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The Penhill Benefice
St Andrews Parish Church Aysgarth
Incorporating the parishes of Aysgarth, Bolton-cum-Redmire,
Vicar: Revd. Canon Sue Whitehouse, The Vicarage, Carperby. Tel: 663235
Penhill Benefice Newsletter July/August 2010Dear Friends, August for many is the month where life slows down a pace; Children are off school, the weather is warm and some are fortunate enough to be able to take a break away from the everyday rush of busy lives. I was lucky enough, at the end of June, to visit the Isle of North Uist, a small island in the Outer Hebrides. The weather was good to us and we were able to take plenty of walks along the beaches. Just behind the sand dunes is the coastal grassland known as ‘machair’ this is the Gaelic word for this area which upon closer inspection is full of wild flowers and coastal birds. Often as we walked past a pile of ‘smelly’ sea weed we were taken by surprise at the amount of birds that were present, yet hidden, only to be discovered if we took the time to pause and look carefully. There is a well known poem by W.H. Davies titled ‘Leisure’ whose first line starts: “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare. We are often so busy rushing around trying to get everything done that we miss the hidden gems of life. One of the traditions that still continue on North Uist is that Sunday is a day of rest, there is no washing hanging on lines, all the shops are shut and no Sunday Papers are available until Monday. It seemed really strange to experience a day where even watering the vegetable plot was frowned upon. Yet it gave us an excuse to slow down and to take time out to rediscover the art of relaxation and refreshment. Jesus often took time out from his busy life to reflect and to spend time in God’s presence to enjoy his company and to listen to the still small voice that can often only be heard in the silence. By doing this Jesus was able to re charge his batteries to re energise himself so that he could carry on with his ministry giving time and attention to those whom he met that needed him to listen and to meet their needs Ann Lewin in her book “Watching for the Kingfisher” writes;
You do not have to look for anything,
And in the looking So let us follow the example of Jesus and the inhabitants of North Uist and make the time to experience that space where we can rest, listen for the hidden gems, find God and be re energised to go forth into our busy lives knowing that we will be able to meet the needs of those around us.
Yours in Christ CONFIRMATION
The first of the Confirmation Preparation Meetings are –
Thursday July 1st between 6pm- 7.30pm at the Vicarage for children aged year 5 & 6 and above. A Confirmation has been arranged for December 12th with Bishop John at St. Andrew’s Church. If you would like to be confirmed please see Sue or Penny or just turn up to your first meeting on the dates above. CRICKET MATCH
HENRY & DELIA DUBOIS
This month we say goodbye to Henry & Delia Dubois. KING’S CLUB FAMILY BBQ
ST WILFRID LECTURES ON THEOLOGY AND EDUCATION
Aaqil Ahmed - BBC Commissioning Editor, Religion & Ethics Religion, Politics and Public Broadcasting
Admission is free but by ticket only. UNITED CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
BOLTON-CUM-REDMIRE PCC - CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGSWednesday
TRAIDCRAFT / FAIR-TRADEFair trade seeks to transform the lives of poor producers in the developing world by enabling them to use their skills and resources to trade their way out of poverty. If you would like to buy anything from the well stocked Traidcraft stall to support these people please contact Marian Tel: 663334 FAMILY SERVICES AT AYSGARTH IN THE SUMMER
For the summer we shall try out a new style of church.
This informal style will suit all ages. SUMMER EVENING FAIR
(A fund raising event for the benefice) CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH
The church with the WOW factor
Please read all about the planned day and complete the application form a.s.a.p to ensure a seat on the coach. 2011 RETREAT HOLIDAYThe 2011 Retreat Holiday will be at Wydale Hall, near Scarborough from Monday 27th June to Friday 1st July.
THE BENEFICE MISSION STATEMENTThe Penhill Benefice is committed to show the love of God and the saving grace of Jesus. We share together as the body of Christ, in prayer, worship, ministry and fellowship. In the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to mission and outreach and to be a support and comfort in the community. The monthly Penhill benefice newsletter can be found at:
If you would like further information about anything in this newsletter please contact Christine Gard C/o The Vicarage, Carperby, Leyburn DL8 4DQ. Tel: 663097or email penhill.benefice@tiscali.co.uk Penhill Benefice Newsletter June 2010Dear Friends, We are now well into the season of weddings. This year we have more than previously in the benefice – several of local couples and others from elsewhere who, under the new marriage law, are able to marry here if they establish a pattern of worship with us in the months up to their wedding. Penny and I enjoy our contact with couples preparing not only just for the Big Day but for a lifetime of sharing and growing together. Weddings are joyful and hopeful occasions as couples set out on a new phase of their journey through life with dreams and opportunities lying before them. Expectations can be high and particularly of the other person. A stock-in-trade point for clergy to make in their address is to remind partners that we can only change ourselves not other people. And a wedding is a good time for all of us to pause and ask ourselves what sort of companions we make to those with whom we journey – our families, friends and neighbours. Dom Helder Camara, an Archbishop in Brazil, sets the following bench mark – “ The good traveller takes care of his weary companions. He guesses when they lose heart. He takes them as he finds them, listens to them. Intelligently, gently, above all lovingly, he encourages them to go on and recover their joy in the journey.” And, of course, there are times when we ourselves need support. Dreams can fade in the routine of life or can be unexpectedly shattered. The writer Ernest Hemingway once wrote “Life breaks everybody and some people grow at the broken places.” An apparently harsh assessment of life but one which contains the truth of Jesus’ resurrection at its core. The resentment, anger and pain that we experience through times of loss, rejection and failure can become death to our inner being, our soul,if we harbour them and allow them to dominate our lives. The promise of Jesus’ resurrection on the other hand, is one of new possibilities which bring growth and new life if we are prepared to take the risk and let the Holy Spirit renew our lives with God’s love and hope. As we think about our life’s travelling companions we often overlook the person who promises always to be with us. God is faithful and is big enough to take the flak when we feel overwhelmed. He is there to sustain us and support us but he cannot re -energise us or bring us hope if we choose to ignore or reject his presence. A book of prayers called “Lord of the Morning” by the Methodist Minister and broadcaster Frank Topping includes the following “ Lord, teach me to trust you especially when the journey seems hard or difficult. Give me the knowledge that, no matter how many problems may strew the way ahead, you can bring strength and stillness into my life.” With God’s blessing for the journey, Sue (Vicar) CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Come and join us for breakfast, a talk and fellowship. Any further information from Ian Ferguson 01969 650685. "GETTING TO KNOW YOU" COFFEE MORNING
the home of Val & Norman Gladman.
CREAM TEA & OPEN GARDEN
WENSLEY FLOWER FESTIVAL
For tickets send money to Bolton Hall, Wensley, DL8 4UF Contributions for canapés, cakes, scones & traybakes for teas on Sunday & volunteers needed. Contact Pip -Tel: 623674
A GRAVESTONE COFFEE MORNING!
Does it grieve you that the memorial stones of your loved ones or your ancestors in St Andrew’s churchyard have been toppled? If so why not come to the coffee morning at the church from 10am to noon on Saturday, June 26 and find out how the stones can safely be re-erected. This would be a community effort but there would be some cost involved and so the £1.50 admission charge at the coffee morning plus any other donations will go towards that. TRAIDCRAFT / FAIR-TRADEFair trade seeks to transform the lives of poor producers in the developing world by enabling them to use their skills and resources to trade their way out of poverty. If you would like to buy anything from the well stocked Traidcraft stall to support these people please contact Marian Tel: 663334 AN ART EXHIBITION IN THE CRYPT OF RIPON CATHEDRAL
The crypt at Ripon is supposed to be one of the oldest buildings in the country to have remained in continuous use. Today it continues to be a powerful magnet for visitors and pilgrims alike. Revd Dr Nicholas Buxton, Chairman of the Cathedral Arts Board, says, “We are very excited to be hosting this exhibition in Wilfrid's ancient Saxon crypt at Ripon Cathedral. It is a very striking image - almost hypnotic - it really makes you want to look at it.”
CONFIRMATION GATHERING
A number of adults and young people have asked about Confirmation and Bishop John says that he is happy for us to have a second confirmation within a year if we can organise a date to fit in with his diary. This is very exciting! Penny and I are organising a gathering of everyone who would like to be confirmed. You are invited to the vicarage in Carperby for drinks and nibbles on Thursday 24th June at 6-30pm so that we can make arrangements for preparation and possible time for a service. Adults of any age are welcome and children and young people from year 5 upwards. If you are not able to come to this meeting please tell Penny or myself and we will take details of when it would be convenient for you to meet for preparation.
SUMMER EVENING FAIR
CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH
Join us on the Wensley Deanery Pilgrimage on September 18th Details are now available in all the benefice churches. Please read all about the planned day and complete the application form a.s.a.p to ensure a seat on the coach. Details from Shirley 01969 624 036 THE BENEFICE MISSION STATEMENTThe Penhill Benefice is committed to show the love of God and the saving grace of Jesus. We share together as the body of Christ, in prayer, worship, ministry and fellowship. In the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to mission and outreach and to be a support and comfort in the community. The monthly Penhill benefice newsletter can be found at:
The weekly services and other news can also be found at *www.pipspatch.com. If you would like further information about anything in this newsletter please contact Christine Gard C/o The Vicarage, Carperby, Leyburn DL8 4DQ. Tel: 663097or email penhill.benefice@tiscali.co.uk Why not visit www.thedales.org.uk for extra info and electronic newsletter. If you would like further information about anything in this newsletter please contact Christine Gard c/o The Vicarage, Carperby, Leyburn DL8 4DQ. Tel: 663097or email penhill.benefice@tiscali.co.uk Pages that link to this page: Christmas Events In Wensleydale-2008 / Dales Diary / Dales Diary-Events / Dates For Your Diary / Prayer List With Bible Readings / St Andrews Parish Church Aysgarth |
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