April/May 2018

In this issue:

- On earth as it is in heaven

- Ringway & Hale WI

- The little ships of

Contacts at All Saints

Vicar The Rev’d Clair Jaquiss 928 0717 [email protected] 07843 375494

Clair is in the parish on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays; or leave a message

Associate Priest The Rev’d Gordon Herron 928 1238 [email protected]

Reader Mary Babbage 980 6584 [email protected]

Reader Emerita Vivienne Plummer 928 5051 [email protected]

Pastoral Care Debbie Buckley 980 7147 Co-ordinator [email protected]

Wardens June Tracey 980 2928 [email protected]

Nigel Glassey [email protected] 980 2676

PCC Secretary Caroline Cordery 980 6995 [email protected]

Treasurer Michael Sargent 980 1396 [email protected]

Organist Robin Coulthard 941 2710 [email protected]

Administrator & Elaine Waters 980 3234 Hall Bookings [email protected]

Services Services

• Fourth Sunday of month: Eucharist Together at 10am

All other Sundays: Eucharist at 10am (with Children’s Groups)

• Sunday Evenings: Evening Prayer at 6.30pm

• Tuesdays at 9.30am Eucharist (also on Holy Days - announced)

All Saints Hale Barns with Ringway Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8SP Church and Office Open: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 1pm

Tel: 0161 980 3234 Email: [email protected] www.allsaintshalebarns.org

On earth as it is in heaven My father used to love going to the races at Haydock Park. He even enjoyed putting some money on a horse or two. That side never interested me, but from time to time I would go with him. I liked to look at the horses in the paddock. I was a pony mad little girl. I wasn’t much bothered about the racing. There was always a buzz about the race meeting and plenty of characters to watch.

Among the crowds, I remember a man with a sandwich board. He’d painted on it dire warnings about the end of the world and the sinfulness of the whole human race. ‘The end of the world is nigh,’ he would cry out to anyone who cared to listen. I suppose his message didn’t fall entirely on deaf ears. I remembered him. But his message was always interspersed with friendly greetings to the abject sinners he regularly met at the races. ‘Morning!’ ‘Afternoon!’ He would raise his flat cap and smile. ‘The end is nigh ...’

There are many different ways Christians choose to communicate their love of God. They might show it by being kind, by showing respect or working for reconciliation. They might be passionate for justice and speak up for those who have no voice. They might be community builders, or great thinkers, musicians or artists, inventive scientists, careful professionals or conscientious practical people. They might simply be good neighbours, devoted friends, hospitable to strangers. They might be the people who collect from house to house for Christian Aid.

It’s also about how people are as well as what they do. ‘Love God and do what you like,’ is one of the sayings attributed to St Augustine of Hippo in the 4th and 5th centuries. That’s not a license to do anything you please regardless. The bit about loving God comes first and that colours and guides the way people act, speak and behave.

It ties in with the prayer that Jesus taught his friends that begins ‘Our Father’. ‘Thy kingdom come’ is a phrase from the prayer in its traditional form. That’s not just wishful thinking. It’s about people committing themselves to take on their part in living and communicating a restored relationship with God. The work is already done in Jesus’s death and resurrection by God’s grace. The prayer is a way of human beings responding to that love. Someone once described it as letting ourselves move along in God’s slipstream.

‘Thy kingdom come’ has been used as a title for a prayer initiative now spread across the world between Ascension Day (this year May 10th) and Pentecost (this year May 19th).

If you would like a particular prayer or person or concern to be prayed for as part of this wave of prayer, there’s a tear off sheet a bit further on in the magazine that you can use if you would like to. Put it in the letter box next to the side door of the church on Hale Road and the prayer will be included at Morning Prayer at All Saints at 8.30 each morning. Meanwhile the Lord’s Prayer is prayed continually across the world: ‘Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’

Clair Jaquiss

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is on Sunday 22 April at 11.30am in the Church Hall. Hear the past year reviewed and be part of visions for the future. Refreshments will be available before the meeting. All welcome.

RINGWAY AND HALE BARNS WI

Ringway and Hale Barns WI was formed just over 60 years ago and has about 25 members. We would love to increase that number so if you are interested in joining us, please give us a try!

Most of our members are from Hale and Hale Barns and enjoy meeting up once a month to have a chat, a cup of tea or coffee and sometimes home baked cake.

Our Committee is made up of volunteers who do their utmost to provide entertainment for our members whilst raising funds to keep the WI going into the future.

We listen to talks, watch demonstrations, have quizzes and generally enjoy ourselves for a couple of hours. We’ve had some excellent Speakers talking about subjects as diverse as cheese making, the destitute women and children of Bangladesh and the life of the mayfly!

Our members take part in many events arranged by our fellow Stamford Group WIs and we hold our own events and outings.

Over the years weekend trips have been arranged for members to go to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey!), Highgrove House (the home of HRH Prince Charles), Durham and many other interesting places.

Each year, in March, our Treasurer holds a Coffee Morning at her home and a Strawberry Tea in June or July. These events are always thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Book Group holds monthly meetings where members choose a book they have read and give fellow members an idea of whether they enjoyed it. Of course, sometimes it turns out that they didn’t and that makes for very good dialogue!

The Craft Group recently completed a project to make Twiddlemuffs, which have been donated to the Dementia Active Therapy Unit at Withington Hospital. Members meet up, learn new needlework skills and enjoy a chat and a cup of tea.

Some of our members enjoy taking part in the monthly County Walks, which are usually not too strenuous and the participants usually eat their lunch in a field half way through the walk.

Each year our Darts Team takes part in the Annual Darts Competition at Dunham Massey so if there are any budding darts players out there, we could use you on our team!

We have our own website cheshirewi.org.uk/ringway-and-hale-barns-wi so if you have access to the Internet, take a look and you will see what a happy bunch we are!

Come along and join us as a guest, you will be made very welcome. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our team.

Gwen Lewis, President (0161 973 6100) Janet Wood, Secretary (0161 928 8939) Judy Spencer, Treasurer (0161 980 3539)

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Thy Kingdom Come – Say one for me…

17th CENTURY NUN’S PRAYER Many years ago (too many to mention!) I bought this copy of the 17th century nun’s prayer on a visit to Coventry Cathedral. When I’ve been feeling life difficult, I tend to read it and thought it might help other people. It is as follows:- Lord, though knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older and will some day be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other’s pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint – some of them are so hard to live with – but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the Devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people. And, give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen

Lil Morris

The Little Ships of Dunkirk In the midst of all the horrible stories we seem to hear these days it’s good to remember a true story…that took place during World War II between 27th May and 4th June 1940. A story that, no matter how old, restores one’s faith in humankind. It was a week that would forever be remembered. Large numbers of Belgian, British and French troops had been cut off by the sea and were surrounded by the advancing German Army. It was as simple as this – if the soldiers weren’t rescued they would be killed or captured by enemy troops. It was decided that the soldiers on the beach must be evacuated.

Map of where the soldiers were surrounded.

The , code-named operation Dynamo (also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk) was designed to help Allied soldiers escape from the beaches and harbour at Dunkirk, France. However, it was difficult to get the troops onto the larger ships as the water at Dunkirk was shallow so soldiers waited on the harbour and

nearby mole (a wooden breakwater protecting the harbour) at Dunkirk, all the while under enemy fire and the threat of capture. Meanwhile, 220 warships were joined by over 700 private boats that sailed from in England to help with the evacuation - some of the boats made several journeys across the English Channel. They became known as the “Little Ships of Dunkirk.”

Bravely, the little ships, including private boats, lifeboats and pleasure boats helped by acting as ferries, carrying soldiers to the bigger ships, whilst others directed the full boats and ships back to Ramsgate.

You can see the chaos the little ships found themselves in On the first day 7,669 men were evacuated. That is like having almost 80% of the people from Hale Barns being rescued in one day (the population of Hale Barns was 9,736 people according to the 2011 census). That seems like a lot doesn’t it? Until I tell you that there were over 400,000 men on the beach waiting desperately to be rescued.

You can see the soldiers wading through the water to the rescue ships. The bravery of those who manned the little ships saved 333,226 men trapped on the beach and in the harbour.

A British fishing boat picked up troops off the coast of Dunkirk

So ‘who’ were the ‘The Little Ships’? Tamzine was the smallest boat and was 15 feet long. She was built as an inshore fishing boat in Margate in 1937 and is now on permanent exhibition at the in London Some boats weren’t as lucky as Tamzine. Such as the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessel Mona's Queen, pictured here shortly after she struck a mine on the approach to Dunkirk, 29th May 1940.

Despite the many averted casualties, there were still many.

• 68,111 men of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) were captured or killed during the , retreat and evacuation of Dunkirk • 1,000 Dunkirk citizens died during air raids on 27 May • 126 merchant seamen died during the evacuation Other interesting facts include that:- • Churchill had been Prime Minister for only 16 days when the evacuation began • 933 ships took part in Operation Dynamo, of which 236 were lost and 61 put out of action. • The number of little boats that sailed on their own initiative will never be known

Although it is 78 years since the evacuation of Dunkirk, the phrase "Dunkirk spirit" is still used to describe courage and solidarity in the face of adversity. This rescue operation turned a military disaster into a story of heroism which served to raise the morale of the British in a time of great need. It is important to remember the bravery of ordinary men and women and their little boats and how they had an incredible impact on the outcome of the war and the lives of many. I feel it is important to remember the faith and courage that they showed; just as it is important to remember the faith and courage we have in the Lord our God especially in times that are hard. The Soldier

The waves lapped gently against the shore, As the soldier glanced down the beach once more, Thoughts of events so long ago, The horror felt, none of us would ever know.

Eighteen years old in enemy land, The wounded and dying lay in the sand. No way out, nowhere else to go, For his young, young years he had nothing to show.

He thought of home so far away, For their tomorrow, he began to pray. Prayers that all could live side by side, As he fell to his knees, he silently cried.

Up to his feet as the boats came near, Hope and belief replacing cold fear, Strong arms to haul him out of his hell, Onto the boat’s small deck, exhausted he fell

The wind blew gently up in the sky, The old soldier wiped the tear from his eye, He thought of the fallen with much regret, And the bravery of many, lest we forget. Emma S-C Greenlees 2015

Emma S-C Greenlees

PRAYER DIARY: APRIL - MAY 2018

APRIL 1st - 7th Alleluia. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. Rejoice in the risen life of Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

Thursday 7th World Health Day Pray for those who seek to improve the health of the peoples of the world. For our local hospitals and health centres.

8th - 14th Pray for those who bring us the news, for integrity and honesty among journalists and broadcasters.

Monday, 9th Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Remember those who are starting a family and those who long for children but cannot have them. Tuesday 10th William Law, spiritual writer. Pray for lives that reflect the love of God at work and in worship. Parkinsons awareness week. Pray for those living with Parkinsons, for their families and supporters and those involved in medical research.

15th - 21st Pray for a mind open to God.

Thursday 19th Alphege, archbishop, martyr, 1012 Saturday 21st Anselm, abbot, archbishop. Pray his prayer: ‘My God, let your love grow in me.’ National Tea Day. Give thanks for those who offer hospitality and make time to listen to friends. for tolerance and respect within our community. for all who work in Hale Barns and in the parish. for the people who provide local services.

22nd - 28th Pray for God’s guidance as we make decisions.

Monday 23rd St. George Pray for England and give thanks for the freedom we enjoy and the diversity we celebrate and for wisdom as we build a new relationship with our European neighbours. Wednesday 25th Mark, Evangelist Give thanks for God’s word and pray to be faithful to God’s teaching. Pray for all who teach the good news of God’s love and forgiveness and those inspired to learn.

29th – 30th Pray for those who need time away from work and the worries of life.

Sunday 29th International Dance Day Give thanks for our bodies and the ability humans have to express themselves in movement. Pray for forgiveness and the grace to forgive others. for our local police and our justice system.

MAY 1st - 5th Pray for those searching for faith, that each may know the Lord is with them.

Tuesday 1st Philip and James, Apostles Pray to be constant in faith and service. Wednesday 2nd Athanasius, bishop. Pray for those who are called to the religious life. Friday 4th English saints and martyrs of the Reformation Era Pray for forgiveness when principles blind us to the suffering of others. Pray for our local churches for unity in our service and love of God.

6th - 12th Give thanks for all spiritual blessings and pray for the wise of use them.

Monday 7th International Dawn Chorus Day. Give thanks for the natural world and pray that we may find good ways to care for the earth. Pray for farmers and those who tend the land. Thursday 10th Ascension Day Thy kingdom come wave of prayer begins. Our Father who art in heaven. We give thanks for Jesus, at God’s right hand and present for the whole world. Friday 11th Hallowed be thy name. Pray for wisdom to listen to God. Saturday 12th Thy kingdom come. Pray for hearts to turn away from all that is wrong.

13th – 19th Give thanks for the Holy Spirit to inspire and disturb us.

Monday 14th Matthias, Apostle Thy will be done. Pray for all called to serve in their lives whether at home, at work or in the Church. Tuesday 15th Give us this day our daily bread. Pray for those who will go hungry today and those who struggle with eating disorders and self- image. Wednesday 16th And forgive us our trespasses. Pray for a new start for those weighed down by guilt Thursday 17th As we forgive those who trespass against us. Jesus said, Pray for those who hate you. Help us Lord to forgive and to be merciful. Friday 18th And lead us not into temptation. Lord, when life is hard, give us strength. Saturday 19th But deliver us from evil. Pray for God’s guidance to know right from wrong and to protect those who are weak and vulnerable.

20th - 26th Sunday 20th Pentecost

For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen Rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit and the diversity of God’s people. Dementia Awareness week. Pray for those living with dementia, for patience in frustration and comfort in anxiety. Thursday 24th John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, hymn writers Give thanks for all who have inspired us in our lives.

27th - 31st Sunday 27th Trinity Sunday

Praise God who creates us, God standing alongside us, God breathing within us. Tuesday 29th International Peacekeepers Day. Lord, protect them in their work and help us to live in harmony with others at home and in our community. Thursday, 31st Corpus Christi: Celebration of the Institution of Holy Communion. Give thanks for the gift of God’s presence in bread and wine.

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Tea Break Crossword

Across 1 Arouse (Song of Songs 2:7) (6) 4 Extinguish (Isaiah 1:31) (6) 8 “They — — ,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt!”’ (Proverbs 23:35) (3,2) 9 Unhappiness (Nehemiah 2:2) (7) 10 Jewish (7) 11 Dirge (anag.) (5) 12 ‘A truthful witness gives honest — , but a false witness tells lies’ (Proverbs 12:17) (9) 17 Paul quoted from the second one in his address in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:33) (5) 19 ‘Do not use your freedom to — the sinful nature’ (Galatians 5:13) (7) 21 ‘As you can see, he has done nothing to — death’ (Luke 23:15) (7) 22 Name applied by Isaiah to Jerusalem (Isaiah 29:1) (5) 23 ‘All the people — — one man, saying, “None of us will go home”’ (Judges 20:8) (4,2) 24 Lazarus, who was carried by angels to Abraham’s side when he died, was one (Luke 16:20) (6)

Down 1 Appalled (Job 26:11) (6) 2 ‘In an — to escape from the ship, the sailors let the lifeboat down into the sea’ (Acts 27:30) (7) 3 Expel (Acts 18:16) (5) 5 ‘But I have a baptism to — and how distressed I am until it is completed!’ (Luke 12:50) (7) 6 ‘Of the increase of his government and peace there will be — — ’ (Isaiah 9:7) (2,3) 7 Hurry (Psalm 119:60) (6) 9 ‘For I desire mercy, not — , and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings’ (Hosea 6:6) (9) 13 One of its towns was Sychar, where Jesus met a woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:5) (7) 14 Shouting (Acts 7:57) (7) 15 Arachnid (Isaiah 59:5) (6) 16 One of Paul’s first converts in Philippi was Lydia, a — in purple cloth (Acts 16:14) (6) 18 Donkeys (5)20 Raked (anag.) (5) Kids Corner

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All Saints Sunday School

Children 3~13 years Meet in the Church Hall Sundays at 10am

Come and join us for Bible stories, fun activities, singing and games. and on the fourth Sunday of the month at 10am Family Service ~ fun worship for all ages ~

Come and celebrate Royal Wedding Day at MESSY CHURCH!

SATURDAY 19th May 3.00pm – 5.00pm All Saints Church & Church Hall, Hale Road

Crafts, stories, music, worship & food !

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