REV. IRENE writes

We spoke about St. Barnabas on Sunday last as we celebrated his feast day. Barnabas was the great encourager who helped Paul become the great apostle that he is. We all need someone to encourage us in our lives.

I have been interested in the work that the Girls’ Brigade are doing at the moment and next week I will have some pictures. They have decorated plant pots especially for all those who come along to our Grief Café. I have to say a big ‘thank you’ to Lauren, Gill and Jill who are the leaders of this group. They are great encouragers to these young people and work so hard to show them the right way to live their lives.

How thoughtful, I will be handing out the gifts this Wednesday at the Grief Café and I know that they will be well received by the adults especially because they know that young people have taken the time to do this to help them as they come to terms with loss.

Have you someone who is your encourager? Or maybe you are that encourager to others.

Be strong and courageous. …. for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

PILGRIMAGE TO THE FALKLANDS

“Been sat here since 4:30a.m., now 6:30a.m. listening to the howling wind and rain, expecting the snow later today!”

Could this be Hull? Not after the weekend’s sunshine. No, this is our verger Jon Major’s comments as he begins his pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands.

ALPHA & ZOOM BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Alpha 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity Rooms

Online: hullminster.org/teaching 7:30 p.m.

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café is held every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do drop in and support whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along on occasion, as we need people to welcome and chat to those that may be visiting for the first time.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

In addition to ReNew being present in the church as part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space that is open to absolutely everyone each Thursday, on the 6th July, a representative of the Hull City Council Wilson Centre information team will also be there.

This person will be able to take concerns or enquiries you may have about any of the City Council departments, from footpaths, planning applications, to Council Tax.

Initially, this will be available from 11:00 until 12:30.

Naturally, we need to see what response there will be to this new service. This, like the situation with ReNew, will be monitored in order to gauge the interest for such information. If necessary, we will extend the time the two organisations are in church.

I must emphasise that this is available in the same way the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space are: to absolutely everyone. That means you, your friends, family members, and even those who walk into the church for the very first time.

If you have any questions about either of these two organisations, or how you could be part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space team, please don’t hesitate to ask either Rev Irene or Tim.

SATURDAY RECITALS

Although this is not until the 17th June, Ben Newton would like people to have notice as early as possible.

Tyler Wood is eighteen and has been studying the cello for the last ten years. He is now in the midst of preparing for life at the conservatoire, soon to be taking up a place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where he has earned a full scholarship. Tyler has enjoyed being a part of the Hull Music Service throughout his education, working his way up through its ensembles. He now plays as part of the Albemarle Chamber Ensemble, the Hull Youth Orchestra, and is the principal cellist of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra.

The programme includes some exquisite music including Fauré’s Après un rêve and Rachmaninoff’s Op. 34 Vocalise. Should be a concert that absolutely everyone can enjoy.

HERITAGE TALKS

THE PRAM MAN

After more than 16 years and 1,000 races, fundraiser John Burkhill has reached his £1m target for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his wife. Known as The Man With The Pram and instantly recognisable for his bright green wig, the 84-year-old from Sheffield began fundraising in 2007.

He was happy to have his photograph taken with Irene on Sunday morning when the roads were closed for the Hull half marathon and 10K.

CAUSE FOR CONCERN from Jean Fenwick

Careforce workers 2009/2010

Do you remember the support given to Holy Trinity when we had Kamsat and Poacha Chongloi working enthusiastically with us as Careforce members on the Great Thornton Street Estate during 2009/2010?

I have recently received the attached email message from Kamsat with very disturbing news regarding the freedom of Christian worship out in Manipur; an area known as ‘land of gems’, in NE India. After you have read the message, please remember their communities in your prayers and pass on our concerns wherever possible.

With worrying concerns.

Jean F.

Hi Jean,

Hope you are well. It been a very longtime since I left Hull and the Church that I still love.

I am writing to you this email asking for your valuable prayer support.

My people in Manipur are suffering, more than hundreds of Churches are burnt to ashes by some radical meitei people. The meitei are Hindus. They raped our women, killed even children and the elderly. 50.000 people are displaced everywhere in the country. Please search (if you have time) Manipur violence on the net.

I want you share this story in Church. Right now I am save as I am in neighboring state. Internet has been suspended for 26 day now.

The State force, our CHIEF Minister is against us. The center Govt watches us from afar. BJP govt is against Christianity.

There are refugees everywhere. We are lebelled as illegal immigrants/ terrorists. We have to defennd land, our villages and towns by our own.

We need world attention.

Help

Pastor Kamsat Chongloi

Taphou Christian Church, Maninipur India

OUR HULL MINSTER VOLUNTEERS

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE

· For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.

· We pray for all those who work as encouragers in the lives of others. Sustain and strengthen through your Spirit so this work may continue

· We pray for twins Nala and River Nicholson baptised at the Minster this last Sunday

· We give thanks for the children who survived the crash in Colombia’s Amazon jungle, that they have been found and reunited with their relatives.

· We pray for all those struggling financially in these difficult times. May those who can, be willing to help.

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails;

deepen our faithfulness to you

and to your living Word

Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 116:1, 10-17

Exodus 19:2-8a

Romans 5:1-8

Matthew 9:35-10.8

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY

· For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.

· We pray for all those involved in the train accident in India for healing and comfort for the bereaved

· We pray for special people in our lives

· We pray for all those ordained as deacons and priest this year, that their ministry may be fruitful.

· We pray for all those struggling financially in these difficult times. May those who can, be willing to help.

COLLECT FOR BARNABAS THE APOSTLE

Beautiful God, giver of all gifts

who poured your spirit upon your servant Barnabas

and gave him grace to encourage others;

Help us by his example to be generous in our judgements

and unselfish in our service;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR BARNABAS THE APOSTLE

Psalm 112

Job 29:11-16

Acts 11:19-end

John 15:12-17

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

ALPHA & ZOOM BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Alpha 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity Rooms (NOT THIS COMING WEEK AS IT IS HALF-TERM)

Online: hullminster.org/teaching 7:30 p.m.

PLEA FROM WELCOME HOUSE

We have been asked by Olga, our Ukrainian friend, whether we are able to collect small toys for use at Welcome House. Welcome House provides daytime facilities for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Hull and the East Riding. Often these are families with small children and at the moment they do not have toys for the children to play with.

If you can help, please bring things into the Minster, and leave for Irene. Thank you!

EXCITING JUNIOR CHURCH

It was great fun this week as children had to make decisions about what LOVE IS and what LOVE IS NOT. They had a pack of ‘hearts’ saying such things as ‘kind’, ‘patient’, ‘grumpy,’ ‘jealous’, and they had to decide on which large heart on the board to paste these. They were supposed to walk quickly but as you can see, that turned out to be more like running. It was great and everyone enjoyed it, whilst learning important lessons

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café is held every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do drop in and support whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along from time to time. time as we need people to welcome and chat to those that may be visiting for the first time.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES

HULL FOR HEROES

Hull Minster will now be collecting food for the Hull for Heroes foodbank. They need ambient long-lasting food like tins, pasta, sauces etc. also toiletries. The donation point will be behind the Welcome desk, so clear out your cupboards!

FREE MONEY FOR CHURCH!

Ecclesiastical is Hull Minster's insurer. This year they are running a donation scheme where they will donate £130 to the Minster for every new household insurance policy taken out. If you are going to renew your policy this year, please consider getting a direct quote from them. There are also discounts of 10% for policies where one of the holders is a church volunteer or staff member. You can ring the number on the information below to find out more.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY

For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.
We pray that the discussions of the World Leaders these last few days will have an effect for good.
We pray for special people in our live
We pray for teachers, staff and pupils during half term – a restful time for staff and a safe time for pupils
We pray for all those struggling financially in these difficult times. May those who can, be willing to help.

COLLECT FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

Holy God, faithful and unchanging;

enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth

and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love,

that we may truly worship you, Father, Son & Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever

AMEN

READINGS FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

Psalm 8

Isaiah 40:12-17, 27-end

2 Corinthians 13:11-end

Matthew 28:16-end

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café is held every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do drop in and support whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along from time to time as we need people to welcome and chat to those that may be visiting for the first time.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

HULL FOR HEROES

Hull Minster will now be collecting food for the Hull for Heroes foodbank. They need ambient long-lasting food like tins, pasta, sauces etc. also toiletries. The donation point will be behind the Welcome desk, so clear out your cupboards! Bailey

ASCENSION DAY SERVICE 6:30 a.m.

The choir on the tower roof celebrating Ascension Day.

MUSICAL CONCERT - BECOMING SANE

You can see from Rachel’s expression what she thinks of Ben’s playing and Louana Tranmer’s singing!

GIRLS BRIGADE

It was good to have the Girls’ Brigade taking part in the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service, as they led our prayers and encouraged us in singing. There were badges given out and one new recruit welcomed into the group.

Education Matters!

It was such a pleasure to be joined by Corey, Ellis, Jacob and Josh,this week when they visited the Jewish Living Experience Exhibition. They first came to Hull Minster for a primary school education visit when they were pupil at Bude Park Primary School.

Now apprentices at Ron Dearing UTC, they remembered the communion activity they did with Jane and Irene and were able to relate this to what they saw in the exhibition. We often wonder what impact education has on the youngsters we meet and have to wait a long time to find out. They feel welcome and comfortable at Hull Minster and often meet up with their friends during their long Thursday lunch break. I think we can call this success! Jane Owen

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY

For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.
We pray that the discussions of the World Leaders these last few days will have an effect for good.
We pray for special people in our lives
We pray for more facilities for young people to help keep them away from crime.
We pray for all those struggling financially in these difficult times. May those who can, be willing to help.

COLLECT FOR PENTECOST WHIT SUNDAY

Holy Spirit sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire;

strengthen your children with the gift of faith,

revive your Church with the breath of love,

and renew the face of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR PENTECOST WHIT SUNDAY

Psalm 104:26-36, 37b

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

Acts 2:1-21

John 20:19-23

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS