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And in national life, Theresa May has become only the second female Prime Minister in UK history.
‘Aim high, achieve the best’ says Clyst Heath school’s motto. But how do we measure success in life? And what does it look like?
Take the situation in the women’s 5000m race in the Olympics, when New Zealander Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell, bringing down American Abbey D’Agostino. Abbey got up, but instead of running on, helped Nikki to her feet. Then Abbey fell again: her knee was injured. Instead of continuing with the race, Nikki helped Abbey up and together they ran to the finish. No gold, silver or bronze for them! But what truly amazing sportsmanship - unsurpassed in all the games.
So how do YOU measure success?
Welcome to the autumn newsletter from Trinity Church. Trinity is the parish church for Digby and Newcourt communities.
We welcome all visitors - whether Christian or not, and our services are open to all.
AUTUMN 2016Serving the communities of Digby, Newcourt and Bishops Court
www.trinityexeter.comQuarterly
Trinity
If you have any enquiries about baptisms, banns of marriage or funerals, please contact Jonny Elvin
K@TCH Tuesdays
6.15pm-7.15pm at Clyst Heath
Primary Schoolfor all children in school years 3-6
during term time
NEWCOURT babies & toddlersWednesdays 10am till 11.30am
during term time at NEWCOURT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sponsored by Trinity and run by Christian parents from local churches.
[There is a waiting list and we give priority to Newcourt families]
£1 per session. Contact: [email protected]
Clyst Heath Toddlers & Babes
Tuesdays 10am till 11.20am at Clyst Heath School, during term time.
This popular toddler group is run by a team from Trinity. It includes free play, an excellent craft table, singing and refreshments. It has a
good reputation with local families. Cost £1 per family per session.
Phone Jane Swain for more information 01392 460940
Sundays at Trinity
6.30pm • Evening ServiceNewcourt Community Centre,
Blakeslee Drive EX2 7FNA quieter, more reflective service.Parking at the rear of the building.
10.30am • Morning ServiceClyst Heath Primary School
Royal Crescent EX2 7QTOn the first Sunday of each month there
is a service for all ages, usually followed by shared lunch. The other Sunday mornings
have children’s groups and a crèche.
16th October & 13th November6.00pm-7pm at Clyst Heath School.
Trinity Unplugged is mainly for young people aged 11-15.
Everyone welcome!
Run by Newcourt dads & sponsored by Trinity Church
A once-a-month opportunity for dads to spend time with their young children
(age 0-4) over breakfast baps & meet other dads.
Cost £3.00 per family
More information from Jon on 07719 923831
Saturdays 9am till 10.30am1st October, 5th November,
3rd December Newcourt Community Centre
NEWCOURTDADS & TODDLERS
New FREE Community Job Club
At the Newcourt Community CentreBlakeslee Drive, Newcourt,
Exeter, EX2 7FNBacon Sarnies - C.V’s and Job Applications
Interview Preparation - Benefits AdviceTraining & Volunteering
Employability Workshops
Are you looking for work but not sure where to begin?
YMCA EXETER
Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm
The Rev’d Jonny Elvin (Vicar)Email: [email protected] Tel: 363627
John Arkell (Associate Minister)Email: [email protected] Tel: 874482
Phill Brokenshire (Curate)Email: [email protected]
General Church MattersEmail: [email protected] Tel: 363627c/o 23 Couper Meadows, Clyst Heath, Exeter
Youth and Children Email: [email protected]
What a summer of sporting success it’s been! Chris Froome winning the Tour de France for a third time; Danny Willett winning the Masters; the England rugby team claiming an historic whitewash of Australia down under; Andy Murray winning Wimbledon and an Olympic gold medal. Many British Olympians have reigned supreme in their respective sport - with Jason Kenny and Laura Trott winning a handful of gold medals in cycling; Hannah Cockroft in the wheelchair T34 100m, 200m and 400m, and amputee Jonnie Peacock winning the T44 100 metres.
In eduation, a record number of university places have been offered following A-level results.
SUMMER OF SUCCESS?
In searching for answers, Life Explored uncovers the little gods that promise us so much happiness, yet deliver so little. The seven sessions look at short films alongside a brief exploration of the Bible story.
You can ask any question you like, or just sit and listen. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and won’t be asked to pray or sing. Try the first one before deciding to come back for more!
We all want to be happy. Why is lasting happiness so hard to find?
Begins Sunday 16th October, 10.30am-11.45am at Clyst Heath School. For more information, contact [email protected]
HAVING YOUR PHILL...?
An enthusiastic extrovert, Phill loves a challenge. Before studying Biology at university he had cycled round New Zealand, run several marathons, done a ‘half ironman’ and helped to build a house in Ireland!
Growing up in a Naval family, church was a normal part of life. Equipped with a quick brain, Phill got to know the Bible well enough so he could challenge his youth leaders on what they said! “I did believe that Jesus was a significant person and had died for people, and I had even tried to live a little bit ‘for God’, but life with God looked boring and I wanted to have fun,” he admitted.
“The day I arrived at uni I immersed myself in pints of beer and cider. My aim was simple: to be well-known, tell the most stories, have really good mates, great times, do hockey - and, oh yes, get a degree. I would do the ‘God thing’ later on.” Phill became Hockey Club social secretary - where playing hard and drinking hard went hand in hand. But this didn’t bring lasting pleasure.
One night Phill woke up in hospital, blood running down his head from a fractured skull. No-one knew how it had happened. Two nights later, after coming out of hospital, he was downing pints again, congratulating himself on having THE best story, but at the same time asking himself,
‘What am I doing? Where am I going?’ He was beginning to think.
Phill’s assumptions were being challenged in other ways too. He went along to church a few times and remembers hearing about Paul – one of the early Christians - who was suffering in prison just because he was a Christian, had lost everything, but was happy. Phill was curious. ‘How was that possible?’
A few weeks’ later, some words he heard from the Bible struck him like a missile; ‘You drink, but you never have your fill. Consider your ways, you’re not satisfied…’ How true that was!
The change going on inside Phill was visible to others. On meeting up one day, an old school friend remarked: “Phill, you’ve changed. You’re nice to me. You used to be a rubbish person to be with on a night out.”
Phill had been searching for meaningful relationships. Now he started looking at Jesus in a different way. Being a Christian wasn’t about obeying rules, but about a relationship - choosing to respond to Jesus’ offer of a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
“I had turned away from the one who is the source of life and instead sought self-fulfilment my own way. Jesus had died to get me sorted out with him, and getting that relationship central has affected everything else. It was a total radical change and opened my eyes to see how much I had hurt others in my relationships.
Because I have found fulfilment in a relationship with God through Jesus, I am free to be ‘me’; friends aren’t there to be used anymore and I no longer need fame.”
Phill and his wife Rosalie moved to Newcourt in July with their two boys, for Phill to take up his appointment as curate of Trinity Church.
Lookingfor clues?
TRINITY QUARTERLY INVESTIGATESfor clues?Looking
GOING FOR GOLD at Trinity!“The best holiday club ever” is how Sophie described it, and this pretty well sums up what a fun time we all had on our Olympic Adventure holiday club at Trinity this year.
It was great that so many children joined us over the 4 days - 140 in total - as we took part in sports, craft, singing, crazy games, and fun and laughter on the stage. One child commented that “Joe was very naughty and kept cheating in the exercises that he and Flo had to do.” Surely not!
We met the Coach, who helped us exercise and get in shape for the Olympics, but more importantly he told us a story each day about the ultimate champion, Jesus. We learnt lots - that Jesus brought us peace with God, and showed us how we should live. Also, if we trust Jesus, he is always there to help each of us every day. This is really great news which he wants us to tell everyone about!
The café was very popular. It was great to see so many parents staying for a cup of coffee and slice of cake after bringing children along in the morning.
So why do we do this? All those involved in running Olympic Adventure believe that everyone needs to hear the good news about Jesus – good, bad, tall, short, old, young – everyone. Holiday club is just one of the ways that Trinity Church does this, in a fun and relaxed way that everyone enjoys. Plans are already underway for the 2017 holiday club so keep an eye out for the dates in a future edition of Trinity Quarterly. And of course, it wouldn’t have happened without the children!
Take care,
Flo and Joe
“My life was all about ME. Friends, alcohol, always having a good story to tell, sport – these were the marks of success,” Phill Brokenshire told Trinity Quarterly.
How do we measure success in life? Whilst recognition at work or in other endeavours can be rewarding, it can also leave us with the question ‘what next?’ or the realisation that we want more. At what point can any of us say “I’ve succeeded”?
Jesus talked about success in relation to the end of time, when we will all stand before God our Maker. His pro mise is that, when we trust in him and show it by living for him, we will have the ultimate success of hearing him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25.21). Now that really will be something to celebrate!
We’d love you to join us at Trinity church as we also seek to encourage one another to follow Jesus. On Sunday mornings at 10.30 (Clyst Heath School) we’ll be looking at how Daniel sought to be faithful to God even though he was exiled in a foreign land. In the evenings (6.30 at Newcourt Community Centre) we’ll be seeing what living as a Christian looks like in practice from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome.
Yours faithfully :-)
Rev. Jonny Elvin
VIC
AR
’SV IEW
on SUCCESS
Imagine if you had no looI’m being serious - what would you do?If every time you had to goYour health’s at risk you’d never know
In lands so very far awayPlaces that our thoughts don’t strayThese problems arise every day,Things that don’t get in our way;
Behind a bush where danger liesThey may receive an unpleasant surprise:A snake may bite, a man may attackNo-one’s there to watch female backs.
No sanitation kills millions each yearHelp is needed - that much is clear.Maybe there’s something we can do;Yes that’s right, I mean me and you!
‘Toilet Twinning, what’s that?’ you say.A fantastic scheme to save the day.Their work involves providing the means,Supplying education and water that’s clean.
It can’t be right in this present dayThat people are suffering in this way.Go on the website, take a lookNext time you’re sat there - instead of a book.
It’s £60 to twin your lav.If that is more than you might have,Have some fun, create a team;The results you make are yet to be seen…
Find out more at www.toilettwinning.org
HAVING YOUR PHILL...?
An enthusiastic extrovert, Phill loves a challenge. Before studying Biology at university he had cycled round New Zealand, run several marathons, done a ‘half ironman’ and helped to build a house in Ireland!
Growing up in a Naval family, church was a normal part of life. Equipped with a quick brain, Phill got to know the Bible well enough so he could challenge his youth leaders on what they said! “I did believe that Jesus was a significant person and had died for people, and I had even tried to live a little bit ‘for God’, but life with God looked boring and I wanted to have fun,” he admitted.
“The day I arrived at uni I immersed myself in pints of beer and cider. My aim was simple: to be well-known, tell the most stories, have really good mates, great times, do hockey - and, oh yes, get a degree. I would do the ‘God thing’ later on.” Phill became Hockey Club social secretary - where playing hard and drinking hard went hand in hand. But this didn’t bring lasting pleasure.
One night Phill woke up in hospital, blood running down his head from a fractured skull. No-one knew how it had happened. Two nights later, after coming out of hospital, he was downing pints again, congratulating himself on having THE best story, but at the same time asking himself,
‘What am I doing? Where am I going?’ He was beginning to think.
Phill’s assumptions were being challenged in other ways too. He went along to church a few times and remembers hearing about Paul – one of the early Christians - who was suffering in prison just because he was a Christian, had lost everything, but was happy. Phill was curious. ‘How was that possible?’
A few weeks’ later, some words he heard from the Bible struck him like a missile; ‘You drink, but you never have your fill. Consider your ways, you’re not satisfied…’ How true that was!
The change going on inside Phill was visible to others. On meeting up one day, an old school friend remarked: “Phill, you’ve changed. You’re nice to me. You used to be a rubbish person to be with on a night out.”
Phill had been searching for meaningful relationships. Now he started looking at Jesus in a different way. Being a Christian wasn’t about obeying rules, but about a relationship - choosing to respond to Jesus’ offer of a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
“I had turned away from the one who is the source of life and instead sought self-fulfilment my own way. Jesus had died to get me sorted out with him, and getting that relationship central has affected everything else. It was a total radical change and opened my eyes to see how much I had hurt others in my relationships.
Because I have found fulfilment in a relationship with God through Jesus, I am free to be ‘me’; friends aren’t there to be used anymore and I no longer need fame.”
Phill and his wife Rosalie moved to Newcourt in July with their two boys, for Phill to take up his appointment as curate of Trinity Church.
Lookingfor clues?
TRINITY QUARTERLY INVESTIGATESfor clues?Looking
GOING FOR GOLD at Trinity!“The best holiday club ever” is how Sophie described it, and this pretty well sums up what a fun time we all had on our Olympic Adventure holiday club at Trinity this year.
It was great that so many children joined us over the 4 days - 140 in total - as we took part in sports, craft, singing, crazy games, and fun and laughter on the stage. One child commented that “Joe was very naughty and kept cheating in the exercises that he and Flo had to do.” Surely not!
We met the Coach, who helped us exercise and get in shape for the Olympics, but more importantly he told us a story each day about the ultimate champion, Jesus. We learnt lots - that Jesus brought us peace with God, and showed us how we should live. Also, if we trust Jesus, he is always there to help each of us every day. This is really great news which he wants us to tell everyone about!
The café was very popular. It was great to see so many parents staying for a cup of coffee and slice of cake after bringing children along in the morning.
So why do we do this? All those involved in running Olympic Adventure believe that everyone needs to hear the good news about Jesus – good, bad, tall, short, old, young – everyone. Holiday club is just one of the ways that Trinity Church does this, in a fun and relaxed way that everyone enjoys. Plans are already underway for the 2017 holiday club so keep an eye out for the dates in a future edition of Trinity Quarterly. And of course, it wouldn’t have happened without the children!
Take care,
Flo and Joe
“My life was all about ME. Friends, alcohol, always having a good story to tell, sport – these were the marks of success,” Phill Brokenshire told Trinity Quarterly.
How do we measure success in life? Whilst recognition at work or in other endeavours can be rewarding, it can also leave us with the question ‘what next?’ or the realisation that we want more. At what point can any of us say “I’ve succeeded”?
Jesus talked about success in relation to the end of time, when we will all stand before God our Maker. His pro mise is that, when we trust in him and show it by living for him, we will have the ultimate success of hearing him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25.21). Now that really will be something to celebrate!
We’d love you to join us at Trinity church as we also seek to encourage one another to follow Jesus. On Sunday mornings at 10.30 (Clyst Heath School) we’ll be looking at how Daniel sought to be faithful to God even though he was exiled in a foreign land. In the evenings (6.30 at Newcourt Community Centre) we’ll be seeing what living as a Christian looks like in practice from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome.
Yours faithfully :-)
Rev. Jonny Elvin
VIC
AR
’S
V IEW
on SUCCESS
Imagine if you had no looI’m being serious - what would you do?If every time you had to goYour health’s at risk you’d never know
In lands so very far awayPlaces that our thoughts don’t strayThese problems arise every day,Things that don’t get in our way;
Behind a bush where danger liesThey may receive an unpleasant surprise:A snake may bite, a man may attackNo-one’s there to watch female backs.
No sanitation kills millions each yearHelp is needed - that much is clear.Maybe there’s something we can do;Yes that’s right, I mean me and you!
‘Toilet Twinning, what’s that?’ you say.A fantastic scheme to save the day.Their work involves providing the means,Supplying education and water that’s clean.
It can’t be right in this present dayThat people are suffering in this way.Go on the website, take a lookNext time you’re sat there - instead of a book.
It’s £60 to twin your lav.If that is more than you might have,Have some fun, create a team;The results you make are yet to be seen…
Find out more at www.toilettwinning.org
And in national life, Theresa May has become only the second female Prime Minister in UK history.
‘Aim high, achieve the best’ says Clyst Heath school’s motto. But how do we measure success in life? And what does it look like?
Take the situation in the women’s 5000m race in the Olympics, when New Zealander Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell, bringing down American Abbey D’Agostino. Abbey got up, but instead of running on, helped Nikki to her feet. Then Abbey fell again: her knee was injured. Instead of continuing with the race, Nikki helped Abbey up and together they ran to the finish. No gold, silver or bronze for them! But what truly amazing sportsmanship - unsurpassed in all the games.
So how do YOU measure success?
Welcome to the autumn newsletter from Trinity Church. Trinity is the parish church for Digby and Newcourt communities.
We welcome all visitors - whether Christian or not, and our services are open to all.
AUTUMN 2016Serving the communities of Digby, Newcourt and Bishops Court
www.trinityexeter.comQuarterly
Trinity
If you have any enquiries about baptisms, banns of marriage or funerals, please contact Jonny Elvin
K@TCH Tuesdays
6.15pm-7.15pm at Clyst Heath
Primary Schoolfor all children in school years 3-6
during term time
NEWCOURT babies & toddlersWednesdays 10am till 11.30am
during term time at NEWCOURT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sponsored by Trinity and run by Christian parents from local churches.
[There is a waiting list and we give priority to Newcourt families]
£1 per session. Contact: [email protected]
Clyst Heath Toddlers & Babes
Tuesdays 10am till 11.20am at Clyst Heath School, during term time.
This popular toddler group is run by a team from Trinity. It includes free play, an excellent craft table, singing and refreshments. It has a
good reputation with local families. Cost £1 per family per session.
Phone Jane Swain for more information 01392 460940
Sundays at Trinity
6.30pm • Evening ServiceNewcourt Community Centre,
Blakeslee Drive EX2 7FNA quieter, more reflective service.Parking at the rear of the building.
10.30am • Morning ServiceClyst Heath Primary School
Royal Crescent EX2 7QTOn the first Sunday of each month there
is a service for all ages, usually followed by shared lunch. The other Sunday mornings
have children’s groups and a crèche.
16th October & 13th November6.00pm-7pm at Clyst Heath School.
Trinity Unplugged is mainly for young people aged 11-15.
Everyone welcome!
Run by Newcourt dads & sponsored by Trinity Church
A once-a-month opportunity for dads to spend time with their young children
(age 0-4) over breakfast baps & meet other dads.
Cost £3.00 per family
More information from Jon on 07719 923831
Saturdays 9am till 10.30am1st October, 5th November,
3rd December Newcourt Community Centre
NEWCOURTDADS & TODDLERS
New FREE Community Job Club
At the Newcourt Community CentreBlakeslee Drive, Newcourt,
Exeter, EX2 7FNBacon Sarnies - C.V’s and Job Applications
Interview Preparation - Benefits AdviceTraining & Volunteering
Employability Workshops
Are you looking for work but not sure where to begin?
YMCA EXETER
Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm
The Rev’d Jonny Elvin (Vicar)Email: [email protected] Tel: 363627
John Arkell (Associate Minister)Email: [email protected] Tel: 874482
Phill Brokenshire (Curate)Email: [email protected]
General Church MattersEmail: [email protected] Tel: 363627c/o 23 Couper Meadows, Clyst Heath, Exeter
Youth and Children Email: [email protected]
What a summer of sporting success it’s been! Chris Froome winning the Tour de France for a third time; Danny Willett winning the Masters; the England rugby team claiming an historic whitewash of Australia down under; Andy Murray winning Wimbledon and an Olympic gold medal. Many British Olympians have reigned supreme in their respective sport - with Jason Kenny and Laura Trott winning a handful of gold medals in cycling; Hannah Cockroft in the wheelchair T34 100m, 200m and 400m, and amputee Jonnie Peacock winning the T44 100 metres.
In eduation, a record number of university places have been offered following A-level results.
SUMMER OF SUCCESS?
In searching for answers, Life Explored uncovers the little gods that promise us so much happiness, yet deliver so little. The seven sessions look at short films alongside a brief exploration of the Bible story.
You can ask any question you like, or just sit and listen. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and won’t be asked to pray or sing. Try the first one before deciding to come back for more!
We all want to be happy. Why is lasting happiness so hard to find?
Begins Sunday 16th October, 10.30am-11.45am at Clyst Heath School. For more information, contact [email protected]