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May 2013

Benefice of Lyndhurst and Emery Down and Minstead Directory

St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst

Wardens: Ann Rogers & Gareth Forman PCC Secretary: & Clerk: Sue Fisher PCC Treasurer: TBA Prayer: Janina John Housegroups: David Heron Children: Sharon Flood-Whitmarsh Prnts & Todds: Valerie Bruce R&R: Paul Trend Fabric: Ian Craig

Christ Church Emery Down

Warden: Vacant Wedding Clerk: Judi Strange PCC Secretary: Lucy Elms PCC Treasurer: Vacant Fabric: Peter Power Fundraising: Gillian Riley

All Saints Minstead

Wardens: Isabel Yeo & George Dibben Clerk: Diane Andrews PCC Secretary: Amanda Cumming PCC Treasurer: Peter Bennett Fabric: George Dibben Mission: Vacant

Supported by the Benefice Team:

Rector: Revd Dr James Bruce 8028 2154 - [email protected] Administrator: Ann Rogers 8028 3175 [email protected]

Lay Pastors: Peggy Nichols

Forest Link: [email protected]

Dear Friends Welcome to the new e-version of Forest Link!

I'd like to kick off by recording an enormous debt of thanks to all the team of people who

kept the print version of FL going all these years: editors, printers, bundlers, deliverers, advertisers, administrators, and of course, you readers without whom non of it would be

worth doing. Unfortunately economics, shortage of deliverers, subscribers, and

advertisers has meant the old print version is no longer viable. However, we live in a new age of communications, where the internet has taken such an

amazing and central roll in many people's lives. It gives us opportunities to reach

quicker, easier, cheaper, more people than ever, so here comes the new era! Jesus' principal instruction to his followers is 'communicate the Message of the Kingdom!' We

can continue to do this via the internet. There will be a precis version in print for those

who don't have internet access.

We've now completed our three sets of annual meetings, in which I paid tribute to all

who've been involved in keeping our missions going over the last year. I'm delighted that St Michael's and All Saints nearly have their full complement of officers in place: Ann &

Gareth, George and Isabel as Wardens; Sue & Amanda as PCC Secretaries; a volunteer

tbc and Peter as PCC Treasurers. The story's more challenging at Christ Church where at

present we have Lucy continuing as Secretary, and Carole as Book Keeper, but no Wardens or Treasurer. This won't affect Christ Church staying open as a place of worship,

but may result in the parish being combined with another, to form a new united parish,

much as it once was before Admiral Boultbee built the church at the bottom of his garden, except Christ Church will still be there!

An exciting possible development in Emery Down follows on from a meeting had with some of the younger residents of the village. They're keen to grow community, with

Christ Church as an essential centre piece. There are no decisions as yet, but watch this

space!

In Minstead, the mission of the church both to a wider section of the village, and

especially to Young People is growing. I'm delighted that a new Mission Team of volunteers to look at work amongst the young is getting underway.

In Lyndhurst, you should have seen the new paths and steps are now in place, making a

more welcoming feel to the building, and the new servery is in progress, making

hospitality easier. The Heritage Fund application has the go ahead, but there's a long way to go yet. Each of the Mission Teams is investigating how they can make sure they have

Up-In-Out activity in balance.

Our bishop, Tim, is encouraging us to re-imagine ourselves as churches with the Mission

which Jesus commissioned us with at the beginning being our massive priority. Amen

from me to that. He's asking how we can be Passionate in our personal spirituality (regular worship, prayer, bible reading, fellowship in small groups are key here);

Pioneering in our Faith Communities (i.e. trying new ways of being church, reaching out

to others being the major focus); Prophetic in our relations with the world (in other words, bringing God's word to a needy world, as well as ourselves).

If we continue to grow in our Trust of Christ; and through this see our churches transformed increasingly into His likeness; we should see transformation in our local

community as we reach out more boldly, demonstrating and communicating the message

of the Kingdom. Now, this is where we came in...

God bless us as we Trust Christ to Transform Church and Transform Community in 2013

James

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What's On in St Michael's in May

Wed 1 / 8 / 15 / 22 / 29 Holy Communion and Coffee at Nondescripts Club

Wed 1 / 8 / 15 / 22 / 29 7.30 pm Band Practice in Church

Thurs 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 / 30 7.30 pm Bell ringing in the Tower

Sun 5 11.00am Holy Communion, Roger Morgan preaching, Coffee

Tues 7/ 14 / 21 8.40 am DIDO Coffee in Church

Tues 7/ 14 / 21 7.15pm Tuesday Homegroup 8028 3154

Mon 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 7.15 pm Monday Group meet 8028 3175

Sun 12 / 26 8.00 am Holy Communion

Sun 12 / 26 10.30am Coffee then Morning Worship

Sun 19 11.00am Holy Communion, Christening and Coffee

Wed 22 11.20 am Little Angels in Church

Wed 22 3.30 pm Big Angels in Church

Sat 25 11.00 am Nearly New Sale in Church

What's On in Christ Church in May

Sun 5 10.30am YouChurch

Sun 12 / 19 / 26 9.30 am Holy Communion

Thurs 9 7.00 pm Ascension Day Benefice Holy Communion

Sun 19 6.00 pm Evensong

Wed 22 7.00 pm Wedding Rehearsal

Thurs 23 12.00am Wedding

Do you know someone who has gone through, or is going through a difficult time, and would appreciate a contact from someone who has a sympathetic

Then ring Peggy Nicholls on 023 8028 2378

She has a team of trained sympathetic ears who she can call upon, and one of them will be glad to call or

visit for a chat or just listen.

These Lay Pastors offer confidentiality

What's On in All Saints in May

Sun 5 9.30 am Airborne Service

Sun 12 10.30am All Age Worship

Sun 19 9.30am Holy Communion

Sun 26 10.30am Service of the Word

Wed 1 / 8 /15 /22 /29 11.00am Bellringing in the Tower

Wed 1 /8 /15/22 /29 7.15pm Choir Practice in Church

Thurs 2/9/16/23/30 7.30 pm Bellringing in the Tower

Thurs 2/9/16/23 /30 7.30pm Homegroup in Church

Sun 12 6.00 pm Evensong

Tues 7 /14 / 21 / 29 10.30am Morning Prayer in Church

Tues 14 11.00am Vicar's Surgery in Church

Tues 7 /14/21/29 7.30pm Play Rehearsal in Church

Wed 22 8.00 pm PCC in Church

What's On in The Benefice

Thurs 9 7.00pm Benefice Holy Communion in Christ Church

Sat 18 10.30am Christian Aid Coffee Morning at The Bee Garden

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Two Saints (St Dismas) Collections

The following items are gratefully received for the homeless men and women using Patrick House hostel in Millbrook and the Day Centre at Cranbury Avenue in Southampton. Please place your item in the box provided.

May: Disposable razors and shaving foam

If you have items to donate and can't get along to church, please call:

Mark Abbott 8028 2562 (Minstead),

David Gasson 8076 8909 (Lyndhurst)

Victoria Edwards 8028 3507 (Emery Down).

All That Is Precious by Joe Stowell

Throughout my life, I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. I have boxes of things that at one time were important but over time have lost their intrigue. And, as an unrepentant collector, I’ve realized that the thrill is in searching for and acquiring a new piece to add to the collection. Then my attention turns toward the hunt for the next item. While we pile up many things that are important to us, very little of it is really precious. In fact, over time I have learned that the most precious things in life are not material items at all. Rather, it’s the people who have loved me and built into my life who are precious. When I find my heart saying, “I don’t know what I’d do without them,” I know that they are indeed precious to me. So when Peter refers to Jesus as “a chief cornerstone, elect, precious” (1 Peter 2:6), it should resonate in our hearts that He is truly precious—our prized possession above everything and everyone else. Where would we be today without the constant unfailing companionship of His faithful presence, wise and perfect guidance, merciful patience, comfort, and transforming reproof? What would we do without Him? I can’t even imagine!

Lord, help us not to focus on fleeting treasures but on You, our most precious treasure. Teach us the joy

of reveling in You and Your loving presence and provision in our lives.

Of all that is precious, Jesus tops the list.

Read: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Serving

Lyndhurst, Minstead, Emery Down, Bank and Brook

Tel: 0845 0945 818 (24-hour Voicemail that is accessed once or twice a day on weekdays)

CAN WE HELP YOU?

If you have problems and need help, we can:

Transport you to medical appointments or community events (we

will ask you for a donation to cover the driver’s expenses)

Help you with shopping Help you with filling forms

Collect prescriptions Change your library books

Visit you at home Anything else? Please ask.

Just telephone the number above and leave your name, address &

telephone number, and your request.

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Please try whenever possible to allow 2 working days’ notice to

enable us to find a driver or volunteer to assist you.

We regret that we cannot help with personal or domestic care, or

gardening.

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The New Forest & Hampshire County Show 31th, 31st July &

1st August 2013

Get Involved with the New Forest Show

Following on from last year’s highly successful ‘Best of British’ theme, the

New Forest & Hampshire County Show’s (NFHCS) theme this year is ‘Get

Involved’. The idea is for as many people as possible to come along and en-

joy the Show and join in with all the demonstrations and interactive events

on offer. Every section of the Show is organising something for our visi-

tors to do - whether it is taking part in the tug of war with a tractor in

the Old Time Farming area, making pottery in the Art Tent or having your

face painted in the Church Tent – everyone attending will be assured a

great day out!

Agricultural Shows are famous for their livestock and rural activities and

of course this remains the central attraction, especially as the Show is

particularly famous for its horse competitions including international

showjumping. Over 3000 animals will be at the Show, 75 traditional crafts

shown and cooking demonstrations and wine tasting ‘live’ on the show-

ground.

This Show’s aims are so much more than just agriculture, offering the op-

portunity to learn about everything in the countryside but also to provide

entertainment for all ages. Attractions this year will include the exciting

Devil’s Horsemen, One Man and His Dog, displaying the very best sheep

dog techniques, the Pony Club Mounted Games and of course, the stunning

Heavy Horse Musical Drive, all of which are on every day of the Show.

Remember there are also over 600 trade stands providing one of the most

varied and unusual goods and produce – definitely the place to get that

special purchase.

15% off advance tickets bought online until July 11th 2013 at

www.newforestshow.co.uk.

St Michael and All Angels Church

Lyndhurst

NEARLY NEW

SALE in

St Michael's Church

Saturday 25th May

11 am – 2.30 pm

Bargains! Teas Coffees

Raffle in Aid of our Restoration and Renewal

Fund

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Submitting Articles or Items for Forest Link

email by 21st of month to: [email protected]

If you do not have email, please submit your item (on disc or typed or handwritten) to

one of the following by 18th Monthly:

Emery Down Sara Hall - 023 8028 4558

Lyndhurst Benefice office, St Michael’s (Please state Forest Link on the disk or envelope)

Minstead Polly Osborne - 023 8081 2375

Useful Contacts for Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Minstead

Hampshire Police Non-urgent calls (new number Sep 2011) 01962 841 534

Surgery/Hospital Lyndhurst Surgery 8028 2689

Fenwick Hospital 8028 2862

Volunteer drivers Neighbourcare 0845 0945 818

Pharmacies Forest, Bartley 8081 2734

New Forest, Lyndhurst 8028 2630

Minstead Parish Council

Chairman: Bill Andrews

Clerk: Mrs P Osborne

8081 3349

8081 2375

Lyndhurst & Emery Down Parish Council

Chairman: Mark Rolle

Clerk: Mrs M. Weston

8028 2786

8081 3218

Schools Bartley Junior 8081 2173

Hounsdown Secondary 8096 2981

Lyndhurst Infant & Pre- 8028 2244

Hall bookings Lyndhurst Community Centre 8028 2267

Emery Down Hall [email protected]

07896 134 994

Minstead Hall 8081 3143

Lyndhurst Parish Hall 8028 2154

Dead or injured New Forest animals

Office hours only:

Verderers (ref. stock) 8028 2052

Forestry Commission (ref. wild animals)

8028 3141

Out of office hours:

Hampshire Police 0845 045 45 45