Religion

Congratulations To The Revd Canon Nick Buck
The Bishop of Lincoln has nominated Nick to be a Canon of Lincoln Cathedral. This is an honorary position entitling Nick to a Canon's stall in the Cathedral and to wear the canon's distinctive blue cassock. The installation service will be on St. Hugh's Day, Wednesday 17th November at 5-30 p.m. in Lincoln Cathedral. We are all very pleased that Nick has been selected for this accolade which is well deserved and is a formal recognition of his qualities as a Priest and the wider contribution he makes to the Anglican Church within the Diocese of Lincoln.
Withamside Parochial Church Council.

[WS Oct 2010]

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Church Council Contacts for Each Church

There is a named contact person (updated Sep 2008) for each of the six churches:-

St Peter's Church, Aubourn: Christine Knott 788336

St. Michael and All Angels Church Bassingham: John Williams 789165

St Mary's Church, Carlton le Moorland: Mary 788335 or Cynthia 788461

St Peter's Church, Norton Disney: Alan Haines 788753

All Saints Church, Stapleford: Sandra Nelson 788213

St Germain's Church, Thurlby: Tony Spray 788325

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Withamside United Parish Forthcoming Services

Services For February 2012

3 before Lent

5th 9.00am Holy Communion Norton Disney

10.30am Holy Communion Bassingham

10.30am Morning Prayer Aubourn

2 before Lent

12th 9.00am Holy Communion Thurlby

10.30am All Together for Communion Bassingham

6.00pm Evening Prayer Carlton le Moorland

Sunday next before Lent

19th 9.00am Holy Communion Aubourn

10.30am Holy Communion Bassingham

6.00pm Evening Prayer Norton Disney

Ash Wednesday

22nd 7.30pm Holy Communion with Ashing Thurlby

Lent 1

26th 10.30am Holy Communion Stapleford

10.30am Morning Prayer Bassingham

4.00pm Evening Prayer Carlton le Moorland

- to mark the end of ‘Snowdrop Sunday’

Abbreviations for Services are:

BCP refers to Book of Common Prayer (1662)

CW1 refers to Common Worship (2000), Order 1, contemporary language

CW1 Tr refers to Common Worship (2000), Order 1, traditional language

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Additional Religious Services:

Holy Communion is also held every Thursday at 9.30am in St Michael’s Church Bassingham and on the first Tuesday of the month at 9.30am in St Mary’s Church Carlton le Moorland.

Sunday Club: at St Michael’s, Bassingham on Sundays 10.30 am.

Buggy Service: this is for toddlers and those looking after them and is held at 10.00 am at St Michael’s Church, Bassingham fortnightly on Wednesdays.

Holy Communion held monthly at Bassingham Nursing Home: on the Thursday after the first Sunday of each month.

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St Michael's Church Bassingham Coffee Morning

Saturday 4th February 10.30am to 11.30am

Refreshments, raffle, cakes and usual stalls – meet for a chat and a cuppa!

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Flower Arrangers Needed

St Michael & All Angels Church at Bassingham needs some keen flower arrangers. We have a small number of dedicated volunteers who take it in turns to arrange a floral display at the Altar of the Church for most Sundays of the year. We would really like some extra help, so if you fancy joining the flower team please get in touch with Valerie Bell for more information on 789113.

[WS Feb 2012]

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St Mary's Church : Carlton Le Moorland 100 Club

New members welcome. Please phone Cynthia Underwood on 788461, for an application form.

New members are always welcome. Please phone Cynthia Underwood on 788461, for an application form.

Your chance each month to win a cash prize. Open to everyone. Further details from Cynthia Underwood (Tel:788461) or from the village churches.

Thanks to everyone who has joined. There's still room for more!

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Withamside United Parish Comment

As I drive about the parish and deanery I often listen to Radio 2 in the car. A few weeks ago – sometime in October – there was a discussion about preparations for Christmas. Contributors were lamenting the early arrival in shops of Christmas gifts and cards. A number of listeners made a response including one person who revealed on national radio that they had purchased, written, addressed and put stamps on all their Christmas cards and had also bought and wrapped all the Christmas presents for their husband and five children. And this in October! As someone not renowned for forward thinking this seems quite extraordinary to me. I’m pleased to say that other contributors to the debate felt the same.

In the church calendar of course Christmas doesn’t actually begin until Christmas Day. We then have the traditional twelve days of Christmas until Epiphany arrives on 6th January, our celebration of the visit of the ‘Wise Men’. Until then we are in the season of Advent. Advent calendars and candles help us to take time to prepare in a measured and careful way for our celebration of the coming of God amongst us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Traditionally the church thinks about the four Last Things: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgement. That focuses the mind and soul on weighty matters and reminds us why Jesus was born at all.

As part of our measured preparation for Christmas we are offering an opportunity to enjoy some silence. In the hustle and rush of getting those cards and gifts sorted (because we didn’t get it all done in October!) we shall set aside two hours (10am to noon) on

Saturday 17th December 2011 10am to noon

Come to sit a while and pray in silence in Bassingham Church. We’re calling it the ‘Small Silence’. It could have a Big Impact as we take time to quiet our minds and call to mind God’s love and grace. Feel free to pop into church anytime in those two hours and stay as long as you wish.

Musician sought

We are looking for a volunteer musician to support our worship at Norton Disney. We celebrate Holy Communion at 9am on the first Sunday of the month and Evening Prayer at 6pm on the third Sunday. Further details from me on 788383 or nick_buck@tiscali.co.uk.

Revd. Canon Nick Buck Rector

[WS Dec 2011]

Bassingham United Charities
One of the little known facts of village life is the existence of the village charity. The object of the charity is defined as "relief in need". The modest income of the charity is used primarily in the making of bereavement grants and in the gift of a "Christmas Box" to villagers aged over 85 years. The trustees, who held their annual meeting last month, would welcome any additional income villagers might feel able to contribute in support of this small-scale yet significant community charity.

Please call me on 788383 or email nick_buck@tiscali.co.uk
Canon Nick Buck
Rector

[WS Mar 2011]

Exploring Christian Faith Leading to Confirmation
Confirmation is the rite of passage which makes one a full member of the Church of England. I am in the process of drawing together an adult and a young people‟s group in order to explore the Christian faith. For those who subsequently wish to be Confirmed there will be a special service at the end of November. If you think this could be for you or you have any questions about it please be in touch with me.
Canon Nick Buck 788383 email: nick_buck@tisclai,.co.uk

[WS Jul 2011]

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Methodist Church

The Methodist Church in Bassingham closed in August 2010. Unfortunately the Methodist Church also closed the Bassingham Heritage Room at the same time.

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St Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church

Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln

Parish Priest: Father Michael O’Donoghue

1 Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln Tel: 682278

Mass: Saturdays 6.00 pm; Sundays 9.00 am & 11.00 am

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Faith Christain Fellowship - Lincoln

Sundays at 10.30 am at North Hykeham Day Centre, Neale Road

All are welcome Revd Peter Ronald Tel: 689053

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The Religious Society of Friends

A meeting each Sunday at 11.00 am at Brant Broughton

Following the interest shown during Quaker week we will be holding midweek meetings for Worship on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Quaker Meeting House, Brant Broughton, starting from Thursday 28th January 2010.

The Meetings will start at 7.30pm and last for approximately 45 minutes, followed by tea/coffee and refreshments. You are welcome to meet with us whatever your beliefs, whether believer or agnostic, committed Christian or questioning sceptic, If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Gwatkin at Quaker House, 1 Meeting House Lane, Brant Broughton Tel: 01400 273541 or email wendygwatkin@fsmail.net

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The Vine Christian Fellowship (interdenominational)

We now meet in the Community Hall, Millers Road, Waddington.

Services are held each Sunday at 10.15 am and 6.00 pm.

Tuesdays: Bible study and prayer 7.30 pm (meets in different homes).

Anyone wishing to join us will receive a warm welcome.

For more information, telephone 789015 or visit thevinefellowship.fsnet.co.uk

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There are 30 books of the Bible hidden in this paragraph.

Can you find them?

This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much, he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his johnboat. Another friend studied it while playing his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it she mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column. Another friend judges the job of solving this puzzle so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are really easy to spot. That's a fact. Some people, however, will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the book names are not necessarily capitalized. Truthfully, from answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or a scholar to see some of them at the worst. Research has shown that something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. During a recent fund raising event, which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi lemonade booth set a new record. The local paper, The Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As Daniel Humana humbly puts it, "The books are all right here in plain view hidden from sight." Those able to find all of them will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation that may help is that books like Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. Also, keep in mind, that punctuation and spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete really well against those who claim to know the answers. Remember, there is no need for a mad exodus; there really are 30 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph waiting to be found.

God Bless. [WS Sep 2006]

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