Sunday 5th September

Today we welcome Agnes Morrisey and Hallie Brown into the fellowship of the church by baptism at Bassingham at 12.30pm and 1.30pm respectively.

Tuesday 7th

9.30am Holy Communion at Carlton le Moorland

7.30pm Bassingham VCC meets

7.30pm Sunday Club leaders meet

Thursday 9th

9.30am Holy Communion at Bassingham

11am    Holy Communion at Bassingham Care Home

Saturday 11th

This year’s ‘Ride and Stride’ takes place today. Sponsor forms are available in church for those who would like to take part. Others of us can do our bit by sponsoring the riders and striders – and by taking a turn to be in church to offer some refreshments to those passing through. The money raised is split between the Lincolnshire Churches Trust (which makes grants towards church repairs),and the participants nominated church.

Next Sunday – 12^th September – Trinity 15

9am        Holy Communion at Thurlby

10.30am ‘All Together for Communion’ at Bassingham

12.30pm Baptism of Chloe Gillon at Thurlby

6pm       Evening Prayer at Carlton le Moorland 

Bible Readings: Exodus 32:7-14; Pslam51; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

Parish Celebration collection

The collection for the Pakistan Disaster relief fund taken at last Sunday’s service amounted to £125.00 once the Gift Aid had been added in.

Vocations Day

What is accredited ministry in the Church of England? How are people selected and trained for it? Is God nudging you towards some form of accredited ministry? Some of the answers are to be found at this year’s diocesan Vocations Day which takes place on Saturday 13^th November from 10.30am to 3.30pm in St. Luke’s Church, Birchwood. Please have word with Nick if this is of interest to you.

Alison Jones

Alison wrote last week: “A very big thank you to you all for your warm and loving send-off for Angela and me - for your good wishes to us both, for the card and flowers, and for your generous gift of money.  I will use it to buy something to remember you all and the times we’ve shared together.  I look forward to seeing some of you at my licensing on 31^st August, and hope that if any of you are visiting the east of Scotland then you’ll come and visit us – our address is 19 Ancrum Road, Dundee, DD2 2JL - it will be lovely to see you, though we can’t promise Dundee cake!”

Since then seven of us from the parish attended Alison’s licensing last Tuesday evening. There was a large crow of friends, parishioners and representatives of the wider diocese of Brechin. On the Wednesday morning we were able to visit Alison and Angela in their new home. With the money we collected they have now purchased a sideboard to remember us by. Please continue to remember them in your prayers.

Children and Vulnerable Adults Training

Simon Payne and Richard Eyre will be coming to Bassingham Church on 15^th September at 7.30pm  to provide a training session.  This is required training for all churchwardens and any working  in the parish  e.g parish visitor, youth worker. Some of you undertook this training last year and do not need to attend again. Could you please get in touch with Beth (788506)if you need further information or wish to attend the training.  Please contact Beth by this evening.

Fellowship Group

A fellowship group will meet on Monday 6^th September  at 3 pm at 85, Lincoln Road, Bassingham. We will discuss the material to use: either Christian beliefs or characters from the New Testament. Just turn up or call Rona Pounder for further information (789256).

Bishop of Lincoln

All are welcome to attend a public consultation, ahead of the appointment of a new Bishop of Lincoln.
The meeting, to be held on 20 September 2010 at 7.30pm at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln, in the Hardy Building, will be an opportunity for anyone to share their ideas about the identity of the Diocese of Lincoln, what is important to the region and what sort of person should lead the Church of England in our diocese.
The meeting will help the Appointments Secretaries to build a profile of the Diocese and will inform the process of selecting the right person to become our next bishop.
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like to make a contribution you may also write to the Secretary of the Vacancy in See Committee at the Diocesan office in Lincoln.

Julian Prayer Group 

A contemplative prayer group inspired by the writings of Julian of Norwich meets at Waddington Parish Church on Wednesday 22^nd September  at 10.30am. If interested in attending please contact Rona Pounder on 789256

Greek evening

Bassingham Church is hosting a Greek Evening on Friday 24^th September  in St. Michael's, 6.30pm for 7 pm. Tickets £6 available from Rona Pounder or Bassingham Post Office. There is a list at the back of the church for offers of food.

 Traidcraft Christmas Orders

Christmas is coming! Traidcraft Christmas catalogues are now available for you to peruse. They are available in each church or from Christine Knott (788336). The order deadline is 7^th October.

PCC meeting

The next meeting of the PCC is Tuesday 14^th September at 7.30pm.

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