TRINITY CHURCH HONLEY December 2015 / January 2016
Holmfirth Methodist Leisure Group Walk November, 2015 AD
Celebration of Christmas December, 2012 AD
Mary and Joseph walk to Bethlehem, 0000 AD
Three Kings of Orient drive to Bethlehem December, 0000 AD
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TRINITY CHURCH December 2015 & January 2016 DECEMBER SERVICES Sun Time
Minister / Organiser
Vestibule Stewards
Church Stewards
6
1030
Robert Booth
Linda & Steven Craven
Bob & Jane Armitage
13
1030
A Celebration of Christmas ‘Joseph’s Story’ with carols & Trinity Singers
Jean Wood Di Harris
Margaret Armitage Penny Winterbottom
1030
Rev David Bidnell
Marion Bainbridge Rachel Boothroyd
20
Carols by Candlelight with Rev Helen Roberts Retiring collection for Action for Children CHRISTMAS DAY Rev Helen Roberts
1600 25
1030
27
1030
Rev Helen Roberts
Linda Craven Barbara Leach Maureen Burley Karen Stannard Joyce Draper Ann Hirst
Carolynne Roberts Hilary Turner
Any stewards who are available Peter & Linda Webb
please attend
Margaret Sheppard Pam Redfearn
Rachel Boothroyd Pam Redfearn
Honley Churches Carol Singing
O Come all ye faithful. Joyful and Triumphant
Burhouse Court Lounge – Monday December 16th at 7pm Roundway Lounge – Monday December 21st at 7pm All welcome to come and help to make a joyful sound!
DECEMBER EVENTS Sat/Sun 5 & 6
Coffee team Sylvia Hallas +
Flora
Christmas Tree Festival Sat-10am to 4pm, Sun- 2 to 4pm. Admission £1. Children free if with adults. Tree Festival closing Celebration with Rev Helen at 3.30pm on the Sunday- a half hour of informal worship as our journey to Christmas continues. Pram Service at 11am led by Rev Helen Roberts. Refreshments after. Grown-ups welcome too.
Tues
8
Circuit Leisure Group Walk: Meet at Holmfirth at 11am for a walk, picnic lunch and afternoon event. Women’s Fellowship in Arthurs’ Room at 2.30pm. ‘Carols with Ken’ (and tea) Chairlady Joyce Draper.
Fri
11
Scouts’ Carol Service 7.00pm. Refreshments after in the Scout HQ across the road.
Sat
19
‘Messy Christmas’ 3.30 -5.30pm A fun celebration at St Mary’s for all the family including a light meal
Sun
20
Candlelight Carol Service 4pm. Please bring candles or torches!
Mon
26
Trinity Church/Honley Civic Society - Walk off that turkey and plum pudding! Boxing Day guided Map reading walk round Honley. Bring a compass if you have one! Leader Bert Neary. Meet at Trinity 2.15 pm
JANUARY SERVICES Minister / Organiser
Vestibule Stewards
Church Stewards
Flowers
Coffee team Margaret Armitage+
Beth Richardson
Alan Fawcett John Murray
Pat Waite Glenys Pallister
Barbara Leach
Pam Redfearn Linda Craven
Michael Taylor
Marjorie Woodhead Peter Jackson
Bob & Jane Armitage
Martin & Alison Booth
Barbara Leach Ann Hirst
Sylvia Hallas Jackie Fawcett
Margaret Armitage Penny Winterbottom
Elizabeth Robinson
Audrey Hawkswell Sylvia Hallas
Joan Vevers Marion Bainbridge
Hilary Turner Carolynne Roberts
Shirley Heaton
Jean Wood Linda Craven
Sun Time 3
1030
10 1030
17 1030 Rev Helen Roberts 1030
David Joyce
24 1800
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity– January 18th to 25th
Taize Service with Rev Richard Thompson. A one hour service for anyone who wants a quiet, meditative time.
31 1030
Irene Hayes
Martin Hirst Caroline Page
Pam Redfearn Margaret Sheppard
Joyce Draper
Joyce Draper Rachel Boothroyd
Junior Church: As from January 17th Junior Church will be on the 3rd Sunday of the month Day
Date
Sun
17
Events in January Trinity/Civic Society guided local walk- Meet at Trinity 2.15 pm for a walk to Hagg Wood. Leader– Bert Neary Circuit Leisure Group. Meet at Scholes at 11am for walk followed by Festive faith lunch
Tues
12
Tues
26
Women’s Fellowship in Arthurs’ Room 2.30pm. Speaker– Jane Armitage: ‘Lions in Kenya’. Chairlady Margaret Armitage. Women’s Fellowship in Arthurs’ Room 2.30pm. Speaker PC Dale Sawdon: ‘Policing Today’. Chairlady Margaret Sheppard.
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Syria in winter The recent focus on the Syrian refugees and their perilous journey to flee from the war torn country, only highlights how desperate the situation must be for the millions who are left behind, barely surviving and with limited assistance. The UN’s Children Fund has estimated that there are around 7 million internally displaced children inside Syria who are in dire need of food, clothing, blankets and other winter essentials before Syria’s harsh and well-known winter storms set in once again. It is uncertain just how many children have died due to the sub-zero winter temperatures over the last four years; At Syria Relief’s medical centres, we have recorded a huge number of cases of serious respiratory infections caused by exposure to the unforgiving conditions. Circuit Churches involved Ros Walker, of Scholes Methodist Church, started a collection for Syrian refugees. Ros was not the only one feeling the same way and she linked up with other people determined to make things happen. “We contacted Holmfirth Methodist church, which had a more central location and a small amount of storage, and they agreed to open the doors as a drop-off point. At the same time Meltham, had opened the doors to their Carlisle Institute.” From humble beginnings, the collection grew and grew with over 1,000 boxes of aid from local donors in West Yorkshire being collected. Donations included a variety of warm clothes, sleeping bags, toiletries and more. Initially housed in Holmfirth Methodist Church, the collection had to be moved to a larger venue because of the overwhelming volume of support from the local community. Once sorted and boxed, the 1,000 plus boxes were sent on to Syria Relief in Manchester for distributing.
Women’s Fellowship reports by Rachel Boothroyd Rev Helen Roberts was the speaker at the Women’s Fellowship meeting held in the Arthurs’ Room on Oct 13th The first of the new season, it was very well attended as everyone was eager hear our speaker, who was accompanied by her dog Gabi.. Born in Newport, South Wales, Helen and her two elder sisters went to a Methodist Church where she was confirmed at an early age. Although life for her didn't always run smoothly she did well at school and later studied biochemistry and microbiology at Aberystwyth University. But her ambition was always to become a minister, so, after working for the Gas Board for six years she went to Theological College. Her first ministry was in the Hereford / Shropshire /Worcester area where she was in charge of six churches. Although her life is busy she still finds time to pursue two hobbies and showed us samples of her work in wood and glass. Finally she told us that she considers herself privileged to do for a living something that really fulfils her. The afternoon ended with tea and biscuits enjoyed by allincluding Gabi (left). Trinity Singers gave a concert at Women's Fellowships open meeting on 27th October. The conductor was Glenys Pallister, Philip Smith the accompanist and Merran Smith played the flute. Humorous poems were read by Jane Armitage, Pat Waite and Jean Wood. A vote of thanks was given by Margaret Armitage. 3
Minister’s Message
‘Because it’s Christmas’ – one of the supermarket advertising slogans this year. Because it’s Christmas – we are encouraged to spend what we don’t have and to give what is not wanted– that random thingamajig we brought when desperate; we all have that ‘impossible to buy for' one. Because it’s Christmas – cheesy, jolly songs will be playing in shops until you can’t bear them- but consider the staff there all day, every day! Because it’s Christmas – the cook is under pressure for the perfect meal with all the trimmings, even when they don’t like turkey, and as for sprouts..! Because it’s Christmas – families gather together, Because it’s Christmas – we tell the old story once more, of God with us. Because it’s Christmas – we gather as God’s family. Because it’s Christmas – we join our voices with the songs of the angels. Because it’s Christmas Blue Christmas No, Elvis Presley is not in the building- just borrowing his song title Christmas – a wonderful season of joy and goodwill to all, but is it? For many this is a difficult time of the year, high expectations and pressures, family togetherness a challenge. For some it is a reminder of losses, the empty chair; the pains of past years. And winter can be a time of seasonal depression. All of this sadness and struggle can feel accentuated in the midst of tinsel and singing reindeers. Blue Christmas – an oasis away from the hype and the stress, a reflective time of worship with space to consider those we will miss this Christmas, time to acknowledge difficult feelings. Join us at Trinity for a ‘Blue Christmas’ service at 4pm on 20th December, light a candle in the face of the longest night, and take space as we wait at the manger. Rev Helen Roberts, 01484 305308 revhelen2015@gmail.com
Taylor’s Foodstore Fairtrade Crossword (Nov)
Name Address or tel no Last month’s solution: ACROSS: 1, Thanks. 4, Banner. 8, Esher. 9, Azariah. 10, Compare. 11, Ishma. 12, Doorposts. 17, Oaths. 19, Galatia. 21, Papyrus. 22, Frail. 23, Listen. 24, Hyssop. DOWN: 1, Trench. 2, Ashamed. 3, Karma. 5, Ananias. 6, Neigh. 7, Reheat. 9, Areopagus. 13, Observe. 14, Satraps. 15, Compel. 16, Gallop. 18, Tapes. 20, Lofty. Send this month’s solution- cut out, printedout, or email a list of answers, to the editor by Jan17th. Letters to the Editor Editor’s address in box below.
From Eileen Hirst. Brownroyd Road, 6th Nov Thank you to everyone who has given flowers to the church and to the flower fund during the past 12 months. Thank you to all who have helped with arranging the flowers each week, and to Sylvia who has taken the flowers to the sick and elderly after the service. The flower list for 2016 is now up in the lower hall. Anyone who wishes to give flowers please put your name on the list. ♣ From Brenda Wildman, ….. It was lovely to receive the exquisite roses which Pamela delivered to me on Sunday. Thank you so much. Also, I was very pleased to see so many friends from Trinity at the celebration of Peter’s life. ♣
SANTA DEVIL Two boys were walking home from church after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, "What do you think about all this Satan stuff?" The other boy replied, "Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It's probably just your dad!" Airline instruction on hand baggage inspires passenger confidence “You should put all sports equipment into your suitcase as only parachutes are allowed in your hand baggage.”
Trinity Church Newsletter editor John Murray 27 Moorside Road, Honley, Holmfirth HD9 6HR. email: trinity.news@ntlworld.com tel 662635
This puzzle is sponsored by Taylor’s Foodstore Meltham Road, Honley, a local store which supports local charities. The winner will get a voucher to take to Tony Washington at the store and get a big block of Cadbury’s Fairtrade Milk Chocolate! Across 1 Rely (Psalm 62:7) (6) 4 ‘He stretches out the heavens like a — , and spreads them out like a tent to live in’ (Isaiah 40:22) (6) 7 What the dove carried the olive leaf in, when it returned to Noah’s ark (Genesis 8:11) (4) 8 Annoy (1 Samuel 1:6) (8) 9 Judah’s last king, who ended his days as a blind prisoner in Babylon (Jeremiah 52:11) (8) 13 ‘They all — and were satisfied’ (Luke 9:17) (3) 16 Eliphaz the Temanite was one; so was Bildad the Shuhite and Zo r the Naamathite (Job 2:11; 16:2) (4,9) 17 National Association of Evangelicals (of the USA) (1,1,1) 19 Popular song for New Year’s Eve, Auld — — (4,4) 24 Able dock (anag.) stuck? (8) 25 The number of stones David chose for his confrontation with Goli ath (1 Samuel 17:40) (4) 26 Elgar’s best-known ‘Variations’ (6) 27 Soak (Isaiah 16:9) (6) Down 1 Money owing (Deuteronomy 15:3) (4) 2 Conciliatory (Titus 3:2) (9) 3 ‘Do this, whenever you — it, in remembrance of me’ (1Cor11:25) (5) 4 A group assisting in the governance of the Roman Catholic Church (5) 5 One of the gifts Joseph’s brothers took with them on their second journey to Egypt (Genesis 43:11) (4) 6 ‘Reach out your hand and — — into my side. Stop doubting and believe’ (John 20:27) (3,2) 10 Be outstandingly good (2 Corinthians 8:7) (5) 11 ‘What — — that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?’ (Psalm 8:4) (2,3) 12 Horse’s feet (Judges 5:22) (5) 13 Notice (Deuteronomy 17:4) (9) 14 Comes between 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah (4) 15 One of Israel’s northern towns conquered by Ben-Hadad (1 Kings 15:20) (4) 18 Narnia’s Lion (5) 20 One of the two rivers in which Naaman would have preferred to wash (2 Kings 5:12) (5) 21 Avarice—one of the evils that come from inside people (Mark 7:22) (5) 22 Knight Grand Cross of St Michael and St George (1,1,1,1) 23 Jacob’s first wife (Genesis 29:23) (4)
Dog in A Manger This picture was sent in by Margaret Sheppard's daughter Ruth Pugh. The nativity scene had been set up in the town centre of Criciuma, a small town in Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Appropriately, a German Shepherd was found in it one morning fast asleep. Tired out after the journey to Bethlehem? This year’s Christmas appeal is for tackling Malaria in Nigeria. The UK government has pledged to match every donation made between 6 November and 5 February 2016 up to a total of £5m February Newsletter Will be available (DV) on Sunday January 31st. Material to the editor by Sunday January 17th Printer John Murray, Assemblers Linda Craven & Sylvia Hallas
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