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CONTACTS:
This month Revd Hazel Door kindly contributed
4 thought – July 2021
Let me first begin by giving thanks for the ministry David and Pat Martin shared
among us. Though I had known them both only since 2016, I was fully aware of the debt of gratitude owed to them both, not only by All Saints, but by the association
caritative. On behalf of All Saints, a presentation was made of a book of photographs of the Vendée to David and a framed photo of our worship centres, to Pat, small
tokens of our esteem. We shall miss them both, but will be holding them in our prayers as they begin their move back to the UK. May the Lord bless them and keep
them safe.
Just a reminder, that if you have not yet applied for your new carte de séjour, time is rapidly running out. A new card is obligatory following the withdrawal
agreement, and the deadline for applications is 30th June. If anyone would like help,
please contact me.
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Chaplain & President: Revd Hazel Door
Phone no: 05 49 87 71 45 email address:
[email protected] Vicarage:
27 rue de Malvoisine, 85110 St Vincent Sterlanges:
Vicarage Phone no: 02 51 31 23 71
Church Warden & Lay Vice-Chairman: Doug Green: Phone no: 05 49 72 18 46
email address: [email protected] Church Warden:
Margaret Kent: Phone no: 05 49 72 27 72 Email address: [email protected]
Lay Minister: John Matthews: Phone no: 05 49 75 29 71,
e-mail: [email protected] Website:
www.allsaintsvendee.fr
Church of All Saints in the Vendée “To know and to share Jesus Christ”
July 2021
Though the French planning for ending Covid 19 restrictions is also the 30th June, we have not yet had definitive guidance from the Diocese in Europe, about how to
conduct communion services, so it might take a little while before “normal” service
can be resumed. Most people have already had one if not both vaccinations, the thorny question may well be, what happens if there are still people without???? The
French guidance for worship seems to be back to normal but observance of stringent sanitary measures remains in place. Which means keeping records of attendees,
thorough cleaning before, and after worship, though a glimmer of hope is that we might, subject to the same conditions, be able to resume lunches, socially distanced,
and bringing food for ourselves only! All of those measures make sense, but someone still has to organise and implement them. Volunteers please contact me!!
Still, we watch, wait, hope and pray.
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LECTIONARY READINGS
July into August 2021
With the closure of all our services until further notice, our Lectionary Readings are included so you can use them for your personal devotions
If, and when, the Covid-19 Restrictions are lifted, please refer to the Church Wardens or website for service times.
4th July 5th Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 5.1-5, 9-10 2 Corinthians 12.2-10 Mark 6.1-13 Psalm 48 11th July 6th Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 6.1-5,12b-19 Ephesians 1.3-14 Mark 6.14-29 Psalm 24 18th July 7th Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 7.1-14a Ephesians 2.11-end Mark 6.30-34,53-end Psalm 89.20-37
25th July 8th Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 11.1-15 Ephesians 3.14-end John 6.1-21 Psalm 14 1st August 9th Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 11.26-12.13a Ephesians 4.1-16 John 6.24-35 Psalm 51.1-13
Churchwardens’ Report
for July 2021:
(Written by Margaret who is self-isolating in Dorset before her brother's funeral)
As we write, we await to hear if life will approach a little nearer to 'normal' on 21 June in England. In France, we may be able to dine out inside restaurants once again, but, sadly not yet able to worship together in our churches. There are still too many 'hoops to jump through'. However, the ZOOM Worship Services continue very successfully every 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, although I (Margaret) am not so sure that the campers at Uplyme appreciated my rendition of 'Love Divine, all loves excelling' this morning 13th June at 10.00 a.m. wafting and warbling over the site! Your Church Council still also continue to meet regularly via ZOOM. As you already know, we say goodbye to David and Pat Martin this month. They will be sorely missed and we wish them well in this new episode of their life together.
Keep safe and well,
Blessings,
Doug and Margaret
Next Zoom-services – see “Dates for your Diary”: Services take place on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month plus other special days: Everyone is welcome. Do join us and, if you are not already on the ASV Contact List, please get in touch with Doug Green for inclusion on that list: [email protected].
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July 2021
Please check with the website and/or the Churchwardens for any alterations following changes in the Pandemic Restrictions.
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1st Thursday 4th Sunday 11hr00 online Zoom service (Contact Doug to join if not already on List) 11th Sunday 11hr00 online Zoom service (Contact Doug to join if not already on List) 18th Sunday 25th Sunday 11hr00 online Zoom service (Contact Doug to join if not already on List) 31st Saturday
August 2021
Please check with the website and/or the Churchwardens for any alterations following changes in the Pandemic Restrictions.
Dates for August - unknown as yet, watch this space!
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1st Sunday 8th Sunday 15th Sunday 22nd Sunday 29th Sunday 31st Tuesday
Treasurer’s Report for the ASV PCC meeting on 17/06/2021.
Income Expenditure Monthly
balance
Bank balance
April
4017.27 €
3789.28 €
227.99 €
17095.52 €
May
740.62 €
1729.65 €
-989.03 €
16,106.49 €
June
2nd quarter
Comments:
• As expected, the Common Fund contribution hit us hard.
• We are still having problems sorting out the Orange transfer to CM!
We expect the prélèvement to be finally set up this coming month.
Iain McGregor, 17.06.2021.
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Prayer List
Please remember in your prayers:
Anne
Barbara
David and Chris
Dick
Heidi and Millie-Jean and
their parents, Joël and Jo’.
Ken
Malcolm
Pat and David
Pat and Roy
Peter
….and for the bereaved:
The family and friends of:
Richard Batten
(Maggie Kent’s brother)
Herbie Floate
Janice Adams
Ken Ferguson
Sue Stock
[If you would like a name to be added to the Prayer List, please contact David Pearson. Tel: 02 51 61 05 04 or Email: [email protected]]
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Sunday Club will take place once again in
the Salle at Puy de Serre when our services recommence. If you know of any children who would like to join our Sunday Club
please bring them along at 11a.m. They will be most welcome.
All children welcome from all denominations, we have lots of interest
Please contact Jenny if you require more information: email: [email protected]
turn to the end of this edition of Grapevine to find our July message…..
EAST & WEST VENDÉE – CHURCH SERVICE ROTA
WEST VENDÉE – FORWARD PLANNING ROTA
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DATE 2021
VENUE TIME SERVICE PRES- IDENT
PREACHER WORSHIP LEADER
ORGAN- IST
CHALICE INTER- CESSOR
READERS WEL- COME
RS
NOTES
4th July Zoom 11.00 Morning Worship
All church services have been cancelled until the Restrictions are lifted
Please check with the Church Wardens or website for updates
5th Sunday after Trinity
11th July Zoom 11.00 Morning Worship
6th Sunday after Trinity
18th July No service
7th Sunday after Trinity
25th July Zoom 11.00 Morning Worship
James the Apostle
1st August 9th Sunday after Trinity
Date 2021
Salle Setup/ Clearing away
(Chris Green at PdS)
Refreshments after the service
(Jenny Wilkinson at PdS)
4th July
All church services have been cancelled until the Restrictions are lifted
Please check with the Church Wardens or website for updates.
11th July
18th July
25th July
1st August
Did you miss the last Zoom-Service
or maybe you’re a little Hard-of-Hearing?
Did you know it’s possible to read
PREVIOUS SERMONS at:
www.allsaintsvendee.fr
PLANNED GIVING THROUGH THE STANDING ORDER SCHEME
Some people have been asking how to make a donation to ASV.
Here are the details:
All Saints Vendée has had to change banks. I have written to everyone who contributes to the Planned Giving Scheme, asking them to change their virement (standing order). Please can anyone affected change their payments as soon as possible.
If anyone else would like to join the Planned Giving scheme, or to make a donation, please ask me for the details of the new banking arrangements. ([email protected])
ADVANTAGES: If you set up a standing order (virement) through your French bank, online, it is cost-free. You stay in total control of what you give – the standing order (virement) can be changed at any time, but only by you! Only the Treasurer knows how much you give per month. You know what you are giving, and exactly when the money comes out of your account, and so your budgeting is much easier. If you complete a French tax form, then you will get a significant rebate (depending on your situation) at the end of each financial year. If your French tax bill is small, then you will pay no tax at all!
ASV can plan ahead much more effectively, as it knows what contributions are coming in, rather than guessing who is going be at church!
DISADVANTAGES: I can’t think of any, so why not come and join the party!
and for British residents: If you do not have a French bank account, but would like to support the work of ASV, then please contact me, and I can help you. Please note, you cannot use tax-efficient giving in both France and the UK.
Iain McGregor (Treasurer, ASV) Page 9
These are YOUR pages.....
My thanks to all the Contributors of notices and articles for this month’s “Grapevine”
“Women’s Fellowship”; “Resto du Coeur”, “Sunday Club”, and Polly’s “Food-in-the-Bible” Quiz
Mike Mylod is our link with
Restos du Coeur
He will continue to collect your gifts
of dry goods, etc. which are
particularly important now and
which will be delivered to the local depot at Coulonges-sur-l’Autize.
Please phone Mike before leaving goods with him
at Mouilleron-en-Pareds: 02 51 51 07 36
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ASV WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Ladies’ SEWING GROUP
Dear Friends,
Joan has returned from UK and we feel it is now safe to resume meetings, albeit outside if weather permits, well spaced out wherever it is! New-comers are MOST welcome to join us so if you feel this is something which might interest you, then why not give it a try? Details from Joan at: [email protected] or Marian at: [email protected] or 02 51 27 64 67
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Sunday Club July 2021
Prayer Father we pray you will be by our side whenever we need help
As we live our lives by your word. Give us the faith and encouragement To work and to help others each day
Using the different skills you gave to each of us With your everlasting love.
AMEN PLEASE read 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 6-10 and 14-17. Here we learn God's love for us, as he gave his only son to die for us. He is teaching us to understand not everyone approves of our way of living, and he asks us to conduct ourselves with a clear conscience, and asks us to avoid selfishness or personal ambition, and to follow Jesus' word in a tactful, loving way.
Thank you Lord for welcoming everyone of us into your church Answers to last month’s quiz. 1. Who wrote Acts? - LUKE 2.How many days did Jesus stay on earth after his resurrection - 40 3. What did Jesus tell his disciples to do before he returned to heaven? - GO TO JERUSALEM AND WAIT THERE FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT. 4. What did the apostles do while they waited in Jerusalem - - PRAY AND CHOOSE MATTHIAS TO REPLACE JUDAS.
WELL DONE if you got them all right ✅ and we all learnt something if not, so gold
star to everyone.
Hope you are all enjoying the and we can all meet up again to share our faith making and creating with more fun things to do.
God Bless Jenny Wilkinson
Polly’s “Food-in-the-Bible” Quiz
1) Who sold his birthright for a meal of
bread and lentil stew?
Moses Esau Noah Joshua
2) The land promised to the Israelites by
God was said to be flowing with milk and
what else?
Honey Cheese Wine Water
3) Who fasted for 40 days on Mt Sinai?
Jesus Moses David Elijah
4) How many jars of water did Jesus turn
into wine?
4 6 8 10
5) Who fed 100 men with 20 barley
biscuits
Gideon Joshua Jesus Elisha
6) Who was called a glutton and a drunk?
Jesus Caiaphas Peter Herod
7) Who did Paul advise to drink a little
wine for the sake of his health?
Timothy Silas Barnabas John
8) How many loaves of bread were to be
left on the table in the Tabernacle?
3 6 12 20
9) What fruit-bearing plant did Jesus
liken himself to?
Vine Fig Olive Palm
10) In which parable did the farmer tell
himself to eat, drink and be merry?
The Rich Fool The Rich Man and Lazarus
The Sower The Master and Servant
I hope you have enjoyed this edition of "Grapevine". My thanks to all the Contributors.
Please consult the website for updates at www.allsaintsvendee.fr
Send your items for the July edition to: Jacqui at: [email protected]
Flip the page to read before 15th July 2021 the answers to the
“Food-in-the-Bible” Quiz and
finally…. Dog
Collar? Page 12
1) Esau 2) Honey 3) Moses 4) 6 5) Elisha 6) Jesus 7) Timothy 8) 12 (2 stacks of 6) 9) Vine 10) The Rich Fool
