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Crossgates Methodist Church newsletter - September 2009
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Communion Services in September at Crossgates
1st September (Tuesday) 11.00am Tranquility Court
11th September (Friday) 10.00 am
20th September (Sunday) 10.30 am
27th September (Sunday) 6.00 pm Harvest Communion and Songs of Praise
Services at Cross Gates in September – 10.30am & 6.00pm
6th am Mrs Hazel Bantoft pm Circuit Welcome Service for Deacon Vicky Atkins at Christ Church
13th am Mrs Lesley Motley pm Circuit United Service at
Junior Church Promotion Scholes Rev Elizabeth Clark
20tham Rev Francesca Rhys pm Rev Francesca Rhys –
Back to Church Sunday Caf Style Worship
27th am Rev Francesca Rhys pm Harvest Communion and Harvest Festival Songs of Praise
Coffee Mornings – September
Friday 4th Tranquility Court
Friday 11th No Stalls
Friday 18th NSPCC
Friday 25th Gifts of cakes, bric-a-brac will be gratefully received
Every Monday Age Concern
Every Saturday Wednesday at Eight
Toddlers Praise
This group has ceased to meet at the moment.
Churches Together
Thank you for the many designs for the Christmas Card Competition. The winners will be notified in due course. Good luck to everyone.
Sylvia Wright.
Christian Aid Week Update
Many thanks again to all who helped with this years collection. Our total raised was 1687.26 with an additional 475.89 from Gift Aid.
The area total collected by the six churches 6569.19 with an additional 630.61 from Gift Aid. Cedric Robinson
Circuit Missions Stall
Thanks to all who gave gifts for the missions stall. Usually we raise in the region of 450 but this year the amount was 870.60p. Also thanks to Diane Allen for actually helping on the morning shift.
Coffee Morning in Aid of St Gemma – 24th July
Thanks to everyone who supported the recent St Gemma's coffee morning which raised over 200
Belize Night – Food for body, mind, and spirit!
On Saturday 12th September at 6.00pm, come along to the school room for a delicious Caribbean / Central American meal (not too spicy!). And come to hear from Maggie Patchett who is a mission partner supported by Action for Children in Belize. Her home church is Lidgett Park Methodist Church in Leeds N.E. Circuit, and she and Fran trained together in Birmingham for one year. Maggie is an excellent photographer and very good with IT, so we're in for a really inspiring evening. 3.50 for adults; 1.50 for Under 16's from Elizabeth Carr, Harry Drake, or Diane Allen.
Christ Church Halton Guild celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Guild meets on Tuesday evenings at 8pm, and an extra-special programme has been put together for this anniversary year, including a visit by Methodist Vice-President, Dr Richard Vautrey of Leeds NE Circuit on 2 March 2010. Details on the Notice board outside the vestry.
Walking with Christian Aid
Over the years a number of books have been published where a proportion of the money realised from their sale has been donated to Christian Aid. The following describe walks in Yorkshire.
'Tidewater Way' by Tony Rabin, published by Maxiprint. ISBN:1871125278. 4.50. A 90 mile footpath from Lancaster on the river Lune to Ulleskelfe on the Wharfe. Some sections suitable for a leisurely days ramble.
'Cleveland Circles' by John Eckersley. Published by John E. Eckersley. ISBN: 0953586235. 9. The Cleveland Way is split into 30 separate, self contained but inter linked short day circular walks of about 10 miles
'Abbeys Amble'. By John Eckersley. Published by John E. Eckersley ISBN: 0953586200 7.99. A 103 mile circular walk starting and finishing at Ripon Cathedral – visiting Fountains Abbey, Jervaulx and Bolton Priory. Can be completed in a series of day circular walks.
'Wilberforce Way'. By John Eckersley, published by John E. Eckersley. ISBN 9780953586240. 7. A 60 mile linear trail starting in Hull (where Wilberforce was born), goes through Pocklington (where he went to school) and finishes in York (where he was M.P.). The trail is divided into 13 interconnected walks so it can be completed in a series of short day walks.
The books are available from Christian Aid, Oxford Chambers, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX. Send cheque or postal order to 'Christian Aid.(postage and packing free).
Leeds Methodist Choir—Creation by Haydn Sat. 19th September
The Leeds Methodist Choir with Synfonia of Leeds will present
Creation by Haydn at 7.30-pm Saturday 19th September.at Leeds Town Hall.
Tickets available at 7.30 and 11.00 from Ticket Secretary at 79, Moor Side, Boston Spa Leeds LS23 6PN (enclosing SAE) Tel: 01937 541743 also at The Carriageworks Theatre from 1st September or at the door. Children under 16 free.
Fran's Ordination at Worcester Cathedral – 5 July
After having our tickets inspected three times, we were allowed to enter and despite being exceedingly early we selected our seats and took in the atmosphere. As we waited we tried to spot others from Cross Gates whom we knew were also making the trip to support Fran at this very special occasion. Diane and Fran were the first ones we saw and whilst Fran hurried off to meet fellow ordinands, Diane took her seat a few rows in front of us. We mulled over the spiritual journey that had brought Fran to this point, as Diane confided that the desire to commit her life to full time service had been part of Fran's thinking for the past twenty years.
There was an atmosphere of anticipation and togetherness in common purpose as we pointed out 'our' ministers to each other. Gradually the hustle and bustle slowed down and the service was ready to begin. What an amazing venue for such a hallowed occasion. I felt a sense of awe amidst the grandeur and splendour uncharacteristic of Methodism. Worship has taken place in Worcester Cathedral for the past thirteen centuries and here we were to witness the ordination of the latest thirteen Methodists to take up the challenge of God's call on their lives.
The preacher, David Walton, had something special to say about each candidate as he introduced them all to us. The service centred round the promises they had all made to declare the Good News, celebrate the Sacraments, serve the needy, minister to the sick, welcome the stranger and seek the lost. We sang some moving and rousing hymns and it was a delight to hear all those voices raised in praise to the accompaniment of the wonderful organ. Each new minister had hands laid on them as a sign of God's spirit at work within.
Communion was open to all, with the ministers and their families occupying the space in front of the altar whilst the rest of us were invited by stewards to partake at various other stations. The organisation was fantastic, not disrupting the atmosphere as we sang some well loved choruses whilst we waited for our turn. What wonderful, joyful singing once again. After a final blessing, the service was over.
The moon rose as we travelled home, a peaceful close to a momentous journey for us all. Hazel Watson.
A letter from Tracy Martin who is now leaving Nepal.
Dear All
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you who have contributed to the fundraising for the Self-Help Group for Cerebral Palsy this year – some of you by buying my books etc and some of you by organising events in the UK or making individual contributions. I know some of you have put a lot of effort into this. We raised 1600 pounds sterling and this supports the community work in Sindhulpachowk for one year – one community worker visits over 30 families with children with cerebral palsy.
Assistive devices made of local material are provided. Children are support to go to local schools. In addition, there is a parents' group which provides support to families and lobbies for provision for children with celebral palsy. Recently, sewing classes were run for women in these families so that they could support themselves better.
I won't be asking you to raise money next year but, if any of you are interested in contributing individually (as I will do) then please contact Bimal Shrestha at sgcp@mail.com.np and he will give you bank account details. Thanks again for your support. Tracy
Fathers Of 1950 vs. Fathers of Today
In 1950, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the
baby arrived.
Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.
In 1950, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at football, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at gym, Pizza in fridge. Don't forget to do the dishes and laundry."
In 1950, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.."
In 1950, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.
Today, a father spends 400 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted a Game Cube!"
Ladies Friendship Group
The Ladies Friendship Group will begin its 2009-2010 programme with a Quiz night and 'faith supper' on Tuesday, September 8. Meetings begin at 7:45pm (alternate Tuesdays ) in the Lecture Hall and especially welcomes newcomers and those who have not been for a while. Throughout the year the programme is creative and varied, so consult the weekly notices for upcoming speakers and events!
The Bible
A little boy opened the big family bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. "Mama, look what I found", the boy called out." What have you got there, dear?" With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear ".
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