This month I kidnapped a text, supplied by Church Times reporter Revd. Roy Shaw, and press-ganged it into service as the Dear Friends article. Sometimes 'needs must'...Barbara Richardson reports on the Mothers' Union excellent stance against domestic violence, and I'm also indebted to Parish Pump for an article by Tony Horsfall who reflects on several Bible passages that relate to Christmas.We also look forward to Chris Cade returning to St Wilfrid's to entertain us with his interpretation of A Christmas Carol.And finally I have a rant about the lack of a Bible on the Church of England website. Who would have thought it?
This month Jackie Jackman leads with the Dear Friends text, noting that early translations of biblical texts have resulted in alternative understandings of the life of Jesus.Martin Pearson welcomes the children of Brayton Junior School and Brayton Headstart into St Wilfrid's again.Nigel Currey thanks the Parish for its Harvest contributions of food that were donated to Selby Foodbank. 296Kg of food! Almost a third of a tonne! Good work.Ruth Breeze updates us about discussions at the PCC, and Treasurer Jill Clarke seeks our money.Finally, I report on the Selebian Singers concert, and proclaim my love for allen keys. It's a funny old world!
This month Revd. Roy Shaw supplies the 'Dear Friends' article about Sunday School Songs—my favourite is "Cauliflowers Fluffy", I loved hearing my children sing it with all of the actions—and also an interesting piece on Grace Ordinary.Yvonne Green retells her life as a 'fill in' organist, and Ruth Breeze shares her love of po-taters. Is that fried, boiled, or mashed, Ruth?Barbara Richardson bids a sad farewell to Murial Smith who contributed much to the life of St Wilfrid's and the Scout Association in the Selby area.Finally, Ruth Breeze updates us on the St Wilfrid's PCC, and we all look forward to the St Wilfrid Weekend on 12th & 13th October
Well, the summer holidays are over and it's time to knuckle down to work again.Revd. Christine Gillespie has written about the dangers of social media this month - a subject close to my heart.Barbara Richard reports on the Dorcas Dress Project, a charity that supports people to escape from financial hardship. We also learn about Robert Seager's personal challenge to grow, and then remove, his hair, in aid of a Little Princess Trust initiative to supply wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy. I'm looking forward to the photographs Margaret!Ace reporter Revd. Roy Shaw rescues Connected with some interesting articles on Shakespeare and Kintsukuroi, and Ruth Breeze keeps us up to date with PCC matters.
