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DENHOLME SHARED CHURCH IS A LOCAL ECUMENICAL
PARTNERSHIP OF BAPTIST, CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND UNITED
REFORMED CHURCH MEMBERS. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US
FOR WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS AT 10.30AM. SERVICES FOLLOW
EITHER THE TRADITION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND OR
URC/BAPTIST. OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES WILL BE AS LISTED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE CONTACT DETAILS BELOW.
SERVICES DURING OCTOBER
Sun 5th Morning Worship Chris Wilcock
Sun 12th Morning Worship with Holy Communion Revd Dr Paul Severs
Sun 19th Family Allsorts
Sun 26th Holy Communion Revd Liz Moy
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sun 2nd November Thanksgiving for Life Service 3.00pm
Sun 9th November Remembrance Sunday 10.00am
Fri 14th November Nepal, Narration and Nosh 7.30pm
Sat 29th November Christmas Fayre 10.00-1.00pm
Sat 6th December Workshop for Christmas activities 10.00-5.00pm
Sun 7th December Congregational Meeting
Sat20th/Sun 21st December Rings of Celebration
CONTACT DETAILS
www.denholmechurch.org.uk
Church Secretary and Church Warden: Mrs Anne Jay 01535 274257
Minister CofE Revd Suzy McCarter 01535 270687
The Vicarage, Halifax Road, Cullingworth, Bradford BD13 5DE
URC/Baptist Contact and Newsletter: Mrs Judith Drake
01274 833603
Items for the newsletter before the end of the second
week of the month please to Judith Drake
Newsletter
October 2014
Dear Friends
As I write this letter I look out on a beautiful view with a
hint of Autumn about it and the realisation that summer has
gone. I feel as if I’m living in a parallel universe, sat
comfortably but listening to the radio which is relaying the
most horrific stories from around the world, a world which
seems to have gone mad and where the media is apparently
unable to keep up with all the atrocities. When did we last
hear of the girls kidnapped in Nigeria? It was back in April
that nearly 300 girls were kidnapped and they are still
missing.
No doubt global efforts are being made to counter terrorism
and diplomatic efforts are unabated but do you feel as
helpless as I do when we encounter these horror stories?
What can we do about it then? Maybe, as individuals, we can
offer support to organisations such as Medecins sans
Frontieres (MSF), also known as Doctors without borders.
MSF is an organisation which goes into conflict zones
throughout the world to provide medical care regardless of
race, religion creed or political affiliation and is reliant on
financial donations. Maybe you already donate to another
charity which provides humanitarian aid for the victims of
conflict.
You may be thinking you can’t afford to donate any more
money to charitable causes, no matter how worthwhile they
may be. There is something you can do though. As the words
of that well known hymn “Make me a channel of your Peace”
go around my head I’m reminded that as individuals we cannot
halt world conflict or terrorism but, in our dealings with
those we come into contact with, it is our responsibility to
behave in such a way which channels Peace. Who knows – by
behaving in such a way other individuals may do the same. We
may never know but that’s no excuse not to try.
God bless
Janice
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love;
Where there is injury your pardon, Lord;
And where there’s doubt true faith in you.
Oh, Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life let me bring hope;
Where there is darkness, only light;
And where there’s sadness, ever joy.
Make me a channel of your peace.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
In giving to all men that we receive;
And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.
BIRTHDAY SCHEME
Many Happy Returns to the following people as they
celebrate their birthdays in October
15th Kath Wilcock
ST PAUL’S WIVES GROUP
Wed 1st October - Bingo
Wed 15th October – Bradford Textiles
Wed 29th October - Quiz
A TIME TO REMEMBER …….
On Sunday 2nd November at 3.00pm there will be a special
service for anyone who has been bereaved. You may have lost
someone close to you this year or it may be many years ago.
We give you the opportunity to remember them in a short
reflective service. We do hope that you will also stay behind
afterwards to enjoy afternoon tea and a chat.
DENHOLME LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Invite you to come along to an event to commemorate the
start of the First World War on Saturday 1st November in
the Mechanics Reading Room from 10.00-3.30pm. Displays
and local memorabilia relating to the war as well as stories of
local interest.
COMING SOON ………..
CHRISTMAS RINGS CELEBRATION WEEKEND 20/21
DECEMBER - more details in our next newsletter.
ACTIVITES FOR UNDER FIVES
Babes and Tots - PLEASE NOTE THE SESSIONS ARE
ON FRIDAY MORNINGS FROM 9.15-11.30 (Senior
Moment in the last newsletter, I said it was afternoon)
Toddler Praise - I plan to re-introduce this monthly session
for parents, grandparents and carers of young children.
Story, songs and craft activities around a Biblical theme, with
time for play and refreshments. The first one will be on
Thursday 9th October at 10.00am, then on Thursday 6 th
November and 4th December. Please invite anyone you know
with young children to come along. Judith
TRIP TO CHATSWORTH HOUSE
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Janice is running a trip to Chatsworth which will include the
Christmas Market, timed slot for a tour of the house dressed
for Christmas on this year’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme, time
to explore the gardens and the ‘Chatsworth in Wartime’
exhibition. Cost is £29.00 per person and any profit will be
split between the Scout Group and our church. Coach leaves
Denholme at 9.00am, returning from Chatsworth at 5.00pm.
Contact Janice to reserve a place 01422 247446.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
11.00-1.00pm
It may seem a long way off but we're already planning the
Christmas Fayre and need your help in collecting items for
the different stalls we'll be having this year. It isn't too
early to bring any of the following items into the church
building:
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Christmas tree decorations - new, handmade or good
as new
Unwanted gifts
Anything star shaped or good quality items with stars
on them
Tombola items
Good as new toys/jigsaws etc
Bottle Stall
Refreshments throughout the morning,
light lunches – hot turkey sandwiches.
Please put the date in your diary, this is our main Christmas
fund raising event.
Christmas Crafts Resource Event
Wednesday 22nd October
Betty will demonstrate things to make and do with children
focusing on Advent and Christmas. The event is open to
anyone working with children, parents, grandparents,
uniformed leaders, teachers etc. There will be lots of craft
supplies to buy at cheap prices. Times in the afternoon 1.302.30 with browsing from 1.00 and afterwards until 3.30 and in
the evening from 7.30-8.30 with browsing from 7.00 and
afterwards until 9.30. Admission £1.00 includes
refreshments. Please can you let Betty know if you intend
coming along.
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APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING
You may have noticed in the Town Council Newsletter that we
have put out a general appeal for donations to our Building
Fund. We are asking for village support to help keep our
building open. We hope that if you are approached you will
tell of our numerous problems, explain the work we have
already funded and encourage people to give what they can.
Helen will gladly receive cash, cheques or donations can also
be sent direct to the bank.
Please note contractors are coming into the building on Tues
30th September to replace an area of ceiling plaster in the
church. We may have to meet in the back room on Sunday 5 th
and 12th October. Notices will be put on the door to tell you
where to go.
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Nepal
Narration
Nosh
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Last year we had a very successful evening listening to John
Ackroyd tell of his visit to Peru, which was followed by poetry
readings. John has been on his travels again trekking to
Nepal in aid of Yorkshire Cancer, and we have asked him to
come and tell us all about it by having a similar sort of
evening. However this time we are asking if you would like to
contribute a narration.
We will start the evening with John then it is up to you!!
Have you got a favourite passage from a book, a funny story,
something you cut out of a newspaper - anything that you
think others might find entertaining. Come along and share
it - we want humour, stories to make you think or even to
make us cry, amazing facts we wouldn't even know!!. Supper
will be Pie and Peas - no charge but donations welcome.
Please can you let Anne know if you want to read or can bring
something for others to read. There will also be a list to sign
if you want to come along to the evening so we can cater for
supper.
When is it?
FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 7.30pm
A date not to miss