S t. Wilfrid’s & The Good Shepherd Parish Magazine including: Davenham, Kingsmead, Leftwich & Gadbrook Read by over 1000 people Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden. 24 For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 4: 23-24 Peter’s miraculous escape from prison SO PETER was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. ‘Quick, get up!’ he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Then the angel said to him, ‘Put on your clothes and sandals.’ And Peter did so. ‘Wrap your cloak round you and follow me,’ the angel told him. Acts 12: 5-8 Even Peter had to put his own clothes and sandals on, and wrap is cloak around himself. June 2013 Edition Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. The Parish Church of St. Wilfrid, Davenham Rector: The Revd. Martyn Cripps, ‘The Rectory’ Church Street, Davenham. CW9 8NF. Tel 01606 42450; e-mail [email protected] Assistant Minister: Canon. Michael Walters. 01606 333126 Reader: Jim Kemp 01606 45131 www Address: www.davenhamparish.net Registered Charity Number: 1132068 Parish Office: Email Address: 57 Church Street, Davenham, CW9 8NF Tel: 01606 42963 opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm Except for Bank Holidays and other holidays 9.00am 2nd and 4th Sunday’s Said Communion service. 10.30am Morning Service 1st & 3rd Sundays, 2nd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday 2nd and 4th Sundays Holy Communion Morning Worship and Baptism Service All Age Service Various (Please see calendar for details) See Calendar on page 25 Loop system fitted [email protected] Sunday Service Times 6.00pm Please see Calendars on pages 24 and 25, for full details of Services. Crèche There are Crèche facilities in the Galilee Room for 0-3 year olds, with a live TV feed of the Service, available. Scramblers and Youth Church Scramblers for aged 3 yrs and over meet in the Choir Vestry, every Sunday during term time. On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & (5th) Sundays there will be Junior Church for 5-11 years (during term time). All children start the service in church and then make their way to their various groups during the first hymn. Holy Baptism By arrangement usually during the 2nd part of the 10.30am Service. (see above) The Baptism Service will commence at 11.45am Deadlines for the July/August 2013 Magazine Please submit contributions by Wednesday 19th June (email: [email protected]) ( further details on page 7) Magazine assembly will be on Thursday 27th June Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church Canon Michael Walters Our Assistant Minister writes: The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. Psalm 69:32 (New Living Translation) IT IS very easy to get ‘down’ at the present time. The media constantly remind us about the unemployment figures, the effect of Government cut-backs, the threat of terrorism and revelations of child abuse. On a personal level we may be finding it hard to make ends meet and some fear for their jobs and livelihood. Add to that illness or frailty in many families and it’s hardly surprising that there’s not a little gloom around. And the weather doesn’t help! “To believe that ultimately God is in control does not mean that we do nothing. ” so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.’ (Psalm 42:5-6, 11; Psalm 43:5) Here is someone reminding himself that there is more to reality than what we can see and touch – certainly there is far more than the things which get us down. He makes it clear to himself that ultimately God is in control, God knows all that is going on and God cares. Furthermore the Psalmist is convinced that God can be known and trusted – indeed God is my Saviour and my God. So he is determined to praise God and get everything into proportion. To believe that ultimately God is in control does not mean that we do nothing. In a democracy like ours we will write to our MP about the things that trouble us, we will seek to bring practical help to those who are in trouble, but above all we will pray and praise God who lifts up the downcast. I know of no better cure for being ‘down’. Michael Walters Christians have further concerns. For example, the Government’s plans to re-define marriage constitute a challenge to what most regard as the proper Biblical and moral understanding of what marriage is about. It appears that Christian teaching and Christian morality is being marginalised in the nation. One of the Psalm writers knew what it was to be ‘down’. But he also knew how to deal with it. Three times he writes: “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 1 ‘Men and Women in Marriage’ – new document from Faith and Order Commission THE CHURCH of England’s view of the long -established meaning of marriage has been outlined in a new report – ‘Men and Women in Marriage’ - published this Spring by the Church’s Faith and Order Commission. The report sets out the continued importance and rationale for the Church’s understanding of marriage, as reflected in the 1,000 marriage services conducted by the Church of England every week. The document also seeks to provide “a more positive background on how Christians have understood and valued marriage” arguing that marriage “continues to provide the best context for the raising of children”. The report begins with the Church’s basic premise that “marriage is a creation ordinance, a gift of God in creation and means of His grace”. It seeks to enlarge the understanding of marriage defined as “a faithful, committed, permanent and legally sanctioned relationship between a man and a woman, central to the stability and health of human society.” Recognising the ongoing debate around marriage in society, the report acknowledges that marriage, “like most important undertakings in life, can be lived more successfully or less successfully... Public discussion at this juncture needs a clear view of why Christians believe and act in relation to marriage as they do and this document is offered as a resource for that.” The Bishop of Coventry Dr Christopher Cocksworth, Chair of the Commission said: “There is a danger in the current debate of picking apart the institution of marriage which is part of the social fabric of human society. 2 “This report seeks to celebrate all that is good about marriage in its ability to bring together biological difference and the generative power of marriage to bring forth life. It also recognises that there are forms of human relationships which fall short of marriage in the form God has given us. “This report also underlines the role of the Church in seeking to provide care, prayer and compassion for those who for whatever reason are unable to receive the gift of marriage in the form that the Church has understood it and continues to uphold. Whilst it is right that priests and church communities continue to seek to provide and devise pastoral care accommodation for those in such situations, the document is clear that public forms of blessing belong to marriage alone.” Pray for the youth of our nation CHRISTIAN young people in the UK today tend to be undeterred by denominational boundaries and theological differences, and so God is using them to unite the church across our villages, towns and cities. Please pray for the many area-wide, cross-church youth initiatives that have been established in recent years. Pray that young people will be catalysts in bringing the whole Body of Christ together in prayer and mission across your area and across our nation. Pray for all the youths of Northwich, and for Youth United. Their next meeting will be on Friday 12th July, at the Dane Walk Centre, Northwich, starting at 7.30pm. Pray that our Lord’s provision will be in abundance for the group, that the leaders will be richly blessed in all they are doing to bring the youth of Northwich and surrounding areas together. Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church Rev. Alexander Lord Concert by the Rivendell Singers ALTHOUGH ALEX has only been in Davenham for a relatively short time, he very quickly became a much loved member of the Church family. At the age of 99, he could be found reading, studying and praying, as well as sawing up large branches, and picking blackberries (in season). Alex loved to paint and draw his surroundings, he had just completed his story of his memorable time in the Conwy Valley, with his wife Dorothy, which contains a large number of his paintings and drawings, this booklet he had printed to commemorate his 100th birthday, (a copy of this booklet can be purchased from Rob or Kate Thompson). Alex also painted some scenes that were made into Christmas cards, some of which will be available nearer to the season. Alex had a lot of favourite quotes and verses, this is the verse he ended his booklet with: All the way my saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate'ere befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. (words by Fanny Crosby 1875) Conducted by Paul Morley Programme to include Requiem – John Rutter Gloria in excelsi Deo – Antonio Vivaldi Wherever you are – Paul Mealor (commissioned for Gareth Malone’s Military Wives Vocal and instrumental solos With Soloists: Emma Morley (Soprano), David Hay (Baritone), Andrew Millinchip (organ). Three one-liners Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. Try Jesus. If you don't like him, the devil will always take you back. You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff? Saturday 8th June, 7.30pm Admission: Adults £6.00, Accompanied U16s – Free Tickets available from Lucy Coles after the service, or from Paul and Emma Morely 07866 551557 [email protected] Strawberry Tea DAVENHAM MOTHERS’ UNION ‘Strawberry Tea’ will be held at Davenham RBL social club on Wednesday 31st July, from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. All are invited to come along and join friends, make new friends, and more importantly enjoy our afternoon tea of sandwiches, home made cakes and of course ‘Strawberries and Cream’. There will also be a cake stall, and a raffle. Admission: Adults £4.00, Children £1.50. For further details ring Shirley on Northwich 46391. Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 3 WHEN YOU are connected to your iPhone, Blackberry, smart phone etc, you are connected to a negative source of power. Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, which can be absorbed by tissues closest to where the phone is held. The amount of radiofrequency energy a cell phone user is exposed to depends on the technology of the phone, the distance between the phone’s antenna and the user, the extent and type of use, and the user’s distance from cell phone towers. Studies thus far have not shown a consistent link between cell phone use and cancers of the brain, nerves, or other tissues of the head or neck. More research is needed because cell phone technology and how people use cell phones have been changing rapidly. http://www.cancer.gov/ cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones This negativity can also be a detriment to your family, if you are continually using your phone your family could suffer due to a lack of quality time with them. It is estimated that over 40 million people use a mobile phone in the UK, and approximately 1 in 5 of those regularly carry two phones. For those who use or have a phone with predictive text, which sequence of numbers is a direct line to GOD? A) 777293, B) 293777, C) 93772, D) 739277, E) 772937, F) 377729, G) 729377. And now for the good news, there is a very safe Wi-Fi system which is FREE to use, has been around for centuries, and is a direct link to our Creator, it is called PRAYER! Unlike the health warnings mentioned above there are no health warnings with this version, if all the family are connected using this 4 The Power of Prayer Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops. James 5: 13-18 (NLT) Glyn Roberts Answer to predictive Text E) 772937– PRAYER Free Wi-Fi method, it will bring positive results. Use your free Wi-Fi, and get connected today. Ten ways to Love 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Listen without interrupting. Speak without accusing. Give without sparing. Pray without ceasing. Answer without arguing. Share without pretending. Enjoy without complaint. Trust without wavering. Forgive without punishing. Promise without forgetting. Proverbs 18 James 1: 19 Proverbs 21: 26 Colossians 1: 9 Proverbs 17: 1 Ephesians 4: 15 Philippians 2: 14 Corinthians 13: 7 Colossians 3: 13 Proverbs 13: 12 Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church Christian care for families It will be a sign and witness to the LORD Almighty Isaiah 19: 20a AT THE May meeting Lesley Beeley told members that Christian Signing is another way to worship God. Some members already knew her from Moulton Church and WI. She had begun signing at All Saints Church Marple, a group of three to four which grew to sixteen to twenty seven in the end, using their hands to praise God. She was running a youth group there and two toddler groups and she taught the children to sign. We sang the alphabet tune to her as she signed it and together we attempted to sign the Lord’s Prayer. Even facial expression is involved, looking adoringly up at God, when you place him on high but looking with despise at sin placing that low down. She has found sign language useful in her work at school where she is the business manager, when talking to parents. At All Saints Church, Marple the signing choir performed Handle’s Messiah accompanied by dancers at the side and invited people from the deaf community. One man said he could hear the music though his eyes, how amazing is that! She played the well known chorus on CD and signed and we joined in with the hallelujahs, sending our praise up to God. She was thanked by Shirley and Sylvia gave her some roses. Some members went to the Diocesan Festival at Chester Cathedral May 14th and Joan and Linda carried the banner. Our Strawberry Tea is at the British Legion on July 31st at 2-4pm. Everyone most welcome. Our next meeting is on June 19th in church “Members precious memories” when Miriam Gibson and Joyce Saunders will be speaking, everyone welcome to the talk starting at 1pm. Dee Lambert, Branch Secretary Church Website HAVE YOU seen our new Church website? www.davenhamparish.net our new website is up and running. It has a lot of new features like a front page news sheet, an events calendar, a page for our monthly Parish magazine. There are some pages similar to the last website, like details of Martyn and Michael’s Ministry, details of Church Services, a page where you can see and listen to past Services. There are a host of new pages for you to explore. To read the online magazine, click on a ‘Parish Magazine’ link. Once opened there is a small toolbar at the bottom of the page, you can use the minus sign to reduce the size of the page, you can also click and hold on this toolbar to drag it away from the print. Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. Glyn Roberts 5 Davenham Parish Church Ladies’ Circle Fashion History In Exquisite Miniature WHEN KAY BASHFORD and her greatnephew from New Zealand first started setting up her props I wasn’t sure what to expect. Certainly the splendid hat boxes that spanned the length of two trestle tables looked tantalising but what she then pulled out in turn had many of us gasping in delight for what Kay has been collecting for many years now is ‘quarter’ copies of hats that were in vogue from as early as 1780 to the start of World War 1. With each replica hat came a potted, and often hilarious, history of the social mores of the time – the first being a kind of two-storey bonnet when women wore panniers that distended their skirts to such an extent that they had to relax against leaning boards as sitting down would have been impossible. One of many of my own favourites was an Autumn Capote as depicted in a painting by Cezanne because we were seeing something from a great work of art amongst a collection of replicas that all looked like minor works of art. Such was the skill and workmanship behind each and every miniature. These bonnets were the work of a company known as Pipkin & Bonnet and Kay’s research was faultless as she talked us through which great lady, often of royal lineage, had started a vogue and just what men had expected of their ladies in every century. What amazed Kay and probably all of us present was the fact that, despite there being no communication between different land masses like telephones and newspapers, fashions were replicated everywhere. Today we would give 6 credit to the Internet for spreading new trends but in the 19th century there were few such tools for getting the latest crazes from A to B. So how did the Tsarina of Russia come to choose a hat that was an immediate ‘hit’ on other continents? Kay’s research often uncovered esoteric and quite bizarre facts that had us amazed and amused in turn. For instance, the first permanent wave was developed in the early 1900s and cost an astounding £240 (at today’s prices). It was also a procedure that took 8 hours and was likely to cost you all your hair as well as the astronomical fee. The first hot air balloon flight left London in 1784 when 2000 people paid to see its pilot and a dog, a cat, a pigeon and a pair of oars float for 20 miles – a HUGE distance in those days. For those interested, one of the oars fell overboard and the pigeon shot off when it got the chance. I cannot say the same for the dog and cat although I believe the pilot survived. Marion Watts won the flowers and Jean Jolley won the raffle prize. Congratulations to both of them. Next month is, of course, our much vaunted 70th Anniversary social. This is going to be a popular event and we know already that upwards of 40 people will be there ready to rock and roll. Do you feel like rocking and rolling with us? Jo Lloyd Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church Reader Trainee Reader Trainee Reader Mr Jim Kemp Mrs. Ginnie Geraerts Mr Phil Bishop 45131 333543 75075 Churchwardens Mrs Sylvia Ellershaw Dr Martin Mewies 351022 331319 Assistant Wardens Mr Philip Baylis Mrs. Jean Jolley 40868 46738 Deanery Synod Mr. G. Smith Mrs. S. Walker Mr. G. Roberts P.C.C. Secretary Mr Ed Domville Treasurer Mrs Sara Penny Planned - Giving Steward (Envelopes & Gift Aid) Mrs Catherine Carty Organist Mr Paul Morley; [email protected] Children & Youth Safeguarding Coordinator Mrs Joanne Hyslop 40054 Contact Catherine in Church 215334 Children & Youth Coordinator Mrs Rachel Le 330230 Church Secretary 42963 Mrs. Nikki Davies 57 Church St. Davenham. CW9 8NF [email protected] Email Address: Circle of Care Circle of Care Coordinator Hospital/Home visits teams: Davenham Kingsmead Leftwich Baptism Coordinator: Bereavement Team: Bereavement Correspondence: Mrs Mandy Glasgow 07873 445089 Mrs Shirley Newton; Mrs Sylvia Ellershaw 46391; 351022 Mrs Sylvia Ellershaw; Mrs Mandy Glasgow 351022; as above Mrs Linda Crook; Mrs Elsie Barber 45177; 41776 Mrs Margaret Norton 43861 Mrs Kate Thompson; Mrs Joyce Saunders, Mrs Mandy Glasgow Mrs Jean Jolley 350556 07973 305490 07873 445089 46738 Parish Magazine Team Editor / Advertising Home address, email address Telephone numbers Mr. Glyn Roberts 6 Walnut Avenue, Weaverham. CW8 3EE e-mail: [email protected] Collation / Distribution Mrs. Jean Jolley 01606 853988 mobile 07904 235050 Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 46738 SecuriCom... 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From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. Early Morning Prayer Time in 57 Church St. Every Monday 8.00am Except Bank Holiday’s Parish Home Groups: Weekly during term time See Calendar for more details Daytime. Kingsmead. Leftwich. Davenham. ‘Cherubs’ Pre-School Service (in Church) Davenham Parish Church Ladies’ Circle Mothers’ Union Meet In Church Bell ringing practice Group Scout Leader Beavers Davenham Glyn Roberts 853988 Tuesday’s 10.00am Tuesday’s 7.30pm Wednesday’s 7.30pm Wednesday’s 7.45 Cliff Hastings Phil Andrew Shirley Newton Jonathan Carty 43225 350060 46391 331834 First Wed during Term Time 1.15pm To 2 30pm Jane Turley or Rachel Le 330963 330230 2nd Friday Monthly 7.30pm RBL Hall Lynne Durrands 43754 3rd Wed. Monthly, 12 noon Lunch Followed by Speaker 1.00pm Linda Crook 45177 Tues. 7.30pm Mr. S. Knight 833742 Dave Bibby Carol Wilson 47494 Cubs Davenham. Meet at Adventure group Building. School lane, Moulton Tues. 6.30pm Scouts Meet at Davenham C of E Primary School, Mon 7.00pm Marie Lawton, 47878 Rainbows Davenham Meet at Davenham C of E Primary School, Wed 5.00pm Laura Dutton To be notified Alistair Kennedy 07989 854899 Rainbows Leftwich Meet at County High School, Leftwich Mon. 4.30pm Mrs Diane Neilson 352184 Brownies 1st Davenham Meet at Davenham C of E Primary School, Fri. 6.00pm Margaret Bradley 48831 Brownies 2nd Davenham, Meet at Davenham C of E Primary School, Wed 6.00pm Louisa Brownies Leftwich Meet at County High School, Leftwich Mon. 5.45pm Guides Davenham Meet at Kingsmead primary School, Wed. 7.00pm 07903 966537 Steph Kemp 41429 Mrs. Claire Turner 352965 Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church The violence in Syria A RECENT Joint statement from The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, concerning the ongoing violence in Syria: Since the very first days of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, we have prayed as we watched in horror and sorrow the escalating violence that has rent this country apart. We have grieved with all Syrians - with the families of each and every human life lost and with all communities whose neighbourhoods and livelihoods have suffered from escalating and pervasive violence. And ... our prayers also go with the ancient communities of our Christian brothers and sisters in Syria. The (recent) kidnapping of two Metropolitan bishops of Aleppo, Mar Gregorios Ibrahim of the Syriac Orthodox Church and Paul Yazigi of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, and the killing of their driver while they were carrying out a humanitarian mission, is another telling sign of the terrible circumstances that continue to engulf all Syrians. We unreservedly support these Christian communities, rooted in and attached to the biblical lands, despite the many hardships. We respond to the call from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East, and the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East, urging churches worldwide to remain steadfast in the face of challenging realities and to bear witness to their faith in the power of love in this world. We both continue to pray for a political solution to this tragic conflict that would stem the terrible violence and also empower all Syrians with their fundamental and inalienable freedoms. We also call for urgent humanitarian aid to reach all who are suffering. We pray that Syria can recapture its tradition of tolerance, rooted in faith and respect for faiths living side by side. + Justin Welby + Vincent Nichols Barbara's 80th Birthday Celebration CLOSE FRIENDS of Barbara Jackson celebrated with her at the Mill Pool in April on the occasion of her 80th Birthday. Barbara was a devoted member of St. Wilfrid's congregation and a leading light in our Ladies Circle, until mobility prevented her attendance. As you can see she had a lovely time on her Birthday. On behalf of all those present may I thank Barbara for graciously hosting the lunch. Jean Jolley Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 19 SAT7 Christian Satellite Television Spotlight On Syria THE PEOPLE of Syria desperately need our prayers - will you pledge to pray? Please stand with us in prayerful support of the people of Syria. We want to see God end the conflict and bring peace to the millions of innocent people caught up in the violence. We want to see ordinary Syrians returning to their homes and rebuilding their lives. The numbers of those effected by the violence make grim reading: 4 million are in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria; 2.5 million have been internally displaced; 1 million have been displaced to neighbouring countries ...and the numbers are rising daily. The infrastructure of Syria is failing. Radhouane Nouicer, UN Regional Humanitarian Co-ordinator, told journalists recently, “Syrians have lost livelihoods and 20 jobs, their homes, their access to food, water, fuel and health care, and they are watching the future of their children being put at risk.” Syrian Christians are caught up in the violence too; it is rumoured that some have been deliberately targeted in an attempt to make them leave the country. Certainly many are leaving in search of refuge and safety. The Syrian Archbishop of Aleppo, Mar Gregorios, is deeply concerned: "With the current deterioration of security and employment, no one can predict when these families will ever return to their homes and what we are experiencing is a one way exodus!" Will Syria, once a country that allowed Christians to worship freely, become another Iraq? It is easy to feel powerless to help, yet there is something we can do - PRAY. Please join SAT-7's 12 week campaign of prayer for Syria and let's cry out to God for His mercy in this desperate situation. http://www.sat7uk.org/SOS Once you have signed up we will send you weekly updates by email with specific prayer points and news of how SAT-7 is supporting Syrian Christians. We will also send you a free campaign keyring that will remind you to pray for Syria - all you need to do is complete the form with your postal details (unfortunately the campaign keyring can only be sent out to addresses in the UK). “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5: 16 (NKJV) Let’s lean on this promise and look to God to bring peace back to Syria. Pray now for: Humanitarian aid to reach those who desperately need it; Christians and church leaders to have courage and be able to stand strong in their faith; Wisdom for all those involved in trying to negotiate peace for Syria. Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church ‘Grace be unto When I Got to you, and peace, Heaven from God…’ SEVERAL OF Paul’s epistles open with the words, ‘Grace be unto you, and peace, from God.’ That’s because you cannot experience God’s peace unless you first know how to receive His grace and walk in it. There are three things about grace you need to understand: a) it cannot be earned; b) it is God doing for you what you cannot do for yourself; c) it doesn’t kick in until you stop struggling and trying to do it in your own strength. The Bible says, ‘…God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’ (James 4:6 NIV). The ‘humble’ are those who admit their total inability to succeed without God’s help, but the ‘proud’ are always trying to take the credit. They like to think it’s their ability that gets the job done, so they’ve difficulty asking God for grace, and even more difficulty receiving it. Peter writes, ‘Grow in grace…’ (2 Peter 3:18). You only learn to trust God—by doing it! You grow in grace by taking God at His Word, counting on His gracious provision for each day, and His intervention in situations that are difficult or impossible for you. There will never be a day when you don’t need God’s grace. And if you are willing to acknowledge you need it and receive it by faith, there will be no shortage of it. ‘For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favour upon favour and gift [heaped] upon gift’ (John 1:16 AMP). I WAS SHOCKED, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven's door Not by the beauty of it all By the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the sinners The alcoholics, the trash. There stood the kid from seventh grade Who swiped my lunch money twice Next to him was my old neighbour Who never said anything nice. Uncle Bill, who I always thought Was rotting away in hell Was sitting pretty on cloud nine Looking incredibly well. I nudged Jesus, "What's the deal? I would love to hear your take How'd all these sinners get up here? God must have made a mistake." "And why is everyone so quiet So sombre? Please give me a clue." "Hush, child," said He. "They're all in shock No one thought they'd see you!" Never judge another person leave that up to God! THE PASSAGE to the left is an extract from ‘Word For Today’, which is a free daily devotional written by Bob and Debby Gass, with Ruth Gass Halliday. Order your own FREE quarterly copy from: UCB, Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4JF. 0845 60 40 401; [email protected]; www.ucb.co.uk ‘Word for today’ can also be read on line or sent to your email address, daily. For further details, contact our church representative, Glyn Roberts. Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 21 St Columba THIS YEAR sees the 1450th anniversary of the arrival of Columba, and with him, Christianity, to the UK. This month is the anniversary of the death of St Columba, on 9th June 597, who founded the monastery on Iona. Columba was born in Donegal, Ireland and entered the monastery of St Finnian as a young man, with the name Colum (‘the dove’). He spent 15 years preaching and teaching in Ireland and founded a number of monasteries. He was skilled at illuminating Biblical texts and it was alleged that he made a copy of the Psalms from the edition belonging to Finnian. As a result of this dispute, a clan war broke out leading to a battle at Cooldrevne in 561. Consequently Columba was exiled to Scotland, to where he could no longer see his homeland. In 563, aged 42, he travelled to Scotland with 12 monks landing on the Kintyre Peninsula. He was granted land on the island of Iona to establish his monastery, which became the centre of his evangelising mission. ‘The Iona community was characterised by their purity of life, love of God and loyalty to the monastic rules’. (Venerable Bede). The monastery on Iona was fairly typical of the time; the monks lived in separate cells and spent time in worship and contemplation. They produced copies of the Gospels and worked on the land to support themselves and in providing hospitality to visitors. However, they also went out from Iona and evangelised much of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Columba’s model for reaching people has a lot to say to us today. In contrast to our one-to-one evangelism, he used a team approach to reach people in a settlement. He would establish a community by inviting seekers to join, or by bringing them into a community of faith. Within this fellowship, those seeking faith could engage in 22 conversation, ministry, prayer, and worship. In time, they would be invited to commit their lives to Christ. This approach is similar to courses like Alpha or Christianity Explored, which have proved very effective today. When Columba died in 597 AD at 76 he left behind a flourishing network of monasteries, giving Iona a central place in the Celtic Church, which continues today. ‘Be a bright flame before me, O God, a guiding star above me. Be a smooth path below me, a kindly shepherd behind me today, tonight, and for ever. Alone with none but you, my God I journey on my way; what need I fear when you are near, O Lord of night and day? More secure am I within your hand than if a multitude did round me stand. Amen.’ (St Columba). Parish Pump The Lord is my Shepherd A SUNDAY SCHOOL teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible; Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the verse. Little Rick was excited about the task - but, he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, 'The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know.' Parish Pump Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church From the Parish Registers We celebrate the marriage of Christopher James Smalley and Michelle Dickens (4 th May 2013) We mourn Irene Ruth McCabe. Aged 84 yrs. Of Weaver Grange, Moulton Cremation at Walton Lee Crematorium on 17 April 2013. Peter Tickle. Aged 45 years. Of Old Hall Road, Northwich. Service in Church followed by Burial at Northwich on 30 April 2013 Doris May Prior Aged 88 years. Of Daneside Court, Northwich Cremation at Walton Lee Crematorium on 14 May 2013 Revd Alexander Lord Aged 99 years. Of Church Street, Northwich Service in Church Followed by Cremation on 17 May 2013. Nora Brereton Rayner-Clegg 91 years of fountain Court, Davenham Cremation at Crewe Crematorium on 23rd May William (Bill) Furniss THANK YOU BILL for all that you have contributed to the care and upkeep of St. Wilfrid’s Church over the years. A few month’s after Bill had celebrated his 90th birthday with his family, it was announced that Bill had gone to be with our Lord. A year ago (June 2012) I published details of some of his outstanding work around Church, and with his family. Bill’s life will be remembered with fondness for all his achievements at St. Wilfrid’s, especially, with his lasting memorial of the New Garden of Remembrance, which was inspired by him and a small group of dedicated church members. Hopefully there will be a memorial Service held for Bill, at St. Wilfrid’s, in the near future. All in the month of June It was.... 400 years ago: on 29th Jun 1613 that the original Globe Theatre in London, built and owned by Shakespeare’s company of players, was destroyed by fire. 175 years ago: on 28th Jun 1838 that the Coronation of Queen Victoria took place. 150 years ago: on 7th Jun 1863 that Franz Gruber, Austrian organist and composer, best known for composing the Christmas carol ‘Silent Night’, died. 100 years ago: on 15th Jun 1913 that Trevor Huddleston, British Anglican bishop and antiapartheid activist; President of the Anti-Apartheid Movement, was born. 75 years ago: on 9th Jun 1938 that London’s Trooping the Colour ceremony was televised for the first time. 60 years ago: on 2nd Jun 1953 that the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey, London. 30 years ago: on 9th Jun 1983 that Margaret Thatcher won her second term as British Prime Minister with a landslide victory in the General Election. Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 23 Calendar for June 2013 Mon 3rd Tue 4th Wed 5th Thur 6th Sat 8th Mon 10th Tue 11th Wed 12th Fri 14th Mon 17th Tue 18th 10.00am Daytime Home Group HC at Fountain Court 7.45pm Kingsmead Study Group meet at 11 Burwardsley Close, Kingsmead 7.30pm Choir Rehearsal in Church 7.30pm Leftwich House Group meets at 382 London Road 7.45pm Davenham House Group meets at 593 London Road 10.00am Church Cleaning 7.30pm Rivendell Singers Concert, includes John Rutter’s ‘Requiem’ 8.00am Church Cleaning 10.00am Daytime Home Group HC at Fountain Court 7.45pm Kingsmead Study Group meet at 11 Burwardsley Close, Kingsmead No Choir Rehearsal 7.30pm Leftwich House Group meets at 382 London Road 7.45pm Davenham House Group meets at 593 London Road 7.30pm Davenham Parish Church Ladies Circle – 70th Birthday Social At Davenham Royal British Legion, Firthfields, Davenham 8.00am Early Morning Prayer time at 57 Church Street 10.00am Daytime Home Group HC at Fountain Court 7.45pm Kingsmead Study Group meet at 11 Burwardsley Close, Kingsmead Wed 19th 12 noon 1.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm Thur 20th 7.30pm PCC Meeting in Hayhurst Room Mon 24th 8.00am Early Morning Prayer time at 57 Church Street Tue 25th Wed 26th 24 8.00am Early Morning Prayer time at 57 Church Street MU lunch and Fellowship, followed by meeting in Church – Members precious memories . Choir Rehearsal in Church Leftwich House Group meets at 382 London Road Davenham House Group meets at 593 London Road 10.00am Daytime Home Group HC at Fountain Court 7.45pm Kingsmead Study Group meet at 11 Burwardsley Close, Kingsmead 7.30pm Choir Rehearsal in Church 7.30pm Leftwich House Group meets at 382 London Road 7.45pm Davenham House Group meets at 593 London Road Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’s Church Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom in June 2013 Sunday 2nd June - 1st after Trinity 10.30am Holy Communion 7.30pm Ignite youth Group in the Hayhurst room Sunday 9th June - 2nd after Trinity 9.00am Holy Communion, Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 10.30am Service of the Word and Baptism, Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 Sunday 16th June - 3rd after Trinity 10.30am Holy Communion Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36-8:3 7.30pm Ignite youth Group in the Hayhurst room Sunday 23rd June - 4th after Trinity 9.00am 10.30am 6.00pm 7.30pm Holy Communion Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36-8:3 Family Service Galatians 3:23-29 and/or Luke 8:26-39 Ladies Circle Holy Communion Ignite youth Group in the Hayhurst room Sunday 30th June - 5th after Trinity 10.30am 11.15am 11.45am 7.30pm Service of the Word Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Coffee Baptisms Luke 9:51-62 Ignite youth Group in the Hayhurst room Davenham Methodist Church. Sun 2nd June 10.00am Service led by Mrs April Wilkinson Sun 9th June 10.30am Family Communion Service led by Rev Chris Pritchard Sun 16th June 10.30am United Service at Cuddington Methodist Church Sun 23rd June 10.00 am Service led by Rev Norman Pine Sun 30th June 10.00 am Service led by Miss Ann Rowlands For further details of Services, see the Church Notice Board or contact: Rev. Chris Pritchard on 44613 Come and make new friends. From infant to senior, St. Wilfrid’s welcomes you. 25 Concert by the Rivendell Singers Conducted by Paul Morley Programme to include Requiem – John Rutter Gloria in excelsi Deo – Antonio Vivaldi Wherever you are – Paul Mealor (commissioned for Gareth Malone’s Military Wives Vocal and instrumental solos With Soloists: Emma Morley (Soprano), David Hay (Baritone), Andrew Millinchip (organ). Saturday 8th June, 7.30pm, in Church Admission: Adults £6.00, Accompanied U16s – Free Tickets available from Lucy Coles after the service, or from Paul and Emma Morely 07866 551557 [email protected] Car Wash St Wilfrid's Youth group Ignite Charity Car Wash on behalf of WaterAid : Sat 6th July 9pm - 2pm in the car-park to the rear of the Hayhurst Room, next door to 57, Church Street, Davenham. CW9 8NF. Suggested minimum donation £5 per car but other amounts accepted as people can afford. Free hot drinks Christian Folk Singers & Performers at the 'Pit Stop' cafe cakes will be available to Charity Concert purchase at the Hayhurst Proceeds to go to: - Christians in Syria, and Christian Aid th room. Saturday 27 July, at 6pm For further St Marks Church, Saltney, Chester. CH4 8DE information and/or to make Special Guest: Jiva a booking, please contact Admission: £5.00. See Philip Johnson for further details Caroline Why do I feel so special and always accepted for who I am, at St. Wilfrid’sBishop, Church tel 75075.
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