Weekly Update – 22nd June
Update for Sunday 22nd June 2025
Sunday 22nd June – Romans – Introduction
This week the readings are Acts 9: 1-22, Romans 1: 1-7 and Luke 8: 26-39.
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Communion Service Revd. Emma will preside and preach.
At 10 am we gather for Morning Worship with Mission Focus on our link with CMS. Peter Mitchell our Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), will lead, and Revd. Emma will preach. There are no groups for our young people and children. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after.
Sunday 29th June – Romans: Gospel – How can we be confident in our faith?
This week the readings are Romans 1: 1-7 and 14-17 and Luke 9: 51-end.
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Communion Service Canon David Power will lead and preside and Revd. Emma will preach.
At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion Peter Mitchell our Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), will lead and Revd. Emma will preside and preach. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after.
ADVANCE NOTICE - THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES CONCERT
Continuing our successful concert run we are delighted to be able to welcome back The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines for their annual concert at All Saints, Denmead on Wednesday 26th November.
Tickets will be going on sale on Monday 23rd June and will be available from Tina Cottam and the Church Office from that date. Tina Cottam tel. 023 9226 6924
Wednesday 25th June – Encompass
A mixed programme of music with the Italian trained tenor Simon Long and supporting Fine Voice choir. Cream Tea with homemade cake and savouries.In the Church Hall Garden if the weather is fine, in the Hall if the weather is inclement. 2pm until 3.30/4.00pm Cost £10. Please see or ring Jeanette on 07877 138043 to get your name on the list for catering purposes. Can pay on the day. All are very welcome. Jeanette Power - Encompass Leader
Romans: A letter that makes sense of life.
Beginning on Sunday 22nd June – and following through the summer months we’re going to explore and study the book of Romans at both our 8am and 10am Sunday services.
There will be 11 weeks covering:
- ROMANS: Introduction – setting the scene.
- GOSPEL: How can we become confident in our faith?
- SIN: What’s wrong with the world?
- SALVATION: What’s so amazing about grace?
- PEACE: How can we find rest in a stressful world?
- FREEDOM: How can we avoid negative cycles?
- HOPE: What has God promised?
- MYSTERY: If God is sovereign, what is our role?
- DEVOTION: How can we live full on for God?
- COMMUNITY: How can we live together in love?
- MISSION: How can we be ambitious with the gospel?
We’re going to use as our framework material from The Romans Course by the Bible Society written by Andrew Ollerton (the chap who also wrote The Bible course).
Romans, Paul’s longest letter is complicated however it unlocks the whole story of Scripture and helps us make sense of life. Studying Romans will equip and strengthen us as disciples today.
You may find it helpful to read Andrew Ollerton’s book on Romans. (This can be ordered online at a retailer such as Amazon or Eden) We will also be sharing a couple of great videos on our website which give an animated overview of Romans. These are just a few minutes long, so well worth watching.
We have a few copies available to purchase on the table in the welcome area of church, £14 each, please place the money in the envelope provided and in the wall safe by the font.
Friday 27th June 1.30pm – Church grounds work party
Help would be appreciated as we need to tidy the lawn edges and trim back our main hedges. If you can spare an hour or two on Friday 27th June from 1:30pm, please contact Richard Handy on r.handy@ntlworld.com or 07545 617740.
Sunday 29th June – Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Saturday 12th July 8.30am - Men's Breakfast
Just to remind you that our next Breakfast is in the Church Hall when we get together over bacon butties, croissants and more. After breakfast Peter Dickinson will be sharing some thoughts on The Joy of Words and doubtless willing to hear a few of your own!
For catering purposes please let Don Tocher don@donline.co.uk know by Tuesday 8th July if you would like to come. Earlier than usual shopping in view this time! Hoping for a good get-together to which you are welcome to bring friends. Don, John, Paul
Saturday 12th July 2pm – Inspire
Ahead of a summer away or stay-cations INSPIRE are set to get together on Saturday 12th July. All women are welcome to join us at the White Hart pub from 2pm. Please feel free to eat lunch, have a dessert and/or a drink. Whatever takes your fancy.
Looking forward to seeing you in the garden if the weather is in our favour, or inside if not. If you are interested in coming along or have any questions, please speak to Katherine over the coming Sundays, or use the WhatsApp group or the INSPIRE email: inspire@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
We are always looking for new activities that you will be interested in. Seen a craft, walking route our restaurant you want to try? Email the INSPIRE mailbox and will continue to tailor events to suit those interests.
August 5th – August 8th Holiday Club
Registration is open!! Forms available from church or on the website.
🙏 Pray for Holiday Club – and Get Involved!
Preparations for Holiday Club 2025 are full steam ahead – and we’d love the whole church family to be part of it.
At the heart of all we do is prayer. Our Holiday Club Prayer Diary is now available – a simple trifold sheet with daily prayer points and themes to help guide your prayers throughout the week of Holiday Club.
Please pick one up from the back of church and stand with us in prayer for the children, families, leaders, and all that God is doing.
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20
We are also asking you to save a few key dates:
- Monday 4th August (9am-1:30pm) - Help Set-Up
- Sunday 10th August (After Church) - Help take it all down
Even a short time helping makes a real difference and is always appreciated!
If you feel able to lend a hand — even for just one hour— or would like to know more, please speak to:
Lewis Jones, Lesley Handy, Peter Markham, or Mags Waters or email holidayclub@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Contacts
Karen Rose Parish Administrator. 023 9226 8757 parish.admin@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Emma Racklyeft Vicar. 023 9226 2647 vicar@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Buffy Langdown Curate. 07747 819918 curate@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Lewis Jones Youth & Families Community Leader. 07780 981235 youth@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Peter Mitchell Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) peter.mitchell@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Amanda Hillyard Churchwarden. 07808 198827
Mike Gaskin Churchwarden. 07734 325284