Photograph taken by Ian Haley, sunset off the Shetlands.
The Lantern October/November 2020
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the weather is rapidly moving into the kind where we could not meet in gardens even if we were inclined or allowed. These next months may well be very difficult. Our hope in March was that we would come through this and all be together again at the end – and that remains my fervent prayer.
From the Vicarage There was a time when the optimistic among us thought we might be looking at some normality by now. We sort of are, but it’s a different kind of normality again. The ‘hopeful’ among us – as slight difference from the ‘optimistic’, trust that this almost re-exile we find ourselves in now will have an end, if we are but faithful, and keep on keeping on.
But it is also true that we might have to brace ourselves for long and painful months ahead, where physical and mental ill-health take their tolls on many of us. We must prepare to take care of ourselves and of each other so that we might know something – as much as possible – of life’s abundance within our limitations. If we can, we take comfort from and have hope in that the God who made us, loves us and keeps us will continue to do just that, however great the storms we are caught up in feel to be. When you feel disturbed and blown about, may you feel his peace, the deep peace of his love.
The Church of England has already released its plan for the Christmas theme this year, so that we have it early, and it is ‘Comfort and Joy’. I imagine that it is really hoped that the people of hope will be able to bring hope and comfort to those around them – and hopefully too some joy. But I know too, that many of us are having many moments of doubt and struggle and anxiety right now, and are clinging to what hope we can find. As the weather turns, verses like Isaiah 45:2 “when you go through the deep waters, I will be with you” must be talismanic to us, and as we begin this season with harvest, we must know too, that our Father knows every blade of grass and every lily of the field, and how much more he knows and holds us. But still, it can be hard. A new season is upon us, and
This is the issue of our magazine which naturally turns to remembrance and where we recall those we have lost, trusting that it is in dying we are born to eternal life. We are of course limited in how we commemorate both All Souls and Remembrance this year, and we have 3
taken the decision that they will be focussed online, to avoid the necessary restrictions we would have to implement otherwise. Hopefully this will, though, mean that they will be shared more widely, with all those who might like to attend virtually.
ways and in new places. If I were one of the gardeners among us, I feel there would be appropriate things to say about this as a season of pruning and tidying for new growth. So please, as we look to the time to come, knowing that our joy at seeing our exile over seeming to have been short-lived, seek what comfort you can in friends, in prayer, in supporting others (and local businesses) and in God, who will bring us through, even if we look ahead and fear a further valley of death. Watch the colours of autumn turn our world the glorious colours of burnished red and gold, with the vibrancy of a sunset, knowing that the night will pass, and the sun will rise again. That this too will pass. And that in the morning there will be joy.
But in our commemorations, we also need to do some other remembering, and handing over to God. Because this change of season and a new phase of lockdown, of how church will manage, of how we will continue or create something of our ministries, social events and pastoral relationships marks other endings and beginnings. We are indebted to Margaret Haley and Peter Cross as they both begin to step back from ministries they have been engaged in for many years, and as they do, new batons are being picked up. We have rejoiced to see the radiancy of ordination smiles – of Daniel Ackerley (Duckworth’s) being priested, and John D’Silva, Elaine Gray and our very own Ollie Dempsey being made deacons. And we also say a partial goodbye to Emma as she begins her training toward ordination. Bittersweet goodbyes and reiterated thanks for all that they have blessed us with over longer and shorter times. We ask God to shine on each of them as he leads them to minister in new
Just as Easter morning rose on a resurrection day following a holy week like none we had experienced before, we can pray that our waiting and longing for the advent of the messiah will also be more fruitful and joyful than we might have expected. Isaiah will no doubt feel new again to us as we hear him this year. Christ our sun, rise in our hearts this day, enfold us in the brightness of your love and bear us at the last to heaven’s horizon. Amen. 4
SNIPPETS, STORIES AND SOUNDBITES
In this column, I occasionally have recourse to return to previous topics, as I am about to do now. Our last visit to Ambridge and The Archers was on the occasion of domestic abuse, culminating in an hour-long ‘special ’, which included such luminary ‘extras’ as Nigel Havers and Dame Eileen Atkins. This programme, through the years, has been used as a platform for many issues of importance. The current one, started before the first lockdown, involves a fire in a country club residence and a builders’ labourer appears to be to blame, through negligence. The story has just been taken up again, and it all points to modern day slavery, so it will be interesting to see how it develops, and whether those actually responsible will get their comeuppance, and who else will be hurt in the story-line . This is an issue which we are constantly being reminded to keep our eyes open for, so it may be of help to know what to be aware of! ........................... Another ‘blast from the past’ refers to an obituary and news item, of the death, at the age of 98, of the co-founder of MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship). I refer to the past because, as well as being one of our favourite charities, both churches have supported with fundraising activities. Stuart King was a veteran of the Normandy landings and aviation pioneer, having been drafted into the engineering section (although he had wanted to be a pilot). During the aftermath of WWII a handful of Christian airmen were energised by the idea that aviation technology could help the most vulnerable, hard to reach places. This grew into his lifelong mission. Although offered a commission which he turned down, he contacted an RAF pilot Murray Kendon and Squadron Leader Jack Hemmings, both of whom had similar callings. The rest, as they say, is history. They currently have 138 light aircraft serving 26 countries in remote and inhospitable areas, working with church and aid organisations. The whole story is too long to relate here, but can be found online. Suffice to say, tribute to a long life, well lived! NB My last reference to MAF was of their recent collaboration with Mercy Ships, which, of course, can only operate in coastal areas ............................... CURRENT AFFAIRS ! Shakespeare wrote:- “ some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them”. He should have added, “and some crave it! “ (be careful what you wish for)”. Anita Buyers 5
Journey By Emma Waters
Emma starting training for ordination
There are no words that can accurately express to you how grateful and thankful I am that I walked into St Peter’s all those years ago. You were all so warm and welcoming and yet gave me the space I needed to search for God at my own pace. That is a rare gift… please do not underestimate how amazing you all are!
It is within the community of St Peter’s and St Cuthbert’s that my children and I have come to know God more fully; through worshipping with you and through your sense of fellowship… you can see and feel the Holy Spirit working through you. My journey to you was not an easy one. As some of you know, I had been to other churches in the past and I had felt judged and ‘not enough’ and that wasn’t where I wanted to bring my children to get to know and worship God – as that’s not what he is about. For me God is perfect love, it casts out all fears and does not judge. Despite the knock backs of life and its experiences, I knew that God was calling me ‘home’ – and when I walked into your community, I knew I was there… where I was meant to be. I am so glad that I kept moving forward in faith (no matter how small). The times I was scared, vulnerable and unsure if I could keep going... The gift of prayer and knowing that God loved me was what got me through. It can be hard trusting that God is there with you and working for you, during hard times… When I arrived at your doors it was because I was there to support my sister getting married. Personally, I was at a low point, dealing with a cancer scare – how could God possibly have given me everything I had hoped for, only to take it away!? I would often have a ‘go’ at him during prayer (this is 6
something I tell my children – don’t be afraid to be angry with God, he understands and will be ready with open arms). You lovely lot were my open arms. He knew I needed him, and he sent me to you.I quickly became part of your church family and was given the joy of being asked to run the Junior Church – what an honour and a privilege that was (and is). To be given the responsibility of helping children to come to know that God loves them and to start them on their own faith journey, is truly a gift. One that I implore you to take up, if given the opportunity. Children have this fascinating ability to ask the deepest of theological questions that us adults can shy away from. They have this innate spirituality, that is amazing – we have so much to learn from them and how they relate to God. It is through them that I came to gain a better understanding of God and it strengthened my faith and relationship. I give a huge heartfelt thank-you for very child who attended Junior Church – keep asking those searching questions, keep praying and know that God truly loves you. And here I stand as an ordinand, at the beginning of training, something that really started the moment I said yes to going to church with my sister. Unbeknown at the time, I was saying yes to God’s plans for me. His call on my life has called for sacrifices – I have given up who I thought I was and who I was going to be. But despite the uncertainty as I move forward, I know in my heart it is where I am meant to be. I have this sense of inner peace, that only comes from saying yes to God’s plans for you. I know that it isn’t always going to be easy, but I also know that he is there alongside me, and anything is possible with and through God. (I will also gladly receive any prayers!) If we all answered God’s call in our lives how amazing would the world be?! Where is God calling you? What is it in your life that brings you a sense of inner peace/joy that can be found no-where else? Don’t be afraid, he has you!
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The Prayer of St Francis of Assisi is one I pray often. Please join me… Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me bring love; where there is offence, let me bring pardon; where there is discord, let me bring unity; where there is falsehood, let me bring truth; where there is doubt, let me bring faith; where there is despair, let me bring hope; where there is darkness, let me bring your light; where there is sadness, let me bring joy. O Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; not so much to be loved as to love; not so much to be understood as to understand. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Thank-you all so very much, you have been an integral part of my journey and will always have a place in my heart. I am going to miss you terribly and with that I will say, not good-bye but rather, see you later! My love and prayers will be with you xx A little something from Grace, Isabel and Kristian… “We will miss you – we loved being part of Junior Church, the nativities, singing and the biscuits after. Thank-you for letting us have two! ‘ 8
The Reverend Oliver Dempsey Oliver was ordained Deacon in Hexham Abbey by the Bishop of Newcastle on the 3rd October, 2020. Sadly owing to Covid restrictions numbers attending that service were limited. He has been appointed as Assistant Curate at St Peter, Cowgate and St Wilfrid, Newbiggin Hall, in the Newcastle Diocese. I have been asked to write an article for the Parish Magazine about Oliver’s journey towards ordination – many of us know him from his earlier life as a young boy in our Church. Oliver’s first visit to St Peter’s was for his Baptism which took place on the 5th November 1995 and I had the privilege of officiating. He became a member of Junior Church which he clearly remembers that this was where he learnt to pray, guided by Jennifer Matthews and Linda Smithson. He sang in the Choir and became a Server. He was confirmed in Jarrow. When possible he occasionally attended weekday morning & evening prayer (with Raymond, Donald and Peter) where he began to understand the importance of a daily pattern of prayer. His schooling began at St Anne’s School, Sunderland Road (taught again by Jennifer Matthews) – followed by Cleadon Primary School, Whitburn C of E School and St Joseph’s Sixth Form in Hebburn. His University life began in Newcastle where achieved a BA in Archaeology and he went on to study and achieved an MA, in Archaeology. He began to consider ordination as a teenager after Anne Bennett’s ordination in Durham Cathedral, where he sensed that something had happened during that service. He began formally discerning a vocation during his Newcastle University days. He attended the necessary Bishop’s Advisory Panel and was accepted – and directed to Westcott House, Cambridge to be formed for ministry. He attended Trinity College Cambridge for a degree in Theology. At his Ordination Oliver (affectionately known by all his friends as ‘Ollie’) along with other candidates seeking Ordination, they have to answer a number of questions – a summary of which I give below: ‘A Deacon is called to serve the Church of God, and to work with its members in caring for the poor, the needy, the sick, and all who are in trouble. He (She) is to strengthen the faithful, search out the careless and the indifferent, and to preach the word of God in the place to which 9
they are licensed. A Deacon assists the priest whom they serve, in leading the worship of the people, especially in the administration of Holy Communion. Deacons may baptize when required to do so. It is their general duty to do such pastoral work as is entrusted to them’ The Bishop then concludes that section of the service praying that God will give them the strength and gentleness to perform these tasks. Deacons normally serve their title for at least a year prior to being ordained as Priest. In conclusion I would like to make one observation. Over the last 70 years to my knowledge, the Parish of Harton have produced only 4 candidates for Ordination. In the early fifties Alan Burn and Peter Sanderson, in 1981 it was my turn to be ordained – and this month has seen Ollie ordained. It has meant that we have relied on importing clergy to serve the parish – rather than exporting clergy to the mission field. I have often wondered why? May I, on behalf of the whole Parish, extend to Ollie our heartiest congratulations and assure him of our sincere prayers of support – and every possible Blessing as he begins his ministry in the parish of Cowgate. Canon Brian Hails
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Ordinations Saturday 3rd October In addition to Oliver, Elaine Gray and John D'Silva were made deacon in the Cathedral on Sunday 27th September, and Daniel Ackerley (funeral director at Duckworth's and player of much of our piano music through lockdown) was ordained priest.
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Margaret Haley
We feted Margaret’s care of our finances when she stepped back from being treasurer, now we must also give thanks for her care of our people, as she steps back from leading some pastoral projects. Where there is hospitality at St Peter’s, you can guarantee Margaret is there in the midst of it. She cares quietly and beautifully for many of not only our current congregation but former members who cannot now get out and about, as well as wider members of the community, often above and beyond, and often aided, abetted, chauffeured, supported by Jim. Most lately her leading one of the cascade teams has given us the security of being able to check in on people over these last six months and know that it is hard to find cracks to slip through. Her ministry continues, as does her love. And no doubt, one day, so will her cuddles. Margaret, thank you.
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contribution to our pastoral visiting and home communions. Peter, thank you. Revd Kate
Strange times and change by Peter Cross Many of you will know that early on in lockdown, Peter and Carol Cross moved house, to the shadow of St Stephen’s on the Lawe Top. This means that it is no longer anywhere near so easy for Peter to be in St Peter’s every day to lead evening prayer, and to join with us in regular worship. Given that St Stephen’s is currently in vacancy, it may well be a case that God felt the need to share out his gifts a little more, and that for the coming season and the future he will not only find a new home that he can reach in under a minute, but that he might also find a home to which he can contribute even a fraction of what he has given us in ministry here. This is not goodbye – we shall keep in touch and celebrate Peter’s long ministry with us when the time is right, but as we are looking at ministries laid down and taken up, it seemed appropriate to ask him to reflect on some of the things that have marked his time at St Peter’s. For my part, I will be forever grateful for his commitment to our daily prayer life, and to his bearing of the privilege and burden which is funeral ministry, as well as his
I’ve been a member of St Peter’s Church since 1979. I have served as a sidesman, church warden and as a reader and have seen many changes and different vicars. Some of the changes have been huge, national, momentous even, such as the ordination of women and the appointment of women bishops, and common tenure. At St Peter’s we have had some opposition to some of these changes but, generally, we have accepted them as part of the Church of England moving into the 21st Century. Some local changes which are now accepted as the norm: • Admitting children to communion before they have been confirmed. • Sidesmen are now referred to as sidespersons. • 40 or 50 years ago ladies had to come to church for some years before being invited to join the Sanctuary guild; similarly gents prior to being given the privilege of becoming sidespersons. • Men and women taking a greater part in church life. 17
•Taking home communion to the sick or housebound. •Men and women acting as servers at communion. •Women church wardens is, I think, now ‘the norm’.
years as church warden as ‘Second in Command’ to/with Hellan High and the endless patience she had with me. I also owe special thanks to the clergy that I have been lucky to work with, Raymond for his encouragement and humour; Brian Hails for his trust and ‘always giving me things to do’ and Kate for leaving her funeral eulogies for me ‘to find’. Some might call it plagiarism but I prefer to refer to it as ‘best practice’. Peter Cross
I often recall the words of Charlotte Whitton (1896 -1975), a former mayor of Ottawa; ‘Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.’ I have many happy memories of my time at St Peter’s and made some great friends worshipping with people like Donald Firth, Raymond Dick and Jean Roberts. I also remember, with affection, my eight
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Daily Readings (Thurs to Sat help prepare you for the Sunday ahead). Sun October 4
Isaiah 5.1–7; Psalm 80.9–17; Philippians 3.4b–14; Matthew 21.33–46
Mon October 5
Galatians 1.6–12; Psalm 111.1–6; Luke 10.25–37
Tues October 6
Galatians 1.13–end; Psalm 139.1–9; Luke 10.38–end
Wed October 7
Galatians 2.1–2, 7–14; Psalm 11; Luke 11.1–4
Thurs October 8
Galatians 3.1–5; Canticle: Benedictus; Luke 11.5–13
Fri October 9
Galatians 3.7–14;Psalm 111.4–end; Luke 11.15–26
Sat October 10
Galatians 3.22–end; Psalm 105.1–7; Luke 11.27–28
Sun October 11
Isaiah 25.1–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4.1–9; Matthew 22.1–14
Mon October 12 Galatians 4.21–24, 26–27, 31, 5.1; Psalm 113; Luke 11.29–32 Tues October 13
Galatians 5.1–6; Psalm 119.41–48; Luke 11.37–41
Wed October 14
Galatians 5.18–end; Psalm 1; Luke 11.42–46
Thurs October 15 Ephesians 1.1–10; Psalm 98.1–4; Luke 11.47–end Fri October 16
Ephesians 1.11–14; Psalm 33.1–6, 12; Luke 12.1–7
Sat October 17
Ephesians 1.15–end; Psalm 8; Luke 12.8–12
Sun October 18
Isaiah 45.1–7; Psalm 96.1–9 [10–13]; 1 Thessalonians 1.1–10; Matthew 22.15–22
Mon October 19
Ephesians 2.1–10; Psalm 100; Luke 12.13–21
Tues October 20
Ephesians 2.12–end; Psalm 85.7–end; Luke 12.35–38
Wed October 21
Ephesians 3.2–12; Psalm 98; Luke 12.39–48
Thurs October22 Ephesians 3.14–end; Psalm 33.1–6; Luke 12.49–53 Fri October 23
Ephesians 4.1–6; Psalm 24.1–6; Luke 12.54–end
Sat October 24
Ephesians 4.7–16; Psalm 122; Luke 13.1–9
Sun October 25
Leviticus 19.1–2,15–18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2.1–8; Matthew 22.34–46
Mon October 26 Ephesians 4.32–5.8; Psalm 1; Luke 13.10–17 Tues October 27
Ephesians 5.21–end; Psalm 128; Luke 13.18–21
Wed October 28 Isaiah 28.14–16; Psalm 119.89–96; Ephesians 2.19–22;John 15.17–27 Thurs October29 Ephesians 6.10–20; Psalm 144.1–2, 9–11; Luke 13.31–end Fri October 30
Philippians 1.1–11; Psalm 111; Luke 14.1–6
Sat October 31
Philippians 1.18–26; Psalm 42.1–7; Luke 14.1, 7–11 19
Sun November 1
Revelation 7.9–17; Psalm 34.1–10; 1 John 3.1–3; Matthew 5.1–12
Mon November 2
Philippians 2.1–4; Psalm 131; Luke 14.12–14
Tues November 3
Philippians 2.5–11; Psalm 22.22–27;Luke 14.15–24
Wed November 4
Philippians 2.12–18; Psalm 27.1–5; Luke 14.25–33
Thurs November 5
Philippians 3.3–8a; ; Psalm 105.1–7; Luke 15.1–10
Fri November 6
Philippians 3.17–4.1; Psalm 122; Luke 16.1–8
Sat November 7
Philippians 4.10–19; Psalm 112; Luke 16.9–15
Sun November 8
Amos 5.18–24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4.13–18; Matthew 25.1–13
Mon November 9
Titus 1.1–9; Psalm 24.1–6; Luke 17.1–6
Tues November 10
Titus 2.1–8, 11–14; Psalm 37.3–5, 30–32; Luke 17.7–10
Wed November 11
Titus 3.1–7; Psalm 23; Luke 17.11–19
Thurs November 12 Philemon 7–20; Psalm 146.4–end; Luke 17.20–25 Fri November 13
2 John 4–9; Psalm 119.1–8; Luke 17.26–end
Sat November 14
3 John 5–8; Psalm 112; Luke 18.1–8
Sun November 15
Zephaniah 1.7,12–18; Psalm 90.1–8[9–11]12*; 1 Thessalonians 5.1–11; Matthew 25.14–30
Mon November 16
Revelation 1.1–4; 2.1–5; Psalm 1; Luke 18.35–end
Tues November 17
Revelation 3.1–6, 14–end; Psalm 15; Luke 19.1–10
Wed November 18
Revelation 4; Psalm 150; Luke 19.11–28
Thurs November 19 Revelation 5.1–10; Psalm 149.1–5; Luke 19.41–44 Fri November 20
Revelation 10.8–11; Psalm 119.65–72 Luke 19.45–48
Sat November 21
Revelation 11.4–12; Psalm 144.1–9;Luke 20.27–40
Sun November 22
Ezekiel 34.11–16,20–24; Psalm 95.1–7; Ephesians 1.15–23; Matthew 25.31–46
Mon November23
Revelation 14.1–5; Psalm 24.1–6; Luke 21.1–4
Tues November 24
Revelation 14.14–19; Psalm 96; Luke 21.5–11
Wed November 25
Revelation 15.1–4; Psalm 98; Luke 21.12–19
Thurs November 26 Revelation 18.1–2, 21–23, 19.1–3, 9; Psalm 100; Luke 21.20–28 Fri November 27
Revelation 20.1–4, 11–21.2; Psalm 84.1–6; Luke 21.29–33
Sat November 28
Revelation 22.1–7; Psalm 95.1–7; Luke 21.34–36 20
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All Souls Remember in your kingdom all your faithful servants, that death may be for them the gate to life and to unending fellowship with you‌
John Curry Kevin Carruthers Joyce Lowery Peggy Miller Elma Lee Newson Billy Forster Roberta Purvis Stephen Johnson Eunice Mills Raymond Powell Sandra Kail Patricia Lauder
This year we said goodbye to the following: Sylvia Vacher Bob Oxley James Stewart Brenda Morton Albert Burrell Joyce Hanson Renee Herkes Hub Edward McMahon Ronald Clark Mary Telford Dorothy Douglas Irene Chaganis Edna Thompson Audrey Scott Alan Richardson Ada Stenman John Raymond Robson Brenda Clark Hazel Dixon Michael Bruce Margaret Coverdale Joan Johnstone Margaret Rose Armstrong Elizabeth Smurthwaite Joan Kohberg June Murray Beatrice Oliver Susan Arnott
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen. This year’s memorial service for all those we have loved and lost will take place on Sunday 1st November at 4pm online at stpetersharton.org.uk/worship/all-souls/
a n d b e a v a i l a b l e t o w a t c h afterwards. Please feel free to circulate the link to anyone who would like to share in this act of remembrance, prayer and love. If you wish to include names to be read out of loved ones lost in previous years, sheets will be available at the back of church through October. 22
Remembrance Many of you will remember the painted stones and knitted poppies which adorned the war graves and the space around the war memorial at St Peter’s in 2018. It would be lovely if we could fill the semicircle this year with decorated stones or pebbles and identify the war graves again with decorated stones or knitted/crocheted poppies. If you need any materials please do let Jean Stokes or Anne Blair-Vincent know. Please bring your tributes along on the weekend of Remembrance and here’s a reminder of the tributes from 2018. " Remembrance online: http://www.stpetersharton.org.uk/worship/ remembrance/ “
St Peter’s Autumn Quiz taking place via Saturday 24th October Doors open 7pm, Quiz starts 7.30pm Bring your own drinks (that bit’s normal!) Entry free but donations for church funds welcome Contact Ethel 454 2341 Everyone wanting to take part will need to be online or dial in (local call). Full instructions will be given. Please try and let us know if you are playing together as a team – and choose a name – beforehand to speed/ smooth things on the night. You’re welcome to come along in ones or twos, we can make up new teams on the night. 23