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Christ Church Magazine Serving the Community
In the Parish of Christ Church
Ashton-under-Lyne www.christchurch-ashton.org.uk
February 2014 Price 50p
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Contacts
Ministers: The whole congregation
Administration and Church Maintenance:
Churchwardens: Colin Brooks 343 3216
Katrina Deakin 370 7918
Electoral Roll Officer: Sara Martin
Flower Arranging: Audrey Jones 330 5606
PCC Secretary: Sara Martin
Vergers: Jack Clark 339 8993 Chris Cunday 343 5819
Children: Ministries and Uniformed Organisations:
Canon Burrows Sunday School: Joan Sutton 330 9510
Canon Johnson Sunday School: Elizabeth Travis 339 3681
Child Protection Co-ordinator: Sheila Blanchard 01457 874513
Church Lads & Girls Brigade: Janet & Pete Davies 0161 370 2638
Mobile: 07957 333994 [email protected]
Rainbows: Jackie Buckley 0161 612 0746
Brownies: Rachel Hindle 07715 564040
Guides: Colleen 0161 336 2922 [email protected]
Scouts: Chris Wilson 308 2231 (day) 07714 457478 (eve)
Clergy Serving at Christ Church:
Revd Dr.Lee Longden 330 1601 [email protected]
Revd Alan Hills 432 2964 [email protected]
Finance:
PCC Treasurer: Tony Hoskin 330 5815 [email protected] FOCC
Giving Scheme: Philip Blanchard 01457 874513
Gift Aid Secretary: Joanne Moores 01457 765302
200 Club: Audrey Jones 0161 330 5606
Mothers’ Union: Bernice Howarth 0161 330 2002
Music: Lesley Bunce 0161 338 2647
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‘The Office Hour’ for booking weddings and baptisms is held in
church on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month between 12 noon
and 1pm. (Volunteers welcome; full training given)
Pastoral Care:
Co-ordinator: Audrey Jones 330 5606
Baptism Enquiries: Elizabeth Travis 339 3681
Home Communion: Audrey Jones 330 5606
Wedding Enquiries: Janet Perry 344 0195
Prayer Ministries:
Co-ordinator: Pauline Ward 217 9578
Prayer Circle: Mary Davies 330 7974
Prayer Groups: Pauline Ward 217 9578
Prayer Shawls: Katrina Deakin 370 7918
Publicity:
Church Magazine: [email protected]
Pew Sheets: Phil Blakeney [email protected]
Website: Jonathan Hindle
Church website: christchurch-ashton.org.uk
Social Events:
Co-ordinator: Julie Shaw 330 9991 07840 724182
Day Schools:
Canon Burrows School: Head teacher: Mrs E Horridge 330 4755
Chair of Governors: Stenton Withnall
Canon Johnson School: Head teacher Mrs S Warburton 330 3169
Chair of Governors: Tom Wragg
Items for inclusion in the March Magazine
Last date Sunday 16th February in church or ring/text on
07713 589859 or email
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Celia will make ‘Speciality Cards’ to
order!
Personalised and ‘Special order’ Greetings cards;
Birthday, Anniversary, Congratulations etc.
See her after the service for your special cards.
This magazine is available online at www.christchurch-
ashton.org.uk
or by email in pdf format. If you require an email version
please email a request to magazine@christchurch-
ashton.org.uk.
We would, of course, request that the same 50p donation
be made in respect of any copies obtained by electronic
means as for paper copies.
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Church Diary February 2014
Sun 2nd Candlemas
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
12.30pm Baptism
Wed 5th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 9th 4 before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Family Communion
Tues 11th 7.30pm PCC
Wed 12th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 16th 3 before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Service of the Word
12.30pm Baptism
Wed 19th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 23rd 2 before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Wed 26th 10.00am Morning Prayer
7.30pm Holy Communion Mothers’ Union
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Church Diary March 2014
Sun 2nd Sunday before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
12.30pm Baptism
Wed 5th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 9th Lent 1
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Tues 11th 7.30pm PCC
Wed 12th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 16th Lent 2
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Service of the Word
12.30pm Baptism
Wed 19th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 23rd Lent 3
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Wed 26th
10.00am Holy Communion
7.30pm Holy Communion Mothers’ Union
Sun 30th Mothering Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
CLOCKS GO FORWARD
10.30am Family Communion
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The following have generously contributed to the church flowers:
Flowers in Church February
2nd Mary & Stenton Withnall
Brenda Jubb
9th Tom Wragg
Sandra Williams
Colin & Sue Brooks
16th Ruth Kelly
Denise Croft
23rd Margaret Astley
Anne Gordon
Vera & Peter Shevlin
Flowers in Church in March
2nd Doreen Armit
Alan Jubb
9th Kirsty & Katrina Deakin
Irene & Joe Dixon
16th Sara & Lee Martin
Audrey & Clifford Dyson
23rd Elsie Hallsworth
30th Mary Mirfin
Margaret Medland
Let me know if you would like to contribute to commemorate
anniversaries of loved ones. It doesn’t matter if there is more than one
person for that date as the pedestals are quite costly. Your generosity
keeps our flowers looking beautiful to celebrate God’s creation and His
glory in our lives.
Audrey
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Prayer list
The current prayer list has been growing steadily over several
years, with some names being on it a long time. It has always
been intended for us to pray at services for people who
particularly need our prayers at that time, but the ministry team
often don't know when to take somebody off it if they haven't
added the name.
If you want to put a name on the new list, please phone Jean
Nicholson on 0161 330 6072.
If you want to keep a name on the list after that, you will need
to ring Jean before the Wednesday which proceeds the first
Sunday of the next month. New names can be accepted at any
time during the month and will stay on until the end of that
month, after which they can be renewed in the same way.
Prayer Circle
We have a dedicated group of people who pray daily in their
homes for the sick and needy of our parish. This is done
confidentially and only the Prayer Circle is aware of the people
on the list. If you wish somebody (this person must have given
permission) to have their name included, please inform Mary
Davies either in church or by telephone (0161 330 7974). Mary
will need a contact telephone number so she can contact you a
month later in order to see whether you wish for the person
to stay on the Prayer Circle.
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"200 Club"
December draw Winning Numbers
1st: 39 2nd: 40 3rd: 65
January draw Winning Numbers
1st: 4 2nd: 33 3rd: 72
Donations for the Book of Remembrance
Happy Birthday wishes Jack Howarth from Bernice
In Memory of Brian Jones
Total banked, including all services and donations
03/11/2013 £709.36
10/11/2013 £734.62
17/11/2013 £535.67
24/11/2013 £923.83
01/12/2013 £807.00
08/12/2013 £1392.06
15/12/2013 £1158.76
22/12/2013 £835.12
29/12/2013 £479.65
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Services and Readings for
10.30am Services February 2014
2nd Holy Communion Candlemas
Intercessions: June Carr
Readings: Sheila Blanchard
Mal 3: 1-5
Hebrews 2: 14-18
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40
8th Family Communion 4 before Lent
Intercessions: Canon Burrows Sunday School
Readings: Canon Burrows Sunday School
16th Holy Communion 3 before Lent
Intercessions: Michael Clarke
Readings: Katrina Deakin
23rd Holy Communion 2 before Lent
Intercessions: Philip Blanchard
Readings: Sue Brooks
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Lord Show the Way
Lord be in the words I speak
And clear the way for stumbling feet.
Fill my life with thoughts of You
And turn my grey skies into blue.
Please be part of me each day
So I may never go astray.
Through the dark till morning light
Let me sleep on through the night.
Dreamless slumber in Your care
Knowing that you’re always there,
To keep me safe from childhood fear
As He my God draws ever near.
Christos
May Foreman
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CHOIR PILGRIMAGE 2nd MARCH 2013
Our choir pilgrimage began at St. Michael and All Angel's Parish Church of Ashton-under-Lyne. Led by our Church organist and choir mistress Lesley Bunce, we were welcomed by the Rev. Roger Reece. We began with an introit, Word of God Renew Your People. This was followed by Prayers and an introduction to the Psalms read by Philip Blanchard.
The songs were:-
1; Let Nothing Trouble You or Frighten You.(Bernadette Farrell )
2; Adoramus Te, Domine Deus
3; Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer
4; I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say 2 verses (words from Psalm 122)
Singing in this Church was a wonderful experience, uplifting and Peaceful. We made our way to the Albion URC Ashton-under-Lyne, welcomed by the organist Derek. The introit was Word of Peace and Word of Justice followed by prayers and words from Psalms 123, 124, 125 and 2 verses of I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say. (Words from Psalm 122) The songs were;-
5; Restless is The Heart.
6;Psalm 121 chant Walford Davies. Each verse beginning with a solo myself Lead Soprano and Philip Blanchard Lead Bass/Baritone and then full choir.
7; The Peace Of The Earth Be With You.
8; Sing Of The Lord's Goodness. (Words from Psalms 127 and 128) accompanied with tambourines by our Junior Choir. Singing in this Church was a similar experience to St Michaels.
Our next port of call was Stalybridge Methodist Church, where we were welcomed by Rev. Keith Sandow and a very enthusiastic audience, who were so impressed with our singing. The introit was By Your Name You Call Us Onward, Make us now Your Living Sign, followed by prayers and words from Psalms 129, 130 and 131, and 2verses of I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say, (words from Psalm 122) The songs were;-
9; O Lord Please Hear My Prayer Mark Hogan.
10; Steal Away
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11; On a Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross) which was delightfully sung by our Junior Choir, Jose 12yrs Hannah 11yrs and 10yr old Lauren.
This was another lovely Church to sing in with the added extra of an audience which was gratefully appreciated.
Our lunch was at Heroes of Waterloo Ashton-u-Lyne, where we were able to relax and replenish ourselves with lovely homemade food, also being able to chat to each other without rushing.
Our last venue was Hurst Methodist Church Ashton-u-Lyne where we were welcomed by the key holder, as the Minister was otherwise engaged. We were joined by Philip Thompson one of our Tenors/Bass', who came to lunch but due to sickness was unable to travel to all the destinations, so it was wonderful that he could join in singing at the end of the Pilgrimage. The introit was Cross of Jesus all Embracing, Make us now Your Living Sign, followed by prayers and words from Psalms 132, 133 and 134 and 2 verses of I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Words from Psalm 122)
The songs were;
12; Brother Sister Let Me Serve You
13; Amazing Grace sung by myself (Kath Nawaz) as Gloria Crane was unable to attend.
14; Bless the Lord
15; To God be the Glory
Two members of our congregation May Foreman and the wonderful Mary Mirfin (93yrs young) came to support us as they always do. This was our first experience of a Pilgrimage, which we hope will not be our last. I think the experience was most rewarding. It gave me a feeling of Spiritual confidence and Joy being able to sing in other Churches, hearing the different sounds of music and knowing it was our choir giving the Great Joy of music to God and His People. I'm sure that we all felt the same.
Kath Nawaz (lead soprano)
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Ten Minutes Peace!
Space to chill. Do you never get a spare minute, and spend most of your time running around for other people? Wouldn’t it be nice to take time out just for yourself? Maybe you could just do with a few minutes to collect your thoughts and reflect upon your day.
If you’re looking for a quiet, welcoming place to sit and relax, why not pop along to an ‘Open Church’ session here at Christ Church? Anyone can come along to sit in silence and relax, enjoy a cup of tea or have private prayers with one of the ministers. There is no structure to the sessions so it is up to you how long you stay.
The church will be open on
Thursday 27th February 5pm-6.30pm and
Friday 28th February 9am-10.30am.
You don’t have to be Christian or have any religious faith to use the facilities.
Christ Church Music Ministry
Do you enjoy singing? Play a flute, clarinet etc.?
Why not join us?
You are welcome as a singer or instrumentalist for our church choir.
We are especially looking for additional talented adult male voices and more members for our Youth Section both boys and girls.
Choir Practice, Adults and Youth
Thursday 7pm - 9pm in church
Contact Kath Nawaz on 0161 285 8454 or
07861584055
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The 200 Club
It is time again for you to renew your membership of the
200 Club.
The forms are included in this magazine; which will explain to you
how this works.
But please note that Becky and Margaret Walsh have taken this
over from me. So your £12 for the year 2014 will be handed or posted
to them. A stamped self addressed envelope is required for the
receipt to be sent back to you.
I do hope as many as possible will join - new members are welcome.
Membership does help to pay a little towards our heating bills.
Many thanks
Audrey Jones
Canon Johnson Sunday School
has places available for all age groups.
For more details, contact Elizabeth Travis on 0161 339 3681,
or come along one Sunday and see what we do.
Mothers’ Union
The Mothers’ Union subscription for 2014 is £17 per
member. Please pay your subs to Hilda Wright or contact
her on 0161 330 8039 if you need her to collect the money.
Thank you
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Paw prints in the Snow
Feline paw prints mark the snow Could this be someone we know? Black and white with furry coat It’s Sidney Kat who is the most. He doesn’t like the cold or wet This very pampered feline pet.
The sight of snow he does abhor And wonders what the snow is for.
Though summer’s flown he knows a place Where he can sit and wash his face.
He always likes to look his best And be a cut above the rest.
Posing on his window seat The radiator pumping heat.
He watches snowflakes as they fall Upon that crumbling garden wall. He’s not so worried at the sight As he will be at home all night.
Christos Sidney Kat Stories
May Foreman
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Headquarters and Hideouts
Excitement reached a crescendo as dozens of the newly formed Newcastle Street gang raced through the darkened passages of the never to be forgotten air raid shelters. What a boon these shelters were. A place to play out our fantasies as we made full use of these concrete installations. They served us well as gang headquarters and hideouts.
The world was still in the thick of World War 2 but it didn’t seem to bother us at all. Most of us were left to our own devices for hours at a time. So we just ran wild.
There wasn’t all the destruction we see today. The people in the terraced houses were all the same and didn’t seem to have anything worth pinching or destroying.
We, as a newly formed gang, were more interested in who could skip the longest or who could run the fastest round the block and back again. Of course we threw challenges out to other street gangs when we were sure we could beat them. A bit tame by today’s standards.
When I took time to pause from my gang duties, my mind returned to my Grandma Kate Elizabeth and my Grandad Chubb and to the caravan in the country and wondered how they could possibly manage without me. As I was still too young to choose for myself, I would have to wait until my mother packed me off for as long as possible....to get me from under her feet she said.
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Even though I was becoming more street wise, I didn’t realise I was just in the way. But my dreams of being with my grandparents were always with me and gave me something to hang on to when the world seemed dark and I, Gypsy Smith, was put to one side and told not to be a nuisance to my parents who were caught up in the never ending war effort.
I wondered at the time if it was a good idea to grow up and join the people who never had time to spare to share a problem with their growing families. Of course being a miner’s daughter I wasn’t supposed to know anything anyway. Times have changed and girls have more choices. A bit late for Gypsy Smith, the walking wounded of the Second World War.
Christos
May Foreman nee Smith
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‘Hey EWE'
On Tuesday 10th December my wife, Carol, and I were
invited to the Canon Johnson Nativity Play – ‘Hey EWE' -
along with most of the senior members of Christ Church
congregation. This was the dress rehearsal for the
children, prior to the performances for their parents and
family members.
To say that the experience was good would be a
massive understatement, they were wonderful, very
well-rehearsed and well above the standard that I
would have expected for such a young group of
performers. The story is well known but the children
really told it marvellously and with a great deal of
enthusiasm. This I feel sure is down to a lot of hard work,
not only by the children, but the teachers, who must
have spent many hours getting them up to this very
high standard.
I feel that I can speak, not only for myself, but for all of
us ancients, in saying how much we enjoyed the
performance and also the cup of tea/coffee and
mince pies that were served to us by the very attentive
and beautifully mannered pupils of the school.
A very heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for the
invitation and for a wonderful time.
Walter Hatton
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Be Thankful to the Lord... Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference. It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
Taken from www.mikeysFunnies.com passed on by Lesley, with every blessing
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Limitless Sky
Whirling in an unlimited vortex of space
The sky is a truly wonderful vacant place.
Where asteroids, comets, planets and stars,
Show the way to get to Mars.
Jupiter appears just on the right.
All this is enacted every single night
Its vastness overwhelming our imagination
And we still can’t fathom an explanation
If people exist as they do on earth
Or is it just an emptiness without any worth?
By Michael Clarke
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6th Ashton Scouts Meeting nights
Working together to support our young people
All meetings at the Scout Hut, Cranbourne Road
Beaver Scouts Ages 6 to 8 yrs
Tuesday 6.30pm- 8pm
Leader: Joanne Moores: 01457 765302
Cub Scouts Ages 8 to 10 ½ yrs
Monday 7pm - 8.30pm
Leader :Tony Hoskin: 07702 101659
Scouts Ages 10 ½ to 14 yrs
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm
Leader: Mark Fish: 07931 765121
Explorer Scouts Ages 14 - 18 yrs
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Group Scout Leader: Chris Wilson
Tel office hours 0161 308 2231 all other times 07714 457478
We hire out our building for parties and receptions;
Canon Burrows Sunday School Joan Sutton 0161 330 9510
Canon Johnson Sunday School Elizabeth Travis 0161 339 3681
Both Sunday Schools meet every Sunday 10.30am -11.30am
except the second Sunday of the month and school holidays.
Everyone welcome
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Church Lads & Girls Brigade Meeting Nights
All Sections Canon Burrows school Martins & Y Team Ages 5 to 9 yrs
Wednesday 6.30 - 7.45 pm
JTC & Seniors - 10 yrs upwards
Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Band Practice Thursday 7.45 - 9.00 pm Contact: Janet & Pete Davies 370 2638 Mob: 07957 333994
Email: [email protected]
7th
Ashton Guide Unit
All meetings at Canon Burrows School on
Monday Night
Rainbows 5.30pm 5 to 7 yrs
Jackie Buckley 0161 612 0746
Brownies 6.30pm 7 to 10 years
Rachel Hindle 0161 330 7789
Guides 7.30pm 10 to 14 years
Young Leaders 14 to 18 years
Female and Male Adult Helpers/Leaders 18 to 65 years
Contact Colleen 0161 336 2922 [email protected]
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Where is Dad?
Memories still churn in my head of the time we were
engulfed in a horrible world war.
I seem to come into a family of mum and an older
brother and father serving his country, in khaki, in the
Orkneys, who came home now and then on leave,
bringing us bags of Hall’s Devon creams.
One night, being woken up in our little back bedroom
by stones clattering on our window – looking out, it
was my dad who had come home on leave
unexpectedly and was climbing over the barred gate
in his khaki battledress.
Another time, my mum paraded my dad in front of me
saying ‘what’s your dad done differently? I couldn’t
see anything that had changed, he was still the same
old dad in his army uniform, then she told me, ‘can’t
you see? He’s shaved his moustache off’! It wasn’t
very long before he grew it back though.
There were many rejoicing when Germany finally
capitulated, but my father still remained in the REME,
Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, and when we
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had gone to Northern Ireland for a holiday near
Belfast with my auntie, we were forced to return
home quickly, for my dad was put on the invasion
fleet destined to invade the island of Sumatra. We had
to say our goodbyes on his embarkation leave, not
expecting to see him again because over 50%
casualties were expected.
God intervened for us, and Japan finally surrendered
when the atom bomb was dropped on the island and
dad finally returned, smartly dressed in a Blue striped
demob suit and blue trilby, and my dad was back
home for another 34 years.
Michael Clarke Tenor, Christ Church Choir
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