Newsletter 2016_40

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin You are invited to St Cuthbert’s Church, Elsdon 3pm on Sunday 6th November November is a time of remembering The Church sets aside a Sunday each year especially to remember those who have died. We call it ‘All Souls’ Day’ We invite you come along to join in with others to - Remember those who have died  +  Listen to some readings and music Offer a prayer  +  Spend some time in quiet reflection Light a candle Sunday 6th November Third Sunday Before Advent Readings: Job 19.23-27a - Faith at its height 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5,13 end,  - The coming of the Lord Luke 20.27-38 - The Resurrection of the Lord 9.00 am: Parish Communion, St Francis Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion, St John the Evangelist Otterburn 3.00 pm: All Souls Service - St Cuthbert Elsdon to remember those who have died over the past year Let’s Talk About the Bible 4 guided conversations Monday evenings in November, starting on 7th 7.30pm at Otterburn Vicarage. 7th November: What is the Bible? 14th November: The Old Testament, 21st November: The New Testament 28th November: Ways of reading All welcome. (No degree in biblical studies needed!) We will finish at 9.00pm at the latest! Wednesday 9th November 10.00 am: Holy Communion, St John the Evangelist Otterburn Thursday 10th November 2.00 pm: Elsdon St Cuthbert PCC meeting, Holly Lodge, Elsdon Friday 11th November 7.30 pm: Redesdale Society, Otterburn Memorial Hall Bygone Coquetdale - a film and commentary Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: A Service of Remembrance St John the Evangelist Otterburn Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: A Service of Remembrance, St John the Evangelist Otterburn 6.00 pm: Taize evening prayer and meditation DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 26th November 10.30 am - 12.00 noon St Cuthbert’s Christmas Coffee Morning Elsdon Village Hall If you would like to set up a stall please contact churchwardens Beryl Charlton 01830 520537 or Keith Maddison 01830 520538 There will also be a display of the plans for the proposed developments of St Cuthbert’s Church Archived editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/

Newsletter 2016_39

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin Sunday 30th October - ALL SAINTS DAY 11.00 am: Group Service at Holy Trinity Horsley A Northumbrian-Taize Communion SMALL BOAT BIG SEA This Communion liturgy is inspired by the story of Saint Brendan, a saint who made a physical journey out into the vast wilderness of the ocean with a small boat and a simple prayer. ‘Christ of the mysteries, can I trust you on the sea?’ As Brendan and his companions battled with wave and tide, answering their call to risky living, Brendan explored a deep and challenging inner journey and discovered a profound truth: no matter how foreign a place or situation was, he was always ‘at home’ because he had his home in Christ. As we share bread and wine together may we know something more of this home that we share. + COME AND LISTEN TO THE NEWLY RESTORED ORGAN Wednesday 2nd November 10.00 am: Holy Communion, St John the Evangelist Otterburn Sunday 6th November Third Sunday Before Advent 9.00 am: Parish Communion, St Francis Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion, St John the Evangelist Otterburn 3.00 pm: All Souls Service - St Cuthbert Elsdon to remember those who have died over the past year You are invited to St Cuthbert’s Church, Elsdon 3pm on Sunday 6th November November is a time of remembering The Church sets aside a Sunday each year especially to remember those who have died. We call it ‘All Souls’ Day’ We invite you come along to join in with others to - Remember those who have died  +  Listen to some readings and music Offer a prayer  +  Spend some time in quiet reflection Light a candle Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: A Service of Remembrance St John the Evangelist Otterburn Archived editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/

Newsletter 2016_38

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin Sunday 23rd October 9.00 am: Parish Community, Holy Trinity Horsley 11.00 am: Matins (BCP) St Cuthbert Elsdon Wednesday 26th October 10.00 am: Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing, St John’s Otterburn 10.45 am: Holy Communion at Rede House, Otterburn 2.45 pm: Funeral Service for Molly Brookbanks at West Road Crematorium + Friday 28th October 1.30 pm: Funeral Service for Joan Miller at West Road Crematorium (Family only) + 3.00 pm: Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Joan Miller at St Cuthbert’s Elsdon Sunday 30th October - ALL SAINTS DAY 11.00 am: Group Service at Holy Trinity Horsley A Northumbrian-Taize Communion This Communion liturgy is inspired by the story of Saint Brendan, a saint who made a physical journey out into the vast wilderness of the ocean with a small boat and a simple prayer. ‘Christ of the mysteries, can I trust you on the sea?’ As Brendan and his companions battled with wave and tide, answering their call to risky living, Brendan explored a deep and challenging inner journey and discovered a profound truth: no matter how foreign a place or situation was, he was always ‘at home’ because he had his home in Christ. As we share bread and wine together may we know something more of this home that we share. Future dates Sunday 6th November 3.00 pm: All Soul’s Service light a candle for those who have died during the past year St Cuthbert, Elsdon Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: A Service of Remembrance St John the Evangelist Otterburn Archived editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/

Newsletter 2016_37

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin Children from Otterburn First School in St John’s for their Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 16th October 9.00 am: Holy Communion, St Francis Byrness 11.00 am: Harvest Thanksgiving,  St John’s Otterburn Otterburn Harvest Thanksgiving followed by Soup and Sweet Lunch in the Memorial Hall,  Sunday 16th October 11.00 am All Welcome, Please let us know if you would like to come to the Lunch. Telephone 01830 520212 Wednesday 19th October 10.00 am: Holy Communion, Otterburn 3.00 pm: Home Communion, Elsdon Sunday 23rd October 9.00 am: Parish Community, Holy Trinity Horsley 11.00 am: Matins (BCP) St Cuthbert Elsdon Future dates Sunday 30th October - ALL SAINTS DAY 11.00 am: Group Service at Holy Trinity Horsley - A Northumbrian-Taize Communion Sunday 6th November 3.00 pm: All Soul’s Service - an opportunity to light a candle for those who have died this past year