THIS WEEK REVD. IRENE WRITES:

This week we celebrate 10 years of Little Fishes at Hull Minster. The group of families celebrated with a trip to William’s Den a few weeks ago during the very hot summer days. (If you haven’t been to William’s Den it is a fabulous place for families, just near to North Cave)

The first Little Fishes was held in the Parish Centre, a few toys a packet of biscuits, two mums and two babies. There are now 40 families who are actively involved in the Little Fishes community! Each week there are 15-20 families meet in the Minster.

Rachel and Lauren are co leading at the moment with Hannah helping with the crafts. Of course there are others that are equally invaluable to this group helping where needed.

It is a wonderful example of Christian love as each helps each other, supports each other and show kindness and love.

I am sorry that I am not able to be there on a Friday, this group must be one of the most exciting Christian gatherings held in the church as we remember, if we don’t nurture younger people and children there will be no church for the future.

A big thank you to Rachel Turner for providing this information for me.

GIRLS BRIGADE

It was wonderful to come to Girls Brigade on Tuesday and welcome back our girls. They all spoke and got on like no time had passed, they all missed one another and enjoyed being in each other's presence. It was brilliant to be back in God's wonderful building and the connections it brought us all. There really is something special about the Minster and nature of this great building.

We shared our news, our girls had a lovely time with families going to beach, Cyprus, paragliding, water parks and the baths of Aphrodite. Imogen has done brilliantly in her Musical Theatre and History GCSE's passing them both. We will keep her in our prayers as she enters her final school year. I am so happy all of girls have come back safely and are excited to take part in Girls Brigade.
Our leaders shared their news too, from day trips, trips to Scotland, Greece and Germany. I have shared my wonderful news with the leaders, girls and parents, Mark, Aurora and I are expecting our second baby just before Christmas! We are very blessed and looking forward to this. I feel very lucky to have supportive leaders, wonderful families, and church support to carry on the mission of Girls Brigade and bringing the good news of Jesus to all. Lauren

BEAUTIFUL HARVEST FLOWERS BY FIONA AND FRIEND

OUR VERGER AT WORK

(Yes, he really does, contrary to what some may think!!

PEAL BELLS

On Saturday 13th September, as part of our Heritage Open Day and also as part of our 600th anniversary celebrations, a full peal was rung on our bells by a visiting band of ringers.

They rang from about 12.30pm, for 3 hours and 22 minutes continuously. We displayed on our big screen in church a live feed from the belfry camera showing the tower bells ringing.

Bells rung English-style are uniquely controlled with ropes and wheels to enable ringers to ring predefined sequences of changes or permutations. A peal is a non-stop sequence of a minimum of 5,000 changes where each sequence is different and cannot be repeated on seven or more bells. This takes around three hours to ring and is the bell ringers’ equivalent of a marathon, requiring concentration and stamina to complete the peal.

https://cccbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/what-is-a-peal.pdf

The peal record includes a dedication to David Stipetic, a widely respected bellringer who rang many peals in his day, and the anniversary of whose death it was on the day.

Robin Alden Ringing Master

COLLECT FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST

Merciful God, your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross;

may we trust in your mercy and know your love, rejoicing in the

righteousness that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

READINGS FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST

Psalm 119:65-72

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Matthew 9:9-13

PRAYERS FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST

· Our Father God, we pray again for all those suffering with injuries, loss of loved ones and the terrible starvation in Gaza. May the leaders involved find compassion.

· We pray for peace throughout the whole of the Middle East and for the Christians who are suffering persecution in many countries.

· We pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia as the fighting intensifies. Please bring compassion into all the discussions and decisions taking place this week.

· We pray too for all those throughout the world who do not have enough to eat, or live in fear for their lives, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance to help alleviate suffering.

· We pray for America and an end to the unrest that is being stirred up.

· We pray for our city of Hull that we will see help being given to those in dire need.

· We pray for the protection of all our children as they have returned to school and for those children who are anxious about this new term. Give those in authority wisdom.

· We pray for all who have loved ones who are sick that they may experience your healing. May they know your love and peace.

· Help us all to remember to be grateful for all that you have given for us.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS