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October 2023 October 2023
BISHOP’S LETTER MILBORNE MOVIES

Leaves on the line The advertised film we shall be showing in Milborne
St Andrew Village Hall is as follows:
October is one of those months when the leaves begin
to change and fall, and somewhat comical excuses
come into conversations about why things don’t work. Ticket to Paradise
Leaves on the line may well be a technical problem for
the railways, but we all know it also means, somewhat Friday 20th October 2023 at 7.30pm
ironically, why is it somethings just don’t work as they
should. Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew
DT11 0JX
There are often leaves on the line in the life of the
church. Why is sometimes things just don’t work, Doors and bar open 7.00
especially when we rely upon the grace of God and Tickets cost £6, which includes a drink or an ice-
seek his will? One reason is because we can spend too cream
much time doing, and making mistakes, and not enough
time praying. This is not the rather immature prayer of simply asking for this or that David and Georgia, two divorced parents who can't stand each other, head to
the way we want them, but the deeper prayer of spending time with God and Bali after their daughter, Lily, announces her plans to marry a local islander she
being led by his still, small voice. So please do pray in October. just met while on holiday. They decide to put aside their differences and work
together to stop the wedding, believing that doing so will keep Lily from making a
We also suffer from our confusions and distractions because we place the leaves dreadful mistake similar to their own.
on the line with our judgements and preconceptions, our rulemaking and our
creating in our own image. Our track must always lead to Jesus and our mission to Julia Roberts and George Clooney star with the backdrop of beautiful scenery in
make him known. this lighthearted romcom story — what else could you want from Ticket to
Paradise?
October 4 is the day the worldwide church remembers St Francis. In his day, the
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church wasn’t working, and in prayer, his vision came to “Rebuild my Church”.
This was to be achieved by simplicity of life, by generosity to others and total
commitment to prayer. His focus was Jesus Christ.
Recently, I was inspired by this vision again with a visit to Hilfield Friary in Dorset,
and the licensing of a new Guardian. Hilfield welcomes all; do visit there
(although you can’t get there by train). Elm Vintage Teas offers
vintage tea party events.
When our frustrations slow us down, we would do well to follow the example of
Francis. All occasions catered for:
Lord God,
You made your church rich
Through the poverty of blessed Francis: Wakes Celebrations of life
Help us like him not to trust in earthly things Contact us: Christenings Birthdays
But to seek your heavenly gifts; Web - www.elmvintageteas.co.uk
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Email - info@elmvintageteas.co.uk Anniversaries Weddings
Phone – 07368 976046
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