Provincial Diary for May

May 9/10 PEC, BMB, Unitas Estates Meetings The PEC 11/12 Irish District MWA Retreat 16 Renewal Committee, Hall Green Sr Groves 16 Trustees meeting with Fulneck Governors The PEC 18 Mailing of Synod documents from Church House 20 Eastern District Conference and Fellowship afternoon Br Hopcroft May 2012 23 Synod briefing meeting, Fulneck The PEC 28 Ockbrook School Governors Br Hopcroft 30 Western District Conference, Kingswood, 6.00pm. Sr Taylor June 2/9 European Continental Provincial Synod 8/11 Provincial Synod, Swanwick 19 PEC, BMB, Unitas Estates Meetings The PEC 23 Provincial Men's Fellowship Day, Blackbird Leys Br. John Wilkinson offers Pentecost PRAYER NOTES these thoughts about:

6th May - Visakha Puja/Buddha Day (Buddhist) A Prayer for Pentecost Ministers are taught (or should be) churches in worship, since we are The essential point for the church is 10th May - Lag B'Omer (Jewish) Come, thou Holy Spirit, come: And from thy celestial home send thy light not to use personal illustrations. without minister: only then did the to affirm is that there was a pivotal 17th May - Ascension Day (Christian) and brilliancy. Come, thou father of the Which preface, as any of my awful truth begin to dawn that old moment, the Holy Spirit did sweep 23rd May - Declaration of the Bab (Baha'i) poor, come who givest all our store, come congregations would recognise, is a John Wilk would be in Corfu that day. through the disciples, and constitute the soul's true radiancy. Come, of 24th May - All Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian) sure-fire sign that a personal them into Christ's body, the church. comforters the best, of the soul the The shame of it, a minister, albeit But did the Holy Spirit come that 27th May - Pentecost (Christian) sweetest guest, sweetly and illustration is coming up! The only a retired one, who forgot Pentecost! exceptions, according to my sermon day because it was the Jewish Festival 27th - 28th May - Shavuot (Jewish) refreshingly._Come, in labour rest most My only defence, apart from senile sweet,_shade and coolness in the heat, tutor, would be stories that reflect to of Pentecost? I doubt that, because decay, is that my diary, although it comfort in adversity. Thou who art the the discredit of the preacher, or reveal the whole point about Christ was that Light most blest, come fulfill their inmost noted Easter, did not mark A Collect for Ascension his stupidity. So here goes. dependence upon the old dispensation breast, who believe most faithfully. For Whitsuntide, was at an end, Temple cult and Law A Prayer for Ascension O God, whose blessed Son, our great without thy Godhead's dower, man hath This year I forgot Pentecost, or high priest, has entered once for all nothing in his power, save to work But that is a poor excuse, mia were no longer valid, no longer to O Lord, Your Ascension into Whitsuntide, as I still know it. into the Holy Place and ever liveth to iniquity. What is filthy make thou pure, culpa. impose burdens upon the faithful. heaven marks the culmination what is wounded work its cure, water Planning my holiday abroad, I carefully intercede on our behalf: grant that we, It does raise the question, for me, what is parched and dry. Gently bend negotiated through the hurly burly of I believe that the Holy Spirit came of the Paschal Mystery, and it sanctified by the offering of his body the stubborn will, warm to life the heart about why the church should defend just then because the disciples were contains an important teaching may draw near with full assurance of Passiontide and Easter, the May that's chill, guide who goeth erringly. the variable dates for for us. May we live life as an Lovefeast and Communion, and found there, and the timing was purely God's faith by the way which he has dedicated Fill thy faithful who adore, and confess good will. earthly reality and develop our for us and evermore serve thee, the thee evermore, with thy sevenfold two free weeks at the end of May, Easter and Whitsuntide, against human potential to the fullest. living God; through the same thy Son, mystery. Here thy grace and virtue send, which I booked. It was only when suggestions that the dates be fixed. It follows that today, the church's May we make use of the results our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and grant salvation in the end, and in heaven our Church Committee noted that we We manage perfectly well with fixed true role is to gather Christ's people felicity. Amen. (Latin Hymn, 13th of science to achieve a better life reigneth with thee, O Father, and the are the lead church in this years Whit dates for Christmas etc, and I rarely together and make them available to century) on this planet. But in our best Holy Spirit, one God, world without Walks, in Dukinfield and that I was forget those, and the old necessities the Holy Spirit at all times and in all moments we know that there end. Amen. Church of South India booked to stand on the Town Hall about employing equinoxal events to places, receptive to him, in the name must be more than all of this, a steps with the Mayor to lead all the correct the calendar are long gone. of the one who sends him. transcending Reality. As A Meditation for Pentecost Christians, we know that this Reality is Your loving Father Who When was the last time that we heard the wind of your Spirit roar through this place? When was the last time your fire lit up this room? When was the last time we awaits us with You and the Holy took you at your word and met together in expectation of your Spirit filling this place Spirit. Where You have gone, we and these lives with your Glory and Power? Lord, you challenge us with Pentecost. ultimately will come - if we are Do we believe that this was a once in eternity experience never to be repeated? That faithful._ the Holy Spirit was poured out on your followers for a single purpose and ended His work at that instant? If so, then maybe that is why the Church seems so powerless New Saint Joseph People's in this age helpless when faced with the needs both spiritual and physical that we Prayer Book see in the world. Lord, as we meet together and celebrate once again the memory of that first Pentecost may it be for us as it was then a moment of empowerment an awareness of your Glory in this dark world a life changing experience. INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE YouthZone Service in THE MORAVIAN MESSENGER Grandstand View The Settlement of the The Faith and Order Kathmandu Over 18's Open Book Diamond Jubilee Congregation and Inter-Church Official Journal of the Moravian Church in the British Province. Editor: Judith Ashton. Contributions for the Messenger should reach Weekend in 1 PETER Relations Committee Published monthly by the authority of the Provincial Synod. the Editor, Sunnybank, Raglan Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire NP16 6TH Maureen Colbert Bradford 1742 Hilary Smith David Newman Peter Gubi Advertisements and all communications concerning distribution and E-mail: [email protected] by the 3rd day of the preceeding Phil Ferdinand John McOwat supply should be sent to the Moravian Book Room, 5 Muswell Hill, London month. PLUS ALL THE REGULAR FEATURES N10 3TJ, and NOT to the Editor.

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In 2011 Christian Aid Week raised over £12 million Seeds and tools were distributed to local farmers and pounds. Once again thousands of churches and they were trained to use more effective agricultural approximately 100,000 volunteers are preparing to raise practises. MCSL also helped them to negotiate the loan Kathmandu funds to help some of the world's poorest and most of a tractor allowing the community to plough larger vulnerable in the world. Why do these people give their tracts of land. The village development committee has time and energy year after year delivering and collecting been established in 25 communities near Gbap allowing envelopes and fundraising in various ways when world people to feel more empowered and enabling change children in the playground, all were sung to the accompaniment of poverty seems so intractable? Quite simply because to happen. of which are a pleasant change a pop group (bass, rhythm and they are putting their faith into action and they want from what I am used to doing. acoustic guitars with keyboard, drum If your congregation is not involved with a house- The children are getting used machine and Nepali drum). The to make a difference. Christian Aid believe that poverty to-house collection there's still time to do some to me and my ways and no congregation sings with great fervour is a scandal which can be ended. As well as giving fundraising. At Brockweir we will be holding a Soup longer cry when I enter a which is most moving and uplifting. practical aid they also work to empower poor Lunch as it's something we are good at doing and it's room! (I forget what an At the end, whilst the instruments communities to speak up for their rights, challenging also a very good form of outreach to the community. unusual sight I must present “jam” quietly in the background, structures and systems that keep people poor. Christian Visit the website at www.christianaid.org.uk for possible with my white face and rapidly individual prayers are offered up in a Aid currently works with 507 partner organisations in greying hair.) wave of sound. As at Rajpur it is ideas and help to transform the lives of millions of 47 countries around the world regardless of race or Kathmandu is a fascinating place customary to sing all the hymns and people throughout the world. Although the school is a privately- faith. and I feel very privileged to be here. run establishment with a proud choruses at the beginning of the A prayer for Christian Aid Week As I am “working” at the new Moravian history (it has been serving the service before the children leave for The theme this Christian Aid Week is 'Let's give the venture, the International community for over 40 years) it is Sunday School. The elder Br. Pradhan, tools' and focuses on the remarkable changes taking Gracious God Kindergarten in the district of New hoped that scholarships can be found now 84, gave the sermon based on place in Sierra Leone, a rural farming community. It is who bids us to love one another Baneshwor, but living in the tourist in order to enable some of the Galatians 6, v 14 -16. The morning one of the poorest countries in the world and is still service concluded with Communion May we listen to the voices of all who district of Thamel, I feel almost a congregation's children to attend. At recovering from a bitter civil war. One in five households resident. The Kathmandu church is the moment there are no Christian which Br. Nagendra Pradhan, the do not have enough to eat. When Christian Aid partner speak out for a more loving world; near the school, both quite a distance senior pastor, took (quite a dynasty!) the Methodist Church of Sierra Leone (MCSL) visited the Inspire us to gifts of love and friendship; from where I am living, a salubrious May I ask you to remember the work of the pastors here in Asia in your people of Gbap they encouraged the community to set residence called the Hotel Silver Home sustain us when we stand together for change; (it's cheap, cheerful and quite prayers. up a village development committee. Change began comfortable). Being unable to grasp quite rapidly and the village development committee and transform our offerings After a brief sojourn upstairs to the intricacies of public transportation the roof terrace where cups of tea set up a food production group with MCSL's assistance. so that we become a part of the miracle of your love. I usually walk everywhere, including were served, the celebrations church; the school minivan picks me continued with music from the Sunday up on its collection route so enabling School, ladies' groups and individuals. me to witness sights I would otherwise There was a slide show of photos Letter to Notice Board be unaware of. from across the 15 years which The International Kindergarten has featured, on occasions, the smiling the Editor 60th Birthday Greetings 54 children, aged 2 - 6 years, in 4 faces of Brs. McOwat and Hopcroft. classes. Not only did it come into new children at the school although there Eventually the cakes were brought On the 2nd May Br. David Newman will celebrate his 60th birthday. ownership last year but it also moved are a number of Christian teachers into position, the candles were lit and Dear Sr. Editor, Happy Birthday! to a new area, both situations setting including Sr. Vani Pradhan, the the elder Br Pradhan ceremoniously Leominster lives! challenges which have to be faced and Principal and assistant pastor of the cut them. It was a joy to share such overcome with God's good grace. At church along with her husband Br. a special occasion with the Leominster sings! Nanotechnology creates world's smallest school emblem? the moment my presence on the Shanti. congregation. Experiencing difficulties with our minivan adds interest when parents This weekend (February 4th) the I had been intrigued by organists rota, we decided to do Two Year 11 students at Ockbrook School deliver their children; as the medium Church celebrated its 15th congregation members coming at the 'something' about it and our volume recently visited the University of Nottingham's for learning is English, a native English anniversary. There was a real party end of services to present themselves of praise. The something in question Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Centre as speaker is seen as a bonus. My duties atmosphere in the meeting room with before the pastors and Mrs Pradhan has turned out to be Kevin Mayhew part of their Bronze Crest Science Award in a include daily story reading, balloons, a disco ball, a huge invitation senior for a blessing. Mrs Pradhan Hymn Discs, to which we make a project that required electron microscope participating in music and dance card and cake complete with 15 explained that this was a sign of joyful noise, lovely but lacking in one images of hair samples for a study into hair lessons, organising a day a week doing candles. I had been asked previously respect. I was therefore humbled aspect - the Moravian perspective. products. The students returned to school with “my own thing” and playing with the to rehearse the choir in the singing of somewhat to be asked by several a bonus image - the school's emblem “milled” We are now looking to enhance “Masithi”, the congregation members for a blessing into a hair approximately 0.1mm wide. our worship by sourcing our first time many of after the celebrations. This small Moravian hymns and music and Alison Steele, Head Teacher, Ockbrook School, says “We believe that this them had sung in gesture has made me feel truly getting them onto disc. Is there a is the world's smallest school emblem, so it is quite an accolade for the 4 part harmony, welcome and part of the church choir in the Province or anybody school”. She also expressed the school's gratitude to The University of and this we sang community. When congregation anywhere who has the know-how, Nottingham in nurturing scientists of the future. in the service. members meet after the service they as well as the wherewithal to collate Included in the greet each other with “Jai Mashi” which it all, and thus make "The Moravian Fairfield Craft Fair hymns were is roughly translated as “Praise the Way" heard throughout the Province? “Majesty” and Lord”. “Jai Mashi” to you all. Fairfield is holding a Craft Fair all day on Saturday 19th May and in the Help! “Lift your name afternoon of Sunday 20th. There will be all types of crafts for sale; wood- Maureen Colbert on high” which Doreen Davis turning, jewellery, baking, cards, etc. Refreshments will be available throughout.

Page 50 Page 51 GRANDSTAND VIEW The Settlement of the Diamond Jubilee. . . Yorkshire Congregation 1742

The Queen and I have something in common – we are both some of the old fashioned fun and charm has gone. celebrating a Diamond Jubilee this year. When we as a family, with Dad, Mum, sister Jan and me, On 14th October 1735 Bishop David congregation of the Brethren in England year and appointed to superintend the Nitschmann and a group of Moravian should be regulated at the next prayer work in America. He was replaced as Queen Elizabeth II became the monarch on February 6th used to go to watch Swindon Town in the late 50’s and early colonists set out for Georgia on the ss day. Br Töltschig arrived in London General Helper in England by Fredrich 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI; in May 1952, 60’s, there was no need for the segregation of fans of opposing Symmonds. On the same ship were John from Yorkshire with Richard Utley of Wenzel Neisser, and he and the Pilgrim I first saw the light of day. Her 60 years on the throne and teams. Often we travelled to Town’s away matches, and sat and , and Benjamin Ingham Holbeck on the 25th May, and they both House were then located in London. my 60 years of life have run in parallel - just once did our in the stand with the “home” fans. Nobody threatened us, from . When Ingham returned to attended a conference with 18 other The document for handing over paths cross, ten years ago at Windsor Castle during the Golden everyone was allowed to cheer for their team regardless of England in 1738 he was received into the labourers, when it was decided that the Benjamin Ingham's West Yorkshire Jubilee weekend (that event was covered in a Moravian who you stood or sat next to. in London and soon first English congregation was to be societies was signed on 28th July 1742 travelled with and John settled, and various people were selected and, at a large lovefeast at Fieldhead in Messenger of 2002). In London, for example, in those days people would go Töltschig over to the Continent, where to be labourers. The settlement of the Gomersal two days later, representatives It means that I can sit back and enjoy the nostalgia of the and cheer on Chelsea playing at home one week, and then go he met Count Zinzendorf in Marienborn. Yorkshire congregation took place in of these societies gave a unanimous 'Yes' many documentaries showing on TV in the run up to the “big to cheer on Fulham playing at home the next – and it didn’t He twice requested that John Töltschig London on the following day, 26th May to being supervised by the Brethren. weekend” at the beginning of June, knowing that this is the cost the earth to get in. be allowed to return to Yorkshire with 1742, in preparation for the take-over of Further documents were then drawn up him to assist in setting up societies in Ingham's societies. Br Töltschig as elder and signed by the members of the history of the world in my lifetime. And then, to my mind, there is in all sports too much the West Riding, but this was initially and Br Viney as warden were then societies. According to a list prepared And it’s been an amazing 60 years...... razzmatazz these days, induced by refused. However, the following year consecrated to their office. This by Benjamin Ingham and lodged in the I always consider myself fortunate to have sponsors, TV and other media coverage. his request was granted and John congregation was initially intended to be Fulneck archive there were a total of 44 exclusively for labourers, and those who been born into a family with priorities in the For example, the fancy dress in limited Töltschig, Charles and William Delamotte, societies with 1,117 members. The work overs cricket! And I look back to the days John Brown, Jacob Rogers and Joseph were to travel up to Yorkshire were that was then divided into 6 principal divisions right order. Christian family values, regular same day either baptized, confirmed or when a boy could throw on any old white Verding joined Ingham at various times with labourers assigned to each: Smith and committed attendance and participation received into membership, the first such House, Adwalton, Great Horton, Mirfield, tee-shirt and imagine himself to be Bobby during the year to assist with his in church life, a sports-mad household. We evangelical ministry around the area, with Moravian initiation ceremony in England. Holbeck and Ossett, and initially the Charlton playing football for England. did everything together – what better the result that many souls were awakened Previously those who wished to join the labourers lived in community at Smith foundation for life? Today, it has to be a £50+ replica kit, with and formed into societies across the West Brethren's Church had to travel over to House and nearby Newhouse in Halifax. your favourite player’s name and number Germany. Small single brethren's and single sisters' And that continued into married life - Riding. on the back. It is hard for financially- As this was a time of unrest (just houses were set up in various locations, Christian family values, regular and Early in 1741 Peter Böhler and Charles pressed parents with soccer mad children before the Jacobite rebellion) they left in and a cloth manufacturing business was committed attendance and participation in Kinchin also spent some time in to keep up, under the pressure of the too- small groups at different times over the established at Lane End in Pudsey under church life, a sports-mad household. Yorkshire, and then in May Smith House James Charlesworth of Gomersal. The frequent kit changes made by national and in Lightcliffe was rented for a group of next 6 months in order not to excite Marilyn has lovingly suffered a husband undue attention. Some travelled by Church Book in the Fulneck archive shows club sides. Moravian evangelists, which consisted of coach, others on horseback and others local people being received into the and three sons and their passion for sport; John and Judith Töltschig, Richard and by boat (with the luggage) via Hull. In Yorkshire congregation from 4th and has grown very knowledgeable as a Move with the times..... Jane Viney, George and Rosina Piesch, all 33 people are mentioned in the London September 1742, the first being John result (and she takes charge of the TV However, it is essential that we move John and Anna Gussenbauer. In records setting out for Yorkshire during Longbottom, a mason from Lightcliffe, November of that year Benjamin Ingham remote during the Wimbledon fortnight). with the times, and that’s something that this period. Some only stayed for a short Thomas Hunt, a cloth maker from married Lady Margaret Hastings and those running sport have tried to do – period, as labourers were redeployed Dewsbury (both single men) and Hannah So whenever I look back over my life moved over to in North probably with a greater degree of success quickly at the time as new needs arose. Westerman, a single woman from Ossett. it is not surprising that many of my most Yorkshire. cherished memories are of family than failure. Br and Sr Töltschig were the first to leave The large Yorkshire congregation of At the end of April in 1742 Br London on 25th June and soon after Br over 500 members and 1,000+ society occasions, church events, and great I’m rambling – but is that a sign of being Augustus Gottlieb Spangenberg, now and Sr Spangenberg travelled via Broad members was split into six just one month sporting moments. 60? General Helper in England, came up to Oak school in Essex and arrived on 3rd after Count Zinzendorf left England May – my month...... I sense that I have moved rapidly from Yorkshire to see Benjamin Ingham, and July with a group of four others at Smith following a residence in London of six being a young man who has visions to being an old a document was drawn up for the handing House in Lightcliffe. This now became years. His son-in-law Johannes von The month of May in particular throws up sporting over of his West Riding societies to the not just the centre for Yorkshire, but also man who dreams dreams. (Joel 2:28) Watteville together with Benjamin La memories. For many years, my birthday and the FA Cup Final Brethren's Church. He was back in the headquarters of the work in England Trobe travelled around Yorkshire and would fall in the same week – in those days of certainty when I also sense that the church – the whole church and our London when a resolution was taken in (the Pilgrim House) until Br Spangenberg over to Cheshire during the latter part of TV didn’t dominate the scheduling of fixtures and kick-off particular little part of it – needs to take on board many of May and approved by lot that a was recalled to Germany the following April 1755 settling the congregations: times and the final was always on the first Saturday in May. these lessons. Not everything today is necessarily better than My first recollection of a final (on TV – I’ve never been to an it was; but we must move with the times. 15th April Wyke congregation with 2 societies (Wyke and Halifax) FA Cup Final) was in 1959. I remember that it was the day of We must all have our dreams – but we must allow the 16th April Mirfield congregation with 3 societies (Mirfield, Ossett and Golcar and a preaching place at Huddersfield) my seventh birthday, I came out in spots that morning with younger generation the space to have their visions and take 17th April Gomersal congregation with 1 very large Gomersal society chicken pox, and that Nottingham Forest beat Luton Town 2- the risks that implementing those visions entails. 18th April Pudsey congregation with 5 societies (Pudsey, Dudley Hill, Great Horton, Baildon, Holbeck with 1, with Elton John’s uncle, Roy Dwight, scoring Forest’s first Synod 2012 – please take note and make space! and 8 preaching places goal, and then having to go off after suffering a broken leg. (I refer you back to the Grandstand View of January 2012) 19th April Fulneck congregation as the place congregation with its minister still superintending the work in the (And I can reel off the list of every FA Cup winner since – my north of England Next month...... family often mock me for having a head full of trivia!) 23rd April Dukinfield congregation with various societies and preaching places in a wide-ranging area For better, for worse? We’ll be focusing on the London Olympics in “Grandstand View” in June and July. From information sent in, it appears Hilary Smith Whenever you look back, you can see how things have that apart from me and my youngest son, Jonathan, only changed; sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Stuart Brierley from Salem will be at any Olympic events. In football, for example: some would argue otherwise, but I’m sure that this cannot be the true picture...... so if Sponsored Walk I think the game has got better by being faster, with the you’ve got tickets for any event; or you hope to be out on the crunching tackles outlawed. Players’ kit is much better and streets of London (cue song) to watch the “free to view” The Yorkshire District will be holding a Sponsored Walk Smith's account (a shorter 2 mile walk to Smith House and more comfortable to wear. There are no more leaden-weighted marathons, road-race cycling, or triathlon, please let me know. on 26th May to mark 270 years since the settlement of the back is also available). The walk will raise funds for the six footballs to kick. Facilities at grounds are much better (although Yorkshire Congregation. Starting at Lower Wyke, the 10 Yorkshire congregations and also the Moravian School in still not great in many instances). All-seater stadiums have David Newman mile circular route will go via Smith House in Lightcliffe Kathmandu. helped to encourage more families to attend as families; but [email protected] and Fieldhead in Gomersal, both mentioned above in Sr

Page 54 Page 55 Summer Camp 2012 THE RETURN Over 18's Weekend in Bradford It is time once again for me to ask for your cash. Summer Camp needs additional funds to help pay for It was once again time for the ever aging over 18's youth to pray and an explanation of Hajj, the pilgrimage they aim to make the outing, crafts and activities. The fees paid by parents gather together. This time we were off to Bradford, but this was at least once in a lifetime. We then observed a demonstration of only cover the cost of accommodation and meals, so we a weekend with a twist. We were not only going to take part and how they pray and were particularly impressed by a young man meet our Moravian family at Horton, but we were also going who had learnt the Qur'an off by heart. When I challenged him need your support. We will once again be visiting a meet some members of the other faiths that make up the multi- to it, he even said he could start it at any point you gave him Theme Park (I'm not saying which to keep it a surprise cultural region that Bradford is. First thing, we needed to get and begin reciting. I didn't challenge him on anything else. We for the young people). Entry is £15 a head and the bus to Bradford to meet at the Culture Fusion Centre. There was a were then taken around the mosque and were able to see the new guy, tall, slim, clean shaven with a fresh, stylish, haircut. I things they had done to help the community including a library to get there costs over £500. We have also booked some thought I knew everyone who was coming this weekend? It took and computer room that would soon be open for all to use. After activities for during the week and these also have an awhile for me to realise that this was no stranger, it was Andrew yet another delicious meal of giant succulent samosas (of which additional cost of about £300 each. Kitson! I didn't think I could handle any further surprises for Cooper and Kitson ate a least 3) we left and ended what had the weekend. After Cassie's arrival in the depths of the night, been an excellent day. The budget for craft materials was we spent the rest of the evening catching up and relieving old After a brief siesta, we headed out for exceeded last year so this year the summer camp memories of years the famous Bradford curry, which didn't estimate is £400. All together we gone by in the delightful Culture disappoint and the evening ended with a Fusion. I should say more about this need to raise at least £4000. It Back to the Future bonanza, of which I place. Run by the YMCA, this is a understand nobody managed to stay awake would be fantastic to raise more great find and has great facilities till the end of! The following morning, a than we need because then we can If you pay income tax please complete including a kitchen, little weary and still exceedingly full from meeting/conference room, a have some more treats while away, your Gift Aid details and send them with your the heavy eating the day before, we headed recording studio, a gym, a café and to Horton to join and help with morning cheque payable to Moravian Union INC. to Joy or get the young people a souvenir most definitely the weekend favourite worship. As with every over 18's weekend of the week (in 2009 they all got Raynor, Provincial Youth and Children's Peace Pod, which has the largest and we do we received an extremely warm most comfortable bean bags you'll water bottles). Officer, 25 Lynwood Avenue, Slough, SL3 7BJ. welcome and we sat down to a very special ever lay witness to, laid out in front lunch that we shared with the whole of a huge television. All at a price that congregation. I sat next to two lovely was next to nothing. elderly ladies who were like walking The following morning we began talking Sky Sports News, as their hobby our tour by visiting a Hindu temple. was watching any sport. They could tell We had a very good impromptu chat me exactly where and when Andy Hornsey welcome about how the temple runs before we Murray's next tournament was and were able to observe a Hindu morning probably the pros and cons about Alex Fergusons squad community group service in action and observe the way in which their rotation system. I've now got both their phone numbers. gods are worshipped, with a good running commentary of all This was an amazing weekend for two reasons. Firstly it was that was happening. We left with gifts of fruit or chocolate that a privilege to be invited into others peoples place of worship are brought as offerings to the gods and normally distributed On Sunday 13 March at 11am and come out with a better understanding of them. Religion among the followers after the service. We left with a warm feeling takes a lot of bad press these days and it was nice for us to go Hornsey welcomed some young and moved on to our next venue. a learn about the Hindu, Sikh or Muslim person that you sit next people from Tanzania in the Next on the agenda was the Sikh Gurdwara. We were greeted to on the bus or stand next to on the train, because for sure a morning worship service. They are at the door by a sizeable gentleman who introduced himself as better understanding of each other can only help us to live 'Biggie' (this really needs no further explanation). We were taken together in the right way. A massive thank you must go to Eleanor connected to KORI Arts who have around the Gurdwara and then we sat in the main room of and Elisabeth Hollindrake for organising the visits, the worship and listened to an excellent talk about Sikhism, its some of their meetings in the accommodation (and all the food and home comforts in it!!!) and origins and the role the Gurdwara has in its local community. the members of the Temple, Gurdwara, Mosque and Horton church hall. 'Biggie' was actually a trainee teacher and in the short time we Moravian Church for welcoming us (and feeding us!) over the had met him I had no doubt in my mind he was a person After the service there was a weekend. Secondly, despite us having left Summer Camp many Bradford's youth would gain much value from. We heard some puppet show in Church Hall. The of the teachings from the high priest and heard him sing some years ago, the youth of our church still keep strong bonds and ties regardless of the distance between us. Kid you not, owing show lasted about 50 minutes and of the Guru Granth Sahib, their holy book. It's a Sikh custom to feed anyone who walks through the doors of the Gurdwara and to various commitments there could well have been a least double was suitable for everyone from 5 boy were we no exception. Put it this way, by the time we left, the number of people in attendance this weekend and this is a years old and over. It's was a free both brain and stomach had been 'enlightened'. great thing. If you don't believe me, ask a certain lady in her early hundreds at Horton Church, who was brought to tears on After a quick visit to Horton to set up shop for the following event offered by One Moment in seeing so many of the Moravian youth together and enjoying day, we moved on to our final stop at the mosque. Again, we experiences such as the wonderful one we had this weekend. Time Theatre. www.OneMomentInTimeTheatre.com received a warm welcome and listened to another great talk that gave insight into the foundations of the Islamic faith, how they Phil Ferdinand

Page 52 Page 53 Open Book The Faith and Order and Inter-Church 1 PETER Relations Committee

The first epistle of Peter is could have been visited in a round chapter 1, verse 7, the genuineness of in unity and brotherly love with a probably the oldest letter in the New trip, but it soon became common the believers' faith is 'more precious tender heart and a loving spirit, Testament, written before the church property. It is addressed to the than gold which perishes,' and in verse being ready to suffer for doing I can imagine some would find the Holy Communion. Also we have tried had organised itself into different strangers or exiles who lived in the 19, believers are ransomed,' not with good because in God's sight that work of the Faith and Order to encourage a better understanding orders of ministry. There were only various places mentioned in chapter gold or silver that perishes but with is better than being punished for Committee a bit boring and somewhat of the meaning of Communion. Apostles and elders. Apostles were 1 verse 1. This really means that as the precious blood of Christ'. In doing wrong. dull as much of that work is routine originally witnesses to the resurrection Christians, we are all strangers on the chapter 2 verse 4, Jesus is described Chapter 3, verses 18 to 21 are A part of our work through two and rather mundane. My Book of although others were included in the earth, just passing through on the as 'a living stone, rejected by people described as being among the most sub-committees has been the Order says the function of the title later on. Elders were people who way to our ultimate destination. There but in the sight of God, chosen and difficult in the Bible to understand production of the new worship book Committee “is to advise the Province were respected in the community as is emphasis placed on the coming precious.' This statement is backed and are thought by some to be a which was published in April 2011. on questions of faith and order and authorities because of their character, again of Christ, which is one of the up in verse 6 by a quotation from the misprint. They gave rise to the The Liturgy book has been widely inter-church relations” - so that is it their knowledge and their ability and characteristics of early preaching, and Old Testament describing a 'corner words, 'He descended into hell' in accepted and it is hoped that once the in a nutshell! included women as well as men. the letter was obviously written at a stone chosen and precious.' The word the Apostles' Creed. Hell is more Tune Book is available the new Hymn time when the followers of Christ were Although deacons are mentioned in is used again in verse 7 in the same accurately described as Hades, the Perhaps I need to remind you that book will also. undergoing persecution for their faith. the early church in Jerusalem in the context but it is not translated that place of departed spirits in Hebrew the Faith and Order Committee is also A certificate of Adult Baptism has Acts of the Apostles, chapter 6, 1 - 6, way in some modern versions. An thought. The passage is linked the Inter-Church Relations Committee often recurring word in chapter 1 is been approved and also a format for their job was a practical one, looking with verse 6 in chapter 4 which and so we keep a watch on what is 'glory' and the underlying message is the registration of Confirmations. The after the needy and freeing up the THE GENUINENESS OF pursues the same theme. Some happening among our Christian that where there is no suffering, there Committee is seeking to have a fresh apostles to deal with matters of a commentaries don't make any brothers and sisters in the other is no glory. Just as Jesus obtained and up-to-date article on the church more spiritual nature. The First letter attempt to deal with these verses. denominations through inter- THE BELIEVERS' FAITH glory through his suffering, so also written for Wikipedia. We have also of Peter is listed among the 'General Chapter 4 continues with denominational committees which will those who follow his example. been fully involved in the on-going Epistles', probably because it was further encouragement in the face adds to the importance of our work among those accepted as genuine by IS 'MORE PRECIOUS discussions about Acolytes and their In chapter 2 verse 11, Peter of suffering. Chapter 5 begins in and widens our horizons and interest the church generally at a time when reminds his hearers once again that possible use in the British Province. an interesting way because Peter levels. other epistles and gospels, claiming THAN GOLD WHICH they are strangers and exiles on the describes himself as an elder here From time to time the Committee There is quite a number of inter- to be the writings of the apostles, were earth and urges them to behave in instead of an Apostle, bringing receives enquiries - one recent one denominational committees on which vying for acceptance as Scripture. PERISHES' such a way that their accusers will himself to the same level as those being to do with confirmation and we are represented but from some we Examples can be found in the New have no true charge to lay against to whom he is writing. (Compare church membership and the payment just receive minutes and are kept Testament Apocrypha. But there were CHAPTER 1, VERSE 7 them. They are to be good citizens, with chapter 1 verse 1.) The of the provincial assessment. We know even in an empire ruled by Nero and informed of any developments and still those who doubted whether Peter greetings at the end of the chapter we will have to look at changes in the they are to honour him! Slaves are changes. These committees include was the author because the letter is mention 'She who is at Babylon'. marriage laws with regard to “same written in some of the best Greek in At this time it was a crime to be a encouraged to be good servants even This may refer to the church in Churches Together in Britain and sex” marriages and the registration the New Testament whereas Peter was Christian in the Roman Empire and if they are unjustly treated, for in so Rome, Babylon being the code Ireland (CTBI), Churches Together in of church buildings. an Aramaic speaking fisherman. The the punishment was death by being doing they will be following in the name for Rome. It may refer to England (CTE), the CTE Free Church answer to that particular problem is torn to pieces by wild animals or rolled footsteps of Jesus who 'suffered even Peter's wife who, according to Group (FCG), Then also we plan to look at in pitch and set alight to illuminate though he committed no sin neither tradition, was with him in Rome additional liturgies which might found in chapter 5, verse 12, where it The CTE Theology and Unity Group is stated that the letter was actually the emperor's garden. A great deal was there any deceit found in his at this time. Mark may refer to become known as the “Loose leaf (TUG), The CTE Group for Local Unity written by Sylvanus, a faithful brother. had to be done in secret but Christians mouth.' John Mark, the gospel writer and Liturgies”. That is those used not (GLU), /Moravian Sylvanus was a Roman citizen and as were suspect because of their missionary with Paul and Barnabas regularly but only occasionally. Chapter three begins with some Church relations, Church of such would have been well educated communion service, which was or it may actually be Peter's son. advice to wives and husbands. Wives Ireland/Moravian Church Contact Please pray for the work of the in both Latin and Greek. He is also interpreted as cannibalism and their are encouraged to set an example to The kiss of love in the last verse Group, and the Irish Council of Faith and Order and Inter-Church lovefeasts which were said to be sex turned out to be something of a known by the name of Silas and is their husbands, so that if they are Relations Committee which is being orgies. It was in order to encourage mixed blessing and was eventually Churches (ICC). probably the same person who went unbelievers, they may be won over to served by Br David Newman and Srs with Paul on his missionary journeys. the believers to keep the faith in phased out and replaced with hugs Faith and Order matters with Christianity. The wearing of jewellery, Jan Mullin and Gloria David (elected (See the closing verses of Acts chapter circumstances like this that the letter hair styles and fashionable clothes is and handshakes as in the church which we have been concerned in the by Synod - one vacancy) and Sr Sarah 15). Paul also used a writer for his was originally written and it may well discouraged in favour of a gentle and today. The words from Chapter three meetings so far during the inter- Groves (PEC ex officio), Br Phil Cooper letters because of his poor eyesight. have been taken to its destinations by quiet spirit. Husbands are encouraged 5, verse 6 onwards, survive in the synodal period have included (PEC ecumenical adviser) and me…. (Galatians 6, 11.) This epistle was Sylvanus himself. to be understanding and to honour service of Compline to the present reminding the Province through the written originally for a group of The word 'precious' occurs their wives as the weaker vessel. time. Ministers' Conference of the 1994 John McOwat Ep. Fra. churches in Asia Minor, all of whom frequently throughout the letter. In Finally everyone is called upon to live Peter Gubi Synod resolution about children and (ex officio & Chairman)

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Brockweir Fairfield, Droylsden The congregation has been saddened recently by the Another member read additional prayers of intercession. death of Bryan Kenneth Harris who died on the 18th March The service evolved as it went along and though the regular In 2010 Tameside was awarded Best City in the UK by hand” is amongst the older end of the congregation- he after a short illness. Hundreds of people attended his funeral congregation are used to such events happening and take Britain in Bloom, the RHS then nominated Tameside to even brings his own apron and marigolds. with most having to stand outside the church and this more it in their stride, we were concerned whether the visitors represent the UK in the Entente Florale Europe competition. than anything else demonstrated how loved and respected amongst us would appreciate the impromptu nature of On Saturday 28th January 2012 we gathered in the he was. Bryan has probably done more than anyone over things. We needn't have worried because a few days later Whilst this is an international horticultural competition, it college building to say goodbye to Richard and Gillian the years to maintain the fabric of the church, Sunday we heard that they had felt quite 'humbled' that members looks for projects that can be seen to be improving the Ingham. The evening approached and as is always the case of a small congregation had been prepared to step in and school and manse. He recently renewed the joists and quality of life for its residents. On 1st August the 10 at times like this the event was upon us before we knew it floorboards in the church porch, as we were in danger of replace the organised preacher. It all goes to show that if inspectors from all over Europe arrived in Tameside and and we could no longer ignore the very real fact that the you share a minister, be prepared, for you never know when disappearing into a large void and possibly the river! He one of the areas visited was Fairfield. The awards took place was a wonderful support to Mary and our thoughts and you'll need to pull a service out of a hat or handbag! time had come for Richard and Gillian to leave Fairfield. in Slovenia on 16th September and Tameside was awarded prayers are with her, Joshua and the immediate family. Holy Week is always a poignant time in the church Approximately 100 members and friends congregated a silver plaque. Fairfield's residents deserve a pat on the Sharing our minister Thom Stapleton with Kingswood calendar but this year has been especially sorrowful, as in the College where they enjoyed a Hot Pot supper and back for their efforts in making Fairfield look so beautiful necessitates the use of occasional lay preachers and retired we've wanted to support Mary in her bereavement. Each were entertained by songs from the choir and amusing evening we've gathered for the readings, all taking part and for the judges' visit. ministers and it is something we usually enjoy as it helps readings from Sr Kelshaw, Sr Openshaw and Br Ellwood. singing the traditional hymns as we journeyed to Christ's to make us ecumenical in outlook. Occasionally the best Still on the subject of “ Flora” I would like to offer the laid plans of mice and men go astray and a preacher forgets crucifixion and joyful resurrection. Maundy Thursday Richard and Gillian were presented with a cheque and congregations thanks to the children of the Sunday School to turn up and the church committee begins to look worried. provided a welcome return for Br. Dennis Monger who is flowers and then Richard addressed the gathering. In his celebrating 50 years association with Brockweir and he was who last year planted some 200 daffodil and narcissus This happened on March 24th and a few minutes before speech Richard mentioned that during his 8 years at Fairfield minister here for a number of years. The affection with bulbs in the Burial Ground, hard work of course; but thanks 6:00 p.m. members went into a huddle! Most members will he had conducted 96 Christenings, 85 weddings and 55 take part in a service when they are called upon to do so which we hold him needs no explanation and his ministry to their kindness a few of the more mature in years members with us has been remarkable. On Good Friday and Easter funerals. So we can certainly say that he has left a lot of and a few have actually completed the lay preachers course avoided back ache and stiff knees! under the careful guidance of Br. Peter Gubi. You can Day Br Stapleton took both services and as always they people in the area with many poignant memories. The therefore imagine our relief when Sr. Carol Ostler pulled were well planned and extremely thoughtful. It was a delight On the subject of our children and young people I would evening was a great success and left everyone with the out of her handbag a pre-prepared service. Sr. Sue Groves to have Holy Communion on Easter Sunday and the Easter like to single them out for some praise; as well as the bulb opportunity to have a happy time in what is for Fairfield bunny made an appearance after the service. agreed to read the seventh order of worship whilst Carol planting exercise they are very active in all our events and a sad occasion. concentrated on the sermon and announcing the hymns. Judith Ashton worship. They hold their own fund raising events organise We will of course be kept up to date with Richard and trips out, lead Café Church provide us with a Nativity play Gillian's future well being as they have left us with a and on a personal note they turn up to serve food and clear wonderful legacy of a good helping of their lovely family Gracehill, Ballymena up crockery at such events as the Heritage Weekend and here at Fairfield. Christmas Fair. Oh the blessed relief of having a few young They are in our prayers. We welcomed Sr. Sarah Groves, Christopher and her pet lamb, Charlie, helped to entertain the children. Christmas legs to run up and down stairs and hallways! Having said family on Sunday, 4th September 2011 and we wish them Day and Watchnight Services were also well attended. that it's only fair to mention that my most reliable “kitchen Margery Sutcliffe all a happy time of fellowship and friendship with us all at During 2011 Sr. Maud Reid, Br. John Montgomery and Gracehill and in the Irish District. Br. Leslie Bell passed away. Br. Leslie was remembered as Br. Roy Douglas retired as Treasurer and we thank him a boy helping to 'pump' the church organ for Sunday for his many years of hardwork in this post. We welcome services. They will all be sadly missed. Br. Lawrence Greer as our new financial controller. In November we welcomed Bobby McCormick into Church Br. Billy Kitson organised a very successful auction in membership through infant baptism. Swindon, Wiltshire August for Church Building Funds and we thank him for January,8th 2012 was our Family Lovefeast which all his hardwork. Youth work continues here in Swindon with weekly included a review of events during 2011 with a slide show meetings of Beavers, Toddler group and Sunday school. CONGREGATION REGISTERS Special events included the Harvest Service conducted with some very familiar faces. by Canon Stuart Lloyd, Rector of St. Patricks Church of Two of our teenagers joined (and very much enjoyed) Ireland, Ballymena. We in Gracehill know how to eat and Sr. Roberta Gray and her husband Charlie, organised a we all had a super harvest lunch provided by Br. and Sr. very successful meal at Monty's restaurant and raised nearly the youth weekend in Ockbrook and are looking forward Gillen and helpers. £1300 in January. to Summer Camp later in the year. DEATH Seven Towers Male Voice Choir held a concert in our We have welcomed 3 new members into Church During March we held our Spring Fayre, selling cakes, Hall on 14th October and again this was a huge success. membership - Br. John Clarke and Br. Billy and Sr. Betty Greer. Congratulations to Mark McAuley and Catherine plants, gifts, and providing children's crafts and games. 26th Feb Kathleen Mary Truelove Our annual Congregation Council Meeting was held in Martin who announced their engagement recently. This brought many people into the church and raised over aged 93 Baildon October and was well attended. On a sad note, we were all saddened to learn of the £300. 9th Feb William (Bill) Shelton Lower Wyke Christmas celebrations started with the switch-on of death of a very dear friend of the congregation, Sr. Mary- Christmas lights by Sr. Sarah on 7th December. Carols by Members also helped with lent lunches, serving a lunch 6th Mar Emma Wood Lower Wyke Ann Edwards who was a regular attender of the congregation Candlelight, led by the Methodist Church Choir and our of soup, cheese and bread, with donations going to Christian over many years. Her smile and laughter will be missed by own Sr. Rachel Hamilton on the clarinet was held on 9th Aid and Cafod. December. Our Church was full to capacity for the all her many friends here in Gracehill. Christingle Service on Christmas Eve and Br. and Sr. Clarke's Sally Weir Sandy Mundy

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May 9/10 PEC, BMB, Unitas Estates Meetings The PEC 11/12 Irish District MWA Retreat 16 Renewal Committee, Hall Green Sr Groves 16 Trustees meeting with Fulneck Governors The PEC 18 Mailing of Synod documents from Church House 20 Eastern District Conference and Fellowship afternoon Br Hopcroft May 2012 23 Synod briefing meeting, Fulneck The PEC 28 Ockbrook School Governors Br Hopcroft 30 Western District Conference, Kingswood, 6.00pm. Sr Taylor June 2/9 European Continental Provincial Synod 8/11 Provincial Synod, Swanwick 19 PEC, BMB, Unitas Estates Meetings The PEC 23 Provincial Men's Fellowship Day, Blackbird Leys Br. John Wilkinson offers Pentecost PRAYER NOTES these thoughts about:

6th May - Visakha Puja/Buddha Day (Buddhist) A Prayer for Pentecost Ministers are taught (or should be) churches in worship, since we are The essential point for the church is 10th May - Lag B'Omer (Jewish) Come, thou Holy Spirit, come: And from thy celestial home send thy light not to use personal illustrations. without minister: only then did the to affirm is that there was a pivotal 17th May - Ascension Day (Christian) and brilliancy. Come, thou father of the Which preface, as any of my awful truth begin to dawn that old moment, the Holy Spirit did sweep 23rd May - Declaration of the Bab (Baha'i) poor, come who givest all our store, come congregations would recognise, is a John Wilk would be in Corfu that day. through the disciples, and constitute the soul's true radiancy. Come, of 24th May - All Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian) sure-fire sign that a personal them into Christ's body, the church. comforters the best, of the soul the The shame of it, a minister, albeit But did the Holy Spirit come that 27th May - Pentecost (Christian) sweetest guest, sweetly and illustration is coming up! The only a retired one, who forgot Pentecost! exceptions, according to my sermon day because it was the Jewish Festival 27th - 28th May - Shavuot (Jewish) refreshingly._Come, in labour rest most My only defence, apart from senile sweet,_shade and coolness in the heat, tutor, would be stories that reflect to of Pentecost? I doubt that, because decay, is that my diary, although it comfort in adversity. Thou who art the the discredit of the preacher, or reveal the whole point about Christ was that Light most blest, come fulfill their inmost noted Easter, did not mark A Collect for Ascension his stupidity. So here goes. dependence upon the old dispensation breast, who believe most faithfully. For Whitsuntide, was at an end, Temple cult and Law A Prayer for Ascension O God, whose blessed Son, our great without thy Godhead's dower, man hath This year I forgot Pentecost, or high priest, has entered once for all nothing in his power, save to work But that is a poor excuse, mia were no longer valid, no longer to O Lord, Your Ascension into Whitsuntide, as I still know it. into the Holy Place and ever liveth to iniquity. What is filthy make thou pure, culpa. impose burdens upon the faithful. heaven marks the culmination what is wounded work its cure, water Planning my holiday abroad, I carefully intercede on our behalf: grant that we, It does raise the question, for me, what is parched and dry. Gently bend negotiated through the hurly burly of I believe that the Holy Spirit came of the Paschal Mystery, and it sanctified by the offering of his body the stubborn will, warm to life the heart about why the church should defend just then because the disciples were contains an important teaching may draw near with full assurance of Passiontide and Easter, the May that's chill, guide who goeth erringly. the variable dates for for us. May we live life as an Lovefeast and Communion, and found there, and the timing was purely God's faith by the way which he has dedicated Fill thy faithful who adore, and confess good will. earthly reality and develop our for us and evermore serve thee, the thee evermore, with thy sevenfold two free weeks at the end of May, Easter and Whitsuntide, against human potential to the fullest. living God; through the same thy Son, mystery. Here thy grace and virtue send, which I booked. It was only when suggestions that the dates be fixed. It follows that today, the church's May we make use of the results our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and grant salvation in the end, and in heaven our Church Committee noted that we We manage perfectly well with fixed true role is to gather Christ's people felicity. Amen. (Latin Hymn, 13th of science to achieve a better life reigneth with thee, O Father, and the are the lead church in this years Whit dates for Christmas etc, and I rarely together and make them available to century) on this planet. But in our best Holy Spirit, one God, world without Walks, in Dukinfield and that I was forget those, and the old necessities the Holy Spirit at all times and in all moments we know that there end. Amen. Church of South India booked to stand on the Town Hall about employing equinoxal events to places, receptive to him, in the name must be more than all of this, a steps with the Mayor to lead all the correct the calendar are long gone. of the one who sends him. transcending Reality. As A Meditation for Pentecost Christians, we know that this Reality is Your loving Father Who When was the last time that we heard the wind of your Spirit roar through this place? When was the last time your fire lit up this room? When was the last time we awaits us with You and the Holy took you at your word and met together in expectation of your Spirit filling this place Spirit. Where You have gone, we and these lives with your Glory and Power? Lord, you challenge us with Pentecost. ultimately will come - if we are Do we believe that this was a once in eternity experience never to be repeated? That faithful._ the Holy Spirit was poured out on your followers for a single purpose and ended His work at that instant? If so, then maybe that is why the Church seems so powerless New Saint Joseph People's in this age helpless when faced with the needs both spiritual and physical that we Prayer Book see in the world. Lord, as we meet together and celebrate once again the memory of that first Pentecost may it be for us as it was then a moment of empowerment an awareness of your Glory in this dark world a life changing experience. INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE YouthZone Service in THE MORAVIAN MESSENGER Grandstand View The Settlement of the The Faith and Order Kathmandu Over 18's Open Book Diamond Jubilee Yorkshire Congregation and Inter-Church Official Journal of the Moravian Church in the British Province. Editor: Judith Ashton. Contributions for the Messenger should reach Weekend in 1 PETER Relations Committee Published monthly by the authority of the Provincial Synod. the Editor, Sunnybank, Raglan Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire NP16 6TH Maureen Colbert Bradford 1742 Hilary Smith David Newman Peter Gubi Advertisements and all communications concerning distribution and E-mail: [email protected] by the 3rd day of the preceeding Phil Ferdinand John McOwat supply should be sent to the Moravian Book Room, 5 Muswell Hill, London month. PLUS ALL THE REGULAR FEATURES N10 3TJ, and NOT to the Editor.

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