17 November 2021
REV. IRENE WRITES:
If you have been out and about at dusk, you no doubt will have seen the beautiful sunsets. The deep gold and red colours as the sun sinks each day ready to rise again just a few hours later.
I have just heard that some form of agreement has been signed at COP26, maybe not a great breakthrough, however a start which will hopefully lead to greater things so that many generations to come can still look on those great sunsets and give thanks for the earth and all its glory.
Psalm 65:8 says
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.
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BABY NEWS Lauren and Mark Jeffries are now proud parents of Aurora Carol Jean, born two weeks ago weighing 7lbs 1 oz.
MIDWIFE TO MUM We are delighted that Dan and Becky Broom are expecting their first baby in the spring of ‘22
Please pray for Lauren, Mark, Becky, and Dan that parenthood may be a treasured time for them.
On Wednesday last week I was asked by Rev. Irene to help with refreshments at the Grief Awareness Café she and Kim were organising. I loved the concept and, as anyone who has met me knows, I never say no to helping if Rev. Irene asks.
So, I pitched up at 9.30am to find the nave filled with tables decorated with flowers. Heather and three of her Mustard Seed friends were there and had set up some thoughtful stations including a Thank You space, a tear drop collector (a glass jar and glass spheres you could drop in) and a candle prayer table. The fourth area resonated most deeply with me, it was a chair representing the empty chair left by your loved one, and heart shaped decorations were available to tie on to the chair on which you could write their name.
Just before 10am Rev. Irene led us in prayer and asked us to be listeners to those who joined us.
We opened the doors and waited to see who came.
Carole manned the coffee and tea station, and I was on cake and biscuits.
Within a short time, there were people at every table chatting to Kim, Rev. Irene and the Mustard Seed team.
From my station behind a huge selection of cake I saw tears, smiles, pictures being shared on phones and conversations. It seemed to me that sharing the memories of lost friends and family was really helping those who came.
For the next two hours I could see more and more candles flickering, notes appearing on the thank you notice board and heart shapes appearing on the empty chair.
Sadly, just before I left home to come to Minster, I had received news that a former colleague and friend had died a couple of days earlier, and at the end of the event as I put cups and plates in the dishwasher, I felt that this had been such a positive time in which I felt I could pray for him and all those we have lost.
I can’t wait for the next time we can make time for coffee and a chat with those who are missing their loved ones.
Gill Alden
NOVEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES
SATURDAYS 4pm 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5TH Evening Prayer
SUNDAY 10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster
RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP As we continue to struggle putting on You Tube a good quality service on a Sunday at 10am we are interested to know how many people would like this service to continue. We are live streaming our 10:30 service of Holy Communion however this is only available on Facebook at the present time. Please do let us know your thoughts by contacting Rev. Irene at irene@hullminster.org We will keep you informed.
CHURCH @ 4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service.
Starting December there will be a break during Advent. Further details will be in Lifeline when available.
BAPTISMS Please pray for Harriet Thong and Theo Nolan as they are being baptised on Sunday 21st November
WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm
MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am. This week, 19th November is the next Praise.
PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.
WELCOMERS REQUIRED if you think meeting and greeting people in the Minster may be something that you would enjoy doing before and/or after our Sunday services please let a team member know. We will arrange to meet with all who are interested to discuss what is required. This is a very important part of our ministry at the Minster! Thank you.
MINSTER CRAFTERS
A plea from Becky Dexter the small group of crafters would love others to join them. An opportunity not only to be creative but to make new friends. If you don’t know who Becky is, please ask in the Minster and one of us will put you in touch with her.
MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!
Minster Christmas Card.
The Minster Christmas Card is now in stock on the Minster Shop. Single card £1 or packets of 5 for £4.50. The image is taken from the Nativity Harbord window in the North Transept. The greeting inside reads “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.
Sue McGaw, Buying Team Co-ordinator
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS There are leaflets at the back of the church or details on our website of all the Christmas services and events. Please make sure you are up to date; we would love to see you in the Minster
CHURCH HEATING
We are currently renting a temporary boiler to heat the Minster during December at a cost of £825 per week plus fuel oil. The boiler is due to be removed at the end of December after the Christmas celebrations. The new boiler room should be complete at the beginning of March. We have a choice, if we want some warmth on a Sunday morning during January and February, we need everyone to give at least an extra £10 per week to take off the chill during services and protect the building from potential frost damage.
GOLDEN BOOK
David and Julia Allum would like to thank all of those who participated in reading almost 2800 names from the Golden Book on Remembrance Sunday afternoon. These names are just some of the servicemen who died in WW1. Many other names are not included in the Book.
RADIO 3 – SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER AT 7:45 AM
Hull Minster choir will be singing ‘If Ye Love Me’ – Tallis, along with a recording of Hull Minster bells. If you miss this live it will subsequently be available to stream for 30 days on BBC SOUNDS.
BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series this week entitled ‘What is Praise’. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.
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READINGS: SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT
CHRIST THE KING
COLLECT FOR SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT
CHRIST THE KING
God the Father,
Help us to hear the call of Christ the King
And to follow in his service,
Whose kingdom has no end;
For he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, one glory
AMEN
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