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Starbeck Methodist Church
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June - July Issue 290
Dear Friends
We have come to the last item in our explorationof the theme ‘Day byDay – exploring the rhythmof mission and discipleship’. We haveconsidered ‘Pray’, ‘Read and Reflect’, ‘Givethanks’, and now end with:
‘Keep Silence’
I am writing this the morning after our Starbeck‘Thy Kingdom Come’ event, a ‘global wave ofprayer’, during the time betweenAscension and
Pentecost. Hosted by Starbeck Methodists, Life Destiny Churchand St Andrew’s, we gathered together to pray that families,friends and neighbours come to know Jesus Christ.
If youwereunable to come, youmissedagreat evening– I canonlydescribe it as a ‘Spirit filled’ time of worship and prayer. We tendto think of prayer as being a time of silence – and it can be – butlast night showed that it can also be the complete opposite; it wasexciting! We shared in fellowship over coffee and a chatter,worship with the band, corporate prayer and teaching, followed byjust under an hour of prayer stations. There was a lot of creativityin art and beadwork, reflective activities, praying aloud, ‘tastingprayers’, Bible group, and if youwanted complete silenceweusedthe church lounge with a water fountain and candles, Bibles, andthe prayer book. And therewas news of a newChurches TogetherAlpha course coming up (watch this space).
‘Keeping silence’ is about coming to God in prayer, readingscripture, being aware of his presence and listening for what Godmay be saying to you. Prayer can be corporate (all of us prayingtogether), which can be very powerful, and it is also personal; apersonal relationship between you and God. It may take sometime to find out how best to pray and what works for you.
So, I invite you to explore prayer: creatively with art, sitting quietlywith a Bible, hymn book, or devotional book, prayerful music
2 Reverend Ann Fox Minister
Reverend Ann Fox, Minister 3through classical, traditional or contemporary worship songsand hymns, or a nature walk, a prayer walk around the town. Inwhatever you choose to do, be with God, spend time in God’spresence, talk to Jesus, let the power of the Holy Spirit breatheupon you.
For further resources look atwww.thykingdomcome.global
In the words of the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ song, by Pete JamesandHarvey Jessop (also on the website): “we are watching, weare waiting, we are hoping, we are praying, we’re believing, letyour kingdom come.
Father in heaven, your name is holyYours is the kingdom, the power and the glory,God of salvation, unfold your storyYours is the kingdom, the power and the glory,for ever and ever, Amen.”
(see Matthew 6: 8-10) God bless, Ann
The booklet ‘Day by day’ is available fromTheMethodist Church(www.mph.org.uk or 0845 07 8220) and can be downloadedfrom the Methodist Church website Methodist.org.uk (see‘Prayer and Worship’ tab, then ‘Day by Day’).
Rev. Ann [email protected] 881116
4 Services in June/JulyStarbeck Methodist Church, 93 High Street, Harrogate HG2 7LH
www.starbeckmethodistchurch.org.uk
[email protected] 3rd June10:30am Mr. Matthew Lunn
Flowers donated by
arranged byOlive delivered byMargaret Light
10:30am Rev. Ann Fox (All age worship in a cafe style)
Flowers donated by
arranged byChris delivered byPam Dawson
Sunday 10th June
10:30am Re. Gillian Houghton (Holy Communion)Flowers donated byMrs Anne Cobb, Mr & Mrs Mosley and
arranged by Julia delivered byEileen Mullier
Sunday 17th June
Nancy's girls and Mrs D Wardell
9am10:30amFlowers donated byMr Redshaw
arranged byAnne Delivered Joyce Routh
Sunday 24th June
Rev. Brian Hoare (Church Anniversary)Rev. Grace Cauldwell (Holy Communion)
Mrs P Dawson
9am10:30amFlowers donated byMrs R Cummings and Mr & Mrs Atkins
arranged byAline Delivered Margaret Light
Sunday 1st July
Live relay of conference
Mrs D Scruton
Services in July 5
Sunday 8th July10:30am Rev. Ann Fox/ Rev. Ben Clowes (Section Service)
Flowers donated by
arranged byChristine S delivered byPam Dawson
10:30am
10:30am
Rev. Ann Fox (Holy Communion)
Mr. Andrew Browm
Flowers donated byMrs Brassingtonarranged by Julia delivered byEileen Mullier
Sunday 15th July
9am Rev. Ben Clowes (Holy Communion)
Flowers donated by Mrs V Brodie and Mrs D Sigsworth
arranged byChris delivered by Joyce Routh
Sunday 22nd July
10:30am Local arrangement
Flowers donated by Mr & Mrs Hoole, Mrs D Beer and
arranged byAnne delivered by Margaret Light
Sunday 29th July
Mr & Mrs Kirkbright
Mrs C Stewart
PARK GROVE and STARBECK METHODISTKNIT 'n' NATTER GROUP
meet at 1:30pm on the first and third Mondayafternoon of each calendar month [term time only -please see Church Notices] : Please bring your ownknitting or help us with one of our Group Projects :More information from Rev Gillian Robertson 01423
869730
6 Three great foodie gatherings
OVER 60's TEA "N" CHATEvery Second Monday in the month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
We welcome all over 60’s to come and join us for a friendlyafternoon with plenty of cake and plenty of chat. We ask for a
minimum donation of £1 each to help cover the costs.Please come along and bring yourfriends, you are all welcome.
Mondays 11th June9th July13th August.
Luncheon ClubAnyone interested, they do not have to be a Church member, the only
stipulation is that they are over 60single/widow/widower/couples
Three course lunch for £4:00 everyTuesday at 12 noon
Also, if anyone would like to be a helper (on a rota system) we would beonly too pleased for assistance
Link onlineYou can now get ‘The Link’ online at:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6200928/Link.pdfCopy the link into a web browser and you can download a PDF
version of this edition.
Sundi Funday 7
We have been thinking about the events between Easter andPentecost and had an enjoyable Sunday with LDC celebratingAscension.
We are now preparing for the 10th July when we bring Sundi Club intothe church service . Come prepared to glue and colour!!I think that this will take place without our older girls as they are inthe middle of exams and we send our love and prayers to them at thisstressful time .
We would welcome any newmembers tocome and join us on a Sunday morning.
Pauline
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Starbeck Community Day - StarbeckChristmas Lights Appeal
Saturday 30 June 2 pm - 4.30 pmHarrogate Railway Football Ground
We are pleased to announce that our church is having a stall atthis event, selling books, jigsaws and home-made preserves.
This is a good opportunity for us to participate in thiscommunity day.
Any donations for the stall will be much appreciated.Please contact Phil/Christine on 887918 or Dave/Julia on
541343
Proceeds from the stall will benefit our church funds.
Coffee ShopsJUNE
2nd June Flowers & GardensAnne Hoole
9th June BrowniesJessica Ramsay
16th June Church Charity (MSF)Shirley Clapham
23rd June Starbeck CircleMollie & Joyce
30th June BrigadesMark & Vicki
JULY7th July Tea n Chat
Aline & Keith14th July All We Can Charity
Aline & Keith21st July Starbeck Circle
Mollie28th July Church Funds
VOLUNTEERS PLEASE!!
AUGUST4th August Bible Society (Wharfedale)
Anne Hoole
As you can see we have some weeks where no-one has comeforward to run the Coffee Shop. It is not hard work and is agood social morning. Those coming along thoroughly enjoythemselves. Thanks to all those who donate cakes, preservesetc to sell to add to the funds.
8 Saturday mornings
9
LEPROSY MISSION SPONSOREDWALKSATURDAY 2 JUNE
This year the walk is 4.75 miles. It will be a round walk starting at Birstwith car park.We will walk to Hampsthwaite which is 3.5 miles taking in a view of Birstwith Hall.On reaching Hampsthwaite we can go to Sophie’s Coffee Shop and anyone wishing toleave us there can either get a bus back to Harrogate or a bus back to Birstwith to gettheir car. Those who wish to finish the walk it is another 1.25 miles up the river sideback to Birstwith.
Those who wish to go by bus please meet at Stand 5 at Harrogate bus station to catchthe 1.30 Pateley Bridge bus so we can get off at Birstwith.
Anyone coming by car Birstwith car park is situated next to the school which is just offthe main road to the right if you are coming via Hampsthwaite. If you come via BurntYates you need to drive over the river bridge at Birstwith, continue up the village andthe car park is at the top on the left hand side just before you reach the main road. Iwould like to start the walk at 2pm.
When starting the walk we will walk down the road before going up a field. This is theonly hill that is a bit steep and should take about 10 to 15 minutes to get to the top.There is only one stile. We will walk up a road to Swinithwaite but this is a gentleclimb (more of a slope!) and not very far.
If you would like to sponsor us there will a sponsor form onthe Church notice board. It will be £5 per family to walk,all the money going to the Leprosy Mission.
If you want any further details do come and see me.
The Leprosy Mission is very grateful for your generosity insupporting the work they do to make the lives of leprosysufferers so much better and showing God’s love.
Margaret Light
PrayersWe ask that you hold these people before God in prayer.
The family of Bridget Haxby The family of Joyce ReevesThe Brassington family Shirley Clark and familyJessie Hall The family of Leslie TernentThe family of Ethel Haynes Rosemary Vasey
Please let me know if you would like your name added to the list.Anne Hoole: Pastoral Secretary
10 Fellowship for all
STARBECK METHODIST CIRCLE
The following meetings of the Circle in the summer are asfollows. Meetings begin at 7.30p.m. in the Wharfedale room andthe guest fee is only £2.50, which includes refreshments.Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday 6 June:Ms Caroline Fowler, Needlepoint Cafe: Demonstration and
workshop of hand-stitched flowers.
Wednesday 4 July:Presentation by Mr Robin Allan: ‘Protecting your Assets – legal
issues in later life’.
Wednesday 1 August:Mrs Ann Abbott and Mrs Chris Robson: Music and readings for asummer evening. (This is an alteration to original programme due
to speaker cancellation).
SATURDAY 21 JULY 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. :COFFEE MORNING in aid of church funds.
FUNCTIONS FOR FUN & FELLOWSHIP 11Report for FFF events 2017-18
Keith & Aline would like to thank all those who made this 25th
season of Functions for Fun & Fellowship a success.We have raised £2894.78 for our Church Funds, an increase ofover £350.00 on last year. But in total raised over £4500 beforewe take out for fees & donations to the performing groups, andsome small expenses (e.g. ink cartridges, stamps etc.)
Thank you to those who willingly help with refreshments,moving chairs etc. Without this help it would be impossible tocarry on with these events.
The programme for the next season is already arranged and wehave some new groups to entertain you. Please put the secondSaturday of the month from October to April in your diaries. Alist of the Concerts will be put on the notice board soon.
FFF started from the Ways & Means Team in April 1993 initiallyto raise money for the refurbished kitchen and ladies & gentstoilets, but has continued to be a big part of the Church’sfundraising ever since then.
HARROGATE FOODBANKKeith & Aline would like to thank everyone for the continuing
support they give to the Foodbank which continues to help those inneed.
Donations continue to be needed on a regular basis, please makesure all items have a long use by date on them.
We cannot accept any fresh food, milk orfruit juice but Long Life Milk and Fruit
Juice is great.
At the moment we have sufficient pastaand rice and cook-in sauces.
Milk is always needed. Tinned spongePuddings and custard are very welcome as we move into Spring.
12 Youth work
Project B is still going strong. We arethankful for the opportunity toregularly lead the young people inactivities and discussion, developingfaith and introducing them to newideas and music – and learning plentyalong the way ourselves!
Weekends awayUnite –We are looking forward to this year’s Unite festival / mini-camp over theMay Half Term Bank Holiday weekend. As last year there will be plenty of activitieson offer (football, craft, lip sync battles, inflatables, village capture the flag, discos,archery,… the list goes on)as well as several worship sessions – all within 48 hours!We can’t wait!
Beverley – The circuit is organising a circuit youth trip away to Beverley in Octoberwhich will be packed with activities.
Youth Services
We have now been part of 3 quarterly youth services, the latest of which was atBilton Area Methodist Church on April 1st exploring the theme of Sin and Salvation.Starbeck worship band played, and there were worship stations and even bunniesand guinea pigs to pet – all thematic of course!
The next youth service is at Woodlands on 15th July at 16.00. Please join us for aslightly different worship experience.
NewMembersProjectB is open to any young person in year 7 or above. Please help us to spreadthe word; tell anyone you know about us and encourage them to come down onthe 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month, 19.00-21.00, or contact us by email [email protected] to see what we get up to.
Help wanted!We are looking for helpers to provide the Project B young people with a broad
Youth work, PIe and thank you 13
Ivy, Stephen, Julie, Dai and Bethan would like to say a verybig thank you. To all of you from Church for your love, supportand prayers during the last six months of Leslie's life. Godbless you allAnd to the flower ladies we also say thank you and keep upthe good work.
experience of faith and life, and to give them the input they ask for with the subjectmatters close to them. We’re not only looking for people to lead or help on a Sundaynight (although if you’d like to we’d be thrilled!), we’d also appreciate any help withideas for ways to expand the experience of ProjectB, whether it is getting us involvedwith events, ways in which we can engage with circuit, or new topics to cover in ourregular Sunday meetings. If you are interested in helping us we’re sure we’ll be ableto find a way for you to help! Just speak to Mark, Vicki, or Dave or email us [email protected] pray for all involved, both young people and leaders, aswe learn more about God together.
The Project B Team
Save the Date: Pie and Peas Evening
On Saturday 16th June our Senior boys will be hosting a Pie andPeas evening as a fund-raising event for their badgework. Theyare hoping to fund a coast to coast race; public transport versuscar. Pie and peas will be served, and there will be activitiesduring the evening. Full details will be announced soon alongwith the sale of family and individual tickets.
14 Friday night activitiesCompetitions
After a lot of preparation and hard work by the young
people over the last months we have now had our Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade competitions
days. On Sunday 29th April we took 13 young people, both boys and girls, across to Acomb to
join with the other companies from the Yorkshire County battalion in the uniformed
competitions which encompasses drill, figure marching, and bible knowledge and project.
They represented themselves very well and di us proud. Here are their results:Junior section Figure Marching 3rd PlaceJunior section Bible Quiz 1st Place, and 2nd place in the Bible Competition overallCompany Section Bible Quiz 3rd place, and 3rd place in the Bible Competition overallSenior Section Bible Quiz 3rd place, Bible Project 1st place, and 3rd place in the BibleCompetition overallCompany and Senior Section Advanced Drill 2nd place
Barely a week later we held the Girls’ Brigade District uniformed competitions at churchwelcoming the other companies from our district. Again the young people rose to thechallenge and came away with some very impressive results:
Inspection 1st placeDrill 1st placeFigure Marching 1st placeJunior Craft 1st place for AlexSeniors Collage 1st place for GraceBrigader Craft 2nd place for Madi and 3rd place for LibbySpiritual Drama 1st placeAs we are sure you will agree they can all be very proud of themselves!
DisplayAs advertised in the last Link our annual display is on the 23rd June. This year we arecelebrating 60 years of 3rd Harrogate Boys’ Brigade company and will be holding anafternoon of memories, photos, crafts, and activities followed by the display proper in theevening.
More Friday night activities....15
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Please come and join us between 13.30 and 16.30 for the informal afternoon. There willbe plenty to see and try your hand at, including 15 minute sessions of drill at 14.00 and16.00, and a 15-20 minute band session at 15.00. Whether you are an old hand, or newto these, please join us in these interaction demonstrations of our weekly activities.
Starting at 19.30 will be the display proper including all the usual items, and will specialguests to give the evening a familiar feel from a few years ago. All are welcome. We dohope you will join us.
Save the Date – Awards NightThis year’s awards night, our regular end of year celebration of the young people’s hardwork, will be on Friday 20th July followed by a BBQ. Please save the date and join us.
RecruitmentWe need your help as much as ever, we are always looking for new members so if youknow a young person between the ages of 4 and 17 who would enjoy being a memberof Boys’ or Girls’ Brigade please tell them more about us and encourage them to comedown or contact us by email. ([email protected]).
We are especially looking for young people to join our Anchors and Explorers section (4to 7 year olds). This section is where the journey begins and it is a hub of energy andexcitement- well worth giving a try!!
If you know of an opportunity for us to promote The Brigades either by putting upposters or attending events please let us know. Together let’s see our Brigades growand develop.
Finally do you have a skill or an idea for a session? We are constantly on the lookout fornew ideas and new activities that we can try. If you have something or can think ofsomething that you think a young person would enjoy, please come and talk to us. Youmight want to come down and demonstrate something for anevening, or even just point us in the direction of an activity orresource- all help is appreciated.
Bed RaceWe will once again be represented at the Knaresborough Bed Race on 9th June as theBrigades band has been asked to be part of the parade. Preparations are going well, andwe can’t wait to tread the cobbles playing.
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Harrogate FoodbankA special request for Long life milkand long life fruit juice , coffee,sponge puddings and custard andsugar. Also toiletries such as soap,toothpaste, brushes,Toilet RollsThanking you all for your support.Aline & Keith
Harrogate Homeless ProjectDonations of tinned, dried foods,coffee, tea, sugar etc and toiletriesare needed please.
Please continue to support thisproject as the need is ongoing.Thank you - Pam & Ian
