St Columba`s Church of Scotland

St Columba’s
Jersey
The Highway Spring 2014
www.stcolumbasjersey.co.uk
7th March Women’s World day of Prayer 12.30pm at St Helier Methodist Church with re‐
freshments afterwards & 6.30pm at St Brelade's Parish Church with wine and nibbles af‐
terwards 22nd March Concert by the Choir of Selwyn College Cambridge at the Town Church 30th March Mothering Sunday 13th April Palm Sunday 20th April Easter Sunday Please check the website for up to date information www.stcolumbasjersey.co.uk Like us on Facebook ; The Scots Kirk Jersey https://www.facebook.com/scotskirkjersey?fref=ts For dates of Christian events in Jersey check www.christiancalendar.org.je Help!
We need photos for the magazine!
If you have a camera please bring it along and snap
away at all our events.
Email the photos to magazinestcolumbasjersey@gmail.com
New Year, new Minister, new beginning. As our congregation and the Island's wider church community welcome David and Ca‐
triona Logan, we look forward to what promises to be an enriching time for all of us, and we sincerely hope they will be very happy and find great fulfilment in their new life in Jersey. Jackie Brown
magazinestcolumbasjersey@gmail.com
Old Photos and Slides
If you have any photos or slides of past events at
St Columba’s we’d love to see them. We can easily
scan them.
All photos and slides will be returned.
Favourite Hymns
The BBC recently conducted a survey to try to find the top ten favourite hymns in the UK. Here are the results: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. In Christ Alone 3. Be Still for the Presence of the Lord 4. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 5. I, the Lord of the Sea and Sky 6. And Can it Be 7. Abide with Me 8. Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer 9. Make me a Channel of Thy Peace 10. The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended Let us know your favourite hymn (s) The Manse Dear friends
It is an absolute delight to be able to write to
you as your new Minister. I am sure, that
with God’s blessing, that our new ministry
here on beautiful Jersey is one which is
going to propel St Columba’s Church to the
forefront of churches on the Island.
Catriona has now returned to Scotland, where she will remain until her retirement
at the end of June, but, a little bird tells me that she may make it down to the Island
for a couple of weeks in May.
Thank you all for making us feel so very welcome and, for those of you who
managed to attend my induction on Wednesday evening, I am sure that you will
agree that it was a night to remember! Such nights of course, do not just happen.
They are the result of very hard work and our thanks go to our wonderful Session
Clerk Rena and her team for her organisation of this happy event, which went
perfectly. Thank you too for the flowers for Catriona and the “Message” bible which
was presented to me.
While we are on the subject of thanks, our thanks also go to Greg Menzies and his
team, for organising the necessary works to the manse. I am sure that it will be a
very comfortable home once we manage to get all of the boxes unpacked. Where
did we get all this stuff?!
Turning to practical matters for a moment, I would like to stress the importance of
keeping me informed about members of our church’s family. Please do not assume
that somebody else has told me of a member’s illness or problems. Please, tell
me directly.
As you know, the manse is the minister’s home and to work effectively, Catriona
and I both need “down time”. It would be appreciated therefore if telephone calls to
the manse were not made before 8:00am or after 9:00pm. The same goes for
impromptu visits to the manse. Of course this does not apply in the case of an
emergency. In which case please feel free to phone the manse day or night.
My mobile number is 07797742012 and it is available 24 hours per day, every
day, unless, I am on leave when, other arrangements will be advised to you. The
manse also has a telephone answering service so please leave me a message if
you want me to call you back.
During my interview for St Columba’s, I promised to make no changes during my
first six months in post. As I see it, this is as an important time during which I can
learn about life on Jersey as well as a time when I can learn more about the life
congregation. So do not be surprised if I turn up at events or, I ask you lots of
questions!
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to speak to me about any concerns that
you may have.
Gabh mo leisgeul!
David
The Induction
The induction of the Rev David Logan took place on Wednesday 12th February in
the presence of Rev David Coulter, Moderator of Presbytery. Rev Alistair
Cumming, the Presbytery Clerk. Rev Scott Shackleton, Interim Moderator to St
Columba’s. Rev Andrea Price, Asst minister at St Columba’s in London. Mr Robin
Forrest, member of Presbytery and George Thain, Presbytery representative for St
Columba’s. A number of local clergy also attended and it was great to see so many
people from other local churches.
The symbols of ministry were presented by Walter Callander, Bible, Ross Laurent,
water and Julia Wycherley bread and wine.
Daniel Speck provided the musical accompaniment and the singing was super!
Hymns included Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah, At the Name of Jesus, Do not
be Afraid for I have Redeemed You and O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing.
The Rev Andrea Price preached.
It was an excellent service which was enjoyed by all who attended.
Refreshments were served in the church hall after the service and Anne Marie
produced one of her wonderful cakes! This was followed by a meal at the
Hampshire Hotel for 70 people. A memorable evening for all who attended.
Rev David Logan
David Logan was born in Dunfermline, Scotland. He moved to Dundee at an early age and regards that city as his home‐town. He is a former pupil of the High School of Dundee. On leaving school, he joined Tayside Police from which he retired as a senior officer in 2005. While serving with the police, he studied at the Centre for Police and Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Exeter and was awarded a Master's degree in Police Studies. He specialised in Terrorism/counter terrorism studies. On retiring from the police service, he trained for the Ministry at St. Mary's College, St Andrews University, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Divinity honours degree. After completing his probationary placement at Leuchars St.Athernase Parish Church, he was called to the charge of Forfar St Margaret's in 2009. David was commissioned as an Army Chaplain in 2012. Until recently he was an Officiating Chaplain to Royal Air Force Leuchars. David is the Vice‐Convenor of the Church of Scotland’s Committee on Church Art and Architecture. David is married to Catriona, and they recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. He is a Past‐President of the Rotary Club of Abertay and he was recently invested as a Member of the Order of St John. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. In his spare time he enjoys photography, walking and cooking.
Kirk Session Report January 2014
We are indebted to Rev Scott Shackleton for making a flying visit to Jersey in order to moderate the first Kirk Session meeting of 2014. The five yearly visit by members of Presbytery (The Quinquennial Visitation) is being replaced by a type of self‐appraisal called Local Church Review. We were due a visit this year therefore no doubt when the new system is up and running we will be first in line. The Session completed some of the basic details at a previous meeting and decided to postpone completion of the rest of the document until our new minister, Rev David Logan is present. Two other communications from Headquarters, an Eldership Consultation document and a Report on our Stewardship campaign have been completed and sent off. Our various activities over the Christmas were commented on. The Christmas Fayre made an amazing £1350 and the Christmas lunch took place at the Somerville as usual. The Family Service on the 15th and The Christingle Service on Christmas Eve were well received and well attended but numbers at the Christmas Day Service were very disappointing. Thanks were recorded to Alice Ferguson and Nancy Harris for ensuring that the residents of the Resettlement Centre each received a £10 Gift Voucher via the Christmas Tree Star Appeal and to the JaM Club staff for giving our children a wonderful Christmas Party. The main focus of the meeting however was the confirmation that the Rev David Logan had accepted the call to be our minister. The Nominating Committee was thanked for all its hard work in bringing this about so swiftly. The arrangements for the Induction Service on 12th February, a reception in the hall following the service and a dinner after that, at the Hampshire, were all agreed in principle at the meeting. Thanks were accorded to Rev Scott Shackleton for his support as Interim Moderator and mention was also made of the Rev Philip Osborn who has given us wonderful support throughout the vacancy. It was agreed that a small presentation would be made to him on the 9th February. Rena Menzies Session Clerk
Sandy Hare would like to thank all members of the Congregation for their prayers
and messages of goodwill during his current illness.
Books
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The week of Prayer for Christian Unity took place in late January. Twenty five people attended the service at St Columba's on Wednesday 22nd January. Coincidentally Pope Francis chose also to focus his thoughts on this world wide initiative on Wednesday 22nd. The week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a spiritual initiative in which Christian communities have participated for over one hundred years, and is a time dedicated to prayer for the unity of all baptised persons, in accordance with Christ's will “that they may all be one". Each year an ecumenical group from one region of the world suggests the theme, this year it came from Canada and was "is Christ divided?" “No, Christ is not divided”, said the Holy Father. “But we must recognise sincerely, although with suffering, that our communities continue to experience divisions, which are a scandal. There is no other word for it: the divisions between Christians are a scandal”. Evoking the words of St. Paul, he added, “Each one of you is saying, 'I am of Paul', and 'I of Apollos', and 'I of Cephas', and 'I of Christ'. Even those who named Christ as their leader were not applauded by Paul, because they used Christ's name to separate themselves from others within the Christian community. But the name of Christ creates communion and unity, not division! Baptism and the Cross are central elements in our common Christian discipleship. Divisions, on the other hand, weaken the credibility and effectiveness of our commitment to evangelization”. In his Letter, the Apostle rebukes the Corinthians for their divisions, but also gives thanks to the Lord because the community has been enriched in Jesus Christ, “in all speech and all knowledge”. “These words are not a simple formality, but rather the sign that first and foremost he sees God's gifts to the community, for which he is sincerely joyful. In spite of the suffering of divisions, which unfortunately persist to this day, we welcome Paul's words as an invitation to rejoice sincerely in the grace conceded by God to other Christians. We have experienced the same baptism, the same Holy Spirit has bestowed grace upon us, so let us rejoice!”. “It is good to recognise the grace with which God blesses us and, moreover, to find in other Christians something which we need, something we can receive as a gift from our brothers and sisters”, continued the Bishop of Rome. The Canadian group which has prepared this Prayer Week has not invited the communities to think about what they might give to their Christian neighbours, but rather has exhorted us to encounter one another to understand what all communities can receive from time to time from the others. This requires something more. It requires humility, reflection and continual conversion. Let us follow this path, praying for Christian unity and an end to this scandal”, he concluded. Luke 12:8-12: Warnings and Encouragements
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Joke
I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colours yet,
so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what
colour it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was
fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these
colours yourself!"
Recipe
Haggis Rolls This is a simple and really tasty alternative to sausage rolls, great for parties lunch boxes and busy mums! 1 Packet of ready made puff pastry 1 small Haggis 1 egg Method Roll out the pastry. Split open the haggis and break it up with a fork. Place the haggis on the pastry (you can make thin or fat rolls!) Beat the egg and brush along the pastry seams and fold over. Cut your rolls to the required length and crimp the edges with a fork, lay on a baking tray and brush the remaining egg on the pastry. Heat oven to 200c/400f/Gas 6 and cook for 15‐20 minutes or until golden brown (big fat rolls will take a few minutes longer!) Contact the Elderly
This is a national charity which launched a local branch last autumn. It offers friendship to the elderly by organising monthly afternoon tea parties at the homes of volunteer hosts. For more details contact Suzan Hyland Tel : 0207 420 5811 or email her at suzan.hyland@contact‐
the‐elderly.org.uk Teddies for Tragedies
Daphne Hawell who runs the Jersey branch of Teddies for Tragedies asks if anybody is clearing out and has spare wool of any thickness or colour or any material, her charity would make good use of both. The volunteers make colourful teddies to be taken or sent to children who are in need either because of a major trauma in their life (many thousands went to Hai following the earthquake) or because they have never had a toy before (many have been taken to Africa). The teddies are packed into a cloth bag which is then used by the child as a school bag or by mum as general storage. Please pass them onto Dave or Be y Ellis Pa erns can be found at http://www.teddiesfortragedies.org.uk/indexknit.html
Christmas Stars
Thank you to everyone who bought a Christmas
Star.
We managed to buy all 12 residents of the rese lement home a £10 Boots
voucher for Christmas. We also bought 2 teddy bears for the children and
had enough le over to buy sweets and biscuits for everyone to share.
Linda, one of the managers at the centre, thanked everyone for their
Generosity.
Parking
Parking at St John’s ambulance Sta on is only available on
Sundays and only in spaces 4 – 9 and 12. The other spaces are
rented out so please do not park in them even if they are empty.
If Parking at Royde House please do NOT block the spaces
adjacent to the wall at the far end as these are used by staff
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Behind the hymn with the Revd Mark Woods I Need Thee Every Hour THERE are surprisingly few hymns whose writers have left us an account of just how they came to be composed. We know about I Need Thee Every Hour because Annie Sherwood Hawks has told us about it. In later life she wrote: ‘One day as a young wife and mother of 37 years of age, I was busy with my regular household tasks. Suddenly, I became so filled with the sense of nearness to the Master that, wondering how one could live without Him, either in joy or pain, these words, “I Need Thee Every Hour,” were ushered into my mind, the thought at once taking full possession of me.’ She wrote the simple couplets which form the verses of the hymn we have today and showed them to her pastor, Robert Lowry (1826‐1899), a famous music editor and composer. He wrote a tune to fit the words and added the refrain, and between them they created a classic of Victorian hymnody which in‐
stantly became sung in churches everywhere. Annie Sherwood Hawks (1836‐1918) lived most of her life in New York and attended Lowry’s Hanson Place Baptist Church with her husband Charles. She had written hymns since the age of 14 and was to compose more than 400 during her life, mainly for Sunday schools. I Need Thee Every Hour is the only one that is still widely sung today, though some of the others are very acceptable. Perhaps it is its simplicity, or perhaps the strong tune provided by Lowry with its soaring re‐
frain of challenge and commitment. The verses themselves express fundamental truths about the Gospel and the Christian life in a way that is almost uncomfortably direct. The Victorians on whichever side of the Atlantic were not shy of emotion; the image of the stiff‐upper‐lipped British empire‐builder is not really a generally accurate one, though our public schools did their best to turn out such characters. In her unashamed reliance on God for every breath at every moment, Annie Hawks spoke to her time, and speaks to us today. She was to feel the full force of her own words, ‘I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain...’ Just 16 years after she wrote them her beloved husband died. She wrote later: ‘I did not understand at first why this hymn had touched the great throbbing heart of humanity. It was not until long after, when the shadow fell over my way, the shadow of a great loss, that I understood something of the comforting power in the words which I had been permitted to give out to others in my hour of sweet serenity and peace.’ There is a thought‐provoking twist in the refrain written by Robert Lowry which is worth noticing. The verses are about our need of God. We might expect the last line of the refrain to be something like ‘O come to me.’ But Lowry has us singing instead, ‘I come to Thee.’ The Prodigal Son has to move toward the father; Zacchaeus has to seek out Jesus; we have to want heal‐
ing, and we have to take some initiative in repenting of our sins. Our relationship with God is not all take; we have to give, as well, and come willingly to him. Mark Woods FABRIC MATTERS - February 2014 The refurbishment works at the Manse are now complete and on schedule for the arrival of our new minister. As previously reported, in addition to the regular maintenance works such as repainting externally and internally, the ‘oil’ boiler has been replaced with an ‘electric’ boiler; the kitchen units and appliances have been renewed; some of the old kitchen units have been refitted in the Utility room; most of the floor coverings have been renewed; and the window blinds replaced. The electrical installation has been enhanced and additional sockets and new ceiling lights fitted. The installation has now been tested and a ‘Certificate of Compliance’ issued as required by Presbytery. The Congregational Board has supported the extensive works at the Manse firstly to provide modern good quality accommodation for our minister but also to maintain the value of the real estate which is wholly owned by the congregation. With regard to the Church and Hall, due to the recent stormy weather, some minor roof repairs are now necessary. These will be undertaken as soon as possible when conditions permit. The Organ: Our ancient pipe organ has been kept operative by a combination of regular repair and the skills of our organist team. It was anticipated that major refurbishment and possibly electrification of the keyboard would be required in the foreseeable future. However, a small group under the leadership of Linda Lowseck was set up to look at the options for repair or replacement. They recommended replacement with an electronic organ and a suitable second hand unit was identified from a mainland company. With commendable speed the Congregational Board accepted this recommendation. The replacement organ will be funded from a legacy received in memory of Roselle Baker who had a particular interest in music and played our pipe organ on many occasions. The electronic organ is due to be installed in March. The old pipe organ will remain operative until it becomes uneconomic to maintain. G.M./G.R. Community Savings Newsletter Available Community Savings has just released its January 2014 Newsletter which contains a summary of the
charity's highlights for the second half of 2013 including their Cash Only Challenge and the Barclays
Community Award which they were both proud and grateful to receive. Anyone wishing to know more
about the charity and the help it offers those who need assistance with managing their money can
access the website www.communitysavings.org.je or call 737555. The newsletter is also on the website. Youth Art Awards Creative Arts Awards starting up at The Harbour Gallery for children, teenagers and young adults to
pursue their creative talents outside of their busy school curriculum. At the same time gaining
recognition for this, from Bronze, Silver, Gold certificates leading to UCAS university entrance points.
Led by 3 very experienced island teachers. You can get more information by emailing: creativeartsalliance786@gmail.com Bible places Umm Qais Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. Mark 5:9‐10 One of the most well‐known stories of Jesus’ earthly ministry is one that didn’t take place in what we now call Israel. Instead, he had crossed Lake Galilee to the Gerasene region, and a chance encounter with a demon‐possessed man saw Jesus heal him by sending the demons into pigs, which then dramatically drown in the Galilee by running off a cliff. It’s an incredibly vivid story, and the stuff of nightmares. We can really picture the noise of the squealing herd of porkers as they scramble to their death – it’s not a pleasant image and the Bi‐
ble makes no bones about it, this was a frightening incident. So frightening, in fact, that the vil‐
lagers asked Jesus never to return. Mark 5:1 tells us that Jesus and the disciples crossed the Galilee to visit the Gerasene region. But where is the Gerasene? It’s now in modern‐day Jordan. It’s thought that Umm Qais is the settle‐
ment where this encounter took place; however, we cannot be 100 per cent sure. It certainly fits the bill as there is a very large cliff from which the pigs could have jumped. It’s a dramatic and striking landscape. As you look across the Galilee, you can see Israel on dis‐
tant shores, and appreciate the distance that Jesus and his disciples covered as they travelled across the lake to reach the region. The town itself would have been amazing, busy and bustling back in Jesus’ day. Now, it’s little more than ruins. You can see carved out buildings which would have been small shops, part of the settlement’s market area. There are also amazing ruins suggesting that a temple or similar public building had once stood there. It was here that our guide made us sit down, on fallen columns and remains of an ancient settlement, while he read the story from the Bible. As we heard once again about Legion, we looked out at the cliff and the lake and pictured clearly for ourselves just what had happened almost 2,000 years ago. It is quite something to be in the area where a biblical story took place – it makes it easier to visualise what really did happen. Umm Qais is one of the cities of the Decapolis, part of a great Roman settlement. Now, all that’s left of the region are some of the most impressive ruins of the ancient world. The site itself is simply ruins, but one can see that it was a stop along a busy road, which goes on for miles. Around the area are small caves carved into the rock, which would have served as market booths. The remains suggest a temple or some similar public monument had been erected. Today, as ruins, it is simply a tourist destination and a footnote in history. But as a place to visit, it is a must. Phil Creighton Umm Qais Today The Presbyterian Church in Jersey
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Jam Club Christmas Party
The Christmas party for JaM Club was a joyful affair with
twelve members and friends attending. Like last year we
started the party rolling in the crèche room right after Sunday
service. Kirsty and Steve Ahier had the children busy making
lovely cards with tons of stick-on decorations. Once teas and
coffees were over, we moved upstairs for a lunch of crisps, hot
dogs, soup, jelly—not altogether, mind…
Our games involved hunting chocolate money, Corners with a Christmas twist, the
Beetle game with more festive changes, Musical Bumps, Pass the Parcel and a
new game for all of us—partners had to decorate each other as Christmas trees as
quickly as they could! The end results were all wonderfully different. After tea, our
party ended with a visit from Santa, who fully entered into the fun of the afternoon.
This term, we have continued to appreciate the I-pads which were gifted by church
members. The children are more familiar with them then some of the leaders, but
we do keep control over what content they can access. Several Bible stories have
the facility for children to read the stories themselves or hear the stories read to
them, and the games all have an instructive purpose. When not in use, the pads
are stored under lock and key and soon they will all have protective covers.
Please member to pray for the children you see in the front pews of our church,
and also pray for those older children whom you see contributing to our Family
Services. Every generation faces challenges to their faith life. Please also remember the leaders—Kirsty Ahier, Phyllis Bell, Alan Blair, Daphne Robertson, Lorraine
and Archie Blair, Georgie Meikle and Rena Menzies who are minded to help the
children of all ages in St Columba’s Church
Georgia Meikle
Scottish Country Dancing
Our dance practice evenings are every Thursday from 7.30 p.m. / 10.00 p.m. at Trinity Primary School with a tea/coffee break halfway through the evening. Our group extend a welcome to visitors to the Island who love Scottish Country Dancing and also invite any local or newly established residents to join our group. http://scottishcountrydancingchannelislands.blogspot.com
Christmas Fayre We raised the fantastic sum of £1350! Well done to all the volunteers Christmas Lunch At the Somerville Hotel Christmas at St Columba’s Christingle Service JAM Club Christmas Party Julia Wycherley & Ross Laurent Presbytery and local clergy David & Catriona Logan The Choir Presbytery & Cutting Anne Marie’s Cake David Logan and the Symbols Refreshments in the hall and the meal at the Hampshire Hotel As you can probably guess it has been a very busy year on the financial front. On the departure of our Minister in April many committed people have stepped in to fill the many roles of a parish minister. Our many kind friends who have led worship all receive remuneration by way of pulpit supply for their efforts and everybody is recompensed for their ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel costs. It is all necessary to keep the Church running and allow us to continue our worship. In addition we have had significant cost in the progress of calling a new Minister. This is all new to me, but I am told we achieved this in record time and we now eagerly await the arrival of David Logan. Finally, we have taken the opportunity during the vacancy to greatly improve the decoration and fittings of a major asset of St Columba’s, namely the Manse. So what does this mean for the finances? As it stands (the year‐end accounts are reviewed and may be subject to minor change) we have seen our cash reserves deplete from £122,620 at the start of 2013 to £113,752 at the end – a decrease of £8,868. However, breaking this down: We saw a surplus of £9,702 from our general activity. This, of course, includes the £10,000 legacy received from the estate of Roselle Baker. The cost of the vacancy was £2,367. This figure comprises the travel costs of all the people who supported us and fulfilled many roles during the vacancy netted against the reduction of our Ministries and Mission allocation. We have spent to date £16,203 on necessary work in the upgrading of the Manse. The principal components to this were the new boiler with the conversion from oil to electric heating, along with the installation of a new fitted kitchen. We continue to be generous with our giving. Although the free will offerings declined by £2,500 during the year, our Ministries and Mission allocation continues to be assessed at a level that ensures we fully fund the cost of a Minister. Remember, however, to make sure you covenant your free will offering; it makes a big difference! The Christmas Fayre raised £1,359 – well done to everybody concerned. Through our other fundraising we have managed to make donations to Jersey Cheshire Home, Headway, Street Pastors, St John’s Ambulance and the Children’s Society during the year. Finally, although it was a long time ago now, we raised £2,750 through the 2013 Easter Appeal. Let’s keep up the good work and I am sure that this, combined with David’s arrival, will make 2014 a good year. With best wishes, Adrian Moll Although the campaign for Street Pastors going on to the streets of town require thorough training, the work of Prayer Partners does not. New Partners are always welcome and more information can be obtained from Miriam Higginson swhigg@yahoo.co.uk DECK OF CARDS During the North African campaign, a bunch of soldiers had been on a long hike and they arrived in a little town called Casino. The next morning, being Sunday, several of the boys went to church. A sergeant commanded the boys in church and, after the Chaplain had read the prayer, the text was taken up next. Those of the boys who had a prayer book took them out, but this one boy had only a deck of cards, and so he spread them out. The ser‐
geant saw the cards and said, “Soldier, put away those cards.” After the service was over, the soldier was taken prisoner and brought before the Provost Marshall. The Marshall said, “Sergeant, why have you brought this man here?” “For playing cards in church, sir.” “And what have you to say for yourself, son?” “Much, sir, replied the soldier.” The Marshall said, “I hope so, for, if not, I shall punish you more than any man was ever punished.” The soldier said, “Sir, I have been on the march for about six days. I have neither a Bible or a prayer book, but I hope to satisfy you, sir, with the purity of my intentions.” And, with that, the boy started his story. “You see, sir, when I look at the Ace it reminds me that there is but one God; and the Deuce reminds me that the Bible is divided into two parts, the Old and the New Testa‐
ments. When I see the Trey, I think of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. And when I see the Four, I think of the four Evangelists who preached the Gospel; there was Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. And when I see the Five, it reminds me of the five Wise Virgins, who trimmed their lamps. There were ten of them; five were wise and were saved, five were foolish and were shut out. When I see the Six, it reminds me that in six days, God made this great heaven and earth. When I see the Seven, it reminds me that on the seventh day, God rested from His great work. And when I see the Eight, I think of the eight righteous persons God saved when He destroyed this earth; there was Noah, his wife, their sons and their wives. And when I see the Nine, I think of the lepers our Saviour cleansed, and nine out of the ten didn’t even thank Him. When I see the Ten, I think of the Ten Command‐
ments God handed down to Moses on a table of stone. When I see the King, it reminds me that there is but one King of Heaven, God Almighty. And when I see the Queen, I think of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is Queen of Heaven. And the Jack or Knave is the Devil. When I count the number of spots on a deck of cards, I find 365, the number of days in a year. There are 52 cards, the number of weeks in a year. There are 13 tricks, the num‐
ber of weeks in a quarter. So you see, sir, my pack of cards serves me as a Bible, an Alma‐
nac and a Prayer Book. Sent in by Yvonne Mundy Editor’s Note: A version of this dates back to an account/commonplace book dated 1762 belonging to Mary Brown, a British farmer’s wife. It later appeared in a 19th Century book of British literature. American Wink Martindale had a hit with this spoken‐song in 1959 and again in the UK in 1963 and Max Bygraves recorded it in 1973 when it reached No 13 in the UK Hit Parade. Greater Love
World War 1 Remembrance resources for churches
The Queen is to lead the nation in commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War at a service in Glasgow Cathedral on 4 August 2014 where she will be joined by other heads of state. The day will end with a vigil at Westminster Abbey where a single candle will be extinguished at 11pm, a century on from the moment when, in the words of Sir Edward Grey, Britain’s foreign secretary at the time, ‘the lamps are going out all over Europe’. In the UK’s villages, towns and cities in 2014, communities will mark the centenary of the start of World War 1. As a nation we will honour the fallen, recognising their service and sacrifice for our county, and we will remember all who have served and suffered as a result of conflict. HOPE is providing ideas and resources for churches and communities commemorating the centenary of the First World War. Called ‘Greater Love’ are available now from www.hopetogether.org.uk/greaterlove Roy Crowne, HOPE’s Executive Director, says: “Remembrance is a key moment in the calendar when communities expect the church to play a part. It is a natural season to serve and connect with your neighbourhood. “When communities gather in acts of Remembrance, Christian leaders are often invited to give a lead with prayers and readings. As we remember the millions who lost their lives as a direct result of World War 1, people all over the country will observe two minutes of silence. At this poignant moment, many individuals and communities reach out for a spiritual dimension to life. “Let’s bring the church to the heart of these Remembrance moments. My prayer is that we come to‐
gether, find out what is going on in our village, town or city, and join in so there is a church presence at every memorial service: the church echoing the heart‐beat of its community and pointing to the “greater love” Jesus has for us.” HOPE is working together with churches across the spectrum of denominations to spread Christian hope through words and actions. Find out more at www.hopetogether.org.uk History of the Occupation
Miss I.C. Croad
Part 3
Thursday August 22nd 1940 Nice and sunny this afternoon so Enid and I went shrimping at Green Island. We got about 1/2 pt. between us, we also got limpets for the cat. Think we must have had a new lot of Germans for de Gruchy’s and in fact all the town was full of them, and they all seemed to be buying things. Friday 23rd August We have yellow notices plastered up all over the place printed in German and French, apparently what is posted up in occupied France. Saturday 24th August Miss Glennie (a member of the choir) arrived with about 1lb of steak. She and her mother eat hardly any meat and did not want it, so she brought it to me. There is now an English translation of yesterday’s proclamation which reads “It is forbidden to circulate enemy propaganda and the penalty is 15 years imprisonment.” Wednesday 28th August Last night was quite hectic for those living in the north of the island. A man who lives at Trinity told me that he could not sleep until 4am. There were searchlights sweeping the skies, guns going off, bombs dropping on the coast of France and coloured flares lighting up the sky. My cousin at St. John’s told me that the noise disturbed and frightened their bulls so much that finally one escaped and it took four of them to round it up in the darkness. Some houses at Mont a l’Abbe were damaged by either bullets or shrapnel and windows broken. Thursday 29th August Enid and I went to Green island, had a bathe and lay in the sun. At intervals there was the sound of heavy bombing from France. In the Evening Post tonight there is a notice to the effect that no fancy bread is to be made, only 2lb and 4lb loaves, it can’t be sold before it is 24 hours old and has to contain 20% boiled, mashed potatoes. We are to get ready killed meat from France which I sincerely hope will not be horse! There is also a notice that two English officers arrived in Guernsey to scout around during July and their relatives (two women) have been taken to France, nine miles from the coast and have to report to the German Commandant every day. Mrs Struthers appeared yesterday with welcome contribution. Today we had casserole of vegetables in gravy made with bones from last Saturday’s joint, carrots, onions, tomatoes, beans and peas and potatoes. The latter are now 1/2d per lb. and tomatoes 1d. Brother went to market early this morning and got two mackerel and a woman came from La Rocque with some prawns so we have not done too badly today. Saturday 31st August There has been the sound of continuous gunfire all day from the French Coast even in town it could be heard. Was told this morning that from Trinity the fleet could be seen bombarding the French coast. Miss Glennie arrived this evening with offering which was duly cooked for supper and very much enjoyed. Small joint of beef just under 2lbs. Was sent up today by butcher (our ration) but lobster man arrived and was warmly greeted. Tuesday 3rd September Told that there was some Camembert cheese at Labbe in the French Lane, it did not tae me long to dash down on my bicycle and was lucky enough to get one. It is brought over by the barge men and I suppose is really contraband but we don’t let a little thing like that worry us. A wagonette has just passed full of people with shrimping nets, weather is beautiful. Father has gone to St Peter’s in a landau with two horses. All he wants is a couple of outriders. The latest rumour about the bombardment on Saturday and Sunday is that from Cherbourg to Grainville was continuously shelled, 1500 boats and barges were supposed to be massed along the coast. In the E.P. we read that we had had a visit from General Von Richtofen who is well known to the Jersey people as it was his proclamation on 1st July which changed the life of the island. He inspected the troops stationed at St Brelade’s Bay and told them there would never again be a French army to contend with and there would never be another B.E.F. Never is a long time as the gallant General may one day discover to his discomfort. Friday 6th September I was just writing the above last night when I heard a pistol shot and put my light out in a hurry. As there has been a notice in the E.P. that no lights were to be shown on the 5th and 6th. The weather is still fine and this afternoon while swimming at the pool and I was coming straight down when I saw the Kommandant—at least I was told it was he. I put on a spurt, but alas my swimming is not of the fastest and I could not manage to scuttle him. Monday 9th September We are getting short of food. There are now no breakfast cereals, no jam or marmalade, of course no oranges, grapefruit or bananas, no cheese except Camembert which we have been getting unofficially, no bacon. There is still tinned ham and tongue but one can only buy 1/4 lb at a time and gas has to be rationed. I went to tennis this evening and heard why Mrs Mackintosh (a chiropodist) could not come last week. She had been summoned to Government House to attend to Gussek’s toes! She said he was very nice, we have heard he is and was dressed ready for a game of tennis. He now speaks a few words of English. She told him she came from Scotland, but he apparently had never heard of such a place! Wednesday 11th September Listened to Mr Churchill’s speech at seven o'clock. Gave me quite a shock to hear of all those barges on the coast from Holland and Brest. No wonder we heard gunfire! Went to the pool this afternoon to collect limpets for the cat—saw a German officer photographing another leaning against the railings while gazing out to sea shading his eyes with his hand. Suppose snap will be entitled “Gazing at the English shore from the Channel Islands.” They were the most objectionable pair I have yet seen. But when Madeleine got on a bus this afternoon, it was packed and a German got up and gave her a seat. In most cases they are very polite, but complain that we ignore them. Friday September 13th Heard of bombing of Buckingham Palace, all very shocked. Had a windfall tonight. A friend arrived with 1/2lb of French butter and a Camembert cheese and Father had one “passed” to him at the grocer. Monday September 16th 20 tons of flour, some cheese, 20 tons of onions, some cases of eggs and bran and oats have come from France. Wednesday September 18th Mrs Struthers arrived with three pork chops this morning, very fat so now I have some dripping. Lives at risk as Syrian refugees face harshest winter in years As the region faces a bitter winter, Christian Aid has warned that the lives of Syrian refugees are at risk due to inadequate shelter. With a seven‐fold increase in refugees from the Syrian conflict arriving in neighbouring countries over the past year, the UN and aid agencies are struggling to protect the most vulnerable from what it’s feared will be one of the harshest winters in years. There are now almost 200,000 refugees in northern Iraq, most of whom arrived with little or no belongings, and are ill‐equipped to deal with near freezing temperatures. UN camps are full, and those forced instead to use temporary shelters are thought to be at particular risk. Similar conditions are forecast for Lebanon, at present home to more than a million refugees from the conflict. There, no formal camps exist and many of the new arrivals live in make shift encampments. Christian Aid partner REACH is one of the few agencies in Iraq working with refugees outside the official UN camps. Director Saman Majed says those fleeing the conflict face a number of health risks. The temporary camps were set up quickly to accommodate the last huge influx of 50,000 refugees in the summer and were not constructed to deal with harsh winter conditions. Refugees are already suffering from malnutrition and diarrhoea, and health issues will escalate. Also at severe risk are the urban refugees those who have sought shelter in abandoned buildings with no doors or windows. They cannot afford clothes or fuel to burn to keep them warm. With support from Christian Aid REACH has already provided blankets, shelter materials and warm clothes, as well as food, jerry cans for water, sanitary products and other essential items to almost 15,000 people, but the level of need is huge. Christian Aid has a Syria Crisis appeal, supporting work in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. You can donate by visiting www.christianaid.org.uk/syria !!
Safety Support!
!! Reassurance
by Listening, Caring and Helping
Update - for prayer and praise
January 2014
New Street Pastors in training
Our new Street Pastors are about half-way through their training. Please pray for them.
Pray especially for the weeks when we have a trainer from the UK (January 25th, February 22nd)
• for travel for the trainers, safe and on time
• for all Street Pastors to be able to join the trainees for these sessions
• for blessing as we share with SPs from other areas
Pray too for those wanting to be Street Pastors, who couldn’t manage the dates for training now.
Pray they will be given patience and perseverance, as they wait for the next training course.
Winter patrols
January is usually a quieter month. Please pray especially
for health, safety and energy for our Street Pastors,
as we are down to just 12 SPs for February and March.
Pray too for the people they meet. Thank you.
Challenges on the street
We are meeting more “under-age” teens, those under 18.
Some of them are reluctant to engage with us, possibly
because they think we will tell them off! We have also
found some who have clearly drunk too much. However
our purpose is to help people to keep safe, and some of
these teens are very vulnerable, for all their bravado.
Please pray
• for their safety
• that they will be willing to engage with SPs
• that we will be able to build trust with them
Friends of Max
Please pray for the young people who have been affected
by the recent tragic death of Max, a 16 year old. Pray for
his family, as well as his friends.
One of the factors in his death is thought to be what are
known as “legal highs”. These may be legal, but they can
also be extremely dangerous, and they are readily
available here in Jersey.
Pray that the teens won’t be tempted to experiment with
them, and that they will help each other stay safe.
From the diaries!
• Girl said her bag had been
stolen, but with help from SPs
and police, bag was found in
the club she’d been in!
• Guy, doesn’t believe, but can’t
dismiss it as he’s seen it change
lives
• Two girls fighting, pulling each
other’s hair - but one had hair
extensions and they just fell out!!
• ... a lad talked about Max [16
year old who had died that
week] “...feel like I want to join
him.”
• Girl who clearly knows the
gospel, but not yet a Christian!
• Girl, semi-conscious, friends
unsure if it was drinks; called
ambulance
• Guy, refused entry to club,
walked up to a group of girls.
Approached one girl as if he
was going to give her a kiss, but
bit her cheek instead, and
walked off. Checked she was
ok!
• Girl, shoes had broken, fell
twice. Gave flip-flops, but then
club wouldn’t let her in...
We also met a pirate, a banana and
a pumpkin!
Jesus said “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me...” Ma8hew 25:40
jersey@streetpastors.org.uk
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Nyalkinyi Appeal Jon and Jill Osmont will be travelling to Kenya in April to visit Nyalkinyi, the village Jon had visited in 2006 to help start a Health Centre. Things have gone from strength to strength and the Health Centre is well supported to the extent that they have requested we consider funding a separate maternity unit. There will be some fund raising events taking place in the near future so watch this space! Meantime Jon and Jill are appealing for any unused medication you may have, baby and toddler clothes, large light weight holdalls that you don't need returned and most of all donations of money that will enable them to purchase school items once they get to Kenya. Thank you in anticipation. Thursday Bible Study is now in session and will meet in the transept from 2—
3.30pm. Please join us for Bible Study using Every Day With Jesus notes. Fellowship and light refreshment available. Every Day with Jesus notes are available from Helen McGugan (Tel—854459 price £2.85) www.yesheis.com
a wealth of resources to share your faith online Why do we celebrate Shrove Tuesday On Shrove Tuesday kitchens across the country will be filled with the aroma of sizzling fat, the hiss of batter as it hits the frying pan and the sound of laughter as people attempt to toss their pancakes. Shrove Tuesday – or Pancake Day to millions of people – sees the world eat pancakes, and take part in pancake races and parties in a day of celebration and jubilation before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Indeed, the day is known as Mardi Gras – Fat Tuesday – in New Orleans and is one big party, while the Brazilians use the day as an excuse for a massive carnival and party. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Our name for it has its origins from the term Shrive – to confess our sins. So traditionally, it’s a day when we bring our wrongdoings to God and ask him to forgive us. During Lent, we once were forbidden to eat certain foods, something that has now become a voluntary act of abstinence. Back then, the list of banned foods included dairy products including eggs and butter, hence them being turned into pancakes. Other contents of the cupboard would be used as fillings. Another reason for devouring the contents of the store cupboard is that it was seen as a feast to prepare for the famine in the desert. It’s thought that the tradition of pancake races came about from time keeping: as everyone had to go to church before noon in order to confess their sins, women had to juggle cooking pancakes with getting to the confession booth on time. Legend goes that they went clutching their half‐finished pancakes, flipping them as they went. It seems a little far fetched, but the oldest recorded race dates back to 1445 and took place in Olney, Buckinghamshire. Lent is a time of preparation, in the same way as we now see the New Year as a time to detox and cleanse the body after the Christmas extravagance. Homes were spring cleaned, clothes mended or replaced, and the kitchen prepared for the joy of Easter. Making pancakes is great fun but we should ensure that we place the day in context of our Christian calendar, ensuring that our children know why Pancake Day is a special day in our churches. Phil Creighton Used Stamps :
Margaret Gicquel is collecting stamps for
The Leprosy Mission
So don’t throw your old stamps away, they can be used to raise funds!
Useful websites
www.churchofscotland.org.uk www.scottishchristian.com 6 January - Epiphany
On 6 January we celebrated Epiphany ‐ the visit of the wise men to the baby Jesus. But who were these wise men? No one knows for sure. Matthew calls them ‘Magi’, and that was the name of an ancient caste of a priestly kind from Persia. It wasn’t until the third century that they were called kings ‐ by a church father, Tertullian. Another church father, Origin, assumed there were three ‐ to correspond with the gifts given. Later Christian interpretation came to understand gold as a symbol of wisdom and wealth, incense as a symbol of worship and sacrifice, and myrrh as a symbol of healing ‐ and even embalming. Certainly Jesus challenged and set aright the way in which the world handled all three of these things. Since the eighth century, the magi have had the names Balthazar, Caspar and Melchior. Photo Competition
Did you work out where the photo was taken?
It was of course the memorial plaque for Rev
James Stewart on the wall next to the pulpit,
taken from a very unusual angle!
Thanks to Katie Bennie for taking the pictures
Can you guess where this is?
ThestorybehindValentine’sDay
This month, millions of us will be exchanging Valen ne’s
Day cards. For some, it will be a chance to let someone
know that they are a racted to them, for others it’s a
reminder of the love that they share for each other. But
have you ever stopped to think about the day?
Like many fes vals a ached to Chris anity, the origin is
disputed. It is thought that St Valen ne was a Roman
who was martyred for his faith, killed on February 14,
269AD.
Valen ne had been serving as a priest in Rome during
the reign of Emperor Claudius, and it was Claudius who
had Valen ne jailed. His crime? Records suggest that he
was giving aid to martyrs in prison – and while he was in
prison himself, Valen ne converted his jailer by
restoring the sight of the jailer’s daughter.
Before he was executed, according to the legends, he
wrote a farewell note to his jailer’s daughter. It was
signed ‘From your Valen ne’: the first Valen ne’s card.
It just happens that February 14 was also a Roman
fes val devoted to Juno, the queen of the Roman Gods
and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the
goddess of women and marriage.
It’s easy to see how the two events became entwined: February 14 became the day for sending
declara ons of love and St Valen ne became the patron saint of lovers. Indeed, Pope Gelasius set aside
February 14 as Valen ne’s saints day.
Before prin ng presses made Valen ne’s cards a commercial proposi on, people would mark the day by
sending poems and gi s such as flowers to their loved one. Villages would also celebrate the day by
holding some kind of gathering, o en a ball.
However, cards were printed in the 1800s and now the US Gree ng Card Associa on es mates that
approximately one billion valen nes are sent each year worldwide – making the day the second largest
card‐sending holiday of the year behind Christmas.
If you’re thinking of buying a Valen ne’s card this year, then spare a thought for the man who was
martyred for his faith: and give thanks that he was willing to stand up for the sake of the Gospel in the
face of such difficult and challenging opposi on.
Barney
says
Promises, promises!
Hello friends,
As we look through the Bible we
can see that time after time, God has
looked after His people, providing for
them at just the right time.
King David, who wrote this Psalm,
knew that God keeps his promises –
not just in his life, but in those he read
about in Scripture.
David knew that God’s promises
are important and that’s why he didn’t
forget what God had told him.
When I was a young we sang this
song: The best book to read is the
Bible. If you read it every day, it will
help you on your way. Yes, the best
book to read is the Bible.
Reading our Bibles is a great way
to get to know God’s promises for
ourselves – and to remember them!
Love Barney
Barney’s
jokes
What’s brown
and sticky?
A stick!
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What is
a pirate’s
favourite letter?
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r!
God’s word
Your promise has been tested through
and through, and I, your servant, love it
dearly. I’m too young to be important,
but I don’t forget what you tell me.
Psalm 119:140-41 (The Message)
God is love
L
O
V
E
Here are four words – if you fit them correctly
into the grid above, you’ll make LOVE, another
promise about who God is!
PROMISE
tested
SERVANT
tell
Let’s talk to God!
Dear God, thank you that the Bible
is full of your promises. Thank you
that you keep them! Amen.
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Contact Details Minister Rev David Logan Session Clerk Rena Menzies Clerk to the Congregational Board Lorraine Blair The Manse 18 Claremont Avenue St Saviour JE2 7SF Tel: 730659 revdavidlogan@gmail.com 49 Elizabeth Ave, St Brelade JE3 8GR Tel: 741095 9 la Place du Puits La Rue de la Capelle, St OuenJE3 2DQ Tel: 485738 Church Treasurer Adrian Moll Safeguarding Officer Caroline Ludlow FWO & Covenants Iain Blair Lorraine.love@live.com Avebury, Bagatelle Road St Saviour JE2 7TZ Tel: 888748 The Grange 5 Jardin de la Blinerie St Clement JE2 6QT Tel: 504956 Iain.stcolumbas@gmail.com Tel: 852885 JAM Club & Crèche Georgia Meikle Caretaker Contact Elder & Roll Beth & Narciso Pereira Gill Lanyon g_meikle@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 735916 Tel: 733220 stcolumbasjersey@gmail.com Tel: 870205 Magazine Editor Jackie Brown magazinestcolumbasjersey@gmail.com Fabric Convenor Greg Menzies Flowers Margaret Gicquel & Margaret Martini Tel: 741093 & 873902 Intimations Katie Bennie & Sandy Hare Keblacala@yahoo.co.uk jockair@hotmail.com Tel: 741095 How to find us
Morning Worship Sunday 11am
How to contact us
St. Columba’s Church
Midvale Road St Helier
Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3YR
Tel: 01534 730659 (Manse)
Email: stcolumbasjersey@gmail.com