GOLCAR

The speaker at Golcar Providence on Thursday October 10 was Jill Lucas who spoke on Wildlife in Churches. She has written a book called All Things Wild and Wonderful, and was featured in the Examiner in August. Gwen Iredale was the chairperson and supper was served by Maureen Firth and Barbara Armitage. The next Church event is at Holmfirth Church on Saturday when members will be serving coffees, hot lunches and afternoon teas, also tombola, book stall, cake stall and bric a brac.

Early Holy Communion was taken by the congregation at Providence Methodist Church, prior to the Sunday service. Mrs Sheila Meadows was the pianist and Rev Steven Day, and Mrs Beverley Senior led the communion. Mrs Sheila Pearson welcomed the congregation and Rev Steven read a story on Noah and the ark. Hymns were chosen for the service by the family of Noah Joseph Fawcett whose baptism took place. He is the son of James and Adele. A lighted candle was given to the parents by church representative Mrs Gillian Beevers. Grandparent Carole Shaw read a poem, "Why God made little boys". Mrs Margaret Israel was the organist. Bible reading was taken from Hebrews chapter 11, verses 1-3, 7-12, and 39 and were read by Rev Steven. Fellowship continued afterwards in the schoolroom, where coffee was served. A date for the diaries: Breakfast with Santa at Golcar Providence, Saturday December 7, 9-11am. Christmas stall and refreshments available. More news on this event will follow at a later date.

LINTHWAITE

Linthwaite Methodist Church celebrated God’s harvest in a service led by Michael Early, who spoke to the young people about Yorkshire Produce. Michael went on to speak about foodstuff that had a direct link to Yorkshire and some which had a tenuous attachment, finally arriving at Lyles Gold Syrup and the slogan that appears on the tin around the picture of the lion ‘Out of the strong, came forth sweetness,’ the reading attributed to Samson. The Old Testament reading by Michael came from Deuteronomy 26 verses 1-11 ‘First Fruit and Tithes’ in particular referring to the well loved verse ‘He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey.’ Mr Early also read from Matthew 13 v 1-9 ‘Parable of the Sower,’ and used this text in his sermon which was around ‘All thy gifts to use a right.’ All the gifts for the harvest were sent to the Welcome Centre. After the service members enjoyed a continental style breakfast with cooked meats, cheeses, eggs and breads. Donations were for the church.

MARSDEN

At the United Church on Saturday morning there was a table top sale. Refreshments were served throughout the day including cooked meals and hot snacks. At 2.30pm there was a concert in church featuring the Kirklees Youth Jazz Orchestra. Later at 4.30pm, in consultation of the organising of the Jazz Festival, due to the inclement weather, Shepley Music Centre Big Band played their programme inside the church instead of the marquee on the bridge.

Morning worship at the United Church was a jazz service led by the minister Rev Ann Sherratt and all the music was provided by the New Orleans Wiggle Jazz Band. It was worship for all ages and it reflected joy and enjoyment. Tea and coffee was served in the hall afterwards.

Dedication of the church of St Bartholomew’s was celebrated with a procession and service of Sung Eucharist on Sunday, led by the vicar, the Rev Geoff Garside. The readings by Alison Fisher were from Jeremiah 29 verses 1-7 and 2 Timothy 2 verses 8-15. The Gospel from Luke 17 verses 11-19 was read by Geoffrey Holroyd. David Fisher led the prayers of intercession. Musical accompaniment was by Jon Robinson (organist) and Elizabeth Foden and Richard Webb. The children’s activities were about the stained glass windows, especially the one with a tiny bird etched into the glass. Sideswomen were Joan Bradbury and Alison Gibson. Coffee was served by Cynthia Batley, Noreen Carr and Audrey Armitage.

Sunday was the culmination of activities at the Church for Jazz Weekend. The church was open Saturday and Sunday and refreshments were provided in the hall. On Saturday evening there was an excellent concert by Loretta Scott and trio in the hall.

Between Tuesday October 29 and Saturday November 2 the Operatic Society is presenting the musical Boogie Nights in the hall at 7.30pm. Tickets, £10, available from Duncan, Hairdresser, Warehouse Hill, Marsden. tel 845311 (shop hours only).

MILNSBRIDGE

Milnsbridge Christadelphians’ coffee morning Bible reading session met on Tuesday October 8. There was also a daily Bible readings discussion group held on Wednesday evening at the Bible class. This was led by Kevin Waterhouse.

The Sunday services were taken by David McEvoy and the speaker was Peter Simpson from Rochdale, whose subject at the evening talk was “Adult baptism – essential for salvation.”

On Tuesday evening at 7.30pm the sister’s class will meet. On Wednesday October 16 it will be the annual business meeting. On Sunday at 6pm the subject title is “What did Jesus promise the thief?”. On Saturday October 19 there will be a talk entitled “A reason for faith ... Israel and the Jew” to be held in meeting room 1 at Huddersfield Town hall at 11am repeated at 1pm.

PARKWOOD

The congregation was welcomed to Parkwood Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Guest preacher was Mr Robert Booth, who also accompanied the hymn singing on the piano. Bible readers were Robin Whitham and Jean Johnson. Coffee was served after the service by ladies of the church. A drop in lunch will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at Parkwood Methodist Church at 12.30pm and a community breakfast on Saturday October 19 from 9.30am.

SLAITHWAITE

The Wesley Guild held its first meeting after the holiday break. Sandra Dalton of the Social and Musical Section was in the chair and leading the prayers. She introduced Maureen and Peter Stead of Linthwaite who showed slides of surprising and unexpected things that had happened to them on their various holidays. Refreshments were served by the committee ladies.

The Rev John Hardy of Meltham led Sunday morning worship at the Methodist Church with Psalm 19 read jointly. Gordon Ellis read from Genesis 1, The Story of Creation and Hilary, the Gospel reading from John. The Rev Hardy chose the text for his sermon The Light of the World. The organist was Shirley Scott.

Hilary Ellis introduced speaker Keith Barber at Slaithwaite Good Companions. He spoke on Nostalgia and he showed large screen pictures looking back to the 40s, 50s and 60s. Much of his talk was very humorous. Also present was Helen from Slaithwaite Funeral Services, whose company sponsored the show. Thanks were given by Maureen Weaving, who was also the pianist.

St James’ Parish Church Holy Communion service was led by Rev Robin Townsend, assisted by Joan Biggs. The Holy Gospel Luke 17 verses 11-19 “Jesus Heals Ten Men” was read by Hannah Parkinson. The address, based on the reading, was by Alison Parkinson, stating only one of the 10 men, and he a Samaritan, thanked Jesus and that we should all be thanking him every day for the blessings of healing. The prayers were led by Rev Robin with the children and the prayer “Don’t be afraid, God is with us”. This was following by the Eucharist and the blessing. The organist was Alvi Whitehead.