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Who do I contact? Priest Rev Matt 01228 Parish Office in Charge Martinson 599562 01228 Holy Trinity, 538983 St Barnabas, or & St Luke’s [email protected] Local Lay Maria [email protected] Minister Holmes (Outreach & Mission) Gemma [email protected] Authorised McManus Lay Minister (Safeguarding) (Pastoral) & PCC Secretary Church Jannette Yvonne Wardens King Swainson (Holy Trinity) (Safeguarding) [email protected] Lead) [email protected] Church Mal & Peter 01228 Richard Wardens Brown 380541 Stewart (St Luke’s) (answerphone) Church [email protected] 01228 Wardens Angela & John 536574 (St Barnabas) Hewitt Worship Maria Leaders Mrs Ruby Holmes Morlin Geoff Geoff Haley Bland Brown Martinson Alison alison (Safeguarding) Sayer @tp4c.co.uk Link Magazine & Elec- toralRoll 2

What’s going on? Sundays; From 5th September “Face to face” Services will be at St Barnabas at 10am and at St Luke’s at 6pm (as well as live on Facebook , youtube or phone.) We are now able to sing and respond while wearing masks Prayer groups: Mondays at St Barnabas ,Wednesdays at St Luke’s and Fridays online at 9am Check on the TP4C group facebook page for the zoom code or phone number Wednesday morning Holy Communion at 10am Alternate Wednesdays at St Barnabas and St Luke’s led by the Reader and Lay Ministry team. (1st/15th/29th Sept at St Barnabas: 8th/22nd at St Luke’s) You can also check www.tp4c.co.uk or contact Matt or Maria either by email or by phone to find out what’s going on or if you have any questions or need prayer or assistance of any kind. (***Matt’s day off is Friday***) Donations are always very welcome Don’t forget to Gift Aid if you pay tax as we can reclaim an extra 25% We now also have Contactless machines for both churches 01228 599562 for Matt or 01228 538983 for the Office Vestry Hour: Mondays 6-7pm to arrange Baptisms, Weddings or for General requests. 1st /3rd Monday of the month at St Luke’s (6th /20th Sept) 2nd/4th Monday of the month at St Barnabas (13th/27th Sept) (NOT 5th Mondays or Bank Holidays) Information can also be checked on www.achurchnearyou.com or in- [email protected] Also on Facebook: If you “do” facebook, we have the following pages: Tp4c Church Page foodbank@tp4c Tp4c men’s meet up ST Luke’s Little Fishes MessyT@4C (formerly Tea@HT) ... and we now have our own Youtube channel _https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzl4XRy53TzFt0EUS_ibW-Q 3

Let’s set our Church on fire! “I think it would absolutely set the church on fire if every Christian would realise, they have what it takes to make a difference in the lives of others” Joyce Meyer I saw this statement the other day and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. It has been in the back of my mind at each of the summer holiday activity sessions so far. If the group of us that are here are making the difference to the lives of those in attendance, imagine how many more lives could be changed if we all got involved in outreach! I mean, how amazing is it that we, me and you, can make a difference in someone else’s life. I can hear some of you saying how difficult it can be to carry on offering help when it has been rejected, how sometimes explaining our love of Jesus to people who don’t yet know him can make us feel vulnerable, how we’ve been there and done that, how we’re now a little older and we’re tired. I get it, I’ve been there too, but let’s follow Jesus’s own direction. In Matthew 10, Jesus was sending out His disciples, and He told them that if they went to a town and the people didn’t accept them, they should shake the dust off their feet and go to the next town. Not everyone in need will want to accept our practical help. So, what does that mean for us? What can we do if our help is rejected? Well, we can get disheartened, upset, offended or we can continue to pray for them, but we are not obligated to try and change them or their circumstances if they do not want or aren’t ready to accept what help is offered. The world is a big place, and it can seem daunting, but let’s start with our communities. They are full of hungry, hurting people who would love to get any little bit of love and encouragement you have to give them. When one person rejects you, don’t let that stop you. Just do what Jesus did: Keep moving on until somebody wants what you’ve got. Continue to pursue your relationship with God more than anything else and ask Him to show you how you can help others and lift them up. If we can learn to follow God whether you’re accepted or rejected, you’re well on your way to fulfilling the call of God on your life to reach out to others. If we make it a habit to help people, encourage them, and treat them the way we want to be treated, then we will show God’s love in ways that really matter. The thing we all need to realise is sometimes it the smallest of acts, a smile, a listening ear, and some kind words which can truly make a difference- and we can all do that whatever our ages, however tired or rejected we are feeling, even if we have done it many times before- we should always be willing to try again. Each and every one of us can make difference in the lives of other- let’s do it, let’s set our church on fire! Gemma Gemma 4

Activities restarting in September: Refresh Online 2021 Preparations are underway for the Refresh Online Ladies Day which will take place on Saturday 4th September. It will be a time of good bible teaching, heartfelt worship, prayer and testimony (amongst other offerings). Organisers are encouraging people to watch this in clusters this year, with an open invite for men to join too. However, see below! Ladies are invited to join us at St Barnabas from 9.30am More than 500 people viewed last year's Refresh Online content. Men’s Breakfast restarts on the first Saturday of the month, starting again on Saturday 4th September. Meet at the Royal Scot on Langrigg Road at 10am for a good breakfast and a good craic. On Saturday 2nd October, Dr Andrew Brittlebank (Consultant Psychiatrist & Associate Medical Director, Cumbria & Northumberland) will be leading a Men’s Health Breakfast. GG’s Girls group Restarts on Friday 3rd September from 6pm at St Barnabas Church. Girls aged between 11 and 16 are very welcome Uniformed Organisations: For Cubs, Brownies etc, please contact the leaders to find out where and when they will be in September. See page 15 for details. Messy Church (Tea @4C) See page 15 for details. We hope to restart on Saturday 4th September What a busy day Saturday 4th September will be!!! Little Fishes will restart at both St Luke’s and St Barnabas on Tuesday 14th September. See page 13 for details Mothers Union will restart on Thursday 9th September at 2pm at St Barnabas. See page 23 for details. 5

Thank You , Bill 23rd July 1957—23rd June 2021 A tribute to Bill Heatley by Susan Thompson on behalf of TP4C Individually and collectively we can recall and recognise all the hard work and commitment over decades in this parish and deanery that has been undertaken by Bill Heatley. Motivated by his faith he worked tirelessly in so many different spheres—an example to us all—quietly getting on with the many different jobs in this busy parish. There was always a long list of needs and tasks and Bill was always there to “tick the boxes” and get things done. He had many practical skills and he was willing to give of his time and talents. As Christians we are reminded that our faith is part of our whole life and not just for Sundays. Our witness in our workplace can be difficult and challenging. Bill helped us by sharing his experiences. When he worked at Carr’s he talked about the questions posed by his workmates. These could be searching , but he persevered and got positive responses. Many of us identified with this problem and found it hard—our witness too had been questioned and we were encouraged by Bill as he became more confident as he went forward in faith—he was moving towards a decision to go forward for training as a Reader. He worked diligently and the course was demanding but he persisted, overcame the difficulties and it was a great day for the parish when he was licensed as a Reader. Work, witness and worship, Bill, you helped so many of us in so many different ways and for that we are truly grateful. The local lad who strengthened the life of our parish—We give thanks to God for your example. Thank you, Bill. 6

Rev Matt led the Service of Thanksgiving for Bill at St Barnabas Church on 1st July. Donations were split between Parkinson’s UK and St Barnabas Church. Matt would like to add his own thoughts about Bill: “ a great Reader, a man with a vision for the future of the church and support at Church and a great friend.” As a parish, we send our love and condolences to Kathryn, Emma and Kevin and the rest of Bill’s family. They must miss him a lot. Bill wrote this prayer for the Two Rivers Mission Community 7

Which Service am I going to? From Sunday 5th September , Sunday services will follow a new pattern. Services at St Barnabas will start at 10am and Services at St Luke’s will be at 6pm. Baptisms will be held at 1pm Café Church will be held on 1st Sunday of the month at St Barnabas and 3rd Sunday of the month at St Luke’s. Harvest Festival will be held on 19th September. Holy Communion will be at St Barnabas on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and on the last Sunday of the month at St Luke’s. There are children’s areas at the front and back of both churches. Wednesday morning Services of Holy Communion at 10am are led by the Reader and Lay Ministry team and alternate between the two churches, so 1st / 15th and 29th September will be at St Barnabas and 8th / 22nd September / 6th October will be at St Luke’s. Everyone is welcome to come and join in any service at any time at any church. There are no restrictions! Parish Prayer Loop: Maria Holmes : Speak to her! ([email protected]) Alison Sayer: [email protected] Rev Matt & Haley Martinson: [email protected] or 599562 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 September Year B Sunday 29th August OT: Song of Solomon 2: 8-13 Gospel: 13th Sunday after Trinity Psalm 45: 1-2, 6-9 Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (Proper 17) NT: James 1: 17-27 Sunday 5th September Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8,9,22,23 Mark 7: 24-37 14th Sunday after Trinity Psalm 125 (Proper 18) James 2: 1-10,[11-13] 14-17 Sunday 12th September Proverbs 1: 20-33 Mark 8: 27-38 15th Sunday after Trinity Psalm 19 or (Proper 19) Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 7:26 -8: 1 James 3: 1-12 Sunday 19th September Proverbs 31: 10-31 Mark 9: 30-37 16th Sunday after Trinity Psalm 1 Mark 9: 38-50 (Proper 20) James 3: 13-4:3,7-8a Esther 7: 1 - 6,9,10 & 9: 20-22 Harvest Festival Psalm 124 James 5: 13-20 Sunday 26th September 17th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 21) Sunday 3rd October Job 1: 1, 2: 1-10 Mark 10: 2-16 18th Sunday after Trinity Psalm 26 (Proper 22) Hebrews 1: 1-4 & 2: 5-12 Dear Lord, September – the month of new beginnings for many, as summer fades and school and college terms start. After such a strange time of restrictions, hopes of freedom, with warnings to be cautious, it is hard to know what to expect this September. We can’t know what lies ahead, Lord, but we can trust you to see us through whatever it turns out to be. Thank you for your promise, I will never leave you or forsake you… (Hebrews 13:5) Help us to hold fast to that promise, to keep trusting you - and to be thankful for each September day. In Jesus’ name. Amen. By Daphne Kitching 9

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Across: 1 ‘Through [Christ] we have gained …. by faith into this grace’ (Romans 5:2) (6) 4 Deprives of sight (Deuteronomy 16:19) (6) 8 The words of a hymn do this (mostly) (5) 9 Faithful allegiance (1 Chronicles 12:33) (7) 10 Belgium’s chief port (7) 11 Where John was baptizing ‘because there was plenty of water’ (John 3:23) (5) 12 Imposing height (Psalm 48:2) (9) 17 Jesus’ tempter in the wilderness (Mark 1:13) (5) 19 Comes between Amos and Jonah (7) 21 ‘Your will be done’ … as it is in heaven’ (Matthew 6:10) (2,5) 22 Gale (Matthew 8:24) (5) 23 Axle, eh? (anag.) (6) 24 ‘Out of the… I cry to you, O Lord’ (Psalm 130:1) (6) Clues Down 1 Popular Christian author and humorist, Plass (6) 2 Transparent ice-like mineral (Revelation 4:6) (7) 3 Method of compelling surrender by surrounding target of attack (2 Chronicles 32:1) (5) 5 Expose (Isaiah 52:10) (3,4) 6 Lonny (anag.) (5) 7 Utterance (1 Timothy 1:15) (6) 9 Husband of Deborah, the prophetess (Judges 4:4) (9) 13 Burial service (Jeremiah 34:5) (7) 14 What Christ threatened to do to the lukewarm church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:16) (4,3) 15 Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net (John 21:11) (6) 16 His response to Jesus’ decision to return to Judea was ‘Let us also go, that we may die with him’ (John 11:16) (6) 18 There will be weeping and gnashing of … (Matthew 8:12) (5) 20 Walkway between rows of pews in a church (5) 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

The Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13.24-30) Ever wonder why there is both good and evil allowed in this world? Jesus told a parable that touched on this subject – it is called the Parable of the Weeds. It runs like this: Consider the world as if it were a field where a Farmer has sown good seed. But then an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat. So when the wheat came up, so did the weeds. What to do? Instead of destroying the weeds, and thereby risking the wheat, the Farmer tells his reapers to wait and let both wheat and weeds grow together until the harvest. At the harvest he will instruct the reapers to gather up the wheat, but to discard the weeds. So do not despair when evil seems to thrive in this world – there is a reckoning still to come, and justice will be done. kingdom enemy let Answers on heaven servants grow page 17 good master together seed sow harvest field gather bundles sleeping reap barn grain root burned weeds 12

Drop off, drop in from 9am -10am at St Luke’s on Tuesday mornings. Drop the older ones off at school then drop in for tea, coffee, toast and a chat and soft play before Little Fishes at 10am.TERM TIME ONLY Restarts Tuesday 14th September AND at St Barnabas Church, Raffles Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm 13

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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 at Holy Trinity 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

Canon Paul Hardingham considers an urgent problem. Climate Sunday is this month Sunday 5th September is being designated Climate Sunday, ahead of the UN’s climate change conference, COP26, in Glasgow during November. How should we approach the challenge of climate change? We have damaged God’s creation: God delights in His creation: ‘God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.’ (Genesis 1:31). However, we have damaged this world and impacted people, created in His image. The burning of oil or gas and cutting down forests is increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The global average temperature could increase by 1.5˚C in 2030, resulting in significant damage to our planet. Already, increasing temperatures are melting ice caps, raising sea-levels, changing rainfall patterns and creating extreme climate events. It’s the 70% of the world’s poorest population who are being impacted most! Hope is found in Jesus: He has an intimate knowledge of the workings of crea- tion. ‘For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.’ (Colossians 1:16,17). Our hope for the future lies in what Jesus has done and continues to do in the world. He is the one who sustains cre- ation and will bring everything to completion. An invitation to respond: Simple everyday actions can help to sustain our planet, including recycling of waste, energy saving and changes in our lifestyle and diet to help the planet. We can fix our eyes on Jesus, as we pray for our world for our world leaders, gathering in Glasgow, asking that they may reach a good agree- ment for the future of our world. 16

ANSWERS Crossword Answers: ACROSS: 1 access; 4 blinds; 8 rhyme; 9 loyalty; 10 Antwerp; 11 Aenon; 12 loftiness; 17 Satan; 19 Obadiah; 21 on earth; 22 storm; 23 exhale; 24 depths DOWN 1. Adrian; 2 crystal; 3 siege; 5 lay bare; 6 nylon; 7 saying; 9 Lappidoth; 13 funeral; 14 spit out; 15 ashore; 16 Thomas; 18 teeth; 20 aisle 17

TP4C Foodbank The TP4C foodbank continues to support families in the parish. If you would like to donate food, money or toiletries, please drop off your donations at Holy Trinity on a Monday between 10am and 2pm. You may need to ring the bell as the door is sometimes locked. Donations of pasta sauces, and tinned meat , fish and vegetables are always very welcome as well as all types of toiletries for all ages . Now that the children are going back to school , there will also be some items of school uniform available. Please contact Gemma to find out ages, sizes and schools. A big thank you to those who donate and to the volunteers who make up the bags and man (or should that be woman?) the Foodbank! 18

Holiday activities at TP4C As I write, the holiday activities at TP4C are still in full swing! This is just to say Thank you to everyone who has helped to make them fun...the organising team, the volunteers, the entertainers, Cumbria County Council , the Education Depart- ment and the families who have joined in. So far, a great time is being had by all. If you would like to see yourselves having fun, there are photos on the TP4C Facebook page. 19

This comes from a blog by Alistair Birkett, director of Rural Ministries for Scotland and Northern England. You can read more at: https://www.ruralministries.org.uk/blog/anticipatingtheharvest? Thanking God for our blessings Our winter barley ripened quickly this year, and soon the combine harvesters were rolling here on the Northumberland / Scottish Border. As the first trailer load of grain came into the shed, I ran my hands through the gold- en grains, offering a short prayer of thankfulness as I savoured the smell of fresh cut barley. It was a good harvest. I’ve often reflected on the Old Testament festival of the Firstfruits, where the Israelites offered the very first sheaf of the spring harvest to God (Leviticus 23:9- 14). I think this act required great faith, as they trusted God for a fruitful harvest to come, something that was far from certain, given their utter dependence on the weather. I’m not sure about you, but I’m always up for giving thanks after the event. I’ll sing ‘Come ye thankful people come’ and rejoice that “all is safely gathered in”, but am I able to trust with anticipation for what is yet to come? The festival of the Firstfruits reminded God’s people that everything they had came from Him. I am reminded that I must learn (and relearn) to trust in God, who has proven His faithfulness to me, over and over again. Perhaps right now as a church community or an individual you’re waiting for a certain event, standing on the cusp of a new initiative, praying for a certain outcome or anticipating a long-held vision becoming reality. Let’s all keep trusting that whatever the challenge, however things turn out, irrespective of what we anticipate, God is going before us and has secured the Firstfruits of an even greater harvest through Jesus, as He rose from the dead. Just as the grain offering to God in the Old Testament anticipated a harvest to come, Paul reminds us that Jesus’ victory anticipates an even greater bodily resurrection and eternal peace (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). As we continue our journey with Jesus through the challenges of each day, let’s do so with a deepening faith and trust. In the meantime, bring on the harvest - I’ll see you on the other side! 20

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What do you want from tp4c? Have you told us what you think? Your chance to influence the future of TP4C Have you filled in the form to have your say about our churches? Thank you to those who have done so already. If you haven’t been able to pick one up from church, just send your ideas, thoughts, questions ,visions and dreams to Alan Sayer ([email protected]) or jot them on a piece of paper and hand it to him or leave it in the Parish Office Don’t just say “they” should do something about it, tell us ! We don’t have a time machine either, so it’s no good telling us what should have happened! However....we do want to hear from everybody whether you have only been to church once in your life and never want to come again or if you come to every- thing the church has to offer, young, old, in-between....you are the church and we need to know what you think the tp4c churches should be like. Alan Thanking God for the beauty of a late summer morning… Morning Prayer When morning in russet and saffron clad Is mantling the hills in a dew-soft plaid To the song of the moorland two-wings glad Let my heart upraise; When light creeps in through the chinks of the door When the mist ascends from the mountain floor, When the ocean shimmers like burnished ore, Let me give thee praise. O God of the morning, Christ of the hills,O Spirit who all the firmament fills, O Trinity blest who all goodness wills, Keep us all our days. From Prayers of the Western Highlanders 22

ST BARNABAS WITH HOLY TRINITY MOTHERS UNION Hello everyone, good news, it looks as though we will be able to meet again as a Branch, on Thursday 9th September in St Barnabas Church, at our usual time of 2.00pm. We will of course have to observe any COVID rules which are still in place. It will be so good to be together again after 17 long months but I know that you have been looking after each other, even if just by regular phone conversations. Many thanks to all who have yet again collected toiletries so that the ladies from Stanwix Branch have been able to continue making MUFFIN BAGS and supplying them to the local hospital and of course anyone else in need. For those who wonder what Muffin stands for it is…Mothers Union Friends and Families in Need. On Monday 9th August, some of us were able to attend a service at the Cathedral to celebrate Mary Sumner Day and a donation has been sent from our Branch Funds to The Summer of Hope Appeal. Looking forward to meeting again in September if you feel confident about this. Otherwise we will try to keep you in touch with future plans. Love and God Bless…Margaret Here are some other dates for your diary: October 13th AGM, Council and Sharing Day at Shap. October 20th – 22nd The retreat at Rydal Hall with Penny Driver as the leader. Full details in the MU magazine. November 6th(Saturday) Provincial End of Triennium Service in Liverpool. Coach travel will be arranged if appropriate. November 13th (Saturday) Diocesan End of Triennium Service in Carlisle Cathedral. Repentance Lord God, take pity on me. During my infancy I ignored You; During my boyhood I had no interest in You. During my adolescence I pursued vain pleasures. But now, Lord Jesus, I crave Your mercy. I want to know You, I want to understand Your truth, I want to feel Your joy. By Richard Rolle (c 1300 – 1349) Hermit in York- shire EDIN 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 [email protected] 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)