September 2015

St Mark’s Church

Parish News for Natland & Oxenholme 60p per copy or £6.00 per year

Priest-in-Charge Assistant Priest: Assistant Priest:

Rev Angela Whittaker Rev Martin Jayne Rev Marion Mashiter

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Retired Priest: Church Warden: Church Warden: Assistant Warden& Local Lay Minister:

Rev Hazel Carter Marion Thornton Roy Watkinson David Walker

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PCC Secretary: Treasurer: Stewardship Secretary:

Elspeth Jayne Bill Wood Barbara Nelson

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Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Di Outhwaite

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Choir:

Gill Walkley

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Organist: MU Families Group Sunday School Co-ordinator: PUSH Youth Group:

currently Clive Walkley Barbara Nelson Andrew Whittaker Angela Whittaker

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Magazine Distribution Co-ordinator:

Paul Singleton

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Magazine Subscription Co-ordinator

Peter Crossley

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St Mark’s School Head Teacher:

Peter Barfoot

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SUNDAY NOTICE SHEET Angela Whittaker

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Diane Letheren

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Please send a copy to the above address ideally by noon the previous Wednesday or at the latest Friday for inclusion, in the following Sunday’s notice sheet. MAGAZINE TEAM Angela Whittaker Diane Letheren

[email protected] The Vicarage, LA9 7QQ 015395 60355 22 Long Meadow Lane, 015395 61103 LA9 7QZ

Articles for the joint October edition of the magazine to be handed in by September 16th If sending by hard copy please make sure your contact is not away from home. The team welcomes articles for future editions of the magazine. The maximum for one page is approximately 350 words. The Editorial Team reserves the right to decline to publish any item or to amend or shorten material. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the contributors, not necessarily those of the PCC, or the editorial Team.

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Dear Friends It’s almost September and the beginning of another new academic year. We’ve been busy at The Vicarage this past day or so buying new school uniforms and shoes (just the name tapes to put in now!) as well as helping two to start packing ready for university and college. And I know that this is happening for lots of other families as well across our parish and beyond.

Perhaps I don’t (or we don’t) have to hanker back for the holidays and the sun and lazy days? Perhaps like with Aidan that ‘lingering’ can be found in the rhythm of the every-day with opportunities for work, for prayer, for rest, for play …….. ?

I don’t know about you but I like this time of year, with its sense of ‘batteries re-charged’, the smell of new paint after maintenance work done, and school and groups and clubs starting back up again after a summer break. Though I also always find myself wondering where the last year went, where the summer has gone and longing to linger a little while longer in ‘holiday’ mode where I tend to feel much more aware of the gift of every day and of the beauty and wonder around me.

With all good wishes Angela A prayer attributed to St Aidan of Lindisfarne Leave me alone with God as much as may be. As the tide draws the waters close in upon the shore make me an island, set apart, alone with you, God, holy to you.

St Aidan wrote a prayer about the ebb and flow of life and about time for rest and re-creation as well as for work and busyness. I do not know a lot about Aidan except that he was a passionate and compassionate man for whom nature, work and prayer seemed to interweave and very much alive to the rhythm of the seasons.

Then with the turning of the tide prepare me to carry your presence to the busy world beyond, the world that rushes in on me ‘til the waters come again

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The Boiler Appeal Thank you to everyone who has responded so generously to this appeal. At the last count over £14,000 has been raised through donations, pledges and events. A substantial amount of this money has been giftaided and we hope to receive a further £3000 through the gift-aid scheme. Once again, THANK YOU. The new boilers will be fitted in the week beginning 7th September 2015. Look out for a ‘switching on of the boiler’ event!

Christmas Tree on the Village Green We are

looking for a Christmas tree for the Village Green this year. Perhaps you have a tree in your garden which you no longer want and can wait until December for it to be

removed? Please speak to one of the churchwardens or clergy if you can help. Thank you.

Covenanted Partnerships

Each PCC in our diocese is being asked to consider becoming part of a Covenanted Partnership Ecumenical Area. This would allow ministers from the Methodist and United Reformed Churches to conduct baptisms and preside at a service of Holy Communion in our churches and vice-versa. The PCC voted in agreement with this as we look towards working more closely with neighbouring churches including our ecumenical partners.

Parish Offer The Parish Offer is money given to the

diocese towards the payment of clergy and associated ministry costs. The PCC, following the recommendation of FinCom (Finance Committee) agreed to pay £40,240 which is just over two-thirds of the cost of a clergyperson.

NEWS FROM THE PCC

Work in the churchyard During the Autumn work will be done to level the ground where graves have sunk. A bush by the main gate to the churchyard will be removed.

Organist Jonathan Hall is in a position to return as our organist. Clive Walkley and the PCC are delighted with this news. Jonathan is expected to return sometime during September.

The Quinquennial Inspection of the Church This was carried

out in the week beginning 13th July 2015 by our new architect Chloe Granger. We look forward to receiving the report and getting on with the work we need to do.

Bibles for school leavers St Mark’s Church purchased Bibles for our seventeen school leavers at St Mark’s CE School. These were presented at the Leavers’ Service by Mrs Di Outhwaite (Foundation Governor/Vice Chair). 4

A Quiz The following are long-winded versions of Proverbs. Can you identify them? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Fix something right away or it will get worse. Just because you aren’t punctual doesn’t mean you should quit. Just because something is shiny doesn’t mean it’s precious metal. The capital of Italy was constructed over a long period of time. An over-abundance of culinary help is detrimental to the pot’s contents. If you never try to do anything, you’ll never get anything done. If you are going to give some advice to others, be sure to follow it yourself. There comes a time when your canine friend is through studying. That which pleases the eye doesn’t go beyond the epidermis. It doesn’t take long for a person without good sense to be separated from his financial assets. Please see page 19 for the answers

Come along to

Families@4

on Sunday 13th September 2015 at 4pm in church All ages are welcome. 5

Continuing our series of articles from the World War One Exhibition by John Chandler:

Alexander Cragghill Alexander born in early 1899 was the youngest of seven children, six boys and one girl. His parents were William and Catherine Cragghill of 19 Helmside, Oxenholme. William was 48 and Catherine 42 when Alexander was born. William was a railway engine driver and some of his children also worked on the railway. William died while Alexander was a child. Alexander became 91188 Private A. Cragghill of the 13th Battalion The King's (Liverpool) Regiment. He was killed on the 28th March 1918. His age was given as unknown but he was probably aged 19. He has no known grave. His name is recorded on Bay 3 of the Arras Memorial, in France, as well as the Natland Memorial. Victory Medal Alexander Cragghill was entitled to the Victory medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and to those who received the British War Medal. Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised and having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November,1918.

British War Medal Alexander Cragghill was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period. 6

Confirmation 2015 Confirmation Group for young people starts on Sunday 6th September at the Vicarage from 5pm ~ 6.30pm and will run weekly. Please contact Angela as soon as possible if you are interested—or know someone who is interested. There will be plenty to talk about and plenty to do. There will be new friends to make and new things to think about. Any adults interested in being confirmed please also contact Angela or a member of the clergy team. This year’s Confirmation Service will take place at Old Hutton Church on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 4pm with Bishop Robert. [email protected] or 015395 60355.

Manna House Buy a brick for £1 to help us make Castle Lodge a place of service and safety. The bricks represent the process we are embarking on to refurbish Castle Lodge for Manna House. They are cardboard bricks with our logo and charity number and a place for the purchaser to sign on the front. We will build a wall with all the signed ‘bricks’ to show the progress of the project. The more we sell the more money to pay for the repairs which are estimated to cost thousands! When we apply for grants and funding, we will have to prove that we at the grass roots are making a true effort to raise funds too and not just there with our begging bowls! We would like to encourage all supporters of the work of Manna House to become involved and connected with this vital project, which will make such a difference to everyone’s lives. Pop into Manna House or contact Penny if you would like to buy a brick or bricks. 01539 725534 or [email protected] Thank you, Nina extracted from Manna House Update July 2015

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Boxes of Hope, Cumbria Launch of 2015 Shoebox Campaign and an Invitation to You Yes, it’s that time of year already, when people throughout Cumbria are thinking of filling shoeboxes for Boxes of Hope, Cumbria, our local shoebox charity, to provide a bit of happiness for children in Romania who would otherwise have nothing or very little at Christmas. This is our third year as a Registered Charity. As a humanitarian aid organisation, we have been greatly encouraged by the tremendous support from local people – not only filling a shoebox, but also raising money for Tinca School. The benefits of being a “local” charity are that a team from Cumbria (all self funded) takes the shoeboxes, and brings pictures and stories back of the children who receive them. Also, we are all volunteers and have no staff to pay, so any surplus funding goes towards longer term educational support for these children. Children and adults alike love to fill a shoebox – it is a simple and fun thing to do, doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and it really does make a difference to a child who has none of the basics we take for granted. For these children there is none of the commercialisation we endure for weeks leading up to Christmas. Many of them have never in their lives had a gift. Many have never had a toy. So..... you can pick up a leaflet from church, and this will give you further information about the children we help and, more importantly, how to go about filling a shoebox. It includes a boy/girl label for you to stick on your box. All the information is also on our website: boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk and on our Facebook page which you can access from our website without being a member of Facebook. In short, you obtain a medium sized shoebox (NOT a boot box) and cover it with bright wrapping paper. Decide whether your box is for a boy or a girl, then fill your box with basic hygiene and stationery items, warm hat/scarf/ gloves/socks, a few toys or games, sweets and a £2 donation which goes towards the essential costs of getting the shoeboxes from Cumbria to 8

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Romania. Secured by an elastic band, take your box in early November to church or school by Sunday, November 8th at the latest. The checked shoeboxes leave the UK on November 17th, in time for our team going out in early December to give them out. And now for a special invitation – Nicu Gal, who leads our partner charity in Romania, is coming to the UK to show us photos and tell us more about the children he helps, with your support. We warmly invite you to meet Nicu at either of the following venues:

Carver Church, Windermere, Thursday, September 24th, 2-4pm; St Mark’s School, Natland, Friday, September 25th 7-9pm. Please consider taking part in this simple but effective project to bring a child in Romania a bit of the magic of Christmas. Rosemary Webster

NATLAND & OXENHOLME VILLAGE HALL Come along to a

Coffee Morning on Saturday September 5th from 10am ~ 12noon Come and see the newly decorated hall with acoustic panels for better sound. You will be able to find out more about village activities and catch up with friends and neighbours.

Coffee/tea & biscuit £1 Raffle All proceeds to hall funds.

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PUSH meets …….. Sunday 13th September ~ 6:15pm - 7:45pm at the Vicarage and on the two following Sundays. Please email Angela for further details or tel. 015395 60355.

A Teaching Day with Bishop James This year Bishop James will continue the ‘What is …? series with an in depth look at ‘Discipleship’ under the headings ‘Calling’ ‘Commitment’ and ‘Cost’. ‘What is Discipleship’ will be offered in four locations Carlisle, Barrow, Kendal and Workington, each day will last from 9am to 2pm. Its aim is to build confidence in the Christian faith, and it is intended to complement the teaching that already goes on so faithfully in our Parishes and Deaneries. Everyone will be most welcome. Venues: 3rd October ~ St Thomas’ Kendal 24th October ~ St Mark’s Barrow 21st November ~ St James’ Carlisle 28th November ~ St Michael’s Workington For further information and a Registration Form please email [email protected] or pick up a leaflet at the back of church.

Mothers’ Union Families Group MU Families Group will meet in the Church vestry at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 2nd September when Duncan Hamlett will speak about ‘Mary’s Meal’. If you require any further information please contact Barbara Nelson on 015395 60120. 10

Flower Rota Sept 6th & 13th

Joan and Audrey

Sept 20th & 27th

Audrey Bott

Oct 4th & 11th

Anita Blenkarn & Harvest Team

Oct 18th & 25th

Pam Mansfield

Altar Flower Rota Thank you to everyone who helps to beautify the church with flowers. There are spaces on the rota for anyone who would like to arrange the flowers during 2015. If you would like to pay for the flowers but not arrange them please speak to Rev Angela.

Memorial Vase In the Lady Chapel there are vases where flowers can be placed at any time of year in remembrance of a loved one. Simply place the flowers there on the appropriate date. For anyone wishing to complete an ‘In loving memory .......’ slip – the slips are on the windowsill in the Lady Chapel. Thank you.

CHURCH CLEANING Sept. 5th Sept. 12th Sept. 19th Sept. 26th

The Whittaker family (sweeping) Anne and Michael Bagnall (dusting) Clive and Gill Walkley (sweeping) Joan Ratcliffe and Barbara Nelson (dusting)

Oct. 3rd

Margaret Myers and Audrey Howe (sweeping)

Would you like to read in church during the 10am service on a Sunday? If yes, please speak to Pamela Mansfield or a member of the clergy. Thank you. 11

Your local Christian bookshop, Market place books, is beginning a new series of ‘Bite-size Theology’ for all people of the Church to engage more deeply with the things of God. Our first session is on the Trinity on the 7 th and 21st September at the bookshop. We will continue with a series of theological issues presented by various guest speakers throughout the year. Refreshments will be served, Please do book your ticket with the bookshop. We hope to see you there! Market place books

Winter Shelter Project 2015-16! Have you signed up to be a volunteer for the Manna House Winter shelter project, accommodating and supporting homeless people? There will be a weekend intensive training session between the 6th and 8th of November in Kendal. The 6th will be an evening session, a full day on the 7 th and half a day on the 8th.

Please let Penny know if you are interested in signing up on 01539725534 or [email protected] Are you new and want to know more? There is a meeting for those who are interested but haven’t been involved before on Thursday 3rd September, 7:00 at Manna House 12

Helm Group & Deanery News New Hutton Church Quiz Walk Saturday 5th September from 1 pm Last entry 3 o’clock

START AND FINISH AT NEW HUTTON VILLAGE HALL

Adults £3 Children free Refreshments available Tea, Coffee and Squash and Cakes and Scones.

Telephone 01539 731320/724782 for more information Squash provided half way round. Car on route for those who are unable to complete the course. All proceeds to New Hutton Church. This year’s

You are invited to

Helm Group Confirmation Service

An Autumn Lunch at Old Hutton Public Hall on Sunday 20th September from 12 noon

will take place at

Old Hutton Church on

Sunday 18th October at 4pm with Bishop Robert.

All are welcome.

All are welcome. Anyone wishing to be confirmed please contact a member of the clergy team. 13

BABY FRIENDLY BAKING SESSIONS IN THE VILLAGE HALL, NATLAND From September 11th I'll be starting a new weekly parent and baby group at the Village Hall with my business partner, Gwen. We're two mums, who during our maternity leave, started a new business this May called Baby-Friendly Baking. It has been incredibly well received with us gaining over 3000 likes on facebook within 2 weeks of publishing our page. We are running regular term time courses in the small hall from Friday 11th September from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Our classes are suitable for babies and toddlers, however, it's particularly relevant for babies of a weaning age. They contain lots of singing and playing with lovely toys while we demonstrate a different, healthy, baby-friendly bake each week. Everyone gets a copy of the recipe to build up a portfolio and we also sell ingredient packs for the bake of the day. Everyone gets to sample the bake too. The sessions are £7.00 per family, not per child when paying on the day. If you book in advance, which is advised, and most useful to us, it’s £6.00 per session. The first 7 week course starting on Sept 11th is £42.00. All the price and booking details are on the website www.babyfriendlybaking.com If you miss the first session you can still join us at any time. Thank you for all your contributions. Donations are collected from church each Monday morning and it is wonderful to see such a generous response to this appeal. Urgently needed items include:

Coffee, sugar, biscuits, milk (UHT), tinned vegetables, sugar & long -life fruit juice. NO PASTA PLEASE! 14

NATLAND BADMINTON CLUB 2015 - 2016 Season We are a small friendly club seeking new adult members. Free taster sessions are being held on the 10th and 17th September so why not come along and give it a try? You will be made very welcome. Venue: Day: Time:

Village Hall, Natland Thursday 8.15pm

For further information please contact: Kath Cater on 015395 60863

Monday Club The Monday Club will meet up again on 21st September 2015 in the Village Hall, Natland at 2pm when Edward Lawton will present ‘Music in Nature’ with musical accompaniment. The annual membership fee of £10 will be due at this meeting (cheques payable to ‘Natland Monday Club’).

Come & Celebrate the Harvest

Sunday 4th October 2015 Further details in next month’s edition of Parish News

Worship at Kendal Care Home Each month at 2.30pm, usually on the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month, we meet for worship in Kendal Care Home. You are welcome to join us. Monday 14th September Hymns, Prayers & Readings

Monday 28th September Holy Communion

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MASSED MALE VOICES IN NATLAND!! It’s amazing what you can find on t’internet........................

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir is a well established local choir with about 50 members, associated to the National Association of Choirs. We are based in Millhouse Green, a small village on the edge of the Pennine moors of South Yorkshire. The choir has a busy diary of events. We are also available for concerts and celebrations.

Next performance:

Saturday 12th September St Mark's Church Natland, Cumbria Joint concert with

K Shoes Male Voice Choir of Kendal We are delighted to welcome back the K Shoes Male Voice Choir with their guests from Millhouse Green. Two choirs for the price of one. What more could you ask for? Tickets on sale for £8.00 (under 16’s free) at church on Sunday mornings or pay on the door; 7.30pm start.

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Rewarding, challenging and interesting…. … were the top 3 words used by people to describe their volunteering experiences. Whilst 2 in 3 volunteers said volunteering reduces stress and 1 in 2 said their physical and mental health had improved. If that’s not enough here’s 10 other reasons to consider volunteering. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Make a difference to people’s lives Help your local community Try something new Use your experience in a productive way Develop new talents and skills Challenge yourself Increase your confidence Inspire others to help people Keep active Get out of the house

South Lakes Citizen Advice is currently seeking volunteers. So if you can spare one day a week and would like to help local people, why not volunteer? We have a range of roles and offer free training. Travel expenses will be paid. For further information please call 015394 46464 or email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! Free, confidential advice and help is available from South Lakes Citizens Advice Bureau on any aspect of debt, consumer problems, benefits, housing, employment and any other problems. We have various outlets across South Lakeland and can also give advice over the phone – telephone 015394 46464 for an appointment and help. Also why not join us on Saturday 5 September at 10.30am to walk the spectacular Morecambe Bay sands led by Queens Guide Cedric Robinson MBE? The walk is around 8 miles and takes approximately 3 hours starting at Arnside promenade. The scenery is stunning, see the wildlife close by, it’s a fun but slightly weird experience walking across the mud flats! If you’ve never done it before – now is your chance. Registration is just £5 and if you could get friends or colleagues to sponsor you that would be great We are limited to 200 people, so book your place early. Full details are available at www.southlakescab.org.uk or telephone 015394 47185. 17

Natland Young at Heart Social Group - for older residents runs at Natland Village Hall. The group will next meet on Monday 14th Sept from 1.45- 3.45pm. This month, we will be shown how to use encaustic art to make cards. Cost £2.00 including refreshments. Coffee Morning on Thursday 17th Sept at 10.30am in the Vestry, St Marks Church. Coffee and biscuits, a raffle and a bric-a-brac and cake stall. All proceeds kindly donated to Age UK South Lakeland. Donations of cakes, tray bakes and bric-a-brac gratefully received on the day! Men U Can Cook! A Cookery Course just for Men! Would you like to learn how to cook some simple healthy meals and be a bit more confident in the kitchen? Then come along to our cookery course. It will be fun, relaxed and informal. Each week you will watch Annie prepare some simple meals, have a go yourself, taste the end results and take home the recipes. It is to be held at the Athenaeum in Heversham on Friday 18 th/ 25th Sept and 2nd /9th October 1.30 - 3.30 pm and you must be able to attend all four sessions. Cost is £15 for the 4 weeks payable at the first session. If you would like to find out more or to book a place, please contact Ruth Taylor via our helpline number on 01539 728180 Thinking about getting a Tablet computer? More and more older people are realising the benefits of a ‘Tablet’ computer e.g. I-Pad or Kindle so they can access the Internet, keep in touch with family or just play games! Come along to Milnthorpe Primary School on Wednesday 7th Oct between 4- 6pm and have a play, ask questions and get some practical advice to help you decide or just find out more. To book a free place, please contact Ruth Taylor via our helpline number on 01539 728180. IPads will be provided by the school for this training session. MEN TOGETHER A Men’s Lunch Club meeting at the Smithy Inn, Holme every 4th Thursday of the month. Enjoy a 2 course lunch and good company. The next lunch club is on Thurs 24th Sept at 12 noon. To find out more and to book a place, please contact Ruth Taylor via the Age UK helpline on 01539 728180. To find out about the services which Age UK South Lakeland can offer older people call our helpline on 01539 728180 and we will put you in touch with your local Village Agent, Ruth Taylor or visit her at St Marks Church in the vestry on Thursday 3rd Sept from 10.30am- 11am. Have a chat with Ruth and find out whether you might be entitled to apply for any other benefits such as Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit. If you are applying for a Blue Badge, she can help you with the application. She can also tell you about all the services which Age UK offer in the local area such as lunch clubs, exercise and social groups. She would be happy also to visit you at home. Contact Ruth Taylor via the Age UK helpline on 01539 728180.

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Answers to the Quiz on Proverbs (from page 5) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

A stitch in time saves nine. Better late than never. All that glitters is not gold. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Practice what you preach. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Beauty is only skin deep. A fool and his money are soon parted.

Thank you to Paul & Norma Singleton for this quiz. How did you do?

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Kendal Wills RING NOW ON KENDAL 728020 For Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorneys Home visits no extra charge Single Will £175 two Wills for a couple just £275 Email:[email protected] Website: www.kendalwills.co.uk 6, Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7DT Member of the Institute of Professional Will writers and compliant with the IPW code of practice.

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COUNSELLING Confidential counselling for individuals or couples Stephen Hitchcock MA, DipCouns., MBACP (SnrAccred) 5 Charnley Fold, Natland, LA9 7SW Tel. 015395 60701 Email: [email protected] www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/stephen-hitchcock Registered and accredited with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

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DIARY FOR SEPTEMBER Wednesday 2nd September Mothers’ Union Families Group meets in the Vestry 7.30pm Thursday 3rd September 10.30-11am

Meet Age UK representative Ruth Taylor in the Church Vestry

Saturday 5th September 10am - 12 noon

Coffee Morning in the Village Hall in aid of Village Hall Funds

Thursday 10th September Natland & Oxenholme Badminton Club 8.15pm Taster Session in Village Hall Friday 11th September 1.30-2.30pm

Baby Friendly Baking Sessions begin In the Village Hall

Saturday 12th September Concert with K Shoes Male Voice Choir 7.30pm & Millhouse Green Choir in church Monday 14th September 1.45-3.45pm

Natland Young at Heart Social Group meets in the Village Hall

Thursday 17th September Coffee Morning in Vestry in aid of AGE UK 10.30am - 12 noon Thursday 17th September Natland & Oxenholme Badminton Club 8.15pm Taster Session in Village Hall Monday 21st September 2pm

Monday Club meets in the Village Hall, Natland

Friday 25th September 7-9pm

An Evening with Nicu Gal and Boxes of Hope Cumbria in St Mark’s CE School

From the Registers Baptism 28th June 2015 5th July

Amelia Mae Mawson Flynn Matthew Friar Daisy Jessica May

‘God has called you by name and made you His own’.’ Marriage 4th July 2015 25th July 2015

Rebecca Gail Knowles & Daniel Ferguson Hannah Margaret Robinson & Edward James Evans Pennick

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A Prayer Page

Please pray for all those who are ill. Please pray for those who mourn. Please pray for those preparing to be baptised, confirmed or married over the coming months.

The God For All Prayer

A prayer for the beginning of a new academic year Loving God, may we explore together the territory of knowledge; may we learn together the mysteries of truth; may we share together the joy of friendship; may we release in each other the spark of creativity; and may we always remember that you, the author of all knowledge, goodness,

God for all, you reached out to the world in your Son Jesus Christ. Help us to reach out in faith and love and witness to all. God for all, you send your Holy Spirit to empower and gift your Church. By your Spirit help us, grow in unity, grow as followers of Jesus Christ, and grow your kingdom in Cumbria and in this world. Amen .

truth and beauty, delight to share all experience with us. Amen.

A prayer for St Michael & All Angels Day (29th September) Lord of all creation, an angel foretold your birth and the birth of many of your chosen servants: let us rejoice in the wonderful order of angels. Angels announced your birth to the shepherds with great joy and praise: may our lips be always praising you. Angels ministered to you in your temptation and trial: be present, we pray, to all who are in trouble or oppression. Angels announced your resurrection to Mary Magdalene: fill us with the assurance of your risen power. Angels were present at your ascension into heaven: make us ready for your coming again in great glory. Amen. by John Michael Mountney

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Services 6th September - Trinity 14 10am Parish Communion 13th September - Trinity 15 10am Parish Communion 4pm Families@4 20th September - Trinity 16 8am Holy Communion 10am Morning Service 1pm Wedding 1.45pm Hospital Service 27th September - Trinity 17 10am Parish Communion 1.30pm Baptism 4th October - Trinity 18 10am Harvest Festival

M Wild P Mansfield

D Outhwaite M Trelogan

D Tiffin B Nelson

N Mitchell D Meakin

Readers

Joel 2.21-27 Matthew 6.25-33

James 5.13-end Mark 9.38-end

James 3.13-4.3, 7-8a Mark 9.30-37

James 3.1-12 Mark 8.27-end

James 2.1-10, 14-17 Mark 7.24-end

Readings

Derek Ashworth, Jean Dobson, Dorothy Goddard.

Grace Kemsley, Trevor Wright, Collin Mansfield

David Walker Di Outhwaite, Rhian Peters, David Tiffin

Ben Blight, Carole Stephenson, David Willan

Paul Singleton, Mike Trelogan Marlene Williamson

Sides people

ST. MARK'S CHURCH NATLAND & OXENHOLME

Children/Young People

Every Thursday there is a said Holy Communion Service at 10am Sunday School, for Primary School aged children, meets every Sunday at 10am in the Vestry during term time.

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