This week Irene writes:
Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be upon us once again on the 24th August. This is a great annual event when we invite all our families and young people’s groups into the church to share fun together.
Not only do the children and parents have fun it is also a great opportunity for our church family to come together to help in many different ways. If you haven’t already signed up please speak to Shirley or Irene – there is always a job to do! Remember the saying ‘many hands make light work’
Or we can turn to Hebrews 10:24 which says ‘and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works’.
Let’s make it an enjoyable day for all – not just the teddies!
LOUISE’S FAREWELL
Don’t forget Louise’s farewell BBQ in the vicarage grounds (St. John’s Newland) on 17th August at 6 p.m.
Bring: yourself and, if you want to contribute, a salad, drink, or pudding, that would be great! Hot dogs provided.
VERY SPECIAL GUEST
This week we hosted someone incredibly special on a tower tour.
Stephen Reed, who now lives in Spain is the son of a former ringing master Fred Reed, Fred is remembered in the ringing chamber by a plaque and photograph.
Stephen was delighted to see and sit with his father’s photograph during the tour.
Jon Major
HULL MINSTER TOWER POST BOX
We have now got a great selection of postcards for sale for those on a tower tour. Here are the first two people posting theirs in the post box on the top of the tower. The two couples, both originally from Hull and visit Hull regularly. One now lives in Newcastle and the other in Wiltshire.
If you are booked on a tower tour and would also like to use this post-box you can obtain your cards from the shop, they already have postage stamps on them and will be franked ‘posted from the top of Hull Minster tower’.
COLLECT FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us.
remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us,
that our thankfulness may grow
through Jesus Christ our Lord
AMEN
READINGS FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
· We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation, where dialogue can replace weapons.
· For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.
· For the families and friends of the three little girls murdered in Southport
· For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.
· For children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry and help us to do our part in supporting them and the food banks around the city.
· For peace in our city and cities throughout the country. For the end to rioting
· For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
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