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PPT: the Parish Church of St Peter, St Paul & St Thomas of Canterbury, Bovey Tracey, and St Mary’s, Hennock Weekly update no.18: Friday 16 July 2020

The Holiday season is almost upon us, and even if we don’t manage to get away this year, holidays are a welcome break from the pressure or drudgery of routine. Our secular society m e a s u r e s t i m e i n language that echoes its Chr ist ian her i tage - hol idays rather than holy days, weekends rather than Sabbath and Lord’s Day, and festivals like Christmas and Easter, even if they rarely involve church or worship. It also drives us not to ‘waste time’, but to fill every waking hour with work or leisure.

But the bible reminds us that time is part of God’s creation and he invites us to share his eternal rest with a weekly Sabbath. It is an act of faith in God, to trust that he will provide all we need, even if we stop working. It is an act of love to our neighbour, our children and those who work for us not to require them to be available to meet our needs at any hour. It is an act of humility, to accept that the world (or the parish) will survive without me for one day a week. We are invited to keep the day holy. Physical rest is good for us, but we also need spiritual refreshment. Keeping a

s a b b a t h m e a n s l e a v i n g t i m e t o remember that God created us and how he has saved us. The Israelites were called to remember their deliverance from 24/7 slavery in Egypt (Deut 5.15). Jesus has saved us from the tyranny of sin

and the fear of death. We remember his victory by keeping his day, the day of resurrection as the Lord’s Day, in the same spirit as our sabbath, not as a burden but as a gift and blessing.

As we emerge from lockdown let us keep the day holy, by setting aside the time to watch a service online or coming back to church., and keeping that habit on holiday as well as at home.

S o m e C h r i s t i a n s f i n d g r e a t encouragement in attending a Christian summer camp or festival. Few are taking place this year, but many have a r r a n g e d t o m a k e t a l k s a n d performances available online. There are details on p.8. If you’ve never been to New Wine, or Keswick, or Creation Fest, here is an opportunity to taste and see what you have been missing!

yours in Christ, Graham

The Gift of Time

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy (Exodus 20.8)

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. (Mark 2.27)

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DAILY BREAD BIBLE NOTES Scripture Union bible-reading notes for June-August will be available to collect from the Church Office (£4.99), or can be posted on request. Contact Mark 834835.

CAR FOR RENT Trudy Abbott is returning to the UK and looking for a 4 or 5 door car to rent for up to 10 weeks. If you are able to help, please contact me or the church office.

Voices of Bovey Valley Choir You may have heard our first recording of In Christ Alone which was used in a Livestream service earlier this year. The song was very well received and has already had almost 2500 views on YouTube. We have decided to record another song, O Praise the Name (Anastasis) originally by Hillsong and would love to have even more people of all ages and abilities join us this time. It really is very easy to record yourself and send in the track, full instructions and a link to the

karaoke backing track will be sent to you and support is available from our technical team. If you would like to view In Christ Alone to see what you are letting yourself in for it can be found at ht tps: / /youtu.be/EBnIZxHU2gM If you would like to find out more or sign up for the recording please email: boveyvoices@gmail.com and everything will be sent to you. If you were involved last time, or have already emailed since the service on Sunday, you will receive all you need shortly.

Contacts Vicar: Rev Graham Hamilton 833813 e: pptbovey@mac.com

Readers: Eleanor Oelmann 682643 Carolyn Laycock 832335

PPT Churchwardens: Roy White 832771 Mike Limb 832705

St Mary’s Churchwardens: Frances Swan 437895 Miles Pomfrett 331062

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PCC Hon Treasurer: Tafline Percy: treasurer@pptbovey.org.uk

Family Support Worker: Rachel Knightly 07914 884261

Care Team Co-ordinator Ros Pugsley 07974 103294 e: pugsleys@talktalk.net

Ministry Assistant: (back from furlough) Mark Alexander 07955 716329 e: mark@pptbovey.org.uk

Sick Visiting Co-ordinator: Jill Hosford 832966

PPT Church Office Manager & Safeguarding Representative Mark Sugden 07508008143 e: admin@pptbovey.org.uk 834835 (normally Fri; 0900-1700)

Website https://www.pptbovey.org.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pptbovey

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Church Services this week Churches Together in Bovey Valley Sunday (19 July 202) 10:30am Livestream service for an hour How to join the service: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xnfTeZBF1YGLeRyf_4flg or click here . The video will appear on this page in advance of premiering. You can then wait for it to start). Parents can request children’s resources by e mailing hello@boveychurchestogether.org.uk Send a Shoutout: We would love to hear from you with any notices, news, shoutouts or prayer requests that you would like to be shared during the Sunday service. Please e-mail hello@boveychurchestogether.org. uk Livechat: During and after the Sunday service [for 15mins] livechat comments will be open on the youtube broadcast page. This week’s Sunday line up: The service this week will be led by Mark Godbeer Pastor at Bovey Baptist, Mike and Shirley Codner will be leading the children’s talk and Graham Hamilton, vicar of PPT Bovey and Hennock will be preaching. Other guests to the livestream include Margaret Steele, Keith Lawson, Carolyn Laycock and families from across the community for the action song! My thanks also to this week's tech team Dan Swan, Jamie Starling and Mike Limb. The Bovey Valley Churches Together livestream channel was set up as a temporary response to the closure of churches during Covid-19. The online services will continue until at least the end of August – although church buildings have re-opened to some degree, there still being a need for a livestream. If you have any ideas

or thoughts on future plans please e-mail us hello@boveychurchestogether.org.uk or contact your local church.

Services at PPT There is a daily service on Zoom, and a 10am Communion in church on Wednesday and Sunday, which you can also watch on Zoom. You can download Zoom for free on most computers and tablets. You can participate if your device has a microphone and camera. Most PPT services are hosted on meeting ID D102 163 519 , or click https://zoom.us/j/102163519 You can also listen to the midweek and Sunday services using your phone: Call 0203 481 5240, and then enter the meeting ID 102 163 519#.

Midweek Prayers Pray with us for 30 minutes each day: Monday 9am Morning Prayer on Zoom Tuesday 7pm Evening Prayer on Zoom: note a different Meeting ID: 203 925 6192 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2039256192 Wednesday: 10am Holy Communion at PPT & Zoom- see notes Thursday 7am Morning Prayer on Zoom Friday 9am Morning Prayer on Zoom Saturday 9am Morning Prayer on Zoom Sunday 26 July: 10am Holy Communion at PPT 1 0 . 3 0 a m C h u r c h e s To g e t h e r Livestream

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Prayer Diary: with readings and psalms for Morning Prayer

Pray for the sick: David Alexander, Donald Sykes, Rob Martin, Mathew Percy, Wendy Harrison, Lorna Seidel, Theresa Samuels, Lawrence Hall, Michelle Sadd, Lucy Mcllhenny, Eric and Marion Lodge, Christine and Graham Downing, Nancy Adams, Janet Wootton.

Collect: Prayer of the week - 6th after Trinity Merciful God,you have prepared for those who love yousuch good things as pass our understanding:pour into our hearts such love toward youthat we, loving you in all things and above all things,may obtain your promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Mon 20 July: Ps 123, 124, Luke 20.41-21.4 Pray for the Creation Fest online events every Monday to bring inspiration and encouragement to all, especially those for whom summer festivals are help in thier faith.

Tue 21 July: Ps 132, Luke 21.5-19 Pray for the work of Tearfund and other agencies bringing relief to refugee camps infected with COVID. Pray for a generous response to the DEC emergency appeal.

Wed 15 July: Ps 30, Luke 8.1-3 (Mary Magdalene) Give thanks for the testimony of those whose lives have been changed by the healing power of Jesus Christ, and for the deliverance ministry of the church.

Thu 23 July: Ps 143, Luke 21.29-end Pray for the Vine Project team meeting tonight to draw together its findings and prepare them for presentation to the PCC and congregation in the autumn.

Fri 24 July: Ps 142, Luke 22.1-13 Pray for CPAS Virtual Ventures, that young people who would have been on camp may still get spiritual support and encouragement from their leaders.

Sat 25 July: Ps 7, Luke 9.46-56 (James) Give thanks that Tom and Christine Harrison are now together, and pray that Tom’s work permit may quickly be granted so that he may start work in Turner Valley.

Sun 26 July: (7th after Trinity), Ps 77, 1 Peter 4.7-14Pray for our link Diocese of Thika in Kenya, for Kame parish and their new vicar Rev Moses Muturi, and for strength to endure the pandemic and for a harvest despite the locust swarms.

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GARDEN GROUP SERVICE for the week of Sunday 19 July (6th Sunday after Trinity)

Please be careful to observe the government’s regulations on a maximum of 6 people gathering outdoors, and maintaining 2 metre social distance. It is best to bring your own chairs, or if using the furniture of someone else to wash or wipe down surfaces before and after the gathering. If you share refreshments, please do not pass cups and plates to one another, but collect them from a common table. We recommend that each person brings their own bible, and prints a copy of this service order. It may be helpful for one person to lead or facilitate the group, so that you don’t get stuck in discussions that distract from the aim of worship and prayer. Why not make a habit of meeting on Sunday, or any day of the week?

Opening Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you.     This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm: this week’s psalm 34: read together if you have the same version or read one verse in turn.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be for ever. Amen

Question: do you long or dread (or both) going back to meeting in a church building?

Bible reading: Matthew 6.25-7.12 Don’t worry- consider the Lord

Questions for discussion

What lesson does Jesus want us to learn from considering the birds?

What lesson does Jesus want us to learn from considering the flowers/lilies?

How should we consider our relationship with God? How it different to that of birds and flowers?

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness?

Who should we not judge - and why?

What lesson should we learn from our children in how to pray?

A simple Creed:

Do you believe and trust in God the Father,source of all being and life,the one for whom we exist?We believe and trust in him.

Do you believe and trust in God the Son,who took our human nature,died for us and rose again?We believe and trust in him.

Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit,who gives life to the people of Godand makes Christ known in the world?We believe and trust in him.

This is the faith of the Church.This is our faith.We believe and trust in one God,Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Prayers:for Christians to learn to trust God, and seek first the Kingdomfor renewed confidence and persistence in prayer

Collect for 5th Sunday after TrinityMerciful God, you have prepared for those who love yousuch good things as pass our understanding:pour into our hearts such love toward youthat we, loving you in all things and above all things,may obtain your promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn:

S eek ye first the kingdom of GodAnd His righteousness

And all these thingsShall be added unto youAllelu alleluia

Man shall not live by bread aloneBut by ev'ry wordThat proceedsFrom the mouth of GodAllelu alleluia

Ask and it shall be given unto youSeek and ye shall findKnock and the doorShall be opened unto youAllelu alleluia Karen Lafferty © 1972 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)

CCLI Licence No. 309195

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.  Amen. 

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We want to encourage people to gather again for public worship in our church buildings, but the threat to health from the COVID outbreak remains real: IF YOU OR SOMEONE I N Y O U R H O U S E H O L D I S E X P E R I E N C I N G C O V I D - l i k e SYMPTOMS, PLEASE RETURN HOME and ask for a test. If you are meant to be self-isolating, please wait till the isolation period has ended.

Those aged 70 and over are advised they should take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their household, and should be careful to maintain social distance from others.

The current government advice can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

What does this mean for PPT? We have marked pews that can be used by individuals or family groups and safely maintain a social distance of 2 metres (this means two empty pews between every pew used). This greatly reduces the seating capacity of the church. We also want to prevent queues from forming outside. We therefore request that you reserve a pew in advance by phoning Mr Roy White, our church warden, on 01626 832771, to book for the Wednesday service, or Mark Sugden in the office (834835) for the Sunday service. If you have not reserved a seat for a service, you may need to wait outside until the steward is able to allocate you a space. If there are no spaces at this service the steward will take your name and reserve a seat for you at our next scheduled service.

We are required to ask you for a name and contact number to assist NHS Track & Trace, but under GDPR legislation you are not legally obliged to provide it, nor may we refuse you entry for this reason.

We have established a one-way system through the church. Unless you are disabled, please use the South Porch Door to enter, and the west tower door to leave. Please sanitise your hands when you enter and leave.

You will find a service order and bible readings in the pew. Please leave the service order behind when you leave. You are encouraged to bring your own bible, as the church bibles and hymn books have been stored away, along with all soft toys.

There will be music at the Sunday service, but you are asked not to sing- you can hum along if you wish! You may wish to wear a face mask, but this is not (yet)required. At communion the minister will come to each pew to distribute the bread. He will wear a mask, and will drop the wafer into your hand. Neither he nor you should speak while in close proximity.

You are asked to leave the service promptly, while respecting social distance. Please don’t linger, and block the way for others to leave. If you want to catch up with friends, please do so outside in the fresh air, in small groups maintaining social distance.

There will be a collection plate by the tower exit, and a contactless card machine if you wish to give.

We have not yet opened the church room toilets for use at services.

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SUMMER CONFERENCES-FREE & ONLINE

Virtually Keswick Convention https://vkc.keswickministries.org/Join us from 27 until 31 July at Virtually Keswick Convention! Morning Bible readings, seminars and Evening Celebrations as well as a lively children and youth programme will be held, all based on the theme of hope. Prayer times and devotions for adults with learning disabilities will also take place. there will also be additional events – an Awesome Cutlery concert and Keswick Unconventional Night Shift.

Creation Fest On Air Normally meets at Cornwall County Show Ground, but online this year. Their speakers include adventurer Bear Grylls, England & Saracens Rugby Star Bi l ly Vunipola and Astronaut Charlie Duke who was the 10th man to walk on the moon will be joining the line up alongside the likes of Matt Redman, Pat Barrett, Amy Orr-Ewing, Tim Chaddick, Guvna B & Philippa Hanna with more contributors to be announced in the coming weeks. Every Monday night at 8pm from 20 July to 31 August.

New Wine online Join us from Thursday 30 July until Monday 3 August for a mix of celebrations, worship, Bible teaching, TED-style talks, sofa sessions, live webinars and more. We’ll cover key issues that matter today: grief, loss & lament; the power of the Holy Spirit; race; preparing for a new world; mental health & wellbeing; parenting; prayer; apologetics; and creation care.