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Rev. Irene writes:

I frequently receive ‘blogs’ from Gloria Gaither, wife of Bill Gaither who together, for many decades, have been promoting and presenting Gospel Music in the United States and across Europe. You will doubtless know the song Because He Lives – which they wrote on the birth of their son, and many, many more. Bill writes the music and Gloria the words. I received this poem just a few days ago and felt I needed to share it with you all.

TASTING SUMMER

For the tastes of summer I give thanks:
for swollen red tomatoes that explode their wonder into my mouth,
for berries and peaches, pears, and apples,
and all the fruits of the harvest orchards and berry patches,

I clap my hands with glee like a child.

For colour and textures in such wild variety
that they make a circus of the summer table,
and make every meal a glorious celebration,
I thank You.

For pies and cobblers, salads, and compotes,
for all the ordinary creativity this bounty inspires,
I thank You.

For recipes passed down that tie our tasting parties

to all the generations who have gone before

and join the hands in my kitchen to the hands
in the kitchens of Michigan and Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee,
Italy and Germany, Ireland, and England,
I thank You.

I dance my turn in the jig or reel or clog or hoedown
around our well-worn table.

GRIEF CAFÉ, this Thursday at 10 30. Please spread the word to anyone who may appreciate this time of fellowship and sharing about our loved ones.

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES, ALPHA AND START

Alpha and the Bible course start this Wednesday at 5:30 with soup etc.

Start will be held in the Minster at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday and for the following five weeks.

EACH WEEK WE WILL BE PUTTING IN INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE MINSTER.

Our Verger, Jon Major, came up with the idea and so: meet our bell ringers!

A group of Hull Minster bell ringers were in attendance during Saturday’s Heritage open day. They kindly gave bell ringing demonstrations on the hour throughout the morning and afternoon.

Often unseen they are an integral part of the church. Thank you one and all.

This week, I’m starting with a double bill!

Our two wonderful editors of Lifeline.

Rev. Irene Wilson and Val Fotherby, both showing off their new spec free life after surgery. Both work tirelessly for the church as well as bringing us all up to date news of the life of Hull Minster. If you see them around the church please say hello you will be pleasantly surprised how welcoming they both are.

They are both eager to hear your story and you never know, with your permission it could appear in print.

Thank you both so much for what you do for the church. Jon Major

OUR AMAZING CHORISTERS

Our choristers undertake a programme of work to help broaden their knowledge of the church and of faith. Amy is receiving her RSCM Archbishop’s Award after lots of hard work on her part – well done Amy!

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café is held every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do visit and support whenever you can.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

It is great to have ReNew and Hull City Council present during our Welcome Café held every Thursday in the Minster. These groups are there to help anyone with concerns or queries.

I must emphasise that this is available in the same way the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space are: to absolutely everyone. That means you, your friends, family members, and even those who walk into the church for the very first time.

If you have any questions about either of these two organisations, or how you could be part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space team, please don’t hesitate to ask either Rev Irene or Tim.

GODLY PLAY TRAINING DAY

Godly Play Trainer Susie Steel will be leading an introductory day at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Saturday 7th October.

WILLIAM WILBERFORCE

REV WILLIAM KNIBB (1803 – 1845) MINISTER AND SLAVES’ MISSIONARY

Some years ago the family genealogist, now sadly deceased, told me that I am a cousin of the Rev William Knibb, who – alongside William Wilberforce and others – campaigned for the abolition of slavery. William was a Baptist minister and missionary whose patch was Jamaica, and I am (apparently!) a first cousin seven times removed. William was appalled by what he saw of how slaves were treated and determined to do all he could to 'slay the monster that was slavery.' This brought him into conflict – frequently violent - with the owners, traders and merchants who profited from slavery, and at times with the elders of his own church and missionary society who believed that his role was spiritual and that he should not interfere in politics.

He was a considerable orator. Note a particular speech in 1839 – 'The same God who made the white made the black man. The same blood that runs in the white man's veins, flows in yours. It is not the complexion of the skin, but the complexion of character that makes the great difference between one man and another." Compare this with a passage in Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech in 1963 - 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.' As a Baptist minister MLK would have been familiar with Knibb's work. Did he have a hand in one of the greatest speeches of the 20th Century?

Don Knibb, Minster volunteer.

We are delighted to be hosting ‘Inspired: the word into action’ presented by the Riding Lights Theatre Company in partnership with the Bible Society. This will be a great evening Bringing the Bible to life. We hope that you will encourage people to come along and bring friends and family. There are discount rates for families. Click on the link below for full details, including a trailer and details of how to book tickets. The link is in Churchsuite.

VICTORIA PATTERSON

“I am fundraising for DrugFam in the AJ Bell Great North Run. Here is my page if you would like to support:

https://greatnorthrun2023.enthuse.com/pf/runvicgreatnorthrun2023

JANE OWEN

I am delighted to let everyone know that Jane has made good progress this week, she is still in intensive care so please continue to pray for her and her family.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.

· For all those living as Christians in Manipur who are suffering. Particularly for Kamsat and his ministry there.

· For Al Hutson that he has a good week on holiday and a chance to rest and enjoy being with his family

· For our bible studies and courses that many will be led to join in one of the groups

· For the people of Morocco so badly affected by the earthquake

COLLECT FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Loving God, defend your Church from all false teaching

and give to your people knowledge of your truth,

that we may enjoy eternal life

in Jesus Christ our Lord

READINGS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 114

Exodus 14:19 - end

Romans 14:1-12

Matthew 18:21-35

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

A group of Hull Minster bell ringers were in attendance during Saturday’s Heritage open day. They kindly gave bell ringing demonstrations on the hour throughout the morning and afternoon.

Often unseen they are an integral part of the church. Thank you one and all.

GRIEF CAFÉ, this Thursday at 10 30. Please spread the word to anyone who may appreciate this time of fellowship and sharing about our loved ones.

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES, ALPHA AND START

Alpha and the Bible course start this Wednesday at 5:30 with soup etc.

‘blogs’

Start will be held in the Minster at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday and for the following five weeks.

EACH WEEK WE WILL BE PUTTING IN INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE MINSTER.

Our Verger, Jon Major, came up with the idea and so: meet our bell ringers!

A group of Hull Minster bell ringers were in attendance during Saturday’s Heritage open day. They kindly gave bell ringing demonstrations on the hour throughout the morning and afternoon.

Often unseen they are an integral part of the church. Thank you one and all.

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome café last week was in the first week of the school summer holidays and we had lots of families visiting, enjoying the heritage activities but also the giant Jenga! It stood out how many people said they did not know the Minster had so much to offer families and they almost universally used the word ‘Welcome’ in their description of their experience. One lovely lady said she felt as she entered the Minster she was wrapped in a blanket of welcome. What a lovely image. Our wonderful welcomers make it so easy to come through the door and the Welcome Café adds so much to the service a Minster is intended to offer. I realise I have used the word ‘welcome’ a lot, but I promise you it is the right word to use! Please come and join us on any Thursday between 10.30am and 3pm for coffee, tea and a warm Welcome. Soup served from 12ish.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

It is great to have ReNew and Hull City Council present during our Welcome Café held every Thursday in the Minster. These groups are there to help anyone with concerns or queries.

I must emphasise that this is available in the same way the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space are: to absolutely everyone. That means you, your friends, family members, and even those who walk into the church for the very first time.

If you have any questions about either of these two organisations, or how you could be part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space team, please don’t hesitate to ask either Rev Irene or Tim.

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

Just a taster of a great day with two hundred children in church. It’s amazing how appealing a zip wire and a parachute can be!!

In case I have missed thanking any volunteers – couldn’t have done it without you, what a great team. THANK YOU!

We are delighted to be hosting ‘Inspired: the word into action’ presented by the Riding Lights Theatre Company in partnership with the Bible Society. This will be a great evening Bringing the Bible to life. We hope that you will encourage people to come along and bring friends and family. There are discount rates for families.

Click on the link below for full details, including a trailer and details of how to book tickets. The link is in Churchsuite.

JANE OWEN

Many people are enquiring how Jane is after being taken ill just over two weeks ago. Although she is still very poorly, there are signs of progress. If you wish to send Jane a card please bring into the Minster and they will be delivered to her home address.

There is only family visiting at the moment. We will update you each week in Lifeline.

Please continue to pray for Jane and her family.

SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES

This Series is now approaching its second half, and we still have more exciting concerts for you to enjoy!

Over the last four Saturdays we have been entertained by the North Ferriby Ladies Choir, our own Vox Trinitas ensemble, Richard Sleight on flute and this last weekend, the Hull Barbershop Harmony Club.

We are now taking a short break but will return on September 30th with flute music from choir members Mair Mills and Thomas Williams.