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FEBRUARY 2016 The Parish Churches of

Brookfield,
Stainton & Hilton

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Dear friends

Lent approaches

The season of Lent officially starts on 10th February which is Ash
Wednesday. We shall be marking the day with a communion
service in each of the churches incorporating the imposition of
ashes – a sign of the cross marked with ash on our foreheads.

The idea comes from a biblical tradition found in the Old
Testament where the custom for repentance was fasting, wearing
sackcloth, sitting in dust and ashes, and putting dust and ashes
on one's head. I don’t know of anyone who still wears sackcloth in
Lent but many of us do at least some form of fasting by denying
ourselves something we enjoy like chocolate.

However, the ashes and fasting are merely outward signs that
others can observe. The real point of Lent is to prepare ourselves
for the celebrations of Easter. It is a time when we should be asking
God to help us to change the elements in our lifestyles and
worldviews that do not please Him. This is why we are offering a
Lent Group called Becoming like Jesus. I hope you will join us.

Once against we shall be holding “come and go” prayer events
called Open to God with various prayer stations for those who like
to use them plus the option to simply sit quietly in the chairs or
pews. Of course you can pray anywhere but many found these
prayer events helpful last year. Check out the pew sheets for dates.

See the separate list of Lent events in each church. Whether or
not you decide join us, I hope that you will use this time of Lent to
review your relationship with God. He loves you and wants you to
know Him better.

Blessings

Vivienne

Please let Bill or Vivienne know if any member of the church family is ill
so that we can ensure they receive the appropriate pastoral care.

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What’s on … FEBRUARY dates for your diary

Also – always check the weekly pewsheet

CHRISTIANS IN HILTON

Christians in Hilton meet on Thursdays
Please contact Sally (01642 590385) or Kath (01642 597909)

for more information.
Mid-week Holy Communion followed by a shared lunch

Each third Thursday of the month at 11.30am
in Stainton Church and Church Room.
2 course lunch and Tea/Coffee £3.50

For catering purposes, if you would like to join us for lunch please let Joan
know that you are coming (01642 591667)

THE 'COFFEE AND KIDS' POP-IN

which meets on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12 noon in Stainton Church room
is up and running and doing well. We ended the year with a Christmas party

which was enjoyed by all. We have now restarted and would welcome any new
pre-school age children and their carers.

Our group of Mums, Dads, Grandparents and children is as yet, small but
regular. The adults share a chat over Coffee while their children play and all
enjoy their time together. If you would like to join us just pop-in. You will be

made most welcome.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
On Sunday afternoon 13th December 2015 at St Margaret’s we enjoyed our
Annual Christingle Service in aid of The Children’s Society. Almost 180 children
and adults attended to receive their Christingles. We were assisted by Acklam

Whin School Choir and staff members.
Many thanks go to all the willing helpers on this day. We raised £230 for the
work of the Children’s Society, so thank you to all who helped raise this money.

God bless you all.
Margaret

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HILTON FILLING STATION
HAS DEFINITELY ARRIVED

It is hard to believe that we have now enjoyed four
Filling Station events already!
We have a wonderful team of ‘host members’ who
all the go the extra mile to welcome and make all our
guests feel comfortable and relaxed whilst enjoying
very good, freshly brewed coffee and delicious
homemade cakes (gluten free offered as well). Our
venue, Hilton Village Hall is given our special ‘make-over’ to be
invitingly cosy, relaxed and a very happy place to be for a couple of
hours on a dark, cold and wintery evening.
Our most recent event, which took place on Tuesday 5th January
this year, was a most pleasurable and entertaining occasion. Our
guest speaker, Helen Conroy an active member of Tees Valley
Community Church spoke on the topic of ‘Post Christmas Blues’ and
was delightful. (She has already been persuaded to revisit in the
future). We are most fortunate to have the appearance of another
member of TVC on Tuesday 1st March. His name is Simon Coe and
we look forward to discovering his preferred topic but I am sure we
are all in for another treat!
That just leaves the details of our next exciting Filling Station event
to be shared with you. On Tuesday 2nd February we are pleased to
announce our guest speaker will be John Downs, Deputy Head
teacher, Conyers School, Yarm. He has provided us with the title: “An
Ambassador for Christ”. We will be holding this meeting in Hilton
Village Hall as previously, starting around 7.30pm until around 9.00pm.
(We are very relaxed about our times). Prayer ministry will be offered
at the end of the evening to those who feel they would benefit from
this provision from our trained members.
If you are interested in this monthly, mid-week opportunity for local
Christians to worship together please know you would be most
welcome to join us at any event. Find out more at our Filling Station
webpage: http:/thefillingstation.org.uk/station/Hilton/

Angela Sayer – Host Team Member

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We are US

USare a church-based charity working in direct partnership with Anglican
Churches around the world.
For over 300 years the US have been sharing God’s love through practical action,

and seeing lives transformed. Their goal is to help more and more people ‘take hold

of the life that is truly life’ (1 Timothy 6:19).

How US works looks different according to the culture and context of their church

partners.

• In Zimbabwe, US initiated a national programme to tackle HIV stigma so more

people will come forward to receive counselling and treatment.

• In Myanmar, US are supporting a programme to take healthcare into isolated rural

communities.

• In South Africa, US have developed a programme to provide church leaders with

practical development skills.

Programmes have a deep impact because they are run by local churches that are

embedded in the communities they serve – communities that have often been

overlooked. More information about US is on the table at the back of Church or on

their website at www.weareUs.org.uk

US don’t give handouts, which can create dependency. Instead, we support the

development of local skills and the empowerment of communities, leading to change

from within. Programmes help people to unlock their potential and make use of the

skills and resources they already have.

US are motivated by our Christian faith and inspired by the gospel. While

programme partners are predominantly Anglican, we work ecumenically and with

other faith communities for the benefit of all people, regardless of ethnicity, gender or

sexuality.

As a charity, Us relies on the support of people like us. Our prayers, involvement

and fundraising are helping to build a world in which every person, in every

community, can have a full life.

St. Margaret's Church has chosen the US scheme (formerly called USPG) as one

of our main charities.

The Diocese in Europe chose US to be the official agency for Anglican Churches

to channel donations to support its work to care for the refugees arriving in Europe.

Your donations will help to meet the emergency needs of refugees as winter sets

in, as well as funding a longer-term support strategy. They have a particular focus on

Greece, where they are working with local Churches and agencies to provide

refugees with food shelter and healthcare.

This is one example of the global work of US.

Last year you were kind enough to make a donation to this charity, I hope you will

continue to do so this year. The original suggestion was 10p per week (£5.20 a year)

whatever you wish to give would be very welcome.

Thank You Roy Rowell & David Local

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Coffee and Kids’ Christmas Party

Plurality Weekend Away

8th – 10th July 2016
By now those at Brookfield will have had an opportunity to meet
Archdeacon Sam who will be leading our Plurality Weekend Away in Scarborough.
Stainton’s congregation will meet her on 6 March. I am sure that you will all agree
that it promises to be a good weekend!

In addition to the teaching and worship you will have free time to explore the town
or enjoy the hotel facilities (including a swimming pool, a games room and a bar).
We shall even have a fun night.

Here are some comments from people with whom I have enjoyed church
weekends away in the past:

“I have got to know people better”
“This weekend has helped me grow in my faith”
“I have never thought it would be so much fun!”
“Please book the next one before we leave!”
It is not expensive (£112 for full board for the whole weekend with concessions
for children and no single room surcharge). It is open to anyone who wants to join us
whether or not they are church members.
To secure your place complete a booking form available from the back of church
or the church office and send it to the church office with a deposit of £20 per person
(non-returnable unless you can find someone to take your place).
Don’t miss out – book now! You will be glad you did!

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BROOKFIELD BRANCH

Meets on the second Tuesday each month at 2.00 pm in St Margaret’s Church Hall.
Branch Leader: Florence Harris (Tel. no: 01642 594272)

Our speaker at our January meeting was Mr Peter Howe, whose talk was entitled
“ A visit to the Holy Land”. And one member was heard to say how enjoyable it

was to just sit back and enjoy all his stories about his travels, by bicycle, and raising

money for many charities on his way.

On Wednesday 19th January, we are looking forward to going to St Mary

Magdalene, at Yarm, when Carol Wilson, our new Deanery President, will be com-

n omissioned by the Rev. John Ford, who is the MU Chaplain.
In February, Mr Trefor Robinson will be our speaker, and will be talking about

“Tools with a mission”. He collects tools etc., to send overseas. If any church members

have anything in their sheds or garages that they no longer have a use for, I’m sure

we can arrange to have them collected for such a good cause. Florence

STAINTON BRANCH

Meets on the third Monday each month at 7.00 pm in the Parish Room of
St Peter and St Paul Church, Stainton.

Branch Leader: Elizabeth Revett (Tel. no. 01642 591076)

he branch Annual General Meeting was held when reports were given of the past

Tyear’s activities. Election of Officers for the next three years took place in January.

e .Judith Clare is the new Branch Leader; Pauline Rowell is the new Branch Secretary.

Judith Clare was commissioned as the new Branch Leader by Rev. Bill Dewing on
Sunday 31st January during the morning service and given her badge of office.

eThe branch meeting in February will have Peter Howe speaking on ‘Irish Tales'

Please note the Celebration of Marriage Week will take place on Saturday 6th
February in the Parish Room with Afternoon Tea from 3 pm. Items of Marriage/
Wedding memorabilia welcome. Everyone is welcome.

Having re-opened Stainton Branch which had been closed since the 1980’s I am
delighted to hand over to Judith and wish her and the branch every success in the

,prayerful fellowship and work we do in the name of Mothers’ Union. I will of course

still be a member of the branch.
Elizabeth

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Archbishop’s Pilgrimage

Ihad agreed to accompany the Archbishop
as he walked through our Parishes as part
of his pilgrimage around the Diocese of
York.

On a wet morning of 22nd December
2015 I decided to walk from Brookfield to St
Timothy’s Church, Hemlington to meet up
with the Archbishop and Archdeacon Sam
at 12 noon for mid-day prayers in St
Timothy’s. After lunch in the Church café at
which Rural Dean Revd John Ford and
Penny Ferguson had joined us we set out
for Brookfield via the Lake. We met up with
the Vicar, Vivienne and her family at the
underpass and then with more members
and friends from St Margaret’s as we joined
Low Lane.

On our way to the Oval Joan Mason
from Stainton and also Bishop Paul on his
bike joined up with us. At the Oval shops we
had prayers led by the Archbishop, and
several more from St Margaret’s had joined
us.

After prayers the Archbishop looked into
the Co-op and the Hairdressers for a chat
and then it was time to walk up to Stainton
via the walk-way over the A174. On arriving
in Stainton Colin Mason plus a couple of
their grandchildren joined us, and on
arriving at the Memorial Hall several of
Stainton’s congregation were waiting for us.

The local Brass Band was practising in
the Memorial Hall and, of course, the
Archbishop couldn’t resist a chat with them
that they clearly enjoyed. From there we
headed to the Church for prayers. By this
time the Archbishop’s party were beginning to run late according to their schedule,
so it was quick farewells and Vernon Clare as arranged whisked the Archbishop
via Hilton to Ingleby Barwick for the next stage of his pilgrimage.

I and everyone who met the Archbishop on this part of his pilgrimage thoroughly
enjoyed our time with him.

David Local

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ASK THE CURATE –

This month the series of an ABC of the C of E continues with the letter "C". If you have heard any terms
which you did not readily understand please let Bill Dewing know and he will try to include it in the
series.
CREED - A concise, formal and authorised statement of the important points of Christian Doctrine. The

Church of England recognises three CREEDS:
• The Apostles' Creed
• The Nicene Creed
• The Athenasian Creed
The Apostles' Creed is used in Morning and Evening Prayer, the Nicene Creed in the Eucharist and the
Athenasian Creed usually only on Trinity Sunday.
The Apostles' Creed is first referred to in a letter of St Ambrose in about 390AD, by which time the
legend that it was formulated jointly by the Apostles was current. The Apostles' Creed is in three parts
dealing with the God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The text of the Apostles' Creed is:-
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and
born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the
right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Nicene Creed is derived from the creed first issued in 325AD by the Council of Nicaea to defend
the faith against Arianism. The creed as we have it today is as developed by the Council of Chalcedon
in 451AD. The Nicene Creed probably has its ultimate roots in the baptismal creed of the early Church
in Jerusalem. As well as having sections on God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit the Nicene
Creed has a section on the Church. The text of the Nicene Creed is:-
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and
unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from
God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the
power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he
was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness
of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Athenasian Creed expounds the doctrines of the Trinity and Incarnation and also includes a list of
the important events in Our Lord's life. It also includes anathemas against those who do not believe
its affirmations. It is not clear when the creed was formulated and it is no longer felt that St Athanasius
was the author as the creed contains doctrine from much later, however, he may have been the
originator as many of his ideas in defence of orthodoxy are included. The text of the Athanasian Creed
is:-
WHOSOEVER will be saved: before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholick Faith. Which

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– An ABC of the C of E

Faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled: without doubt be shall perish everlastingly
And the Catholick Faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity. Neither
confounding the Persons: nor dividing the Substance. For there is one Person of the Father, another
of the Son:
and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,
is all one: the Glory equal, the Majesty co-eternal. Such as the Father is, such is the Son: and such is
the Holy Ghost.
The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate: and the Holy Ghost uncreate.
The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible: and the Holy Ghost incomprehensible.
The Father eternal, the Son eternal: and the Holy Ghost eternal. And yet they are not three eternal: but
one eternal. As also there are not three incomprehensibles, nor three uncreated: but one uncreated,
and one incomprehensible. So likewise the Father is Almighty, the Son Almighty: and the Holy Ghost
Almighty.
And yet they are not three Almighties: but one Almighty. So the Father is God, the Son is God: and
the Holy Ghost is God. And yet they are not three Gods: but one God. So likewise the Father is Lord,
the Son Lord: and the Holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords: but one Lord. For like as we are
compelled by the Christian verity: to acknowledge every Person by himself to be God and Lord; So
are we forbidden by the Catholick Religion; to say, There be three Gods, or three Lords. The Father is
made of none: neither created, nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone: not made, nor created,
but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son: neither made, nor created, nor begotten,
but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons: one Holy Ghost,
not three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other: none is greater or less than
another; but the whole three Persons are co-eternal together: and co-equal. So that in all things, as is
aforesaid: the Unity in Trinity,
and the Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved: must thus think of the
Trinity.
Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation: that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our
Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess: that our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Son of God, is God and Man: God, of the Substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds: and
Man of the Substance of his Mother, born in the world; Perfect God, and perfect Man: of a reasonable
soul and human flesh subsisting; Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead and inferior to the
Father, as touching his Manhood. Who although he be God and Man: yet he is not two, but one Christ;
One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh: but by taking of the Manhood into God; One
altogether; not by conversion of Substance: but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and
flesh is one man: so God and Man is one Christ; who suffered for our salvation: descend into hell,
and rose again the third day from the dead.
He ascended into heaven, he sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty: from whence he
shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies:
and shall give account for their own works. And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting:
and they that have done evil into everlasting fire. This is the Catholick Faith which except a man believe
faithfully, he cannot be saved.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen
These three Creeds form the basis of the faith as understood by the Church of England.

Bill Dewing

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called
Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks. Technically,
Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock
tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).

The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844 it
was decided that the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should
include a tower and a clock.

A massive bell was required and the first attempt (made by John
Warner & Sons at Stockton-on-Tees) cracked irreparably. The metal
was melted down and the bell recast in Whitechapel in 1858. Big Ben
first rang across Westminster on 31 May 1859. A short time later, in
September 1859, Big Ben cracked again. So a lighter hammer was
fitted and the bell rotated to present an undamaged section to the
hammer.

This is the bell as we hear it today. The name Big Ben is often used
to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given
to the Great Bell.

The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of
Parliament, was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31
May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July and
the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.

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Some facts about Big Ben

G Each dial is seven metres in diameter
G The minute hands are 4.2 metres long and weigh about 100kg (including

counterweights)
G The numbers are approximately 60cm long
G There are 312 pieces of glass in each clock dial
G A special light above the clock faces is illuminated when parliament is in

session
G Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack of coins placed on

the huge pendulum.
G Big Ben has rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the Commons’

chamber during the Second World War, the clock tower survived and Big
Ben continued to strike the hours.
G The chimes of Big Ben were first broadcast by the BBC on 31 December
1923, a tradition that continues to this day.
G The Latin words under the clock face read DOMINE SALVAM FAC
REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM, which means O Lord, keep
safe our Queen Victoria the First
G In June 2012 the House of Commons announced that the clock tower was
to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's
Diamond Jubilee.
G It is traditionally thought that the melody of the tower chimes was taken
from the tune of “I know that my redeemer liveth “from Handels Messiah,
however the following words were eventually added and put on display on
the wall of the clock room.
Lord, through this hour be our guide; so by thy power no foot shall slide
These words allude to Psalm 37:
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their
lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the
hand”
Notice how intimately involved God is in his children’s experience: “he
delights in every detail of their lives” Verse 31 adds “the law of their God in
their hearts; their feet do not slip.”
How extraordinary! The creator of the universe not only upholds us and
helps us, he also cares deeply about every moment we live.
No wonder the apostle Peter was able to confidently invite us to “cast all
your anxiety on him because he cares for you”. As the assurance of his care
rings in our hearts, we will find courage to face whatever comes our way.

David Gatenby

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SHARING WITH A WORLD IN NEED

Our charity collection from St.
Margaret's service on the last
Sunday in December went to:
REMEMBER THE CHILDREN
We raised a total of £80

On the last Sunday in February, our collection –
that’s all the cash on the plate – will be going to:

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice in Normanby, Middlesbrough provides Palliative,
respite and end-of-life care to babies and infants aged from birth to five years

old suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
They first open their doors and began welcoming their special babies and their

families in 2004. Zoe is the Greek word meaning "gift of life" and at Zoe's
Place they believe that life is precious no matter how long it lasts.

Zoe's Place can take up to six infants at any one time, there is also ample
accommodation and facilities for the whole family if these are needed.They
receive a modest amount of government finding, therefore they rely on the
generosity of the public to help them raise the £1.2 million a year they need to
keep the doors open for the many families that rely on their expert care. If you
would like to help them raise the necessary funds for their special babies,

please give generously at our end of month charity collection.

www.zoes-place.org.uk/middlesbrough

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Leading your church into

Growth (LYCIG) update

By the time you read this we should have met Archdeacon Sam about our progress
with LYCIG. I will give you a report next month.
In the meantime, if you want to find out what it is all about and what it will involve
come along to the plurality LYCIG (local) session at Brookfield on 8 February at 7pm.
PCC members are especially encouraged to attend but anyone else who has an
interest is also very welcome.

If you want to catch the inspiration for LYCIG come along to the LYCIG conference
in York on Saturday 27 February. There is no charge and lifts can be arranged.
Please let Vivienne know if you are coming as we need to book.

Finally, since numbers aren’t cold statistics but real people finding Jesus please
join with us in saying this prayer every day:

God our Father, the source of all life and growth,

Grant us your vision for our planning,

Your wisdom in our actions,

And your power in our witness,

That through the outpouring of your Holy Spirit

Your church may grow in number, in faithful service to our communities and in love

and commitment

O our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen Vivienne

LENT 2016

Ash Wednesday 10th February
Holy Communion Services with Ashes (optional)
Brookfield at 9.30am (Rev Bill Dewing presiding)
Hilton at 9.30am (Rev Vivienne Hatton presiding)
Stainton at 7pm (Rev Vivienne Hatton presiding)
Lent Group: Becoming Like Jesus
Brookfield Church Lounge Wednesdays @ 7pm
17th February: Becoming like Jesus in temptation
24th February: Becoming like Jesus in prayer
2nd March: Becoming like Jesus in listening
9th March: Becoming like Jesus in compassion
16 March: Becoming like Jesus in forgiveness
Open to God in Lent
A “Come and Go” Prayer event with Prayer Stations
(dates to be determined – see weekly pew sheets)

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CRIB SERVICES

Attendances: Hilton 50 adults and 40 children
Stainton 40 adults and 32 children
Brookfield 40 adults and 12 children

Xmas Eve Service Hilton Stainton Crib Service

In all the excitement, preparation and

anticipation of the festivities it was calming to

take part in the early afternoon Service of

Hope and Remembrance. It was a thoughtful

and peaceful time where, after singing a

gentle carol and praying, we were invited up

to the altar to light a candle in memory of

loved ones who are no longer with us. It Xmas Eve Service Hilton
brought back thankful memories of

Christmases past and hopes for those to

come.

It was poignant to see the candles on the altar still alight when we returned later

for the Gift Service with children and grandchildren. This time the atmosphere was

exciting with children’s happy voices anticipating the retelling of the Christmas story.

Interspersed between readings and carols the children hunted for the relevant figure

which they took and placed in the nativity scene. There were times of laughter when

a character was missing only to be discovered by an unsuspecting adult! The church

was full and it was a joy to hear all the little voices singing and discussing which

character they had found. Sally Hamlin

100 club winners – December 2015

1st 2nd 3rd
w.e.6th (6) Mrs.M.Rhodes (93) Mrs.L.Cross (104) Mrs.L.Jackson

w.e.13th (22) Mr.D.Harvey (152)Mrs.J.Local (133) Mr.A.King

w.e.20th (72) Miss.A.Rowell (91) Mrs.D.Bullock (125)Mr.S.Hazlewood

w.e.27th (172)Mrs.A.Wills (26) Mrs.Elliot (12) Mrs.J.Warin

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Schedules and Rotas
for February 2016

St. Margaret’s, Brookfield

Sunday Morning Coffee Sidespersons
7 Florence Harris & 7 Eva Winter & Lyn Wright
14 Ray & Florence Harris
Alison Palmer 21 Janet Henwood &
14 Janet Granville &
Jennifer Local
Jean Kiddell 28 Jamie & Kath Webb
21 Margaret Andrew &
Church Cleaning
Olwen Hopkins 1 Valerie Bell
28 Linda Nixon & 8 Grace Whitehead
15 Mr & Mrs Cheesbrough
Margaret Routledge 22 Alison Palmer
29 Mr & Mrs Nicholson
Wednesday Morning Coffee
3 Valerie Bell Chalice
10 Kathleen Smales 7 Kath Edmond & David Local
17 Cynthia Eyre 14 David Clark & Jamie Webb
24 Grace Whitehead 21 Kath Edmond & Roy Rowell
28 Florence Harris & David Local
Offertory
7 Flower Guild
14 Mary Sykes
20 Mothers’ Union
27 Sheila & Victor Spencer

Flower Donors Lectors
7 Victor Spencer
7 Harry Norris 14 June Warin
14 Lent (no flowers) 21 Jamie Webb
21 Lent (no flowers) 28 David Clark
28 Lent (no flowers)

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St. Margaret’s Church Centre User Groups

For letting enquiries call Roy Rowell on 01642 817815 or
email: [email protected]

Group Name Meeting times Leader/contact

Brookfield Toddlers 9:30am to 11:30am Mondays Val Thompson 01642 821068 during term times

Yoga 6.30-8.00pm Mondays Emma Lawrence 07944 593441

Tai Chi 10:45am Tuesdays Pam Hedge 01642 532800

The Wine Club 7:30pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly Val Harris 01642 592079

Mothers’ Union Branch 2pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month Florence Harris 01642 594272

St Margaret’s Carpet Bowls Club 1.15pm to 3:15pm Wednesdays Avrille McCann on 01642 592682

Zumba 6pm to 7pm Wednesdays Mary Gallagher 01642 592723

Brookfield Ladies 7:30pm 1st Wednesday each month Jean Kiddell 01642 761418

The Art Group 10am to 1pm Thursdays Ray Harris 01642 594272

Pilates 6-7p.m Thursdays Christine Johnson 07775 087275

Line Dancing 7:30pm to 9:30pm Thursdays Mr & Mrs Walker 01642 885357

Keep Fit 10am to 11:30am Fridays Brenda Hockney 01642 487703

Ward Councillors for all 3 Parishes

Stainton and Thornton Ward
David P Coupe Con. David [email protected]

Stockton Council Hilton is in Ingleby Barwick East Ward
Gillian Corr IBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01642 764056
Kevin Faulks IBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01642 764874
Sally Ann Watson Con. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0779 5012445

Kader (Brookfield) Ward
Ronald Arundale Con. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01642 288504
Jordan Blyth Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07818857783

Trimdon Ward
Dennis McCabe Ind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07847305660
Jean Sharrocks Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01642 591335

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