Parish Who’s WhoThe Reverend Richard Morrison

The Vicarage, 1 Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 OTN 01406 330392

Licensed Reader Sally Clifton, 9 Broadgate Sutton St James PE12 0EL 01945 440168

Authorised Lay MinistersJane Spriggs 01945 700004 Jane Sivers 01406 331330

ChurchwardensSutton St Edmund

Jane Spriggs ‘The Acorns’ Broadgate 01945 700004Meg Norman 8 Cross Road 01945 700798

Sutton St JamesPauline Stebbings, Willow Farm Jarvisgate 01945 440285

Sally Clifton 9 Broadgate 01945 440168

Gedney HillRoy Houldershaw 70 North Road 01406 330981

Dave Ingle 36 North Road 01406 330732

Whaplode DroveMorris Stancer Morvista Avenue Farm, Dowsdale Crowland

01406 330544Jane Sivers 10 Chapel gate 01406 331330

Village ReportersSt Edmund - Jane Spriggs

St James - Pauline StebbingsWhaplode Drove - Jane Sivers

Gedney Hill – Janet Coles & Marilyn Collishaw

Magazine EditorsJane Spriggs 01945 700004 Sally Clifton 01945 440168

The Elloe Fen Churches MagazineJuly 2015

The Feast of St James the GreaterIs celebrated on the 25th July

Merciful God,whose holy apostle Saint James,

leaving his father and all that he had,was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ

and followed him even to death:help us, forsaking the false attractions of the world,

to be ready at all times to answer your call without delay;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.

Service of ConfirmationSt Matthew’s Sutton Bridge

Sunday 5th July6.30pm

Please pray for Fred Sivers and Gail Simpson of our Benefice who will be confirmed by Bishop David at this

service

Churches Together in East Elloe The next CTEE service will be held Long Sutton Baptist Church, In West Street, Long Sutton when you are all invited to Come and Experience Taizé Worship at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15th July 2015. The service will be led by Carol Lidgett & John Marshall. For more information

Contact Revd Nic Hasnip on 01406 362333 or email nic_hasnip@uwclub.net

What’s Going On at Sutton St James Village Hall? Monday BINGO Alternate Mondays Doors open 6.30pm for Eyes Down at 7.30pm Sutton St James Walking Group meet every Thursday in the Village Hall car park for a healthy stroll followed by refreshments when you get back. Please telephone Carol Griggs on 440599 for more information

Sutton St James Reading Group meets on the 1st Thursday of alternating months at 7.45pm. For information call Mike & Ann Milchard on 440391

Good Companions (Over 55s Club) meet every Wednesday at 2pm

Monday Evening Term Time Thursday Evening Term Time Rainbows for girls aged from 5-7 Brownies for girls aged from 7-10 from 5.00pm to 6.15pm from 6.30pm to 7.30pm Call Jenny Rose on 440685 Call Jeanette Campling on 440509

100 Club Winners Week 13 £5.00 Terry Mastin Week 17 £5.00 Maggie Clifton Week 14 £5.00 Peter Heanes Week 18 £5.00 Paul Tibbs Week 15 £5.00 Jenny Clifton Week 19 £5.00 Cherril Collins Week 16 £5.00 Mary Hardwick Week 20 £5.00 Stephanie Cooke Week 15 £25.00 Angela Hedges Week 20 £75.00 Janet Congreve

SUTTON ST JAMES CHURCH HALL BELLS DROVE Sutton St James Mother & Toddler Group Mondays from 10.30am to 11.45am Thursdays from 1.45pm to 3pm Children from babies to school age welcome Contact Jenny Rose on 01945 440685

Sutton St James Church PCC Youth Club for 10 to 14 year oldsFridays 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Call Sall on 01945 440168 for more information

Sutton St James Church Hall Bells Drove Available for hireTel Jenny Rose on 01945 440685 for more details & to book

From the Bishop Dear friends,

At the beginning of July I will be ordaining nine new deacons and nineteen new priests at two services of ordination in our Cathedral. For me, as bishop, ordination services are a special moment. I am deeply moved and humbled to see these people stand before God, ready to commit their lives to following Jesus and to serving his church.

The process that leads to ordination is a long and sometimes arduous one. It takes years of reflection and study to discern the essential nature of the call from God which each individual experiences. While not everyone is called to pursue a life in the ordained ministry, that model of reflecting and studying to discern God’s call to us is one which all of us can follow. Although the way ahead may not always be clear, the one thing of which we can always be certain is that God is calling us, and he has work for each of us to do.

I know many of you will be walking alongside these new deacons and new priests as they explore and begin to live out what the call to ordained ministry means for each of them in their lives and in the congregations in which they will be serving.

The lifelong task for each one of us is to do as these new deacons and priests are doing; to listen to God’s call; to reflect on its meaning for us; to answer and respond in our own lives. Each one of us - wherever we are, whoever we are and whatever gifts and skills we have been given - is called to use our gifts to the glory of God and in the service of others.

May God be with you as you discern his will for you that, in grace, you may be enabled to respond with joy.

Bishop Christopher

Bishop of Lincoln's Social Justice Fund was launched in June. For more information please see the Lincoln Diocese website.

St Edmund’s News & Events for JulyChurch Services and Rota

Sunday 5th July Morning Prayer @ 9.15amSides person Meg Reader Roy Organist JuneSunday 12th July Holy Communion @ 9.15amSides person Jane Reader Jane Organist June

Sunday 19th July Morning Prayer @ 9.15amSides person Meg Reader Roy Organist JuneSunday 26th July Morning Prayer @ 9.15am

Sides person Jane Reader Henry Organist June

Sutton St EdmundVILLAGE HISTORY ON SHOW

inTHE PARISH CHURCH

Join us for coffeeSaturday 18thJuly 2015

10.00am to 12.00Old village scrap books on show

The ancient Tithe Map for the Parish will be on display

See it before it goes to The Lincoln Cathedral Archives

Everyone is Welcome and Entry is FREESutton Edmund’s Village Hall Tombola

Is having a summer break until September 16th 2015

The members of the St Edmund Open Guild enjoyed looking through Olive’s scrap books of village life in the last century, and studying the ancient parish tithe map. These artefacts will be on display in the Parish Church on Saturday 18 th July from 10am to midday. Refreshments will be available in the church and entry is free. After this exhibition the map will be stored in the Lincoln Cathedral archives. The July meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st in the Village Hall at 2.30pm

Sutton St Edmund Short Mat Bowlers

Meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm in the Village HallNew members always welcome

St James News & Events for July 2015 Church Services and Rota

Sunday 5th Morning Prayer @ 10.30amSides persons Val & Ivan Readers Cherril & Fred

Organist Tony Prayers ValerieSunday 12th Holy Communion @ 10.30amSides person Sall Readers Valerie & Peter

Organist Tony Prayers Sall Chalice Pauline Sunday 19th Said Morning Prayer @ 10.30amSides persons Val & Ivan Readers Kirsty & Fred Prayers Sall

Sunday 26th Holy Communion @ 10.30amSides persons Val & Fred Readers Cherril & Peter

Chalice Pauline Organist Tony Prayers Valerie

Sutton St James Parish Church Coffee Morning Saturday 11th July

Hot drinks, Home made cake, Raffle & Seasonal stalls

From 10.00am to Midday SUTTON ST JAMES WOMENS GROUP enjoyed a trip out to Bressingham Gardens on Wednesday 24th June. Everyone agreed that the gardens looked lovely in the summer sunshine. The next meeting will be the annual BBQ at Danny and Ashies; for details please give Cherril a ring on 440319.

A HUGE THANK YOUTo John Clifton, Alan Johnson and Bradley Stebbings for allthe hard work and time you have put into the church yard.

Thank you to everyone who donated cakes for the Sutton St James Cake Stall at Long Sutton Market on Friday 26th June. We raised £120.00.

BBQ 5pm Saturday 5th July

SORRY SOLD OUT

Church Hall paddock in Bells Drove Bring your own drinks. Donations for the raffle would be gratefully received. Cost £6 per person Quiz, Games and Good Company Sutton St Edmund Church held their Summer Fair on Sunday 14th June. The weather was a little cool and cloudy but the rain that had plagued the previous day’s summer fair at Guanock House held off. There was tea and cake on offer in the church and, with musical accompaniment from June Neale on the organ, plenty of opportunity to sit in the warm and enjoy a good conversation. Outside in the churchyard there was an interesting display of classic cars put on by the Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club, and plenty of enthusiasts willing to chat about their passion for these lovely vehicles. The stalls offering raffles, competitions and plants did a good trade and the various challenges in St Edmund’s Alley were well contested, ‘Splat the Rat’ and bunging bean bags into various shaped holes proved particularly challenging! There were plenty of visitors as well as people helping on the stalls from the other churches in the Elloe Fen group. The afternoon ended with a lovely ‘Songs of Praise’ service. Thanks to everyone who played a part in this celebration; special thanks go to June for playing the organ throughout the afternoon and then for the service.Gedney Hill C of E Primary School will be celebrating weddings in July. The children themselves will be having a mock service during the school day followed by a wedding buffet. The Bride and Groom have been chosen along with the Bridesmaids and the Best Man. They have learned what it means to read the Banns of Marriage, studied a Wedding Service, written the invitations and orders of service as well as learning all about marriage and what it stands for and what it means to be a Bride and a Groom. I hope that we get to see the wedding photographs.

Sally Clifton is starting a Youth Club in Sutton St James for 10 - 14year olds. It will be held every Friday Night between 6pm and 9pm in the Church Hall and Paddock; it is a sports based club for children in the age range, who attend or who have attended the Sutton St James Primary School. A ‘getting

to know you BBQ’ was held on Friday 26th June so that children and parents could come along and see what is planned, play with the sports equipment and offer their ideas about how they want the club to be run, the rules they think they need to be safe and what other activities they would like to be able to do in the future. Call Sall on 019450440168 for more information.

Thank you to Judith Nash for this little Offering! A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.His father said he'd make a deal with his son, "You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car."The boy thought about that for a moment, decided, he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.After about six weeks his father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut."The boy said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair."(You're going to love the Dad's reply!) …  "Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?" By Sally Clifton; some of you may have noticed that I say a particular prayer before a sermon; I first heard it used by Sally Myers who is the head of the Lincoln School of Theology and she always prays it before her sermons. I find it a useful reminder that my thoughts on the Holy Scriptures are not as important as God’s thoughts on His Holy Word!

“Dear Lord; may any words that are from you, find their intended resting place; and any that are mine alone float harmlessly away”.

Goings On In Gedney HillGoings On In Gedney Hill July Church Services at Holy Trinity and St Polycarp’s Sunday 5th St Polycarp’s Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday 12th Holy Trinity Evensong 4.00pm Sunday 19th Holy Trinity Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday 26th Holy Trinity BCP Matins 9.30am If you have worries or concerns for a friend or family member and you would like them to be included in the parish prayers please tell your church wardens. Janet Coles (01406 330441) has agreed to take the names of those in need of our prayers in Gedney Hill & Holbeach Drove  

Gedney Hill Community GroupA new Community group has opened in Gedney Hill with a view to improving community spirit by encouraging people of all ages to meet and get to know each other, in the hope of building new friendships. Contact Sandy Davies 01406330564.

Gedney Hill Community Group are pleased to announce theGedney Hill Summer Fete

Sunday 12th July12 – 4pm

On the football field at the back of the schoolFun Dog Show Craft Stalls Cakes Tombola

BBQ Modern and Vintage Tractor DisplayFun Tug of War and so much more!

GOINGS ON AT GEDNEY HILL MEMORIAL HALL1st Tuesday of the Month Budgerigar Society 7 – 10pm

1st Wednesday of the month Golden Link 2-4pm2nd Wednesday of the Month Bingo

Doors open 6.45pm Eyes down 7.30 Refreshments at half time.Gedney Hill WI meets every fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7pm

Little Tots Parent & Toddler group Thursday in term time 10.30-12pm Crafts & refreshments; have an enjoyable morning & meet new friends

To book the hall please telephone Sandy Davies on 01406 330564

Gedney Hill W.I. met on Wednesday the 24th of June for a meeting and talk by Dr Eric Somerville on the subject of Quacks and Quackery, taking us right back to the origins of the word which can be traced to the 16th C. He took us right through the centuries of bloodletting, mad and dangerous cures, and the fact that most doctors until the 1880's were very dangerous people! Until the advent of proper dissection and the knowledge of bacteria and infection, going to the doctor was a last resort, it was also expensive which is where the Quacks took over, claiming to cure everything from baldness to cancer in the same pill. Dr Somerville had some very interesting cuttings from the Wisbech newspapers showing that these useless pills were still being advertised as late as the 1930's. Sadly, as he pointed out, quackery is still with us, there will always be those willing to relieve desperate people of their money. Such is life. On a happier note, we were very lucky this year to be able to go to the W.I. AGM, albeit in spirit by the wonder of live screening at the South Holland Centre, and about 200 of us went to see the live proceedings which was attended this year by HM the Queen who is the Honorary President of Sandringham W.I., the Princess Royal and Sophie, Countess of Wessex; it was a great way to celebrate our 100th anniversary. We have had some good evenings out too, a fashion show at Tydd St Giles, an evening being shown round Butters in Spalding. What a set-up that is, you would never believe how big the place is. No wonder they told us to wear flat shoes.  We also welcomed our W.I. baby, William, he is about 3 weeks old and he came to see us at our meeting with his Mum, as you can imagine, he was cooed over rather a lot, but slept through it, bless his little bootees.

Next meeting will be at Patty’s house on the 22nd of July for the garden meeting, with music and buffet, fingers crossed for the weather. 

From the Registers

Funeral of Terence Ronald Scotney aged 71 who died on 7th May

What’s happening at Whaplode Drove? July Church Services at St John the Baptist

Sunday 5th Holy Communion 11.00am Sunday 12th Holy Communion 8.00am Sunday 12th Family Worship 4.30pm Sunday 19th Holy Communion 11.00am Sunday 26th Family Get together 11.00am Jane Sivers continues to lead the Family Worship at 4.30pm on the 2nd Sunday and numbers attending are still growing; refreshments are served after the service.

June’s family get together was all about what you would like to be when you grow up and what would the Lord like you be? The July Family Get Together theme will be friendship. A great crowd got together and enjoyed bacon or sausage or egg rolls, cake, competitions and crafts at the Family Brunch held on Sunday 7th June between 10.30am to 12.30pm.

St John the Baptist held their annual Gift Day & Craft Exhibition on Saturday27th June. The Church was open between 10am and 4pm to enable visitors to enjoy examples of the range of crafts that are practised in Whaplode Drove. Lunches were available in the Church Room between 11am and 2pm and were very well attended; they made a profit of £345. The Church was open again for viewing the Craft Exhibition on Sunday afternoon.

The members of the WI visited Butters on the evening of Wednesday 10th June. They all enjoyed their evening and were as impressed by the scale of the business as their friends in Gedney Hill W.I. They listened to a very interesting talk, enjoyed refreshments and a super raffle before receiving pots of petunias as they left. The Whaplode Drove WI will hold their birthday party on Tuesday 7th and, back by popular demand, Jane and Brenda will be doing their Great British Takeoff, and it promises to be as hilarious (but not so risqué) as last year’s romantic menu!

From the RegistersFunerals this month:-St. John the Baptist's, Whaplode Drove

15th June Alan Albert Burley (80)

22nd June Lesley Irene West (61)26th June - at South Lincolnshire Crematorium

Simon Marriott (44)

Whaplode Drove Church Fete19th July at 2.30pm

In the grounds of the Church RoomRefreshments Games Bottle Tombola and

Children’s Tombola Grand Raffle Craft, Cake and Flower Stall Bring

and BuySutton St James Community Primary School Sutton St James Community Primary School held a very well attended and successful summer fair on Saturday 20th June. There was a dog show, pony rides, refreshments including a brilliant BBQ, team games organised, created and run by the children of the four house teams, and local organisations had stalls showcasing their interests. One very popular was a local branch of a cat welfare group who brought along some ‘rescue’ kittens for people to cuddle; they and those who gave the cuddles enjoyed their afternoon. One of the highlights was the ballet and dance displays given by children from the Endana and the Rebecca Dear Schools of Dance. The PTA had been very successful in securing items for auction including meals at restaurants and family tickets for days out at local attractions. The star prize was a print of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight signed by the crew and support staff and there was some very stiff bidding for this item. There was a lovely atmosphere all afternoon, and as a veteran of about 9 PTA fetes I have to say that this was easily the best ever.On Friday 10th July the school would like to welcome anyone who would like to have a go at ice skating! Yes, you read that correctly, ice skating in July. A synthetic rink will be installed at the school for one day only and everyone is welcome to contact the school on 01945 440209 to book a 30 minute slot between 3.30pm and 7.30pm – book early as this one is likely to sell out! Other attractions include a BBQ, tombola and a bouncy castle. All the children in our village schools are very lucky to be led by such innovative, lively and enthusiastic Head teachers, teaching and support staff and PTAs. We pray that you will all enjoy your

well earned summer break and come back refreshed in September. To receive this newsletter over the summer hols send Sall your email addresses on k9sallyannhope@aol.com.

Have a wonderful Summer Holiday

Congratulation to Ann and the Sutton St James Business of N W Roffe and Daughters for raising £1600 + at your Charity Ball at the end of May. Two charities will benefit from more than £800 each and everyone who went to the party agreed it had been a great evening with a terrific buffet.

A Prayer for all who suffer persecution for their FaithO Lord God,

Your Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.In his resurrection he restores life and peace in all creation.

Comfort, we pray,All victims of intolerance and those oppressed by their fellow humans.

Remember in your kingdom those who have died.Lead the oppressors towards compassion and give hope to the suffering.

Through the same Jesus Christ our LordAmen.

Copyright – Church of England Website

After the attacks in Tunisia the Church of England has released these prayers;

Lord, have mercyon those who mourn

who feel numb and crushedand are filled with the pain of grief,

whose strength has given upYou know all our sighing and longings:

be near to us and teach us to fix our hope on youthrough Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

A Prayer for Children

Loving God,your Son told his disciples to become like little children.

Lead us to work for the welfare and protection of all young people.May we respect their dignity that they may flourish in life,following the example of the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

Following the Recent Attacks on People the World Over You might find these prayers of some comfort.

Compassionate God and Father of all,

we are horrified at violencein so many parts of the world.

It seems that none are safe, and some are terrified.Hold back the hands that kill and maim;

turn around the hearts that hate.Grant instead your strong Spirit of Peace -

peace that passes our understandingbut changes lives,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen

God of Hope,we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart.

Help us to find peace in the knowledgeof your loving mercy to all your children,

and give us light to guide us out of our darknessinto the assurance of your love,

In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Merciful God, hear the cries of our grief,

for you know the anguish of our hearts.It is beyond our understanding

and more than we can bear.We pray that justice may be done

and that we may treasure the memory of their lives

more than the manner of their death.For Christ's sake

Amen

churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/topical-prayers/a-prayer-for-peace-following-recent-attacks.aspx

The Collect for St SwithunBishop of Winchester C862

Whose feast day is the 15th July

Almighty God,by whose grace we celebrate againthe feast of your servant Swithun:

grant that, as he governed with gentleness      the people committed to his care,

so we, rejoicing in our Christian inheritance,may always seek to build up your Church in unity and love;

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.

The Collect for Anne and JoachimThe parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Their feast day is the 26th July

Lord God of Israel,who bestowed such grace on Anne and Joachim

that their daughter Mary grew up obedient to your wordand made ready to be the mother of your Son:

help us to commit ourselves in all things to your keepingand grant us the salvation you promised to your people;

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.

Ice Skating

Friday 10th July3.30pm to 7.30pm

Sutton St James CP School

Just £3.00

Adults and children are welcome to come along and have a go

IMPORTANTPlease book your 30 minute slot on 01945 440209

Other Attractions includeBBQ Bouncy Castle Tombola