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Interim Minister Rev. Kevin Jones Rest Day: Friday Tel: 0121 706 6298 e-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer Dr Graham Tall, 432 Station Rd., Dorridge, Solihull. B93 8EU Tel: 01564 775527 e-mail: [email protected]
Temporary Secretaries Mrs. Jenny Scott, Elder 2002 51 Hanbury Rd., Dorridge, Solihull. B93 8DW Tel: 01564 770730
Mr. Mike Robertson, 132 Lodge Rd., Knowle, Solihull. B93 OHF Tel: 01564 773940
Hall Secretary Mrs. Edna Grimmett, Tel: 01564 772552
Property Secretary Maurice Archer
Temporary Magazine Editor Mary Kirwan Elder 2001 99 Newton Rd., Knowle, Solihull. B93 8HN Tel: 01564 776050
Temporary Typesetter Dr. Graham Tall
e-mail: [email protected] Serving Elders: Judy Preece 1997 Eileen Pitkeathly 1997 Isobel Robertson 2000
John Heatley 2000 Clive Griffiths 2002 Stephenie Tall 2005
Don’t let the ‘interim’ and ‘temporaries’ above create the wrong impression. Knowle is alive and well and the temporaries will be made permanent or new volunteers elected at the AGM. Note: This magazine is free to all members and friends of Knowle URC. We rely on donations to help cover the costs. If you can help please give your donation either to the editor or treasurer.
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Minister’s Letter
Christ is risen. He is risen indeed!
These are the traditional words used at the start of Easter Day Worship and they celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. Resurrection is not just about Easter Day: it is about everyday life. Perhaps that is clearer in the Spring when the flowers start breaking through the earth - but I am not really talking about resurrection as it appears to us in nature. Resurrection happens in people's lives. Things can change - and the clouds that have hung over you for what seems to be an eternity can be lifted. The difficulty is in believing that resurrection is possible, that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there is a chance of new life. When the followers of Jesus gathered together in a locked room (John 20:26), after Jesus had been executed, the possibility of resurrection must have been far from their minds. Surely there was no way that things could get better? But they did. And from that dispirited group of individuals sprang the church which grew and grew. Jesus defeated death on the cross and showed that nothing can stop God's love, not even death. There is hope, because he is alive, and he is with us now - and if we keep trusting in him, and if we keep faithful, and if we pray with great patience, then resurrection will come for us, through Him. We should trust in the words of Jesus: “I will be with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20) Kevin Jones
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Christian Aid Week This will be from the 14th to the 20th May this year and I am hoping that we will be able to raise as much as previously, if not more, by our door to door collection. If you can spare the time to deliver and collect envelopes for approximately 30 to 40 houses on an estate, please tell me and we can add to the group who did this last year from our church. Pat Easter Service Traditionally Junior Church has contributed to the services at Easter, usually on Palm Sunday, but this year we are hoping to include a number of the congregation in a little drama on Easter Sunday. This is simply to warn you that you may be called upon to volunteer! Pat
Cluster Outing It has been suggested that this year we may like to go to the grounds of Himley Hall on Sunday 18th June and join in the Dudley “Songs of Praise” evening. To make it a cluster outing, the idea is that we go earlier, say 4.30 p.m., and have a picnic together, chat, play games and enjoy the grounds and then sing along with several thousands people at 7.00 p.m. We would need to make our own way there and back The organisers want to have a rough idea of numbers for the purpose of producing song sheets, and wish to know by the end of March! So have a look in your diaries as soon as possible. Women’s World Day of Prayer “What would you do if Jesus walked in now?” This was the question that Carolyn Cornfield asked in her address at our W.W.D.P.Service on Friday Evening 3rd March. About 105 people attended the service which was arranged by the women of South Africa. The service was colourful and joyous and yet very thought-provoking particularly about HIV/AIDS and homeless children. As the host church we were thanked for our hospitality, our warm church and our warm welcome. The collection amounted to £204.82 Kath Vale
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Canoldir Celebrate in Style Canoldir, the Birmingham-based all-male choir recognised for their Welsh musical heritage, are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a flourish next month. They will perform a Canu Mawr, or Big Sing concert, at Birmingham Symphony Hall. All 78 members of the choir are set to perform alongside some of the rising stars in the world of classical music. They will include Amir Bisengatiev, the young violinist from Kazakhstan, and Benjamin Grosvenor, finalist of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. Canoldir will also be joined by choirs from Cardiff, Builth Wells and Brecon, and female trio The Sirens, with the audience invited to participate in the singing of popular Welsh hymns such as Cwm Rhondda and Who is on the Lord’s Side? Tickets are available for the concert at 7pm on April 22 from the Symphony Hall on 0l2l 7803333. or Avril Griffiths. Coach from Knowle
Knowle Festival In the Park
‘A time for the community to come together on Saturday 8th July2006’ Last year, Friends of Knowle Park held its first Family Fun Day in Knowle Park. Despite torrential rain in the afternoon, the day was a great success with many people enjoying all the activities on offer. So should Knowle URC arrange to have a stand? If yes, tell your Elder Prayer Fellowship
We ask for your prayers for Marjorie Evans, still waiting for her specialist appointment; Irene Ramsey recovering well at home from her recent surgery; Betty Reeves who has been in the Q.E. hospital and who is now at home; for Mollie Morris, Keith & Marjorie Baines, Ken & Elizabeth, Edna & Dave and Eileen Pitkeathley’s grandson Andrew; Mr & Mrs Thomas whose son Anthony died recently, and is Eirini Scott's cousin. And we ask for your prayers for those outside our Church, but known to our members: to Mary Rose and family; for Pauline and Stan on the loss of their daughter, aged 47, to cancer; for the family of Chloe, aged 7, who has died and was a pupil at Dorridge school. Prayer meetings are held at the home of Gladys Pemberton, 98 Slater
Road, Bentley Heath, on a Tuesday afternoon 2 pm to 2.30 pm. All are welcome to share ecumenical prayers. 6
Snippets from the Birmingham Ecumenical News (BEN) The Rev. Elizabeth Welch will be inducted as free church President during a service at St. Chad’s Cathedral on Thursday May 11th. @ 7.30 p.m. The Rev. Canon Bob Fyffe from the Scottish Episcopal Church is to head Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. The eighth anniversary of the Jubilee Debt Campaign will mark World Debt Day on Tuesday May 16th with a lunch time Lecture at St. Phillips Cathedral between 1.10 & 2.00 p.m. The main speaker will be Ann Pettifer, Former Director of Jubilee 2000. The Chairman will be the Rev. Professor Michael Taylor. There will be an exhibition from 12.30 p.m. Warwickshire Wild-Life Trust Events April 12th there is a Badger walk and talk at Notcutts Garden Centre Price £1.50 at 11 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. There are Easter holiday activities for children from Monday April 10th to Friday 21st at the Parkridge Centre. Booking is essential The Park Ranger, Gary Farmer, will lead a walk “What to spot in Spring” at 2.00 p.m., meet at the Parkridge Centre, Wednesday April 2nd. There will be a Bird Walk at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday April 26th. On Thurs April 20th and Saturday April 29th there will be a nocturnal animal walk and bird watch. Both starting at 7.30 p.m. Cost Adults £3.00, Children 50p. Essential to book. 0121 743 5288
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Furniture Restore is a registered charity (no. 1096683) that collects donated furniture to help people buy furniture at a low cost. If you have furniture to donate: Furniture Restore collects furniture from anywhere in the Solihull Borough, Coleshill and Sutton Coldfield You need to contact Furniture Restore direct on 0121 788 3333 If Furniture Restore will accept the furniture, they will arrange a convenient time for collection
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REMEMBER THE BLESSING We met and we married a long time ago, We worked for long hours, when wages were low, No T.V. no wireless, no bath, times were hard, Just cold water taps, and a walk up the yard. No holidays abroad, no posh carpets on floors, But we had coal on the fire, and we didn’t lock doors. Our children arrived, no pill in those days, And we brought them all up without any state aid. They were quite safe to go into the park, Then, old folk could go out in the dark. No valium, no drugs, no L.S.D., We cured most of’ our ills with a good cup of’ tea. But if you were sick, you were treated at once, No fill up a form and come back in six months. No vandals, no muggings, there was nothing to rob, and we were quite rich with a couple of’ Bob. People were happier in those far off days, kinder and caring in so many ways. Milkman and paperboys used to whistle and sing, A night at the pictures was “having a fling.” We all get our share of struggle and strife and we just have to face it, thats the pattern of life. But now I am old, I look back through the years, I don’t think of the hard times, the trouble, the tears, I remember the blessing, our home, and our love, We shared them together, and I thank God for love.
Submitted by Edna. Previously in Knowle URC Magazine October 1993
There is a Mayday “Event” taking place in Bentley Heath Community Hall on May 1st. Lookout for posters with more details soon 9
News of Members Congratulations to Mike and Isobel Robertson on the birth of their granddaughter Lucy and to Graham and Stephenie Tall on the birth of their grandson Daniel. Congratulations also to Elsa May on her recent stage performance with the SOSage producton of Calamity Jane at Solihull Library Theatre. Sheena Leckie paid a flying visit to Knowle recently and visited Marjorie Evans. She sent her best wishes to the Church. Samaritans Purse have sent me a thank you letter which is displayed at the back of the Church. Finally, as it’s the Queens 80th birthday, let us send her and everyone here with a birthday this month many Happy Returns. Mary
Christ Church Friendship Group Two groups are being held in April. On Wednesday 12th its “Fun with Famous Faces” and on Wednesday April 26th its a Bazaar. Both start at 7.30 pm in the Mayflower room. They would welcome any friends from Knowle to join them, we always enjoy our evenings with them. More dates are displayed on the Notice Board. Mary and Chris
Charity - Commitment for Life Our current project is for Zimbabwe . From Prayer Partners, the Prayer for April is:
A Prayer for Bangladesh and the Caribbean Compassionate Lord, We would rather have Power over monsoons, People in secure homes, Land safe from floods. But help us to live with disaster, To work to bring relief And to struggle to rebuild Again and again Amen © Christian Aid
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Rotas Vestry and Communion Elders Apr 2nd Communion Jenny Scott & Judy Preece Apr 9th John Heatley Apr 14th Good Friday Eileen Pitkeathly Apr 16th Isobel Robertson & Mary Kirwan Apr 23rd Clive Griffiths Apr 30th Stephenie Tall Door Stewards Apr 2nd Glenys Lamb & Sue Bateman Apr 9th Mike & Isobel Robertson Apr 14th Good Friday Stephenie and Graham Tall Apr 16th Pat McKee & Sue Bateman Apr 23rd Margaret Allan and Christine Harfoot Apr 30th Mary Kirwan and Chris Smith Junior Church Apr 2-30 Stephenie Tall; Pam Archer (Creche)
Lectionary Readings Apr 2nd Jenny Scott John 12: 20-33 Psalm 119: 9-16 Apr 9th Kath Vale Mark 11: 1-11 Mark 14: 1- 9 Apr 16th Edna Grimmett John 20: 1-18 Apr 23rd Stephenie Tall John 20: 19-31 Isaah 65: 17-25 Apr 30th Kenneth Alway-Jones Luke 24: 36-49 Acts: 1-10 Flower Rota Apr 2nd Mauvine Squire Apr 9th Jenny Scott Apr 16th Easter Apr 23rd Apr 30th Clive & Avril Griffiths Did you know?! We have tea-towels for sale at £2.50 each, notelets £1, URC Car sticker 50p, key rings 50p and pens (now ½ price) 25p each. Please contact Mary for purchases. 11
Church Diary Sun Apr 2nd 9.30 am Rev. Rodger Charlton Sat Apr 8th 7.30 pm Social Evening £5.00 Tabletop & Games Sun Apr 9th 9.30 am Palm Sunday Service & Communion
Rev. Mark Fisher. 11.15 am Prayer Fellowshop Wed Apr 12th 11.00 am Midweek Service Fri Apr 14th 10.00 am Good Friday Service Rev. K. Alway-Jones Sun Apr 16th 9.30 am Easter Day Service & Communion Rev.K.Jones Wed Apr 19th 7.30 pm Annual General Meeting Sun Apr 23rd 9.30 am Family Service Rev. John Burgess Wed Apr 26th 11.00 am Midweek Service Sun Apr 30th 9.30 am Lay Preacher Service Mrs. Wilma Frew
Holy Week Meditations Mon Apr 10th 7.30 pm St.Ninians Tue Apr 11th 7.30 pm Christ Church Wed Apr 12th 7.30 pm Trinity Hall Green Thu Apr 13th 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday St.Ninians Fri Apr 14th 7.30 pm Tenebrae Hobs Moat
Preparing the Church for Easter We need volunteers to help dress our Church on Saturday 15th April from 10.00 a.m. onwards.
Prayer Fellowship
Thank you Ken For the 13 years and all the time and energy you spent editing our magazine. As someone who was responsible for typing it before you took over, I know the amount of time just that part takes. But you have been the editor, the typist, organized the print run and sent out copies to distant members. Recently, to help them in a crisis, For two years, you even made a joint publication of our and Christ Church’s magazine. The quality of the magazine has been superb.
A heartfelt thank you from your grateful friends. Graham Tall
Articles for the May Magazine to Mary by Sun April 16th
