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ChadNet – no 19 – Sunday 2nd August 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to the 19th edition of ChadNet – the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The introductions to previous editions of ChadNet have been provided by the Vicar under the title “View from the Vicarage”. This week we begin a series of introductions provided by members of the Parochial Church Council under the title “View from the Pews”.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from the Pews:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As most of you will know Maureen has gone off for 2 weeks holiday so others will be filling in the slot on ChadNet which she usually does. This week it is my turn and so I am starting from where she left off last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the last ChadNet she referred to the Comet Neowise which has been visible in our skies this month. I picked up on this by hearing a phrase on the news and it made me sit up and take notice. The phrase was \u201cthe next time it will be visible will be in 7000 years and it is 70 million miles away in space\u201d. So that time interval will be about as long as the recorded history of humans on the planet. It brings home the immensity of the universe we live in quite starkly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have all got a bit inward looking over the last 4 months, understandably, as we worry about contracting a potentially fatal disease. Our own lives and those of our loved ones seem all important, which is a normal human response to the threat. But we exist in what some scientists now think is an infinite universe (that\u2019s a very hard idea to get your head around) and are just minute beings in time and space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Christian faith reassures us however, this that we are not an accident, nor is the world in which we live, there is a plan, even if we cannot see it. Paul says in Romans chapter 1 \u201cFor since the creation of the world, God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great truth here is that the God who made this amazing world in all its infinite variety and complexity, cares for us mortals. We don\u2019t always deserve it, but he does and sending his Son to live and die for us is the evidence for that. So, take a moment to go outside at night and marvel at what God has made and then say thank you for caring for me, a tiny part of your creation. That will help us to look beyond our own very limited vision of the world. As we try to slowly emerge from lockdown, we can start to expand our horizons a bit beyond our own four walls and begin to enjoy again the world we live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep well this week .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ken Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Face coverings in church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The government has announced that the wearing of face coverings will be mandatory in places of worship from next week. In the meantime, the Church of England continues strongly to advise that face coverings should be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present; remembering that they are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus (COVID-19) and that they are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Maureen is away the Vicarage phone (01902 700257) is diverted to a Churchwarden or the Reader.
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Contact details for the church officers can be found on the Contacts<\/a> page of the church website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday 2nd August – 8th Sunday after Trinity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Worship on the Web service will be led by Debbie Francis. The service is based around the theme of a rainbow and what it means to us. For those in church who are not allowed to sing there will be at least one hymn where they can join in with the actions. As usual the music will be provided by Greg and the virtual choir. It will be screened in church as the main part of the service at 10 am.
The Worship on the Web service will also be available as usual on the Worship on the Web<\/a> page of the website from 10 am. For those without internet access it will also be on the Dial a Service phone line (01902 906585) from 9 am – until then last Sunday’s service is on the phone line. The collect and readings<\/a> for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the week Ken will stream Morning Prayer at 8.30 am on Facebook Live<\/a>. There will be no Compline while Maureen is away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The church will be open for private prayer<\/strong> from 2.30 to 4.30 pm on Tuesday and Friday. It will also be open on Friday if there is a volunteer to sit in church and act as steward. If anyone would like to volunteer please contact Gena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday 9th August – 9th Sunday after Trinity
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The Worship on the Web service will be led by the Youth Group. The theme will be about being bold and strong in faith. It will be screened in church as the main part of the service at 10 am. It will also be on the Worship on the Web<\/a> page of the website from 10 am.
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The collect and readings<\/a> for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Century Club
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The Century Club draw took place on Monday 27th July. The winners were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n