DIARY OF PRAYER – JUNE 2016

1 Jennifer Jackson and Robert Banks 2 Trevor & Eileen John 3 Barbara Jones 4 Rosemary & Vic Jones 5 Gerald & Rosemary Lawrence, Edward and Toby 6 Rosemary Lumley 7 Alice McAdam 8 John & Ayse McKenzie, Iain, Layla and Scott 9 Rev. Mhari McLintock, Hugh Maccallum, Roddy & Bryce 10 Annabel Matharu, James and Alice 11 Grace Mitchell 12 Roz & Neil Morris 13 Peter & Pam Muckersie 14 Anne Nichol 15 Heather Nichols 16 John & Vivien Nichols and Kirsty 17 Dennis & Margaret O’Brien and Robert 18 Ivan & Alison Pointon, Louisa and Donna 19 Colin & Cheryl Ritchie, Tara, Andrew and Fraser 20 Jan Roberts 21 Kath Shortley 22 Mary Skidmore 23 John & Lorna Spenser 24 Jo & Nathan Stratton, Sophie and Elspeth 25 Winnie Tawil 26 Esmé Thorpe 27 Martyn & Bronwen Todd, Alice, Sarah and Charlotte 28 Janet & Ken Turner 29 Mick & Alison Tyler, Abigail, Gavin and Benjamin 30 Joy Verral

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PASTORAL LETTER – JUNE 2016 PRAYER At the last meeting of the Discussion Group the topic was “Prayer”. A very interesting, informative and sometimes challenging, discussion ensued in which everyone participated. It was agreed that within the Christian life and journey prayer was a “good” thing, indeed it can be considered to be an essential requirement. It was acknowledged that although people pray in different ways, as it is a very personal thing, most prayers will include some or all of the elements of adoration, confession, thanksgiving and petition. One description of prayer is that it is a conversation with God, this implies therefore a two way process. You are talking to God, perhaps thanking Him for the gift of a bright sunny early summer morning. For me this is the easier part of the process, the more difficult part being the listening bit, listening for what God has to say. I think this will involve me setting aside a time for quiet reflection, stillness and silence, thinking about the glory and truth of God and the wonders of His universe, and then listening for that small voice. Others will, of course, have different ways of praying and conversing with Him. I would like to finish by quoting, as I did at the Discussion Group, from St. Therese of Liseiux: “For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy. It expands my soul and unites me to Jesus.” Colin Ritchie.

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DIARY FOR JUNE 2016 Regular Events:- (except school holidays) Tuesday 10.00 Craft Meeting Thursday 9.30 – 11.00 The Coffee Pot 5.00 Rainbows 6.15 Brownies Friday 7.00 Guides Other Events: 1

st Wednesday 7.15 Elders’ Meeting

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th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by Kath Shortley, a member

of our Worship Leaders Group, followed by Coffee in the schoolroom.

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th Monday 7.15 Discussion Group.

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th Wednesday 2.00 Ladies Circle: Helen Green will talk about Quilting.

7.15 Managers’ Meeting .

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th Sunday 11.00 Healing Service led by Vivien Nichols, a member of our

Worship Leaders Group, followed by coffee in the hall. 7.00 Service at Tannery Court. 19

th Sunday 11.00 FATHERS’ DAY service with Communion led by David

Connelly, a member of our Worship Leaders Group, followed by coffee in the hall. 26

th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by George Jones, followed by

coffee in the schoolroom.

The Communion offertory for June 2016 will be donated to Alzheimer’s Research. 4

DISCUSSION GROUP. TOPIC: Healing VENUE: The Vestry. DATE: Monday 6th June. TIME: 7.15 pm. All are welcome to this informal, interesting and non judgmental discussion group.

Saturday 18th June 2016 at 7.00 pm.

St. James’ Church, Leamington Road, Styvechale,

Coventry.

Concert by Heart of England Recorder Orchestra

and

The University of Warwick Wind Orchestra

Tickets available on the door. Admission £6

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Treasurers Report May 2016 Offertory for April £1708 (2015 - £1517) April Communion gifts for Myton Hospice £43.00 Donations: magazine £10, Coffee Pot £70 We received a legacy of £500 from The Estate of Dorothy Roe The Communion Offertory for June will be for Alzheimer’s Research.

FATHERS’ DAY

SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 2016

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BOOK REVIEWS Title:- Church Chuckles, amusing anecdotes from a church minister Author:- Reverend John Carrier. John’s writes about “funny moments” from his arrival at Theological College and on through his life. It is an interesting and amusing insight into moments in a minister’s work life What makes it especially interesting to us is that we know John, as he and his wife Marjorie, have kindly lent us the Nativity Exhibition for the past 2 years and they live in Leamington Spa.

Also in the library is a copy of the book produced for the Queen’s 90th birthday

Title:- The Servant Queen and the King she serves Authors:- Mark Greene and Catherine Butcher The book includes a forward by Her Majesty. It is a great insight into the depth of the Queen’s faith that has underpinned her time as our Monarch.

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH FAMILY FOR JUNE JUNE BIRTHDAYS Among those celebrating a birthday in June are 6

th June Edward Lawrence

8th June Alison Pointon

13th June Ivan Pointon

20th June Esme Thorpe & Donna Curran

22nd

June Michael Curran 25

th June Ann Holloway

28th June David Connelly

Leon, one of our young folk, will celebrate his birthday on June 18th when he will be 9. A very Happy Birthday to all of you. WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes go to 7

th Matt & Caroline Flint

11th Colin & Cheryl Ritchie and Annabel & Dally Matharu

CHRISTENING James Kane Arnold, son of Donna and Mark, baby brother of Jessica and grandson of Ivan and Alison Pointon was baptised on Sunday 15h May during morning worship here at Abbey Hill. Our love and best wishes go to all the family. UNWELL/IN HOSPITAL Rosemary Lawrence is undergoing tests at this time. We send her lots of love and she knows she is in our prayers. Mhari is not well at the moment and so has been signed off from work in the meantime. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and with Hugh and the boys, especially Bryce who is in the middle of exams at university just now. We hope to see you back with us soon, Mhari. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the above and any whom I have omitted to mention or do not wish their name mentioned. We continue to pray for Dorothy Barker, Eileen Bates, Eileen Brining, Peggy Everall, Barbara Jones, Rosemary Lumley, Grace Mitchell, Jan Roberts & Joan Lightbown. 10

DEATH. Sadly, David Steen died on April 27

th after a long struggle with ill health.

His Memorial Service was held here in Abbey Hill Church on Friday 20th

May, following a committal service earlier. It was nice to see so many church and Tannery Court friends at the service. Exams To all those sitting exams in any shape or form in the next few weeks, very best wishes from everyone at Abbey Hill URC. It can be a difficult time not only for those sitting the exams but for their families as well! CONGRATULATIONS. Congratulations go to Rosemary and Gerald’s son Michael who has passed his ambulance technician’s exam towards becoming a fully qualified paramedic next year. Congratulations also go to Helen Green’s son Andrew. He runs his own business which has just been awarded the Queens Award for Enterprise. WELCOME. For several weeks now, two couples new to our congregation have been worshiping regularly with us. They are Robin and Jill Lough-Scott who were married in Abbey Hill Church 52 years ago and have returned recently to the area, and Andy and Vera Cooper who have moved to Leamington from Cambridge to be nearer their daughter and family. We welcome them to our midst and look forward to them joining us in our activities.

One thing all nations have in common is the ability to see each others’ faults!

Anon. Please let Pat Cowan know in person or on 01926 313904, of any Pastoral Care concerns.

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Bassem’s Story

I read about Bassem in the recent “Child Matters” which is from UNICEF and, as I have a nephew called Bassem and a grandson the same age as this Bassem, I thought you might be interested to read his story. In the unlikely surroundings of Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan 15 year old Syrian Refugee Bassem is on his way to becoming a wrestling star. It is 5 years of bitter conflict in Syria and Bassem recalls how his life has been turned upside down by a war that has caused untold human suffering. “Life became very dangerous. Bombs and missiles were exploding everywhere and we were very scared” Bassem’s mother was killed just a few months after the conflict began and he and his remaining family fled over the border to neighbouring Jordan. Bassem was so traumatised that he became withdrawn and angry. But thanks to the help he receives through the Unicef-supported Adolescent Friendly Space at the refugee camp he is starting to regain his confidence. “The camp is protected and I feel safe. I really like it here. Coach Mohammed makes us laugh and helps us to forget our troubles.” Every day, before school, Bassem comes to Coach Mohammed’s wrestling class. Mohammed is a former wrestling champion from Syria and says “What they have come from is one of the most brutal conflicts of our generation. If a child has witnessed violence then I have to release this violence or negative energy through training.”

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Tea and cake

will be served in

Stoneleigh church 2pm -4pm

on the 4th Sunday during the summer

months on

24th April - 22nd May - 26th June

and 24th July

The History Society’s summer exhibition

will also be open to visit in the Leigh Chapel

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ARTICLES FOR THE

JULY & AUGUST 2016

MAGAZINE SHOULD BE IN BY

SUNDAY 12TH JUNE 2016

PLEASE

Crooked politicians

The editor of a small country newspaper, furious over several

government bills that had recently been passed, printed a scathing

editorial with an enormous headline: "HALF THE LEGISLATORS ARE

CROOKS."

Many local politicians were outraged and exerted tremendous

pressure on him to print a retraction. He finally gave in to the

pressure and ran his apology with the headline: "HALF OF OUR

LEGISLATORS ARE NOT CROOKS."

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ROTAS –JUNE 2016

Transport Flowers provided by Flowers arranged by

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Di Wilson

Winnie Tawil

Ayse

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John Spenser

Gaynor Watkins

Betty Connelly

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Phil Inshaw

Fred Holloway

Anne Gilmore

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Colin Ritchie

Martyn Todd

Di Wilson

Projector & Sound Stewards Readers

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John McKenzie

Winnie Tawil

Fred & Anne Holloway

Winnie Tawil

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Ivan Pointon

Pat Cowan

Judy Clarkson

Chris Ives

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Bronwen Todd

Betty Connelly

Rosemary Jones

Donna Curran

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Kath Shortley

Phil Inshaw

Jane Woods-Scawen

Winnie Tawil

Ivan Pointon

Coffee Car Park Vestry

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John Nichols

Cheryl Ritchie

Fred Holloway

Kath Shortley

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John Nichols

Cheryl Ritchie

Pat Cowan

Anne Gilmore

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Pat Cowan

Glenys Hobbins

David Connelly

Colin Ritchie

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Pat Cowan

Glenys Hobbins

Ivan Pointon

Di Wilson

Communion Prep. Comm. Servers

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Di Wilson

Colin Ritchie

Di Wilson

John McKenzie

Eileen John

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Minister: Rev. Mhari McLintock 02476 672752

Secretary: Anne Gilmore 01926 855586

ELDERS Kenilworth dialling code 01926

Betty Connelly 855218

Pat Cowan 313904

Anne Gilmore 855586

Eileen John 511649

John McKenzie 779810

Rosemary Lawrence 850264

Colin Ritchie 512507

Kath Shortley 512451

Di Wilson 857002

Fellowship Secretary Pat Cowan 313904

Pulpit Supply Kath Shortley 512451

Treasurer David Connelly 855218

Appeals Treasurer John McKenzie 779810

Secretary Managers Ivan Pointon 855399

Junior Church Secretary Donna Curran 857437

Organist Bob Watson 02476 501681

Gift Aid Secretary John McKenzie 779810

Lettings Officer Bronwen Todd 864332

Free Will Envelopes Mary Skidmore 855651

Magazine Editor Mary Skidmore 855651

Ladies Circle Secretary Winnie Tawil 853350

Guide Leader Tracey McNamara 856922

Brownie Leader Sarah Pointer 02477 042291

Rainbow Leader Alice Maceluch 01788 576089

Crèche Ayse McKenzie 779810

Kitchen Committee Winnie Tawil 853350

Healing Group Vivien Nichols 512764

Craft Ministry Peggy Everall 855567

Weekly Notices Mary Skidmore 855651

Child Protection Link Rosemary Lawrence 850264

Transport John Spenser 854747

Kenilworth Foodbank Eileen John 511649

Church Website: www.kenilworthabbeyhill.urc.org.uk