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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCHES
10th August 2008
Trinity 12

8.00 am Communion, St. John the Baptist, NB
9.30 am Communion, All Saints, NB
9.30 am Family Communion/Children's time, St. Marks
11.00 am Matins, St. Denys, Chilworth
6.00 pm Evensong, St. John the Baptist, NB

Mid- week Services
Due to popular demand mid-week services in North Baddesley have been re-instated for Aug

Tuesday 9.30 am - Morning Prayer, All Saints
Wednesday 7.30 pm – Wednesday Worship, St. Marks
Thursday 9.30 am - Morning Prayer, All Saints
7.30 pm - Communion, All Saints
Friday 8.00 am - Morning Prayer, St. Marks

St. John the Baptist is situated in Flexford Road, North Baddesley
St. Denys is situated off the A27 at Chilworth Old Village
All Saints is situated on Rownhams Road, North Baddesley
St. Marks is situated at Knapp on the A3090

Vicar: Revd Peter Gilks - Tel No. 023 8074 0515
ALL SAINTS PLANNING APPLICATION & PARKING - The planning application is going to have to be resubmitted due to an objection from the Parish Council and the Highways Dept. concerning parking and access. This is not an insurmountable problem and we hope to resubmit in the near future meeting the requirements. However, one issue which will not go away and is harming our case is parking in Church Close by church users. Despite several requests, some people, including members of our congregation, seem to think that it is OK to park in Church Close. Whilst it may be legal, it seriously aggravates our neighbours as there is limited space and room for access. Please, please do not park in Church Close at any time.

VISIT TO SOUTH RWENZORI, UGANDA John Cook and Richard James, (Houghton), are planning to return to South Rwenzori, our link diocese, probably in February next year. If anyone is interested in joining the team please contact John for more details and an informal, no strings chat. This is an opportunity to visit schools, churches and workshops and to experience life in a totally different but very welcoming culture. We guarantee your life will never be the same again!

HAS ANYONE SEEN OUR ARK?" Every first 1st Wed of the month 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm at St Marks church rooms, a series of 8 sessions looking at the Old Testament. All welcome. Next one on Wednesday 3rd September

TABLE TOP SALE – ROMSEY CORNMARKET Sat 23rd Aug Jeff Watkin has booked a 'charity pitch' in The Cornmarket at Romsey. He would appreciate offers of help for the stall on a rota basis from 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. If you are able to help, please see Jeff at All Saints

WATER COMPANIES are ignoring churches' charitable status and starting to charge churches for the amount of area (i.e. roofs and car parks) that will collect rainwater and discharge it into the sewer network. This will effectively raise most churche's water bills by hundreds if not thousands of pounts. There is an online government petition that you can register on, please register and pass this information onto anyone else you think will sign it. The petition needs at lease 15,000 to be noitced and at present stands at about 4,300! Responses are needed as soon as possible. You can register your name on the petition by clicking on this link.......... http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ChurchWaterBills

BIBLE DISPLAY CASE – St. John the Baptist – needs modifying. So that it is in keeping with the original wood, we are looking for anyone who has some old oak planks in their garage or shed! Oak 6” wide by approx 1” thick any lengths over 36”. If you can help please contact the Vicar or the parish office. thank you.

SPONSORED RIDE & STRIDE/CLEAN AND TIDY In aid of historic churches and chapels – Saturday 13th September you can choose to “get on your bike” and visit as many churches as you wish (three people from St. Denys Chilworth are proposing to do just that) or perhaps arrange a walk. Alternatively take part in a clean and tidy in either All Saints or St. John the Baptist, North Baddesley. Sponsor forms are in the parish office. Half the money raised goes to the church of your choice .and the other half to the trust.

FIRST SUNDAY WORSHIP – Bishop Paul has kindly offered to talk at this service which will be on the theme of education and learning. If you are planning to attend please can you bring with you any memorabilia from your school days (whenever they were) e.g. exercise book, pencil case, even a school report – if you dare!

TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE (based at Netley Marsh Southampton) In the foyer of All Saints there is a brochure and a DVD showing how Tools for Self Reliance works in Africa. The cost of this DVD was paid for with a grant from the National Lottery and it is a good way of showing how these tools are helping to change people's lives. Please feel free to borrow but return asap so others may view it.
BOOK SALE (videos, DVDs, CDs, tapes, vinyl) Saturday 23rd Aug 10.00-16.00 Chilworth Community Centre (opposite St. Denys church) Free entry, refreshements

PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE AFTER EVERY 9.30 am. service at All Saints and St. Marks in the Church Halls and St. Denys after 11.00 am first Sunday service in the Community Centre

SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 17th AUGUST
(Trinity 13)

8.00 am Communion, St. Marks, Ampfield
9.30 am Communion, All Saints, NB
11.00 am Communion, St. Denys, Chilworth
11.00 am Family Service, St. Marks, Ampfield
6.00 pm Evensong, St. John the Baptist, NB
6.00 pm Informal Worship, St. Marks

This news sheet is typed weekly, contributions are very welcome. Please write on a piece of paper and leave in office or e.mail. office@baddesleychurch.org or phone 80737617 by Thurs evening at the latest – thank you.visit us at www.baddesleychurch.org