ChadNet – no 175

ChadNet – no 175 – Sunday 30th July 2023

ChadNet - the eBulletin of St Chad's Church, Pattingham with Patshull

Welcome to this week’s edition of ChadNet – the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.

In this week’s ChadNet:

View from the Pews

Terry Mackriel

A guardian angel is a type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a person or group. The guardian angel concept is present in the Hebrew bible and the Old Testament. Do you believe such angels exist?

I was 18 and driving my father’s van and turning off the main A449 road from Wolverhampton to Kidderminster into Gilbert Lane leading into Wombourne village. At that time, it was a one vehicle track with a sharp 90-degree bend ahead.

As I approached the bend a loud deep voice from the back of the van shouted, “Terry Stop!!” My hair stood on end and a feeling of terror ran down my spine. At that very moment, a double decker bus took the bend at speed, with no room for me. I turned to look in the back of the van, but of course I could see no one. What was the voice that warned me of the danger ahead? Was it my guardian angel?

I drove home and my mother asked me what on earth was the matter as I was in a complete state of shock.

Do you believe in guardian angels?

I certainly do.

God Bless
Terry Mackriel

Would you like to write a View from the Pews?

We welcome contributions for View from the Pews from anyone who would like to write one, It does not need to be on any particular subject. If you would like to write one please send it to or contact Henry Ibberson ( / 01902 701136).

Contacts

We do not have a VIcar at the moment. For matters which would normally be dealt with by the Vicar the churchwardens are the first point of contact. The Vicarage phone (01902 700257) is redirected to the churchwardens. When they are not available a message can be left on the voicemail and they will return the call when they are available. Emails to will be received by the churchwardens.

Contact details for church officers can be found on the Contacts page of the church website. You can use if you are nore sure who to contact and the churchwardens will be able to forward it to the correct person.

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Sunday 30th July – Eighth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Paul Brown, in church. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

At 2.00 pm the Baptism of Austin Yeubrey takes place in church.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who work in health care.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: Rural Dean and Lay Chair.

This week

The church will be open every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch.

The Century Club draw takes place on Monday.

Bellringing practice takes place on Monday at 7.45 pm. Anyone interested in finding out about ringing should contact Geoffrey Dann or any of the ringers.

On Tuesday Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm. Please do join us and if you would like more information or are willing to lead a session, please contact Mary Hayward ().

On Wednesday at 10.00 am there will be a service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, led by Revd James Makepeace, in church which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.

After the service the church will be open from 10.30 am until at least 11.00 am as a Place of Welcome when anyone who wants to will be welcome to share in the coffee, cake and chat, whether they have been to the service or not. Those attending will receive a warm welcome.

At 7 pm on Wednesday Choir Practice takes place in church. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact Greg Lewin or any member of the choir.

Sunday 6th August – The Transfiguration – Ninth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Barbara Dias, in church. This will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Paul Brown, to which you are all most welcome. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live or work in: Moor Lane, Elms Paddock, Little Moor.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: St Joseph’s Merry Hill, Wolverhampton.

Holiday Club

Bookings for Holiday Club on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th August at the Kingwood Trust, Albrighton are still open.

Full information, including the booking form, at www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/hc

Century Club

This month’s Century Club draw will be held on Monday.

There are vacancies for the Century Club. For more details, please contact Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or or see the website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/century-club/>

Looking ahead …

Scarecrow Festival – closing date for registration and pew end orders – 20th August

The Scarecrow Festival takes place between Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th September.

The closing date for registration for scarecrows and for the pew ends is Sunday 20th August. Forms can be downloaded from <https://www.pattinghamscarecrowfestival.org/>

Barn Dance

There is a Barn Dance on Friday 22nd September at 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 each available from Anna Davies.

Brass Band Concert

There is a Brass Band Concert in church on Saturday 23rd September at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £15 each and are available from Alan Smith or any member of the PCC.

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2023-24

For carers in this world,
young and old,
whose love, time and freedom,
sometimes childhood is given
sacrificially for one who is in need.
May they know your blessing, through good
days and bad, and receive as they are given
love in good measure,
flowing as a gentle river
into their hearts and lives.
AMEN

(Faith & Worship)

Donations for The Well

The need for the Food Bank continues and the box for donations for the Food Bank at The Well in Wolverhampton continues to be at the back of the church. The wishing well is also at the back of the church if you have any spare loose change. Donations, however small, go towards running costs. Don’t be shy, every little helps!

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 23rd July and 6th August.

Agnes Victoria Louise Fellows – 23rd July 1992
Matthew Robinson – 30th July 2008
Colin George Hartley – 1st August 2008
Ellen Hayhurst – 2nd August 2007
Pauline Ann Moore – 2nd August 2011
Henry Parton – 4th August 1980
William Pugh – 4th August 1995
Phillippa Bullock Reeves – 5th August 2003
Christine Harley – 5th August 2013

You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website. All entries, including those added in the last few months, are now there.

Giving to the church

Details of the various ways in which you can give can be found on the Giving page of the website.

We have a JustGiving page to enable people to make one off donations. It’s at www.justgiving.com/pattingham-church. You will be asked if you want to make a contribution on top of your donation. If you do it will go to JustGiving and not to charity. If you do not want to make such a contribution select “other”. If you are a taxpayer please consider gift aiding your donation.

You can make a bank transfer to our bank account (Account name: Pattingham Parochial Church Council – Sort Code: 20-97-78 Account No: 50655023).

If you are paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to “Pattingham PCC” or “Pattingham Parochial Church Council“.

ChadNet

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