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The Parish of Great Yarmouth One Church in Many Places September 2021 50p

PARISH DIRECTORY ‘ONE CHURCH IN MANY PLACES’ (*REST DAY) Team Rector : The Revd Canon Simon Ward (*Fri) [email protected] 858410 Team Vicar : The Revd Jemma Sander-Heys (*Tues) [email protected] 304609 Assistant Priests: The Revd Frank Cliff [email protected] 851097 The Revd John Greenway (*Thurs) [email protected] 853558 The Revd Stephen Andrews (*Fri) [email protected]

The Revd Helen Lynch (*Fri) [email protected] 07902 447821

Readers: Mrs Pat Stringer [email protected] 604082

Mrs Carolyn Cliff [email protected] 851097

PCC Secretary: Ms Tracy Lacey [email protected] 858410

Church Wardens: Mr Paul Spychal [email protected] 858332

Ms Wendy Betts [email protected] 843765

For other contact numbers please see page 32 Churchwarden’s Letter—pages 4—5 Parish Registers—page 7 A Festival of St Nicholas by Paul Davies — pages 10-11 Music in the Minster—page 12 Sunday Worship — page 13 NCT Sponsored Bike Ride—page 19

Front Cover: ‘Great Yarmouth Minster from the Big Wheel’ by Paul Davies

THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT MAGAZINE IS SEPTEMBER 14th 2021

From the Rectory Many of you will know that in the autumn I am taking a sabbatical from parish ministry and so will be out of the parish until I return in early December. I’ll not be around or tending to any parochial duties during that time. Sabbatical is not something I have done before although I have contemplated and planned one for some time but have never taken one in over 20 years of ministry. Some of you may wonder what it is and what I will be doing? First of all, it is a time to step aside and have a period of rest and reflection. I will be taking time for retreat and prayer to recharge spiritual batteries. Second, I will use time to take on some physical challenges such as runs and cycle rides which I do not routinely have the time to enter. So, there is an element of body and soul. Another dimension is to have time to study, learn and find out more. One area of particular interest to me is the work of the church among those who experience homelessness and so I will take time to investigate this. I’ll make some visits to various charities who make varied responses; from soup kitchens to housing schemes. The questions which interest me is how they were set up, how they are funded, how they are staffed, how volunteers are deployed and many more questions beside. I’ll make some visits to different towns and cities to see how Christians respond to our call to love and serve those most in need. I’m excited to learn what other communities are up to. One of the challenges of a sabbatical is stepping aside from things which are a routine part of priestly ministry and life. One does not stop being a priest of course but for a while there is a challenge to live that vocation differently. I’m looking forward to a retreat but the place I have booked has house rules which you must abide by: no church talk! While staying on retreat, guests are asked to refrain from questions such as “where is your parish” or “where did you train”. These are bread and butter conversation starters for most clergy! (you can tell it’s a glitzy and daring life we lead!). To not talk about these factors begins to remove our identity. Ordained or not, we all do it in some way: we are known by the job we do or did or the roles or responsibilities we take on. Each of these is like a layer of identity. Underneath all of our layers is the person who God has created and loves. It is good to take time out to be reminded of that and to discover the depths of that love afresh. See you in December! With love and prayers, Fr Simon

Church Warden’s Letter September 2021 During the late spring the Parish of Great Yarmouth applied for a £20,000 Heritage Recovery Grant, targeted at our Minster Church. The application deadline was tight, a required element of our bid being the use of a consultant to refresh and move forward our engagement with the community. I am very pleased to state that our bid was successful. We were awarded the £20,000 requested. The Parish was also awarded an additional sum of £26,000 to top up our reserves which had become severely depleted as a result of the COVID pandemic. A key area of our bid was to improve the visual appearance and fabric of the Minster.

• 43 leaded glass panes have recently been replaced. • Large areas of the Church have been re-plastered (painting to follow) including the Lady Chapel. • Gutters have been cleared and repaired at all 3 Parish Churches. • A general tidying of the Minster (and waste disposal) has taken place. • Stocks of cleaning supplies and sanitiser have been obtained for wider Parish use. • 10 metre telescopic dusters have been acquired for each Church to enable cleaning at upper levels. • Minor maintenance of the toilet area and storage area has taken place. A second key area was to improve Visitor Experience to the Minster. This includes:

• Wi fi improved access, this is ongoing and being considered by a small but able group of Church enthusiasts! This will enable online access to live events and services. • Wi fi for additional internal security / safety cameras, although this is proving very problematic to resolve. • Literature production, now proudly displayed on our new revolving literature rack. Continued on page 5

Church Warden’s Letter Continued A third key element was to grow our Volunteer Base, as life returns to some sense of normality. The volunteers will need to be suitably vetted and supported. This work is being co-ordinated by Tracy Lacey in the Parish Office. At some point, in the near future we would wish to be in a position to offer refreshments to visitors. This would need to take place in the South Aisle as our present kitchen area in these COVID times is no longer deemed fit for purpose. It would also be a positive step forward to be able to offer a wider range of quality goods in our shop. The fourth required key element of our bid was the employment of a consultant to find a sustainable plan for a funded way of opening the Minster for more hours in the longer term. A detailed, written report with clear options for the Parish is specified in the bid. In addition, a need to improve our Communications and Marketing has been targeted in the bid. This will involve a new improved Parish website which will draw together and celebrate our trilogy of Churches. A professional flyer is also being prepared for visitors. Internal church signage and external sign boards have been designed and will shortly be professionally produced and erected. It is hoped to use a similar format in the near future for church signage at St Mary’s and St Paul’s. I pray that the considerable efforts being made, ably led by Father Simon, to help our churches to re-engage with the wider community will result in a positive outcome for all. Paul Spychal

Minster Volunteers

Life at our Great Yarmouth Minster would not be possible without the help of our many volunteers. We are very grateful for their support. As the oldest building in the town and largest Parish Church in England The Minster offers many volunteering opportunities. Your Minster needs your talents and time! Volunteering opportunities are varied. For more information please e-mail: [email protected]

Paul Spychal Churchwarden

0800 804 8044

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Safeguarding The Parish of Great Yarmouth is committed to promoting A Safer Church. Here are some useful numbers if you are concerned for yourself or someone else. * Rose Bishop, Parish Safeguarding Officer 01493 780784 * Revd Simon 01493 858410 * Revd Jemma 01493 304609 * Sue Bryce, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer 07958 377079 * Norfolk Adult and Child Social Services 0344 800 8020 * Emergencies, Police 999

From the Parish Registers Baptisms in the Minster 17 July 2021 Gabija Linkeviciute 18 July 2021 Dominykas Gaigalas 25 July 2021 Ernesta Garbuzeviciute 1 August 2021 Motiejus Ledzinskas 8 August 2021 Amanda Abraityte 8 August 2021 Kamile Alkeviciute Baptisms in St Mary’s Church 15 August 2021 Maisie Cotton We Welcome Them into the Family of Faith Weddings in the Minster

16 July 2021 Ashleigh Phoebe Edwards & Jason Ashley Webb 14 August 2021 Carly-Ann May Vlachos & Jordan Louis Robson

Wedding in St Mary’s Church

14 August 2021 Samantha Bayly & Christopher Covington Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder

Funerals in the Crematorium 2 August 2021 Sylvia Audrey Ellis. Funeral Colney Woodland Hall 10 August 2021 Pamela Phyllis Maud Leeder May They Rest in Peace

Please support the NCT Sponsored Bike Ride Saturday 11 September, please see further details on page 19

Composer of the Month Francis Jackson Francis Alan Jackson, CBE (born 2 October 1917) is a British organist and composer. He was the organist and director of music at York Minster for 36 years. Jackson was born in Malton, North Yorkshire, and received his early education as a chorister at York Minster under his predecessor, Sir Edward Bairstow. His first cousin once removed was the lyric soprano Elsi Suddaby. He was appointed organist and director of music at York Minster in 1946 and held these position until his retirement in 1982. Jackson played for the wedding of Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, to Katherine Worsley on 8 June 1961. The final voluntary was the final movement of Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphony No. 5 for organ: Toccata, which set a fashion for the use of this piece for weddings. Both nationally and internationally acclaimed, Jackson has given recitals and concerts all over the world and made numerous recordings of solo organ music and of choral music with the choir of York Minster. Jackson’s extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes (including the widely sung “East Acklam”), organ sonatas and other organ pieces such as “Diversion for Mixtures”. But his 164 opus numbers range well beyond choral and solo organ music. There are two acclaimed monodramas—Daniel in Babylon and A Time of Fire—as well as the overture Brigantia, an organ concerto (1985), a symphony (1957), chamber music and solo songs. Jackson’s creative output has continued since his retirement . The composer himself recorded four CDs of his own organ music for Priory Records. He recorded the Organ Concerto in 1999. There are also two CDs of the choral works. Other significant highlights during his career include being President of the Royal College of Organists from 1972 to 1974 and being appointed OBE for his services to music in 1978, followed by a CBE in the Queen’s birthday honours in 2007. Francis celebrat- ed his 100th birthday on 2 October 2017 and has now reached the age of 103.

Martyn Marshall

Heavens Above September 2021 During September the Sun moves south of the equator in Virgo. Our northern hemisphere’s autumnal equinox occurs on the 22nd September as a result. The full extent and beauty of the Milky Way is becoming more apparent as September progresses. Meteor activity this month is disappointing following the awe inspiring Perseid showers which lit up our night skies in August. The moon is a dim waxing crescent on the 1st when it may be possible to spot an α-Aurigid meteor coursing through the night sky, although there are only a handful appearing each hour. Mid-month bright fireballs hurtling downwards may be spotted, these are the Southern Taurids which continue through November. Before dawn on the 3rd the bright star Pollux lies just above the faint moon. At EastEnders time on the 5th Regulus twinkles merrily in the night sky just below the moon. Look low down WSW in the early evening on the 9th. You may be lucky to spot Spica just below the young crescent moon with Venus shining brightly immediately to its west. Later in the month Venus climbs higher in the evening sky. The moon is at perigee on the 11th,368,465km from Haven Bridge. First quarter is on the 13th. Look low down SE at 8pm on the 16th to see the waxing gibbous moon, with Saturn lounging idly just above. Twenty-four hours later spot Jupiter lying majestically just above the moon. The enormous gas giant Jupiter sits just above the moon again on the 18th in the early evening. Full moon takes place just before midnight on the 20th. The moon is at apogee on the 26th this time 404,644km from our own Haven bridge. Look eastward toward the moon on the 26th, it is low down in the night sky. Just below is the bright star Aldebaran, recognisable by its faint orange tinge. Last quarter is in the early morning on the 29th. Look high SE just before dawn on the 30th to see Pollux sitting immediately above the moon and Castor a little higher in the night sky. Happy star gazing!

Paul Spychal

A Festival of St Nicholas In July 1954, the boys of Great Yarmouth Parish Church choir and members of the Boys' Brigade had been hard at work cleaning away weeds from the ruins of St. Nicholas' Church, where the first service for many years was to be held. Ben Angwin, the choirmaster and organist of the church, had organised a Festival of St. Nicholas with the Vicar (Canon Baggott). Angwin told an Eastern Daily Press reporter that the service in the ruins would be the big event of the Festival with the massed choirs of all the Great Yarmouth's churches and it should be a most impressive event and there will be 110 in the choir and seats were to be provided. It was hoped that the ruins of the church would be decked with flowers. The service was taken by the Dean of Westminster (Dr. Alan Don) who preached that "there is a vast number of decent people, earning good salaries, who give nothing to the Church. It is to these people that an appeal must be made from now onwards, so that every citizen can help in the upkeep of the countries’ churches. It would be a national disgrace to allow the glorious churches of this country to fall into decay through sheer neglect”. The festival began with a civic service in the acting Parish Church of St Peter's at which the Bishop of Norwich preached. On the following day there was a recital in St Peter's Church and on the next day Angwin gave a lecture on " The Singing English". During the week there was a programme of music and drama by the Girls’ High School and the Parish Church choir gave a recital of English church music. The Festival ended with a choral Evensong. Mr. Angwin said it was hoped to make the Festival an annual event. Paul Davies Reprinted from Great Yarmouth Mercury

Music at the Minster Wednesday Lunchtime Recitals 12.30 – 1.15pm

SEPTEMBER

1st September The Levanter Wind Quintet 8th September Daniella Beck Soprano 15th September Jane van Tilborg Organ recital

SATURDAY 18 September at 7.30pm THE UNKNOWN BIRD Please see Parish Life for July full details on page 16 Please see pew sheets and porch notices for any extra dates & details

Music at the Minster Recital given in July The Harrison Family of Gorleston Rarely can Shakespeare’s words have seemed so poignant ‘here we sit and then sound of music creep in our ears’. Owing to the pandemic it has been a long time since we have enjoyed such lovely minister recitals, the most recent being given by the Harrison Family of Gorleston. The family, daughter Beth, son Jamie and their parents, Ruth and Carl, are all musically super-gifted and revealed consummate skill on a range of instruments, including flute, trumpet, piano and organ as well as in song. The programme featured both sacred and secular music, Bach’s Toccata in D minor thundering to the heights. The family all becomingly dressed were warmly applauded and all wished them every possible happiness and success in their future music making. Caroline Buddery

Sunday Services for September 5th FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRNITY 09.30 at St Paul’s Eucharist 1100 at The Minster Eucharist 12.30 at The Minster Baptism 18.30 at The Minster Evensong 12th FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRNITY 1030 at St Mary’s Eucharist 1100 at The Minster Eucharist 12.30 at The Minster Baptism 19th SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 09.30 at St Paul’s Eucharist 11.00 at The Minster Eucharist 18.30 at The Minster Evensong 26th SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRNITY 10.30 at St Marys Eucharist 1100 at The Minster Eucharist MIDWEEK EUCHARISTS Services at 10.15am St Pauls 8th and 22nd September St Mary’s 1st,15th and 29th September JOIN TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP ON FACEBOOK 7pm Healing Prayer Thursdays 2nd, 16th and 30th September 7pm Evening Prayer 9th and 23rd September **************************************** Please check announcements on Facebook, website and the weekly Bulletin for any changes that may occur during the month with regard to the provision of the services. This pattern depends on the availability of the Ministry Team.

Live Streamed Service at 11am each Sunday All are invited to join online with our live streamed 11am Eucharist each Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/GtYarMinster/ It will also be on YouTube

The Pathway Café & Support Centre Covid-19 Arrangements Information for our customers

The Cafe will remain open for you and will be providing take away food between 12 - 1 pm. on: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

We politely request that, in accordance with government guidelines, you maintain social distancing on arrival and leave the premises immediately on receiving food.

We miss you and are so looking forward to sharing meals and good conversation with you all when these difficult times pass.

Stay safe and please follow us on Facebook at PathwayGY for updates . Your Pathway Team

The Pathway Café is always pleased to receive gifts of fresh food and ambient food and donations towards this work. If you would like to support this project please contact the Parish Office 01493 858410 [email protected]

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14 Our Prayers for September

Father at the beginning of this new Please pray for the academic year, we come to you for help and guidance for those who teach people who live and in the schools and colleges in this work in the area town. Give them clearness of vision each Sunday and and freshness of thought that they during the coming may wisely train the hearts and minds week:- of all committed to their care and so Sunday 5th prepare them to fulfil their appointed place in the life of the world. Garfield Road, Byron Road, Madden We pray for: All children and young Avenue, Royal Avenue, Tarworks people as they return to school, col- Road, Hawkins Avenue, North lege and university and especially for Drive, Milton Road, Osborne those going for the first time. Avenue, Harley Road. All groups and clubs as they resume Sunday 12th their activities after the summer Northgate Street, Collingwood break. Those who will be taking part in the Norfolk Churches Trust cycle Road, Beatty Close, Ormond Road, ride and walk. May they do so in Keyes Avenue, Onslow Avenue, safety with a satisfactory result is Balmoral Avenue, Hamilton Road, achieved for all. Marine Crescent, Walpole Road, Arundle Road, Barnard Avenue. Those who work in the countryside and those who work in farming and Sunday 19th agriculture. Beaconsfield Road, Churchill Road, Those who will be giving thanks in our Tennyson Road, Jellicoe Road, churches for the harvest safely Wherry Way, Perebrown Avenue, gathered in. Vauxhall Terrace, Grenville Place, Beatty Road, Lawn Avenue. Those who provide music, song and entertainment as they perform in our Sunday 26th churches. North Denes Road, Drake Avenue, Healing peace for countries at war Salisbury Road, Estcourt Road, with one another, for communities Apollo Walk, Fisher Avenue, where there is conflict, for the victims Alexandra Avenue, Northern Close, of past and present wars and at this Victoria Street, Northgate School, time we pray especially for those who Northgate Hospital, North Denes live in Afghanistan and all who are affected by war in that country. Road, Lawn Avenue Surgery. Those who support climate change at the UN’s Climate Change Conference. Bless, O Lord, the people who live Our hope for the future lies in what and work on these roads, help Jesus has done and continues to do in them to live holy lives, be loving the world. He is the one who sustains and kind to each other; And bring creation and will bring everything to them all to be of one heart and completion. mind; within the fold of Your The Lonely, the oppressed and Church, through Jesus Christ our persecuted whose voices are silenced Lord. and for all who have yet to hear the good news of God’s love. 15 Amen.

Becoming New When a caterpillar changes into a butterfly, it’s hard to believe it’s the same creature. But at both stages of its life, it has a body that is perfectly suited to living in a particular environment. This insect can help us understand the afterlife and the significance of the resurrected Jesus. Paul, on his journeys, discovered that some members of the church in Corinth were confused about life after death. So, Paul, wrote a lengthy letter to them to explain the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, and how it affects our future existence. Paul doesn’t mention caterpillars and butterflies but describes a seed becoming a plant. By just looking at an individual seed there is no knowing what it is going to look like! But out of its death comes a beautiful new life form. Paul points out that all living beings have a body that enables them to live in a particular environment. There are earthly bodies for living in a physical world and a spiritual body for living in the heavenly realms. And so God will give to us a new spiritual body to enable us to live with Him in heaven. Of course, all butterflies eventually die, but in our resurrected body we will not be subject to decay or death. How do we know this? Jesus said: “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). Jesus pioneered the way for us. He died on the cross, arose from the grave, and so opened up the way for all believers in Him to go to Heaven. Thanks be to God! Parish Pump

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John Mobbs 1.09.1926—16.05.21 In the July magazine I wrote briefly of John Mobbs funeral service. Many of you knew John over many years. I would be pleased to receive details of his life, memories, reflections, or any photographs you may have, either of John or John and Norah together. These can be e-mailed, phoned or given to me in written form at services, etc. E-mail [email protected]. Tel: 01493 843939. I will then write a summary for the magazine and for the Archaeological Society of which he was a life member. This would be a fitting way to remember this great man who gave so much to the Great Yarmouth Parish ably supported by Norah his wife. Many thanks Tony Harris

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Climate Sunday is this Month Sunday 5th September is being designated Climate Sunday, ahead of the UN’s climate change conference, COP26, in Glasgow during November. How should we approach the challenge of climate change? We have damaged God’s creation: God delights in His creation: ‘God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.’ (Genesis 1:31). However, we have damaged this world and impacted people, created in His image. The burning of oil or gas and cutting down forests is increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The global average temperature could increase by 1.5˚C in 2030, resulting in significant damage to our planet. Already, increasing temperatures are melting ice caps, raising sea-levels, changing rainfall patterns and creating extreme climate events. It’s the 70% of the world’s poorest population who are being impacted most! Hope is found in Jesus: He has an intimate knowledge of the workings of creation. ‘For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.’ (Colossians 1:16,17). Our hope for the future lies in what Jesus has done and continues to do in the world. He is the one who sustains creation and will bring everything to completion. An invitation to respond: Simple everyday actions can help to sustain our planet, including recycling of waste, energy saving and changes in our lifestyle and diet to help the planet. We can fix our eyes on Jesus, as we pray for our world for our world leaders, gathering in Glasgow, asking that they may reach a good agreement for the future of our world. Parish Pump

NCT Sponsored Bike Ride Saturday 11th September 2021 Sponsor forms and details for the NCT Sponsored Bike Ride are now available, please see Fr Simon, Pat Stringer or Michael Hewitt. Please support this event by taking part or sponsoring one of the cyclists, walkers, recorders, etc. Volunteers will be needed to keep the churches open on Saturday 11 September. Your Parish Co-ordinator for the NCT Bike Ride is Pat Stringer, if you need further information or sponsor forms please call Pat on 01493 604082. Please could we emphasise that the success of this event is largely down to lots of people making small contributions that add up to a large amount of money to help save our iconic and historic Norfolk churches. 50% of the sponsor monies is given to each church that participates.

St. Paul’s Annual Gift Day 2021 Saturday 11th September 9am -3pm Wanted: Members to deliver the Gift Day Letters to the local area. Michael will be at the St. Paul’s to receive the Gifts on the 11th. Note: This is the same day as the Norfolk Churches Trust Cycle Ride.

Music at the Minster Recitals given in July

Mike Webb The former sub-organist at Wymondham Abbey, gave a magnificent recital in Gt Yarmouth Minster in support of the Minster Organ Appeal . The esoteric programme featured recondite French compositions, an apposite choice in the Minster founded by French-educated Herbert de Losinga. The recitalist opened his programme with Dupré’s ‘Variation on Adeste Fideles ‘ (improvisations which afforded moments of sublimity with the contrasting structural facets. There is a gripping intensity and integrity to Mike Webb’s approach, as evinced in his sumptuous interpretation of Demessieux’ s ‘Douze Préludes de choral sur des themes-grégoriens’ a highly uplifting composition. Saint-Sans’ Prelude and Fugue in Bb major received a performance of sensitivity and subtlety, opening a portal into Saint-Sans’ fascinating life. However the recital was crowned by Mike Webb’s improvisation (a traditional finale of HIS recitals when Mike is handed a sealed envelope) on ‘You’ll never walk alone’ calling on reserves of gunpowder and granite. Mike Webb conjured up consummate skill and awesome improvisation which resounded majestically throughout the Minster. Mike Webb, who is now leaving Norfolk , was warmly thanked by Jane Freeman for not only today’s performance but for all those recitals over the past 10 years or so that he has given at the Minster, and added that he will be greatly missed by many. Mr Webb then offered to come back next year, an offer that was immediately accepted.

*********************************** Elizabeth Stacey

The talented pianist gave a beguiling performance dusted with sweet sensitivity of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Written specifically for double-manual harpsichord the Variations present certain difficulties for pianists, all of which Elizabeth successfully overcame. Lots of hand-crossing is required , for example in Variations 5,14,17,23,26 and 29 as the dexterous Elizabeth so skilfully revealed. The Variations which begin and conclude with the beautiful aria ’al maniera italiana’ are of different tempos and mostly it is the 16 and 32 variations that are fastest in beat and the most passionate.

As I relaxed in the sunshine pouring in through the stained glass windows the music exhibited an almost numinous quality at times, but perhaps it was my happiness in hearing this work representing the highest model of Baroque theme and variations so persuasively interpreted. Caroline Buddery

20 Wilson Carlile, founder of the Church Army Wilson Carlile was born in Brixton in 1847, and did not set out to become an evangelist. Instead, he was brilliant at both languages and music, and excelled as a businessman. That is, until an economic recession and serious illness brought him crashing down and finished his career, aged only 31. Not surprisingly, a serious breakdown followed, when Carlile questioned everything that he had been attempting in life. This search for a new meaning brought him to faith in Jesus Christ, and so turned his world upside down. He later wrote: I have seen the crucified and risen Lord as truly as if He had made Himself visible to me bodily sight. That is for me the conclusive evidence of His existence. He touched my heart and old desires and hope left it. In their place came the new thought that I might serve Him and His poor and suffering brethren. Wilson approached two Christians whose passion for ministry was already well known: the Americans evangelists Moody and Sanky, who were at that time in England. Wilson attended their meetings and supplied music via his harmonium. In return, he learned a lot about effective outdoors evangelism. Carlile then prepared himself for a life of ministry. He was confirmed into the Church of England, studied at the London College of Divinity, ordained in 1880 and served his curacy at St Mary Abbots in Kensington. But Carlile wanted more than comfortable parish life, and soon began outdoor preaching again. He wanted to reach the poor, unchurched, of the community. Carlile left Kensington to work in a slum mission, and by 1882 he was busy uniting the local Anglican parish missions into one organisation. Here his business skills in planning and organising proved invaluable, and soon he had founded the ‘Church Army.’ He then founded two training colleges, to train both men and women evangelists. After slight hesitation, the Church of England agreed to incorporate the Church Army into its structure, and even created the office of Evangelist for the Church Army captains and sisters. In the years that followed, Church Army has done great work in evangelism, as well as in social and moral welfare. It helped support the troops during World War 1. Carlile remained honorary chief secretary until retirement in 1926. He died in 1942. Parish Pump

21 Quiz ‘What type of Animal/Bird’ 12. In the human body what is the Answers October Mag. name of a large muscle which by Jane Freeman covers the shoulder? 13. The spice saffron derives from 1. What type of animal is a Herdwick? which flower? 2. Which breed of bird was used to 14. A Rockhopper is what type of bird? detect dangerous mine gases? 15. What is a young koala? 3. A caracal what type of animal? 16. Which planet is nearest the sun? 4. Which ‘S’ is a deadly sin and a tree dwelling animal? 17. Astrakhan, curly hair of which animal? 5. Which is the only bird that can swim but not fly? 18. Seal Point and Blue Point, which group of cats? 6. Shiraz is what type of fruit? 19. What does a koala feed on? 7. Fragrant essential Attar made from which flower petals? 20. Which bird traditionally depicts delivering newborn babies? 8. Rhodesian Ridgeback is which breed of animal? 21. What is a young pilchard called? 9. Which reptile camouflages 22. What type of creature is a flying themselves by changing colour? fox? 10. Viscus album is Latin name for 23. The Painted Desert, in which US which parasitic plant? State? 11. What is a group of lions called? 24. Name of place where a community of ants live?

Good News St Paul’s Women’s Fellowship Wednesday 1st September 2.30pm Mrs Rebecca Hale ‘More Workhouse Tales’. Wednesday 15th September 2.30pm – Speaker Mrs Scott ‘Living Pictures’. Meetings are held in St Paul’s Hall

St Mary’s Wednesday Club We are happily meeting once again in St Mary’s Church Hall, all are welcome to come along and share the companionship of each other; meeting every Wednesday from 12,30pm, beginning to play Bingo and Scrabble at 1.30pm. A snack lunch may be brought along to enjoy by those who arrive early. Anyone needing transport and wish to make use of the ‘Door to Door’ bus , may call Sandra on 01493 309755, or mobile 07505 354553 who will be able to give you advice or make arrangements for you. We look forward to welcoming you. Pat

Pray for Peace I prayed for peace in the way that I was taught, ‘Donnez-nous aujourd’hui la pax’ whispered low, Was this the Holy Spirit that I sought? In a world of tribulation and distress I reached out to the Saviour, Knowing that He always seeks to bless At the Feast of the Transfiguration I seek to receive The reassurance of His presence And the Scripture that I never cease to believe The words of the Bible my heart fill And Holy Biblical texts are treasured still. Carolyn Buddery

Answers to ‘Who is the 15. Jonathan Swift Author’ Quiz August Mag. 16. James Joyce

1. Agatha Christie 17. R L Stevenson

2. Leo Tolstoy 18. John Buchan

3. Charles Dickens 19. L M Acott

4. Oscar Wilde 20. Victor Hugo

5. Chris van Allsburg 21. Arthur Conan Doyle

6. J K Rowling 22. F Scott Fitzgerald

7. Paula Hawkins 23. Joseph Heller

8. Dan Brown 24. Stephen Hawking

9. Jules Verne 25. Leo Tolstoy

10. Mark Twain 26. George Orwell

11. Mary Shelley 27. J M Barrie

12. Emily Bronte 28. Lewis Carroll

13. Herman Melville 29. C S Lewis

14. Aldous Huxley 30. Margaret Mitchell

Nature Notes from the Church Tower Isn’t nature wonderful, even if it is left alone like the country tracks at Wickhampton where the teasel plants are in full flower with many butterflies finding nectar on the abundant wild flowers. I have always liked the teasel with it light purple stripe running around the seed heads which later on turn a rusted brown with its many seeds in the seed head which the goldfinches find so irristible. These country tracks have been there for many years just with a little mowing by the farmers to keep them in trim like the dyke drainage system which used to be managed by hand with a sort of bent fork with a long handle which is called a chrome in this area. Starlings are in the fields with rooks and jackdaws gleaning the fields for grain after it has been combined, with the large round straw bales which are a golden colour looking lovely in a red sunset. There seems to be a shortage of small birds in the countryside and in particular a bird which I have not seen for ages is the greenfinch. This bird used to feed merrily on the bird table quarrelling with other birds on the peanut feeder as they are a bit argumentative to other birds. I believe a disease may have wiped them out in our area. I, like others, miss their trill as they sing during the breeding season. Then in winter time they were always on the bird table, but alas no more. The last time I went to the marshes I spotted a moor hen going across the track. This is a good sign as it means that there are no mink about as they generally feed upon them. Looking out of my window I thought that the dandelions must be hoed out of the cracks in front of the garage, there is a small family of goldfinches who came down to feed on them, great, as out of the many birds these are one of my favourites.

Our town is now a favourite place for gulls to breed on the many roofs and ledges and when their large young fledge out of the nest onto the ground the parent birds will dive down on you. I had a young gull on my door step and the bird was happily feeding on ants around the brickwork. After two days the bird had gone. The cabbage white butterflies have had a good year in the garden also the meadow brown and when the washing is hung, sometimes a lot, out on the line a red admiral butterfly will seem to sun themselves on the washing. In the evening dragon flies hover above the pond so it needs filling with water. The bird bath has to be topped with water because there is so much vegetation in the pond the birds have a job to bath, unlike the winter time when the plants have died down.

A week ago I decided to fetch my very tall pair of steps out of the garage but hearing a squeaking sound I knew there was a baby bird and to my surprise a pair of blackbirds had built a nest on the top of the step ladder and were nearly fully grown; so the steps had to stay put!

Fantastic another brood of birds on my patch, and as I have said before ‘you never know what is going to turn up’. Michael Pearson

‘Fair waved the golden corn in Canaan’s pleasant land’

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If you could please Email your contributions to :- [email protected] or [email protected]. It would be appreciated. However, whether typed or handwritten, your contributions are warmly welcomed. The editors would like to thank all contributors for their help by keeping to the deadline of the 14th of each month. This has been a great help! PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Please support the advertisers found throughout the magazine. Thanks go to Jane Jones for proof-reading the magazine. The magazine is printed by Ashleigh Print & Design Ltd. 8 Rampart Road, NR30 1PX Tel:- 01493 856715. If you would like to place an advert in the magazine, please contact, Pat Stringer. Tel:- 01493 604082 or Email:- [email protected] The opinions expressed by contributors to this magazine are not necessarily held by the Great Yarmouth Ministry. The editors reserve the right to edit and amend submitted articles to present a consistent style throughout the magazine.

Caister Photography Club The Club meets 50 weeks a year on Wednesday evenings. 7.30-10.00pm (7.00-10.00pm on competition nights) All Saints Parish Hall Beach Road Scratby NR29 3AJ Our members range from complete novices to semi professionals, all of whom have a passion for photography covering a wide variety of subjects. Competitions are held throughout the year both within the club and against other clubs in the Norfolk and Suffolk area. Other events include evenings out at various locations, workshops, studio nights, fun competitions and our Annual Exhibition. Old and New members are always welcome. If you would like to join us please come along to any of our meetings, or for more details visit our website: www.caisterphotographyclub.co.uk We are open to all ages (16s and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

PARISH DIRECTORY ‘ONE CHURCH IN MANY PLACES’

Parish Office: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am—12 noon 858410 E-mail: [email protected] Church Hall Lettings: For St Mary’s & St Paul’s Halls & Minster Mission Hall Call Mondays 9am to 12 noon Tracy Lacey 858410 E-mail: [email protected]

Parish Verger: Tracey Horn [email protected] 856378 Bell Ringers: Isabel Rivers 01502 581737 Hand Bell Ringers: Director of Music: Martyn Marshall 07795 682192 Choir: Jane Freeman 843816 Magazine Editors: Terry Stringer / Pat Stringer 604082 The Minster Mission Hall, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth Contact: Via Parish Office 858410

St Mary’s Church, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth Local contacts: Pat Stringer 604082 James Bishop 780784 The Minster Church of St Nicholas, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth Local contacts: Molly Davies 843647 Barbara Freeman 852541 Hazel Graham 844962 Sunday School: Ministry Team 858410

St Paul’s Church, Salisbury Road, Newtown, Great Yarmouth Local contacts: Michael Hewitt 855420 Nancy Thackray 851026

website address: www.gtyarmouthminster.org .

Bookings for Weddings and Baptisms (Christenings) at any church These should be made at the weekly Vestry Hour held at the Minster Church of St Nicholas on Saturday mornings between 10 and 11 a.m.