Visitors Book

It was so nice to see your simple line drawings of vestments on the color page of
your site. I hope you can add a page on gestures. It is so difficult to find nice
undistracting illustrations of things like the priest's gestures during mass and
those of the people in the congregation. Thank you for all of your work, it is much
appreciated.

Hi, my name is Jayne Breese. My family worked at the glass factory in Stourbridge.
My granddad was David Clifford Breese son of William and Lucy Breese. I would love
to know more about them. If anyone knows any thing any thing at all I would be very
grateful and if anyone has any photos that would be most appreciated
.Kind regards
Jayne Breese.

I found your website while looking for information for my sons RE homework,
I found what I needed and so much more. I will be returning to this site time and again.

Our vocal ensemble "Soloists of St. Petersburg" a cappella (voice only) consisting of six
professional singers ( 3 female and 3 male ) from Russian Orthodox churches, choirs and
opera companies addresses here to all lovers and to all experts of the Christian vocal
tradition and of the Russian Orthodox church music and singing in all corners of the world.

We are trying to bring together friends of such historical art and culture by singing in
ecumenical worships traditional liturgical Russian hymns like Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus,
Lord's prayer etc. using masterpieces of the famous Russian composers such as
P.Tchaikovsky, S.Rahmaninov, D.Bortniansky and others. Our concerts last about one hour
(in case of two-part concerts 1,5 hors including a short interval). The first part of our concert
consists of Russian Orthodox sacred music, the second part is Russian folk songs.

In spite of the fact that our audience can not always understand Russian the people are
frequently moved by the beauty of the melodies.

We have already achieved our success in various countries as Germany, Switzerland,
Denmark, the U.K. In Spring-Summer(May-June)2008 we are planing to visit Great
Britain again and we should be grateful for your kind assistance in promoting this initiative
in the U.K. We hope to sing for you at your Church!

In every case of interest please get in touch with us. We are waiting for your kind request
and remain always at your service.

I was searching for information and photos of artefacts to use in children's worship
at our church. Very informative, I'm sure I will visit again!

I came across the discussion of the motto "Spes Tutissima Coelis" while doing
some research on the King family (whose motto it is, among others), and thought
I could clear things up for you. It means "the surest hope is in heaven." Tutissima
is the superlative, feminine to match "Spes," "hope." "Coelis" means "in heaven"
- the nominative singular is "coelum," but in Latin heaven is almost always plural,
as this is here. One could in fact say "in coelis" but the preposition is unnecessary
and makes poor Classical Latin.

What a wonderful webpage ! I was searching for expanded information on
Liturgical Colours... yours is, by far, the best illustrated and informative !

hi everybody,
just visited the web site still the best, thanks to mike your web master who must spend
a lot of time updating and keeping things in order, I am still in the area but found a calling
I suppose to visit st micheals brierley hill nothing wrong with holy trinty, thank you for your
warmth and friendship when I did spend time personally with you. will call again.

The Board of the "Leleka" Fund is writing to the organisations, to the firms and to the persons
with a hope that we will find a support and help in our work. The "Leleka" Fund is an
officially registered organisation/the registration number is OO37-97 in The Ministry of Justice
in Kiev City / The Fund unites citizens who wish to take part in help to Ukrainian children in
organising recuperative trips and improving the children’s health.

The Board of our organisation has prepared a new project "Clean air" the main aim of which is
organising recuperative trips for children and youth from Ukraine who live in the contaminated
by radiation areas after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. We ask to pass our address to your
readers and hope that it will help to find some families or organisations which would be able to
receive Ukrainian children for 2-3 weeks and would give them an opportunity to breath clean air
and to eat fresh, free from radiation food. It would be a great opportunity to meet your culture and
traditions as well.

Anyone who can help should write to the LELEKA Fund at: P.O.Box 328,Kiev-2, 02OO2, Ukraine.

Hi.
I am a member of St Christopher's Parish, City Beach. I prepare the pew sheet on a weekly
basis with news, interesting items and information on the Saints and Commemoration days.
I use your website for the information and articles to use on our sheet. Thanks is it really useful and
informative. The saints' calendar and stories of the saints is brilliant.
Thanks

Mrs Yvonne Lay
Sunbury.
Australia.

Hello,

Thank you for your website. It is very good. I stumbled across it looking for my Dunn family
as I do Genealogy as my hobby. I think your photos of your church and graveyard are lovely.
I have really enjoyed your site.

Yvonne Lay. Australia.

My family were members of this parish going back many years.
The history of the area is beautifully preserved.

A truly wonderful website. I have been searching for information relating to my ancestors
who were married in your church. The website has brought a new dimension into my
research.
many thanks

Alec Stevens, noted illustrator for The New York Times Book Review and The New Yorker,
has published a new graphic novel, Sadhu Sundar Singh, under his own Calvary Comics
imprint. Sadhu is a full color, perfectbound volume, 48 pages in length, $6.95 US.
Synopsis: the true story of a wealthy Sikh in post-Victorian India who becomes a penniless
follower of Jesus Christ. Genuine signs and wonders mark the life of this man of God as he
crosses the Himalayas to bring the Gospel message into then-forbidden Tibet and other
surrounding regions, often imperiling his own life. A riveting and unforgettable testimony.

I am a descendant of the Reverend John Malsbury Kirby. His widow Elizabeth Kirby and five
of his children lived in the Hamlet of Amblecote according to the 1841 Census of England.
Elizabeth was a Governess of a School. I would dearly love to hear from any parish members
who are interested in Genealogy who might be able to provide me with further information
about the Kirby family.
One of their sons, Edward Charles Kirby went to Japan and founded the Kobe Steel Works
and shipbuilding industry and another, George Edmund Kirby was a Civil Engineer
Look forward to hearing from you
Kind regards

My Grandfather was born in Amblecote around 1879/1880 . His name was George James
Henry Ryder and I wondered if there was anyone still in Amblecote related to me.
He married Margaret H Lycett in 1901 at Tamworth and eventually moved to
Keresley, Coventry.
Thank you

At present , this MESSAGE-ADVICE from the Lord Jesus Christ unto every human being
all over the world, represents the final LIVING-TRUE GOD’S CALLING that every one, which
He did predestinated may obtain SALVATION before His IMMINENT SECOND TIME COMING
both TO CATCH UP HIS CHURCH and TO BURN with EVERLASTING FIRE to every one which
did not Obey His Gospel (for there is no respect of persons with God). Therefore, whosoever
you are REPENT YOURSELF AND SHALL RECEIVE THE EVERLASTING MERCY OF THE
LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who is THE ONLY ONE LIVING GOD BOTH EVERLASTING,
CREATOR, SUSTAINER, TESTATOR and SAVIOUR. A-MEN.

HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LINK TO YOUR CHURCH FOR SOME TIME. MY GREAT
GRANDMOTHER HAS A TABLE DEDICATED TO HER WITHIN THE CHURCH. HER NAME
WAS ELLEN BIDMEAD. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO VIEW THE TABLE?
I BELIEVE SHE IS BURIED IN THE CHURCHYARD.

Hello, I attended Holy Trinity in the late 80's and early 90's. I was Beaver leader with
the scout group, and was confirmed by Antony Lane in 1991. I have been a Reader
at St Michael & St Wulfad in Stone since Jan 2000 and am undertaking training for
ordination as OLM. I have happy memories of Amblecote and the people there.
God bless.

We at St. Paul's Church are having a 'discovery day' on Saturday 10th June, I have used your
web page to add to the details we shall be giving to people as they wander around our church
and look at our vestments etc. discovering something about the church, themselves and hopefully about
God. Keep up the good work. ( I shall acknowledge where I have found the information
so you may well get some more hits after Saturday.)

I came across your website when looking for Trinity Symbols for our Sunday School in readiness
for Trinity Sunday. What a well presented site, lots of information about your Church and Parish.
Wonderful information about the Church Year, Vestments and Symbols, just the things I was looking for.

Yevgen Safronchyk
Kiev voices Art Director
Singer,Honoured Artist of Crimea
Kiev 01135
Ukraine

Before you will read our letter we, kindly RECCOMEND you to visit the page [MULTIMEDIA]
on our refreshed www.kievvoices.narod.ru; you can hear us. {At about 4 or 5 minutes your computer
will be created OUR MUSIC}

We are "Kiev -voices"-the creative group of professional musicians and singers. At the moment
we continue our work for arrangement of charity concert tours, directed at financial help to
orphan and homeless children of Ukraine. Our project we realize by support of the head of British
charity organization "New Beginnings " Pat Wright MBE /Vineyard cottage 45,Appleby Road,
Kendal,Cumbria LA 9 6ES UK,tel.01539-727158,E-mail address: andrey@atlantiskitchens.co.uk
---http://www.streetchildren.co.uk - Our concert consist of two parts. In the first one, commented
by an interpreter with piano or organ accompaniment will be performed Selected works of Ukrainian
19 ct. church music, little known to English, Scottish and Welsh audience. The second part acquaints
you with Ukrainian musical song folklore, presented by artists in national costumes. Also we
introduce to you the unique Ukrainian string instrument BANDOURA, its sounding you can listen
to at www.kievvoices.narod.ru - Proceeding from our previous experience of touring in UK,
we ask as far as possible a hospitality/meals and accommodation /for 4 musicians in private
families for 1-2 nights before/after the concert and transportation assistance to our next venue/or
a lift to nearest coach station on a case of long journey /. - Taking in account our English friends*
wishes and opinions .we have determined date of our tours in UK: the second half of September and
Octobre-2006; in spring 2007—April and May.__ - We greatly hop

My cousin who resides in Canada referred this site to me because it is the church where my
great grand grandmother was married in 1875 Jane Bell.

I am very pleased to see your web site which is full of interesting information.
My great grandparents married at Trinity Church, Amblecote on Christmas Day, 1875.
I really appreciate being able to see pictures and sketches of the Church.

Ms. Val Cohen
Mansfield Victoria Australia
Appreciate the on going additions to the site, and hope it continues to grow.

19/02/2006

Mrs Staler
New York

I was looking for something else and ran across this site.
I really like the layout and colors you chose. Regards!

Mr Allan Svensson
Sweden

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Mr Martin Morgan
windsor, ontario, canada

my grandfathers family came from amblecote. i have been trying to trace any connections,
to his brother gilbert wheelwright who was lost in the great war, i find that his name is on
the lych gate, thanks for your site. p.s. if you have any further information on the wheelwright
family from 110 king william street i would be eternaly greatful, i intend to visit the holy trinity church
when i next return to england,
thanks
martin morgan

Mrs. Karen Marsh
Wordsley, Stourbridge

Very good I hope the updates will be soon

: Dr: Kara N. Slade
Portsmouth, Virginia, US

Hello,

While recovering from a bout of illness I thought I would look at the websites of random
parishes dedicated to the Holy Trinity around the world, and yours was the first site
outside America that I found. My parish (Trinity, Portsmouth, VA) was founded in 1762
('old' by American standards) and is today a thriving community worshipping in the
Anglo-Catholic tradition. (As, it seems, your parish is as well!) Strangely enough, the east
end of our church looks very similar to yours in many of its architectural details.
If you would like to visit us online, we are at www.trinityportsmouth.org. Wishing you all the
best for the Epiphany season - if you would like to email me knslade@earthlink.net
I would love to hear from you.

Yours faithfully,

Kara Slade
Verger
Trinity Parish, Portsmouth, Virginia

Darryl:

In ref to the word Coelis, we used it as one of our motto's in the Airborne (Ex Coelis).
We were told that it meant something like 'from the clouds'. Not sure of the accuracy, but it
may give an alternate spin

Mr Steve Barrett
Las Vegas, USA

We would be honored if you would visit and sign our Guest Book at christiandatemate.com.
Please tell our readers about your ministry and let them know there is a friendly congregation
in your area. In addition, we want to promote Christian businesses and ministries and help them
become known on the web. Your site is warm and exalts the name of Jesus! God’s Blessings,
Steve Barrett

18/11/2005
Ms. RACHEL NOI
SALFORD, MANCHESTER

VERY WELL PRESENTED WITH LOTS OF INFORMATION

30/10/2005
Mrs Katharin Goodland
Backwell, North Somerset

this is one of the best websites I have seen. Just about everything you need to know about
the church, services, Holy days is there.....it's brilliant! well done.

11/10/2005
: Mr Wayne Burman
Aylesbury

I came across your site as I was researching the English meaning of the motto below the Burman
coat of arms, which I found on the web today while helping my daughter with her homework!
I searched google using SPES TUTISSIMA COELIS and got your bells page, where you say
"This bell bore the following inscription:-C. & G. Mears, Founders, London. Spes tuttusima
in coelis. John William Grier, Incumbent, Charles William Firmstone, William England,
Churchwardens, 1859.
(We believe that there must be a mistake in the records as the Latin term "Spes tuttusima in coelis"
cannot be translated.)" I have found out that SPES means Hope, TUTIS means protected, safe,
secure, so I guess TUTISSIMA means safety, security or protection, but I am struggling with COELIS.
I thought I would let you know all this in case the SPES TUTISSIMA COELIS is what shoudl have been
on your bell and not Spes tuttusima in coelis? Also you may be interested to know that there are Burmans
going back many years in your neck of the woods. See http://www.burman.dsl.pipex.com/intro.html and
http://www.solihull-online.com/burman.htm
All I want is to find the meaning of COELIS, do you know what it is?
Many thanks.
Wayne Burman

09/10/05
Mrs. Barbara Burrows
Retford Notts

A Great site especially the one on vestments. As a Teacher this is just the job.
I'm sure the children will find this easy to understand.
Thank you.

21/09/05
Ms. ??:
New York

: A comprehensive resource which includes a hard engine for thousands of resources.
Lets try. Nothing more.

24/07/05
Mr. Allan Svensson
Sweden

I found your Website by surfing on the Internet and I wish you the best you can get, the peace of God through
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02/07/05
Miss ???
New York
Hello, I liked you site very much. But maybe you should change the color
of the background on the site?

01/07/05
Rev ???
New York:
Hello, I have sent you a letter.
Reply sent but returned as undeliverable.

15/06/05
: Mrs. Amanda ????
New York

Hello. I liked the design of your site but had some problems with navigation.
But still - you have made a very good and interesting site. thank you, Amanda.
Reply sent but bounced due to non existent e-mail account.

Mr. Christopher Jacob
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

I once attended Sunday service at this church in 1993. The people were very friendly to me
and to this day I cherish the memories and the meaningful service.
The priest was Rev, Ralph....... Thank You

Its the second time I visited your web site. Looks interesting.
However, Id recommend you thought of a new design.

I BELIEVE MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER HAS A TABLE DEDICATED TO HER IN
THE CHURCH AND WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.
IS THE CHURCH OPEN ALL THE TIME OR WOULD I NEED AN APPOINTMENT.
ALSO CAN YOU RECOMMEND A PLACE TO STAY DURING OUR VISIT?
THANK YOU,
ALISON

Russian a cappella vocal ensemble "LYRA"

Dear Friends,
We are a Russian a cappella vocal ensemble "LYRA" from St. Petersburg. Our singing group
consists of 5 members (2 female and 3 male) that are educated either as an opera singers
in St. Petersburg Conservatory. At the same time we are a part of the Vocal Choir
Community "LYRA". We are searching for new friendly contacts and venues.
We hope this information will be interesting for you.

Firstly let us tell you about our repertoire. It is pretty large: apart of sacred, folk and
secular Russian music, we also perform romances and arias from operas by Russian
and world composers.

The main aim of our activity is to make Russian Church music well known in other countries
by concerts and singing in ecumenical worships, and also to bring traditions of Russian folk
music to people who are interested in Russia, its history and its culture. From time to
time groups from our community go with concert tours to European countries: Germany,
Switzerland and USA. In March 2004 our singing group got back from the second concert
tour around Ireland and Great Britain that went very successfully. (We went on this trip as a quartet.)

Now we are trying to get in touch with musicians, music organizations, parishes and all people
in your country who are interested in a cappella music. And if you had such interest and you
could assist us in arranging a recital we would appreciate your help very much.

If you find you could help us to organize a performance, we would be much thankful to you if you
contact us.

If you have any questions you are very welcome to visit our WEB site at www.lyra-online.org
where you can also listen to some of our music, or just send us your questions via e-mail and
we will try to answer all of them.

For references you can contact the following persons: (Contact names and addresses
have been supplied - Webmaster)

We would also appreciate if you forwarded this information to those who could be interested in it.

Thank you in advance.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kindest regards
Andrey Sysoev

30/09/2004
Dr ?
New York
Nice resource. Thanks :)

2/09/2004
Mr ???
New York
Hello. Where did you get your guestbook script?

Reply sent but returned as undeliverable.

27/08/2004
Mr ?
New York
Êëàññíûé ñàéò. Ïîëó÷èë áîëüøå óäîâîëüñòâèå îò ñåðôèíãà

The Webmaster has no knowledge of Russian but an online translation reads
Class site. Was obtained more pleasure from serfinga

22/08/2004
Mary Myers
Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
Very interesting to know that the Church is built of fire brick, my maternal family were
workers in the brickyards. my uncle, Harry Gardener, was a sidesman at Amblecote.

11/07/2004
Suzanne Wood
England
can u please send me information on spiritual monks
thanks

(Reply sent)

14/02/2004
Mr William Granger
La Mesa, California
My great great Grandparents were married in your church in 1872
(July 21st to be exact) and I wanted to see what I could find out about
your church. I hope to visit your church some day.

02/02/2004
Rev. JOHN HENCHER
MONMOUTH

12/01/2004
Miss
Wendy Roberts
Manchester

21/11/2003
Mr w.ernie.roberts
brierley hill
very good site plenty to study will look for more detail later and add comments.
ernie

Mr w.ernie.roberts
brierley hill
second visit very good although couldnt find amblecote history society,
or view guest book signings
thank you
ernie

18/11/2003
Miss Natalia
St.Petersburg
Chamber Man's vocal ensemble from Saint Petersburg
"HERMITAGE"
Russia, St.Petersburg
Dear friends!
Here we apply to You in connection with an unusual cause.
We represent a vocal ensemble consisting of six professional singers ( 6 male )
from Russian Orthodox churches and opera companies.
Our activities promote the Christian vocal tradition and the Russian Orthodox
church music and singing all over the world.
We are trying to draw together friends of such historical art
and culture by singing traditional liturgical Russian hymns like
Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus, Lord’s prayer etc.
using masterpieces of the famous Russian composers such as
P.Tchaikovsky, S.Rahmaninov, D.Bortniansky and others.
Our concerts last about one hour (in case of two-part concert
1,5 hors including a short interval).
The first part of our concert consists of Russian Orthodox sacred music,
the second part is Russian folk songs.
In spite of the fact that our audience can not always understand Russian
the people are frequently moved by the beauty of the melodies.
We have already achieved our success in many countries as Germany,
Switzerland, Denmark, the U.K. In Autumn 2004 and in Spring 2005
we are planing to visit Great Britain again and we should be grateful for your kind
assistance in promoting this initiative in the U.K.
We ask You not to be angry with us because of our using
You e-mail, we have unfortunately no other means.
In every case of interest please get in touch with us.
We are waiting for your kind request and remain always at your service.
All participants of "Hermitage"
The project manager Natalie Aksuticheva

16/11/2003
liz walker wollaston
This is an interesting way of doing things, it could catch on into a game.
I'll start the family, we ought to have sorted J. and D. whilst they are in Australia!
Do I feel an article for the magazine coming on.
there are all sorts of possibilities.
Liz W