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OUSE VALLEY NORTH BENEFICE
Emberton, Olney, Filgrave with Tyringham, Clifton Reynes, Newton Blossomville, Cold Brayfield, Lavendon

Church of All Saints’, Emberton
Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other

A Prayer for All Saints’ Church
Heavenly Father, please help us at All Saints’ to better serve our community and bring your message to everyone in a way that glorifies you and enhances the lives of those we touch. Amen.

THE RECTOR’S PAGE

It is just ten years since the Brexit referendum.  At that time Joanna and I were ministering in Spain with 40,000 expats (and 42 golf courses) in my ‘parish’.  Many of the expats did not have the opportunity to vote because they had been there for 15 years or more.  It was a worrying time particularly for the elderly expats living alone.  The local newspaper asked me to comment on Brexit, from a church/spiritual point of view, and I was invited to speak at various events.  All I could bring to the table was the fear of the unknown future, most expressed by the elderly who did not know, at the time, whether they would be able to stay in Spain, have to pay for private health care, be able to drive, own their own apartment, travel etc.
I remember speaking at one event where there were some in the audience convinced that Britain leaving the EU would be good for them despite them being full-time British residents in Spain.  It was an odd argument that I could not understand.  Turkeys and Christmas came to mind.
The campaign and vote split the UK nearly 50:50.  A virtual civil war, not only in the country but across and within families.  Positions became entrenched.  Most sad of all was the quality of the campaigns.  There were lies told/predicted by both sides.  Making a wise choice when leaders lie about the consequences is really difficult.
Preaching ‘love thy neighbour’ was suddenly regarded as my being political, whereas, of course, love is the one absolutely key Christian foundation.  Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan illustrated the point.
Now, as we move from the moderate newspaper media to flashed 10 second social media shorts, who can tell what is actually a lie.  Worse, how easy it is to be ‘scammed’ by lies.  Actually we need to hold onto some deep essential truths.  Love one another, as I have loved you, said Jesus.  It is needed on the world stage as much as it is needed in families and commerce.
To love is to live the truth. What does it mean to you to love your neighbour if they are very different from you?
Best wishes
Adrian Low

Revd Prof Adrian Low
Priest for the Lamp group of parishes
Haversham, Little Linford, Tyringham, Filgrave, Emberton
The Rectory, High Street, Haversham, MK19 7DT
rev.adrian.low@gmail.com 07883717642 www.thelampchurches.

Sunday 11th October
09:30am Holy Communion

Sunday 18th October
6.00pm MIX at Olney – Celtic Worship

Sunday 25th October
09:30am Café and Children’s Church

 

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All Saints’ church is open during the day and you are welcome to visit.


Monthly Charity Lunches
Every first Thursday of the month at 12.30pm
Informal lunches are held on the first Thursday of each month in church. There is always a choice of homemade soups with bread, followed by cheese and biscuits, and cake!
We raise money for many charities, both local and overseas, and different charities are supported each month. Everyone is very welcome.

Thursday coffee at 11.00am & Churchyard Working Party
Coffee and biscuits are served at the back of the church every Thursday at 11.00am to 12 noon.  All are very welcome.
The Churchyard Working Party also takes place every Thursday morning, and a loyal band of workers join forces to help keep our churchyard looking beautiful.  New volunteers are extremely welcome.

All Saints’ News
For up to date Church news, please visit our Facebook page, as well as this webpage, and there will also be some posts on the WhatsApp group, Emberton Echo. https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsChurchEmberton/

USUAL PATTERN OF SERVICES

1st Sunday of the month
6.00pm Something Else on Sunday
An evening service with a difference. It uses video, soundtrack, and readings. This service offers a very different way to present some key biblical messages which we hope will deepen understanding and offer new perspectives. Please do give it a try.

2nd Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
A Communion Service using modern liturgy.

3rd Sunday
6.00pm Evensong
A Book of Common Prayer Sung Evensong with sermon. Hymns are taken from a selection of books.

4th Sunday
9.30am Café Church
A Family Service in the Gathering Area at the back of the church, with a short talk suitable for all ages, together with refreshments.
The children meet in the Gathering Area for Children’s Church.

Please check news and prayer leaflet for further information, or the Church Notice Board for any changes.

To arrange Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals at All Saints’, please contact the Revd Ben Lewis.

The Parochial Church Council and Friends of All Saints’ encourage the use of the Church for other community events, such as concerts, theatrical evenings, workshops, etc. Please contact the PCC Secretary in the first instance.

The church is always here for you Any enquiries should go to our Priest-in-Charge, the Revd Prof Adrian Low 07883 717642, or the Churchwardens: Maddi Logsdail 07769 923787, or Sheila Watts 07703 279165.

Outreach
All Saints’ regularly supports the MK Food Bank, the Tearfund, and Crisis at Christmas. Various charities are also supported at the monthly Thursday lunches.

Choir
All Saints’ has an enthusiastic small ‘Occasional’ choir, who lead the singing at Weddings and special Services. For further details please contact Hilary Proud via the Rector.
The Occasionals also meet up to take part in local ‘Come & Sing’ events.

Bell Ringers
There is an active band of bell ringers, who ring All Saints’ 6 bells before Services, and also practice on a Tuesday night 7.45 – 9.00pm. New recruits are very welcome. Please contact Sheila Watts 07703 279165 for more information.

Children’s Church
The Children’s Church meets in the Gathering Area in church on the 4th Sunday each month at 9.30am under the leadership of Maddi Logsdail and Judith Taylor.  Please contact Maddi Logsdail, 07769 923787, for more details.

Homegroup
The Homegroup meets on alternate Monday evenings to discuss various aspects of the Christian message. The group includes people from other parishes, and new members are always welcome. Please contact Judith Taylor on 01234 240690 to find out more.

Friends of All Saints’
All Saints’ is supported by the Friends’ group (FOAS), who are a registered charity. They work with the Parochial Church Council to preserve and protect the fabric of the Church and Churchyard and to raise funds to assist with improvements to make the building suitable for use by the community for a wide variety of activities.

A Brief History of the Church
It is believed that the building was constructed between 1340-1410. It is in the ‘Decorated Gothic’ style. Work began on the Chancel, with its magnificent east window and progressed through to the building of the tower. During this period, England was at war with France and the Black Death killed thousands of the population resulting in a shortage of skilled masons. This led to wages and prices soaring, which explains why the decoration becomes plainer on the west side of the Church.

Unusually we have a portrait in brass of Reverend John Morden, who was the priest when the Church was completed. His brass records that he gave two bells, one of which had the inscription ‘In Multis Annis Resonet Campana Joannis’ (John’s bell shall sound for many a year).

An interesting ‘rumour’, for which there is some corroborative evidence is that the remains of Sir Everard Digby, hung, drawn and quartered for his part in the Gunpowder Plot, lies buried in the Chancel.

By the mid 19th Century, the Church was in danger of falling down. Very extensive restoration work was undertaken by the Reverend Campbell Hulton – many of his relations and descendants gave generously to the scheme and are commemorated in the mural tablets and windows which are such a dominant feature of the Church interior. Restoration and improvements continue to this day, with the recent addition of cloakroom and kitchen, as we strive to bring the building into the 21st Century.

Who’s Who?
Rector: The Revd Ben Lewis, Rector of Ouse Valley North Benefice.
LLM (Lay Reader): Louise Cook, 01908 745904 louise@holmesandcook.com
Churchwardens: Maddi Logsdail, Cedar House, High Street, Emberton, MK46 5JB. 07769 923787
Sheila Watts, 28 Gravel Walk, Emberton, MK46 5JA. 07703 279165
Parochial Church Council Secretary: Janet Gamlen 01234 711729
PCC Treasurer: Jackie Knight 07714 153335
PCC Members: Louise Cook, Bill Moody, Hilary Proud, Anita Jamieson, Jackie Knight (ex-officio), and Angela Laval (ex-officio)

Safeguarding Policy
All Saints’ operates a Safeguarding Policy, promoting a safer church.
Safeguarding concerns? Contact Angela Laval on 01234 713979/07976 560365 or alaval100@gmail.com.

General Data Protection Regulations
The Data Privacy Notice is available on request.

Churchyard Regulations
The Diocese of Oxford Churchyard Regulations are displayed in the north porch.

For up to date news: www.facebook.com/AllSaintsChurchEmberton
Web: www.achurchnearyou.com/emberton-all-saints/

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