BIRDSEDGE
VILLAGE HALL: The Luncheon Club was well supported. At the next session roast pork will be served with apple sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables, followed by ginger pudding and custard. The Cumberworth FC Under-7s lost narrowly to Kirkburton on Saturday. The original Singing in the Rain with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds was shown to a small but appreciative audience in the hall. The Halloween party evening will be held tomorrow from 6pm. Admission, which includes drinks and snacks, is only charged for children. The bar is open for parents who are welcome to stay and enjoy food which will be available. Arrangements are being made for the bonfire next Saturday, November 5, from 6pm. There is no charge for the event, to be held on the ground at the back of the village hall. Traditional food and drinks will be served on the field and donations towards the fireworks will be welcome.
CHURCH: Last Sunday’s service was taken by Terry Frost. Bearing in mind the coming of Halloween, he told the children the spooky story of King Belshazzar and the writing on the wall, from Daniel 5. Later in the service Terry read Isaiah 6 - ‘Isaiah’s Commission’. After becoming a powerful and wealthy man with God’s help, King Uzziah turned his back on God, deciding he could manage without him. This applies to many people today who think there is no price to pay for fame and fortune. The next service will be taken by Malcolm Jacob.
HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP: The 10th anniversary event for the group raised £220. Group members are pleased to report that in its 10 years’ existence £30,846 has been raised. Many thanks to all supporters. The planned November 12 coffee morning has been cancelled.
DENBY DALE
The Harvest Festival at Zion Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Denby Dale, was celebrated on Sunday. Jan Shepherd was the speaker at the Family Service in the afternoon. Gifts of fruit and vegetables were received by the Sunday School saptain, Polly Locke. Members of the Sunday School presented a demonstration called the Harvest Table and sang about being a friend of Jesus. Jan spoke about being a Christian. A buffet tea was enjoyed between the services. Stuart Shepherd was the speaker at the evening Thanksgiving Service when he spoke about the fruitfulness of the Christian life. Robert Nuttall was the organist. Entertainment was given by Chapel members on Monday evening, followed by an auction of the surplus produce. Derek Booth was the auctioneer and the evening concluded with supper.
EMLEY
Bible Sunday was celebrated at Emley St Michael’s Parish Church with a service of Holy Communion, taken by the Rev John Marsh on Sunday morning. Bible readers were Carol Lee and Evelyn Barrow. Prayers were led by Kate Tordoff, centred on young people. Malcolm Jessop played the organ. In his sermon, John emphasised the importance of regular Bible reading to give guidance to Christians. It is necessary to read mark and learn and if difficulties are experienced to seek help. Refreshments were served at the end of the service. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 6, at 3.30pm, in church for those who wish to remember friends and relatives who have died. A Remembrance Service will be held at the War Memorial at 10.45am, following a service of Holy Communion on Sunday, November 13.
KIRKBURTON
Mr and Mrs John Marshall welcomed the congregation to a service of Sung Eucharist at All Hallows Parish Church, Kirkburton, for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. The Rev Geoff Clay was the leader and preacher. In his sermon he took for his theme Worship Together. Pastoral minister, Mr Malcolm Tibbott, led the Prayers of Intercession and churchwarden Mr John Keighley gave the readings from the fourteenth chapter of the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians and the fourth chapter of the Gospel according to St John. Mr David Utasi and Mrs Joy Smith took up the chalice and paten. Mr Clay was assisted at the distribution by Mrs Hilary Berry and Mr Tibbott. Mrs Maureen Etchells and Mrs Janet Jessop performed the duties of sidesmen and took up the collection. Music for the service was provided by organist Mrs Doreen Barraclough. Refreshments were served by Mrs Susan McPherson and Mrs Theresa Quarmby. After the service, at 1pm, the marriage took place of Jane Hughes and Ken Warner. In the evening Mr Clay welcomed the congregation to a service of Worship Together. Various readings were given by the worshippers. Mrs Barraclough played the organ. Worshippers were reminded that tomorrow morning, at 10.30, the six churches in the district will hold a special Cluster Service at Denby Dale Parish Church.
SHELLEY
Shelley Over 60s met in a rather cool village hall last Thursday. Coats were required but the meeting carried on. The whist high of 89 was shared by Joyce Booth and Jo Morrison with the low of 62 going to Marjorie Johnstone from seven tables. The bingo line went to Bessie Usher and the full house to Sylvia Deeley. A minute’s silence was then held in memory of Bernard Tattersall who had passed away the previous Monday. Raffle prizes went to Lilian Armitage, Sylvia Deeley, Rene Hewitt, David Matthews and Audrey Taylor. Finally, birthday greetings were sent to Doris Summerson, Olwyn Berry, Gordon Burgin and Geoff Harrison (90).
SKELMANTHORPE
Robert Nuttall of Denby Dale was preacher at the Sunday morning service at the Wesleyan Reform Church. John Orton was the organist.
Ailsa Horton, steward at the Methodist Church, introduced the Rev David Hall, of Penistone, who led the Sunday morning service of Holy Communion.His theme was Welcome. The Bible lesson, read by Anne Wadsworth, was about finding the lost sheep. David brought the theme of the lesson into his address. The music group accompanied a song and Christine Senior was the organist.
