The Log

The Parish Magazine July 2020

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With the help of Stewards and with Government and Diocesan guidelines in place our Parish Church is now open

Monday to Saturday between 2pm and 4pm.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

STOP PRESS…… Worship in church to resume In line with the latest Government guidance both St. Lawrence and St. Paul will be open for services of worship from

Sunday 5th July. Initially, to allow us to open safely, there will be one service at each church per week and as you would

expect, additional restrictions such as, physical distancing, hand sanitising upon entry, no singing and no refreshments

after the service, will be in place.

The morning service will be at St. Paul’s Church at 9.30am and the format will be similar to the online service,

which will continue to be shown on Facebook and YouTube for as long as it is deemed both practical and spiritually

fruitful. The timing of the morning service enables the online ‘Zoom Children’s Church’ to continue every Sunday at

10.45am. This is vital as current guidelines do not enable us to offer any special provision for children in church.

The evening service will be at St. Lawrence’s Church at 6.30pm and will follow the pattern of Evensong but with

the responses and psalms said rather than sung. If permitted after this service has finished, for those who would like

to remain there will be a simple service of Holy Communion. This will be received standing and in one kind (only the

consecrated bread will be received)

You are encouraged to arrive up to half an hour before each service officially starts and a steward will show you to a

pew. To avoid any bottlenecks the church pews will fill up from the front, so it is unlikely you will be sitting in your

usual pew. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. To allow us to welcome as many people as

possible back to church, please be gracious to others by choosing to attend only one of the two services.

Important. No one should feel obliged to return to Church if they feel uncomfortable. I would also encourage those

who are shielding and those in the increased risk category to think carefully about whether it is right for you to come

at this stage. Obviously if you have any COVID-19 symptoms you should stay at home and follow Government advice.

More detailed information can be found on the Parish Website or Facebook page If you have further questions please contact our warden Chris Page at churchwardenstlandplongridge@gmail.com, or myself at revmikebarton@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Revd. Mike Barton.

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VICAR’S NOTES This certainly wasn’t the summer we were all expecting and this year it has been a great shame not to be able to hold

the Longridge Field day on 13th June and we will really miss not being able to physically attend the Goosnargh &

Longridge Agricultural Show set for Saturday 11th July. These two wonderful community events have become real

highlights in the Longridge calendar for me. Despite the sadness though it’s been heartening to see people’s ingenuity

and efforts to do what they can.

Therefore, if you’ve not seen it yet I’d heartily endorse visiting the Facebook page for Longridge Band where you can view an uplifting video specially put together featuring a montage of photos and highlights from the years gone by, all set to some brilliant band music. Also if you visit https://glashow.org.uk/ you’ll be able to enjoy a virtual version of the agricultural show where you can take part in a range of competitions for all ages and species! We too at St Lawrence and St Paul have been missing the opportunity to gather in church so I’m looking forward to gradually opening up our buildings for services when we have all the procedures in place to follow the government guidance. In the meantime please do continue to worship with us via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongridgeCofE or by typing ‘St Lawrence with St Paul, Longridge’ into YouTube. School Uniform Fund.

Perhaps this year more than any other recent years we can help those struggling to afford the

cost of buying a new school uniform. Previously your generous donations have brought a great

deal of relief to parents and put genuine smiles on the faces of some wonderful children. Please

can I encourage you to be equally as generous in giving to the School Uniform Fund this year. If

you would like to make a contribution, simply put your donation in an envelope marked ‘School

Uniform Fund’ and post it through the vicarage door.

Equally, if you, or a parent you know is struggling to meet the cost of buying a new school uniform for this September

you are welcome to call me on 01772 783281. Once again, we have a voucher scheme set up with local supplier Mary

Francis which is both simple and confidential and we can help towards the cost of uniform for primary and secondary

schools. The fund is there to help, particularly with the more expensive items such as blazers and sweatshirts.

Foodbank

The Foodbank is still running in and around the Longridge area and for the time being anybody requiring its services should call 07849 534431 to arrange a home delivery, or alternatively I am authorised to issue Foodbank vouchers so please contact me on the vicarage phone number (01772 783281) or email me at revmikebarton@gmail.com where necessary. More information can also be found at: https://ribblevalley.foodbank.org.uk/.

Thank also to those who have continued to donate food. Non-perishable food items are very much welcomed and can

either be left at the Foodbank collection stations in Booths or Sainsburys supermarkets of alternatively they can be left

at the vicarage door near St Paul’s Church between 10am-12 noon on Fridays. Thank you for your generosity in

supporting the Foodbank and its clients.

Thank you for your continued support

I’d like to express my sincere thanks for your continued support for our church, your financial

giving via the website, Standing Order or through the envelope scheme has been much

appreciated.

Cleaning Morning at St Paul’s – Saturday 4th July, 9.30 -12 noon

In preparation for re-opening for services we’re proposing to have a cleaning morning at St

Paul’s Church. All physical distancing and hygiene rules will be followed. If you would be willing

to help volunteer for this, please could you contact Dot Little 783998.

THANK YOU

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A change in the Archbishop of York

With the simple but symbolic act of laying down his crozier, Archbishop Dr. John Sentamu brought his 15 year ministry as Archbishop of York and 41 years of ordained ministry within the Church of England to a close on Sunday 7th June. Sadly due to the Coronavirus pandemic people were unable to gather personally in York Minster to give thanks for all Archbishop Sentamu and his wife Margaret have achieved. The couple will continue to live in the North of England.

AN ADDITIONAL LOG

Normally the July Log is a double edition covering both July and August but appreciating just how important the church

magazine has been in keeping the parish informed and connected throughout the pandemic, the decision has been

taken to produce an August Log this year at no additional cost to advertisers and subscribers. We are grateful to the

Log production team for supporting this decision which will enable us to report and explain changes as the lockdown

eases and the possibility of church services, with restrictions, resuming.

Bishop Stephen Cottrell, currently Bishop of Chelmsford, will pick up the crozier after being confirmed as the new and 98th Archbishop of York at 11am on Thursday 9th July, 2020.

Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the service will be available to watch online via the Church of England website at www.churchofengland.org

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WW CORNER

What a different year it has been for us all, we have just passed the longest day and no doubt

many of us are reflecting on the first half of 2020. There has certainly been a lot of darkness and

despair, but there are some positives to be rescued from the awful

situation we have found ourselves in. At WW we have been discussing

the positives and planning what changes we would like to continue in our

lives going forward. Many of our members have become more active

during lockdown and many have started cooking more and eating more

local produce. We have also found ourselves focussed even more keenly on making healthy

choices and recently in our virtual workshops we discussed the importance of including some

healthy oils in our diet. We talked about oily fish, nuts and seeds and avocado. Now, I’ve never

been an avocado fan, until I found this recipe for baked avocado! This is a game changer for me,

if you fancy giving avocado a whirl – try it this way!

Baked Avocado with Eggs

4 smartpoints per portion on our Blue and Purple plan, 6 on Green

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1 egg

Jar of ready-made salsa or make your own with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, red onion, lime juice,

chopped red chilli and salt and pepper.

Scoop the seed from the avocado and remove some of the flesh so that you can break your egg into the middle.

Baked for 15-20 mins on 180C fan, 200C, gas mark 6.

Serve with the salsa and enjoy!

For details on Claire’s WW in Longridge and Grimsargh, call or text Claire on 07749896171

THANKING OUR ADVERTISERS

This is the time of year when Val Wardley starts to visit all the businesses who advertise in the Log to ask if they will support us by placing an advert again for the coming twelve months. We are sure that as a community we would all like to thank those businesses who have been able to remain open during the pandemic and have given such wonderful service, many offering home delivery. For those who have only recently been allowed to re-open and for our café’s and hairdressers still preparing to open its surely now our turn to support them. In the words on the posters displayed in many of the shops lets:-

Shop local, Spend local, Eat local, Enjoy local,

Support local

Clergy & Church Officers

Vicar Rev. Mike Barton The Vicarage, Church Street 01772 783281 revmikebarton@gmail.com

Retired Clergy: Rev. John Ball 07754 771220 Rev. Gill Mack 7 Bowland Close 01772 783983 gillmack423@btmail.com Readers Kathleen Sturzaker 57 Hacking Drive 01772 785934 kathleensturzaker@gmail.com

Muriel Anderson 20 Plessington Court 01772 448356 murielanderson33@gmail.com

Gerald Mack 7 Bowland Close 01772 783983 gfmack@talktalk.net Churchwarden Chris Page churchwardenstlandplongridge@gmail.com

Deputy Wardens Mae Heys 29 Fell Brow 01772 783218 maeheys@icloud.com

Dorothy Laver 19 The Pastures, Grimsargh 07719 389529 dorothy.laver@gmail.com PCC Secretary Dot Little 26 Hoghton Road 01772 783998 dotlittle003@gmail.com

PCC Treasurer Graham Kelsall graham@oaktreehouse.net

Safeguarding Officer Janet Redding

Church Administrator Sam Reynolds 01772 783281 secretarystlandplongridge@gmail.com

Altar Flowers Hon. Sec. St. Lawrence Marjorie Procter 5 Regent Street 01772 784119 Hon. Sec. St. Paul Vacant Please contact churchwarden Church Administrator Sam Reynolds Parish Office Wed & Thursday 9am to 12 noon Fri 9am—3pm 01772 783281 Choir Director of Music Rebekah Okpoti 07516 224 815 rebekahokpoti@gmail.com Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade Wednesday Nights Berry Lane School Term Times Martins 6 pm, Young Members 6.30 pm JTC/Seniors 7.00 pm Commanding Officer Janet Redding 3 Chapel Street janetredding@clcgb.org.uk Craft Group Last Monday each month, Centenary Room 1.30 - 3.30pm also: Contacts Helen Bailey 01772 783178 Ruth Ball 01772 783172 Julie Kirkham 01772 446275

Handbell Ringers Leader Judith Kaye Park View, Fleet Street, PR3 3ED judithkaye@sky.com 01772 785114 Children’s Church Carolyn Barton carolynbarton@hotmail.co.uk Mothers Union 7.30pm on 1st Tuesday Enrolling Member Judith Kaye Park View, Fleet Street, PR3 3ED judithkaye@sky.com 01772 785114 Servers Leader George Green 07935 080 443 georgebradegreen@gmail.com Tuesday Club 7.30pm on 2nd Tuesday Chairman Fred Little 26 Hoghton Road 01772 783998 Hon. Sec. Adrienne Atkinson 01772 783091 adbil1959@gmail.com Walkie Talkies Hannah Green 20 Darwen Close 01772 783558

Organisations

Parochial Church Council Chairman Rev. Mike Barton Hon. Secretary Dot Little Hon. Treasurer & Stewardship Recorder Graham Kelsall Members: Clergy and Churchwarden, Muriel Anderson, Karen Boardman, Karen Burdett, Lauren Cowell, David Hartley, Mae Heys, Gwyneth Jones, Vernon Kinrade, Dorothy Laver, Rosemary Lyons, Barbara McCormick, Lisa Monks, Ali Ng, Annamarie Rogers-Waterman, Wendy Smyth, Kathleen Sturzaker, Emma Turver, Peter Turver, Val Wardley.

Longridge C of E Primary School www.longridge-ce.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Headteacher Mrs Catherine Parkin head@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk Clerk to the Governors Val Morris 01524 581136 c/o the School Office School Office 01772 782378 bursar@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk Pre-School 01772-780078 PTFA Hon. Sec. Katie Keighley

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Sidesmen and Sideswomen

Yvonne Ball, Hilda Marle Collis, Ian Cookson, Helen Eccles, Tom Haworth, Janet Heap,

Lawrence Ingham, Merilyn Kinrade, Theresa Page, Ray Saunders, Judith Singleton, Alistair Silcock, Jennifer Sturzaker, Keith Thompson, Lib Turver,

Peter Turver.

Deputy/Duty Wardens

Vernon Kinrade, Mae Heys, Dorothy Laver, Dot Little, Gwyneth Jones, Kathleen Sturzaker, Val Wardley.

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Swifts Hardware, Cookware & Garden Centre

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU — The Pettit Family

Emma, Harley, Tamsin and I (Carl) moved to Longridge

just over three years ago. Emma and I met in

Manchester 2009 when I was serving at RAF Valley

and she was about to start teaching in a school in

North Manchester. After our first date at Chester Zoo,

we spent most of our courtship between the

restaurants and music of Manchester, and the

mountains and beaches of North Wales. Several

houses, RAF postings and teaching jobs later we have

put roots down in Longridge and could not be happier

with our choice.

We have been married since 2012 and have two

children, Harley, aged six, and Tamsin, aged four, both

of whom will attend Longridge C of E Primary School

from September. Emma is a teacher at Hillside

Specialist School, and I am now approaching 15 years,

the mid-point of my career, in the RAF and am back at

RAF Valley.

Emma and I are keen hikers and our whole family love

to be outdoors. Whilst our walks are currently

somewhat shorter due to little legs, we can often be

seen as a family walking around Longridge, the fields,

hills and woodlands nearby accompanied by Badger

our black and white whippet cross.

Whilst St Pauls has been my welcome to both faith and the church community, Emma has regularly attended church

since childhood. Harley and Tamsin love St Pauls, particularly children’s church and Harley is always happy to share his

6-year-old worldly wisdom, or perspective on Christian teachings, when invited to display their creations in front of the

congregation (sorry). Many of our dearest memories from our first three years in Longridge are linked to St Pauls. Our

children’s baptism, their first nativity, seeing Father Christmas at the Christmas Fayre, The Yorkshire 3 peaks, teaparties

in the vicarage and remembrance Sundays to name a few.

We made the move to Longridge because of all the town offered to us for raising a family and we were so happy we

did. The town surpassed all our hopes and we love every aspect of our life here. The church community is a big part of

that, and we all miss our Sunday Services and our friends. Whilst zoom meet ups and fleeting hellos help us keep faith,

we cannot wait for the time when it is safe for the pulse of this town to beat again with vibrancy; and Berry Lane, the

cinema, the pubs and play parks all to come to life once more.

MESSAGE FOR LOG DISTRIBUTORS

Firstly, thank you to you all for getting the Log out during these difficult times. It’s clear that recipients have been very glad to have their copy as usual and so it’s been decided to produce an extra copy in August instead of the usual joint July/August issue. If any of you will have a problem delivering this edition please will you let me know so that cover can be arranged. My contact details are judithkaye@sky.com or telephone 785114. Thanks again. Judith Kaye.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - Molly Bryden

In his ‘Thank You’ article in last month’s Log, Revd. David Anderson wrote how proud he was of those young people from Longridge church who were servers, or part of the brigade or youth groups and who have gone on to work for the NHS and therefore been on the front line during the pandemic. One of those young people was Molly Bryden who kindly agreed to share with us her story so far…………

Six years ago, my friends and I stood at the front of church, being interviewed by Rev. David as we set off on our next steps to University, with many of us moving across the country to continue our studies. We had been best friends throughout our time at Berry Lane, Longridge High and Newman College and were going our separate ways for the first time. We had got confirmed together, attended youth group and served in one capacity or another in church. (I remember always looking forward to our annual servers’ meal with Lawrence!)

At high school, my passion for the sciences began and I pursued this at Newman College, choosing to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths A levels. I applied for Medical School and elected to study at The University of Leeds. University was really tough in the beginning, but with support from family and friends, I managed to survive the first year and moved out of halls in my second year. The course consisted of more theoretical learning in the first 2 years before the balance began to change to more practical learning and application in the next 3 years. As we began to spend more time on the wards with patients, I really began to enjoy learning about conditions, applying knowledge learnt and being able to communicate with people when they were going through a tough time.

I was fortunate to gain experience in a variety of specialities and approached everything as a new learning experience. I particularly enjoyed working in the community with GPs and had fun on the paediatric wards. As a student, it was a privilege to experience everything from helping deliver a baby to holding people’s hands in their last moments of life.

I was lucky to establish a close friendship with Izzy from Bristol and 2 girls from Singapore: Kirsten and Kanaka, all studying Medicine too. Despite our different backgrounds, we supported one another throughout the 5 years and made many memories I am grateful for. It was fun to teach the girls all about Lancashire sayings and food whilst I learnt all about their different interests; I hope to be able to visit Singapore soon!

Throughout my 5 years at Leeds, our Longridge friendship group continued to support one another through texts, phone calls, gifts and planned meet ups whenever we were home and at birthdays. Support and messages from church were passed on by my mum and nan, whilst I still enjoyed seeing my church family when I visited home.

After 5 years, I graduated last July in the Great Hall at The University of Leeds with my family and university friends there to support me. It was a brilliant day seeing everyone before we all went off to start our jobs in different hospitals around the country. Leeds was a fantastic place to study, with opportunities to work at all the hospitals in West Yorkshire. I love going back for a weekend to visit Kirsten who is still living there and to re-visit all my favourite places.

I decided to move back to the North West for my first two years of being a doctor. I was very fortunate to get my first-choice job in Blackpool Victoria Hospital, on a rota full of specialities I am interested in. I have so far worked in Care of the Elderly and general surgery; in August, I move onto paediatrics. I have been very lucky to work with the most

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? ……...continued

wonderful, supportive teams from a wide variety of backgrounds. The COVID 19 pandemic has changed many things in hospitals, but I feel lucky to have been able to contribute to work on the frontline and helped in whatever way I could.

Looking back over the last six years, our Longridge friendship group is still as strong as ever. We meet up most weekends and support each other as we grow up/older together. In the future, I would like to become a GP with a special interest in teaching, based somewhere in Lancashire. My mum says I’m a chatterbox, which I think is why I love GP; I will hopefully get to chat to so many people on a daily basis whilst helping them get better!

For now, I would like to say many thanks for everyone’s prayers, thoughts and messages of support, it truly is appreciated. Love Molly

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YOUTH CHAT

Youth Chat - Calling all Youth….

Do you ever want to put your head under the covers and go back to sleep instead of

getting up in the morning? Of course, we all do sometimes and during these last

few months when things have been so uncertain it has probably been the best

thing to do on occasion. But there are other ways to deal with uncertainty and

chatting to others is one of them. YOUTH CHAT is a great way to talk about things that worry or confuse us about life,

about suffering, about science and God. So, jot down those worrying and difficult questions or chat to your families

and friends about things that worried them when they were young and perhaps still do then bring your comments and

questions to Youth Chat on Sunday 19th July at 11.30 a.m. on Zoom. Rev Mike will send the link. Simple solutions not

guaranteed but an opportunity to be taken seriously and to receive a very warm welcome is guaranteed. We would

love to see you.

CHOIR NOTES

In the last month many people have lost loved ones, including family, friends, neighbours or

work colleagues and its been a particularly difficult time for our choir members.

We were saddened to hear of the death of former chorister Dorothy Lewis (Terry’s mum), who

sang soprano in our church choir for many, many years. She also enjoyed singing with the Valley

Singers and Grace Notes. Dorothy’s voice and presence will be sadly missed by all.

Our thoughts and prayers are also with Gillian Whalley and the family following the death of John and with Ann Gold-

ing on the death of her mother in law Moreen. Moreen always enjoyed the January Parish Meal and especially the

Quiz. Choir member Helen Clements also continues to be in our thoughts on the death of her father Derick (Dick) Da-

vies.

May all who mourn find comfort in knowing that their loved ones are now at peace and in the nearer presence of

God.

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Crowds – A Reflection by Canon Andrea Titterington

How much of our time was spent surrounded by other people before the coronavirus pandemic? At church, in offices, schools, shops, hospitals, public transport, the gym and swimming pools, restaurants and pubs, historic buildings and gardens, hotels, beaches and parks and activities such as concerts, plays, football/cricket/rugby matches, and other sporting events being in a crowd was inevitable and normal. We are social animals. Most of us live in urban areas where we live in close proximity. The UK is one of the most densely populated countries on the planet with 66.65 million of us living in 20% of its islands’ area. A few short weeks have forced most of us to be confined to our homes with the exception of those at the front line of care and other essential services. As lock down has eased, although the scope of our available activities has widened, the way we interact with other people has had to change dramatically. Two metres distancing (or 6’6”), face masks, queuing to enter the supermarket, the post office, or pharmacy. Even country walks have introduced a new wariness and separation. Those who are at risk or shielding from COVID-19 have been confined and isolated even more than the general population. We don’t know how these unprecedented changes will affect us in the medium or longer term. Uncertainty is unsettling. In May and June hot summer weather brought masses together on beaches and parks, heedless of any threat of contagion. The murder of George Floyd by a policeman in Minneapolis, Minnesota sparked an explosion of protest against continued racism across many countries, especially in the USA and UK. Here was a different type of massing. The determination to be heard overcame any reticence about infection. Won’t it be strange to return to services in church without sharing the Eucharist and the fellowship expressed in handshakes or hugs? We may not be able to enjoy the music of our choir for some time. Thankfully many of us have been able to stay connected through the parish website and Facebook and of course through the Log. The streamed Sunday Services and the opportunity for Morning Prayer via Zoom have brought our vicar and familiar faces from our church family into our homes via our computer or smart phone and through the pastoral team there has been regular telephone contact with all on the electoral roll. But when we are able to open the doors of St. Lawrence and St. Paul for worship the restrictions necessary are going to make the space seem very different at first. What can we do? Our churches have been the “House of God and Gate of Heaven” for generations of Longridge people. St. Lawrence church has been a place of prayer since the 1500s. The inhabitants of Longridge have lived through plagues, wars and hardship as well as jubilation and celebration. May we tap into the well of faithfulness of those thousands of worshippers? May we build for the future so that the young and generations to come can benefit from whatever we do now in this challenging time? Will we reach out to the bereaved, those suffering from illness and infirmity, the fearful and lonely? Can we each offer more of our time, talents, and treasure, prioritising our service to God? Essential to all that we do now to sustain our Christian life is to pray. May the words of St. Paul inspire your prayers as we join together with crowds in prayer here and throughout the world. “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” (Romans 8:39)

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Wood burners installed All general plumbing, installations and repairs Boiler and cylinder replacement

Drains, guttering and roof repairs Free call out and estimates

01254 878 555 07761 297 563

Plessington Court 60+ Sheltered Accomodation

Apartments at our scheme in Longridge please contact Sarah Reid 01772 783527

sarah.read@msvhousing.co.uk

SMC ELECTRICAL

All aspects of electrical work undertaken from a light switch to a complete rewire.

Inspection & Testing, Portable Appliance Testing,

CCTV, Security lighting, LED lighting.

07970 087 381 / 01772 782619 electrician@his-email.co.uk

38 Berry Lane Longridge

Tel. 01772

783837

FERRARI’S Country House Hotel & Restaurant Open Daily for Lunches & Dinners Civil Ceremonies & Wedding Receptions Private Parties & Functions Catered for.

Tel. 01772 783148 Fax. 01772 786174 Chipping Road, Thornley, Longridge, Preston PR3 2TB

RIBBLE FARM FARE

High Class Greengrocers Suppliers to the Catering Trade

Shay Lane Industrial Estate, Longridge

Tel. 01772 782693 / 783386

Jennifer Royle BSc (Hons) MChS Sarah Turner BSc (Hons) MChS HCPC Reg Chiropodists / Podiatrists

2 Towneley Road, Longridge PR3 3EA 01772 378812

Www.thefootroom.co.uk

thefootroom

Anji’s Emporium

37 Inglewhite Road Longridge PR3 3JS

01772 780073 Large Car Park at Rear

HOLIDAY COTTAGE ALSTON LANE

Gold Rated 4 Star 1 Bedroom/ Ground Floor Wheelchair Access

Ideal for visiting family & friends base for exploring

www.theprovenhouse.co.uk Proprietor Kathleen English 01772 782653

07751 989759 or Lisa 07872 650021 Email kenglish56@hotmail.co.uk

Chimney Sweep

01772 613 015 07941 818 687

Certificates issued

sootethesweep.co.uk

Bespoke Florist Sara Barrow

Flowers Gifts Weddings Funerals Events Corporate Demonstrator Workshops

4 Inglewhite Road, Longridge, PR3 3JR 01772 786828

www.flowerswithpassion.co.uk

Steve Harling Decorating Local tradesman for all your

decorating needs. Est 1987

High Quality Painting & Decorating Commercial & Domestic, Interior & Exterior

Insurance Quotations

01772 785090 / 07966 185273 steharling@gmail.com

28 Water Meadows. Longridge, PR3 3BW

1 Berry Lane, Longridge Open 7 days a week Weekdays 8am-3pm Saturday 8am-2pm Sunday 10am-1pm

Paul Gavaghan

Chimney Sweep

All types of flue cleaned Weddings attended

01772 865 182

Joanna’s Animal Care Dog walking and care of animals in their

own homes Home boarding for friendly dogs.

I have a lifetime’s experience looking after animals, from cats to dogs, horses to hens.

Regular and one off bookings. Fully insured and council registered

Please call

Joanna Gavaghan

01772 865 182 07880 741 021

01772 865 182 07765 226 957

LONGRIDGE ELECTRICAL SERVICES & LIGHTING

Jewellers

12 Towneley Parade, Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3HU

01772 782558

Longridge Goldsmiths

Creation Gardening Services A Family Run Business

Over 30 years experience Competitive rates

All garden work undertaken Landscape portfolio also available on request

Please call 07950 242 171 And ask for Ian or Joanne, Thank You

Café ~ Bar ~ Hot/Cold Food Ice Cream

The Bridge Eat in or Takeaway

Free Delivery Outside Catering Specialists

114 Derby Road, Longridge PR3 3FE 01772 786464

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Ireland’s Garage Ltd

M.O.T Testing Servicing & Repairs

Engine Management Fault Diagnosis and Repairs , Tyres & Tyre Repairs

Wheel Balancing & Tracking Estimates without Obligation

60 Inglewhite Road, Longridge, Preston Tel. 01772 785553

Email robpye@talktalk.net Www.irelandsgarage.com

Exhausts, Tyres, Clutches, Brakes, Shock absorbers, Mechanical repairs, Chassis welding, Servicing, Tracking

RIBBLE VALLEY TYRE AND AUTO

SERVICES

Stonebridge Mill, Kestor Lane, Lon-gridge.

Tel. 01772 784000(day) 01772 782797(after hours)

Mobile 07860 273196 Proprietors:

David and Susan Newby

BONDS OF LONGRIDGE LTD.

Automobile Engineers - Repairs and Over-hauls

Tyres - Oil - Petrol - Spares - Accessories M.O.T. Testing

Stonebridge Garage, Longridge

Tel 01772 783298

Chartered Certified Accountants

WHALLEY SWARBRICK

Business Start-up Specialists Free Initial Consultation

01772 785405 Whalley Swarbrick Limited 16 Berry Lane, Longridge

F.M.I. Foss Monks Installations

Gas Fires, Gas Cookers, Gas Central Heating & Maintenance Gas Appliance Safety Checks

Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Gas

Plumbing Repairs & Renewals Complete Bathrooms

Underfloor Heating & Solar Hot Water Systems

For Special offers on boiler and fire servicing call

Steve Monks 07710 191 991 Matt Foss 01772 785347

E-mail f.m.i@hotmail.co.uk

38 Derby Road Longridge PR3 3JT Tel: 01772 785334

enquiries@especiallyforyoubridal.co.uk www.especiallyforyoubridal.co.uk

BRIDAL WEAR & BRIDESMAIDS All accessories, Bespoke Stationery, Bespoke Jewellery & friendly personal service

MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 9.30—5 SATURDAY 9.30– 4.30

WARWICK STREET MOTORS LTD

MOT testing, servicing, repairs, diagnostics

Warwick Street, Longridge PR3 3EB Euan Douglas 01772 783282

www.warwickstreetmotors.com warwickstreetmotors@hotmail.com

Shay Lane Trading Estate Longridge, Preston. PR3 3BT

Telephone 01772 784626 www.foxtimber.c0.uk

Railway Sleepers, Crossing Timbers, Concrete Sleepers,

Fencing Posts, Field Gates, Rails, Rustic Poles, Wire Fencing, Farming Hardware,

Tanalised Timber treated by Vacuum / pressure impregnation with‘Tanalith’ E preservative

LONGRIDGE UPHOLSTERY

SPECIALISTS

Workshop / Showroom Unit B2, Shay Lane Industrial Estate

Longridge, Preston. PR3 3BT

01772 782337

Oh Sew Crafty

Haberdashery . Craft . Trimmings

. . . And SEW much More

68 Berry Lane, Longridge Tel: 01772 780883

Email catherinereid409@btinternet .com

13 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA Tel: 01772 782220

Professional - Friendly - Local

Sight Testing - NHS and Private 6 days a week Domiciliary Services, Contact Lenses

Community Health Approved Minor Eye Services and Dry Eye Clinic

One Hour Glazing and Repair Laboratory Ben Heaney BSc (Hons) MC Optom, Colin Hird FBDO CL

Cinema, Longridge

Telephone: 01772 956375

Email: info@thepalace-longridge.co.uk

www.thepalace-longridge.co.uk

Interior & Exterior

Painter & Decorator Experienced, Reliable, Quality & Value

Stuart Black 01772 862 863 07811 352 990

Wilpshire Music School

4 lessons £50 Piano Guitar Singing Sax Violin www.wilpshiremusicschool.co.uk

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Patterns for Prayer by Rev Gill

Praying in nature and creation. As lockdown begins to be lifted and more of us leave the confinement of our homes, you may like to explore your

relationship to God in prayer through nature. Even if you are still isolating this can be done in the garden or even

indoors.

1. Take 30 minutes or more, as you like, to go outside for a walk, to sit in the garden, to look out on the surroundings

or view photographs of the natural world. Find a relatively quiet place where you will not be interrupted (outside or

inside).

2. Give this time and space to God, in whatever way is comfortable for you, asking the Holy Spirit of God to guide your

time in God’s presence.

3. Know yourself to be surrounded by God’s love and protection. In your imagination, allow a memory to surface of an

early experience you had in nature when you felt close to God the Creator.

4. Return to that memory: that place and time. Where are you? Recall the details of the place: the things you

touched, smelled, heard, saw, and perhaps even tasted. Take your time remembering these details. Linger with the

memory, letting it soak in and then bring it to this present moment: this time and this place, wherever you are.

5. How did you feel in that moment and how do you feel now? If gratitude and thanksgiving have surfaced, express it

to God in whatever way feels most natural. If not, just notice that, too. You may also want to thank God for the part of

nature with which you have spent this time. Look out for reminders of it, in the present and for the future.

Let this Prayer in Nature exercise shape how you see nature and creation. This is God’s world: his Creation and you

are part of it and at one with it. The memory you recalled today has been living in you, waiting for you to recall it and

bring it into the present moment. The present moment is the only time and space we have to relate to God in prayer.

There are as many ways of praying as there are individuals to pray. Hopefully, you will find yourself now and then

setting aside time to experience yourself, God, and the natural order in new and exciting ways. The patterns,

possibilities and permutations of prayer are endless. ENJOY!

SCHOOL NEWS by Headteacher Catherine Parkin

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Back to School

How wonderful it has been to see more children back in school before the summer break! There were definitely a few nerves on the first day back but everyone soon settled in. There had been a lot of preparation involved, not least an 18 page risk assessment. As teachers, we are used to trying to spot problems before they happen and so we had considered all kinds of possibilities which the children may have found unsettling: some children would be with a different teacher, some of them would be in a different room or may not have their best friend with them; but walking around school on that first day back, the school was calm and happy. The children were smiling and pleased to be doing lessons again. At lunchtime and break times they wanted to see their friends who were in other groups but understood that they had to keep a safe distance.

Socially distanced class groups (Above from left to right) in Year 6, Year 1 and Reception

What a team!

Over the last weeks and months I have relied on our fantastic staff team more than ever. Now that school is partly open again, I can say that we are probably working more closely than ever before. We have an amazing staff and I think the team is so strong for a couple of reasons. Firstly, we get on well and actually like spending time together but the second reason is that everyone is willing to mix their roles. We have teachers, TAs and senior leaders who are all willing to do a variety of jobs and at the moment that might be cleaning, organising activities or covering others so they can have a break. Miss Procter and Mrs Slater have been making sure that the toilets are kept absolutely clean throughout the day and are ensuring that children stay properly distanced whilst on the corridor.

Kindness

We haven’t been able to meet together for collective worship either in school or in our own parishes for some time now. Online materials have been invaluable during this time. On our Facebook page we recently highlighted an online assembly hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge. This was about the importance of being kind. At a time when people are more isolated than usual and living in a world with new restrictions, we need kindness to make people feel at ease. I send my thanks to our kind children who so easily fitted into our new systems and to our kind parents who have had to keep up with all the latest information to make sure their children arrive at the right time and in the right place with the right equipment.

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PTFA News

At the moment as we’re still not back at school we thought we would give you another challenge

to keep you entertained! The word fit

puzzle contains 12 of our events and

purchases we’ve made for the school –

Good Luck!!!

Once we get back we’ll get lots more PTFA events booked

in! Take care and Keep Safe

Katie Keighley

We’ve had a lot of fun this month in Zoom Children’s Church! The children are

really settling in now to chatting online and it's wonderful each week to hear the

stories of what they have been up to that week and what they’re planning for

the week ahead. The format of our time together on Zoom remains the same

with a cartoon of a bible story to watch, a link to a YouTube clip of a song to

sing and dance along to and then questions to think about as well as games and

activities to play.

We started the month thinking about things that come in threes like traffic light colours, tricycle wheels and

the three bears in the story of Goldilocks. This helped us to chat about the Trinity and we had a good discussion

about whether we feel closer to God the Father, the Son or Holy Spirit. The following week we moved on to

thinking about as disciples of Jesus we don’t have a uniform or a badge, but other people should be able to tell

that we are Christians. How? Maybe by the things we say and do that reflect Jesus, being loving, forgiving, kind,

compassionate, helpful.

On the third Sunday of the month we had to guess how many sweets were in a jar and how many hairs are on

our heads because God knows! Lots of us have been looking at birds in the garden during lockdown and we

noted that the Bible says they are worth much more to God than sparrows, so if God notices sparrows, he will

definitely notice us when we are having a difficult time or feel sad or lonely. In the final week we looked at

how Jesus encourages us to welcome others and we thought about what makes us feel welcome somewhere

and how we can welcome others.

If your family would like to join in with online Children’s Church at 1045am on Sunday mornings we’d love to see you. Please e-mail Carolyn Barton at carolynbarton@hotmail.co.uk

The Children's Church Team

Words to fit

barndance

bingo

Christmasmarket

disco

filmnight

ipad

playgroundmarking

ptfa

stagelighting

teaandcoffee

tuckshop

wormcharming

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PHOTO QUIZ:

Answers on page 24

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The Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show – the Show must go on!

The Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show is a firm fixture in the social calendar of Goosnargh & Longridge. With our charitable aims of “the promotion and general advancement of the science of agricultural and horticulture in the widest sense”, we have an important role to play in helping the wider community understand and appreciate the work of our famers and local producers. With more people becoming concerned about Global Warming, its more crucial than ever to educate people, so they can understand how food is produced locally, to reduce food miles and to pro-mote ‘Buying Local’ to support our local food producers and retailers. When, in 2001 the farming community was badly affected by the foot and mouth outbreak, we held a show without Cows or Sheep – the Show must go on! When we had a year of torrential rain in the run up to the Show, we had to cancel the event on the field, and transfer the Junior, Horticulture and other sections to the Civic Hall – the Show must go on! This year we are all affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, but in true Show style – the Show must go on! Obviously the Show on the field this year has had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 but the committee was determined that the community should not miss out on this annual event, so we decided to bring the show to you, to enjoy from the safety of your own home! We have created a virtual show on our website and are hosting competitions for the following sections; Juniors, handicraft, horticulture, vintage tractors, pet dogs and photography. To make it easy for everyone to enter, entry for each of the classes is by submitting photographs. Head over to our website – www.glashow.org.uk – where you will find a number of ‘Marquees’ on the home page, click on the Marquee for the section you’re interested in and all the details of the classes and how to enter are there. A special class for this year is for a photograph of a “Goosnargh & Longridge Rural View”, so for all of you who have been taking photos while out getting your ‘socially distanced pandemic exercise’ pick your best one or ones and get them entered! All entries will be published on our website in the week before the Show, with the winners announced on Show Day – Saturday 11th July. Thanks for your continued support, and we look forward to receiving your entries – and seeing you ‘on the show field’ on 10th July next year!

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MEMORIES From 1967

During the recent lockdown many of us will have taken the opportunity to sort through cupboards and drawers

and inevitably found memorabilia and photographs which brought memories flooding back. This photograph

taken at Avon Tyrell in Hampshire in 1967 will do just that for those involved in the church youth club at that time

and we thank Peter and Lib Turver for sharing the photograph and also for their recollections, put together with

the help of Raymond and Norman Leece and their mum, Nora and Jean Carlin………………………..

Soon after his arrival as the new vicar of Longridge Peter Furness was approached by a delegation representing the

teenagers of the parish to form a Church Youth Club. It was not long before Roger Evans was appointed as leader

and so started a very successful group. Table tennis tables, dart boards and snooker tables were gradually purchased

and competitions with other clubs held regularly. A very good football team was formed which played on Sunday

afternoons. The team colours were not surprisingly claret and blue reflecting Peter Furness’s favourite club Burnley.

Back Row left to right:- David Slinger, Raymond Leece, David Hodgson (dec.), Michael Redmayne,

Norman Leece, Leanard Freemon.

Front Row: Peter Turver, John Turver, Michael Timbrell, Michael Turver, Tom Parkinson.

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MEMORIES From 1967 continued ……... Over the years there were many trips organised – ice skating or dancing at Blackpool, days out at Bowness. A

weekend was organised at Daleside, Longsleddle, Nr. Kendal one Easter with a couple of dozen youngsters

piling into an old H.J. Berry van driven by Maurice Leece. We stayed in a large purpose built wooden

bungalow, girls on one side, boys on the other.

Another memorable holiday was a week spent at Avon Tyrell in Hampshire. Avon Tyrell was part of the National

Association of Youth Clubs and still remains an Outdoor Activity Centre today. It was originally built as a calendar

house with 365 windows, 7 outer doors, 52 rooms, 12 chimneys and 4 wings. Peter Furness drove down in his car and

a party from the club were driven down by coach. It was July 1967 and the Beatles were top of the hit parade with “All

you need is love”. It was particularly appropriate as a group of French young people were staying at the venue. You

may recall that the song starts with a rendition of La Marseillaise. The French group found this amusing and everyone

joined in to sing.

I know Roger Evans was particularly proud to see, in church, a pew full of teenagers prior to the club opening at 7.30pm

on Sunday evenings. The meetings were held in the old school hall and members paid a small subscription each week.

The funds were used to buy equipment for table tennis and football and records of the current pop songs. Christian

faith was strengthened, good values established and a few romances were formed over the years – even a few

successful marriages! Happy, happy days.

Editors Note: We were given the names of many of the people in the photograph, a good number still living locally.

We hope our decision not to list them was the right one, although some are instantly recognisable.

Revd. Peter Furness can be found second from the left on the front row.

When asked to write this article my first thought was “where on earth do I start?

So, back to basics, what is the dictionary definition of “inspirational”?

Inspirational - Providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration.

My next thought was “what words inspire me”? I thought about various bible verses that I have heard since childhood.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” John 15:12 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

and so many more.

But then I thought what words really resonate with me now and I kept being drawn back to words set to music. I am particularly fond of

“Do not be afraid — I will save you.

I have called you by name — you are mine.

When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you;

your troubles will not overwhelm you.

When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt; the hard trials that come will not hurt you.

For I am the LORD your God, the holy God of Israel, who saves you.” Isaiah 43:1

I think this first struck a chord with me during the “Light over Longridge” mission back in 1997 with Bishop Jack. It gives us the confidence to know that whatever challenges we are facing God will always be with us and will ensure that we have the strength to get through them.

This past week it is Psalm 121 that has been in my mind. I first really read and understood this psalm when my mum passed away. Graham Rouse the curate in the Parish at the time told me he had been reading it to mum, when he visited her in hospital so I went and read it. I found that the words were both inspirational and comforting. They give reassurance that God is with us and watches over us but also speak of the greatness of God in the work of creation. Living as we do in Longridge, in the foothills of the Pennines I also find the words fit so well with the landscape that we live in. The version I have included here is from the Parish Psalter. I have sung this many times with the choir and find it a joy and a privilege to sing.

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh even from the Lord : who hath made heaven and earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.

4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel : shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord himself is thy keeper : the Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand;

6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day : neither the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in : from this time forth for evermore.

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INSPIRATIONAL WORDS: Presented for us this month by Ann Golding

COVID-19 and Domestic Abuse Meeting needs and empowering women

As part of MU’s ongoing work to end gender-based violence across the

world, we are committed to supporting those who have been affected by

domestic abuse, supporting individuals and communities practically, and

encouraging and advocating for change at local, national and

international levels.

In the UK members work closely with local domestic violence refuges,

providing essentials such as toiletries, food and clothing for women and

children who have been forced to flee their home.

Pray for all families really feeling the strain at this time. May they turn to the Lord to help them to be loving, kind and

patient with each other.

Pray for refuges that have run out of space due to increased demand arising during this time of lockdown.

By shopping with the Mothers’ Union online shop, you can help change lives as 100% of profit goes towards

the charity’s work. Every penny raised helps fund MU’s work. You can help make a difference and bring lasting change.

Go to < https://mueshop.org/about-us/>

Our Longridge branch meetings have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, but we hope you are all keeping

well and coping with this difficult situation. Hopefully before too long we will be able to meet again, in the meantime

keep safe.

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WORLDWIDE CHURCH : THE WORLD WHERE THE CHURCH SERVES

On 20 May, Cyclone Amphan left a trail of destruction across parts of India and Bangladesh, with wind speeds as

high as 175kmph uprooting trees, blowing off roofs and

destroying power lines.

Cyclone Amphan is a crisis on top of a crisis. Many people

already had no savings left having lost their jobs or vital

remittances due to lockdown. There are now no jobs in the

cities, and in the villages farms and crops have been

destroyed due to the cyclone. In the low-lying coastal districts

many homes have been destroyed and the cyclone has

washed in salty water, contaminating the land and water

sources. A charity boat operated by a network of over 12,000

churches in Asia has provided humanitarian support to thousands of people impacted by the cyclone.

Many of the cyclone evacuation shelters were already in use as coronavirus quarantine centres or housing people

who had returned to their coastal communities because of lockdown. With people crowded together in shelters,

there are fears that there could be a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.

The vital extra hygiene precautions necessary to contain coronavirus are slowing the disaster response.

A second disaster

While Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh was spared the worst of the cyclone’s impact, flooding in the densely populated

camps, where almost one million Rohingya refugees live in muddy shelters on hill sides, has caused mudslides.

There are also concerns about the growing number of coronavirus cases in the camps. People in the camps were

already living in overcrowded conditions, making social distancing impossible.

Pray for those who have lost loved ones, whose homes have been destroyed, and whose lives have been made even

more precarious. Pray that they would know God’s comfort and find help.

Pray that further spread of the coronavirus will be averted. Pray in particular for the one million Rohingya people

living in cramped refugee camps.

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Wit’s End Corner by Antoinette Wilson

We asked parishioner Joan Dyde, who herself has written some wonderful poetry, if she could find a poem of hope

appropriate for these uncertain times. Among her file of cuttings she found this one taken from Psalm 107:27-28

(King James version)

Are you standing at “Wits’ End Corner,”

Christian, with troubled brow?

Are you thinking of what is before you,

And all you are bearing now?

Does all the world seem against you,

And you in the battle alone?

Remember — at ‘Wits’ End Corner”

Is just where God’s power is shown.

Are you standing at “Wits’ End Corner,”

Blinded with wearying pain,

Feeling you cannot endure it,

You cannot bear the strain,

Bruised through the constant suffering,

Dizzy, and dazed, and numb?

Remember — at “Wits’ End Corner”

Is where Jesus loves to come.

Are you standing at “Wits’ End Corner”?

Your work before you spread,

All lying begun, unfinished,

And pressing on heart and head,

Longing for strength to do it,

Stretching out trembling hands?

Remember — at “Wits’ End Corner”

The Burden-Bearer stands.

Are you standing at “Wits’ End Corner”?

Then you’re just in the very spot

To learn the wondrous resources

Of Him who fails you not:

No doubt to a brighter pathway

Your footsteps will soon be moved,

But only at “Wits’ End Corner”

Is the “God who is able” proved.

PHOTO QUIZ ANSWERS from page 18

1. Looking towards Mellor from Lower Lane

2. Tootle Green new estate

3. Looking towards Spade Mill Reservoir from Tan Yard path

4. Pond at Greenbank Quarry

5. John Smiths Park

6. Top of Willows Park Lane looking towards Fairsnape and Parlick

7. Corner of Halfpenny Lane off Whittingham Lane.

8. Green Nook board walk leading to Shay Lane

9. Mardale Road Children’s Play Area

10. Looking towards St. Lawrence Church from nature reserve off Pinfold Lane

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Familiar Words - explored for us by Kathleen Sturzaker

When we’re uncertain and anxious its good to have the comfort of familiar hymns, bible passages and prayers, they

help us to feel grounded in our faith. But sometimes it helps to

understand why we say the words, where they come from, why

those particular words are used. So, first, a very short history lesson

about the services we use in our worship; what is known as Church

of England Liturgy. After Henry 8th split from the Pope and the

Roman Catholic Church there were several versions of services until

the 1662 Act of Uniformity which produced the Book of Common

Prayer which all parishes were instructed to use. This was used for

many centuries, with minor revisions, until the end of the 20th

century when it was decided that new forms of services were needed

for the new millennium. There were lots of reviews and finally

Common Worship, the services we use today, was agreed. (The Book of Common Prayer was not completely replaced

by Common Worship, it is still authorised for use in our churches)

Probably the most familiar prayer we use is the Lords Prayer. To understand why we use these particular words we

need to go back 2000 years to the Gospels. In Luke Chapter 11 one of the disciples says “Lord, teach us to pray” and

Jesus replies with the words of the Lords Prayer. In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus gives us the same words as part of the

long passage of teaching which is known as The Sermon on the Mount. To pray the words that Jesus himself gave his

1st century disciples helps us in the 21st century to feel connected to Christians throughout the ages.

We might ask ourselves how these words from so long ago are relevant to our lives today. We can answer this by

looking at a few words and phrases.

OUR FATHER – this reminds us that we are a community, the family of God.

WHO ART IN HEAVEN – we need to keep our focus on our faith and not get

distracted

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD – this reminds us that we need to

share all the good things that God has given us, and to make sure that no one goes

hungry

DELIVER US FROM EVIL – we need to recognise that there is evil in the world

and to have the strength and commitment to fight against it

THINE IS THE KINGDOM – we need to be willing to obey, especially Jesus’

commandments to love God and love our neighbours as ourselves

FOR EVER AND EVER – this reminds us that we have the gift of eternal life and

that our time with God will never end

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PRAYING AT HOME prepared for us this month by Muriel Anderson. For all keyworkers: Father, we owe a debt to our key workers. Though undervalued, they go that extra mile, providing selfless service that puts their own lives and those of their families at risk, for all of us. Lord, protect them and their loved ones. Grant them rest and guard their emotional health. As we give our heartfelt thanks, shower them in blessings. May we never again take them for granted, but maintain this new-found admiration long after this crisis is over. Lord, please keep them safe. AMEN

For the worried: Lord, so many of us feel stressed right now; worried about our loved ones, worried about our health and wellbeing, worried about the future, worried about our families and friends. Worried about relation-ships becoming strained, worried about the safety of children and teachers. Bring us peace. Bring us calm. Bring us grace. AMEN

For families: Lord, this lockdown has been peculiar. Spending so much time together hasn’t always been easy. We’ve had to make adjustments and allowances for each other. For our children it’s been especially difficult, as they’ve missed their friends and some aren’t even sure if they’ll see them again. Home-schooling has been a challenge, both for us and for our children, and keep-ing them constantly occupied has brought additional challenges. So many have been worried about working from home, the future stability of our jobs and the stress of coping financially, let alone the strain this lockdown has put on relationships. Father, we pray that as we begin to return to our workplaces and schools that You’ll help us to adjust quickly to the “new normal”, being thankful to You for bringing us safely through this crisis. AMEN

For those who are grieving: Lord Jesus, You have lost loved ones. You were filled with grief at the death of Your friend Laza-rus. You told us that those who mourn will be comforted. We need that comfort now, as noth-ing could have prepared us for this. Be with all we have lost and lead them safely home to Your Father. As we leave them in your care, shower them in your tender mercies. When Thomas asked for proof you didn’t refuse him - You simply revealed your love to him. Right now doubt is knocking at our door too. In this time without touch let us feel wrapped in Your arms. We need to feel your touch, to know You are there. Send Your Spirit to strengthen us, to bring us courage and to grant us peace. Watch with us, wait with us, be with us. AMEN

For the lonely: Lord, many of us are going through this time alone. We can’t see our loved ones and long to be reunited with them, to feel their warm embrace, to laugh with them and fully share our feel-ings. Yet through all this crisis You are here, Lord. You know our hearts and you understand. Help us to be patient. Be our anchor in the storms of life, our comfort and our strength. Help us to put our trust in You, so that we’ll emerge wiser and closer to You. AMEN.

For our neighbourhood: Lord, bless and strengthen our community. Help us to seek out the elderly, the frail, the sick and the disabled, the ones who are different from us and the ones we’ve never spoken to. Help us to be good neighbours. Teach us to truly love each other as You love us, to be kind and approachable, to be there to help in times of need and to be a listening ear to all who need Your comfort. AMEN

OUR WORSHIP AND READINGS Our vision is Following Jesus in Loving Community

Our current style of Sunday Service is a Video Broadcast at 10am on the St Lawrence with St Paul YouTube channel

which can be reached via our Facebook page.

The readings that will feature in these services are listed below.

For those of you who wish to follow the liturgy of the broadcasts, service sheets are downloadable from our

website, www.stlawrencewithstpaul.org.uk under the ‘Resources’ tab, and also on our Facebook page.

We are also listing the recommended Evening Readings for those who wish to worship at home on Sunday evenings.

5th July - Fourth Sunday After Trinity

10am Video Broadcast Evening Home Worship Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 56 Matthew 11:16-28 2 Sam. 2: 1-11, 3:1 Luke 18:31 - 19:10

12th July - Fifth Sunday After Trinity

10am Video Broadcast Evening Home Worship Acts 9: 1-19 Psalm 60 Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23 2 Sam. 7: 18-end Luke 20: 1-8

19th July - Sixth Sunday After Trinity

10am Video Broadcast Evening Home Worship Acts 10: 30-48 Psalm 67 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 16-end Acts 4: 1-22

26th July - Seventh Sunday After Trinity

10am Video Broadcast Evening Home Worship Acts 11: 19-30 Psalm 75 Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 1 Kings 6: 11-14 Acts 12: 1-17

2nd August - Eighth Sunday After Trinity

10am Video Broadcast Evening Home Worship Acts 15: 1-2, 7-21 Psalm 80 Matthew 14: 13-21 1 Kings 10: 1-13 Acts 13: 1-13

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FUNERALS We commend to God those who have died recently and pray for those who mourn their loss.

Thanksgiving for the Birth of a Child, Baptisms, Marriages Arrangements for these should be made with the Vicar (Tel: 01772 783281) or via the Church website

Do you know anybody who is in hospital or ill at home? If so, please let the Vicar know so that they may be visited.

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Agnes Shepherd John Mayson Whalley John Edward Wilson

Please note as the Coronavirus Lockdown continues to lift we may be able introduce a morning and evening service for a limited number of people in church. This will be done sensibly and in line with government and Church of

England guidance, bearing in mind some people may still prefer to access worship online and from home.

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The Last Word From Rev. Mike

Gradually the ‘new normal’ is arriving but quite what that means seems uncertain to me. Like

the Heisenberg uncertainty principle in particle physics which states that the more precisely

you measure one quantity, the less precisely you can know another associated quantity,

recently I’ve begun to lose track of precisely where I’m allowed to stand, when, with whom,

and for how long.

Implementing the Coronavirus Lockdown was painful but comparatively simple compared to the complexity of what it

means to gradually come out. In order not to feel too exhausted it seems important to me to just take one sensible

step at a time. If this horrible virus has taught us anything, it’s that we have less control over our lives than we

previously thought. Added to this in June, the evils of institutional racism have powerfully come to the fore. This too

should give us cause to slow down and take stock.

This is a time for asking important questions and then allowing time for the answers to percolate.

What kind of world do we want to live in? What does it look like? What is this ‘new normal’ we’re aiming for? These

are the types of questions Jesus’ life prompted and while some were considering the answers, others sought to take

advantage by co-opting his cause to suit their own. When Jesus wouldn’t bend to the schemes of man, that’s when

opposition against him arose.

Throughout though Jesus stuck steadfast to his mission, to align the heart of humanity with the love of God. He did

this by asking one key question, ‘What does the Kingdom of God look like?’ And as Jesus provided a framework for the

answer, he did so with stories and analogies so that people would still have to think.

The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a

tree, and the birds perched in its branches, Luke 13.19.

The kingdom of God is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all

through the dough, Luke 13.21.

In the parable of the mustard seed something very small grew into a tree where birds could happily build a home, but

this didn’t happen overnight. In the parable of the yeast just a minute quantity was enough to permeate the whole

dough and produce a large amount of bread. At first the small size of the seed and the yeast make them look

inconsequential but given the time and space to do their work they have an amazing affect. I’m also reminded how

Jesus took 12 disciples and formed them into a worldwide church of over 2 billion people today.

As you move towards your own ‘new normal’ can I encourage you not to rush into the uncertainty but instead take

enough time to think, ‘what might the kingdom of God look like in my area of influence, and what seemingly small

step can I take towards it now?

Blessings and stay safe, Revd. Mike.