Church News for Sunday 16th August 2020 Trinity 10

Although the government has now allowed church buildings to reopen they must do so in accordance with the guidance they have published. We are currently working through this material and preparing our buildings to welcome everyone back on Sunday 6th September at St Mary’s Hornby. We are going to continue with PhoneChurch for the moment as well as it gives people greater options.
And so, we now continue ‘PhoneChurch’ To join in simply call 03300 945 940 then at the prompt Room number: 55017514 # and use Guest PIN: 3885 #

Sunday 16th August Trinity 10
09:00 BCP Holy Communion - for Patrick Brompton, Spennithorne, & Finghall
10:00 Morning Prayer - for Hornby, Crakehall, & Hauxwell
16:30 BCP Evensong
Readings - Isaiah 56.1,6-8, Psalm 67, Romans 11.1-2a,29-32, Matthew 15.[10-20]21-28
Evening Readings - Psalm 90*, 2 Kings 4.1-37, Acts 16.1-15
Collect - Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion - God of our pilgrimage, you have willed that the gate of mercy should stand open for those who trust in you: look upon us with your favour that we who follow the path of your will may never wander from the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
BCP Collect - Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

During the week
09:00 Morning Prayer - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
09:00 Holy Communion - Wednesday
Sunday 23rd August Trinity 11
09:00 Morning Prayer - for Patrick Brompton, Spennithorne, & Finghall 10:00 Holy Communion - for Hornby, Crakehall, & Hauxwell
Readings - Isaiah 51.1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12.1-8, Matthew 16.13-20
Collect - O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion - Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
During the week
09:00 Morning Prayer - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 09:00 Holy Communion – Wednesday
11:00 Deanery Prayer Meeting - Via Zoom
Sunday 30th August Trinity 12
10:00 Holy Communion Shared Benefice Service
Readings - Exodus 3.1–15, Romans 12.9-21, Matthew 16.21-28
Collect - Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion - God of all mercy, in this eucharist you have set aside our sins and given us your healing: grant that we who are made whole in Christ may bring that healing to this broken world, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
During the week
09:00 Morning Prayer - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
09:00 Holy Communion - Wednesday - with the Ven Peter Townley Archdeacon of Pontefract

Saturday 5th September
19:30 A Service of Light - as we prepare for the return of gathered Communion services.
Readings - Genesis 1.1 – 2.4a, Exodus 12.1-24, Isaiah 55.1-11, Romans 6.3-11, Matthew 28.1-10
Come and join us as we light our 6 Pascal Candles which will remain together whilst we are worshipping together in a single joint Eucharist. The service is very similar to the Easter eve service and focuses on Jesus as our light and will include the use of incense. If you would like to take an active part in the service please do talk to Rev’d Chris or Sue Bianco.
Sunday 6th September Trinity 13 09:00 Morning Prayer
10:30 Holy Communion
16:30 BCP Evensong
Readings - Ezekiel 33.7-11, Psalm 119.33-40, Romans 13.8-14, Matthew 18.15-20
Evening Readings - Psalm 108, Ezekiel 12.21 - 13.16, Acts 19.1-20
Collect - Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion - God our creator, you feed your children with the true manna, the living bread from heaven: let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage until we come to that place where hunger and thirst are no more; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
BCP Collect - Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service; Grant, we beseech thee, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.

During the week
09:00 Morning Prayer - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
09:00 Holy Communion - Wednesday Rev’d Alistair Ferneley
Sunday 13th September Trinity 14 09:00 Prayer and Praise
10:30 BCP Holy Communion
16:30 Taizé - via Zoom
Readings - Genesis 50.15-21, Psalm 103.[1-7]8-13*, Romans 14.1-12, Matthew 18.21-35
Evening Readings - Acts 20.17–38
Collect - Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion - Lord God, the source of truth and love, keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, united in prayer and the breaking of bread, and one in joy and simplicity of heart, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
BCP Collect - Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

During the week
09:00 Morning Prayer - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
09:00 Holy Communion – Wednesday

When they said come to Church it will be a moving experience - this is not what I expected!

Church Opening
Church buildings open for private prayer from 2-4 pm.
Monday - Patrick Brompton Tuesday – Spennithorne Wednesday – Hornby Thursday – Finghall Friday – Crakehall Saturday – Hauxwell

When you come
Please observe 2m social distancing at all times. Please use hand sanitiser where provided. The wearing of face-covering is required from the 8th August and no longer a matter of personal choice.
Do not enter if you feel unwell or are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. These include:

• High temperature
• Continuous cough
• Loss of taste and smell
  
  

Please follow all directions and markers set out and avoid contact with items as far as possible, including hymn books and printed material.
God ofhealing and peace, we give thanks for this place in which to worship you. Guide each ofus as we enter and leave to keep it safe, as we seek protection for all from the coronavirus; in the name ofhim who gave his life for us all, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

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Providing Relief: Special COVID Appeal
The Church in Sudan has much that it would like to do but often lacks the resources to achieve it. As a Diocese we work together with the church there through prayer and encouragement, giving some funding, and occasionally through providing expertise. All money given by churches here goes to Sudan as other expenses are paid for from our own diocesan funds. Send donations to our Diocesan Office marked ‘For Sudan’. There is a Diocesan donation button linked to Paypal found here. Remember on the second page to add a note saying it’s ‘for Sudan’. Cheques should be payable to Leeds DBF, and posted with a a note saying it’s ‘for Sudan’ to: Leeds Diocese Finance Dept, 17-19 York Place, Leeds LS1 2EX
BACS transfers should be made to Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance, sort code 09-02-22 account 10466302. Don’t forget to reference your donation as ‘for Sudan’. Please email sudanlinkcontact@gmail.com with news of what you have done so that we can track your donation through. We may be in touch with you to ask about Gift Aid, and whether you would like to be added to our Sudan Link e-News mailing list.
Sorghum collected from a food back in El ObeidOur Working Group, alarmed by the situation in Sudan at the moment, has made this our number one priority. High inflation coupled with the coronavirus outbreak is causing shortages of basic necessities. The church in Sudan is sometimes desperate for funds to help distressed people: the situation they currently face is becoming absolutely acute. There are no food banks in Sudan, and Islamic Aid customarily is not given to Christian believers.
In the past, we have sent funding to help the Church in its caring ministry, but have encouraged them to look for sustainable projects. Right now the need is too great. In the past, we have funded grinding mills and even an agricultural project, and we hope to get back to that, but in 2020 with overwhelming economic forces sapping the life of the country, we need simply to supply daily necessities.
Please pray for the Church in Sudan as they face great need with nothing in their hands.

 Church & Community
Bedale Community Library will reopen on Tuesday 11th August at 10 am. It will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-12 and 2-4. While at first, it will not be possible to browse, readers will be able to return books, to collect reservations made through NYCC’s Library Services website and there will also be a ‘Select and Collect’ service available on 01609 534 573. We hope to resume something like normal service as soon as possible.
Sadly, this year’s Hunton Steam Fair, due to take place on 12/13 September 2020, has been postponed until 11th and 12th September 2021.
Planning ahead: St Oswald’s Hauxwell hope to run their tombola in aid of the church during that weekend on 2021, so please continue to save any cosmetics, not subject to use by dates, that you would be happy to donate to us. Many thanks.

Constable Burton Summer Picnic 2020
30th August 13:00–17:00
From Hilly Dobson Parish Councillor & Response Coordinator
Due to the pandemic activities are somewhat limited this year and some prizes have had to be changed from those originally advertised. However, the show will go on!
Picnic. Bring your own picnic to the Green. A limited, no-frills BBQ will be available but you will need to bring the ‘extras’.

1. a)  Activities and Prizes.
   Planned activities are listed on a flier available locally and here. It is hoped that as many as possible will join in, dress-up 1960s style and add a scarecrow to the trail.
2. b)  Children’s activities will include drawing competitions. Please bring pens/crayons and a blank drawing pad/paper.
3. c)  Donated prizes currently top £500.

Covid Restrictions. Please:

• Observe social distancing and stay in your own family/bubble group.
• PPE. Bring masks and gloves if you wish to.
• Toilets. A one-way system in the Reading Room will be in operation.
• Cash. For helpers to avoid handling lots of money please bring £1 coins and change.
• Sanitiser. Sanitiser will be made available at several locations.
  Wet Weather. In the ‘unlikely’ event of wet weather, a decision to postpone will be taken in the morning of the 30th. The decision will be passed by ‘word of mouth’ with the help of the CBVSG.
  Summary. Don’t let Covid-19 defeat us. Come along and let’s enjoy ourselves! Thoughts From The Garden
  From Rev’d Laura
  Hello! How are you? not in a general sense to describe you; friend, family member, retired, worker. The variants on that list are huge, and too often the one that really matters isn’t named You’. We are the children of God, precious in his sight and in this turbulent world it’s so easy to forget that one small statement which gives us such hope. At times you may feel as if it is all too much, so we find ourselves plodding through the days without a sense of purpose, and this year more than ever before, we have had to face very real challenges, locally, nationally and internationally too. So, we need a pathway which helps us to keep going, not just for the bad days but good ones too.
  Perhaps you’ve found a little spot in the house where you made a special place, nothing fancy, a candle, a photograph or a memento mori from a holiday. For me, I’ve been re-connecting with my garden. I’ve always had somewhere to grow plants and I gain great strength and comfort from them, especially Roses. I remember the peace Rose, Mum and Dad planted after the war, it stood in pride of place in our small front garden, an absolute delight, and they would tell me of their experiences during that traumatic time.

Of course, varieties of Rose are very broad genus indeed, all stemming from the wild dog rose, known throughout the world, stretching along the hedgerow in our present home.
Which brings me back to ‘us’ part of humanity and as Christians, we all belong to a great family, called to allow God to prune us, like the rose, where necessary. To be trained as to where we can be used to God’s best advantage, and most of all to live our lives to the full in order that we may release the fragrance of Jesus. (2 Cor 2: 14) Into all our activities however simple or humble they may be.
God bless you all and by his mercy keep you safe.
The reading from 2 Cor 2:14
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him.
A reflection on the rose
The fragrance of the rose is distilled to create a lingering, tantalising smell which always fades with the passage of time. The love of God revealed in Jesus never fades, never fails. We are called with thankful hearts to speak of that love, so all may hear and in hearing understand

A prayer for us all
Loving God,
Thank you for the gift of the good earth, The heavens, the seas, the universe,
All that is around us
Help us to look and really appreciate The many gifts you lay before us,
Even in unlikely or
Unpromising circumstances
Amen


Simon and Grace Stretton-Downes
Liberia News
Simon is a dentist leading a team at a clinic at the Eternal Love Winning All (ELWA) Hospital in Monrovia. Grace is a nurse and will support Simon as well as seeking God’s direction for her role in the mission field. The couple are sent by St Gregory’s Church, Crakehall and are working for Serving In Mission (SIM)
Rosemary Gaven is our local contact and keeps us update with the news they send.
Simon is very busy at the dental clinic, he has done 4 broken jaw surgeries in the last 3
weeks - this is half a days work each time. They are trying to get the dental five year report and proposal for the next 5 years accepted and then to be able to start fundraising for the new opportunities proposed. On Monday morning, there was one patient with a large swelling with pus and two broken jaws from motorbike accidents. It is all very challenging trying to do one treatment when the apprentices need Simon to come and help them with their patients.
Grace is still making lots of food for working people although there is more movement about going into people’s homes. She was the minute scribe for the SIM board meetings all day Friday and half of Saturday when she left to "attend" Brian’s funeral together with Simon. It was good for them to feel part of that closure for them from afar. They enjoyed two girl’s birthday parties last week as representative grandparents! Any opportunity for cake and celebration! She is still meeting with mothers of sick children to share and give mothering advice. She is also restarting the nursing chart audits and is hoping to get some senior nurses on this as well, for improved uptake.
They have cancelled flights and any thoughts of coming to UK in October for a short break due to all the uncertainties with Covid-19. So far Covid-19 numbers are slowly reducing around their area
There was less rain in the last week so they managed to get the washing dry on the line again. They are thankful to be there to meet the varied dental and nursing challenges but would love to be able to see family before too long. Many thanks for your prayers and love.
And Finally
From Rev’d Chris
Pew News will be taking a break for a few weeks and will be back on Thursday 10th September. You might have noticed that this edition is a bit longer than normal to cover the extra time that this issue is covering. Talking of time have you noticed that 2 of our church clocks seem a bit odd? Crakehall’s clock is currently stopped at 12 whilst we await much-needed work on the beam that supports the weights. Patrick Brompton, on the other hand, is currently 3hrs fast - having become very confused with the long power cut last week! We are working on how to reset the hour hand, but have at least managed to get the chiming back to normal - as the saying goes, watch this space!
I have been thinking about time quite a lot recently, how in the last few months’ time seems to have moved differently. I suppose it is because my normal routine has been so interrupted, not my day to day pattern but the bigger cycle. Whilst the world has continued and harvest has rolled around we have missed so many markers on the journey that I still feel somewhat trapped as if I am still waiting for something that my mind knows as already happened. I felt this most keenly at Easter and at Lamas Tide. Easter is understandable but Lamas I was not expecting. I think it might be that it marks the anniversary of my starting here in these parishes. Three years ago, my first Sunday service at St Patrick’s was a Lamas celebration, a time to give the first fruit of the harvest to God as a thank-offering. But this year like all of our special rural services that to simply slipped by unmarked.
I think this discombobulation was highlighted for me on the 5th when we would normally have celebrated St Oswald’s day at Hauxwell and our brief impromptu gathering that evening to give thanks for our new notice board in a way was oddly reassuring. Not that things are anything like back to normal, but that we will find a new normal. That we can look back at the past and thank those who shaped our shared journey whilst also getting excited about the journey ahead of us.
So from me, a massive thank you to all who provided for our new sign and to all in the Benefice for our shared journey. We have achieved much in the last three years and there is still remains much to be written in our shared journey as we walk with Christ together.
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