November 2014 Magazine

We aim to show how God through the Church, with its worship, teaching and service is relevant to modern living.

Every Friday

10am-12 noon

Knit2gether in Greyfriars Restaurant.

Sun 2nd

6.30pm

Service of Hope and Remembrance at St Mary’s Church

Wed 5th

10.15am

Richmond Flower Club, Hudswell Village Hall

Sun 9th

9.40am

Remembrance Sunday Civic Service at St Mary’s Church

Mon 17th

2pm

Swale WI Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

Sun 23rd

10am

Confirmation and Sung Eucharist at St Mary’s Church—we will be joined by Bishop James Bell

Sun 23rd

4pm

Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond (with refreshments and activities from 3.40pm)

Wed 26th

7.30pm

Hudswell Gardening Club

Thurs 27th

7.30pm

Gilling West and District Gardening Society

Sun 30th

4pm

Christingle Service at St Mary’s Church

P1 Calendar and Contents

P10 Christingle, HOST

P2 Contact Details

P11 Children’s Page

P3 Register, Support Group, Knit2gether, and Car Transport

P12 Richmond C of E Primary

P4 From Our Rector

P13 Richmond C of E Primary, The Big Picture, Rethinking Dyslexia

P5 From Our Rector

P14 Free to Be, Palestinian Wood, Traidcraft

P6 Prayer Diary November 2014

P15 Fun-Key Church, Church Army, Hutchinson Gilling Trust, The StoreHouse

P7 What’s On November 2014

P16 Book Recommendations, Bible Study, All in the month of...

P8 The Richmond Sixteen

P17 Services

P9 Remembrance Sunday, The Final Inspection

P18 Rotas, 200 Club

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ 1

THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

MINISTRY TEAM

RECTOR Rev’d John R Chambers The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245 j_echambers@btinternet.com CURATE Rev’d Antony Kirby 850349 07594615180 antonykirby01@btinternet.com HONORARY CLERGY

Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse

Rev’d Jennifer Williamson

READERS

Mrs Joy Hornsby Mr Scott Lunn Mrs Joan Plowman

Rev’d Bill Simms

2 Olliver Road 2 Hurgill Road 7 White Friars Gardens

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Mrs Jennifer Patrick

1 Roper Court

ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS

Mrs Jennifer Patrick Mrs Ruth Brown

850693 825270

Dr Sheila Harrisson

826490 826895 822792 850693 822059

CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND Mayor’s Warden Rector’s Warden Assistant Warden Organist & Choir Director Upbeat & Anacrucis Dir Bell Captain Head Verger Church Booking Secretary and Parish Administrator

Mr David Frankton Mr Roy Morel Mrs Janet Morel Mr Colin Hicks Mrs Carol Gedye Mrs Susan Welch Mr Leonard Scrafton Claire Murray

8 Alans Court 22 Olliver Road

823531 823278

1 Willow Crescent 55 Maison Dieu 8 Maple Road 14 Pilmoor Close

821464 824795 823700 824106

pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com 07737482611

Assistant Treasurer

OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 Rebecca Simpson Flat 2, 4 Hildyard Row, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4DH 07716608948 Claire Murray 07737482611

FWO Secretaries Magazine Editor Magazine Distribution Magazine Adverts

Mr Don & Mrs Joy Wade 11 Moorside Road Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road Gillian Hardy 11 The Green Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields

Secretary Treasurer

Organist

821062 826895 449850 821002

FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440

FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL Reader Mr George Alderson Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman

Reader Church Warden Deputy Warden Organist Treasurer

AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME 68 Brompton Park, B on Swale 818865 Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216

FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Mr David Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske Mrs Ann Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske Mrs Elizabeth Withers e.withers30@hotmail.co.uk

2

822418 823371 822418 822930 825262

FROM THE REGISTERS We have baptised

28th September 2014 9th October 2014 12th October 2014

Ellen Mundell Owen Mundell Michael Bagley Violet Bisicker

Sadly we have laid to rest

8th September 2014 William Jobling Aged 90 16th September 2014 Audrey Midgley Aged 62 18th September 2014 John (Lenny) Wilkinson Aged 62 24th September 2014 John (Derrick) Bagley Aged 83 27th September 2014 Karin (Margaret) Bucknell Aged 89 29th September 2014 Ann Mederer Aged 86 May they rest in peace and rise in glory

AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partners left behind. Starting again on their own is even more difficult.

Carrie and Anne would like to help with the next step by meeting recently bereaved spouses/partners for coffee at Greyfriars on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information.

KNIT2GETHER - FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy Coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray.

ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE

Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S)

Ruth Brown Michael and Margaret Clayson John Dickinson Joy and Don Hornsby Graham Merlane Rosemary Oliver Edna Roberts Eileen Simms Anne Simpson Pamela Wheatley Linda Drury

26 Whitefields Drive

CHS

825270

35 Springfield, Skeeby 5 West End Avenue

CH CH

822631 826803

2 Olliver Road 1 Gallowfields Road 3 Stanley Grove 70 Ronaldshay Drive 56 Ronaldshay Drive 56 Gilling Road 32 Whitefields Drive 25 Darlington Road

CH CHS C C HS CHS CH H

826490 826109 823081 822970 821511 822277 822428 850243

More drivers are always welcome and much appreciated so if you wish to volunteer for this very important service, contact this magazine on 826895.

3

From Our Rector

November 2014

Liz and I recently had the privilege of being invited to the Licensing and Installation of my last curate, Rev Maggie Woodward, to a group of parishes in Nottinghamshire. Whilst looking round the church in which the service took place, I saw a notice which reminded me of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham four mission values:-

Discerning God Valuing people Serving community Enabling change.

The mission template of any Diocese and therefore our mission template is designed to give us a kind of strategic thinking to enable that to happen.

Recently we celebrated the birth of the new diocese and it seems appropriate that we should consider the mission template and how we as God’s church here in Richmond and Hudswell should respond to it. The challenge is to consider what this church has to offer the people of these communities, the diverse communities, cultures and ages we serve in 21st century. How do we become a more mission shaped church in the 21st century?

Clearly any strategic template developed for a whole diocese needs to be interpreted according to our local cultures, needs and Christian tradition. We have to understand and be aware of the context within which we seek to do mission.

If we are serious about the mission of this church so that it is better shaped for the future then we possibly need to back these mission values and ensure that we are not a church of words but a church of action.

The Bible shows us that mission is not easy and we continue to pray for strength and wisdom as we work together for God’s kingdom here on earth. Let us work together to ensure that St Mary’s is a beacon for that call of Christ - “I, when I am lifted up, will draw all people to myself.” (John 12:32) Someone once said to me that a young man is said to have dreams and an old man vision. Apparently this person was not sure where I fitted! Well I will tell you – I’m not sure what the difference is but I have a dream or vision that sees church engaging with the community and promoting the message of Christ in our ever changing world, to all people, all ages.

4

Remembrance Sunday November 9th Once again we come together to remember those who gave their lives in conflict. This year has a particular significance as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of WW1.

Remembrance Day November 11th Our annual service at the memorial in Friary Gardens will be joined by over 100 cyclists finishing their sponsored ride to Richmond on behalf of Help for Heroes.

Hope and Remembrance We welcome all to our annual service of Hope and Remembrance, 6.30pm on Sunday 2nd November. This service is an opportunity to come together as we remember loved ones who have died. Their names are read out and candles lit in their memory. Invites have been sent to those who lost loved ones in this parish during the past twelve months. However, if you would like the name of a loved one to be read out who may not be on our list, please do let the Rector or Claire Murray know.

Confirmation Talking of having a living faith in a living Saviour, we are delighted that some people are to take a huge step on their spiritual journey when they are confirmed

by Bishop James on 23rd November 2014 at 10:00am. It will be so exciting and uplifting for us all to witness this step in faith and celebrate the Eucharist with them and their families. Please make a special effort to be there on this very special occasion.

So lots to remember which is appropriate as November is the month of remembering. Remembering the faithful departed on 2nd November, remembering the gunpowder plot on 5th November, remembering those who have died in conflict on 11th November, remembering those who are to be confirmed on 23rd November.

Yours in Christ

John Disabled access toilet project.

During the last few weeks we were disappointed to hear that our application for a grant from the Richmondshire District Council Communities Opportunity Fund towards the cost of the new toilet for the disabled was turned down. Apparently the fund doesn’t support religious activities!

The growth in the DAT fund has slowed down and we badly need someone to drive it forward. Claire Murray as co-ordinator and Jonathan Roberts are working hard and we are so grateful to them and so many of you who have donated in so many different ways – and continue to do so. However we need another kick start. If you feel you can help, please contact me

5

PRAYER DIARY FOR NOVEMBER 2014 - we pray …...

SAT

1

SUN

2

MON

3

TUE

4

WED

5

THUR FRI SAT

6 7 8

SUN

9

MON

10

TUE

11

WED

12

THUR

13

FRI SAT

14 15

SUN

16

MON

17

TUE WED

18 19

THUR

20

FRI SAT

21 22

SUN

23

MON

24

TUE

25

WED

26

THUR FRI SAT SUN

27 28 29 30

All Saints Day - we pray for all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support.

For farmers For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings.

With thanks that we live in such a beautiful part of the world.

For the Christians Together in Richmond . For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for all in politics—may they always have integrity and wisdom.

With thanks for all God’s blessings For Richmond Deanery. For vets and veterinary staff. For all who look after our animals when they are poorly.

For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist.

For our armed forces here and abroad, and their family and friends.

For friends and family living near and far away.

For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James, and all overseeing change.

For people who work unsociable hours. We pray for people who are in prison and all their families and victims of their crime.

For all who support the Storehouse held at Influence church. Bless all who organise the foodbank and all who need its services.

For our Rector John, curate Antony, for Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse and Rev’d Jennifer Williamson and their families.

For the Archbishops of York and Canterbury, their work and their families For our Readers Joy, Joan and Scott, and warden Rev’d Jennifer Williamson For the love and friendship we share with our pets past and present For all who provide emergency service relief. For families coping with the increasing financial demands For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute. For friendships and love.

For all who suffer religious persecution, including those in Syria, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.

For all who work in town.

For all who feel dissatisfied with what they are doing. May they feel fulfilled.

For our Royal Family we give thanks. For the Bible Society, HomeStart Richmond and all who volunteer and give of their time.

For the schools in our town With thanks for all who use their talents for worship, amongst them musicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers.

For Fun-Key Church as they meet this afternoon. Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages.

For Mothers throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union.

For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and for all who look after them whether as medical staff or family, friends and carers.

For all our congregations at St Mary’s Richmond, St Michael and All Angels in Hudsell and Downholme and St Edmund’s Marske.

For the Girlguiding and Scout Movement.

For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love.

For space and time to listen to God For childlike enthusiasm and hope. For Advent hope and Christingle joy.

WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER - RICHMOND FLOWER CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - 10.15AM Enquiries to Judy Farrar on 01748 824514 FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 - KNIT2GETHER AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome.

Bring your own projects and enjoy Coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray.

MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER— AT 2PM SWALE WOMENS INSTITUTE AT THE SCOUT HUT, QUAKER LANE, RICHMOND when we will be joined

by Iain and Trish Scriven and Trish’s dog Nico who will tell us how hearing dogs transform the lives of deaf people. Please contact Alayne Saville on 850528.

SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER - FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - REFRESHMENTS AND ACTIVITIES 3.40PM, 4PM START OF THE SERVICE. Please see P13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGED DATE DUE TO CHRISTINGLE SERVICE ON SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER. WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB 7.30PM Paul Evans will be talking about Restoring Richmond’s Hay Meadows.

THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER - GILLING WEST AND DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY - 7.30PM Back again by popular demand, the talented Judith Hutchinson and her assistant Sally-Anne will be showing us how to make festive wreaths, garlands and table decorations using foliage and berries from the garden or local hedgerows. This is a practical session, and Judith will be providing tools and materials. Places are limited, and priority will be given to Gardening Society members. Non-members are very welcome to take up any spare places (£4) - please contact Judith in advance to check availability on 01833 621369 or jude1@farmersweekly.net. Please let her know what you would like to make - swag, wreath or whatever - so she can bring suitable materials.

ADVANCE NOTICE There will be the Church Christmas Coffee Morning at the Town Hall on Saturday 6th December. Help would be appreciated - if you have Tombola Prizes please give them to John Harland, Cakes and Raffle to Janet Morel, Bric a Brac and Christmas Crafts to Claire Murray and Jams, Jellies and Jewellery, handbags and scarves to Susan Scrafton.

7

The Richmond Sixteen This year we remember the outbreak of the first World War one hundred years ago when many thousands of men on both sides fought and died or were gravely injured.

However, not all served their country in this way. Some were ambulance drivers or stretcher bearers. You may remember Joy Hornsby’s moving sermon given on 3 rd August, in which she mentions her father who was a chaplain, a padre, and also a stretcher bearer. (You can still read this sermon on the Richmond and Hudswell web site under ‘Resources: Thoughts and Reflections’).

There was a third small group of men, known as ‘Absolutists’ who would play no part in the conflict, either from a conviction that they could not support, even indirectly, what they considered was a breaking of the commandment ‘thou shalt not kill’ or because their world view did not allow them to give or obey orders, only to act as individuals according to their lights.

In May 1916 sixteen such men found themselves incarcerated in Richmond Castle before being taken to Southampton and thence with others to Boulogne, where they were court-marshalled and condemned to be shot. On 24th June the death sentences were commuted to 10 years penal servitude.

After their release from the prisons and labour camps many were treated as social outcasts and suffered severe long term psychological effects.

By coincidence, two recent events in Richmond have shed light on ‘the Sixteen’.

One of the ‘Tuesday Talks’ at the Station recently was entitled ‘Prisoners of Conscience’. The speaker, Steve Erskine, is associated with the Green Howards.

One young man he talked about, Bert Brocklesby, came from a family of devout Methodists and was himself a lay preacher. Two of his brothers signed up, but the whole family still accepted his stance. After the war, Bert became a missionary and a teacher.

The second event took place in the Cockpit Garden in the Castle in September and was organised by the Justice and Peace Group from the Middlesbrough Diocese (RC). A simple service took place among the sixteen topiary trees planted there in memory of ‘the 16’. Amazingly, there were exactly sixteen of us present and we began by each placing the name of one of the sixteen, with a white poppy, around a wreath of red poppies in the centre of the circle. There were various readings and prayers, including ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ by Wilfrid Owen. A candle was lit followed by silence and a time of reflective prayer, remembering all who suffer today in war and as a result of war, and we ended by singing a hymn which the men often joined in singing from their separate cells: ‘Nearer my God to Thee’.

Anne Simpson Note: The cells in which the prisoners were held are closed to the public; however I am informed that there is a reconstruction of these cells in the museum in the Castle showing copies of the very moving drawings and graffiti which some of the conscientious objectors made during their time there.

You may like to use this short form of the Reflections used during the service described above (the response is ‘We remember them’): All people bereaved because of war …who are refugees due to war … suffering injury through war … suffering physical and mental illness through war … Women raped in war. Children made orphans through war … Children killed and maimed in war … All people made destitute because of war.

We remember them 8

The Remembrance Sunday Civic Service and Parade Sunday 9th November.

The parade will leave the Town Hall at 9.30am in time to worship at St Mary’s Church Civic Remembrance Service which begins at 9.40am.

The parade will then march to Friary Gardens where there will be a service and wreath laying. The parade will then go to the Town Hall via the Green Howard’s Memorial and Air Force Memorial (with prayers and wreaths here as well) and conclude with an address by the Richmond Mayor and President of the Royal British Legion at the Town Hall.

Everyone will be dismissed shortly after half past eleven when there will be warm refreshments in the Town Hall.

A poem submitted by Margaret Emmerson

THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ?

Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here.

They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well..

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~ 9

NEARLY TIME FOR THE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE This year, we will be holding our Christingle service on Sunday 30th November at 4pm in St Mary’s Church, Richmond.

We all know Christingle celebrations - with their oranges and candles and ribbons, they are a fun family event at our church. The money raised by Christingle this year will go towards the work the Children’s Society does to help children living in poverty in the UK. Christingle is also a good way to help our local families with young children to think about the story of Jesus. Each part of the Christingle orange symbolises the various elements of the story of Jesus, from the love of Christ to the fruits of God’s creation. Piecing it together helps people understand the gospel.

As Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14-15, NIV) So please support our Christingle this year, and please try and bring some of your friends and neighbours with small children along!

We look forward to welcoming you.

HOST is looking for kind, friendly, hospitable people of all ages whose imaginations are caught by the idea of welcoming an international student at university here, far from his or her own family, to their home, for a day, a weekend or at Christmas.

You don’t need to live near a university, as students will travel for the privilege of meeting you, learning about real life in this country, and sharing their own culture. HOST is a voluntary activity which makes ambassadors for international goodwill of us all. Please see www.hostuk.org or call local organiser Anne Ramsden at 01484 654994. Thank you.

'Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world.

There are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good morning, Lord,' and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good Lord, it's morning.'

10

Easyfundraising.org.uk is an easy way to raise money for St Mary's Disability Access Toilet Fund. Shop with any of over 2,700 retailers and a percentage of what you spend is donated to the fund at no additional cost to you. Retailers include Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, Tesco and many more. Please register to support us today -http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/

11

The end of summer means our first festival of the school year which is, of course, harvest. This is always the first time for new classes to show off what they can do and this year was no exception. Our theme was the parable of the sower and we began with some very well received songs from the youngest children in Foundation Stage and Y1/2. The slightly older children in Y3/4 presented a drama around the parable and featured a lively character called Super Seed! The oldest children had written their own prayers and they lead this part of the worship. Again our families were brilliant and provided a great number of food items which were donated to the Store House.

A number of classes have made the most of the warm late summer weather and made visits to some of our local heritage sites. Y1 and Y2 visited the Castle and had a Teddy Bear’s picnic in the woods near Easby Abbey. Y5 and Y6 went along to the Georgian theatre and Y3/4 had a visit to look at local graveyards as well as visiting the Georgian theatre too.

One of the most exciting events this term was the visit by the Nature Spy group. They set up cameras in the school’s wildlife garden and a few days later showed the children what the cameras had captured. They were excited to see close-up shots of the birds feeding, a fox making a fleeting visit and even some of the neighbourhood cats got a look in. But the biggest “catch” had to be the images of a tawny owl swooping around. The Nature Spy people told us this was the first one they had filmed in the four years since the company began – quite a coup!

Getting to know our parents is a very important part of the first term in school and it was good to see so many of them coming to school for parents’ evenings to meet the new teachers and find out how the children have settled in. Some Foundation Stage two parents had already been in to find out all about how we teach reading and enjoyed sampling some of Mrs Butler’s flapjack and chocolate krispie cake.

Some Year 3-4 parents had also been into school to take part in their children’s classes Macmillan Coffee event. Lots of baking had taken place and the three classes raised more than £170 – a super achievement.

We are very fortunate that different members of the clergy regularly come along to lead collective worship and they always have a fresh perspective on things.

Reverend Anthony had a game of jenga set up for the children and we were all wondering what this had to do with choices and decisions. However it soon became clear that this was a wonderful analogy for the choices and decisions we have to make in life. But also, how the decisions we make can later affect those 12

around us. Really great food for thought and a perfect visual example of the impact our decisions can have.

With the very best wishes of all children, staff and governors at Richmond Church of England Primary School.

Alexa Barber

13

You are warmly invited to Free to Be at St Mary's on December 7th 2014. Free to Be is an ‘after hours’ contemplative worship event that gives us the space to think, pray, awaken our senses and simply be with God in the candlelit, inspiring space of St Mary's after dark. There will be a simple Eucharist during the evening which everyone is welcome to join. Doors open at 7.00pm and the event ends at 8:30pm, as the event is 'free flow' you are welcome to join and leave at any point. The Eucharist will be at 7:45pm. Entry is, of course, free.

Keep Hope Alive for Palestinian Christians Once again this year I have olive wood articles made by Christian families in Bethlehem for sale. They will be at church after the 10am service, from the middle of September, or contact me.

Liz and Denys de la Hoyde, from Harrogate, have a Christian friend in Bethlehem, Ibrahim, who sends the goods over, and then distributes the money raised here to the local families in time for Christmas.

Life for Palestinians in Bethlehem and throughout East Jerusalem and the West Bank is very difficult under the Israeli occupation, especially since the construction of the Separation Wall. Many have lost their olive groves, or are separated from them.

Liz and Denys go over every year, and see the difficulties for themselves. They ask us to continue to pray for justice and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis, whose present and future are inextricably bound together.

Joan Plowman

Fair Trade The Traidcraft stall will be in church on 1st and 3rd Sundays as usual after the holiday season, and I will have some different things as Christmas approaches. Do take a catalogue to browse through; anything you order through me will be post-free!

Joan Plowman

14

FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We celebrated Harvest in September. We looked at how generous God is with his love and his gifts to us.

We enjoyed crafts, activities and a quiet space followed by a bring-to-share supper which everyone enjoyed.

It is relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages.

We meet on Sun 23rd November for Fun-Key Church (theme as yet unknown!).

Gathering for refreshments from 3.40pm, made by Mothers Union, the service will begin at at 4pm. This service is very relaxed and informal, with words, songs, hymns, stories, crafts, prayers and refreshments available throughout.

See blogs for more images and info http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ , find us on Facebook or tweet @fun_keychurch. Gillian 07592016476/826895 Helpers are always welcome, and as Fun-Key Church is for all ages and not just for children, if you are perhaps concerned that you might “not be good with children” then fear not, there are many more adults than children!

The Church Army Research Unit has undertaken extensive research

into fresh expressions of church, their impact and their growth.

Back in March they came and looked at what makes Fun-Key Church “tick” (you can find their report here - http:// www.churcharmy.org.uk/ms/sc/sfc_snapshots.aspx “Surprises in a normal setting”).

They have come back to us to carry out a short study into the dynamics of people who attend Fun-Key Church. They would like anyone who has attended in the last year to complete a VERY short questionnaire. There is NO obligation, but we would be very grateful if you could help them and us by filling one in. If you wish a form, please speak to Gillian or Claire.

Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust Did you know that if you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, you may be eligible for a small grant towards:Educational courses, Necessary medical equipment Household appliances, And many other expenses.

For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts) 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.

STOREHOUSE Thank you to all who support the Storehouse Foodbank with donations left in the large box at the back of church. Your contributions of in date food are much appreciated.

15

The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper, IVP, £4.99 The Christmas season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year. Helping us refocus on what's truly important, John Piper provides 25 short meditations on Advent. The devotionals - drawn from his extensive teaching and preaching ministry - ponder afresh the most glorious dawning of indestructible joy the world has ever seen: the incarnation of the Son of God. Ordinary Mum – extraordinary mission – sharing God’s love in everyday life

By Anna France-Williams & Joy French, IVP, £8.99 'I wanted to change the world, but I couldn't find a babysitter.' School runs, packed lunches, play-dates, date night, nappy changes, homework, football, deadlines, bedtime stories, supermarket runs, peace-keeping, juice and biscuits, park trips, the runs, toddler groups, coffee drinking, mum's taxi, potty training, kiss-it-better.

These are the lives of modern mothers!

Perhaps you had big dreams of how you'd make a difference to the world, how you'd change it for the better. But now all you can think about is the next feed. Or perhaps you think mission is only for 'special Christians' who are extra holy and know their Bible backwards - and you feel that just ticking off each day on the calendar is an achievement. By sharing real stories, this book explores what mission looks like for a normal mum, and how fulfilling it can be.

THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP MEET AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL ROAD @ 7.30pm. Currently looking at 1 Peter to

be followed by 2 Peter. Everybody welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion. Please call Scott on 826895 if you wish to know more.

THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT JENNIFER PATRICK’S AT 1 ROPER COURT @ 7.30pm - This is

another very friendly group. We are studying Acts, with a commentary by Tom Wright .Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more information.

All in the month of November 100 years ago:- on 5th Nov 1914 that during WW1 Britain annexed Cyprus, Egypt and Sudan.

Also 100 years ago:- on 27th Nov 1914 that Britain’s first female police officers went on duty in Grantham, Lincolnshire. They were members of the Women Police Volunteers.

30 years ago:- on 12th Nov 1984 that the British Government announced that English pound notes would no longer be printed from the end of 1984 and would cease to be legal tender from the end of 1985.

10 years ago:- on 11th Nov 2004 that Yasser Arafat, Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (1969-2004), first President of the Palestinian National Authority (1996-2004) and winner of the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, died.

When I grow up - A small boy returned from Sunday School in floods of tears. When questioned by his mother about his distressed state, he sobbed: “Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, but I want to be a train driver!”

16

ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday 2nd November ALL SAINTS

8am 10am 6.30pm

HOLY COMMUNION BCP SUNG EUCHARIST HOPE & REMEMBRANCE

Sunday 9th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

8am 9.40am 6.30pm

HOLY COMMUNION CIVIC SERVICE CHORAL EVENSONG

Sunday 16th November 2ND BEFORE ADVENT

8am 10am

HOLY COMMUNION ALL AGE EUCHARIST

Sunday 23rd November CHRIST THE KING

8am 10am

Sunday 30th November ADVENT SUNDAY

8am 10am 4pm

HOLY COMMUNION BCP SUNG EUCHARIST CHRISTINGLE

EVERY WEDNESDAY

9.00am

HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY COMMUNION CONFIRMATION AND SUNG EUCHARIST 4pm (refreshments FUN-KEY CHURCH from 3.40pm)

HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURSDAY

10.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS HUDSWELL ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 9th November

9.30am

REMEMBRANCE

Sunday 23rd November

9.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 2nd November

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 9th November

11am

REMEMBRANCE

Sunday 16h November

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 23rd November

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 30th November

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

17

St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am 2ND NOVEMBER 9TH NOVEMBER 16TH NOVEMBER 23RD NOVEMBER 30TH NOVEMBER

J&A ROBERTS, J&D WADE G&M MERLANE, A MCDONALD, A GUY (REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY) S GUDGEON, R MACAULAY, K ROBSON D MINNICAN, R GAZZARD, R&S WALLIS O HARRISON, C MURRAY, G&J BARBER

ACOLYTES 2ND NOVEMBER 9TH NOVEMBER 16TH NOVEMBER 23RD NOVEMBER 30TH NOVEMBER

TEAM D A B C

FLOWERS SHARON MCCORMACK REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY JUDITH CLARKE JUDITH CLARKE ADVENT (JANE CALLARD)

200 club winner MR PHIL COOK

COFFEE ROTA 2ND NOVEMBER 9TH NOVEMBER 16TH NOVEMBER 23RD NOVEMBER

E ROBERTS, O HARRISON L COPELAND, J SMITH, P CROFT, J EMMERSON R BROWN, P WHEATLEY, J BROWN B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN, A BACON

30TH NOVEMBER

M EMMERSON, G HARDY, J BILBROUGH, J BEAUMONT

The deadline for the DEC 2014 issue is 9TH NOVEMBER 2014.

Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or gillian.lunn@yahoo.com If you have anything happening in December or January which you would like to tell people know about, why not publicise it in the magazine.

18