Methodist Post

Boston Spa Clifford Bramham September 2016 Minister’s Letter

Dear Friends, Cover Picture Festival As I watched the Olympics and Paralympics during August I was constantly amazed at the dedication and commitment of The photograph shows Margaret Lane’s “Gardening Club” the athletes taking part. pedestal display at the Methodist Church Floral Displays. Like many others I cheered those who succeeded and Arthur Faulkner commiserated with those who didnt do as well as they expected. Whether the sports were track and field, cycling, Ideas and contributions for future issues of the Methodist Post involved water or hitting things, whether team or individual, the athletes all had one always welcome. For the October issue, please send copy to: other thing in common – vision. [email protected] by 10th September. Thank you. Without vision they would not have worked as hard, sacrificed things, or achieved as much. The vision would have been different for each participant; for some just getting the Index of Advertisers chance to compete in the Games would have been enough, whilst for others it would Please support our advertisers whenever possible. be the winning of a medal. To advertise in future issues, please contact Graham McGuire on 01937 844838. But it would be that vision that kept them going through the long hours of training, Andrew Morgan Opticians...... 2 Peter Norman Plumbing & Heating...... 15 setbacks and the things they had to miss or give up to achieve their ambition. Gents Hair...... 9 Kirby Builders Merchants...... 16 So what relevance does this have to us as Christians? Franks & Son...... 9 Sandersons...... 20 In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul writes: The Central Garage...... 10 Kate Mell Flowers ...... 20 and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let Tony Barker & Sons...... 10 Bobbins...... 22 us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends Amanda Buch...... 11 Vanessa Jude...... 22 from beginning to end. (Hebrews 12: 1b, 2) Queripel and Kettlewell...... 14 Douglas Yeadon Hardware...... 22 The writer of the letter to the Hebrews reminds us that we are in a race, but this is Gifted...... 14 Your Housing Group...... 23 not a race where there can only be one winner or even one course to race over; and Skelf Frames Ltd...... 14 Spa Travel...... Back cover we are not competing for medals. It is an individual race, which may involve joining with others for varying periods of time; on an individual course but still requiring dedication, training and learning. As Paul puts it Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They Andrew Morgan do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last for ever OPTICIANS (1 Corinthians 9: 25). The important thing is to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and his call on our lives; what does He want us to do, so that we will know Christ and make Him known; both as individuals and as a church? 170 High Street My prayer for us all is that we will keep praying, keep listening to God and keep Boston Spa, LS23 6BW our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus. Tel: 01937 849933 Every blessing Rev Steve A M A. J. Morgan, B.Sc., M.C.Optom.

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4th UNITED SERVICE AT ST MARY’S 11th David Bull Judith Heather Grant Sheila Humphreys September Diary Dates 18th Barbara Hudson Jean Walne Jean Walne 10.30am Sunday services will be held in the Lantern Room in the Village Hall John Hudson Pauline O’Melia United Service at St Mary’s Church – ‘Jazz' Service Sunday 4th 10.00am 25th Jackie Faulkner HARVEST FESTIVAL Joan Dyer led by Revds Jane Brown and Steve Jakeman Arthur Faulkner Barbara Hudson 6.00pm United Service at Revd Steve Jakeman – Holy Communion Thursday 8th 2.00pm WFG AGM – Getting to know you Saturday Coffee Sunday Coffee Clifford Methodist Church 3rd Heather Grant 4th UNITED SERVICE AT ST MARY’S Sunday 11th 10.30am Revd Dr Colin Cheeseman – Holy Communion 10th Brian Marsden 11th Graham & Kathleen McGuire Sunday 18th 10.30am Revd Uell Kennedy Jackie Marsden 18th Dennis & Carmen Ashton 6.00pm United Service at Wetherby 17th Mike & Jean Walne Revd Steve Jakeman – Reflections service 24th Angela Coleman 25th Julie Thompson Tuesday 20th 10.30-1.15 Evergreens Luncheon Club – St Mary’s Barbara Hudson Val Woodhams Thursday 22nd 2.00pm WFG – Mrs Sue Jakeman – Clifford Methodist Church Sunday 25th 10.30am Revd Steve Jakeman – Harvest Festival Service Busy Bees Wednesday 28th 3.30pm Messy Church – Main Hall, Village Hall Theme: Harvest (see p. 17) 7th Carmen Ashton Friday 30th 6.30pm for 7pm Harvest Supper, Clifton Methodist Church Schoolroom 14th Jackie Faulkner Other Regular Groups 21st Judith Grimditch Monday 5.00pm Senior Table Tennis – Jubilee Room, Village Hall 28th Wendy Wade Tuesday Evening Brownies – St Mary’s Wednesday 9.15-11.15 Busy Bees (Mums & Toddlers) – Clifford Methodist Church Hall Afternoon Upholstery Class – Lantern Room, Village Hall Birthday Greetings Thursday Morning Pilates – Lantern Room, Village Hall Women's Friendship Group Afternoon Upholstery Class – Lantern Room, Village Hall 3rd: Mrs Day Saturday 10am-Noon ‘Drop In’ for Tea or Coffee – Village Hall Café

Men’s Group: meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to June. Men’s Group Never be afraid to try something new. The first meeting will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th October Remember... amateurs built the ark... professionals built the Titanic.

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Gracious Street Methodist Church Knaresborough

in association with Methodist Evangelicals Together The church is a bit tucked away at the end of Nursery Way, A Day of Bible Teaching with or from the High Street, where a blue noticeboard points the way The Rev Dr Calvin Samuel September – Sunday Worship at 10.30am (Director of the Wesley Study Centre, Durham) 4th Mrs Heather Shipman Saturday 22 October 2016, 10am-3.30pm 11th Harvest Festival Service with Holy Communion Revd Steve Jakeman ‘Scriptural Holiness: 18th Mr Dennis Ashton Navigating the Old Testament’ 25th Dr Alan Bell vvv

Door Stewards Flowers Vestry Speak to Steve if you are interested in going or for further information please contact 4th Ros McCall, Catherine Catton Mavis Rodgers Jason Turner The Rev Brian Hoare – [email protected] 01423 860750 11th Hazel Greenwood, Julie Batchlor Catherine Catton David Mountain 18th Ron & Mavis Rodgers Ros McCall Carol Smith Methodist Women in Britain, Tadcaster Circuit 25th Carol Smith, Margaret Suggate Alison Smith Alison Smith 10am Wed 21 September, Barlby & Osgodby Methodist Church Induction of Janice Clark as District Vice President Schoolroom cleaning – Catherine Catton Tim Baker from All We Can is the speaker The day will finish at approx. 3.15. Please bring a packed lunch. Harvest Festival Service – Sunday 11 September at 10.30am. Please bring usual Harvest gifts. Thursday 29 September, 10am-12 noon – Coffee Morning at Tadcaster Methodist Church – Bring and Buy Stall Harvest Supper – Monday 12 September at 6pm in the Schoolroom. This takes the form of a Faith meal so please let Kathryn Whaley know what you are able to bring along. There is no charge for this evening but a donation is requested and this will be sent to Water Aid. Entertainment is kindly provided by Clifford Drama Group. Those who leave everything in God's hand Thought Happy Birthday for the Month will eventually see God's hand Steve Jakeman Don't pray for life to be easy, Julie Batchelor in everything but pray for yourself Peter Norman “ to be strong – 6 – ” – 7 – Building Project Update The list of events planned so far is printed below. As you read this, holiday time will be coming to an end. But for the contractors there v has been no holiday as they have continued to work to progress the building project. November 2016 – Games Night Most of the painting in the Chapel has been completed and the scaffolding has v December 2016 – Christmas been taken down, allowing the Chapel to look quite spacious. The ceiling has been Tree Festival restored and painted white. The roof beams have been cleaned and restored back v 20 January 2017 – An evening to their original finish making them a very pleasing feature of the Chapel. The side with Rick Wakeman pews have been fitted and the sound control box is in place. Progress on the Chapel v 28 January 2017 – Burns Supper is proceeding well and we hope to have access very soon. v 25 February 2017 – Evening Work is about to begin in earnest on the new side entrance and we are hoping Concert 7pm – Knottingley that will progress quickly. The regular meetings with the Architect and Contractors are Concert Brass Band continuing to ensure that everything progresses as smoothly as possible. Suggestions for 2017: Bridge evening, craft fair, further concerts, ‘evenings with’ The Sausage Day at David and Anne’s prominent Christians such as Paul Jones (musician and broadcaster). was a great success (see page 11 for a report). It Pauline O’Melia’s Church feature cards attracted a wide range of supporters, including many Ongoing: from outside Church, raising well over £600. Thank Further details for each event will be available nearer the time. If you would like to you to everyone who came and enjoyed the Barbecue. organise a fundraising event – or would like help from the fundraising team to carry Thank you, Anne and David, for all your hard work. out your idea – do get in touch. If you can help at any of the events, please let the We have also received a VAT refund of £11,212 for team know. the month of July from the Listed Places of Worship As always we ask you continue to support our building project with your prayers. Grant Scheme in Glasgow. We are reclaiming VAT on Your ongoing support and prayers are invaluable. a monthly basis on builder’s invoices and architect’s fees. Give us light, O God, to follow in your way at all times, wisdom to discern your will in all circumstances, The Fundraising Team is doing an excellent job in and power to live according to your commandments. raising funds for the Building Project and also for the Unite us to yourself in the bond of love refurbishing of the cottage and general upkeep of the and keep us faithful to all that is true; Amen. Church and we are most grateful to them for all the Jackie Marsden work they do.

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– 8 – – 9 – Yorkshire (Sausage Day) – Fundraising Event THE CENTRAL GARAGE What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than in Anne and David Hovell’s lovely garden to celebrate for service you can rely on Yorkshire Day with over 65 people? A family business established 1926 The sun was shining – well at first – and the garden was festooned u Tyres, exhausts, batteries and brakes with flags. 152 sausages were cooked to perfection and the salad u Servicing and repairs – all makes and puddings were delicious. The a afternoon continued with a Yorkshire u Courtesy cars available Sausage Quiz. We all learned new u MOT testing facts about Yorkshire but the team who knew the most were the Boston Spa Ladies Tennis Club helped a little 153 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6BH by the men from the Bowling Club. The ladies generously described the Tel: 01937 842283 Fax: 01937 849001 win as a ‘team effort’. YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTRE With the sale of Anne’s courgettes, Jean’s crocheted Yorkshire Roses, a The chefs at work Tombola and, of course, the Quiz, a grand total of £550 was raised which included two very generous donations totalling £150. By the end of the afternoon the sun had gone in and although it was chilly everyone agreed that they had enjoyed a very happy afternoon. Thank you Anne and David. Kathleen McGuire Independent Family Funeral Directors in Boston Spa, Tadcaster and surrounding areas ESTABLISHED OVER 100 YEARS Amanda Buch M.C.S.P., BSc(Hons) CHARTERED MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST Private chapel of rest Registered with the Health Professions Council Golden Charter prepaid funeral plans Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Now at TrainFX Health Club, Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby LS23 7BJ 24 HOUR SERVICE Tel: 07968 051012 Email: [email protected] Evening and weekend appointments available Tel: 01937 842574 Registered with BUPA, PPP and all major insurance companies

– 10 – – 11 – Our Church and the Boston Spa Festival July saw us participating in the first Boston Spa Festival, a village event spanning three days. The contribution of our church was to have been a Flower Festival, but, as the church building is at present undergoing redevelopment, it had to be modified to a Floral Display in the village hall Lantern Room. We also held a very successful plant stall outside and a cake stall in the room, as well as refreshments for Friday and Saturday. The weekend started on the Friday with one of our popular Lunchtime Concerts, featuring well-loved songs by Steve Hastings, with lunches provided. The flower arrangements, on the theme of Boston Spa, were by members of ourchurch and by friends from the Deepdale flower class and others. Visitors were welcomed at the entrance by a magnificent floral arch and aspects of the village represented included the river, with a bridge made especially for the purpose, the Boston Tea Party, with knitted cupcakes, the library, the churches, the Bowling Club, the charities, the Gardening Club and the Millennium Garden, complete with rocks. We had a steady flow of visitors throughout the three days and were pleased to receive favourable comments and to be part of this important community event. I would like to thank all those who participated in any way, helping us to raise £1,565 towards the church redevelopment fund, as well as being part of a memorable show. Judith Grimditch Photos: Steve, Arthur

– 12 – – 13 – Team Jesus... This weekend has been a remarkable one for Team GB in the Rio Olympic Games. Queripel and Kettlewell Our medal score – many of them gold – has taken us to second place in the overall medal competition, below only the USA. For our successful athletes, four long years Chartered Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers of preparation, training, self-denial and effort have been focussed into a few crucial and Registered Auditors minutes, crowned by their recognition as among the best in the world, at least until the next Olympic Games. For some of them it was very emotional. Preparation of Accounts The apostle Paul drew a comparison between Christian living and athletics, as did Tax Returns v Tax Advice v Tax Planning also the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews. In his first letter to the Christians at Corinth Paul reminds them that in a race, even though all the runners run, only one can win. Phone Paul Queripel on 01937 541770 He goes on to tell them to run wanting to get the prize. Everyone who competes in The Barn, Hall Mews, Boston Spa, LS23 6AA the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that doesn’t last, but we do it – says Paul - to get a crown that will last forever. The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews urges his readers to remember that, since we are surrounded by such a great crowd of spectators, we should throw off everything that hinders us, and run the race we have embarked on. But we can surely take the comparison further. In the race not all the runners can succeed. Some will fail and need to try harder next time. That’s true also of our Gifted Christian life, but we have the assurance that God loves us each one of us as we are and that forgiveness and renewal are there for us every day. Fine and exclusive gifts for all occasions. And then in the Olympic Games in particular there are levels of success – gold, silver and bronze – measurable by time, or distance, or the judgment of others. There Free gift wrapping service are no levels of recognition and honour for Christian living. It’s not a competition. The Open Monday–Saturday, 9am-5pm disciples James and John learned that when they asked Jesus for special recognition. The parable of the workers in the vineyard made it clear. We are all measured against the two great commandments that Jesus gave us and lived out himself – to love God 182A High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6BT Tel: 01937 541600 with the whole self and to love others. www.giftedbostonspa.co.uk [email protected] Dennis SKELF FRAMES LTD PETER NORMAN Picture framers with over 18 years’ experience Plumbing & Heating Limited ESTABLISHED 1993 Unit 15a, Station Estate Tadcaster LS24 9SG Tel: 01937 530623 The Plumbers’ www.skelfframes.co.uk qualification Qualified Also find us at Wetherby market every Thursday Mulberry Cottage, New Mill Lane, Clifford, LS23 6HN Tel: 01937 843935

– 14 – – 15 – September sees a return to Messy Church, still not in our own building but at the village hall. As we celebrate a ‘Messy Harvest’ Since our last article in the January Methodist Post, we have celebrated together Easter and Pentecost, learned BUILDERS about the Last Supper, the Valley of the Dry Bones, and Our World Wide Family, KIRBY MERCHANTS Messy Church is all about learning about God together but in a different way; acknowledging that none of us is perfect, but all have messy lives. We, that is adults YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT MERCHANT and children alike, have fun with different crafts and activities, which are always related to the main theme. We listen to a bible story, (not always told in a ‘conventional’ Specialist supplier of natural landscaping materials manner), we hear why that story relates to us today, we sing and pray, and finally we share fellowship over a meal. including natural stone paving, decorative aggregates, For those of you who may not be aware, Messy Church is a form of church for hardwood sleepers and timber decking children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting v Reclaimed Building Stone ‘messy, a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar, followed bya sit-down meal together, at tables. All elements are for, and should v Logs and Kindling include, people of all age; both adults and children. It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey, and of any age, and is a congregation that is as valuable v Bricks, Blocks, Sand and Cement and worthy of investment as any of our other congregations. It models and promotes good ways of growing as a family; a nuclear family, an v Driveway Block Paving extended family, and a global and local church family. Its aim is to introduce Jesus, to give an opportunity to encounter him, and to grow closer to him. We have families v Timber, Plywood and Fencing who come from Boston Spa, Clifford and Bramham As we start to think about moving back into our own building we are considering v Insulation, Plasterboard and Plaster the way forward for Messy Church, which we hope and pray will start to grow; but we v need your help. Could you help on the day, by being someone who could run one Clothing, Tools, Fixings and Fasteners of the activity sessions, or helping someone else to do so? Could you help with the cooking of the meal; either on the day or by making food in advance? Or could you be part of the welcoming team; serving teas, coffees and squash as people arrive. Could you be a ’prayer warrior’ for us; praying during the ‘Messy Church’ sessions from home? Praying for those leading and those taking part, and generally praying Colour for Messy Church throughout the year? Could you bring a family to Messy Church, brochure or do you know a family who might like a available personal invitation? If you feel that you could help in any way, please speak to either Jean Walne, (01937 843900) or Sue Jakeman (01937 Inglebank, High Street, Boston Spa 842156). The next Messy Church will be on Tel: 01937 843493 September 28th, 3:30 – 5:30 in the Main Hall at the Village Hall. www.kirbybuildersmerchants.co.uk Sue Jakeman

– 16 – – 17 – A bible, a tandem and a rusty nail for ‘doubles’ thus reducing the preparation time and limiting me to 5 Sundays each quarter. ~ Recollections of a Local Preacher 9 ~ One of the joys of moving to a new circuit lies in the experiences which the preacher “You’ll find it very different ’up there’.” faces and my first visit to Askham Richard M.Ch. was no exception. It was snowing So said my Father-in- law. lightly when I set off, but my arrival at Askham was met with a veritable blizzard and no sign of the Methodist Church. The village is built around a large green and having And with his words ringing in our ears we arrived at our newly built house in Winnow no street lights it was difficult to see through the snow to the buildings which lined Lane. “We’ve not got your key - we posted it to you” said the agent and after eventually the green. My explorations took me into Askham Grange but on seeing the legend on gaining entry we found that the builders, true to their word, had indeed posted it, for the wall I decided that the H.M. Prison for Women was not for me but adjacent to the there, on the floor inside, lay a bulky brown packet containing all of our keys. gates was what looked like my objective. The small church had no notice board, so So, Jackie, Alison (1 year old) and I moved into our new home and after a very I went in, put the lights on and looked around. I was just about to divest my outdoor tiring evening unpacking, rolled exhausted into bed only to be awakened at 5am by gear when I noticed a pile of ‘Hymns Ancient and Modern’. Realising my mistake I a stout knock at the door. Introducing himself the caller, a Mr Payne, informed us that bid a hasty retreat, jumped into the car and backed off to continue my search. The he delivered the milk and would be happy to add us to his list. This visit was to have snow was subsiding when I espied the two windows and a door of the smallest and greater ramifications than I could ever have guessed. simplest church that I have ever seen. Nearby was a flat area which looked like a After a very busy weekend, I left early on Monday morning to return to my place car park so I started to drive towards it. As I did so, a lady appeared and frantically of work in Wolverhampton as I had agreed to stay on until August to finish a large waved her arms. I stopped abruptly, got out of the car and soon discovered that project for which I was responsible. In the meantime Jackie’s mother had come up to parking on the frozen duck pond would not have made a good start to worship that help us settle in. Within an hour or so of my having driven off, a further knock at the Sunday evening. door was answered by my mother-in-law. Standing there was the Methodist minister, After introducing myself I approached the church and was met by a wave of heat the Rev Ernest C Willis. It transpired that he was in league with milkman Payne who from a stove which positively glowed red in the unlit church. The church was so hot informed him of every new arrival in Boston Spa and ‘Ernie’ would present himself that I experienced difficulty in staying awake - and I was the preacher! Hymn singing on the same day complete with a printed card from the church with a welcome and was extraordinarily slow and I made a note to choose short hymns in future. I believe useful information. Having found out as much as possible about you he would get that I preached on the text “ Surely the Lord is in this place and I knew it not” as that a like minded member to pay you a visit. It worked well and the congregation grew was appropriate for a first visit to any church. After the closing hymn I pronounced the rapidly. benediction, sat down for a brief prayer of thanks to the Lord and opened my eyes to Dazzled by the presence of ‘the minister’, my dear Mother-in-law invited him in see the remnant of the congregation of six leaving the building. On future occasions and proudly proclaimed that HER Son-in-law was a Local Preacher. I should point I made a point of getting to the door first! out that Jackie and I had agreed to lie low for a month or so and to research out the Nevertheless, it was the congregation at Askham that taught me a valuable various churches in the area. However, M-in-L waxed lyrical, the upshot of which was lesson; namely, that rural folk are often shy but not intentionally rude. When I got to that when I arrived back home on the following Friday, I found that I was to preach at know them, they were quite different; but more of that to come. Clifford the following week. On the plus side, the good folk of Clifford gave me a very Arthur warm welcome and I learned that there was more than one way to play an organ, as long as your brother could sing loud and in tune! Ernie was not just a good visitor, but he was a canny minister and his preaching was highly relevant, readily understood and straight from the scriptures. He used May the peace of God my Father his gift as a storyteller to great advantage and all who remember him will recall his serialisation of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. Listening to him taught me a great deal rule my life in everything about the art of preaching. that I may be calm to comfort In 1964 there were 14 churches in the circuit, served by 3 ministers and very few sick and sorrowing. local preachers and as 3 of the churches had two services it meant that I, along with the other LPs, was regularly called upon for around 10 appointments each quarter Katie Barclay Wilkinson (1859-1928) and consequently a ‘reasonable’ sermon had to ‘do the rounds’. After a few years I realised that this was putting too great a strain upon the family and so I opted

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