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Keyworth Methodist Church
Minister Reverend Simon Rose
Youth and Family Worker Andy Proffitt
Website www.keyworthmethodistchurch.yolasite.com
Keeping Connected Editor Geoffrey Daft
Dear Friends,
We face a huge time of uncertainty in our world. As I write this we are now
in a second National Lockdown in England. We hope that we may come out
by the 2nd of December with the virus under control, but we are not certain
if that will happen and how Christmas will look. Businesses are trying to find
ways to survive the economic hit they will have to endure not being able to
open. Many are uncertain how they will get through this month financially
on a reduced income. Our mental health will suffer, and for some this period of isolation may be the last
straw.
There is uncertainty in the election of leaders. The people of the USA have cast their votes for the
next president, and while it appears Joe Biden has won, we know that Donald Trump will go down every
legal route possible to deny him victory. The uncertainty also reaches our own churches as the stationing
process rolls on. All visits and conversations will all have to be done online and digitally which will add
difficulties to the discernment process.
It can all be overwhelming. If you are feeling overwhelmed at this time, or at any time in the near
future, please reach out and pick up the phone and call one another, call me if you want to. I am always
happy to have a conversation on the phone. We will get through this, like we got through the first national
lockdown. It won’t be easy, but God will be with us every step of
the way. I want to finish by sharing some words of Paul from 2
Corinthians Chapter 4:
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are
wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For
our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal
glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is
seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but
what is unseen is eternal.
I believe God is bigger than all the troubles of this world
that we face. That God will renew and give us the strength to face each day as it comes. Stay safe and look
after yourselves everyone. Much love,
Simon Rose
Friends, this coming Sunday (15th November) I am leading an act of worship on Zoom for anyone
from Keyworth who wishes to join. The service will take place at 10.15am and last for roughly 30
minutes. All are welcome to join. The meeting ID is 826 6394 3712 and you will need the password
which is 538767. You can join also the meeting on the day by clicking the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82663943712?pwd=R0FuaVRlWlN6SXFESjNlejB3S1gyUT09
You can also join the service via telephone by calling one of the following numbers:
0203 481 5240 0203 901 7895 0131 460 1196 0203 051 2874 0203 481 5237
Simon
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Following more detailed government guidelines released this week, Andy P was pleased to let parents
know that Toddler Praise is now able to return to meeting in person at church.
Parent and child groups can continue where they provide support to parent and/or child, and
children under 5 will not be counted within the 15 person limit - meaning parents and carers can
attend such groups in larger numbers.
Our church and circuit leadership have also approved this but on condition that no socialising takes
place before or after the session. It is only permitted to meet with one other adult outside and this
must be away from the church building. Other than that, the Toddler Praise session will largely be the
same as it was during September and October. If
parents feel unable to join sessions in person it will
also be streamed live on Zoom. Login details will be
on the Facebook group. If parents would like to
book for sessions at church they should email or ring
Andy. :
Please Read Matthew 25: 14-30 and also Luke ch.19 vs.11-27
This is one of those parables where the message seems at first sight to
be reasonably obvious, particularly being generally known as the
'Parable of the Talents'.
- God has given each person various abilities (talents).
- Not all are given the same level or type of abilities.
- It is up to everyone to use to the full
those abilities which they have been given.
- Not to use those abilities is a dereliction of duty.
However when you delve more closely into the parable itself, and the
context in which Jesus is reported as telling it, things start to get a bit
more complicated.
The Parable Itself – There are actually two accounts – this one in Matthew and also one in
Luke. Both tell essentially the same story of a man of status going away for a while and leaving
amounts of money with his servants to use while he is away. On his return he passes judgement on
what each of the three had done with the money – two making more and praised, with the third just
storing it away and condemned. At this level, Jesus seems to be illustrating how God gives
responsibilities to humanity, and how people in return should each exercise that responsibility.
There are, however, differences in detail between the accounts, one being the money in
Matthew being designated as 'talents' in some traditional translations. Delving into that word itself, a
'talent' was indeed a Hebrew amount of money, but in the Greek/Roman word form rather than the
original Hebrew word as 'kikkar'. So the hearers of Jesus would probably not have any recognition of
the dual meanings that we have today, which may indeed have largely been something picked up by
the medieval translators.
The Context – Both Luke and Matthew set the telling of this parable in the approach to
Jerusalem, and expectations (explicitly in Luke) of an imminent reign of God. Those actual next Easter
events took a different course from what might have been expected. However, when some years later
the gospels of Luke and Matthew were compiled, they would be looking both retrospectively at what
had happened and also (along with the early church) anticipating an imminent second coming return
of Jesus. Indeed Luke describes the man in the parable as returning to be 'King', though with many
not welcoming this. It seems that both versions may now be implying the man of status to be seen as
Jesus and the servants as the early Christians being called to share the good news of the Kingdom.
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The lurid judgement on the one who buried the money would now seem more
understandable. The words as reported by the writers could now be seen as representing those who
in that time, actively opposed the person of Christ. It otherwise seemed strange to me that the third
servant should be so strongly condemned for just wanting to keep safe something which was
precious.
In conclusion, whatever the various textual interpretations, whether in that gospel writing
apocalyptic time or in our more recent historical times, I do warm to those translational implications
of 'talents'.
To me the central message still comes over as –
to do what you can with whatever abilities you have been given !
Robin W
Lord, You sent Your Son to lead us into the peace of Your
kingdom. Look with kindness on all who have served the cause of
peace in our armed forces. Send Your comfort and healing to their
families, and to all who suffer due to war and conflict. May Your
Son’s Gospel message of peace burn ever more brightly in our
hearts, our words and our actions, and lead all to fullness of life in
You. We make this prayer to you through this same Jesus Christ,
our Lord. Amen.
For many years, Keyworth Churches have supported Christian Aid mainly through the annual May
House to House street collection, organised separately by each Church but co-ordinated through a
Churches Together treasurer and co-ordinator. We are most grateful to Jennifer Anderson who has
been our coordinator for the last 10 years and we
understand why she wishes to stand down after such great
service. Jennifer is very grateful to all who have helped in
past Christian Aid week collections but she suspects that in
the future, fund raising may need to be different.
Over the years KMC has raised a great deal of
money through street collections averaging around £1,200
per year, up to £1,600 in 2019, with a ‘Christian Aid’ coffee
morning. There are, however, only half the number of
collectors compared to ten years ago and this is likely to
decrease given various personal and health issues. Even
without the intervention of Covid 19, would we have been
able to sustain our house to house collections? Christian Aid has no doubt realised that fewer
Churches have the resources to go ‘House to House’, because their emphasis is increasingly on digital
resources and encouraging individual appeals and events, such as at Harvest or Christmas. You can
donate on line and download resources for individual challenges like sponsored walks or organise
coffee mornings.
So what of Next Year’s Christian Aid week which starts on May 15th? There seems to be little
likelihood of a street collection, but Church Council believes we should support Christian Aid that
exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. It agreed to the need for
a KMC collection, and an annual coffee morning, but there are further decisions to make.
We are therefore appealing for a replacement co-ordinator/s
perhaps on a different basis. 3
As a minimum, we need a volunteer/s who will pre-order envelopes etc. annually from February 2021,
via the Keyworth Christian Aid co-ordinator (currently Sue Jackson), to distribute for a KMC collection,
(covid-19 permitting!), then collect, count and bank them. (Jennifer will assist in 2021).
Ideally, the volunteer/s will also receive incoming Christian Aid digital and paper
communications, help organise an annual coffee morning (which Sue Jackson has agreed to co-
ordinate in 2021 as she did in 2019) and of course organise / assist any other fund raising events, as
they feel able!
We welcome ideas on other ways we can continue to support Christian Aid? Should we
allocate specific annual retiring collections to them, such as at Harvest or Christmas, in addition to
during Christian Aid week? Would you be prepared to organise a stand-alone event like a sponsored
walk? Would you organise or support a future limited house to house collection when it is allowed?
Perhaps a more radical solution might be to have an ‘Overseas’ committee that could focus our
giving to Christian Aid, Self Help Africa and All We Can?
If you have any ideas, especially if you are prepared to help with fundraising, please contact
either: Jennifer Anderson Tel: 9372687 email beechlea@ntlworld.com
or Sue Jackson Tel: 9375528 email lingwoodjackson@hotmail.com
Thank you to all the bakers who have offered to make cakes for our takeaway Cake Stall.
Based on the news of us joining tier 3 and now in lockdown, and for safety reasons, we will only offer
fruit cakes at the moment – watch this space in 2021 for our sponge cake sale!
Fruit cakes- Melvis’ fruit and nut cakes-£3-50- sold out 4” round fruit cakes-£5: sold out
8” [or smaller] rich fruit cake-£7
Fruit cake – loaf shape £5
Please contact Sue to order these
FINAL ORDERS to be received by Friday 21st November.
Delivery post lock down between 3-5pm on Friday
December 4th. Collection by arrangement only.
Money should be in an envelope with your name and the amount on it, please.
Offers of more fruit cakes are welcome from sponge cake bakers!
Many thanks Sue and Lydia
If anyone would like me to order the ‘Fresh from the Word’, Bible notes for
next year would you please let me know by Sunday 15th!
Price £9.99.
Thanks Jenny D.
Please hand your boxes in to June and Peter Curtis as soon as you are able
so the money can be forwarded to the fund. Many thanks June
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I still have Christmas cards for sale and catalogues available for those who would
like to order.
You will be able to select cards and other items from our porch at 22 Brookview
Drive this week and from Monday this will still be available or Peter will deliver!
June
Have you dreamt up a caption yet for the photo below?
PLEASE submit as many entries as you like at £1 per caption as follows: (So far not many entries!!!!!)
Post your suggestions and payment @ £1 per caption in the church letterbox on Selby Lane or deliver your
captions to us at home. Please put all suggestions on one sheet of paper, and
don’t forget to add your name!
Your entries will be given to the competition judge under a code in place of your name.
Wittiest wording wins a prize!
Please pay by one of three ways:-
1) Cash 2) Cheque (payable to Keyworth Methodist Church Keylink Account)
3) Online BACS payment to NatWest, Sort Code 60 80 09, name Keyworth Methodist Church, A/CNo. 36105422
If you are paying online you may send your entries by email to marjeff637@btinternet.com
So please put your caption caps on, have fun, and let the suggestions come rolling in
before the closing date of Sunday 30th November!
My message is for all the kind ladies (and the odd gentlemen!)
who knitted and crocheted squares and blankets during the 1st
Covid lockdown.
I have received a telephone call from Clare Hall, the
Head of the Palliative Care Team at the QMC with an urgent
request for blankets of any size as well as Twiddle Muffs as they
are in desperate need. If you feel you can help I would be most
grateful.
Audrey Grant
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Thank you very much to all those who took part. 125 photos were submitted and we raised £144 for Self Help
Africa. The four winning photographs are shown below so our congratulations go to Malcolm Shaw (in Action
and People categories), Graham Payne (in the Scenery category), and Geoffrey Daft (in the Nature category).
In addition, photographs from Geoffrey Daft (2), Anne Leake, Graham Payne, Maureen Payne (2), Jeff Richards,
Margie Richards, Malcolm Shaw (2), Gill Wilcockson, and Robin Wilcockson received Highly Commended
awards. We were lucky to have Howard Fisher as our judge. He is an experienced photographer and
photography judge and says he enjoyed looking at all the photos, and also that any judging session is only one
person’s opinion, with which surely we would all agree.
Thank you again, all of you who took time to find and submit so many excellent pictures.
This image caught the eye from the off. The taking
position creates drama and takes the eye up from the
base to the bright orangey area at the top with its
dramatic light. It is a dramatic effect, well seen and
nicely photographed. I might be tempted to remove
1cm from that black base and would have preferred if
the photographer had waited a second longer before
making the exposure so that the figure on the right had
fully left the scene. Nevertheless, this image stood out
as induced action created by the photographing
position in what was a static subject.
This image stood out when I was first looking through this section’s entries. It is so different to the others and
would have done well in the Action section as well as here. I enjoy the movement in the water, the curves of
which are repeated in the building on the
left so that the eye picks up on the curve
of the first set of sprays and moves along
the curve of the building to the
background ones, then moves along them
to the right before repeating up and
round the four curving water sprays. The
hint of red reflection in the water, along
with the blue lights below the building all
contribute to the colourful effect. It is
often said that the best time to
photograph at night is when there is still a
hint of colour (blue) in the sky to relieve
the solid black which otherwise records, as
here. However, in this image the sky area
is so small and offset by the illuminated
buildings that it doesn’t matter that it is
solid black.
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This is pure nature. Six Spot Burnett moths on
their food plant. The moths and thistle are sharp
where needed to be and the background very
nicely subdued so as not to be intrusive or detract
from the main subjects. The image tells a nature
story in that seven moths feeding on the same
plant are suggestive of either a very good year for
the moths or a dearth of their food plant in the
area necessitating a concentration on what plants
are available there. It would have been most
enjoyable to have witnessed the scene first hand
and is so also through this image.
As seen in the other categories, this photographer
has an eye for an excellent photograph. The technicalities in this image are very well handled. We
gain a feel for the heat of the day as
we see the ladies hard at work in
what looks like grinding as part of
food preparation. Their colourful
clothing and the various bowls all
contribute to the story being shown.
What makes the image stand out for
me, however, is the engagement
between the lad and the
photographer. Whilst the ladies are
concentrating on their work he is
looking happily at the photographer,
engaging in the making of the
photograph. The structure to the
side holding the donkey is also part
of the story and it is not necessary for
us to see the entire animal.
Just a few days left to let Anne have your ‘piece’ for the Christmas
edition of The Key. Just make sure please that it arrives by
. . email Anne with your contributions or
ring her so she can pick up or deliver to her door!
Our December
Edition
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How well do you know Keyworth? These questions are based on Wikipedia’s
article on Keyworth. Have a go before you look up their answers!
1. What was the population of Keyworth in the 2011 census?
2. Where and when is Keyworth first mentioned in writing?
3. Is Keyworth’s Parish Church a Grade 1 or Grade 2 listed building?
4. Which railway ran through Plumtree and so served Keyworth?
5. Name Keyworth’s four schools.
6. What are the denominations of Keyworth’s four church buildings?
7. What village event takes place on the second Saturday of July?
8. When was Keyworth’s Cricket Club founded?
9. What ancient feature can be seen on the Rectory Playing Field
10. What was installed on the Rectory Playing Field in 2016?
11. Over what distance is the Turkey Trot run?
12. On which road is Keyworth’s skate park?
13. When was the Keyworth and District Branch of the U3A established?
14. When did the Village Quiz begin?
15. Who wrote ‘Feargus The Musical’?
16. In what year did the Bird's Bakery open?
17. What was Mary Ward College?
18. Which former Labour MP grew up in Keyworth and attended Crossdale Drive Primary School?
19. Which Keyworth resident won a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics?
20. Who is Professor Melanie Leng?
Answers on page 11
What were the 10 books of the Bible which could Who were the hymn-writers who have
be placed inside the brackets to complete the contributed to Singing the Faith?
first word and start the second?
1) honey … (Bunyan) …gtze
Example: zodi.. (Acts) …arina 2) o… (Green) …tice
1) an… (Titus) …sle 3) overa… (Wesley) …burn
2) ban… (-Job) …ottle 4) pol… (Kaan) …other
3) Cai… (Romans) … field 5) re... (Newman) …tle
4) cl… (Amos) …trich 6) refr… (Ainger) …bil
5) coro… (Nahum) …ble 7) s… (Carter) … rapin
6) f… (Ezra) …bbit 8) stone… (Wallwork) …horse
7) Honolu… (Luke) …ttering 9) table… (Toplady) …bird
8) ro… (Peter) … rain 10) tar… (Getty) …phoon
9) s… (Haggai) …ter
10) se… (Micah) …oots
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Our Circuit Services continue having weekly themes.
November 15th A story and Testimony about Hope with themed hymns
November 22nd Giving thanks for the MHA with Revd Mark (See below for more information)
November 29th Advent service with Jean Smith
December 6th Story and Testimony - Watching and Waiting featuring Monica and the Rev Nichola.
December 13th Nativity
December 20th Lessons and carols
December 24th Christingle organised by Andy P
December 25th Christmas Day with Louise Dettain
December 27th Songs of Praise for Christmas
0115 6972126
Dial-a-worship is currently ' a week behind' the YouTube Circuit Service to allow
for editing time.
If you can access the internet have a look at the material from the
Methodist Church of Great Britain website: www.methodist.org.uk
Radio and Television Worship Sunday November 15th
BBC Radio Nottingham 8.00 a.m. – 8.30 Every Sunday at 8 a.m. you can listen to a church service that is
broadcast across all local radio stations.
BBC Radio 4 8.10a.m. – 8.48 The Rev Dr Doug Gay, Principle of Trinity College, Glasgow and Carolyn
Kelly, Chaplain of Glasgow University explores mixed feelings when faith must reckon with life’s
complexities.
Songs of Praise on BBC 1 at 1.15p.m. – 1.50 Aled Jones is in North Wales as he takes a journey exploring
how his faith has shaped his life, catching up with composer Howard Goodall and the Rev Mark Oakley
along the way
KMC Services Hopefully these will be on the church website when we resume worship!
Many churches have not been able to hold their Methodist Homes (MHA) Sundays this year so -
The Circuit Online Service 22nd November will be MHA themed. This special Songs of Praise
will include contributions from a chaplain and a resident of Methodist Homes as well as supporters from the
circuit. We will give thanks for all the great work that is done by MHA and other care homes, and pray for
them in these particularly challenging times.
Although the need is greater, MHA income is down significantly this year because MHA Sundays
have been postponed. It is not really possible to distribute envelopes so on the advice of MHA we have set
up a Just Giving page (www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nsouthmha) if you haven’t already made a
contribution and wish to do so.
The money given in this way goes direct to MHA and can be gift
aided. Just Giving don’t take a cut (there is a small card processing cost)
but you can make a voluntary contribution to their costs. There will be
some suggested donations but you can change this to as small or as big as
you want. Mark R
For our online worship this Christmas, we are keen to involve people from
around the Nottingham South Circuit in an online choir.
Please let Louise Detain know if you are interested by emailing
Christmas.choir20@gmail.com
10Judy and Pippa from the Radcliffe MC have so far clocked up more than
a collective 42 miles in their
sponsored around the Circuit
‘Scoot’! raising money for All We
Can, specifically to help refugees,
They hope to raise £2,000 to
support the work of this Methodist
Charity especially amongst the
refugees in the Za’atari refugee
camp in the Jordan and Cox’s
Bazaar in Bangladesh.
Outside West Bridgford MC
“We hope that you will support this Judy outside Cotgrave MC
work by sponsoring us.
Please use the link below to access the fundraising page.
With love & thanks from Judy & Pip.”
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PipEdwards
It was great to meet them both on Monday morning when they
arrived at KMC rather earlier than expected. They sent their thanks
and appreciation to all who have so far supported them.
(If you would like to support but cannot use the fund raising page
get your cash to me and I will make sure it is put on their
fundraising site. Geoff D
So far they have raised a magnificent £1,595.90 !
They made it to KMC!
1) 6733 2) Domesday Book: 1086 3) Grade 1 4) The Midland Railway
5) The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Crossdale Primary School, Keyworth Primary & Nursery
School, Willow Brook Primary School.
6) Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, United Reformed
7) The Keyworth Show 8) 1814 9) Ridge and furrow 10) Children’s activity park
11) Half-marathon 12) Platt Lane 13) 2009 14) 1976
15) Brian Lund 16) 2018. 17) A Catholic Teacher Training College
18) Ed Balls 19) Sam Oldham 20)A leading scientist at the BGS
Archie is a 10 years old black cat that no longer has a home as his owner is now in a Care Home.
Archie was once owned by a family who emigrated to Australia and has not been with children for 4
years. He is house trained and uses a cat flap. If you would be willing to give him a home there could
be some help with vet’s bills. Anyone interested in giving Archie a home please contact Tracey B
Tel: 07568984835
11Christmas is coming and the joy, the togetherness, the giving and
receiving is being anticipated like never before.
This Christmas, the Keyworth Community Projects team are
planning on delivering hampers and presents to those who need a
little help during these uncertain times.
In order for us to achieve our aim,
we are seeking donations of festive food
items or a suitable gift for a child so that
the hampers we deliver will contain all the
things that make Christmas special.
If you can help with a donation please contact Shelley Millband on:
or email
We will also be accepting donations outside the Parochial Hall, Keyworth on
Saturday 5th December between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Thank you and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Keyworth Community Projects
Sylvia is Ruth Boston’s Grandmother and Linda’s Mum! She has
made a whole range of Christmas gifts ( see photos ) which she
would love to sell to you!
Her Christmas Range
Pudding hats £5
Christmas pudding chocolate orange cover minus the orange £1.50.
A range of woollen hats for all
ages £3 - £4,
Fingerless mittens £2
Bed socks £4
Crochet lap blanket £4.
All these items can be
delivered anywhere in
Keyworth.
If you are interested or want more
details ring us
Half of the proceeds would go the
Keyworth Methodist Church
and the other half to Sylvia’s church
in Bristol –
Eden Grove Methodist church.
It is unlikely there will be another Keeping Connected before the week ending Sunday December 20th.
Those on our Pastoral lists will receive a KMC Key Magazine in the first week of December. If you are
not on our Pastoral lists but would like to receive The Key please let us know. We will post them either
through your letter box or for those further away by Royal Mail.
Geoff D
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