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PRIEST IN CHARGE, CHRISTCHURCH The induction of Richard Spencer as our Priest in Charge, conducted by Assistant Bishop David, will be on Thursday 4th February 2010 at 7.30pm in Christ Church.
Page 2....…… February Diary; Thought for the Month Page 3........… A Reader writes; Page 4.........… Crusader Legacies; Who’s Who Page 5.........… Millionaires seldom smile; Letter Page 6 ………. LENT Page 7 ………. Peter;Sidaway; Church Family Page 8 ………. Coming Events Page 9 ………. Christmas reports Page 10……… Our Page Page 11 ………Crossword; 84th Scouts Page 12 ……… Notice Board Llanishen & District Churches Together have been unable to organise Lent Discussion groups this year but hope to run courses again in 2011 As an alternative this year, members of Christ Church may consider the following Jesus Christ, Superstar! 1970: the Archbishop and the Dean are at Theological College, Bishop David is at Grammar School, Edward Heath is elected PM, Apollo 13 limps home to earth… …and the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar takes the West End by storm! Forty years on, taking his cue from five hits from the musical, during Lent, Bishop David will give five talks at venues throughout the Llandaff diocese On Wednesday nights in Llandaff Cathedral the form will be: 7.30 pm Eucharist and Talk 8.20 pm Refreshments 8.40 pm Questions to Bishop David 9 pm Blessing and dismissal 24 Feb “ I dreamt I met a Galilean, a most amazing man.” Picturing Jesus 3 March “Prove to me that you’re no fool, ………… Miracles 10 March “ I only want to say…” The Psalms 17 March “I don’t know how to love him.” Being Church 24 March “Did you mean to die like that, was that a mistake?” Suffering and the God of Love
Ash Wednesday 17th February 2010 7.30 pm Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
LENT LUNCHES: 1.00 pm in Christ Church Hall Friday 5th.12th, 19th, & 26th March. Further details on Church Notice board Please note that articles must be placed NO LATER than 14th February 2010 in the Credo box in Porch. Handwritten or typed on a memory stick in RTF (Rich Text Format) with a printed copy please, or email (contact Editor) NB Please put your name on memory stick!!
FEBRUARY DIARY Wednesday 3rd 2.30 pm M.U. Visit to Lisvane Ladies Thursday 4th 9.30 am Holy Eucharist. 7.30 pm Induction of Rev Richard Spencer Sunday 7th Second Sunday before Lent 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 9.45 am Parish Eucharist & Junior Church 6.00 pm Evening Worship Thursday 11th 9.30 am Holy Eucharist 12 for 12.30 pm M.U. Lunch at U W I C Sunday 14th Sunday before Lent 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 9.45 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Evening Worship Wednesday 17th Ash Wednesday 7.30 pm Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes Thursday 18th 9.30 am Holy Eucharist. Sunday 21st LENT 1 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 9.45 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Evening Worship Thursday 25th 9.30 am Holy Eucharist. Sunday 28th LENT 2 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 9.45 am Parish Eucharist & Junior Church 6.00 pm Evening Worship Prayers for Healing 10.00 am every Wednesday in Parish Office Other services and activities as announced in the Weekly Newsletter Thought for the Month AN EARTH REDEEMED God the Creator, Thou has made the bread. Christ the Redeemer, Thou has changed it. Holy Spirit, the Binder, Thou dost convey it: bread for our touching, food for our souls: Even as lives are bound together in Thee. God the Creator, Thou has made the vine. Christ the Redeemer: Thou has changed it. Holy Spirit, the Binder, Thou dost convey it: the cup from hand to hand, the life blood from heart to heart: Even as our lives are bound together in Thee. God the Creator, Thou has changed us. Christ the Redeemer, Thou hast changed us. Holy Spirit, the Binder, Thou dost keep us changed: Even as our lives are bound together in Thee. Iona  
If Candlemas day be dry and fair The half o’winters to come and mair. If Candlemas be wet and foul The half of winters gane at Yule Candlemas is a day on which the forthcoming weather can be predicted, as in St Swithin’s day. The little rhyme is saying that if the sun comes out at Candlemas there will be six more weeks of winter weather. Candlemas falls between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and was originally a pagan celebration Candlemas Day is on 2nd February, as also St Bridget’s day and Groundhog Day. Candlemas in the Christian church was a day for clergy to bless candles and distribute them to the people, and it was therefore celebrated as the festival of candles – a bright light being placed in every window. It is also a day when hedgehogs come out to judge the quality of the weather and the lengthening of daylight. As there were no hedgehogs in the New World, there it became known as Groundhog Day – “If the sun shines on Groundhog Day, half the fuel and half the hay.” My own knowledge of Groundhog Day is confined to a somewhat silly but popular film with the actor Tom Hanks, but I am a little stronger on Candlemas, the day of Purification for Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Jewish women were required to be ritually purified after childbirth, so that they could resume religious duties and enter the Temple. Forty days after the birth a sacrifice was required of a young lamb for a burnt offering and two young pigeons for sin offering. As this was costly (someone no doubt was making a profit in new born lambs) there was a second option for poorer families, turtle doves instead of the lamb. So we learn that Jesus was born into a home where there was no spare money, where there must have been few luxuries. Bishop William Barclay, a notable 20th century theologian who wrote studies of the gospels, suggests that a child was seen as belonging to God and therefore received as a direct gift from God, and that the purification ceremony contained a kind of redemption, a taking back from Him of the gift of the child, and of great significance in the case of a son. This of course is explained in the Old Testament book of Samuel when Hannah gave back to God her son Samuel to grow up in the temple, as soon as he was weaned. As we read St Luke’s account of the Purification, we hear of Simeon, a pious man, who gave us the Nunc Dimittis (which we use at Evensong), who had quietly and patiently waiting for the coming of the promised Saviour. Simeon’s words in the Nunc Dimittis are a great and precious reminder of who we are and what has been done for us, because he recognised in the baby Jesus “a light to lighten the Gentiles”. Anna, an 84 year old widow, was also present in the temple at the Purification. She lived there, she was known as a prophetess, and she too recognised in the baby Jesus the One who was the longed for Messiah. There is so much for us to consider in this story from chapter 2 of St Luke’s gospel. There is the obedience to the Jewish law of Joseph and Mary, the Jewish understanding that a child belonged to God and was given as a loan from Him into a human home – an awesome responsibility as well as a blessing for parents. From Simeon we learn that Jesus came for everyone, not only for the orthodox Jew, but also for the Gentile, and of course we are Gentiles. In patience Simeon had waited for the fulfilling of the promise that a light would come into our world. And Anna, an elderly widow, teaching us that worshipping night and day enables us to perceive with greater clarity the purpose of God, His supreme and overriding providence. The lovely festival of Candlemas, with its light and fulfilled promise, prompts us to a fresh assessment of the gifts God has given us. Joyce Rice
Priest in Charge Rev. Richard Spencer 154 Lake Road East, Cardiff Tel: 20757190 Father Mark Preece Canton Rectory, 12 Thompson Avenue, Canton, CARDIFF CF5 1EY Telephone & Fax 029 2056 2022 fathermark@mandm6162.plus.com Church Wardens Roy Dowell Tel: 20408265 Phil Bramall Tel: 20759353 Reader Joyce Rice Tel: 20755381 Readers Emeritus John Walrond Parochial Church Council Secretary Judith Hill Tel: 20758080 Treasurer John Hodgson Tel: 20764485 Covenants Secretary Norma Ash Tel: 20754835 Electoral Roll Officer Judith Hill Tel: 20758080 Magazine Editor John Griffiths Tel: 20754370 Office Administrator Richard Hill Tel: 20758080 Hall Lettings Secretary Margaret Harris Tel: 20753475 Sacristan - vacant Acting organist / Choir Master Peter Sidaway Junior Church Leader vacant Flower Rota Organiser Mary Hales Tel: 20752396 Churches Together CRUSADER LEGACIES
In several contributions to “CREDO” I have written about some of the disastrous consequences of the Crusades of the Middle Ages in matters spiritual, and, indeed, to this very day, political. When, however, we look at other legacies from that age in terms of Europe’s economic prosperity and cultural enrichment, a rather different picture emerges. Nowhere can this be seen more clearly than in the words which came into the major European languages, and particularly into English. It is not surprising to find that the word “infidel” comes into wide-spread use at this time. Christian cultures were much more likely to use the word “heretic” before the time of the Crusades to describe those with whom they had a spiritual quarrel. The Crusades, however, brought many more Europeans into contact with those who did not share a faith with them. Of course, “infidel” as a term of abuse was soon to be thrown at Christians by other Christians rather than at their Muslim antagonists. Perhaps a little more surprising is the currency of another word that arose at that time .This is the word” miscreant”. It meant a “mis-believer” . originally and was term of fierce abuse. It is interesting to see how that word has softened in its meaning and is now rarely used except in a jokey kind of way by writers like P.G. Wodehouse. Something of the economic and cultural enrichment of Europe by the Crusades is better understood when we examine the words used in trade and in the arts and science.. It may surprise many readers to learn that three words for the commonest of commodities come into English at this time. “SUGAR” was unknown until the Crusaders brought this precious luxury back from their travels. “COTTON” was an unknown fabric until the Crusaders brought it back from their campaigns. “ORANGES” were equally quite unknown until this strange trade cum war contact with the Orient began in the late Eleventh Century. All these words had their origins from further to the east in India, but they are a measure of how much Western Europe was being exposed to new experiences , and indeed , to new intellectual influences. The “AL” in “Algebra” and “Alkali” and “Alchemy” is the Arabic definite article and the Arabic numeration system replaced the clumsy Roman system at this time. Other borrowings were less felicitous. “ASSASSINS” were Islamic guerrilla fighters who hyped themselves with “HASHISH” before attacking the Crusader encampments in night raids. The word simply means users of the drug. So much for modern theories that cannabis is harmless! Some of the borrowings showed the exotic luxuries to which the Crusaders became exposed, an exposure which ultimately led to the downfall of the Templars.. These include the cloth dyes “SCARLET” “AZURE” and “SAFFRON”, all of which are Arabic words. “HAZARD” was a dice game that also corrupted the holy warriors. Clearly when not engaged in fighting these Christian soldiers did not spend their time in spiritual exercises. On balance Crusades good or bad? An interesting question. John Walrond HELP!! DO YOU KNOW THIS FAMILY? A research request from David John Eason GCM who is writing a Roll of Honour for the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert’s Own) – the Cherrypickers. He is specifically enquiring about:: Augustus John Winslade, Born in Bridgewater, Somerset 16 February 1915 and died 26 June 1941. He lived in Roath Park and left a widow who lived at 27 Marlborough Rd. Mr Eason is interested in any information regarding Mr Winslade or his relatives. Contact Roy Dowell if you can help 20408265 Page 5 
Christ Church Society Skittles Night November 2009. Twenty Seven participated in the first year’s Christ Church Society, Ladies vs Men skittles night, held in the Three Arches Skittle Alley. The match was of four rounds with the men’s team struggling to keep ahead throughout and winning by 190 against the ladies’ 180. The highest scorer in the Men’s team was Malcolm Rayner on 20 with Nadia Bunston, the leading lady with a close score of 18. At half time we enjoyed a satisfying fish and chips supper from the Three Arches kitchens. The evening raised £105 towards the decoration of the vicarage. Many thanks go to all the supporters and the raffle collectors. Howard Kilvington
Millionaires seldom smile… So said Andrew Carnegie, the 19th Century industrialist and fabulously wealthy man. He might have added, ‘until they learn to give’. Carnegie is also one of history's great philanthropists with a legacy of libraries, schools, universities and the lives that they have and continue to change to this day. He must have smiled a lot. More recently, secret millionaire Tony Banks was all smiles (and some tears) when he visited Liverpool. Banks, a Falklands veteran and successful businessman, gave £130,000 to various Liverpool community projects. Most compelling, however, was his time with Lee Sanger, who returned from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder. Tony gave Lee the opportunity to be generous himself, handing him £30,000 to give to the charity of his choice. Tony Banks left Liverpool having changed lives, including his own, for it seemed he found some healing of his own memories. That is what generosity does. It changes the giver as well as the one who receives. But why is this? Have you ever seen a 'bodger' (usually found in Shropshire) using a traditional pole lathe to turn beautiful wooden pieces? Because pole lathes are powered only by the bodger's foot, a bodger must work with the grain of the wood and so produce stronger, more durable pieces. Imagine for one minute God as the bodger and us, the unworked pieces of wood. To give of our time, our talents and our treasure is to work with the grain of how God made us. When we live generously, when our giving means something and costs something we reflect the nature of God himself: 'For God so loved the world that he gave....' (John 3:16). Not to give is to reject the person God created us to be. Giving and living generously makes us stronger, frees us from the chains of materialism, opens us up to a full life, hope and healing. Please pray about the person God wants you to be. Please pray about how you show & share the love of God through generosity. Please pray about and review your regular giving to support the work of your church in 2010. Some inspirational words that may help: Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience.... and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. 2 Cor. 9:13-14 What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immoral. Albert Pine We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. Money is like muck, not good except it be spread'. Francis Bacon
Dear Editor An increasing number of people express dissatisfaction with Society as it is today. Many think there must be something more to life than the aimlessness which they feel and which they observe in others. Some may look to the Church for an answer. In the Christmas Credo, Phil Bramall highlighted a particular difficulty which churches face where a liturgical form of worship is used, as it seems to inhibit flexibility. For someone who is looking for a moral code by which to live, beyond that in which each member of society is his or her own arbiter of what is right or wrong in behaviour, which always seems to end up as self centred. In today’s secular society, he or she may well be someone who has never put foot inside a church, even for a wedding or a funeral, and curiosity itself might take that person to a Sunday Service. As a first contact and introduction, a Sunday Sung Eucharist, full of meaning and beauty to us, may leave them bemused and with a ‘not for me’ attitude. We are aware that a Sung Eucharist is meant for a congregation familiar with it, as something to be valued. However is it the appropriate introduction for people who are totally unfamiliar with any sort of Church worship? Perhaps something simpler would help; simple in form but not in content. Faced with this particular situation and aided and guided by our Priest-in- Charge, Richard Spencer, all the congregation – all of us - would need to bring to bear our varied individual experiences and possible skills whether within family, education or business. Bernard DaviES How it happened in verse Slippery ice, very thin; pretty girl tumbled in. Saw a boy upon the bank - gave a shriek, and then she sank. Boy on bank heard her shout, jumped right in and helped her out. Now he’s hers – very nice; but she had to break the ice! Page 6 Signs & Symbols: Ashes
Many churches offer a service on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent where ashes are used to mark each person’s forehead with the sign of the cross – known as the Imposition of Ashes. It’s a strange feeling; first the grittiness when they are first placed, then a tingling sensation, then a time of self-consciousness of knowing they are there like a dirty smudge. Lastly comes the ‘Decision’. Should I wipe them away before leaving the church or later? But what is the point of it all? There are many references in the Bible to people using ashes as signs of either penitence or preparation for an important event (Jeremiah 6:26). In church records, ashes are used for penitents by the sixth century, but it is not until the beginning of the eleventh century that the faithful took part in a ceremony on the Wednesday before Lent that included the imposition of ashes. It is only later that this came to be called Ash Wednesday. At first clerics and men had ashes sprinkled on their heads while women had the sign of the cross made with ashes on their foreheads. In the twelfth century the rule developed that the ashes were to be created by burning palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday – and in most churches this is still how they are made today. Over the centuries the emphasis of meaning for the imposed ashes has changed, from a preparation for baptism, a renewal of baptismal vows, to an understanding of a community’s preparation for the event of the Paschal mystery of rebirth at Easter. This month: As the priest says the traditional words over you, “Remember that you are but dust, and to dust you will return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ. Amen.” what will you be focusing upon? Rev Dr Jo White C N S 17 February is Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of Lent….
Peace and love are always alive in us, but we are not always alive to peace and love. Julian of Norwich Lord, enfold me in the depths of your heart; and there, hold me, refine...and set me on fire.... Pierre Teilhard de Chardin You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. St Augustine of Hippo In a civilisation like ours, I feel that everyone has to come to terms with the claims of Jesus Christ upon his life, or else be guilty of inattention or of evading the question. C S Lewis Lent a good time to pray Lent is traditionally a time when Christians take stock of themselves spiritually. They set aside extra time for prayer. So there you are, tentatively wanting to pray... Here are some helpful things to remember as you settle down to it: People have been praying since Adam had a grandson named Enosh. At least the Bible tells us in Genesis 4:26 that it was during his days when “men began to call on the name of the Lord” . They have been doing it ever since. People have been answered by God since Genesis, too. But if you want to read some beautiful prayers – and answers to them, browse through the Psalms. Again and again the psalmist writes: “the Lord heard my cry”. So – what do you need to bring to prayer? Just the tiniest amount of faith that God is even there.... Jesus assures us that even faith as big as a tiny mustard seed will be effective. What gives you the right to come before Almighty God? Jesus does. The Bible is clear that “there is one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ”. (1 Tim 2:5) The Bible makes clear that God does not stand on ceremony – he wants our personal, spontaneous prayers. Jesus was very matter of fact about it: “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) The Bible assures us that prayer will bring us good things: “we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need”. (Hebrews 4:16) Above all, prayer must be made with a pure heart. “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” (Psalm 66:18) That simply means that if you know you are doing something wrong, and intend to keep right on doing it, don’t waste your time praying. Finally, what can be the results of your prayers this Lent? Well, here are seven, for starters.... 1. Joy and deep happiness. (John 16:24) 2. Relief from your worry, stress and tension (Philippians 4:6,7) 3. Wisdom and more mental clarity (James 1:5,6) 4. Protection and deliverance from temptations (Matthew 26:41) 5.An ability to share the Good News of Jesus to other people (Matthew 9:38) 6. Strength to persevere when you feel under spiritual attack (Ephesians 6:18) 7. A growing thankfulness to God, who is worthy of all glory (Revelation 4:11) Page 7 Peter’s presentation Christ Church Nine Lessons and Carols Service Peter has led Christ Church choir since April 1998. Now it is time to pass the baton on! Over this time you have extended the choir’s capabilities by training junior choir members, encouraging adult singers and extended our repertoire. You have done this as well as playing the organ. Not only this, but you have composed many pieces, of which ‘Lonely Shepherds’ we sang tonight, is one. Performance in Llandaff Cathedral for Sung Evensong several years ago required enormous effort. You and the choir gained praise from on high. For many years we joined Lisvane and Llanishen Parish Choirs for a combined Advent Service. We proudly held our own. At the other end of the scale we have performed at Christmas under your direction amongst Marks and Spencer’s furniture display in Culverhouse Cross store. Large sums have been raised for charity. However one of your greatest achievements has been to bring six junior choristers through Royal School of Church music training ‘Voice for Life’. All qualified. You have also brought Jenny and Gaby through to gain their Bishop’s awards. Peter, these are memorable achievements and testify to your unfailing commitment to music in Christ Church. We present to you these tokens as an appreciation from the clergy and congregation. You are an inspirational parish choir master and organist. Adrian Wilson
At the end of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols I was presented with gifts in recognition of my twelve Years’ service as acting organist and choirmaster . Adrian Wilson had previously (and mysteriously) asked me to pause for a moment before I played the Introduction to the recessional hymn "Hark the herald angels sing”. At this point the two Wardens, Roy Dowell and Phil Bramall, appeared, indicating that I should come forward from the organ stool. Adrian spoke of my work in a very kindly way, and I felt that what he said reflected the positive reactions of both choir and congregation to the way I had organised music for worship during the past twelve years. As I thanked everyone I reflected on the encouragement I had enjoyed from all sections of the church and the fact that my task would have been difficult had I not been able to count on the support and loyalty of the choir. I should like to take this opportunity to reinforce what I said on that occasion, to thank you and to add that I was subsequently overwhelmed by the generosity of your gifts. Jill and I will particularly enjoy using the tokens I was given to visit St. David’s Hall and I shall certainly be reminded of your kindness on those occasions. Peter Sidaway
Around the Church Family Our good wishes and prayers to: Margaret Thomas who is home and those known to us who are unwell whether in hospital or at home Congratulations and best wishes to: Jonathan Bramall (son of Sara and Phil) and Helen Barker who were married in Kent after Christmas "INSPIRATION!! The Ven. David Lee's presence with us during this interregnum has left a lasting mark. He has been asked by members of our congregation to make available his sermons to us. He has very kindly agreed to do so. There are some 19 covering Mothering Sunday through to Christmas Day. Please ask either of the wardens or Judith Hill, our secretary, should you wish to borrow a copy. "
Page 8  Women's World Day of Prayer Llanishen and Lisvane Branch 'Let everything that hath breath praise God' The service this year is prepared by Christian Women of Cameroon and will be held at Parkend Presbyterian Church, Rhydypenau Crossroads on Friday 5th March 2010 at 2.00pm Speaker: to be announced All are welcome to attend. MOTHERS’ UNION Wednesday February 3rd 2.30pm Visit to Lisvane Ladies Thurs. 11th Feb. 12- 12.30 pm Lunch at UWIC March 17th 2.15pm Thoughts for Lent April 21st 7.30pm Magistrates in the Community May 19th 7.30pm Mrs Barbara Forte ‘Tales out of School and other Stories’ 22nd (Saturday) Coffee morning for Welcare June 16th 7.30pm Bring and Buy for AFIA (caravan) July An outing (to be arranged) August No meeting Contact:Molly Hughes 20758605 New members are welcome Prayer Link Churches Together in Llanishen and District 2010 Saturday 6th March 9.00 - 10.00 am Llanishen Baptist (Fidlas Road) ***** Advance notice - next meeting of CHRIST CHURCH SOCIETY Wednesday 24th March 2010 7.30 pm in the Church Hall “Experiences of Empire” a talk by David James Cost £5 - see notice in Church Porch or contact Howard Kilvington 20317301 Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 runs from 22nd Feb. to 7th March 2010 theme is “The Big Swap” Swap your non Fairtrade tea - Make every cuppa a Fairtrade cuppa! Over 20 million people in developing countries rely on the tea industry for their livelihoods. But it is small-scale farmers and workers who benefit the least from it. Many lead extremely hard lives, doing physically demanding work for low pay. As UK consumers we have the power to tackle this injustice. The UK is the world's third biggest importer of tea – that makes us a powerful player in the global tea trade. 165 million cups of tea are drunk in the UK every day - make them Fairtrade Thursday 25th Feb. 10.00am - 4.00 pm Fairtrade stall at Concourse Heath Hospital Tel. Phil Bramall if you can help - 029 20759353 Tuesday 23rd February, 6.00 pm BLACK GOLD (film) at Chapter Arts Centre plus talk by a Fairtrade coffee farmer from Uganda Saturday 27th Feb. Tea Dance in Cardiff venue—tbc Check out other events at www.fairtradewales.com Page 9 This excellent concert on 3 December 2009 featured the popular Howell’s School Senior Choir, our own Christ Church Choir and the talented Welsh soprano, Catrin Aur-Davies, winner of the National Eisteddfod 2009 ‘ Young Singer of the Year’ competition. The Concert was a musical treat and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience of Christ Church members, friends and guests. It was held in aid of the Bishop Home Trust for Disabled Young Adults and raised £475. Staff Reporter
CAROLS AND MINCE PIES 2009 This popular annual event maintained the high standard which we have come to expect with well chosen readings, sketches and songs. The high spot of the evening was the special mini-panto, Cinderella, devised and produced by David Alexander, who also took the part of one of the Ugly Sisters. The obviously well-rehearsed performers gave us a hilarious version of the Cinderella story. One has to praise the ingenuity of the property department also for the remarkably clever creations from cardboard, hardboard and cloth which enhanced the show. Many thanks to all concerned for a good night out. Just over £500 was raised for charity. Staff Reporter
CHRIST CHURCH NATIVITY PLAY
What a joy – once more Anna and her helpers succeeded in presenting the annual treat – same story line – slightly different cast – youngest being 2½ years old! What a challenge, undertaken only by this dedicated team. I am quite sure we are all blissfully unaware of the pre-performances – rehearsals - and their many complications. Particularly I enjoy watching t he delight of the Nursery children as they recognise their parents and relatives in the audi ence! Some quite shy – others more extrovert. Incredibly the costumes are always amazing – great credit to all involved. Sincere thanks to Anna for keeping alive the true meaning of Christmas and its wonderful story in our young – our future generation. Marion Le Beau
Honeymooners For our honeymoon my fiancée and I chose a fashionable hotel known for its luxurious suites. When I called to make reservations, the desk clerk inquired, "Is this for a special occasion?" "Yes," I replied. "It's our honeymoon." "And how many adults will there be?" she asked. CNS    
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Across 8 Interrogated (Acts 12:19) (5-8) 9 ‘Burn it in a wood fire on the — heap’ (Leviticus 4:12) (3) 10 Tobit, Judith, Baruch and the books of Esdras and the Maccabees are part of it (9) 11 Science fiction (abbrev.) (3-2) 13 Clay pit (anag.) (7) 16 Went to (John 4:46) (7) 19 ‘Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to — your bodies as living sacrifices’ (Romans 12:1) (5) 22 David’s plea to God concerning those referred to in 14 Down: ‘On — — let them escape’ (Psalm 56:7) (2,7) 24 Royal Automobile Club (1,1,1) 25 How the book of Ezekiel refers to God more than 200 times(Ezekiel 2:4)(9,4) Down 1 Seas (Proverbs 8:24) (6) 2 One of the sons of Eli the priest, killed in battle by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:11) (6) 3 Specialist in the study of the Muslim religion (8) 4 ‘Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but - him as if he were your father’ (1 Timothy 5:1) (6) 5 One of Esau’s grandsons (Genesis 36:11) (4) 6 Taking a chance (colloq.) (2,4) 7 God’s instructions to the Israelites concerning grain offerings: ‘ - salt to - your offerings’ (Leviticus 2:13) (3,3) 12 Confederation of British Industry (1,1,1) 14 ‘All day long they twist my words; they are always — to harm me’ (Psalm 56:5) (8) 15 The crowd’s reaction to Jesus bringing back to life a widow’s son in Nain (Luke 7:16) (3) 16 Disappear (Psalm 104:35) (6) 17 How Jeremiah was likely to die if he wasn’t rescued from the cistern where he was imprisoned (Jeremiah 38:9) (6) 18 What the prophets do to a wall, with whitewash (Ezekiel 13:10, RSV) (4,2) 20 Made by a plough (Job 39:10) (6) 21 Noah was relieved when the flood waters continued to- (Genesis 8:5) (6) 23 Jesus gave the Twelve the power and authority to do this to diseases (Luke 9:1) (4)
84TH CARDIFF SCOUT GROUP
It will seem a very long time (by the time you read this) since December and our annual Scout Post. However, I must take this opportunity to thank all of you very much, once again, for your help with the Post. As always so many of you supported us by buying and selling our stamps and sorting the mail on our behalf. As last year, sales of stamps (but not at Christ Church) were down, particularly in the Library, disappointing the staff who always like to help us. Unfortunately this did not translate into fewer cards to sort. They wonder whether it is because customers no longer come to the desk, but since lots of cards were posted, stamps must have been purchased. I wonder where? If anyone has any ideas I’d be very pleased to hear. Although the 84th looks after a very small area we have a disproportionate amount of sorting, so with CHS now offering the Welsh Baccalaureate and students expected to do 30 hours help in the Community, I thought this might be to our advantage, so our first two students were presented with their schedules starting with delivery of leaflets and ending with the delivery. As ex 84th Scouts, who had encountered some aspects of the Post, they were somewhat taken aback at the actual amount of work involved, and since they would be responsible for any mistakes in the sorting, they soon realised that they would need to be rather more meticulous than when they were younger and could rely on me! Exchanging the mail at Central Sort – just ask Adrian Wilson – proved to be their biggest challenge as their geography certainly didn’t extend to Cardiff streets and seasonal sorters tend to be unforgiving. After that street delivery came as a welcome relief. Organisation was the key to their success as each stage of the Post has to be accomplished within a very narrow time frame and I had to rely on the two boys sticking to their schedule. The 84th Scout Group is looking forward to meeting with our new Priest in Charge, Richard Spencer and hope he will visit us very soon. With my grateful thanks and best wishes Caryl Roach Crossword Answers DOWN: 1, Oceans. 2, Hophni. 3, Islamist. 4, Exhort. 5, Omar. 6, On spec. 7, Add all. 12, CBI. 14, Plotting. 15, Awe. 16, Vanish. 17, Starve. 18, Daub it. 20, Furrow. 21, Recede. 23, Cure. Page 12
WORSHIP AT CHRIST CHURCH Sunday Weekdays Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Evening Worship - various (see newsletter for details) Thursday 9.30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Saints’ Days and Festivals: See Parish Diary) MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER Christ Church Communicants - November Sundays Weekday Communions 40 Blessing of Marriage 14th Nov. Nigel and Nicky Davies Holy Baptism 15thNov. Poppy Elizabeth Williams Communicants - December Sundays Weekday Communions 38 At Residential Home 13 Home Communions of sick 6
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