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The Resurrection Ratified 3

Why Easter will never go away

From Boulevard to Bolivia 4

News from Drypool’s CMS Mission Partner

The Editor Investigates 6

The conclusion of Drydock and Whatfor’s investigation

The Faithwalkers 7

Walks being arranged this spring.

Unseen on the Streets 9

Jamie interviews Hull’s homeless

Pioneering in the City 10

News from our pioneer ministers

Clean for the Queen 11

What the WI did for Her Majesty’s Birthday

Echo Music 12

Geoff Howlett reviews Awake by Jon Brady

Doing it Locally 12

Consider joining your local CMS group

St James the Least of All 13

More Antics of Uncle Eustace

Steve’s Birthday Party 14

Another adventure by Wendi Clark

Family Fun 16

Your selection of funnies, cartoons and puzzles

Drypool Directory 18

Who’s who and what’s on on the parish

Who am I? 20

Can you identify this statue?

Editor Imperfect… Or: “The Perils of an Enthusiastic Editor”...

“So,” said Mike, accepting the coffee I offered him, “these covers that you want

for the Echo...”

If I’m honest, the interruption by our chief illustrator was an annoyance. I mean does

the life of an editor never run smoothly? There seems always to be someone wanting

advice, information or an opinion; when all you really want to do is drink coffee, stare

blankly out of the window and avoid any deadlines!

“These covers” prompted Mike.

“Ah, yes,” said I, dragged from my reverie and making a mental note to correct him

with “the covers” as a better description to something yet to be produced.

“Yes,” I continued, “stroke of genius really (modesty). Seven covers to depict to our

readers, the seven Grade I Listed Buildings and statue in Hull.

“I’m listening” said Mike warily.

“Well you’ll have to paint them obviously, though you won’t have to do the first one, Barbara’s done that. So there are

only six!”

“Thanks.” he replied with what seemed to be an unnecessary amount of sarcasm. “How soon?”

“Loads of time really,” I assured him, “one a month?”

“One a month?” I bet Rembrandt didn't have such unreasonable deadlines.”

“He would have done if he’d worked for us.” I said, slightly piqued.

“Why don’t you ask someone else?” asked Mike, “there must be any number of artists out there with nothing better to

do and possibly one or two who could do a better job than me.”

“There are,” I said. “Loads of them. But you’re cheaper!”

***STOP PRESS*** As we go to printing I am advised that the City of Hull has received its eighth Grade I Listing. That

of St Charles Borromeo Church in Jarratt Street. But I haven’t had the heart to tell our chief illustrator that he will have

to paint seven covers after all… © The Editor

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The Resurrection Ratified...

Why Easter will never go away...

How do you make sense of the Resurrection? Dead men

don’t rise, so why believe that this particular dead man did

rise?

At the end of St Luke’s Gospel we read that: “they still did

not believe it because of joy and amazement” (Luke 24.4).

This is highly significant. The Gospels do not show us a

group of disciples who were in a receptive frame of mind.

After the crucifixion, they were in hiding, frightened and

scattered. Then suddenly, they came out of hiding and

were totally different; excited, joyful. By Pentecost they

were confident, with one firm message: “You crucified

Jesus, but God raised him up!”

How did they know this? Because of experience. Some of

them had visited the tomb of Jesus: it was empty. Others

claimed to have seen and touched the risen Lord. Were

they hallucinating? People can hallucinate in groups –

when taking drugs, for example. But of course each one

will see a different hallucination. But the disciples all saw

the same thing. Or rather, the same person. Jesus.

Were they lying? Jesus had died a humiliating death as a

criminal. Perhaps they wanted to rescue His good name.

So did they pretend they had seen Him?

This theory has a big problem. Their preaching led them

into trouble with the authorities. They were beaten and

imprisoned and some of them killed. People will die for

ideas and causes which they believe in

passionately. But not for things they

have made up. We might suffer for our

convictions, we will not suffer for our

inventions.

What about the ‘swoon’ theory? That

Jesus didn’t die on the cross, despite

terrible wounds. He recovered in the

tomb, and escaped. The disciples nursed

Him back to health. But Roman soldiers

knew when a man was dead; and there

was the guard on the tomb. Also, the

events which followed simply don’t fit.

If the disciples had been hiding Jesus,

they would have kept very low-key, and

out of the way, so that the authorities

did not come after him again.

Besides, to preach that God had raised

Jesus from the dead – which is exactly

what they did preach – would have been

a lie. Beatings and threat of death would

soon have loosened their tongues.

Inventions crumble under pressure;

convictions hold fast.

Another reason for believing in the Resurrection is this:

Jesus’ continuing impact. Millions of people in every

generation since have shared an inescapable sense of

being ‘accompanied’ through life. Though unseen, they

identify this presence as the Risen Lord.

Sometimes this experience of meeting Jesus is gentle and

fitful. Sometimes it is dramatic and life-changing. This

reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus is not just an

interesting historical puzzle. It is a vital present day

reality. It brings wonderful comfort, assuring us of the

central Christian truths: death is dead; Jesus is alive; God

is love.

This central notion was captured, most movingly, by the

great Albert Schweitzer: “He came to those men who

knew Him not. He speaks to us the same word: ‘Follow

thou me’, and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfil for

our time. He commands. And to those who obey Him,

whether they be wise or simple, He will reveal Himself in

the toils, the conflicts, the suffering which they shall pass

through in His fellowship, and, as ineffable mystery, they

shall learn in their own experience who He is.”

Have a joyful – and a challenging – Easter.

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Since January I have been based here

in Oxford living in CMS community

accommodation. It has been a real

privilege getting to know the different

missionaries and house couple Nancy

and Harvey. They are Malawian and

Harvey works at CMS in the field of

African contextual theology. Since

moving here it has been something of

real refreshment for my soul, getting

to know fellow missionaries. We have

people going to Bolivia, Turkey,

Guatemala and South Sudan among

the people called in my training group

which is held for new mission partners.

I have learnt many things here

particularly why is it important to

make Jesus known today, in this

world. One of the new things is the

different views people have had of

Jesus, coming from different contexts

around the world, but we are all held

together by the unity of God’s word

and promises to make us all lights. The

Lord has led me here along this road,

to become a missionary and this has

for me been nervous at times, and

times of holding onto real hope in

Jesus. The calling, is about the

revelation of knowing I cannot escape

Jesus’ love for me, and it becomes

easy to transport that to others, you

are a living witness of light, Mark says

it is GOOD NEWS to follow and know

Jesus but with a reason and a cost to

living the great commission out.

One of the major things which has

struck me is how we are made in the

image of God and more and more I

become less and my experience in God

becomes more, it has been a humbling

time. Attending a Holy Spirit Church

like Revive has given me a greater

faith, I'm energetic and extroverted

anyways, but its taught me to wait on

the spirit. Here in Oxford the major

challenge is ‘what do you believe?’ but

I've been on a major transformation. I

worked with YWAM in Bolivia four

times between 2007-2011 and with

Urban Youth Ministry in Hull and

Walsall. I have had time with the Lord

to contemplate what He is teaching

me. There was a really weird period in

my life between 2014, when I finished

my degree, and 2015, about 6 months

to a year back in Hull reflecting on

what I had learned, I went away from

God and Church for a while. I had to

discern where I was in my theology,

one of my reflections was I'm more

Pentecostal/Charismatic. A question

people need to have revelation of

when following God, is ‘ Do you really

know me’ meaning people can profess

to worship God, but do they know who

Jesus is? After a while I realized there

must be more, I visited Revive Church

for a prayer meeting, crying out to God

there must be more. In my

experience Church had been boring

and dead and I realized that other

Churches can preach a distorted

watered down message of Jesus. A

man called Rob gave me a prophecy

saying I am being called to the

nations. I had prayed an hour before

about going back to Bolivia, then God

spoke to me, as I yielded and He knew

my heart. Sometimes a fresh

perspective helps awaken your view of

God and His work in your life. Some

people stay in the same tradition all

their life and never explore what that

means. Over the years I have been

part of Hull Youth for Christ and came

to faith through their work with me. I

was a lost young man from a hard

background, searching for why I was

living. When we go beyond the walls

of the Church we can start to see how

God is helping us see His people as

they really are. My mission to Bolivia is

coming closer and there have been

some good chances to witness God’s

kingdom here in Oxford. Meeting the

Islamic Iman on a day out with CMS

personnel as part of our training

program was a real gem and eye

opener, in this discussion. I found it

surprising how many people did not

feel able to confess Jesus or held back,

I told the Iman as he was talking

about empty churches, that they’re

not. It’s funny how people can

assume stuff, but in this mosque I felt

no fear talking about Jesus, in the

word of God it says ‘Perfect loves casts

out all fear’. The Iman said to me with

openness and a smile something had

awakened of his view of Prophet Jesus.

When I told him that Jesus is a close

father, and how Jesus dwells, he said

From Boulevard to Bolivia... Lee Norfolk is to be Drypool’s new CMS Mission Partner when he travels to Bolivia to work with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in June. Here he tells us his latest news...

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my compassion and passion for my

faith inspired him. Jesus shows who

we really are and this can convict the

hardened Religious person.

I feel God has risen me up as a man of

faith and proclamation of the gospel

over people, God has called me to say

things where people feel voiceless or

scared. As I head towards Bolivia I

have used this time to carry on what I

have been doing in the past, its funny

how God knows where we are at, and

uses us to share the word. As I head

towards Bolivia, I am thinking about

lots of stuff. One thing is that is on

my mind, is my brother Jason, I often

feel how I have carried on my life as

he is still missing. The Father knows

me so much and has destined to use

me right through my life, most people

wrote me off as a youngster, but I

know Jesus has given me real hope for

this time we are living in now, I have

been able to encourage my Brothers

and Sisters here in Oxford and we

have just gelled so easily, since I have

came here in January my finances

have come on so much. I am now

close to my £14,000 target over two

years. Over the next few months,

please pray that I can get my Visa and

stuff sorted. I will be back in Hull from

23rd March till June when I fly out to

Bolivia, God willing; I have taken

authority over Gods call on my life and

want to encourage you all, with God

all things are possible! if a guy from

Hessle Road can have the

confidence to tell people about

purpose in God then there is hope!

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:

A special commissioning service will be

held for Lee at Holy Trinity Church on

Tuesday 3rd May 2016 at 7.30pm

celebrating his call to serve God in

Bolivia.

The Bishop of Hull will be present and

worship will be led by Antoine

Robinson. All Welcome.

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“Steady on Holmes,” I cautioned, “that corner came up a

bit fast!”

“Nonsense Whatfor, I am simply applying the correct

principles of acceleration, accurately matched to forward

momentum, in order to negotiate the said corner safely and

efficiently!”

I groaned inwardly, I might have known that Holmes would

have a scientific riposte to my concerns. And so we

continued to hurtle, for that is the only word to describe

our progress, along country lanes and towards our

destination. We were travelling to Hull in order to meet the

mystery person who had commissioned our services.

Drydock had been particularly reticent on the matter of

identity, so I hoped now to learn more of King Richard’s

mysterious patron.

You will remember dear reader that we had been asked to

investigate the religious life of Richard III, in order to

determine whether he was a tyrant or an enlightened

monarch. No easy task with the full might of Tudor

propaganda arrayed against us. Against such musings I

looked up and noticed that the view, through the motor

car’s windscreen, was unchanged from when I last looked.

We were stationary.

“Dash it all,” exclaimed Holmes, “the pound has run out!”

Rather foolishly we climbed from the veteran car ride

simulator in Hull’s Transport Museum.

“Took yer tarme mister.” This from a rather uncouth

looking youth, whom I took to be a street urchin. He

clamboured aboard and (assumingly having ‘hot-wired’ the

ride) was soon driving it in a manner not unlike Drydock’s

reckless approach.

We walked on to rather a shadowed area between two

omnibuses to be confronted by an unknown man who

stepped quickly out of the shadows. I gave a start and

fingered my service revolver, but Holmes laid a hand upon

my arm.

“Relax Whatform and meet our employer.” I gave another

start. So that was who it was! The man put down his

umbrella walking cane and removed his hat, placing it

beside him as he seated himself on the footplate of the

nearest omnibus.

“Pray proceed Mr Holmes.” He said.

Holmes, never one for preamble, detailed our findings.

“After a considerable and detailed investigation, the man

who emerges, I believe to be the factual Richard.”

“And he was?” prompted the ‘patron’.

“A most remarkable man, even for his time” replied

Drydock. “There are several features of interest for you to

consider.

“1. He was a loyal brother and subject to King Edward IV.

On this matter he demonstrated the fact consistently and

repeatedly. Had his brother’s reign proved longer, there is

no evidence to show that Richard would have continued to

be anything other than extremely loyal and devoted.

Unlike their brother the Duke of Clarence who actively

treasoned against Edward.”

“2. He was a most courageous warrior and an excellent

strategist (two features that are not found in a tyrant).

He fought valiantly, even on that last day. Edward placed

much great trust in him and gave him much responsibility.

Not the action of a man fearing a tyrant or a rival. All of

these responsibilities Richard dutifully performed.”

“3. He was well loved in the North. Richard was extremely

well thought of in all the areas he represented. Loved, not

feared. Again not the attribute of a tyrant.”

“4. His reign, though short was effective and enlightened.

Richard was a reformer. He introduced innovative laws,

some of which remain in use today. Including the system

of bail. His laws and ideas protected, rather than

The Editor Investigates Super-sleuths Drydock Holmes and Dr Whatfor comclude their investigations in the final episode of The Case of The Car Park King.

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subjugated. No Henry VIII this man of ours!”

“5. His library. He had an extensive library for his time

and unlike many libraries we see today which were hardly

ever consulted, his were well thumbed. He had wide

ranging interests and over half were sacred books!

“6. He was betrayed during the battle by a trusted

lieutenant. (Let such a man remain nameless.) Betrayed

to aid a usurper with a claim on the throne held by a mere

gossamer thread.

“7. His faith is well evident. This appears to have been a

constant throughout his life. That his Book of Days was

found in his tent following Bosworth ‘speaks volumes’. If

you will pardon the pun sir. He was a man of his time but

one who sought always to seek the will of God. He will

have to answer to a court far higher than any we can

subject him to but I cannot but think that such a court will

treat him with compassion. And such is as much as any of

us can hope for in the end!”

The Rector Drypool stood slowly and clasped us in turn and

firmly by the hand. (I could relate that Holmes noted his

nails were immaculate and that he bore a childhood injury

to his right index finger). Then, putting on his wide

brimmed hat and he swept up his walking cane and

prepared to leave.

“I’m glad,” he said simply. And with that he was gone.

Holmes was regarding me with a sly smile.

“Come Whatfor,” he said.

But I was unwilling to leave. For though we were at the

end of our investigations, there seemed to be something

unfinished about them. I put as much to Holmes.

“But the murder Holmes. What of the murder? Does it not

bear further researching?”

In response Drydock regarded me curiously.

“I think not Whatfor. Not for now at least! But perhaps

when the bodies are found, and by modern techniques

identified, then we shall be able to construct a case which

will demand an answer. Hoc et corpus! Until then

Whatfor, into your dispatch box with it. Lock it away man

and let a puzzled world puzzle a little less. For I think you

will find that there are families, other than Richard’s, that

are not yet prepared for such a revelation.”

He was right of course. But Holmes, never one for

standing still, was bounding ahead.

“Come Whatfor! I have in my hand a cheque made out by

an Anglican Church treasurer. We must deposit it quickly

for such a man is more than capable of changing his mind

and cancelling the debt.”

I hurried after my friend.

“Come Whatfor,” he said again “for our favourite game pie

is afoot!”

THE END

If you have enjoyed the Editor’s investigation of Richard III

then you may be interested in a forthcoming article

regarding a trip to Leicester and the monarch’s new tomb.

© The Editor

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April 2016 The Faithwalkers will begin their renewed walking by joining

the Drypool Parish “Walk of Witness” from Mount Pleasant to

St Columba on Good Friday. Meet 10.55am at Holderness

Gateway Car Park.

Our second walk will be to the Garrowby Hill Crucifix on Easter

Monday. We are meeting in the large layby at the top of

Garrowby and will begin the walk at 11am. There will also be

the option of a walk into Stamford Bridge for refreshments

(approx. 5 miles).

Our third walk will be at Ampleforth Abbey on Saturday 7th

May. Please bring a picnic, meet in the Abbey car park at

11am.

If you are interested in walks two or three and need transport

please contact the Echo (phone or email) so that we can

co-ordinate lifts or just turn up and join us on the day.

The Archbishop’s Pilgrimage Prayer

God of Our Pilgrimage, Thank You for Your Friendship.

Be the Fire Leading Us.

Be the Star Guiding Us.

Be the Good Shepherd Calling Us.

May the Spirit, Strengthen Us

For All that Lies Ahead.

May Your Holy Angels, Surrounding Us:

Watch, Defend and Protect Us Against All Evil.

Amen

Faithwalkers... For those who enjoy walking for leisure, a group from the parish will be arranging ‘faithwalk pilgrimages’ for 2016...

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In the last issue of the Echo I wrote a piece on the

homeless with dogs, I am following on from that with

another article about the homeless but this one looks at

the benefits and negatives of not having man’s best friend

beside them.

I went around Hull’s city centre and interviewed a few of

the homeless guys and with their permission, asked them

for their views. At first some of them were a bit wary of

me but after a while they eventually came to trust me and

opened up. As in my last article, all of those I interviewed

wanted to keep their anonymity, for many reasons, so I am

abiding by their requests.

I will only be taking snippets from the interviews because

with all the answers I could write a book! My main

question was if it was easier to find shelter

without a dog; the overwhelming consensus

was yes as all of the shelters and hostels have a

no animal policy. When asked if people felt a

different perception of them compared with the

guys with dogs, the answers I received were

varied but interesting. Most I interviewed felt

there was and that most of the public would

donate more often to those with dogs than

without. One I interviewed said “this makes me

feel even more worthless and envious of them

[with dogs]”. I wrapped up my questioning by

asking even if it became harder to get a place in

a hostel, would any of them get, or have

thought about getting a dog? All gave the same

answer which was no, that is because even

though those with dogs can usually make more

money, they are stuck on the street, where those without

dogs can very often get a bed for the night and a hot meal.

After I finished the interviews, whilst walking home I had a

thought, it is often said that the UK is a nation of animal

lovers which got me to thinking whether the public who

donate more are donating to the dog or the person as they

would more often than not just walk by a man or woman

who is on their own.

As in my last article I’d like to request that you please

spare a few pence to those on the street, or at least smile

and acknowledge them as being homeless is a very lonely

and scary place to be.

Unseen on the Streets... In a follow up to ’Life on the Streets—It’s a Dog’s Life’, Jamie Scott considers the opposite side of the argument...

Volunteers needed... Are you able to offer one night a month to reach out in Hull’s night-time economy?

Nite Church operates once a month on the last Saturday

or the Sunday preceding a Bank Holiday, when the

night-time economy is at it’s busiest.

Currently working out of Princes Avenue Methodist Church

whilst Trinity Square is being remodelled, it is a model of

ecumenical working with volunteers from churches of

various denominations working together for the Kingdom of

God serving the night-time economy by providing Christian

Hospitality, A Place of Safety and Spirituality.

A minimum of 12 volunteers are needed for each session

to intercede, serve refreshments, be a listening ear, door

security, invite people in or provide music. All volunteers

need to obtain a reference from a recognised church leader

and hold/obtain a DBS check.

Volunteer sessions last from 8pm—12am to set up, pray

and debrief.

Contact Deacon Jill Taylor on 01482 442461 or

07926 092304 or email deacon@jtaylor63.karoo.co.uk

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Pioneering in the City… 2015 saw the Church of England appoint two Pioneer Ministers to reach out to the communities of Longhill and Kingswood.

Rev. Trisha Wick, former Drypool CMS Partner and found-

ing vicar of Victoria Dock Church is Pioneer

Minister to Longhill, a local authority estate that has previ-

ously had a dwindling Christian presence...

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Volunteers to have a rest as Welcome Centre will be

closed for the week after Easter

2. Ongoing preparations for the local library to move into

the Welcome Centre

3. Gardening - need to plant flowers and vegetables.

Hope to use some of our new volunteers for this.

4. New evening group called ' Crazy Crafters' to start in

April

5. April 22nd - Meeting with Diocesan Authorities to

review my six month report. One aspect of this is to see

how I can be released from being so tied to the building.

6. Our new Management Committee met for the first

time in early March and will meet every 8 weeks

9. Pray for wisdom as to how to develop our Christianity

- What's is all about? group. I have been encouraged by

the number of people who have been coming.

10. A development plan is to be drawn up for our Cafe

11. Fundraising needed to pay the bills for the Welcome

Centre

12. New heating urgently needed for our Hall

13. Involvement of the Welcome Centre in the Hull City of

Culture 2017 - lots of planning meetings coming up in Hull.

14. Pray for someone with the necessary skills to help me

design and print a Spring Newsletter for the Centre

15. It can be lonely at times so is good to be able to relax

with friends occasionally.

16. Pray for time so I can regularly visit my mother in her

Care Home in Scarborough. It will be her 90th birthday on

May 17th.

17. Pray for people to become Christians

18. Pray for grant applications to be successful

19. Pray as planning has started for a Bake Off

Competition and Street Party to celebrate Queen's 90th

birthday - to be held in June. In July we will have a

Summer Fair.

20. Pray for the ability to see what's going on through

God's eyes so we follow His plan.

Many thanks for your prayers.

Easter by Lyn Chapman

To the cross I come and see Him there.

Bleeding and torn for me.

I lift up my burdens to Him who died for me.

He smiles and takes them from me

And says it is done you’re free for eternity.

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Clean for the Queen... Cynthia Cray tells us how the Women’s Institute in Hull and East Yorkshire began commemorations of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday...

Several WIs throughout the East

Yorkshire Federation’s region took up

brushes, cloths, buckets and litter

pickers to join in a national incentive

to “clean for the Queen” on Saturday

5th March.

Amongst these WIs who worked hard

to make a difference in their own area

was Burstwick WI who collected 15

bags of rubbish in two hours, Howden

WI tidied up the lavender flower beds

on the Ashes Playing Field and

Pocklington WI who picked up litter

from the streets and hedgerows. All

these WIs received smiles and friendly

encouragement from passing

motorists and pedestrians to show

their support.

South Cave WI, have their own Hall in

Church Street, which is also leased to

the public as a Community Hall for

village activities. As their contribution

to the “clean for the Queen” incentive,

they decided to clean the windows and

paintwork, clear out the kitchen cup-

boards, sort out the book stall, and

generally renovate all the equipment.

It took ten ladies all morning to carry

out the work, but with plenty of tea to

keep them going, they left feeling a

job well done.

The next celebration to commemorate

the Queen’s 90th birthday will be a

special lunch for 200 Members cooked

by the Federation’s own Catering

Committee at Skipsea Village Hall in

April.

If you are interested and would like

more information on the WI, then

please contact the East Yorkshire

Federation Office, 2(b) Railway Street,

Beverley. Tel: 01482 860626.

E-mail: eyfwi@eyfwi.karoo.co.uk.

Alternatively, please contact your local

WI; you will be very warmly

welcomed.

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What do you imagine CMS groups are

like? Maybe you picture CMS members

meeting monthly to listen to stories

from people in mission in various parts

of the world and pray for them?

Perhaps followed by tea and coffee?

If this is what you picture when you

think of CMS groups then you are

right—but belonging to a CMS group

can mean much more! Here in

Shropshire eight of us meet bi-

monthly; realistically we are too busy

to meet more often, but we want to

make our meetings a priority. All of us

are passionate about mission, not just

about praying for the work of CMS in

other countries (although that’s very

important) but also about our own

involvement in mission. We use the

CMS Audiomission podcast resource,

which has recorded interviews, stories

of mission and a reflection to listen to.

Once we’ve listened, we stop and

discuss how all of these things might

be relevant for us in Shropshire today.

Recently we focused on the world of

medicine, thinking about the

differences in facilities and attitudes in

different cultures. So as well as

praying for mission partners in other

countries, we also prayed for

Christians working in the NHS. We

always come away more determined

and encouraged to get involved in

mission where we are.

So, do you know a few other people

who are passionate about global and

local mission? If so why not start a

CMS group in your area? You can get

hold of a copy of CMS Audiomission on

CD or from the CMS website and meet

together, perhaps around a teapot like

the CMS founders, to pray and

encourage one another. Alternatively

ask the community mission team at

CMS to put you in touch with other

CMS members in your area so that you

can meet together. Just email

mark.berry@cms-uk.org.

The Hull and District CMS Association

meets regularly at St Columba’s

Church. For more information email

the Editor.

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Echo Music... This month Geoff Howlett reviews Awake by Joe Brady … www.joebradymusic.com Manchester’s Joe Brady began writing songs at the age of

16, when he first began to lead worship. After a brief time

spent in a band, he’s now solo and has released this 5

song EP. He says that he’s, “burning with a passion to see

the name of Jesus lifted high through music; burning with

a desire to see churches inspired to go further into the

things of God in worship; desperate to encourage, empow-

er and equip churches to think about their worship and

how they can develop their musical gifts; wanting to create

music that can both encourage the church and reach those

who do not yet know Jesus." Well, if someone had played

me this release and told me that it was from the next big

thing in the States, I wouldn’t have been surprised. Very

much in the style of Phil Wickham, the glorious sounds that

emanate from the speakers are pure delight. The title track

is quite stunning. “In His death we have come alive.” A

simple truth, but it’s furnished well by the tune itself. Joe

doesn’t only write these songs, he’s produced them as

well, and it’s obvious that he has a real knack for putting

the sounds together without them sounding cluttered.

“Holy is Our God” is powerful at times, yet gentle at oth-

ers. My only disappointment was that the song fades too

early. “Made A Way” is a slower song, with lyrics such as

“He has brought us in out of the darkness and into His

light.” On “One Day” the tune is slightly choppy and re-

minded me a little of Talking Heads, while the closing “King

of Glory” is one of those songs that repeats in your head,

long after you’ve listened. UK wise, I guess Ian Yates is the

closest comparison we have to Joe’s music and that’s a

great compliment. I only wished there were more tracks!

9/10!

Doing it Locally... Barbara Oakley asks ‘Why join a local CMS group? Why not?’

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The Rectory, St James The Least

1 April 2006

My Dear Nephew Christopher,

So, you are about to run an Alpha course in your parish; I am sure your bishop will be delighted. I remember him from

my Oxford days. He was just starting his course as a gangly undergraduate when I was finishing my doctorate on

Eusebius.

I recall him as a keen rugby player who took early morning dips in the Isis, who led intense discussions on Saint Paul’s

theology of “the body” over cups of cocoa in the evenings in his rooms and who spent his holidays laying paths for the

National Trust in the Lake District while lodging in Youth Hostels. He’s exactly the sort of person who will empathise

with your ministry – hearty, enthusiastic and overflowing with compassionate intensity. We were not close friends.

We tend not to go in for those sort of things here at St. James the Least of All, preferring matters a little more relaxed

and understated. If we ever do hold discussion groups (and they are a regrettable necessity during Lent), they always

start with a good lunch, finishing with coffee and one of Mrs French’s excellent Madeira cakes. Once we have removed

from the table, those who manage to stay awake will start to tackle the chosen topic.

However, we always seem to veer off to discussing more interesting matters, such as why Col. Chorley is never allowed

to sing solos in the choir any more, or who moved Mrs Cholmondeley’s flower arrangement from the font the previous

week. Apparently she has given notice that her weekly contributions on the plate will be much reduced unless an

appropriate apology is received.

These matters may not seem as important to you as deciding what the “white stone” in Revelation 4 is all about, but let

me assure you that to members of our congregation, knowing why the second verse of the National Anthem is no

longer sung at our Remembrance Services is of pivotal importance.

At 2pm we wake up those who have enjoyed an hour’s slumber and totter off home, knowing we have once again done

our bit for faith in the parish.

I am sure your own group will also return home after your sessions - even if a digestive biscuit and weak tea is all that

has been offered – invigorated and braced to tackle the heathen in the parish. We all take our pleasures in different

ways.

Your loving uncle,

Eustace

St James the Least of All Uncle Eustace writes on ‘the perils of small study groups’ in this latest tale by Rev. Dr. Gary Bowness.

Editor’s Note: Letters from our popular series, St James the Least of All, are now available in

booklet form from www.parishpump.co.uk. Priced at just £4.95, ‘The Letters of Uncle Eustace’

was written by the Rev Dr Gary Bowness and illustrated by the Rev Canon Taffy Davies.

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One day at the bottom of the garden of number 3 Cabin

Road, Steve was in a very good mood, zooming around

here and there. Freddie was asleep under the shade of a

big leaf when Steve came zooming up.

"BEEP BEEP" sounded his horn, poor Freddie jumped.

"FIRE FIRE!" he shouted and started hopping around.

When he realised that there was no fire he was very cross

with Steve for waking him up. Steve just smiled and

zoomed off into the bushes before Freddie had a chance to

say anything to him.

Just then Bramley walked bym humming to himself.

"Hello Freddie have you seen Steve?"

Freddie pointed in the direction that Steve had just gone

mumbling something about Steve waking him up.

"Thank you" said Bramley and went in the direction that

Freddie had pointed to.

Later that day Rachael was bent down washing her ribbon

in a puddle when Steve zoomed up behind her and blew

his horn.

"BEEP BEEP!" She jumped and screamed, she spun round

and glared at Steve, and carried on washing her ribbon.

Steve grinned again and drove off singing to

himself "Happy birthday to me"

Just then Bramley came out of the

bushes. Rachael stopped washing

her ribbon and said to

Bramley, "What's wrong with

Steve I've never known him to

be so cheerful?"

"I know" replied Bramley"

"He's just scared me and then

drove off singing Happy

birthday to me" Said Rachael "I

do hope his birthday isn't today

and we've missed it."

A few minutes later Steve came

back "BEEP BEEP! Happy birthday to

me"

"We're sorry Steve we never knew it was

your birthday today"

"It's not 'BEEP' it's tomorrow I'm three years old

tomorrow" with that off he went again.

Bramley sat down for a minute to think.

"Rachael I've had an idea" he said jumping up and down

excitedly

"What?"

"Why don't we have a surprise birthday party for Steve

tomorrow?"

"Yes what a splendid idea."

"We must keep it a secret from Steve though because it's a

surprise" said Bramley. He dashed off into the bushes to

find Freddie. Sally had been sitting up in the tree resting,

listening to them both talking, She swooped down to where

Rachael was busy washing her ribbon and said

"Hello Rachael"

"Hello Sally It's Steve's birthday tomorrow and we're

having a surprise party for him," she told Sally excitedly.

"Yes I know I sat up there listening" Sally said pointing up

at the tree. Freddie appeared out of the bushes and said

that he had seen Bramley and he told him about

Steve's surprise party,

"What I want to know" croaked Freddie "Is how are we

going to keep Steve away from here while we set

everything up?"

"I think that's where I can help" said Sally. "He's fast he'll

keep up with me, I'll take him for a race around the

garden."

"What a great idea" smiled Rachael.

All day the toys planned the party between themselves.

Every time Steve came near they all stopped talking and

ignored him, as though he wasn't there. He found Sally sat

on a branch and called up to her. She flew down and sat

next to him, she noticed that he was crying.

"What ever is the matter Steve?"

She said as she opened out her wing and

brushed away the tears.

"I was nasty to everyone this morning

by sneaking up behind them and

beeping and now they won't talk

to me. I was only playing" he

sobbed.

"Oh I'm sure they don't mean

it." she said smiling, "why don't

you come and play with me

tomorrow?"

Steve smiled. "Yes please I'd

love to. It's my birthday as

well. He said feeling a lot happier,

and off he went singing to himself

again. Sally flew back to the toys and

said that it was all fixed up for the

games with Steve the following day.

Rachel handed her two envelopes and said that they were

invites to the party for The Professor and Harry and would

she deliver them. She said she would and off she flew, up

into the tree to deliver the first one.

All day the toys and the animals ignored Steve and he was

getting very upset. When night time came Steve drove into

their house and stood quietly in a corner.

"It's my birthday tomorrow and no-body likes me now

because I played jokes on them all today" he sobbed as

tears fell from his eyes. "I was so mean to everyone."

Eventually he fell asleep and dreamed

of his birthday with lots of cake, jelly and presents.

The next morning Sally called round bright and early to

take Steve racing. When they had gone Harry and the toys

Steve’s Birthday Party... The toys arrange a surprise in Wendi Clark’s latest adventure…

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set to work on preparing for the party.

The tables were put up and the fancy table cloths were put

on. The food was laid out on the tables, There were big

sticky buns, jelly, trifle, chocolate buns and sandwiches and

a lovely big birthday cake in the shape of a bus with a big

number three on it.

The professor spent all night making the cake so that it

would be the biggest and best cake that Steve had ever

seen. When Sally came back with Steve from their race

everyone was stood in front of the table wearing brightly

coloured party hats. They all pulled party poppers and

shouted together:

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!" They all moved away from the

table to show Steve the food.

"I thought that you all didn't like me any more" he said

driving round and around the table. "All this time you've

been keeping a surprise party from me "he chuckled to

himself "thank you everyone this is the best birthday party

I've ever had and you're the best friends I've ever had.

Thank you everyone" he said as Rachel put a party hat on

him and everyone helped themselves to food.

Bramley raised his cup and started to sing "HAPPY

BIRTHDAY TO STEVE" while Harry brought the cake out

and lit the candles.

"Make a wish and blow out the candles" said Bramley.

Steve closed his eyes and made a wish and blew out all

three candles and everyone cheered.

Do you know what he wished for?

Lets keep it a secret shall we or it may not come true if I

tell you.

© Wendi Clark

The first chapel on the present site of St James’,

Church Street, Sutton was built around 1160.

In 1346, the Lord of the Manor, Sir John de Sutton

chose to replace the dilapidated structure, creating

the nave of the present church. Sir John is

commemorated with a stone effigy in the chancel

which was present when the church was dedicated in

1349, eight years before his death. The tithes from

the church were granted for the sustention of six

chaplains to say mass for the King and Queen and Sir

John and his wife, and their souls when dead.

The aisle was extended and the tower added circa

1400.

During the reign of Edward I, a house of Carmelites

(white friars) was founded in the village.

In the 1820s,the church was valued at 13L. 18s. 9d.

Its patron a that time was H. Broadley, Esq. and the

incumbent curate, Rev. J.G. Davies.

The building received its Grade I Listing in 1952 and

is recorded in the National Heritage List for England.

Deadline for Next Issue...

11th April 2016

To the Editor: drypoolecho@gmail.com

Covering History... This month’s cover shows St James’ Church, Sutton on Hull, one of Hull’s few Grade I Listed Buildings...

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Heaven

Seen in a parish magazine: “We shall be

meeting on Wednesday when the subject will

be ‘Heaven - how do we get there?’

Transport by bus is available at 6.45pm

opposite the King’s Arms.

Who is he?

A musical concert was about to be performed

in a prison. The Governor was talking to a

titled lady guest, explaining that the orchestra

was made up of murderers, embezzlers and

other hardened criminals. The lady then

pointed to a man in the corner, holding a

trombone. ‘He looks a tough customer,’ she

whispered. “Whatever has HE done?’ The

Governor paused and smiled. ‘Ah, actually, he

is the chaplain.’

You have been warned

In a store: Unattended children will be given

espresso and a puppy.

Family Fun... Enjoy our selection of children’s activities, brain teasers, cartoons and funnies...

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Last Month’s Solutions….

ACROSS

8 ‘He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered

with the — ’ (Isaiah 53:12) (13)

9 ‘When they had sung a hymn, they went — to the

Mount of Olives (Matthew 26:30) (3)

10 Comes between Galatians and Philippians (9)

11 ‘Your heart will — and swell with joy’ (Isaiah 60:5) (5)

13 Muslim holy month (7)

16 Ten ears (anag.) (7)

19 Under (poetic abbrev.) (5)

22 How Abram described himself to God when he

complained that his inheritance would pass to a servant

(Genesis 15:2) (9)

24 ‘Go to the — , you sluggard’ (Proverbs 6:6) (3)

25 Debar from receiving Communion (13)

DOWN

1 My — for His Highest (Oswald Chambers’ best-

known book) (6)

2 Festival of the resurrection (6)

3 ‘His sons will prepare for war and — a great

army’ (Daniel 11:10) (8)

4 ‘Let not the — string his bow’ (Jeremiah 51:3)

(6)

5 Name of the River Thames in and around Oxford

(4)

6 ‘From then on Judas watched for an opportunity

— — him over’ (Matthew 26:16) (2,4)

7 ‘But Christ is faithful — — — over God’s house’

(Hebrews 3:6) (2,1,3)

12 Long-handled implement used to till the soil

(Isaiah 7:25) (3)

14 Order to which monks and nuns devote

themselves (8)

15 Appropriate (Proverbs 15:23) (3)

16 I, uncle (anag.) (6)

17 ‘They gave him — — of broiled fish’ (Luke 24:42) (1,5)

18 ‘Weren’t there three men that we — — and threw into

the fire?’ (Daniel 3:24) (4,2)

20 Mountain where Noah’s ark came to rest (Genesis 8:4)

(6)

21 ‘Don’t you know that friendship with the world is —

towards God?’ (James 4:4) (6)

23 Prominent architectural feature of large cathedrals such

as St Paul’s (4)

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DRYPOOL DIRECTORY Your guide to what’s on and who to contact within the parish...

Weekly Worship Whether you’re looking for a traditional communion or prayer service or a lively and family friendly

approach, there’s a variety of choice within the parish every week...

St Columba (Corner of Holderness Road/Laburnum Avenue)

Traditional Sunday Worship or Communion with Sunday School at

10.30am

Victoria Dock Church (Within the Village Hall)

Sunday Worship, Communion or Cafe Church at 10.45am

St John the Evangelist (Rosmead Street)

All-age Worship first Sunday of every month and Family Friendly

Worship or Communion with Sunday School all other Sundays at

10.30am

Mid-week Communion or Prayer on Wednesdays at 9.30am

Parish-wide Prayer and Praise every second Sunday at 7.30pm

New services beginning at St Johns mid-April. Please check service sheets for details.

Parent and Toddler Groups Alphabet Mondays offers play, craft and singing

activities. There is no need to book during term time but

booking is essential during school holidays. Cost £1.50

per family includes fruit, toast and drink for children and

hot drinks for parents. Every Monday 9.30am—11.15am

at St John’s. Contact Lynsey/Steve 07891 368434

Starting Blocks is a popular group offering play, crafts,

songs, bible stories, prayer and spirituality for toddlers

and their parents. Admission free but donations and

participation welcome. Healthy snack included. Tuesdays

10—11.30am (term time and half term holidays) at St

Columba’s.

Sure Start Soft Play activities at St John’s

Wednesdays 1.30—2.30 pm

Youth Activities Child Dynamix Youth Group meets every

Monday 5.30 until 8pm at St John’s

Youth Cell offers Christian fellowship and teaching for Year

7 upwards every Monday from 5 until 7pm. Contact Rev.

Aian Macpherson on 07929 733555 for details)

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet on Wednesday

evenings at St John’s. Beavers 5.15pm, Cubs 6.15pm,

Scouts 7pm.

Community Activities St John’s Community Drop in Day offers a warm

welcome every Tuesday from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Access spiritual support, debt advice , information from

the council and local PCSOs, learn new IT skills, attend the

exercise class, help in the community garden or just relax

in friendly surroundings while enjoying food and drink

from the cafe.

The Knitwits will meet on Wednesdays 13th and 27th April

at 1.30pm at St Columba. Contact Liz Pacey on 705723

for further details.

The Mothers Union daytime group will meet on

Wednesday 6th April and the evening group will meet on

Tuesday 26th April at 7.30pm at St Columba.

The Hull Regency Dancers meet at St Columba every

Friday from 7—9pm for dancing Jane Austen would have

enjoyed. Everyone is welcome and previous knowledge is

not necessary.

St John’s are hosting a range of Health and Wellbeing

activities on a six week rotation to include sewing,

gardening, employment support and much more. Monthly

programmes available soon!

Secret Artists meet regularly in the parish. Contact Janice

on 714856 for further details.

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Parish Office:

Drypool Rectory, 139 Laburnum Avenue, Hull, HU8 8PA

Open Tuesday 7.00—8.00pm & Friday 10.30am—12.00noon

Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk Website: www.drypoolparish.org.uk

Community Centre:

St John’s Church and Community Centre, Rosmead Street, Hull, HU9 2TA

Contacts... Position Vacant

Team Rector

Please refer enquiries to parish

office or team clergy.

Rev. Martyn Westby,

Team Vicar

383 Southcoates Lane, Hull

Tel. 781090

Rev. Aian MacPherson

Curate

2 Harcourt Drive, Hull

Tel. 07929 733555

Readers:

Margaret Liversedge Tel. 588537

Liz Pacey Tel. 705723

Graham Wragg Tel. 223050

Dave Norton Tel. 803736

Church Wardens:

St Columba:

John Saunderson Tel. 784774

Liz Harrison Tel. 797110

St John:

Lorraine Iveson 07842 975446

Angie Longbone 07403 188713

Victoria Dock:

Richard Boniface

Magazine Team:

Editor:

Shane Blades, 26 Linkfield Road, Hull, HU5 4NN

Tel. 07949 040495 Email. drypoolecho@gmail.com

Reporters:

Jamie Scott (St John’s)

Email: jamiescottinhull@gmail.com

Elaine Galloway (Victoria Dock)

Tel. 224959 Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk

Wendi Clark (Sports)

Email: wendiclark16@gmail.com

Position Vacant (St Columba) - please send submissions to the Editor

Illustrations: Mike Foottit

Creative Design: Christine Brain

Cover Image: Barbara Pritchard

Community Activities (cont.) Total Praise Choir meets at St John’s on Thursday

evenings during term time to reach out with God’s

word through a shared love of music. We are

currently expanding and making plans for events in

2016 and 2017. Singers for all sections, together

with musicians are most welcome, as are those who

can assist for events as front of house, prayer

partners or crèche assistants. Easter break until

21st April.

Email: totalpraisehull@gmail.com or find us at

www.facebook.com/totalpraisehull for further

details.

Company and A Cuppa! All welcome at St Columba,

10am - 12pm every Wednesday. Contact Sandie

Thompson or Liz Harrison for further details.

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Who am I? Can you identify this prominent local statue from a photograph and 3

clues?

1. I was a metaphysical poet born at Winestead.

2. My father was a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church and I attended Hull

Grammar School and Trinity College, Cambridge.

3. I served as MP for Hull in the Convention Parliament and Cavalier

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Last month’s answer: Mahatma Gandhi