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From the Revd Susan

Dear Friends

Before we get to Advent and Christmas our annual Remembrance Sunday Services on12th November call us to recall the debt we all have to those who have gone before us.For us at All Saints’ Church we also have celebrations the week before on All Saints’Sunday (5th November), which this year will feature the Boys’ Brigade in the morningWorship Together Service. Bishop Tim Stevens is coming to lead our ConfirmationService in the afternoon, where we can both remember our own baptism andconfirmation promises and support those going forward to make them for the firsttime. I’m hoping for a bit of firework fun afterwards.

It seems right that the time for remembering and honouring all the saints that havegone before us precedes the Advent and Christmas season. Though we try not to getpulled too quickly into Christmas there are a couple of early opportunities to helpothers. We will send some shoeboxes to the Samaritans Purse campaign (the deadlinewas at the end of October) and we hope that you might select a suitable present forthe children of people in Chelmsford prison to be gathered at our Angel Tree WorshipTogether service on 3rd December, Advent Sunday.

These times of gathering, honouring and celebrating build on our current theme ofbelonging and discipleship. We are one community that supports and upholds oneanother in good times and in bad. We each have a part to play in that, sometimes assupporters, sometimes as recipients of support and prayer. Please remember toinclude in your own prayers those people that are mentioned in our weekly sheet andlet me know if there is anyone you know that we should be praying for each week, withtheir consent. Prayer changes things, God is always willing to listen to us.

May you know the love of Christ each day.

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Essex Faith CovenantFaith communities play a positive role intheir neighbourhood in supporting peoplemost in need, strengthening resilience,reinforcing local identity and helping toconnect communities. In November 2016around 180 faith representatives – from20 different faiths – came together torecognise and celebrate this.

This event kick started the Essex FaithCovenant and a Multifaith Steering Groupwas established to think through how aFaith Covenant could operate acrossEssex. The group is made up of publicservice partners, faith groups and thevoluntary and community sector.

The shared ambition of the Faith Covenantfor Essex is to provide a set of principlesthat guide engagement. Chelmsford is oneof the pilot areas, working alongside EssexPolice, Essex Fire and Rescue Service,Essex County Council and the Police andCrime Commissioner.

The second Multifaith Gathering tookplace in October and brought togetherleaders from faith communities and publicorganisations to sign the Essex FaithCovenant. I was one of the 100 or sopeople that attended. I represented theMid Essex InterFaith Forum.

It was a very active evening – starting witha welcome performance by internationallyknown Jugnu Bhangra dancers andfinishing with a Friendship Supper of dips,curry and vegan dishes.

Both speakers and small discussion groupsaddressed how we could promote trustand understanding and then we wereinvited to sign the covenant. We wroteour names and comments on pieces ofpaper which were attached to a

mannequin (see picture) – it made awelcome change from signing adocument.

The principles are:

● Faith communities are free to practicetheir beliefs and religious observancesand to raise their voice in publicdebate and to be respected, within theframework of UK law

● Public services and faith-based socialaction should respect service usersfrom all backgrounds, withoutdiscrimination

● The voice, participation and solutionsthat faith communities bring areimportant and good engagement withthe public services should enable themto be brought to bear for the benefit ofthe wider community.

The first priority the Partnership will workon together is tackling loneliness, isolationand disadvantage. It was a great privilegeto be present at a very positive occasionand I pray it will make progress.

Robin Stevens

Bishop Stephen takes a selfie

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This is from the parish magazine from 100 years ago – November 1917.

The Springfield Magazine – All Saints’ Churchwith the Church of the Holy Trinity

LOCAL WAR NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlick heard early inlast month that their son, Pte. E.Charlick, Lincoln Regiment, had beenwounded by shrapnel. He is nowcomfortably settled in ChelmsfordAuxiliary Hospital. He was on ahospital train from which a number ofwounded soldiers were detrained atChelmsford on Sunday for the V.A.D.Hospital, and by permission of themedical officer in charge, he wasallowed to be taken to that hospitalinstead of going on to Colchester. Pte.Charlick, who is only 19 years of age,was badly wounded in the arm andback, and one arm has had to be ampu-tated. He is, however, very cheerful andgetting on well. He was employed at thenurseries of Messrs. W. Seabrook &Sons, and joined up as soon as he wasold enough. After being with a trainingbattalion he received a lance-corporal’sstripe. He was then transferred to theNorfolk Regiment, and left with a draftfor the fighting line with the LincolnRegiment. He is an old member of theSpringfield Bible Class.

Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Davey,now living with her mother, Mrs. Hunt,Rectory Cottages, Springfield, who hasunofficially heard of the death of herhusband, Pte. John George Davey, 6thBatt. Yorks and Lancs. In a letterwritten by Corpl. Doole, his mate, hementions that as they were advancingto the attack he saw Pte. Davey shot andthat death was instantaneous. This hasnot yet been confirmed from the WarOffice and nothing further is known.

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When some years ago I volunteered tohelp my sadly missed friend, MargaretBugden, in her role as one of the teams ofvoluntary cleaners at All Saints’ Church, Iwas delighted by the warm and friendlywelcome I received.

I was amused by the accounts of thestrange and wonderful items inadvertentlyleft at the church after services, thenfound by the cleaners and put aside forthem to be claimed by owners.

However I was disappointed not to makeany such ‘finds’ myself. That is until I wasjoined by my husband, Dave, one morning,filling in for an absent volunteer. In thecourse of the 45 minutes it usually takesus to vacuum/sweep through and dust, hemanaged to discover● one (empty) spectacle case● one 10 piece,● 2 pieces of Stickle Bricks● and a dinosaur (toy about 2 inches tall)

Currently we have five teams of, mainly,ladies who take it in turn to clean thechurch, each team doing duty every fiveweeks. Many members have beenvolunteering for up to 40 years and some

feel it is time they hang up their dusters.We especially thank Hazel, Doreen andMaeve for their support and commitmentduring this time.

We are therefore seeking some newvolunteers to make up a new team or toassist an existing team.

The work is not onerous. I often havesome thoughts of Mrs Pringle, school andchurch cleaner in the ‘Miss Read’ novels.Known as ‘a proper Tartar ‘, especiallywhen her leg ‘was playing her up’, herimage, though not her discomfort, oftenaccompanies me as I push our ‘Henry’about.

I have found it fascinating to assist in thecare of such a lovely historic building, toget to know it better and to be part of atradition of involvement and communitysupport.

If you feel you would like to be a ‘HolyDuster’ (as the cleaning ladies at Walthamchurch call themselves) and would like toknow more, do ring Sue Almond on 01245268664 or speak to Jane Britter.

Sue Almond

Lost and Found

More items left in church andwaiting to be reclaimed – abracelet, a watch and a pair ofspectacles.

If you know anyone who iswalking around aimlesslyunaware of where they are orwhat the time is, please pointthem in the direction of thevestry!

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The Keene Lectures discuss matters ofcontemporary theological interest and aredelivered annually in ChelmsfordCathedral. They take their name fromJohn Henry Keene, a prominent citizen ofChelmsford, in whose memory a fund wasestablished to bring distinguishedspeakers to Chelmsford for this purpose.

The lectures are offered free of chargeand all are welcome. There is a retiringcollection for those who would like tosustain the Keene Fund for the future.

Lectures take place in November onWednesday evenings at 8pm in theCathedral.

The title for the series of lectures for 2017is ‘Luther’s Heritage’ – three lectures tocommemorate the 500th anniversary ofthe Reformation in 1517 and interpret itssignificance for today

Wednesday 8th November 2017Dr Duncan MorrowCausing suffering for righteousness sake?Religious division and political violence inUlster since the ReformationDuncan Morrow is a Lecturer in Politicsand Director of Community Engagementat Ulster University, where he haspublished widely in the fields of conflictresolution, Northern Ireland politics andthe relationship between religion andpolitics.For ten years, Duncan was Chief Executiveof the Northern Ireland CommunityRelations Council where he championedthe concept of a shared future and peace-building by developing the Council’s rolein policy, in research and active learning.

Wednesday 15th November 2017Dr Judith ChampHistory as Propaganda? Catholics andProtestants rewrite the ReformationProfessor Judith Champ is Director ofStudies at St Mary’s College, Oscott, theCatholic seminary of the Archdiocese ofBirmingham, where she has taught ChurchHistory for over twenty years. Herappointment, as a lay woman, to aprofessorship is unique in the history ofthe institution. Known widely as a speakeron historical topics, she is also a formerlecturer at King’s College, London.She has published widely on the history ofEnglish Catholicism, including The SecularPriesthood in England and Wales: History,Mission and Identity, in which sheexplores some of the ways in which post-Reformation history has shaped thecontemporary identity of the priesthood.

Wednesday 22nd November 2017Dr Sarah Perry“The Women and the Common Men”: AGothic Novelist’s take on The EnglishReformation and Foxe’s Book of MartyrsSarah Perry was born in Essex in 1979. Shehas a PhD in creative writing from RoyalHolloway, and has been a writer-in-residence at the Gladstone Library. DuringJanuary and February 2016 she was theUNESCO World City of Literature Writer inResidence in Prague.Her first novel, After Me Comes the Flood,won the East Anglian Book of the YearAward in 2014. Her second novel, TheEssex Serpent, was Waterstones Book ofthe Year 2016 and won the British Book ofthe Year Award earlier this year. It wasalso shortlisted for the Costa Best NovelPrize 2016. She lives in Norwich.

The Keene Lectures

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Christmas BazaarThe ladies of the Chichester DriveHousegroup are looking forward towelcoming you all to the 2017 ChristmasBazaar on Saturday 18 November. It willbe open from 2pm until 4pm. The usualarray of wonderful stalls awaits yourcustom and there will be activities andgames for all ages.

Father Christmas will be there at theopening and will then be in his grotto withhis elves to talk to the children who wouldlike to visit. Refreshments will be availableall afternoon. Stallholders and helpers willalso be able to buy filled rolls atlunchtime. (Please note that we are notserving soup as the opening time is later.)

We would very much appreciatedonations of accessories, jewellery,unwanted gifts, raffle prizes, toiletries,jigsaws, cakes, bottles and cans, nearlynew books etc for the stalls. We are nothaving a Collectables/White Elephant stallor selling CDs and DVDs this year due tothe problems of disposing of leftoveritems. Many thanks

“The inquisitive mind of a child”

Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?Selling poppies in town today.The poppies, child, are flowers of loveFor the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy,Mummy?

Why not a beautiful rose?Because my child, men fought and diedIn the fields where the poppy grows.

But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?Why are the poppies so red?Red is the colour of blood, my child.The blood that our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.Why does it have to be black?Black, my child, is the symbol of griefFor the men who never came back.

But why, Mummy, are you crying so?Your tears are giving you pain.My tears are my fears for you my childFor the world is forgetting again.

Author unknown

A Poem forRemembrance Day

Observations on lifeThe error of one moment becomes thesorrow of a whole life. Chinese proverb

Minor operation: one performed onsomeone else. Anon

The two most important muscles whichoperate without the direction of the brainare the heart and the tongue. Anon

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All Saints’ KinsmenTuesday 28th November at 8.00pm

God, Sailing, and MeSusan Iskander

Autumn had certainly arrived when wemet in October, but a drizzly day did notdampen our spirits to get on with the jobsrequired. As you can see this evenincluded lighting a bonfire which madesome inroad into the large pile of pruningsthat have amassed over the last fewmonths! We were pleased to see a few ofthe Beavers again this month now theyare all back at school. Otherwise the teamgot on with weeding and tidying allaround the grounds, and clearingoverhanging brambles etc from along thepavement edge. We also began the workto remove the grass bank around the largerose bed to facilitate easier mowing. Thiswork will continue next month andhopefully the area will settle in over thewinter.

I hope to have replaced the summerplants in the courtyard pots with newones by the time this magazine ispublished.

If you would like to join our friendly teamof gardeners then do come along on thefirst Saturday in the month. We meet from9.30am until noon and the next fewmonths’ dates are 4 November, 2December and 6 January. (Weatherpermitting!)

Many thanksBarbara Garside

Angel TreeWorship Together on Sunday 3rdDecember will be a gift service. PrisonFellowship in Chelmsford organises the‘Angel Tree’ scheme for the Dads inChelmsford Prison. It enables the mento send a gift and a message to theirchild/children at Christmas and thisbrings families closer together.

If you would like to bring a Christmaspresent for a child or young person ormoney for buying and posting gifts,please bring them to the service.

Pat Otter (267093) who may know moreabout the requests that are coming inand the ages of the children.

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Calendar for NovemberWe 1 9.30am Children-in-Church 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Meeting for prayer in the Quiet Room Th 2 2.30pm Mothers’ Union – A discussion on a topical subject Fr 3 12.30pm Chelmsford Cathedral Lunchtime Concert – Jordan English

(organ) Sa 4 9.30am (to noon) Please come and help to tidy up the churchyard 12 noon Luncheon Club

Su 5 ALL SAINTS’ DAY

followed by a provision stall in the hall

Mo 6 Tu 7 2.30pm ‘Cuppa and Chat’ Club meets 7.30pm North Springfield WI: Crackers and Little Angels – Cynthia

IvesWe 8 9.30am Children-in-Church 10.00am Morning Prayer 8.00pm Keane Lecture in the Cathedral – Dr Duncan Morrow:

“Religious division and political violence in Ulster since theReformation”

Th 9 2.30pm Women’s Fellowship – Vivian Baker: Guide dogs for theblind

Fr 10 12.30pm Chelmsford Cathedral Lunchtime Concert – MoulshamHigh School

Su 12 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

COPY DATE FOR THE DECEMBER MAGAZINE

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Tu 14 7.45pm Springfield (Evening) Townswomen’s Guild meets in the WIHall – “History of Pantomime” – Anita Marie Sackett

We 15 9.30am Children-in-Church10.00am Holy Communion

8.00pm Keane Lecture in the Cathedral – Dr Judith Camp: “Historyas propaganda?”

Th 16 2.00pm ‘Chat and Do’ meets in the Paynter Room Fr 17 12.30pm Chelmsford Cathedral Lunchtime Concert – Leigh Orpheus

Male Voice Choir Sa 18 2.00pm Christmas Bazaar in the Church Centre

Su 19 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

Mo 20 Tu 21 2.30pm ‘Cuppa and Chat’ Club meetsWe 22 9.30am Children-in-Church

10.00am Morning Prayer 8.00pm Keane Lecture in the Cathedral – Dr Sarah Perry: “The

English Reformation” Th 23 Women’s Fellowship – Christmas lunch Fr 24 12.30pm Chelmsford Cathedral Lunchtime Concert – Vocal and

Instrumental ensemble Sa 25

Su 26 CHRIST THE KING

Mo 27 Tu 28 8.00pm The Kinsmen meet: “God, Sailing and Me” with the RectorWe 29 9.30am Children-in-Church

10.00am Holy Communion Th 30 ANDREW THE APOSTLE

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This is how it manifests:I decide to water my garden.As I turn on the hose in the drive,I look over at my car and decide it needswashing.As I start toward the garage,I notice mail on the hall table that arrivedearlier.I decide to go through the mail before Iwash the car.I lay my car keys on the table,put the junk mail in the waste bin underthe table,and notice that the bin is full.So, I decide to put the billsback on the table and take out the rubbishfirst.But then I think,since I’m going to be near the post boxwhen I take out the rubbish anyway,I may as well pay the bills first.I take my cheque book off the table,and see that there is only one cheque left.My extras are in my desk in the study,so I go inside the house to my desk whereI find the can of cola I’d been drinking.I’m going to look for my cheques,but first I need to push the drink asideso that I don’t accidentally knock it over.The cola is getting warm,and I decide to put it in the fridge to keepit cold.As I head toward the kitchen,a vase of flowers on the countercatches my eye – they need water.I put the cola on the counter anddiscover my reading glasses thatI’ve been searching for all morning.I decide I better put them back on my desk,but first I’m going to water the flowers.

I set the glasses back down on thecounter,fill a container with water and suddenlyspot the TV remote.Someone left it on the kitchen table.I realize that tonight when we go to watchTV,I’ll be looking for the remote,but I won’t remember that it’s on thekitchen table,so I decide to put it back in the loungewhere it belongs,but first I’ll water the flowers.I pour some water in the flowers,but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.So, I set the remote back on the table,get some towels and wipe up the spill.Then, I head down the hall trying toremember what I was planning to do.At the end of the day:the car isn’t washedthe bills aren’t paidthere is a warm can ofcola sitting on the counterthe flowers don’t have enough water,there is still only one cheque in my chequebook,I can’t find the remote,I can’t find my glasses,and I don’t remember what I did with thecar keys.Then, when I try to figure out why nothinggot done today,I’m really baffled because I know I wasbusy all the day,and I’m really tired.I realize this is a serious problem,and I’ll try to get some help for it,but first I’ll check my e-mail….If this isn’t you yet, your day is coming!!

ANON

A.A.A.D.D. Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

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“The Road to Paradise” was the title of thevery interesting presentation by DudleyChignall, telling us all about his wonderfulholiday in New Zealand.

The beautiful flowers, the tranquil lakesand awe-inspiring glaciers were reallybreath-taking. It was a joy to see thevaried scenery of New Zealand, fromimposing mountains and waterfalls tosmall towns and villages, unusual birdsand animals.

I wonder where we would think of asParadise? A hot sunny beach, a walk in thecountryside, quiet time alone away fromthe busy lives we lead? The dictionarydefines the word as “The Garden of Eden”– the abode of God. A place or conditionof great happiness, where everything isexactly as you would like it – bliss!Paradise indeed!

Val Patterson

At the September meeting Doreenwelcomed members back after theSummer break. Have you ever heard of aniddy noddy? Well, it’s a wooden framefor winding a bobbin of wool into a skein.All this and more we learned from CeliaGwynn’s talk “Spinning a Yarn”. She gave ademonstration of spinning from the rawfleece to the finished skein of wool.

Celia has been spinning for over 30 yearsand learned the basics whilst on a weavingholiday in Wales and now gives talks anddemonstrations all over East Anglia. Aswell as hand spun yarns she sells a rangeof lanolin skin care items made inBradford. A very interesting afternoon.Thank you Celia.

We are a friendly group come and join us.We meet on the second Thursday of themonth.

Marjorie Bockowski

Women’s Fellowship

We’re back into the swing of anothersession of Boys’ Brigade and are pleasedto welcome two new Anchors to ourMonday evening meetings. The Anchorsand Juniors are looking forward toanother light party on October 30th and atrip to visit the Mayor’s Parlour onNovember 13th. Look out for our reportnext month. Good luck also to Dan Howellwho will soon be attending officer trainingand is already a regular helper on a Fridayevening with the Company Section.

We’re planning to hold a Quiz Evening onSaturday 10th March 2018 and we’d likeyou to clear your diaries for this date inanticipation of a great night. We want toraise some money to extend the resourcesavailable for our weekly meetings as wellas offer some exciting trips out for theboys. Planning is underway and it will bea fun-filled evening for all the family.Tickets will be available early in the newyear.

David White

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Samantha spoke to the Kinsmen at theirSeptember meeting.

Dogs Trust Basildon opened its doors tothe Essex community on 3rd June 2014and since then has gone from strength tostrength. The re-homing centre takes instray and abandoned dogs and workstirelessly to find new homes for thesedogs, offering them a second chance ofhappiness. In the 3 years we have beenopen, we have re-homed over 2,800 dogsand have developed and expanded eachyear to further serve the dogs in our care.Our team has grown to 50 members ofstaff whose roles are integral to thecomfort and welfare of our dogs and toour success.

We have recruited a loyal team ofvolunteers who are part of the team andcontribute to every aspect of theoperation we run. They enable us to do abetter job for our dogs. We have creatednew initiatives such as the Home-from-Home foster scheme for dogs needingextra care and attention than a kennelsetting can provide. This network of fostercarers houses our dogs temporarily until aresponsible and suitable home can befound for them.

We also offer a free scheme at Dogs TrustBasildon that offers peace of mind to dog

owners, ensuring the dog’s happiness andsecurity after their lifetime. The CanineCare Card provides an option for thosethat wonder what would happen to theirdog if they were to pass away suddenly.Without a network of family and friends totake the dog on, it is a real concern forresponsible dog owners. Dogs Trust areready and willing to take on theresponsibility of caring for their faithfulfriend.

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You may know that there is a Christiancharity in Chelmsford called SYM thatemploys youth workers and volunteers tosupport students in every secondaryschool in the town. We do this by running“Christian union” type groups calledEmerge and also offer mentoring forstudents who are identified by the schoolsas being in need of extra support. This hashad a major impact on the lives of manyof the students involved and is greatlyvalued by the schools.

For some time now, SYM has felt called torun a Christian outreach event for theyoung people in Chelmsford and now it isactually happening!

ILLUMINATE CHELMSFORD will take placein February 2018 when LZ7, a well-knownChristian hip hop and dance band fromManchester, will visit five of Chelmsford’ssecondary schools. They will visit duringthe week commencing 5th February 2018,culminating in a major concert by LZ7 for

teenagers at Skylark Church, HanburyRoad, Chelmsford, CM1 3AE.

ILLUMINATE CHELMSFORD builds on theexperience gained by SYM working withteenagers in Chelmsford schools over thepast ten years, and is supported byChelmsford Churches.

This event will be massive and SYM islooking for support from local churchesand their members. We are looking forpeople to pray for us, to volunteer at theevent, to bring youth groups and tosupport us financially. Planning is wellunderway and we are very excited by thisevent. If you would like to know more,please visit our website:http://symchelmsford.org and click on thelink for Illuminate.Alternatively, phone the sym office on01245 350055 and speak to Lynsey or Joand offer your help. We look forward tohearing from you!

Jill Readings – SYM board member

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From the RegistersHoly Matrimony 23rd September Nathan French and Klaudia Gasior 30th September James Franklin and Sarah Cackett

“Those whom God has joined together”

Holy Burial and Cremation 20th September Fredrick Pigrome aged 99 years 2nd October David Harper aged 78 years Sid Cooper aged 84 years

“I am the Resurrection and the Life”

Hymns for people over 60…Immortal, invisible…. I know my glasses are here somewhere.And did those feet . . . ever manage to walk more than a mile?I danced in the morning . . . but I couldn’t do it now.Morning has broken, … but it wasn’t me who dropped it this time.One more step along the world I go... actually, that’s probably all I can manage.

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September/October in pictures

Harvest gifts Jackie Thornton now ordained deacon

Sunday worship in the hall The lighting installation in progress

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Prayer CornerPrayers of Remembrance and for Peace

Invictus by William Ernest Henley –recently I was very struck by hearing thispoem at the opening of the Invictusgames. William is saying we are themaster of our destiny. We are responsiblefor our own happiness. This famousinspirational poem charges us to acceptresponsibility for our lives no matter ourcircumstances. William (1849-1903), anEnglish Poet, had one of his legsamputated at the age of 17. The poemwhich he wrote while healing from theamputation is a testimony to his refusal tolet his handicap disrupt his life. Indeed, heled a meaningful life as a poet and editor.

Out of the night that covers me,Black as the pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstanceI have not winced nor cried aloud.Under the bludgeonings of chanceMy head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the Horror of the shade,And yet the menace of the yearsFinds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,How charged with punishments the scroll,I am the master of my fate:I am the captain of my soul.I found it so moving to see thecompetitors and to hear of theirexperiences which changed their lives andthose of their family and of course thosewho cared for them – what price is paidfor peace! So let us pray for all people atthis remembrance time and always.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for allpeople. As you make your requests, pleadfor God’s mercy upon them, and givethanks. Pray this way for kings and allothers who are in authority, so that wecan live in peace and quietness, ingodliness and dignity. This is good andpleases God our Saviour, for he wantseveryone to be saved and to understandthe truth. For there is only one God andone Mediator who can reconcile God andpeople. He is the man Christ Jesus. Hegave his life to purchase freedom foreveryone. - 1 Timothy chapter 2 (NLT)

Sadly through recent ongoing conflicts inour world and acts of terrorism,Remembrance services are seen asincreasingly significant in today’s society.We will read that as well as Sundayservices, individuals are come together inworkplaces, shopping centres and otherpublic spaces to engage in acts ofremembrance. At All Saints’ we will soonbe having our Remembrance Service, atime of reflection, it allows us toremember or think about all those peoplewho are affected by wars, both in the pastand now. It allows us to think about allthose people who suffer in wars all aroundthe world. It reminds us how important itis to work and pray for peace and how wecan commit ourselves to this subject inprayer.

We cannot really begin, unless weourselves have been caught up in suchsituations, to know what it must be or feellike and what emotions we wouldexperience. Unfortunately I do not havethe source of what is written below but I doknow it was written by someone who was

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right in the middle of dreadful conflict *.When I first read this (and it still does affectme) I was moved to tears.

“In our joy, we think we hear a whisper.At first it is too soft. Then only half heard.We listen carefully as it gathers strength.We hear a sweetness.The word is Peace.It is loud now.Louder than the explosion of bombs.

We tremble at the sound.We are thrilled by its presence.It is what we have hungered for.Not just the absence of war. But true Peace.A harmony of spirit, and comfort of

courtesies.Security for our beloveds and their beloveds.

We, Angels and Mortals, Believers andNonbelievers,

Look heavenward and speak the wordaloud.

Peace. We look at each other, then intoourselves,

And we say without shyness or apology orhesitation:

Peace, My Brother. Peace, My Sister. Peace,My Soul.”

So let us pray:Lord God, our Heavenly Father, as we hearour daily news, from newspapers, radio ortelevision, we are aware of wars, injustice,oppression, and suffering through theWorld. We cry out for Peace in our World,Lord, and we ask that You will be there inthe midst of all the conflict and poverty.Show each one of us how we can help –through our prayers, and from ourresources. Lord hear our prayer.

My thoughts ofpeace have leadme also to think ofour personal peace,our desire to be atease in ourselvesand with what is going on closer to us,with our family and friends. How do youfind your peace? I urge you to spend yourspecial quiet time with God, rest in hisloving arms. Give Him the whispers ofyour heart and you will know that he willbe right there always!

A PLACE OF QUIETHe walks with Godwho speaks to God in prayer,and daily brings to Him his daily care.In every man lies a zone of solitudethat no human intimacy can fill:and there God encounters us.Speak to me, Lord, give me Your peace.Show me the way to go.I need Your love, I need Your strength,all of my needs You know.Be by my side, be in my heart.Be in my every prayer.Filling my life, filling my soul,all of the time be thereGive me Your love- give me your peace

So May God bless and keep you and ourworld within the realms of his peaceAmen.

Marion Hodges

* ”Amazing Peace” was written by MayaAngelou and read by the poet at thelighting of the National Christmas Tree inWashington in December 2005. This is anextract. [Editor]

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Regular readers who pay attention towhat I write and they read will be awarethat this title is similar to the one I usedfor the end of May ramble this year. Irecall that it mentioned a mischievousmonkey who lives in Terling. This onementions a friendly butcher and the factthat it was autumn. I will now ask thesame question that I asked in that article:what were these many charms?

First of all, the Essex countryside cannotbe described as spectacular; for example,there are no deep rugged canyons or loftymountain peaks but it can be described ascharming in its own way. It was autumnand thus we expected to see a charmingand beautiful selection of autumn colourson the trees and in the hedgerows – red,yellow, orange, brown and residual green.This was indeed what we saw beside theB1008 as we travelled from Springfield tothe Butchers Arms at North End but itwasn’t what we saw during our walk – yes,it is true that we saw a few hints ofautumn tints but the leaves on most of thetrees and bushes were still stubbornlygreen. Try as I might I cannot explain whythis should be so as I would expect the soil(i.e. heavy Essex clay) and the growingconditions generally to be much the same.However we were not disappointed by theberries in the hedgerows in particular thenumerous tasty blackberries – we also sawbright red hips and haws and distinctivelypink spindleberries.

During our walk we met a lady riding alovely horse whose colour could bedescribed as an intriguing and unusual

mixture of grey and brown. I hear yousaying: “Were they charming?” Yes, dearreader, of course they were; how could Ipossibly describe them otherwise?Likewise we were once again led by acharming lady and so when we were backin the Butchers Arms for lunch 10 of us allsaid: “Thank you Sheila”. Two dogs walkedwith us and I am sure that Lola and Charliealso said: “Thank you” in their own canineway.

Would I describe the Butchers Arms ascharming? Well, it is not a ‘chocolate boxpub’ but as we got good customer serviceit is charming in that sense. Adjacent tothe toilets there is a sign which proclaims:“Gents to the left because ladies arealways right”! Charming! As we werepreparing ourselves to start our walk wesaw 2 blue minibuses belonging toWestcliff High School for Boys and a largenumber of pupils and staff who were alsopreparing themselves for an expedition tosomewhere.

As we were near to the end of our ramblewe passed by a large grassy meadow inwhich there were many newly plantedtrees and a recently completed buildingwith a driveway leading to it. Peter askedus all to guess what it was but no oneknew. He told us that it is a new greenburial site – beside the entrance to theaforementioned driveway there is a noticewhich informs you that it is Old ParkMeadow (Natural Burial Ground inassociation with Chelmsford City Council)[See the advert on page 18 – Editor].

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We returned to the Butchers Armsfor an Autumn Walk with many charms

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