Rev. Irene writes:
A busy time at Hull Minster over the past 2 weeks. Freedom festival brought lots of activities into the Minster and the Square, it is great to see things happening again.
Our young people are back to school this week and we look forward to Louise having input into our parish school on Great Thornton Street. Mark held a fabulous summer school that attracted many young people during the school holidays and he and his team will continue to run the choral music activities in many of our schools this term.
The choir return on Sunday which will be great, however many of the choristers have been with us through the summer helping the congregation to worship which has been an added bonus for us.
You will notice that Val and I have altered the format a little for Lifeline. Please let us know whether you find the four-week diary helpful.
I was delighted when Captain John F Holmes and his wife arrived at the Minster for our morning service last Sunday and they brought with them an incredibly special gift – please read on to find out more:
“As I mentioned to you, the idea of the map had been conceived and produced by one of the local sponsors and their Ukrainian refugee family along with the “Hull for Ukraine” charity who organised the site at Beverley Gate on Saturday, 3rd September. The significance of the Hull Freedom Festival being held at the same time cannot be overlooked as this backdrop was of ‘here and now’ importance to Ukraine community as they knew and enjoyed freedom up to the 24th February but to many, that day changed things forever with the invasion of their country.
During the course of the day, whilst on site at Beverley Gate, numerous people, not only the Ukrainian families, their sponsors and members of the public passing by, but also the children contributed by weaving blue and yellow string around the nails pressed in to the board, the nails representing the boundary or boarder of Ukraine, with some artistic license used by including the dividing line across the country to allow the blue (of the sky) and the yellow (of the fields with sunflowers or ripened ears of grain) to be included which depicted the Ukrainian national flag.
As the day progressed, ideas started to develop what to do with the picture once it had been completed and a consensus was reached that in view of the service undertaken by Hull Minster to celebrate Ukraine Independence Day, it might be a good idea to donate the picture to the Church as a lasting memory and to say “thanks” from the local Ukraine community for thinking and praying for them at a very difficult time in their collective lives.
A lot of love and effort went in to putting the picture together and already, my Wife Liliya, has circulated the photograph on the local Ukraine What’s App group chat I took yesterday after we handed over the string picture to yourselves. The response has been very positive” Captain John F. Holmes
Good news from our congregation
John Lawson welcomed a new baby granddaughter into the family last week, a little girl to be called Rosie
Girls Brigade return for their second year at Hull Minster next Tuesday 13th September. We need to have two fully qualified Girls Brigade leaders on a night in order to run, thankfully Jill Harpham and Gill Alden have undertaken training n:fluence 18+ to become fully trained GB leaders as well as Paediatric First Aid over the summer so we can carry on meeting on a weekly basis and show how wonderful our God is. We would like to thank the generous anonymous donor for their kindness in July helping this wonderful group. Please keep the Girls and all who support them in your prayers.
Throughout September there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland
Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights
Remember our ‘pop up’ café is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday selling, amongst other things, great homemade quiches, and sausage rolls.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
We’ve started our first bible study on Hebrews. If you can’t make every week then dip in whenever you can, it is well worth it as we extend our knowledge on the book of Hebrews. To join go to the website and click on Church and Worship, then Teaching and click the banner at the top. You can also access the Bible Studies by clicking on the topic instead of the Teaching banner.
PRAYER POINTS FOR SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
We pray for Dominic, that he will receive positive results from his hospital check-up.
We pray for the Girls’ Brigade group returning to the Minster after their summer break, that they enjoy being back together and that they follow their quest to: SEEK, SERVE AND FOLLOW CHRIST.
We pray for all our Ukrainian friends, those living in this City and in our country. We pray for an end of conflict in their country so that those who so wish, can return to their homeland.
COLLECT FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Almighty God you search us and know us;
may we rely on you in strength
and rest on you in weakness,
now and in all our days
through Jesus Christ our Lord
AMEN
READINGS FOR 11TH SEPTEMBER
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
DIARY FOR THE COMING FOUR WEEKS
Heritage Open Days offer you a wealth of things to get involved in at Hull Minster this weekend. Some of our congregation and volunteers are giving talks and trails.
If you would like to come on down on Friday to enjoy on or more of these, well be pleased to see you.
Jon Major and Robin Alden will be giving tower tours on Friday and Saturday and there will be a family fun day on Saturday. You can enjoy dancing, Punch and Judy shows, an exhibition of stonemasonry, a record fair and lots more!
Its always a good day for Hull Minster to welcome new and old friends!
FRIDAY 9TH
From 10:00 a.m. Heritage Open Day tours with Jon Major
Heritage talks 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Merchants of the Minster – talk and trail by John Lawson
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Exploring and understanding Heraldry
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dr. John Alderson, Hull’s Medical Man
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. John Healey Bromby’s legacy – talk and tour
SATURDAY 10TH
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Heritage Open Day
Throughout the day Heritage Open Day tours with Jon Major
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Record Fair
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. TAIZE SERVICE
SUNDAY 11TH
9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church (Tea and toast from 9:10 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Heritage Open Day tours with Jon Major
MONDAY 12TH
7:30 p.m. Bell Ringing Practice
TUESDAY 13TH
6:00 p.m. Girls’ Brigade
WEDNESDAY 14TH
10:30 to 12 noon Grief Awareness Cafe
12:30 p.m. Holy Communion
13:30 p.m Knitters’ Group
THURSDAY 15TH
10:30 a.m. MINSTER PRAISE with coffee and cakes
12:30 p.m. Sew for the soul
SATURDAY 17TH
12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunchtime concert
2:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong
SUNDAY 18TH
9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church (Tea and toast from 9:10 a.m.) Harvest Festival
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Battle of Britain Service (Cenotaph)
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion - Harvest Festival
MONDAY 19TH
7:30 p.m. Bell Ringing Practice
TUESDAY 20TH
6.00 p.m. Girls’ Brigade
WEDNESDAY 21ST
12:30 p.m. Holy Communion
1:30 p.m. Knitters’ Group
7:00 p.m. Risky Cities Exhibition (North Choir)
THURSDAY 22ND
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Icon Painting Workshop
7:00 p.m. Risky Cities Exhibition (North Choir)
7:30 p.m. WELCOME SERVICE FOR THE BISHOP OF HULL
FRIDAY 23RD
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Icon Painting Workshop
ALL DAY Risky Cities Exhibition (North Choir)
SATURDAY 24TH
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Craft and Flea Market
4:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
ALL DAY Risky Cities Exhibition (North Choir)
SUNDAY 25TH
9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church (Tea and toast from 9:10 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
MONDAY 26TH
7:30 p.m. Bell Ringing Practice
TUESDAY 27TH
6:00 p.m. Girls’ Brigade
WEDNESDAY 28TH
12:30 p.m. Holy Communion
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Icon Painting Workshop
THURSDAY 29TH
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Icon Painting Workshop
FRIDAY 30TH
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stained Glass Workshop
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Icon Painting Workshop
3:00 p.m. Radio Humberside Awards
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST
10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Bell Ringing Practice
12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Lunchtime concert
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND
9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church (Tea and toast from 9:10 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
We pray for Dominic, that he will receive positive results from his hospital check-up.
We pray for all children and young people as they prepare for the new school year.
We pray for all our Ukrainian friends, those living in this City and in our country. We pray for an end of conflict in their country so that those who wish to can return to their homeland.
We pray for all who are worrying and suffering because of the increase in fuel costs and everyday living. Help us to help those most in need.
We pray for Emma Baxter and Matthew Eremenko as they start their new married life this Saturday.
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 4TH SEPTEMBER
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 139:1-5,12-18
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33