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AUTUMN 2013

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Dear friends

The following story may or may not be true but it certainly gives us

all SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT!

Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless

person and went to the 10,000 member church that he was to be

introduced as the head pastor that morning. He walked around his

soon to be Church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people

for the service.—only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 who came in

said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food NO ONE

ln the church gave him change. He went into the sanctuary to sit

down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he

would please sit in the back. He greeted people to be greeted back

with stares and dirty kooks, with people looking down on him and

judging him.

As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church

announcements and such. When all that was done, the elders went

up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to

the congregation ……"We would like to introduce to you Pastor

Jeremiah Steepek"…... The congregation looked around clapping

with joy and anticipation. The homeless man sitting in the back

stood up… and started walking down the aisle… the clapping

stopped and with ALL eyes on him he walked up the altar and took

the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused

for a moment. then he recited…

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are

blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared

for you since the creation of the world, For I was hungry and you

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gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something

to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes

and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in

prison and you tame to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer

him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty

and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger

and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we

see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

"The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of

the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

After he recited this he looked towards the Congregation and told

them all that he had experienced that morning. Many began to Cry

and many heads were bowed in shame.... he then said....Today I see

a gathering of people… not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has

enough people, but hot enough disciples—when will YOU decide to

become disciples? He then ended the service…

Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It’s something

you live by and share with others.

Items for the Winter 2013 LINK need to be with me by

Sunday 10 November. Thanks

Your friend and minister

(Cover photo – Monk Bretton Priory)

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Group Pastorate Services

We meet together for worship, fellowship and food three times a

year. The next service is at CLAYTON WEST on 13 October. This

service will start at 11.00am. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME.

A Child's View of Thunderstorms contributed by Ann Peace

A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning. The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school. She also feared the electrical storm might harm her child. Full of concern, the mother got into her car and quickly drove along the route to her child's school. As she did, she saw her little girl walking along. At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile. More lightning followed quickly and with each, the little girl

would look at the streak of light and smile When the mother drew up beside the child, she lowered the window and called, "What are you doing?" The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty because God keeps taking my picture."

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WEST MELTON’S GREEN TIPS CORNER By Helen Owen

Numbers 13, 14 & 15

13. SHAKE AND VAC Freshen up and remove odours from old carpets and rugs by sprinkling with bicarbonate of soda, leaving for a couple of hours or overnight then vacuuming.

14. MIRRORS AND WINDOWS Help them to sparkle cheaply and naturally-- dilute white vinegar with water (recommended ratios vary between 1:10 and 50:50 so you may need to experiment a bit) Apply with pump action plant sprayer then wipe for a great shine.

15. USES FOR OLD CARPETS Carpets have a surprisingly big impact on the environment - so why not make the most out of yours?

When no longer suitable for the floor, use small pieces to line cupboards, car boots, pet baskets, as doormats, or to lag pipes. They are also handy to put under plant pots to protect windowsills and cupboards. I use longer strips of old carpet and off cuts of new ones as "paths" in my vegetable patch and in the winter use them to cover

crazy paving paths to kill off weeds and stop new ones growing. They can also make kneeling in the garden more comfortable.

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Clayton West Summer Holiday Club Space Academy

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I had the pleasure of attending the holiday club on Wednesday 7

August.

This year’s theme was Space Academy. The children learned about

Daniel during the four days.

On the day I was there they were learning about Daniel being

helped by God to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. (I played

King Nebuchadnezzar! – almost a reprise of King Rat in The Trinity

Player’s panto this year – typecasting methinks!) The sketch was

almost violent as I ordered my servant to chop people’s heads off!!

However, they were spared because Daniel was able to tell the King

what his dream meant. The King then realised that Daniel’s God

was, indeed, a truly amazing God.

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Kids for Christ Jesus – Update

Pastor David Karunakar writes:

“By the grace of God,

our ministry continues

to go well. Thank you

for your prayers and

encouragement. In India,

before they put roof,

they spread the Iron

Sheets with the support

of wood posts and upon

these sheets they put

reinforced concrete.

After 15 days the Iron Sheets and posts will be removed.

By the grace of God, we have taken Bank Loan for $6,000 at low

interest of 6%, which means we need to pay interest only $30 per

month. For one

year we need to

pay $360. Pray

over the needs,

give as the Lord

leads. We

appreciate all that

you do in praying,

loving, supporting

and giving! Thank

you!”

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We have been able to send £90 to David towards the cost of the

school roof. This was from a collection at the West Melton

Fellowship Night visit to the manse (£80) and an individual

donation (£10). David emailed and asked me to thank all those who

have contributed.

If you would like to find out more about David’s ministry amongst

the street kids in India please visit: www.kidsforchristjesus.com on

this site you will be able to make a donation towards their work, or

alternatively, you can give it to me and I will make sure it gets sent

to this very important project which, when complete, will provide

free schooling for all those who otherwise cannot afford to go to

school and therefore receive a poor education or even none at all.

Please help if you are able to. Many thanks. Nick.

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Daniel in the Lion's Den – Crossword Daniel was a great man of faith and prayer. When he had to choose between

praying to God or facing death for his faith, he was faithful to God. He was protected all night when he was thrown in a den of lions.

Across:

1. Daniel was facing this when he prayed. 3. Whom did the king say would save Daniel from the lions. 6. Daniel prayed this many times a day. 7. This shut the lions’ mouths. 10. The king could not do this while Daniel was in the den. 13. Daniel was delivered because he had this. 14. This was put at the mouth of the den. 15. The order could not be changed according to the law of the Persians and - - - - - . 17. With this item the king sealed up the lion’s den.

Down:

2. The presidents and princes petitioned the king to issue this. 4. This king had Daniel put into the lion’s den. 5. What did the king wish for all people, nations and languages. 8. Daniel was originally from this land. 9. These were punished along with Daniel’s accusers. 11. The king called Daniel’s God this kind of a God. 12. When Daniel was in the den the king spent the night here. 16. Daniel’s accusers were cast into the - - - .

Solution on page: 14

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An autumnal picture for you to colour

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Crossword solution

At the Bible Study Group!

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WEST MELTON FELLOWSHIP EVENING AT THE MANSE by Lorraine Percival

On Wednesday 24th July the Fellowship Group from West Melton came to the Manse to enjoy an evening of food and fun. We were lucky with the weather and most enjoyed time in the garden which we had knocked into shape. Luckily we had managed to clear the old raised bed at the back of the garden, which had almost collapsed after seven years, to put some lovely flowers in pots in their place. Nick had also managed to get the water in the pond clear so that looked better. We put together a mixed buffet of hot and cold food. Nick opted to cook a vegetable curry (a mix of Bhuna and Madras!) with Basmati rice, chapattis and poppadoms. This was very popular but as usual we had a lot left – we always do too much. I provided a cold selection of different meats, cheeses and quiches together with hot new potatoes and salad – I was well provided for in my lunch boxes for the next few days! For dessert there was a fruit flan and gateaux but there was also the chance for our guests to try, some for the first time, Lychees. The evening ended with a quiz which should have taken the group back to their childhood. The first part was name the book from the authors name and the initials of the books title. Nick and I had sat down and thought of as many children’s books as we could remember so we were surprised that some found this quite difficult. The second part was name the cartoon from their pictures, this was a little easier. The answers provided some ‘urgh’ moments and there was plenty of ‘I knew that’ expressed!

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Each year we try to come up with different food choices and quizzes or puzzles. Got any good ideas – please pass them on for next year.

P.S. We are happy to ‘put on’ similar evenings for both Trinity and Clayton West.

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EMMAUS COURSE IN CLAYTON WEST

5 evenings x 90 minutes = company, a chat and insight into Christian life

Emmaus has been running at All Saints since October 2012. So far, we have done the first 2 parts, with the Part 2 sessions also involving the Lent group, which meant that people from other churches and chapels also attended and so helped to broaden the discussions. We are now planning for Part 3 of Emmaus, which will comprise 5 sessions:

Living God’s way

Serving the Lord

Your money and your life

Learning to love

Sharing the faith

All of the sessions will be held on a Tuesday at All Saints’ Church, starting at 7.30 pm, and running between 3 September 2013 and 8 October 2013 (there is no session on 17 September 2013.) Each session lasts for about 90 minutes, including Bible study, input and group discussion, meditations, looking at ways to put faith into practice, prayers, and time for discussion afterwards over coffee or tea. There are also handouts for each session. You don’t need to have any particular level of knowledge about the Christian faith, and you don’t need to have attended any of the previous sessions. The Emmaus course covers the basics of Christian life and is aimed at people new to the Christian faith, people who want to find out about it, and for Christians who might like to know more. Jesus on the road to Emmaus had a conversation with the two disciples: “what is it you’re talking about”, he asked them. Emmaus is about people having that conversation together, sharing their experiences.

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NATURE WATCH

Nature watch is a new feature of your LINK magazine. If you spot

any wildlife in or around your home why not take a photo or two,

write a bit about it and it will be featured in a future magazine.

Our first NATURE WATCH is

WAXWINGS by Ann Fox

A few months ago in the front

garden of my house in Becknoll Road,

Brampton, I spotted a bird I hadn’t

seen before. So I phoned the RSPB

at Old Moor Bird Reserve in Dearne

Valley. The lady there informed me

that they were Waxwings. She

added that with having a very cold

winter they were now making their way back to Northern Europe a

lot later than they

usually would.

Before their long

journey they were

eating the berries

left by the

blackbirds and

others. I have

berries on bushes

in my front garden,

at least I did have

until they ate them all. The waxwing is a plump bird, which is

slightly smaller than a starling, somewhere between the size of a

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robin and a blackbird. It has a prominent crest. It is reddish-

brown with a black throat, a small black mask round its eye, yellow

and white in the wings and a yellow-tipped tail. The secondary wing

feathers have red waxy "fingers" like sealing wax, which gives the

bird its name. Its Latin name is Bombycilla garrulous.

It does not breed in the UK, but is a winter visitor.

The first British arrivals each winter are usually seen on the east

coast from Scotland to East Anglia, but birds move inland in search

of food, increasing the chances of seeing one inland.

They are usually in this country from October to March and their

favoured food is

Berries, particularly

rowan and hawthorn,

but also cotoneaster

and rose hips.

They have a short

black/dark grey beak

with black/grey, brown

legs. They can be seen

hopping around on the

ground as well as

catching insects in

flight and eating

berries.

Apparently, Sheffield has become something of a pilgrimage

centre for Waxwings as most winters now see small flocks

gathering there wherever there are berries to be eaten.

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RECIPE PAGE - Autumn piccalilli with pear

Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.

Ingredients

2 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 400g silverskin or pearl onions 600g courgettes, cut into small chunks (about 2cm pieces) 6 firm pears, cored, and cut as the courgettes 100g salt 1.7l cider vinegar finger-length piece fresh root ginger, grated 2 tbsp coriander seeds 3 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds 300g golden caster sugar 8 tbsp cornflour 5 tbsp English mustard powder 3 tsp turmeric

Method

In a bowl, mix together the vegetables, pears and salt with 2 litres of cold water, then cover and leave overnight.

The next day, drain the brine from the vegetables, rinse briefly, then tip into a large saucepan with the vinegar, ginger, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and sugar. Bring to the boil and simmer for 8-10 mins until the veg is just tender but still with a little bite. Drain the vegetables, reserving the liquid, and set aside while you make the sweet mustard sauce.

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In a large bowl, stir together the cornflour, mustard powder and turmeric, then gradually pour in the hot vinegar while whisking, until you have a lump-free, thin yellow sauce. Return it to the saucepan and bubble over a low heat, stirring constantly, for 4 mins until smooth and thickened. Stir in the veg and spoon into five sterilised 500ml jars while hot, then seal. Once cool, enjoy straight away, or store in a cool, dark cupboard for 2-3 months. Refrigerate once opened.

A Poem - I have a little Satnav contributed by Rona Woodcock

I have a little Satnav it sits there in my

car. A Satnav is a driver's friend it tells

you where you are. I have a little Satnav

I’ve had it all my life it's better than the

normal ones my Satnav is my wife.

It gives me full instructions especially how to drive "It's thirty

miles an hour"; it says "You're doing thirty five. " It tells me when

to stop and start and when to use the brake and tells me that it's

never ever safe to overtake. It tells me when a light is red and

when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively Just when to

intervene. It lists the vehicles just in front and all those to the

rear and taking this into account it specifies my gear. I'm sure no

other driver has so helpful a device for when we leave and lock the

car it still gives its advice. It fills me up with counselling each

journey's pretty fraught so why don't I exchange it and get a

quieter sort? Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, makes sure I'm

properly fed, It washes all my shirts and things and - keeps me

warm in bed!

Despite all these advantages and my tendency to scoff, I do wish

that once in a while I could turn the damned thing off.

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN OUR CHURCHES

Clayton West

Sunday Worship every week at 3.00 pm. Communion is included

in the service on the 1st first Sunday of each month

Friday Baby and Toddler Group 1.15pm – 3.15pm (in term time) Saturday Coffee Morning on the 4th Saturday each month 10.00am

Trinity (Barnsley)

Sunday Worship every week at 10.30 am. Communion is included in

the service on the 3rd third Sunday of each month

Tuesday Bible Study at 7.30 pm

Wednesday Age-Well (over 50s club) every week 10.30am-1.00pm

Trinity Players every week at 7.30pm

Thursday Trinity Tots (carers & toddlers) 10.00am – 12.00noon

West Melton

Sunday Worship on the 1st (inc. WHIZZ KIDS) and 4th Sundays at

10.30am and on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 3.00pm.

Communion is included in the service on the 3rd Sunday of

each month

Wednesday Little Stars 9.30am every week (in term time) Praying Hands (prayer group) 7.30pm – 8.30pm on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month

Fellowship evening (varied programme) 7.30pm on the 4th

Wednesday of each month

Saturday Men’s Breakfast at 8.00am on the 3rd Saturday each

month

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Group Minister: Group Treasurer:

Rev. Nick Percival BA Mr. John Paskell

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Barnsley, S71 2QT Wath on Dearne

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Trinity Clayton West West Melton,

Farrar Street Church Lane Melton High Street

Barnsley Clayton West Wath on Dearne

S70 6BS Huddersfield HD8 9LY Rotherham S63 6RG

Church Secretaries:

TRINITY: Mrs. Fiona Weighton-Smith, 18 Normans Way,

Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6SS Tel: 01924 253010

Email: isabelsmith655@talktalk.net

CLAYTON WEST: Mrs. Betty James, Winter Hill Farm, Bank End

Lane, High Hoyland, Barnsley, S75 4BB

Tel: 01226 382820

WEST MELTON: Mr. John Paskell. (As above)

www.urcbarnsleygroup.co.uk