen
Readings Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 click here
Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 click here
5th Sept (Trinity 14) Collect Merciful God, your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross: may we trust in your mercy and
know your love, rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings Jonah 1 click here
(Bible readings courtesy of Bible Gateway New International Version - UK (NIVUK))