MESSENGER & PUZZLE DEADLINE - 19th. August for the September Items to: riwest19@msn.com or to 19 The Avenue, Sheringham, NR26 8DG. Please keep items as short as possible. The editors reserve the right to cut items to fit the space available.

Puzzle Corner

Name ……………………………………………. Address………………………………………………… Our winner last month was. Wendy Such

During our Anniversary year, there will be a small prize each month for the first correct puzzle entry picked out - will you be our next winner?!

NAME………………………………………… Address………………………………………… ………………………………………………. ……………………………………………….. ………………………………………………... The winner last month was: Brenda Ridd During our Anniversary year, there is a small prize for the first correct entry picked out.

BEACH

BEACHBALL

BEACHHUT

BEACHLIFE

BREAKWATER

BUCKET

CRABS

DECKCHAIRS

FISHINGNET

FOSSILS

HOLIDAYS

ICECREAM

ICELOLLY

PADDLING

PEBBLES

PICNICS

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ROCKPOOLS

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M X C G Z A Y F T V J O A D I O P Y E H

It`s holiday time! can you find these things enjoyed on the beach in the grid below

I’m glad that I waited until today to give you this last message as it has enabled Emily, Joshua and me to enjoy a wonderful farewell on Sunday night. A wonderful occasion because so many friends were present and Jesus was supreme, but it was also a reminder that everything, as Ecclesiastes reminds us, is in God’s time. Looking around a packed church, I was reminded of how much I didn’t want to leave this circuit that I love, but also a reminder that Jesus is making the journey with us. Whether it is New Year, a new home or any new opportunity, we are encouraged to look forward, rightly so. We travel in faith serving through the Holy Spirit. But it is good to look back as well, at the journey we have made. The spiritual journey with you has been a time of many blessings, from holding the hands of dying comrades and grieving families, of golden weddings and new marriages to so many baptisms. As I said yesterday at the service, if a minister leaves for a new appointment having loved his church and completed a part of God’s plan, he or she and the Methodist people can experience those wonderful words, “Well done good and faithful servant,” I pray that you will all support your superintendent and share that same love with your new minister, Rev Sharon. God bless you all.

Rev. David `

Superintendent Minister; Rev. Sharon Willimott 01692 218657

Email: sharon.willimott@methodist.org.uk

www.sheringhammethodist.org.uk

Weybourne Methodist Church

How wonderful was the Golden Moments Flower Festival!! It was my privilege to help every day, and have a delicious lunch, at very reasonable cost, and to enjoy the beauty of the arrangements. I found it very emotive, and congratulate all the arrangers. We kept selling out of the favourite displays of coasters and magnets. I hope lots of money was made.

On July 15th, at Weybourne chapel, we said farewell to David, who has served us so well for 5 years, and some of us went to the bring and share tea before the final service and presentation for David. We shall miss him.

A quiet month in August recouping energy, and then back to fund raising in September. Watch this space. Valerie

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Leprosy Mission Stamp Box

TLM Stamps and Collectables Although the box and poster have vanished, we are still saving the stamps, coins etc. Please, if you see TLM box do return it to the table by the Foodbank board. Thank you .

Traidcraft Stall

In August the stall will be out after services on Friday 10th and Sundays the 5th and 19th.

Foodbank

Many thanks for last month's contributions of 55.38kg of food, which helped 7 people. Foodbank relies on donations, both food and financial, to operate and are extremely grateful for your support. If you would like to be involved in fundraising for Foodbank or would like one of the team to come to talk about their work, please see the website or notice board for contact details. The latest needs list is on the service sheet and notice board.

Gresham Methodist Chapel

On June 30th. we held a very successful Strawberry Tea at the chapel. Beautiful sunshine for all to enjoy. Thanks to the stall holders, kitchen staff and everyone who helped and supported us. Total raised for chapel funds was £300.

Then on the next day our Parish Church friends joined us for a United service. Thank you to Rev. Ruth Adamson for reading and to Rev. David for leading us. Two of our friends, Marian & Chris Sharp were celebrating 51 years of marriage on that day which was a special day for them and us to share. Tea, coffee and cake was served after the service.

We are sorry that our friend, Dennis, has not been well, but he is on the mend now. We look forward to hav-ing him back to share worship again

Joy.

Lost….. A black glasses case, (Red or Dead) with a pair of blue/purple glasses in. If you have found them could you let Anne Barker know on 01263 824887 Thank you

Pastoral News Notes prepared 19.07.18

In our Prayers….. J.S.

P. C. E. C T. F H. & L. H-J E. H. B. R H. R B & D. R J. W

We remember in our prayers all who are awaiting results of hospital tests and treatment, and those unwell at home Remembering too those who care for them - their families and medical staff. We think and pray too for those who are worried and concerned about family members.

Church Flower Rota

12th. Sea Sunday Giver: David Starling Arranger: Audrey Howes 19th. Giver: Helena Beresford Arranger: Rosemary Fereday

Thank You`s (continued)…..

Plant Stall...- Thank you for the array of plants, planters and pots delivered anonymously to the Flower Festival marquee. Most were labelled, which was a great help. Many thanks. B.D.

Post Flower Festival... Monday morning - 8.30 am - the day after the 2018 Flower Festival ended and once again flower arrangements were being tidied up with fresher looking flowers replacing slightly tired ones by a small group of people. By 10.30 am every nursing home in Sheringham had received a beautiful floral arrangement – to be enjoyed by all of the residents. We also ensured that bouquets were delivered to many of our house-bound members.

None of this would have been possible without the help of Audrey O'Neil, Kim Wordie & Kath Whiting, all of whom have the gift of not just arranging, but re-arranging flowers, My gratitude and thanks ..... I certainly could not have managed without you.

Thanks also to my wonderful husband who is always so willing to help in whatever way possible and delivered all the arrangements on our behalf.

Helen Middleton

Thank You…..

… "What a Glorious Birthday…." `Thank you to Valerie, Jean & Keith and everyone from our Fellowship that gave me such a wonderful Birthday Party. Thank you Rosa, also Brenda and Helen, what a write up and beautiful flowers. Plus Wendy making the journey from Reepham. My thanks to Everyone.` Bridie ...To all Friends at St. Andrew`s and Gresham…. `Thank you all for the kindness you have shown us during Dennis`s spell in hospital. All your good wishes, cards and phone calls and offers of help and especially your prayers meant so much to us. We are indeed blessed to belong to two such caring churches.` With gratitude and love

Janice & Dennis

Flower Festival

We hope you all enjoyed the "Golden Moments". Around 3,000 visitors came during the four days, including 4 coach parties on Thursday and another couple on the Friday as well as all the other visitors.

A very big THANK YOU to everyone who helped in any way - from all the background jobs - keeping the premises cared for, baking cakes, distributing publicity, preparing the premises to those working at the Festival with catering, on stalls, stewarding, car park attendants, first aiders and providing music, (one organist coming all the way from Manchester just to play for us!) not forgetting of course those who cleared up after the event and distributed flowers.

We especially thank all the flower arrangers who give so freely of their time and travel to make their wonderful displays.

On the questionnaire sheets - the friendliness and helpfulness of all the helpers was much commented on and appreciated by our visitors.

The festival raised a grand net total of £10,996.10, from which a donation of £1,100 was given to our festival charity of the year, Sheringham Lifeboat.

Thank you all. Rosa. (Church Steward)

Worship in August

5th. 10.30 Miss Barbara Dickinson

12th. Sea Sunday

10.30 Mr. Tim Jenkins

- from Mission to Fishermen

4.30 Café Worship

Rev. Ann & Mike Bossingham

19th. 10.30 Rev. Chris Sharp

26th. 10.30 Mrs. Rosemary Miller

6.30 Service of Admission of

Mrs. Jenny Clough as a

Local Preacher

Fridays 10.00 a.m. Communion service 10.45 a.m. Coffee Morning (No Friday Prayer Group in August, this will resume on 7th. September)

Donations to Church

Did you know you can help the church by Gift Aiding all donations ? If you pay income tax, we can increase your donations by 20% as the church can re-claim tax paid. This is at no extra cost to you and once the G.A. form is signed there is no more involved. If you are willing to do this, please ask Barbara Dew for a form or take one from the table in the vestibule on Sundays. Many thanks

Welcome Service

The Welcome Service for Rev. Sharon Thraves will be on

Saturday 1st. September at 3 p.m. followed by Tea.

Do make a note of the date and come to welcome our new minister.

Singing Praise Day

Thank you to all who supported our Singing Praise Day in May, and for your donations of over £400.00 for Cancer Research UK.

We are hoping to hold a Christmas Praise Day (probably not 50!) on Saturday December 15th and if you would like to suggest a Carol or Christmas hymn you would like to sing please let Christine Gooch have the title in writing before 23rd September.

Sorry to talk about Christmas so early but please put the date in your diary if you would like to join in. Christine

Safeguarding - Where are we now?

The Methodist Church wants all congregations to be reminded of the issues of Safeguarding and how important it is. The Church has listened and is responding and acknowledges there are victims for whom the experience of the past will never go away. A notice giving an update on what was recommended following the Past Cases Review, and the changes that have been put in place is displayed on the notice board in the small hall. We urge all members of the congregation to take time to read it.

Anniversary Year Diary

Our Harvest Festival Weekend 15 - 16th. September will also be linked with the 40`s Weekend in town.

We have special Anniversary Year preachers in October - 7th. Rev. David Howarth will be our preacher at 10.30am. We look forward to welcoming David & Christine back to St. Andrew`s.

21st. Rev. Graham Thompson, who was our previous Chair of District will lead our morning service.

28th. Rev Micaela Youngson, President of Methodist Conference. We are very pleased that she is coming to lead our Ladies Sunday service at 10.30. The service will of course be for men as well as ladies! Saturday 15th. December - following the popularity of our Singing Praise Day in May, we are holding a Christmas Singing Praise Day. More details on the right.

Photo 25th. January 1969

During the Flower Festival a lady kindly brought in for us to see this photo taken of the church just after it was built. If anyone else has early photos of it or of early years events, or of the previous chapels, I would be pleased to take copies off of them to put on our wall in the Large hall where for the Anniversary year we have a display of the church history so do have a look at it. Rosa West

Table Top Sale

Saturday 11th. August 9 a.m.- 12 noon Various stalls of Bric-a-Brac,

Cards, gifts, books, Traidcraft etc….. Plus refreshments

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Various stalls of quality locally made hand crafted goods - Do come and have a browse round and support the crafters, whose work include - beaded decorations, cushions, patchwork, baby knits, cards, bags, photo gifts, soaps, dog biscuits, jewellery, painting, needlecrafts, …. and much more. Tea & Coffee served too.

Beachlife 2018 Tuesday – Friday

28th. - 31st. August

This year we are using material from Scripture Union’s ‘Mega Makers’. We shall be going ‘Wider and wider’ with the story of Matthew the tax collector; ‘Deeper and deeper’ – Jesus in the storm; ‘Greater and greater’ – the Crucifixion and ‘For ever and ever’ – Jesus resurrection appearance to the women.

Registration takes place each day at 10.15 followed by the Beach Special on the Leas at 10.30. Then children and young people split into age groups for the teaching time. Afternoons and evenings will have all sorts of fun activities. All of this is offered free of any charge.

A new venture this year is a pop up gazebo that will be used as a coffee shop for parents - offering an opportunity to engage with them about what their children are learning and doing.

If anyone is interested in joining the team in any capacity – including making coffee and chatting with parents – please speak to Barbara George. 822003

Rainbow Quiz Sheets

Launched at the Flower Festival, Rosas` new quiz on Colours, is available from Sheringham Library and Nationwide and from Rosa. Price still £1 (this must be the longest price held item - over 25 years!) Prize: £20 shopping vouchers for the first correct entry picked out after the closing date of 30th. September. The Winner of the `All Creatures Great & Small Quiz` was Miss C Davies of Thorpe St. Andrews. We received 129 completed sheets and of these 26 got all 100 correct answers.