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The Editor Writes...
40 Years OnWe Remember!
On 8/9 February 1974, the Hull trawler Gaul was lost,
with all hands in the Barents Sea off Norways North
Cape.
This edition of the Echo, and Mikes cover illustration, is
dedicated to those men and their families; and to all those
brave fishermen the world over, who repeatedly face the
wrath of the elements, in order to bring us food for our
tables. May God bless them, guide them, and be with
them, as he was there with Peter and the other disciples
during that great storm.
And hear us when we cry to Thee
for those in peril on the sea.
DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE
SUNDAY 15th MARCH 2014 TO THE EDITOR PLEASE
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DEVOTIONAL READER...?
How do you read The Bible? Do you read it as a history book,
classic
literature, a rulebook or a book of comforting and positive
self-help
phrases? Do you read daily, slotted into the morning or the
evening as
part of a routine, quickly read to get as much in as is
humanly
possible? Or do you read infrequently, feeling guilty for the
times you
haven't read?
The Bible is many things, but what it is to us, the church, is a
letter
from God. It has been written by a lot of people over a lot of
years. It
is made up of poems, stories and histories, lists, genealogy,
law,
instruction and wisdom. There are plays, parables, morality
tales and
embellishments. But all of them are trustworthy and God
breathed,
inspired. They are trustworthy in what they tell us about God,
about
God's character and God's action and God's plan. Scripture
is
trustworthy in what it tells us about who we are, lost and
found,
prodigal and adopted children.
Scripture was inspired by the Holy Spirit, but Scripture remains
the
Holy Spirits book. In Ephesians the sword of the Spirit is
described as the word of God. Through the Spirits work Scripture is
a light that cuts through the darkness and a truth we can know (in
the biblical
sense). Without the Spirit it is what? Words on a page? Ancient
literature? An interesting historic document? Scripture is God
inspired,
but it must also be God illuminated.
Scripture truly is God's word, more precious than bread, as
Jesus first
temptation in the wilderness shows. People do not live on bread
alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Do we
starve ourselves of food? No, we eat regularly. When we eat we
teach
our children not to rush their food, we teach them to learn to
enjoy it,
particularly a good or expensive meal - it should be savoured
and
thoroughly chewed.
So I would suggest it is with Scripture, we should read it
regularly and
gladly. But even reading regularly is not enough: rushing your
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causes indigestion. In the past reading Scripture was seen in
the same
way as prayer, something meditative and deep. It is an act of
the
mouth and heart. Scripture was written to be read out loud, (I
can add
that I have found it very helpful to read it aloud myself). It
is to be
savoured and digested; truth is a very precious meal, and truth
about
and from God beyond price. Surely this deserves the time to
be
contemplated and absorbed.
In the Bible we find both the sweet and bitter, the healthy
vegetable
and the indulgent desert, God has laid out a feast for us. This
Lent are
we able to treat Gods Words to us like the manna of heaven? Will
we chew them over with our mouths: will we taste and see that the
Lord is
good sweeter than honey on the lips? Will we take the time after
the
meal to digest and absorb, to allow the inspired word to
illuminate us,
nourish us and help us to grow? After all, we all know that we
won't
grow big and strong if we don't eat our vegetables! This
speaking,
savouring and digesting the Word is the prayerful tradition of
Bible
reading. It is the art of the devotional reader.
Aian MacPherson
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STILLNESS
During the last two years Ive been very busy with lots of extra
activities, some of which have been emotionally draining. Ive felt
sometimes as though my feet have barely touched the ground, as Ive
gone from one thing to another. When I have found some space
for
myself Ive been so tired, or not very well, that Ive not really
relaxed and enjoyed being alone. Ive often been mentally still on
the go. My mind has been anticipating the next hurdle. I havent
really had time to deal properly with one sad event before another
one has been
looming.
I have felt the uplifting power of other peoples prayers for me
and my family, and there have been times when Ive felt the Holy
Spirits presence giving me strength to cope. However, I know that
sometimes
Ive not really been concentrating on having a close relationship
with the Lord. Ive often gone through the motions of bible reading,
quiet times and prayer. Ive let these precious opportunities to be
close to Him, and listen to Him, get squashed out of my life
because Ive been so busy. Often Ive been busy visiting the sick,
running errands for loved ones, supporting others with phone calls,
or the use of my car for
giving people lifts etc. Ive needed to do these things of
course, but I frequently failed to put God first because I was
tired and busy.
Recently I read Psalm 46:10, which says Be still and know that I
am God. Its a very familiar verse, but I saw it anew. It made me
realise that God needs me to be still because its in that stillness
that my faith gets built up. Its not just a passive exercise to
make me feel better. Its a positive experience of increasing my
belief in Him. Its by taking the time to stop and be still that I
am strengthened in every way, to cope
with whatever comes next in my life. This simple but
profound
statement made me realise that Id been looking at things in an
upside down fashion. That before I go rushing off, even to do good
things, I need to spend some time being still and knowing that He
is my God.
But its hard to stop my thoughts racing, hard to say no to
others, hard to stop what Im doing and be still (not just
physically but also
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mentally), hard to make a daily habit of allowing time to be
still. But
its so necessary because God wants me to draw close to Him and I
can only do it when Im still. He loves me and wants to comfort me
when Im going through difficult times. I need to be quiet and let
Him gather me to Himself and carry me when Im hurting. (Isaiah
40:11)
Im not very good at being still, my responsibilities are
demanding and things on my to do list are always calling me. I know
it wont be easy but Im determined to make it a priority, to keep
practising because I know that this is turning things the right way
up I know that being still will strengthen my faith. I know that my
Lord is
standing there with His arms open saying to me Be still and know
that I am God.
Carole Harvey
P.S. Thank you to all those who have supported me and prayed for
me,
I really appreciate it. God bless you all. Carole.
MOTHERS UNION
The afternoon group met for the Annual General Meeting.
Jean Clark started us of with notices and then a time of
worship.
Rev. Phil Goodey took the chair and led us through the
meeting.
Sandra Goodey was unable to be there due to her work, but
other
members of the committee have been leading the meetings. Due to
a
computer error the secretary did not have the minutes of the
last
annual meeting printed out, but was able to read from her
notes.
Various people were thanked for their contribution over the past
year.
The Branch Leaders stay the same Sandra Goodey for the afternoon
group and Jean Clark for the evening group. Sheila Borrill is
the
treasurer and Elaine Galloway the secretary. The committee
members
have been reduced in number, due to retirement of several
members.
The new programme is now out and available for all members to
see
what is going on during the year.
Parish Roving Reporter
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YOURS SINCERELY
Do you find there are times when letter writing is
not easy, particularly when you cannot find the
right words to express your feelings? We write
and rewrite paragraphs until all of a sudden it is
finished and, with a flourish, we add yours sincerely and sign
our name. If we think about it the most important word in our
letter is
sincerely, for if we are not sincere, then our reasons for
despatching the letter become questionable.
Insincere behaviour has a long history and its victims included
wealthy
Roman citizens who liked to decorate their lavish villas with
marble
statues; hence local sculptors were kept busy. However some of
these
workers hid flaws and errors in the expensive marble by a
judicial
application of wax which the customer eventually became wise to.
The answer then was to draw up a legal contract, with the
sculptor,
containing the Latin words sine cera which means without wax.
From this we get our English word sincere. Hence yours sincerely
really means yours without wax or, in modern terms, Yours without
pretence.
But in our current society how often is sincerity sacrificed on
the altar
of ambition? The tendency to flatter and be on the right side
of
someone who can advance our purpose has been with many for a
long
time. But the real test comes when we are faced with someone
who
cannot help us, be it a beggar, Big Issue seller or someone
simply
down on their luck to mention but a few.
I like the guidance given by St. Paul in his letter to Titus
when he
advised, Be sincere in what you do and use words that cannot be
criticised. In doing so your enemies will not find anything bad to
say
about you. But my closing words must remain with a Courtney
Street preacher who proclaimed, Speak loudly enough to be heard by
all present, and sincerely enough to be heard by God! Sincerely
yours,
Charles.
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THE FAITHWALKERDAY 5 PART 2
NEVER TRUST GPS
To find my way home across the vast wilderness
that is England, I used a gadget on my phone
known as GPS which uses synchronized
satellite's to determine my position on Earth. The
map (on my phone) told me that a 150 metre
tunnel was just around the next corner. Soon I
could see the tunnel ahead, but all was not as it
would seem. The tunnel was closed! So far my one
track across the Pennines was a most pleasant
experience, but all that was about to change. I
continued to follow the footpath up towards the road
and a steep hill rose up towards the busy road. As I
climbed high the view to my right revealed a stream
cutting through a beautiful, yet rugged valley. By the
time I reached the top I was already 200 ft above the
valley floor. I had now reached the very edge of the
tranquil calm of the national park. My sense of calm would
now
collide with fear and uncertainty.
Gripped with fear I stepped into the road. Instantly I came face
to face
with a barrage of traffic. I was used to walking along the side
of the
road, occasionally stepping aside so a vehicle could pass. But
this was
different, this single lane road was as busy as any motorway. To
my
left a river of cars and lorries, to my right stream glittering
in the
afternoon sun, but that was 200 ft below me. I continued to
follow the
road as it twisted above the valley, my only protection from a
fatal fall
a 2 ft high metal barrier. My 4 stone rucksack was not only used
to
carry clothes on the inside, but also equipment on the outside,
which
perturbed on each side. After just a few metres on the Woodhead
road,
I found that equipment was becoming a real problem. Although
the
road turned and twisted, lorries still travelled in excess of 40
mph. The
backdraft from these high sided vehicles was pushing me off
balance
and closer to the edge of the cliff. Crouching on the ground
each time
a lorry passed (about every fourth vehicle), I felt a real fear
of death.
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In desperate panic I shouted aloud, "Lord you've got to get me
out of
here." And He did! In an instant.
Across the road I saw a fence stile. Having climbed over the
fence I
started to sink into the boggy field. After coming face to face
with a
bull I finally found a stone path and once again started to walk
east
and step by step I was getting closer to home, although I still
had over
70 miles to go. But all was not doom and gloom, I was, at least,
in
Yorkshire.
Dave Chapman
TALENTS AND GIFTS
Among my Christmas presents I was very pleased to receive
some
home-made items. People had used their talents and gifts to
produce
something special for me. I had a box of produce including
various
jams, pickles, marmalades and even a jar of delicious
homemade
honey and a beeswax candle. These tasty treats last quite a
while and
continue to give pleasure and remind me of the givers as I use
each
item. I also received a pretty hand-made apron of cheerful
fabric for
me to wear in the kitchen.
Another time, a friend made us a plant
stand for the garden. It is fashioned as
steps, giving five sturdy display shelves
on which to place pots. Painted with a
weather-proof stain it is strong and
durable. In the summer, the pots show
colourful bedding plants in all their
splendour and then in the spring they
display hyacinths, crocuses, allium and
the like.
Praise the Lord for our gifts and talents of
creativity and let us use them to help and
serve others.
Heather Clarke
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WHAT HOMEGROUP MEANS TO ME...
When I was asked to write a little bit about what my bible home
group
meant to me, I really had no idea what I was going to write as I
had
honestly not thought about it! After a lot of thought and
contemplation I have come to these conclusions...
I go for fellowship to be with kind hearted people and feel
loved. I
have read a lot of books in The Bible, Old and New Testament,
and to
be honest, a lot of the time I never got the meaning or the
narrative of
what I had just read. When youre in a bible group you get to ask
and hear questions from others that you may never have thought
of
yourself, I get more understanding about the chapter we read, as
many
people bring their meaning and understanding to light
through
discussion.
The relaxed nature of the group also makes you feel that the
Spirit of
the Lord is with you and that helps because when youre relaxed
in the company of others who feel the Spirit too, it really gives
you a lift!
Over the last year or so I have gone through a lot of
emotional,
financial and health problems and if it wasnt for the fellowship
of others helping me and praying for me I would have struggled a
lot
more. It is amazing when you read a verse and it really speaks
to you!
I have found a lot of comfort and had a few questions
answered
through reading The Bible.
I sometimes forget that The Bible is basically my guide to a
long
happy relationship with the Lord and that I shouldnt take the
Lords love for granted. Bible group is another gateway of
understanding that
to be a Christian you praise in the Lord on a daily basis and
not just on
a Sunday morning at church! This may sound a bit funny but I
have
learned how to talk to the Lord through prayer in a better way
as I
have learned to relax and let the words come forth and not
stress about
what to say!
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I get a lot of understanding from others in the group, through
their
sharing experiences of feeling the Lord in their lives and what
loving
God means to them. Through them I have begun to learn that
everyones journey with Jesus is different and personal. I have
also found that on some occasions when we are discussing what we
have
just read that sometimes we can go off subject because one
relevant
paragraph or verse may lead to reading and talking about another
verse
that has relevance to what is being discussed.
Through bible group I have also realised that reading The Bible
is not
just the case of starting at the beginning and going to the end.
I tried
doing that years ago, to be honest I didnt really make much
sense out of it and realised that most of the time I was reading
and not taking it
in, where in a group setting I am taking more in and find that I
am
understanding more.
Fellowship to me is a very important part of my faith and I
truly
believe if you have a chance to join a bible study group then do
so as
the benefits really do outweigh the negatives and through
fellowship
you really can keep the devil at bay.
I am sure in the coming months and years my reasons will change
, but
I know that whether it is my current group or another I will be
coming
to a bible group as I know my understanding of faith will grow
but
also I know I will always have questions!.
Jamie Scott
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MABEL IN MARCH
The ladies who lived at the home were
pleased that the days were growing longer, although they were
still chilly. Mabels sister Tilly had come to visit her and
also
Tillys daughter-in-law, Annette. Annette had brought a lovely
bunch of
daffodils for Mabel.
How lovely, said Hilary, it makes you feel that spring is
already here.
I will go and see if Mrs Moore has got a vase we can have,
volunteered Rosa.
The clocks go forward at the weekend Mabel reminded them.
It makes you realize how quickly time is passing, said Tilly,do
you realize its only twelve weeks to Sarahs
wedding? As if we need reminding, Said Annette, there is so much
to do. Sarah has made lists of everything to do, and when it needs
to be
done. She is very organized said Rosa. Well, joined in Tilly,
our Mabel is a good example of that. Mabel shook her head and said,
Its always useful to know exactly what needs doing. We are out
again tonight, said Annette, we have an appointment to see the lady
who is making the wedding cake. She is the mother
of one of Sarahs friends and is highly recommended. Rosa said
that she had seen a celebration cake that was made of
many beautiful, decorated cup-cakes arranged on a stand.
Ah, well Sarah likes the traditional things. Said Annette Im
sure it will be lovely. Said Jean There are so many lovely ideas
that go to make up the day, said Hilary, the wedding invitations,
the party favours.
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Well we have to draw the line somewhere, said Annette, and
Raymond wants our daughter to have the day of her dreams. Just then
Mrs Moore wheeled in the tea trolley. How many guests are you
having? she asked Annette. Well at the moment it stands at sixty.
Give or take a few. Said Annette
Why dont we do the favours here? We could have two different
shades of net and ribbon. The biggest expense would be the
sugared
almonds. Thats a cracking idea. Said Rosa We could make an
afternoon of it, suggested Mrs Moore, and have some of the
cup-cakes that Dorothy makes. Thats really lovely, said Tilly, and
Sarah will be so surprised and pleased. Magical things always
happen when Mabel has
anything to do with it. Aunty Mabel feels very blessed, Annette
told them, Sarah has asked her to choose one of the hymns for the
ser-
vice. Which hymn did you choose? asked Hilary.
The King of Love my Shepherd is came the answer.
Thats not what youd first think of as a wedding hymn. Jean
remarked. I love the hymn, Mabel told them, and one verse in
particular speaks to me.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought
me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home rejoicing brought me
Margaret King
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NEWS FROM TRISHA WICK IN MARIDI IN SOUTH SUDAN FOR FEBRUARY
2014
Greetings. Today it is 40C and we are sweltering! Maridi is
still
peaceful with no security problems. I have now been back in
Maridi
for a month. Here is the latest news:
KOREAN MISSIONARIES
Two Korean missionaries have relocated to Maridi from
Khartoum.
Joseph and Yung Parks have signed a 15 year contract with
Maridi
Diocese and are working with leadership and disciple training
and
agriculture.
POST OFFICE
Is it working or not? We shall see. I now have a post box there
but am
not convinced that anything will get through. Have sent two
letters to
UK and two have been sent to me.
ENGLISH SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL
I am the Pastor in Charge and we now have a new influx of
young
choir members and musicians - lovely people to work with.
GRADUATION
We are very busy preparing for the Graduation of Chaima
Christian
Institute which is on February 21st. We hope about 50 students
will
graduate from our longer courses. All the students on the short
English
and Computer courses are given their certificates when they
finish the
course - about 100 during the past year. We have 60 graduation
gowns
to wash and iron.
MY BOOK - NEVER ALONE: GOD WAS THERE
If you are not ordering a copy through your church you can order
an
individual copy as follows: Cost of each book is 6.20 (5 for
book
and 1.20 for postage etc) Send order to Rev. Jane Shaw. Make
a
cheque out to Rev. Jane Shaw. Her address is: Rev. Jane
Shaw,
Manor Farm House, Corton, Warminster, Wilts. BA12 0SZ.
Tel. 01985 850141
CHAIMA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE
Now we are officially a Faculty of the University of the
Episcopal
Church of South Sudan we are having to raise our standards,
salaries
and qualifications of staff - a huge challenge.
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WATER
I have applied for water to be piped to my compound with a
tap
outside the back door. This is progress!
MY MOTHER
She is doing well and enjoying the freedom of coping by herself
- she
can sleep all day if she wishes! My sister visits for two days
each week
and they enjoy treats and rides out to various places.
LYNN TRENEARY
Lynn is my CMS colleague in Maridi. Her mother collapsed and
was
admitted to hospital a few days ago. She is seeing a specialist
to try
and see the cause of the collapse. Lynn needless to say is very
worried
and is far away from her.
NEW HOUSE GIRL
Due to the death of my former House Girl Yomima, her younger
sister
Rhoda has replaced her and is doing a brilliant job. I am
blessed by the
staff I have in my house.
PRAY FOR RAIN
The short rains are due to start this month. We have had a
couple of
thunderstorms but regular rain looks as though it will be late
in
coming. We need to dig and plant soon. We have employed a
Farm
Manager to develop our large farm/garden at the Institute.
AMERICAN FRIENDS
One of my eight American friends who were withdrawn from
South
Sudan in December due to fear of insecurity has returned
recently to
Maridi. We hope some of the others will soon follow. However
my
best friend Marsha has resigned from her work in Maridi and
returned
to USA with her mother.
CHICKEN AND CHIPS
A local restaurant now serves this and it is delicious! We are
going for
a girls night out this week to indulge in it.
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
He visited South Sudan at the end of January. My Bishop, whose
name
is Justin, has given me a photo of 'the two Justins'.
With love to you all from Maridi.
Trisha Wick
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GRADUATION AT CHAIMA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE Since the news over the
page, we have received a further report from
Trisha...
Greetings to you all. This email is to inform you of two very
good
recent events at Chaima Christian Institute:
1. Our Graduation was held on 21st February. The preparations
were
fraught with difficulties but on the day it went superbly. We
graduated
61 students from our Certificate and Diploma Courses. Another
250
had also finished the short courses in English and Computer but
their
certificates are given at the end of their courses and not at
Graduation.
The TV cameras from South Sudan television filmed the whole
thing
and the local radio was also present and did a brilliant feature
during
the evening of that day. It has all helped to raise the profile
of the
Institute and a large number of people attended including
Government
Ministers for Education at State and at County level. Our Maridi
Com-
missioner also attended and promised to help seek funding for
the
Institute. Also attending was the Project Manager for the
University of
the Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan which is being
formed at present.
2. On 22nd February and at very short notice Chaima Institute
went
through an assessment by the Province as it is being suggested
that the
Institute becomes a Faculty of the University of the Episcopal
Church
of Sudan and South Sudan. It was quite nerve racking at first
but went
so well and we were very encouraged by the initial response. We
await
the final report. They were delighted at the holistic variety of
courses
we offer and the high standards we are attaining in the
Institute. We
appreciated their advice on areas of improvement needed. We
believe
that eventually we will attain full University status. However
it is ex-
pected that all Principals will need to have a PHD at that
stage!
Not sure I can face that after my Masters degree!
Many thanks for all your prayers. Please keep praying.
Trisha Wick Principal of Chaima Christian Institute Maridi.
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Fresh Expressions vision day
Hull
Saturday 7th June 2014
09.45 for 10.00-16.00 Fresh Expressions vision days are a
dynamic way to explore new ways of being
church and how to form them. Over 6,000 people in over 80 places
in the UK and
worldwide have discovered more about fresh expressions of church
and have come
away with a real desire to work with God and develop their
dreams. In a fun and
interactive way, vision days give you the chance to:
share your story;
think about what it is to be church;
ask questions;
find out about fresh expressions;
discover resources;
build networks and relationships.
vision days are ideal for complete beginners, those with real
questions about fresh
expressions and mission-shaped church, people who have started
something new and
need some practical help, and Christians from all churches and
traditions.
Andrew Roberts, director of training for Fresh Expressions,
says, Each vision day is carefully planned in partnership with
local churches to ensure that it is relevant in
that particular area and context. Venue
Cottingham High School, Harland Way, Cottingham, HU16
5PX.
Cost
Free, including refreshments. Please bring your own lunch.
Contact
Linda Shaw
[email protected]
01482 845869
freshexpressions.org.uk/vision/hull14
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ON WHY PEWS SHOULD BE UNCOMFORTABLE...
The Rectory
St. James the Least
My dear Nephew Christopher,
Visits from your parishioners are always welcome. But I did
not
expect them to return to you complaining because our pews
are
uncomfortable.
Pews are meant to be uncomfortable. The unshakeable belief of
our
congregation is that the more uncomfortable the pew, the holier
the
worship must be. By the same token, an 8am Service is more
fervent
than one at 11am, since it is much more socially inconvenient.
If you
add on enduring sub-zero temperatures and damp, then
sainthood
clearly beckons. Your people may be used to lolling in
upholstered
chairs in tropical temperatures, but I am sure such comfort
places their
souls in grave peril.
Our pews were built five hundred years ago when people were
several
inches shorter and many pounds lighter and so could
accommodate themselves on them perfectly adequately.
The fact that a twenty-first century body is in
constant danger of sliding off the seat and
requires knees to be folded somewhere
near ears at least helps to keep
minds focussed apart for Colonel Wainwright, who
still manages to sleep
peacefully throughout
Mattins every Sunday.
I could point out that
your cha irs make
k n e e l i n g a l m o s t
impossible although I
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suspect that posture is not encouraged in your church, as people
would
then be unable to read the words on your overhead
projector or wave their arms about quite as easily during the
hymns.
While the majority of our congregation find the Anglican
crouch
perfectly adequate, you can see those who flop to their knees
on
hearing let us pray from the clouds of dust sent up from
suddenly compressed hassocks, which were purchased to commemorate
Queen
Victorias Accession.
I may also point out that our box pews are very useful for
modern
times. Once a family is seated, with the door firmly shut, then
any
toddler is penned in and unable to use the aisles as a racing
circuit.
Medieval carpenters were clearly forward thinking people.
Admittedly, box pew doors do tend to stick and few manage to
look
dignified while they wait for step ladders to be brought before
they can
climb out.
If only you would remove your chairs and substitute benches
without
backs, turn off all heating and replace carpets with slate
slabs, I am
sure your congregations religious zeal would soar.
Your loving uncle,
Eustace
O Trinity of love and power!
Our family shield in dangers hour; From rock and tempest, fire
and foe,
Protect us wheresoever we go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
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Geoff Howletts CD Review
Of the month
TIM TIMMONS : Cast My Cares.
(Reunion : 02341-0181-2) I knew nothing of Tim Timmons before
listening to this album. It was only afterwards, that I learnt that
this is his first studio recording, and just how personal the songs
were to him. For the last 12 years, Tim has been battling against
an incurable type of cancer, and Cast My Cares is his way of
telling the world how God has helped him through it. Mus ica l ly ,
it s contemporary pop in style. The open-
ing Its Your Revolution and Starts With Me are both bouncy,
positive songs, centering on relationship with God. The title track
is the most poignant for me. Here, Tim sings of his Lord as his
hope, when all hope is gone. I cast my cares on you, because you
love me. When doubts rear their ugly heads in our lives, then
remember, God remains faithful and constant, on the song You
Remain. I took to Tims vocals straight away, as theres a real
warmth to them. And, as the first review of a New Year, it was good
to hear some excellent songs. Christ in Me had a bit of a Matt
Maher feeling about it, while Lets Be Beautiful challenges everyone
to show how beautiful they are within, by showing love in action. A
sparkling release by a very talented man. 9/10.
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Last months solution
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Across
1 The earth is one (6)
4 On a hill far away stood an old cross (6) 7 I am the vine and
my Father is the gardener (John 15:1) (4)
8 The Caesar who was Roman
Emperor at the time of Jesus birth (Luke 2:1) (8)
9 Your should be the same as that of Christ Je-
sus (Philippians 2:5) (8) 13 Jesus said that no one would
put a lighted lamp under this
(Luke 8:16) (3)
16 Involvement (1 Corinthians
10:16) (13)
17 Armed conflict (2 Chroni-
cles 15:19) (3)
19 Where the Gaderene pigs
were feeding (Mark 5:11) (8)
24 What jeering youths called
Elisha on the road to Bethel (2
Kings 2:23) (8)
25 The Venerable , eighth-century Jarrow ecclesiastical
scholar (4)
26 8 Across issued a decree that
this should take place (Luke 2:1)
(6)
27 Come into prominence
(Deuteronomy 13:13) (6)
Down
1 Where some of the seed
scattered by the sower fell
(Matthew 13:4) (4)
2 Sexually immoral person
whom God will judge (Hebrews
13:4) (9)
3 Gospel leaflet (5)
4 Physical state of the boy
brought to Jesus for healing (Mark
9:18)
5 Tugs (anag.) (4)
6 To put forth (5)
10 Nationality associated with
St Patrick (5)
11 Leader of the descendants of
Kohath (1 Chronicles 15:5) (5)
12 After this, his brother came out, with his hand grasping heel
(Genesis 25:26) (5) 13 At Dothan the Lord struck
the Arameans with at Elisha request (2 Kings 6:18) (9)
14 Peter, before the cock crows today, you will three times that
you know
me (Luke22:34) (4) 15 Spit out (Psalm 59:7) (4)
18 When I , I am still with you (Psalm 139:18) (5) 20 Concepts
(Acts 17:20) (5)
21 Thyatiras dealer in purple cloth (Acts 16:14) (5)
22 Does (anag.) (4)
23 The second set of seven
cows in Pharaohs dream were this (Genesis 41:19) (4)
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The Great War: THE TRENCHES
The trenches are the defining visual image of
the Great War. Both sides created them when it
became obvious that for all the pushes and counter-attacks not
much was happening
geographically. A hilly ridge would be taken, at
enormous human cost. A month later it would
be recaptured. The trenches stretched for
hundreds of miles across northern France, once
the earlier ones in southern Belgium were
abandoned, and they became home to hundreds of thousands of
soldiers.
The trench was a narrow but deep ditch, designed to shield the
men
who were on look-out duty from enemy fire. Behind the trenches
were
the living quarters - dug out of the earth, usually with roofs
of
corrugated iron, where there were bunks for sleeping and
rudimentary
facilities for washing and eating. Hot food came from the
Company
cook-house behind the lines. Too much bully beef, my father
complained - corned beef, to us. Very nice as an occasional choice,
but
a bit unexciting as a regular diet. Surprisingly, perhaps, to
those of us
who only know of the War from films and books, in between
major
outbreaks of fighting the trench provided an adequate if modest
degree
of normality. Every day, my father told me, the newspaper
seller
would visit with copies of the Daily Mail. No escaping from
the
football results and news from home.
The trouble was that periodically the senior officers would
decide that
it was time for another desperate attempt to dislodge the
enemy.
Bayonets would be fixed, ashen faced young men would line up in
the
trenches awaiting the signal - usually a blast on a whistle -
which
would summon them to climb the steps out into the open, there to
face,
inevitably, the devastating fire of the German machine guns. It
was
some time into the War before the Allies were equipped with
these
deadly weapons, and it was the multiple, sustained rain of
bullets that
caused most of the casualties.
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Above all this was the constant barrage of the big guns, firing
from
both sides but well behind the lines. Their thunderous roar
could be
heard at times far away across the Channel in Kent. Most of the
shells
simply exploded in the soft soil of Flanders or the Somme - they
are
still being ploughed up by farmers today, a century later. But
some
were what became known as direct hits, and those could be
devastating.
In the midst of all this - the mud, the stench, the noise and
the
imminent possibility of death - were the soldiers themselves.
Among
them moved the medics, the nurses, the chaplains - agents of
care and
compassion in a world which seemed to have gone mad. Some
soldiers
simply couldnt stand it. Shell-shocked was the diagnosis in
those days. The wonder is that anybody could.
By David Winter
SERVICES FROM AROUND THE PARISH NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2013
Baptisms
St Columbas Anya Faith Longman
Oscar James Gray
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THE PARISH TEAM
PARISH CLERGY
Team Rector, St Columba: Rev. Phil Goodey,
The Rectory, 139 Laburnum Avenue, Hull, HU8 8PA Tel: 01482
786553 email: [email protected]
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383 Southcoates Lane, Hull, HU9 Tel: 01482 781090
Curate: Rev. Aian MacPherson, 2 Harcourt Drive, Hull
Tel: 07929 733555
PARISH OFFICE:
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Email: [email protected] Website:
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