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The Editor Writes...
As many of you will know, Lee Norfolk is the new CMS partner for Drypool Parish. And anyone who has heard him speak will know how superbly God has equipped him for ministry.
March 2016
We at the Echo are therefore delighted that he has agreed o include us on his mailing list for regular updates. This will allow Echo readers to track his progress as he works with the street children in Bolivia. It is an amazing calling and I am sure you will all want to join us in wishing him well. Both as he prepares and trains over here, and then in Bolivia as be begins his work. Of course, with an eye to the global message, the Echo has adopted him as it’s Foreign Correspondent! Happy reading! Shane Blades, Editor
Drypool Echo
As Easter Approaches View on Lenten prayer
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St James the Least of All Classic antics with Uncle Eustace
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Echo Music 4 Geoff Howlett reviews Hymns of Worship: In Christ Alone
The Toys Go Exploring A Bramley Bear adventure
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Pioneering in the City Latest news from Hull’s pioneering ministers
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Sutton and Scarves Sutton WI news
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Who Are The Secret Artists? Members tell us about their group
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Family Fun 16 Your regular selection of puzzles, funnies and cartoons
The Faithwalkers Would you like to join one of our fun walks?
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Drypool Directory Who’s who and what’s on in the parish
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The Editor Investigates 8 The latest instalment of the Case of the Car Park King
Who Am I? Can you identify this statue from our clues?
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Being on the Streets: It’s a Dog’s Life What’s it like being homeless with a pet?
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Cover Image: Grange under Borrowdale © Colin Blades
From Boulevard to Bolivia News from CMS Partner, Lee Norfolk
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Life of a Knitwit 12 What have the parish knitting group been up to now? Poets Corner With Evelyn Smith Chapman
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As Easter Approaches...
The Ven John Barton considers what you need to remember when you pray. ... Prayer is instinctive for human beings, even those who don’t regard themselves as religious. You are standing at a bus stop in the wind and the rain, thinking ‘I do hope the bus will come soon’. It’s an inner yearning. It defies logic: either the bus is coming or it isn’t. But we all do it. It’s instinctive and it’s the raw material of prayer. Hoping for something better is basic. Like all instincts, it needs to be trained. To whom do we pray? What you pray and the way you do it will be shaped by your view of God. Christian prayers are fashioned by what we know of Jesus and what He taught about prayer. We pray by invitation. Again and again, Jesus encouraged His companions to pray. A couple of His parables on the subject have been misinterpreted as instructions to persuade a resistant God to do what we want. Have a look at Luke 18, verses 1-8, about a widow whose perseverance finally persuaded an unwilling judge to rule in her favour. The lesson is that God is not like that! Similarly, an unwelcome neighbour who persistently calls for help in the middle of the night gets what he wants (Luke 11.5-13). The lesson? If tenacious lobbying can overcome human unwillingness, how much more our gracious God will heed his children’s cry. Pushing at an open door. Jesus is already praying for us. So when we start to pray, we step on to an already moving staircase. Sometimes prayer seems tougher than it need be. Jesus invited us to be linked to Him, in the way an inexperienced bullock is yoked to a mature ox. Have a look at Matthew 11, 28-29, which concludes “for my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. When Marion Bartoli unexpectedly won the 2013 Women’s Wimbledon final, she said “I believe if you put all your heart and effort into everything you are doing, then God is there to help you.”
collaborating with God’s will. C. S. Lewis suggested that God passes on to human beings any responsibility which they can take. Work and prayer are two ways of accomplishing what God wants. Dealing with doubt. You may find yourself asking if it’s all an illusion. A group of Rabbis met after the Holocaust to put God on trial. How could He have let his people suffer in that way? They considered the evidence, then pronounced a guilty verdict, or more precisely said, “He owes us something”. Then they went to pray as they had always done. Prayer is instinctive. Try doubting your doubts.
Is prayer superstition? There’s a joke about a driver who was desperate for a parking place and promised God he Is your prayer on the right lines? Try adding “for Christ’s would go to church next Sunday and put £10 in the plate if sake” at the end. “Please let my marrow win the Gardening God found him one. Nothing happened. He increased the Club competition”? No. “Not my will but Yours” is the key. offer to £100, but without success. Finally, he offered So when praying, don’t give God instructions, just report £1,000 and immediately found a space. “The deal’s off”, for duty. said the driver, “I found one anyway.” A former Archbishop of Canterbury, William Temple, was asked if Acknowledgments are always appreciated. Parents enjoy answers to prayer were just coincidences. He replied, “the giving to their children, but they also teach them to say more often I pray, the more often coincidences ‘thank-you’. When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one happen.” By the way, bribing God doesn’t work! bothered to express his thanks. For couple of weeks, try saying just ‘thank you’ prayers. If you are out of the habit, You are not alone. Not only is Jesus alongside you when you may find gratitude needs fresh effort, but makes a big you pray, so are billions of others, even if you can’t see difference to the day. them. We join with ‘angels and archangels and the whole Why is prayer needed? Think of yourself as one of God’s agents in your neighbourhood. He wants you as a conduit; when you pray, you are opening up a means of
company of Heaven’ as well as the Church across the world, every time we pray. The pattern prayer taught by Jesus begins “Our Father”, so it’s for all of us.
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Echo Music...
Drypool Echo
March 2016
This month Geoff Howlett reviews HYMNS OF WORSHIP : In Christ Alone. (Elevation : ELE2099D) Here’s the latest in the Hymns of Worship Series, especially for lovers of “big top” celebrations. Unfortunately, there’s no credits for singers, musicians or events, but this is still a decent collection. Although there’s nothing new about the production of the album, I still found it an enjoyable listen. “In Christ Alone” and “Be Thou My Vision” open proceedings, with a fine female vocalist leading the way. “Amazing Grace” is the next highlight, sung in its original form, and lovely to hear. With just a piano accompaniment, there’s a gentle version of “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven”, which really stands out. “The Lord’s My Shepherd” is sung in similar vein, although the congregation joins in, mid-song. There’s a nice selection of well known hymns here, such as “And Can It Be”, “All Creatures of Our God and King”, and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” They’re all well sung and, as I say, very enjoyable.
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Pioneering in the City… Following the progress of Hull’s Pioneer Ministers...
Rev. Trisha Wick, former Drypool CMS Partner and founding vicar of Victoria Dock Church is Pioneer Minister to Longhill, a local authority estate that has previously had a dwindling Christian presence... ENCOURAGEMENTS 1. We have new people volunteering to come and help. 2. We will soon have a volunteer doing regular visiting in Longhill House, our local Care Home who wish to develop a partnership, we hope some of their residents will join in some of the activities. 3. Our ‘Christianity – what’s it all about?’ group has met for a month now. A total of 14 people have attended but people come and go so we usually average about 6 each week. We don’t want to put pressure on people to come so we ‘pray’ them in. There are only a few non Christians. We had agreed to meet informally for a few weeks in our Cafe and see who comes, then plan how to develop it in the future. I am now thinking that what we need to do is a ‘Start!’ course for those who are searching and a ‘Moving On’ course for Christians who want to grow in their faith. I am praying about this and may move in that direction after Easter. 4. We are considering starting a ‘One Plus One’ initiative where volunteers each befriend a lonely person in the community and visit or call regularly. They will be invited for a free meal in our Cafe. I fear our volunteers may need a DBS check, as we are dealing with vulnerable people. 5. I am starting to develop links with people from other countries who live on Longhill – Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Poland etc. We are wondering about an international food evening when they all bring food they would eat in their own country. 6. We would like to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday and are wondering about a Bake Off when as
volunteers for their work and support. I treasure each one of them.
many people as possible bake a cake. There will be judges and prizes and then we take all the cakes outside for a street party. 7. We are planning a Summer Fair. 8. We hope that the local Library will be moving into the building in April. 9. As part of his pilgrimage the Archbishop of York will visit for lunch on March 26th. 10. In the week leading up to Easter we will have a ‘Prayer Space’ in our Chapel which anyone can access. 11. Our new website is up and running. Have a look at www.stmargaretslonghill.org 12. Early in March I hope to produce the Spring Edition of ‘News from St. Margaret’s Welcome Centre’ which will be delivered to all houses on Longhill. 13. The Diet Support Group is going well. I have lost a stone and a half since early January. 14. Recently we have had two small coaches bringing visitors – a group of children with their teachers from a school for children with additional needs – they found the Cafe peaceful and the children were so well behaved they said they will come regularly. This week I welcomed students and their Tutor from the Theology and Religious Studies Department of York University. 15. I recently held a Pizza Night at my house as a thank you for our
CHALLENGES 1. I am trapped in the building and doing very little in the community. In reality I am a Building Manager/Cafe Supervisor and not a Pioneer Minister in the way originally intended. This emerged out of my 6 month report. I can do limited pioneering in the building but need to do more outside in the community. Pray for the Diocese as they reflect on this. 2. We still do not have a paid Cafe Manager – it seems a long process for this to become a reality. 3. Admin is increasing and I need help I have to it do when I arrive home each day. There are many interruptions in the building. 4. We need to become a Charity and hopefully the process will begin later this year. 5. In the local community there is still a lot of ignorance about who we are and what we are doing. Some people don’t know we have a cafe despite all the signs outside. We need to publicise ourselves more through social media, leaflets and personal conversations. 5. The paper work for Longhill to become a Bishop’s Mission Order is in it’s final stages and hopefully will be completed in about two months time. 6. I need to find more funding to pay for the running costs of the building. 7. We still have no effective heating in the Hall which greatly restricts it’s use. 8. The monthly 'Prayer for Longhill' meeting on the first Tuesday each month is not well supported. 9. There is still a lot of disruption in the building due to on going repairs etc. It’s been good for me to write this and see that the encouragements out number the challenges as it doesn’t often feel like that. God is good. Your prayers would be appreciated.
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Who Are the Secret Artists?
Drypool Echo
March 2016
Janice and Elaine of East Hull’s Secret Artists tell us about their group and how they came by their unusual name... Our group began in 2013 after a chance conversation between two people. Although they had been acquainted for a number of years it was a surprise to find they had a shared interest in art. The question was posed “I wonder how many other 'secret' artists there are in our community?” Notices were placed in the local churches and six other 'secret' artists were found and met together. From this meeting sprang an art exhibition at which other 'secret' artists were discovered and a creative arts group was formed. It seemed appropriate to call ourselves The Secret Artists of East Hull, as certainly none of us were in the least bit famous, but just ordinary people with a long held desire to express ourselves through our art. Although art could be thought of as just painting and drawing we, as a group, include all types of creative art. Currently we have artists in clay modelling, wood carving, and sculpting as well as those who paint in water colour, acrylics, oils, pencil crayons, pastels and graphite. Our art encompasses all mediums and ranges from beginners to the more experienced.
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Our aim is to encourage and support one another and to share our knowledge, techniques and experiences. Absolutely anyone who has an interest in any form of creative art are welcome to join our warm, friendly and welcoming group of 'secret' artists. We are affiliated to St. Columba's church and are grateful for their support. At the present time we are helping to rejuvenate the church hall by painting some very large boards in various patterns and designs using bright and cheerful colours. It is a very challenging project as the sheer size of the boards is daunting and the medium and pulp board bases are proving difficult to use. This is ongoing but so far we are pleased with the results. Is there an inner 'secret' artist within you? Would you like to have friendship with like-minded people? Come and join us at our next meeting. Contact Janice on 714856 for further details.
Faithwalkers... For those who enjoy walking for leisure, a group from the parish will be arranging ‘faithwalk pilgrimages’ for 2016...
The Faithwalkers will begin their renewed walking by joining the Drypool Parish “Walk of Witness” from Mount Pleasant to St Columba on Good Friday. Meet 10.55am at Holderness Gateway Car Park. Our second walk will be to the Garrowby Hill Crucifix on Easter Monday. We are meeting in the large layby at the top of Garrowby and will begin the walk at 11am. There will also be the option of a walk into Stamford Bridge for refreshments (approx. 5 miles). Our third walk will be at Ampleforth Abbey in May. Further details in the next edition of the Echo. If you are interested in walks two or three and need transport please contact the Echo (phone or email) so that we can co-ordinate lifts or just turn up and join us on the day.
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The Editor Investigates
Super-sleuths Drydock Holmes and Dr Whatfor continue their investigations in The Strange Case of The Car Park Monarch King.
Drypool Echo
March 2016
From the notebook of J.H. Whatfor, MD. “The case for the prosecution is well established Whatfor, and over many centuries. But, as we have found over this short serialization, it is a case riddled with potential flaws and outright inconsistencies. Indeed, I doubt whether such a prosecution would hold much credibility in our modern courts. There is too much emphasis on the legitimacy of the Tudors and much to excuse or even cover their possible misdemeanours. It is time to state the case for the defence!”
“Psaw! Why investigate a murder if you do not believe there has been one?” “Then where did they go?” “Another mystery for another day.” Replied Drydock. “Besides,” he continued, “when you examine the ready evidence of Richard’ deep loyalty to Edward, it is very hard to imagine him killing his own kin, when he had established their illegitimacy and thus his own right to the throne. It does not make sense! Henry VII however, had much to gain from their deaths. With Edward V on the throne, even if he had been defeated at Bosworth, there would still have been a powerful Yorkist movement behind him, making Henry’s retention of the throne difficult, if not impossible. More of a motive, I believe!”
It was an impressive speech and I began to write quickly in order to set down the facts as accurately as possible. I was aware that Drydock considered my accounts too fanciful, based on sensationalism rather I continued to write furiously. than cold logic. I had quite a different opinion as sales of such accounts were growing and the popular interest “My dear Whatfor,” said Holmes. “Do stop your in Drydock’s cases was increasing. unnecessary embellishment of the accounts. We can conclude it in the magazine next month! For now I “Surely my dear Drydock, we have gone some way to deduce Mrs Hudson is about to bring in one of her redeem redress the balance with our discoveries.” famed partridge pies.” “I believe our findings have certainly been sufficient to make most people thing again, yes?” At that moment, the door opened and our steadfast “Then what next?” I asked. landlady approached, as Holmes had suggested, bearing “We were engaged,” said he, “to examine the religious the pie. I turned in amazement to my companion but life and observances of the King. Such will define his he merely smiled and set about his supper. character and his mindset and allow people to review him rationally. But he is remembered only for the supposed murder of his nephews in the Tower of London. If true, history was right all along and Richard stands condemned as a vile murderer. If false, all must be reconsidered. Our whole case hinges on this one aspect.” “And what have we found, Holmes?” “That everything changed with the sudden death of Edward IV (Richard’s beloved brother, to whom he was most loyal). Then on the 22nd June a statement was read outside St Paul’s Cathedral, proclaiming Edward’s marriage to Elizabeth as illegal. The reason given was Edward’s previous marriage contract to Lady Talbot. ‘Titus Regulus’ was enacted proclaiming all of Edward’s children illegitimate and unable to accede the throne. Richard became king four days later and in my opinion, by declaring Edward’s children illegitimate he had effectively removed any motive for their murder.” “Brilliant Holmes.” I cried. Drydock waved a dismissive hand. “Elementary my dear fellow! And for some months the children were seen playing in the tower gardens. Not only that but there are no records to suggest that their mother believed them to Next Month: The final summing up. have been harmed.” “But Richard failed to speak out Holmes.”
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Being on the Streets: It’s a Dog’s Life...
Jamie Scott spoke to some of Hull’s homeless to find out the advantages and challenges of keeping a pet... As a person who owns a dog and been homeless himself, I felt qualified to go onto the streets of Hull and interview the homeless who also had dogs. I wanted to hear their views of being on the streets with a pet. I went into Hull City Centre with a friend of mine. She knew these folk well, as she works for a charity helping the homeless. She would be the ideal person to help me to interview people on their own terms. The guys I spoke to didn't mind me talking to them as long as they stayed anonymous. This I was happy to do, out of respect for their wishes. I got a lot of the answers that I expected, comments like “he (the dog) keeps me company and on cold nights he keeps me warm.” I also got some answers that I wasn't expecting, like “he keeps me secure at night by standing guard.” Night-time is when a homeless person is at their most vulnerable! One of the people I interviewed, a girl in her mid-twenties, really made me think. She asked me ‘have you ever felt so low and unloved that your dog is your world? As day after day, the public look down on you as if you’re nothing. Well, me dog doesn’t judge me, and he loves me unconditionally! Without him I would have ended it months ago!” It was a heart-rending admission and I had nothing to say in reply.
animals than we do on humans. Indeed, all the guys I interviewed told me that if it wasn't for the dogs, they would regularly have gone hungry.
In ending this report, I’d like to say that these guys were all good people. They were just down on their luck. And for many reasons! So next time you come across one of them, please don’t just walk by. Be like the biblical Good Samaritan: donate a bit of small change, say hello, or just give them a smile. It is what they need: to be recognised I then asked the guys if having a dog caused them as a person! problems in getting help with shelter or being homed. All replied that yes, it did. But none would give up on their Next Month: Jamie interviews homeless without pets to dogs! It seems to me that we, as a city, take more pity on consider their views.
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From Boulevard to Bolivia...
Drypool Echo
March 2016
Lee Norfolk is to be Drypool’s new CMS Mission Partner when he travels to Bolivia to work with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in June. Here he tells us his latest news... faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges Last weekend I was over in Hull me. 5 Therefore judge nothing speaking at Holy Trinity Church in before the appointed time; wait Hull, the church where the until the Lord comes. He will bring founder of my mission organization to light what is hidden in darkness Church Mission Society attended as and will expose the motives of the a man. This church is one of the heart. At that time each will most beautiful churches in Hull and receive their praise from God. possibly the most beautiful parish church in the country in my view. When we are entrusted with little, the Lord will guide us in bigger As I spoke I felt convicted to speak things for our lives. As Paul says a message of hope and love of when we are in Christ, we preach Christ to the people at the church, the GOSPEL to people as the We are supposed to yield to the authority of God not to please Holy Spirit and when we are in the ourselves but to please the Lord will of God for our lives and our who lives in us. We are free of calling, he does not allow us to guilt, free of condemnation, if we escape that circle of protection he have rid ourselves of sin and are has placed round us, when we walking clean we can see these speak therefore for those who are things. saved, living the right way according to the Bible, we cannot My point in writing all this at the go wrong. This means expectantly moment is that I have been going waiting on God, praying constantly through a really testing time, and I for people to be touched. For the want to point out to you all, that past year and a half I have been since the age of 19 when I first working at a hotel in Hull, and in accepted Christ in Bolivia on a two that time God has taught me week mission with Hull Youth For patience in the small things, I Christ, the Lord would feel God’s love when I even taught me first, serve Him cleaning. I just real enthusiastic constantly want to be filled with new reborn God’s love. Christian, that as the Journey Corinthians 4:1-5 continues there This, then, is how you ought to has to be a point regard us: as servants of Christ to being a and as those entrusted with the follower, right? of mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now course there it is required that those who have does!. So building been given a trust must prove up to coming to Greeting’s from me here in Oxford , UK. Just a quick update really from where I am recently with my life and in preparation for Bolivia.
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Oxford, the Devil wanted to take me out, devastate me with his scary tactics, or you could say that this was the next level of trust the Lord wanted for me. I was thinking small and God was saying I want you to move mountains. So in this I wish you all to continue to pray for me. Below are some bullet points I wish you to consider.
Pray for my family that they would see the Lord Jesus’ light on their life with the missing of my brother Jason, that they would feel the comfort of the Lord. Strategic planning for my mission work, getting churches to consider sponsoring me for my full two year initial stay and beyond. Love and peace and prophetic revelation about the next steps I need to take before heading to Bolivia etc., bringing together a message of the Lord to the nations, that the Lord would be shown when I speak at every point
Anyways thanks for reading, may God bless you all increasingly, may
Lee Norfolk, Holy Trinity Hull, 3rd May 2016, 7.30pm Commissioning celebration evening for acknowledging Lee’s call to serve God in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with Church Mission Society (CMS) and Youth with a Mission Bolivia
With special guests Antoine Robinson, local artist and Christian worship leader and Bishop of Hull Alison White Come along to hear Lee’s testimony and offer up prayers as he takes this big step in serving the oppressed, with his heart for restoring street children of Bolivia to God’s plan. Along with worship led by Antoine, Lee will sing a Spanish rendition of “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”. Holy Trinity Church, Hull 10 King Street, Hull, HU1 2JJ
Coming Soon… Up Front With the Army… 11
Life of a Knitwit...
Drypool Echo
March 2016
Sue Beacock shares news from the parish’s knitting group… Knitwits met again early February, and a good time was had by all! Lots of chatting, drinking coffee and oh yes, we did some knitting as well! As always there was a pile of beautiful hand knitted items from our talented band of knitters to donate to various charities. One of the charities we support is Knit-for-Nowt with Clare Allan at the helm who came to our meeting to collect several bags of knitting! Knit-for-Nowt is a charitable scheme founded in 2015 and is serving the people in need in the Hull and East Yorkshire area. Several enthusiastic knitting groups and individuals knitting at home support Clare and provide warm items such as blankets, hats, scarves and gloves, jumpers and baby clothes. These are then donated to organisations that have a need for warm winter clothing and blankets. Once Knit-for-Nowt was established, requests started to come in
immediately from organisations working with needy people right across the region. The elderly, babies under one year old, and the homeless are most at risk among people with no other complaints. Many people supported are unable to afford to buy warm items so any knitting is vital to many in our area. Some of the organisations that benefit from Knit-for-Nowt are Women’s Mental Health, Marfleet Children’s Centre, Neonatal Unit at Hull Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Hull Foodbank, East Hull Social Services Centre, Hull Jubilee Church, The Parks Children’s Centre, Early Help and Intervention Support, The Acorns Children’s Centre, Age UK, Dock House Homeless Centre and others too numerous to mention.
Poet’s Corner... A poem by Evelyn Smith Chapman...
Through the highs and the lows we wander through a bed of flowers. With love so true we draw near and feel your breath upon my cheek my dear.
Our love grows like a flower. A fragrant offering of love for one another.
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St James the Least of All
Uncle Eustace writes on ‘how to run a church council meeting’ in this tale by Rev. Dr. Gary Bowness.
The Rectory, St James The Least 1 March 2006
My Dear Nephew Christopher, Clearly, the sight of your Vicar running out of the room half way through your last church council meeting, saying he should have stayed as a traffic warden, where he was universally liked, has unnerved you. It would have unnerved me too, since a universally popular traffic warden is an exceptional creature. But perhaps it is necessary to give you some advice for the day when you do chair your first church council meeting. 1. Consider every agenda issue carefully beforehand and decide what you would like to do. Then, at the meeting, consult widely, listen to every opinion, weigh all the arguments, and then do precisely what you had decided before the meeting ever took place. 2. Never, ever, let council members discuss hymns, which avoids getting blood on the carpets. 3. Arrange the seating in rows, all facing the front, so that everyone has to respond directly to you. The last thing you want is for council members to be able to discuss matters freely with one another. 4. Start smoking a pipe. At those times when you are faced with an issue when you really are unsure of how to respond, taking out your pipe, dismantling it, searching for a pipe cleaner, squinting down the stem to see if it is clean, mopping out the goo in the bowl, searching for your tobacco pouch, filling the pipe, tamping it down, asking if you can borrow matches and attempting to light it several times over, will give you more than sufficient time to formulate a reply. Once you have perfected the routine, the silence will have been so protracted, that most of the committee will have long forgotten what the question was anyway. 5. If someone is talking too long, consult your diary, noisily and obsessively, about next month’s appointments, or write a note to a committee member who is at the back of the room and get it passed to him. The speaker should soon get the message. These are the simpler techniques of committee management. The advanced procedures must wait until you are strong enough to bear them. Your loving uncle, Eustace
Editor’s Note: Letters from our popular series, St James the Least of All, are now available in booklet form from www.parishpump.co.uk. Priced at just £4.95, ‘The Letters of Uncle Eustace’ was written by the Rev Dr Gary Bowness and illustrated by the Rev Canon Taffy Davies.
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The Toys Go Exploring...
Drypool Echo
March 2016
Bramley Bear and his friends go on an adventure and find a new friend in this tale by Wendi Clark… It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and Sally sat up in the tree with the other birds singing. Bramley sat at the edge of a puddle swinging his legs backwards and forwards, swishing through the water making ripples. "Hello Bramley" called Sally from the tree top. She jumped off the branch and opened her wings and glided down in circles making a spiral shape, until she landed on the ground next to Bramley. "Hello Sally" he said lazily looking up, "I'm bored" "Have you nothing to do?" she asked "No, nothing" Sally thought for a moment, "Why don't we get a picnic and go exploring?" she suggested. "Yes, what a good idea" cried Bramley struggling to stand up. "I'll go and tell the others" he said and off he ran. A couple of hours later and the picnic was packed, Steve said he would carry it so everyone loaded him up with the food and off they set with Steve leading the way beeping happily to himself. They had all decided to go on a journey into next door’s garden to see what they could find. Just as they had crawled through a hole in the fence Steve stopped. "What is it Steve?" shouted Bramley from the back. "I don't know!" replied Steve with a puzzled look on his face. Sally flew down to have a look. She giggled to herself as she saw Simon the snail slowly starting to climb up Steve’s front "YUCK!" shrieked Steve. “He's horrible, he's all slimy get him off me BEEP!" Sally and the others laughed. She flew onto Steve's nose and very gently pecked Simon's shell, Immediately he curled up into his shell, she picked him up in her beak and put him on the ground. A couple of minutes later Simon came out of his shell and looked around. "Hello, my name is Simon" he said "I do apologise for that but my eyesight is not very good I'm afraid" "That's ok" said Steve laughing. "I'm Steve, and these are my friends, Bramley, Rachel, Freddie and Sally" he said pointing to each one in turn. "How do you do?" said Simon. "Where are you from?" "We live next door and we've come exploring" said Rachel excitedly. 14
"Good luck and have fun, Must be on my way I've got plenty of jobs to be done" said Simon as he slowly turned around and shuffled off in the opposite direction. "Come along now and keep close to me" shouted Steve. When Rachel decided that she was too tired to even consider going anywhere else the toys suggested bedding down for the night like a camp. They all found some materials and made a tent to protect themselves from the rain and in case Simon came along again because Steve didn't fancy being slimed again in a hurry. When the toys had said goodnight and settled down Sally flew up into the tree and fell asleep. Early the next morning Bramley Bear felt something soft and wet on his tummy. He opened his eyes to see a huge pair of eyes staring back at him. "AAAAAAGH!" he screamed. With that everyone else woke up to see what the commotion was al about. As soon as they saw what the problem was they all huddled together behind Steve for safety. After all he was a metal bus, What damage could possibly happen to him? As soon as Bramley Bear screamed the giant started to make an awfully loud noise "WOOF WOOF! my name is Oliver, Would you like to play with me?" "W.W.Wwhat are you?" stammered Bramley "I'm a puppy, when I grow bigger I will be a dog" said Oliver wagging his tail happily. Oliver ran round and round in circles “Wanna play?" he said again, Sally had heard the commotion from her branch up in the tree. "Good morning Oliver" she said as she landed on his head. "I see you've met my friends." "Yes I want to play!" he said wagging his tail again "I'll play with you" said Rachel "What would you like to do?" "Lets play hide and seek!" "Ok, you hide first and I'll count to 20" she said as she turned around, covered her eyes and began to count. "1,2,3..." right up to 20 "...coming ready or not" she shouted and started hopping around looking behind trees and rocks for everyone. She was just about to give up when she noticed
the end of Oliver’s tail sticking out from behind an old bin. "I can see you" she shouted. "Behind the bin." Oliver ran out and barked, "Your turn to hide" he said as he stood in front of the tree, put his paws over his eyes and began to count up to 20. When he got to number 20 he shouted "coming ready or not" and ran off to look for Rachel. The other toys sat there giggling. A little while later Sally came back after she had been for a fly around. She landed on a branch and said to Bramley, "Bramley we had better go home I've been talking to the Professor and he said that it is going to rain. When he says that, it usually does". "Thank you Sally. Come along toys the Professor says that it will rain so we must go home." They began to pack up their things. Rachel stopped playing hide and seek with Oliver to help the others. They set off on their journey home. Oliver went with them. When they reached the hole in the fence he said "goodbye my friends, I hope that you will come here again to see me and play?" "Of course we will" said Rachel" I had so much fun today, we will play hide and seek again." "Yes I'd like that. Goodbye" "Goodbye" they all shouted back and waved, Steve tooted his horn and off they set on their journey again. As they arrived home it started to rain, just as the Professor had said it would. Rachel and the rest of the toys were so tired after their adventure that they went to bed very early and slept all night. Right until the very next morning.
Scarves and Sutton...
Sutton’s new Womens’ Institute shows its not all Jam and Jerusalem in this article by Cynthia Cray… A new Women’s Institute was initially formed at the Duke of York public house in January 2016. Following this, on Wednesday 3 February, the Members decided to call themselves “Sutton WI” and to hold their meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Sutton & Wawne Museum, Church Street, Sutton at 7pm. Mrs Sheila Swan, President, greeted everyone saying it was a momentous occasion. She read a letter of welcome which had been received from Mrs Janice Langley, the National Federation of Women’s Institute’s Chairman. A hilarious talk and demonstration by Mrs Barbara Ball then followed on how to tie scarves and which colours suited certain complexions. Everyone agreed that they had not only learnt a lot but also had a wonderful time. The next meeting is on Wednesday 2 March at the Sutton & Wawne Museum at 7pm and the speaker is Michelle of Tropic Cosmetics. The future programme includes Paul Schofield talking about historic Hull, and a visit from the Fire Brigade.
For further information then please do not hesitate to contact the East Yorkshire Federation of Women’s Institutes on 01482 860626, or just come along to the meeting, you will be very warmly welcomed!
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March 2016
Enjoy our selection of children’s activities, brain teasers, cartoons and funnies... Beware of these contagious diseases in church Frontophobia: A morbid fear of the front seats in church. The sufferer is struck by an attack just inside the church door, and collapses in the nearest back seat. Ear Frequency Destruction: Caused by sitting near the loudspeaker when the minister is singing full volume, off-key, etc., into the microphone. Double Auricular Clearance: A condition due to the simultaneous opening of both ear ducts, which allows sound to enter one ear and leave the other without any absorption thereof. Condition is acute during Bible reading and sermon. Accelerate Vocal Response: A condition which causes the sufferer to try to sing faster than the organ. Retarded Vocal Response: A condition which causes the sufferer to try to sing slower than the organ. Church Meeting Paralysis: This can strike suddenly, when a post in the church needs filling. A good dose of enthusiasm works wonders with this sad affliction.
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Across 1 Made from the fruit of the vine, symbol of the blood of Christ (4) 3 ‘You are to set an ambush behind the city. Don’t go very far from it. All of you be on — — ’ (Joshua 8:4) (3,5) 8 Seep (4) 9 Celebrated by Jesus on the night of his betrayal (Luke 22:15) (8) 11 One of the supposed sites of Christ’s burial place in Jerusalem (6,4) 14 ‘A city on a hill — be hidden’ (Matthew 5:14) (6) 15 He inherited Elijah’s mantle (2 Kings 2:12–13) (6) 17 Where Jesus prayed ‘Not as I will, but as you will’ (Matthew 26:36, 39) (10) 20 ‘Only in his home town and in his — — is a prophet without honour’ (Matthew 13:57) (3,5) 21 Sail (anag.) (4) 22 How Jesus was punished before his crucifixion (Matthew 27:26) (8) 23 Eye sore (4)
10 ‘ — — , the world will not see me any more, but you will see me’ (John 14:19) (6,4) 12 He betrayed Jesus: Judas — (Luke 6:16) (8) 13 Jesus to Peter: ‘ — — of my sheep’ (John 21:16) (4,4) 16 The centurion said, ‘Surely this man was — — of God’ (Mark 15:39) (3,3) 18 Baked bread (Mark 8:14) (4) 19 ‘Blessing and honour, glory and power, be — Him’ (Handel’s Messiah) (4)
Down 1 Can’t grow (anag.) (5,3) 2 A servant girl to Peter, ‘You also were with that — , Jesus’ (Mark 14:67) (8) 4 Well-being (Proverbs 3:8) (6) 5 Pentecostal denomination, — of God (10) 6 One of the ‘obvious’ acts of the sinful nature (Galatians 5:19, 21) (4) 7 ‘I preached that they should repent and — to God’ (Acts 26:20) (4)
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Your guide to what’s on and who to contact within the parish... Weekly Worship Whether you’re looking for a traditional communion or prayer service or a lively and family friendly approach, there’s a variety of choice within the parish every week...
March 2016
St Columba (Corner of Holderness Road/Laburnum Avenue) Traditional Sunday Worship or Communion with Sunday School at 10.30am Mid-week Communion or Prayer on Tuesdays at 9am Victoria Dock Church (Within the Village Hall) Sunday Worship, Communion or Cafe Church at 10.45am
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St John the Evangelist (Rosmead Street) All-age Worship first Sunday of every month and Family Friendly Worship or Communion with Sunday School all other Sundays at 10.30am Mid-week Communion or Prayer on Wednesdays at 9.30am Parish-wide Prayer and Praise every second Sunday at 7.30pm Please check weekly service sheets for Easter events and services.
Parent and Toddler Groups
Community Activities
Alphabet Mondays offers play, craft and singing activities. There is no need to book during term time but booking is essential during school holidays. Cost £1.50 per family includes fruit, toast and drink for children and hot drinks for parents. Every Monday 9.30am—11.15am at St John’s. Contact Lynsey/Steve 07891 368434
St John’s Community Drop in Day offers a warm welcome every Tuesday from 9.30am until 2.30pm. Access spiritual support, debt advice , information from the council and local PCSOs, learn new IT skills, attend the exercise class, help in the community garden or just relax in friendly surroundings while enjoying food and drink.
Starting Blocks is a popular group offering play, crafts, songs, bible stories, prayer and spirituality for toddlers and their parents. Admission free but donations and participation welcome. Healthy snack included. Tuesdays 10—11.30am (term time and half term holidays) at St Columba’s.
The Knitwits will meet on Wednesdays 9th and 23rd March at 1.30pm at St Columba. Contact Liz Pacey on 705723 for further details.
Sure Start Soft Play activities at St John’s Wednesdays 1.30—2.30 pm
Youth Activities Child Dynamix Youth Group meets every Monday 5.30 until 8pm at St John’s. Youth Cell offers Christian fellowship and teaching for Year 7 upwards every Monday from 5 until 7pm. Contact Rev. Aian Macpherson on 07929 733555 for details). Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet on Wednesday evenings at St John’s. Beavers 5.15pm, Cubs 6.15pm, Scouts 7pm.
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The Mothers Union daytime group will meet on Wednesday 2nd March at 1.30pm and the evening group on Tuesday 22nd March at 7.30pm at St Columba. The Hull Regency Dancers meet at St Columba every Friday from 7—9pm for dancing Jane Austen would have enjoyed. Everyone is welcome and previous knowledge is not necessary. St John’s are hosting a range of Health and Wellbeing activities on a six week rotation to include sewing, gardening, employment support and much more. Monthly programmes available now! Secret Artists meet regularly in the parish. Contact Janice on 714856 for further details. Some activities may be disrupted due to the Easter holidays. Please check with organisers for details.
Total Praise Choir meets at St John’s on Thursday evenings during term time to reach out with God’s word through a shared love of music. We are currently making plans for events in 2016 and 2017 and intend recruiting additional singers for all sections, together with musicians in the spring. Email: totalpraisehull@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ totalpraisehull for further details. Company and A Cuppa! All welcome at St Columba, 10am - 12pm every Wednesday. Contact Sandie Thompson or Liz Harrison for details.
Contacts... Position Vacant Team Rector
Rev. Martyn Westby, Team Vicar
Rev. Aian MacPherson Curate
Please refer enquiries to parish office or team clergy.
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Church Wardens: St Columba: John Saunderson Tel. 784774 Liz Harrison Tel. 797110 St John: Lorraine Iveson 07842 975446 Angie Longbone 07403 188713 Victoria Dock: Richard Boniface
Reporters: Jamie Scott (St John’s) Email: jamiescottinhull@gmail.com Elaine Galloway (Victoria Dock) Tel. 224959 Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk Wendi Clark (Sports) Email: wendiclark16@gmail.com Position Vacant (St Columba) - please send submissions to the Editor Illustrations: Mike Foottit Creative Design: Christine Brain
Parish Office: Drypool Rectory, 139 Laburnum Avenue, Hull, HU8 8PA Open Tuesday 7.00—8.00pm & Friday 10.30am—12.00noon Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk Website: www.drypoolparish.org.uk Community Centre: St John’s Church and Community Centre, Rosmead Street, Hull, HU9 2TA 19
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Who am I? Can you identify this prominent local statue from a photograph and 3 clues? 1.
I led India to independence in 1948.
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My work inspired civil rights and freedom movements across the world.
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I was born in October 1869 to a merchant caste Hindu family in Guajarat, Western India.
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Sir Leo Schultz