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Literary / Musical Society

Richmond Ramblers

Church Tapestry

but God said.......

The Literary & Musical Society

Founded in 1873

The Richmond Hill Literary and Musical Society
Has been for years the soul of propriety
Of this season’s Fine Art
You’ll enjoy a large part
Even if not its entirety

Last years season commenced on Monday 13th January with one of Alan Hyde's facinating talks on early sound recordings, and continued with such varied topics as illustrated talks on the 'Geology of Jurassic Park', and 'Pilgrim's Tales' together with musical events from the B.O.S. Musical Company and The Nomad Choir.
Everyone is invited to join us until the end of the season for the meagre sum of £4.25, or, if you prefer, £ 1.50 for a single evening (inclusive of a cup of coffee or tea and biscuits).
The Society meets in the Hall attached to Richmond Hill U.R.C., St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth at 7.30 on each Monday.
All are most welcome.
If you have any queries, please contact our Publicity Officer, Colin Trounce

 

CHURCH TAPESTRY

In October 1997, a discussion started after a Sunday morning service between Margaret Norwood, the previous minister's wife, Elise Story, an Elder of the church and Marjorie Woodgate. The discussion resulted in a project to design and produce a tapestry for the Millennium year 2000.
From November 1997 until September 1998, Elise arranged and hosted a series of meetings to put together the idea and with the help of Pam Wilson, a well-known local artist, they planned what was clearly going to become a major piece of work. It was agreed that the 'Tapestry 2000' as the project was named, should consist of ten individually designed panels surrounding a 'double' central panel. Each panel would depict an element of the continuing story of God's relationship with human kind, from the creation to the present day and into the future. The theme was to be summed up by the words in the central panel - 'Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday, Today and for Ever'.
By July 1998, the initial designs had been completed. The Church Garden Party that month, featured a specially set-up Millennium Craft stall and the overall design was unveiled to an enthusiastic response. The stall raised more than £150 towards the cost of materials and due to further appeals for sponsors, ended the year with a very generous £1000.
From then until December 1999, each panel became the responsibility of a team leader, helped by her team members, and work proceeded non stop until all the panels were combined, framed and mounted in its chosen place in the church by January 2000.

Today we are immensely proud of the 'Tapestry 2000 group' and marvel at the skills, inventiveness and the feeling for shape and colour in undertaking a task of this complexity. The message being that God in Christ is present 'Yesterday, today and forever'. We hope this will be an inspiration for us and generations to come.
'A work of Faith and Labour of Love '

but God said...

I asked God to take away my pain:
but God said, No. It is not for me to take it away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole:
but God said, No. His spirit is whole
his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience:
but God said, No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations,
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness:
but God said, No. I give you blessings,
happiness is up to you.
I asked God to make my spirit grow:
but God said, No. You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life,
but God said, No. I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me.
but God said, Ahhh, finally you have the idea.
May God bless you that...
To the world you might be one person,
but to one person you might just be the world.

The Richmond Ramblers

When summer arrives, our thoughts turn away from the dark winter nights and constant rain, to spending time outside relishing the glorious sunshine and enjoying the beauty of nature. What better way than to join a group of like-minded enthusiasts - the Richmond Ramblers.

The group meet regularly and organize visits to local attractions and areas of interest. We would very much welcome anyone who wishes to join us