the April 2016 Parish Magazine

ParishMagazine
April2016
For the Parishes of the United Benefice of
Holsworthy, Hollacombe, Pyworthy, Pancrasweek
and Bridgerule
www.holsworthybenefice.org.uk
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ChurchContacts
Priest&RuralDean:Rev.Fr.ChristopherPenn
TheRectory,BodminStreet,Holsworthy.
01409259282or07941735318
Reader:
MrsMaryAicheler01409259271
St.Peter&St.Paul,Holsworthy:
ChurchWardens:
MrsHelenYoung01409259345
MrRobertBeckford01409254804
TowerCaptain:MrRalphChapman 01409253040
StBridget,Bridgerule:
Churchwardens:
MrT.Bowden01288381427
MrP.Harris01288381329
St.Petroc,Hollacombe:
Churchwardens:
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MrsTeresaDavey01409281235
St.Pancras,Pancrasweek:
Churchwardens:
RobertWright01409253300
RogerVanstone01409240165
St.Swithun,Pyworthy:
Churchwardens:
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MaryBeckford01409254804 Holsworthy&PyworthyChurchesareusuallyopeneveryday.
ComeinandsitforawhileandspendtimewithGod
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Contents
ChurchContacts
Contents
NotFromtheRectorythisMonth NewsFromTheParishesInOurBenefice FromTheParishPump-News
AllintheMonthofApril
HighDaysandHolyDaysinApril ServiceRotaforApril
StJames-the-Least-ofAllApril2016
NewsandUpdatesfromConnectHolsworthy
Smile ThePuzzlePages
SomeVeryUsefulNumbers
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Apology
We are sorry that this edition has arrived a little later than usual.
Unfortunately Easter has been a very busy time for Fr Christopher,
not only in our benefice but also in the deanery and delays have crept
in beyond our control. Hopefully we will have the next edition out on
time. If you have anything you would like to be considered for
publication in our magazine please give it to the editor by the 20th of
the preceding month. It can be sent electronically or hand written.
Our printer in Bude can usually reproduce photographs to a reasonable
standard. If you want any hard copy or pictures returned please
ensure your name and address is on the back.
ThismagazineisproducedforthechurchesofSt.Bridget’s,Bridgerule;
St.PeterandSt.PaulHolsworthy;St.Petroc,Hollacombe;
St.Pancras,Pancrasweek;StSwithun,Pyworthyandistheonlypublication
promotingtheviewsandvisionofthebenefice.
Thecontentsofthismagazinedonotnecessarilyreflecttheviewsofthe
individualPCC’sbutarethoseofindividualcontributors.
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NotFromtheRectorythismonth…
UnfortunatelyFrChristopherhasnothadthetimetositandwritesomething
uniqueforourintroductoryarticlethismonthsohereinsteadissomething
else.
DidJesusReallyExist?
This item has been submitted by John Powers who found it in the
Church and Community Magazine of St. Paul’s Church, Barnstaple.
Many thanks to Guy Chave-Cox, Vicar of St Paul’s for permission to
reproduce his edited version here.
Recent research in England revealed that 40% of people do not realize
Jesus was a real person. Though, 43% of the people asked said they
did believe in the resurrection-but many did not think it happened as
described in the Bible. The figures found while 57% classified
themselves as Christian, fewer than 10% read the Bible and prayed
regularly, or go to church at least once a month. They probably have
no doubts about other famous people of the past. Of course the
authenticity of Jesus matters, as the claims he and others made affect
the whole purpose and destiny of humanity. There’s a lot at stake.
How do we know any historical figure existed? We need to look for
corrobarative evidence.
In such an investigation one needs to examine all literary sources.
However, as sceptics often discount bible material because they
suspect the writers distorted the facts, here is evidence outside the New
Testement by non-Christian authors: The Roman historian, Tacitus (56117 AD) wrote “Christus was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator
of Judea in the reighn Tiberius”. Suetonius (69-130 AD) wrote of
“Crestus” and of his followers having been persecuted by Nero. In 112
AD a Roman Magistrate, Pliny the Younger, sought advice from the
Emperor Trajan, having failed to force Christians to renounce Christ
whom they “worshipped as a god”. when worship was due exclusively
to the emperor. The Jewish historian Josephus (37-100 AD) referred to
James as “the brother of Jesus the so-called Christ.” None of these
authors questioned Christ’s existance. Even-handed enquirers would
also want to know what the New Testament has to say. By comparison
with texts of other ancient literature now available, we have far more
numerous and records closer to the date of events than for any other
person from that era. Over 5,000 separate manuscripts are now
available. One complete New Testament in the British Library is over
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1.600 years old. A substantial collection of New Testament documents
is dated mid-3rd Centuary and is split between Dublin , Michigan and
other locations. Much of the Gospel of John is in a document dated 200
AD or earlier. Modern translations of the Bible result from studying all
these manuscripts. It is false to suggest that they suffer from multiple
translations. Let historian Michaey Grant have the last word, “…if we
apply to the New Testament, as we should, the same sort of criteria as
we should apply to other historical material, we can no more reject the
existence of a mass of pagan personages whose reality as historical
figures is never questioned…”
ClergyVisiting
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Fr.Christopher
At Holsworthy Primary School
Ø is a way of being church for families involving fun
Ø is a church, not a craft club, that helps people
encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour
Ø is found across the world
Ø values are about being Christ-centred, for all
ages, based on creativity, hospitality and
celebration
Booking has taken place and the dates for the Summer Term Messy
Church are Thursday 21st April, Thursday 19th May, Thursday16th
June and Thursday 21st July. Each session will begin after school at
3.15.
If you are able to help you would be very welcome to join in.
Please contact Christine Stalley at the school for details.
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News From The Parishes In Our Benefice
TheNewBeneficeWebsite
www.holsworthybenefice.org.uk
Our new benefice website went live on 8th March.
If you have an opportunity please have a look at it, your feedback would
be most welcome. In addition to the monthly service calendar you find
that the Sunday pew sheets are on it so if you should happen to miss
attending church one Sunday you can still catch up with the latest news.
If you don’t have a computer you could always pop along to the library
and use one of theirs.
If you have any ideas for material to include please let us have your
suggestions. It would be good to have a few more pictures. It is also
possible to have audio on the site so we were wondering if anyone has
made their own recording of the carillon playing Holsworthy Bells by
Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
Much to our surprise we have discovered that during the last two weeks
of March we have been averaging 126 hits a day.
Please send your suggestion to
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St.PeterandSt.Paul,Holsworthy
Pupils and Teachers from Holsworthy Primary School have been in
church on two occasions recently. The first was the commissioning
service for their new headmaster Mr Tim Salvadori and the second was
the end of term Easter service. On both occasions the children were
well behaved and in full voice for the singing of their favourites, He’s
Got The Whole World, Give Me Oil In My Lamp, and Lord Of The
Dance. Lessons were clearly read by the children who played a full part
in the services on both occasions.
CommissioningofthenewheadmasterofHolsworthyPrimarySchool
Fromtheleft-ThechairofgovernorsLisaYoung,Diocesaneducationalofficer
FatherRichardMaudsley,HeadmasterTimSalvadori,CllrLyndonPiper,
PortreeveJohnAddict,FatherChristopherPenn,foundationgovernorChristine
StalleyandgovernorDebbieSquirrellastheycelebratedtheChristianMinistry
ofHeadship.PictureDawnBewes
St.Petroc,Hollacombe
Hollacombe Church was full for the 'Raise The Roof For Hollacombe
Church, Sankey Style' evening on Sunday 3rd April. People came from
far and wide, Lewannick, Bude, Launceston, Clawton and Bradworthy
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as well as local vicinities.
Fr Christopher Penn was the Chairman for the event, introducing each
hymn with a little of the history, names, dates and in some cases facts
of where and when the hymn had been 'used' in different spheres.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and light refreshments were served by
the ladies afterwards.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported Hollacombe and help
raise some more money to help with the roof repair which we hope will
commence very shortly.
MargaretStacey
St.Swithun,Pyworthy
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From The Parish Pump - News
Public support for Government to help fund church heritage
60% of us back the idea of the Government providing financial support
for churches, chapels and meeting houses, in order to protect their
heritage and history for future generations.
This was the finding of a new opinion poll, commissioned by the church
building repair and support charity, the National Churches Trust. The
poll also found that 57% of British adults said that they had visited a
church in the past year for religious services, non-religious activities or
as a visitor or tourist.
Since 2014, the Government has given £130m for repairs to historic
churches.
Who helps our young ‘carers’?
Schools and local authorities are failing to provide potentially thousands
of young carers with the early support they need, and instead wait to act
when their problems reach crisis point.
So says The Children’s Society, in its recent report: ‘There’s nobody is
there - no one who can actually help?’ The research looked at the
experiences of 45 young carers aged nine to 24 from the North West,
West Midlands, South West and South East of England. In some cases,
it was only when they suffered problems with their own physical or
mental health that they were offered any support, and even then it was
often inconsistent and inadequate.
The latest Census put the number of young carers in the UK at 166,000,
but this is believed to be just the tip of the iceberg. Young carers can be
at high risk for developing mental health issues, educational
underachievement, bullying and social isolation. Yet there is no such
thing as a typical young carer – and those interviewed for the research
rejected the ‘hero’ label often given to them by society.
Details at: http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/news-and-blogs/pressreleases/lack-of...
New YouTube videos explain Book of Common Prayer
A brand new series of eight free half-hour videos has been produced by
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the Prayer Book Society to guide clergy unfamiliar with The Book of
Common Prayer when required to conduct its most popular services.
The films also will assist wedding planners, undertakers and others
advising those arranging marriages and funerals.
The new videos have been produced in two formats: in one they include
a spoken commentary explaining to clergy and ordinands the
practicalities of conducting the services; the alternative format has no
commentary, allowing viewers to concentrate on the wording used in
Prayer Book services.
They are Holy Communion, Morning Prayer (or Mattins) and Evening
Prayer (or Evensong) as well as baptism, marriage and funeral
services.
More details at: www.pbs.org.uk
Dating website bucks the trend and features ‘real’ couples
Twelve 'real' married couples are happily telling hundreds of thousands
of London Underground travellers how they met – through an online
dating site.
All 24 people met through ChristianConnection.com. “Traditionally,
agencies have used beautiful models on their adverts,” said Christian
Connection founder Jackie Elton. “These days, most single people have
tried online dating and have become more discerning and a little wary.
'We were thrilled when, as part of our campaign, 12 of our couples were
happy to have their photos on London's Underground network. It shows
how online dating has developed. Far more people are happy to tell
friends, parents and even the great British public. That would never
have happened even five years ago. We are confident people will not
only believe what they see, but act on it. It takes just a little faith.”
The Christian Connection Ads can be seen at:
http://blog.christianconnection.com/it-all-starts-with-a-little-faith/
The most difficult place in the world to be a Christian
North Korea is the most difficult place in which to be a Christian, for the
14th consecutive year. According to the 2016 Open Doors World Watch
List, North Korea's 'dictatorial paranoia' has kept it at the head of the 50
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countries on the annual list.
But Open Doors said that the gap between North Korea and the rest of
the world is narrowing. Throughout the 49 other countries on the list, the
dominant and growing source of pressure on Christians is 'Islamic
extremism.' It is the primary driver of persecution in the top 10 countries
on the list.
Churches not doing enough to support parents in education
The State should not have the final word on decisions about how
children are educated; parents should, according to the Evangelical
Alliance. So the Alliance has called on the Church to do far more to
help Christian parents as they engage with their children’s schools.
You’re not alone: a guide for the Christian family in education has now
been launched to help parents. Details at: http://education.eauk.org/
AllinthemonthofApril
Itwas:-
125 years ago:- on 1st April 1891, that the first London-Paris telephone
line was opened to the public. It included an undersea section between
Dover and Calais.
100 years ago:- 24th to 29th April 1916, that The Easter Uprising,
Dublin, took place. This armed Republican uprising against British rule
resulted in the death of 466 people. The rebels surrendered
unconditionally after the British declared martial law and suppressed the
rebellion. Most of the leaders were executed.
90 years ago:- on 21st April 1926 that Queen Elizabeth II was born.
70 years ago:- on 17th April 1946 that Syria gained its independence
from France.
65 years ago:- on 11th April 1951, that the Stone of Scone, which had
been stolen from Westminster Abbey in London in December 1950 by
Scottish nationalist students, was found on the altar of Arbroath Abbey
in Scotland. It was returned to London. In November 1996 the stone
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was officially returned to Scotland and now resides in Edinburgh Castle.
Also 65 years ago:- on 17th April 1951 that the Peak District National
Park was established. It was Britain’s first national park.
40 years ago:- on 5th April 1976 that Apple Computer (now Apple, inc.)
was founded in California.
30 years ago:- on 26th April 1986 that the Chernobyl disaster took place
in Ukraine. It was the world’s worst nuclear power plant accident. 31
people were killed in the explosion and fire, and leaked radiation spread
across the western Soviet Union and Europe.
25 years ago:- on 3rd April 1991 that Graham Greene, British novelist,
short story writer, playwright and journalist, died.
10 years ago:- on 6th April 2006 that the first case of H5N1 avian flu
(bird flu) in the UK was confirmed following blood tests on a dead swan
found in Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland.
High Days and Holy Days in April
4th Lady Day - the Annunciation
This beautiful event (Luke 1:26-38) took place in Nazareth, when Mary
is already betrothed to Joseph. The Archangel Gabriel comes to Mary,
greets her as highly favoured, tells her not to be afraid, that she will
bear a son Jesus, and that her elderly cousin Elizabeth is already
pregnant (with John the Baptist).
The church calendar is never quite as neat as some would like it. To
celebrate the Annunciation on 25 March does indeed place the
conception of Jesus exactly nine months from his birth on 25
December, but the latter part of March almost inevitably falls during
Lent. But the birth and death of Jesus are intrinsically linked - he was
born to die, and thus fulfil God’s purposes.
The Annunciation is a significant date in the Christian calendar - it is
one of the most frequent depicted in Christian art. Gabriel’s gracious
strength and Mary’s humble dignity have inspired many artists. Certainly
Mary’s response to the angel has for centuries been an example of
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good faith in practice - humility, enquiry of God, and trusting acceptance
in His will for her life.
23rd St George - our patron saint who isn’t English
by David Winter
It’s perhaps typical of the English that they should have a patron saint
who isn’t English, about whom next to nothing is known for sure, and
who may not have existed at all. That didn’t stop him being patriotically
invoked in many battles, notably at Agincourt and in the Crusades, and
of course it is his cross that adorns the flags of English football fans to
this day.
It’s most likely that he was a soldier, a Christian who was martyred for
his faith somewhere in Palestine, possibly at Lydda, in the early fourth
century. At some point in the early centuries of the Church he became
associated with wider military concerns, being regarded as the patron
saint of the Byzantine armies. There is no doubt that he was held as an
example of the ‘godly soldier’, one who served Christ as bravely and
truly as he served his king and country.
The story of George and the dragon is of much later date and no one
seems to know where it comes from. By the middle ages, when George
was being honoured in stained glass, the dragon had become an
invaluable and invariable visual element, so that for most people the
two are inseparable. Pub signs have a lot to answer for here: ‘The
George and Dragon’.
However, it’s probably more profitable to concentrate on his role as a
man who witnessed to his faith in the difficult setting of military service,
and in the end was martyred for his faithfulness to Christ.
The idea of the ‘Christian soldier’ was, of course, much loved by the
Victorian hymn-writers - ’Onward, Christian soldiers!’ The soldier needs
discipline. The heart of his commitment is to obedience. The battle
cannot be avoided nor the enemy appeased. He marches and fights
alongside others, and he is loyal to his comrades. In the end, if the
battle is won, he receives the garlands of victory, the final reward of
those who overcome evil.
St George’s Day presents a challenge and an opportunity. The
challenge is to distance the message of his life from the militarism and
triumphalism that can easily attach itself to anything connected to
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soldiers and fighting. The opportunity is to celebrate the ideal of the
‘Christian soldier’ - one who submits to discipline, sets out to obey God
truly, does not avoid the inevitable battle with all that is unjust, wrong
and hateful in our world, and marches alongside others fighting the
same noble cause. Discipline, obedience, courage, fellowship and
loyalty - they’re not the most popular virtues today, but that doesn’t
mean that they don’t deserve our gratitude and admiration.
29th Mark - disciple, apostle, writer of the second gospel
Mark, whose home in Jerusalem became a place of rest for Jesus and
His 12 apostles, is considered the traditional author of the second
gospel. He is also usually identified as the young man, described in
Mark 14:51, who followed Christ after his arrest and then escaped
capture by leaving his clothes behind.
Papias, in 130, said that in later years Mark became Peter’s interpreter.
If so, then this close friendship would have been how Mark gathered so
much information about Jesus’ life. Peter referred to him affectionately
as his ‘son’.
Mark was also a companion to Paul on his journeys. When Paul was
held captive at Rome, Mark was with him, helping him. Mark’s Gospel,
most likely written in Italy, perhaps in Rome, is the earliest account we
have of the life of Jesus. Mark died about 74 AD.
Early in the 9th century Mark’s body was brought to Venice, whose
patron he became, and there it has remained to this day. The symbol of
Mark as an evangelist, the lion, is much in evidence at Venice.
MaryBeckfordwasgiventhislittlesnippetonarecentvisittoTheAbbey
ChurchofTheHolyCross,Pershore.
Every time I pass a Church, I pay a little visit.
So when at last I’m carried in The Lord won’t say:
“Who is it?”
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TheUnitedChurchesofHolsworthyBenefice
ServicesRotaforApril2016
APRIL 2016
3rd of April
2nd
Sunday of
Easter
Wednesday
6th April
10th April
3rd Sunday
of Easter
Wednesday
13th April
17th of
April
4th Sunday
of Easter
Wednesday
20th April
24th April
5th Sunday
after Easter
Wednesday
27th April
Holsworthy
10.00am
Sung
Eucharist &
Holy
Baptism
(CP)
12.00
Said
Eucharist
(CP)
10.00am
Sung
Eucharist
(CP)
12.00
Said
Eucharist
(CP)
10.00am
Sung
Eucharist
(CP)
12.00
Said
Eucharist
(CP)
8.00am
Said
Eucharist
(CP)
10.00am
Morning
Service
(MA)
12.00
Said
Eucharist
Hollacombe
7.00pm
Songs of
Praise (CP)
9.00am
Sung
Eucharist
(CP)
Pyworthy
9.30am
Family
Service(RT)
Bridgerule
11.15am
Eucharist &
Holy
Baptism
(CP)
9.00am
Eucharist
(CP)
11.15am
Family
Service
(VH)
9.30am
Morning
Prayer (LT)
11.15am
Eucharist
(CP)
9.30am
Eucharist
(CP)
No Service
Pancrasweek
Coffee
served
after
service
11.30am
Eucharist &
Holy Baptism
(CP)
Services during the week – Morning Prayer is celebrated at 8.00am
Monday and Wednesday at St. Swithun, Pyworthy
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at St. Peter and St. Paul, Holsworthy
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April2016-LetterfromStJamestheLeastofAll
Happily,theChurchofEnglandstillretains
somesingularparishclergy.Taketheparish
ofStJames-the-LeastinthecountyofC-for
example.HeretheelderlyAnglo-Catholic
vicar,Eustace,continueshiscorrespondenceto
Darren,hisnephew,alow-churchcurate
recentlyordained…
Ontheperilsofsmallstudygroups
The Rectory
St. James the Least
My dear Nephew Darren
So, you are about to run an Alpha course in your
parish; I am sure your bishop will be delighted. I
remember him from my Oxford days. He was just
starting his course as a gangly undergraduate when I
was finishing my doctorate on Eusebius.
I recall him as a keen rugby player who took early
morning dips in the Isis, who led intense discussions
on Saint Paul’s theology of “the body” over cups of
cocoa in the evenings in his rooms and who spent his
holidays laying paths for the National Trust in the
Lake District while lodging in Youth Hostels. He’s
exactly the sort of person who will empathise with
your ministry – hearty, enthusiastic and overflowing
with compassionate intensity. We were not close
friends.
We tend not to go in for those sort of things here at
St. James the Least of All, preferring matters a
little more relaxed and understated. If we ever do
hold discussion groups (and they are a regrettable
necessity during Lent), they always start with a good
lunch, finishing with coffee and one of Mrs French’s
excellent Madeira cakes. Once we have removed from
the table, those who manage to stay awake will start
to tackle the chosen topic.
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However, we always seem to veer off to discussing
more interesting matters, such as why Col. Chorley is
never allowed to sing solos in the choir any more, or
who moved Mrs Cholmondeley’s flower arrangement from
the font the previous week. Apparently she has given
notice that her weekly contributions on the plate
will be much reduced unless an appropriate apology is
received.
These matters may not seem as important to you as
deciding what the “white stone” in Revelation 4 is
all about, but let me assure you that to members of
our congregation, knowing why the second verse of the
National Anthem is no longer sung at our Remembrance
Services is of pivotal importance.
At 2pm we wake up those who have enjoyed an hour’s
slumber and totter off home, knowing we have once
again done our bit for faith in the parish.
I am sure your own group will also return home after
your sessions - even if a digestive biscuit and weak
tea is all that has been offered – invigorated and
braced to tackle the heathen in the parish. We all
take our pleasures in different ways.
Your loving uncle,
Eustace
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News and Updates from Connect Holsworthy
Just after the March edition of our magazine went to the printers we
received the March news fromJonathan Schnarr the Connect support
worker. So here is his report on life at Holsworthy College.
It is March already and another Half Term has begun. I am back in the
College, currently sitting in the 'Modern Foreign Language' Office
waiting for the next German lesson with Yr9 to look at dream holidays
and places to go. I love being in the College and talking to students
about their dreams and ideas of life. It is such an amazing opportunity to
share my faith and challenge students in their thinking about different
faiths and ideas about the world.
But let's have a look at what happened over the last 2 months:
At the end of January we had LED come into the College in Holsworthy.
LED (Let Everyone Decide) is a local band from Launceston which
offers lessons around very different topics like self-worth, respect, and
bullying. Funded by churches around the area they came into the
college for one week and interacted with students, taught lessons and
offered break time activities. Alongside the lessons Nikki and Chris
Uglow, the lead singers of the band, shared their faith and openly talked
about the difference Jesus made in their lives. At the end of the
week we had a big concert in the Memorial Hall in Holsworthy with
around 150 students from the College.
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Both teachers and students said afterwards that they really enjoyed the
time with them and it opened lots of doors for me to talk to students
about Jesus and answer questions they had regarding what they had
heard during that time.
Another highlight has been the Geek factory residential in Exeter over
Half term. Over the period of 3 days 30 young people from across
England (including 3 boys from the Chilsworthy Chapel youth group
Rock Solid) came together and indulged in their passion to play video
games. We looked at different Bible stories which featured battles,
God's armour and the prospect of winning a game.
For me, this camp was very interesting as I learnt a lot about gaming,
including phrases I have never heard before ("I am sweating", "You are
a choob" - What do you think they mean? And no, it doesn't mean the
young people were actually sweating...) but I also learnt a lot about their
lives, their dreams and ambitions and I loved to just hang out with them
while they were trying to score a goal or find their way out of a maze.
If you have young people we would love you to advertise STOWFORD
CAMP our local residential in Halwill from the 24th - 26th June! We are
running a Big Evening Out on the 16th April in Trethorne Park and
everyone is welcome to come!
Having talked about so many good things it is also important to share a
few challenging things one of which is the Prayer Space I started at the
beginning of the year. Although we had a good start in the College
numbers dropped down again and I wasn't able to run it over the last
couple of weeks because of the lack of attendance. It is very hard for
students to give up their time with friends in order to come to a Christian
activity within the College. Please pray for more students to come and
better opportunities to advertise. Your prayer is so important for the
work done in the college!
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Your prayer is essential for the success of the work done in Holsworthy
and its area!
Please pray for
• Good conversations within lessons
• New opportunities to keep the Prayer Space going
• Strength and wisdom in Jonathan’s studies
• Dreams and visions to move forward in the ministry over the next year
• More support for Connect
Tschüss! or Goodbye
Be God's
Jonathan
Smile
The winner of a church school competition to
design a logo for the C of E’s celebrations in
honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday
has been announced. The logo, designed by
Lucas Salinger, aged 10, from Potten End C of E
Primary School in Hertfordshire, was picked from
over 1000 entries.
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The Puzzle Pages
April2016Crossword
Across
8 ‘He poured out his
life unto death, and
was numbered with
the — ’ (Isaiah
53:12) (13)
9 ‘When they had
sung a hymn, they
went — to the Mount
of Olives (Matthew
26:30) (3)
10 Comes between
Galatians and
Philippians (9)
11 ‘Your heart will —
and swell with joy’
(Isaiah 60:5) (5)
13 Muslim holy month (7)
16 Ten ears (anag.) (7)
19 Under (poetic abbrev.) (5)
22 How Abram described himself to God when he complained that his
inheritance would pass to a servant (Genesis 15:2) (9)
24 ‘Go to the — , you sluggard’ (Proverbs 6:6) (3)
25 Debar from receiving Communion (13)
Down
1 My — for His Highest (Oswald Chambers’ best-known book) (6)
2 Festival of the resurrection (6)
3 ‘His sons will prepare for war and — a great army’ (Daniel 11:10) (8)
4 ‘Let not the — string his bow’ (Jeremiah 51:3) (6)
5 Name of the River Thames in and around Oxford (4)
6 ‘From then on Judas watched for an opportunity — — him over’
(Matthew 26:16) (2,4)
7 ‘But Christ is faithful — — — over God’s house’ (Hebrews 3:6) (2,1,3)
12 Long-handled implement used to till the soil (Isaiah 7:25) (3)
14 Order to which monks and nuns devote themselves (8)
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15 Appropriate (Proverbs 15:23) (3)
16 I, uncle (anag.) (6)
17 ‘They gave him — — of broiled fish’ (Luke 24:42) (1,5)
18 ‘Weren’t there three men that we — — and threw into the fire?’
(Daniel 3:24) (4,2)
20 Mountain where Noah’s ark came to rest (Genesis 8:4) (6)
21 ‘Don’t you know that friendship with the world is — towards God?’
(James 4:4) (6)
23 Prominent architectural feature of large cathedrals such as St Paul’s
(4)
April2016Sudoku
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thetopleft)
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SolutiontotheMarch2015CrosswordandSudoku
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