Notes from around the Parishes, August 2017

For Great Massingham, Little Massingham & Harpley

Deanery Synod news
Our Group of Churches is part of the Lynn Deanery; we send representatives to
a Deanery Synod meeting several times a year where we find out what is going
on in the area and how we can help: The Kings Lynn Debt Centre has been
established for 12 months and has already helped 5 people to become debt
free but still has over 30 clients on its books; The Church Army is planning to
open a centre in Kings Lynn before the end of the year.
Imagine Norfolk Together is a new venture set up jointly by the Diocese of
Norwich and the Church Urban Fund. They have appointed Andrew Frere-
Smith as development worker in Kings Lynn. He has initiated a plan to run a
night shelter for the homeless from October with the support of Kings Lynn
Churches Together and the Purfleet Trust which already runs a day centre.

Homelessness in Kings Lynn is rising - In winter 2015 there were 5 reported as

homeless but last year, in December, the figure was 42.
The night shelter will open as a pilot project on Friday and Saturday nights at the
Purfleet Trust. About 60 volunteers will be needed to provide teams of 3 led by
a paid co-ordinator. Volunteers can choose their preferred day and one of
three shifts: 17:00-23:00, 23:00-6:00, 6:00-8:00. More details can be found on
the news page of www.dioceseofnorwich.org/ or to volunteer

Contact: andrew.frere-smith@dioceseofnorwich.org 07949 964932

 SERVICES Across the Group for AUGUST 2017

HC4U Childrens Holiday Club HC4U

Mon 31st Jul, Tues 1st, & Weds 2nd August
10am -12noon; FREE!
Singing, Bible Stories; Craft Activities; Games
Come and join the FUN in Gt Massingham Village Hall;
More details from Revd Judith 01485 601251

Weds, Aug 2nd ~ 9am Holy Communion at St Lawrences, Harpley

Sunday, August 6th ~ Trinity 8 & The Transfiguration of Our Lord

0930 Family Service St Lawrences, Harpley
1100 Family Holy Communion St Marys, Great Massingham
and Celebration Service after the Holiday Club
0830 Holy Communion All Saints, Ashwicken
1030 Holy Communion St Botolphs, Grimston
1030 Morning Praise St Nicholas, Gayton
3pm Prayer Meeting All Saints, Roydon

Sunday, August 13th ~ Trinity 9

1030 Group Holy Communion St Nicholas, Gayton
4pm The Gap Pott Row Methodist Chapel
6pm Songs of Praise St Andrews, Congham
Weds, Aug 16th ~ 9am Holy Communion at St Botolphs, Grimston

Sunday, Aug 20th ~ Trinity 10

0930 Holy Communion St Andrews, Little Massingham
1100 Family Service St Marys, Great Massingham
1115 Sung Holy Communion St Lawrences, Harpley
0830 Holy Communion All Saints, Roydon
1030 Holy Communion St Nicholas, Gayton
1030 Morning Praise St Botolphs, Grimston
Bawsey Ruins Walk and Tea at 3pm
Come and join us for a short service in the ruins followed by a walk.
Bring your own picnic Cream Teas will be available
Sunday, August 27th ~ Trinity 11
1100 Holy Communion St Marys, Great Massingham
0830 Holy Communion St Andrews, Congham
1030 Family Service St Nicholas, Gayton

Sunday, Sept 3rd ~ Trinity 12

0930 Family Service St Lawrences, Harpley
1100 Holy Communion St Marys, Great Massingham
0830 Holy Communion St Marys, East Walton
1030 Holy Communion St Botolphs, Grimston
1030 Morning Praise St Nicholas, Gayton
3pm Prayer Meeting St Lawrences, Harpley

Weds, September 6th ~ 9am Holy Communion at St Lawrences, Harpley

Our Ministry Team:

Team Rector: Team Vicar:
Revd Jane Holmes, Revd Judith Pollard,
The Rectory, Gayton The Rectory, Grimston
01553 636227 01485 601251
To arrange Baptisms, Marriages, or Funerals please contact the Revd Judith.

From the Registers

1st July at St Marys, Great Massingham Renewal of Vows
Craig & Michele Whitred celebrated 35 years of marriage
8th July at St Lawrences, Harpley A service of blessing for
Nicholas & Yulia Peak as they embark on married life together.

Afternoon Teas ~ Every Wednesday from 3pm

in St Marys Church, Great Massingham.

Saturday 16th September ~ St Botolphs Church Grimston

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

2017
With The Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band

Please send items for inclusion in the September issue of the Parish Notes to the editor
by 17th August~ Rosemary Mehers rosemarymehers@hotmail.com
2 Old Post Office Court, Harpley. PE31 6GW; or Tel: 01485 521866
 Music in Country Churches ~ 25th and 26th July
Three high quality concerts were held in St Marys, Great Massingham.
Both St Marys and St Andrews in Little Massingham will benefit from the
funds raised by MiCC at these concerts. The charity provided the structure but
the two days would not have been possible nor such a success without all the
volunteers who cleaned, cooked, carried, stewarded and more.Particular
thanks go to Margaret Bowes who co-ordinated the planning and volunteers at
the Great Massingham end. A phenomenal job well done.
The church was packed on Tuesday night for the English Chamber Orchestras
concert. In the first half Chlo Hanslip was the solo violin for a vivacious
performance of Vivaldis Four Seasons, see her below in rehearsal. A petite
performer ~ she packed a lot of punch. More pics @ www.ggmbenefice.uk

After the interval the orchestra alone continued with pieces by Grieg and
Mozart. As dusk fell the bats came out to play; it seemed the faster the music
the more excited the bats were as they whirled overhead. They even joined in
with some chirruping of their own.
Wednesday mornings concert featured husband and wife, James Johnstone and
Carole Cerasi, on harpsichords. The delicate tinkling music was a contrast to
the noise generated the night before; although the performance looked effortless
it hid some complicated crossed-hands sections.
kampa Quartet gave a vibrant exciting final concert that was a fitting end to
this mini festival of music. The quartet of young Czech string players was
named after Milan kampa who (from 1956) played the viola in the renowned
Smetana Quartet which existed from 1945 to 1989. Czech out You Tube