Concord Magazine - Parish of Morpeth

Concord Magazine
July & August 2015
www.parishofmorpeth.org.uk
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Social media who needs it?
We live in a world that is just swamped by social media and many people are
bewildered by the array of social media applications. For those who are
thinking what an earth is social media, the next article is much better, so
please feel free to turn the page!)
We have Facebook, Snapchat (not a fan of this app as I sent an embarrassing
picture to all my links by mistake and have
paid the price ever since!), LinkedIN, Twitter,
“Snapchat, (not
Youtube, Tumblr , Google+, Instagram, Vimto
a fan of this app
(sorry that’s Vimeo, Vimto is a drink!) and a
hundred more that I could name,.
But what use are they? Many folk see them as
a waste of time and to be honest we have all
been on a train or waiting at an airport and
surveyed the hundreds of folks with their
phones glued to their faces, engaging in a
fruitless game of word ping -pong or sending
crass one liners to each other.
But is social media the wrecker of social
values and the 21st century plague that rots
brains and makes people walk in front of
moving traffic with not a care in the world?
as I sent an
embarrassing
picture to all my
links by mistake
and have paid
the price ever
since!)”
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Well yes to all that, but like everything social media has its place and yes
folks have used it unwisely and got in trouble, but it can be a useful tool.
When I was a youth officer , we set up a young people’s Facebook page for
Staying Alive, our Diocesan youth event, held over the summer and we now
have 160 young people in the group. Many of the young people use the page
to ask for prayer help. It has become a lifeline for many.
In our own parish we have a Facebook page where you can follow what’s
going on and even press’like’ to show that you like what we’re doing.
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In a bit of a risky move, I decided to put a post from our page onto Morpeth
Matters (another Facebook page) suggesting folk might like to get married in
one of our wonderful churches. I waited for an explosion of posts having a
go at the church for advertising weddings.
However, guess what? Not only did we get some lovely responses from folk
who had been married in church, but we had over 3500 visits to the page
and received a number of calls to ask if they could
have a wedding in church which is fantastic.
We constantly forget that the God we know and
love is a God of redemption; a God who can bring
order to the chaos of the world. In the book of
Genesis we are told that the spirit of God hovered
over the chaos and then created the world. Paul,
when writing to the church in Rome, reminds them
that “all are justified freely by his grace through
the redemption that came by Christ Jesus” (Ro
3:24).
What he is saying here is that God can make all
things new; that God can take anything or anyone,
however flawed or broken and make it/them complete, new, whole, and
God centered.
As part of a campaign against the church, the secular society took an ad out
on the London buses that said “There is no God”. This had to be changed by
the Advertising Standards Agency to “There is probably no God” .
Rather than depleted numbers in the local church, the Diocese of London
found more people attending church to check out if there was possibly a
God! Thanks to the secular society , numbers in the church grew.
God can redeem any situation. So when you think you're not worthy, or the
Church is not to your liking, or things just seem to go wrong, remember that
God, through Christ Jesus, can make all things new.
Oh but don’t use Snapchat because I’m still waiting for those pictures to be
redeemed!
G Bless. Simon
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW CURATE
It is with great pleasure that we extend the warmest of welcomes to Beth
Tash, our new Curate, following her ordination as Deacon on July 5th at the
Cathedral. Thanks to her two articles in Concord, we have been able to read
of her background and experience, and we hope that she will be very happy
in her new home in Stobhill Villas, and as a member of our ministry team.
When reading her thought-provoking introduction to Pioneer Ministry one
recognises a number of questions similar to those explored by a group from
St. Aidan’s Church led and encouraged by our new Rector. We considered
how best we might refresh our ministry to the Stobhill community for which
our little church was built in the 1950s. We sought to identify salient factors
affecting the church and community, and to question how best to connect
with everyone in that changing and expanding area of Morpeth. These
discussions led to the ambitious Beacon Project which aims to make St.
Aidan’s Church a beacon for Christian activity for the developing Stobhill
community.
Beth is joining our Parish at a very propitious time when the Beacon Project is
about to achieve its first two preliminary objectives. Interviews will shortly be
held for the appointment of a part-time Community Worker to be based at
St. Aidan’s and working in the Stobhill community and on July 18th , the 60th
anniversary of the laying of St Aidan’s foundation stone , Bishop Frank will
join us for an informal celebration at the Church to mark the event and to
enjoy our annual Strawberry Tea.
We look forward to Beth joining the Project team, when her experience and
expertise as a Pioneer Minister will help us identify ways of our church being
part of renewing and restoring people’s lives on many levels throughout the
old and new areas of Stobhill.
July is an exciting month for Beth, with her new home, her Ordination and
Curacy, a new parish with new friends and colleagues, and the most
important event of all – on July 25th she and her fiancé Barney will be
married! We wish them the joys of a long and happy marriage, and pray for
God’s blessing on them both and on Beth’s ministry in Stobhill and
throughout the Parish.
Roy Beasley
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If only..
“she said within herself. If I can touch his garment I shall be whole.”
St Matthew 9-21
I doubt if there is any word in our language which involves its use in so many
shades of meaning as the word 'if'. Frequently it is used with a backward glance
and generally involves remorse or regret. “If only I could live my life again'“; “If
only I hadn't done that!” “If only I had done this”; “If only I had had this chance
or that chance-money-position-education-opportunity.”
When the word is used in that sense, it suggests a consciousness of how
different life could be under different circumstances.
But sometimes it is used in a forward looking glance and involves hope. “If I get
better from this illness, I shall be a different person.”; “If I can achieve so and so,
the future will be secure and straightforward.”
We can all multiply examples of opportunities lost which we regret; hopes
expressed which await with faith.
The incident recorded by St Matthew tells of the deep longing in the heart of a
woman to be healed from a physical disorder. She had sought out the physicians
of the day and they had not been successful. So when men and men's methods
had failed, she had longed, like many others since her day, to receive the healing
touch of Jesus.
No incident could be more apt as we take our part in a Communion service, for
here we touch Jesus in faith and worship as on no other occasion. The very heart
of the service is when we kneel before the altar and receive of his life-giving
body and blood. We read that Jesus was conscious that virtue had gone out of
him into the life of the woman, equally so must surely be that virtue comes into
us, as we take his life into ours.
Jesus cleanses, heals, restores, where all else fails. The light which lit up the life
of the woman was faith. Faith in the power and love of God. In that same faith
let us draw near.
Pat Baker
(first published in Concord magazine 1982)
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A Short History of Pianos
and Maritime Safety
A Parable
In 1893, a man took a trip on an ocean liner that sank in a raging hurricane.
Next morning, he found himself floating beside the lid of the ship’s grand
piano - and clambered on top. Three days later, he was rescued. The British
Government decided to learn from his experience, and quickly legislated that
‘No ship will go to sea without carrying on board enough grand pianos to
support the bodies of its entire crew and passengers, should it happen to
sink.’
Unfortunately, this caused problems. Smaller vessels such as canoes, rowing
boats and sailing yachts couldn’t support the weight of a grand piano. Larger
ships found that after taking on the right number of pianos, there was little
space left for crew or passengers. ‘Where am I going to fit 150 pianos on my
blasted ferry, then?’ demanded one captain.
The government decided to think again. Should they make the pianos
smaller? Experts were consulted. The Bechstein piano company argued that
using lighter wood was completely out of the question, declaring ‘If it’s not
mahogany, then it’s not a Bechstein!’ (Mahogany forests in Africa and Asia
were quickly being depleted.) Some piano-players also complained about the
lack of space to put the piano-stool on a normal-sized yacht, and the watery
atmosphere did nothing for the tuning.
So the government decided on a reasonable compromise. Larger ships would
still have to carry the right number of grand pianos, (one for each person),
but they could be made smaller, and would not need to have the full number
of piano keys. In extreme cases, large ships would be allowed not to carry any
pianos, providing they were accompanied by another ship that carried
enough pianos both for itself and its piano-less partner. For every five pianos,
a piano-player would need to be employed, and for ships with a crew of ten
or less, then one crew-member would need to be given piano lessons to
reach at least Grade 3. Smaller vessels would have just one piano that could
be towed behind the ship ready for emergencies, whilst the captain would be
required to learn the basic notes of ‘Chopsticks’. Very small vessels were told
just not to bother going out to sea at all.
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Further incidents led to more legislation. Every piano was required to be
seaworthy, with paddles fitted as standard, and a week’s supply of
emergency rations. All sheet music would be printed on rice paper
containing 5 essential vitamins. The National Union of Seamen merged with
the National Union of Musicians, and every ship’s captain was presented
with a conductor’s baton.
The outbreak of war in 1914 focussed minds more clearly - and a simple
round belt was developed for seamen to ‘wear’ as they abandoned ship, but
it was heartily disliked for not being sufficiently British.
And if you think this all sounds a little mad- can you think of anything that
we continue to do in church today that might once have made sense, but
doesn’t, now?
Chris Hudson
The Three Fs.
Faith, friendship, feelings
Come from God above.
Encouragement we all need.
We just have to plant
A little seed
Then watch how it grows
Into something beautiful
To be admired, adored.
It all has been possible
Because we believe
In the Lord.
By Marguerite Lowder
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Parsnips and Prayers
When was the last time that you had half an hour of
total quiet to yourself? Last week? Last month?
Last Year? Or perhaps it is a long distant memory before
the kids came along. In a world that is increasingly busy
and stressful it can seem quite indulgent to take time out
for yourself. But we need time to recharge our batteries and for Christians
spending time alone with God is central to our faith.
For myself and a small group of friends we find that time once a month at
Alnmouth Friary as part of a Julian Prayer Group. On the third Tuesday of
each month (March to November 7.45pm onwards) we get together to spend
half an hour of quiet in a small chapel within that wonderful building. To lead
us into our time of prayer one of us does a quick 5 minute presentation. This
is nothing heavy and is just to get us slowly into our quiet space. It can be
listening to a piece of music, a reading from a book or a simple talk. Recent
subjects have been about God’s love, a priest who died on 9/11 and a
favourite poem. When this is finished we spend half an hour in silent prayer.
I was at first daunted by the thought of this but it is surprising how quickly
you get into it. I remember my first time and as everything became quiet and
still my mind was filled with thoughts of my daily life: the kids, shopping lists,
had I switched the iron off? But after a while your mind empties and you
begin to listen and it is a wonderful thing. I am not saying that you will be
filled by some revelation straight from God, But who knows, you may get
clarity about a problem, you may get peace for a while in an otherwise hectic
world or you may simply listen to the birds and think of other times. After
our prayer time some people head home and keep their thoughts to
themselves, some other join the Brothers at the Friary in their simple night
prayer service. I now look forward to Julian group, it relaxes me, refreshes
may and keeps me close to God and we are so lucky to use the Friary as our
base. If this article has interested you, then please contact Canon Colin
Gough (01665 581100 canoncolin@gmail.com). There is no commitment, if
you give it a go and find that it is not for you then that’s fine.
One more thing, why is this article called Parsnips and Prayers, well my
apologies, I couldn’t really think of an exciting headline and I thought that the
title might have got people to read it, sorry!
Darren Bell.
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News from the Boys Brigade
The Boys' Brigade has been out enjoying the fine spring weather with some
great outdoor activities! The Company Section has been exploring the
countryside and cooking outdoors, while the Junior Section has been racing
soap box karts in the park. Youngsters from both sections went paintballing
and they still have the bruises to prove it, and recently seventeen members
of the Junior Section went for a weekend camp at Shilbottle.
At the Shilbottle Camp we had games on the beach and on Sunday we joined
the local Baptist Church for morning worship. It was a wonderful time of fun
and fellowship.
Company Section members visited the ‘Big Night Out' event in County
Durham for an evening of Christian witness and live music, but this summer
the older BB members are mainly focussed on finding the remaining funding
for the amazing M 10 house building trip to Mexico in July. Simon our BB
Captain said that the last bit of fund raising was often the hardest, but added
that he was confident the
financial target would be met.
'When we team up to do Gods
work then anything becomes
possible!' he said.
The BB has exciting plans to
start the Anchors on Thursday
evenings in September,
for the younger boys and
girls aged 6 to 8. All new
BB members are welcome,
be they children or
helpers!
Clive Kemp
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Celebrating 60 years of ministry in Stobhill
with prayers led by Bishop Frank
on Saturday July 18th
at St Aidan’s church, Stobhill
10.30 am—2.30 pm
Live music; Raffle; Tombola; Gift Stalls
and
THE GRAND STRAWBERRY TEA
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Well Done
Auntie Jean!
Here’s a lovely picture of Jean Mills,
complete with floral tribute, being told
what a jolly good egg she is, by
Morpeth Contact centre manager
Audrey Anderson (on the right of the
picture). The headline in the Morpeth
Herald says “ Charity thanks stalwart
duo”. The other one of the stalwart duo
is the very lovely David Livesey, who
was for many years a committee member and lately served as Chair of Morpeth
Contact group. He is also a jolly good egg. Well done to both of you and well
done to Contact, too.
Jean Has been involved with Contact for almost twenty five years, working as a
volunteer, then on the management committee, generally doing what so many
kind and selfless people do, which is spending time making sure that people in
need are helped and supported. She also does a huge amount of work in our
parish, most notably as Sacristan in St James and Chief Executive sweeper-up,
tidier-around, flower-arranger extraordinaire and one half of the double act
known as the ‘Cheeky Girls’ (the other half being the redoubtable Nancy
Flitcroft) giving out the weekly notices before the Sunday service. Oh and she’s
the Verger as well. And probably loads more things I can’t remember but she’ll
remind me when she reads this! Or wallop me for writing it. Probably.
Contact is a phenomenon in our town. The organisation holds a Queen’s Award
for Voluntary Service and continues to grow and expand, working from
premises in Grey’s Yard, Oldgate and offering help not only to people with
mental health problems, but also to their families and carers. Gena Fleming, the
founder of the organisation, and her husband Alec, are also deserving of the
highest praise for the work they and others have done for so many years..
Jean, David and his wife Cynthia, Gena and Alec and others like them are
heroes. Not because they seek fame, fortune or recognition, but because they
quietly see what needs to be done and do it. They don’t make a fuss, they don’t
shout their achievements from the rooftops—they just serve and I can’t find
words adequate enough to say how much I admire them all.
Thank you for everything you do and bless your cotton socks for doing it.
Val Pope
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Quiz Night with Fish and Chips
On Saturday 31st May, in the parish hall a hotly contested Quiz took
place, along with a supper of fish and chips.
Val Cowan was our imaginative Quiz Master and about seven teams,
each bearing compulsory ridiculous names that I can’t remember,
competed.
At one point I thought we might have slipped into Charades, as being a
little slow on the uptake, Val decided to help us out a bit and stood
desperately clicking her heels together. Lo! we got it……we were off to
see the Wizard. A variety of questions continued which meant there
was something for everyone.
The competition was lively, particularly at one point when Jean tried to
wrestle an answer paper from Jack White. Unfortunately, due to a
difference in the length of arms, this was a rather one sided, although
very amusing contest.
It was a great evening and everyone brought their own tipple with them
to wash down the fish and chips, which always taste better straight from
the paper. The hall had been beautifully laid out ready by the ladies in
the kitchen, who then distributed the meals and served tea and coffee
afterwards. A big thank you to them, for all their hard work, both
before and on the night.
We also managed to fit in a Raffle and together with donations we
raised £200 for ‘Contact’. Thanks go to everyone who helped set up,
collect the food or stayed to tidy away at the end. It was great fun and I
would thoroughly recommend it and urge anyone who wasn’t there to
try and come along in the future.
Oh and the Rector’s team won!...I can hear the comments now……..
Glynis Pardy
I’m having visions of heels clicking and ruby slippers….arrggggh...that
yellow brick road, and the dog and those little green men—Ed.
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Don’t eat me, I’m just
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That’s my brother!
Toto, is this Kansas?
Woof. No. Woof.
It’s Woof Morpeth!
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Confirmation Service
May 31st 2015
Confirmation at St James
Lawrence Brown, Gavin Cape, Robin Gibson, Rachel Stone and Guy
Anderson with Elija Engelhardt, Lucas Heslop, Daniel Reynolds, William
Stewart, Jenny Walls and Joshua White after their Confirmation by
Bishop Frank on May 31st 2015
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Leave me alone with God
as much as may be.
As the tide draws the waters
close in upon the shore
make me an island, set apart,
alone with you, God , holy to you.
Then with the turning of the tide
prepare me to carry our presence
to the busy world beyond,
the world that rushes in on me
til the waters come again
and fold me back to you
Amen
Prayer of St Aidan of Lindisfarne
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Spirituality Network
The Network
This group exists to promote spiritual exploration for anyone who
recognises 'the journey' and to provide support and supervision for
those who stand alongside others in their spiritual pilgrimage.
The Core Group
meets three times a year and these sessions are open to anyone who
would like to come. At this we swap notes on events we know of or
books we've read. Sometimes we have a talk or a member of the group
will introduce to us a spiritual writer or a tradition of which they have
experience.
These gatherings are held in Alnwick and participants bring a sandwich
and a drink is provided. They happen between 12.15pm - 2pm. The next
dates are:
Wed 1 July
when we will be joined by Revd Dr Nicholas
Buxton who will talk about meditation and mindfulness.
Wed 18 November - theme to be decided
Please notify Canon Colin Gough, 01665 581100,
canoncolin@gmail.com if you intend to come,
a fortnight before the event.
Peer Supervision
Some of the Network who stand alongside others, meet at regular
intervals for peer supervision. Contact Canon Christine Sindall (01665
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information.
The Programme Group meets at intervals to plan a programme of
events and opportunities for the year, open to anyone:
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“Cleave the Wood and There I Am”
Saturday July 11th 2015 from 11am till 4pm.
at The Old School, Bingfield, NE46 4HR
This day will provide an opportunity to explore woodcarving as a spiritual
exercise. A completed piece will be used for reflection, and there will be
a chance for each person to add to the carving of a work in progress.
Music and clay will enhance the experience.
The day will be led by Christopher and Janet Lewis, in whose home
it will take place. Both have great experience in spiritual direction.
The day doesn't require prior experience in woodcarving.
Participants will be asked to sign a disclaimer regarding injury from
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Hauxley Chapel & Hauxley Village Hall
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"Learn from the birds"
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The Parish Cycle 30
of Prayer for July
1st
May there be peace in the world
2nd
3rd
May all faiths respect one another
Thomas, Apostle
4th
5th
Reassurance for those in doubt
For all who are recently Confirmed
5th after Trinity
For Beth Tash and all her fellow Ordinands
6th
For our Parish
7th
For the work of the Parish clergy
8th
For our Churchwardens
9th
For the Diocesan Vacancy in See Committee
10th
Give thanks for holiday time
11th
For all who are homeless
12th
6th after Trinity
For the people of Nepal
13th
For all victims of violence
14th
For all who are anxious
15th
Swithun, Bp. Martyr
Give thanks for refreshing rain
16th
For our town and County Councillors
17th
For the young people of Morpeth
18th
For Bishop Frank and the Beacon Project blessing
19th
7th after Trinity
Thank God for our friends
20th
For all patients in our hospitals
21st
For the residents of our care homes
22nd
Mary Magdalene
May we be tolerant towards other people
23rd
For the M10 Mexico team
24th
May we be channels of Christ’s love
25th
James, Apostle
For Beth and Barney as they begin their married life
26th
8th after Trinity
Lord dwell among us in our homes
27th
May we have humility and patience
28th
May we be prompt when duty calls
29th
Mary, Martha & Lazarus
For our brothers and sisters
30th
For children separated from their parents
31st
For students awaiting exam results
The Parish Cycle of31Prayer for August
1st
2nd
Safety for all who are travelling
9th after Trinity
Thank God for the day the Lord has made
3rd
May Christ be our sure foundation
4th
Help us to be still and to listen to God
5th
Oswald, King, Martyr
6th
Transfiguration of our Lord
For the leaders of this nation
May we reflect the light of Jesus
7th
May we know and do your will
8th
Pray for all who are newly married
9th
10th after Trinity
For those who suffer stress and exhaustion
10th
Give thanks for our hospitals and medical services
11th
For all medical staff
12th
For disabled people
13th
For young people seeking careers
14th
For the work of aid organisations
15th
The Blessed Virgin Mary
16th
11th after Trinity
May we walk the path of obedience
Support us in our quest for perfection
17th
Forgiveness for those we have offended
18th
Forgiveness for those we have neglected
19th
For faith in family life
20th
For all who feel outcast
21st
For prisoners of conscience
22nd
May we recognise and be ready to mend our faults
23rd
12th after Trinity
24th
Bartholomew, Apostle
For an end to the exploitation of people
May we help to spread the Gospel
25th
Give thanks for the beauty of the earth
26th
Give thanks for the produce of the earth
27th
For hospital Chaplains
28th
Comfort for all who are in difficulty
29th
Comfort for all who are bereaved
30th
13th after Trinity
Comfort for all who have lost hope
31st
Aidan. Bp. Missionary
Give thanks for the Beacon Project
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From the Parish Registers for June
Baptisms
June 14th James Saston
June 21st Harry George Wilkinson
June 28th Megan Louisa Cuthbertson
Weddings
6th June
20th June
John William PATRICK and Clare Mary TOWNSLEY
Shaun Fraser SCOTT and Melanie Sarah DAVIDSON
RIP
1st June John Peter Herzberg
8th June David Elliott
9th June Rosslyn Morgan
16th June William (Andrew)Thornton
22nd June Audrey Green
24th June Margaret Pope
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Rosslyn Morgan
7th July
11.00am
at St Mary's
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Please hand your completed form in to Noel Common or give it to one of
the Churchwardens. Alternatively, you may send it to the Parish Office
(address on the back cover of the magazine) if you wish.
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GIFT AID DECLARATION
If you are a UK taxpayer and eligible to Gift Aid your donation, please complete the form
below. This will increase your gift by 25p for every £1 given (at current rate), at no extra
cost to you or us.
Please treat as Gift Aid donations all qualifying gifts of money made from the date
of this declaration and in the past four years.
I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax
for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that
all the charities (including churches) and Community Amateur Sports Clubs that
I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes
such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p
of tax on every £1
Please complete the above form and return it to: The Parish Office, Parish Hall,
Grange Road, Morpeth, NE61 2TL or hand it to the churchwarden
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Change your name or home address
No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains.
Gift Aid is linked to basic rate tax which currently allows charities to reclaim 25 pence in the
pound.
2.
Higher rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic rate and higher
rate or additional rate tax. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and
want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid
donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to
adjust your tax code.
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SERVICES FOR AUGUST 2015
August 2nd
St James
St Mary
St James
St Aidan
St Mary
9th after Trinity
8.00am
9.30 am
11.15am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Simply Worship (Non-Eucharist)
Family Communion
BCP Evensong
August 9th
St James
St Mary
St Aidan
St James
St Aidan
St James
10th after Trinity
8.00am
9.30am
9.30 am
11.15am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Simply Worship (Non-Eucharist)
Family Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Evening Prayer
August 16th
St James
11th after Trinity
8.00am
11.15am
9.30am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Simply Worship (Non –Eucharist)
Healing Service
St Mary
St Aidan
12th after Trinity
8.00am
11.15am
9.30am
4.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
August 30th
St Aidan
13th after Trinity
10.00 am
Joint Parish Communion
St Mary
St Aidan
August 23rd
St James
No Evening Service on 4th & 5th Sundays
N.B. ST AIDAN’S WEEKDAY EUCHARIST EVERY THURSDAY AT 9.15am
Please check the weekly pew notes for any alterations or amendments to services
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SERVICES FOR JULY 2015
July 5th
St James
St Mary
St James
St Aidan
St Mary
5th after Trinity
8.00am
9.30 am
11.15am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Simply Worship (Non-Eucharist)
Family Communion
BCP Evensong
July 12th
St James
St Mary
St Aidan
St James
St Aidan
St James
6th after Trinity
8.00am
9.30am
9.30 am
11.15am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Simply Worship (Non-Eucharist)
Family Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Evening Prayer
July 19th
St James
7th after Trinity
8.00am
11.15am
9.30am
4.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Simply Worship (Non –Eucharist)
Healing Service
8th after Trinity
8.00am
11.15am
9.30am
4.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
Family Communion
St Mary
St Aidan
July 26th
St James
St Mary
St Aidan
No Evening Service on 4th & 5th Sundays
Please check the weekly pew notes for any alterations or amendments to services
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YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
BOYS BRIGADE (Manchester St. HQ)
Revd Simon White (Captain)
Mr Clive Kemp Tel: 511723 Officer
(Juniors & Anchors)
Thursdays: Anchors (6-8) & Juniors (8-11)
Tuesdays: Company (11-18)
GUIDES, BROWNIES & RANGERS
Rainbows
2nd St James Monday
All Saints School
3rd St Mary's Tuesday
Abbeyfields First School
Brownies
2nd St James Monday
All Saints School
St Aidan’s Wednesday
Parish Hall
3rd St Mary’s Tuesday
Abbeyfields First School
Guides
2nd St James Wednesday
All Saints School
Further information from: Elaine Callaghan
Tel 07531900936
BEAVERS, CUBS & SCOUTS
Low Stanners HQ
4th Morpeth Beavers- Monday & Thursday
4th Morpeth Cubs - Tuesday & Thursday
4th Morpeth Scouts
Monday & Wednesday
Morpeth Methodist Church
6th Morpeth Beavers- Thursday s- Thursday
6th Morpeth Scouts- Thursday
Explorer Scouts- Friday
Further information: Clive Rich 01670 511623
PLAYTIME PLUS
Mother and Toddler Group
Every TUESDAY during term time
from 9.30 am—11 am
in St Aidan’s Church, Stobhill
Contact: Mrs Pauline Ferguson
Tel: 518642
PARISH SUNDAY SCHOOL & JUNIOR CHURCH
Contact: Dr Lindsay Gilfillan
Tel: 07736108772
MESSY CHURCH
Parish Contact: Revd Jeremy Cooper
Tel.511593
JeremyLCooper@aol.com
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£33 for 1/3 page
£55 for 1/2 page
£66 for 2/3 page
£99 for full page
You supply your chosen artwork/logo and copy and your ad will appear in
eleven editions of the magazine (July & August is a double issue)
Contact Dave Pope for details
Tel: 01670 519520 Mobile: 07714143640 email: dpope@morpethnet.co.uk
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PARISH DIRECTORY
PARISH OFFICE (ALL GENERAL ENQUIRIES)
The Parish Office, The Parish Hall, Grange Road,
Stobhill, Morpeth NE61 2TL. Tel: 503326
Email: morpeth.parish@btconnect.com
Web: www.parishofmorpeth.org.uk
Tuesday—Friday 9.30am to 1.15pm
The Office is CLOSED on MONDAY
Parish Administrator: Mrs Glynis Pardy
PCC SECRETARY
Mrs Val Pope Tel: 07710233251
Email: val@litnotes.co.uk
MINISTRY TEAM (PASTORAL ENQUIRIES ONLY)
Revd Simon White (Rector) (day off Wednesday)
The Rectory Cottingwood Lane Morpeth
Tel: 01670 517716
email: rev.simonjhwhite@gmail.com
Revd Jeremy Cooper (OLM )13 Curlew Hill,
Lancaster Park (Tel.511593) (Mon, Fri & Sun)
email: JeremyLCooper@aol.com
READERS
Mrs Vivienne Sommerville Tel: 513181
Mrs Wendy McKenzie Tel: 510311
Mrs Harriet Gilfillan Tel: 07736 108771
Mrs Janet Hedley Tel: 514117
Mrs Val Cowan Tel: 07887594161
Mr Chris Hudson Tel: 07739348386
Mrs Muriel Harris Tel: 515579 (Reader Emeritus)
MUSICAL DIRECTORS
St Mary: Mr Colin Davidson Tel: 513381
St James: Mr David Pope Tel: 519520
St Aidan: Mr Roy Beasley Tel: 514149
MOTHERS UNION
Mrs Linda Wheatley Tel: 504655
MENS’ GROUP
Mr Cyril Meehan Tel: 512897
PARISH MAGAZINE (CONCORD)
Mrs Val Pope Tel: 515806 val@litnotes.co.uk
Miss Pat Baker Tel: 503429
Miss Julia Wood Tel: 511192
Mrs Sally Keith Tel: 515098
Revd Maureen Chester Tel: 514569
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION
Mr Eric Fisher Tel: 515401 (St. James)
Mr Noel Common Tel: 516208 (St Aidan)
Mrs Val Langston Tel: 510779 (St Mary)
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY COORDINATOR
Mrs Dorothy Tully Tel: 513928
CHAPLAINCY TEAM
LEAD CHAPLAIN: Revd Jeremy Cooper
Tel.511593) (Mon, Fri & Sun)
email: JeremyLCooper@aol.com
CHURCHWARDENS
Mrs Sally Keith 515 098
Mr Brian Hedley 514117
Mr Stuart Michie 518057
Mr Roy Beasley 514149
FABRIC COMMITTEE (Chair)
Mr Dave Pope Tel: 519520
email: dpope@morpethnet.co.uk
FINANCE & RECORDS
Gift Aid Sec.: Mrs Barbara Wheeler Tel: 519664
Planned Giving: Mr David Pope Tel: 519520
Electoral Roll: Mr Noel Common Tel: 516208
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Chair of Governors Mr David Simpson