May 2011 issue
from the Poole --- Wau Partnership, May 2011 Bishop Moses’ visit to Poole Deanery 13- 25 May Bishop Moses will be visiting churches, schools and Christian organisations in Poole for 11 days in May, starting on Saturday 14th. This is a great opportunity to get the link between Poole Deanery and Wau Diocese off to a good start, so please make the most of his visit to meet him and start laying the foundation of a successful Partnership—and hear about the current situation in Sudan and Wau Diocese. There‟s only space for the outline of the Bishop‟s Programme, but please contact any of the Partnership Working Group (see overleaf) for more details or information.
13th May---Bishop Moses arrives in Poole. 14th May---CHRISTIAN AID WALK Meet the Bishop as you walk---he starts at Shore Rd., Poole about 8.30am ....walks to Bournemouth Pier...and aims to be at Bournemouth Pier Check-in to 2.00pm.
18th May
UNIVERSITY VISIT Bournemouth University GLOBAL CAFÉ
5.00pm/ Christian Union 8.00pm.
CHURCH SERVICES 15th May 22nd May 25th May
Lytchett Minster Parish Church 9.30 am & St Dunstan‟s, Upton 11.00 am Church of the Transfiguration, Evensong 6.00 pm St James‟ Poole, Morning Worship, lunch, 11.00 am. Holy Angels, Lilliput, with St Luke‟s; Songs of Praise & share tea, 3.00 pm Holy Angels, Lilliput, Communion, 10.00 am.
CHURCH EVENTS 15th May 16th May 17th May 18th May 19th May 20th May 21st May 22nd May 23rd May 24th May
St George‟s, Oakdale Youth Group, 7.30 pm (ish) St Paul‟s Canford Heath, Parish Weekend at Holton Lee 12.30—3.30 pm Church of the Good Shepherd, Tea Party, 4.00pm St Dunstan‟s, Upton, Men‟s Fellowship, evg. Christ Church, Creekmoor, Lunch, then „Playzone‟. St Dunstan‟s, Upton, Messy Church, pm Christ Church, Creekmoor, Small Group/ Cell Meeting, evg. Poole Missional Communities, Old Stables Café, High St., 3.00 pm St Luke‟s Vicarage, Clergy Chapter am/then lunch. St Michael‟s, Hamworthy, House Group, 7.00pm Poole Chaplaincy & „Faithworks‟ 2.00 pm at Parkstone URC Church „Routes to Roots‟ Skinner Street URC Church 7.00 pm St Luke‟s Hall, Open Tea Party organised by Mothers‟ Union, 3.00—5.00pm Please tel Val Wilson 747712 if coming Beacon Youth Centre, Canford Heath, The Farside Youth Event, 7.00pm St Thomas‟, Ensbury Park, Police Chaplaincy, am. St Peter‟s, Parkstone, supper with church members 6.00 pm
School/ College visits overleaf >> Contact for the Newsletter :-- Richard Tazewell, 181 Sandy Lane, Upton Poole, Dorset BH16 5LU. lamorna25@googlemail.com
May 2011 issue
Programme, continued...SCHOOL/ COLLEGE VISITS 16th May 17th May 19th May
St Aldhelm‟s School 10.30 am St Mark‟s School 1.15 pm St. Edward‟s School 9.00 am St Aldhelm‟s Academy am
19th May 20th May 24th May
Oakmead Community College 2.20 Talbot Heath School 9.00 am Lilliput 1st School 10.00 am Turlin Moor School 1.15 pm
Please phone Rev Carol Langford 01202 708567 or any Working Group member for more details of any of these events.
The new Republic of South Sudan The referendum held in the second week in January delivered the expected overwhelming decision by southerners to declare independence and found a new state, which is to be known as the Republic of South Sudan. The new state will be inaugurated on 9th July. The good news is that the success of the election process has created an atmosphere of confidence and goodwill and a sense of euphoria. The struggle to make the independence work is now beginning, and many positive steps have already been taken. However, the new state and its leaders face major issues, including (among many others) the task of resolving the north/south boundaries, violent conflicts in several regions and the ownership of mineral and oil wealth.
The Future of the Episcopal Church of Sudan The Episcopal Church in Sudan [ECS] will not split into two following independence but will remain as one body. An ECS statement of 11th February says that “the Episcopal Church of the Sudan will remain as one united church as part of the 80 million worldwide Anglican Communion. The church is one body; God has no borders. We will not abandon each other regardless of the political/ geographical boundaries.”
As the Poole—Wau Link develops we aim to highlight and record issues in Wau Diocese for prayer and celebration. The Link offers us a chance--however small----to take a part in the establishing of the new nation.
Deanery representatives still needed We are still in need of people in each of the churches in the Deanery to act as „contact people‟ or representatives. At present the main job would simply be to receive posters and e-mails in order to get word around. Please contact us if you would be able to consider this in your parish.
Poole—Wau Partnership Working Group
Rev Carol Langford carol.langford1@btinternet.com Jeff Neagle jefferyneagle@btinternet.com Rev Chris Strain cmstrain@tiscali.co.uk Richard Tazewell lamorna25@googlemail.com Val Wilson wilsonweb@talktalk.net
01202--708567 01202--621386 01202--741030 01202--632967 01202--747712
This Newsletter is issued quarterly (in January, April, July and October) and will keep you informed of Link activities and developments in Wau. It is available by e-mail from the address below. Contact for the Newsletter :-- Richard Tazewell, 181 Sandy Lane, Upton Poole, Dorset BH16 5LU. lamorna25@googlemail.com