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2018April

The precious gift

The echoes of the angels’ tears

Ring deep within my soul;

The music of celestial spheres

Sweeps o’er me as they roll.

O loving Lord, I kneel and raise

My song of worship deep;

For melodies of love and praise

And songs that make me weep.

For those who have Your precious gift

To make, or play, or sing

The songs that make my spirit lift

O such a wondrous thing!

How glad am I, a mortal man

To sing their songs of love;

And, through their songs this mortal can

Know more of God above!

By Nigel Beeton

Note: These are the Revised Common Lectionary Bible passagesas published in the URC Prayer Handbook

Lectionary ReadingApril 1 – Easter Day: Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9;

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18 or

Mark 16:1-8

April 8– Easter 2: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2;John 20:19-31

April 15 – Easter 3: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7;Luke 24:36b-48

April 22 – Easter 4: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24;

John 10:11-18

April 29 – Easter 5: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21;John 15:1-8

Index

The date for contributions for the next CONTACT is17th April. It will be published on the 29th April.

Anglicans & Methodists .. .. .. .. 11Argyle Players .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12Christian Aid Week .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3Church Diary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9Church Meeting .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4Commitment for Life .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8Crossword .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16Crossword Solution.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13Homelessness Sunday .. .. .. .. .. 12Lost Property .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5

Midweek Communion .. .. .. .. .. .. 2Minister’s Letter .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1Month of April .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6Olive Tree Planting .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7Prayer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13Preaching .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8Retreat .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8South West Synod .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10St James the Least of All .. .. .. .. 15Sudoku .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14

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Minister’s Letter

Dear Friends,

The wave stood still…

I know very little about surfing but I am always drawn to stop

and watch. There appears to be a moment when the wave is at its

maximum, the surfer is standing upright on his surf board in the

shelter of the wave. Time stands still.

The followers of Christ on Easter Saturday found themselves in a

similar moment. The wave of Christ’s ministry stands still.

Death has come. Their friend languishes in a borrowed tomb.

They go through the religious motions of the Sabbath. Their

hearts are not in it.

Their hearts had stopped beating when the world grew dark, and

death came.

Hope, dreams – gone.

Friend, motivator – dead.

Dust to dust. Ashes to ashes.

Time stands still.

The church can also become trapped in that moment. The wave is

stopped and we allow the surfer to be tossed from his board. We

choose to live as if the Easter story ends at the grave. Saturdayfolk.

The church sees no future only age and decay. It is in danger of

talking itself out of existence. Grief is already her mantle. ï

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The early followers of Christ did not know of resurrection. As

time move inexorably on through Saturday to Sunday they went

when the Sabbath ended to the graveside.

Empty, gone, panic – resurrection!

The movement forward had begun, the wave moved and they rode

it’s power.

Good news, wonder, hope. Time marched forward.

May the church of today recognise afresh that she is part of the

wave, part of time moving forward. Embrace the hope, love and

trust to be found in resurrection.

God is not in the Grave!

Revd Helen.

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Lenten Midweek CommunionDavid took as his theme for our Lenten service, the importance of

pressing “pause” before rushing to take action over a seeminglyurgent phone-call, email or the like. Rushing into somethingtends to have unfortunate, possibly expensive, consequences. Far

better to take time to think the matter through. Even Jesus, whowas beset by people wishing immediate responses, took time out

to compose his thoughts.

After the service everyone had the opportunity for chat andcatching up over tea and cakes. It should be stressed these

services are not just for the house-bound – they are for anyonewho would like to come along to what is always a very agreeableoccasion. The next Midweek Communion is on 20th June. Hope

to see you there!Sheena Carter

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Christian Aid Week 13th – 19th MayTheme : Together We’re Stronger—than the storms.

Publicity this year is based on stories of Christian Aid’s work inHaiti after Hurricane Matthew destroyed so many people’s lives.They still desperately need funds and support to rebuild property

and lives. The very poor are very vulnerable to future naturaldisasters and need a secure, comfortable home.

Now is the time to start thinking whether you are around during

the Week and whether you are prepared to knock on a few doors(most folk are very tolerant ‘onest!) OR lay on a special event to

collect in a penny or two. Thank you in advance! I shall doubtlesshave a lunch on my patio on the Wed or Thursday. Hazel (Short)is already making and selling cards at a very reasonable price.

Janet will have a Traidcraft stall on the steps on Saturday 19thMay. We somehow managed to total nearly £2,000 last year so itwould be A-MA-zing if we could get anywhere near that

this.Thank you.

(NB It is perhaps unfortunate that CA had chosen Haiti as their focusthis year. There were no CA folk involved in the scandal. See website

under Martin Birch (Safeguarding Officer) to get official response).Jenny Stephens

Billy Graham The American evangelist Billy Graham died in late February.

Here are some of his notable quotes…

• My home is in Heaven. I’m just travelling through this world.

• There is nothing wrong with men possessing riches. The wrong comeswhen riches possess men.

• Take one day at a time. Today, after all, is the tomorrow you worriedabout yesterday.

• Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is adaily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.

• The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.

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Church Meeting 20th MarchThe meeting was chaired by the Revd Helen Pattie. There were

15 members present.

Devotions were led by Revd Helen on the theme of God’s gift ofconfident hope, which is central to the teachings of Jesus.

A number of members and associates were brought to themeeting’s attention including Morfydd Jones, Ann Green, HazelStarritt, Jane Gove, Beti Perkins, Joan Poyser, Mary Piggott and

Rob Henderson. It was pleasing to note that Anne Fletcher istransferring her membership to a church in Hull.

Attention was drawn to a number of forthcoming eventsincluding the Maundy Thursday service, the Bath Cross Walksand the Pentecost service on 20th May at which the Moderator,

the Revd Ruth Whitehead will speak.

Jenny spoke of the Synod meeting at Bridgwater which wasparticularly uplifted by the participation of young people from

the local church.

Brian Campbell presented the Financial Repot for 2017. Insummary the church was in a somewhat better position than in

the previous year. However, unexpected and unpredictable itemsof expenditure would always remain a concern. The meeting

accepted the report conditional on the acceptance by theexaminers. Brian was thanked for his continuing work on ourbehalf.

The meeting agreed to a request from St Mary’s Bathford churchfor a contribution of £300 towards the production anddistribution of a guide to Bath facilities such as schools and

churches. These would be given to newcomers to the varioushousing developments in the parish.

Jenny Stephens drew attention to Christian Aid Week, 13th-19th

May. Volunteers will be needed. ï

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Following the recent bronze Eco Church award, the meetingagreed to set up a working party to investigate what might be

involved in acquiring a silver or gold award.

The Gift Aid secretary noted that there were a number of Gift Aiddeclaration forms which for various reasons had become

outdated (eg change of address, change of personal allowances).He proposed to compile a new register of forms: the meeting

accepted.

The meeting closed with the saying of the Grace.

Lost PropertyThe lost property cupboard was emptied on 12th March and all

the contents put in the office. They will be disposed of if they arenot claimed by 13th April so could you please check with Linbefore then if you think any of the following items may belong to

you.Bag – small, Japanese motif; black money bagLunch box, plastic

Bottles – 1 purple, 1 pinkScarves – 1 grey, 1 blue

Gloves – black pair, 1 purpleShopping bag (Telegraph) containing clothingHoodie – grey, “Bermuda”

Umbrella – 1 red, collapsible, 1 transparentLeggings – black

Any property left on the premises after 12th March, will be in the

cupboard as usual so remember to check the cupboard itself ifyou have lost something more recently. Valuable lost property isheld in the office.

Sheena Carter(Convenor of House Committee)

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Nigel Beeton writes: ‘There comes a point in every day, no matter how much or

how little you’ve been able to do, when the one thing you really want to do ispour some boiling water over some dried leaves. Sounds daft, when you put it

like that!’

That Tea-time Smile by Nigel Beeton

Some dried-out leaves

Some water boiled

How could they please?

They should be spoiled!

And yet we know

On Britain’s Isle

That happy glow!

That tea-time smile!

For if we’re down

Need cheering up?

No one can frown

With steaming cup!

No other treats

Appeal to me!

Cos nothing beats

A cup of tea!

100 years ago, on 1st April 1918Britain’s Royal Air Force wasfounded when the Royal Flying

Corps and the Royal Naval AirService merged.

90 years ago, on 25th April 1928 thefirst budget was broadcast in the

UK. Chancellor of the ExchequerWinston Churchill’s annual budget

speech in the House of Commonswas broadcast live on BBC radio.

75 years ago, on 5th April 1943 therenowned German theologian and

anti-Nazi dissident DietrichBonhoeffer was arrested by theGestapo. He was imprisoned for 18

months, including two Nazi

concentration camps. He was

executed in April 1945.

50 years ago, on 3rd April 1968Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his

famous ‘I’ve Been to theMountaintop’ speech at a rally inMemphis, Tennessee. He was

assassinated next day, aged 39.

25 years ago, on 29th April 1993Queen Elizabeth II announcedBuckingham Palace would open to

the public for the first time, to raise

funds to repair fire damage at

Windsor Castle.

Also 25 years ago, on 30th April 1993

Cern, the creators of the World Wide

Web, announced it could be used for

free by anyone.

20 years ago, on 10th April 1998 The

Good Friday Agreement was signed

in Northern Ireland.

In the month of April

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Keep Hope Alive–Olive Tree PlantingLaunched in 2002, the JAI Olive Tree Campaign

distributes olive saplings among farmers,sponsored by individuals, YMCAs, YWCAs,churches, church related organizations, human

rights organizations, as well as solidarity andadvocacy groups around the world, as an act ofsolidarity and support to help ‘Keep Hope Alive’.

Recently 200 internationally-sponsored olivetrees were planted in a field of Ismael Sbaih from Al-Khader. The

village is surrounded by the Israeli settlers’ expanding coloniesand a bypass road. Israeli soldiers and settlers showed up, triedto stop the work, claiming that this is their own land and fields.

The farmer told them that this was Palestinian land, inside theWest Bank. After fake arguments by the settlers, supported bythe soldiers, they had to eventually leave, so planting did not

stop.

From Moving Stories which is produced by Commitment for Life, the

programme of the United Reformed Church that seeks to raise issues around

justice and development.

Many thanks to everyone who has continued to support meduring my most recent stay in hospital.

I really do appreciate your concern! Ann Green

Phonecall

In the days before WW 2, phonecalls cost two pence. ‘Can you lend metuppence to ring a friend?’ a widely disliked MP once asked Winston Churchill.The great man scoured his pockets. ‘Here’s four pence,’ he said. ‘Ring them all.’

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A notice from the URC South Western Synod.

RetreatYou are warmly invited to come on a Retreat which is open toMinisters and Lay People. From 4th June to 8th June 2018 at theMonastery of Our Lady and St Bernard, Brownshill, Stroud GL6

8AL and led by Revd Sue Henderson

There will be one talk each day and then time for reflection,walking, writing, painting or simply be-ing. There will be

worship and prayers as a group or join with the sisters for theirworship and prayers. Revd Sue Henderson can provide further

details, email address sue@suehenderson.co.uk.

The cost will be £160 and a deposit of £40 is requested with yourbooking. I can provide a booking form which should be returned to

Dinah at the URC SW Synod Office. Martin Cawte

Preaching at Rush Hill and Larkhall

Rush Hill 10.30am Larkhall 11.00am Larkhall 6.30pm

Apr 1 Revd Dr Hazel Starritt Revd Helen Pattie Revd David Pattie

Apr 8 The Elders Revd Dr Hazel Starritt Sarah Shepherd

Apr 15 Revd Helen Pattie Mrs Vicky Whipp Revd Helen Pattie

Apr 22 Mr Andrew Pattie Revd David Pattie Mr Paul Swift

Apr 29 Revd David Pattie Mr Peter Swift Mrs Margaret White

Eddy Purdy is now at: The Westbury,Falcondale Road, Bristol BS9 3JH.

Star-gazingI can see how astronomers figure out the distance to the stars, and their

individual size and composition and temperatures and all that. What really gets

me is how they find out what their names are!

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Church Diary – AprilEvery Friday 10.30am Friday Coffee in the Argyle Hall.

Sunday 1st 10.30am Easter Day Communion: Revd David Pattie

Foodbank & Traidcraft

Tuesday 3rd 2.30pm Women's Guild: Emmaus House

Wednesday 4th Woodside

Sunday 8th 10.30am Family Worship: Mr Paul Swift

Tuesday 10th 2.30pm Elders’ Meeting

Sunday 15th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd David Pattie

Sunday 22nd 10.30am Family Worship: Revd Dr Hazel Starritt

Tuesday 24th 2.30pm Men‘s Fellowship:

Sunday 29th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd Helen Pattie

MayTuesday 1st 2.30pm Women's Guild: Sam Packer –

Youth for Christ in South Africa

Sunday 6th 10.30am Communion Service: Revd Helen Pattie

Foodbank & Traidcraft

Tuesday 8th 2.30pm Elders’ Meeting

Wednesday 9th-Saturday 12th Argyle Players: ‘Murder on the Nile’

Sunday 13th 10.30am Family Worship: Mr Peter Walker

Tuesday 15th 2.30pm Church Meeting

Alice Clark has now moved to: Cedar Park Nursing Home,27/28 Oldfield Road, Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3NG

Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can,as long as ever you can. - John Wesley

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South West Synod 10th March: BridgwaterThe beautiful multi-purpose sanctuary at Westfield URC was

crowded with over 100 reps and ministers from Swindon toPlymouth, all seated around circular tables to facilitatediscussion. As usual the opening worship was inspiring,

particularly the sound of over 100 non-conformist voicesaccompanied by a very enthusiastic pianist singing ‘Jesus is Lord’at top volume. The theme for the day was “Walking the Way –

inviting others”.

John Proctor, the URC’s General Secretary, led a 45 minute biblestudy on the subject of ‘Saints’ and ‘Holiness’. Are we ‘holy

people’? Yes. Ordinary, normal people, receiving light from God,like moonlight, and passing the light on. We are folk who gather

in the name of Jesus.

Holiness is communal. We in our church are in fellowship,linked as a team, holy people witnessing together to the people

around us (as did our forefathers), continuing together the workof the Holy Spirit. We are not meant to be a lone voice.

Holiness is practical – providing for the poor and those in need,

showing integrity in business, known for our honesty andwisdom, earning trust and respect in the community. Let yourlight shine . . .

Holiness is a gift. When we accept it, who knows where it willtake us? We have to work it out for ourselves. Walking the Way

is not a course. It helps us to work out how we should live, asindividuals and as a local church. How can we equip each other?How can it change our lives? A booklet called ‘Holy Habits’ (the

first of a series) will soon be available to help us along .

As a group we were asked to discuss how we would describeourselves, given several options, in the context of thinking of our

church as a body trying to follow the Way. Saints? Holy people?Friends? People on the way? Sisters and Brothers? Disciples?

Believers? Discuss!ï

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A separate session later on Discipleship reiterated what we can dolocally. We are “islands of Holiness”, ambassadors of Christ with

our own sphere of influence; we are on the front line; not of Bath,but in Bath (Corinth). Faithfulness and fruitfulness are key.Where is our front line? Are we aware of everyday

opportunities? The good folk of Muddiford (Devon) have alreadydone just that and have made an inspiring video of all they do in

the village, which was shown to us before lunch.

The highlight of the afternoon session was a presentation about aYouth Genesis project in Brixham, originally started by local

churches to service the needs of young people in the town, andnow thriving, with the young people themselves able to take thelead in many projects. Several had the courage to tell us about

these—very impressive. Many lives and attitudes have beentransformed, not just in Brixham but in other local communities.

The business of Synod included up to date financial figures.

Briefly—we have big reserves; M and M (Maintenance of theMinistry) covered costs this year; there is a steady decline in

number of members; there will be a dire shortage of ministers in afew years time.

RT; Revd Hazel; Revd Helen; JS

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Church of England and the Methodist Church

The General Synod has welcomed a report containing proposals

which could bring the Church of England and the MethodistChurch in Great Britain into communion with each other: it alsosets out how the Methodist Church could come to have bishops in

the historic episcopate. Clergy from each church could becomeeligible to serve in the other.

From Parish Pump

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Enter into the world of Agatha Christie and you encounter aworld of superlatives. On an international scale, she is probably

the best known and most read of all crime writers, with over twobillion copies of her books sold, a record only surpassed by theBible and the works of Shakespeare. Her works have been

translated into over one hundred languages, with film andtelevision adaptations presented of almost every one of her sixty-six thrillers. Every week of the year productions are being played

by professional and amateur companies across the world. TheLondon staging of ‘The Mousetrap’ was first set before the public

in 1952, and passed its 25,000th performance in September 2015.One member of The Argyle Players remembers a backstage visitto the theatre where it was being performed, in 1960, by which

time a couple of carpets on the set had been worn out! With sucha curriculum vitae it is no surprise that The Players have chosenone of Dame Agatha’s most intriguing tales as its Spring

production.

‘Murder on the Nile’ draws on the Christie’s experiences in Egyptas she travelled with her husband, archaeologist, Sir Max

Mallowan during his expeditions to that country. The Playerswill bring this story of murder and mystery to the stage in the

Tovey Hall from Wednesday to Saturday 9th-12th May, eachevening at 7.30pm. Tickets for this Brian Hudd production arenow available from any member of the Group, or from the sales

table in the Argyle Hall after Sunday morning worship. You canalso purchase from the City Tourist Office, which is now situatednext to the Huntsman Inn at 2, Terrace Walk; telephone 614420.

Alternatively telephone Helen Brettell on Bath 423866 to secureyour seat for an entertaining evening.

Michael Burgess

1954 –The Argyle Players

- 2018

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The following is the collective prayer for thismonth. We ask you to join us in prayer on the third

Wednesday of the month—18th April. We shallpray at 7.30am and/or 7.30pm: please join us.

Last Months Crossword

Across: 1 Awaken 4 Quench 8 Hit me 9 Sadness10 Semitic 11 Ridge 12 Testimony 17 Psalm

19 Indulge 21 Deserve 22 Ariel 23 Rose as24 Beggar

Down: 1 Aghast 2 Attempt 3 Eject 5 Undergo6 No end 7 Hasten 9 Sacrifice 13 Samaria 14 Yelling

15 Spider 16 Dealer 18 Asses 20 Drake

A Prayer for AprilHeavenly Father,

We thank You for the seasons

where we now have summer to lookforward to.

Help us to enjoy each season as they

arrive.

However we feel, Lord, we feel betterwith the good weather,

and for this we thank You Lord,

Amen

PrayersEach week we pray for:1st April

Our Minister, RevdHelen.From those who use our

halls: U3A CreativeWriting & Play

Reading groups.8th AprilOffice Manager and

Editor of Contact,Martin Cawte.From those who use our

halls: Wutan School ofTai Chi.15th April

Organists co-ordinator, Hilary

Bodger, and the teamof organists.From Churches Together

in Bath: St. John’s RCchurch.22nd April

Prayer Chainorganiser, Peter

Rouse.From those who use ourhalls: Weightwatchers.

25th AprilPrayer Handbook andBible Reading Notes

co-ordinator, MartinCawte.From those who use our

halls: Monday Yoga.Group.

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My dear Nephew DarrenIt was kind of you to send your

music group to us last Sundaymorning while our choir had aSunday off for its celebratory lunch.Miss Timmins’ ninety-fourthbirthday brought the combined choir’sage to 1000; which is quite adistinction for twelve people. Clearly,a Sunday commitment to ‘HymnsAncient & Modern’, consumption ofindustrial quantities of peppermintsand pleasant naps during sermonshas a positive effect on longevity.

I had rather looked forward tohearing some Bach motets from yourgroup, but now have learned thatguitars, drums and choral Matins isnot a marriage made in heaven. Allyour group lacked was a drummajorette leading the procession upthe aisle.

It was quite obvious the music wasgoing to be a little different when Iarrived to see that the lectern, LadyTadcaster’s flower arrangement andthe verger had all disappeared behindan amplifier. The only person notdisconcerted by this was the verger,who realised it presented an excellentopportunity to do the crossword

unobserved during Divine Worship.Your display of the hymns on a

screen was well intended, but did thescreen have to be in front of thepulpit? I had to balance on severalkneelers to be seen over it, andthroughout the sermon could onlythink of how to look dignified shouldthe whole pile collapse mid-sentence.The lack of hymn books also terrifiedthe congregation—they had nothingto hold, and so resorted to clutchingKleenex or the pew in front of them.

But the worst moment was whenthe group gave its ‘solo number’(couldn’t it have been called an‘anthem’?). Half way through, dearMrs Ffitch, who has always beensomewhat excitable, felt called to do aspontaneous religious dance down theaisle. The congregation froze inhorror. We all avoided catching hereye after the Service, but what do wesay when we see her in the villagetomorrow morning? Best to simplystay indoors for a few days.

Perhaps your music group couldvisit us again for our choir’s 2000thanniversary—which I suspect it willconsist of the same people, as they areall tenacious of note, opinion and age.

Your loving uncle, Eustace

St James the Least of All by the Rev Dr Gary Bowness

When guitars meet Matins

The elderly Anglo-Catholic vicar, Eustace, continues his correspondence to Darren,his nephew, a low-church curate recently ordained…

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CrosswordFrom Parish Pump

The Bible version usedis the NIV.

Across1 ‘The baby in my — leaped

for joy’ (Luke 1:44) (4)3 A ‘don’t know’ in matters of

faith (8)9 In the distant past (Jeremiah

2:20) (4,3)10 Armada (1 Kings 10:22) (5)11 Where Moses was

confronted with the burningbush (Exodus 3:1) (5)

12 Hair colour indicative of skin infection(Leviticus 13:30) (6)

14 ‘The worries of this life and the — ofwealth choke it, making it unfruitful’(Matthew 13:22) (13)

17 Expel (2 Kings 13:23) (6)19 What Jesus wrapped round his waist

when he washed his disciples’ feet(John 13:4) (5)

22 The sixth plague to afflict the Egyptians(Exodus 9:9) (5)

23 For nine (anag.) (7)24 Where there is no time (Psalm 93:2) (8)25 Goliath’s challenge to the Israelite army

in the Valley of Elah: ‘This day I — theranks of Israel!’ (1 Samuel 17:10) (4)

Down1 ‘I will become angry with them and

forsake them; I — — my face fromthem’ (Deuteronomy 31:17) (4,4)

2 Usual description of prophets such asAmos, Hosea, Micah, and so on (5)

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4 ‘They cannot see the light of the gospel of the— — — , who is the image of God’ (2Corinthians 4:4) (5,2,6)

5 An animal’s internal edible parts (Leviticus4:11) (5)

6 Popular 20th-century religious novel by LloydC. Douglas, which became a 1953 film starringRichard Burton (3,4)

7 ‘A — on a hill cannot be hidden’ (Matthew5:14) (4)

8 One of the exiles, a descendant of Bebai, whomarried a foreign woman (Ezra 10:28) (6)

13 Old Testament hymn-singing (8)15 ‘And O what transport of delight from thy pure

— floweth’ (7)16 Of felt (anag.) (3,3)18 ‘So — the — sets you free, you will be free

indeed’ (John 8:36) (2,3)20 Comes between ‘bad’ and ‘worst’ (John 5:14)

(5)21 ‘Neither height nor depth... will be — to

separate us from the love of God’ (Romans8:39) (4)

ActivitiesSunday Worship: 10.30am Family Worship for all ages.

Church Meeting: Third Tuesday of alternate months at 2.30pm (Jan on)

Elders’ Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm

Women’s Guild: Secretary: Mrs Gillian SwiftFirst Tuesday each month at 2.30pm

Men’s Fellowship: Programme Secretary: Mr John OsborneFourth Tuesday each month at 2.30pm

Allsorts Group: Contact: Mr Paul Swift Third Saturday each month

Argyle Players: Secretary: Mrs Helen Brettell Thursdays at 7.30pm

Argyle String Orchestra: Church Contact: Martin Cawte

Thursdays at 7.30pm

CommitteesBuildings:Convener; Mr MHH Burgess: Secretary; Mr RM Short

House: .. ..Convener; Mrs Sheena Carter Secretary; Mrs Angela Campbell

Finance: ..Convener; Mr RB Turner: .. .. ..Secretary; Mr WE Richardson

Copy in most formats is acceptable, from manuscript to email

(martin.cawte@btinternet.com).

Please note the copy and publication dates.

Editor: Martin Cawte, 6 The Chestertons, Bathampton, Bath BA2 6UJ a469807

Ministers: Revds Helen & David Pattie .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a 01225 331952

Revd Dr Hazel Starritt.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a 01373 467814Senior Elder: Jane Tollyfield .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a 01225 312871Church Secretary (Worship): Peter Rouse .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a 01225 332760

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