Methodist Post Boston Spa • Clifford • Bramham November 2017 From the Editor... Minister’s Letter I would like to thank all those who have Dear Friends, contributed articles for this magazine, but a special thanks must go to Again, we come around to November, the month of Arthur who has contributed articles Remembrance. On the first Sunday after All Souls’ Day (2nd and photographs for many years. His November) we will gather at Boston Spa Methodist Church recent series on Pilgrims Progress Index of Advertisers to remember the faithful departed, and the families of all those whose funerals have been conducted at Boston Spa has, I know, been much enjoyed. Please support our advertisers. and Clifford over the past year have been invited to this My grateful thanks, too, go to Ros To advertise in future issues, special service on Sunday 5th November at 6pm. We shall from Clifford, as well as Dennis and please contact Graham McGuire be delighted to welcome anyone who wishes to come and Sue for their regular contributions, and on 01937 844838. all those who have been asked to write remember a loved one and to join in our prayers and light a articles from time to time. Franks & Son .......................................... 2 candle. Don’t forget that the Methodist Post Andrew Morgan Opticians ..................... 10 We come together during this month to remember the fallen of both world wars and the many conflicts that have followed them and are still ongoing today both within can be read on our website: Gifted ...................................................... 10 our own communities and as a nation. www.bostonspamethodistchurch.org.uk Amanda Buch ........................................ 10 Ideas and contributions for future War is a terrible thing; not only for our service men and women, but also the Tony Barker & Sons ............................... 12 issues are always welcome, but families left behind, and Remembrance Day is the nation’s way of acknowledging the Sandersons ............................................ 12 please let me know in good time. The risks and sacrifices made by those who offer their services in places of war. So, we Queripel and Kettlewell .......................... 18 deadline for the December issue is will join together within our communities on Remembrance Day to remember those 10th November. Vanessa Jude ........................................ 18 who have lost their lives, both military and civilian, and acknowledge and pray for the Jo Vernon, Editor Douglas Yeadon Hardware ................... 18 safety of those who serve today. Telephone: 01937 360016 The Central Garage ............................... 22 But what does all this mean to us in our day-to-day life? Perhaps we can be more Email: [email protected] Kate Mell Flowers .................................. 22 mindful of what we have. We live in a country that enjoys peace at home. Perhaps we Peter Norman Plumbing & Heating ....... 24 can be thankful for the benefits that brings. Skelf Frames Ltd .................................... 24 Perhaps too we can remember those who are, on a daily basis, affected by wars: Cover photo: Iain Vernon Bobbins .................................................. 24 those for whom the peace that we take so much for granted is but a dream that they On a recent visit to Anglesey Abbey, a Kirby Builders Merchants ...................... 26 can no longer comprehend. It matters not if people are Christian, Jew, or Muslim or National Trust property near Cambridge, Spa Travel ................................ Back cover of any other faith or none, they are our brothers and sisters and, I came across this stunning tree. Luckily whilst we can support the aid efforts with clothing, money and I had my personal photographer, Iain, “devote food, please don’t underestimate the power of prayer. with me. yourself to It is so easy to feel that nothing changes in this world, but it My research tells me it’s a Prunus Franks & Son is only God who can ultimately bring about the changes in the Serrula (Tibetan Cherry Tree). The prayer, Plumbers, Heating Engineers hearts of those on all sides who are bound up in these conflicts; tactile and polished mahogany bark being watchful Gas & Oil Installation Colossians, chapter 4, verse 2 says “devote yourself to prayer, peels in translucent cinnamon and and thankful” being watchful and thankful”. honey coloured sheets to reveal a fresh new hue of bronze-red gloss beneath. 9 Heathfield Lane So as we move into the business of the Christmas Season, be thankful for those we have around us and for the sacrifice of the many who have Caught in the autumn sunlight, this tree Boston Spa almost glows. Aren’t we just so lucky to given us the peace we enjoy today; be watchful for those both close to home and live in this beautiful world? Tel: 01937 843830 those far away who may need our help and pray without ceasing for peace in this troubled world of ours. “Lord, we praise and thank you Mobile: 07802 762958 for the beauty and goodness REGISTERED GAS SAFE of creation around us.” Ed – 2 – – 3 – Boston Spa Church Rotas – November Door Stewards Flowers Church Stewards 5th Roger & Chris Tunnicliffe Ina Smart Barbara Hudson November Diary Dates Bob Hutchinson Sunday 5th 10.30am Communion Service, led by Revd Steve Jakeman 12th Remembrance Day Jean Walne 6.00pm Memorial Service, led by Revd Steve Jakeman Pauline O’Melia Wednesday 8th 7.00pm Sacred Space – Reflective Worship 19th David & Anne Hovell Sheila Anderson Heather Grant 7.30pm Men’s Group (see p.11) Joan Dyer Friday 10th 12 noon Light lunches to be served prior to... 26th Ken & Judith Grimditch Angela Coleman Pauline O’Melia 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert (see p.11) Barbara Hudson Sunday 12th 10.30am United Service for Remembrance Sunday, led by Revd Steve Jakeman 10.55am Civic Remembrance Service at the War Memorial, Saturday Coffee Sunday Coffee led by Revd Steve Jakeman 4th Heather Grant 5th Jean Walne, Sheila Anderson Tuesday 14th 2.00pm WFG 11th Brian & Jackie Marsden Jackie Marsden Friday 17th 7.00pm An Evening with Dana (see p.17) 12th Men’s Group 18th Mike & Jean Walne Sunday 19th 10.30am Morning Worship, led by Revd Uell Kennedy 19th John & Barbara Hudson 6.00pm Communion Service, led by Revd Steve Jakeman 25th Angela Coleman Joy Ackroyd Tuesday 21st 10.30am Evergreens Luncheon Club Barbara Hudson 26th Graham & Kathleen McGuire Wednesday 22nd 7.00pm Sacred Space – Reflective Worship 2 Dec Heather Grant 3 Dec Dennis & Carmen Ashton Saturday 25th 10-12 noon Evergreens Coffee Morning (see p.16) 10.30am Morning Worship, led by Revd Mark Stennett Sunday 26th Busy Bees Cleaning Tuesday 28th 2.00pm WFG Wednesday 29th 3.30pm Messy Church 1st Jackie Faulkner 30th Oct Jackie & Brian Marsden 8th Judith Grimditch -12th Nov 13th-26th Julie Thompson Weekly Events For up-to-date information, 15th Wendy Wade Val Woodhams Monday see noticeboards/website: 22nd Christine Mitchell 27th Nov Christmas Tree Festival 3.15pm Ping Pong Club www.bostonspamethodistchurch.org.uk 29th Jean Walne 5.00pm Senior Table Tennis Wednesday 9.30-11.00 Busy Bees for pre-school Church rooms may be booked A Note from our Treasurer for private functions. children and their carers Harvest Collection Saturday Contact Anne Hovell: 10am-Noon ‘Drop In’ for Tea or Coffee We sent a total of £314.10 to “All We Can” following 01937 843445 our Harvest Service & Supper. Caribbean Appeal Birthday Greetings We sent £301.25 to the British Red Cross Hurricane Irma Appeal. Women’s Friendship Group Many thanks for all the donations Anne Hovell 13th – Shirley Hurren – 4 – – 5 – CLIFFORD Following months of discussion and planning, an extensive METHODIST CHURCH advertising campaign and hours spent purchasing and cleaning ots toys, all was ready for the launch of Tots ’n’ Toys, a new Baby & ’n’ Toddler Group at Clifford Methodist Church. On Friday September 8th, with balloons at the door and oys toys unpacked, we waited (with some trepidation) as the clock ticked... ‘Would anyone come?’ we wondered. With a trickle of people safely through the door, we were both relieved and The church is a bit tucked away at the end of Nursery Way, grateful to have a small number attend the first session. However, within minutes, or from the High Street, where a blue noticeboard points the way more buggies of children were bursting through the door, one after the other, and soon the room was full of excited children at play, while Mums, Dads and minders Services in November chatted and got to know each other. 5th 10.30am Communion Service, led by Revd Steve Jakeman After some rousing rhymes, with an assortment of musical instruments to the fore, the session drew to a close with a * 12th 9.30am Remembrance Service, led by Mr David Mountain song about ‘God’s Wonderful Love’ 19th 10.30am Café Style Worship, led by Revd Steve Jakeman and a short prayer. 26th 10.30am Morning Worship, led by Mr Edward Blakey As the ‘twenty’ children and * REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 12 November their various carers left, Kathryn Please note our morning service will commence at 9.30am and will be followed by an and I reflected in amazement at the ecumenical service at the War Memorial at 10.50am with a minute’s silence at 11am. morning’s events, acknowledging that Door Stewards Flowers Vestry although Tots ’n’ Toys had been a great 5th Alison Smith & Margaret Suggate Mavis Rodgers Carol Smith ‘LEAP of FAITH’... *12th (9.30am) Catherine Catton Catherine Catton Alison Smith ...‘OUR FAITH had 19th Sheila & Katy Biercamp Hazel Greenwood Michael Whaley been REWARDED!’ 26th Catherine Catton & Ros McCall Ros McCall David Barrow Alison Smith Schoolroom cleaning – Kathryn Whaley An Evening of ots Birthday ’n’ Tots ’ n’ To y s Murder and Greetings oys is our new Baby & Toddler Group Mystery Alison Smith 9.30–11am every Friday (term-time) Michael Whaley will take place in the Schoolroom, Yaris Salou The school room, Clifford Methodist Church Clifford on Friday 12th November at £2 for 1 adult and 1 child, 50p per additional child (First visit is FREE!) 7.30pm.