Rev. Irene writes:
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music”
PSALM 98 v 4
On Friday evening last week Ian and I went to a Fleetwood Mac tribute band at Hull City Hall. Great event! Music plays such an important part in all of our lives whether it be music in worship at the Minster, music concerts on Saturday lunchtimes and in the evenings or music on our radios and TV’s.
Music is a great source for bringing people together. It speaks to all when words can fail and wherever you go in the world. Music is known to improve health and wellbeing. It can improve confidence and resilience. Learning a musical instrument or singing in a group or choir provides a platform for people to achieve through discipline and perseverance. Being part of an ensemble helps develop leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
Music provides an opportunity for people from all social and cultural backgrounds to express themselves. Listening to Radio 4 on Sunday morning I was impressed with the BBC Appeal ‘In place of war’ the story of a young man faced with the decision - does he follow the wrong path with many of his peers, down the road of drugs and law breaking or does he turn the other way and use music as an alternative. The young man chose the way of music and now runs a community music project with young people helping them also to make the right decision.
Yes, music can change lives!
OUR CHURCH CRAFTERS AND KNITTERS
The crafters (Becky and Glynis), worked hard over Christmas on their stall to raise funds towards a new defibrillator for the church. They made over £400 – a fantastic amount considering they are the only two crafters involved.
Becy and Glynis would love others to come on board. This could be replenishing their supply of hats and gloves which sold extremely well or helping in other ways. They will be meeting in the Minter on Wednesday afternoon 14th February, to chat about the future, so PLEASE do go along and see if even more goods can be made for future sales.
THANK YOU.
Alpha and the Bible courses are all running again on Wednesdays. If you would like to take part, please speak to one of the clergy team.
Living in Love and Faith 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Prayer Course 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alpha at the Minster (Zoom) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Bible Study 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Access via Teaching on Hull Minster Website
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE SINKING OF THE ‘GAUL’
Hull Minster will be hosting the Civic service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the trawler Gaul.
There will be four days of events and talks around the City starting on the 8th February culminating in the service at Hull Minster on the 11th at 2pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend and please keep the fishing community and families of those who perished in your prayers.
“The fishing vessel Gaul was a deep sea factory trawler based at Hull. She was launched in December 1971 by Brooke Marine of Lowestoft, entering service during 1972 with the Ranger Fishing company, where she was registered at North Shields as Ranger Castor, SN18. She was renamed when Ranger Fishing was bought by British United Trawlers and re-registered at Hull as Gaul, H243. She sank some time on the night of 8-9 February 1974 in storm conditions in the Barents Sea, north of Norway. No distress signal was received, and her loss was not realised until 10 February after she twice failed to report in. An extensive search operation was launched but no trace of the ship was found, apart from a lifebuoy recovered three months later. All thirty-six crew were lost. The president of the British Trawler Federation described the loss of the Gaul as "the worst ever single-trawler tragedy". The wreck was finally located in 1997.
“Gaul sailed from Hull on the morning of 22 January 1974. Mate George Petty became ill and was put ashore at Lødingen on the 26th. Maurice Spurgeon joined the crew on the 28th at Tromsø and Gaul arrived at the fishing grounds off the north coast of Norway the following day. On 8th February, the sea state became severe. Reports from the skippers of other trawlers in the area give the wave height at between 6.5 and 9m, wind between 7 and 10 on the Beaufort scale.
At 09:30 Gaul reported to British United Trawlers that she was "laid and dodging off the North Cape Bank". At 10:30, as was company policy, she reported to the Orsino on the "Skipper's Freezer Schedule" - a summary of position, weather conditions, catch etcetera. A further report was due at 16:30 but Gaul, alone of the 17 British United Trawlers ships in the area at the time, failed to report.
By the afternoon of 10 February British United Trawlers had alerted their insurance company, UK Trawlers Mutual that Gaul had failed to report for two days. On the following morning, the insurance company sent out a message to all the trawlers they insured reading:
To all vessels fishing North Bank, Norway – all vessels please report any contact with the GAUL last reported fishing North Bank. Nil reports not required.
The aircraft carrier HMS Hermes was in the area and was ordered to commence searching. The search involved four other British ships, three Norwegian ships and nineteen trawlers, coordinated by the Hermes. No evidence of the missing Gaul was found, and the search was called off on the afternoon of the 15th February.”
ANOTHER NEW CHORISTER FOR HULL MINSTER - ARIA
ONE OF OUR AMAZING CHOIR MEMBERS
Amy Miller, who took part in the Cottingham Festival and came second in the harp solo class and won the ensemble class. Congratulations!
AND THIS AMAZING MAN – ONE WITH MANY TALENTS!
Clearly his recuperation time has allowed him to get in a lot of practice. Think he’s struggling a bit though, perhaps a little more difficult than he’s used to?
ARE THESE THE THREE WISEST MEN WE’VE GOT?
Sam is look rather puzzled and worried – probably best if people who know what they’re doing put it away next time!!
YOUTH ORGANISATION SERVICE
Hull Minster played host to His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant youth organisation service on Sunday.
We had just under two hundred in the congregation, including one hundred and eleven youngsters. The Service was superb, and Revd. Rob Suekarran played a blinder of a sermon involving all the cadets to much hilarity.
There were many youth units attended including our very own Girl’s Brigade.
"What a joy it was to verge at this service.” Jon Major
REQUEST FOR UKRAINE
Revd. Ben Norton has asked if we could collect sweets and chocolate as treats for the Ukrainian soldiers being trained in this country.
COLLECT FOR THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
Holy God, you know the disorder of our sinful lives
set straight our crooked hearts,
and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory
In Jesus Christ our Lord
AMEN
READINGS FOR THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
· For good health and healing for all those who are struggling.
· For peace in Israel and Palestine and other areas of conflict in the world. For the coming together for peace talks and for a de-escalation of tension in the wider area of the Middle East.
· Pray especially for all those children in Ukraine and the Middle East who are going through horrendous suffering.
· For those in need at this time, that people will respond to meet those in difficult circumstances.
· For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they have undergone.
· For the leaders of Girls Brigade and all the girls who are involved.
· For the younger and older Sunday morning groups and those who lead them.
· For all those who come into the Minster seeking help, that God will meet them in their needs.
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
Alpha and the Bible courses will all commence again on Wednesday 24th January. If you would like to take part, please speak to one of the clergy team.
The Prayer Course 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alpha at the Minster (Zoom) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Bible Study 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Access via Teaching on Hull Minster Website
WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) AND LISTENING SPACE
We are delighted to welcome back our friends from the Welcome Café. Our keep fit expert was with us on Thursday last week along with support from Hull City Council.
COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
God of heaven,
You send the gospel to the ends of the earth
And your messengers to every nation:
Send our Holy Spirit to transform us
By the good news of everlasting life
In Jesus Christ our lord.
READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
Psalm 111
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Revelation 12:1-5a
Mark 1:21-28
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
· For good health and healing for all those who are struggling.
· For peace in Israel and Palestine and other areas of conflict in the world. For the coming together for peace talks and for a de-escalation of tension in the wider area of the Middle East.
· Pray especially for all those children in Ukraine and the Middle East who are going through horrendous suffering.
· For those in need at this time, that people will respond to meet those in difficult
· For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they have undergone.
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
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BUSY WEEKEND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE MINSTER
Hull was buzzing all weekend with this year’s Freedom Festival and inside the Minster the Barbershop concert.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTEENTH 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 our wonderful team of volunteers, particularly Shirley in her role as Volunteer
Co-ordinator
· For our bible studies and courses that many will be led to join in one of the group
COLLECT FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
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
READINGS FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Psalm 149
Exodus 12:1-14
Romans 13:8 - end
Matthew 18:15-20
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
