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Dear La Côte Church friends and family,
As Christ followers, we persist in praying for God’s grace and redemption to disrupt the hopeless cycle of bitter revenge and violence. While we pray for God’s shalom out there and beyond us – we take time to sit with God and acknowledge our own need for God’s grace within.
This week we commemorate St Teresa of Avila of Spain, (1515-82), Doctor of the Church and Carmelite nun, described as “her own woman” in the man’s world of her day, a contemplative and an active reformer.
Here is a prayer attributed to St Teresa, which digs into our inner thoughts with searing honesty and wit… something in it for all of us I think.
Growing Older
Lord, You know better than I myself
that I am growing older and will someday be old.
Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking
I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
Release me from craving to
straighten out everybody’s affairs.
Make me thoughtful but not moody;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom,
it seems a pity not to use it all;
but You know, Lord,
that I want a few friends at the end.
Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details;
give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips on my aches and pains;
they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them
is becoming sweeter as the years go by.
I dare not ask for improved memory,
but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness
when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person
is one of the crowning works of the devil.
Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places
and talents in unexpected people;
and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen.
Ref: https://prayerfulpath.com/
Carolyn Cooke
Worship this week-end
Sunday 20 October
16.00 Gingins - Holy Communion
(There is no Sunday club during the half term break but children and youth are welcome).
Worship coming up
Sunday 27 October: a Special Confirmation Service
16.00 Crassier - Welcoming Bishop Alison White to preach and preside. We hope you can join us to support our candidates and to celebrate this next step in their lives of faith.
Preparation for baptism and confirmation: If you are interested in baptism or confirmation, please do get in touch with Betty or Carolyn.
PLEASE NOTE - If you are unable to attend one of our main services but would like Holy Communion or private prayer in person, please contact Carolyn Cooke.
For any prayer requests for yourself or others, please contact Peta Tracey who will share in confidence with our Tuesday prayer group where we pray for the needs of our world and community.
Although we do not currently have an evening Bible study and fellowship group, please let Betty or Carolyn know if you would be interested in joining a group or helping to run a group.
Do you have an interest in communication and social media?
We are looking to find someone who is interested in helping the church manage its communication using social media. This is a first step into how we might be able to better communicate with our community or welcome newcomers. If you are interested in helping on this, please contact Kate Shepherd, kate.shepherd@lacotechurch.ch
Coming up this week
Morning Prayer
Monday to Friday at 7.30 and Saturday at 8.30 - online
Here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315258948?pwd=WWZaMTRzZEpnNHV3ekZYRFRUYU96Zz09
Meeting ID: 843 1525 8948 - Passcode: 82966
NO Sunday Lunch Group in October
NB - NO SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP THIS MONTH! Due to the Confirmation Service on 27th at 4pm in Crassier, with Song Group practice beforehand, we are sorry not to be able to hold the Lunch Group that day as well.
So our next gathering for lunch at the Auberge de Coinsins will be on 24 Nov.
Community building and Fundraising
Saturday 26 October: La Côte Church Auction of Time, Talents and Things
Following the huge success of the last La Côte Auction 2022, we are holding another one!
This was a key fundraising event for our La Côte Church, which raised important funds to keep our community going.
However it was also a very important community event, where we came together to share a wonderful evening of fun. As many of our auction items were also sharing meals, walks, line dancing classes (to name just a few), this theme of sharing community spilled over into the following months.
It is in this spirit, that we would like this years’ auction event to continue. Please do think carefully about what you may be able to contribute. Click here for ideas of what to donate. Please do make this a priority - we need input from you all.
We look forward to sharing a truly fun filled evening, with hot food included, BYO bottle, a bidding BONANZA and great memories to take away with you!
PLEASE register with Liz Bramley, as this will help us with numbers for catering.
We will issue the catalogue of offers available about a week before the event, so you can have a good browse ahead of time. This will also explain all about how the auction will work.
Please email Diantha Terry with any offers.
A new team for Divonne Christmas Lunch?
We are looking at putting together a fresh team of volunteers to prepare this festive event. Click here to find out more.
Recent Happenings at La Côte !
If you would like to have a look at some photographs of recent happenings at La Côte Church please go to our website https://www.lacotechurch.ch/recent-happening/
Rotas in ChurchSuite
Dear church members and volunteers,
ChurchSuite is beginning to work more smoothly, thank you to everyone for your patience and commitment.
One step that would be very helpful for Anne is that you add in your unavailabilites. Click HERE for how to do this or contact Anne.
It is very important that you check ChurchSuite on a regular basis to view when you are next serving. For further information, click HERE.
The Lost Food Project (combatting food waste)
Members of la Côte Church are taking part in a food bank in Nyon. Click HERE for more information. If would like to supplement our food supplies, please bring rice or pulses to our Sunday services. Thank you very much.
Happening elsewhere
St. Andrew's Fair & Ceilidh!
2 November 2024
Grand-Saconnex
Come to the Salle Communale in Grand-Saconnex on Sat. 2 Nov! Tickets must be booked in advance for the evening - click here for more details.
Study morning on Luke's Gospel
The Compassionate Face of God
9 November 2024
Holy Trinity Geneva
This study morning will explore the Gospel of Luke in preparation for Advent 2024 when Luke will become the lectionary Gospel. Click here for more information and to register.
Ignatian Silent Retreat
22-24 November 2024
Saint-Maurice
The Ignatian Spirituality Community in Geneva invites you to join them for a three-day silent retreat in St Maurice. Click here for more information and click here to register.
Work with those seeking refugee status
Mentoring opportunities and Accommodation: Please speak to Diantha Terry with any thoughts you have.
Do you have jobs that need doing? Please contact Diantha Terry.
From your safeguarding team
Your safeguarding team promotes and works towards keeping our church a safe place where our congregation can feel secure and cared for.
Safeguarding is an integral part of the wellbeing of our Church community.
We are here not only to work with you through the formalities of short training or administrative safeguarding checks but to support you in strict confidentiality if concerns relative to abuse arise.
You can count on our understanding and goodwill in all things safeguarding.
Ever Guttierez, Cate Bichara and Liz Martinez
Contact email: Safeguarding@lacotechurch.ch
 Pledging and Giving online and in person
Many thanks as ever for your giving to the life of our church and thus to our mission and service within and well beyond our community.
Pledging gives stability to the church finances and ensures that budgets can be planned realistically. So however large or however small your commitment, please consider pledging. Contact our pledge administrator, Mark Warren (mark.warren@yahoo.fr) for further details.
If you are at church without any cash but would like to give to the collection there is a solution: we have a bank or credit card reader at church to contribute to the collection using your card.
Here are the bank details for our church:
IBAN CH42 0022 8228 5504 9740 H
Holder The La Côte Anglican Church Development Association, 1267 Coinsins
BIC UBSWCHZH80A
You can also do so by scanning the QR code below
You may also like to remember La Côte Anglican Church in your will.
Merci beaucoup, thank you very much!
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