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.
Tue 2nd
10.30am
After the Cards (at Greyfriars)
Wed 3rd
10.15am
Richmond Flower Club
Sun 7th
6.30pm Illuminate at St Mary’s Church service, refreshments at 6pm
Mon 15th
2pm
Swale Womens Institute
Thurs 11th
7.30pm
Gilling West Gardening Society
Wed 24th
7.30pm
Hudswell Garden Club
Sun 28th
3.40pm for 4pm start
Fun-Key Church @ St Marys Richmond (refreshments from 3.40pm) THE PET SERVICE
Tue 30th
2pm
Mothers Union at Greyfriars.
P1 Calendar and Contents
P2 Ministry Team
P3 Register, After the Cards, Knit2gether, and Car Transport
P4 & 5 From our Curate
P6 Prayer Diary June 2015
P7 What’s On June 2015
P8 Mothers Union, Friends, Housekeeper Required
P9 St Marys Bell Restoration Appeal
P10 & 11 Information from John and Angela Dickinson about Nepal
P12 & 13 Interview with James Hargreaves, Easy Fundraising/ Poem
P14 Richmond C of E Primary School
P15 Fun-Key Church / Hutchinson Gilling Trust
P16 Book Reviews / Bible Study Groups/ The Jonas Centre
P17 Services in June across our group of churches
P18 Rotas / 200 Club
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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 Mrs Joy Hornsby Mr Scott Lunn Mrs Joan Plowman
Rev’d Jennifer Williamson
READERS
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
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Dr Sheila Harrisson
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CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND Mayor’s Warden Rector’s Warden Assistant Warden Organist & Choir Director Bell Captain Head Verger Parish Administrator
Mr David Frankton Mr Roy Morel Mrs Janet Morel Mr Colin Hicks Mrs Susan Welch Mr Leonard Scrafton Claire Murray
8 Alans Court 22 Olliver Road
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1 Willow Crescent 821464 8 Maple Road 823700 14 Pilmoor Close 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
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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
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FROM THE REGISTERS We have baptised 26th April 2015 Oliver Todd 17th May 2015 Daisy Smart-Hallows Morgan Taylor Sadly we have laid to rest 30th April 2015 Donald Cook Aged 82 8th May 2015 Thomas Short (Tommy) Aged 76 17th May 2015 Thomas Howie Allinson Taylor (Known as Scottie) May they rest in peace and rise in glory
Aged 93
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
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From Our Curate
June 2015
I would guess for many of us, that the central act of our worship is the Eucharist. In the month of June we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the day of thanksgiving for the institution of Holy Communion. The feast day came about when an Augustinian nun Juliana of Liège had a vision in which a glistening full moon appeared to her. The moon was perfect but for some hollow dark spots, which she was told represented the absence of a feast of the Eucharist. This led to the celebration of Corpus Christi, which was introduced into the church calendar in 1264. Why do we need a feast of the Eucharist? A feast like this affords us the opportunity to give God collective thanks for Christ’s abiding presence with us, which is made visible in the Eucharist. It’s also an opportunity for us to seek a better understanding of the sacrament, of the Body and Blood of Christ. In order to arrive at a better understanding of the Eucharist we need to ask why Jesus gave us this sacrament in the first place. A closer reading of John 6:51-58 provides a useful answer. From the reading we find that there are two main reasons Jesus gave us this sacrament. (1) Jesus promised to be with us until the end of time. In the Eucharist he provides a visible sign and an effective means of being present to us and us being present to him. Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.” (2) Jesus said that he came that we may have life and have it to the full. In the Eucharist Jesus provides a visible means of communicating this life to us so that we can be fully alive both in this world and in the world to come. 4
As Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day” The Jews, who Jesus was addressing in John 6 had gathered to ask him for more bread. Jesus promised to give them the sacramental bread and blood instead. But in their worldly frame of mind they could not understand or appreciate the sacrament. They disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus reaffirmed that “his flesh is true food and his blood is true drink” (v. 55). They ended up distancing themselves from the Eucharist because the sacramental language makes no sense in a world of materialism. The same problem that these early followers of Jesus had is still with us today. If we approach the Eucharist with a materialistic mentality we fail to understand and so lose the benefits of such a wonderful gift of God’s love. The Eucharist is very different from every other food and drink. The great difference lies in the words of Christ. We transform ordinary food into our own bodies but the food of the Eucharist transforms us into the body of Christ. I have no doubt that we have heard the saying that we become what we eat - this is never more true than in the Eucharistic experience. Let us this month approach the Eucharist with a more lively faith, a faith that places us in the presence of Jesus, a faith where we shall experience in the Eucharist God's saving power and transforming love. Every Blessing, Rev Antony.
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For all suffering, working to rebuild, working to support in Nepal. For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James. For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics. For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we make the most of that time. For friends and family living near and far away. For all who provide emergency service relief. For our Rector John , now Interim Area Dean, our curate Antony, for Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse and Rev’d Jennifer Williamson and their families For Nepal - all who are struggling to survive and cope, and all who provide help. For Christians Together in Richmond and their new Chair Sheila Pearson. For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support. For our Royal Family we give thanks. For the Bible Society, HomeStart Richmond and all who volunteer and give of their time. For families coping with increasing financial demands 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 come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings. May they feel inspired to find out more about God. For families throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute. For friendships and love. For all who suffer religious persecution For all our congregations at St Mary’s Richmond, St Michael and All Angels in Hudswell and Downholme and St Edmund’s Marske. For the schools in our town. For the Girlguiding and Scouting Movements. For our Readers Joy, Joan and Scott, our Readers in Training James and Gillian, and Warden of Readers Rev’d Jennifer Williamson For all who feel dissatisfied with life. May they feel fulfilled For people we are worried or concerned about. For love and friendship. For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love. We pray for the world, we thank God for the beauty and wonder of creation. We pray that we may always nurture it For our neighbours With thanks for all who use their talents for worship-musicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers. 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 That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves. We pray for all attending Fun-Key Church today - may they find true fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. For space and time to listen to God For peace in self and the world
WHAT’S ON IN JUNE 2015 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. TUESDAY 2ND JUNE - 10.30am - AFTER THE CARDS - GREYFRIARS please see page 3 WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE - RICHMOND FLOWER CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - Demonstration by Lucy Hutton-Smith entitled 'Bloom where you are planted'. Commence at 10.15am with coffee served from 9.30am. Visitors and new members always welcome. Enquiries Tel. 01748 824514 SUNDAY 7TH JUNE - 6pm—7.30pm —ILLUMINATE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH Our speaker will be James Hargreaves who runs the youth group who play at this service. Illuminate is a Contemporary Christian worship service held at St. Mary's, Richmond on the first Sunday evening of every month. Informal, relaxed, with food and drinks provided, all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the worship band, relevant sermon and fellowship before and after. THURSDAY 11TH JUNE - GILLING WEST GARDENING SOCIETY at 7.30pm in Gilling West Village Hall. 'The Cutting Edge: Propagating from Cuttings in Summer' with Valda Walker Everyone welcome. £3 visitors. includes refreshments. £10 for the year. MONDAY 15TH JUNE - SWALE WOMENS INSTITUTE Wendy Alexandrar on Alternative Therapies. For details please contact Alayne Saville 850528 WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB AT 7.30PM at Hudswell Village Hall - Rose Show, Potato Comp. & Social Evening. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - THE PET SERVICE at this special service we will be celebrating the love we have for and receive from our pets, past and present. Whether you have a pet or just love animals why not come along and thank God for all the creatures from tiny ants to giant snakes, with cats, dogs, mice and spiders as well. All pets of all shapes and sizes (and their owners) very welcome. We would love everyone to join us. This really is relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. See Gillian for more details 07592016476 TUESDAY 30TH JUNE - MOTHERS UNION—GREYFRIARS 2PM - We will be joined by Ros Dobbin the Diocesan President. Everyone welcome.
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On Tuesday 30th June at 2pm in Greyfriars we will be welcoming the Diocesan President of the Mothers’ Union Ros Dobbin. Everyone welcome. Advance Notice for diaries MU Fundraiser, Reeth Brass Band Concert and Afternoon Tea Saturday 4th July 3pm Tickets £6 In aid of St. Marys Mothers Union Funds Tickets available from Margaret Clayson 822631 Margaret Emmerson 825381 Liz Chambers 821241 Susan Scrafton 824106
Friends of The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin A reminder that Membership is open to all those whose names appear on the Electoral Roll. The Objects of the Association are to co-operate with the PCC in the preservation and adornment of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and by assisting with the general upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Church, its activities and services, its ornaments, furnishings and its work, the Association seeks to bind together in common fellowship all those who love the Parish Church.
Housekeeper required…
...to join the team at Aske Hall. Experience, driver, non smoker preferred, approx. 20 hours a week, occasional weekends. Please contact Mandy Blenkiron at mandy.blenkiron@aske.co.uk / 01748822000
Maths lesson The only place where you can buy 64 watermelons without anyone wondering why.
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St Mary’s Bell Restoration Appeal
We officially launched our appeal on the bank holiday Monday 4 th of April. The wide publicity that we were fortunate enough to receive in the local press together with the 1500 leaflets we distributed to schools meant we got off to a splendid start. Throughout the day there were tours of the ringing chamber and the bells, handson ringing and teddy bear parachuting from the bell tower. The parachuting bears were notable for their bravery. Casualties, though each one regrettable, were at an acceptable level, but some bears just refused to wear their parachutes. Our test run from the very top of the tower the evening before, however was a complete disaster; a beautiful jump, a lovely open parachute, but then a puff of wind just at the wrong time and ouch, a painful crash-landing in a neighbouring tree. After a cold night the bear was rescued and restored to its owner, its pride battered but no serious injuries. Neighbouring trees and gardens made us take the easier option of launching from the ringing chamber window. A big thank you to all those who attended, and to those who returned lost and distressed teddies. The great and the good of Richmond came and we were delighted to welcome the Mayor, and one of our patrons, Lord Zetland (Bishop James Bell is our other patron). Our local prospective Parliamentary candidates with suitably rosetted teddy bears also came in force on this, the weekend before the general election. A huge thank you to the “Richmond Belles” who provided the catering during the day and to Roy and Len for their invaluable help. It was a good day and I hope raised the profile of the appeal and in addition we welcomed many people into the church who would not otherwise have set foot in St Mary’s. We aim to repeat the occasion. Further events are planned. This week we have been leafleting every house in Richmond to make them aware of the appeal. We will have a float again this year In the Richmond Meet. A concert in St Mary’s has been arranged and a number of other fundraising events are in the pipeline. We must raise £140,000 if we are to replace our unstable wooden frame with a cast iron frame, rehang our ancient bells so that they can be viewed by the public, install 8 tuned bells and install sound control so as to increase the number of teaching sessions without upsetting local residents. Please help us if you can. Each and every donation counts. £10 will purchase a useful length of frame. £100 will buy many of the fittings for one of the bells, £1000 will rehang one our ancient bells, 5 of which are beautifully inscribed and more than 300 years old; and £10,000 will buy a whole bell which, suitably inscribed, could create a lasting memorial to a special person. The soundscape of Richmond Church bells has been an essential part of our community for more than 3 centuries. In the past 2 weeks alone, we have rung for regular services and in addition have celebrated the Queen’s visit to Richmond, the birth of Princess Charlotte (same day!) and we have celebrated VE day by ringing the church bells not just in Richmond but also in Bolton on Swale and Barnard Castle on VE Day. We must preserve this tradition. Do support us if you can and do visit our website – www.richmond bells.com for further details about the appeal and how to donate, and thank you again to all those who made the launch of the appeal so successful. Peter Trewby 9
Information from John and Angela Dickinson about Nepal From our point of view, news has been mixed: Churches: Meet on Saturdays, so many were in church Our own church folk, Nepali friends, were in church and emerged safely Another church in Kathmandu felt the floor ‘ripple’ just as the (American) preacher was trying to explain the word ‘escalator’. We hear that another church in Kathmandu was destroyed and there was loss of life and injuries. In Lamjung, near the epicentre, many Tamang Christians were killed in church. Missions: No expats in UMN and INF were killed or injured Hospitals: All are doing a great job trying to help the injured and preparing for much sickness as water supplies are reduced and contaminated. At Angela’s nursing school, there was some damage to old buildings, but all were safe. “The UN estimates that 8 million people across the country are affected by the disaster - more than a quarter of the population.“
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/
emergency-response/nepal-earthquake?intcmp=hp_hero_nepal_info_2015-04-25
Over 2 million homes destroyed. Just one light hearted story- Okhaldhunga, visited, worked, lady had a long and difficult labour. It seemed as if the earthquake came and shook the baby loose. (not scientific). Bhukampa Bahadur- ‘Brave Earthquake Boy’.
On the ground in Nepal, CMF has twelve members. So far we’ve heard from nine who we know are OK. One member working with BMS as a GP in Kathmandu spent four nights sleeping out on a school basketball court with her three children – and hundreds of others – for fear of aftershocks, but is back home now.
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Another member works with UNICEF in Kathmandu. He contacted us to say he and his family are fine but ‘apartment destroyed. Family evacuated to London on Monday. I remain here with UNICEF on a massive response effort.’ Tansen Hospital is 120 km from Pokhara. A CMF member works with UMN as the medical director there. She emailed this to us: ‘The ground shook badly in Pokhara as we are not so far from the epicentre but the damage was not bad and the aftershocks were all nearer Kathmandu. Friends in Kathmandu have had a miserable time as many stayed outside for several days. Newer houses held up quite well. They have water and electricity issues.’ ‘Tansen got off lightly and the hospital is one piece. Some villages have many houses down but compared to other districts not too bad. We have had only seven quake related injuries but may be able to be a referral centre for more complicate ortho cases later. We were able to send two doctors from there to Gorkha, which is badly affected with an INF team although I think the need is physical shelter rather than medical care. Please pray for us to have the wisdom how to be sensible in who we send. All the young doctors are itching to help but we want to only send where they will be really useful and we still have a hospital of sick people here too.’ Dr Sam Dunnet, who was at the CMF National Conference in the UK last weekend, is also now in Nepal. She was going out to visit friends – not expecting there to be an earthquake just before she arrived. She writes: ‘There are a lot of potential problems which could start over the next few days as water runs out and people cannot get food. Riot police are already standing ready and there are long lines of people trying to cram into buses to get out of the city. There is a huge potential for a cholera outbreak (which seems to be a regular occurrence anyway but the risk is much higher with the lack of water and rubbish building up in the streets). The government is not managing to coordinate the response so it is generally chaotic. They need specialists like orthopaedic and neurosurgeons. A lot of aid is disappearing. I am hoping to get to Pokhara, maybe by plane. I think I can be more useful there. Thanks for your prayers.’
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An Interview with James Hargreaves Angela: We know that you are a trainee Reader but we don’t all know what your day job is? James: I’m a private guitar teacher. I teach at Richmond Methodist School and Hipswell Primary School as well as giving private lessons. Angela: Can you tell us about your calling. James: I often go for walks out in nature when I pray, and during my second year studying for a degree in Theology from Manchester University and I was taking one of these walks. I already felt called to full-time ministry, but didn’t know exactly where. On that walk I believe God called me to be an Anglican vicar in the Richmondshire area. I grew up in Richmond. Angela: You were brought up in the Pentecostal church. What attracts you to the Church of England? James: I spent five years living in Texas, USA, and during my time in the States I worshipped with the American Methodists. The American Methodists are very different from the UK Methodist Church, however, resembling the Anglican Church much more. When I returned to the UK, I was attracted to the Anglican church because of its breadth; they are inclusive of a very wide range of theological persuasions, ranging from the Evangelical wing with Nicky Gumbel and Alpha at Holy Trinity Brompton to the Anglo Catholic churches. I also like the accountability and structure in the C of E system, because in certain denominations anyone can just start up a church, having to answer to nobody, and that can lead to mayhem. Angela: So what is the next step for you to become a vicar? James: It’s a really long process. I hope to complete the Reader’s course and become a Reader in October, following which I will continue having meetings with various people based in Ripon over the coming few years. At the end of the time of discernment, they will decide whether or not I am a suitable candidate. Angela: What are your views on women bishops? James: I did my dissertation at Manchester on the question of female leadership in the church and 1 Timothy 2:11-15. There are definitely two sides to the argument and I can see and respect both of them. Angela: One of your most important contributions to St Mary’s is Illuminate. For 12
those of us who have not attended this service can you tell us about it? James: It’s all about reaching out to the younger generation, many of whom are unfamiliar with the language and liturgy in the Sunday morning service, and are put off by it. I believe that while you must not change the doctrine and teaching, you can change the format, language and music in order to communicate. The ability to do this is a strength of the Pentecostal church. Illuminate is an evangelistic service designed to be accessible to younger first-time visitors. The worship is led by the Illuminate band consisting of two guitars, a bass guitar and three singers leading songs in everyday language with modern music. It is on the first Sunday of the month and so far we have had two services. Angela: How many attended the services? James: 40 people attended the first and 50 the second. Angela: What would you like the congregation to pray for you. James: For Illuminate to continue to grow and for those younger people and families who are asking questions about faith or looking for a new church home to be able to find one with St Marys through this service. By Angela Dickinson Update from James 'As the Illuminate service is becoming more established, the biggest need we have is for more helpers, people who could assist on a Tuesday night when our Youth Group/Band practice, and people who are willing to assist in setting up, packing down and the general practical running of the service. At the moment I am setting up entirely on my own, which is a lot of work, and while I have some help in packing down, it would be incredibly helpful to be able to assemble a reliable team who were willing to contribute to the smooth running and continued growth of Illuminate.'
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/ stmaryschurchrichmond Any questions please ask Gillian Lunn (it’s such a simple way to raise money) 13
Summer term – we love the sound of those words with thoughts of warm sunny days on the school field, sports day, outings to farms, the seaside and other outdoor places. All these things happen, of course, but that’s not all! We began Summer Term this year with a new Christian value to think about – humility. We have explained this to the children as our understanding that God is great and we cannot compete with him; that all good things come from God; and that we rely on God. Our Secret of Success is a little easier to grasp – work hard! There will certainly be plenty of that this term!
We also introduced our prayer tree in the first week. This had been carved by our caretaker a few months back and Mrs McCormack and a number of children in a lunchtime craft club had decorated it beautifully. It now takes pride of place in the school hall and children can add their own prayers to it as they wish. These prayers are then offered up each week. Our aim is that children understand that they can talk to God at any time, but this tree is a visual representation of prayer in the school’s life.
Towards the end of last term and into this term, staff have been working exceptionally hard on ensuring that the children’s learning environment is fresh, welcoming and of a really high standard. We had a creative week at the end of Spring term and the work from this is displayed around school. We have also been ensuring that the walls having resources on to help children with their learning so the place really does look good.
The first week back also saw the beginning of a new initiative in school. Following a meeting for parents in March, the idea came up of holding a Parents’ Forum, where interested parents could come along and talk together and with school staff about issues which affect us all. It was a very positive first meeting – boosted by coffee, tea and Mrs Jack’s scones! – and from that it was decided that the next meeting would have a focus of homework – something which affects, teachers, parents and children.
You may remember in my last newsletter I told you about our behaviour system and how children can now be promoted to the “Northern Lights” when they are constantly demonstrating excellence. Now I am delighted to report that four children have received this award and are now the proud owners of gold badges saying “I represent Richmond PRIDE”. How many more will be wearing them by next month, I wonder!
With best wishes from all at Richmond Church of England Primary School. Alexa Barber
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FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We met on the last Sunday of April and had a great afternoon exploring the theme of The Good Shepherd. During the service Oliver Todd aged 6 was baptised, we were joined by 2 gorgeous lambs and we celebrated Fun-Key Church 3rd Birthday! Not too bad managing to fit all that in to just under an hour. Ninety two people (33 of whom were children) joined us, and we did all sorts of lamb and wool based activities, not to mention singing hymns, saying prayers and praising God. We meet on the 31st May when we will be joined by the Bell Ringers, and then on the last Sunday of June when it will be our annual Pet Service! We gather for refreshments from 3.40pm, made by Mothers Union, and the service will begin 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
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.
Good Shepherd Sunday 26th April 2015 St Michael & All Angels Downholme
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When Faith Gets Shaken - By Patrick Regan and Liza Hoeksma, Lion Hudson, £7.99
What do you do when life falls apart, and it feels as if God has left you? How do you keep going when your faith is rocked to the core? Sometimes things get so hard we’re not sure where God is – or what he’s up to. For Patrick there was pain, illness, and loss in his family and community. Then a series of excruciating operations took him to the brink physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Writing during his journey of recovery, Patrick explores how we find God in times of suffering. He wrestles with how we can know God’s peace when life is anything but peaceful, what the true nature of courage is, how we allow ourselves the grace to rest when we’re running on empty, and how we can stay fully present in the moment – all so we can ultimately grasp the love of God at a deeper level.
THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP MEET AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL ROAD @ 7.30pm. Currently looking at Philippians . 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.
The Jonas Centre, Wensleydale Nestling at the heart of Wensleydale in the tranquil beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, the Jonas Centre is uniquely positioned to provide all that is needed for individuals and groups, seeking relaxation, to enjoy all that the Dales has to offer. The Yorkshire Dales provide interest and recreation for those who are seeking a restful holiday or for those who prefer to be energetic everyday. Within easy reach of the Jonas Centre there are heather clad moors, rushing becks, rivers and waterfalls, market towns and quaint villages. Motorists can enjoy the changing scenes of remote country roads and walkers have a splendid choice of footpaths providing easy or challenging walks. Visitors can explore castles, museums, farms and tea rooms. There are workshops where, Wensleydale cheese, ice-cream, chocolate, rope and teapots are made. Horse-riding, fishing, golf, and swimming are just some of the activities which can be enjoyed nearby. The Jonas Centre attracts groups and organisations for conferences and training events as well as those taking time out for refreshment in this peaceful environment. Please don’t just take our word for it but read some of the comments made by guests who have stayed at the Jonas Centre recently. “Having stayed at a number of centres in my time, I reckon The Jonas Centre is one of the best.” “The staff were friendly and helpful. We were delighted to discover what peaceful silence could be like.” “The booking process was very easy & stress free.” “The cabin was well stocked with handy utensils & lovely & warm.” Rest and refreshment, scenic beauty, exhilarating activities, places to discover and explore. The Jonas Centre caters for a wide variety of needs. For more details visit www.jonascentre.org or call 01969 624900. 16
ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday 7th June Trinity 1
8am
Sunday 14th June Trinity 2
8am
Sunday 21st June Trinity 3
8am
Sunday 28th June Trinity 4
8am
EVERY WED
9.15am
HOLY COMMUNION
EVERY THURS
7.00pm
HOLY COMMUNION
10am 6.30pm service, refreshments at 6pm
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST ILLUMINATE
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST CHORAL EVENSONG
10am 6.30pm
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) ALL AGE EUCHARIST
10am
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) 10am CIVIC SERVICE 4pm service FUN-KEY CHURCH – refreshments from THE PET SERVICE 3.40pm
HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURS
10.30am
HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 14th June
9.30am
MORNING PRAYER
Sunday 28th June
9.30am
HOLY COMMUNION
ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 7th June
11am
FAMILY EUCHARIST
Sunday 14th June
11am
MORNING PRAYER
Sunday 21st June
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday 28th June
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
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St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am ACOLYTES 7TH R & J MOREL, P WHEATLEY, L COPELAND A 14TH J & A ROBERTS, J & D WADE B 21ST G & M MERLANE, A MCDONALD, A GUY 28TH G & J BARBER, R MACAULAY, K ROBSON C FLOWERS 7TH JULIA ROBERTSON 14TH JENNIFER PATRICK 21ST JENNIFER PATRICK 28TH CLAIRE MURRAY COFFEE ROTA 7TH B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN, A BACON 14TH M EMMERSON, G HARDY, J BILBROUGH, J BEAUMONT 21ST C BLENKIRON, M GIBBON, R MACAULAY 28TH J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS
Weight Signing the register at a wedding, the groom had difficulty in making his ball-point pen work. “Put you weight on it,” said the vicar. So the groom complied: ‘John Smith (eleven stone, four pounds)’ The deadline for the July/August 2015 issue is 10th June 2015. Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or gillian.lunn@yahoo.com
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