The Magazine is attached but can also be obtained in hard copy at St Luke's.To obtain a copy of The Estuary Magazine please visit St Margaret's Church or The Topsham Bookshop.
This week I have been reflecting upon the creative tension between community (Trinity) and individual spirituality (Pentecost), as we are travelling through the 'in between' time of those two great feasts.We are offering chances to nurture those two aspects of our faith this coming week - a picnic after our joint service at St. Luke's this Trinity Sunday; a Bible reading study evening on Tuesday; a faith walk the following Saturday - as well as resources to take home, and chances to join in with our regular midweek offerings. All with a spotlight on Scripture as the foundation of our faith engagement.There have been several conversations I have had recently, where people have mentioned opportunities to grow in faith, and so I have a strong and joyful expectation that folks will sign up, show up and share. See below for the contact people to book in for the three 'event' type offerings.LouiseIf you are needing to contact Louise, please use either email or mobile phone, text or call.louisegrace45@gmail.com or 07779585908 SafeguardingFor any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of the following:Revd Louise Grace: 07779585908 louisegrace45@gmail.comKatie Gray: safeguardingtopshamwear@gmail.comCaryll Ingerslev – St. Luke’s: C.I.churchbookings@outlook.comJane March-Mcdonald – St. Margaret’s - jane.march-mcdonald@plymouth.ac.ukFor issues with rough sleepers:Elizabeth Reed: reedelizabeth04@gmail.comPlease send all contributions for the newsletter to Gill Yates by the end of Thursdaygyates@uwclub.netServices and calendar for the week Sunday 15th June 8am…BCP Holy Communion …St Margaret’s 10am…Joint Mission Community Eucharist…St Luke’s 10.30am…Joint Service with St Nicholas…St Nicholas 12.30pm…Picnic…Northbrook Park Monday 16th June 10am…Mini-messy church…St Margaret’s 7pm…Compline…Zoom Tuesday 17th June 9am…Morning Prayer…St Margaret’s 6.30pm…Workshop – Lectio Divina…St Luke’s Wednesday 18th June 10.00am…Morning Worship…Zoom 1.15pm…Lunchtime Concert…St Margaret’s 2.30pm…Coffee and Cake…St Margaret’s Thursday 19th June 10am…Mini-Messy Church…St Margaret’s Friday 20th June 9am…Morning Prayer…St Margaret’s Sunday 22th June 10am…Family Holy Communion…St Margaret’s 10am…Morning Worship…St Luke’s 6.30pm…Evensong…St Margaret’sThe Zoom links and meeting IDs for all the Zoom events are on our pages on ACNY (A Church Near You)BookingsSt. Margaret’s bookings are managed by Caryll Ingerslev.Contact: C.I.churchbookings@outlook.comSt. Luke’s Church and Church Rooms bookings are managed by Sandra Greedy. kenneth.greedy@sky.com or phone 01392 271458St. Luke’s church is open on Wednesdays afternoons between 2.00 and 4.00.St. Margaret’s church is always open from approx. 9.00 a.m. but closure times depend on the season. The church is now being closed at around 7.00 p.m. News and NoticesConfirmationMany people associate confirmation as a rite of passage for teenagers, and that often is the age bracket of candidates. However, there are increasing numbers of adults exploring confirmation (literally, confirming our baptism promises for ourselves), and enjoying the exploration that preparation sessions offer.There's already one adult in our worshipping community asking for confirmation. I would like to see if there are others. The service would likely be late autumn/early winter, and preparation would involve attending four preparation sessions.Please let me know if you are interested.louisegrace45@gmail.comWalking GroupNext date: Saturday 21st JuneWe have had a lovely suggestion from Father Steven:9.30 a.m. Gather at at St Giles NorthleighWalk to Colyton – less than 2 hours12 noon midday prayer and refreshments at St. Andrew’s, Colyton...those who wished could stay in Colyton and go to a pub for lunch.Further details will follow.If you are interested and are not already on the list of walkers, please contactgyates@uwclub.netIf you think you have expressed interest, but have had no email from Gill, please contact her.Closing date: Monday 16th JuneSpotlight on Scripture weekDuring the Alpha course, we were inspired and challenged to read more of our Bibles. We also recognised that often our individual efforts are aided by guidance and community support. So our Spotlight on Scripture week will encourage us all to recommit to a daily practice of engaging with the Bible. Please see the timetable below, and some other support available, and let's all enable the light of Scripture to be part of our daily being and doing.Trinity Sunday, 15/6 - a bring and share picnic at Northbrook Park, EX2 6LB, at 12:30 pm. after the joint service at St Luke's.There will be Bibles of different translations, and some books to help explore the Bible, on hand to inspire. Please indicate attendance by contacting warden Jackie Crozier onbeejacque@aol.comMonday 16/6 - Compline on zoom at 7 p.m. During this online service there will be a group Bible reflection. All are welcome.Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86494079927Tuesday 17/6 - Morning Prayer at St Margaret's, 9 a.m. which uses beautiful sections of the Bible to frame our day.Then 6.30-8.00 p.m. at St Luke's there will be a workshop about Lectio Divina - an accessible, prayerful and powerful way of reading the Bible. Please indicate if attending by booking with Caryll Ingerslev.C.I.churchbookings@outlook.comWednesday 18/6 - Morning worship on zoom at 10 a.m. uses a liturgy called Join us in Daily Prayer - again, beautiful passages from the Bible help to inspire and lift the day.Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83435939125?pwd=dnEzNTdhZlAvdWMxTDlIaDJQZVlOUT09#successThursday 19/6 - join the leadership team in a zoom daily prayer at 8.30 a.m. again using Scripture to pray the day.Friday 20/6 - Morning Prayer at St Margaret's, 9.00 a.m. as on TuesdaySaturday 21/6 - Jesus spent so much of the Gospels walking; join the prayer and walking group to experience why the early church sought illumination of the Scriptures outside as much as inside. Please indicate if attending by booking with Gill Yates: gyates@uwclub.netYou will also find leaflets at the back of each church which can enable you to commit to reading the daily Gospel each day this week.If you are inspired to read the Bible in one year, and you use a smartphone or other online device, please follow this link :https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/53242St. Margaret’s ChurchGreat thanks are very much due...The following are seeking long deserved rest from many years of faithful service in our church. A huge debt of gratitude is extended to them, from everyone in the churches :Anita Beasley, for years of organising refreshments in so many contexts, and setting a tone of generosity within hospitality.Verity May, who again has served for decades, including the provision of after service refreshments. Verity has been a quiet and consistent presence, extending a warmth of welcome to all, and exemplifying service beyond the extra mile.Dorothy Raven, who has supported the music of St Margaret's with creativity and immense skill, through both the choir and concert series.Revd Tony Raven, who similarly has been a creative and consistent presence in the delivery of high quality music within St Margaret's; and also has bought to the fore many causes such as Christian Aid and various world scale disasters, leading fund raising for them through valiant hymnathons.All will be missed and have been greatly appreciated.Coffee and CakeDo come along to St. Margaret’s on a Wednesday afternoon for coffee, tea, cake and a chat! From 2.30 p.m.Lunchtime ConcertWednesday June 18th Song Recital – Tony Yates and Matthew Wright perform songs by Purcell, Butterworth and BrittenSongs of Praise29th June 3 p.m. St Margaret's Social areaIf you enjoy singing come along to our Songs of Praise, Sunday 29th June at 3 p.m. in the social area of St Margaret's Church. The theme is Midsummer/Creation. There will be seven hymns, two poems and a short reflection. Of course, all of this will be followed with tea and cakes. Spread the word and bring your friends. We look forward to welcoming you..Exmouth Food BankWe are currently focusing on replenishing our core stock so that we can continue to feed those in need.In particular we would welcome donations of :• Cereals• Porridge oats & instant porridge• Pasta• Stir in pasta/pasta bake sauces • Tinned fruit• Tinned vegetables (sweetcorn, mixed veg)• Fruit squash/juice• Longlife milkIn addition toiletries such as hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash and deodorant would also be helpful. Also bags for life. Thank you for your support. You are AMAZING ! For further information email: info@exmouthfoodbank.org.uk 07787758511Please find attached:Positions vacant - please do open this attachment and read it!There are many opportunities to volunteer!PrayersFor those who are ill or in need of our prayers:Jill and Adrian, Kirsten, Jan, Roger, Marlene Gardner, Pam Wormald, Mary, Peter, John Heal, Rosemary Henry, Gail Miller, Carol WalkerHousebound or in nursing/care homes:Alfred Wonnacott, Janet Mutter, Georgina Lear, Peter GwynnePlease pray for Anne Plested supporting the work of Bethlehem Bible College, and Ben and Katy Ray in Tanzania, St. Luke’s CMS mission link.AnniversariesLena InghamBeryl Mortimer, Peter Jones, Audrey Gosden, Julianne Abbott, Lilian Goodyear, Elizabeth LeMarchand, Nancy RoseRecently departedWilliam NottGospel Readings for the coming weekSunday 15th June John 16: 12-15Monday 16th June Matthew 5: 38-42Tuesday 17th June Matthew 5: 43 - endWednesday 18th June Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18Thursday 19th June John 6: 51-58Friday 20th June Matthew 6: 19-23Saturday 21st June Matthew 6: 24 - endSunday 22nd June Luke 8: 26-39Collect and reading for Sunday 15th JuneAlmighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the unity: keep us steadfast in faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; 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.John 16.12-15I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.This email was sent from Mission Community of Topsham and Wear using iknowchurch. 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Dear all I haven't forwarded anything from Bethlehem recently but this request for prayer arrived a few days ago. A few weeks ago a group from the College spent a couple of weeks in Jordan running a summer camp for refugee children from the conflict in Syria. Munther Isaac is one of the best Christian advocates for the Palestinians at the moment. Anne and I heard him speak in Bristol last summer, and he caused some controversy a while back when Justin Welby didn't have time to see him during his visit to the region. Justin apologised later. Margaret and I are hoping to have lunch with Anne Plested the week after next. Will try to keep you in touch, but meanwhile thank you for your prayers. God bless David As we recruit students for the upcoming academic year, please join us in praying that the Lord opens doors for those wishing to study at Bethlehem Bible College. May He guide His children to the right fields where they can continue building His kingdom on earth. We are grateful for the success of our summer community training programs. Over two weeks, we welcomed 26 adolescents and 5 young leaders to our summer camp, along with more than 70 local and international students in our language courses. Please pray that these programs do more than fill their time; may they instill the love of Jesus Christ and highlight the significance of our Holy Land. We ask for your prayers for Rev. Munther Isaac, who has been traveling this summer to share about our College, its impact on the community, and the ongoing conflict in our Holy Land. May the Lord bless and protect him. Due to the water shortage caused by the occupation, please pray for families suffering from a lack of water for days and weeks. Congratulations to our recent high school (Tawjihi) graduates! We wish them blessings as they decide on their next steps!
1 Corona Virus Guidance Click on this heading to go to Exeter Diocese Site and lots of information2 Love Topsham All sorts of news and events going on here only a click away3 Estuary League of Friends All sorts of help can be found here from advise about COVID-19 to having your toenails looked after.4 Coronavirus - Support for Schools, Parents and Pupils - Help is at hand.5 Difficult Conversations A resource from the NSPCC6 Childline More information for parents and children7 Information for parents - Talking about difficult topics
