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hideous hymns, vocal vicars and theatrical thuribles. Religious Chat Thread Number 6!

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nickelbabe · 17/02/2013 19:24

Welcome to the Religion Chat thread.
We're mostly Christians, but all are welcome.
a lovely soace to talk about church life, spiritual journeys and stuff in general.
It's not about debate, it's about chat.
Come oldies and newbies!

this is the previous thread

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nickelbabe · 21/02/2013 20:29

have a lpvely long weekend mhd.
glad mum seems to beon the mend ses.

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Dutchoma · 22/02/2013 07:44

There are so many hyn=mns that I haven't sung for years and I really miss them St Patricks breastplate is another one of them.

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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 08:58

ooh yes.
we do that sometimes as an anthem :)

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Dutchoma · 22/02/2013 10:01

We could do, but it is just not on the horizon. We are doing this "Way of the Cross" thing, are supposed to be led and taught by our minister who is a brilliant musician, but it seems we come fairly low on his list of priorities. He has taken about two hours of practice out of a possible 18 and our regular choir mistress is tearing her hair out. We are supposed to be doing it on Saturday 2nd March, so only one more regular practice and then the afternoon practice and 'performance' at 7pm
I don't even like it much, there are thing by Philip Wilby, have you heard of him?

jaynebxl · 22/02/2013 10:02

I wouldn't mind if we just sang the odd hymn from time to time, without it having to have the tune changed to some modern little ditty!

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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 11:50

oh dear, that sounds bad, Oma. :(
I'm firmly of the opinion that music should be put in the charge of the choirmaster, not the priest.
I've not heard of him.
we do the Rutter version

jayne my idea of hell

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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 11:52

oh, do you mean I Bind unto Myself Today? that hymn?
I never knew it (we did it for our readers' wedding anniversary a couple of years ago and I hadn't heard it before)

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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 11:53
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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 11:57

oh, first link worked anyway!

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Dutchoma · 22/02/2013 12:14

Yes, but do remember that this is a Baptist Church, so not really a 'priest'. Also he got us into doing this particular set of works on the understanding that he would take charge of it. We love working with him, that includes the choir mistress and that was how it was sold to us. Now all sorts of other things are taking precedence and we have hardly seen him. I have not been as fully involved as I could have been, but then, I don't think that would have made a lot of difference anyway. It's all a bit sad, really.

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nickelbabe · 22/02/2013 12:17

it is sad. I wish people wouldn't promise to take on things that they might not have time to do. Ministers and clergy should know that they can't commit their time in such a way!

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Dutchoma · 22/02/2013 12:32

Yes, I think that is probably very true, he spreads himself too thin. (which isa bit funny as he is a 'traditionally built' person.

SESthebrave · 22/02/2013 21:54

I agree, one of the strengths of a good minister needs to be knowing what level to be involved with across the various things going on.
Our current priest is very good at this. Our previous priest who I'm very fond of and presided at our wedding was not and as a result ended up having to take a year out of priesthood due to a breakdown.

Went to see Mum again today and she's progressing well. Hopefully home next Mon or Tues. DH and DS have gone off to Ireland. I'm hoping DS will be ok as he had an awful night with what seems to have been a night terror. Please pray that this was a one off and there'll be no problems for him and DH whilst away.

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nickelbabe · 23/02/2013 11:46

it's yet to be seen what our NV is going to be like.

At the moment, he's quite happy to let us get on with our jobs - he's keen for DH to carry on with the music - a lovely touch was that he actually talked to DH about it and asked him if he would be okay to carry on doing it. (rather than never talking about it and assuming it'll carry on or that things might change)

I also assume he won't really want to take on more than he feels he can handle because new babies are very hard work - DH is constantly complaining that he has no spare time any more! Grin

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jaynebxl · 24/02/2013 13:30

Hi everyone. Hope you're having a good Sunday. We have church in the afternoon but my son is ill so we are just weighing uo who is staying home with him. Mind you Calpol the medicinal compound has kicked in and right now he is bouncing around the lounge!

thegreenheartofmanyroundabouts · 24/02/2013 17:57

Preached twice this morning, got my papers for PCC tomorrow sorted and off to a service run by the new vineyard group in my town very shortly. This sounds very organised but there are loads of colds around at the moment and the chap at the supermarket yesterday at the next checkout had a major sneezing session so if I haven't had that virus I'm sure I've picked it up. I'm trying to get slightly ahead of the week in case I get ill.

Dutchoma · 24/02/2013 19:26

That's the most organised I've ever known anyone to be. Preaching twice on one Sunday just in case you get ill in the week Grin

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nickelbabe · 24/02/2013 22:12

Grin oma.

well, I decidedto take NV a cup of coffee again today. then felt guilty because NV's Dw was there and I didn't take her one - in my defence I didn't know what she drinks. I did ask her then if she wanteda drink and she said no.

I don't know why I'm so worried. I want to be a friend but I'm concerned that I'll do my usual pushing myself on someone and she won't want to be friends. yes, I know I constantly overthink things but I can't help it.

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jaynebxl · 24/02/2013 22:32

How new are they nickel? Have they moved from far? I'd invite her over for coffee.

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nickelbabe · 24/02/2013 22:40

very very new - he was installed at the end of january.
I'm not good with people I don't kniw - I find it very hard to talk to people and often feel like they're only talking to me because I've spoken tk them. I would love to invite her for a coffee, but I don't like to give people the worry of how to refuse me without causing offence.
plus, she's working fulltime - she's curate for the parish as well as vicar's wife.

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nickelbabe · 24/02/2013 22:41

they'vemoved frkm thenext town along.
I think that there are more peole involved in the church that might have more in common with her than me.

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jaynebxl · 24/02/2013 23:01

Wow she has her work cut out then. Do they have children too?

I reckon most people when they are new would appreciate a friendly invite but she does sound like she must be quite busy.

SESthebrave · 25/02/2013 06:54

Nickel, when you next see her why don't you say something like:"It'd be great to have a chat over a coffee sometime. I know you've got a lot on your plate but just say when is a good time for you."
Then she can either agree and say she has got a lot on at the moment and she'll sort something out with you in a week or so or she'll suggest a time.

Dutchoma · 25/02/2013 09:45

Could you invite her to a guided tour of the shop? She'll want to stock up for the new arrival? When she is passing? Any time? Then you have an additional string to your bow as you will know how to deal with a potential new customer.

MadHairDay · 25/02/2013 11:32

Nickel I think she'd be delighted to be asked for a coffee, I would be :) DOs idea is a good one.

I have to have this minor op on Wednesday, bit scared about the GA, tell me it'll all be fine and easy