The Messenger
June 2017
All Saints, Martock Parish Magazine 40p
www.martockparishchurch.org.uk
This month’s letter...
Did you know that National Smile Month runs from May 15th - June 15th ? This is
actually organised by the Oral Health Foundation to encourage us to look after our
teeth so we are not ashamed to smile. Still it made me think of a poster I picked
up in a hospital some years ago;
“Smiling is infectious you catch it like the flu.
When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too.
I walked around the corner and someone saw me grin,
When he smiled I realised I had passed it on to him.
I thought about the smile and then realised its worth,
A single smile like mine could travel round the earth.
So if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected,
Start an epidemic and get the world infected.”
Did you know that it takes over 70 muscles to frown and only 13 to smile so perhaps our excuse for not smiling more is that we are exercising our muscles! One
of the good things I’ve noticed about living in our area is the willingness of people
I meet to smile, and often to speak. And, as another ‘poem’ reminds us;
“Even on the worst days when you wear a frown,
someone smiles at you and before you know it
your frown turns upside down.”
Do you remember the film ‘The King and I’? There’s a song in it that says
‘Whenever you feel afraid, just whistle a happy tune…’ I wonder if smiling would
have the same effect. How would it go? ‘Whenever you feel low, just smile a
happy smile…’ It could work.
My final, and favourite saying, which I try to practice, is
“If you see someone without a smile,
give them one of yours”
Christine Donkersley
The Lord’s Larder needs:
Long Life / UHT Milk - (all sizes, Full, Semi or Skimmed) - Bags of Sugar 1kg Tins of mixed vegetables - pasta sauces - peanut butter - marmite - custard
All donations can be left at the back of Church, in the last pew on the right by the
book cases.
Temporary Road Closure
B3165 North Street, Martock
North Street will be closed for eight days
(excluding weekends) from 9th-28th June
to enable prep and resurfacing works to be
carried out.
The closure will extend from the Pinnacle
to Coat Road.
Somerset CC says that “every effort will be
made to keep the duration of this closure to
a minimum to reduce any further disruption.”
For more information on the works please
contact Ron Chapman on 01458 837146
8pm-11pm
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
& Sun
Need someone to talk to? Feeling
isolated? Distressed or upset?
We listen, support and provide
information.
We provide a safe place to talk if you
or someone you know is in distress.
It makes a real difference talking to
someone about how you feel.
01823 276 892
www.mindline.org
Clubs and Activities
1st Fosseway Scout Group (Martock)
Martock Beavers ages 6-8, Martock Cubs ages 8-10, Martock Scouts ages 10-14,
Martock Explorers ages 14-18. Contact: Marie Lowe 07725 058535
Youth Plus
Church youth group meet every Sunday from
Contact: Jamie Bruce 07791 123337 http://www.wearemcf.org
Ash Quilters
Quilting group meet every Thursday
Contact: Rosemary Gay 01935 824152
1.30-5.30pm
at
For a full list of clubs and activities see www.martockonline.co.uk
7.15
Ash
pm
Pavilion
What’s up….
Happy Birthday St Martin
St Martin’s Church in Kingsbury Episcopi was a world premier venue on Saturday
20th May, as many months of planning, practicing and celebrating their St Martin
1700th themed events finally culminated in a wonderful service celebrating the
1700th birthday of solider, turned priest, turned peacemaker- St Martin.
Approximately 250 people came along for the concert, and it was opened with a
fantastic Community Gloria, sung by the choir and repeated by the audience. It was
thrilling to see such a large choir, made up of members of the Kingsbury, Martock
and Ash church choirs and members of local singing groups, as well as local
residents who had joined the group for this special event.
The Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School choir, led by Allison Rendell, also shone on
the evening, performing on their own at first and then joining the main choir for the
Cantata St Martin– a retelling of the life of St Martin, who was for a time Bishop of
Tours, written by composer Ronald Corp. The Cantata was melodic, strong and
rousing in equal measure, and performed to perfection by the singers in this world
premier performance. Sadly Ronald Corp couldn’t be there on the evening due to ill
health, but his role of conductor was expertly picked up by Roger Stacey.
This really was a celebration of music as well as St Martin, with a selection of
beautiful, witty and moving songs written and performed by Crewkerne based Reg
Meuross, including a lovely tribute to the evening’s namesake called the Ballad of
St Martin.
The Kingsbury Band performed two rousing medleys during the course of the
concert and afterwards, adding to the wonderful local flavour of the evening, which
also included a tribute to the historical women of the community and a performance
by Enigma Morris dancers of South Petherton.
A lot of planning and organising clearly went into this fantastic celebration and
special thanks must go to Simon and Jayne Taylor for all of their hard work and
dedication. Simon would also like to say thank you to Ray Willis, the accompanist,
the sponsors, performers, and all who were involved and came along on the
evening.
Despite the terrible weather on the day, spirits were not dampened and the evening
ended with a throng of picnicers eating in the church and church rooms, while
enjoying complimentary ice creams, apple juice and cider.
From the Bishop...
As you read this one of the issues dominating the news
will be the General Election. Some wit once said: ‘If you
don't vote, you get the government you deserve, and if
you do, you never get the results you expected.’ Witty
that may be, but it is also somewhat cynical and it is one
of the things our Archbishops have warned us against.
In a Pastoral Letter released to all parishes and
chaplaincies they have said that the first obligation we have as Christians is to pray
for the election and to recognise the very real burdens and responsibilities carried
by those in political life and their families. The second obligation they suggest is to
set aside apathy and cynicism and to renew our commitment to the virtues of love,
trust and hope in God and in each other. These virtues they suggest should guide
and judge our own actions and shape and determine the life of our nation.
Faithful, humble, trusting prayer is one mark of true discipleship and I hope that
many of us will be engaging in the opportunities to pray with others between
Ascension and Pentecost. If we do we will be praying with millions of other
Christians across the world, praying that many more people, among them our own
friends and families, will discover and open their lives to the love of Jesus Christ.
Services are being held in Bath Abbey on 25 May and in the Cathedral on 4 June.
At Bath Abbey there will be interactive prayer stations, mixing traditional and
contemporary worship and at the Cathedral there will be a Prayer Fayre.
We are all invited to take part and to pray together expectantly for the empowering
of the Holy Spirit. Come and join your bishops in praying: ‘Thy Kingdom Come’.
Rt Rev Peter Hancock
Bishop of Bath and Wells
From the Memorial Book
Constance Illingworth, Archie Brown, Patricia West, Bert Rugg, Walter Olive, Hilda
Ashley, Sadiq Mughal, Khadija Mughal, Rose Fenwick,, Brian Spellisy, Marie
Cannell, Frederick Turner, Violet Burt, Stanley Williams, Chrissie Burt, Thomas
Male, George Harrison, Martin Bennett, Doreen Brownhill, Gordon Knight,
George Rayson, Peter Robinson, Carolyn Taylor, Elenora Quinton-Tulloch, Mary
Dalton
The Archbishops highlight the place of faith in British life
Faith has a central role to play in politics and this general election, the Archbishops
of Canterbury and York have said.
In a pastoral letter to the parishes and chaplaincies of the Church of England,
Archbishops Justin Welby and John Sentamu urge people to set aside "apathy and
cynicism" and draw new inspiration from the ancient Christian virtues of "love, trust
and hope".
The three-page letter, intended to be shared in churches from this Sunday onward,
encourages voters to remember Britain's Christian history and heritage as well as a
concern for future generations and God's creation as they make their decisions.
Following divisions of recent years, it calls for reconciliation drawing on shared
British values based on cohesion, courage and stability.
It upholds marriage, family and households as the building blocks of society which
should be "nurtured and supported" as a "blessing".
At a time when political differences may be felt more intensely than ever, the
Archbishops insist that Christians' "first obligation" during the election and beyond
is to pray for those standing for office and recognise the personal costs and
burdens carried by those in political life and by their families.
But Christians also have a duty to play an active part in the process, they add.
The letter also calls for space for faith in political debate and says politicians must
be free to speak openly about their own beliefs and convictions and treated fairly
for doing so.
"This election is being contested against the backdrop of deep and profound
questions of identity," they say.
"Opportunities to renew and reimagine our shared values as a country and a United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland only come around every few
generations. "We are in such a time.
"Our Christian heritage, our current choices and our obligations to future
generations and to God's world will all play a shaping role.
"If our shared British values are to carry the weight of where we now stand and the
challenges ahead of us, they must have at their core cohesion, courage and
stability."
The Archbishops highlight major concerns over poverty, housing and the dangers of
"crushing" debt among other issues. They call for a generous and hospitable
welcome to refugees and migrants but also warn against being "deaf to the
legitimate concerns" about the scale of migration into some communities.
They also single out the importance of standing up for those suffering persecution
on grounds of faith around the world.
Faith, they argue, has a unique role to play in preventing extremism and religiously
motivated violence.
"Contemporary politics needs to re-evaluate the importance of religious belief,"
they insist.
"The assumptions of secularism are not a reliable guide to the way the world
works, nor will they enable us to understand the place of faith in other people's
lives.
"Parishes and Chaplaincies of the Church of England serve people of all faiths and
none.
"Their contribution and that of other denominations and faiths to the well-being of
the nation is immense - schools, food banks, social support, childcare among many
others - and is freely offered. But the role of faith in society is not just measured in
terms of service delivery.
"The new Parliament, if it is to take religious freedom seriously, must treat as an
essential task the improvement of religious literacy."
They add: "Political responses to the problems of religiously-motivated violence
and extremism, at home and overseas, must also recognise that solutions will not
be found simply in further secularisation of the public realm."
You can read the full letter by visiting www.churchofengland.org and going to the
Media Centre, or contact myself or the Parish Office to request a copy.
Pastoral Care in the Martock Benefice
What is Pastoral Care? Well...what it’s not is being a ‘busy body’!
Several members of the churches in the Martock Benefice visit people to give
them company, make sure they are alright, offer help if it’s needed and generally
give support and love. Speaking for myself, it’s one of the best bits of my job. I
love meeting people, maybe having a laugh, maybe having a hug!
I’m looking for new people to join me and you don’t have to go to church to be a
visitor! Maybe you already keep an eye on neighbours, friends and family. Would
you like to add one or two more to your ‘list’?
If this is for you do get in touch, so I can explore the idea with you. I’d be delighted
to hear from you!
Denise Peacock, Lay Reader and Pastoral Care Co-ordinator, 01935 823875
Mothers' Union
Tuesday 2nd May. We went to Kingsbury and joined their M.U. The speaker was
our M.U. President -- Mrs Margaret Hendy. She talked on the 23rd Psalm, reading
a little then talking about it and answering any questions we had. It was very
interesting .
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 6th June , our joint Garden Party at 21 Beech
Road, Martock, if wet in the Church .
Martin, M.U. secretary.
Stories and Rhymes in Martock Library
Volunteers from All Saints' have been working with Martock Library to provide a
monthly half hour session of stories and rhymes for young children, on the third
Friday of each month. This has proved very successful, attended mainly by Mums
and carers with children 2 years old and under. The library provides shakers and
finger puppets, we do the rest! It's great fun and we have agreed to continue. The
next session is on Friday, 19th May at 10.30 when Liz Wilson-Chalon will be leading.
Volunteers Needed!
In 2015 we ran a fireworks event for the community, which was a great success,
and we decided to run it every two years– well that time is almost here and we’re
looking for people to help in the run up to the event and on the night.
None of these events would happen without the hard work and support from the
Parish Council, partner organisations and wonderful volunteers, I am looking to
pull together a working group to get the planning underway and then I will be
asking for volunteers to support at the event also.
This year’s event will be on Sunday 5th November, with the fireworks happening at
6.30pm. We are hoping to have a lantern parade and other food and entertainment
at the recreation ground during the evening.
Please come along to the first planning meeting and get involved. It will be on
Tuesday 6th June 7pm at the Market House.
On the night duties will include marshalling, people who are happy to man
donation pots, people to do teas and coffees and sweets stands etc., also people
before the event to put out cones and man the disabled car parks
Thank you, Tracey Smith
[email protected]
Poetry Writing Group
On the 13th May we had our first poetry writing event which took place in All Saints
Church.
17 brave people took the plunge into the unknown territory of villanelle poetry.
From that highly structured form we then ventured into the uncharted wastelands
of free verse.
Having made a start we agreed to do it again, in about 3 months time. Watch this
space and the pew sheet for updates.
The topic for the next event will be "Freedom" because that is the theme for
National Poetry Day in September.t we agreed to do it again, in about 3 months time. Watch this space
From the Registers
Funerals:
24 April:
28 April:
4 May:
5 May:
22 May:
24 May:
Dr Brian Ivimey-Cook aged 84 at Holy Trinity, Ash
Neal Andrew White aged 50 at Yeovil Crematorium
Austin Ernest Cornelius aged 87 at All Saints' Martock
Dorothy Jean Clements at Yeovil Crematorium
Elisabeth Tucker aged 91 at Yeovil crematorium
Muriel Snook aged 80 at All Saints' Martock
What’s On….
Come for Coffee
Last Friday of each month (exc. Dec) 10am- 12 noon in the Parish Hall
£1 pp for cafetieres of coffee or pots of tea. Also home-made cakes,
and occasional stalls. All Welcome!
Farmers Market
Saturday 10th June 10am-1pm, Martock Precinct
You can buy a full range of interesting and local foods at our
market, and meet the people that grow and make them, all fresh and
good value. Our honey still will be back, and the Crabbs are retiring in July, so we
are grooming a new pig enthusiast. Ring Fergus on 01935 822202 for a table.
Martock Local History Group
Tuesday 27th June, 6pm, Martock Primary School, Elmleigh Rd
A visit to The Wheelhouse, Gawbridge Mill, on the road between Coat and
Lambrook. This is a large mill complex on the Parrett downriver from the Parrett
Works. Lynda and Tony will show us round and give us the story. Please try and
share cars to reduce road rage int eh car park.
All welcome, £3 admission to each event or a year’s sub for £10.
[email protected] or 01935 822202.
Martock Players & Pantomime Society Evening of
Short Plays
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June, 8pm, The Parish Hall, Church Street
Tickets £6 from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-short-plays-tickets34403731487 or on the door.
Martock and District Gardening Society
Tuesday 13th June, 7pm for 7.30pm, Martock Primary School
Guest Evening with a shared supper, and a talk by Marion Dale on Designing with
Plants.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. at
Martock Primary School unless otherwise stated. Annual membership £10.00,
visitors very welcome - £2.00 per meeting. Further information from Hon Sec. Mrs
Jenny Becker on (01935) 822144.
Wednesday 14 June, 6pm at The Rec, Dion Warner will lead a short walk
looking at wildlife in the area.
Martock Guardians– Future Events
The Guardians have decided that we should encourage children to be brought to
our concerts, so please not that in future "All accompanied children under the
age of 16 will be admitted free"
We do not have an event in June, but please not we have a very special event in
July as noted below.
On 8th July at 7.30pm The Bath Gilbert & Sullivan
Society will be performing in Martock Church. The
first hour will consist of the 32 members of the
Society singing an hour of popular tunes from the 14
comic operas for which WS Gilbert wrote the words
and Arthur Sullivan composed the music. These
operas were put on in Britain, Paris or New York for
their first runs between 1971 and 1896, achieving a
total of 4,800 performances. The words are still
relevant today and the tunes are still widely known.
After the interval, the Society will give a fully-costumed performance of the One Act
Opera "Trial by Jury", the second of the series, in which a Bride sues her Groom
for Breach of Promise, as shown in the accompanying photo.
Tickets for this event will be £12 on the door or £10 from Martock News, Martock
Gallery or reserved by phone from Mrs Kathleen Lewis on 822706..
Dates for your Diary:

16th September: Sherborne Town Band in the Last Night of the Proms. Tickets
£9 & £8

19th October: Roger Marks' Cornish Armada Jazz Band £9 & £8

15th November: Cwmbach Male Voice Choir, sixty singers from South Wales.
£10 & £9

8th February 2018 Mike Denham's Sunset Cafe Stompers. £9 & £8
Plant and Produce Sale
Thursday 8th June, 3.15-4.15pm, Martock School
There will be a selection of bedding and vegetable plants, preserves, cakes and
cookies produced by the children, staff and governors to raise much needed funds
for the school. With ever tightening budgets, the school is most grateful for
everyone's support.
Parish Round-Up
Thy kingdom come The archbishops’ call to prayer from 25th May – 4th June
(the days between Ascension and Pentecost) is still happening at the start of this
month. Do join us on:Thursday 1st June 9.30 a.m. Prayers at The George
Friday 2nd June 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer at All Saints
Saturday 3rd June 11.00 a.m. Prayers around Stapleton (meeting at the front of
Stapleton Close; dogs welcome)
Pentecost Sunday We’ll be celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit with a
special Communion service on Sunday 4th June. Do come along and join us for
this celebration.
Any Questions? Many thanks to everyone involved in the Hustings event at the
end of last month. The church is able to make a unique contribution to political
debate in this country
Baptism preparation takes place this month at All Saints on Saturday 17th June
at 12.30 p.m. If you’re interested in having your child baptised, just let the Benefice
office know on 826113.
St Martin’s Flower Festival takes place on Sat 24th & Sun 25th June with Open
Gardens 2-5 p.m. on the Saturday. Do come along and support this event.
Sunday Supplement: 25th June Our Morning Praise service on Sunday 25th
June will have a slightly different format. As well as coffee etc. available from 9.00
a.m., we’ll have the morning papers available too which will give us the theme of
our service. As well as three paper reviewers, you’ll be most welcome to share
your thoughts as we think about current affairs and let them lead us into prayer.
Friends and Neighbours Regretfully, All Saints is no longer able to provide
community transport in the way that we have over the last twenty years. Many
thanks to everyone who has made such an important contribution over that time. A
similar transport scheme is now being run by Yeovil-based Community Cars who
can be contacted on 01935 477399 or on [email protected] Lifts can
only be confirmed within seven days of the scheduled booking. There is an
additional £3-50 booking fee as well as mileage and VAT for each journey.
Please note that David will be on annual leave from the afternoon of Thursday
15th June until Saturday 1st July inclusive. David will also be on a national training
conference Taking funerals seriously from Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th
June. Please simply give the office a ring on Wednesday mornings, Thursday
afternoons and Friday mornings on 826113. Outside of these times, the
answerphone will give details of an emergency contact number.
Sunday 2nd July: PLEASE NOTE that we’ll be holding just one service that
Sunday at the earlier time of 9.00 a.m. This will allow us all to join in with the
Classic Car rally in the village which should be passing All Saints from 10.00 a.m.
– which we’ll be able to enjoy with our coffees outside (assuming the weather is
good). The service will be a traditional Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion
with hymns. It will therefore be a great opportunity for our 8 a.m. and 9.30 a.m.
congregations to worship together.
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Midday prayers
Evening Prayer
WEEKDAY WORSHIP
Mon, Tues & Sat
Th. & Fri.
Wed
Mon - Sat
Mon-Sat (Wed in Ash)
8.00 a.m.
8.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m.
12 noon
5.00 p.m.
The Parish office is open on Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday 2.30-6pm and
Friday 10am-2pm
WHO’S WHO AT MARTOCK PARISH CHURCH
Vicar:
Revd David Gent, The Vicarage, 10 Water Street 826113
[email protected]
Associate Priest:
Revd Mike MacCormack,
827823
Licensed Lay Reader:
Mrs Denise Peacock
823875
Licensed Lay Reader:
Mrs Bridget Jones
508688
Church Wardens:
Mrs Sue Allwood
825949
Mrs Rosemary Marshall
823430
Assistant Church Wareden: Mr Malcolm Leggetter
823320
Children’s Worker:
Mrs Deborah Wooten
07814 204948
Church Treasurer:
Mrs Wendy A’Court
824656
Parish Administrator:
Mrs Sarah Nicholas
826113
Parish Office Email:
[email protected]
Director of Music:
Mr Steve Salisbury
421816
Tower Captain:
Mr David Ledger
826814
Magazine Distribution:
Mrs Grace Dunton
825287
Pastoral Visit Coordinator: Mrs Denise Peacock
823875
DIARY FOR JUNE 2017
Thu 9.30am
No Tiddlers – half term
10.00am
Active Living at Bearley House
2.15pm
House Group at 21 Beech Road, Martock
4.30-6.30pm
David’s Drop-In at The Vicarage
2
Fri 5.30pm
Choir Practice at All Saints’
3
Sat
4
PENTECOST SUNDAY
8.00am
Holy Communion at All Saints’
9.30am
Holy Communion at All Saints’
11.00am
Holy Communion at St Martin’s, Kingsbury Episcopi
11.00am
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity, Ash
6.30pm
Evening Prayer at All Saints’
7.00pm
The Gathering: Informal Worship at Kingsbury
Episcopi Community Centre
5
Mon
6
Tue 2.00pm
Garden Party for joint Mothers’ Union meeting
7.30pm
Bell Practice at All Saints’
7
Wed10.00-11.30am
Coffee ‘n Chat at the Pavilion, Ash
1.30pm
Singing at Bearley House
3.00pm
Meditation Group at 27 Ashfield Park
8
Thu 9.30am
Tiddlers in All Saints’
10.00am
Active Living at Bearley House
4.30-6.30pm
David’s Drop-In at The Vicarage
9
Fri
10 Sat 10.00am
Farmers’ Market in the Precinct, Martock
10.00am -12noon
Coffee Morning at 25 Church Close, Martock
11 Sun 8.00am
Holy Communion at All Saints’
9.30am
Family Service at All Saints’
9.30am
Holy Communion at St Martin’s, Kingsbury Episcopi
11.00am
Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Ash
3.00pm
Baptisms at All Saints’
6.30pm
Evening Prayer at All Saints’
12 Mon
13 Tue 7.30pm
Bell Practice at All Saints’
14 Wed10.00-11.30am
Coffee ‘n Chat at the Pavilion, Ash
1.30pm
Singing at Bearley House
3.00pm
Meditation Group at 27 Ashfield Park
15 Thu 9.30am
Tiddlers in All Saints’
10.00am
Active Living at Bearley House
1
4.30-6.30pm
7.00pm
7.30pm
David’s Drop-In at The Vicarage
Corpus Christi at All Saints’
Meditation Evening at 27 Ashfield Park
(Revd David Gent is on annual leave Fri 16 June to Sat 1 July inclusive: the Benefice
Office is open as usual)
16 Fri 5.30pm
17 Sat 12.30pm
18 Sun 8.00am
9.30am
11.00am
11.00am
6.30pm
19 Mon
20 Tue 7.30pm
21 Wed10.00-11.30am
1.30pm
3.00pm
22 Thu 9.30am
10.00am
23 Fri
24 Sat 10.00am-5.00pm
2.00-5.00pm
25 Sun 8.00am
9.30am
9.30am
11.00am
10.00am-5.00pm
6.30pm
26 Mon
27 Tue 7.30pm
28 Wed10.00-11.30am
1.30pm
3.00pm
29 Thu 9.30am
10.00am
30 Fri 5.30pm
Choir Practice at All Saints’
Baptism Preparations at All Saints’
Holy Communion at All Saints’
Holy Communion at All Saints’
Family Service at St Martin’s, Kingsbury Episcopi
Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Ash
Evening Prayer at All Saints’
Bell Practice at All Saints’
Coffee ‘n Chat at the Pavilion, Ash
Singing at Bearley House
Meditation Group at 27 Ashfield Park
Tiddlers in All Saints’
Active Living at Bearley House
Flower Festival in St Martin’s, Kingsbury Episcopi
Open Gardens in Kingsbury Episcopi
Holy Communion at All Saints’
Morning Praise at All Saints’
Holy Communion at St Martin’s, Kingsbury Episcopi
Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Ash
Flower Festival in St Martin’s, Kingsbury
Episocpi
Holy Communion at All Saints’
Bell Practice at All Saints’
Coffee ‘n Chat at the Pavilion, Ash
Singing at Bearley House
Meditation Group at 27 Ashfield Park
Tiddlers in All Saints’
Active Living at Bearley House
Choir Practice at All Saints’
Smile!
Lesson in Lying
A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To
help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17."
The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show
of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17. Every hand went up. The
minister smiled and said, "Mark has only 16 chapters. I will now proceed with my sermon
on the sin of lying."
Copy for the July magazine should be with the Editor, Chrissy Allen,
Tel: 07766 811270 or Email: [email protected] before the 13th June.
Please note– if you do not have access to email you can still submit content
either by giving it to me in Church or dropping it off at the Parish office (marked for
The Messenger). Charity No. 1160333