Barnoldswick with Bracewell Parish Magazine July 2018 30 Pence
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Barnoldswick with Bracewell Parish Magazine July 2018 30 Pence The United Benefice of Barnoldswick with Bracewell Vicar: Revd Dr Sheena McMain 01282 812028 (after 16 July 2018) Assistant Curate: Revd. Julie Clarkson 01282 851724 Email: [email protected] Churchwardens: Holy Trinity Stuart Ballard Home: 816261 St Mary-le-Ghyll George McDowell: Home 813699 Ann Sainty: Home 813265 St Michael’s Bracewell Valerie Corbridge: Home 812344 Freda Pilkington: Home 01200 445370 July Services Sunday 1 July 2018 10.00 am Holy Communion and Sunday School at Holy Trinity 10.30 am Morning Prayer at St Michael’s, Bracewell 11.30 am Holy Communion at St Mary-le-Ghyll Sunday 8 July 2018 10.00 am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity 10.30 am Morning Prayer at St Mary-le-Ghyll 11.30 am Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Bracewell Sunday 15 July 2018 10.00 am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity 10.30 am Morning Prayer at St Michael’s, Bracewell 11.30 am Holy Communion at St Mary-le-Ghyll Monday 16 July 2018 7.00 pm Service of Collation, Induction and Installation for Revd Dr Sheena McMain at Holy Trinity Sunday 22 July 2018 10.00 am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity 11.30 am Morning Prayer at St Mary-le-Ghyll 11.30 am Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Bracewell 3.00 pm Café Church at Holy Trinity Sunday 29 July 2018 10.30 am United Service at St Mary-le-Ghyll Mid week Services at Holy Trinity 1st Tuesday in the month 9.30 am Healing Prayer Service Wednesdays, weekly 9.00 am Morning Prayer Thursdays, weekly 10.00 am Holy Communion Baptisms and Weddings by arrangement with the Curate Organisations and other Meetings Sunday School 1st Sunday of the month at Holy Trinity, 10.00 am Café Church 4th Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity, 3.00 pm Sing Hymns Old & New Mondays at Holy Trinity, 7.00 pm Ghyll Bell Ringers Practice night Tuesday 7.30pm—9.00 pm Trinity Teatime 2nd Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity at 3.30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday 7.00pm & Saturday at 2.00 pm at Holy Trinity Contact : 07783 078 562 Church School Telephone: 01282 813014 Mothers’ Union For details telephone Joan Plum on 01282 814543 2 We are given gifts for a good reason If we are not practical, it’s good to know we can call on plumbers and electricians to sort out our house problems. Some people are gifted with practical knowledge and skills, and we could not do without them. Other people are more creative and artistic. Such folk may not be able to build a house, but they can fill it with beauty and meaning through their music, painting, sculpture and books. The Bible mentions Bezalel and Oholiab, who lived in Moses’ time. Bezalel’s specialty was working with metals; cutting and setting jewels and carving wood. Oholiab was an engraver, a designer and a weaver. Together, these two men had great skill, understanding and creativity, and made the Tabernacle the beautiful dwelling that it was. Many years later, King Solomon commissioned Huram, a native of Tyre, to make objects for the Temple out of gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone and wood. He also made coloured cloths and linen. Without Huram’s expertise, the magnificence of the Temple in Jerusalem would not have been realised or remembered! Such people should encourage us as we seek to discover God’s plan for our lives. We, too, are called to be faithful in serving God through using whatever particular gifts He has given us. Faithful obedience is what matters, not whether or not we end up in a position of responsibility, or in a quiet backwater. ‘Success’ for a Christian is not fame, but a deeper walk, and more fruitful walk, with God. In fact, the majority of Christians are called to serve God without fame or recognition. Our aim should be to simply love God and to express this in the service of others, with whatever skill or gift we have been given. If we give ourselves to God, He will prepare us and use us in the way that best suits our gifts and personalities. We might not have the special skills of Bezalel, Oholiab and Huram, but there is always something we can do for God. Let’s seek out God’s gifts and use them for His glory. The Service of Collation, Induction and Installation for the new vicar of The United Benefice of Barnoldswick with Bracewell Revd Dr Sheena McMain will take place on Monday 16 July 2018 at 7.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church 3 LEEDS DIOCESE LAY CONFERENCE 2018 On 9 June Barbara and I were privileged to attend the Lay Conference for the Leeds Diocese at the Conference Centre in Harrogate. I was not entirely sure what to expect but for both of us - ‘what a treat!’ There were hundreds of people there from all over the Diocese, and it was easy to see that there had been many months of preparation for the event. As well as the main auditorium events, there were 19 separate self-selection sessions; something for everyone. Added to this, lots of stalls on all aspects of church and Christian life. Let’s just say, Leeds Diocese is a huge resource of information and help for us all; just ask! There are people there who want to help. The overriding theme for the whole conference was ‘we are all in this together’. In Bishop Nick’s address he said there is no one person in our church community who is more important than another. Not clergy, not those who are officials, but each of us has a part to play. As we wait in eager anticipation for our new vicar to arrive, let’s be ready with our ideas, our initiatives and our enthusiasm to work together to make our church grow. And next year— well just make sure you are there. Amen. Lois Green & Barbara McCartan ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Could you be a Waterways Chaplain? Britain has a network of over 70 volunteer chaplains who come from a range of different Christian denominations and are both ordained and lay. We would love to hear from you if this is something you would like to explore. We are holding an information event on: Tuesday 17 July at 11.00am, at Christ Church, Cross Street, Skipton BD23 2AH. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer waterways chaplain, then you would be most welcome, or for further information please contact: Debbie M. Nouwen Deputy Senior National Waterways Chaplain (North of England & Midlands) Mob: 07909 149664 [email protected] www.waterwayschaplaincy.org.uk 4 What is a Christian? What is a Christian? I’d like to be told And what is our role in a world so cold? I stand there still to hear the sound To see if my God is anywhere around. He listens, he forgives, he knows when I’ve done wrong I don’t need to tell him, forgiveness I got. He knows my heart, my every breath My thoughts, my love, my family and friends. He doesn’t judge me, he guides me through To who-knows-where, and when, too. I walk with him as he walks with me Through my ups and my downs and my cannot-get-through. All my life he’s always been there by my side He doesn’t leave me and I’ll never leave him. My faith is stronger than I would have believed It’s grown over time and been there when in need. I tell him my worries, the concerns of the day The things I’ve done wrong, the things I can’t say. He comforts me now and he tells me his way I know that he’s right, but I’m impatient today. He understands me and forgives me my wrongs And guides me back on the true path I belong. I’ve done so much wrong and I don’t understand why My God keeps forgiving when I still carry on. He talks to me, as he talks to you We’re Christians you see on the same journey through. So I say to my God again and again Why do you love me, why do you care? He says ”You’re my child and I love you as everyone else Whatever you do, you’ll be forgiven as well”. So just take a moment to realise we’re one We’re all forgiven by God, our Father in heav’n. Mere humans are we with no thought for another So much pain and sorrow with no hope for tomorrow. But God doesn’t listen, to our feeble ways He’s forgiven our sins and he’ll do it again. So we give thanks in our prayers and in our hearts as well There is bright hope for tomorrow, for our hearts and our ways. May we rejoice in a God who is ever forgiving and humble ourselves into our new beginning. Amen. Natalie Winstanley 5 St Michael’s Church, Bracewell SUMMER FAIR Saturday 28 July 2018 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm At Skipton Town Hall IN THE MAIN HALL Stalls selling a variety of goods IN THE ANNEX Homemade refreshments served all day Raffle - to be drawn at 3.30pm 6 Dates for your diary - July 2018 Tuesday 3 July Healing Prayer Service at Holy Trinity 9.30 am Saturday 7 July Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Ghyll 11.00 am- 4.00 pm Saturday 7 July and Bishop Nick’s Open Garden at Hollin Hall, Leeds 12.00 pm- Sunday 8 July 5.00 pm Sunday 8 July Now Collective at the Baptist Church 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Tuesday 10 July Mothers’ Union visit to Shekinah Christian Centre at Newchurch-in-Pendle Thursday 12 July Trinity TeaTime at Holy Trinity 3.30 pm Monday 16 July Collation, Induction and Installation Service for 7.00 pm Revd Dr Sheena McMain at Holy Trinity Church Sunday 22 July Café Church at Holy Trinity 3.00 pm Sunday 29 July United Service at St Mary-le-Ghyll 10.30 am Coffee Morning Holy Trinity Church Saturday 4 August 2018 10.00 am to 12 noon Stalls Refreshments Barlick Brass Band 7 BRACEWELL NEWS Skipton Fair Due to a cancellation we have now been offered Saturday 28 July for our usual fundraiser at the Skipton Town Hall .