SWANLAND PARISH MAGAZINE
Sharing Christ through friendship
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Heron fishing in the pond (not illegal for him!) on 7 April 2019 April on 7 him!) for illegal (not pond the in fishing Heron 3 Easter – triumph from apparent disaster
The Covid-19 crisis is now gripping our nation and April 2020 here in Swanland we are all I’m sure wrestling with big questions, including not least what we can all do to stay 5 Information safe and help defeat it. As readers of this magazine each 6 St B Diary of us has a link to the faith communities in the village and 7 Regular meetings Viral Kindness card so even though sadly our church services are currently 8 World Day of Prayer suspended, I am urging all Swanlanders at this time to do 9 Advertisements three things: pray – care & serve – share. 11 Swanland Pond Partnership First, then, pray. Even if you don’t regularly pray, Village cancellations why not take time as you ‘stay home’ quietly to lift the 12 Viral kindness cards situation of our world and nation to God in prayer? 13 Swanland Snippets To help, we’re aiming to make available a short 14 SEAT report service from St Barnabas each Sunday, recorded live for 16 Centre pages: In this everyone to join in as you are able on youtube – details time of dread, we will be posted on our website, www.stbchurch.org.uk. must all be good And as we pray as a community, we might also like to Samaritans 19 MU news (carefully) place a lighted candle in our windows at 7pm 20 Athens Refugee each Sunday, 'as a visible symbol of the light of life, Project news Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer'. 21 Thoughts for the There are also good prayer resources available for Pandemic use any time on the Church of England website - as well 22 ABYYT as numerous Bible reading apps available on the internet 23 Advertisements (I can recommend the Lectio 365 app, available at 25 WI Report www.24-7prayer.com.) If you are spending additional 26 Swanland Show time at home, why not look at the Christianity Explored Thanks to Litter Pickers youtube channel which has some short films exploring the 27 Christ Church Diary Christian Faith – these have just been made freely 28 Parish Registers available - for this month of April only. Last, at St A coronavirus Barnabas church we aim to be open as usual each Wordsearch weekday from 8.30am till c.6pm - and on Sunday - for 29 Information private prayer (please observe the signs!) for at least the next few weeks (check the website for updates).
Second, we can care for and serve one another. As we suspend services out of love for one another, Deadline for material especially the vulnerable and those aged 70+ who are for the May issue is self-isolating, we can still ‘be church’ as we act in Monday 13 April community. There will those with needs such as: by email to having a friendly chat on the phone (and maybe a louise@maceng. prayer) with someone who cares karoo.co.uk shopping for essentials picking up prescriptions/ posting items simple needs specific to the individual(s) 4 If you, a member of your family, or someone you know could offer to do any of these for one or more people in our community, please let the church office know (you can email or ring the office with your contact details). If you would prefer simply to help the neighbours where you live, why not deliver a ‘viral kindness’ card? (see pp.7/12) – more copies of these are available in our church foyer.
And third, as we do all of the above, those of us who are Christians can share the good news of Jesus in word or deed, in this Easter season. Remember that when everything seemed hopeless, when God’s own Son was dying on the cross, in the providence of God a greater good was at work, as Jesus took upon himself all the world’s sin, took on and defeated death and three days later rose again from the dead. In 1 Peter 3:15 the apostle urges us "in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”. Let’s be prepared, in these very challenging times, to let people know who we are as believers, why we do what we do, and where we find our hope.
May each one of us know God’s protection and peace this Easter.
Your friend and Vicar, Francis Scott
“Cast all your anxiety on him, for he cares for you” – 1 Peter 5:7
PS As we do all this, please let’s of course all be following government advice, especially about washing our hands regularly (a good opportunity to pray the Lord’s prayer as we do so), keeping to social distancing guidelines, and staying at home especially if ill – see the NHS website, www.nhs.uk.
Note from the Editor: I’m sure we are all aware of the Government’s advice for maintaining our physical health as far as possible, but staying sane during a prolonged period of social isolation might be more problematic! The advice below also comes from the Government: Looking after your mental wellbeing Understandably, you may find that social distancing can be boring or frustrating. You may find your mood and feelings are affected and you may feel low, worried or have problems sleeping and you might miss being outside with other people. At times like these, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy patterns of behaviour which in turn can make you feel worse. There are simple things you can do that may help, to stay mentally and physically active during this time such as: look for ideas of exercises you can do at home on the NHS website spend time doing things you enjoy – this might include reading, cooking, other indoor hobbies or listening to the radio or watching TV programmes try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water and try to avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs keep your windows open to let in fresh air, get some natural sunlight if you can, or get outside into the garden You can also go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than 2 metres from others. 5
St. Barnabas’ Church, Swanland
Main Street, Office: 632941 (answerphone) Swanland, Usual office opening hours 10am East Yorkshire to 12noon Monday to Thursday (closed Fridays) – please see HU14 3QP office door for any changes
Email: [email protected] Website: www.stbchurch.org.uk
Vicar: Revd Francis Scott, St. Barnabas Vicarage, 3 St. Barnabas Drive, Swanland, HU14 3RL – [email protected] 631271
Churchwarden: Conrad Bate c/o 632941 Recognised Parish Assistant: Bev Gray [email protected] 631536
Electoral Roll Officer: Sharon Dias c/o Church Office 632941 Church Administrator: vacant Office Administrator: Sharon Dias 632941 Parochial Church Council (correspondence to the Church office) Chairman: The Vicar, c/o Parish Office (as above) Treasurer: Graham Dunn, c/o Church Office 632941 Secretary: Rena Downing, c/o Church Office 632941 Parish Safeguarding Representative: Stephanie Bate c/o 632941
Regular giving including Gift Aid: Rena Downing 632941 Flower Rota Secretary: Louise Macfarlane 632800 Also officiates: The Revd Robin Shelley (ret’d.), 10 Old Pond Place, North Ferriby, HU14 3JE 637063
Applications for Baptisms, Weddings and Banns of Marriage and enquiries for spiritual help should be made to the Vicar or the Church Office. Contact information for home-based small groups, activities for children and others are found at the back of the magazine.
Parish Magazine contributions direct to Louise at [email protected]. Advertising & enquiries to the Church Office (contact details above).
6 St. Barnabas’ Church Diary Sharing Christ through Friendship APRIL 2020
Very sadly in this time of the coronavirus epidemic, in order to protect the vulnerable in our community and to prevent the spread of infection, all Sunday services, groups and meetings across the church family and hosted in St Barnabas are currently suspended.
When church services begin again this will be advertised widely including on our website, on posters outside church, by leaflet distribution where appropriate and of course in the pages of this magazine.
Meanwhile we are looking at uploading services so you can join us for worship via youtube and possibly on other platforms. Please check our website for the latest details: www.stbchurch.org.uk.
As of 15th March, the church building remains open for private prayer during the week – again, please check the website for the latest situation.
Usual pattern of Sunday services (not for April 2020):
1st Sunday of the month 9.00am Holy Communion (Common Worship) 10.45am refresh café-style service -- No evening services at present 2nd Sunday of the month 9.00am Holy Communion (CW) 10.45am Family Communion with groups for children and young people 3rd Sunday of the month 9.00am Holy Communion (CW) 10.45am ‘Eat Cake, Meet friends, Encounter God’ = morning celebration with children’s groups 4th Sunday of the month 9.00am Holy Communion (1662 - Book of Common Prayer) 10.45am Family Communion with groups for children and young people 5th Sunday of the month 9.00am Holy Communion (CW) (where relevant) 10.45am refresh café-style service
Every Sunday from 10.05am to 10.40am coffee is served in the Hall between the morning services and all are welcome. Coffee etc. is available throughout the 10.45 service at refresh and on 3rd Sundays.
7 REGULAR MEETINGS / EVENTS IN APRIL 2020
There are no regular meetings currently planned for April. The following are all suspended: ‘Cake Walk’ walking group (Monday mornings) Mothers’ Union Lent Bible studies (Mondays at 2pm) Cygnets (baby/ toddler & parent / carer group) – Tuesday mornings Mother’s Union monthly meeting (Wednesday 2pm) Gospel singing group (Wednesday evenings) Coffee chat (Thursday mornings) Chair Exercise group (Friday afternoons) - as well as all regular meetings of external users’ groups hosted by St Barnabas.
Additional meetings originally planned for Holy Week (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) and Easter Day are currently most unlikely to go ahead, but if the situation changes this will be advertised as above in due course.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will now not be held on Sunday April 19th. A new APCM date will be advertised in the usual way and by notice in the church windows when it has been fixed.
A card you can cut out and post through a neighbour’s letterbox. More are available in the foyer at St Barnabas church – or go to bit.ly/viralkindness 8 World Day Of Prayer
The first Friday in March is the date set for the annual World Day of Prayer Service and this year it was held at Christ Church, Swanland. In addition to Christ Church members there were people from St Barnabas, North Ferriby Methodist Church and All Saints Church, many of whom took part in the service. This had been prepared by the Christian women of Zimbabwe who called on the congregation to ‘Rise! Take your mat and walk’. They shared the challenges they had met during the difficulties and unrest in that country and their hopes for the future. We, in turn, were challenged to commit ourselves to support our community with actions of love, peace and reconciliation. The service booklet always contains interesting facts about the various countries. Fruit, vegetables and items made in that country were on display, together with pictures and bright material demonstrating Zimbabwe’s colourful flag. Thanks go to all those who took part as well as those who provided the lovely tea following the service.
On the local network (Nextdoor.co.uk), there has been a thread of jokes to cheer us all up. I give you the following with thanks to the contributors: I've just been out to get 100 bite size sausage rolls and 50 mini scotch eggs - I've been picnic buying. Was in Morrisons today and was hit by a flying toilet roll, luckily I only sustained soft tissue damage. 9
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11 Swanland Pond Partnership
As we all struggle to come to terms with the changes in our lives due to the Coronavirus it’s good to be reminded of the beauty of the changing seasons and the wildlife that is on our doorstep at the pond and elsewhere. The new reed growth is coming through well and the spring flowers look particularly attractive in the surrounding borders and tubs. The ducks and moorhens are switching in to breeding mode, so the chaotic chasing and mobbing has already started. Please do take care when driving around the pond at this time so we can avoid any injuries. Grey lag geese are frequent visitors to the pond, but I have not heard any reports of the heron yet – maybe it will appear again soon. The yellow flag iris normally flowers during May and June so that’s something to look forward to.
Spring Maintenance Day Cancelled: Unfortunately, we had to cancel our spring tidy up on the 28th March due to the government’s advice on social distancing. We can slot in a mid-season clean up if things settle down or postpone things till the autumn. If you’d like to volunteer to help on our pond maintenance days, then please contact Alyson on 634168.
Notes from the Editor:
Unfortunately very many village activities have now been cancelled due to the restrictions of the Coronavirus.
Among them:
All church services, though both St Barnabas and Christ Church are open at certain times for private prayer – details are given on the relevant diary pages. However, St Barnabas ‘Sunday service’ is now available to view online on youtube. The link is https://youtu.be/Erm2o-dR6k8. If you have trouble with the link, search on youtube for “swanland church St Barnabas” and a picture of the church should come up which you can click on.
Swanland Screen is cancelled for April. This was the last film to be scheduled in this winter’s series. All being well, screenings should be resumed in the autumn.
The Village Hall and the Heritage Centre are closed until further notice, though as this goes to press the Library remains open.
Both North Ferriby Gardeners’ Club and North Ferriby Flower Club have cancelled their meetings for April. The U3A Garden Club which meets monthly at North Ferriby Social Club is also suspended until further notice.
For information regarding meetings of other organisations, you will need to check on websites, or by telephone to the secretary of your organization, to find out whether or when the meetings will go ahead. 12
13 Swanland Snippets
28 - South Hunsley County Secondary Modern School.
The school I went to was, and is still known since its construction in 1956 as South Hunsley. Nobody ever gave it its full title. Many village children, including our own attended this well-known seat of learning. When, after failing my 11 plus, I commenced my studies there in September 1958, I was in the "C" stream. Here is a brief story of my 5 years there. I regard those years as far happier than those spent at Swanland School. The school’s Headmaster was Mr. Frederick Makin who was assisted by two deputies, Mr Kitching and Miss East, and in excess of thirty teachers. Mr Makin when out of earshot was known to most pupils as Fred, and was a strict but fair man. During this early period of the school it had around 600 pupils. Mr Makin took our class for religious instruction and he and his deputies did some other teaching as well as their administrative duties. The pupils were divided into four "houses". I was in Shaftsbury, the others were Wilberforce, Livingstone and Damien. The school badge, which I believe is no longer in use, represented a bird tearing flesh from its breast to feed its young. Mr Makin explained its meaning to us as that we all have to make sacrifices for the sake of others. A thought-provoking explanation. There were a lot of distractions for me at South Hunsley. If you were near a window and in the right room you could watch the lorries on the then single carriageway A63, the trains on the main railway line into and out of Hull, the ships on the River Humber and the aircraft taking off and landing at Blackburns airfield at Brough. Behind the school there were also the clay pits of Earles Cement with lorries, heavy machinery and a light railway. For me it was like Eldorado. My Father, who drove past on an almost daily basis said to me many times "you would learn more if that school was surrounded by trees". Dear old Dad, a very wise man. In my fourth year, Mr Makin and Mr Kitching gained promotion and moved on. We had a new Headmaster, Mr Daffern and a new deputy, Mr Banks. Mr Daffern encouraged local factories and businesses to open their doors to the older pupils. It prepared and assisted us to make decisions with regard to our futures. He also suggested that the boys took cookery lessons etc. and the girls take on tasks normally associated with boys. It was very forward thinking in the early 1960's. I must briefly mention that in my first term in the "C" stream I was placed 39th out of 41 pupils( it never held me back in later life and I am proud of what I achieved in my working career.) Four and a half years later and still in the "C" stream I was awarded the form prize. It was a book which was the life story of Lord Nuffield and I was chuffed to pieces with it. It still has a place on my bookshelf and I am proud of that book. It is proof that patient and fair skilled teachers can make a difference. Happy days. John Wheeler
14 SEAT - Providing Care, Education and Hope Swanland School Update Chryspin has sent us news of Frederick, one of the boys who graduated from Swanland School a couple of years ago. He did extremely well in the national KCPE exams at the time and secured a place at Nyang’ori High School, in the west of the country. We have now heard that he came first in his year group at High School! What a great achievement for him and also a wonderful endorsement of the excellent start to his education he was given through Swanland School Nairobi. Here is picture of him a couple of years ago when he was equipped through the bursary fund and packed off to his new High School. It’s a wonderful demonstration of the investment in his future paying real dividends.
Bikeathon – Raising money for SEAT
The team at Perenco’s Dimlington Gas Terminal at Easington have set themselves a challenge – to bike the distance from Easington to Nairobi. That’s a distance of 6,564 miles through 16 countries. The team are clocking up the miles on a series of exercise bikes set up at the terminal and kicked off their ‘virtual journey’ on 1st Jan. They hope to reach their destination by Easter. Progress is going well and they have just reached the continent of Africa at Egypt, having travelled across Europe, through the Balkans, Turkey and Syria. They are looking for sponsorship and all money raised will go to the schools. Please support them by going to www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/Dimlington
15 Esther’s School Update It is great to see the children at Esther’s School enjoying their school garden and learning about agriculture. All very Blue Peter!
It’s good to see that the new curriculum is very broad and they get to learn about a wide range of topics from the academic to important life skills.
Esther’s main request for support right now is digital literacy devices (similar to iPads) so that they can comply with the government’s updated curriculum. I know many have given towards this, but if not and you would like to support the school in this, the cost of each is about £75. Longer term Esther still wants to complete the pre-school kitchen at a cost of £10,000. We’d love to help her do that at some point.
There was some very sad news received this week, one of the school’s year 1 boys was knocked down and killed by a lorry near their home. We sent our heartfelt love and prayers to the family.
Please support us in any way you can by contacting Richard Swain at [email protected] or you can give through www.swanlandschoolnairobi.org.
16 In this time of dread, we must all be good Samaritans
Archbishop of Canterbury JUSTIN WELBY and Archbishop of York JOHN SENTAMU says we should been looking out for our friends and neighbours during the coronavirus crisis - YORKSHIRE POST, MARCH 16th 2020
We are good in this country at holding our nerve and steadying one another. But a pandemic is something else; you can’t touch the virus, see it or even know where it is. It may be spread by those who don’t even know they are infected. It is very serious for some, very mild for many. Nevertheless, the effect of the virus could drive us apart. To some extent it must do. When someone we care for has it or is at risk, they must be isolated. That is particularly so for older people and the most vulnerable, the ones by whose beds we want to sit and hold their hands, expressing our love with touch. As in epidemics throughout history the fear we feel disturbs us very deeply, and dread comes upon us. The answer to conquering this fear is the love that we receive. The tears of the child wakened by a bad dream are stilled by the embrace of someone who loves them. The uncertainty of someone of great age is often quietened with a familiar voice. The words of a friend can enable us to challenge the fears of illness and reduce our sense of threat. The UK has a culture of caring, expressed through the NHS, in social care and in many other ways. All of us, now, face a common threat, Covid-19. The question is, how do we find hope in these difficult circumstances? Hope comes both from what we can do and who we are. We know that everything possible is being done to ensure that we can meet the challenge, in the NHS and across society. The struggle will bring with it many practical difficulties, from the closing of sports grounds to meeting the needs of those in isolation. It may mean some very hard decisions have to be taken about who is treated, as in Italy where they have had to decide not to treat some patients. We must not be suspicious or indulge in conspiracy theories. Those who are leading our country are seeking the best advice and can be trusted to do all they can. NHS staff and the scientists our Government can call upon are among the best anywhere in the world. They have no agenda other than the wellbeing of all. We are capable of bearing the truth. Honesty strengthens our hopes. We need to listen to the science. Through listening we already know how to reduce the risk: washing our hands meticulously; self-isolating even if we are not ill but may have come into contact with the virus; resisting the temptation to go to a doctor’s surgery where we might infect others; resisting the temptation, too, to panic buy. Above all we must look after one another, knowing that in an uncertain world with a new virus we are best protected with honesty, compassion and care. Remember the example of the Good Samaritan, the story in the Bible, which speaks about the need to care for others and ensure we notice those who are in distress even if they are those who are often invisible to us. 17 We can find hope and courage in the goodly and wholesome spirit that is in so many ways common to all human beings, whether they are people of faith or none. We must distinguish between a healthy fear – the beginning of wisdom, which prompts us to follow advice, and to care for those at risk – and unhealthy fear which is driven by pride, leading us to act selfishly, doing harm to ourselves and others. With the gift of truth and hope, we can care for one another lovingly, using words if not touch because of self-isolation. We can accept advice without grumbling, out of concerns for others, even if we do not see ourselves as being at risk. We can go out of our way to be attentive to neighbours and to those who are vulnerable. We can shop for one another. We can help at a food bank. We can volunteer in community service. We can support those who struggle to feed their children when there are no free school lunches. Finally, there is one more thing that everyone can do. Something we would expect from two Archbishops. We make no apology for saying ‘Pray!’ Even if you scarcely can imagine how, pray! Pray for yourself, for those you love, for friends and neighbours. Three thousand years ago, a young king of shepherd background, called David, wrote a song. It was a hit in his day and has remained so ever since. That is quite some success – even the greatest of our stars of today would feel that 3,000 years at the top was an achievement. It’s The Shepherd Song, ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’. We sing it in our common worship, at weddings and at funerals. It starts with hope but speaks of darkness as well as life. The singer begins with joy: God, the divine Shepherd-King, leads his people to nourishment and safety but in the song the scene quickly darkens. The path along which he goes becomes a valley of the shadow of death. But the shepherd’s ‘rod’ and ‘staff’, implements that prod and guide the sheep, provide the comfort that comes from divine guidance. Find Psalm 23 and read it aloud. The Shepherd song is about real life, not an idealised picture. It speaks of suffering and of facing enemies. Whether we are confident and brave, or doubt-filled and fearful, God is the source of love and hope. Why not say the Lord’s Prayer – ‘Our Father who art in heaven ….’ – when you wash your hands? It takes more than the recommended 20 seconds. Indeed, we are inviting you to join us from today, for seven days, in saying the Lord’s Prayer every time you wash your hands. Yes – for seven days! And then pray throughout the day for healing for those who are sick with Covid-19; and pray that God will heal us from the fear which will prevent us from working together. May the wisdom of God lead the doctors, nurses and researchers so that they may know God’s protection; so that God will guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of justice and peace. And so that the love of Christ will surround us and take away our anxiety and give us His peace. May He hear us and heal us. With the hope that you will find through Him, you then act. Where someone is ill, encourage them. Where someone dies, remember that, as the foundation of our faith for over 2,000 years, we have believed that God 18 shared the pains and fears of our lives in Jesus Christ, that He faced death, but overcame it. And He is with the bereaved. Where is our hope? It is in the end in the love and faithfulness of a God whom we may have forgotten, but whose action and character is expressed in millions of acts of love by every person in this country. This is the God who we see in Jesus Christ, who called himself the Good Shepherd. Acts of love are the normal reaction to those in need. They are a reflection of the God who is our Shepherd. Light a candle on Sundays at 7pm and put it in your window; ring someone who is isolated and vulnerable; buy an extra item and place it in your local food bank; keep your night shelters open. We have a stronghold and refuge, we do not depend on ourselves alone, for God keeps us so that as the Shepherd song ends: ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life.’
Article contributed by St Barnabas Church
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
The Lord’s prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
19 Mothers Union News
At our February meeting, we had a short service “New Beginnings” to celebrate the new beginnings of the branch. This was taken by Adam, our MU branch chaplain who also gave a short address. It was a very uplifting service and we were joined by 3 visitors. It was a lovely way to start our new year. Jenny then went through the programme and some of the additions including the Lent Bible study & “Come & See” activities. Our meeting in April will be “My favourite Hymns” which will be led by Ruth. We were asked to bring suggestions of hymns to the March meeting. This will be in Swanland. Future dates: 1st May will be our Wave of Prayer in Swanland coffee lounge at 10am. 13th May will be our Annual Coffee morning at Mulberry Cottage, Parklands Drive courtesy of Jane Waite. This will start at 10.30am and will include several stalls. Please support us at our main fundraising event. 20th May instead of a meeting, we are having a tour of Hull Minster followed by tea & cakes in the coffee shop. All are welcome to join us at our meetings, they are on the 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 2pm. Jane Mason, (Secretary)
Our local branch of Mothers' Union celebrated 70 years since their formation with a service and afternoon tea. 60 members and invited guests attended which included The Bishop of Hull. The service was lead by All Saints vicar Reverend Matthew Brailsford followed by an inspiring talk from the Bishop.
The celebration cake was made and decorated by the former Hull Deanery President Jenny Deakin. She used ribbon bought in Boyes store depicting "Families First", the MU magazine. Cakes and scones were made and served by the committee members.
20 Meeting of refugee project officers. Kathy Howlett says: “The following is an article from Anne Bates who lives and works in Athens with refugees. Last month she had the privilege of showing round a visitor from Calais. I'll let her tell you how it went... “ The Rev. Kirrilee Reid, Chaplain and Refugee Project Officer from Calais, visited St Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens on the 2nd March 2020. I was given the task of meeting her on the following Tuesday to be her guide around Athens and to visit projects which could be helpful towards her work in Calais. First stop was the Green Light Project at the Salvation Army where ‘ladies of the street’ are supported. Many of these ladies are victims of trafficking. The day ended with a walk around the Acropoli, Mars Hill and Plaka…the tourist area. On Wednesday we attended Eucharist at St. Paul’s and then had a meeting, over coffee, with Fr Leonard about what we were doing. Kirrilee had already contacted the Melissa Network Project in Victoria Square and we went to visit this very impressive project. They are a women-only space and provide Greek and English lessons, psychological support and wellness workshops. One refugee participant is a keen cook and provides hot meals every day for the women and their children. There is a crèche also in the building. I showed Kirrilee the local fruit and vegetable market before we visited the Elna Maternity Centre, which is a Spanish NGO to which I regularly take aid. Carlos gave us a tour around the building, where about 80 people live - refugee families waiting for asylum and to move on to other countries i.e. Germany. It is a long wait - maybe 2 years. We then went to the nearby Jesuit Refugee Service where there was a men- only ‘tea and games’ social event. Some afternoons it is women-only. They also have a Women’s Centre nearby with a crèche, showers, free shop and language classes. It was time for a much-needed rest and a meal at a local Afghan restaurant! Final stop was the organisation Steps on Athina Street near Omonia. It is a portacabin which opens up on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Medical Volunteers do a clinic inside and on this particular evening there was a long orderly queue waiting for appointments. A van arrives with 2 washing machines in the back and connects to the water supply for the homeless and refugees to do their washing. Tables are set up on the wide pavement with games of chess and backgammon. There is also a free barber and Echo mobile library. Volunteer ‘cooks’ are there earlier to prepare a nutritious hot meal! Sometimes there are supplies of clothing to distribute. I have often donated socks, underpants and t- shirts when I have received funding. Thankfully this valuable project is still running as the Municipality have tried to close it down! On Friday, Kirrilee and I went to the airport to meet up with the Deacon of Crete, the Rev Julia Bradshaw, and the Rev. Christine Saccali, Deacon of St.Paul’s. Over coffee we de-briefed about the events of the past few days and discussed a possible way forward for the Church. Kirrilee took a flight to Lesbos and Julia was staying for the licensing of Christine to Assistant Chaplin at St. Paul’s on the following Sunday. For this event we welcomed the new Archdeacon for the Diocese in Europe, the Venerable Leslie Nathaniel. Anne Bates.
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Thoughts for the Pandemic
When this is over, may we never again take for granted A handshake with a stranger Full shelves at the store Conversations with neighbours A crowded theatre Friday night out The taste of communion A routine checkup The school rush each morning Coffee with a friend The stadium roaring Each deep breath A boring Tuesday Life itself.
when this ends, may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be we hoped to be and may we stay that way – better for each other because of the worst. Laura Kelly Fanucci [published on Facebook]
22 Something to consider for when we’re back to normal:
Archbishop of York Youth Trust [ABYYT]
QUOTE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK
It is clear there is hunger among educationalists, teachers and, most importantly, children for a new vision for education. I believe that nurturing the heart, soul and mind of our young people, helping them to join in our common purpose to 'love your neighbour as yourself', will enable us to inspire and commission dynamic ambassadors who can make a positive contribution and, as Mahatma Ghandi described it, 'be the change they want to see' in our world.
During my time as Archbishop of York, I have often spoken out about how young people are not the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today, and should be taking an active role in society and decision-making processes. In 2008 with this in mind, I launched my Youth Trust. Since then we have reached tens of thousands of children and young people though our Young Leaders Award, helping them to grow in leadership and character and empowering them to become active citizens in their communities. +Sentamu Eboracensis OVERVIEW We exist to empower young people to be the change they want to see in their lives and local communities. Through our Young Leaders Award in schools and Grant Making activities, we are REACHING out and ENGAGING thousands of young people each year, in turn EMPOWERING them to become active citizens, changing our world for the better. YOUNG LEADERS AWARD Available for Primary and Secondary schools, our Young Leaders Award is enabling young people to become active citizens. Through exploring faith, leadership and character and taking part in social action in their community young people are being empowered to 'be the change they want to see'. ADVOCACY We continue to present a positive message about young people in all we do. We seek to raise their profile, increase their confidence and self-esteem and show that young people can be the change they want to see in the world. GRANTS Through our grant making activities in schools throughout the north of England, we're reaching some of the most disadvantaged and disengaged young people and empowering them to make a positive difference.
Please follow the links below to our website, twitter and YouTube channel: http://www.archbishopofyorkyouthtrust.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/ABYyouthtrust https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEt4-0mVaEI2X1_L8S9szXg [From the Diocese of York website] 23
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25 SWANLAND WI
Our Annual Meeting took place last month when sadly, but understandably, Mrs Lorna Caygill stood down as President. We thanked her most sincerely for all her work for our Institute over the years. She had been President since 1998 – quite a record! We are delighted to announce that Mrs Julia Deighton was elected as our new President and this is what she had to say: “Lorna joined Swanland WI back in the swinging 60’s and has been a first class ambassador for the Institute since then. Sadly for us she has decided it is time to ‘hang up her boots’ but we are glad to say she is happy to continue as a committee member. She has provided us with her valued knowledge and expertise during her time as President as well as Treasurer and Committee member – over half a century of service to the Women’s Institute. ‘On a personal note I am both humbled and honoured that you have chosen me to be Lorna’s successor and I will do my utmost to continue her legacy and repay the confidence you have placed in me.” Julia then presented Lorna with a framed photo of Lorna cutting our 70th birthday cake at our celebrations last May. Lorna also received a very lovely glass vase together with some flowers to put in it! Again, thank you to both ladies! At the time of writing it looks very much as though our meetings will be cancelled until further notice. For information please ring/text Julia on 07786 130279 or Bernice (Secretary) on 01430 421960.
26 It was great to see so many committee members at February's meeting, at least 12 if I recall, and input from all was constructive and enthusiastic. It's plain to see that we all have a mutual interest and are keen for as many people as possible to attend the show – either as an exhibitor or a visitor – to gain enjoyment from it and continue to secure its future. We are trying to keep the classes as appealing as possible by keeping up with current trends, and trying to gauge what people will be interested in making, and this applies a lot to the produce and handicraft sections. We have introduced some new classes in these sections and hope they will offer a varied choice with something for every- body. The fruit and veg classes remain mostly unchanged, because that is what is in season or in the garden at the time of the show, and hopefully the changeable weather won't affect the crops too much. Some great ideas were put forward regarding how we display the photographs and their size, so we are planning to make some positive changes in this class. The lighting in the church hall doesn't always show off the art work and photo- graphy to its best (not complaining, it is a church hall after all and not a gallery!) so we are investing in more portable lighting and possibly rearranging where we stage exhibits, so that they benefit from the best position. The deputy head from Swanland School took time out to attend the meeting, to give advice and ideas on the children's classes. There will be a variety of classes for children to choose from and the school may be able to do some of these during school art lessons, with parents having the choice of whether they want their children's work entered in the show or not, as they did last year. Please note that, in view of the Coronavirus situation and its likely worsening scenario, this year's plant sale planned to be held in May has been cancelled and will not now take place. As far as the Show planned for September is concerned we will continue to monitor events and Government advice on social distancing and make a decision nearer the time. Sarah Hayden
Thank you very much to the volunteers who helped litter picking as part of the Swanland Spring- clean on Saturday 7th March. It was lovely to have several children taking part and some new faces. We managed to litter pick all the main roads and the majority of estate roads. It was an eye opener for the children to see at first hand the amount of litter they found. Altogether we collected 13 bags of discarded litter and a black bag full of matting dumped in Occupation Lane. Once again we filled the large com- mercial waste bin provided by the Parish council. If you want to help next time or join the litter picking rota please contact Christine on 637085 or email [email protected] .[photos to accompany]
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CHRIST CHURCH SWANLAND (The Church by the Pond) Partnership of United Reformed & Methodist Churches
Minister: Revd Ann Rigby-Jones For information about church services & activities please contact the Church Secretary - Mr Roy Kennington 01482 631424 Email: [email protected]
Church website: http://christchurchswanland.btck.co.uk/
Coronavirus At the time of writing this (17 Mar) the situation with the Coronavirus is changing rapidly but the Government has advised that all social contact should cease. Therefore, the Church has decided to cancel until further notice, its Coffee Mornings and Lunch Club. Church services will also be cancelled but the church will be open from 10.30 am until noon on Sunday mornings for those who wish to have a time of spiritual comfort and prayer. For further information or to check the latest position telephone Roy Kennington (Church Secretary) 01482 631424 or Rosemary Short (Senior Steward) 01482 633457.
News for April 2020 FOOD BANK – During the time there are no Coffee Mornings the South Vestry will be open on all Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 am until noon for donation to the Food Bank to be left.
YOUTH GROUP – This is cancelled and the situation with regard to resuming on Friday 24 April will be reviewed nearer that date.
MINISTER – Revd Ann Rigby-Jones, Superintendent Minister for the Hull (Centre & West) Methodist Circuit, has been appointed to look after the pastoral needs of the church for the time being. The United Reformed Church has appointed Mrs Val Morrison as Synod Companion for the Hull URC Team Churches, of which Christ Church is one. 28
Parish Registers
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A Coronavirus Wordsearch – ways of amusing yourselves at home
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Greetings Cards A selection of lovely greetings cards is
available in the church lounge. All cards have
0300-111-0101 Scripture texts. (A national line – free calls from Birthday, anniversary, get well, thank you, landlines or mobile phones) etc. All profit from Helpline for anyone in need - these cards goes to the Swanland adults or children Education Africa Trust (SEAT) Worried, hurting, need to talk? Call us for a confidential chat – we’re here to listen.
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St Barnabas Church Swanland
Visitors and newcomers are very welcome so, if we don't speak to you first, please make yourselves known to a member of the Church. If you wish to talk privately, there is always someone available to talk and/or pray with after the services, or at other times by arrangement.
Sunday Services: up-to-date details for the month are in the diary on page 5 Church Office Hours: up-to-date details are on page 4
9 am The familiar Communion service with hymns on the organ/piano. Common Worship on 1st / 3rd / 5th Sundays, 1662 (BCP) on 2nd or 4th Sunday. 10.10-10.45am Coffee in the hall or lounge between services
10.30 am Informal service led by a contemporary worship band with separate groups for children during part of the service (except 1st Sunday, as follows): 1st Sunday of the month: ‘refresh’ - a café-style all-age event in the hall; other Sundays: Worship for all (ends w. communion on 2nd + 4th Sundays) Mini-Bs (aged 0-4, crèche) and Barneys (ages 4-11) meet for fun and faith in the hall and young people (11+) in Meeting Room 1 during school term time except third Sundays. See p.5 or check church notice sheet on website for up-to-date times etc.. There is an area at the back of church with toys etc. for pre-schoolers with their parents/ carers. We also have a separate crèche room. Either space is free to use as appropriate! 6.30pm Evening Prayer (CW) or informal prayers (see weekly noticesheet). Brownies: Mondays 6 - 7.15pm in hall. Contact Helen Nightingale (635227) Cygnets @ St Barnabas Church – on Tuesdays in term time from 10.30am-12. For pre-school children and their significant ‘Swans’ (parents/carers). All welcome! Mothers Union: 2pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month, meets alternately at St. Barnabas and N. Ferriby Parish Hall. Contact Jane Mason, tel 633628. Coffee Chat: 10am - 12 noon every Thursday in term-time. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat – friends and neighbours welcome to drop in too! ‘Active in Age’ – Chair Exercises with Kathy Howlett, Fridays in term-time, 1.45-3pm. £1.50/wk incl. refreshments.
Mid-week Youth Groups (in term time): GLOW (school years 7-9) & BRIM (year 10 & above) – contact Church Office 632941
Home Meetings for Small groups are held on different afternoons and evenings each week. More information from cluster leaders: Francis Scott (631271), Derek & Anne Harle (634938), or group contacts: Gill Adamson (Wed eve) 632941 Ros Hunt (Wed pm) 875890 Matt Gibson (Thur eve) 07921 519873 Mike Robson (Wed eve) 632541 Bev Gray (Wed eve) 631536 Elaine Shelley (Mon pm) 637063 Cari-Jane Hakes (Tues) 667331 Robin Shelley (Wed eve) 637063 Derek Harle (Mon pm) 634938
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