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WHEN the prostitute entered the open house, organ- - ised by Simon the Pharisee, she sensed no welcome for her, but seeing the One she had come to meet, Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth, she noted that he had received no special welcome either (Luke 7 v.36-50).


the alabaster pendant of special perfume, earned ; around her neck, and broke it open to pour on the head of Jesus.' It felt good to be able to do this for the wonderful person, who always seemed to bring out the best in her. ■.. Jesus smiled ■


at her as she wiped her tears from „


•; his feet-with her long hair: The fragrance of this per-- ' fume filled all the atmosphere and drew attention to ■ JSrfmt-was happening. .Although Judas commented on the waste of such costly perfilme, Jesus expressed his • appreciation and, Bomenow, seemed to understand' the joy she felt in this loving gesture and understood ■ her unexpressed thoughts.


•. He acknowledged that she had done a beautiful thing to him and Tightened her heart in that unforget­


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and no one had provided the customary water. She > ' felt conscious of feeling unclean in the presence of this: - holy person and her. tears of shame dropped on san- dal-less feet. It helped:to feel that somehow th e ': prophet understood her feelings. Special guests were often anointed on their hair with perfumed oils, but this had not been done for Jesus. ■ ■' • •,■ Seeking to .make up for his neglect; she fingered


His feet were still covered with the dust of the road.


table moment. Times of contact, such as this, can come to anyone who sincerely seeks communion with Jesus. Remember a single thought can become a silent prayer and confession can T>e assured of his understanding sympathy and forgiveness at any time.-. ■ :: ■ .


■; a Sometimes ■ it; may cseem - that1 our ^ certainties -are1 few, ; but to reassure ourselves about them,- it will strengthen us‘for-further advance. Clever, subtle, intellectual and reckless disputations could have the effect of - demolishing the simple faith of those who


advance in understanding, we depend on our-beliefs, which we take for granted.


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. find themselves involved in it. . . • We need to hold on to that which we know is good


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and reliable, and, ’as .Paul says,- avoid doubtful dispu­ tations (Romans Chap. 14.:1).


progress up a reck face? Maybe you have seen close- up views of one on television? ■:> He has to do. his best with hands and feet, two of each. Relying completely, on three points he knows he can trust, he moves a groping hand or a foot a few inches in order to make some kind of progress. He must have his reliable foot or hand holds to place his trust in. We all need to have truths on which we can rely. In the process of rethinking new ideas that come to us at times from different directions, by which we


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the superintendent. regis­ trar; the person responsi- , ble for making sure cou­ ples utter the words “I do”, before embarking on : a new life together. In fact, the number of.


Office over the: last 21 years will recognise the face of Valerie Crookes. ■ ■


, b m ! v ; th e knot at JH ; A C1 i t h e r o e *Kti i»m R e g i s t e r


For Mrs Crookes (63) is ■


the highest number I have performed in a day, but, on numerous occasions, I i have done five marriages


Crookes said: “I have counted well over 2,000 marriages during my time in Clitheroe, though some of these have been carried out by deputies. “Seven marriages was


people Mrs Crookes has married over her 21 years of working in the Kibble Valley, stands in the four figure region. Belgium-born Mrs


2,000 times oyer!


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the law, allowing wed­ dings in specially regis-. tered buildings, the num­ ber of couples getting spliced is on the increase. Mrs Crookes said the


the nature of the new civil year seeing a significant weddings, the registrar dip.


get married and we enjoy performing them, but they can be time consuming,” said Mrs Crookes. She added that, due to


may not nave met the cou- “There was one year, pie before the ceremony: possibly 1985, when there so more time is now spent were only 63 marriages,


ing attitudes towards mar riage, it would come as no surprise to hear that there has been a downturn in the number of weddings over the last couple of years


DECORATOR Tel:


explaining procedure. However, the following In these days of cliang- ■ • ■


Mrs Crookes, this is sim- up in the register office.” ply not the case. She said Moving out of the'Pirn-, the number of marriages lico.Roaa office to Ribble has averaged around 100 Valley’s hotels for civil each year, with only one ceremonies has not been


However, according to they still eventually end v u i i i v y o u iu , A g a i u i c .


ing for living together instead of tying the knot, Mrs Crookes, who lives in i Colne, said: “As a rule,


year it was back up to a normal level again,” she commented. And as for couples opt­


increase was “phenome­ nal” as couples took the opportunity to be married in a civil ceremony at one of. the Ribble Valley’s six specially-licensed hotels. ■ “They are a nice way to


n a day." Following changes in ,


the only change for the a re a ’s lo n g -se rv in g superintendent registrar. Mrs Crookes said: “Peo­


ple seem to want a bit more today. We have had ponies and traps arriving at the office, and poetry


readings, music, singing and violin recitals during the ceremonies.” After seeing so many


■ and her two deputies often . receive letters of thanks from couples.


us, remarking about our sincerity and kindhess when performing the cere­ mony,” she said.


“People have written to


Crookes will be retiring from her post next year.


Unfortunately, Mrs ,get to the point where- way with the words: “I


couples pass before her since starting as a regis­ trar in 1958, does she not


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determined to send more happy couples on their


But, until then, she is


another'weading'is'"just!i wish ’you both'the ,veryli( anotherjob?" .....................best of fortune' and every , Mrs Crookes denied this ; happiness in. your future was the case, saying she life together."


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