Churches September 2022

St. Helen’s Church is now open for worship again. Everyone is welcome.

Special Service

Sunday 25th September 10am - Harvest Thanksgiving Service.

Everyone who wishes to come, is more than welcome. The non perishable goods from the harvest will be donated to the Wansbeck Food Bank.

Since Rogation Sunday in spring, we have been growing herbs which will be eaten during our Harvest celebration. Following Holy Communion we will enjoy the fruits of our labour in a variety of delicious dishes. Do come along, with or without a herb in your hand, to join in this celebration of God’s earthly harvest.

Other weekday services and events

Wednesday 7th September 10am - Holy Communion which will be followed by coffee.

Wednesday 21st September. You are invited to ‘pop in’ for coffee and chat from 10am till 11am.

PCC and Sub-Committee Meetings

All meetings to be held in St. Helen’s Meeting Room.

PCC Meeting

The next meeting of the PCC is 21st September at 6.30pm.

St Helen's Contact Details

Vicar: Audrey McCartan 708806

audreymccartan@btinternet.com

Website: www.achurchnearyou.com

Wardens: David Pringle 788283 (Treasurer)

Stephen Gibson 788711 (Secretary)

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Thought for the Month

September is a time to begin again or of new beginnings. Many of you might have children starting School for the first time, some children might be transitioning to a Middle or High School, there are others who might be embarking on the adventure of University.

My nephew Zach, having turned 18 in June, is now fleeing the nest to pursue his dream of becoming a Chemical Engineer. He is looking towards his future and what that might bring, but life comes with its challenges, its ups and downs, its joys and sorrows. How life goes by so quickly, I remember the day Zach was born and he’s now an adult - it’s scary stuff! Jesus in the Gospel of John, chapter 10 verse 10, says “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full”, a reminder that we are called to live our life, to dream big. If we put our mind to it, we can achieve what we want to, but it comes with hard work and determination.

Recently in our diocese, we were shocked by the death of Father Dermott Donnelly at the age of 55. Father Dermott spent his priestly ministry engaging with Young People, telling them how much God loved them and also to live lives of significance, to make a difference in the world around them.

Children, when they are little, have all kinds of dreams and ambitions, some want to be doctors, nurses or astronauts. Some want to be teachers, musicians or someone famous. Some might fulfil that ambition, but some might go on to be something else. But whatever their dream, may it be one of significance, where one day they will make a difference in someone’s life.

Remember too, it is not too late to begin again. All of us are able to live lives to the full, to make a difference in the world, to be people of significance. We might think, what can we offer in life, but it is the small things that we do that make a difference; never underestimate the impact you might have on the life of someone, never write yourself off. May this September be one of real growth and change, may it be a September of significance.

Father Shaun Purdy, St Thomas of Canterbury

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For our other group meetings, please see the Group Activities sections.

Visitors are always very welcome to all our events.

Contact Ian Pagan 788263 idpagan@btinternet.com

Website: www.longhorsleymission.org.uk

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