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Priest Who do I contact? Calls to the in Charge c/o Rev Simon Parish Office Parish Office Holy Trinity, are monitored St Barnabas, Bickersteth 01228 & St Luke’s (Rural Dean) 538983 regularly Readers Local Lay Richard Stewart Ruby Morlin Geoff Brown Minister Maria (Outreach & Holmes Authorised Gemma Mission) Lay Minister McManus Angela & John (Safeguarding) Enquiries Hewitt (Pastoral) For 01228 & PCC 536574 Secretary St Barnabas Enquiries Yvonne about Swainson (Safeguarding) Foodbank Lead) Link Alison alisonosayer (also Electoral Roll Magazine Sayer @btinternet.com HT & StB) Donations are always very welcome Don’t forget to Gift Aid if you pay tax as we can reclaim an extra 25% We also have Contactless machines for both churches 01228 538983 for the Parish Office Vestry Hour: IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED Mondays 6-7pm to arrange Baptisms, Weddings or for General requests. Information can be checked on www.achurchnearyou.com 2

What’s going on? ***See page 7 for an announcement *** Sundays; Services will be at St Barnabas at 10am We are now able to sing and respond while wearing masks! Holy Communion is usually taken in one kind only, although some priests may also give the wine by “intinction” (bread is dipped) Depending on future announcements, the rota for February is as follows: Services in February are all at St Barnabas Sunday 30th January Morning Prayer Sunday 6th February Holy Communion Sunday 13th February maybe Cafe Church? Sunday 20th February Holy Communion Sunday 27th February Service of the Word There are children’s areas at the front and back of both churches. Wednesday morning Holy Communion at 10am Every Wednesday in February at St Barnabas FOODBANK: The tp4c Food- bank con- tinues to run. For the moment, Yvonne will administer it, so if you have any enquiries, please speak to her or leave a message at the Church Office. If anyone has an hour or two to spare on a weekly basis to help put up the bags, please speak to Yvonne about times and days. Your help would be very much appreciated. Donations are always welcome, with tins of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit as well pasta sauces and soups particularly useful. We have plenty (too much!) dry pasta, but we could always do with toiletries like shampoo, soap, shower gel, shaving gel, toothpaste and deodorant, for children as well as adults. (See page 22 for a couple of foodbank item recipes) 3

Canon Paul Hardingham considers the nature of true love. God so loved the World ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) This month, as we mark St Valentines’ Day, we focus on the importance of love. In understanding the way God loves us, this verse shows us how we should love others. God’s love is unconditional: God demonstrated His unconditional love for us by sending His Son into this world, to show us how we should love others, especially when it is undeserved! ‘There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to make God love us less.’ (Philip Yancey). God’s love is sacrificial: God’s love is not selfish or self-seeking, but selfless and self-sacrificial, putting the needs of others first. This is demonstrated by the cross, which is the supreme demonstration of God’s love. He died for our sins to give us access to God’s love, which is made real in our lives by the Holy Spirit. God’s love is forgiving: According to the film Love Story, ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry.’ Yet Jesus’ love for us enables us to forgive others, as we find His forgiveness through the gift of eternal life, available to all who put their trust in Him. In this World Cup Year, we remember Bobby Moore describing the terror of receiving the World Cup from the Queen in 1966: “I noticed that the Queen was wearing some beautiful white gloves. I looked down at my hands and they were completely covered with mud!” Although we approach God with dirty and spoilt lives, because of His love, we can shake hands with a holy God and share that love with others. 4

Men’s Breakfast is on the first Saturday of the month. Meet at the Royal Scot on Langrigg Road at 10am for a good breakfast and a good crack. The next ones are on Saturday 5th February and 5th March Please let us know if you might like to come along . I saw a picture on the internet the other day that made me stop and smile. It said “Pray so big and so often that when God meets you at Heaven’s gate, he says with a smile ‘Kid, you kept me very busy.’” It made me think just how important prayer is in our relationship with God. How it shows us in the Bible, that Jesus knew how important prayer is and he wants us, his disciples, to pray. I mean, if Jesus himself knew just how powerful it is, that’s even more reason for us to be doing it! Personally, sometimes when there is a lot going on like there has been the last few weeks, I imagine God sitting there thinking “for goodness sake Gemma, you again!” quickly followed by “Let’s hear it then!” Prayer is part of our journey with God. It is a way of communicating and this, along with reading, studying the scriptures and living out our faith every day, is how we grow in our faith and our relationship with him. Prayer is a way we can come alongside and help others, Prayer is a way we can become calmer and receive wisdom from our Lord, Prayer is how we open ourselves up to forgiveness because lets be honest none of us are perfect or get everything right all of the time, Prayer gives us strength to go on and share Gods love with others. I am going to finish by asking you a question, and it is one I truly mean, “How can I pray for you today?” Gemma “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 5

By the Revd Dr Jo White Reflected Faith Series: Candlemas There are three reasons for this festival, which is held each year on the second of February. Firstly, it’s the halfway point between the shortest day and the Spring Equinox, so from that date on the daylight hours get longer. In pre-Christian times, this day was known as the 'Feast of Lights' and celebrated the increase strength of the life-giving sun as Winter gave way to Spring. Secondly, it’s when we remember Mary and Joseph taking their baby Jesus, to the Temple forty days after His birth. And the third reason? It’s directly linked to the name of the feast – Candlemas. It was so named because on that day each year all the candles for the coming year were brought into the church to be blessed at a ‘mass’. Remember that candles were important in those days, not only because there were no electric lights; people thought they gave protection against plague and illness and famine. In many churches on this feast there will be a procession of the whole congrega- tion with lighted candles – often inside the whole building, going into every ‘dark’ corner. Everyone carries their own lighted candle, which they are encouraged to take home and light there also. One of the prayers that may be used is this: Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe. You make our darkness to be light. For with You is the well of life and in Your light shall we see light. This month Christ is often called the ‘Light of the World’ who came to bring light, hope, and peace into our darkness. Have a think about those places that are dark for you and perhaps you do not like going there or will not go there. Perhaps they are too painful or scary. Just pause for a short time with a lit candle and imagine Jesus going there for you or with you. Lighting your way. Making it safe. He came to give us life – and life to the full – even in those dark places. 6

An announcement about the future of St Barnabas and St Luke’s Both PCCs met with Rev Lee Townsend (the Archdeacon of Carlisle) on the 17th January. He assured us the Diocese want to see both parishes thrive and grow- they have no thoughts about closure of either church. He has had discussions with Bishop James and the diocese wish to offer us an interim vicar (for approximately a year). This, the diocese and the PCC members there, felt would give the churches some stability and gives the diocese some planning time to try and ensure a good long-term future. The appointment will hopefully be quite soon, we will possibly know who it will be by the time this edition of the Link is distributed! We hope this update provides some reassurance for church and communi- ty members that we are doing all we can to ensure we continue to be lov- ing, guiding and worshipping churches. We thank everyone for their words and prayers of support and encourage- ment in these times of change- please do keep them coming! Holy Trinity & St Barnabas PCC, St Luke’s PCC Watch this space for more information about services @ St Luke’s- We are hoping they will be starting on Sunday 6th March! “As any member of a church commit- tee will tell you, after all is said and done, there’s a lot more said than done.” 7

Dear Alison Sayer But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. (2 Cor. 4: 7-10) It is this passage that is on my mind as I reflect on my recent trip to visit our partners in Lebanon. In many ways it was a challenging visit, although a real joy to see the work that you are supporting after such a long time when we’ve been unable to travel. Daily life for men, women and children in Lebanon is extremely difficult and uncertain. Heba, Director of SKILD, a project that helps children with special needs, told me, “We are not over- whelmed. We are over-overwhelmed.” Life is very hard. But thanks to your kindness and generosity our partners are still being light in the darkness. What has struck me is how our partners - not just in Lebanon but in other Middle East countries as well - are placing their trust in Jesus, dependent on God to sustain them each and every day. It was very clear from my conversations, that one of the things sustaining them is you. It is your prayers, gifts and friendship - the knowledge that you stand with them - that encourages them to carry on. Your kind gift in memory of Agnes Swan, means so much. It helps our partners to reach out with love to those they serve, but it also tells them they are not alone. With best wishes Jamie Eyre Director of Programmes and Engagement You can check out the latest news from Embrace at embraceme.org Please continue to pass your stamps to me (Alison Sayer) Parish Prayer Loop: Maria Holmes : Speak to her! Alison Sayer: [email protected] Geoff Brown from St Luke’s & Margaret Brown from St Luke’s All requests are confidential and can be for anyone about anything. 8

Lectionary Readings for February Year C These are the readings for February. If you are the reader /intercessor for the Service, the readings are highlighted. Sunday 30th January/ Malachi 3: 1-5 Luke 2: 22-40 Wednesday 2nd February Psalm 24: [1-6], 7-10 Presentation of Christ in Hebrews 2: 14-18 the Temple (Candlemas) Sunday 6th February Isaiah 6: 1-8, [9-end] Luke 5: 1-11 4th Sunday before Lent Psalm 138 1Corinthians 15: 1-11 Sunday 13th February Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Luke 6: 17-26 3rd Sunday before Lent Psalm 1 1Corinthians 15: 12-20 Sunday 20th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Genesis 45: 3-11, 15 Luke 6: 27-38 (RCL Readings) Psalm 37: 1-11,39-40 Sunday 27th February 1Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-50 Sunday next before Lent/ Transfiguration Exodus 34: 29-35 Luke 9: 28-36, [37-43a] Psalm 99 2Corinthians 3: 12-4: 2 Wednesday 2nd March Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 Ash Wednesday Isaiah 58: 1-12 or John 8: 1-11 Sunday 6th March Psalm 51: 1-18 Luke 4: 1-13 First Sunday of Lent 2Corinthians 5: 20b-6: 10 Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 Romans 10: 8b-13 9

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Across: 1 ‘If you love those who love you, what — is that to you?’ (Luke 6:32) (6) 4 ‘They threw the ship’s — overboard’ (Acts 27:19) (6) 7 The first murderer (Genesis 4:8) (4) 8 He was the head Levite in charge of the singing when the ark of God was brought back to Jeru- salem (1 Chronicles 15:22) (8) 9 Samson was noted for this (Judges 16:6) (8) 13 Solicit money or food from passers by (Acts 3:2) (3) 16 What William Booth’s Christian Mission became in 1878 (9,4) 17 Alliance of Religions and Conservation (1,1,1) 19 ‘I will praise your name for ever and ever. — — I will praise you’ (Psalm 145:1–2) (5,3) 24 Simon had (anag.) (8) 25 Desperate (Deuteronomy 28:48) (4) 26 Elisha witnessed the boy he was seeking to resuscitate do this seven times before opening his eyes (2 Kings 4:35) (6) 27 The belly and thighs of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream were made of this (Daniel 2:32) (6) Down 1 ‘Before the — crows, you will disown me three times’ (Matthew 26:75) (4) 2 Relating to the books of the Bible between Acts and Revelation (9) 3 ‘They have — the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!’ (John 20:2) (5) 4 Belief (5) 5 ‘Take the following fine spices: ... 250 shekels of fragrant — ’ (Exodus 30:23) (4) 6 ‘Do not — Jerusalem, but wait for the gift’ (Acts 1:4) (5) 10 A seer (anag.) (5) 11 ‘Even there your hand will — me’ (Psalm 139:10) (5) 12 The wild variety was part of John the Baptist’s diet (Mark 1:6) (5) 13 A non-Greek speaker who was looked down on by civilized people (Colossians 3:11) (9) 14 Famous 1950s musical whose characters included members of 16 Across, — and Dolls (4) 15 The province from which Paul wrote to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:19) (4) 18 ‘He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring — — his hand’ (Ezekiel 40:3) (3,2) 20 ‘Today, if you hear his — , do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion’ (Hebrews 3:15) (5) 21 The Jericho prostitute who hid two Israelite spies on the roof of her house (Hebrews 11:31) (5) 22 ‘And now these three remain: faith, — and love. But the greatest of these is love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13) (4) 23 ‘God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end’ (Daniel 5:26) (4) Answers on page 17 The Bible version used in our crosswords is the NIV. Crosswords reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF). Acknowledgements go to www.parishpump.co.uk for many of the articles, prayers, puzzles & cartoons in this magazine. 11

February is the month of romance. Millions of Valentine cards will be sent in the next week or two, as we celebrate our romantic love for that special person in our lives. But there are other kinds of love to celebrate, and on Candlemas we remember Mary and Joseph taking their baby son to the temple to present Him to God. Jesus’ whole life was a loving present to us from God. Through His death for us on the cross, and His resurrection, His love can now transform anyone’s life. Romance can die, but God’s love for us is always there. But it won’t do us much good – unless we accept it! Valentine kiss angels rose hug baby romance girlfriend temple love boyfriend Mary present fiancé Candlemas restaurant worship presentation hearts repentance Answers on page 17 12

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We have Cubs and Scouts at St Barnabas for boys and girls from 8 years+ Meeting in Term-time only St Barnabas Cubs and Scouts on Mondays Cubs Contact: Peter Martin 07718 237722 Holy Trinity Cubs and Scouts GSL: Mark Hampton 07538 571546 contact Mike for Cubs or Mark for Scouts Beaver Colony Contact Ben or Joanne Girls may join the Rainbows or the Brownies who meet at St Barnabas Church on Wednesdays Meeting in Term-time only Rainbows 5pm to 6pm Brownies 6-7.30pm Contact: Suzie Giles for Rainbows on 544118 or for Brownies Ellis Page (mobile) 07729 046 765 or (Home) 01228 544 877. 15

A little update on our Christmas Family Activities Over the course of 4 activities we were in contact with 31 different adults and 76 different children! The total number of ‘attendances’ was 197- that’s 197 different times of contact that people got to know they are loved by Jesus and by us at church! There were 17 volunteers over the 4 activities and without these amazing people giving up their time, we would not be able to run activities such as these. In among our fantastic volunteers there were 6 teenage girls, who are members of our Girls Group at St Barnabas. They came along and set up, served food, served teas and coffees and then stayed to help clean up afterwards. We are extremely proud of these girls, and if we could, we would be out on the streets of Carlisle telling everybody just how proud of them we are! The organising, running and evaluating activities such as these takes many hours and many hands and we give thanks to our friends at Wigton Road Methodist Church for hosting one of our sessions, to our fantastic volunteers, to those of you who prayed for the activities, the people who joined them and to Cumbria County Council for the funding to pay for such a brilliant time. We give our thanks to our loving lord for placing us in our communities and providing us with all we needed to have such a wonderful, Jesus filled time. Gemma, Maria and Aileen Women’s Group- We will be meeting at 6pm on the 22nd February at the Museum Inn, Moorhouse Road, Carlisle. The menu is fish and chips, followed by ginger sponge and custard for £5 per person! This is a group for ladies over 18 years old, we come together for food, fellowship, and lots of laughter- We usually meet the third Tuesday of the month (February is different due to schools half terms). You are welcome to come along and join us- Just speak to Maria or Gemma to book your place. 16

ANSWERS Crossword Answers: ACROSS: 1, Credit. 4, Tackle. 7, Cain. 8, Kenaniah. 9, Strength. 13, Beg. 16, Salvation Army. 17, ARC. 19, Every day. 24, Admonish. 25, Dire. 26, Sneeze. 27, Bronze. DOWN: 1, Cock. 2, Epistolic. 3, Taken. 4, Tenet. 5, Cane. 6, Leave. 10, Erase. 11, Guide. 12, Honey. 13, Barbarian. 14, Guys. 15, Asia. 18, Rod in. 20, Voice. 21, Rahab. 22, Hope. 23, Mene. . 17

Five famous quotes from Desmond Tutu The recent death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu was mourned around the world. Here are five of his more famous quotes, which show why he was so especially honoured for his justice and reconciliation work in South Africa. “Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” “Don't raise your voice, improve your argument. Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right.” “Forgiving is not forgetting; it’s actually remembering - remembering and not using your right to hit back. It’s a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important. Especially if you don’t want to repeat what happened.” “Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realise our need of one another.” 18

A Prayer at Candlemas Dear Lord God, February can be a difficult, cold month, and this year there is much to be concerned about, with the pandemic still affecting our lives in so many ways. But thank you, Lord, that February can also be a month of wonderful signs of hope. Help us, when we look down, to see the snowdrops - sometimes known as Candlemas Bells - and other bulbs pushing through the dark earth, showing the promise of Spring and brighter days ahead. And then, help us to look up, to see the light of Jesus, Your revelation to all the world, in that baby who grew and died and rose again to offer salvation, hope and life to all who put their trust in Him. Thank you, Father, for Jesus and that, because of Him, nothing – no pandemic, no circumstance - can ever separate us from You. Thank you for Your Holy Spirit, living in all who trust in You, giving us strength for each new day of this and every month. In Jesus name, Amen. by Daphne Kitching I’m Praying for You – 40 days of praying the Bible for someone who is suffering By Nancy Guthrie, 10Publishing, £6.99 When we hear that a friend is struggling, it can be easy to say, 'I'm praying for you', but harder to know what you can actually pray. Through forty carefully chosen Scripture passages, Nancy Guthrie opens up the wealth of scripture to teach us how to pray for those who are hurting. She shows us how the Bible provides us with a vocabulary for prayer that enables us to ask God to achieve what He intends in and through suffering. Nancy teaches us to see how God's purposes are revealed even in our darkest days, and encourages us to pray for His will to be done in difficult situations. Each chapter includes a passage, a short explanation, and a prayer for your friend. Using the QR code at the end of each prayer, you’ll be able to load and send a personal text message to the person you’re praying for so that he or she will know not only that you are praying, but exactly what you are praying. 19

The Electoral Roll What is it and why should I be on it? Are you on the Parish electoral roll? If not, why not? Do you live in the parish of Holy Trinity and St Barnabas or St Luke’s? Or do you live elsewhere, but attend worship regularly at one of the churches? Are you over 16 ? Have you been baptised? Would you like to be a “voting member” of one of the churches? Would you like to represent your church on a Sunday morning as a Welcomer/ Sidesperson? Or be on the PCC and make important decisions for our churches or would you like to represent our churches on the Deanery Synod? Or would you just like to be a quiet member of these Christian communities in Morton, Belle Vue, Sandsfield Park and Holy Trinity area. The Electoral Roll is a legal requirement for the Church of England. Every church must have a list of its members from which all the officers of that church are chosen/elected (PCC, Churchwardens, Welcomers, etc.) It is also a useful document when situations arise such as visiting someone in hospital , baptisms, wedding banns, funerals and so on. The numbers on each electoral roll also inform the Diocese of how many representatives are allowed from that church, how much their Parish Share should be and of their need for stipendiary (paid) clergy. This year is a “normal” year, which means that if you are already on the Electoral Roll, you don’t need to do anything, unless you want your name removed for any reason , if you have moved away for example or if you have changed your name or address in the last 12 months. If you know of someone who has died, perhaps you could let the Electoral Roll Officer know too. If you are not on either Holy Trinity & St Barnabas or St Luke’s Electoral roll and you would like to be , please ask for a form to fill in. Alison Sayer is the Electoral roll officer for HT & StB and Gemma McManus (PCC Secretary) will deal with the St Luke’s roll. Contact the Parish Office (538983) and leave a message and someone will bring you a form. Alison Sayer (HT & StB Electoral roll Officer) 20

Report on the search for a new minister From a church council: We are still looking for a suitable candidate, and sadly the Bible doesn’t provide any role models whom we would really want in our church. For example: Adam: Good man but had problems with his wife. Also, we hear that he and his wife enjoyed walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years, yet with no converts. Also, prone to unrealistic building projects. Abraham: Twice offered to share his own wife with another man. Joseph: Obsessed with the meaning of dreams, plus he had a prison record. Moses: Modest, but a poor communicator, and even stuttered at times. Moreover, he had a temper, and there were rumours he left an earlier church over a murder charge. David: Very promising leader, except that he wrote poetry, and then had an affair with his neighbour’s wife. Solomon: We suspect he was a bit of a wise guy, and anyway our parsonage would never hold all those wives. Elijah: Prone to depression, and he set things on fire. Deborah: Played the tambourine, so not at all suitable for us. Jeremiah: An alarmist, always lamenting things. Plus, he buried his underwear outside. Isaiah: Claimed to have seen angels flying in the church. Jonah: Says God had him swallowed up by a great fish, and that later it spit him out on the shore near here because he was called to ministry. We hung up. John: Said he was a Baptist, but he doesn’t dress like any Baptists we know. Has slept outside, eats a weird diet, and provokes denominational leaders. Peter: Too blue collar, and too impetuous. Had also been known to curse. Paul: Powerful message, and people responded to him, but he had been known to preach all night. That would never do for us. Judas: Seems to have been a steady plodder, with excellent connections. Knew how to handle money. We’re inviting someone like him to preach this Sunday. Possibilities here. So who will we be looking for!? 21

Are you struggling to plan and make meals on a budget? I have been trawling through various supermarket recipes and Tesco, Asda and of course Aldi have some great ideas. They all have meal plans and shopping lists with up to date costings per portion for all meals. (on stores websites) Another good site I found was savings4savvymums. A foodbank in Kent area has put together a recipe book using items that are often in food parcels. (www.familyfoodbank.org Cooking on a Budget) Here are a couple of recipes from their recipe book: Tuna, Sweetcorn & Pasta Bake (Serves 4) A tasty and easy Pasta Bake! Ingredients • 2 x 160g Tinned Tuna (drained) • 100g Grated Cheddar Cheese • 2 x 198g Tinned Sweetcorn (drained) • 200g Dried Pasta • 300ml Milk • 1tbsp Cornflour • 1tbsp Butter or Margarine • Salt and Pepper Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 2. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions 3. Make the sauce – melt the butter in a large saucepan. Mix the flour with the milk and add to the pan. Stir continually until the sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the tuna, sweetcorn, cooked pasta and two thirds of the grated cheese 5. Spoon the mixture into an oven proof dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown Top Tip: If you have leftover pasta bake save this for tomorrow’s lunch! Top Tip: Use a packet of white sauce mix (instead of Step 3) and add cheese Top Tip: Top dish with crushed crisps for added texture and flavour Bean and Chilli Soup (Serves 4) A warming spicy soup ideal for lunch or a cold winter’s evening Ingredients • Olive oil for cooking • 3 Cloves Garlic (chopped) • 2 Onions (chopped) • 3 Cups of Water • 2tbsp Worcester Sauce • 2 x 400g Can Chopped Tomatoes • 1 x 400g Can Chickpeas (drained) • 1 Red Chilli (chopped) • 1 x400g Can Cannellini Beans (drained) • 1tbsp sugar • 2 x 400g Can Kidney Beans (drained) • 1tbsp Tomato Puree Method 1. In a large saucepan gently fry onions, garlic, chilli in olive oil over a low heat 2. Add all other ingredients and stir 3. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes Top Tip: use less water for a thicker soup Alison Jes22us

ST BARNABAS WITH HOLY TRINITY MOTHERS UNION HAPPY NEW YEAR…We met on Thursday 13th January at Vallum House Hotel for our post Christmas lunch. 15 members and friends were able to come and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch and Kathleen kindly gave out Quiz sheets which kept us quiet for a bit. A big thank you to Nancy for organising the booking of the lunch and collecting names, men- us and of course the money. NEXT MEETING: The date of the next meeting is on Thursday 10th February at 2pm in Church, this will be our Annual General Meeting when we are required to pay our subscriptions to Mary Sumner House, which for the year 2022 will be £22 and to discuss activities which took place during 2021. We also need to elect re/elect Officers and Committee members. We will also need to discuss a programme for this year so it would be helpful if Committee Members could stay behind for a short time at the end of the meeting. loveThank you, Margaretve of our your Unveiled - women of the Old Testament and the choices they made by Clare Hayns and Micah Hayns, CPO, £9.99 This richly illustrated book contains 40 daily readings and reflections, each illustrated with original artwork created in charcoal, oils and collage, imagining the woman in question, bringing her out of the shadows and making strikingly relevant connections with today’s context. Some women of the Hebrew scriptures are well known, but many others are barely remembered. Even when they are, we often don’t pause on them long enough to think about what we might learn from them. Each reflection ends with a short application to everyday life, guidance for further andthought and a prayer. mercy, through our Redeemer 23

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CONTACT DETAILS Are you new to the Parish or would like some further information about the different Parish activities? Please tick the information you require on the list below, send this form to the address given and the right person will contact you soon. Send your Parish Office request to: c/o St Barnabas Church Brookside, Carlisle, CA2 7JU Phone: 01228 538983 Name Address Postcode Telephone Email Baptism/Confirmation Bible Study Courses (Alpha, Footsteps, Called to Serve) Family Church activities Pastoral Visiting Prayer/ Healing Ministry Youth Organisations Link Magazine Parish Activities and Events Anything else? (Please note request in space provided)