BIRDSEDGE
CHURCH: Linda Jacob took last week’s church service. She asked if we had Jesus in our hearts this Christmas. We should try to keep him there all year round and share with others. She used the first of her Christmas presents, David Essex’s autobiography, to say that celebrity was OK but fleeting, second third and fourth compounded the idea of ‘sharing’ Jesus using a tin of chocolates, a Kindle (which needed the share button during the set up) and an ornament of the nativity which needed a lit candle to show off the light of the world. The Covenant Service on January 6 was taken by Malcolm Jacob.
VILLAGE HALL: The lunches delivered last week were much appreciated by the people who had ordered one. The meal on Thursday this week, back in the Village Hall, will be jacket potato with beef casserole followed by apple sponge. There was no singing round the tree due to the bad weather so it took place inside the Hall. The music was provided by CD as no brass players were available, for the first time. The raffle held to raise tree funds was drawn and all winners have been contacted.
2013 village calendars with dates of forthcoming village events already noted are available. To buy a calendar for £5, ring 01484 604289 or 01484 606533.
The Annual Senior Citizens party in the Village Hall will be held on March 10, 4 pm for 4.30. The bar will be available and entertainment provided by Miscellany, by popular demand. Any resident of pensionable age living in the area is welcome; please accept this as an invitation as individual invitations are not available.
For information about events at the hall see www.birdsedgevillagehall.co.uk or ring 604289.
HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP: There will be a coffee morning with lunches at the church in February – date to be announced. A Beetle Drive will be held in the hall from 6:30 to around 8pm on March 2. It is a good fun family event with light refreshments, and all proceeds go to the hospice.
Malcolm Jacob took the service. He talked about inspiration, a big talking point of 2012, and asked what inspires us? He read Hebrews 2 v14-18, 4 v14-16 and 5 v 1-9. Jesus Christ is our High Priest. Tom took the New Year Covenant Service, followed by communion. The next service will be taken by Leslie Sullivan.
The junior teams from Cumberworth Football Club started their 2013 games on a relatively dry day. Bacon and sausage sandwiches along with hot drinks were made and sold by the Village Hall committee. The meal on January 10, back in the Village Hall, will be jacket potato with beef casserole followed by apple sponge.
A management meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday) evening at 8pm in the bar. The request for help with tidying up the outside area has been heard by one person so far – his help is much appreciated.
A Festival meeting will be held on Wednesday January 16th at 8pm in the bar. Anyone interested in helping organise the 2013 Festival, which will be held on the afternoon of Saturday July 13th or the Beer Festival held in the evening with entertainment provided by local bands and singers will be very welcome.
2013 village calendars with dates of forthcoming village events already noted are available. To buy a calendar for £5, ring 604289 or 606533.
The Annual Senior Citizens party in the Village Hall will be held on March 10th 4 pm for 4:30. The bar will be available and entertainment provided by Miscellany, by popular demand. Any resident of pensionable age living in the area is welcome; please accept this as an invitation as individual invitations are not available. For information about events at the hall go to www.birdsedgevillagehall.co.uk or ring 604289.
Robert Nuttall led a Family service on Sunday morning. The service included the making and exploration of the meaning of a Christingle by Robert and the boys and girls The pianist was John Orton. Next Sunday, Sunday school will be held at 10.30am and Robert Nuttall will lead the evening service when The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be included.
EMLEY
Morning service of Worship For All at St Michael The Archangel was called “Comings and Goings” as we looked at Epiphany, the coming of the Wise Men, and the going of the Holy Family into exile, with a reading about the sending out of the disciples in pairs to begin their ministry. We welcomed Andy Milne from the “Sorted” churches in Bradford, aimed at bringing the youth into church. (Some time ago Andy impressed the congregation on a previous visit when he came down the church on a skate-board, representing the interests of his young congregation).
There was a reflective evening service of Holy Communion. The weekly events and services continue with Coffee Morning in church on Monday at 10.30am, Holy Communion on Tuesday evening at 7pm, and on Wednesday morning at 9am, followed by coffee in church; the Tuesday @ 2 group for babies, toddlers and their carers; but there will be no youth groups on Thursday evening. On Saturday morning this week at 8.30am Paul Blakey, founder of Street Angels, will talk to those men who come to enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast and good company, at the regular Men’s Breakfast.
Next Sunday, January 13, the church celebrates Holy Communion at 9.15 a.m. There will be no evening service.
SHELLEY
Shelley Over 60s held their Christmas Party at the village hall where more than one hundred members sat down for a Christmas meal and entertainment. Birthday greetings were given to Elizabeth Wray, Barry Sheffield, Duncan Smith, Pat Shaw, Joan Parker, Rene Biggin, Margaret Slater, Christine Earnshaw, Margaret Vickers, Irene Triggs, Kathleen Stevenson, David Matthews and Dora Mettrick (90). A toast was also given to Audrey and Willie Adair to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary. Entertainment was provided by the Wayfarers Revival. Thanks to all who helped make the party a success.
Shelley Over 60s held their first meeting of the new year in the village hall, last Thursday. A presentation of vouchers and a card was given to Keith Field to mark his retirement from minibus driving for the club.The bingo line was won by Greta Hinchliffe and the full house shared by Wendy Kettlewell, Lily Walker and Vera Rothson. No-one claimed the first three numbers on one card, so the prize was carried over. The whist high of 91 was won by Gordon Burgin and Robin Small had a score of 65 to take the low prize from seven tables. There were four birthdays to celebrate this week – Margaret Schofield, Bessie Exley, Audrey Williams and Janet Brook. Raffle prizes were won by Keith Hartley, Robin Small, Olwyn Berry, John Walker, May Elliot and David Matthews. The winner of the December minibus draw was Marion Kelly.
SKELMANTHORPE
The preacher for the last service of 2012 at Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church was the Rev David Hall. His theme was Jesus as King, Saviour and new born Baby. The steward was Stuart Merry and his wife, Rose, read the story of the Magi. The organist was Frances Priestnall.
Skelmanthorpe Churches Together shared the annual Covenant Service at Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church on the first Sunday of the New Year. The service and communion were led by The Rev Ann Buckroyd and the Rev Philip Reynolds. Carole Senior preached the sermon and representatives of the churches read the lessons. Jonathon Woodcock was the organist, Dorothy Waddington was steward . Refreshments were served after the service.
STOCKSMOOR
Stocksmoor Bridge Club results for Thursday December 13: North/South – 1 E Pearson and K Morley, 2 P Pogson and A Stephens, 3 W and A Dowlen; East/West – 1 M Dey and R Makings, 2 P Turner and M Kenworthy, 3 C Pilling and S Clegg. Thursday December 20: North/South – 1 E Pearson and K Morley, 2 A Stephens and M Cooper. 3 M Sandell and S Hancock; East/West – 1 P Turner and M Kenworthy, 2 J Shaw and E Tullie, 3 C Kaye and L Tempest.
