Holy Land Pilgrimage January 13, 2012
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Graham Perryman with David Wright is leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, 7th May to 16th May, through McCabe tours. We hope you may consider joining them on this potentially life-changing journey to the land of our Lord, as they trace his footsteps in the land where he walked.
McCabe are the market leaders and very experienced and professional in all they do. The inclusive cost for the Pilgrimage is about £1,600. Please ask Jackie or Graham Perryman for a copy of the brochure if you re at all interested. Graham is planning an evening to share some pictures and explore the details of the visit with you on 15th February. Venue to be confirmed. Please contact David Wright on 01935 891449 for more details.
The Sherborne-Ezo Link 2012 November 22, 2011
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The Sherborne-Ezo Link continues to strengthen and deepen through emails, phone conversations & prayer. With Rev’d Ron Hart retiring, the Committee consists of Rev’d David Harknett; Prof Andrew Tomkins; Mr Graham Melling. The result is that the Link operates solely out of the Melbury Team, but the aim is still to better inform & involve other Benefices.
Plans are under way for a visit to Bishop John & Ezo Diocese between 22nd January & 4th February 2012. The desire is to live out our partnership in the same way God fellowships with us – face-to-face, sharing worship & food! Follow this link to read the full Ezo Diocese Link newletter from Sherborne Deanery.
‘Vicious Old Men’ October 4, 2011
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A few months ago Rev David Harknett joined the Dorset Fishwife on her rounds through my parishes. He learned that turbot is beautiful but costly. That the older generation are consistent customers, while the “young & busy” spend more but less often. That dissected squid really is inky. That Jane is not just a supplier of fsh, but a pastoral contact for many – and often a shoulder to cry on. Spending time with Jane was another great opportunity to converse with someone at depth, and among other topics they touched on history & archaeology; faith & religion; Jesus, the bible & the church. David learnt so much about God and about life from such encounters. Click on this link to read the full article.
Events – Awayday & Holy Land Pilgrimage September 5, 2011
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Melbury Team Awayday
You may remember that we had to cancel the day (Team Weekend) with the Archdeacon in May because of his illness. He is now recovered, and we have rearranged the day for Saturday 29th October. This will be a very important day for the future of the Melbury Team, and I encourage you to put it into your diaries now. If you are a church officer or PCC member, it is especially important that you are there to hear about the pilot project in which we are being invited to participate.
It will be a day of learning, discussion, fun and worship, and there will be no charge. Graham Perryman will provide further information will be available in September.
Holy Land Pilgrimage
A very advance notice… in May 2013 Graham Perryman is hoping to lead a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with David Wright, through McCabe tours. We hope you may consider joining us on this potentially life-changing journey to the land of our Lord, as we trace his footsteps in the land where he walked.
McCabe are the market leaders and very experienced and professional in all they do. The inclusive cost for the Pilgrimage is about £1,600. Please ask Jackie or Graham Perryman for a copy of the brochure if you re at all interested. We have given plenty of notice for this so that you may be able to save up over the coming months.
Ride & Stride 10/09/11 in aid of Dorset Historic Churches Trust September 4, 2011
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This year’s Dorset Historic Churches Trust Bike Ride takes place on 10th September. This is an excellent charity which supports the maintenance of many of our churches in this Team. Last year £20,000 was given to assist Cattistock and Frome St. Quintin in vital building works, and Melbury Bubb was awarded £10,000. Every walker/rider/cyclist should be applauded and supported. I’m sure our churches will be especially welcoming places to visit on that day, and I encourage you to be generous in your sponsorship. Half of t he sum raised goes directly to the church of the rider’s choice, and half to the Trust to be awarded as needs arise.
Milestones and Signposts July 16, 2011
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It’s become the custom in the Melbury Team to enliven the Trinity season with a series of sermons on a particular theme. This year we shall be turning to the Old Testament for our Trinity series, which we’re calling ‘Milestones and Signposts’.
It struck us that the Christian calendar takes us through the main events of the Gospel story more or less in order every year. However, we tend to hear the Old Testament in passages that relate to the New Testament reading but not to one another. It isn’t easy to follow the overall sweep, or to remember where familiar stories and passages fit in. So this Trinity we shall be thinking about nine major Old Testament events in sequence. They’re set out on one side of the book mark that we’ve produced to accompany the series. Click here to read the full document.
Walk West Dorset – Sept 17th -25th July 16, 2011
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Between these dates, a number of walkers will be coming to the Melbury Team from all over the country as part of a West-Dorset wide event. These ordinary Christians have given up a week of their time to help us share the Good News of our extraordinary God with those who might otherwise not hear. Many different events will be planned for this week, including Men’s Breakfast, Ladies Lunch, an event for those interested in art, and various events in pubs and homes. The full programme will appear in next month’s magazine and in all the churches, and I hope you will try to attend at least one.
They will also be walking (as the name suggests!) around the villages and hamlets of the Melbury Team, calling on homes to carry out a survey of beliefs. If they call on you, I hope you will welcome them warmly and assist us by completing the short questionnaire. Further details can be found at www.walkwestdorset.co.uk, or on leaflets in all the churches.
School Chaplain update – visit to Isle of Wight July 14, 2011
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It’s been a busy month for the year 6 chidren as they prepare to move to Secondary school. Read about the children’s trip to Isle of Wight and visit to Beaminster Secondary School in Rev David Harknett’s monthly Chaplain update.
School Chaplain & Ezo Diocese LINK May 10, 2011
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Click here to read Rev David Harknett’s School Chaplain newsletter and Ezo Diocese LINK update.
Rector’s Ramblings May May 9, 2011
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In the footsteps of Jesus
Come and join Jackie and myself at the Acorn in Evershot on Tuesday 19th April at 7.30 to see some of the pictures from our recent visit to the Holy Land. As this is in Holy Week, it should be a fitting way to help visualise the places where the world-changing events of the coming Easter weekend took place. There will also be the opportunity to discuss the possibility of a Team Pilgrimage to the Holy land in 2012 or 2013. There is no need to book, just turn up. We look forward to seeing you.
Walk West Dorset
Please continue to pray for this event – 17th-25th September – when a team of people will be coming to the Melbury Team to help us share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all those they meet. Many different events will be planned for this week. If you would like to be involved with planning these, of if you might be able to offer accommodation for the walkers for all or part of this time, please get in touch with me. Further details can be found at www.walkwestdorset.co.uk, or on leaflets in all the churches.
Lent Course
If you have missed either or both of the first two talks in the Lent Course, you will still be very welcome to join us for the third talk. Roger Collins will be helping us think about ways in which we can share our faith with others. 7.30 on Tuesday 12th April at the Acorn in Evershot is the venue. Come early for a drink (coffee will also be available).
Team Weekend
A reminder about for this year’s Team Weekend on May 14th and 15th in Evershot, and will be an opportunity for the congregations of the team to join together for worship, teaching and fun. See separate article and booking form.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Your friend in Christ,
Graham
