Newsletter 2016_43

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team Weekly Bulletin 27th November 2016 IN THIS EDITION: DIARY / LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE / POETRY READING / OTTERBURN CHRISTMAS FAIR / SCHOOL CHILDREN VISIT HORSLEY CHURCH TO LEARN ABOUT THE ORGAN / PLANS FOR ST CUTHBERT’S ELSDON Next Sunday - details of Christmas Services DIARY Sunday 27th November ADVENT SUNDAY (First Sunday of Christian Year) Isaiah 2.1-5   A vision of everlasting peace Romans 13.11-14   Children of light Matthew 24.36-44  Be on the alert 9.00 am: Parish Communion Holy Trinity, Horsley 11.00 am: Mattins  (BCP) St Cuthbert, Elsdon Monday 28th November 7.30 pm: ‘Let’s talk about the Bible - How to get the most out of it.. Otterburn Vicarage (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS) Wednesday 30th November 10.00 am: Holy Communion at St John’s Otterburn - with prayer and laying on of hands for healing Saturday 3rd December 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: St John’s Christmas Coffee Morning Otterburn Memorial Hall. Raffle, Tombola, Cake Stall, Homemade cards, Refreshments and more. (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS) Sunday 4th December ADVENT 2 Isaiah 11.1-10,  Romans 15.4-13, Matthew 3.1-12 11.00 am: Parish Communion - St John’s Otterburn 3.00 pm: Carols and Readings to prepare for Christmas St Francis, Byrness SUPPLEMENT Let’s Talk About the Bible 4 guided conversations Monday evenings in November 7.30pm at Otterburn Vicarage. 7th November: What is the Bible? 14th November: The Old Testament, 21st November: The New Testament Next 28th November: Ways of reading All welcome to all or any of the conversations. We will finish around 9.00pm Plans for St Cuthbert’s Elsdon Would you be interested in being part of a project to improve St Cuthbert’s Church Building and secure it for the future? We are looking for volunteers to join a small group of people, supported by ‘Inspired North East’ and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund, to help develop and monitor the improvements over the next few years. More information from Revd Peter Mander (01830 520 212) Email: redesdale.vicar@gmail.com Keith Maddison (01830 520538) Email: maddogava@btinternet.com Beryl Charlton (01830 520537) Email:berylcharlton@dsl.pipex.com Click here to see the plan Archived editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/

Newsletter 2016_42

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin 20th November 2016 Wreaths placed at Otterburn Memorial Hall, after Remembrance Service in St John’s Church on Sunday 13th November. MORE DETAILS IN DIARY (see below) Let’s Talk About the Bible 4 guided conversations Monday evenings in November 7.30pm at Otterburn Vicarage. 7th November: What is the Bible? 14th November: The Old Testament, NEXT - 21st November: The New Testament 28th November: Ways of reading All welcome to all or any of the conversations. We will finish at 9.00pm at the latest! DIARY Sunday 20th November CHRIST THE KING Jeremiah 23.1-6, Colossians 1.11-20, Luke 23.33-43 9.00 am: Parish Communion St Francis, Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion St John the Evangelist Otterburn Monday 21st November 7.30 pm: ‘Let’s talk about the Bible - The New Testament. Otterburn Vicarage Wednesday 23rd November 10.00 am: Holy Communion at St John’s Otterburn 10.45 am: Communion at Rede House Saturday 26th November 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: St Cuthbert’s Christmas Coffee Morning Elsdon Village Hall Raffle,  Christmas Table Top Sale,  Books, Cakes, Cards Tea / Coffee and Biscuits There will also be a display of the plans for the proposed developments of St Cuthbert’s Church Sunday 27th November ADVENT SUNDAY (First Sunday of Christian Year) Isaiah 2.1-5, Romans 13.11-14,  Matthew 24.36-44 9.00 am: Parish Communion Holy Trinity, Horsley 11.00 am: Parish Communion  (BCP) St Cuthbert, Elsdon Archived editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/

Newsletter 2016_41

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness (Part of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team) Weekly Bulletin Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: A Service of Remembrance St John the Evangelist Otterburn There will two minutes silence. Service concludes with Wreaths placed at the Memorial Hall Sunday 13th November 10.30 am: Service of Remembrance St John the Evangelist Otterburn 6.00 pm: Taize evening prayer and meditation 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? THIS WEEK: 14th November: The Old Testament, 21st November: The New Testament 28th November: Ways of reading All welcome to all or any of the conversations. We will finish at 9.00pm at the latest! Wednesday 16th November 10.00 am: Holy Communion at St John the Evangelist Otterburn 2.30 pm: Home Communion, Elsdon Sunday 20th November CHRIST THE KING Jeremiah 23.1-6, Colossians 1.11-20, Luke 23.33-43 9.00 am: Parish Communion at St Francis, Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion at St John the Evangelist Otterburn Saturday 26th November 10.30 am - 12.00 noon St Cuthbert’s Christmas Coffee Morning Elsdon Village Hall Raffle,  Christmas Table Top Sale, Books, Cakes, Cards Tea / Coffee and Biscuits 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_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/