ChadNet – no 229

ChadNet – no 229 – Sunday 11th August 2024

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

Jill Parker

God’s garden

Let’s face it a garden is never ever really finished. How can it be when everything keeps growing and changing?

If we think of each plant in the garden representing a person, unique and beautiful in their own way, we can celebrate the diversity of plants as we can of people. Like every plant each person is a celebration made and loved by God the supreme Gardener.

We aim for St. Chad’s to be a place of inclusion for all no matter if they have faith or no faith or belong to a different denomination. We are a member of Wolverhampton Interfaith and share its ethos.

Like a plant growing in a garden each person young or old  is unique, needs something different, blossoms in differing ways and yet flourishes in a community. Being an inclusive church means everyone can be fully themselves and fully included because God made us each uniquely and loves all of us unconditionally.

You may think ‘church’ is a building no matter how beautiful and well maintained it is but we should think of it more as a garden . Making the effort to come to church and join with others grows our relationships with them but mainly with God the gardener.

When you plant something new in the garden the garden changes. Here at St. Chad’s we have made changes to our style of worship, our music, our outreach and have been joined by new people. When we worship, sing and pray together we grow God’s garden but remember it’s not finished without you!

Jill Parker

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.

Notices, which should be received by Friday afternoon for inclusion in that week’s ChadNet, and other communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to

Articles for the magazine should be sent to (note – this is different to the address used before November 2020 which no longer works).

Sunday 11th August – Eleventh 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 6.30 pm there will be a Service in the Iona style, led by Iain Coleman, in church.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Great Moor Road, Nurton Brook, Nurton Bank, Warstone Hill Road, Hollies Lane.

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

This week

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

Monday is the copy date for the September magazine. Send articles to Mike Moss at

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 Paul Brown, 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.

There is NO Pattingham Shower Singers this week. They are taking their summer break and will next meet on 4th September.

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

On Saturday between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon there will be a cleaning blitz in church. Refreshments will be available. If you wish to volunteer for any length of time during the ‘blitz’ please let Clive know preferably by Monday.

Sunday 18th August – Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

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

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Snowden Road, Burnhill Green Road, Lower Snowden.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Mary the Virgin, Enville.

Collections

From last Sunday we reintroduced taking collections during services. The card machines will still be at the back of the church for those who use a credit or debit card.

Many people give to the church in other ways – including Giving Direct, paying into the bank, using the card machines – so they would not be expected to put anything into the bag as it is passed round.

Youth and Family Worker

Youth and Family Worker

We are looking for a Youth and Family Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership of St Chad’s Church in Pattingham, in a brand new role.

Are you an inspiring and enthusiastic person ready to pioneer new work that will enable young people and families to encounter the love of God and become part of our church?

The focus will be on children in early years through to teenagers, bringing the good news to families encouraging them to become more involved with the church.

Brief Job Details:
* Salary: £12.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications;
* Contract: Up to 3 Years with a 6 month probationary period;
* Hours: Up to 20 hours per week;
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.

Closing date for applications is 14th September 2024.

More details including the Job Description and Application Form can be found on the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/vacancies/youth-and-family-worker/>

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will work within the Safeguarding Policy of the Diocese of Lichfield of which the church is a part.

The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank

The Well

The Well continues to need our donations and prayers.

The box remains at the rear of the church for donations of food and toiletries and the wishing well for donations of cash. Foreign coins can be put into the wishing well (in a separate bag please) and they will also go to help the needy in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area.

We are extremely grateful for all donations. If you are looking for ideas on what to donate to The Well at the moment, the following are in short supply:
    • UHT Milk
    • Male Toiletries
    • Tinned Vegetables
    • Pasta Sachets
    • Rice Pudding
    • Custard 

At The Well we take our inspiration from Jesus Himself. We look back at His life and, even though He was the Son of God, His mission on earth was ‘to serve’, not ’to be served’.

As you think about how you might support The Well, maybe your ‘service’ is to hold us regularly in your prayers, maybe it is to support us financially if you are able, maybe to donate some food or  encourage those around you to do so, or maybe it is to offer some of your time to The Well.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2024-25

Father we bring to you now all living with
the bewilderment of dementia.
Give those who care, patience, love, stamina
and spaces in which to feel free from stress.
Give all the sure knowledge that they are held
In Your wisdom and guiding love.
Amen

(Prayer written for Dementia Action Week Prayers 2024 by Alison Derwent, especially remembering Heather, Nonny and husband carer Andy.)

If you would like to suggest (or write) a prayer for inclusion in this series please let Tracey Williams, our Dementia Friendly Church Co-ordinator, know.

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 4th and 18th August.

Henry Parton – 4th August 1980
William Pugh – 4th August 1995
Phillippa Bullock Reeves – 5th August 2003
Christine Harley – 5th August 2013
Stephanie Diana Lilly Roberts – 6th August 2023
Hilda Cecilia Whitty – 8th August 1993
Patricia Mabel Fildes – 8th August 1995
Daniel Wood – 9th August 1943
Kath Bennett – 10th August 2008
Hedley Charles Oxley Russell – 11th August 1982
Thomas Raymond Ellis ( Ray ) – 13th August 2019
Robin John James – 15th August 2009
Alan Anthony Guest – 18th August 1995

You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website.

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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