Rev. Irene writes:

Discussing with my son on Friday evening last week as we watched England v Australia friendly football match it was noticeable that the VIP stands were not even half full. We guessed many would be doing other things, drinking and chatting in the VIP lounges. I couldn’t help but think this was a good illustration to use in my sermon on the parable of the Wedding banquet. How those with the places of honour at the King’s wedding banquet refused the king’s invitation but others of no such importance were there in their thousands. A great example that God wants to know and welcome us all. We don’t have to earn a place or have status we just need to come and let God reclothe us ready for the Kingdom – Jesus gave us this opportunity when he died on the cross for us. It’s not every day we get an opportunity like that!

THE MINSTER SHOP

Minster Christmas Card 2023

We have commissioned some work of Hull Minster from a very well-respected local artist, Tony Denison. This is the image for this years Christmas card. Completely unique to us at the Minster Shop. I haven’t got prices yet but hopefully we will have the cards out for sale within the next two weeks. We can takes pre orders at the Shop which will help with printing. Sue McGaw, Buying Team.

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES and ALPHA

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

Zoom Bible Study continues at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

GIRLS BRIGADE

Mark and Mia kindly came to Girls Brigade this week to help the girls they are going to take part in Girls' Brigade International Christmas Carol request.

The carol choice was Jesus Jingle Bells and Mark and Mia lead the group in a practice before Al kindly filmed the final version. It was lovely for the girls to be supported by the choral experts and skilled film maker in their endeavours. Thank you to all three of you.

‘Come and join the Celebrations’

As a treasured volunteer of Hull Minster you are cordially invited to attend this years Christmas Volunteer Celebration on Monday 11th December from 1pm – 3.30pm.

If you would like to attend please let Shirley know in person or: email shirley@hullminster.org along with any dietary requirements by Friday 1st December 2023.

FROM JANE OWEN

To all you lovely Members and supporters at Hull Minster, I wanted to thank you for your kind wishes of support and generosity. Your love and messages of support have given me strength and encouragement to keep trying to get better. I think of you regularly and hope that you are all getting the most out of supporting Shirley and Alastair in their work. I miss you all and have been pleased to see so many of you as visitors. Your cards have been overwhelming - I’ve loved reading your messages of support.
Castle Hill hospital has been terrific, with the nursing teams committing unbelievable levels of commitment and dedication. I’ve been taught how to breathe, cook, wash, and stay busy with card games and rural walks. Can’t wait to get back to Minster life, however!!

Get in touch with Shirley if you want to increase your volunteering, or with Irene if you want to get in touch with me.
Many thanks and much love Jane xx

JUNIOR CHURCH

This week the younger children in junior Church were learning about the Bible. The words to today’s hymn (Psalm 23) and the anthem ( Rejoice in the Lord always) were found in Psalms and Philippians. They learnt how the Bible teaches us to live a good Christian Life.

The older cohort carried on with the Alpha Youth course, the question of the week being ‘Who do people think Jesus is?’ Our wonderful Reader, Sam pointed out the most important word in this question is ‘is’. This is not a historical question but relevant to the modern day.

MINSTER WORKER OF THE WEEK:

Meet Sister Catherine

Hello, I’m Sister Catherine CHN (Community of the Holy Name). The Community of the Holy Name is an Anglican Religious Order and we moved to Hessle two years ago. When we moved, I began to look for a church to attend and after going to a small church in East Hull for a time, practical difficulties in getting to this church on a Sunday meant I needed another church to go to that was more accessible via public transport! And here I am.

I joined CHN in 2006 and am the youngest Sister in the English province. I am 58 years old and am the fourth of five children and have two elder sisters and a brother either side of me. I have three nephews and three nieces, two great nieces, 1 great nephew and another great nephew in production! I came to faith rather late – at the age of 33 – as we weren’t a church going family. I was baptised in Southwell Minster in Notts in 1998. I’ve been churchwarden and verger in my time before joining community.

I enjoy joining in with the Minster’s work although my duties as the Assistant Provincial Superior of CHN means I can’t get as involved as I would like to. I do come on a Thursday to join in at the Welcome Café and listening space, which I enjoy very much. I always feel very blessed when I have an encounter with someone in the street or in the Minster – a person who I believe God put in my way to speak with. When I go away from such encounters, I thank God for them. I believe that a simple word or act of kindness can change a person’s whole world and vision and though we almost always don’t know the effect of words or deeds, I always hope the Spirit can make use of them to open hearts and minds and let in the light.
Jon Major

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.

PLEA FOR HELP

Julia Allum has been tending to the ‘washing of linen’ each week for many years now. As she is not well now, is there anyone who would step in take this role on, hopefully temporarily. It is a small amount of communion cloths each week.

Please let one of the team know if you can be that person – thank you!

PLEA FOR UKRAINE

It is sad that we need to keep asking for help for Ukraine however the situation is not improving there, and winter is upon them. Many are living in gymnasiums as their homes have been destroyed. Our Ukrainian friends are asking for any underwear for men and women please, also children from age 7 upwards. They are also desperate for a printer and any stationary for the schooling of the children.

Thank you from Olga!

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· For those who are awaiting hospital procedures both emergency and non-emergency.

· For peace in Israel and Palestine. For the coming together for peace talks.

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

· For all who are unable to get into church for services, that they may find joy and friendship through the words of this Lifeline.

· For areas of the world where there is suffering, through natural disasters and conflict, bring peace and hope to all.

COLLECT FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God, our light and our salvation; illuminate our lives,

that we may see your goodness in the land of the living,

and looking on your beauty may be changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 99

Exodus 33:12-end

1 Thessalonians 1. 1-10

Matthew 22:15-22

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· For those who are awaiting hospital procedures both emergency and non-emergency.

· For the family of Elianne Andam after the tragic stabbing on her way to school.

· For the families of the young girl, Jessica, and the bus driver, Stephen, killed in the recent accident.

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

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

· For areas of the world where there is suffering

COLLECT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God, our judge, and saviour, teach us to be open to your truth

and to trust in your love, that we may live each day

with confidence in the salvation which is given

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 19

Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20

Philippians 3:4b-14

Matthew 21:33-end

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

JANE OWEN

I am delighted to let everyone know that Jane continues to make good progress. She is starting to do adult craft activities, so she isn’t bored! She is now on a high dependency ward so please continue to pray for her and her family.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

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COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

READINGS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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!

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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.