Church News Autumn 11

Autumn 2011Tasburgh and Tharston

Church NewsletterRestoring Dignity – Reviving Hope!

I recall the occasion well. I was sitting round a large campfire, listeningto the crickets and frogs and all kinds of wildlife that we don't seearound these parts. I was talking with a group of locals about life inUganda. We had just conducted an open-air service, where hundredsof young people had gathered to watch "The Jesus Film" projectedonto a large sheet, hung between trees. I had addressed the gatheredthrong and it had been a very moving experience. Now I was listeningand curious to know what life really was like for people here.As we talked, two boys approached us. They were about 12 years old,bare feet, torn dirty T-shirts, extremely thin, dirty teeth and clearlyafter something. It got quite cool up in the mountains of South WestUganda at night-time, and they were drawn by the warmth of the fireand the smell of the soup and potatoes. They were hungry –desperately hungry. Of course, we shared our food with them. One ofmy friends said to me, "These boys don't need a sermon, they need ameal. How can we tell them about the love of Jesus without first fillingtheir stomachs?" I find it hard to describe how I felt at that moment.

We have witnessed drought and famine yet again in East Africa inrecent weeks, and I've been painfully aware of how wasteful we can bewith food that would be so treasured by others in need. Our Harvestoffering will go, as usual, to the Salvation Army, who will be helping thehungry closer to home, so please give generously on 2nd October. Ifyou would like to go to Africa, though, and make a difference there,then you have the opportunity to do just that next August. Check outthe details inside these pages for more, or get in touch with me. I amvery excited about what lies ahead.

Wishing you true blessing, Adrian

Tasburgh and Tharston Church Newsletter - Autumn 2011

4th Sep 11am Holy Communion18th Sep 8am Holy Communion25th Sep 11am Harvest Festival2nd Oct 11am Holy Communion16th Oct 8am Holy Communion23rd Oct 11am Village Praise6th Nov 11am Holy Communion20th Nov 8am Holy Communion27th Nov 11am Village Praise

Tharston Church NewsTharston Church Wardens

Mrs Pat Read 530325, Mrs Sue Hubbard 530072

The Church fete held on July 2nd at Picton Farm was a great success,raising £1398.51. Our thanks go to Steve and Bev for allowing us touse their garden again and to Chris Lawson for steering the event. Aspecial mention should go to Jane Valentine and her team whoprovided delicious teas in a vintage setting – some had more thanone they were so good !

We have had the church open for the summer months and hope tocontinue until the end of September. We have a charity in Tharston,The Tharston Poor Allotments Charity. In the past this provided coaland bread to the needy of Tharston.

Now, the Trustees are inviting applications from students towardsfurther education. If you live in Tharston and think you may beeligible please contact Helen Lawson on 530055.

Tharston Church Services


From Tasburgh Church RegisterDetails from John Crowley


Tasburgh Church Services

4th Sep 9.30am Morning Worship with Baptism11th Sep 9.30am Communion (Children’s Church)18th Sep 9.30am All Age, with shared breakfast25th Sep 9.30am Communion (Children’s Church & ‘Sat Nav’)2nd Oct 9.30am Harvest Festival9th Oct 9.30am Communion (Children’s Church)16th Oct 9.30am All Age, with Baptism & Breakfast23rd Oct 9.30am Communion (Children’s Church & ‘Sat Nav’)30th Oct 9:30am Communion (Children’s Church)6th Nov 9.30am Matins (Children’s Church & ‘Sat Nav’)13th Nov 9.30am Remembrance Sunday20th Nov 9.30am All Age, with shared breakfast27th Nov 9.30am Communion (Children’s Church & ‘Sat Nav’)

We also meet every Tuesday, 9:30am in Church for simple prayers.All welcome.

Tasburgh Church NewsTasburgh Church Wardens

Vivienne Taylor 471790, Julia Orpin 470983We continue to be encouraged with our children’s work, and it iswonderful to see just how much the children who come along dovalue and enjoy their Children’s Church. If you’d like to give it a go,do come along. It really is something special.

For our next project, we are investigating the installation of a newand updated sound system, which will fulfil the requirements of theDisability Discrimination Act, and provide real value for those whosehearing is impaired. Research shows that 10% of churchgoers arehard of hearing (to say nothing of those who don’t come becausethey can’t hear!). The cost of this work is likely to be around £2,500.We are already almost half-way to this, but would be delighted withany offers of assistance for this worthwhile project.


Dates For Your DiarySeptember

Confirmations – Sun 4th Sept, 6:30pm, Newton Church

Sponsored Cycle Ride – Sat 10th Sep, 9am–5pm, Norfolk Churches

Cream Teas & Jazz – Sun 11th Sept, 3–5pm, Saxlingham Rectory

Tharston PCC – Tue 13th Sept, 7:30pm

Tasburgh Fete – Sat 17th Sept, 12noon–3pm, Village Hall

Tharston Harvest Supper – Sat 17th Sept, evening, Forncett VillageHall, details pending – contact Sue for more (530072)

Tasburgh PCC – Tue 20th Sept, 7:30pm, Church Room

OctoberTasburgh Harvest Festival – Sun 2nd Oct, 9:30am service in Church,followed by cooked lunch at 12:30 in Village Hall – book with Julia(470983)

Church Retreat Day – Sat 15th Oct, 12noon–6pm, Norwich.Start with lunch in Cathedral Refectory, then move to House ofPrayer, Fishergate for the afternoon. Break for Evensong at theCathedral at 3:30pm. Please note change of venue. Details fromChris.

Benefice Social Evening – Sat 29th Oct, 7:30pm, Newton FlotmanVillage Hall. Food & games & good company for all.

Uganda 2012We are planning a cross-cultural trip to Uganda, 9th–23rd August2012. We shall be working with churches, a school and a hospital,collaborating on a building project, children's camp, and offeringpastoral, educational and medical support. We’ll be based mainly inKabale, south-west Uganda, on the border of Rwanda, as well as inthe capital, Kampala. We’ll also have some time to visit varioussignificant sites and see some local wildlife. It could be a life-changing experience.

If you are interested in coming along or in supporting this venturefinancially, please contact Adrian for more information.


St. Mary's Guild – TasburghWe meet on the first Monday of each month in the Church Room at2.30pm. Please come and join us, everyone is welcome.

Coming up....

5th Sept Mrs B Burton – Mr Paul Hickley A Talk on Lighthouses3rd Oct Mrs J Orpin – Julie Lawrence Medicine from Plants7th Nov Mrs A Gibbins – Mr Laurence Satchwell Old Toys – 1950

5th Dec Tea Party

The Annual Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday 3rd December inTasburgh Church from 10.30am – 12noonCake Stall, Raffle, Bring & Buy, Coffee & Mince Pies – £1

The Coffee Morning on 6th August raised £385.Thank you for your support and help.

Tas Valley Cell ChurchCells are vital units of the body – and cells in church life are smallgroups, which contain the DNA of what it means to be church. Wemeet to grow in faith, to pray and support each other, to learn fromthe bible and to join in actively sharing our faith and serving the widercommunity.If you'd like to join a cell, contact Jo Luxton (daytime, Newton)473030; Andrew Gibson (Tues eves, Saxlingham) 499004; Chris Martin(Wed eves, Tasburgh) 470768; Richard Bond (Wed eves, Saxlingham)578093; William & Vicky Ball (Thurs eves, Newton) 471506; Andy Cox(Friday eves, Newton) 471334; Chris Gaze (Sunday eves youth) 470762.Youth Cells (JAM) We meet on Monday evenings 7-8.30 to exploreour faith and have fun together. Once a month, we have a socialevent – cinema, bowling, circus skills, lazer quest etc. Other nights,there’s a fast moving programme, with bible bits, drama, games,praying about stuff that means a lot to us and crazy stunts all mixedup. Contact Chris Gaze, e-mail: [email protected]; telephone 01508470762.


Regular Events/GroupsBible Study Group – New members are always welcome. Pleasecontact Philip Simmons 499041.

Emmanuel Group – Meeting weekly in Tasburgh. Ask Renee Hollingerfor more details or phone Shirley Brookes on 470369.

Fairtrade – Fairly traded products catalogues are available on requestfrom Val Cook on 470298.

Music in Worship – If you’d like to sing in Tasburgh Church Choir orexplore learning the organ, phone Sarah Norman on 471505.

Prayer for the parishes takes place every day. Please give prayerrequests to a churchwarden, clergy person or prayer box or board inchurch. On Tuesdays we meet to pray at Tasburgh Church at 9:30am.

Children’s Church – Tasburgh has a Children’s Church for children agedfrom three years. This runs on the first, second and fourth Sunday ofeach month. All welcome. Contact Jane Rae on 470692.

Tasburgh Crafts Club – Come and try new skills in a relaxedatmosphere. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month,10am – 12noon in the Church Room, Tasburgh.

Tasburgh Coffee Pot – Come and make new friends at the Coffee Pot.We meet every Wednesday from 2 – 4pm for a chat with coffee &cake. Church Room, Tasburgh. All ages welcome.

All contributions for the next edition to Adrian bythe 12th November 2011. Thank you.

Making ContactRev’d Sally Gaze: [email protected] 01508 470762 The Rectory, Church Road, Newton Flotman NR15 1QBRev’d Adrian Miller: [email protected] 01508 498317 The Rectory, The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate NR15 1AJRev'd Chris Martin: [email protected] 01508 470768 The Rectory, Church Hill, Tasburgh NR15 1NB

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