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Bible Notes The Bible is such an amazing book; it never changes, is never added to, nor taken away from, but is ever and incredibly up to date. Luke 16:17, “It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law". We all know the story of Samuel as a boy in the Temple listening to God’s voice, but sometimes miss what a wise old man he grew into, still listening to God and proclaiming his word. 1 Samuel 12 is fascinating as Samuel gives his farewell speech to the Israelites who wanted to have a King rule over them rather than God, as they wanted to be like the other nations around them. It is worth reading, especially verses 19-25 as it explains what the situation would be like. “But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart”. Why serve God? His service is perfect freedom (Galatians 5:1 and James 1:25). Throughout the Bible we are presented with the God given example of how relationships should be: Genesis 2:24, Malachi 2:14-16, Matthew 19:5-6, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Corinthians 6: 16-20 and 7: 3-5, and Ephesians 5:22-33. These verses give helpful clarity in the context of the present day debate on marriage. The verse of the month is from 1 Samuel 15:22 “But Samuel replied: ‘Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams’.” Jill Veness Beacon Parish News Electoral Roll The Electoral Roll for the Parish has to be re-created every six years, with the existing Roll cancelled. The Diocese has informed us that a new Electoral Roll is to be created this year and should be ready for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, on Sunday 21 st April. Everybody on the current Roll will be advised of the need to complete an Application for Enrolment on the Church Electoral Roll form if they wish to be included on the new Roll. Anybody not on the current Roll but who would like to be included now, should likewise complete a form. Forms will be made available to everyone, and can also be found at the back of the three Churches. Completed forms should be handed in at the earliest opportunity, ideally by the end of March, to the Church Office, Church Wardens 6
or Sidesmen. If anybody does not meet the above date, please still complete a form and hand in as names can continue to be added after the APCM. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Beacon Parish website at www.beaconparishes.org/news/182. Contacts: Tony Blanchard (St Margaret’s), Paul Charman (Streat and Westmeston) or a Church Warden. Tony Blanchard PCC Briefings The PCC met on Thursday 24 th January, 2013, in St Margaret’s Vestry. Some of the items discussed were: • The Lent Course ‘Glimpses of God – Hope for Today’s World’ starting on 13 th February at 7pm and each Wednesday during Lent. • The advertisement for the Youth Worker is currently ‘live’ and interviewing will take place on 23 rd February. • The Standing Committee will look again at the structure of Services. • The PCC approved the Parish Contribution for 2013 which will be increased by 5% from £66,400 to £69,720. • Heated Cables are required for the guttering of both Streat and Westmeston Churches which will prevent a build up of ice during the winter weather. • The PCC was also asked to approve the fitting of a hearing loop and sound system for Streat Church. Margaret Bovill, PCC Secretary St Margaret's Church Flower Guild - Easter Flowers We will be doing the flowers for Easter on Saturday 30 th March from 9 - 11 am. There will be a bowl at the back of the church for the three Sundays prior to Easter for contributions towards the purchase of flowers, and any donations will be most gratefully received. Jenny Bell Streat Barn Garden The first session to maintain Streat Barn Garden will be on Saturday 6 April at 9.30am. Any help would be most welcome; coffee and biscuits will be served. Thereafter we will meet on the 2 nd Saturday of the month ie 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August and 14 September. Fiona Smith 7
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