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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 December 2010Friends, I don’t know about you? But this year Christmas has come even faster than usual and I am quite unprepared.
I was listening to the radio, on my morning journey to work, and apparently this year we are spending 10% less on Christmas presents and all the trimmings than we have done in the recent past. Advent is a time of preparation, a time where the church prepares to celebrate the birth of Christ. One name given to Christ that we hear a lot at Christmas is Immanuel; this means ‘God with us’. Not a distant being that is located in the heavens but born as a human; he lived amongst us and experienced what it meant to live as one of us, what it meant to experience all that life can bring. During his earthly ministry Christ made sure that he fought against injustice, sat with the less desirable, healed and helped those who were unable to help themselves and shared what little he had with not only his friends but his enemies. At a time when things are difficult both as a nation and as individuals it is often too easy to focus inward and those on the edges of our society are easily passed by. Perhaps the challenge for us this Christmas as we prepare for our celebrations is that we spend 20% less on presents and trimmings, that we split the difference with organisations that support those who have considerably less than we do. And after all that rush and we are ready for Christmas – we wait for that moment when the world seems hushed, in silent expectation , the light from the stable draws us from the chaos to the stillness of God at the centre and love is born. We look forward to seeing you at one of our Christmas Services through out the Penhill Benefice and wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.
May the joy of the angels, Yours in Christ
Penny Bolton-cum-Redmire PCC'sCHURCH COFFEE CLUB
BIBLE STUDY
RIPON CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
CHRISTMAS ORGAN RECITAL
Cathedral Assistant Director of Music Edmund Aldhouse performs Olivier Messiaen's great cycle of pieces about the birth of Christ. Admission £7.50, free for accompanied under 16 (includes mulled wine and mince pies) CAROL CONCERT - WITH THE CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST
CANTABILE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
tickets available on the door or via Leyburn school office CONFIRMATION SERVICE
COLLECTING FOR AYSGARTH CHILDRENS SOCIETY BOXESDiana Cameron has organised the collection of the Childrens Society boxes in the Aysgarth parish for several years now and we are very grateful to her. Diana is now looking for someone who would be willing to take over from her. Please see Diana Cameron in the Aysgarth Parish or one of the clergy. We understand that the task is not too onerous ORGANOTHON 2010
Two young organists from Barnard Castle, Matthew Atherton and George Warren, are giving recitals "coast to coast" and dividing the proceeds between the YMCA and the church in which they perform.
Tickets at the door or in advance at the Leyburn Tourist Information Centre. S.U. BIBLE READING NOTES
God continues to speak through His Word today, so why not: Order your Scripture Union daily Bible Reading Notes now for January to March, 2011? If you are not already a regular subscriber phone Margaret Ferguson (650685) before Thursday, 9th December to receive three months readings, with reflective comments. There are also notes for children and teenagers. WORDLIVEFor those who prefer an online experience that puts the Bible at your fingertips check out www.wordlive.org WOODEN PEW SEATS
St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth, has some spare pew ends and pew doors remaining from the recent church refurbishment, which are now available and can be made up into settles, seats, coffee tables etc. to suit your requirements. (A sample can be seen as you enter the church.) Please contact Paul Markie on 663811 for further information. THE BENEFICE MISSION STATEMENT The 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 October 2010RIPON CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Saturday Dec 18th 7:30pm Carols and Christmas Music for all the family Tickets £12 (£10 concessions): Available from the Cathedral Shop (01765 601347) and Ripon Tourist Information Centre (01765 604625) CHRISTMAS ORGAN RECITAL Messiaen's La Nativité du Seigneur Monday Dec 20th 7:30pm - 8:45pm Cathedral Assistant Director of Music Edmund Aldhouse performs Olivier Messiaen's great cycle of pieces about the birth of Christ. Admission £7.50, free for accompanied under 16 (includes mulled wine and mince pies) CAROL CONCERT WITH THE CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST at Wensley Holy Trinity Church on 5th December at 3pm Featuring Tom Oakshott (organist) with mull wine provided. Free event For further details please contact Tim Charlson on 01904 709090 CANTABILE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Monday 13th December 7.30pm at Aysgarth Church tickets available on the door or via Leyburn school office Money raised from refreshments will go towards their Amala trip It's a great opportunity to support our local secondary school and the young people within the dale. Their last concert was very popular! CONFIRMATION SERVICE December 12th 10.30am St. Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth With Bishop John Please come along and show your support COLLECTING FOR AYSGARTH CHILDRENS SOCIETY BOXES Diana Cameron has organised the collection of the Childrens Society boxes in the Aysgarth parish for several years now and we are very grateful to her. Diana is now looking for someone who would be willing to take over from her. Please see Diana Cameron in the Aysgarth Parish or one of the clergy. We understand that the task is not too onerous Penhill Benefice Newsletter October 2010Dear Friends, Do you ever wonder why the story of Terminal 5 is used as an example for Business as to how not to implement a large scale project? That maybe one of its longer term benefit for the UK economy is that businesses will all have a care to think beyond project delivery? Apparently less than one in five projects realise any benefits at all. And if your project realises as much as 80% of the expected benefit, then you are doing very well indeed. By this point you are probably wondering what these facts have to do with church in The Penhill Benefice – well many of us, especially the PCC’s and the Team Council are having to ‘think to the future’. Not only because we need to consider how we will be able to afford to continue to run our churches from a practical point of view, we along with everyone else are having to cope with increased costs of living balanced with a decrease in income, but how do we, as a Christian Community ensure that we are relevant, considered to be of value, and that we retain a holy presence in an ever changing society. Some of our churches are trying different types of services; St. Andrew’s, Aysgarth has introduced a ‘Café style’ service on the fourth Sunday of every month. A service that is relaxed and less formal, one that welcomes all ages and has something on offer for everyone, a service that has Christ at the centre expressed in a way that is relevant to us living in the 21st Century. Others have experimented by having a service that is led by lay members of The Benefice, using their different gifts to lead us in worship. It has to be said these changes have been accepted in various ways. Some people who expressed apprehension at the new ‘Café style’ service at St. Andrew’s have been pleasantly surprised, they have found that they have been refreshed by attending a different type of service, and indeed we have welcomed many new people who also have found these more informal and less daunting than some of the traditional forms of services used in the past. Others have not liked the changes but are prepared to travel to our other churches on those Sunday’s to find a service that they are more at home with, and in doing so allow others to encounter Christ in a way that is relevant to them. But what ever our likes and dislikes we need to ‘look to the future’. Paul the Apostle who established the early church in Jerusalem faced challenges, just as we do, when he led the newly established community of Christians. He had to, along with Barnabas, present his case to the elders at the Jerusalem Council and explain why it was important not to impose the traditions and laws of the Jewish church on the Gentile believers; converts to Christianity, who were not necessarily brought up, or indeed who did not understand the origins of the Jewish traditions but who wanted to belong to the community of God. Any new project has to be embedded; we need to understand the need and purpose of any new idea. Be sure of its focus, realise its benefits and engage our hearts and minds in order that we can move forward together. Change is never easy it challenges our beliefs, values and comfort zones, and sometimes our old habits die hard. But the who ever said being a Christian was easy – Christ challenged the early apostles about their beliefs, values and traditions and He challenges us today to ensure that we, through our relationships, through our church services and events help others to realise that Christ is still relevant today and that his love extends to all, what ever their back ground, He wants them to know that they are His too and if that means we need to adapt the types of services that we offer then I am sure He would want our projects to be more successful than the Terminal 5 project and He will bless us through them far more than we could ever imagine and we will realise more than 80% of our expected outcomes! Yours in Christ. Penny CHURCH COFFEE CLUBBolton-cum-Redmire PCC's Coffee Mornings
The lead from the Yamaha electric piano is missing from St. Andrew’s Church – can anyone help? BENEFICE CHOIR
BIBLE STUDY
CHRISTIANS IN THE DALES:
Christians Together in the Dales’ is a group of Christians who enjoy fellowship together, who seek to share and to learn more about their faith through ‘Fellowship Days’ held twice a year. MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
There are few church choirs left in the Dales. St. Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth has a small choir at present.
BIG DRAW – MEDIEVAL VISIONS OF HELL
Medieval churches, like The Churches Conservation Trust church of Holy Trinity at Wensley,
FILL A CHILDS LIFE WITH JOY THIS CHRISTMAS25years of Operation Christmas Child is an initiative of Samaritan's Purse - a Christian relief and development organisation which works through localchurches to proclaim and demonstrate the love of God to children and families in need across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Come and share in the power of a simple gift - reminding a child in need that God loves them and they have not been forgotten this Christmas - Join with someone else or fill a box as a family. Shoe Box - Wrapped, Boy or Girl 2-4, 5-9, 10-14 Toys -soft toy, balls, finger puppets, jigsaw, yo-yo, small musical instrument, cars dolls, beads, bangles Educational Supplies - felt pens, pens, pencils pencil sharpener, eraser, colouring book notepad, chalk, pencil case, stickers Hygiene Items - toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, soap, flannel Other Items - Sweets -sell by date past march 2011, hat, gloves, scarf, sunglasses Boxes to be ready for the beginning of November if you need further information please contact Jayne Foster 622331 CARPERBY, REDMIRE and CASTLE BOLTON NSPCC invite you to STOP FOR TEA with STALLS
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 Dear 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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