BIRDSEDGE
The village hall Quiz Night went well with the Pogson Team winning. Supper, as always, was appreciated. The Halloween quiz will be on Friday October 24 at 8pm – fancy dress optional.
The Luncheon Club on Thursday October 7 will be serving chicken in bacon and Bakewell tart. Mamma Mia will be shown, free of charge, on Saturday October 16 at 6.30pm.
Paul Nocton took the Sunday service. He talked to the children about everyday items such as paper and pens – unimportant, we might think, but also useful and necessary. 1 Corinthians 1 v 26-28 was read to show that ‘ordinary’ people like ‘ordinary’ things are the things that God chooses. To the older congregation, when the young people had gone into Sunday School, Paul read 1 Samuel 21 v 10-12 – David fleeing from Saul – and then being recognised in Gath. David was afraid for his life but, feigning insanity, was set free. He wrote Psalm 56 when he prayed to God for mercy. The speaker next week will be Beryl Holt of Clayton West. The service will be held in the school room as the improvements to the church will have started.The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday October 10 at 10.30am. Dry and tinned goods will be collected for CART.
CLAYTON WEST
Morning worship at the Methodist Church was a service of Holy Communion led by Rev David Priestnall who spoke of remembering people and events in our lives and using these thoughts to move forward. During the service a hand-crafted oak table was dedicated in memory of John Tipler. Members of his family joined the worship. Les Barber read from Exodus and Beryl Holt from Matthew. Stewards were Diana Hunt and Joan Bond, and a gift of flowers for the communion table was made by Josie Jebson. Coffee and biscuits were served after the service and a time of fellowship was enjoyed by those attending.
Last Tuesday the afternoon fellowship enjoyed a talk by minister Rev David Priestnall about Samuel Johnson. Members celebrated the 90th birthday of Mary Wadsworth, and enjoyed a delicious cake and tea after the meeting.
Compassion Sunday was celebrated in Morning Worship at All Saints Church on Sunday. This was the day to remember Heidi, a girl supported in her education by church members. Joy Lane led the service with the support of George, and the two churchwardens – Jayne and Jean. The developing world was highlighted through lack of telephones, computers, water and poor education, still remaining prevalent. ‘Compassion’ is a church based organisation seeking to help children in dire circumstances and in need of long term support. The reading was prepared by George Lane from the Gospel of Luke (18 vv15 – 17). Joy Lane delivered the talk It Begins With A Child, written for such an occasion and grounded in theology. Prayers for the wider world were written and delivered by Kath and Brendan McDaid. The musician was Gillian Hamer. Refreshments for all, after the service, were served by Christine Meredith.
DENBY DALE
Robert Nuttall led the Fellowship meeting at the Zion Wesleyan Reform church on Monday evening. The children's club met on Friday evening. Back to Church Sunday was observed with a Family Service on Sunday Morning. The service was led by Rhea Storr. Karen Hopcroft read the Bible and the members of the Sunday School presented two mimes. Robert was the speaker. Robert was the preacher on Sunday evening when he spoke about Christian Love. Alex Nuttall and Jayne Storr read the Bible. The world's largest coffee morning. Lyndsey Gration opened her Scissett home and raised over £246 for the Macmillan nurses
EMLEY
Shining Stars Group for Under Fives was held on Tuesday afternoon. In the evening the Parochial Church Council met.
On Saturday afternoon Damian Ives and Helen Milner were married at the parish church by the Rev John Marsh.
On Sunday morning a service of Holy Communion was held. Gill Marsh and Michael Lee read the bible, Dennis Roughsedge led prayers and Malcolm Jessop played the organ.
In the afternoon a special Service was held to celebrate St Michael’s the Archangel Festival; and a new plaque, dedicated in memory of The Lord Savile, who was Patron of the church for over 60 years. Rev Christine Bullimore led the service opening with a favourite hymn of Lord Savile – Stars Of The Morning So Gloriously Bright. In her sermon, Chris highlighted how St Michael a great warrior, had fought and defeated the devil. She suggested the devil is still busy at work in today’s society. It is up to us all, to work together, and defeat evil in the world, and to share God’s love. Chris paid tribute to Lord Savile as a generous benefactor to St Michael’s and a fine example of sharing his faith in the House of Lords. All are welcome to view the plaque which is in the Lady Chapel. The church is open every Wednesday between 10am and 4pm.
KIRKBURTON
Mrs Maureen Etchelles and Mrs Michaela Schindler welcomed the worshippers to the service of Sung Eucharist in All Hallows Parish Church, Kirkburton, on the 17th Sunday after Trinity. The preacher was the Rev Robert Chambers and he took for his theme, Love Thy Neighbour. Churchwarden Mr John Keighley gave the readings for the day from the sixth chapter of St Paul’s first letter to Timothy and the 16th chapter of the Gospel according to St Luke. Mrs Joy Smith and Mrs Cynthia Haigh took up the chalice and paten and, at the distribution, Mr Chambers was assisted by pastoral ministers Mr Malcolm Tibbott and Mrs Mary Chambers. Mrs Pauline Pinder and Mrs Joy Elson were sidesmen and took the collection. Mrs Doreen Barraclough was organist. After the service, Mrs Chambers and Mrs Pat Ellis served refreshments to the worshippers.
At 12.15pm Mr Chambers baptised Eve Engledow and welcomed her into the fellowship of the Church.
In the evening, Churchwarden Mr Glyn Phillips led a special Service of Encounter when he took for the theme set in the reading for the day What About Me - What Should I Do? Readings were given by Mrs Janet Jessop and pastoral minister, Mrs Mary Chambers with a meditation on Paul’s first letter to Timothy by pastoral minister Mr Malcolm Tibbott. Music for the evening was provided by the Church Music Group: Mrs Jean Selbie, Mr John Keighley, Ms Elizabeth Smith and Mrs Rachel Atkinson.
Mrs Susan Holt of Cumberworth was the guest speaker when members of the Burton Friendship Group held their weekly meeting at The Hub. She spoke about the origins of the Mothers Union from its foundation by Mary Sumner in a small parish near Winchester in 1876, through to the present day when, as an international organisation, it continues to support families and family life worldwide. Mrs Betty Gosling won the raffle and tea was served by Mrs Hazel Ramsay and Mrs Jean Sutcliffe.
SHELLEY
Shelley Over 60s held their weekly meeting in the Village Hall last Thursday.The bingo line was won by Marjorie Johnstone and the full house by Gordon Burgin. The first three numbers on one card was won by Dorothy Jessop who received £2. The whist high of 94 was won by Marjorie Johnstone and the low of 70 went to Elaine Shaw from seven tables. Members celebrated the birthdays of Jean Roebuck, Betty Cassinelli, Ted Blythe, John Robertshaw, Joan Horne, Jennifer McMillan, and Gordon Ellis. Raffle prizes were won by Lorraine Radley, Joan Small, Jo Morrisey, Margaret Lee,Linda Brauner and Dora Sanders.
SKELMANTHORPE
On Sunday last at Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church, the morning worship was led by Ailsa Horton. The address was given by Adele Coll, the theme of which was Christians Against Poverty (CAP). Adele explained that CAP is a national debt counselling charity, run by Christians, which offers hope and a solution to anyone in debt, through its unique in-depth service of counselling, support and advice. During the service Ailsa Horton and Jennifer Brooks read a psalm. The steward was Dorothy Waddington and Christine Senior was the organist. As a matter of interest, the Christians Against Poverty charity was highlighted last Sunday evening on the TV programme Songs of Praise.
On Monday evening at Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church there was an open meeting where events for the next six months were planned and discussed. Rev Ann Buckroyd was in the chair.
STOCKSMOOR
Stocksmoor Bridge Club results from Thursday September 16: North/South – 1 P Pogson and A Stephens, 2 J Morris and W Sharman, 3 R Hirst and A Thackray; East/West – 1 J Daniel and L Mallinson, 2 G Hirst and M , 3 M Barrow and C Brett.
Thursday September 23: North/South – M Bailey and A Mitchell, 2 M Sandell and A Mortimer, D Cliff and C Bolland; East/West:1 J Daniel and L Mallinson, 2 W and A Dowlen, 3 R Hirst and A Thackray.
