October 2019

ISSUE 154 OCTOBER 2019
PARISH NEWS
Magazine of the parishes of Market Rasen, Legsby, Linwood and Lissington
Harvest Supper
St. Thomas's Got Talent…. see page 6
A letter from
Rev Steve…
Reverend Steve bids
farewell, page 4
Invitation
Rev Steve’s
installation at
Gainsborough.
Details on page 4
SERVICES
& EVENTS
What’s On ?
Find out about our
regular services and
events on page 9
EMMAUS
MINI MESSY
MESSY CHURCH
Emmaus is our group
for 30-50 year olds. See
the calendar for our
next meeting.
Group for pre-school
age families meets
Wed’s 10am-11.30am
(term time only)
All ages welcome
getting messy with
craft, fun, worship and
food. See Calendar
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How to find us…
Welcome to the Parish Church of St. Thomas, Market Rasen. The church is
situated in the centre of the town and proudly looks over the market square. The
main entrance is on the south side and can be accessed from the market place,
and footpaths leading to the north side and to the east side.
or you can visit us online at….
www.stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
@stthomasmarketrasen
@StThomasMR
Dear Lord, this Magazine is published in your
honour: Grant that all through whose hands it passes
may be blessed with a sense of your presence, and
strengthened in their faith.
How to contact us…
RECTOR : POST VACANT
Phone :
Mobile :
Email:
CURATE: REVEREND CLAIRE WALKER
Phone : 01673 844 521
Mobile : 07495 190 310
Email: curate@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
CHURCH CHRIS MIDDLETON 07971 978 037
WARDENS: verger@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
DEPUTY SUE TRUELOVE 07484 619 678
WARDENS: warden2@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
JENNY GOULSBRA
MARCUS HYDE
VERGER: CHRIS MIDDLETON 07971 978 037
verger@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
TREASURER: DAVID HILL 01673 844 577
treasurer@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
ORGANIST: VACANT
SAFEGUARDING: SHEILA LAMMING 01673 842 275
safeguarding@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
The Rectory
Turnstone
Willingham Road
Market Rasen
LN8 3RE
Parish News Team
To submit articles and material for
inclusion in the Parish News contact: Mal
parishnews@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
For advertising contact: Chris
verger@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
Editor: Marcus
editor@stthomasmarketrasen.org.uk
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A letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
I would like to thank everybody for their prayers, cards, gifts and the many best
wishes that Liz, I and the family received as we came to celebrate my final service
last Sunday 29th October 2019. It was wonderful to see so many people gathering
from the many different aspects of my ministry during my time at Market Rasen,
Legsby, Linwood and Lissington.
We are slowly unpacking the boxes in Gainsborough and are gradually becoming
straighter.
As part of my last service, I preached on the reading from Matthew Chapter 14:
v22-33. As you may know, this is one of my favourite readings. I especially like the
part where Jesus says “Come”, to Peter. He steps out of the boat, in rough seas
and begins to walk on water like Jesus did, for a few steps. The power of this
reading lies in the fact that Peter, rather than the other disciples steps out of the
boat. The other disciples stayed huddled together in the boat. It is a powerful image
and perhaps, a message for the Church in this age, that we too are called to “step
out of the boat”. As we respond to that call, we step out in faith, open to the new
possibilities before us that enable us to share the good news of Christ, to share the
love of God with those around us.
As we both journey on surrounded by God’s love, be assured of my prayers during
the interregnum.
God bless
Rev Steve
The Licensing of Reverend Steve Johnson
The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Gainsborough
and Morton have invited us to the Licensing of Rev Steve as Team Rector on 29 th
October at 7.00pm, at All Saints Church Gainsborough DN21 2JR.
The service will be followed by refreshments at the adjacent United Reform Church.
We have arranged for a coach to leave Market Rasen Market Place at 6.00pm on
that day. If you would like to join us please enter your name on the list at the back of
church together with any specific dietary requirements in order that we can advise
the organising team before the 17 th October.
A donation towards the cost of the coach would be appreciated.
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Reverend Steve’s Final Service
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Parish News
Our Parish Harvest Supper is on Wednesday 16th October at 7pm in Church Rooms.
All welcome, but please make sure you get a ticket so we know how many to cater
for! Tickets and more information available from Julia Pullen. (contact details below)
Harvest Supper 2019
Wednesday 16 th October
7pm
Do you sing?
Recite poetry?
Tell jokes?
Juggle?
Do magic tricks?
If the answer is YES, we need YOU!
At our Harvest Supper this year, we are putting on some real
home grown entertainment.
Anything goes – if you can entertain your fellows with a short
item, we’d love to see it.
‘St Thomas’s Got Talent!’
Please let Julia Pullen know what you propose to do
by Sunday 13 th October.
Email: juliapullen07@yahoo.co.uk or phone: 07530 184381
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Safeguarding at St. Thomas’
Keeping all God’s people safe is a fundamental principle of the church and as a PCC we
take this seriously.
We have a Safeguarding Officer, Sheila Lamming, whose role is to work closely with the
incumbent over any safeguarding issues and to have an overview of all church activities
involving children and vulnerable adults.
Did you know all members of our PCC have to be and have been DBS checked? This is
because they are trustees of our church and we have children and vulnerable adult groups
within our church.
Did you know all children and youth leaders and vulnerable adult team leaders, within our
church need to be DBS and attend trainings on Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults?
Did you know there are 8 publications kept in the Vestry on Safeguarding which can be
borrowed? These are: Protecting All God’s Children 4 th Edition; Promoting a Safe Church
2006; Promoting a Safe Church; House of Bishops’ policy statement 2017; Responding Well
to Domestic Abuse 2017; Safeguarding Training & Development Practice Guidance 2017;
Responding to Serious Safeguarding Situations 2015; Risk Assessment for Individuals who
may Pose Risk to Children or Adults 2015; Safeguarding Guidelines for Safer Recruitment
2016
Did you know the “House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy needs to be read by the
Incumbent, Clergy, Lay Readers, Church Wardens, volunteers who work with children and
vulnerable adults, Tower Captain and all PCC members? It’s available in the vestry
safeguarding file.
Did you know Risk assessments need to be completed on all church activities and passed
onto the Church Warden?
Do you know where the nearest First Aid Kits and Fire Extinguishers are in the church
building? There is a first aid kit in the vestry and one in the church room kitchen. Fire
Extinguishers are located in the vestry, Lady Chapel, entry porch, back of north aisle and
the bell tower. The Church Room has one in the Kitchen and also a fire blanket.
Did you know we have to keep all data secure and have consent to keep e-mail
addresses, phone numbers and photos?
Did you know we follow a 10 step procedure for the recruitment of all paid and voluntary
posts?
Did you know we have a complaints, grievances and whistle blowing policy?
The PCC have had to complete an audit for Parish Safeguarding Practice and the Diocese
will be doing a visit to ensure we are compliant.
It’s a lot of work and may seem over the top to you, but please remember that it is for the
protection of us all. Please help where possible by reading the publications, getting a DBS
done when required and reporting any safeguarding concerns to either the Incumbent or the
Safeguarding officer.
Thank you
Sheila Lamming
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Services & Events
October
6th October 2019
(1st Sunday)
16th Sunday after Trinity
13th October 2019
(2nd Sunday)
17th Sunday after Trinity
20th October 2019
(3rd Sunday)
18th Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Holy Communion with
Children’s Church (CW)
10.00 am Harvest Festival Holy
Communion (CW) with Children’s
Church
8.00am Holy
Communion (BCP)
10.00am Holy Communion with
Children’s Church (CW)
4.15pm Messy Church
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP at
St John the Baptist, Lissington
11.30an Holy Communion (BCP)
at St Cornelius, Linwood
7.00pm Harvest Festival at St
Thomas the Apostle, Legsby
Mon 7 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St
Thomas, Market Rasen
7.30pm Stewardship meeting at
Middle Rasen
Tue 8 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St
Thomas, Market Rasen
7.30pm Section 11 meeting of the
PCC, Church Rooms
Wed 9 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St
Thomas, Market Rasen
10-11.30am Mini Messy Church
Church Rooms
7.15pm Choir Practice
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Thur 10 th Oct
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
St Thomas Market Rasen
2.00pm-4.00pm Open Door in
Church Rooms
Fri 11 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St
Thomas, Market Rasen
Mon 14 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Tue 15 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
7.30pm PCC meeting in Church
Wed 16 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
10-11.30am Mini Messy Church
Church Rooms
7.00pm Harvest Supper
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Thur 17 th Oct
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) St
Thomas Market Rasen
10.30am Holy Communion at The
Poplars
2.00pm-4.00pm Open Door in
Church Rooms
Fri 18 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Mon 21 st Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer
St Thomas, Market Rasen
Tue 22 nd Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer
St Thomas, Market Rasen
Wed 23 rd Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St
Thomas, Market Rasen
7.15pm Choir Practice
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Thur 24 th Oct
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
St Thomas Market Rasen
2.00pm-4.00pm Open Door in
Church Rooms
Fri 25 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer
St Thomas, Market Rasen
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2019
Services & Events
27th October 2019
(4th Sunday)
19th Sunday after Trinity
10.00 am Holy Communion (CW)
with Children’s Church
12noon Baptism
3.00pm Service of Light
6.30pm Evensong at
St John the Baptist Lissington
3rd November 2019
(1st Sunday)
4th Sunday before Advent
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Holy Communion
(CW) with Children’s Church
4.00pm Harvest Festival at
Legsby Church
6.00pm Deanery Harvest Festival
Rev Steve
will be licensed at
All Saints’ Gainsborough
as Team Rector on 29th
October at 7.00pm by
the Bishop of Grimsby
The Rt. Rev Dr David
Court (Acting Bishop of
L i n c o l n ) a n d t h e
V e n e r a b l e M a r k
Steadman (Archdeacon of
S t o w a n d L i n d s e y )
Everyone is welcome to
attend this service.
Mon 28 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Tue 29 th Oct
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
7.00pm Rev Steve’s Induction at All
Saints’, Gainsborough
Wed 30 th Oct
9.00am Morning
Prayer at St Thomas, Market Rasen
10-11.30am Mini Messy Church,
Church Rooms
7.15pm Choir Practice
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Thurs 31 st Oct
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) St
Thomas Market Rasen
2.00pm-4.00pm Open Door in
Church Rooms
Fri 1 st Nov
9.00am Morning
Prayer St Thomas, Market Rasen
Mon 4 th Nov
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Tue 5 th Nov
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Wed 6 th Nov
9.00am Morning
Prayer at St Thomas, Market Rasen
10-11.30am Mini Messy Church,
Church Rooms
7.15pm Choir Practice
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Thurs 7 th Nov
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) St
Thomas Market Rasen
10.30am Holy Communion at
Waterloo House
2.00pm-4.00pm Open Door in
Church Rooms
Fri 8 th Nov
9.00am Morning Prayer St Thomas,
Market Rasen
Remembrance
Sunday 10th
November 2019
Church Service of
Remembrance 9.30am at
St Thomas' Market Rasen
Meet in Market Place
10.40am for Parade to
War Memorial at 10.45am
Wreath-laying ceremony
at War Memorial 10.50am
The Children’s Society Christmas Cards.
This year’s cards can be viewed in the Church Room after the Sunday 10am service this
month. Orders can be placed and paid for when the cards arrive. Other arrangements can
be made, give me a ring - 842257.
Mal
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Mini Messy Church
Mini Messy is on Wednesdays,
10am to 11.30am every week during term time.
We have a tried and tested routine of half an hour of free play with a breakfast of toast,
jam, fruit and drinks for pre-school children and their parent or carers. At about 10.30 we
also put out crafts related to our bible story. We finish with a short worship session which
consists of songs and a bible story led by our puppet “Mini” who the young children
really enjoy. If you know of any young families, grandparents or carers who look after
preschool age children who would benefit by joining us please pass on this information
to them. Children are welcome from birth to 4 years of age. The cost of each session is
£1 per family but free the first time they attend.
For further information please contact
Sheila Lamming sheilalamming637@gmail.com or 842275
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Market Rasen
Church of England
Primary School
Welcome to this term’s contribution to the church newsletter. We have been back at
school for a few weeks now and it’s lovely to see the children settling into their new
classes and many of them taking on new roles and responsibilities.
We have started on our exciting new curriculum this term and the children have
already had some wonderful WOW days to introduce the topic. We even had a Viking
Skyping the children in Y5/6. The Y3/4 children are looking forward to welcoming a
Roman soldier into school in the coming term and a visit to Lincoln to see many of the
Roman features that are still there. Y1/2 are enjoying learning about their own family
trees and living history. They’re having great conversations about the past with
parents and grandparents about how things have changed since their childhoods.
We are really proud of the way our new Reception children have settled into our
school. They are already joining in with all areas of school life and it’s lovely to see
them joining in with our songs and actions in Collective Worship. They have already
learnt so much and we are looking forward to seeing how much they come on
throughout their school life.
Already this term our Y5/6 children have had a wonderful visit to Grimsby Mosque
and showed fantastic respect in learning about the faith of others. It was great to see
them asking mature questions to deepen their understanding.
If you would like any further information or to discuss anything with us, please phone the School Office on
01673 842395 or visit our website at www.marketrasen.lincs.sch.uk
You can also follow us on Twitter at @NorthWoldsFed where you will find out more about what we have
been doing in school.
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A Change of Traditions
One of the more striking features in our Church is the crucifix in the arch at the
east end of the south aisle. This dates from 1934 and is part of the
commemoration of the Fallen in the First World War. When that war ended, it was
decided that there would be in the Parish Church a war memorial on which the
names of the Fallen would be inscribed and there would be a Crucifix flanked by
statues of the Virgin Mary and St John erected on a rood beam across the
chancel arch. The memorial tablet was unveiled and dedicated in a service in
August 1920. However, there were insufficient funds at that time to complete the
rood screen project so it was not until 1934 that it was completed after a generous
donation was made towards the cost. That, unfortunately, was not the end of the
matter. The following year, cracks were noted in the oak rood beam but action
was not considered necessary then. The condition, however, deteriorated and in
1963 it was decided to remove the rood beam. The crucifix was placed on the
wall above the arch into the tower. The statues were stored but damaged by
wood worm and then disposed of. The crucifix was moved to its present position
when the millennium bell restoration project was undertaken in the tower.
This was not the first time that rood beam statues
had been an issue in our church. Back in the
sixteenth century the Church nationally was in
turmoil following King Henry VIII’s split from Rome.
When Queen Elizabeth I came to the throne the
realm was ardently Protestant and Catholic
practices were abhorred (officially) and measures
taken to suppress them. Such measures came to
our Church here in Market Rasen in the 1660s. A
document of 1665 tells us that robes and linen and
books “belonging to the popish services” had been
sold, defaced or taken away in the years before. In
particular, it notes that “the Rood with Marie and
John with the rest of the idolatrous images
belonging to the abominable mass was burnt in the
market place” three years before. These events must have been shocking and
upsetting for many of the townspeople who had been brought up in the traditions
of the Catholic Church and had recently enjoyed them again briefly when between
1553 and 1558 Queen Mary I had returned the Church to the Roman Catholic
traditions.
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From the Parish Registers
Baptisms
8th September 2019 Harry Brian Taylor
Nova Kathleen Alana Taylor-Bristow
Weddings
No weddings recorded this month
Funerals
11th September 2019
23rd September 2019
Kitty Jean Burkitt (aged 88 years)
Walter Robert Harvey (aged 93 years)
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Prayers
Please pray for the sick and the housebound:
Elizabeth and Rev David Inkpin, Betty Greathead, Vera Franklin, Mollie Sykes,
Rev Victor Searle-Barnes, Joan Franklin, Lesley Hyde, Delia Dowse, Audrey
Ward, Lesley Hyde, Pam Woodcock, Dick Woodcock, Delia Dowse, Izzie
Truelove, Steven Whaley, Frank Fieldsend, Horst Jackson, Jenny Chiverton.
Pray also for…….
Those affected by famine in the Yemen; the continuing refugee crisis; the political
situation in Europe and the Brexit negotiations; our political parties in the UK; for
our Bishops; for the environment; our local schools, Market Rasen Church of
England Primary School, Legsby Primary School, and De Aston; the Deanery of
West Wold; for The Harbour Place in Grimsby; The Nomad Trust; our Mini Messy
and Messy Church families; our Children’s Church; The Poplars & Waterloo
House.
As our own country awaits the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, the
Church of England has produced the following prayer for us all to use.
God of hope,
in these times of change and
uncertainty,
unite our nation and guide our leaders
with your wisdom.
Give us courage to overcome our
fears and help
us to build a future in which all may
prosper and share:
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Prayer for Growth
God of Mission
Who alone brings growth to your
Church,
Send your Holy Spirit to give
Vision to our planning,
Wisdom to our actions,
And power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers,
In spiritual commitment to you,
And in service to our local community,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Parish News
DATES
Market Rasen 13th October 10.00am
Legsby 13th October 7.00pm
All donations of food for the Nomad Trust and the
Harbour Place much appreciated.
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The Parish Church of St. Thomas, Market Rasen
SERVICE OF LIGHT
Sunday 27th October 2019
3.00pm
A service of hymns, prayers
and reflection to remember those who have died.
During the service the names of all those whose funerals have
been taken will be read out, together with any other names that
are requested to be remembered.
If you have the name of a loved one that you wish to be
remembered please let Rev Claire or the Church Wardens know.
All are invited to attend.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
Matthew 5:4
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See overleaf for more details
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Messy Church Harvest
13th October @ 4:15pm
Messy Church Christmas
15th December @ 4:15pm
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Healing and Wholeness Day
St Luke’s Tide
Celebration of Healing and Wholeness
Unpacking Mental Health
Saturday 19th October 2019
Lincoln Minster School
Upper Lindum St
Lincoln LN2 5RW
09:30 Arrive at Lincoln Minster School for coffee
10:00 Keynote Address: The Revd Jackie Johnson
Sabbath Living for Wholeness
10:45 Short break
11:00 Workshops – Session 1
12:00 Lunch – please bring your own – drinks provided
12:45 Workshops – Session 2
13:45 Short break
14:00 Eucharist with prayer and anointing
15:30 End
The day is free of charge but please book and choose your two workshops so that we can allocate
rooms appropriately. Once you have booked we will send venue and parking details.
To book:
Please e-mail discipleship@lincoln.anglican.org with your name and choice of two workshops,
or phone John Leach on 01522 50 40 49
This year’s Healing and Wholeness Day is a joint event of
the Healing and Wholeness Team,
Lay Training and
Clergy Continuing Ministerial Development
Westminster Abbey has kindly given St Thomas’ Church a
Parish Pass for 2019. The pass admits up to 4 adults/students
or children 6-16 years free of charge. (Children up to the age of
5 are admitted free to the abbey if accompanied by an adult).
To use the Parish Pass, at least one of the adults must be on
the Electoral Roll of St Thomas’ Church, Market Rasen;
St John the Baptist, Lissington; St Cornelius, Linwood; and
St Thomas' the Apostle, Legsby.
For further details please see Rev Claire.
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Workshop Details
Coping with Depression
Led by Michele Hampson
Depression can feel like wandering in the desert; a lonely and hard time. Those who have
experienced depression themselves or in loved ones learn how to survive. This
workshop explores what helps us cope, how our experience can help others and what
suggestions we have to offer the churches.
Understanding Anxiety and Panic
Led by John Leach
The most common form of mental pain, affecting around a quarter of the population, is
anxiety and panic attacks. This workshop will help us to understand what’s going on when
panic hits, and to use that understanding to find strategies to help ourselves and others we
know suffering from anxiety. This session will be a safe space, with no obligation to talk
about our own experiences, and hopefully will be a liberating experience.
Exercise for Wholeness
Led by Andy Jackson-Parr
Our physical bodies affect our mental and emotional states, for good or ill. This session will
explore how through exercise and other ways of taking care of our bodies we can begin to
work with them towards greater emotional and spiritual health and integration.
Mental Health First Aid
Led by Al Jenkins
Without needing to be qualified professionals there is still much we can do to help others in
times of pain and crisis. This session will offer something of an overview of mental health,
and explore effective ways of coming alongside those who are hurting.
Loneliness and Isolation
Led by Jackie Johnson
The following, written by St. Augustine of Hippo, is oft-quoted on posters and bookmarks:
‘Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.’
Do these words help or hinder those who experience periods of loneliness and isolation?
This workshop provides an opportunity to begin to unpack this theme, as we share our
thoughts and discuss a subject often difficult to broach in church circles.
A Biblical Toolbox for Mental Health
Led by Paul Hunter
Wherever we are on the continuum of Mental Health, what is God's perspective on our
contexts and situations?
In cooperation with the Holy Spirit, how can we use God's Biblical Toolbox for Mental Health
to assist us to move forward?
You will be able to attend two workshops during the day – please let us know which
you would like to attend when you book for the event.
Keynote Address Revd Jackie Johnson, Wellbeing and CMD Officer
We are used to the idea of taking a Sabbath day in each week in which to worship and
rest. But how might we apply the theological principles of the Sabbath to our everyday lives
in such a way that we attune ourselves to ‘Sabbath or Sabbatical Living’, thereby enhancing
our sense of wholeness and wellbeing?
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Warden’s Window
Following the Development Team’s meeting with the Architect to
discuss the options or producing a set of provisional proposals, the
drawn information will be with us by the beginning of October. We
will then have a review meeting with the PCC, following which the
drawings can be displayed in Church until the end of October to
invite comments from the congregation and the wider community.
The next stage will be discussions with the DAC (Diocesan
Advisory Committee). A date has been set for the first week in
November for a group from Lincoln to visit the site to meet the
Project Development Team and the Architect. They will wish to
examine the various elements of the project with a view to advising on what needs
to be adjusted or amended where necessary, in order that we can create a scheme
that provides maximum benefit for our community both today and into the future.
Watch this space for more updates over the next few months.
Chris Middleton.
“You have a minute, Lord?” A sort of prayer ….
Lord, you have a minute?
This is about sulking. People sulking. Well, to be honest, Lord, not people; me. I
sulk, Lord. I go silent and black-thoughted; become glowering and covered in
frowns and lines. And nobody suffers but me.
Teach me to laugh it off, Lord. Teach me to get over it faster, to be normal
(whatever that is) and to have a sense of proportion. Not a lot to ask is it, Lord?
Sulking is like living in a darkened room in the wrong spectacles, in a draught. And
if people are nice to you and “cope” with you, you feel ten times worse. Sulking
magnifies its own cause and you can’t win, its ridiculous. Help me win, Lord, help
me not be ridiculous.
To tell you the truth, Lord I often don’t care much one way or the other about the
things I sulk over. How silly can I get?
But you made us Lord. Everything we owe to you. The sulks too, Lord? Who
needs them? What good are they? What does being sulky do for a person?
Look into it, Lord? At your convenience?
With thanks to David Kossoff.
Taken from You have a Minute, Lord? 1977
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WATERLOO HOUSE
CARE HOME
Waterloo House is in the town of Market
Rasen, set in the heart of the Lincolnshire
Wolds.
Waterloo House is supported by a fantastic,
dedicated long standing staff team whose
attitude is “Our residents don’t live in our
workplace, we work in their home”.
Our staff provide high quality Person
Centered Care. We offer locally sourced food,
and cater for all dietary needs.
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Rasen
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www.jmarshallfd.co.uk
J Marshall Funeral Director, 49 Queen Street,
Market Rasen LN8 3EN
J Marshall Funeral Director, 49 - 51 Queen Street,
£40
High Street
vouchers*
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