TIME OUT TO DREAM
CAROLS IN THE RUINS 2025 @HOWDEN MINSTER
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” 
Matthew 18:20
On Friday, around 180 people gathered in a ruin in Howden, under the star lit sky, on a bitterly cold evening, to sing carols & reflect on the Christmas Story.The reason: To restore ruins; to encourage others to be restorers of ruins; to bring different communities, ages & cultures together; and (most importantly) to introduce people to one of the best restorer of ruins there ever was & is, and His name is Jesus. 
The night 
didn't go exactly as hoped for or planned. It was no 'shiny finished article'. There were mess ups, Dad jokes, last minute withdrawals. Many of the small number of volunteers ended up held up for one reason or another, not arriving until we had to start, meaning that maybe: -the welcome on the entrance was not as jolly as it could've been (poor Andrew had been roped in last second)-the equipment and set up wasn't finished in time so it all looked a little bit messy and disorganised (problems finding parking)-the entrance wasn't as clear and lit up as it should've been (needed more volunteers on set up)-the Carols weren't all so easy to sing along to, as no choir came as expected to help lead the Carols, and therefore -only a few Carol sheets available and some difficult hidden tunes amongst them-the programme was a bit long with the weather as bitterly cold 
as it wasBut behind scenes, there was a good heart and a lot of effort:
-The Dream Team had spent the whole day illuminating the ruins, setting up tables & chairs, and refreshments
-Volunteers (Helen, Mandy, Mark & Aaron) had done some epic baking/provisions with chocolate tray bake, biscuits, and an array of crumble & cream
-The Goole & ER Band had put in lots of practice & pushed through the numbing cold to play the Carols
-Joseph & Eunice Kwallah put in loads of effort, setting up the DJ deck and performing two of their Kenyan songs 
-Our founder Rebekah had done months of planning
So despite the cold & bit of disorder, we hope 
you see the put in & enjoyed the band, performances, crumble, community, & Illuminations.
"yet what I can I give him,give my heart"
Such a brilliant 
night 
Thank you so much to St James Church in Selby, Selby Abbey for use of the Hawdon, and to Brayton Methodist Church. 
It was great to be able to journey around Selby, and stop at these lovely spaces to hear some music 
& to be challenged by testimony & story.
The volunteers at Brayton Methodist Church were also a massive blessing to us, providing refreshments & a warm welcome. Despite a few moans, all of the walking group did the ENTIRE PILGRIMAGE walk, followed by a box of chips 
(they earned it!)
Thanks @miss_ethical_queen Rebekah for organising it, and for the unity & support of local churches! Here's to hopefully many more united events in the future to help reach the missing generations with the gospel message, and to help rebuild community! 
Wow, what a night Despite perhaps a bit of getting lost, food delays, and toilet stops, 
, we got to Driffield last night! There were 11 in total in our group, with a mix of ages, all coming together to enjoy the sights & sounds of the Maasai Warrior Dancers. This Christian 
Community have ventured over to the UK, to bring smiles and laughter, share their culture and faith, and raise money for the Osiligi Charity which supports their community back in Kenya 
The group don't just share their faith through words but through their actions, with their courage & kindness, resilience, persistence, singing and dancing. They are always so thankful to God and to others, and perhaps we should learn to give thanks more often too. Thank you for coming!
26th April 2024- Film Night at the Hawdon, showing 'Jesus the Revolution'. Free entry & snacks.
29th March 2024-Dave Sumner from Guitar Aid joined us for a fabulous evening, inspiring 20-25 young people by his mission, ministry & music!
2024 DATES
2023 DATES
REBUILD
RESTORE
RENEW
EMPOWERING & REACHING OUT TO THE NEXT GENERATIONS
THE NEXT 'TIME OUT' IS ON FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2023, 7.30PM start, AT THE HAWDON, CHURCH AVENUE, SELBY!
ALL WELCOME.
CELEBRATING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
