REV. IRENE writes

On Wednesday this week our wonderful verger Jon sets off on pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands. I have had the privilege of spending time with Jon recently and have heard a great deal about his time in the Royal Navy during the Falklands War. Jon’s ship, the Ardent was attacked on 21ST May 1982 and destroyed, losing twenty-two crew members. The main purpose of this pilgrimage is to visit the memorials to the 255 servicemen and three Islanders who perished in the Falklands war and also take part in the Liberation Day Parade on the 14th June. Please pray for Jon as he visits the Falklands with seven other veterans for safety and for healing of difficult memories.

"He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

GIRLS BRIGADE

The Northern Lights Girls' Brigade Band are playing in Pearson Park next Sunday (11th June) 2pm-3pm. It would be great to see people there to share in a variety music from hymns, traditional songs, Disney, and film music.

Our badgework this term is looking at Speaking out and Being the Change. We are exploring the story of Naaman and his servant girl who spoke out to help Naaman, so that he was cured of Leprosy.  Our first craft was making linking to speaking out was making these phone speakers. 

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.

ORDINATION OF PRIESTS

We were delighted to host the ordination to the priesthood for three local candidates yesterday. The Minster was full of well-wishers for Jonny, Jenny and Shelley as Bishop Eleanor and Archdeacon Andy led the service. We pray they will be filled with the Holy Spirit in all they do and be loyal servants of Christ for the whole of their lives.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

This Sunday much of the Old Town and out to the wider city, will have road closures due to the races that are taking place.  They are too many closures to list here so would suggest you look at the website.

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

COMPASSION UK CHARITY

On Sunday on 21st May, Clare Nelson from the charity Compassion UK came to join us for both our 9.30am Breakfast Church and 11am Holy Communion Services, to preach God’s word to us tell us about the work of Compassion UK. Clare shared stories of how the lives of children in other parts of the world, who lack the basic things that we take for granted such as clothes, food, medical check-ups, and educational support, are changed by child sponsorship through Compassion UK, who work with local partners. At the end of each service, there was an opportunity for any who felt led to support this work to sponsor a child. There are twelve children who live in Uganda who can be sponsored through Hull Minster. So far, seven of these children have been sponsored by congregation members. There are five children who remain to be sponsored from this church if we so wish. Therefore, if anyone would like to sponsor one of these remaining children, please email rob (rob.suekarran@hullminster.org) for more details. The deadline for sponsoring these children is Sunday 11th June, after which the particular link of these children in Uganda with Hull Minster will close, and sponsors from further afield sought. 

For more information about the work of Compassion UK, please go to compassionuk.org. 

Rev Rob Suekarran 

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                       

This week Simon-Mary Vincent will perform, introducing the Occasional Trio.

The Stamford Bridge Singers sang at a special Evensong on Saturday 27th . A pleasure to listen to.

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