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Furness TOGETHER Lancaster News desk Bound 367 Warwick Road, in Carlisle, UMBRIA CA1 2BS. Tel 01228 594239. E: [email protected] Issue 65 September onwards AD 2008 www.bound-together.org.uk Deadline for the next issue is early November

FAIR New skins needed Neither SPCK or the Texas-based charity known as SSG, TRADE at could turn a worthwhile profit at the Cathedral Lodge. Perhaps another kind of prophet was needed. What was once the ONE a curates home seemed to have become a bleak house and then something radical happened - perhaps even prophetic. WORLD Instead of primarily looking to maintain much needed income for the Cathedral, SHOP ‘The Lodge’ has become a joint evangelistic project between Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Diocese, and YMCA Carlisle and supported by the Youth Opportunity Make a difference at Fund. The ‘lodge’ could become a major step towards the city’s evangelistic 1 Lowthian’s Lane, vision, if the city’s new skins, contribute towards a unique opportunity, that will English Street, bless the City of Carlisle. See page 2 and 5. Carlisle. The lane behind the HSBCBank. Healing and Revival Tel 01228 550 385. [email protected] Prophetic revivalist Matt Sorger is coming to Cumbria. Matt carries a strong healing and miracle anointing with many instantly healed in his meetings. His ministry is also used to help spread the fires of revival and ignite a fresh passion Tools For Self Reliance in the hearts of believers to go deeper in their relationship with God. Sept Sun 21st to Tues 23rd Roundhorn Country House, Beacon Edge, Penrith. Tel 01768 898789. See page 2. Do you have you an old tool, or even a broken, or rusted imple- ment that is no longer needed? Christian Meditation It can be made as new and be Where is your quiet place? Do you find it in the garden shed, or in given a new lease of life and then the bedroom, or in the throng, or in yourself? Imagine taking your quiet place where ever you are? Then again, even Jesus needed to sent to a poor man in a poor land. withdraw from the throng, to a quiet place, to be at peace in order to be able to say to us, ‘peace I give you, not as the world gives Tel Bill 01228 529369 you, do not be troubled and do not be afraid’. The renowned international leader in the practice of Christian meditation, Fr Laurence Freeman OSB, will speak at Newton-Rigg Campus, Penrith on Friday 12th September, 7.30-9.30. No need to book, no charge, do- Celebrating GOD’S WORD nations welcome. More information from Sarah Kirkup 01768 341258. See through music page 7. Competition Revelation In AD 1994, Sheena Nellist who attended St Michael’s, Stanwix won a compe- Praise Band tition to choose the name for this magazine. Bishop Ian Hartland, the then Bish- op of Carlisle selected the winner. Interdenominational We are developing an evangelistic newsletter to be circulated across the City of Carlisle and we need a name for it. The winner will receive a prize, or two. Big Sound Please turn to page 13. Contact Tel: 01228 548550 Get the Cumbrian Christian news on Radio Cumbria’s Sunday Email: [email protected] Morning Breakfast Show (also available all week on the internet) and read ‘The Way’ available in Anglican churches (try St Cuthbert’s, open during the day) and read the catholic paper, ‘The Voice’ (try Our Lady’s on Warwick Square, open during the day). Songs of Praise DATES Salvation Army Citadel Ecumenical Sun 14th Racial Aug Sun 31st and church concerts Justice Sunday Oct 26th Songs of Praise "A banquet for all people" Nov 30th am 1st Sunday in Isaiah 2 6-9 Advent - pm Songs of Praise AUGUST Published materials are out plus 29th A 60 strong Salvation Army Choir visited the city and gave now. Please contact 0207 654 Dec 1st - 14th Toy Appeal an open air concert in Carlisle city centre and an evening cele- 7254. collection bration at the Citadel. Sat 6th Commence Carolling Sunday Worship Seminar Sun 14th Community Carol City Centre Outreach Sun 14th 14:00-16:00 @ St Service 30th 11am – 3pm and 7:30pm Carlisle Cathedral hosted a spe- Peter’s Church, Kingstown. Mon 15th - Tues 16th Toy cial event in Carlisle City centre. A rock band played in the For anyone who leads wor- Appeal Sorting & Distribu- bandstand in the afternoon, then led an evening evangelistic cel- ship - ministers, musicians, tion ebration in the evening where all Christians are invited to attend. pastors - led by Reverend Sun 21st Carol Service The main idea was to engage with shoppers and workers , move Ron Man, M.M., Th.M. Open Wed 24th Carols by Candle- them on in their journey and even convert some !! It was hoped to anyone who would like to light and prayed for that ten people would receive Christ. be better equipped here on The secondary aim was to establish THE LODGE as a place for earth for our eternal role as prayer / christian presence etc.. This is the first time that Carlisle worshippers of Jesus. Cathedral have done something like this and presumably it is on The seminar is free but we will take a voluntary offer- the initiative of their Cannon Missioner, Michael Manley. The ing to help cover Ron’s travelling expenses from Lon- Cannon Missioner is a new post, begun last year with a brief that don. included evangelism. Fri 19th 7.30pm Tithe Barn - Concert Gareth Davis-Jones Yvonne Lyons Tithebarn £6. SEPTEMBER Gareth Davies Jones often performs songs Sat 6th Penrith Methodist Church welcome that reflected the tranquility of his Northum- Richard and J. Teal. berland home. The Methodist District Chair(man) from Sat 20th St Bede, Wigton Road - 1st September 2008 will be the Reverend Richard J Teal. a Day of Prayer and worship with In his previous appointment as superintendent Rev Richard Teal. The Carmelites. Is a monk special? Why not of the Beverley Circuit. come along and see what wisdom they may im- Richard’s wise leadership has helped his church to grow from part? 180 to 300 members with a particular increase in young families and children. Sun 21st to Tues 23rd 7.30pm Richard believes himself called to the Cumbria District at this meetings at time. Roundthorn Country House, Beacon Edge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8SJ. Sat 6th 9.00am You are warmly invited to the Anglican Cursillo – Contact David or Rosie Nelson a method of supporting Christians, which has changed many Tel 01768 898789 lives, starting at The Sands Centre and followed by a Witness [email protected]. Walk at 11.50am and Communion in the Cathedral at 2pm. A Barn Dance will be held at Tullie House at 7.30pm. If you at- Matt Sorger tend this day you will be richly blessed. brings Healing and Revival and worship by Cumbria Christian Fellowship. Tue 2nd 7:30pm Church of Scotland - Road to Bethlehem Solid Biblical truth and authentic, supernatural encounter. Meeting - anyone can be involved in the three day event in Matt is a prophetic revivalist who travels throughout America Carlisle’s city centre, in December. and the nations of the world bringing a fresh word and a fresh impartation of God’s spirit through national conferences pro- Youth Walk from Langdale to Cleator September 4th to 7th. phetic healing revival services and international miracle cru- Ring Fr Philip Connor on the above number. sades. He also hosts pastor’s and leaders conferences throughout Sun 7th 3pm St Mary, Cleator - Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the nations to help train and equip leaders in the power of the Lourdes shrine. Bishop Campbell presiding. Holy Spirit. Many people have experienced instant healing and Matts minis- Sat 13th morning Car Boot Sale at Wigton Road Methodist. try also helps to ignite the fires of revival and fresh passion for the things of God. An event not to be missed!! 13th-26th OM’s Nanda Devi Alpine Trek to support the Dalit ‘untouchables’ in India. This Challenge is a unique opportunity for you to stand with them in their struggle for freedom. De- 2 tails in church, on 01691 773388+ [email protected] 31st - Halloween - those who put their faith in the power of es. We want to support the Holy Spirit, need have no fear of evil spirits. In faith, com- Christian’s in being creative in mand them to leave you and your loved ones. sharing the gospel with children. However, our region and especially where their are ancient Ro- Halloween is an opening to man sites, have attracted the activity of spirits associated with shine the light of Jesus into the the dark forces of the supernatural. Curiously, the Cursing Stone lives of children and an opportu- is situated below ground on the location of Carlisle’s Roman nity for Christians to welcome, Fort. Read Ephesians 6:10-19. Witchcraft is now main stream love and bless children.” culture, incorporating, medicine, counselling and life skills, in www.crossed-over.org has de- the form of yoga, reki, acupuncture, astrology, tarrat cards, and veloped “Blazing Glory” to the casting of spells to achieve ambitions. There are undoubtadly present the gospel to children in people casting spells in order to curse their enemies, or competi- a new and exciting way. Blazing tors. Glory ‘Flight Bags’ (only £5) contains an International The Good News however, is that Jesus was supernaturally born Children’s Bible, a modern day of a virgin and He rose supernaturally from the dead. He con- ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ adventure story called Blazing Glory The genius loci evil spirit of quered death and so, if Christians cleave to their Christ they need Carlisle is a reality. See page 15. have no fear of the wicked spirits, so long as they do not invite ‘Trick or Treat?’ and a special such activity into their lives, or the lives of those they love. compass for children to use as they follow the characters’ amazing flight. The Blazing Glory UK Charity encourages christians adventure doesn’t stop there. st to engage with Halloween From the 31 October, the website www.blazing-glory.com is the home to ‘High Flyers’ that includes weekly interactive ad- ventures for children and a supporting teaching area for Sunday A UK Christian Charity has launched a campaign to encourage schools and parents called ‘Teaching Wing’. Christians to engage positively with trick or treaters. Neil Moore trustee of ‘Crossed Over’ said “On 31st October, If you would like to donate to the Charity and order Blazing Glo- something unique happens – tens of thousands of children and ry Flight Bags for you, or your church please contact us on families across the country will be knocking on doors and asking 05602 421631 or visit the Blazing Glory Website www.blazing- ‘Trick or Treat?’, and coming to ‘light’ parties run in our church- glory.com

dozens of church attenders, an Fri 26th 7.30pm 11th Dalston Male example of tradition being Remembrance Day Voice Choir Concert Wigton Road £6 placed before a respect for A day to remember the living as well as the people’s safety? Individual tiny dead. The armed forces are sometimes sent cups should be provided. out in aircraft that are more dangerous to OCTOBER them, then the enemy are. Leaked emails have revealed that the Royal Air Force Tue 14th 7.30pm Quiz Night Tithebarn Tues 21st 7.30pm Pray for the City were aware of a dangerous problem with Prayer Meeting at St Paul’s Elim fuel leaking from Nimrod MR2 surveil- Sun 19th 3pm Church, Lonsdale Street. Open to all. lance aircraft long before one exploded in midair during a mission in Kandahar, Af- Celebrating Health Care ghanistan. All 14 people on board were in Cumbria: NOVEMBER killed in the crash in September last year. An Ecumenical Service to mark the Dia- 1st All Saints Day - a time when some Our troops on the ground are also some- mond Jubilee of the NHS, at Carlisle Ca- Christians honour the saints that have times inadequately protected and some thedral. gone before them. This was once the big- have been killed in action due to what can The service is being arranged by Churches gest Christian time of festival and cele- only be described as cost cutting and the Together in Cumbria, and leaders of other bration in the Christian calendar. What failure of our politicians to responsibly en- faiths have been invited to take part. The happened? Probably the force that is sure the best for our best. preacher will be the Rt Rev George Hack- manifest on October 31st influenced the Politicians get elected, not by promising er, who has a long change. Such Christian festivals were that our armed forces are properly manned involvement with health care and the often chosen to coincide with Pagan fes- and equipped, but by promising us in easy church’s healing ministry in our county. tivals to offer an alternative Christian street, a better quality of life. All hospital chaplains are being invited. celebration. Sadly, such festivals like Still, our politicians will make sure they are Christmas and All Saint’s Day are now seen at the parades, showing a respect for Each day our hospitals perform overshadowed by the ascendance of the the dead that they did not respect, enough, ‘miracles’, bless them, however, Pagan culture returning in might with in life, enough to make sure that they had because of third world standards their Winter Solstice and Halloween Fes- the best of everything. of hygiene by some people, C Diff tivals. As for the maimed, crippled, wounded and and MRSA is killing our our most 2nd All Souls Day - a time for some mentally scarred, many of them face years vulnerable. Please pray for hy- Christians to remember the souls who of struggle, not just with their cross to car- giene to become paramount. may not have yet reached Heaven. ry, but with having to fight for whatever Furthermore, isn’t the sharing of pittance our nation sees fit to give the Eucharist cup by perhaps them. Lest we forget! 3 Churches Together Digital TV Switchover Can your church help to support older, disabled in Cumbria or socially isolated people? To find out about training and practical support offered Info derived from www.churchestogetherincumbria.org.uk by Digital UK to assist church communities in supporting vul- Activities are not necessarily those of churches together, but nerable people through this difficult transition as digital TV displaying them on their site, is an endorsement (we think). switchover comes to Cumbria in 2009, click here

Called to Serve Course: September 2008 - July 2009 Hope 2008: Would you like to explore God’s special calling to you? Grow As part of Hope 2008, prayer and outreach events are being to serve God more fully and confidently? Discover what God held across the country in recognition that the diverse range of wants for his church and world? Join the “Called to Serve” churches are on a constant mission to serve and communicate course – it’s enjoyable, friendly, stimulating and practical! with the 58 million residents and many visitors to the UK. There are 3 Saturdays and 15 evenings (fortnightly, in term 'Hope' is supporting this on-going work by facilitating intensi- time), spread over Sept. 2008 to July 2009. Choose between: fied, united, focused prayer and activities throughout 2008, Carlisle on Mondays, Cockermouth on Wednesdays, Gosforth communicating the Gospel through words and actions, creating on Thursdays, or Kendal on Thursdays. The course has been a lasting legacy of both physical and spiritual change in the created by the Church of England in association with the Meth- lives of communities and individuals. Hope 2008 aims to: sup- odist Church in Cumbria but is open to Christians of any de- port local churches in their commitment to serve and witness to nomination. Apply now! Places are limited. their communities, encourage collaboration between churches For more information contact: Canon Amiel Osmaston, Church and agencies in reaching out to their communities, resource House, West Walls, Carlisle CA3 8UE. Tel: 01228 815406. and train local churches to develop their ability to engage with [email protected] or click here. their communities on a long term basis, and impact individuals and communities with the Gospel through words and actions. Faith, Values and Business: 4th October 2008 If you are interested in being part of Hope 2008 with your own The Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility is hold- local churches, please contact the North West Coordinator Col- ing a public meeting at Central Manchester Friends' Meeting in Hardicre: [email protected] House from 2.00 to 4.30 p.m. on Saturday 4th October, look- Further information: ing at how faith communities can promote corporate responsi- Hope 2008: www.hope08.com - A new Hope film is available bility and can themselves invest responsibly. All are very to download here for use in events. welcome. For more information click here. Youth website: www.hope-revolution.com Hope Schools Challenge: www.hope08.com/schoolschallenge Celebrating Health Care in Cumbria: 19th October 2008 An ecumenical service to mark the diamond jubilee of the Info derived from www.churchestogethercumbria.co.uk NHS to be held at Carlisle Cathedral on Sunday 19th October Carlisle churches together are currently in need of someone to at 3.00 p.m. ALL WELCOME.' administer their ‘Clarion’ web news sheet. Cumbria Deaf Church Harvest Service: 19th October 2008 Cumbria Deaf Church invites all to a Harvest Service at 3.00 Is your Two computers p.m. on Sunday 19th October at the Bishop Bulley Barn, Rydal Computer On the Hall. More details from Rev Heather Carter: slow? Internet? [email protected] or 01228 710215'. Is your Do you want software working your computer properly? to do more? DECEMBER Sat 15th Christmas Fair at Wigton Road We have the solutions! Methodist Church Fri 12th 9am and Sat 13th 9am and Sun 14th 2pm Computer Call Sat 29th Ctin Carlisle Open Forum - ven- Services 016973 32089 ue unknown - possibly C. of S. on Chapel Road to Bethlehem Street, or the Tithe Barn. Nativity Play on the streets of Carlisle and in the Cathedral. October 22nd Thanksgiving Day in the USA - but St Paul’s, THE HOLY NAME HOUSE - hey, what a great idea to have a day to just Lonsdale Street, thank God especially. Of course we every Wednesday Quiet Days should thank God every day, especially as at 2.15pm Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DD. we live in a paradise compared to some Oasis Fellowship - Tel 01768 772 998. Rooms for quiet days/study nations. Then again, many of our nations a meeting for men groups. Guest room for residential retreat. most vulnerable citizens are living in a and women, aimed hell on earth environment of loneliness, at a more mature All the Quiet Days are Saturdays. They start with coffee at intimidation and insufficiency. age range. 10am and finish at 3.30pm. Tea, coffee and soup are provid- 30th St Andrew’s Day - a good day for a ed, but please bring your own packed lunch. There will be a clean out in preparation for Christ- charge of £3.50 per person on the day to cover the house’s 4 mas. costs. Serving the community CATHEDRAL since AD 1133 Also see page 11 Healing 7.30am to 6.15pm Mon to Sat and 7.30am to 5.00pm on Sunday. Volun- Sept Sat 6th 2.30 pm Services (7.30pm) teer guides are on hand to assist visi- Cursillo National Ultreya Service Aug 20th 7.30 pm tors. Sept 17th 7.30 pm Head Verger 01228 535169 Sun 21st 3.00 pm RAF Service Oct 15th 7.30 pm Sunday Worship Oct 31st Lightfest 7.40am Morning Prayer Wed 24th 7.00 pm Trinity School Praise with Eric Delve: 8.00am Holy Communion th Celebration Service 40 Anniversary Service 10.30am Sung Eucharist with prayer for healing 3.00pm Evensong (sung except during choir holidays) Oct Sat 4th 5.00 pm RSCM Festival Service and ministry 7.40am Morning Prayer Weekday Worship Sun 5th 10.30 am Harvest Thanksgiving 8.00am Eucharist (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays). 12.30pm Eucharist (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Sat 11th 4.00 pm 23 Parachute Field Ambulance Old Comrades’ Associ- 5.30pm Evensong (sung except Sats and during choir holidays) ation Service in the Cathedral’s Regimental Chapel

Sun 19th 3.00 pm NHS Service Cathedral Shop (Inside Cathedral) Opening Times Fri 31st 7.30 pm Lightfest Praise with Eric Delve: Celebration Service Mon to Sat Summer 10.00 am to 5.00 pm with prayer for healing and ministry Winter 10.00 am to 4.00 pm A wide selection of Cumbrian crafts and speciality foods. OTHER EVENTS For further information please contact the shop manageress at the Ca- Aug Sat 30th 7.30 pm Celebration Praise preceded by thedral office, telephone 01228 548151 Reset at the Bandstand, English Street, Carlisle Prior's Kitchen Mon to Sat 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Sat 13th 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed on Sundays. Heritage Open Day – Prior’s Tower Tours. The Prior's Kitchen is situated opposite the main entrance to the Cathedral in the vaulted undercroft of the medieval Fratry, which was Oct Wed 1st 7.30 pm Lecture on Cathedral originally the monks' dining hall. Archaeology by Canon David Weston Parties and functions are catered for please call the restaurant manag- in the Cathedral Fratry. eress, telephone number 01228 543251. Admission £5.00

Imagine Revival Imagine a place where all Christians can go and share, like the My wife and I once attended an empty Cinema to view a film that Jewish Temple where the boy Jesus was drawn to, in order to had been ridiculed by a so called ‘film critic’. Yet the film was learn and to express himself Spiritually with others. The Cathe- excellent and what amounted to a private viewing, was fabulous. dral, or another city centre building could become such a place. Similarly, at the Cathedral, I have attended an 8am Communion Ten years ago the then, new Ecumenical Officer for Cumbria, Service where only the verger and a priest were there and a Morning Rev Andrew Dodd, gave a fabulous talk at the Central Methodist Prayer with only a Bishop to be present. At Evensong, 1st Jan AD Church, on the new wine and the old skins. He articulated 08 my wife and I were the entire congregation. Yet each time I perfectly the dilemma and the solution, but meanwhile, nine received a wonderful personal communion with the Holy Spirit. ‘churches’ have closed in Carlisle. Contrast this intimacy with a packed house of dignitaries, Lord’s, Lieutenants and the lowly, praising God at one of the Cathedrals Imagine, church leaders working together, not for self interest special events. Yet again, a fabulous experience. and their particular God brand, but for saving souls and rejoicing when a sinner found the Lord and chose a church that was not The ancient Diocesan plot (of land), that encompasses The Lodge, theirs. Imagine a Christian centre not ‘controlled’ by dogma. The Tithe Barn, St Cuthbert’s, Resource Centre, Offices, Cathedral, Priory buildings and clergy homes, is an amazing place of grace. The use of ‘The Lodge’ for youth work is a visionary move that How did it all survive through the centuries grasp of Mammon, other requires the city’s new skins to contain it. The Cannon Mission- than by God’s grace and for His purposes, and we can safely say that er, Michael Manley has invited the city’s churches to involve such purposes are not exclusively Anglican. themselves in the development of ‘The Lodge’. See page 2. Imagine a youth revival in the City of Carlisle! Hundreds of thousands of sinners cross the Cathedral boundaries for Imagine the Cathedral developing into a Christian Centre, the civic, tourist and short cut purposes. What an opportunity!! like of which became an icon of corporate Christian selflessness. What happens as regards ‘The Lodge’ may well define what Carlisle It isn’t the old skin that needs to change, they can be accommo- Christianity is. Is it corporate Spirituality, or soul traders? dated. It is the new skins spread over many churches that need Revival cannot have its root in self interest. Neither the self interest to change their thinking, to accommodate the new wine, where of those who will not get involved for fear of enabling another ever it is pressed? church to bloom and neither the self interest of Anglicanism in its Then again, how does one overcome the prejudices based upon hope to be the beneficiary of others investment and neither in the misinformation that promotes the Cathedral as a posh place of self interest of personal prejudices. pretentious liberal posers, with wishy washy theology? 5 3. ..nope, but, thanks to us 4. HOW COME? 1. Hey! Its Cliff 5. ..his new record is a he’s reached the pinnacle Richard prize in a Bound Together of his career 2. FABULOUS - IS competition HE COMING TO CUMBRIA? 6. ...VERY FUNNY - WHAT COMPETITION IS IT? Mike Capstick Nurseryman Sale of trees, shrubs, conifers, heathers, spring and Autumn 7. ..to name an evangelistic free paper circulated bedding plants. across Carlisle that relates scripture to local news Near Dalston. such as the renaissance and Botchergate and so forth Tel 01228 710 926 8. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING - WHAT ON EARTH WILL IT BE PROMOTING OTHER THAN THE ABBEY COURT EDITORS OPINIONS .....they love me 2 Paternoster Row 9. ...you’re right, this really Carlisle could end Christianity as we know it - ha! Tel 01228 527 647

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Contact: Sarah Kirkup, The Cherry Tree, Brough Sowerby, Kirkby Stephen man. Bob is one of our own CMC Teachers CA17 4EG. 01768 341258, [email protected] Website: with a particular interest in the Mystics Tradi- www.cmcumbria.co.uk tion. 10.00 – 10.30 – 3.30. Bring your own lunch, drinks provided. Cost £10. There is Saturday 18 October. Violence in our times (2). Not In My Back Yard! limited parking at the Tithe Barn and Garden With David Wood at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX. The second of two Centre. If you book, I can reserve you a place. days on the theme of ‘Violence in our Times’ with Sheelah Trefle Hidden Otherwise parking nearby should not be diffi- and David Wood. David writes, “ Violence can make us feel so helpless. cult at this time of year. These two days belong together to focus on the roots of the whole worldwide ‘us against them’ culture, some of its history, how it affects us today, and con- 20 – 22 March, 2009. The Hyning Retreat. sidering the questions (in the light of the gospel), are we all that helpless, all that The Monastery of Our Lady at Hyning, powerless?” 10.00 for 10.30 – 3.30. Bring own food, drinks provided. Cost Carnforth LA5 9SE. Being on the Way: £12. Resting, reflecting and travelling on. Led by Vera Dolton. Vera is a member of the Reli- 7 – 9 November. The Remembrancetide Retreat at Boarbank Hall, gious Society of Friends (Quakers) and commit- Grange-over-Sands LA11 7NH. Remembrance: Finding Ways of Harmony ted to ecumenical life. She writes, ‘While into the Future. Led by Bridget Hewitt. Bridget will be drawing on her expe- individual spiritual practice is vital I am con- rience as a meditator, counsellor and spiritual director, as well as work with vinced of the need for corporate practice and young people in encouraging questions, rather than looking for answers. She is find that sharing of experience strengthens and currently part way through a Masters degree in Christian Spirituality at Sarum nurtures our Christian life as we respond togeth- College, Salisbury, and insights from the work done on this course will be used er to the Holy Spirit. Helping to encourage and over the weekend. She is particularly interested in aspects of the mystical tradi- enable this is the work to which I have increas- tion which may speak to current needs and trends in society, and ways in which ingly felt called.’ Cost £90. A £15 deposit se- meditation and the contemplative tradition can enable a way into this. As a wife cures a place. and mother Bridget sees her life mainly as a homekeeper, welcoming groups and individuals of all ages to share fireside, kitchen table, or football in the gar- 19 May, 2009. Daniel O’Leary will lead a den. Cost £90. A £15 deposit secures a place. day for us at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX. More details in January but booking will 31 January , 2009. At the Tithe Barn, Grasmere LA22 9SW (next to the be essential. Church). From Matter, through Mind, to Heart. Bob Morley will lead a day including the works of Julian of Norwich, Simone Weil and Laurence Free-

Laurence Freeman, is a Benedictine London. Laurence Freeman is the author A Tried and Tested monk of the Congregation of Monte Ol- of many books and articles including Way of Prayer for iveto and the Director of the World Com- "Light Within", "Selfless Self", "Web of munity of Christian Meditation, Silence", "Common Ground", "A Short Troubled Times (wccm.org), which is a global movement Span of Days", "Your Daily Practice" to revive and develop a tradition of silent and "Jesus: The Teacher Within". He is Sept Fri 12th 1.30pm, Fo- prayer which can be traced back to at also the editor of John Main’s works and rum 28, The Studio, Duke least the Fourth Century. The work, to- a member of the Board of Medio Media, Street, Barrow in Furness. day, is driven b ordinary people who are the publishing arm of the World Commu- Lawrence Freeman speaks hungry for a spiritual way that can pro- nity. on "The Hunger for Depth mote radical healing and change. It of- and Meaning. A New fers a genuine alternative both for Laurence Freeman is on a teaching tour Church? Meditation, Chris- Christians who want to breathe fresh life of Northern England, and he will visit the tian Doctrine and Worship. “ into the old narratives and structures of Conference Centre at Newton Rigg Contact: Kevin McNally, 01229 774929. the Church, and for post-Christians who Campus, Penrith CA11 0AH, on Fri- are unfulfilled by the values of a consum- day 12 Sept at 7.30 p.m. when he will Sept Fri 12th 7.30 p.m Conference Cen- erist secular society and who seek a more be speaking on the theme “The Hunger tre at Newton Rigg Campus, Penrith. meaningful relationship with truth. He for Depth and Meaning - Language and 01768 341258, was born in England where he was edu- Silence: Meditation for All Ages.” He cated by the Benedictines and studied will also introduce the way of meditation ‘Be still,’ said the Psalmist, ‘and know English Literature at Oxford University. and there will be a period of practice, fol- that I am God.’ Stillness and silence are Before entering monastic life he had ex- lowed by questions and discussion. All qualities we often claim we value. But, perience with the United Nations, bank- are welcome and no need to book; there both in congregational worship and in ing and journalism. is no charge but donations to cover costs our private prayer, we often find our- will be welcomed. selves uneasy with them. Yet in the Ba- In the monastery his spiritual teacher was For more information, contact: Sarah bel of voices in our world, we listen in John Main with whom he studied and Kirkup, The Cherry Tree, Brough Sow- vain for that still, small voice which is whom he helped in the establishment of erby, CA17 4EG. 01768 341258, God, the God within. the first Christian Meditation Centre in email [email protected] 7 GARAGE

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Pilgrimage to the Diocesan shrine of The new Hall is a substantial and impressive building, custom Our Lady of Lourdes Cleator built to meet the needs of a modern vibrant church, that has Sunday 7th September 2008. seen its congregation double due to Polish immigrants. This year we have chosen the When the old Waterton Hall was built, it would also have been theme “Go drink at the spring an exciting time of optimism and expectation for the parish. and wash yourself there” Hopefully, history will not repeat itself, (although it usually In this 150th year since the appa- does), but if so, the hall will be a wonderful focal point for ritions in Lourdes Pope Benedict church activity and a source of pride for many years. has encouraged the faithful to Then as another generation come along, the hall will be taken enter into the spirit of Pilgrim- for granted and possibly the fabric will be allowed to degener- age. We pray that, like Berna- ate, a little at a time. In time, especially given our modern era as dette of Lourdes, we may “drink attendances decline, so will the new hall. When it has deteriated at the spring and wash”, that we may receive the grace of enough, it will be decided to sell it off for whatever deal does the Jubilee. We are blessed in this diocese to have such a beau- not compromise the parish coffers. tiful replica of the Lourdes Grotto, which provides us with a wonderful opportunity to share in the Jubilee celebrations that Of course the Lord has provided a great Polish immigration of are taking place in Lourdes and around the world. Catholics for Our Lady’s and St Joseph’s and so the future may This year the principal celebrant will be our newly ordained be one of continued increase and abundance. However, many Bishop the Right Rev Michael Campbell and as usual we invite Polish people are already returning home, to where their own the young people of our Diocese to walk in pilgrimage from country is providing more opportunities. Also, as we have men- Langdale to Cleator. They will begin their journey on Thurs- tioned before, will the Poles strengthen us, or will we weaken day, 4th September arriving on Sunday 7th September. Eve- them? Our country offers a multiplex of temptation, not seen ryone is invited especially those who are sick. yet, in Poland and sin weakens the resolve to attend church. If you have a parish, school or society banner please bring them with you to join in the procession. An Open Evening for parishioners to inspect the new building Teas will be provided in the Grove Court Hotel at a cost of £5 and have some refreshments and be entertained by a Polish per head. The Grove Court Hotel is situated next to the Grotto Dancing Troupe is fixed for September 20th and an opportunity and therefore within easy walking distance. Bookings for the to view the finished work. The day before, after the 12.10 Mass, refreshments are to be made before 20th August by contact- there will an official handover by the contractors and the build- ing: Mrs Cath Fitzsimmons,Vale View, Birks Road, Cleator ing will be blessed. It’s a working day, but parishioners are in- Moor, CA25 5HU,Tel: 01946 811062 vited to that as well. We picked a Friday for this to accommodate builders, architects, surveyors etc and to provide Sept 20th an opportunity to thank them for their work Bookings for the hall are already coming in and those who were regular users of Carmelite Day the old hall and want to be considered as users of the new hall are asked to contact Peter Campbell on 07784180072 or email St. Bede's, 120 Wigton Road, Carlisle, on Saturday, 20th Sep- [email protected]. tember, 10.30-5pm.The day is open to everybody (not just Car- melites) who would like to come and take part in this day of The New Hall will have a bank account separate from the par- prayer and reflection in the Carmelite tradition ish because although the parish does not want it to be a source The former prior general of the Order of Carmelites, Fr. Joseph of excessive profit, at the same time they do not want it to be- Chalmers, O.Carm., will be speaking and celebrating Mass, come a drain on parish resources and keeping income and ex- along with Fr, Willie Moran, OCD, prior of the Discalced Car- penditure apart from the parish account seems to make sense. melite Community in Glasgow. Also speaking at the afternoon Hiring charges will vary depending on whether the hirer is a discussion panel will be Sr. Anne Parker, O.Carm., from York, commercial organisation, a parishioner, a local community and John berry of the Third Order of Carmelites. group or a charity. Parish events, of course, will not be charged.

Who of the two? Tamsin Brown, the organist at Our Lady and St Joseph, Bishop Michael Campbell OSA, or Bishop Patrick, will cele- on Warwick Square is taking up an organ scholarship in Ro- brate the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Bede’s, on Wednes- chester Cathedral. A parish spokesperson says, “Of course we day, 26th November, at 7.30pm. are sorry to lose her, but are pleased that her time with us at Our Bishop Michael is following in the footsteps of Bishop Patrick Lady’s has helped her in some way to gain musical experience and will step into his shoes later this year when he takes over as and hone her talents. We wish her well in her new posting and the chief of the Catholic Lancaster that includes Cumbria. thank her for her time here in our parish where she was so much The Mass will be followed by a shared meal (agape). Parishion- appreciated by choir and congregation. We are now trawling the ers in Year 5 & 6 or above, are eligible to be confirmed. Prepa- local musical scene for a replacement for Tamsin.” ration sessions will begin on Wednesday October 1st at 6pm. At the moment St Bede’s has 20 candidates. Also eligible for the Isn’t it amazing. When you step out in faith with a sacrament are any adult parishioners who have not yet been little thing for God, He gives you back in abundance! confirmed. 9 well as speaking at conferences and uni- morning. versities, on Christian communication in a Cost £185 for full board. A picnic lunch is postmodern world at the Highland Theo- provided. All rooms are en-suite with soap logical College and has written two books, and towels provided. Guests are welcome 'Truth and Tolerance' and 'When we get it to make themselves tea and coffee in the wrong.' kitchen at any time. Meetings take place in the mornings and evenings with refreshments served after Each year we run a number of Bible WOMEN'S BIBLE WEEK each meeting. The rest of the day is free Weeks and other events in our Convention for you to enjoy the area. 06 Oct - 10 Oct Various speakers Centre, which is just a short distance from Cost £185 for Half board. Guests are wel- the Market Square and other shops. Our Becoming Women of Confidence come to make themselves tea and coffee en-suite accommodation on the first floor We all have to run in the race of life. We in the kitchen at any time. is accessible by a stair lift, should this fa- are in Christ yet it seems we are often bur- Or £60 to attend as a day visitor inclusive cility be required. Information about forth- dened and held back from the freedom and of tea/coffee. Day visitors can book coming events are detailed below. confidence of the Christian life. This week evening dinner each day for an extra £52. Booking we shall explore how God has given us “everything we need for life and godli- Keswick Ministries, Skiddaw Street, WOMEN'S WALKING WEEK ness”. The morning meetings will be de- Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4BY. T: voted to Bible study and the evening 22 Sep - 26 Sept Angela Mills & Rose- 017687 80075. F: 017687 75276. E: meetings will be of a devotional nature. mary Harris [email protected] The afternoons are free or to take part in Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will optional activities including craft activi- be spent walking in and around the central ties, scarf tying and walking. AUTUMN BIBLE WEEK Lake District area centred on Keswick. Cost £185 for Half board Or £60 to attend 08 Sep - 12 Sep Dominic Smart The focus and aim of the holiday will be as a day visitor inclusive of tea/coffee. Dominic is currently the Minister at Gil- on ENJOYMENT rather than ENDUR- Day visitors can book evening dinner each comston South Church in Aberdeen as ANCE! The week will end around lunch- day for an extra £52. time on Friday after a shorter walk in the

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NISCU has been working in schools since 1981 As well as working in schools our workers are also Rachael & Hannah very active outside of school hours . NISCU schools workers operate throught Cum- Cover North Cumbria Many of our workers run residential camps or take bria, and in parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire. children to camps organised by others The work is divided into 7 self financing geo- NISCU Niscu is also actively involved in the running of inter- graphical areas, managed by a local support church youth services and Bible studies group Schools If you would like us to come and speak about the work We are an interdenominational organisation sup- Workers of niscu at your church please let us know ported and run by Christians from many church- The NISCU team is made up of many volunteers and we es niscu.org.uk are always looking for more. Here are a some ways that you might like to get NISCU stands for the Northern Inter-Schools Christian Union involved... - joining the local committee Our workers seek to help schools provide good quality, relevant - helping behind the scenes Christian education through assemblies, clubs and lessons. NISCU office - mobalising prayer 57 Lancaster Rd, - fundraising for the work As well as actually working in schools ourselves we also provide Carnforth, Lancashire. - helping in school clubs free material to assist teachers with Christian assemblies and les- LA5 9LE. - helping in assemblies sons Tel. 01524 732764 - helping in youth services 10 - helping on niscu camps Church & classical concerts The Sands Centre All concerts at 7.30pm Info derived from Sat 11 Oct - Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra Penrith Methodist Church - www.music-in-ncumbria.org.uk Penrith Music Club - Tickets & Subscriptions: Fri 14 Nov - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Or- Colin Firth (Treasurer) Tel 01768 868248 chestra All concerts take place at 7.30pm City of Carlisle Orchestra con- Sat 7 Feb - Russian State Philharmonic Or- Mon 22 Sept Academy of St Martin-in-the- chestra cert dates at St Cuthbert's Church, Car- Fields directed by Kenneth Sillito lisle, 8pm Sat 28 March - Hallé Orchestra Tues 9th Dec Mon 20 Oct Elizabeth Watts (soprano) - Tues 31st March 09 Sat 18 April - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Mon 17th Nov Martinu String Quartet - Tues 16th June 09 Fri 22 May - Prague Symphony Orchestra Mon 19th Jan Rautio Piano Trio -

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This scheme was set up in 2000 by generously agreed to be participate in the Churches Together to address the problem scheme. of homeless people approaching churches & clergy for cash “for food”. It seemed to In recent years COWC has secured grant solve this problem as the men stopped funding for the scheme from Neighbour- calling once they realised it was vouchers hood Forum, The Co-operative Society, rather than money that were on offer. The Francis Scott Trust and the Cumberland Scheme therefore fell into disuse. Building Society. The St Paul’s billboard on Lonsdale When COWC (Carlisle One World Cen- Individuals & churches also continue to Street, promotes a message for Jesus’ tre) was established, new life was breathed buy a small number of vouchers to give to sake. into the Scheme. Research showed that needy people who approach them for help. The billboard at there was an unmet need for support of Our Lady and homeless & vulnerable young people. We If you would like to buy vouchers, they St Joseph’s on liaised with 2 statutory agencies working cost £5.50 - £5 for food, 50p for the café’s Warwick with young people – Connexions & Path- admin costs. We are always grateful for Square, pro- ways – and the 3rd Sector organisation – donations to fund vouchers. They are motes a mes- available from Carlisle One World Centre, sage for Story Community Projects Carlisle. These bod- Homes sake. ies ensure that the vouchers reach the 3 Lowthian’s Lane (next to HSBC bank) tel: 01228 546287, email: youngsters who are in crisis. There are Most churches three cafes in the city centre which have [email protected] are failing to utilise their THE SAFEST PLACE location and space to fully promote Jesus Sermon on the Christ, however, now that a precedent How to stay safe in the world today. Mount? has been set at Our Lady and St Carlisle City Church (CCC) Joseph’s, perhaps when the flats have 1.. Avoid riding in automobiles, been sold, the billboard will remain and it now have the occasional because they are responsible for will be used to promote Jesus? 20% of all fatal accidents. live broadcast from Israel (even a sermon from the Is your church utilising its location and 2. Do not stay at home, because ‘Mount’), by evangelist and space to its best advantage, for God’s 17% of all accidents occur in the children’s worker, Paul Cal- sake? Most churches are closed most of home. vert. the time and most of their ‘shop front’ is Paul’s ministry has him work- drab, dreary, dismal and uninviting - come and join us - I don’t think so! 3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks, ing with children from Palestine and Israel, who often live in difficult cir- because 14% of all accidents occur to pedes- PS The 26 flats are priced from £136K trians. cumstances and conditions. upwards. Paul can also be found on many web Storys have built Our Lady and St 4. Avoid travelling by air, rail, or water be- pages - try googling his name. To listen Joseph’s a fabulous new parish centre as cause 16% of all accidents involve these to Paul live from Israel Tel 01228 part of the deal for acquiring the site of forms of transportation. 548866 for future dates at CCC, or the old Waterton Hall parish centre. [email protected] See page 9 for more information. 5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. So, ... above all else, avoid hospitals. A great new discipleship resource from a small local publisher, Pi- BUT , .... You will be pleased to learn that quant Editions only .001% of all deaths occur in worship Visit our website: www.piquanteditions.com services in church, and these are usually re- Also available from amazon.co.uk lated to previous physical disorders. There- fore, logic tells us that the safest place for : Studies for Disciples in you to be at any given point in time is at Living for God church! the 21st Century ....And.....Bible study is safe too. The per- Melody and Richard Briggs ISBN: 978 centage of deaths during Bible study is even 19036894 86 less. “Here is a biblically faithful and contem- So, attend church, and read your Bible, IT porary introduction to some of the funda- COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! mentals of our faith. In OM we have proved this to be an excellent volume for small group study, highly recommended.” Peter Maiden, International Director of Opera- tion Mobilisation 12 Competition ? We need a name for our evangelistic Newsletter that is to be circulated door to door across the City of Carlisle. Please send your suggestions (as many as you like) to our address, or email on the front page.

Suggestions so far are, ‘Bound Together’, ‘The Carlisle Citizen’ - ‘City Community’ - ‘News and Views’ - ‘Our Church is Best’ - ‘You are all Going to Rot in Hell’ - no prizes for guessing the losers in that lot. Those who send in suggestions, will decide the winner. They will receive a list of all the proposals. The winner will receive a copy of Cliff Richards new single and a copy of ‘Living For God’ (see page 12) and the book described below and a copy of the editors book as described on page 8. Closing date is Sept 30th (ish).

The paper will be circulated as and when the editor, or volunteers Consequently, the Paper will mention every church and fellow- are available. The editor is looking forward to plodding and pray- ship in the city, but it will highlight the churches that appear to be ing the streets of Carlisle. He estimates that the task will take him best equipped to look after ‘seekers’ of the way, ie. where there two years to accomplish, or sooner if there are any helpers. are Alpha and other such initiatives in place.

The Paper will relate the political, social news of the City of Car- There will be no bias against any churches where the leadership lisle to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For instance, what would Je- are opposed to our mission. Indeed, traditionally we have made sus teach as regards Carlisle’s ‘renaissance’, or Botchergate, or extra efforts for such churches. We will highlight the churches of our elderly, or the closure of Post Offices and Doctors surgeries. the particular suburb that we are circulating to, and encourage The Holy Scriptures have all the answers. such churches to include their own flyers.

The Paper will also have humour, crosswords and anything else We welcome advice, correction and anyone can help produce, to make it readable to the point of drawing attention to Jesus. edit, finance, or deliver the Paper. We will not be re-inventing the The newsletter will be slightly updated as we proceed, but essen- wheel. We will borrow substantially from other publications and tially it will remain the same. Once the city has been covered, we sources. Subscribers and advertisers will receive a copy of the will produce a different version and start all over again. Newsletter. The Newsletter will make it very clear that it is independent and Getting people over the threshold of Heaven is our concern. With that it does not have the endorsement of any particular church, 15 years of ecumenical insight into the Carlisle Church, the edi- unless of course a particular church wants to endorse it. tor knows that only the Holy Spirit will achieve such a miracle and miracles can happen, wherever Jesus is given pre-eminence. Prayer protection would be appreciated.

The veteran star has had filed in the archives and has only just been Cliff Richard chart-topping hits in five unearthed. decades, from the 1950s As well as being the B-side on the single, What’s Cliff’s connection to Cum- to the 1990s, and now it will appear on an eight-disc retrospec- bria? Well, his Chateau Scawfell is wants six in a row. tive that is also due out next month. our most popular Communion wine Sir Cliff is expected to launch a major - only joking!! - although he does He said: "I may be publicity drive around the releases, with have a vineyard in Portugal and there greedy, but to notch up a an autobiography to be published at the is a Portugese worker in Carlisle! number one after 50 same time. Many of us have loved the guy from years would be just fantas- ‘Thank You For A Lifetime’ will be avail- when he was going on holiday in a bus, tic. I've got the song, I can able over the counter only at Woolworths, on a film at the local cinema (Save the only hope for the support." who have decided to make an exception to Lonsdale!!), with his pals, the Shadows. Sir Cliff's first UK hit, Move It, reached their recent decision not to stock singles. We’ve sung along to dozens of his hits. number two in September 1958. It will also be on sale as a download. His best being, ‘The Day I Met Marie’ at Thank You For A Lifetime will be re- Hammonds Park. leased on 8 September and a message on Why, not buy a copy for yourself, or a Cliff’s Christianity has also been a fabu- Sir Cliff's official website urged all fans to friend. Cliff is one of the good guys and lous source of encouragement for many buy it. that has made him a target for those in the and he is an icon of morality in a business "With the singles market gradually dying, media who have even banned his records. not renowned for its decency. and changes to singles charts, this could Crazy, but true, he has been banned for To celebrate 50 years in show biz, Cliff be the last chance for Cliff to achieve his being good. If he had a sleezy reputation has released a single called ‘Thank You 'sixth decade' ambition," it said. he would have been more favoured by the For A Lifetime’. The single will be backed by a previously big brother media culture. It would be To help him along we are offering the sin- "lost" track, Mobile Alabama School great to see him overcome the odds. gle as a prize for the person who chooses Leaving Hullabaloo. the name for our new evangelistic paper. It was recorded in 1977 but Sir Cliff has Address for the competition is on the front no recollection of the session. It was mis- page. 13 The Anglican Lambeth Conference was dominated by the ho- Editorial Comment mosexual issue. Our society now legislates to make all kinds of sin acceptable and so why pick on the homosexuals? Lucifer is the author of confusion and Carlisle’s Reniassance plods along a very confused course. It is because HIV is an evil that has made the evangelical Bish- Carlisle’s renaissance has its root in the flood of AD 2005 and ops of Africa acutely aware of how tolerance to sin, (according what is the root of the Great Flood? The truth is that Jesus can to Scripture, any sexual activity outside of hetrosexual mar- calm storms, (Mark 4:39), but God turned His face away from riage, is still a sin), leads to disaster. However, praise God, for the city that placed the face of a pagan god on its Millennium repentance and mercy! The western evangelicals have done all Logo and where the local press said, ‘the gods are with us’. kinds of theological summersaults to justify their communion What determines the thinking of those shaping Carlisle’s renais- with sinners, but it appears that the African Bishops have raised sance? Is it Mammon, or the Holy Spirit? the stake and the Anglican split will dismantle the organisation. What ‘spirit’ is afoot in Carlisle’s renaissance? How will such a dilemma affect the Anglican communion in The proposed fast train between London and Glasgow will not Cumbria? Some would say, what communion? stop at Carlisle. Border TV is under threat. Botchergate seems incurable. Will Carlisle Airport be an airport for the people with Rowan Williams dressed up as a Druid and went through a rit- a haulage empire attached, or the site of a haulage empire, with ual in order to receive a Welsh honour, very soon after being a bit of an airport on the side, for the rich? MP Eric Martlew made chief of Anglicanism. Such a lack of discernment has says the ‘renaissance’ is to slow and the man in charge says, brought its consequence. He now resides over the demise of the slow down, we are going to fast. The city’s traffic problems and Anglican Communion. God will not be mocked, as the City of massive road works will certainly make sure we slow down. Carlisle is still learning. See page 15. The city has entered a dark age of its own choosing and it has And where do our leaders find the time to mocked the prophets who discerned the ‘way’. study for Doctrates and to write book af- ter book, when our churches are crying What is the root of West Cumbria’s renaissance? Is the root out for mission and when congregations nuclear energy? Is nuclear energy of the Holy Trinity, or did have such a need for a mutiplex of help in God provide wave, wind, solar and natural thermal forces for us our complex society? Let the writers be to tap into? Is nuclear waste of Jesus, or of Lucifer? Where has writers and let the paid and pensioned most of it ended up? What has the nuclear industry ever been servants of God serve the people. refused? Remember Thorpe? Two years of theatre called de- God doesn’t need ‘achievers’, receiving bate, but the carrot was jobs. Is Mammon the root? honours, He wants servants.

NOT SO DUMB Christian Radio transmitting from Dumfries DUMFRIES experience, to present a valuable re- Alive also aims to breathe life into our ALIVE RADIO source for Dumfries and surrounding ru- communities. There’s a wealth of talent History ral communities, through discussions, and potential amongst us - it just needs to be released. Through exciting music gen- Alive Radio has broadcast on a Restrict- interviews, news, and really good music. res, training opportunities and a lively ed Service (temporary) Licence over It’s brought to the public by people from approach, our local communities will be three years. The most recent period was local Churches and the foundation of the enriched and freshened with new hope from the 24th July - 20th August 2006. station comes from Christian values and the love of God. It won’t be a station for the future. Alive is from Dumfries, Scotland, pro- which “pushes Christianity down duced by people from local churches, people’s throats”, but will be a real and who formed Alive Christian Media Ltd. natural expression of lively, relevant Training as an umbrella body to oversee a radio faith, presented with enthusiasm and fun. We plan to offer relevant, engaging train- station underpinned by Christian values. ing opportunities to young people and Ofcom awarded us a Community Radio older ones too, through links with the Licence in May 2007, for the Dumfries Hinge Pin local schools, colleges and adult educa- area, and we plan to be up and running tion. late 2008/early 2009. The plan is to fea- Communities in and around Dumfries are ture a huge variety of radio shows with often described as fragmented and de- something for everyone - from quiet talk pressed. Alive Radio aims to connect shows to loud music shows! Around 40 those communities; providing a forum Contact for information, discussion and involve- people are involved in the organisation. Address: Alive Radio, Dalscone Farm, ment. It aims to be a vital hinge pin, ena- Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1SE. bling people to understand each other [email protected] www.aliveradio.net and work together What sort of station will it be? Tel. 01387 739823. Chairman: Mark Smith 01387 830229 A division of Community radio is all about supporting Alive Christian Media Ltd. Scottish a community, helping it to grow and de- New Life Charity no. SC038224 velop in a healthy way. Through 14 Alive, we plan to build on our past Churches Together Relax...It's Part of God's Plan! in Carlisle "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters Their ‘church clarion’ hasn’t been blown God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. Let us, therefore, since May. make every effort to enter that rest…. Hebrews 4:1, 9-10a" CtinCarlisle need someone with basic in- ternet skills to upload their information Scripture is clear…rest is important to the Lord! He set the pattern by resting on the onto the Churches Together in Cumbria 7th day of creation (Saturday according to God’s chosen people, the Jews and Sunday web site to allow the ‘clarion’ to once if you believe that God changes His mind at the whim of some first century Chris- again trumpet out the good news. tians who decided the day of rest should be resurrection day). Contact most Carlisle vicars to offer your According to the writer of Hebrews, God does not want us to “fall short” by failing to service. enter into His rest. They could also do with a web site of Few could imagine taking a job without a provision for holiday. Yet, even on holi- their own and if one isn’t uploaded before day, many feel compelled to check voicemail and email messages. In the process, the new year, Bound Together will up- many benefits of rest are lost. load an unofficial Ctincarlisle site. (that should hurry them up). Make sure to enter into the full benefits of rest. Spend time with those you love. Get CtinCarlisle took Bound Together off its with friends and neighbours. Rekindle your marriage. Prove to your family that they mailing list around about the time we are more important than your job. And, most importantly, set aside time to reawaken started campaigning against Carlisle’s your spirit to the things of God. Spend quality time with Him in uninterrupted prayer occult Millennium, nearly ten years ago. and Bible study. Let Him relieve your burdens and renew spirit, soul, and body. And We have continued to promote their ac- don’t forget to “make every effort to enter into rest.” Inspiration Network International tivities, as we hear of them. Please contact Gordon Egglestone (01539 They follow in the footsteps of one of the Cumbria Gospel Outreach 531507 [email protected]) or John Heron city’s most ‘successful’ churches, Carlisle A secretary is needed. This evangelistic (017683 41559 Christian Fellowship, who once met at initiative has taken the Good News to the [email protected]) Trinity School and and then Brook Street county’s many agricultural shows since and then the Lord provided the ownership AD 1912. One of its founders was the Welcome to King's Church of the substantial Charlotte Street, man who also founded one of Carlisle’s Carlisle Church, from where they have estab- major building firms, John Laing. lished themselves as an icon of Christ King’s were meeting at St Aiden’s The Trustees would be pleased to hear centred ecumenism. School, but now their Sunday gathering is from anyone interested in serving the King’s already lease a town centre office at Brook Street Primary School, Edward Lord in the role as secretary. and in two years have established them- Street, Carlisle CA1 2JB, Sun 11am. selves as the new wine on the block.

Their remarkable tenacity and The Pyramids, The spirit steadfastness won the day. and The Curse However, the hearts of many were Author Leslie Irving. Available through Bound Together. hardened towards the son of God and the curse became a rallying cry This book is as much about Carlisle’s future as the folly of for those who are led by another its recent past. Because God will not be mocked, their are spirit that wanted to stamp its au- consequences when He is insulted. thority over the City of Carlisle. ”Thou shalt have no other god’s before Me’” and yet a Cumberland Newspaper proclaimed, ‘the gods are with us’. What is the significance of the 666 Carlisle’s Millennium Project placed a pagan god on its Lo- on one of the city’s most high pro- go and carved a curse into stone and some Christian leaders file symbols? Are coincidences, endorsed it. The author warned as early as AD 1998 that sometimes, too coincidental, to be a such folly would bring dire consequences. There is more to coincidence? The book is full of come, until what has been done, is undone. The book offers ‘coincidences’. the solution, but who can receive such a message? According to the Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians Death, disaster and destruction have followed the warning that (6:10-18) we are at war with the evil forces in the spiritual was given in AD 1998. The suffering has been indiscriminate. realm and he offers us the way to be protected, but many in the The book explains what is almost unbelievable, but the facts City of Carlisle have chosen either to deny such forces exist, or speak for themselves. What the city has done, has to be undone. to side with them. To understand the ‘spirit of Carlisle’, the writer has been led to It is impossible for the average citizen of Carlisle to have suc- uncover many strange coincidences. cessfully waded across the continuous stream of media misrep- The first edition of the book will be released in early December, resentation, hype and confusion, surrounding Carlisle’s occult and it costs only £5.75. The first edition will probably encour- Millennium Project and arrive at a safe conclusion, without age responses that will lead to further editions in the years reading the facts in this book? ahead, as people overcome their fear and contribute their knowl- When a small group of citizens led by Mr David King began to edge. Any profits will contribute towards the costs of Bound articulate their concerns as regards the unsuitability of much of Together. Address on the front page of Bound Together and the proposed ‘Project’, they encountered abuse and hatred. cheques made payable to Bound Together. 15 Time passed and horse drawn carriages no longer Master Builder graced its ancient portals, rather, large black limousines rolled up under the entrance porch. By now the parking of the mem- By Gill Linder bers automobiles was becoming a serious problem. That part of the old city was now over crowded and no additional parking This story is about a people who were the subjects of a great space was to be found. After long hours of debate an idea was and noble king. Such was their love for him that they decided struck upon, “Let us go underground!” they cried in unison. to build a glorious palace as a lasting monument to his great- The ten granite foundation stones lay in the silent earth ness. It was to be furnished with the very best that they could and listened, knowing that they alone hindered the people’s afford, and because the king was so revered and honoured by plan. Sure enough they were removed as painstakingly as they his subjects, they worked with willing hearts and so prospered. had been laid centuries before. Grey concrete replaced their For the foundations ten granite stones of hitherto une- hushed splendour. Now divided into thousands of pieces they qualled size were chosen and painstakingly set in place upon the formed the walkway to the new millennial pavilion, trodden ground. One supported each corner, one for each of the middle down by the very feet they once supported. walls and two supporting the very heart of the building. The After a period of time, cracks began to appear in the fabric was equally chosen with care and only the finest cedar façade, doors and windows would not open or shut. Millions of and mahogany were used. Stained glass windows bathed the pounds were poured like the concrete into repairs, and all to no marble interior with a kaleidoscope of diffused light. Such was avail. The members looked for someone to blame and seeing the magnificence that nations came from far and wide to marvel only themselves, blamed the king in whose honour the building at its grandeur and majesty. Also housed in the palace was the had been erected. kings government and from there he rules with righteousness ‘If the foundations are destroyed, what can the right- and justice. All who came learnt of his greatness and paid hom- eous do?’ Ps.11:3 age to his name. Gill Linder Many years later there arose a generation who did not know this great and glorious king and even there history books Gill is a talented artist and a writer and her next exhibition of refused to acknowledge his greatness. They continue to govern her art is at Sunderland Minster in AD 2009 Jan 9th to 25th. the people from his palace and its structure was preserved for its Gill’s web site is www.gill-linder.co.uk own sake. It became a grade one listed building, part of the na- tions heritage. New frontiers have opened up

Our Lord Jesus has opened up two new can slang is common and perhaps Polish maic, with some Ephphatha", frontiers for Bound Together. We are words will be next." Hebrew and launching a city wide evangelistic Paper, be opened I don't have any quarrel with any of the Greek, although and our new web site will inform many. statements in that paragraph, but the there is some de- The international Christian magazine, strange non-sequiturs from one statement bate in academia as to Bound Together (ok, ok, we post one to the next were not written by me! what degree. copy to America, but its a start), now has Generally, scholars believe that the towns Yours, Andrew Goodson the potential to reach billions on the world of Nazareth and Capernaum, where Jesus wide web and how about this...... Kamuzu Academy, Malawi lived, were Aramaic-speaking communi- ties, that he was knowledgeable enough in Dear Editor, Hebrew to discuss the Hebrew Bible or Andrew kindly pointed us to I was intrigued to see my name under a had access to Aramaic Targums (Aramaic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramaic_of_ short paragraph about Aramaic in the New translations of the Hebrew), and that he Jesus for more info as regards the lan- Testament in the May edition of your may have known Koine Greek through guage that Jesus may have spoken. Christians Bound Together in Cumbria commerce as a carpenter in nearby Sep- newsletter, which came from a letter For many of us, our Lord would have phoris and because Greek was the com- which was published in The Times a few been able to speak any language, but for mon language of the eastern part of the years ago. I am very glad the letter is still others our Lord was a man in His time Roman Empire. of interest! (I made a mistake in it though restricted, as any man, by the limitations Accordingly, Jesus is believed to have ad- - it was not a centurion that St Paul spoke of his circumstance, but nevertheless, God dressed primarily Aramaic-speaking audi- to in Greek in Acts 21, but a tribune, a incarnate, but within the flesh of man with ences. much higher-ranking officer.) I was a bit all its weaknesses, to overcome. puzzled, however, to see the information Some scholars believe that the four Gos- prefixed with this short paragraph: Why would the writers of the Gospels pels originated from Gospels written in Aramaic. If so, we have English interpreta- "The books of the Bible were composed choose to especially quote Jesus as speak- ing on occasions in Aramaic, unless it was tions based on Geek interpretations of the in foreign languages, that still offer room original Aramaic. Given the disagreements for interpretation, from one scholar to the unusual for Him to do so? Consequently, when He did, it was note worthy and doc- that divide to-days Church scholars as re- next. England's governments have histori- gards Scriptural authority, one can only cally shaped its laws on Biblical truths umented. If this is the case, why would Jesus choose on those occasions to speak wonder at the accuracy of what we take and many English words have been de- today as Gospel truth. However, “when he, rived from Greek and Latin. Ameri- in Aramaic? Then again, many scholars believe that the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide 16 the historical Jesus primarily spoke Ara- you into all truth.” John 16:13 ABBOT HALL, RYDAL HALL, THE WINDERMERE CENTRE Christian Guild Holiday Centre, Kents Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX. Bank, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7BG. Tel 01539 432050. Accomodation and Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, Tel. 015395 34469. conference facilities. www.cgholidays.co.uk LA23 2BY. 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DOWN 1. Large metal pot (7) 1 Sam 2:14 2. Eli was this age (6 & 5) 1 Sam 4:15 3. An age (3) 4. The commandments were written on these (7) 5. Test in Acts (11) Acts 25:26 6. Hot drink (3) 10. Arioch is king of this place (7) Gen 14 11 Banks of ...... herbs (7) Song of Solomon 5:13 14. She was formed second (3) 15 Constricting snake(3) ANSWERS BELOW Compiled by Sylvia Coupland

Think about it orsaking ll rust im One Sunday morning an old cowboy F A I T H entered a church just before the service Faith came stealing into my room, began. Although the old man and his And other guests took flight. clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore Grief, anxiety, fear and gloom, jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were Sped into the night. very worn and ragged. In his hand he I wondered how such peace could be, carried a worn out old hat and an But faith said gently, “Don’t you see, equally worn Bible. They can never live with me.” The church he entered was in a very up-market and exclusive part of the Jesus said, ‘My peace I leave with you”. John 13:27 town. It was the largest and most beau- tiful church the old cowboy had ever seen. The people of the The Solitaire Mystery congregation were all dressed in expensive clothes and accesso- “Do you know why most people just shuffle around the world ries. without marvelling at everything they see?” I shook my head. As the old cowboy took a seat, other people moved away from “It’s because the world has become a habit,” he said, sprinkling him. No one greeted, spoke to or welcomed him. They were all salt on his egg. “Nobody could believe in the world if they appalled at his appearance and did not attempt to hide it. hadn’t spent years getting used to it. We can study this in chil- As the old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher ap- dren. They are so impressed by everything they see around proached him and asked the old cowboy to do him a favour. them, that they can’t believe their eyes. That’s why they point "Before you come back in here again have a talk with God and here and there and ask about everything they lay their hands on. ask him what He thinks would be appropriate attire for worship. It’s different with adults. We have seen everything so many The old cowboy assured the preacher he would. times before that we take reality for granted.” I sat thinking how terribly sad it was that people are made in The next Sunday, he showed up for the services wearing the such a way that they get used to something so extraordinary as same ragged jeans, shirt, boots and hat. Once again he was com- living. One day we suddenly take the fact that we exist, for pletely shunned and ignored. granted - and then, yes, then we don’t think about it anymore After the service the preacher approached him and said "I until we are about to leave the world again. thought I asked you to speak to God before you came back to The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder our church". "I did." replied the old cowboy. In daily life, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us "If you spoke to God, what did he tell you the appropriate attire grateful, but gratefulness, that makes us happy. David Steindale- should be for worshipping here?" the preacher asked. Rast "Well sir, God told me that he didn't have a clue what I should wear. He said He'd never been in this church before! “I happy” Daniel Hardy (age 3). Thanks to Sue Hardy for this wisdom.

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The Bishop of Carlisle, Graham Dow will retire in April of AD 2009. minimum four issues (1 year) contacts are on the front page Another throat cut in the City of Carlisle. Man jailed for 8 years. What is the significance? Read the book, ‘The Pyramids, the spirit and the Curse.