Carnmoney Parish Church‘The Church of the Holy Evangelists’

Carnmoney ReviewVicar: Rev. Mercia Malcolm M.A., Dip. R.S., M.Phil. 20 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey. Tel: (028) 9083 6337

Website: www.carnmoney.connor.anglican.org

September 2015

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In this month’s issue.....From the Curate’s Desk ....................... p4Safeguarding Trust Evening ................ p4Parish Register ..................................... p5Diary for September ............................ p6CoI Men’s Society ................................ p6Readings & Readers ............................. p7

Dates For Your Diary ............................ p8Bank Bags ............................................. p8Mothers’ Union .................................... p9Teatime Soduku .................................. p9Restoration Fund Donations ............. p10Mouse Makes (for our younger readers) .. p11

Who’s WhoVicar

Rev. Mercia Malcolm 9083 6337

Lay ReaderValerie Murray 9083 5761

Vicar’s WardenBrian Adrain 9084 4433

Hon. SecretaryJanet Crilly 9083 6166

Vicar’s GlebewardenMaurice Atkinson 9084 4093

Church EnvelopesRoy Williams, 5a Dorchester Gardens,

N’Abbey BT36 5JJ. 9084 1752

Gift Aid SecretaryDavid Gibson 9086 2237

CMS GlobesJohn Beck 9084 7026

Magazine DistributorGeorgie Gibb 9083 6967

Parish WebsiteElaine Munn 07477 574247

carnmoneyparish@gmail.com

Youth Co-ordinatorGordon Harper 9083 8063

CurateRev. Carol Harvey 9335 1654

SextonHarry Hamilton 9083 5848

OrganistDavid Rutherford 9028 7515

People’s WardenJohn Beck 9084 7026

Hon. TreasurerJoyce Lardie 9084 9584People’s Glebewarden

Robert Campbell 9084 3505Church Restoration FundBarbara Talbot 9058 7830

Faith FactoryLinda McCullagh 07503 298562Carolyn Beasant 07857 329999

Bible Reading SecretaryGeorgie Siberry 9083 7015Church of Ireland Gazette

Billy Gifford 9080 1268Carnmoney Review

Harry Beckinsale 9336 6788 - hbeckinsale@hotmail.comWeekly Notice Sheet

Joan Bradbury 9083 6035 - joanmarybradbury@yahoo.co.uk

What’s OnMon. 7.30pm

Indoor Bowling ClubJohn Fenton Tel: 9083 5409

2nd Tue. 8.00pmC.o.I. Men’s Society

Bert Sheppard Tel: 9083 2692

4th Tue. 7.30pmMothers’ Union

Joan Killen Tel: 9084 3206

Wed. 8.00pmChoir Practice

Maurice Carson Tel: 9334 2342

Thu. 7.00pmChurch Girls’ Brigade

Amanda Kenny Tel: 9083 0524

3rd Thu. 8.00pmHealing Service

Pat Archbold Tel: 9443 3618

Fri. 6.30pmChurch Lads’ Brigade

Dana Henderson Tel: 9083 0420

ChurchHall

Telephone

028 9080 0770

Dear Parishioners, Hasn’t our later August sunshine been a blessing. Giving up hope of any summer weather at all, at the time of writing we have had a week of lovely sunshine. Whatever you have been doing over the summer months, I hope you have taken time to appreciate and take pleasure in the wonders of creation given to you by your Abba and that you have had opportunity to rest in Him. We all need that time of rest before we start back into the routine of life. School life has implications for parents as well as children. Our Church life will get busy again and thanks need to go to those who plan the evenings and events for us to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming Johnny McFarland, who will be joining us for a few months from September. For some in our Parish, it will be new life as newlyweds, and sadly for others, it will be getting used to life without a loved one. Wherever you are, rest assured that God is in there with you. Remember Jesus’ words from Matthew 28:20 “I am with you always to the end of the age”. He is with us every part of our journey. I know that some of you have had some exciting journeying over the break, but I wasn’t further than Bushmills this year, where I had time to meditate on “journeying”. (I would like one day to do part of the Camino Way journey – a famous route of pilgrims since the middle ages ending in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition has it the remains of St James are buried. Even though there is an “easy” route, I will have to be a bit fitter to contemplate it - so watch this space!) One journey in particular struck me, the journey of the Magi – they met with the baby Jesus and it changed the path they took. Of course, meeting with Jesus always changes the path we take. Wherever you are on your journey with Jesus, let Him guide your footsteps. Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths”.

With love in Christ,

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CarolSafeguarding Trust Training Evening

Wednesday 2nd Sept. 8-9pm in the Memorial Room Our annual review of our Safeguarding Trust procedures will be held on the above date. It is important that everyone who has a leadership role in the church’s youth or children’s work, whether with the Sunday School, Just Us or the Brigades, attend if at all possible. Please note the change of time from the previous magazine to accommodate one of Team Faith who will be coming on from work.

Fellowship Group MeetingThursday 3rd Sept. 7.30-9pm Memorial Room

As notified in the summer, Johnny McFarland, our Ordinand on student placement, will lead this evening for us to share something of his own story and discuss issues of faith and the experience of depression. All are welcome.

Noon Day PrayersWednesday 2nd September

Please join us in church at midday in our monthly time of prayer for the parish and the community. This is a short reflective time of prayer and all are welcome.

In MemoriamWilliam (Billy) Gault - Billy Gault died at home at the end of June after some months of illness, endured with quiet stoicism. He was a loved and loving husband to Helen and a devoted father, grandfather and even great grandfather. He and Helen had nearly 60 years of partnership in their marriage. They brought up their two children, Heather and David, in their first family home in Elmfield Road. Billy had a Brethren background, but he was very supportive of Helen’s deep commitment to the Church of Ireland, and the family have had a long connection with the parish. Billy was a very strong, private and independent man, who worked hard all his life to care for and provide for his family. He and Helen knew many ups and downs in their life together, especially in the aftermath of the tragedy that befell their daughter Heather in her early 20s, but Billy remained strong and supportive throughout such difficult times. He knew increasing ill health in the last years, but he retained his independent spirit to the end. He will, I know, be greatly missed by his family and friends, and we assure them all of our prayers in their time of sorrow.

Eileen Charters - Eileen Charters also died at the end of June after a short illness and is greatly mourned by her two daughters, Irene and Christine, together with their families here and in America. She had lived with Irene, her son-in-law Terry, and their family in Collinbridge Park for over 30 years since the sudden death of her much-loved husband Bob in his fifties. She was an energetic, enthusiastic and active woman with a great zest for life and a mischievous sense of humour, who took an active part in our church life, including the Mothers’ Union and the Bowling Club, until hip and knee problems took their toll and her life became more confined. She was, however, still travelling to visit her elder daughter Christine, long settled in America, until just a few years ago, and her adventurous spirit led her to travel widely with both daughters and extended family. With five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren between the two families life was never dull for Eileen and her indomitable spirit carried her through many difficulties. She worked for a number of clothes retailers as a buyer and was always immaculately dressed and

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Parish RegisterHoly Baptism

‘‘ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit ’’ 16th August Alex John Bonar - The Brambles. 23rd August Kyle Ryan Stewart - Lylehill

Holy Matrimony‘‘Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder”

6th August Peter McLean and Sarah Jamison - Glengormley

Christian Burial‘‘ I am the Resurrection and the Life ” says the Lord

2nd July William (Billy) Gault - Antrim Road, Glengormley. 6th July Eileen Charters - Carrickfergus Manor Nursing Home, formerly of

Collinbridge Park. 7th August Colin Adams - Mountainvale Road

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Diary for SeptemberTuesday 1st September 7.45pm Select VestryWednesday 2nd September 12 noon 15-20 minute prayer time in church 8-9pm Safeguarding Trust review meeting, Memorial Room 8.00pm Choir practice resumesThursday 3rd September 7.30-9pm Parish Fellowship Group meet in the Memorial Room

Issues of faith and depression. Johnny McFarland.Sunday 6th September 14th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer resumesMonday 7th September 7.30pm Bowling ClubTuesday 8th September 8.00pm Church of Ireland Men’s Society, Memorial Room. Sunday 13th September 15th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion (One) 11.00am Morning Prayer & resumption of Faith Factory 6.30pm Evening PrayerThursday 17th September 6.30-8.00pm Church Girls’ Brigade resumes 8.00pm Healing ServiceSunday 20th September 16th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Service 6.30pm Holy CommunionTuesday 22nd September 8.00pm Mothers’ Union opening service in church.Sunday 27th September 17th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer & Faith Factory 6.30pm Evening PrayerThursday 1st October 7.30pm Parish Fellowship Group meet in the Memorial RoomSunday 4th October 18th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion & Faith Factory 6.30pm Evening Prayer

Dance Class It is with regret that I have decided to call it a day and to discontinue the Wednesday evening Dance Class held in the church hall. These classes have been running since 2000 and this has been a difficult decision.  I would like to thank all those participants who have come along to support me over the years. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes, had a lot of fun, and made some very good friends and it is very encouraging to know that we still keep in touch, and of course meet socially. Anna Brandon

Church of Ireland Men’s Society Our programme for the Autumn/Winter begins on Tuesday 8th September at 8pm, and we encourage all our members and any interested friends to come along to the meeting. The speaker will be a representative from ‘ONUS’, an organisation which promotes Child Protection and better understanding of the responsibility for dealing with this important issue in the community. It should be an interesting evening, so why not be there and add your questions to the discussion.

Bert Sheppard, Secretary

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ReadingsDate Morning Evening6th September James 2:1-10 Exodus 14:5-31 Mark 7:24-37 Matthew 6:1-18

13th September Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 119:73-88 James 3:1-12 Exodus 18:13-26

20th September Family Service Exodus 19:10-25 Matthew 8:23-3427th September Esther 7:1-6, 9-10 Exodus 24 James 5:13-20 Romans 1:18-32

4th October Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Joshua 3:7-17 Mark 10:2-16 Romans 2:1-16

ReadersDate Morning Evening6th September Mr B. Sheppard Mrs B. Macklin13th September Mr N. Arnott Mr B. Adrain20th September Family Service Mr J. Steen27th September Mrs J. Lardie Mr M. Carson4th October Mrs S. Earley Mr J. Fenton

* If you are unable to carry out your reading please contact either of the Churchwardens.

Flower Rota6th Sept. ............................. The Magowan family13th Sept. ..................................... Anna Brandon20th Sept. ............................The McKibbin family27th Sept. ........................... Mr & Mrs V. McAdamFlower arranger - Mrs Roberta Gibson 9086 2237

F.W.O. Counters6th Sept. ......................................... Mr T. Prenter13th Sept. ................................ Mr & Mrs B. White20th Sept. ..................................... Mrs M. Nelson27th Sept. .................................... Mr J. Magowan

Restoration Counters6th Sept. ...................................... Mr M. Atkinson13th Sept. ................................... Mrs L. Hamilton20th Sept. ........................................... Mrs M. Hall27th Sept. ....................................... Mr W. Gifford

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very elegant herself and a joy to visit. Her vibrant personality will be keenly missed by family and friends and our prayers are with them at this sad time.

Colin Adams - Colin Adams, loving husband to Anne, father to Gavin and Julie, died suddenly in hospital on 23rd July 2015. A celebration of his life was held in the church on Friday 7th August 2015 and afterwards to Carnmoney Cemetery. Colin, the youngest of three brothers, was born and bred in Belfast, and after a short spell at Belfast Stock Exchange on leaving school, Colin went to work for Northern Ireland Electricity Board where he worked for forty-one years. This demonstrates how committed Colin was to anything he undertook. He was a loyal and good worker and was very highly thought of by his colleagues. He was sensitive, compassionate and generous in his dealings with people, a true friend. And of course he was also great craic – with his quick wit and his dry sense of humour. Colin and Anne met one New Year’s Eve and they were married in St Paul’s, Anne’s home parish. They lived together in Glengormley where they had their two children. Although he enjoyed reading, music, gardening and sport, the real love of Colin’s life was his family. He and Anne loved to travel and there were many family holidays at home and abroad. Colin was a man who loved his family deeply, and we pray that the memories of happy times shared will help to ease the shock of his passing and the inevitable sense of deep loss. We commend his family to your prayers.

In Memoriam continued from page 5

Dates For Your DiaryDrama at Carnmoney!Sam Cree’s play, SEPARATE BEDS, will be performed in the Church Hall on Saturday evening, 24th October 2015.  Full details for this fundraising event will appear in the October Carnmoney Review. So, in the meantime please keep the date free and come along to what will be an evening of laughter and fellowship.

Faith Factory News We look forward to welcoming all our children and young people back to Faith Factory on Sunday 13th September for a new year.

Resumption of Evening ServicesA reminder that our normal pattern of 6.30pm Sunday evening services resumes on 6th September with Evening Prayer.

Bowling ClubThe Parish Bowling Club resumes at 7.30pm on Monday 7th September and a welcome is extended to everyone for a new season of bowling in the church hall. We welcome all our regular members and extend an invitation to any new bowlers who wish to join with us on Monday nights.

Church Girls’ BrigadeThe Church Girls’ Brigade resumes at 6.30pm on Thursday 17th September.

Bank Bags From now on, any FWO or Restoration Counters who use the Danske Bank Night Safe should no longer use the returnable Bags. The polythene Bank Deposit bags should be fully completed with a lodgement slip only (NOT THE BOOK) being placed in them with the money and cheques These can  be dropped in to either the night-safe at Abbeycentre or Mallusk branches. Please note, each branch has a different key. Please be careful to use the correct labelled key. These bags can also be used during the day in the drop chute in any Danske branch or, of course, you can continue to lodge at the counter. Please retain the tear off in the suitcase. If you have any questions please call Joyce Lardie on 9084 9584.

Mothers’ Union will recommence on Tuesday evening, 22nd September with our church service, beginning at 7.30pm.  I look forward to welcoming back old members and hopefully new ones as well. Mothers’ Union is an inclusive organisation. We welcome men, women, parents, non-parents, grandparents, clergy, bishops, those who are married and those who are not. We just ask that you support our aim to provide Christian care to family life. We have built our new programme around our 2016 theme ‘A CELEBRATION OF FAITH’.  Anyone who is interested in Mothers’ Union should just come along to our meetings on the fourth Tuesday each month, commencing 7.30pm, January to December, excluding June, July and August.

Joan Killen, Branch Chairperson

Recycling for Restoration Fund This month we raised  £49 from scrap metal, £40 from clothes and £10  from books.  We would appreciate it if clean clothing, including shoes (in pairs), hats, belts, handbags, bed linen and curtains (no duvets, pillows or cushions) are left in the church hall, and please do not put any other items, such as ornaments or books, in clothing bags. Scrap metal, including aluminium and steel cans (preferably in separate bags), electrical items, including leads, cables and any items with wiring attached, such as phones and chargers, can be left at 7 Glebecoole Park (please call Maurice or Doreen on 9084 4093 to ensure someone is at home before delivering items  as bags left are liable to be taken by other collectors or draw unwanted attention if we are away at night. Also, please do not put any glass in bags of scrap metal. So, before you bin or kerbie, think recycle for the church - if in doubt ring us.

Maurice Atkinson

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“Finally, we’re still waiting for someone from last week’s Parent & Toddler Group

to come and claim this lost property...”

Find your answers on page 10.

Off To SchoolMother to young daughter after first day at school: “Well, what did they teach you today?”Daughter: “Not much. I’ve to go back again tomorrow.”

How to Have a More Healthy Heart

Gratitude can help you recover more quickly from a heart attack. So says a study by the University of California, who examined gratitude as part of an outlook that involves appreciating the positive aspects of life, and often goes hand in hand with spirituality.

It was found that people who have a life attitude of being grateful are also likely to have a better mood, better sleep, less fatigue, and lower levels of inflammatory bio-markers related to cardiac health. Researchers said they were surprised to find that gratitude accounted for such beneficial effects. As one scientist put it, “It seems that a more grateful heart is indeed a more healthy heart.”

Pray for the Following Families in September6th Sept - Purvis (Harmin P), Reid (Greenhill G), Reilly, Roberts (Wynnland R), Robinson (Glebe R), Rooney, Roulston (Millchurch M).13th Sept - Reid (Glenwell A), Roberts (Ferndale R), Robinson (Sandyholme P), Roulston (Archvale D), Ruddy, Rutherford.20th Sept - Scott (Church C), Seed, Seville, Sheppard, Siberry, Skeats, Smith, Smyth (Doagh R).27th Sept - Scott (Carolhill R), Smyth, Sommerville, Speers, Spence (Church C), Stanford, Steen.

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Appeal For Singers We would like to organise a choir to go to the local Nursing Homes to sing Christmas Carols with the residents. Ashwood, Dunnaney &  the Glebe have all indicated they would be pleased if we could do this. An initial get-together to practice and plan will take place on Wednesday 14th October at 7pm in the church, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Hopefully we can bring a bit of joy to ourselves and the residents.

Elevenses* Georgie Gibb,

Rosemary Williams, Doreen Atkinson, Valerie Magee.

* Responsible for shopping and organising.Georgie Gibb - Tel: 028 9083 6967

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Carnmoney Parish Church Restoration Fund 2015Below is a summary of the contributions for the 6 months up to 30th June 2015

The total amount received was £6,980 and we thank everyone who contributed for their continuing support.

As far as Reg could tell, the burglar had disturbed nothing in the vestry!

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