3 A Reader s ruminations. 4 Services in November. 6 Andy and Rose Roberts. 7 Remembrance Sunday poem. 8 Advent Calendar Box.

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2 3 A Reader s ruminations 4 Services in November 6 Andy and Rose Roberts 7 Remembrance Sunday poem 8 Advent Calendar Box 9 Lest we forget 9 From the registers 10 What s on in November 12 Youth Programme 13 Children and Young Families 14 Babies and Toddlers 14 Wilfred Owen s Dulce et Decorum Est 17 Children s Pages 19 Who s Who Note from the Editor: The deadline for contributions to the December / January magazine is Sunday 11th November. Please to magazine@congletonteamparish.co.uk If you don t receive an acknowledgement please assume it has not arrived, so contact me on Many thanks, Paul D. 2

3 A reader s ruminations Submitted by Lesley M. Remember Remembrance For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12) My first experience of the horrors of war hit me when I was studying Wilfred Owen s poetry for A level. I can still remember the impact Dulce et Decorum Est (see page 16) and Anthem for Doomed Youth had on my 18-year-old mind. Later in life I was to take a party of teenage boys to Arras and Vimy Ridge and the sight of row after row after row of crosses had a profound impact not only on me but also the boys. So much so that some felt drawn to go into a nearby church and just sit. Our Remembrance services focus on those who suffered or died in conflict. As I write this, there are 22 conflicts taking place around the world. We need Remembrance Sunday to remind us that, in St. Paul s words, the struggle is against the Devil s schemes; against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world. It is right to stand up for justice, freedom and equality. Many of those who have fulfilled this task have only us to remember them. Remembrance Sunday should be kept so that former enemies can come together, so that sorrows can be shared, so peace and hope will eventually be commonplace in our world, just as Jesus Christ was an instrument for peace. Let us be a people who act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God in memory of those who fought to preserve our freedom. 3

4 Date/Time Venue Service Sun 4th 4th Sunday before Advent (All Saints Sunday) 8.00am Holy Trinity Holy Communion 10.00am Celebration Communion Service led by The Rt. Revd. Dr. Peter Forster Bishop of Chester 6.30pm New Life Church Churches Together Songs of Praise (No service at St Stephen s) Weds 7th 9.45am Holy Trinity Holy Communion Sun 11th 3rd before Advent (Remembrance Sunday) 8.00am Holy Trinity Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Trinity Morning Worship St. John s St. Stephen s Morning Worship Morning Worship All these services will include an Act of Remembrance 10.45am St. Peter s Short Act of Remembrance 11.00am Congleton War Memorial Civic Act of Remembrance followed by a Service of Remembrance in St. Peter s 6.30pm St. Stephen s The Lord s Supper Weds 14th 9.45am Holy Trinity Holy Communion 4

5 Date/Time Venue Service Sun 18th 2nd Sunday before Advent 8.00am Holy Trinity Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Trinity Morning Worship St. Peter s Morning Worship & Baptism St. Stephen s (joint with St. John s) Holy Communion 6.30pm St. Stephen s Word & Worship Weds 21st 9.45am Holy Trinity Holy Communion Sun 25th Feast of Christ the King 8.00am Holy Trinity No Service 10.00am Holy Trinity (joint with St. Peter s) Holy Communion St. John s St. Stephen s Morning Worship Morning Worship noon Holy Trinity Baptism 6.30pm St. Stephen s BCP Evening Prayer Weds 28th 9.45am Holy Trinity Holy Communion Services in December: Sun 2nd Advent Sunday 8.00am Holy Trinity Holy Communion 10.00am St. Stephen s Celebration Service 5

6 Andy and Rose Roberts Submitted by Dave L. Liz and I have met Andy and Rose, his Brazilian wife, a few times on their visits to the UK and have always been impressed with their enthusiasm and commitment. They are truly inspirational. Andy and Rose have worked for the last five years in Olinda, NE Brazil, attempting to bring hope of a better future for young girls who are victims of sexual abuse and neglect. They are planning to expand this by taking on babies and young children, both boys and girls, up to the age of seven. They had a vision for another home after seeing how many babies and young children were in need. After sharing this idea and praying about it, money has come in. An amazing answer to prayer has been the purchase of a house next door. This will enable them to link the two houses and share resources. The running of the two houses for 22 children will be more manageable. 6

7 Andy realises that care homes such as theirs are expensive to run and do not replace a loving and supportive family. Fostering is a real alternative, but there is not one foster family in the whole of NE Brazil. Andy plans to use the local church to encourage Christians to support families who are willing to foster these vulnerable children. This article is part of Andy s latest link letter. If you would like to read the whole letter, please contact me or Liz and we will forward it to you either by or hard copy. Remembrance Sunday poem Television relays the programme As thousands attend the Albert Hall, Music plays and prayers are uttered Waiting for the poppy fall. Young men and boys of tender age, We must remember what it cost As they fought to save our country, Some came home and some were lost. Wars will always be amongst us Death and darkness, dread and fear, But one day this all will vanish When the Prince of Peace is here. by Megan Carte 7

8 Advent Calendar Box This year how about creating an Advent Calendar Box to replace your Advent Calendar? 1. Find a sturdy box. 2. Each day of Advent from December 1st to Christmas Eve, put one item from the following into the box: Advent 2018 Tinned vegetables Baked beans Tinned tuna Sugar Jam/marmalade Tinned fruit Orange juice Tea/coffee Breakfast cereal Dried pasta Long life milk Rice Sauces, e.g. Ragu Packet mash Rice pudding Pet food Tinned/packet soup Shampoo/soap Shower gel Toothbrush Washing up liquid Toothpaste Toilet rolls Bleach Ladies sanitary items 24 items in all. Check the sell/use by dates so that they extend well into On Christmas Day add one special treat item (e.g. chocolates or a cake). 4. After Christmas, bring the box to church and we will arrange to send it to the Storehouse Foodbank at New Life Church so that they are stocked up for the New Year. Have a Happy Advent/Christmas and give someone a Happy New Year. 8

9 Lest we forget Remembrance Sunday 11th November 10.00am 10.45am 11.00am 11.15am Morning Worship at Holy Trinity, St. John s and St. Stephen s These will include an Act of Remembrance at approx am Short Act of Remembrance at St Peter s Civic Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial Civic Service of Remembrance at St. Peter s Remembrance Day Civic Service The annual Remembrance Parade will take place as usual, gathering at the Town War Memorial in time for the Act of Remembrance at 11.00am. This will be followed by a Civic Remembrance Service in St. Peter s, led by Canon David Taylor. Refreshments will follow. Baptisms Date of Service Place Isla Grace Woodcock Holy Trinity Funerals Age Jonathan Edward Cann Holy Trinity James Alfred Thorley St. Peter s Lily Edwards St. Stephen s John Henry Swindells St. John s Margaret Foden St. Stephen s Weddings Karl Goddard & Joanne Rosson St. Stephen s Lewis Ball & Sarah Renshaw St. Peter s Mackenzie Sandywell & Leann Huxley St. John s 9

10 Date What Where 1st 3rd 12.30pm pm Open Doors prayer meeting. Bring a packed lunch. 8.30am Parish Breakfast. Speaker Fiona Bruce MP 10.00am pm St. Stephen s charity coffee morning in aid of Maggie's at Christie s Liz and Dave s house St. John s Community Centre St. Stephen s Pillar Room 5th 11.00am Funeral and burial of Beryl Bostock St. John s 12.15pm Funeral of Leslie Hackney St. Stephen s 6th 2.00pm Mossley Fellowship Chappell Centre 7.30pm pm Team Song Loretta s house 7th 2.30pm Service The Laurels Residential Home 9th 4.00pm pm Mossley Preschool Christmas Market - see page 20 Mossley Preschool Boundary Lane 12th 10.00am am CTC prayer meeting St. James 14th 15th 16th 8.00am am School drop-in, including police surgery with PSCO Georgia Creed 3.30pm Tea Church 7.30pm Holy Trinity congregational committee meeting noon Older folks luncheon club, including police surgery with PSCO Georgia Creed St. John s Community Centre St. John s Community Centre Holy Trinity West Room St. John s Community Centre 10

11 Date What Where 19th 7.30pm Team Parish Ladies Fellowship. Royal Marriages, good and bad. Speaker Angela Oldman St. Stephen s Pillar Room 20th noon Spirit of togetherness St. John s Community Centre 7.30pm pm Team Song Loretta s house 21st 2.30pm Service The Laurels Residential Home 27th 7.30pm St. Stephen s congregational committee meeting 7.30pm Mossley Mothers Union. Christmas cards with Anne Hall St. Stephen s Pillar Room Chappell Centre 28th 2.30pm CAMEO Café St. Stephen s Pillar Room 2.30pm Service Astbury Mere Nursing Home 1st Dec. Christmas Fair / Coffee Morning St Stephen s Blue Badges: One of the Macclesfield hospital service co-ordinators wants to remind people that when they renew their Blue Badge and visit the hospital again, they need to inform the hospital parking of the new badge details. One person was fined for not giving the hospital their new number. They managed to appeal and have the fine dropped, but many people would find this very distressing. 11

12 November 2018 Team Youth Group (TYG) is for youngsters in college / school years 6-13 who are interested in learning a little more about our Christian faith and spending time with like-minded youngsters. Our programme from October takes a slightly different turn, with a social event on the 2nd Sunday evening of the month and a faith session during the service of Holy Communion on the 4th Sunday morning of the month. New members are always welcome, so feel free to bring some friends. See below for our November activities: Nov 11th Film & Flop - from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in The Chappell Centre. We ll start with our regular fruit, cakes and drinks and then watch the film. Bring your own cushion or bean bag on which you can flop! At the end of the film we ll have time for a short discussion. Nov 25th Exploring our faith during the 10.00am Communion Service at Holy Trinity. Meet inside church just before 10.00am when we will join the start of the service. We will then move to the Chappell Centre to explore our faith and return to church prior to communion. For more information, contact Maggie (281271) or Christine (291061) 12

13 At St. John s and St. Stephen s: KFCC (Kids for Christ Club) meets on Sunday morning during the services at St. Stephen s and St. John s. Contact: Janet C. (271365) for St. Stephen s Christine T. (278460) for St. John s At St. Peter s and Holy Trinity: November 4th 10.00am Celebration Service KIDS Together activities at St. Peter s November 11th Remembrance Sunday No children s provision at today s services November 18th 10.00am Morning Worship KIDS Together activities at St. Peter s See & Know crèche for 0-3 year-olds November 25th 10.00am Holy Communion KIDS Together activities at Holy Trinity 13

14 Tuesdays: Our See and Know Baby and Toddler Group meets on Tuesdays during term time from 10.30am to noon in St. Peter s Parish Rooms. Playtime, activities, snacks and our special singing and story time. Contact : Linda W. ( ) Fridays: Mossley Toddlers Fridays in Mossley Village Hall from 9.30am to 11.30am Wilfred Owen s Dulce et Decorum Est Submitted by David T. Lesley Murray referred in her article, on page 3, to Wilfred Owen s Dulce et Decorum Est. The poem is printed on page 16. Here are some details about Wilfred Owen, the poet: On March 18th 1893, Wilfred Edward Salter Owen was born in Shropshire. 14

15 After the death of his grandfather in 1897, the family moved to Birkenhead, where Owen was educated at the Birkenhead Institute. After another move in 1906, he continued his studies at the Technical School in Shrewsbury. Interested in the arts at a young age, Owen began to experiment with poetry when he was 17. After failing to gain entrance into the University of London, Owen spent a year as a lay assistant to Reverend Herbert Wigan in 1911 and went on to teach in France at the Berlitz School of English. By 1915, he had become increasingly interested in World War I and enlisted in the Artists Rifles group. After training in England, Owen was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was wounded in combat in 1917 and evacuated to Craiglockhart War Hospital near Edinburgh after being diagnosed with shell shock. There he met another patient, poet Siegfried Sassoon, who served as a mentor. It was at this time Owen wrote many of his most important poems, including Dulce et Decorum Est. His poetry often graphically illustrated the horrors of warfare, the physical landscapes that surrounded him and the human body. His verses stand in stark contrast to the patriotic poems of war written by other British poets, such as Rupert Brooke. Owen rejoined his regiment in Scarborough in June 1918, and in August he returned to France. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery at Amiens. He was killed on November 4th of that year while attempting to lead his men across the Sambre-Oise canal at Ors. He was 25 years old. The poem is a reminder that whilst we rightly remember the heroism and sacrifice made by so many for their country, there is an ugly side to warfare and even a darker side to patriotism which also needs to be remembered. 15

16 Dulce et Decorum Est (pro patria mori) (Latin phrase from the Roman poet Horace: It is sweet and fitting to die for one s country. ) Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs, And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots, But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots Of gas-shells dropping softly behind. Gas! GAS! Quick, boys! - An ecstasy of fumbling Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time, But someone still was yelling out and stumbling And flound ring like a man in fire or lime. Dim through the misty panes and thick green light, As under a green sea, I saw him drowning. In all my dreams before my helpless sight, He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning. If in some smothering dreams, you too could pace. Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writhing in his face, His hanging face, like a devil s sick of sin; If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori. 16

17 Hidden in the grid are 16 types of flower. Can you find them? U S N E U E D Y A R A L M T W R Y N T L M H M R I D U D N A Z E M A K K A C L W I O A I L P I W K P R C O D N H P I P L L R F O Y D N U I J O Y S O F Q I I L L G R H S P E R Y O L L T L M A F P A P Y O E D K O W I A M U L N Y G L E D U C W S G W Z E L D U Q O V N X U E Y H T D C Y A C S E N E O C R P O I N S E T T I A B V M H R N O I L E D N A D F X A D A I C O W S L I P P I Y O L F W O C N I D W C E Y N H N P Q P T M U M E H T N A S Y R H C S F amaryllis daisy lavender primula chrysanthemum dandelion magnolia snapdragon cowslip delphinium poinsettia sunflower cuckoopint honeysuckle poppy wallflower 17

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19 Canon David Taylor Team Rector Church Office: David Aston Parish Administrator: Office Hours: Mon, Weds, Thu, Fri 9.30am 12.30pm Parish website Churchwardens: Richard Snook St. Peter s Mike Hutchison St. Peter s Joan Proctor St. Stephen s Jean Connolly St. Stephen s Roy Houldsworth St. John s Jim Walker St. John s Dorothy Lancaster Holy Trinity Christine Scott Holy Trinity Licensed Readers: Robert Hollinshead John Millington Eileen Walker Geoffrey Scott Lesley Murray Mike Hutchison Parish Evangelist: Joan Proctor PCC Secretary: David Aston PCC Treasurer: Mike Laurence Chappell Centre: Anne or Andrea St. John s Peter Houldsworth Community Centre 19

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