Rev. Irene writes:

I am sure we all have a favourite book on our shelves; one that is dog eared and well-worn but still the ‘go to’ book that we turn to at different times in our lives.

My book is an NIV study bible which I bought when I made a commitment of faith some forty years ago, on the recommendation of the teacher I worked with at the time at Ganton School.

Over the years unfortunately it had become ‘tatty’ with the outside torn and falling apart. Along came a ‘fairy godfather’ - book binder Brian Osborne, a long-term friend of David and Julia Allum, who whisked away my bible and this week returned it to me looking spectacular. It still has the marks of being well used which is great, but the outside is bound so well that it looks new.

I am delighted and very grateful to Brian.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table. It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason. I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away. This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July. Becky Dexter

VOLUNTEERS FROM NORTHCOTT SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Adam and Tristan have been on placement from this Northcott College since April. Adam has worked in the shop, and Tristan has helped on Welcome and other jobs. Both Adam and Tristan are staying on as Volunteers over the summer holidays.

APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne. We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service. Ellie Hardy

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC

ROBIN ALDEN

Robin’s parents (Michael and Margaret) were married at Holy Trinity in 1961. Margaret’s parents, John (J.D.) and Laura Herbert attended Holy Trinity at that time and Michael’s parents (Bill and Doris) moved their worship from Cottingham to Holy Trinity for a time so that the families could worship together.

The wedding was here, on a market day, in the Nave which was pretty full as people came in from the market to watch.

Robin was born in 1963 and christened at Holy Trinity in August 1963 by Rev. Iliff. He joined the choir as a boy in the new year of 1971. He was confirmed here in March 1976 by Rev. Bridgman. As his voice broke in 1978, he was invited to join the bellringers as well as progressing into the adult choir. Robin attended Hymers College in the city and, having very much enjoyed his later days at Hymers, retook his A-levels at Hull College of Further Education. He went on to take a degree in Computer Science at London University where he met Gill and went on to do an M.Sc. (more computers) in Manchester. Robin and Gill married whilst living in London and moved back to Hull, against Gill’s better judgement! They have two daughters, Phoebe and Becca, who were also both christened and confirmed here and who sang in the choir in their turn.

Robin is the Ringing Master (i.e. he helps lead the bellringers). He has recently stepped down from being churchwarden for seven and a half years and remains a member of the PCC. Robin is retired from a career in internet security.

He gets two pictures – one in his ‘usual scruff’ and the other – well, see for yourselves!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CHRISTOPHER AND JESS

God has sent us a healthy daughter, and he's made her ever so cute: with a little pixie face and a very loud voice! Her name will be Mathilda Janet Fear and we give thanks to God for her.

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me! Thank you!!

VHEY (Hull & East Yorkshire Volunteers) recently asked us to nominate a HEY volunteer who helps at the Minster.

After much deliberation, we chose Frances. Frances is a regular HEY Volunteer, she books on shift every Thursday afternoon. She is always happy to 'muck in' and help where needed and always with a smile on her face!

We are so lucky to have you Frances......now about that purple fleece!

TOWER TOUR

This week, a tower tour hosted our neighbours from Trinity House. The group led by Capt. John Tindall thoroughly enjoyed their visit also learning some history of the Minster and surrounding area that these two great historic buildings share.