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Issue #15 of Wheatley Area Newsletter
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Forest Hill +----+ +----+
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Holton THE | | COMMUNITY
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Horspath | | Tiddington
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HEADLINES: Seaside Rock, ParenTALK, Youth Cafe
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| ><> GOOD NEWS <>< |
| Building the Kingdom Locally |
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Seaside Rock Summer Club by Dan Evenhuis
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During Seaside Rock we have had such an exciting time as over
100 children from the Wheatley area have experienced
something of the Christian Faith through the lives of the 35
volunteers, and heard the gospel message through the stories
of Peter the Disciple.
On the Sunday we had a celebration service that filled the
school hall. From the great music to a fantastic Christian
message brought to us by Mark Williams and Snowy Bear.
Children and their families were able to celebrate the week
and then join together for a BBQ and Tug-O-War afterwards.
Some of the comments we received from parents were:
"My girl has loved every moment of Seaside Rock. The
activities have been very good and the volunteers brilliant"
"My child couldn't wait until she came back the next day"
"Seaside Rock has been fantastic - so well organised and the
children have had so much fun"
"Seaside Rock was the perfect end to the summer holidays"
The goals of the week were to make a difference for children
and families in the community by providing:
- Opportunities to experience a community of hope and
acceptance through regular 'open to all' activities based
on Christian values.
- Opportunities to form and develop relationships with people
of all ages
- A united church, working together to serve the community
We'd like to thank all those who have made this event
possible. As relationships have been knitted together, we
pray that through this programme and others like it, God
would strengthen our community and encourage the children and
their families to explore the Christian Faith further.
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ParenTALK - Parenting is not easy! By Gordon and Jill Ewbank
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‘ParenTALK’ is an eight week course designed to give parents
the opportunity to share their experiences, learn from each
other and discover some important principles of parenting.
We are planning to help run this course on Monday evenings,
starting 26th September, at The Merry Bells, Wheatley (in the
coffee room). The course is open to anyone—please contact us
for further details on either 01865 873326 or
Gordon@gordonjill.freeserve.co.uk
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Youth Café by Danni Evenhuis
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The Wheatley Cafe is going well with new people coming each
afternoon. We have a great team of volunteers. Pray for us
as we are doing a letter drop of 'What's on at the Wheatley
Youth Cafe' and are trying to get a lot more creative in the
venue. Thank God that all our physical needs for the venue
are being met thanks to the generosity of local Christians in
the area.
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| ><> EVENTS <>< |
| Signs and Wonders |
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Sep 15 (Thu)
><> 7:30 Cheney School Hall, Headington - Distinct Sound Tour
"For the Soul of our Nation". Further details from Tony
Cash (01235 664660 or anthony.cash@btopenworld.com)
http://www.distinctsound.org/
Sep 26 (Mon)
><> God's Smuggler Play @ The King's Centre, Oxford in aid
of Open Doors: "Faith that takes risks and sees miracles"
http://www.opendoorsuk.org/article_saltmine_promo.php
Oct 1st (Sat)
><> 7 - 9:30pm; Vertigo at the King's Centre, Oxford - Free
Youth event for 13 to 18 year olds. Every Christian youth
group in Oxfordshire under one roof for worship, cafe,
DJ, teaching. TOTALLY UNMISSABLE! http://vertigo-ox.com/
Oct 5th (Wed)
><> 7:45 - 9:30; Paganism and Alternative Spirituality -
Ripon College Cuddesdon. Speakers: Kate West and
Professor John Drane
http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/2078/
Oct 8 (Sat)
><> 11am-2pm @ Wheatley Primary School - What's On in
Wheatley? Come and find out! (Phyllis Williams)
Oct 22 (Sat)
><> 10am-4pm; Wheatley Area Churches Ecumenical Away day.
How does the Holy Spirit enable us to serve our community?
At Cuddesdon College. The cost will be £7 for the day
which will include teas, coffees and a cooked lunch.
The day provides an opportunity to meet others from
Wheatley Area Churches, listen and reflect on the nature
and work of the Holy Spirit and, in groups share hopes
and ideas as to how as Christians we should build on
current initiatives to resource and serve our community.
Oct 23 - 30
><> One World Week: Can you make these 40 promises?
http://www.oneworldweek.org/Promises.pdf
Nov 4 (Fri)
><> Luv Esther - Musical @ The Kings Centre, Oxford
A pop opera with a full professional cast, stage set and
soundtrack, luv esther promises to be an excellent
production. It brings a genuine call for the church to
fall headlong in love with Jesus and reach out with his
compassion for the poor, broken and lost both locally and
globally. http://www.luvesther.com/
Nov 9th (Wed)
><> 7:45 - 9:30; Racial Justice and Inter-faith Dialogue
Ripon College Cuddesdon. Speakers: Dr Hugh Boulter and
Selina Ullah - http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/2078/
Dec 7th (Wed)
><> 7:45 - 9:30; Christian-Muslim Dialogue - Ripon College
Cuddesdon. Speakers: Dr Ataullah Siddiqui and Dr Anthony
O’Mahony - http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/2078/
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| ><> REQUESTS <>< |
| Ask and you will receive |
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Have you a few months to spare (between one and twelve,
starting as soon as possible)? Are you good at practical
caring? Would you come and help to look after me in Oxford?
I am a girl of nearly 18, I have had ME for several years,
and although I am getting a little stronger I spend most of
my time in bed and need company, and help with some quite
basic things. My mother also has ME and needs to rest a lot,
so some help with cooking, washing, shopping, walking my dog
(placid golden retriever bitch), etc., would be appreciated.
I currently have a carer who comes in for four hours, three
days a week, a cleaner comes two mornings a week, and my
father is around in the evenings and at weekends, but we are
looking for one or two people who will live in and generally
help to run the household (which doesn’t mean physically
being there all the time, but there will be about 6 hours
needed a day, with a day off, and sharing weekend duties).
We will provide free board and lodging and £100 a week
(split as appropriate between two). It might be possible to
combine this with a part-time job for a few hours a week
outside the home. Anstice Garfitt, 01865 721861; or e-mail
toby.garfitt@magd.ox.ac.uk
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| ><> LOCAL LINKS <>< |
| wwjd.com |
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><> The Granary has a new pastor: Ian Marron
http://www.wheatleyareachurches.org/Images/IanMarron.jpg
><> Latest open modules from the St Albans and Oxford
Ministry Course at Cuddesdon: http://tinyurl.com/acotf
><> Dec 23rd brings the release of Chronicles of Narnia movie
Visit CS Lewis' church at Holy Trinity, Headington Quarry
or his house and nature reserve at Kiln Lane, Risinghurst
http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/features/2003/12/middle_earth.shtml
http://www.narniaresources.com/
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| ><> REVELATIONS <>< |
| And finally... |
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Ad: HOLIDAY FLAT in Eastbourne by John & Nona Baker
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Within a mile of seafront and theatres. Easy walk from
station and shops. Comfortably furnished non-smoking
accommodation. Balcony with glimpses of sea and South Downs.
Sleeps five: one bedroom with twin beds and ‘Z’ bed. Double
Futon in lounge. (Quilts and pillows provided.)
Please remember fellow Christians in need, including those
with children who wish to book school holidays.
We suggest a donation of £20 per night towards costs.
John & Nona Baker 01865 874999
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