August

The monthly magazine ofBath Central United Reformed Church—30p

2019

CONTACTThe monthly magazine of

Bath Central United Reformed Church—30p

Praise the Lord . . .

He maketh peace in thy

borders and filleth thee

with the finest of wheat.Psalm 147:12,14

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

Index

The date for contributions for the next CONTACT is20th August. It will be published on the 1st September.

Argyle Players .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14Church Diary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9Church Library .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8Churches in Bulgaria .. .. .. .. .. .. 3Commitment for Life .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7Crossword .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16Crossword Solution.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12ECO News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6Eco Synod News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11Holy Habit – Eating Together .. .. 5Lorna Hatherill-Burgess.. .. .. .. .. 4

Mary Piggott.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3Minister’s Letter .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1National Windrush Day .. .. .. .. 11Peace Oak .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10Prayer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12Preaching .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9Roy and Hazel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8Sound of Worship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6St James the Least of All .. .. .. .. 15Sudoku .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13Tea at the Manse.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2

August 4 – Pentecost 8: Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

August 11 – Pentecost 9: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23;Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40

August 18 – Pentecost 10: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Jeremiah

23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56

August 25 – Pentecost 11: Jeremiah 1:4-10 or Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm71:1-6 or Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

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Minister’s Letter

Dear Friends

In various parts of the Midlands live the families of fourbrothers. Every 2-3 months they deliberately set aside time to

meet together for Sunday lunch. Their homes are widely scatter

and they rarely see one another, except for this regular ritual of

meeting and eating together. They understand how important

this shared meal is for sustaining and deepening their

relationships. Occasionally I have the opportunity to join them

(we are cousins) but more often, on a Sunday, I gather together

with my church family.

The bible is full of references to food, eating, banquets and

feasts. The gospels tell how Jesus shared meals with all sorts of

people; a sign of the inclusive nature of God’s kingdom. The early

church eat together and the book of Acts we read: “Day by day, as

they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at

home and ate their food with glad and sincere hearts”. Luke

shows that eating together is at the heart of discipleship. Eachtime we share a meal it is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet to

come.

Eating together allows us to get to know one another and to

deepen existing relationships. It can provide an opportunity to

chat about what is important to us and to talk about our faith.

Eating together can take different shapes. At University, we

shared a “Hunger Lunch” each week, soup (made by one of the

chaplains) and a roll, with donations in lieu of a more substantial

meal going to charity. Recently, some of our churches have started

to meet informally around a table; food, fellowship, bible study

and prayer are all part of the mix, taking place in a relaxed, ï

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comfortable atmosphere. Also as I write this, preparations are

underway for Central’s Men’s Fellowship barbecue, another

differently shaped opportunity for sharing together.

“Practising the Holy Habit of eating together provides space in

which to practice many of the other Holy Habits” (Roberts, in

Holy Habits, 2016). This happens because, “eating together can

create a safe space in which to share and deepen faith and explore

the adventure of discipleship. At the meal table we can ask

questions and share our stories, needs and struggles. We can

celebrate life’s joys and rejoice together when we have seen

prayers answered”.

Jesus reminds us that when we give a banquet we shouldn’t

restrict the places at the table to those within our own family or

our fellowship or those we want to impress. God’s banquet is one

in which everyone is included and no one misses out.

Revd Hazel

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Tea at the ManseDavid and Helen thank everyone who dropped by for

refreshments and cakes at the Manse on Tuesday 16th July.

The weather was kind and we sat under a spreading ‘apple tree’.

Thank you to those who brought along calorific goodies.

A donation of £50 has been made to Parkinson’s UK Bath DistrictBranch.

Going going…Auctioneer: Now what am I offered for this beautiful bust of Robert Browning?Man in crowd: That isn’t Browning – that’s Shakespeare!

Auctioneer: Sorry – just goes to show how much I know about the Bible.

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Mary PiggottNailsea URC have installed a new

banner in memory of Revd. Mary Piggott,

who died on Easter Sunday. Mary servedin the Bristol and Bath areas for many

years, and was Interim Moderator atNailsea twice between 2007 and 2014 andwas much loved by the churches.

The design mirrors the preaching stolethat her sister made her, and alsoincorporates two mice, to reflect her

collection of mouse ornaments. The banner was made by EvelineArthur over a period of only a week.

From SW Synod Church News

Churches in Bulgaria Breathe Sigh of ReliefChristians in Bulgaria are thankful for the turn-around by thegovernment on proposals to restrict the freedoms of believersand the activities and funding of churches. The breakthrough

came during parliamentary voting on the second reading of theamendments to the Religious Denominations Act 2002, when allthe controversial changes were suddenly dropped.

Church leaders, with support from thousands of Christiansacross Bulgaria, had held eight weeks of peaceful protest andpublic prayers. Churches were united in the face of threats by the

law-makers, and leaders resolved to maintain their freedoms topreach the Gospel and freely assemble together.

Pastor Theodor Oprenov from First Baptist Church, Sofia reports,“God has granted us a remarkable blessing, by allowing us to see thewill of the political powers changed.”

From Parish Pump

Definition of a Committee: A committee is a dark avenue down which goodideas are lured and then quietly strangled.

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Lorn entered this life in August1939, the only child of Eleanorand Arthur Winchester. Sheremembered that during the BathBlitz a bomb fell close to thehouse, shattering glass, tearingtiles off the roof, bringing cloudsof soot down the chimney to coverthem all.

Thankfully the rest of her child-hood was more peaceful. Sheenjoyed school, excelling inEnglish and Drama. Much of herfree time was spent preparing andentering for various drama fest-ivals such as the Mid-Somerset.She also became the youngestmember of the Bath ShakespeareSociety. With all this backgroundit was only natural that sheshould go on to Bretton HallTeacher Training College, inYorkshire, which specialized inthe arts, all proving a very happytime for her, concluding her train-ing at the Rose Bruford DramaCollege in Kent. Returning homeshe taught at schools in MidsomerNorton and Corsham.

Life interrupted her careerwhen she married Michael in1964. They met through the largeand vibrant youth group thatexisted in this church at that timeand started a loving relationship

and partnership in life that lastedfor over 60 years.

After marrying in ArgyleChurch they moved toBatheaston, and Lorna continuedteaching until their first childPaula was born. Thirteen monthslater a second daughter Joannawas born. A few years more andJeremy joined the growing familyand they were able to move toWayfield House. Here three moreboys were born - Simon, Jolyonand Thomas - and the family wascomplete.

For over forty years Wayfieldhas made a wonderful familyhome. Lorna especially lovedChristmas and would startplanning the presents in thesummer revelling in choosinggifts for her family. She alsothoroughly enjoyed seeing thehouse full of her manygrandchildren as they too enjoyedbeing at this special family home.

One of the highlights atWayfield was the Argyle Playersblack tie Christmas party. Lornajoined the drama group onleaving college and was soon atwork using her professionaltraining directing the many andvarious productions staged.

With her growing family Lorna

Lorna Violet Hatherill-Burgess 1939-2019

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loved to be able to escape to theseaside each Summer to the fam-ily’s holiday cottage in LymeRegis. Last there this Easter,when the sun was so hot Michaelhad to take cover in the shade,Lorna revelled in the warmth over-looking the beach and the sea.

Always anxious too to broadenher horizons, Lorna enjoyed trav-elling on family holidays andspent time across Europe and inthe USA. Latterly with Michaelcruises were her love, where shehad time to learn more of theworld. She also appreciated theopportunity of visiting Paula andher family in Doha and Dubai,and also Southern mainland Spainwith Jeremy and Simon in their

holiday homes. She also enjoyedtwice yearly trips with Michael toMallorca which Joanna organised- a place where she had manyhappy memories with the familywhen they were young. Even toend she wanted to explore andenjoy the sun and in May she tooka trip for a few days to SouthernSpain for Michael’s 85th Birthday.

Lorna’s Christian faith suppor-ted her throughout her life, someof which when she was in consid-erable pain, but love for allremained in her heart, and waswhat drove her to the end. Shewas a loving wife, mother andgrandmother. As the family says“Love you to the moon and back”.

Words from the memorial service

CongratulationsCongratulations to pastor Betsyde Thierry and her congregationat the Freedom Centre, Bath.

I enjoyed a tour of their newworship auditorium and lunch

with Betsy and fellow guests.

We pray God’s blessing on thisyouth filled congregation.

Revd Helen

Holy Habit – EatingTogether

Sunday Lunch after worship onthe 6th of October.

We will be going to TheBathwick Boatman. If you wishto attend please add your name

to the list in the library area bySunday, 25th August.

Thank you

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ECO NewsRe Plastic Free campaign —

Prior Park Garden Centre has an excellent new display area forall things “non plastic”. It has a wide variety of gifts for sale plusseveral small books on the subject to inspire us all. Think

bamboo socks, beeswax cling film, etc.

The next meeting of Christian Action For the Environment(CAFÉ BANES) is at 7.30pm on Monday 9th September at

Southdown Methodist Centre.

Nationally, Fossil Free News reports that climate activists,

including the inspirational schoolgirl Greta, are getting under theskin of the Secretary General of OPEC, the global coalition of oilproducing countries. Evidently in his speech at their annual

meeting in Vienna, he called them “the greatest threat” to the oilindustry. See short videos on their website or email.

Jenny Stephens

Nigel Beeton writes: One of the unsung heroes who give up a great deal of time

to facilitate our worship are those wonderful people who tackle rebelliousmicrophones, failed batteries, and all sorts of other issues so that we can hearwhat is going on during our services.

The Sound of Worship

As we gather for the serviceGreeting, laughing, chatting we,

While a genius is workingDeep in electricity.

Checking all the wires are plugged in,

Running gremlins down to ground.1,2,3 – that mike is working!No more faults there to be found!

Have you seen that desk he uses?Sliders, switches, buttons, knobs;

Looks to me just like a flight deck –Someone really knows their job!

While you listen, learn, and worship

May a prayer of thanks be foundThen, perhaps a little feedbackFor the one who does the sound.

By Nigel Beeton

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Commitment for Life – Moving StoriesPalestine’s first solar power station near Jericho was due to open

in June. The power generated will be distributed to EastJerusalem, Ramallah, Bethlehem and Jericho. This project is partof a wider plan to invest in renewable energy in Palestine which

should help sustain the economy – particularly in its agriculturalsector. Our Christian Aid partner the YMCA supports well over1,000 women in many local community projects eg. food

processing, marketing of produce etc. “Resilience is key toimproving livelihoods”, they say.

In Zimbabwe our partner Silveira House is still going strong after50 years. The Mupape irrigation scheme was established by theLutherans in 1992, originally as water for cattle. Now the water

behind the dam is channelled for irrigating allotments wherecorn, tomatoes and onions are grown and sold to big retail shops.Since 1970 Silveira House has given advice on growing and

marketing their produce and also runs “civic education” courseson trade unionism, voter education, vocational skills and(crucially) community participation in political processes and

women’s empowerment.Jenny Stephens

Old Benedictine Habit

A Benedictine monk was returning from a conference abroad and, as iscustomary, packed his monk’s habit in a small case. Arriving at customs the

officer asked: ‘Anything to declare?’ The monk replied: “Only an oldBenedictine habit.”

“Okay,” said the officer, “how many bottles?”

Job vacancy

Advert that appeared in a church pewsheet: Wanted: Editor for themagazine. Must have own computer, own paper, own printer, own ink, owncar for monthly distribution, and a good sense of humour.

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The new issue of “Progressive Voices” (June 2019) is now in

the church library. Two articles I read with particular interestwere “How should we pray” by Jack Dean, and “Trinity Sunday”by Ben Whitney which discusses the problem of the Trinity.

Sheena Carter

Dear Friends,

We are sure that most (or indeed all) of you have heard by now

that we are leaving Central to worship at Bradford On Avon

United Church. We will look to transfer our membership in the

Autumn.

Hazel first started worshipping at the United church last

December when Roy was ill (then later recovering at home from

his op). This made sense as Hazel was able to walk to and from

church. In February, Roy then also began to worship there and

we have been attending each Sunday when not on holiday or on

duties at Central.

We have been made very welcome by its members and have

found the services most enjoyable.

Although we will miss our many friends at Central, it seems asensible move.

Of course we hope to visit Central from time to time and Roy

will continue to serve on the buildings committee.

Sending you our best wishes and prayers for the future.

Roy and Hazel.

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Church Diary – AugustEvery Friday 10.30am Friday Coffee in the Argyle Hall

Sunday 4th 10.30am Communion Service: Revd Helen Pattie

Foodbank & Traidcraft

Sunday 11th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd David Pattie

Sunday 18th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd Dr Hazel Starritt

Sunday 25th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd David Pattie

SeptemberSunday 1st 10.30am Communion Service: Revd David Pattie

Foodbank & Traidcraft

Tuesday 3rd Women's Guild: Revd Dr Hazel StarrittHistory of Frome

Sunday 8th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd Ray Adams

Tuesday 10th 2.30pm Elders’ Meeting

Sunday 15th 10.30am Family Worship: Revd David Pattie

Tuesday 17th 2.30pm Church Meeting

Preaching at Rush Hill and Larkhall

Rush Hill 10:30am Larkhall 11:00am Larkhall 6:30pm

Aug 4 tbc Revd David Pattie at Wooley, 6:15

Aug 11 Revd Helen Pattie Revd Dr HazelStarritt

Mrs MargaretWhite

Aug 18 Revd David Pattie Revd Helen Pattie Revd Helen Pattie

Aug 25 Revd Dr Hazel Starritt Mr Peter Rouse Mr Greville Mills

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Sydney Gardens ‘Peace Oak’On Saturday 6 July Councillor

Manda Rigby, the Deputy Mayorof Bath, unveiled the new stonecommemorative plaque beneath

the tree.

The ‘Peace Oak’ on the West Lawnwas planted in 1919 by the then

Mayor, Councillor Alfred Wills, aspart of Bath’s Peace Day celebrations to mark the end of the First

World War. Mayor Wills’ granddaughter Jane Tollyfield wasamong the guests. She said: “I’m sure my grandfather would bedelighted that this anniversary has been recognised and marked in this

way. It’s so important that we remember the sacrifice made by so manyin the war and that we give thanks for the peace that we enjoy today.”

Councillor Manda Rigby, said: “I was delighted to take part in this

very special commemoration. Sydney Gardens was a focal point for thecelebrations which took place at the end of the war and I can onlyimagine the relief and joy felt by the thousands who attended after years

of appalling loss and hardship. A century on it was lovely to see somany residents enjoy the special anniversary event. I hope that 100

years from now people will again be standing here celebrating a centuryof peace, and on a planet capable of sustaining trees like the Peace Oak.”

Following the unveiling of the plaque, Bath Classical Musicians

performed in the park, playing the same pieces that were playedduring the Peace Day celebrations 100 years ago.

Councillor Paul Crossley, cabinet member for Community

Services, said “The oak tree serves as a permanent reminder of the roleSydney Gardens played in celebrating the end of the First World War.

Today it’s really hard to imagine just how people must have felt whenthe dark days of the war came to an end, but the Peace Oak is anenduring reminder of their strength and optimism for the future.”

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Eco Synod NewsThank you to all those churches that have registered with EcoChurch, who are now part of our journey to becoming an Eco

Synod, we have 20% of our churches registered, now we need toget even more on board. It is very easy to register and help is

available from your Green Apostles, Rob Weston and ChrisBaillie, contact details are in the Synod Yearbook.

Alongside the climate change emergency we are being alerted to

the dramatic loss of species, not just birds but bees andbutterflies, all sorts of insects are on the decline. One way we canall help our wildlife is by creating suitable habitats in our

gardens at home. If your church has any land attached thenleaving areas of long meadow grasses, adding log piles, birdboxes and bug hotels are just some of the ways to make a

difference.

If you need any inspiration, just visit Point-in-View Chapel in

Exmouth, their meadow is amazing and their work towards EcoChurch award is inspiring!

Rob Weston and Chris Baillie

National Windrush DayOn 22 June, the UK celebrated National Windrush Day to honourthe contribution of the Windrush generation and the BritishCaribbean community to British society. Between 1948 and 1970,

nearly half a million people moved from the Caribbean to Britain,which in 1948 faced severe labour shortages in the wake of the

Second World War. The stories of those people were celebratedat All Saints Church, Luton, where URC members gathered tomark the special day through music, songs, stories, an exhibition,

a film and Caribbean refreshments.From URC News Update

Enthusiasm without intelligence is disaster.

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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—21st August. We shallpray at 7.30am and/or 7.30pm: please join us.

PrayersEach week we pray for:4th August

Catering grouporganiser, Shirley

Osborne.From those who use ourhalls: Headway.

11th AugustChristian AidCoordinator, Jenny

Stephens, andcollectors.

From those who use ourhalls: Jane Austendancers.

18th AugustChurch Cleaner,David Walker-Jones.

From ChurchesTogether in Bath:Salvation Army and

Orthodox Church .

25th August

Church Secretary,Admin.From those who use our

halls: Julian House,BCHA

A Prayer for AugustWe thank you that the month of August

gives busy people and children the opportunityto relax and be re-newed.

We thank you for family visits and timetogether now, and we recall happy holidays inthe past.

We pray for contentment and a quiet mindwhatever our present circumstances, knowingthat your Presence is always near.

Amen

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The Argyle Players1954–2019

August’s problems are not that there is often periods of howling

winds and driving rain, nor that the M5 is clogged with trafficcarrying those that, having travelled from somewhere north ofManchester, and now passing Bristol, think that their holiday

destination, in sunny Cornwall, is just a few miles further on,rather than the reality of almost one hundred and fifty. Neither isthat August’s escape to the sun from Bristol airport, fills the

whole concourse with sweating fathers, frantic mothers and,seemingly, thousands of excited children forcing their way

through the whole check-in, and security palaver to be corralledfor their outgoing flight . . . all this at about five o’clock in themorning.

August’s real problem is, although it is still high summer, thefirst of the charity Christmas card brochures have alreadydropped through the letter-box, and the shops shout ‘Back to

School’ on their uniform counters. Advertisements are alreadyappearing for ‘Autumn Fayres’ and the local theatre’s pantomimetickets are available, so get yours now,before the best seats sell

out!. All very depressing!

So, here is something else to tell you in the same vein just as you

are getting out your buckets and spades. The Argyle Players willbe holding play readings for the Autumn production on Monday19th August and Thursday 22nd August, and you would be most

welcome to join them for these, whether you would prefer towork back stage or ‘tread the boards. Brian Budd is the Directorfor this adventure, with the production taking to the Tovey Hall

stage from Wednesday to Saturday, 4th-7th December. For anyfurther details talk to The Player’s secretary, Helen Brettell, on

Bath 423866.Michael Burgess

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My dear Nephew DarrenSince your church is a former cinema,

I suspect that were the floor to beremoved, cigarette ash, sweet wrappingsand tickets for the last Charlie Chaplinfilm would be revealed. Our marbleflooring in the chancel was raised lastweek to try and find the rat that had diedon an under floor heating pipe. It madeits presence so un-ignorable last Winterthat it gave me the excuse to use incense.

But we have made an excitingdiscovery: the long-lost crypt containingthe tombs of the Lords Staveley. Heflourished in this area, until a littledomestic disagreement with Henry IImade the family realise that life in Italymight be pleasanter if they wished toretain their heads. The stone from theirmanor house soon became our ladychapel; an example of re-cycling as aeuphemism for theft.

Inevitably, as soon as we had madethe discovery, rumours of vast treasureflew round the parish. Long beforeanyone had descended into it, thetreasurer had the fortune earmarked forre-wiring the church, the organistdecided it should be spent on enlargingthe organ, and Mrs Millington haddecided it should keep the flowerarrangers in chicken wire until the nextmillennium-but-one. I confess that even Itoyed with the idea of a conservatory

with discreet drinks cabinet at the rectory.Sadly, it was not to be. Our ‘treasure’

consisted of rows of coffins in variousstages of decay, enough bat droppings tokeep our Verger’s vegetable patchenriched for the coming year and long-lost peppermints dropped by generationsof choristers sitting above, as theymunched their way through the sermons.

Later that evening, when theworkmen had left, I decided to have onelast look. Taking a torch, I descended thestone steps, but lost my footing. The now-broken torch went one way and I another.After floundering round in total darknessand unable to find the stairs to get out, Iresigned myself to an uncomfortablenight in the crypt until daybreak.

In the early hours, I heard steps onthe same stairs and in their torch light,saw it was someone who must have heardthe rumours of treasure and decided toliberate some of it. He, too, tripped, felland lost his torch and in the totaldarkness I heard him fumbling about atthe other end of the crypt among thecoffins.

Intending to be helpful, I called tohim softly, saying that I’d been trying toget out of here myself for a long time andhad never made it, so he may as well giveup. But do you know, he found his wayout in no time.

Your loving uncle, Eustace

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

On the discovery of a long-lost crypt

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 people were — at

his teaching’ (Mark1:22) (6)

4 ‘He saved —; let himsave himself’ (Luke23:35) (6)

8 He addressed the crowdin Jerusalem on the dayof Pentecost (Acts 2:14)(5)

9 Father of James and John(Matthew 4:21) (7)

10 One who charges anotherwith an offence (Job31:35) (7)

11 ‘ — thy ministers withrighteousness’ (Book ofCommon Prayer) (5)

12 and 15 Down ‘All — is God-breathed and is — for teaching,rebuking, correcting and training inrighteousness’ (2 Timothy 3:16)(9,6)

17 ‘No — of the field had yet appearedon the earth and no plant of the fieldhad yet sprung up’ (Genesis 2:5) (5)

19 Made to feel embarrassed (Isaiah24:23) (7)

21 This man built his house on sand(Matthew 7:26) (7)

22 David’s hypocritical message to Joabon the death in battle of Uriah:‘Don’t let this — you’ (2 Samuel11:25) (5)

23 Detest (Job 10:1) (6)24 ‘God made two great lights, the

greater light to govern the day andthe — light to govern the night’(Genesis 1:16) (6)

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Down1 To make a serious request (1 Corinthians 1:10) (6)2 Launches an assault against (Genesis 32:8) (7)3 ‘The wicked man — deceptive wages’ (Proverbs

11:18) (5)5 Tuba ale (anag.) (7)6 ‘The day thou gavest, Lord, is — ’ (5)7 Old Testament measure of weight, equivalent to

about 12 grammes (Exodus 30:13) (6)9 Where Elijah restored life to the son of a widow

with whom he lodged (1 Kings 17:10) (9)13 Paul said of whatever was to his profit, ‘I

consider them — , that I may gain Christ and befound in him’ (Philippians 3:8) (7)

14 City visited by Paul, described by the city clerkas ‘the guardian of the temple of the greatArtemis’ (Acts 19:35) (7)

15 See 12 Across16 Rioted (anag.) (6)18 She had a surprise when she answered the door

and found 8 Across outside (Acts 12:13) (5)20 Maltreat (1 Chronicles 10:4) (5)

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 Jane TollyfieldFirst 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 CawteThursdays 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

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