Issue 23: Autumn 2009 www.elmfield.org

Local Community Update Down Your Street

Elmfield Church 89 Imperial Drive,

North Harrow HA2 7DX

every Sunday at 10.30 am

Come and join us in worshipping God

together. A crèche is a

available and a full children’s

programme.

For more details ring the church

office on 020 8866 0813 or

email admin@elmfield.org

Registered Charity no.

248351

Free, But Not Cheap! Elmfield remains open and accessible to those who would like to find out more about the Christian faith. The teachings of Christianity are based on God’s act of love for an errant human race. We are called to love God first and then our n e i g h b o u r a s ourselves. These two commands sum up the prescription for a healthy, caring, united and c o m p a s s i o n a t e society that is willing to consider others better than themselves.

But even more important than this is the ultimate question of where our destiny lies. As we shall certainly have to account for the way we live our lives on earth, it is important to find assurance about where we will end up.

God has provided the way for

acceptance and forgiveness through his son Jesus Christ. It has almost become a taboo to talk about this good news. However, we at Elmfield desire to share with you about this greatest treasure in life that

guarantees eternal life. Salvation is a gift offered free, but that is not cheap.

Our hurting world needs to hear about the solution to its p r o b l e m s . W e believe that in people’s quest for meaning in life, many will find

answers by exploring teachings of the Christian faith in a non-threatening and welcoming atmosphere.

It is only a right relationship with God that will ultimately bring true peace and a transformed life which brings peace with God and fellow human beings.

Vision

We are a community of

people growing in Christ, loving and serving each other and sharing God’s love with others.

Mission

Seeking to serve the North Harrow community with the love of God.

Practice

An evangelical church.

Saturday 10th October @ 7.30 pm. Tickets £5.00. Profits to Operation Christmas

Come and bring a table of 6 or come on your own and join

others for a great evening

Tickets can be purchased from the Elmfield Office (0208866 0813) between 9.00am and 1.00pm Weekdays

Supper will be a Ploughman’s and soft drinks

will be provided

Dear friends, We, at Elmfield, enjoy playing host to people f r o m t h e l o c a l community. We aim to model harmonious living in a multi-cultural society. Harrow today reflects the new face of Britain that is increasingly becoming more diverse, perhaps, than it has ever been. What can make people with diverse cultures, languages, culinary p r e f e r e n c e s a n d religious persuasions develop trust for each other or even spend time relaxing together? It begins by accepting and appreciating each other. By providing a venue for people to use for social functions and also avai l ing mid-week activities that suit young and old alike we hope that friendships in the local community can be enhanced by giving people a chance to meet. Stepping out of cultural safe havens can be daunting, but hopefully many will be courageous enough to intentionally promote inclusive rather e x c l u s i v e s o c i a l interactions. These can enhance peaceful co-existence for the future of this great nation. Peter Oyugi, Senior Leader, Elmfield Church.

This is a great opportunity to watch a fireworks display and meet people. There will be some fun activities for the whole family to take part in before the display starts.

The Longfield First School Hall

is also within easy reach for little children who find no pleasure in the noise of the fireworks.

Tickets are available on weekdays from the Elmfield Church Office between 9am and 1pm at 89 Imperial Drive.

Welcome to Caleb We are delighted to welcome Caleb Yengo as an intern at Emfield. He will be involved in Youth and Children’s work. C a l e b i s a C a m e r o o n i a n national from the North West Region of the country. He holds a BSc in E n v i r o n m e n t a l Science from the University of Buea in Cameroon and also an Agro-forestry Certificate from the ‘Trees for the Future’ Agro-forestry training program in Maryland, USA.

Previously Caleb worked as a volunteer with the tourism board as a tour guide, and also worked with a development

non-governmental organisation where he conducted socio-economic surveys and bushmeat surveys since 2008. He later

joined CREE (Centre for Rural Empowerment and Environment) w h e r e h e w a s responsible for all field work for CREE’s Cameroon project.

Caleb grew up in a Christian home, and made a personal decision to follow Jesus at the age of twelve.

He is passionate about working with young people. He also loves singing and listening to music, and also enjoys bike riding, football and tours.

Join others from the local community in a time of quizzes, food and fireworks.

Hosted by: Elmfield Church

Venue: Longfield School

Time: 5.30—7.00 pm

Cost: Adults £ 3.00

Children £ 2.00

Fireworks Night

7 Nov 2009

Caleb Yengo

Elmfield Church meets every Sunday at 10.30 am - 12.00 noon. During this service we normally celebrate Communion and the children go out for their separate activities in God’z Zone. We also meet on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month in the evening at 6.00 pm for refreshments, with the service starting at 6.30 pm. We host various other activities each week including the following: Kid’z Zone on Fridays from 5.15 — 6.30 pm. For children in Reception—Year 3. We have spaces so do come and join us.

In the Zone on Mondays from 6.30 — 8.00 pm. For children in Year 4—Year 7. We have spaces so do come and join us.

Mother & Baby Club on Tuesdays from 10.00 — 11.30 am (Just drop in or call Chris Millard 020 8866 6951 for details).

Mother & Toddler Club on Wednesdays from 10.00 — 11.30 am and 1.30—3.00 pm (To book a place please call Chris Millard 020 8866 6951).

Elmfield a church for everybody

Elmfield’s Weekly Activities

Meeting Point Senior Citizens’ Activity

Fourth Thursday of every month at 12.15—2.15pm. Soup and sandwiches, with tea/coffee and biscuits, Good

company and conversation. A chance to look at a favourite hymn and see

how it came to be written. Venue is Elmfield Church, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow.

No need to book, just come and there will be a welcome for you. For further details phone Beth on 020 8841 6519 or Gerry on 01895 635337

Some Elmfield Activities

An exciting club for Middle school age on Mondays from 6.30 – 8.00pm.

An action packed club for First school students on Fridays from 5.15 – 6.30pm.

A fantastic time on Sunday morning at 10.30am for those in Reception to Year 5

Holiday Club Re-union

License to fish! Lessons from Finding Nemo

Re-union for all who attended “License to Fish! Lessons from the Story of Nemo” Easter Holiday Club on Sat 17th Oct @ 2.45-4.45pm. (Suggested donation of £ 1).

Ask Pam for details on 020 8427 6762.

17 Oct 2009 @ 2.45pm

For Teenagers On Sunday Mornings

Phone Nicola or Miriam on 020 8866 0813 for more details

Language Classes

There are a few more spaces

available in the English

Language classes for

B e g i n n e r s a n d

Intermediate levels. They take

place on Mondays & Tuesdays

from 9.30—11.15 am.

For details call Gerry Bishop on

01895635337.