Newsletter 9th August 2024
Pontesbury & Stiperstones Newsletter
9th August 2024
“Through what is known as Ordinary Time – that is more or less from Pentecost to Advent – I like to use the old Book of Common Prayer for my daily prayers. Words, of course can come exceptionally familiar and can drift pass you with regular use but thinking of the current state of affairs – riots and fighting in the UK, war in the Middle East and in Ukraine, trouble in Bangladesh – everywhere you look there seems to be trouble and discord and yet the prayer I read every morning, the Venite (or Psalm 95) reminds us of something more fundamental
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
Our God is a great king above all gods and we can trust him wholeheartedly with the future.
Rev. Richard Lonsdale
Prayer Gathering – Thanks
Thanks to all those who came to our gathering at HTM on Tuesday evening to pray for those affected by the recent tragedy in Southport, and the subsequent unrest and rioting across the country. Please continue to pray for the broken-hearted, for justice and peace, and for government, police and community leaders.
Survey
A national survey investigating the views of ordinary church members is available at
Little Dragons and Trinity Tots
We continue to look for additional volunteers to supplement our new Little Dragon and Trinity Tots teams. Please speak to Greg, Val or Sarah Young if you would like to know more.
Ecumenical garden service
On Sunday 11th August there will be an ecumenical garden service at Pontesbury Congregational Church at 2.30pm, followed by refreshments. All welcome (indoors if wet!). We are looking for someone to do a Bible reading. Please contact Fran Brealey revfran@btinternet.com, tel.07982324760 if you could to do this.
The Melody Makers
15th August. Singing Workshop 7:30pm – 9:00pm at Minsterley Methodist Chapel led by the amazing Charlotte Woodford. Open to all, ages 16+. Arrive 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start; enjoy a cuppa and a chat after. Just £10 per person; booking essential. For more information contact Karen on 07917 620110, or David Young on 01743 537081.
Minsterley Show
The Minsterley Show is back again on the 17th of August.
The show ground is situated 5 miles Southwest of Shrewsbury on the B4386, Shrewsbury to Westbury Road. SatNav users should input SY5 8PW as the postcode.
Hope Summer Praise
On Sunday 18th August we have our second Summer Afternoon Praise in Hope Village Hall at 2.30pm. Join us for a short informal service followed by tea and cake. All welcome – there will be some activities for children.
Group Service
Please note that the next Group Service will be at Shelve at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday August 25th
Ride and Stride
The annual sponsored walk raising funds for our churches and the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust will take place on Saturday Sept 14th. This year the plan is to walk around the six churches of the group so that walkers can do as many or as few legs as they are able. If you want to walk for Pontesbury, please speak to Stephen Winwood, for Minsterley to Sarah Edwards and for Hope/Shelve Fran Brealey. If anyone would like to be an organiser for Habberley, please speak to Greg.
Calendar for the Week
Sun 11th
Holy Communion at Hope at 9 a.m.
Morning Prayer at Pontesbury at 10.30 a.m.
Holy Communion at Minsterley at 10.30 a.m.
Mon 12th
Tues 13th
Foodbank at Minsterley 10-12
Weds 14th
Coffee Hub at HTM 10-12.
Thurs 15th
Pontesbury Foodbank 10-12 noon
Fri 16th
Coffee Stop at St George’s 10-12
Sat 17th
Wedding of Chester & Claire at St George’s 12noon
Minsterley Show 8:30 a.m.
Sun 18th
Morning Prayer at Shelve at 9 a.m.
Holy Communion at St George’s at 10.30 a.m.
Minsterley Praise at Minsterley at 10.30 a.m.
Afternoon Praise at Hope Village Hall at 2:30 p.m.
Holy Communion at Habberley at 5:00 p.m.
