January and February 2016

WINTER Edition

East Ardsley St. Michael’s & St. Gabriel’s Churches

Church outlook

Vicar - Revd Glenn Coggins

The Vicarage, 1 Church Lane,

East Ardsley, Wakefield.

Tel: 01924 822184

E-mail: glenn@cogginsg.freeserve.co.uk

Assistant Curate (Non Stipendary) - Revd Graham Green

Church Wardens - Mavis Roberts Tel: 01924 823952 - Kath Barker Tel: 01924 823164

Warden Emeritus - Irene Broadhead

Deputy Wardens - John Brayshaw. Ian Bardy.

P.C.C. Secretary - Glennis Haigh Tel: 01924 822029

Treasurer - John Brayshaw Tel: 0113 2532796

Gift Aid Recorder - Malcolm Rennison Tel: 0113 2535107

Church Hall Bookings - Val Hargreaves Tel: 0113 2535892

Organist - Ken Sharp E-mail: kenneth@sharp8524.fsnet.co.uk

‘Church Outlook’ Editor - Malcolm Rennison Tel: 0113 2535107

E-mail: mr52msr@hotmail.co.uk

Advertisements - Richard & Kath Barker Tel: 01924 823164

Email: richardbarker158_@hotmail.com

Distribution Co-ordinator - Mavis Roberts Tel: 01924 823952

‘Web Master’ - Graham Green. E-mail: webmaster@stmichaelspc.co.uk

St. Michael’s Church WEB site : www.stmichaelspc.co.uk

Please take into consideration

the Vicar’s Rest Day is Friday,

so please contact him only in

an emergency on this day.

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A New Year brings with it a renewed sense of the unknown.

We don’t really know what the future holds for each of us;

We cannot fully know what this particular New Year

will have in store. . . . . But

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

Never rely on what you think you know.

Remember the Lord in everything you do,

And He will show you the right way.

Proverbs 3:5 (Good News Bible)

Who, What & When at St. Michael’s (with St.Gabriel’s, Fall Lane)

Children and Young People

Smarties 9:15-11am during term time. Wednesday in the Church Hall, ages 0 - 3yrs Contact: Barbara Vaughan 01924 823357

Sunday School 10 - 11am during term time in the Church Hall, ages 3 upwards

Contact: Glennis Haigh 01924 822029

Seekers 7:30 - 9:00pm Alternate Sundays in the Church Hall, ages 11 - 18

Contact: Craig Bardy 01924 458583

All Age Groups

Choir 10:00am service at St. Michael’s plus weddings,

Thursday choir practice 7.00 - 8.00pm. Ages from 10 upwards,

Contact: Mavis Roberts 01924 823952

Bell Ringers 9:30am Sundays. Monday practice 7:15 - 8:45pm

Contact: Gordon Haigh 01924 822029

Men’s Group 7.30pm on 3rd or 4th Wednesday in the month (as advised)

At the Conservative Club (unless an ‘out visit’ is arranged).

A social evening with a guest speaker/visit to a place of interest

Contact: (Awaiting an organiser)

Lady’s Group ‘Girls Night Out’ meet second Fri. in month 7.30pm in the Church Hall.

Contact: Chris Swift 01924 821039

East Ardsley Art Club 7.00pm - 9.00pm Wednesdays during term time

Contact: Val Hargreaves 0113 2535892

East Ardsley Flower Club 7.15pm on third Monday in month (except January) in the Church Hall. Floral Art by Area, National and International demonstrators.

Contact: Marion Waldock 01924 828760

Kntting for the Needy 2.00 - 4.00pm 2nd Tuesday in the Church Hall.

A group who knit, sew, & crochet blankets & clothes for African Orphanages.

Contact: Hazel Rennison 0113 2535107

Prayer and Praise From 7.30pm - onwards. Thursdays - Rotating House Group.

An inter-denominational group which includes study courses, informal

worship and music. A chance to learn new songs.

Contact: John Brayshaw 0113 2532796 `

Bible Study Group 7.30pm Tuesdays. An informal ecumenical House Group. Contact: Val Hargreaves 0113 2535892

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Items, articles and reports for inclusion in the next edition of ‘Church Outlook’

should reach the Editor preferably by email: mr52msr@hotmail.co.uk

otherwise clearly written, by the 7th February at the latest please.

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Wed. Jan. 13th Group Meal at Holmefield House, Wakefield

Ian Bardy has announced his intention to step down as Men’s Group Organiser after the ‘Last Supper’ at Holmefield House.

If there’ s a gent reading this who would like to volunteer to take over from Ian

please contact him (Tel: 01132 524266) or contact the Vicar - Glenn.

The survival of the Men’s Group depends on someone taking over.

Men’s Group

Meetings usually held on 2nd Friday in the month in the Church Hall, 7.30pm

. . . to which all ladies are invited for a ‘girls night out’.

Fri. Jan. 8th No Meeting - due to Pantomime visit.

Fri. Feb. 12th To be arranged

Contact: Chris Swift Tel: 01924 821039

‘Girls night out’

Saturdays:

2nd Jan.

6th Feb.

Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Turn it into a New Year’s revolution. Read the Bible. Wise up to God’s advice.

Source: Bible resources

St. Michael’s Church Directory. ‘A New Year’. 2

The Vicar writes. 4

Jan. & Feb. Church Services. 5

News from St. Michael’s Seekers. 6

Treasurer’s report. Israeli Interlude. 7

Tea & Cakes at Wentworth. Carol Singers at Country Baskets. 9

From the Parish Registers. Memories of the Heart. 11

Getting to Know You. Fall Lane Bridge Repair. 13

Hospital chart Bloomers. We all make mistakes. 15

December 2015 Christmas Fayre Pictures. 16/17

Saint of the Month. 19

The Trouble with Computers 21 Secrets of the Scammers. Ever wonder . . . . ? 23

For those of a Certain Age. Shoe Box Appeal - Thanks. 25

Another St. Michael’s. 27 Notable Dates. East Ardsley Ambulance Station. 29

Who, What & When at St. Michael’s Church. 31

In this Edition:

The Vicar writes . . . .

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“Jesus, Bread of Life, uses Self Raising Power.” Received from Wendy Brayshaw

Dear Friends,

I am not sure if the older one gets the faster time seems to fly, but another year has arrived and we are now entering into 2016.

A new year is always a time for looking back at the year that’s passed and taking stock and facing up to the challenges of a new year. January may see us checking in at the gym, avoiding the credit card bill or planning some life-style changes for the new year.

Early in the new year is the feast of the Epiphany on the 6th January when we greet the three wise men. If you remember the story the wise men have followed a star which has led them for many miles to offer gifts and worship to the new born king in the stable in Bethlehem. Over the years writers have been inspired by the notion of a fourth wise man, who also saw the star heralding the birth of Jesus but did not reach Bethlehem in time.

In Henry Van Dyke’s version of the of the fourth wise man we have Artaban taking a ruby, a sapphire and a pearl to give to the new born king. Artaban agrees to meet his friends Caspar, Melchoir and Balthazar at the Temple of the Seven Spheres at Babylon but on his way he meets a man who is very ill. Artaban stops to help the man and spends so long helping him that when he arrives at the rendezvous his friends have left. Artaban sells his sapphire to raise funds for food and camels and sets off to catch his friends up.

Finally after a long journey Artaban arrives in Bethlehem but the holy family have left and in the meantime King Herod has sent the Romans into the town searching for baby Jesus. Artaban gets involved in saving a family from the Romans and in doing so gives his ruby away. He then journeys on into Egypt and spends many years searching for Jesus but to no avail but in doing so helps the poor, feeds the hungry and the sick and the prisoners. Near the end of his life Artaban ends up in Jerusalem when Jesus was about to be crucified and ends up using his pearl to help out a girl who is to be sold as a slave. Later that day when an earthquake shook Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified a heavy tile fell on Artaban’s head and as he lay dying, he heard a voice say,

“Peace be with you, Artaban. When I was hungry, you gave me food. When I was naked, you clothed me. When I was in distress, you comforted me. As often as you did these things to the least of my children you did them for me”. Artaban’s journey was ended – at last he had found his king.

As we move into a new year, let us be aware that we meet Jesus in the most unlikely places and people and situations – may we reach the end of the year knowing that we too have met the king of kings in our own lives.

With every blessing for 2016

Glenn

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NOTABLE DATES . . . .

Jan. 2nd - Coffee morning 10.00am to 11.30am in the Church

Jan. 8th - Girl’s Night Out. (NO MEETING - due to Pantomime visit)

Jan. 13th - Men’s Group & Partners meal at Holmfield House.

Jan. 24th - Joint Service for Christian Unity. 6pm. Church of the Nazarene, Tingley

Feb. 6th - Coffee morning 10.00am to 11.30am in the Church

Feb. 7th - 10:00am Candlemas Service with Sunday School Prize Giving

Feb. 12th - Girl’s Night Out. (To be Arranged)

E ast Ardsley residents will have noticed an influx of Ambulances,

especially on Common lane.

A new Ambulance Station has been established at the bottom of Moor

Knoll Lane opposite The Railway public house (now closed). The Ambulance

Service is provided by ‘Jigsaw Medical’ an independent

company which operates in partnership with an array

of NHS ambulance services,

providing 999 Ambulance and

High Dependency provision.

’Jigsaw Medical’ have a six month lease on premises

next to ‘Wharfedale’ on Moor Knoll Lane. So an accident or emergency in

the community will see a quicker response from the ambulance service

albeit only for the next six months, unless the lease is extended. With thanks to the Duty Officer

EAST ARDSLEY AMBULANCE STATION

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7:30pm

5 CHURCH SERVICES

JANUARY

3rd SUNDAY

8.30 am Every Tuesday - Morning Prayer (said)

9.30 am Every Thursday - Holy Communion

FEBRUARY

7th SUNDAY

Sunday next before Lent. Candlemas

Morning Worship with Sunday School Prize Giving

Holy Communion at St. Gabriel’s.

10th SUNDAY

10:00am

The Baptism of Christ.

Holy Communion.

TIME

Epiphany.

Morning Worship.

Holy Communion at St. Gabriel’s.

1st Sunday of Lent.

Holy Communion

14th SUNDAY

10:00am

17th SUNDAY Epiphany 2.

Holy Communion.

24th SUNDAY

Epiphany 3.

Holy Communion

United Service for Christian Unity at The Church of the Nazarene. Tingley

21st SUNDAY Lent 2.

Holy Communion

10:00am

28th SUNDAY

Lent 3.

Holy Communion

10:00am

31st SUNDAY Epiphany 4.

Holy Communion.

10:00am

10:00am

6:00pm

10:00am

10:00am

4:00pm

DATE & DAY

10:00am

4:00pm

SERVICE

17th WEDNESDAY

‘Moving Deeper into God’

Alternative Holy Communion Service 7:30pm

10th WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday. Holy Communion

Advance Notice - 6th March is Mothering Sunday when children say a special

“Thank You” for their Mother’s love.

Children, bring your Mum (and Dad) to the Special Service at 10:00am

27th WEDNESDAY

‘Moving Deeper into God’

Alternative Holy Communion Service 7:30pm

and ‘Imposition of Ashes’

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“In the heart of every Winter is a quivering Spring”. Anon.

New Year News from St Michael’s Seekers

T here is always something magical about the turn of the year for St Michael’s

Seekers. Whilst many people are moving into a quieter time after the

festivities of Christmas, January always seems to be our busiest time in terms of

planning. Even though the “Seekers” year follows the school year, it’s at this time

we think about all the activities we would like to do up to our summer break, but

also to plan and book for the weekend away which is usually around September

or October.

The planning of the weekend away is always the biggest event we do at Seekers,

and it often leads to a lot of head scratching before we take the plunge and

actually book something. God has given us all talents, and those talents

associated with planning such an event are really put to the test.

We gather various options, and then put these to our “Seekers Voice” group, a

cross representation of the Youth Group who ultimately choose what the group

will do.

There are many considerations for such a weekend, including dates, accommo-

dation, location, transportation, costs, activities etc. We have to balance all these

to get a workable final plan. Our weekends away historically have included

Kettleness (a converted railway station on the old Whitby to Middlesbrough

line), an activity centre in Durham, Thornthwaite near Pateley Bridge, weekends

staying in east Ardsley and of course Sneaton Castle in Whitby.

Here’s hoping we can pray through and plan another great weekend for the

youth group this coming year.

At the time of writing this article, we have not quite had our Christmas party,

but it will be history as you are reading this. The group will have been to Xscape,

near Castleford where they will have enjoyed a game of Laserquest and had a

lovely meal at Ask Italian. This plan was also put together by the Seekers Voice

group, so thanks to them for helping to create more lasting memories.

Our attendance register remains good, with at least 25 attending most meetings.

Whilst we do lose members from time to time, it’s great that we welcome new

members to the group, and not just those joining us from Sunday School.

As well as new youth members, we would always welcome adult helpers to the

group. As they say, “many hands make light work” and this is always the case

running a youth group.

So finally, from St Michael’s Seekers, we wish you all a very happy New Year,

and we look forward to another fun filled exciting calendar year in the life of our

youth group. God’s blessings to you all.

Seekers is open to all children from school years 6 to 13 inclusive.

For more information, please contact Craig on 01924 458583,

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ANOTHER ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH

C oxwold is in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire,

The village stands on a slight incline with the church at

the top of the hill. There is no doubt that St Michael's Church,

Coxwold, was one of the first churches in Yorkshire and is

probably built on the site of a pagan temple. The first positive

mention of a church at Coxwold is in a letter from Pope Paul 1,

dated 757 AD, telling King Eadbert of Northumbria to repair three Minsters, those at York, Ripon and Coxwold. We can

assume from this that there was a Saxon centre of Christian

worship here from about 700 AD, also a Saxon Manor and

Parish. The Saxon building was replaced by a Norman one in

the late 11th century. This Norman church was in its turn replaced by the present

"perpendicular style" church built between 1420 and 1430, with an unusual octagonal

west tower. Except for minor repairs the church still stands as it was built.

The fine brick path was laid in 1992. It was given by the Armitage family, (owners of

the brick works which was situated at Thorpe), in memory of Mrs Mildred Armitage

who lived at Cotswold.

On entering the church, looking down the nave you see the Royal Coat of Arms of

King George II over the chancel arch. The Royal Arms were first used in churches at

the time of Henry VIII to remind everyone that the English monarch rather than the

Pope was the authority responsible for seeing that the Church's laws were obeyed. The

chancel features an early 18th century unique tongue-shaped communion rail. This

delightful feature in regular use at Communion must give a sense of togetherness to the

congregation. In the nave there are four carvings of a little mouse, the trade mark of Robert

Thompson, the well-known furniture maker whose family business is still in Kilburn.

Two of these are in the Lady chapel, the third mouse is on the lectern stand. The fourth

mouse is on the Bible case which contains a “Breeches Bible”, so-called from the use

of the word in Genesis 3:7 which in modern versions is given as “loincloths”. It is more

properly called the Geneva Bible.

At the west end of the nave there is a gallery containing the organ. Under the gallery,

just to the left of the vestry door, may be seen the signatures of Queen Mary, wife of

King George V, together with those of Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, and her hus-

band the Earl of Harewood. They visited the church while staying at Newburgh Priory

as guests of Captain V.M. Wombwell. The pews are “box pews" dating from the time

when each family in the village rented their own pew.

In 1991 the roof was replaced with stainless steel as much of the original lead roof

had been stolen. This work was assisted by a grant from English Heritage. A feature of

the churchyard is the great age that many of the inhabitants have achieved; over 90

years is quite common. The area enclosed by a yew hedge is the burial ground of the

Wombwells. Sir George Orby Wombwell, was famous for surviving the charge of the

Light Brigade at Balaclava when a lieutenant in the 17th Lancers and an aide-de-camp

to Lord Cardigan. He died in 1913 aged 81.

Source: www.wikipedia

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7 Treasurer’s Report and Comments

On Friday 21st Nov. an audience of 36 were entertained by recollec- tions from a number of Pilgrims who had visited the Holy Land. The evening commenced with a Biblical ‘Word Search’ and Quiz whilst an appropriate ‘Passover Supper’ prepared by Val, was served Derek Appleyard entertained us on his accordion.

The evening ended with a well prepared DVD of a comprehensive visit to Israel.

Together with a raffle, the evening raised £220 for church funds. Thanks to all who contributed to, and also to those who supported the event

Israeli Interlude

The ‘Passover Supper’

Photos By Angela Coggins

A s the old year ends and the new one begins we have a lot to be thankful for at

St Michael's Church both on the worship front and the financial side.

Hopefully the books will have balanced for the year thanks to a lot of generous giving

and hard work by many. A BIG "thank-you" to you all.

In the last few weeks we have had various events with the following results.

Johnny Victory concert raised £200

Israel Evening raised £220

Christmas Fayre raised £1,526. A splendid effort by all.

Joan's Jewellery stall £58

Many thanks to the organisers of the events and our supporters.

CHURCHYARD REPORT

We have now ceased grass cutting for the winter and for the next few

months we will be carrying out maintenance work. Thank you to those

of you who have supported us financially during the year.

However although we are volunteers the total costs exceed the donations

we receive from our supporters. Should anyone be willing to join our

"sponsors" then please have a word with either me or our Vicar Glenn.

Thank you.

John Brayshaw

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E verything is farther away than it used to be. It’s twice as far to the corner and they’ve added a hill I notice. I’ve given up running for

the bus; it leaves faster than it used to do. It seems to me that they are making the steps steeper than in the old days and have you noticed the smaller print they are using in newspapers?

There is no sense in asking anyone to read aloud; everyone speaks in such a low voice that I can barely hear them, and the material in clothes is getting so skimpy especially around the waist and hips!

Even people are changing; younger than they used to On the other hand people older than I am.

I ran into a friend the other day and she has aged so much that she did not recognise me. I got to thinking about the poor thing whilst I was combing my hair this morning, and while I was doing that I glanced at my refection - and do you know what? They don’t make mirrors like they used to! Source - ‘Grace’ magazine.

A quarterly magazine devoted to help us to live by positive thinking, spiritual refreshment

and to give expression to thoughts which will contribute to social and spiritual development.

“people my age are so much older than I am”

they are so much be when I was their age. my age are so much

For those of a certain age . . .

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to our

Operation Christmas Child

SHOE BOX APPEAL

A total of 68 boxes from St. Michael’s church have been sent to boys and girls in Eastern Europe, with good news of God’s

love and the true meaning of Christmas. Janet Sampson

Shoe Box Appeal

Most people are bothered by the passages of scripture they don’t understand,

but the passages that bother me are the ones I do understand. Mark Twain

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T wenty eight members of St Michael’s church and the

community enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Wentworth

Garden Centre on Saturday 28th Nov. The main reason for the

visit was to enjoy fellowship over an afternoon tea.

The weather could have been a bit kinder, but people’s spirits

were certainly not dampened as they enjoyed browsing around

the extensive shop and garden centre.

The afternoon tea,

served as a private

booking in the garden

room, was quite exqui-

site, with a selection of

sandwiches, scones with

cream, trifle and cakes

all round.

It is hoped we will repeat the event in the summer, when

hopefully better weather will mean people can enjoy visiting

the village and church, along with more of the many activities

available at the garden centre. Craig Bardy

Tea and Cakes at Wentworth

St. Michael’s Carol Singers welcomed shoppers to ‘Country Baskets’ on Saturday 28th Nov. raising £120 for

Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Churches from East and West Ardsley and Tingley, had time slots in the day and the following Saturday for singers to do their bit in bringing Christmas cheer to shoppers and in doing so they also supported Martin House Hospice.

The Royal National Institute for the Blind continues to be St. Michael’s supported charity for January.

(February’s supported charity was not decided when going to print)

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Did you see the TV series ‘Secrets of the Scammers’?

It featured new forms of financial fraud, email and

telephone scams, also tricks to get you to reveal

banking details.

Hopefully the series will be repeated (as most programmes seem to be!)

so that we may all be warned to be on our guard and what action to take

if you suspect fraud.

‘Nuisance Calls’ . . . do you get them?

To reduce those nuisance calls, register your number with the Telephone

Preference Service (0845 070 0707) or online (www.tpsonline.org.uk).

This should achieve a reduction in such calls but it can’t stop them all, as

I have experienced!

On receiving a suspicious call activate ‘call baring’ if you have the facility

otherwise simply put the receiver down!!

‘Secrets of the Scammers’

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible

like we treat our mobile phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several time a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to our children as gifts?

What if we used it when we travelled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go. hmm. where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing.

Unlike our mobile phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible

being disconnected because Jesus has already paid the bill!

And no dropped calls!

Makes you stop and think “where are my priorities”? Source: ‘Good News’ - used with permission

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From the Parish Registers Welcome to our recent baptism candidates

Harriet Clements, Molly Ryan, Amaelia Wilby,

Ollie-Joe Lettice, Laura Jubb Adult - Jonathan Blackburn

Congratulations to:

Adam Smithson and Emma Barrass. who have recently married.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those who have died recently:

Audrey Booth aged 72 yrs

Edith Murton aged 92 yrs

Walter Simpson aged 84 yrs

Allan Jowett aged 83 yrs

Melvyn Ward aged 72 yrs

Betty Hopworth aged 88 yrs

Maureen Bush aged 74 yrs

Margaret Wood aged 84 yrs

Those we love don’t go away’

They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard but always near,

Still loved, still missed and always dear.

Author unknown

Memories of the Heart

Feel no guilt in laughter, he knows how much you care, Feel no sorrow in a smile that he’s not here to share.

You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to, He’d hope that you can carry on, the way you always do.

So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you care, The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.

Let memories surround you, a word someone may say, Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day,

That brings back as clearly as though he were still here And fills you with the feelings that he is always near. For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart And Tom will live forever locked safely in your heart.

Recited by Wendy at the Thanksgiving Service for the life of Tom Evans

Tom Evans aged 88 yrs

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Seen in a Magazine. Author Unknown

Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from ‘Boyfriend’ to ‘Husband’ and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under ‘Boyfriend’. In addition, ‘Husband’ uninstalled many other valuable programmes, such as ‘Romance and ‘Personal Attention’ and then installed undesirable programs such as ‘Cricket’, ‘Football’, ‘Golfing’ and ‘Continuous TV’. ‘Conversation’ no longer runs, and ‘Housecleaning’ simply crashes the system. I’ve tried running ‘Nagging’ to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do? desperate.28@hopeful.com

The Trouble with Computers . . .

Dear systems user, First keep in mind, ‘Boyfriend’ is an entertainment package, while ‘Husband’ is an operating system. Please enter the command: http:I thought you loved me.html and try to download ‘Tears’. Don’t forget to install the ’Guilt’ update. If that application works as designed, ’Husband’ should then automatically run the applications ’Jewellery’ and ’Flowers’, but remember over-use of the above application can cause ’Husband’ to default to ’Grumpy Silence’, ’Garden Shed’ or ’Beer’. ’Beer’ is a very bad program that will download the ’Snoring Loudly Beta’. Whatever you do, DO NOT install ‘Mother-in-Law’ it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of your system resources. Also, do not attempt to reinstall the ’Boyfriend’ program. This is an unsupported application and will crash Husband. In summary, ’Husband’ is a great system, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. It also tends to work better running one task at a time. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend ’Food’ and ’Lingerie’. Good Luck, Tech Support

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13 Getting to Know You - Christine Shaw Where were you brought up?

I was brought up in East Ardsley until I was 7 then we moved

to Smithy Lane, Tingley. When I was 17 years old we moved

to Wrenthorpe.

What family do you have?

My husband Geoff, a daughter and two grandchildren, Josh

and Elle. My Mother, a sister who has 2 boys, Nephew Arron

has a girl and a baby is due soon. My two brothers who each have 2 children.

What is your occupation and what career or jobs have you done in the past?

I worked at Hailwood and Ackroyd in the Summer holidays in the glass works.

When I was 16 I worked at Bells cafe, on Leeds market on Saturdays.

I did a 2 year pre-nursing course at Wakefield College and worked in 5 hospitals.

I worked at Fieldhead Hospital for 3 years and now work in the Community supporting

two blind gentlemen.

Have you a particular hobby or interest and how do you relax?

I enjoy gardening, walking and keeping fit.

What attracted you come to St. Michael’s Church?

Originally I came back to church because my mum needed a little support to get there.

I now come to church because I want to.

Is there a verse, hymn or quotation that has particularly inspired you?

The text: “In my house there are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you.”

The hymn: Guide me O thou Great Jehovah.

What is the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?

I grew some grapes!

I supported Mum to go see her sister in Huddersfield (the drive is too long for her).

It was lovely to see them both together.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Not to be so serious, not everything is black and white.

To live life to the full, experiencing as much as possible.

What is your greatest regret?

To have stayed in the same profession as I have done, and not widen my horizons.

Really, to have regrets is a waste of time. To live life as fully as possible is best.

What one thing would you like to do in the next twelve months?

To walk up Snowdon, then I will have walked up all the highest peaks in England,

Scotland and Wales. I’d also like to look for a motorbike to go travelling.

An short extract from a comprehensive report which appeared in the Morley Observer and Advertiser dated 25th Nov. 2015 by Reporter Joseph Keith.

Quoted with his permission.

Plans to repair Fall Lane bridge has been agreed between

Leeds City Council and Network Rail. After design work is complete, work is due to start in 2016.

A temporary three tonne weight restriction has been in place since 2010 after an

inspection showed structural repairs were required.

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19 SAINT OF THE MONTH - St. Anthony of Egypt

A nthony was born in Coma in Lower Egypt in AD 251 to wealthy landowner parents. When he was about 18 years

old, his parents died. Shortly afterwards, he decided to follow the Evangelical words of Jesus, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasures in heaven.” Anthony gave away some of his family's lands to his neighbours, sold the remaining property, and donated the funds raised to the poor. He then left to live an ascetic life.

For the next fifteen years, Anthony remained in the area, spending the first years as the disciple of another local hermit. There are various legends associating Anthony with pigs: one is that he worked as a swineherd during this period.

Anthony left for the alkaline Nitrian Desert on the edge of the Western Desert about 59 miles west of Alexandria. He remained there for 13 years. After that, he moved to a tomb, where he resided and closed the door on himself, depending on some local villagers who brought him food. When his friends from the local village came to visit him they found him unconcious, they carried him to a church.

After he recovered, he made a second effort and went back into the desert to a farther mountain by the Nile called Pispir (now Der-el-Memun), opposite Arsinoe. There he lived strictly enclosed in an old abandoned Roman fort for some 20 years. While in the fort he only communicated with the outside world by a crevice through which food would be passed and he would say a few words.

Then one day he emerged from the fort with the help of villagers, who broke down the door. By this time most had expected him to have wasted away or to have gone insane in his solitary confinement. Instead, he emerged healthy, serene, and enlight-ened. Everyone was amazed that he had been through these trials and emerged spiritually rejuvenated. He was hailed as a hero and from this time the legend of Anthony began to spread and grow.

Amid the Diocletian Persecutions, Anthony visited those who were imprisoned for the sake of Christ and comforted them. When the Governor saw that he was confess-ing his Christianity publicly, not caring what might happen to him, he ordered him not to show up in the city. However, the Saint did not heed his threats. He faced him and argued with him, expecting to be tortured and martyred, but it did not happen.

When Anthony felt that the day of his departure was approaching, he instructed his disciples to bury his body in an unmarked, secret grave.

He himself left no writings, his biography was written by St. Athanasius and titled ‘Life of Saint Anthony the Great’.

St. Anthony is the patron saint of skin diseases, basket makers, brushmakers, and gravediggers. His feast day is 17th January. Source: Wikkipedia

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The patient refused autopsy.

The patient has no previous history of suicides.

Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital.

Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.

On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it disappeared.

The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993.

Discharge status: Alive but without permission.

She is numb from her toes down.

The skin was moist and dry.

Occasional, constant infrequent headaches.

Patient was alert and unresponsive.

I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy.

Skin: somewhat pale but present.

Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities.

Forwarded by Kathleen Marion

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Editorial

Full marks to those who spotted the ’bloomers’ in Nov/Dec 2015 edition. Apologies to anyone who expected an evening Remembrance Service on Nov. 8th and my apologies to anyone who turned up for the Church Fayre on Dec. 6th only to find that it had taken place on Dec. 5th! Checks are now in place to ensure that dates of future events are correctly stated.

You never fail, if you never stop trying. Anon

Quote: We all make mistakes and we should put them behind us. We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them with us into a new day.

L.M. Montgomery

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