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All Saints August Newsletter 2022Midweek Letter
Have you ever cried out in prayer and waited, desperately, for that ‘voice of God’ that other people seem to talk about? We strain our ears hoping to hear words that will bring us peace, reassurance, direction, comfort, answers… And when we are met with silence, we can feel let down, abandoned and disillusioned.
But, does ‘hearing’ actually mean ‘hearing’?
Think about it, when you recall a number such as a phone number, how do you do it? Do you ‘hear’ the number in your head or the corresponding sound of the beeps? Or, instead, do you see the numbers, recall how you wrote them down, or remember the pattern your fingers make as you enter them?
We all receive, recall and process information differently, which means we learn and understand according to these different styles. The danger and resulting tension of only talking about ‘hearing’ God can be that we limit the way we might connect with Him. It’s the equivalent of only ever communicating by talking – imagine no written word; no sign language; no poetry; no art; no music; no dance.
Recognising how God might connect with us through our natural senses, is a good start in sharpening our sensitivity to Him and strengthening our confidence in receiving from Him. We can all grow in the gift of seeing, hearing and feeling God’s presence through practice, in the same way that spending time with someone makes it easier to recognise them in ways that are unique to your relationship with them.
Truth to Ponder
The Truth is that God is everywhere, communicating to us through our senses, through His Word, through creation. These are the ways in which we may receive from God through our senses:
We may SEE Him
We may recognise Him speaking to us through our imagination, through visions and dreams or through supernatural encounters with Him, as if with our natural eyes. The Word of God documents many times where God engages with us this way.
(Look up Acts 2:17)
We may HEAR Him
We may recognise Him speaking to us through a song, through sound or through a spirit-to-spirit conversation with Him, or we may even hear the audible sound of His Voice.
(Look up John 10:27)
We may FEEL Him
We may sense a shift in the atmosphere, or even in our own body, as a feeling of peace or warmth. We may also feel Him through a strong sense of conviction or a sense of ‘knowing’ which again, brings peace and directs our steps.
(Look up 2 Thessalonians 3:5)
We at All Saints seek to see, hear and feel God´s presence. Come and join us in that seeking. You´ll be very welcome.
Judith Rigby
Congregational Worship Leader
Holy Week & Easter at All Saints
2nd April – Palm Sunday
11:00am Palm Procession & Sung Eucharist – Celebrant & Preacher: the Revd Richard Frost
5th April – the Wednesday in Holy Week
10:00am Holy Communion – Celebrant & Preacher The Revd Richard Frost
11:00am Bible Study
6th April – Maundy Thursday
7:00pm – The Eucharist of the Last Supper – Celebrant & Preacher: the Revd Richard Frost
7th April – Good Friday
2:00pm – Stations of the Cross – a Service of Reflection – led by the Revd Richard Frost
9th April – EASTER DAY
11am – Blessing of the Paschal Candle & Sung Eucharist – Celebrant & Preacher, the Revd Richard Frost
followed by Parish Easter Lunch
Car Boot Sales
Community Information
The Health Service telephone line for coronavirus in the Canary Islands is 900112061. This change is because the existing 112 and 061 lines are overloaded with hundreds of people calling for coronavirus information, so that the seriously ill, such as with heart attacks, are unable to get help. This new number is specifically for coronavirus. Share it in your groups, for the good of all.
Original message:
Línea de teléfono específica en Sanidad para coronavirus en canarias es 900112061.
Compartan porque están colapsando las líneas del 112 y 061, y los enfermos graves, como infartos, se quedan a la cola de los cientos de personas llamando para información de coronavirus.
Este que les paso es específico para coronavirus.
Compártanlo en sus grupos, por el bien de todos.
Welcoming the New Year 2022
In the afternoon of New Year’s Day the Church of All Saints’ in Taoro Park was filled, to the COVID permitted capacity, when a Brass Quartet gave a concert.
This Quartet, comprising of 3 Trombones with a Tuba, from Reyes Bartlet, gave a varied recital with the first section comprising of some light classical numbers, including Sibelius’ tone poem “Finlandia” and a magnificent Trombone Quartet by Apon. This was followed by a medley of Christmas themed music including Adeste Fideles, Jingle bells etc. with the audience encouraged to join in with singing and clapping to some of the traditional numbers, The recital was brought to a close with a tear jerking rendition of Pucini’s Nessen Dorma.
A great afternoon’s entertainment and a wonderful start to the New Year. The Quartet have been invited to make a return visit to the Church and I do hope that they accept the invitation and would encourage others to come and enjoy such a return visit.
Epiphany Buffet Lunch
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Quiz
Christmas/Epiphany at All Saints
PLEASE NOTE: Tenerife is now at Covid Level 4. Should this change, there may be modifications to this list. If there is a change in Level, please check back for any changes to the schedule. Masks remain compulsory during church services and concerts.
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Upcoming Services and Events
JANUARY 2022
5th Wednesday – 10am, Morning Prayer
9th Sunday – 11am, Sung Eucharist for the Epiphany – Celebrant: The Revd Rachel Ganney – Preacher: Peter Lockyer
11th Tuesday – 1 for 1:30pm, Epiphany Buffet Lunch