TRINITY CHURCH HONLEY Newsletter March 2017 Religious leaders join in protest about sudden closure of the lone child refugee scheme. Lord Dubs delivers a petition to No 10 which condemns child refugee 'cop-out'.
In a joint letter to the Home Secretary, the leaders of five Churches have expressed their concern at the Government’s announcement that it intends to suspend the programme for the safe re-settlement of unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the United Kingdom. In a joint statement and a letter to the Home Secretary, leaders of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, Quakers in Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church have urged the Government to reconsider and adopt a policy that prioritises the wellbeing of children.
Refugees from Belgium Little could have prepared Folkestone for 14 October 1914. The bustling Kent port was used to comings and goings, but not the arrival of 16,000 Belgian refugees in a single day. Germany had invaded Belgium, forcing them to flee. The exodus had started in August and the refugees continued to arrive almost daily for months, landing at other ports as well, including Tilbury, Margate, Harwich, Dover, Hull and Grimsby. Official records from the time estimate 250,000 Belgians refugees came to Britain during WW1. The Refugees in Honley Interviewed by an interpreter, the Belgian refugees express their deep thankfulness to the Honley people, whom they have found to be very kind hosts. The refugees here consist of two families; Mr. De www.trinitychurchinhonley.org.uk
The statement points out the potentially damaging effect to already vulnerable minors that they are unlikely to find safe passage and re-settlement if they make themselves known to relevant authorities. Compelling evidence shows that many such children have simply ‘disappeared’ from the temporary refugee camps. The statement also highlights work already done by churches and community groups to provide welcome and support for refugee children and families, and encourages an approach that actively seeks to engage with such agencies, rather than limiting provision to the capacity of Local Authorities. The Revd Dr Roger Walton, President of the Methodist Conference, commented: "It is not a question of the management of resources, but rather a matter of political will. The way that we treat the most vulnerable is a sign of what we aspire to be as a society.“ Throughout the United Kingdom, our churches have sought to offer welcome and practical support to refugees and asylum seekers of all ages, often working in partnership with other faith and community groups. We would encourage an approach to refugee re-settlement that actively includes and engages those community groups and agencies, who offer the possibility of increasing our existing capacity.
Keyser is accompanied by six children from 16 years to 2½ years. The other refugees are three of Mr. De Keyser’s sisters and their relatives, Mr and Mrs Schram. The latter is a butcher and Mr.De Keyser is a lithographic printer. They all resided in the vicinity of Antwerp and left there on October 8th. They walked to St Nicholas and then to Stekene by road. They then went by train to Ghent, Blankenberge, and Ostend, a journey which took 1½ days. They stayed five days at Ostend, where they could not buy even a drink of water, and were fortunate in finding a roof to cover them- though it was still sleeping on the floor. They then crossed to Folkestone, and spent sixteen days at Alexandra Palace before coming to the Holme Valley where they are being entertained by the Honley Distress Committee.
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Not bridges, but path building by Rev Helen Roberts I can remember one of those ‘team’ challenges where you are given paper and not much else and asked to make a bridge able to support a certain weight. Well let’s just say I was never going to make it as a civil engineer. Often the comparison made in our world today is that instead of building walls we should be building bridges. That is a really important message and something we should be behind – but how do we do that? Bridge building is quite a technical thing, and maybe when encouraged to build bridges with those we do not normally meet and greet we struggle to see how to start. Bridges cross boundaries- across the river, over the railway line etc and we can feel, being on one side of the obstacle, that we don’t know how to make a bridge to bear the weight of what must cross it. But I have another image to offer. I have taken up the challenge to walk 1000 miles in 2017, but even without that challenge my dog Gabi takes me on lots of footpaths that in winter can get very muddy. Some of those very squidgy bits have strategically placed bits of stone to help the traveller along. With stone a big feature of the landscape around here occasionally some may be natural, but plenty are from fellow travellers on the path finding a scattered stone or a fallen branch and moving it to a useful place – maybe years ago, maybe yesterday. So if building a bridge feels a big challenge, maybe think of ways of making the path easier for others passing by? The advantages of this alternative image to bridges is that there are no boundaries, even if you don’t see the other travellers personally. A lot of what we can do in a world that seeks to build walls isn’t as complicated as we may fear – it can be as simple as turning potential obstacles into making the path we all follow easier to walk, and who knows who else we may meet along the way? Back in the Old Testament Isaiah brought a prophecy of hope to the Israelites far from home – a return over a path made easy …. ‘A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken”.’ Isaiah 40 v 3-5 So how can we make paths easier for others? Through laying down stones of care, love and welcome. The picture shows two dogs who have been through the same mud but had very different experiences – the short one almost covered, the tall one only muddy to its knees. Whenever we can make the path easier for those sharing it we do something important; others may need that help more than us, but in improving the path it helps us travel it too. So if building bridges feels too complicated see how you can strengthen the paths we all share. Holmfirth Café 100 Trinity has given £100 grant now and six month’s coffee money will go later. There’s an outreach worker now in Honley High School. Day
Jane & Bob Armitage Margaret Sheppard Doreen Butterfield
Barbara Leach Joyce Draper Margaret Armitage Maureen Burley Jean Wood Audrey Hawkswell
FairTrade fortnight 27 Feb- 12 March
FLAVOURS OF PALESTINE Friday 10 March 19:30 at Brockholes Village Hall Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked, three course evening meal and drink.
For one evening only, we bring the vibrant colours and stunning flavours of Palestinian cooking! A rare chance to hear Bassema Barahmeh and Lamis Zamzam tell their inspirational stories of Fairtrade olive and almond farming and the impact of Fairtrade on their West Bank communities. 7.30 to 10pm TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at Fair Trader shop Holmfirth or website fairtrader.coop/events_and_workshops £ 2 0 Fa ir Tr ad e r me mbe r ti c ke t £25 Non member ticket, or £20 'Pay not to go ticket' - a first for us! If you are unable to attend, but would like to show your support, then this is the ticket for you! Proceeds will be used to promote and sell Palestinian Zaytoun foods and cook-books. This will support individuals like Bassema, by providing a market for their produce. ENTRY IS BY PRE-PAID TICKET ONLY Clue from Examiner Crossword- ‘Prayer gives the worried four new heart’ (3,5)- Ans page 4
Date Events in March Tuesday Fellowship in The Arthurs’ Room at 2.30. Speaker- David Cockman– a good story teller!
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Honley Civic Society / Trinity Church walk. Starts Trinity at 2.15. Circular to Holme Valley campsite led by Bert Neary.
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Tuesday Fellowship in The Arthurs’ Room at 2.30. Speaker- Peter Marshall on ‘History Papers’
Meals with Care in Honley The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS, previously WRVS) runs a ‘Meals with Care’ service in the Honley area. Currently it serves Waterloo, Lepton, Skelmanthorpe, Honley and Holmfirth and is looking for more customers. The meals are delivered by our friendly drivers and volunteers at lunch time, Mondays to Fridays. You can receive a hot, ready to eat two course meal for only £5.50. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy a sandwich and cake for eating later. Our drivers ensure that the older person is safe, well and secure. There is lots of choice and many variations according to dietary requirements, including low sugar, gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, soft food and vegetarian. This is already a well-established service run by a fantastic team, currently delivering around 200 meals a day in the Wakefield and North Kirklees areas. If you know of someone who might be interested in the service and would like to know more or request an information pack, please call 01977 696 840. Fiona Gallagher, Community Manager Kirklees, Royal Voluntary Service Royal Voluntary Service- previously Women’s Royal Voluntary Service. A new name but our mission remains the same ‘Together for older people’. Royal Voluntary Service is a volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families, The real strength of Royal Voluntary Service is our people. We have more than 35,000 volunteers and 2,000 staff who help to support older people all over the country to stay independent and live fulfilled lives.
2017 Faith Easter Egg launched The new look Real Easter Egg 2017 range has been launched, and churches are being asked to encourage people to support this unique way of sharing the story of Easter. This year a 24 page Easter story-activity book, illustrated by Alida Massari, is included in the Original, Egg Hunt and Dark eggs. The Special Edition has an Easter traditions booklet inside. The Sharing box, with 30 eggs, comes with 30 colour-in posters. The success of The Real Easter Egg has meant that the production of Fairtrade chocolate has moved to the UK. Over £250,000 has been raised from sales for charitable causes. Due to production restrictions, this year we have slightly fewer eggs available so we recommend people order as early as possible. The whole range can be ordered online at www.realeasteregg.co.uk (with free delivery) or from Traidcraft, Eden.co.uk, and Christian bookshops. You can also buy the blue Original egg from Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons.
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From Margaret Armitage, Longlands Bank, Thongsbridge 15 Jan Thank you to everyone at Trinity Church for the lovely flowers Hilary brought me on January 1st. They were beautiful yellow and orange roses. Also all the phone calls and visits from friends were really appreciated. Thanks to you all. ♣
Leprosy still exists Tuesday Fellowship meeting on 7th February Report by Rachel Boothroyd. “Leprosy is today completely curable by antibiotics,” said Mr James Greig, North East England Regional Manager of the Leprosy Mission England & Wales, “but the stigma, lack of awareness and myths can prevent many of the sufferers from seeking treatment.” He explained that Leprosy is a disease of poverty caused by poor diet, bad living conditions and a shortage of medical aid. It is an airborne germ which transmits the disease. The 200,000 cases of the disease reported over a year can cause permanent disability if not treated soon enough.
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Photo by Amit Paul, 2015
Purulia Hospital in West Bengal, India, built in 1888, was the first Leprosy Mission hospital in the world. Since then millions of patients have been treated there and no one is ever turned away. At present there are 139 Leprosy beds and 11 general beds, but the hospital is overcrowded, outdated and in much need of funds to address the problems. Fundraising for the mission is helped by gifts of used stamps, collectables, and donations. The meeting was chaired by Margaret Sheppard ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ‘Music with Merran’ was the title for the Tuesday Fellowship on 24th January. Merran Smith kept everyone entertained by teaching a variety of songs, some with actions. She explained how singing can be beneficial for posture, breathing, enhancing a sense of well being and creating a positive outlook on life. It’s good fun and anyone can do it. By the end of the session these positive effects were plain to be seen on our member's happy faces. The meeting was chaired by Joyce Draper who thanked Merran for a most enjoyable afternoon. These Tuesday meetings are open to everyone.
Water of Life: ‘Equipping Religious Leaders in an Age of Science’ (Templeton Foundation funded project 2017) Brockholes This project focuses on building in congregations and others hope and trust in God in the world, through considering our role in responding to the changing climate and the consequences for the River Holme and its tributaries. The River is a unifying thread, which in conjunction with the charity River2015, will help to engage congregations and others in dialogue and actions to promote greater shared understanding and action to see change as hopeful rather than threat. A one-day free conference is being held at the University of Huddersfield on 9 th March and throughout the year learning programmes, workshops and other events will be held. Contact: Richard Ashley [R.Ashley@sheffield.ac.uk; 01484 663391] if you wish to attend the conference or be otherwise involved.
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February Bible Crossword. There's no prize but you’ll learn a lot if you follow up all the references– plenty of them!
WORDSEARCH March brings us Lent and Mothering Sunday. Lent is a time of spiritual self-assessment as we prepare for Easter. It is a time to turn to God, and grow closer to him. Mothering Sunday reminds us of not only the mothers that have loved and raised us, but of Mother Church, who has spiritually loved and nurtured us throughout our Christian pilgrimage. How many words can you find on these themes in this month’s Word Search? (sorry it’s all in lower case– that’s just how it was published!)
Which word below is NOT in the grid? SPIRITUAL EASTER LENT PREPARATION FASTING PRAYER DESERT SELFDENIAL
REPENTANCE SEEKING FINDING GROWING MOTHERS LOVE CARE NURTURE
LEARNING TEACHING DISCIPLES WORLDWIDE FLOWERS THANKYOU NURSING FAMILY
Last month’s crossword answers (February) ACROSS: 1, Wage. 3, Cleansed. 9, Plateau. 10, Ready. 11, Did so. 12, Hollow. 14, Unregenerated. 17, Offers. 19, Islam. 22, Is not. 23, Overran. 24, Barracks. 25, Legs. DOWN: 1, Wiped out. 2, Guard. 4, Laughing-stock. 5, April. 6, Seaport. 7, Days. 8, Belong. 13, Oddments. 15, Refiner. 16, Raided. 18, Extra. 20, Large. 21, Limb.
Across 1 These letters come between Romans and Galatians (11) 9 ‘You will not — me to the grave’ (Psalm 16:10) (7) 10 King of Moab to whom the Israelites were subject for 18 years (Judges 3:14) (5) 11 Town possessing mineral spring (3) 13 Mede (anag.) (4) / 16 High-fidelity (abbrev.) (4) 17 He succeeded his father Rehoboam as king of Judah (1 Kings 14:31) (6) 18 A son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10) (4) 20 Controversial religious book of the 1970s, The — of God Incarnate (4) 21 ‘He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you — — and hear’ (Acts 2:33) (3,3) 22 ‘You — me together in my mother’s womb’ (Psalm 139:13) (4) 23 Edit (anag.) (4) 25 ‘Who has believed our message and to whom has the — of the Lord been revealed?’ (Isaiah 53:1) (3) 28 Abraham’s brother (Genesis 22:23) (5) 29 ‘When Mordecai learned of — that had been — , he tore his clothes’ (Esther 4:1) (3,4) 30 Sympathetic (Proverbs 11:16) (4-7) Down 2 ‘That was why his parents said “He is — —; ask him”’ (John 9:23) (2,3) 3 Integrated Services Digital Network (1,1,1,1) 4 ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his — of thousands’ (1 Samuel 18:7) (4) 5 Concept (John 8:14) (4) 6 ‘Do we, then, — the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law’ (Romans 3:31) (7) 7 Industrious (2 Timothy 2:6) (11) 8 ‘I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be — in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you (Ephesians 1:18) (11) 12 ‘Out of the same mouth come — and cursing’ (James 3:10) (6) 14 This was how many of the Jewish leaders described Jesus (John 10:20) (3) 15 Vitality (Job 20:11) (6) 19 He urged David to kill Saul at Hakilah (1 Samuel 26:8) (7) 20 ‘So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul — with the church and taught great numbers of people’ (Acts 11:26) (3) 24 ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord — — ’ (Deuteronomy 6:4) (2,3) 25 Parched (Matthew 12:43) (4) 26 ‘In the image of God he created him; — and female he created them’ (Genesis 1:27) (4) 27 Disparagement (Psalm 15:3) (4)
The Back Page ‘Fair and Funky’ Fairtrade Beetroot cake This Chocolate and Beetroot Cake used Fairtrade Divine Chocolate and is so delicious we just had to share- the recipe anyway! Fair and Funky is a member of Holme Valley Fairtrade and Kirklees Fairtrade Thank you to Kirklees Catering for the original recipe— it’s actually Munch’s Beetroot Cake! Ingredients: Margarine 125g, Chocolate 100g, Sliced fresh beetroot 250g, eggs x3, Drinking Chocolate 100g, Self Raising Flour 225g, Sugar 200g Method 1. Melt the chocolate (Divine Chocolate with Ginger) and margarine in a bowl over a pan of boiling water. 2. Puree beetroot 3. Beat eggs and mix in with the beetroot puree 4. Mix drinking chocolate, flour and sugar in a mixing bowl 5. Add the melted chocolate and the beetroot into the dry ingredients and mix well 6. Pour into a 20cm cake tin and spread evenly 7. Bake at 180C for 1 hour, leave to cool. 8. You can top your cake with butter cream (40g margarine mixed with 60g icing sugar) or melted chocolate! 9. EAT, SHARE, and ENJOY your Fairtrade Cake!
The Wise Tup (or ‘ram’ if you're from the south) Said the sheep to the tup, “I’m bored, I’m fed up! “The same old thing day after day! “The same fields, the same scene, the same grass, the same green “The same horses with just the same neigh!” The tup looked surprised; “Just open your eyes! “And look at that fine splendid view! “Clouds fluffy and white, make a varying sight “You really are one lucky ewe!” “Those marvellous trees, as they sway in the breeze “Your senses with wonder should fill! “The birds in the air, make me just stand and stare “And the way that the light strikes that hill!” “I think, my dear sheep, that if you look deep “This world is a wonderful place! “So, please, look again, and you will regain “A true sense of God’s wondrous grace!” by Nigel Beeton Baa!
Your sermon on ‘Life under the new President’ has had a great effect, vicar!
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Regular group meetings at Trinity Playgroup- Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri (morning) Contact- Carolynn Roberts 661024 Toddlers Group Tuesday morning Contact- Deborah Fawcett 663966 Drama Groups- Friday evening, Saturday morning Contact- Natalie Haigh 617468 / 07840 800 601 Brownies- Wednesday evening Contact- Ann Dove 665669 Bloodwise (previously called Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research group)– every 3rd Tuesday at 7.30pm.Contact Val Akroyd 662852
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Booking a room at Trinity Church The Upper Room 9.5m x 7m.Capacity 60 seated. Kitchen facilities. Access by stairs only. £39 per 4 hr session The Arthurs’ Room Ground floor room 9m x 5.5m. Capacity 30 seated. Facilities for refreshments. Great for Access for disabled. groups! £45.00 per 4 hr session. Contact Karen Stannard 01484 664648. For weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc contact Rev Helen
SOME TRINITY CHURCH CONTACTS From outside Huddersfield prefix UK area code 01484 Minister: Rev Helen Roberts, 7 Mullion Avenue, Honley HD9 6GN. Tel 305308 Secretary
Jane Armitage, 26 Lower Hall, Healey House, Netherton, HD4 7DG
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Hilary Turner, Rydal Mount, Mearhouse, New Mill, HD9 7EX
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