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Please note that we are suggesting that people do not park under the cedar tree by the entrance to the church, where branches have recently fallen. We are awaiting a tree survey.
19th September 2021
PREACHING SERIES:
Followers and Followed
Week three: Designed to Follow
8:30am Common Worship
Holy Communion in Church
Presiding: Rev'd Pippa Ford
Preaching: Rev'd Pippa Ford
10:30am
Morning Service
with The Spring
in Church
Join us in church, or watch the livestream
Leading: Rev'd Anne Mitchell
Preaching: Rev'd Pippa Ford
Prayers : Manish Joshi
For anyone in church who would like prayer after the service, it will be available in the Hall
Pets Blessing Service 3pm
Click on here for the link to : 8.50am Morning prayer - Monday to Friday
Morning Prayer in Church on a Wednesday Morning at 9.00am
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Pippa Ponders
I thought you might like to see this photo from many years ago when a Pet Service was held here at St Michael’s. I wonder whether the beady eyed amongst you might be able to spot two rather surprising visitors to that service? Don’t forget we have our Pet Show THIS Saturday 10-3pm and that’s followed by a Pet Service THIS Sunday at 3pm.
It really is my joy and privilege to lead St Michael’s. That is not just because I have been encouraged to hold a Pet Show by the church because of my passion of animals as I used to be a vet. It is a responsibility to carry this church forwards whilst at the same time respecting all that has gone before, and the many vicars who have held this position before me.
I remember reading a book a few years ago in my training which was called ‘Hit the Ground Kneeling.’ An interesting title as the original phrase is ‘Hit the ground running!’
But actually kneeling, which signifies prayer, is the first and most important part of my week, of my days, and even my hour by hour.
On this exciting journey together at St Michael’s we must remember to soak everything we do in prayer. Some might prefer to do that kneeling, but actually it is not our physical posture that matters so much but the posture of our hearts. We also don’t pray in order to try and persuade God to do something, or even to manipulate a situation or other people.
We pray first and foremost because God loves us, he loved us first, whilst we were still standing with our backs turned to Him. And he longs for us to spend time with Him. Like a close friend, who we might call on the phone or on zoom and chat to – sharing our news and listening to theirs. That ultimately is what prayer is about – it is about relationship with God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. So sometimes we might want to pray to God the Father – asking for his protection and reassurance of his love. Other times we might pray to Jesus, to thank Him for what He did for each one of us, and to lay down again those things that might get in between us. But I wonder how many of us pray to the Holy Spirit – after all, do we really know who He is?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead and He comes and dwells in each person who calls Jesus their Saviour. How amazing, God comes and lives inside of us. But then some might find that a bit off putting, does that mean I am not in control of my own life? The answer is yes and no at the same time.
God gives us free will and so the choices we make are entirely ours to make. But we then find there might be consequences to some of those, if they were not great choices.
But why did I also say yes? Well, as Christians with the Holy Spirit inside of us we can know the peace of God. Sometimes when we are considering doing or saying something we might lose that sense of peace and so realise that it might not be the best way forwards. That is the Holy Spirit giving us a gentle nudge to listen to His promptings.
So then we pray to the Holy Spirit for wisdom, guidance, direction and then listen to His nudging. But we can pray to Him about so much else – when we are tired He promises to refresh us - lifting us up on wings like eagles, when we are sad he promises to comfort us, when those around us are sick we can ask Him to heal them, and we can also pray for Him to fill us and them with joy.
I wonder which of these you need this coming week? Why don’t you try praying, and just ask God, the Holy Spirit to come and fill you with His peace and Joy. But watch out because as we pray like this he will raise our expectations of what he can do in and through us.
With love,
Pippa.
PET SHOW SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2021
10am - 3pm on the Vicarage Lawn at St Michael’s, Yorktown, Camberley.
Classes for all sorts of animals – both large and small, including cuddly toys, person in best animal costume, and photos of pets if they are too nervous to come
Judging by local vets and animal enthusiasts
Bring cash or bank card to buy tokens to spend on the day
Use a token for the value of 50p per entry per class
Use your tokens too for tea, squash, and cakes and the BBQ between 12-2pm
Free prayer available for owners and pets!
Let’s come together and celebrate how amazing our animal friends are!
And there is a pet blessing service on Sunday 19th Sept at 3pm!
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Come and join us for some fun – 10-3 on Saturday 18th September
PET SHOW ON THE VICARAGE LAWN AND IN THE CHURCH HALL
You don’t need a pet to come as you can come dressed as an animal, or bring an animal cuddly toy
If you think your pet is too scared to come then do bring a photo of them
Dogs, cuddly toys and any large animals classes on the lawn:
11am-12pm - Best owner and pet lookalike, Scruffy but loveable dog, Best visitor animal costume, Waggiest tail, Best trained dog, Best set of legs – owner and dog, most unusual animal soft toy.
12-1pm - Best ears on a bunny, Most shiny skinned reptile, Longest whiskers on a cat, Cutest small furry animal, Most brightly coloured bird.
1-2pm - Cuddliest soft toy, Most appealing eyes, Best cuddly dog, Best sit, Dog judge would most like to take home, Best pedigree, Best mixed breed.
Cats and small animal, reptile etc classes in the Hall:
There will be plenty of tea, cake and squash and a BBQ at lunchtime
Gift bags for those bringing a dog or cat
Bring cash or card to exchange for tokens to spend on entering classes and on refreshments
Judging by local Vet Louise from Vets 4 Pets
Let’s celebrate together how amazing our pets are.
Then on SUNDAY 19th at 3pm come with your pet to the Pet Blessing Service in church.
PET SHOW PARKING
Parking is available at the Church - behind the Church buildings follow the road round up the ramp to signs saying Church and Vicarage.
There is also additional parking at the Mosque next door to the church along the A30.
Please see the church calendar for Zoom links 
Live Stream:
Upcoming Dates for your Diaries
- serve God in our church and wider community
- run our children's and youth work
- develop our wider ministry to the town
- support our mission partners.
- repair and protect our beautiful church building
Light the Spire
21st September 2021
We light the spire on this special day for: Mary Kearsley
'In loving memory of Mary Kearsley who passed away on the 21st September 2020.
Much missed by her family and friends.'
Why not Light the Spire to celebrate a Birth, Anniversary, or
a special occasion or in memory of a loved one.
We light the spire on this special day for: Mary Kearsley
'In loving memory of Mary Kearsley who passed away on the 21st September 2020.
Much missed by her family and friends.'
Send a few words which we will put in the weekly newsletter email and also add to our website on the "Light the Spire" page.
www.stmichaelscamberley.com
For further details; contact the office
office@stmichaelscamberley.com
We invite you to join us for prayer
Keep in touch with God and with each other
No-one needs to feel alone or isolated
We meet for prayer by Zoom every weekday morning at 8.50am
Simple Prayers that we will use
Email Revd Anne for your Prayer Request
Church of England national Daily Prayer
Parish Office Opening Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings 9.30am - 12.30pm
Phone: 01276 23602
If you leave a message this will be answered as soon as possible
or Email anytime office@stmichaelscamberley.com
Sue Nichols - Parish Office Administrator
Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms & all Pastoral needs
Vicar, Revd Pippa Ford
Phone 07814 847 436
Revd Anne Mitchell: 07770848276
Charity Number: 1132852
Safeguarding
The PCC of St Michael's is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community. Particular regard is given to the care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are fully committed to the protocols set by the Diocese. Diocesan Safeguarding Advice is available from:-Jackie Broadfoot on 07918 559387. For further information please see the Diocesan Safeguarding website.
Safeguarding our children and vulnerable adults is very important to us. You can read about our safeguarding policy (including contact details for our Safeguarding Officer) here
Lone working policy Click the link
Our Safeguarding Officer is Hilary Turner, and she can be contacted on 07747301716 and at hilaryjturner@hotmail.co.uk
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