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FIGHTING FOR HEARTS AND SOULS

12 March 2011

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BIBLE HISTORY EXPERT STEPS BACK IN TIME writes PHILIP HALCROW

Francesca Stavrakopoulou visits an archaeological site at Tell es-Safi

TV VIEWERS will be able to see the excitement on Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou’s face when she arrives at the ancient ruins of Samaria.

Francesca tells The War Cry: ‘Seeing these archaeological sites that mean such a lot to me as a scholar and walking where those people walked thousands of years ago gives me such a buzz.’

The buzz that she gets speaks volumes about the book she explores in BBC Two’s Bible’s Buried Secrets, which begins on Tuesday (15 March).

Reflecting on her excitement, which she aimed to convey in the series, Francesca explains: ‘The Bible is a fantastically diverse collection of texts about identity and social dynamics. It gives us an

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LECTURE COVERS EXOPLANETS AND GOD NIGEL BOVEY

Scientist leaves space for ET questions

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IN a public lecture in Cambridge last week, Nasa scientist Dr Jennifer Wiseman considered some of the implications if extraterrestrial life were to be discovered.

In her presentation on exoplanets, life and human significance, Dr Wiseman, senior project scientist for the Hubble Space SALVATION Army Telescope, gave insight into the nature of personnel in New exoplanets and the pace of discovery Zealand are members of within astronomy.

‘An exoplanet is a planet outside our solar ‘suburban squads’ which system,’ she said. ‘There are hundreds and billions are visiting residents who Dr Jennifer Wiseman of stars in our own galaxy and hundreds of billions have been affected by of galaxies in the Universe. Our solar system the earthquake in revolves around just one of those stars Christchurch. Joining – the Sun. So, given that there are incarnation and the death and experience this redemption? Would it engineers and countless stars, could there be other resurrection of Jesus Christ. be in need of redemption?’ representatives of the planets revolving around them?’

‘The basic background to Recognising that such questions are New Zealand Earthquake Thanks, Dr Wiseman said, to the Christianity is that creation is good. in no immediate need of theological Commission and advancement in space telescopy, such God is the author of creation. God solution, Dr Wiseman concluded: Christchurch City as Hubble and Kepler, scientists have loves people. Humans reflect God’s ‘From the biblical perspective, Council, the Salvation discovered 528 exoplanets. image but are fallen and in need of humans are significant not because of Army team members ‘The first was discovered in 1989. redemption and restoration to peace their position in space and time but provide emotional In 2010, 106 new exoplanets were with God. To enable this to happen, because of the will and love of God.’ support and identify discovered and scientists have found God became human to redeem, restore Dr Wiseman was speaking at the material needs, including 14 new ones this year.’ and save us, and in some way the Lent term lecture sponsored by requirements for food, Such discoveries raise questions whole Universe will share in the Christians in Science and the Faraday about whether any of these exoplanets benefits of this redemption of Institute for Science and Religion. water and medical could be Earth-like and capable of humanity. supplies.

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‘Would alien life, if it exists, faraday-institute.org Salvationists are also Having described the science, Dr on hand to speak Wiseman – from her personal to bereaved perspective as a Christian – outlined people who attend PAKISTAN MINISTER IS SHOT DEAD some of the possible philosophical police briefings on and theological implications. those who are THE only Christian While, she said, research shows missing or member of the that most faith communities would confirmed dead.

Pakistani Cabinet not feel threatened by the existence has been shot dead of extraterrestrial life –‘they would by gunmen. embrace it as further evidence of the Shahbaz Bhatti, majesty of God’ – she asked what When Mr Bhatti YOUR prayers are requested for the Minister for would be the implication for it of the spoke at a Christian Dorothy, who is to undergo an Minorities, opposed Solidarity operation which aims to restore some the country’s Worldwide of her sight. blasphemy laws, conference in which, campaigners London in 2009 he The War Cry invites readers to WAR STORIES say, are used to said that he was send in requests for prayer, persecute determined ‘to p4 including the names of individuals minorities. He had pursue justice, and details of their circumstances. received threats because I live for Send your requests to SHAKESPEARE from groups who religious freedom PRAYERLINK, The War Cry, were against the and I am ready to ON SCREEN 101 Newington Causeway, London laws’ reform. die for this cause’.

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MEDIA/COMMENT p6

LIFESTYLE p7

PUZZLES p12

INNER LIFE p13

‘Confidential’.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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RECIPES p15

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From page 1 insight into what was important to people of the past.’

The three-part series looks at the past, not only by a close reading of the ‘very different ideas, all juxtaposed’ within the Hebrew Scriptures (or Old Testament, as Christians often call it), but also through archaeology.

Archaeology has revealed some groundbreaking information, raising questions as well as answering them.

Unearthed figures and images suggest that Israelites were worshipping several gods more widely and for longer than biblical texts may imply.

Francesca argues that it was not until the time of the Jewish exile in Babylon that the belief in one God gradually became established.

In archaeology King David is conspicuous by his general absence. His name is mentioned only in one stone slab, and archaeologists struggle to find firm evidence of his empire.

Francesca remains doubtful about David – although she admits that her views were challenged when she visited one site, Khirbet Qeiyafa, and talked with its head archaeologist.

‘Some scholars claim it offers proof of the monumentality of David’s empire – in other words, that it was a fortified city, away from Jerusalem, that functioned as part of a bigger empire.

‘It did cause me to question whether I had got it wrong about the biblical account of David and his kingdom. I looked at the evidence, but I didn’t find it convincing that it was an Israelite site – it could have been Canaanite or Philistine.’

Francesca says that when making the series she

Francesca looks closely at the diverse texts in the Bible

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The Bible gives us an insight into what was important wanted to strike a personal note.

‘There are no absolutes in historical research. I see myself as an historian, not a theologian. As an historian, I always have to ask myself: “Given everything I’ve learnt about this topic, what is the most persuasive explanation?”

‘It was important for me to have my own voice, because it’s about my interpretation of the evidence, which could be different from somebody else’s.’

She adds that she also ‘did not want to belittle anybody’s faith perspective’.

Viewers will have the chance to interpret the evidence themselves.

Many people who look on the book from the faith perspective of Christianity know how exciting the Bible can be.

They find that when it

My interpretation could be different from somebody else’s

is read closely – and when it is set against the background of times and places – it provokes questions, depicts the big themes of life, and ultimately reveals a picture of God, who ‘is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love’ (Psalm 145:8 New Revised Standard Version).

It’s worth leaving no stone unturned to discover what’s inside it.

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DAVID A. DANIELS

4 The War Cry 12 March 2011 David meets Prime Minister David Cameron

Veteran recalls the forgotten war DAVID DANIELS speaks to Renée Davis about his Navy service during the Korean War and his recent visit to South Korea to take part in an act of remembrance

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IXTY years ago the Korean War was raging. When conflict broke out in 1950, the United Nations responded to the North Koreans’ attack on the South by calling in troops from around the world. It is estimated that more than five million people had lost their lives by the time the conflict ended in 1953.

Among those who travelled to the region was a young David Daniels.

Sitting in a café in Margate, where the war veteran now lives, David recalls that he was 19 years old when he made the decision to join the Royal Navy.

‘A good friend of mine had joined a year before I was old enough to.

12 March 2011 The War Cry David salutes fallen comrades in Peace Park, Busan

He influenced me to do the same.’

David joined the Navy in 1951. Two years later he and his shipmates were sent to the Pacific.

‘We didn’t actually know that we were going to Korea beforehand,’ he says. ‘We were based in Hong Kong.

Every ship had to do active service, and Korea was where we were sent.’

So how did David feel when he discovered that his ship was heading for Korea?

‘I was fine with it,’ he says. ‘I was in the Navy to do a job.

‘We spent a certain amount of time on the 38th Parallel – the demarcation line which North Korea had crossed. We were there to keep our eyes open for United Nations planes that had been shot down or had run out of fuel.’

Although his life was constantly at risk, David never thought about getting injured or being killed.

‘I was there, with the rest of my shipmates, to serve. We had volunteered to join the Navy, and therefore we took the rough with the smooth.’

David was brought up in a Salvation Army church in Kent. It was there that he learnt about the Christian faith which has been a part of his life ever since.

‘My faith supplies me with good gifts,’ he says. ‘It is the reason I’m living as good a life as I can, so that I can be an example to people around me.’

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uring the Korean War, away from home, David was still able to practise his faith.

‘We had multidenominational services on board ship. Each day in the war I used prayer to help me.’

The war ended in 1953, after which David served with the Navy in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

My faith is the reason I’m living as good a life as I can

Last year he returned to South Korea with other veterans to mark the 60th anniversary of the war. At a service he read the Ode of Remembrance. He also toured South Korea, visiting memorial sites. On one occasion he was introduced to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Looking back on the conflict, David reflects that although some wars should be avoided by negotiation, he believes the fight to defend South Korea was justified.

‘If you have the chance to make things right, then you have got to do your part. We got sent to war because the issues couldn’t get worked out around a table,’ he says.

It may have been almost 60 years since David’s last visit to South Korea, but the developments which have since taken place in the country impressed him during his recent trip.

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he country has progressed so much,’ he says. ‘It’s unbelievable how modern it is. Korea was once a country that needed aid and took whatever it was offered. Now it is giving aid to other countries.

‘I didn’t really have time to dwell on the bad memories,’ he says, ‘because there were so many places I had to go and lay wreaths. The most important part of the trip for me was remembering those servicemen from around the world who had given their lives for another country.’

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MEDIA

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Comment

Sister act is part of Academy CINEMA

What a wonderful world

AS part of its coverage of the Oscars, The Guardian looked into the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas), the group who make the awards. The paper discovered that among its members is Dolores Hart, an actress ‘who smooched with Elvis Presley in 1957’s Loving You’ but who retired from showbusiness to become a Benedictine nun.

‘Now 72,’ the report continued, ‘Dolores still retains her Academy membership and every year receives copies of the latest Oscar-nominated films from Ampas, thus making her the only fully ordained nun to adjudicate on the oeuvre of Quentin Tarantino.’

DAYS after Nasa scientist Dr Jennifer Wiseman gave a public lecture in Cambridge about God, exoplanets and human significance, Brian Cox began his latest BBC TV series on Wonders of the Universe.

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Figures air Lent reflections

Tom Hooper wins Best Director for ‘The King’s Speech’

A SERIES of talks marking the Christian season of Lent begins on Radio 4 on Wednesday (16 March). In the six Lent Talks figures such as former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Lord Blair, and columnist Madeleine Bunting reflect on themes found in the story of Jesus’ ministry and Passion.

Law ‘does not include Christianity’

IN THE PRESS

Both events were evidence of scientists, in different ways, trying to make sense of the Universe and the place of humankind within it.

The TV star physicist Brian Cox, who works with CERN’s Large Hadron Collider to try to discover more about the origins of the Universe, gave an interview to Radio Times magazine about the series – which explores such concepts as light, gravity and time – and his work. In the interview he spoke of some observations he has made about the Christian faith.

Brian described himself as an atheist but, citing ‘a good chat’ with the Archbishop of Canterbury, said that he had realised that ‘there’s so much common ground between thinking religious people … of good will, and scientists of good will’.

He also spoke of what he knew about the interpretations of the Bible by the Early Church thinker Augustine and about what the Bible itself says and does not say about the origins of the world.

Brian told the magazine of his belief that curiosity is at the heart of the human condition.

Curiosity is certainly a vital part of life. Many of us are on a search for truth. And while looking into the far reaches of space we should not forget also to search out – with good will – what the people around us really do or do not believe, think and experience.

After all, we humans are among the wonders of the Universe.

Brian Cox

TWO High Court judges have claimed that there is no place for Christian beliefs in British law, reported The Daily Telegraph.

According to the paper, Lord Justice Munby and Mr Justice Beatson labelled Britain a ‘largely secular’, multicultural society in which the laws of the realm ‘do not include Christianity’.

The judges made the remarks while ruling on the case of a Christian couple who were told that they

I AMERICAN Kyle Martin has posted the New Testament on Twitter using 7,358 tweets, reported The Sun.

could not be foster-carers, because of their belief that homosexuality was wrong.

‘Although historically this country is part of the Christian West … there have been enormous changes in the social and religious life of our country over the last century,’ they said.

Former Bishop of Rochester, the Right Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, commented that such judgments left ‘no room for the conscience of believers of whatever kind. This will exclude Christians, Muslims and Orthodox Jews from whole swaths of public life.’

NO BONES ABOUT IT Famous Christians who are not afraid to speak out

‘I FEEL I have an obligation to plant little seeds with my fans.

I’m not going to tell them “You need Jesus”, but I will say at the end of my show “God loves you”.’

Teen pop star JUSTIN BIEBER in The Sun

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LIFESTYLE

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Clever cleaning means bite the

germs dust

HOW clean is your house? While we like to think our homes are spotless, the truth is that many of us don’t always know where to look for germs. If we don’t take the right precautions, we may be risking our health.

Research has shown how germs can spread and what parts of our homes are most at risk.

The bathroom is the room most vulnerable to germs. Experts say that, to ensure maximum safety, the toilet should be cleaned every day.

The bedroom is where many people spend most of their time.

Tiny dust mites can breed in cupboards, carpets and even beds.

These can cause asthma and other unwanted conditions. Washing bed sheets regularly and changing mattresses every few years can help to keep the problem to a minimum.

The kitchen also ANY home is a potential makes an ideal breeding target for burglars – but ground for bacteria. It is taking the right security important to take extra measures inside and outside care in this part of the your premises will deter house to prevent food thieves and cut your home poisoning.

Regularly insurance premiums. change dishcloths and Having a gravel path or boil wash them when drive makes your home more possible.

Chopping secure, because burglars will boards, whether wooden be wary of the crunching or plastic, should be sound made underfoot.

Dogs can also be a great cleaned after use and deterrent, as they will make a replaced if they become lot of noise if disturbed. badly damaged.

No entry for burglars

Library picture posed by model

Change the cloths you use in the kitchen

Dust mites breed in bedclothes

Pay special attention to the bathroom

Security lighting is another effective way of staying safe.

The lights are switched on as soon as any movement is detected by a sensor. Indoors, timer switches can be used to turn on lights at a certain time when you are away from home. It is good to disguise the fact that a house is empty.

If you can’t afford a burglar alarm, dummy alarms are useful. These empty plastic boxes – designed to look like the real thing – are simple but effective.

Make sure your windows are shut and, if possible, locked – especially at the rear of your house, where burglars will often try to gain entry.

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‘I

WAS hooked as soon as my mum gave it to me,’ says Phil Spalding. ‘She bought me my first guitar for Christmas in 1970. I was 12 years old.

From that moment I was off; everything else became a sideline. At home I’d stand up, guitar round my neck, and pretend I was a hero.

‘I grew up in a house full of music. Mum was a teenager when she had me and was always buying new records and listening to the radio. I was exposed to a lot of pop music from the early 1960s.’

It was through listening to the Beatles when he was six that Phil knew he wanted to become a musician. He taught himself guitar and has kept at it ever since.

‘I never stopped playing,’ he says. ‘I joined a group, giving up

Guitarist from drugs

He has rubbed shoulders with Elton and Kylie. He has backed Tina. He has recorded with Mick. Bass guitarist PHIL SPALDING talks to Renée Davis about the drugs that fuelled his pop career and how he is recovering

My drug habit meant I couldn’t go on tour. I was too addicted to be of any use to anybody PHILIP HALCROW

everything to do so. I starved and gave up my financial security.’

In 1980 Phil joined Toyah Willcox in recording a string of hits.

‘We sold lots of records and made loads of money,’ he remembers.

After the exposure of touring with Toyah, offers flew in for Phil to record with other artists.

Elton John, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue and Mick Jagger, to name just a few, were the calibre of artists he said ‘yes’ to.

‘There were probably about one hundred artists altogether,’ he says.

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hil had hit the big time.

He continued to earn his living by recording albums and playing on tours.

Fans would imagine that working with their favourite big-name artist for weeks on end

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stages would be a blast. Was it?

‘Working with Sir Elton was like being around the Pope or God,’ he says. ‘The man has a seriously big personality, but I got on with him. It felt great to help him with one of his biggest projects, The Lion King.’

And the others?

‘It was great working for such well-known artists, but I never took the time to appreciate it fully; I just sailed through.’

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or much of his time as a session musician, Phil was heavily into drink and drugs, including heroin, crack and pot.

By 1995 his career had started to go down the drain.

‘My drug habit meant that I couldn’t go on tour. I was just not well enough. I was too addicted to be of any use to anybody.’

Even though he was unable to tour, Phil was still making records

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From page 9 and using drugs. In 2002 he recorded an album with Robbie Williams. He returned to England from LA with a pile of money.

‘I was miserable, and the only thing I knew to do was to take more drugs.

I went on a three-year bender.’

Life for Phil hit rock bottom. Very quickly.

‘I had several low points, but when you’re an addict you’re always conning yourself into thinking that you can manage.’

Not only did his drug habit affect his health and wellbeing, it also had a damaging effect on his family.

‘I didn’t see any of them,’ he says. ‘I pushed them all away. I didn’t see my son for nearly six years and my daughter for three. My son was very hurt by my behaviour. My mum, though, was trying to save me.’

In fact, Phil’s mother went on to play a vital role in his recovery.

In 2005 Phil committed a crime which ended up changing his life.

‘My lowest point was when I ended up in court for a drug-related car crime.

At that point, I asked myself: “What have you come to?” It was only Phil and Anna Corcoran perform at a concert to raise money for The Salvation Army

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three years previously that I had been in LA playing cards with Robbie Williams and now I was in court, no better than a tramp.’

This day of realisation was Phil’s first stepping stone to recovery. Prior to his court ordeal, his mum had found a Salvation Army rehabilitation centre near Swindon called Gloucester House.

‘It took me 18 months to get there,’ he says. ‘But my mum was still hanging on and praying for me.’

On Monday 3 October 2005 Phil finally entered Gloucester House. He says the date is ‘tattooed’ in his brain.

Before him was a gruelling 12-step programme – the road to recovery.

He went through a 20-day detox during which he was completely weaned off drugs and alcohol.

‘The detox was hard. You don’t sleep.

You’re sweating. You get the flu and the runs. I was just ill.’

The detox didn’t only affect Phil’s body.

‘Emotionally, I wasn’t having an easy time. But as an addict you don’t like to be emotionally challenged. There’s a lot of pain surrounding problems that you

My mum was praying for me

don’t want to confront.’

But Phil dug deep and found strength to complete the course.

‘I knew within myself that I had the faith to do it. I looked back at some of the things I’d done, coming out of a difficult household, making it to the top in such a tough business. I thought: “I can do this.”’

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n his 27 weeks at Gloucester House, Phil did everything that was asked of him. He became a ‘model client.’

He left rehab on 6 April 2006 and began to take steps towards his new life.

He turned to the Christian faith that he had grown up with as a child.

He says: ‘I was confirmed when I was nine and was very comfortable in church, but then I moved away from the faith.

Today I’m back with God.’ With his faith well and truly back on track, Phil thinks back to his drug days.

‘I never lost my faith, even at my lowest point. I’d go to St Paul’s Cathedral. I’d sit there in a real mess. But I’d still have this little light inside of me saying: “You can change.” I knew all it would take would be the right moment or the

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The concert was one of the best nights I’ve had since I got clean Gloucester House

right circumstances. I knew I wanted to.’

Since recovering from drug and alcohol addictions, Phil finds comfort in knowing that Jesus is there to keep him on the straight and narrow.

‘I have to concentrate to stay on the right path,’ he says. ‘There are many things in my life that tempt me, so I know I have to refer to Scripture. I keep my Bible within reach. I like to read the Sermon on the Mount. The message of love is something I never take for granted.’

As a recovering addict, Phil can identify with the psychological and emotional side of addiction. He realises that getting completely clean from drugs is tough for the addict and their loved ones.

‘There’s no point trying to save an addict who doesn’t want to be saved,’ he says. ‘I see so many people dashing themselves against the rocks in trying to save their partners or children. The addict has got to make the decision that they want to change for themselves.

Outsiders can’t do it for them.’

Phil offers words of encouragement to anyone who is struggling with addiction.

‘Try to make a change. When in rehab I was told that there was one thing

Gloucester House, where Phil went through detox

I had to change and that was everything.

That’s a tall order. Especially when you’re used to living a certain life and having a certain attitude. To anyone who’s addicted I say: ‘Pray and keep faith, or get faith.’ I prayed in desperation. It sounds easy to say but prayer worked for me.’

A Simon Townshend plays at the fundraising concert ADRIAN PRIOR-SANKEY

fter five years of being clean, Phil is now giving back to the organisations which helped him, including The Salvation Army. Today he realises how important it is for addicts to have access to drug clinics and rehab centres.

‘They are paramount,’ he says. ‘There are too many drug-related deaths and disasters, too much hurt and anger, bitterness and resentment. We must give people the opportunity to change their lives.’

Using his talents and industry con-

tacts, Phil is saying ‘thank you’ by putting on concerts for the Gloucester House Buy a Bed, Save a Life appeal.

The appeal was launched after publicfinance support of the centre was greatly reduced.

Individual treatment can cost between £6,000 and £10,000.

‘I’ve been given a chance to help others in their recovery so I’ve got to do my bit,’ says Phil.

The first fundraising concert was held in a secondary school last December.

It included Night Parade (a band from Liverpool), Simon Townshend (brother of The Who’s Pete Townshend) and singer Anna Corcoran who, Phil says, has ‘a voice that could break your heart’.

Phil describes the well-attended concert as ‘one of the best nights I’ve had since I got clean’.

Phil is already planning the next event. It will be held on 2 April at Highworth Methodist Church.

Aside from putting on fundraisers, Phil wants to help addicts in other ways.

He is training to be a counsellor. But will he ever go back to being a session musician?

‘I can’t see myself playing full-time and as obsessively as I did before,’ he says. ‘I don’t think I’ll go back to that.

‘I’m playing for fun now. I’ve got some great friends who’ve let me help out on some of their projects. I’ve got a God-given talent and I love it.’

PUZZLEBREAK

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5. Child of your uncle 6. Set of crockery for serving tea (3, 3)

QUICK QUIZ 1. Which character did Clive Dunn play in Dad’s Army?

2. Who had a UK hit in 1956 with ‘See You Later, Alligator’?

3. Who wrote the music for the opera Madame Butterfly?

4. Which James Bond film featured the song ‘Nobody Does it Better’?

5. How many years are there in a sesquicentenary?

6. Complete the saying: Cut your coat…

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Nous. 3 Moo. 5 Tram. 7 Qualified.

9 Hour. 10 Deft. 11 Grill. 14 Carer. 15 Olive.

17 Owned. 18 Polka. 19 Garda. 20 Terse. 23 Smug.

25 Atop. 27 Sepulchre. 28 Bale. 29 Els. 30 Ally.

DOWN: 1 Nash. 2 Spur. 3 Molar. 4 Offal. 5 Tied.

6 Moot. 7 Querulous. 8 Denigrate. 11 Groat.

12 Inner. 13 Lodge. 14 Cap. 16 Era. 21 Elude.

22 Sacks. 23 Snob. 24 Gene. 25 Area. 26 Prey.

QUICK QUIZ 1 Lance Corporal Jones. 2 Bill Haley and his Comets. 3. Giacomo Puccini. 4 The Spy Who Loved Me. 5 150. 6 According to your cloth.

HONEYCOMB 1 Nettle. 2 Rebate. 3 Banger. 4 Intern. 5 Cousin.

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A Father who says BROWSING through my photograph album, I can chart my childhood through the various pictures of me and my dad on holiday. Every year, it seems, someone snapped the pair of us playing in the sea.

In the first picture, I’m wearing a yellow rubber ring. Later, I have armbands. Then comes the year when I’m swimming unaided and confident – thanks to Dad’s tuition.

Our look at God as Father as seen in the Book of Isaiah brings us to chapter seven and the story of Ahaz.

Ahaz was King of Judah, which was fighting against Israel and Aram.

Ahaz was fearful that his people were not strong enough to defeat the twin enemies, and so turned to the prophet Isaiah for God’s guidance.

Through Isaiah, God reassures Ahaz but also says: ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all’ (Isaiah 7:9 New International Version).

Telling Ahaz that his faith needed to be stronger is a bit like taking a non-swimmer to the swimming pool and assuring them that if only they have confidence, they will be able to make it to

‘Test me!’

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CATHERINE WYLES looks at the Fatherhood of God as described by the Book of such a thing and protests to Isaiah: ‘I will not put the Lord to the test’ Isaiah (7:12).

the deep end. Saying it is not enough.

Showing them how to do it – as my dad showed me in the chilly English Channel – is what makes the difference.

This is exactly what God suggests to Ahaz: ‘Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights’ (7:11).

The idea of testing God was completely alien to Ahaz. He was horrified that God should ask

I love Isaiah’s reply: ‘Is it not enough to try the patience of men?

Will you try the patience of my God also?’ (7:13).

God is assuring the king of a victory, yet Ahaz dithers. God asks Ahaz to put his trust in him – to take a step of faith – but Ahaz finds it hard to let go of his concerns and subjugate himself to God. Whether we’re a king or not, it is hard to let go and to let God take charge of our lives.

Putting ourselves entirely in someone else’s hands goes against what our senses – and maybe our past experiences – tell us.

But God is happy to be put to the test. He wants his children to know him; he is open to honest inquiry.

He welcomes those who genuinely say: ‘God, if you really are there, prove it.’

He doesn’t just welcome them; he shows them.

Showing them how to do it is what makes the difference

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LIKE many grandparents, I look forward to my grandson coming to stay with me.

Joshua is 12 years old now, and we often have some very interesting conversations.

The other day Joshua asked me: ‘Do you know what “Bible” stands for?’

I answered that the Bible was inspired

by God to help us through life. I went on to explain that its name came from the ancient city of Byblos in Lebanon. I told him that papyrus (or paper, to you and me) was made in Byblos, and so ancient scripts took on that name, eventually resulting in the word ‘Bible’.

Exasperated, Joshua replied: ‘No, Grandma! Bible stands for Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth.’

I don’t know where he picked up that explanation – but what a good one it is.

Before long I found myself considering each word.

Basic – the Bible uses everyday language which people can understand.

Instruction – as a book it contains guidelines to help us through all kinds of situations.

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Leaving – death will come to us all eventually. Staying on earth isn’t an option.

Earth – the only planet on which life is known to exist.

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A follower of Jesus summed it up with the words: ‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life’ (John 3:16 Good News Bible).

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Pineapple, pear and mincemeat strudel Ingredients: ⁄2 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks (or 200g tinned pineapple, in natural juice, drained) 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced 225g vegetarian mincemeat 1 packet filo pastry (6 large sheets) 50g butter Icing sugar, to serve 200g crème fraiche 1

Moussaka Ingredients: 2kg aubergines Drizzle of olive oil 2 onions 3 tomatoes, chopped 900ml white sauce Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs 225g vegetarian cheese, grated Method: Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Take half the aubergines and cut into slices. Fry the slices in the oil until tender, then drain and set aside.

Peel the remaining aubergines and cut into chunks, then place in a saucepan and boil until they turn soft. Drain and set aside.

Sauté the onion in the oil until tender, then add the aubergine pulp and the tomatoes.

Stir in 2tbsp of the white sauce and add the cinnamon.

Line a greased dish with a layer of the fried aubergines, then cover with some of the tomato mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Repeat these layers, making sure you use all the fried aubergines but only half the cheese.

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Beat the eggs into the remaining white sauce and pour over the dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, then bake for 30–40 minutes. Serve hot.

Serves 4

Method: Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

Mix the pineapple, pears and mincemeat together in a mixing bowl.

Melt the butter and use it to brush a sheet of filo pastry.

Top the sheet with another pastry sheet, brush with more butter, then top with the final sheet.

Spoon half the filling alongside the long edge of the pastry, leaving a 2.5cm gap.

Roll the filling up in the pastry, tucking the ends in as you go. Place the strudel on a greased baking sheet. Repeat this procedure with the remaining filo pastry and filling.

Brush the outside of the pastries with the rest of the melted butter, then bake in the oven for about 15–20 minutes or until golden.

Place the strudels on a serving dish, then dust with icing sugar and serve with the crème fraiche.

Serves 4–6 (makes 2 strudels)

Recipes reprinted, with kind permission, from the Vegetarian Society website vegsoc.org

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Prospera’s manipulation may be ensures that the entire ship’s crew are swept ashore. (She hasn’t finished seen as cruel. But it is how some The story starts with a storm at sea CLAIRE people view the character of God. with them yet.)

– the handiwork of Prospera, who is Prospera commands a spirit They believe he is interfering with seeking revenge on her brother BRINE named Ariel to create havoc among their lives, causing problems and Antonio, who is on board a ship. the survivors. He makes some of the punishing them. They think that he Twelve years earlier, after the death crew fall asleep instantly. He pro- is to blame for bad things which of Prospera’s husband – the Duke of happen to them. vokes trouble among the Milan – Antonio accused his sister of He is not. others by disguising his witchcraft and stripped her of her The Bible describes voice, causing them to inherited title. To escape punishment, God as a loving Father start fighting. Later Prospera fled to a remote island. who wants the best for Prospera sets dogs of fire After Conjuring up the storm is his children. He does not on some of the men, Prospera’s way of paying Antonio force us to submit to him. leaving them terrified. revenge back. When the winds die down, she Rather he gives us the ‘My high charms work,’ she says. Prospera faces freedom to choose.

Bad things do happen.

‘They now are a decision But they do not come in my power.’

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