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Floral Arch at Otley Parish Church Flower Festival, West Yorkshire
Otley Parish Church
July/August 2017
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OTLEY PARISH CHURCH
Who Are We?
Otley Parish Church – the oldest building in Otley – is at the
heart of our town and, for over 1,000 years, people have been
gathering here for worship and significant family and
community events. There is a place for everyone, with Christ
at the centre of it all.
We are a gathering place for pilgrims on a journey of discovery,
kindling hope as we go, helping one another to be more fully
alive to the wonders, joys and sorrows of life. We’d love you to
share the journey with us.
We want to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to Christ
and in service to our local community.
Join us in worshipping God together on Sundays and in daily
life; be with us as we study and discern how to use the Bible in
the 21st century; learn with us what it is to be 21st Century
disciples following Jesus and help us, with the other Churches
in the town, to bring good news to Otley and far beyond.
Contents July/August 2017
1 Letter from the Vicar
Fairtrade?
3
In the Hot Seat
Karen O’Hara
7
Heritage Tour
Find the Pelican
12
Encouraging Bible Verses
8 Verses about… Friendship
13
Flower Festival 2017
An Act of Worship
16
Were you there?
Prayer at Pentecost
17
Teatime in the Garden
Joanna’s Cream Teas
18
Auction of Promises
A Great Social Occasion
19
Garden Open Day
Your Garden is Wanted!
20
A Prayer for Today - Everyday
May the Mind of Christ, my Saviour
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Bible Quiz…
About Animals
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OTLEY PARISH CHURCH Kirkgate Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3HW
Vicar: The Reverend Graham Buttanshaw
Registered Charity Number 1153498
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Dear friends,
It seems that Sainsbury’s supermarkets are going ahead with a pilot project in which they pull out of the Fairtrade certification (the Fairtrade Mark) on fairly traded tea given by the Fairtrade Foundation.
We are all now familiar with the fair-trade logo on many products which independently guarantees that producers of tea, coffee, sugar, bananas etc. will not only get a fair price for their produce, but also a small premium which provides additional investment in their local communities, education etc. in many of the poorest parts of the world.
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued this simple statement:
The Fairtrade Foundation is not partnering with the new Sainsbury’s Foundation pilot in tea due to fundamental concerns that it falls below the core principles of Fairtrade and particularly because farming groups in Africa felt that it would take control away from them.
On the Fairtrade Foundation website, you can read an open letter from tea producers in Africa explaining why they will not co-operate with Sainsburys in this venture. (http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/Media-Centre/News/May-2017/Open-letter-to-Sainsburys-from-Fairtrade-producers)
Cadburys (their new owners) offer a better model. They retain the Fairtrade mark and are co-operating with the Fairtrade Foundation in a new scheme to help Cocoa farmers: ‘Cocoa Life’. Unlike Cadburys, Sainsbury’s is acting unilaterally, not in partnership with the Fairtrade Foundation.
Letter from the Vicar
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The principles of Fairtrade and of international development are to empower local communities around the world rather than wielding power over them which is what the new Sainsbury’s move does. No wonder the farmers are accusing Sainsbury’s of acting in a colonial manner.
It is a disturbing development by a supermarket which has made a very significant contribution to international development by its support of the Fairtrade movement.
It seems that Tesco also are planning to move their fairly traded coffee away from the Fairtrade mark to another ‘Rainforest Alliance’ certification mark which can only confuse shoppers and muddy the waters.
It seems to me that it is not just up to Sainsbury’s or Tesco to make this decision on their own. We, the shoppers, use them as a conduit for our own giving to help others less fortunate than we are. They are changing the way our money is used.
Can we trust a packet which says its contents are “certified fairly traded”? Who certifies it? Who sets the standards that must be adhered to? Any self-regulation carries the risk, or the likelihood, that self-interest, profit, convenience and other motivations will muddy the waters.
The Fairtrade Foundation is not a perfect organisation, but it is a very good one, and it should be strengthened in its work, and not undermined by Sainsbury’s or Tesco.
Have a great summer and don’t stop protesting!
“ Farmers are
accusing Sainsbury’s
of acting
in a colonial manner
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Hello Karen,
Some of us have known you for quite a long time and others for just a few years. Some of us who are very new to the Church may only know you by sight as they see you leading the singing in the Worship Team on Sundays. We’d all love to know a little more about you though, so hope you won’t mind answering a few questions about yourself. Thank you!
Q. When were you born and where did you grow up? A. I was born in 1949 in Selby, North Yorkshire, and lived there until I was 7 years old. As a family, we then moved to Ripon where we stayed until I was nearly 15.
Q. Where did you go to school and college? A. My secondary education was at Ripon Grammar School and Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Otley. Then, to Harrogate Secretarial College.
In the Hot Seat
HELLO!
I’m
KAREN O’HARA
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Q. When did you become a Christian? A. I used to go to Otley Parish Church youth club in Burras Lane which was across the road from the church, now converted into houses. In my late teens, One autumn I with some great youth leaders from the youth club and youth fellowship group to Parceval Hall. A week later at home, I decided to ask Jesus to come into my life. I couldn’t wait to tell my youth leader, but when I did, he said, “I know! While driving down the motorway this week I had this incredible urge to sing at the top of my voice, and I knew that you had actually asked Jesus into your life!”
Q. How and when did you meet your husband Des and where did you get married? A. My elder brother Stuart used to sing with me at Otley Parish Church and other venues, from retirement and nursing homes to other churches and youth centres. One of his friends asked if I would like to join a band called ‘The Moldy Warp’. So, with trepidation I joined them and we became known as ‘Karen and the Moldy Warp’. Des later joined the band to play bass, and suffice to say we got to know each other very well and eventually married in Otley Parish Church in 1971 by the vicar, Canon John Clayton.
Q. How many children have you got? A. We have 2 daughters, Emma and Beth, two grandchildren, Harriet and Jack, and since a year ago we now have 8 step-grandchildren.
Q. What was your occupation? A. After leaving college I worked locally at the mill in Pool-in-Wharfedale. I always preferred numbers, so I dealt with the Stocks and Shares there. Later, I became Credit Controller. After having our children, I mainly worked in crèches and then part-time in a walking/outdoor shop where eventually I got to do a lot of the paperwork. I am now happily retired!
Q. Do you have any brothers and sisters? A. I have two brothers. My elder brother Stuart lives here in Otley, and my younger one Nigel lives in a little village called St. Verand, near Lyons in France.
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Q. Why did you choose to live in Otley? A. We came to Otley when my dad became Police Sergeant here in 1964. I was in tears when we moved because it meant leaving school and all my friends behind in Ripon. But I began to settle and made new friends, and soon grew to love Otley. Thankfully, Des and I chose to live here when we got married.
Q. Where did you worship before coming to Otley Parish Church? A. I worshiped in Selby Abbey, Ripon Cathedral and Holy Trinity Church Ripon, and attended Sunday Schools there too.
Q. When did you first start worshipping at Otley Parish Church? A. When we moved to Otley I first went to WEFC (Weston Estate Family Church) which later closed and became part of Otley Parish Church. While at WEFC though, I used to sing in the main church with my elder brother and my husband Des during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s.
Q. Do you have a favourite verse of Scripture? If so, what is it? A. So many scriptures that I love. Can I suggest two? Romans 8:38-39 – what amazing love! Also, Zephaniah 3:17 – God singing over us!!
Q. Do you have a favourite Christian hymn or song? A. Singing and music have given me so much pleasure in my life and I never stop thanking God for giving me a voice, though it is thinning and weakening now. I love to learn new worship songs so it is very hard just to pick out even a few. Here are some of them: The Splendour of a King (How great is our God), Endless Hallelujahs, Bless the Lord O my soul. I also love the albums by Adrian Snell: The Passion and Alpha Omega especially.
Q. Do you like classical music? Do you have a favourite piece? A. Here again, so much glorious music. I love strings, brass, piano, wind instruments… the list is endless. Perhaps, Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone, La Califfa - David Garrett, and In Paradisum: Faure’s Requiem. I love music made for films too.
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Q. What about modern songs or music - anything in particular? A. My favourite is Soul music, then Tamla Motown and ‘60s songs by artists such as as George Harrison, Joni Mitchell, Paul Carrack, Colin Blunstone, Ry Cooder, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton… if I go more modern, Amy Whinehouse, and Adele. I cannot pick out just one song!
Q. Do you play a musical instrument? A. No, not really. I can play the recorder badly(!) – does that count?
Q. A book you really enjoyed reading? Any special reason? A. Tou may have noticed I don’t do anything in ‘ones’! Books by David Rhodes, Faith in Dark Places, Lenten Adventure, The Advent Adventure – moving stories or meditations from the inner city. Couldn’t put them down – very precious books. I even wrote to the author to thank him! I do also like to curl up with good fiction. The list is endless - historic or detective or just girly, but not sloppy. I have read most of C. J. Sansom’s books.
Q. Do you have a hobby or something you enjoy doing to relax? A. Gardening when it’s not too cold and wet, and spending hours on the computer doing goodness knows what, and certainly a good book or film.
Q. What would be your favourite meal – 2 or even 3 courses? A. Lightly spiced carrot soup; a fillet steak with lots of veggies (including cauliflower cheese), roast spuds and gravy; and achocolate brownie with raspberries and ice cream.
Q. If you were to spend a whole year on a desert island on your own what luxury would you take with you? A. A photograph album.
Q. Which one word best describes your life right now? A. Thoughtful.
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Our feature this month is different! The overall series
explores many aspects of the history and heritage of
Otley Parish Church buildings and its artefacts.
This month, Margaret Parkin takes a quick look at a
few of the symbols and artefacts that the Heritage
Tour might not cover in the coming months.
FIND THE PELICAN…!
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How did the Norman Arch over the North Door get there?
The Chancel is the oldest part of the church – built c.11th - 12th century and was longer than it is now, extending as far as the first pillars along the nave. That is where the arch began its life over the door at the west end of the Chancel.
As the church was developed the door was moved into new positions and the arch went with it. First, to somewhere along the north side of the nave c.1240 – then, in 1520 to where it is now. The current wooden doors were installed during a renovation in 1867.
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The Easter Sepulchre and a hidden door
The ornate monument in the Chancel is dedicated to Walter Fawkes 1769 - 1825 of Farnley Hall. He was a local MP, a strong advocate of the reform of Parliament and of the abolition of slavery. He was also the founder of the Otley Agricultural Show. He had two wives, both called Maria.
The highly decorated style of the canopy above the tomb chest has been described as ‘being in the style of an Easter Sepulchre’. In amongst all the decorations you might like to see if you can find eight faces. How many are male and how any are female?
We do not believe that the monument was originally designed to fit the space it sits in but don’t know where it was made for, nor do we know the sculptor.
In order to accommodate it, a doorway behind was removed, along with several steps down. This was the vicar’s quick get-away across the churchyard to his vicarage.
John Wesley – and a horse called Robert
Our pulpit was made of oak in 1740 but looked very different from what you see today. It had three levels – the lowest level was for the clerk who led the congregation responses, the middle was used for the Bible readings and the preacher spoke from the top. The bottom level of our pulpit was lost when it was moved from the north transept in 1851. The middle has been removed since then. So what we now see would have been the top deck of the original pulpit. John Wesley preached here in 1780 so we assume that he would have been speaking from the top deck.
There is a story that on one of his visits to Otley his horse, Robert, got sick, died and was buried in our churchyard following a full funeral service! Its grave stone is reputedly the Toblerone shaped one to the left of the North door. However, Wesley’s diary simply states that his horse got sick and died, with no mention of either a funeral service or burial in the churchyard. Mind you, we don’t know who is buried there!
12 Choir Stalls + 2 Clergy Stalls = 26 Ends
If only they could talk, what tales they could tell. It seems to be traditional that choirboys should carve their initials where they sat. A few years ago, a lady occupied one of the choir stalls during the Christingle service and to her surprise saw her son’s initials. He owned up and was duly
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‘reprimanded’. He was by then in his mid-forties! The stalls match the screen and were donated by Peter Garnett in memory of his mother. Made in 1893 the intricate carving on the pew ends is well worth a look. We are told that each one is different from all the others. What artistry.!
Two OAPs set in stone
If you listen carefully when it is “birthday time” during our morning service, you will know that we have some delightful OAPs amongst our congregation who are as old as or older than the Queen. Well, none of them can beat the two old folks discovered following the creation of the new mezzanine. They are carved one each side of the stone arch above the steps to the tower. They were created in 1240. If my maths is correct that makes them seven hundred and seventy-seven years old! What stories they could tell if they could talk. Perhaps they were put there by stonemasons with a sense of humour!
Have you visited the new upstairs loos yet?
Prior to the recent re-ordering, if you wanted to see two of our stained-glass windows it was necessary to stand on a pew in the south aisle and peer into the darkness above the south porch. Now if you climb the new stairs you can see both of these. One is on the landing and the other is situated in the ‘Ladies’ and, yes gentlemen, you are allowed to go in and have a look. The window on the landing depicts the first of Christ’s miracles at the wedding of Cana. It was created in 1878 and given by John Hartley of Ashfield House in memory of his wife Frances. The other window shows Dorcas and Elizabeth; this was also given by the Hartley family in 1879 in memory of Anne, wife of Thomas, and their children William and Anne who both died in infancy.
“On t’pancrack” – aka the dole cupboard
‘On t’ pancrack’ is supposedly a bit of Yorkshire slang from its mining areas. It is applied to men who have been out of work and are receiving
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“the dole” or social security benefit payments, enabling them to provide essentials such as food for their families.
The dole cupboard is described as an ecclesiastical cupboard to contain bread for the poor of the parish. The custom certainly dates back to the late 14th century. Our church has its own dole cupboard – kept in the vicar’s vestry, and dating to the early 18th century. In 1724 the Barker Charity left money for the distribution of bread to the poor widows of the parish. There was a condition attached whereby the widows had to attend services and sit through the sermons which often went on for an hour or more. Distribution ceased in 1823 due to a lack of widows at the services!
Do you know where the pelican is? A clue – look in an easterly direction
The Pelican is an amazing bird which hides a store of good things to eat in its crop for feeding to its young. In the Middle Ages people saw that the pelican dipped its head before feeding its young. They thought it was pecking its chest to feed the chicks on the nutrients in its own blood stream. It was in fact bringing food out of its crop for its youngsters. The Pelican became a Christian symbol of giving everything you have for others.
Where is our Pelican? It can be seen, along with four chicks, in the East Window. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are shown with Jesus in the middle. You will see the pelican at Jesus’ feet – his symbol and a sign of his self-sacrifice.
And finally – the aumbry and the piscina
To be found in the sanctuary. The piscina, to the right of the East Window as you look at it, is an original part of the Norman chancel and was the place where the communion vessels were washed. The aumbry, also in the sanctuary to the left of the East window as you look at it, is a cupboard in which consecrated bread and wine are preserved to be taken to parishioners who were not able to attend service. The stone recess is also part of the original Norman building dating to 11-12th century. Its wooden door was made from the back of a 17th century pew.
Why are they so low down? Because the sanctuary floor, covered with Carrara marble slabs, was originally lower than it is now. Another story?!
I hope you have enjoyed these snippets – there’s lots more to tell. Do let Allan or Margaret know if there’s anything you want to know about our church and its contents, and we will do our best to answer your WHY – WHAT – HOW and WHEN questions.
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As part of the national Heritage Open Days, Otley Parish Church will once again be welcoming visitors this September. The church will be open as follows:
Friday 8th from 10am to 4.30pm
Saturday 9th from 10am to 4.30pm
Sunday 10th from 12 noon to 4.30pm
Historical material, guided tours and refreshments will be among the things on offer.
Please make a note of the dates and
consider if you can help by providing
a welcome or making
refreshments. There will be an
opportunity to sign up to help
nearer the event, or speak to Ken
Dale, Margaret Parkin or Allan Boddy
for more information.
Heritage Weekend September
2017
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Encouraging Bible Verses
verses about…
The Bible offers many valuable quotes and verses on friendship
and how friends relate to love, hurt, wounds, healing, joy,
encouragement and death. Read these Bible verses about
friendship in relation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Christian faith.
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled. “Bad company corrupts good character.
2 Kings 2:2 Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.
Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person. Do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
Proverbs 24:5 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
John 15:12-15 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
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The chosen title for our inaugural Flower Festival at the end of June was “All things bright and beautiful”, from the opening line of the well-known hymn by Cecil Frances Alexander.
The aim of the festival was to showcase the creativity that flowers can inspire within the sacred space of the church, and to reflect the fact that you don’t necessarily have to be a trained or professional florist to create a beautiful, floral display. That aim was more than fulfilled!If the term “Flower Festival Committee” gives the impression of a large
team of experienced flower arrangers cum event organisers, think again! We were a team of four: namely, Jo Briscoe (Chair), Maggie
“Amazing!” “...an act of worship”
The purple headed mountain
Photo: Ken Dale
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Watson, Val Tait and myself; only three of us are experienced, though amateur, florists. Consequently, the incredible success of the weekend event has so much to do with God’s gracious blessing on our humble efforts as well as the enthusiastic help and support of many other individuals.
Around a dozen highly gifted ladies designed stunning floral displays, ranging from a simple tangle of thorns with three inset roses (by Jackie Hird for the church’s Local to Global Group), to an elaborate floral arch with tiny handmade birds (by Jo Briscoe), each of which reflected something of the beauty of God’s creation.
Other contributors included Otley Townswomen’s Guild, Otley Women’s Institute, Otley Catholic Church, Newall Ladies Fellowship, Otley in Bloom and Ilkley Flower Club, as well as members of our congregation.
Claire Glover, from Casa Vitae Florist and Coffee Shop in Otley, chose the line “How great is God Almighty” for her display and invited visitors to add their own contribution by tying a label to the screen in the form of a prayer or word of praise, and as the fifty or so labels gradually appeared, so the display was enhanced and expanded.
The Quiet Corner provided a place for people to pause and
reflect and many chose to do so, adding a prayer or a flower to the copper display cross, or lighting a candle on the altar.
Joanna Project
Photo: Steve Davey
The ripe fruit in the garden
Photo: Jo Briscoe
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Many complimentary comments were recorded in the visitors’ book, including a repeated plea to “do it again next year!” and the
incredible sum of £1,095 was raised, which will be split between the two charities currently supported by the church: the Joanna Project in Leeds and Sahaara in Mumbai, both of which work to offer support and hope to women enslaved in prostitution.
On behalf of the committee, may I offer sincere thanks to everyone who helped at the festival in any way, either by contributing a floral display, baking cakes, selling plants and refreshments, or simply greeting visitors with a smile and a programme. We are also grateful to the musicians who played for us and to those who helped with the setting up and packing away, and to Hardisty Estate Agent, for sponsoring the publicity and programme.
It isn’t always easy to measure success but perhaps one visitor expressed it best when she commented, “I never knew a flower festival could be an act of worship!”
Linda Sharp
The sunset and the morning
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The Churches Together in Otley Pentecost Sunday service held in the Market Place, was the crown of Thy Kingdom Come prayer endeavour that took place between 25th May and 4th June. The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the “extraordinary” and creative response to the Pentecost initiative throughout the world.
Here in Otley we played our part by joining in this movement of prayer. It required Christians to commit to pray for a total of over 100 hours. Paul and Claire who run Casa Vitae in the Market Place, very kindly hosted this venture in their café by making the upstairs room available each day and evening for prayer. During the 10 days…
90 people signed in to Casa Vitae for the first time. Many came several times.
75 people put a pin in the Otley map for where they live or work.
5 people put a pin in the map for being from 'out of town'
19 people placed a pin for a place in the world they are prayerfully concerned about.
Numbers aren't everything but they do indicate something!!
May we now consider how we proceed prayerfully from here in our desire to see the Gospel progress in our town of Otley and beyond.
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ItIt’s
The Joanna Project in Holbeck, Leeds,
warmly welcomes us all for Cream Teas
on Saturday afternoon, 15th July.
If you’re not sure how to find Joanna House, have a word with
Jackie Hird who will be pleased to give you directions.
If you don’t know what the Joanna Project is about, have a word
with Jackie or see the display board at the back of church.
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As part of our Local to Global Fundraising for charities Sahaara and the Joanna Project,
we will be holding an
AUCTION OF PROMISES
on Friday 14th July at 7.30pm
We need your help in offering a skill or service, such
as singing lessons, a car valet, babysitting, ironing or
housework, gardening services.
Or, maybe an item such as a case of wine, a bouquet
of flowers, an item of jewellery, a meal for two
at a local restaurant.
The various bids will be displayed within the church
itself. People will be given stickers to go around
placing their bids. Whoever places the highest bid on
their stickers will win it!
Come and join us on this enjoyable social occasion.
Drinks and nibbles will also be on sale.
If you have anything you can offer for this event,
please let Georgina Drew know.
Telephone: 01943 465086
Email: [email protected]
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On Sunday afternoon 2nd September, Otley Parish Church Local to
Global group is inviting you to open your garden and/or your allotment in
aid of our Joanna and Sahaara charities. Please say you will!
Your garden doesn’t have to be something out of Kew, just enough to attract people to come. It can be quite large as gardens go or a pocket handkerchief size, formal or ‘natural’. As for opening your allotment to view – well, you’d be amazed at those who will be interested. Please, don’t be shy or lacking in confidence!
If you would be prepared to sacrifice your Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 6pm to help support Local to Global, please let Glynis Milner know by the end of July. Speak to her in church or email her at [email protected] Thanks so much.
Molly Sturt
YOUR GARDEN OR ALLOTMENT WANTED!
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May the mind of Christ, my Saviour
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and power controlling
All I do and say.
May the Word of God dwell richly
In my heart from hour to hour,
So that all may see I triumph
Only through His power.
May the peace of God my Father
Rule my life in everything,
That I may be calm to comfort
Sick and sorrowing.
May the love of Jesus fill me
As the waters fill the sea;
Him exalting, self-abasing,
This is victory.
May I run the race before me,
Strong and brave to face the foe,
Looking only unto Jesus
As I onward go.
May His beauty rest upon me,
As I seek the lost to win,
And may they forget the channel,
Seeing only Him.
© Kate B. Wilkinson 1859 - 1928
John Simkins used the words of this well-known hymn as an intercessory prayer at a recent Activate worship service. It’s reproduced here for you to use in your personal daily prayers.
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1.) What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
A small horse A mule An old donkey A young donkey
2.) What bit Paul on the hand?
Poisonous spider Viper Rabid dog Scorpion
3.) What was the bronze snake that Moses put up called?
Ashima Nehushtan Nibhaz Terkal
4.) What creatures were sen to afflict the Israelites in the desert?
Scorpions Snakes Buzzards Insects
5.) In Revelation, how long did the scorpion-like locusts torment the unrepentant?
2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months
Answers on the next page
…animals
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Answers to the Bible Quiz about Animals (p. 21)
1.A young donkey
2.Viper
3.Nehushtan
4.Snakes
5.5 months
MAGAZINE COPY DATE Copy Date for the
SEPTEMBER EDITION
of our Church Magazine is
SUNDAY 20th AUGUST 2017
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Otley Parish Church
Groups and Activities
Bell Ringers Meg Morton 01943 461836
Craftynuts / Scrapbooking Lynne Barber 01943 466493
Newall Ladies Fellowship Val Tait 01943 464032
Men’s Group Robert Sharp 01943 513017
Knit and Natter Jo Briscoe 01943 466515
Steel Magnolias Shirley Parker 01943 466596
Beer Festival Allan Boddy 01943 466182
Local to Global Georgina Drew 01943 465086
(Leeds and Mumbai)
The Sustainability Group Dave Cherry 01943 463896
Flower Arranging Val Tait 01943 464032
Welcome & Hospitality Jackie Hird 01943 462858
Music Groups
Worship Singing Team &
ACTIVATE Band Jamie Hudson 07539 118695
Church Band &
Church Choir Pam Beck 01943 462283
Little Rascals / Baby Rascals Eileen Barr 01943 464382 Jean Boddy 01943 466182
Sunday Club Janet Buttanshaw 01943 462240
Messy Church Janet Buttanshaw 01943 462240
Uniformed Groups Bev and Mark Rothery 01943 467016
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Otley Parish Church
Kirkgate ● Otley ● West Yorkshire
Church Office: “The Chestnuts”, Burras Lane, Otley LS21 3HS
Church Administrator: Linda Sharp
Telephone: 01943 465927
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.otleyparishchurch.org
Vicar
Revd Graham Buttanshaw [email protected] 01943 462240
Curate
Revd Jimmy Lawrence [email protected]
Associate Priests Revd Roger Dedman [email protected] 01943 467540 Revd Stewart Hartley [email protected] 01943 464106 Revd John Parkin [email protected] 01943 466895
Reader
Jackie Hird [email protected] 01943 462858
Churchwarden Barry Milner [email protected] 01943 462472 2
Deputy Churchwardens Kevin Keefe [email protected] 07753 982719 Barbara Nicholls [email protected] 07747 848074
PCC Secretary Rosemary Ellen [email protected] 01943 467646
PCC Treasurer Norman Barr [email protected] 01943 464382
Baptism Co-ordinator Glynis Milner [email protected] 01943 462472
Church Magazine Church Office [email protected] 01943 465927