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Music in the Gardens Quiz 2023

Music in the Gardens takes place every Sunday in July at Muswell Hill Methodist Church. To keep you entertained before the music starts, or between songs, try our music quiz.

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There are 3 rounds and for each round you need to work out the song title that the clue refers to:

  • Round 1 – In it together (songs by groups)
  • Round 2 – All by myself (songs by solo artists)
  • Round 3 – Faith and love (hymns & hits from musicals & films)

This quiz can also be found in the Summer edition of Wellspring – pick up a free copy from the church.

The answers can be found at the bottom of this blog.

IN IT TOGETHER
1. TSATF – A 1965 creepy-crawly track by one of England’s greatest ever rock bands.
2. NGUOTGT – Coriander, cumin or saffron … whatever your flavour, this hit has a feel-good message for us all.
3. HOTT – WhatsApp? Pah! In the 70s it was all about the landline for these punk-rockers.
4. AOBTD – One of the most memorable bass riffs in music opens this 1980 classic.
5. ISHFWILF – A Gospel-inspired track that reached No6 in the UK charts in 1987. You may like it too.
6. RTW – Recorded for the Stardust soundtrack, a mega hit that proved this boy band were back (for good).
7. WALHFMF – You can’t do it alone: a hit in 1967, 1968 and 1978.
8. W – How could we ever refuse to include this Eurovision masterpiece?
9. ABITW – One of the longest popular tracks ever written, this song was turned into an opera.
10. SITNOL – Start listening to this 1965 Motown classic, which sold well over 1m copies in the US.

ALL BY MYSELF
1. IHIOTG – Never repeat a rumour.
2. IWDWS (WLM) – Nothing says the Eighties like this song, which was a worldwide success and inspired a film of the same name.
3. MITM – Not a Bad hit for one of the biggest selling artists of all time.
4. PDP – A message for all the dads out there.
5. YDHTSYLM – Inspired by the Italian song Io che non vivo (senza te), this song became an iconic hit for the artist once known as Mary O’Brien.
6. ASU – Why the king of rock and roll couldn’t stand on his own two feet.
7. INLAM (TWILY) – The first big hit for the queen of soul.
8. GYBR – 70s ballad inspired by a Kansas wizard.
9. IICTBT – Retrospective moment from the singer less commonly known as Cherilyn Sarkisianne.
10. FPB – A song of pain and trains by the singer known for his songs about redemption.

FAITH AND LOVE
1. TBTG – A royal favourite and sung to a tune written by Handel.
2. CYFTLT – One of the most popular ‘first dance’ songs of all time – but be careful not to tread on any newlywed paws.
3. DYHTPS – They’ll be asking this all the way down Pages Lane – vive la révolution!
4. SGOS – Music to the ears of teenagers.
5. ATBAB – Think about this one while enjoying the pleasant summer sun.
6. AWM – Earth’s shadows flee for anyone listening to this one.
7. NDIB – … than Carly Simon.
8. WBMW – One of the most-played songs at British funerals. Simply heroic.
9. YNWA – The anthem of Dutch team FC Twente – and a couple of other clubs closer to home.
10. AG – An 18th-century song of forgiveness that’s sung in churches an estimated 10 million times each year.

ANSWERS

In it together Songs by groups

  1. TSATF – A 1965 creepy-crawly track by one of England’s greatest ever rock bands. THE SPIDER AND THE FLY BY THE ROLLING STONES
  2. NGUOTGT – Coriander, cumin or saffron … whatever your flavour, this hit has a feel-good message for us all. NEVER GIVE UP ON THE GOOD TIMES BY THE SPICE GIRLS
  3. HOTT – WhatsApp? Pah! In the 70s it was all about the landline for these punk-rockers. HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE BY BLONDIE
  4. AOBTD – One of the most memorable bass riffs in music opens this 1980 classic. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST BY QUEEN
  5. ISHFWILF – A Gospel-inspired track that reached No6 in the UK charts in 1987. You may like it too. I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR BY U2
  6. RTW – Recorded for the Stardust soundtrack, a mega hit that proved this boy band were back (for good). RULE THE WORLD BY TAKE THAT
  7. WALHFMF – You can’t do it alone: a hit in 1967, 1968 and 1978. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS BY THE BEATLES
  8. W – How could we ever refuse to include this Eurovision masterpiece? WATERLOO BY ABBA
  9. ABITW – One of the longest popular tracks ever written, this song was turned into an opera. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL BY PINK FLOYD
  10. SITNOL – Start listening to this 1965 Motown classic, which sold well over 1m copies in the US. STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE BY THE SUPREMES

 

All by myself Songs by solo artists

  1. IHIOTG – Never repeat a rumour. I HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE BY MARVIN GAYE
  2. IWDWS (WLM) – Nothing says the Eighties like this song, which was a worldwide success and inspired a film of the same name. I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) BY WHITNEY HOUSTON
  3. MITM – Not a Bad hit for one of the biggest selling artists of all time. MAN IN THE MIRROR BY MICHAEL JACKSON
  4. PDP – A message for all the dads out there. PAPA DON’T PREACH BY MADONNA
  5. YDHTSYLM – Inspired by the Italian song Io che non vivo (senza te), this song became an iconic hit for the artist once known as Mary O’Brien. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME BY DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
  6. ASU – Why the king of rock and roll couldn’t stand on his own two feet. ALL SHOOK UP BY ELVIS PRESLEY
  7. INLAM (TWILY) – The first big hit for the queen of soul. I NEVER LOVED A MAN (THE WAY I LOVE YOU) BY ARETHA FRANKLIN
  8. GYBR – 70s ballad inspired by a Kansas wizard. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BY ELTON JOHN
  9. IICTBT – Retrospective moment from the singer less commonly known as Cherilyn Sarkisianne. IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME BY CHER
  10. FPB –A song of pain and trains by the singer known for his songs about redemption. FOLSOM PRISON BLUES BY JOHNNY CASH

 

Faith and love Musicals, films and hymns

  1. TBTG – A royal favourite and sung to a tune written by Handel. THINE BE THE GLORY
  2. CYFTLT – One of the most popular ‘first dance’ songs of all time – but be careful not to tread on any newlywed paws. CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT
  3. DYHTPS – They’ll be asking this all the way down Pages Lane – vive la révolution! DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING
  4. SGOS – Music to the ears of teenagers. SIXTEEN GOING ON SEVENTEEN
  5. ATBAB – Think about this one while enjoying the pleasant summer sun. ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
  6. AWM – Earth’s shadows flee for anyone listening to this one. ABIDE WITH ME
  7. NDIB – … than Carly Simon. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER
  8. WBMW – One of the most-played songs at British funerals. Simply heroic. WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
  9. YNWA – The anthem of Dutch team FC Twente– and a couple of other clubs closer to home. YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE
  10. AG – An 18th-century song of forgiveness that’s sung in churches an estimated 10 million times each year. AMAZING GRACE

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Muswell Hill sheep trail

There are 10 sheep in 10 shops in Muswell Hill. Can you find them all? Pick up an answer sheet from Muswell Hill Methodist Church on Pages Lane. The prize draw will take place at our Christingle Service at 3.30pm on Christmas Eve.
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Shape sorting at home and tea for teddies

The latest issue of our Community Groups e-newsletter is out now.

As we aren’t yet open for our community groups, why not create your own toddler group at home with all your favourite teddies?

Our newsletter also has ideas for shape sorting around the house, and spotting circles and triangles while you’re out for a walk.

Click here to read the latest newsletter or email community@mhmc.org.uk if you’d like to subscribe.

And look out for our next Messy Church at home on Sunday 12th July at 4pm.

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Physically – but not socially – distant

Rev Matt’s latest blogpost is now live!
Read an excerpt:
This year I will remember my second year of Holy Week, but for different reasons. I will remember services done differently because we are learning to do worship more virtually. Can we challenge the term social distancing? Should we be saying physical distancing not social distancing because as a church we are socially connecting via the telephone, letters, WhatsApp, social media, online services and we are socially connected in prayer and pastoral support. Over 1,000 people viewed our Easter Sunday service online. I find it warming seeing people enjoy worship online from all over the world. We are reaching out to more people.

You can read the whole blog here.

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Messy Easter at home

It’s sad that we can’t all meet up for Messy Church and we will miss doing all the fun stuff with you as well.

BUT we haven’t forgotten you all!

SO you can join us online this Sunday, 12th April, 4pm for Messy Church at Home on the Muswell Hill Methodist Church Facebook page or on our YouTube Channel.

Why not do some crafts ahead of the service? You could decorate an egg, bake a cake or colour a picture. You can send your picture to revmlunn@gmail.com by Friday and we’ll share them online.

Rev Matt explains it all below:

See you all on Sunday!

PS Did you know we send an enewsletter to families who come to our baby group, toddler group, Open Thursdays or Young Church? You can read the latest issue here (with lots of ideas for Easter fun!) or email community@mhmc.org.uk for more info.

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Join us for worship – from home

Dear Friends,

I hope you are well and keeping safe. We are living in challenging times and as such are called to live as the Church in a different way in these days.

Now that we can’t meet together physically at Muswell Hill it is time to ask how we can pursue our mission and ministry during this period of enforced social distancing?

The Revd Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Conference said: “We are asking people to change their way of ‘going to church’ to help to protect themselves and others.  In the words of Dr Hustler, we are encouraged to think differently on how to be church. So, I am going to explain how you can access our worship online and share the positive impact it is having.

All our services are posted on ‘New River Methodist Circuit’ Facebook page (the picture above is from this page – there may be lots of faces you recognise!). You can watch this without needing a Facebook account. Holy Week & Easter services will be uploaded to this page. We will upload all worship to Muswell Hill Methodist Church Facebook page.

Why is the worship happening on the circuit page and not MHMC you might ask? Basically, it makes it easier for our circuit ministers and we are part of the circuit. We have a YouTube channel called New River Methodist Circuit where you can watch the services.

Our online schedule

  • Sunday Worship led by Circuit ministers and local preachers
  • Monday-Saturday 9am – Morning Prayers
  • Monday-Friday 11am – Thought for the day led by ministers
  • Monday 2pm – Lounging with the Lunns, an informal chat

People have watched and shared our services and gatherings from all over the world including Australia, Ghana and Iran. We may still have some teething problems with our services so please bear with us because this is all new for the church, leaders and tech team.

It is encouraging to see churches of all traditions finding creative ways to share the Gospel of Jesus. Methodists belong to local churches, but are part of a larger connected community, the Connexion. A sense of being connected makes a difference to how Methodism is structured and at its heart is an understanding of the Christian community as the ‘body of Christ’.

During these challenging times, we need to remain connected as a church via the world wide web, social media, Zoom, Skype, telephone, letter or WhatsApp. Just as sisters and brothers around the world and throughout history have taught us is when the world feels darkness it is time for the church to shine the light of hope, peace and love, and we can do this online.

Stay blessed and be connected

Reverend Matt

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A message from Matt, Stephen & Myrtle

Dear friends,

Following the advice of the Methodist Church, a meeting of Circuit staff on Tuesday made the decision to suspend all activities, meetings and worship services until further notice due to the ongoing situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will make many of us sad that we cannot meet regularly as is our custom but we realise that it is our responsibility to care for one another in the best ways we can.

The Church building will be closed from now. We have contacted all those within our Church community to explain this and to begin to share the pastoral care and support that we will be offering.

We need to set up a system of care through phone and social media contacts as well as offering people the opportunity to ask for help for things like shopping, picking up prescriptions etc, and also for others to offer help in this and other ways.

We will live stream worship each Sunday on the New River Circuit Facebook page. We will include this on the Muswell Hill Methodist Church Facebook page. Services will also be added to the Circuit YouTube channel. Watch this space!

Be assured of our prayers and support at this time.

Every blessing,

Matt, Stephen & Myrtle

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Worship and events at Muswell Hill Methodist Church – coronavirus latest

In view of recent advice for us all to avoid unnecessary social contact, we reluctantly conclude that we need to suspend certain activities at the church.

We’ll update this blog as necessary, but do feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions or thoughts.

With our best wishes to you and to your families from all the team here at church.

Health visitors

The health visitors have suspended their clinics and they are only doing telephone consultations for now. Families can contact the West Haringey Health Visitor service if they have any concerns to discuss:
Email: whh-tr.hv-hornseycentral@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 3074 2612

Baby Talk and Toddlers groups

Suspended until further notice

Open Thursday and Thursday prayers

Suspended until further notice

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