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New Road, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6BR

Telephone 023 8084 5005

E-mail: enquiries@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1141707

CORNERSTONE NEWS

NOVEMBER 2017

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MINISTER: Revd Eddie Boon 023 8084 5008 eddie@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

SECRETARY: Dr Richard Hall 023 8084 0191 secretary@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

TREASURER: Nick Tustian 023 8084 0296 treasurer@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

NEWSLETTER EDITORS:

Diana Sandy Margaret Lamb

023 8084 2745 023 8084 3539 newsletter@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

ROOM LETTING SECRETARY:

Mike Garside 023 8086 1381 bookings@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

PASTORAL ASSISTANT:

Kay Keen 023 8084 1134 pastoral@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

FAMILIES MATTER:

Joan Shewry 023 8020 7623 office.fm.hurc@gmail.com

CHURCH OFFICE:

Cornerstone New Rd, Hythe

023 8084 5005 office@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

CHURCH WEBSITE:

www.cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

Time Style

9.30 am - 10.30 am 'Traditional' with more 'hymns' than 'songs'.

Coffee break – an opportunity to be together.

11.00 am - 12.15 pm 'Contemporary' using the music group.

Coffee after the service - an opportunity to be together.

Communion Services at Cornerstone

9.30 am & 11.00 am on Sunday 5th November

11.30 am on Monday 20th November

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Calendar 31

Christian Gatherings 9 , 10, 13, 18, 19, 21

Christmas 14, 26-27

Foyer Ministries 11

Homegroups 8

Letter from the Minister 6-7

Prayer Centerfold

Rotas and Birthdays 30

Social Events and Fundraising 16

Thanks 8, 14, 23, 25

World News 22-23

Worship arrangements 2,4

Young People & Children 5, 12-13, 15, 17, 21

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If you would like any FURTHER INFORMATION about the church please contact any of the LEADERSHIP TEAM whose photographs

are displayed in the Foyer, or the Church Secretary Richard Hall on 023 8084 0191 or

by e-mail at secretary@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

Copy for the Dec/Jan Newsletter

to be with the Editors by

12th November 2017 please

E-mail:

newsletter@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

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Midweek Services November 2017

Date Time Leader Theme

10 1130 Revd Eddie Boon Encounter

20 1130 Revd Chris Vivian Communion

22 1110 A Sick Servant

(Luke 7)

Worship in November 2017

Date Time All morning services led by Revd

Eddie Boon except where indicated

5 0930 & 1100 Morning Worship with Communion

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Morning Worship

Parade Service

0930 & 1100

Morning Worship led by Revd Eddie Boon

with speaker Revd George Gibson

“Strong in the Lord” Ephesians 6 v 10-17 19

1900 Evening of Prayer and Praise

26 0930 & 1100 Morning Worship “Seeing God at

Work” (Simeon and Anna) Luke 2 v 22-38

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BADGERS HOLT Butts Ash Lane, Hythe

Songs of Praise - 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm

Sunday 12th November - led by Kathy Mead

Communion - 10.00 am to 10.30 am

Wednesday 22nd November led by Revd Eddie Boon

Thank you to everyone who has helped with the services. The residents very much appreciate our visits. If anyone else would like to help, maybe occasionally, please let me know.

Kathy Mead 8086 2481

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Every Sunday the children and young people meet for worship in their own groups, joining the congregation for the beginning of the 11.00 am service. The Crèche will be available for children under three years old at these services.

When there is an All Age Service all the children remain in the congregation for the whole service.

Prayer for Teenagers on Sunday mornings during November at 10.30 am in the counselling room led by Alison Boon

This is particularly for parents who have teenagers and would like to have prayer for them or for anyone at church who has a heart for praying for our teenagers.

There is a lot out there in the world that can harm them and we need to engage in a spiritual battle on their behalf.

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Letter from the Minister Sandpipers, Southampton Road, Hythe SO45 5AA

Tel: Office 023 8084 5008 & Home 023 8020 7868

Dear Friends,

This month the magazine letter has been written by one of our Elders, Angela Lambert. Thank you Angela.

With best wishes for the month ahead.

This is my first letter since becoming an Elder. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your encouragement and prayerful support.

It's getting colder and certain festive items have been appearing over the last few weeks in the shops. Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas? I know I am, thinking of God's son being born for us in humble circumstances. Of course, Christmas would be meaningless without Easter, when Jesus died for us and rose again. In the coming weeks let's not allow the relentless advertising and commercialism distract us from the true reason to celebrate.

There are many people who worry about money, food, rent and so on at Christmas time. Others may be sad and lonely at this time of year. As we approach Advent let's share the good news with everyone we meet and give them hope. There are many ways as the Body of Christ, we are already helping people in our community and around the world. Giving to food banks, supporting families, the Winter Night Shelter project and praying, are some examples. Let's try and show Gods love in action to as many people as possible in Advent and beyond. Whenever opportunities arise, be kind and generous, sharing our time and resources.

Having just done the “Listening” course it has made me realise even more the importance of truly listening to God and each other. Giving people time to talk and being a good listener is worthwhile.

I have recently read 'No Perfect People Allowed' by John Burke which examines the culture in the church. I found it really helpful on how to live out the message of Jesus in today's ever changing culture. God's Spirit lives in our hearts, we have the power to transform lives, let's continue on with that vision.

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COULD YOU WRITE A PRAYER?

You may already be familiar with the United Reformed Church’s (URC) prayer handbook. It's our perennially popular collection of prayers and meditations from prayer writers across the denomination. As in the past two years, we are continuing with our bid to widen

the authorship of the prayer handbook and are once again, inviting prayer writers from every part of the denomination – and beyond – to consider submitting prayers for the 2019 prayer handbook.

There is a general theme – of Seasons of the Spirit – to inspire you – and writers are also particularly encouraged to reflect on the dynamics of praise and lament in the Psalms that feature in the 2019 lectionary readings. Deadline for submissions: 4th December 2017

We hope prayers will come in from all corners of the United Reformed Church and are actively encouraging prayer writers of all ages, all traditions, all nationalities, to submit prayers for possible inclusion in the 2019 handbook. If you write prayers, write one for us!

For further information please contact:

Deborah Walker, Synod Secretary and Moderator’s PA

United Reformed Church Wessex Synod Office 120 Alma Road, Southampton, SO14 6UW Email: office@urcwessex.org.uk Tel: 023 8067 8570 Website: www.urcwessex.org.uk

Matthew 5 v 13-16 reads: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Let's go out and be the salt and light in our community.

Angela Lambert

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Full details can be found on the

church website

www.cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

w/b 30th October - Answer me (Elijah) 1 Kings 18:37

w/b 13th November - Praising the mighty one (Mary) Luke 1: 39-56

w/b 4th December - Seeing God at work (Simeon & Anna) Luke 2:22-38

w/b 18th December - Christmas group socials

Homegroup Locations:

Cornerstone Church Tuesdays 2.30 pm Wednesdays 7.30 pm, Thursdays 10.30 am and Fridays 9.30 am

Dibden Purlieu Tuesdays 2.15 pm and Wednesdays 7.30 pm

Marchwood Wednesdays 7.30 pm

Hythe (3 Groups) Wednesdays 7.30 pm

If you have not yet joined a homegroup and would like to do so then

please contact Jan Sherlock - telephone number 023 8084 5372.

E-mail: homegroup@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

THANKS

I want to stand up and say A VERY BIG THANK YOU to the many ladies and gentlemen who go out of their way to make the running of our church such a success. When you build a house to live in you go to great lengths to get it comfortable and make it special. Cornerstone would not be like this without those who give their time to help and organise the running of it. No names, so many people do small things and together, they make a big difference. Thank you to you all.”

Carole Wicks

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ENCOUNTER Friday 10th November

11.30 am to 12 noon

This month the leader is Revd Eddie Boon

and the theme is “Peace”

An interactive half hour to stimulate the soul including music,

activity, reading, quiet and an opportunity to share.

FLOWER ROTA FOR 2018

I am now preparing the flower rota for next year. Anyone who would like to give the church flowers on a Sunday to mark an anniversary or special occasion, please speak to me as soon as you can to book the date you require.

The cost of the flowers on the pedestal is approx. £30 but you can share with someone else if you wish.

After the services, the flowers are distributed to deserving people in the congregation and are always very much appreciated.

FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS

Christmas is only a few weeks away so please could I have your donations for flowers to make the church attractive during this period. Thank you.

Pamela Bridge telephone 023 8084 3249

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GROWING A HEALING MINISTRY

November 2017 and January to June 2018

3rd Wednesday of each month

10.00 am to 12.00 noon

Opportunities to begin to develop skills in listening

and to learn about healing and its value in the

Church today. Leaflets are available from the bookstall. There is still

time to sign up for this course.

David and Jill Tatham

GOOD NEWS FROM FAMILIES MATTER

We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported our blue token scheme at Tesco in Hythe, Blackfield and Applemore stores.

We received over 20,000 votes and came a very close second to Hythe Youth Club in the overall counting between the three stores. This means we should receive a substantial sum towards the cost of running our very popular parenting courses.

As a result, we plan to run another course here in the church starting on Thursday 9th November. This will be called 'Managing your Child's Angry Feelings' and if anyone would like to book a place on this course, please call us at Families Matter on 02380 207623 as soon as possible as the places are filling up fast!

We still need another volunteer for our Women’s Group on Friday mornings.

Thanks to everyone for their support.

Julia Cross Project Manager

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FOYER MINISTRIES NOVEMBER 2017 PROGRAMME

AT CORNERSTONE

Coffee bar open 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Mondays - Saturdays

Fair trade filter coffee, tea and biscuits and cold drinks available Meet your friends and enjoy a relaxing morning!

Thursdays and Fridays

Growth Group

Thursdays - 10.30 am to 12.00 in the Worship Area

2nd November - Answer me (Elijah) 1 Kings 18:37

16th November - Praising the mighty one (Mary) Luke 1: 39-56

PINS & NEEDLES every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon

We are a friendly group who meet for two hours on a Friday morning as we knit, sew and crochet. Tea, coffee and

pleasant conversation are always available.

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THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE

We will be joining the Boys’ Brigade in a joint Church Parade service at Cornerstone on Sunday 12th November. The service will start a few minutes early so we can observe the two-minute silence of remembrance at 11.00 am.

On Thursday 16th November our Senior and Brigader section will be joining the GB District at PLAYZONE in Portsmouth which is always a great evening of fun.

On Friday 3rd November we will be having hot dogs, fun activities and our older girls will be having sparklers to celebrate bonfire night.

Beverly Eyres Captain

Praizin’ Hands Puppet Group

At the end of November our Big Hands team will be starting to take their Christmas presentation to various venues across the South. Once again, the team have been working very hard over the past weeks to rehearse for this. The November dates are:

Sunday 26th November – Cobnor Activities Centre

Wednesday 29th November - Minstead Training Lodge

Thursday 30th November – Forest Park Primary School

Our Little Hands team and our Puppet Project team are also working very hard towards our Puppet Musical ‘Anchored with Hope’ which will take place on Saturday 27th January 2018.

There will be three performances; one at 5.00 pm, one at 6.30 pm and one at 8.00 pm. Refreshments will be served after each performance. Please come along and bring your family and friends.

We are looking for a number of people to help at one or more of the performances. If you are able to help with refreshments, stewarding, setting up in the morning, putting the church back together again at the end, fire stewards etc. please speak to me.

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NEWCOMERS WELCOME EVENING

Saturday 4th November 2017

If you have begun attending our church in

the last year, or haven’t attended one of

these evenings before and you haven't

received a personal invitation, the Pastoral Team would like to invite

you to a Newcomers Welcome evening on Saturday 4th November

2017 at Cornerstone.

We will begin with a two course evening meal at 6.00pm – an excellent

way for you to meet a few other people and for us to get to know you a

little better. We will then spend some time talking about our church and

answering any questions you may have.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to attend, for

catering purposes, also any special dietary needs. We look forward to

meeting you there.

Joan Shewry Pastoral Ministry Team

8084 6282 E-mail: joan@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

We would also like to provide cakes for visitors so if you are able to help with this please could you bring your cakes along and leave them in the church kitchen on the Friday or Saturday morning before the musical. Thank you very much.

Congratulations to Adrian Orchard, one of our stage crew members as he gets married to Erica on Saturday 4th November.

Praizin’ Hands Puppet Project Dates

Thursday 9th November – Blackfield Primary School – Friendships

Thursday 16th November – Great Oaks School – Cyber-bullying

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MINCE PIES FOR CHRISTMAS

As always, we plan to provide mince pies for the Salvation Army Band Christmas concert on 25th November, the Christmas Fayre on 2nd December and the Carol Service on 17th December.

This year we are asking people to put money in a mince pie collection box instead of buying mince pies. So please can you be as generous with your pennies as you were with boxes of pies in previous years.

The box will be on the foyer bar from the beginning of November and will be clearly marked “MINCE PIE DONATIONS.”

Many thanks, Bev Hall

HARVEST GIFTS

A big thank you for your generous gifts received at our Harvest Festival services on Sunday 8th October.

Thank you to everyone at Cornerstone for

supporting Waterside Foodbank Your donations totalled 138.4kg

This is the equivalent of providing 428 meals

Donations were invited to support “Compassion UK - releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name”. We received £466 including gift aid. Thank you all for your generosity.

Nick Tustian

CHURCH GARDEN

Many people have said how colourful the church garden and tubs of plants have looked this year.

Thank you to Maggie Troman, Carole Pearce and the Boy’s Brigade for all their hard work. Thanks also to the people who have donated plants and shrubs.

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BOYS' BRIGADE

During September it was good to welcome some new members and also James Willett, the Youth Worker. It was lovely to see Bill Irwin on the Monday following his 90th birthday. He brought along some birthday cake which we all enjoyed. Thank you Bill. In October we invited Jean and Ken Young along. Jean has been our

treasurer for many years and has now decided to step down. The boys presented her with some flowers and a card. Thank you Jean for all you have done for us and thanks to Joan for taking over as treasurer.

Over the last few weeks the Anchors have tidied our border and planted some Tulip bulbs and Sweet Williams. The Juniors have made pizza baguettes. We joined with the Girls' Brigade for the Harvest Parade Service. Well done to all the boys who took part. At the time of writing, Steve and Jake are in Sierra Leone, we look forward to hearing all about their trip when they return.

Gill Tabenor Officer in Charge

The picture shows some of the boys at Boys Brigade as they said a big thank you to Mrs Jean Young when she retired from being Boys Brigade treasurer after 17 years. This is longer than the boys have

been alive of course! Eddie Boon

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IN PRAISE OF MUSIC

“Next to the word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world, It drives out the devil

and makes the people cheerful.”

(These words were written by Martin Luther in the 16th century. He realised the potential of music to

speak to the deepest spiritual longings and experience of the heart as it still does today.)

The following events have been arranged by the

FELLOWSHIP AND SOCIAL MINISTRY TEAM

and everyone is welcome to join us

Saturday 11th November - 6.00 pm Skittles night at Hythe club, Pylewell Road

There will be a “Bring and Share” buffet and the bar will be open for drinks all evening. There is a small cost of £2 for adults and £1 for children for the hire of the room. Please sign the list in the foyer if you plan to join us as places are limited.

Tuesday 26th December - 1.30 pm Boxing Day Walk in the Forest

Please put the date in your diaries. Details will be shown in the Dec/Jan Newsletter.

Please contact me for further details

Bev Hall 02380 840191

E-mail: bevhall@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

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MEN@CORNERSTONE

Programme for 2017

Men’s Breakfast will be held at 8.30 am in the hall at Cornerstone on the following Saturdays: November 4th and December 16th Further details will be shown in the weekly Notice Sheets when known.

We hope you have an enjoyable time at the Men’s events. If you have any ideas for the future please contact the organisers. If you would like to join the organising team you would be made very welcome.

For more information and to book a place please contact any of the following people: Andy Turnpenny (8084 4051), Dave Symmonds (8084 4447) George Gibson (8019 5089) or send an e-mail to: mensbreakfast@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

Women’s Guild

We meet at Cornerstone in Meeting Room 1 at 2.15 pm on a Thursday afternoon

November 2017 2nd Scripture Market

9th Bev Hall - Norwegian Fjords

23rd Keeping Fit with Heather

30th Christmas Musical Afternoon with Agnes

Do join us at any of our meetings, you will be very welcome

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*** DEMENTIA ***

Support Groups for those living with Dementia and their carers

HYTHE HUDDLE

Meet first Wednesday of each month 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm

At Cornerstone Hythe United Reformed Church, New Road, Hythe SO45 6BR.

Future Events

1st November : Hythe Ukulele Group 6th December : Christmas Party with “Melody Makers”

Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa, a warm welcome awaits you.

For more information contact Sally Wood on 023 8084 3560 E-mail: dementiafriendly@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

BLACKFIELD BUBBLE

Meet third Monday of each month 11.00 am to 12.30 pm at Blackfield Baptist Church Hall, Hampton Lane, SO45 1XA

Future Events

20th November - Arty Crafty 18th December - Floral Christmas Crackers with Hortic Therapy

For more information contact Pauline Jordan 07871 180426

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*** OPEN DOORS ***

in the Foyer at Cornerstone Sunday 26th November - 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm

This will be the last Open Doors this year as it has been decided not to meet in December because of so many

other Christmas events at Church during that month.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite members, friends and visitors to attend any of our ‘Open Doors’ meetings. We are a warm and friendly group who meet on the fourth Sunday of each month to share with one another in conversation and to support each other in any way we can.

These get-togethers are ideal for those who may find themselves alone on a Sunday afternoon and also for others who would welcome the company of a fun social time, sharing together and forming new friendships.

Why not come along and enjoy some tasty home-made cakes with a nice cup of tea or coffee. We would love to have your company and would give you a warm welcome through our ‘Open Doors’.

Heather Bowers Group Co-ordinator

CORNERSTONE YOUTH CLUB

Tuesdays - 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

In November we will be meeting on

7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

Available most weeks are computers, football, badminton, console games, tuck shop, table tennis, and more!

Bring your friends, only £1 entry (year 7 and older)

All enquiries contact: Angela Lambert: (01590 611441 or 07963 598678)

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ONE WORLD

THE GOD WHO RESCUES

A transformational ministry to children and mothers in Bangalore

Printed by permission from Barnabus Aid magazine

Divya Shanthi is a place where the peace of God is present, where His shalom brings healing and wholeness to young lives in the midst of poverty, squalor and deprivation. Here, babies are rescued from certain death, children educated, young girls saved from the sex trade, mothers trained and enabled. How aptly it is named “Divya Shanthi”, meaning God’s Peace.

All this has developed in the downtrodden Lingarajapuram district of Bangalore in southern India over a period of four decades thanks to the courage, vision and dedication of one Indian Christian couple Colleen and Vinay Samuel.

Baby Home – Saving the Child Sacrifices

In November 1977 a huge tidal wave hit the cyclone-prone east coast of India. The 15-metre high wall of water came several miles inland and killed an estimated 50,000 people. After this, giant waves began hitting the coastal fishing villages far more frequently and regularly destroyed many homes. The fisherman sought the help of local Hindu religious leaders, who told them that the sea gods were angry and should be appeased by sacrificing baby girls. In 1978 the first babies were left on the seashore in baskets, placed so that the rising tide would carry them away.

Miles inland in the city of Bangalore, where she worked with street children, Colleen Samuel heard a report about the child sacrifices. She sent her colleagues to the coast late one night, where they rescued 21 babies from the seashore and took them back to Bangalore. Some of the fishing community helped the Samuels with their rescue work but religious community leaders opposed them and threatened violence.

So started Divya Shanthi’s Baby Home, Many other babies were rescued over the coming years. Some of the local farmers, keen to please the gods and get a good harvest, would leave babies usually girls) on the riverbank, lying on large leaves or in baskets, so that the

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THANK YOU

Heather Bowers would like to thank Eddie and the Church Fellowship for lovely colourful flowers delivered to her during a difficult time in October. Thanks also to Kerry and Jenny who delivered them and chatted with such compassion and understanding, which helped me to start the week more positively. Thank you so much. There are such loving friends at Cornerstone who just know sometimes when you need them. Praise and thank The Lord for them. Gill Lever writes: “To Eddie and my Christian friends, thank you all for the lovely bouquet of flowers. Your thoughtfulness is a gift I will always treasure. All I can say now is that I am grateful and blessed.”

rising river would float them away. All the rescued babies grew up to know and love the Lord Jesus and some are now serving Him full-time.

The Vital Link

Divya Shanthi started when Vinay and Colleen reached out from one part of India to another to rescue the babies on the seashore. But how did they hear about this need? The main newspapers in India were silent about the fishermen/s child sacrifices. The vital link was not in India but far away in the Netherlands where a Dutch newspaper carried a report about the babies being sacrificed to stop the tidal waves. Perhaps a story about keeping the ocean back was of special interest in a country where 26% of the land is below sea-level.

Just at this time, a recently widowed Dutch Christian called Anky Rookmaaker was asking the Lord what she should do with her life now that she was on her own. The Lord answered by calling her to set up a ministry called Redt Een Kind (Help a Child), which was soon supporting over 10,000 children in India and Africa,

June Smith 8084 8201 and Joan Shewry 8084 6282

Helping hands get things done

Half the effort and twice the fun

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COUNTRYSIDE AND CLOISTER by Marie Litchfield

A few years ago, Anne Sanders and I were helping in the crèche at church. In conversation, we discovered that although at different times, we had both been pupils at the same convent school in Glastonbury. Earlier this year Anne offered me a book that she thought I might like to read. Whilst she was at the convent, she had been good friends with its author, Marie and stayed with her family at Ashcott. Marie went on to become a Carmelite Nun and wrote her autobiography, which Anne has given to me to read and pass on. The book was a delight, more so because of the personal links with the school and the area. This extract which comes near the end, touched my soul so deeply that I felt led to

share it with you all. Audrey Edmonds “I am growing older now; the energy of earlier days has mostly slipped away, except for little occasional unexpected moments of youthful vigour, brief as an April shower, swiftly come and gone yet bringing refreshment. I’m getting rather deaf; but with a little National Health assistance I can still hear the cry of the curlew as it rises from the bank of the River Wharfe on a May morning, and wings its way high above the garden. The robin’s song, and the chiff-chaff in summer with its monotonous little voice that somehow always seems full of enthusiasm - all the wild birds still give me great joy. I hope I shall be able to hear them for a little longer; but even if I can’t, I’ll still know their music in my heart.

I still know where to look for the first celandine in spring, and which part of the woods the wood-anemones will clothe the earliest. These are things we share; they go right to our roots, and are part of our lives. I sometimes see wild swans fly over, and remember the ones that nest beside the rhines on the moors of Somerset. I feel akin to them, and love to watch the sweep of their strong wings. I can still see quite well, thank God, and am able to appreciate more than ever before the wonders of the ever-changing world of nature around me. People say to me: ‘Isn’t it dull, staying always in one place? You must know every stick and stone’. But of course nature isn’t like that - every day it is new, every day there is more to discover, to explore, to gaze upon with amazement and wonder. Even the longest, strongest life-time would be far too brief to allow one to lift more than a tiny corner of the veil and see the exciting treasures hidden in one patch of garden or woodland - not to mention the wild creatures that pass through it, or the wonders of the skies above.”

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Angela and Tony Steele write: “Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers we received on Angela’s return from Girls’ Brigade camp. God bless you.”

Gill and Lawrence Tabenor say: "Thank you for the Church flowers we received on the first anniversary

of Dad's death. They were very much appreciated. Thanks also to the Pastoral Team for their lovely card.”

Diana Sandy would like to thank Eddie and all her friends at Cornerstone for the flowers, cards, prayers and best wishes she received following the death of her mother at the end of September. They were a great comfort.

Edna Phillips writes: “Thank you very much for the card. It is lovely to know that my mother, Helen Holm is remembered. It is always a difficult time for any family, so thank you ever so much.”

Rosemary Wilson would like to say thank you very much for the surprise gift of flowers which was very much appreciated and thank you Anne for delivering them.”

Dorothy Carr writes: “Many thanks for the lovely flowers from the Church. They brightened up a miserable day.”

Anne Gale and Charlie say thank you for the lovely flowers. It has been a very trying time for us both, the flowers were most welcome and brightened our day.”

Pat and Peter Dudley write: ‘Once again we would say “thank you” for the church flowers we received from Cornerstone after Peter’s “Mini Op” on his leg which is now healing well. We are so grateful for the concern and care shown through receiving flowers and Barbara’s cheery visit.’

Bill Irwin says: “I would like to thank the members of my homegroup for arranging a party and Eddie and friends at Cornerstone for the flowers. Thanks also to Anne for delivering them. It made my 90th birthday one to remember.”

Eleanor Clarke says: “Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers I received from Cornerstone. They were a lovely surprise.”

Mike Burman writes: “Thank you for the lovely flowers that were left for me on 9th October, what a wonderful surprise they were. Thanks also to the person who delivered them.”

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Waterside Churches Together

NIGHT SHELTER will operate from

1st December 2017 to 28th February 2018

The Shelter will offer six beds to homeless people who will have had a connection with the Waterside during the previous two years.

The Shelter will operate on different church premises across the Waterside each night of the week, with three teams of three/four volunteers involved each night.

7.00pm – 9.00pm Welcome, registration, hospitality, i.e. a meal

9.00pm – 6.00am Night shift who will sleep with Guests

6.00am – 8.00am Breakfast /clearing away

A Co-ordinator will be employed to manage the Night Shelter, with each participating church supplying a Co-ordinator.

Guests will be offered beds by referral only. This will be carried out by designated agencies, i.e. CAB and The Handy Trust who will have agreed to our Policy documents.

Guests will need to agree to and sign the Guest Policy document and commit to working with relevant agencies to work towards securing permanent accommodation. Guests will be offered a bed for up to six weeks.

Teams of volunteers will manage the Shelter. All volunteers will need a reference either from their Church Leader or a professional person. They will have to attend two half day training sessions and agree to work in accordance with the Policy documents/code of practice.

THE NIGHT SHELTER PROJECT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

CAN YOU HELP?

Please see Brochure or contact wctnightshelter@btinternet.com

or PO Box 301, Southampton SO45 9AX

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Rotas for November

Ministry of Flowers (Church)

5 Albie Alpin in memory of Maria

12 Mary Turner in memory of her Husband

19 Jean Mills in memory of her Husband and Parents

26 Tim and Barbara Moth for Dad’s Birthday

Communion Rota

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9.30 am - Valerie Blasby and Margaret Lamb

11.00 am - Liz Carvelho and Jeanette Hortop

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

Happy Birthday to:

Liam Russell who will be 8 on the 14th

Congratulations to

Norman Probert who will be 84 on the 12th

Janet Phipps who will be 87 on the 15th

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NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR

The Foyer is open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Wednesday 1 HOMEGROUP WEEK 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Parent & Toddler

Group : 1430 Hythe Huddle

Thursday 2 1415 Women’s Guild

Friday 3 1000 Pins & Needles : 1730 Girls Brigade

Saturday 4 0830 Men’s Breakfast : 1000 Handicraft - Quilting : 1800 Newcomers Welcome Evening

SUNDAY 5 0930 & 1100 Morning Worship with Communion

Monday 6 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Daytime Prayers : 1430 Women’s Guild Gentle Exercise Group : 1730 Boys Brigade

Tuesday 7 1930 Youth Club

Wednesday 8 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Parent & Toddler Group : 1930 Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday 9 1415 Women’s Guild : 1930 Youth and Children Ministry Team Meeting

Friday 10 1000 Pins & Needles : 1130 Encounter : 1730 Girls Brigade

Saturday 11 1800 Skittles Evening at Hythe Club

SUNDAY 12 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 0930 & 1055 Morning Worship : 1545 Songs of Praise at Badgers Holt

Monday 13 HOMEGROUP WEEK 0830 Puppet Training : 1000 Daytime Prayers : 1430 Women’s Guild Gentle Exercise Group : 1730 Boys Brigade

Tuesday 14 0930 Table Top Sale : 1930 Youth Club

Wednesday 15 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Parent & Toddler Group : 1000 Growing a Healing Ministry

Thursday 16

Friday 17 1000 Pins & Needles : 1730 Girls Brigade

Saturday 18 1000 Handicraft - Quilting

SUNDAY 19 0930 & 1100 Morning Worship : 1900 Evening of Prayer and Praise

Monday 20 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Daytime Prayers : 1130 Communion : 1430 Women’s Guild Gentle Exercise Group : 1730 Boys Brigade

Tuesday 21 1930 Youth Club

Wednesday 22 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Parent & Toddler Group 1110 Fab 15 : 1000 Communion at Badgers Holt : 1930 Church Meeting

Thursday 23 1415 Women’s Guild

Friday 24 1000 Pins & Needles : 1730 Girls Brigade

Saturday 25 1900 Salvation Army Band Christmas Concert

SUNDAY 26 0930 & 1100 Morning Worship : 1500 Open Doors

Monday 27 HOMEGROUP WEEK 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Daytime Prayers : 1430 Women’s Guild Gentle Exercise Group : 1730 Boys Brigade

Tuesday 28 0930 Table Top Sale : 1930 Youth Club

Wednesday 29 0830 Puppet Rehearsal : 1000 Parent & Toddler Group

Thursday 30 1415 Women’s Guild

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REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES The Foyer is open Monday - Saturday from 10.00 am - 12.30 pm

SUNDAY 0930 Morning Worship

1100 Family Worship with Light Years (Crèche for small children)

0930 & 1100 Holy Communion: 1st Sunday morning

1500-1630 Open Doors - Tea & Chat 4th Sunday

MONDAY 0830 **Praizin’ Hands Puppets Training Session

1000-1100 Prayer Time at Cornerstone

1130-1200 Communion (Monday after 3rd Sunday)

1430 Women’s Guild Gentle Exercises

**THE BOYS’ BRIGADE

1730-1845 Anchor Boys and Junior Section 5-11 years

TUESDAY

0930-1230 Table Top Sale (alternate weeks as advertised)

1930-2100 **Youth Club 11-16 years

WEDNESDAY 0830 **Praizin’ Hands Puppets Training Session

1000-1130 **Parent & Toddler Group

1110 **Fab 15 (Wednesday after 2nd Sunday)

1930 Church Meeting (alternate months as advertised)

THURSDAY 1415-1530 Women’s Guild (except 3rd week)

FRIDAY 1000-1200 Pins & Needles Group

1130-1200 Encounter (Friday after 1st Sunday)

**GIRLS’ BRIGADE

1730-1845 Explorers 5-8 years

1845-2015 Juniors 8-11 years

1845-2015 Seniors 11–14 years

1845-2015 Brigaders 14+ years

SATURDAY 0830-1030 Men’s Breakfast (as announced)

** Except School Holidays & Bank Holidays http://www.cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk

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PRAYER POINTERS FOR NOVEMBER

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit - and surely I am with you always to the end of the age.” Matthew 28 v 19 - 20

Our Daytime Prayer Group meet on Monday mornings from 10am - 11am. All are welcome to join us.

At our Homegroups we pray for each other, for our friends, our church, and for any situations local or worldwide that are on our hearts. If you would like to be part of a homegroup please speak to Jan Sherlock.

At our occasional Sunday evening Prayer & Praise Services we focus our prayers on particular issues relevant at the time, praising God and bringing our prayers to the Lord.

During our Sunday morning services Intercessions are led by members of our congregation. If you would like to lead the prayers one Sunday please speak to Jytta James.

There is a Prayer Board in the Foyer where you can post requests for Prayer and Thanksgiving which will be brought to our Daytime Prayer Group on a Monday morning. Please feel free to add your prayer requests to the board where we can all see them and join you in prayer.

Why not keep this prayer sheet with your Bible

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IN NOVEMBER PLEASE PRAY FOR:

1st – 4th

“God is our shelter and strength a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46 v 1

Pray for those who need to know that He is always there and can help in all circumstances:

in your family

in your circle of friends and contacts

your neighbours

in your workplace, school or college

in the community

in the nation

in the world

5th – 11th

“The Lord is near those who are discouraged, He saves those who have lost hope.” Psalm 34 v 8

Pray for all who are discouraged or have lost hope:

rough sleepers and the Waterside Night Shelter project

long term unemployed men and women

those known to you with serious health problems

those who are struggling with difficult relationships

12th - 18th

“There is surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23 v 18

Pray for those who have been:

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victims of terror attacks

survivors of the devastation of recent hurricanes

escaping persecution from Myanmar to Bangladesh

surviving in third world countries, without enough food

clean water, shelter and healthcare and for God's provision

19th – 26th

“What strength do I have, that I should still hope?” Job 6 v 11

Pray for those known to you who need this question answered.

Ask God to give you wisdom as you seek to share the Gospel message with them.

Pray for wisdom and compassion for all who seek to share this message in their daily lives.

Ask God to fill you daily with the Holy Spirit and power as you witness to His strength and love in all situations

27th – 30th

“Be strong, be courageous all you that hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31 v 24

As we approach Advent and the coming of Jesus, reflect on what this means to you, what a difference Jesus has made to your life, and with whom you might share this.

Start praying for the opportunities that God is giving Cornerstone during the season of Advent and Christmas.

Ask God to bring to your mind names of those known to you whom you might invite to an event.

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HOPE's dream is a growing church, showing Jesus' love and

telling the Jesus story at the heart of every community

IN CHRIST ALONE

In Christ alone, my hope is found,

He is my light, my strength, my song:

This Cornerstone, this solid ground,

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my All in All,

Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh,

Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness,

Scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid;

Here in the death of Christ I live.

(Stuart Townend and Keith Getty – CCL 138919)