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73 74<h1 align="center"><font face="Verdana"><img src="https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/069711e6-4cd2-491c-9e8c-972c501941e1/c27ec010f04e0c3a98887e7b1bd7454f.jpg" alt="Benefice header" title="Benefice header" align="" border="0" width="900" height="258" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;"><br></font></h1><h1 align="center"><font face="Verdana"><br></font></h1><h1 align="center"><font face="Verdana">WELCOME TO ST MARY'S AND ALL SOULS</font></h1><div align="center"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="4"><br></font></div><table width="25%" align="left" bgcolor="" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="4"><tbody><tr><td><p style="text-align: center;"><b> <a href="dailyprayer.htm"><font face="Verdana" size="5">SEPTEMBER </font><font face="Verdana" size="5">SEASON OF PRAYER</font></a></b></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="5"><br></font></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center;"><font face="Verdana" size="4"><b><a href="meetings.htm">Benefice Services</a></b></font></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><br></p> 75<br></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><br></p><p><img src="https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/069711e6-4cd2-491c-9e8c-972c501941e1/d237c49ff588ae4497a95b77fecebb60.jpg" alt="thumbnail of churches" title="thumbnail of churches" align="left" border="0" width="200" height="112" style="margin-right: 6px;"></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/dabu81jtHoU?si=UZr6Gg5l_IZq1GOv" target="_blank"><font size="4"><font face="Verdana">Take a look at the churches in the Benefice from the air</font> </font><span style="font-size: 1em;"> </span></a><span style="font-size: 1em;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1em;"><br></span></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><a href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9845/" target="_blank"><font face="Verdana" size="5">Visit St Martin Of Tours Church Website</font></a></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p><p><br></p></td></tr><tr><td><div align="center" style="font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br></div><p><font face="Verdana" size="4">St Mary's and All Souls</font><span style="font-size: 1em;"> </span><a href="meetings.htm" style="text-align: center; font-size: large;">Services</a><br></p><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0.3cm; margin-bottom: 0.3cm; line-height: 15.36px; font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">We will post any revisions to services here and on our Facebook page:</span><br></p><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0.3cm; margin-bottom: 0.3cm; line-height: 15.36px; font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9845/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StMarysAndAllSouls</a><font color="#111111"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="3"></font></font></span></p><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0.3cm; margin-bottom: 0.3cm; line-height: 15.36px; font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><font face="Verdana" size="4"> St Mary's and All Souls</font> <a href="838070094585.htm">latest Newsletter</a></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="text-align: center; font-size: x-large;">PCC Papers</span></p><p align="left" style="margin-top: 0.1cm; margin-bottom: 0.1cm; line-height: 15.36px; font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><font face="Verdana" size="3">You can now download minutes and other PCC documents from the <a href="967815577983.htm">PCC page</a></font></p><p align="left" style="margin-top: 0.1cm; margin-bottom: 0.1cm; line-height: 15.36px; font-size: 15.36px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span class="fontstyle0"><b><font face="Verdana" size="4">Food Bank latest needs:</font></b></span></p><p><a href="https://bromleyborough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/" target="_blank">https://bromleyborough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/</a><br></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="4">*PLEASE DON'T SEND US FROZEN OR CHILLED ITEMS AS WE DON'T HAVE THE CORRECT STORAGE FOR IT AND IT SPOILS BEFORE WE CAN DISTRIBUTE IT*<br></font></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span class="fontstyle0"><font face="Verdana" size="4">WE'VE GOT PLENTY OF PASTA, CEREAL & BISCUITS</font></span><font face="Verdana" size="4">
76<br style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-size-adjust: auto;"></font></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font face="Verdana" size="4"><br></font></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><font face="Verdana" size="4"><span class="fontstyle0">Thank you!</span> 77<br style="font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-size-adjust: auto;"></font></span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><font face="Verdana" size="4">Judith Simmonds will be taking the Parish contributions towards the end of the month so please drop your donations into our box in the porch before then.</font></span></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td width="100"><p><a style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" href="https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer" target="_blank"><font size="3">The Church Of England Daily Prayer</font></a></p><p><br></p></td><td width="50"><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr> 78 79<tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td width="100"></td><td width="50"></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><p align="left"> 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107</p><p></p><p class="Body P-5" style="margin-bottom: 12px; box-sizing: content-box; text-align: center; line-height: 1px; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: 0px;"></p><p></p><font face="Verdana" size="5"><b><span class="fontstyle0">Rev Susan </span></b></font><span class="fontstyle0" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><font face="Verdana" size="5"><b>writes:</b></font><b><br><br></b></span><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">October is a month of change. The evenings draw in, the air 108grows cooler, and the leaves turn from green to gold, red and brown. There is 109something both beautiful and poignant about this season. As the trees let go of 110their leaves, we are reminded that change is part of the rhythm of God’s creation. 111Each season has its own gifts and challenges. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4"> For many churches, 112October is also a season of thanksgiving. Our Harvest celebrations invite us to 113notice gifts we can easily take for granted: food on our tables, the work of 114farmers and all who produce and provide it, the beauty of creation, and the 115people who share our lives. Harvest reminds us that we depend upon one another 116and, ultimately, upon God, whose generosity sustains us day by day. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">Thankfulness is more than counting our blessings. Christian 117gratitude leads us towards generosity. When we recognise that all we have is received 118as a gift from God, we are encouraged to consider how those gifts might be 119shared. This may mean offering practical help, giving to those in need, making 120time for someone who is lonely, or simply paying attention to the needs of 121those around us. In a world where many face financial pressures, anxiety and 122uncertainty, even small acts of kindness can make a real difference. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">October also reminds us of the grace of letting go. The 123trees do not cling to their leaves forever. In their own time, they release 124what they have carried through the summer, making space for new life. In our 125own lives, and in the life of the Church, there may be things we need to leave 126behind to make room for what God is doing next: an old habit, disappointment, fear, 127or familiar way of working that no longer serves us well. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">Letting go is not always easy. We often find security in 128what we know, even when it is no longer helpful. Yet the changing seasons 129remind us that God is not confined to what is familiar. God is present in times 130of transition as well as stability, and we can trust that we do not face change 131alone. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">Prayer is especially important at such times. Prayer is not 132only about bringing our concerns, hopes and questions to God; it is also about making
133space to listen. In the busyness of parish life, we can move from one task to 134the next without pausing to ask what God may be saying. We need moments of 135stillness in which to ask: Where is God calling us now? What is God asking of 136us, individually and as a church community? This is why we have been focussing 137on prayer throughout the month of September </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">God’s call may be found in a new opportunity to serve, a 138concern that will not go away, the gifts of congregation members, or the needs 139of our local community. We may be called to begin something new, renew 140something familiar, welcome those who are new, reach out to those who feel forgotten, 141or become more attentive to God’s presence in daily life. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">The answers may not come immediately. Discernment takes 142time, patience and prayer. As we listen to God and to one another, we may begin 143to recognise where God is already at work and how we are invited to join in. 144Faithfulness often begins with taking the next small step, trusting that God 145will guide us. </font></p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us, “For everything there 146is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven”
146. Whatever season you are 147experiencing this October—joy or difficulty, activity or rest, beginning or ending—may 148you know God’s presence with you. </font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"> 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166</p><p ><font face="Verdana" size="4">As autumn settles around us, may we notice its beauty, give 167thanks for all we have received, and share generously with others. Above all, 168may we pray: Lord, where are you calling us? Give us wisdom to recognise your 169voice, courage to follow where you lead, and grace to trust you through every 170season. </font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"> 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212</p><p><font face="Verdana" size="4"> Lord, where are you calling us? Give us wisdom to recognise your voice, courage to follow where you lead, and grace to trust you through every season.</font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><font face="Verdana" size="4">Rev Susan</font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><font face="Verdana" size="4"><br></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><font face="Verdana" size="4"><br></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><em style="font-family: Verdana; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">By viewing our website your IP address, browser details, times of visits, etc. may be logged and used for statistical purposes, network security and fraud prevention. This helps us to monitor how effectively the site is working. Be assured that we never profile normal visitors to the site or invasively monitor them. The statistical data will be used by ourselves and may also be used by our website provider to help provide the service. The legal basis for processing this information is Legitimate Interest.</em></p> 213 214 215<div align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"> </div> 216 217 218<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"></p> 219 <!--bbt_menu2--> 220 <!--bbt_menu3--> 221 </div> 222 </div> 223 <div id="bbt_footer"><div class="inner"> 224 <div class="one"> 225 <ul class='bbt_txtAddressUL'><li class='address1'>St Mary's and All Souls Churches</li> 226<li class='address2'>Worlds End Lane</li> 227<li class='address3'>Orpington</li> 228<li class='address4'>Kent</li> 229<li class='address5 postcode'>BR6 6AG</li> 230</ul> 231 </div> 232 <div class="two"> 233 <p> 234 <span id="clientTel">01689 852905</span><br /> 235 <span id="clientEmail"><a href="javascript:safeMail('office','smasch.org');">Email Us</a> 236 </span> 237 </p> 238 </div> 239 <div class="three"> 240 <p><a href='http://www.church123.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>church websites by Church123 Website Builder</a></p> 241 </div> 242 <div class="clearer"></div> 243 </div></div> 244 </div> 245 </body> 246</html>
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