Issue 22: Spring 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

Count Down To Easter In preparation for Easter, the Churches Together in North Harrow have put up a very successful series of lectures during Lent. Lent is the time when Christians prepare for Easter by examining themselves during the six weeks leading up to it.

Prof. Alan Millard gave 5 illustrated lectures on the subject of “Is the Bible Reliable?”

Not only were these lectures well attended, but as each lecture was held in a different church building in North Harrow, people in the local community had a chance to interact and get to know each other better. This was a great opportunity for those wanting to explore facts relating to the authenticity of the Bible.

Over Easter the churches in North Harrow including Elmfield will be holding various services. Elmfield would be delighted to

welcome you to their Easter Services which will take place as follows:

Easter Services Fri 10th Apr—Good Friday Service held jointly with Rayners Lane Baptist Church (RLBC) at RLBC at 11.15am followed by a walk of witness for Churches Together In North Harrow.

Sun 12th Apr—Easter Day celebration with

children’s activities at 10.30am at Elmfield.

Sun 12th Apr—Evening Prayer and Communion Service at 6.30pm at Elmfield.

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.

In Need of Prayer? Elmfield church has various prayer sessions going on through out the week. If you would like prayers to be made for a particular issue, drop a note about it at the church letter box or hand it in at the reception between 9am and 1pm on weekdays with the necessary details. There is also a 10 day build up of daily prayer sessions from 21st May 2009 at Elmfield leading up to the Global Day of Prayer on 31st May 2009 to be

held at a venue to be confirmed that is expected to bring together over 20,000 people to pray for the peace and reign of God in London and the world at l a r g e . F o r d e t a i l s s e e http://www.gdoplondon.com/.

A four day Christian break without the fuss of travelling away from home.

Dates: Thurs 18th—Sun 21st June ‘09

Time: 10.30—5.00pm daily Venue: Elmfield, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow

Cost: £65 (includes meals and an outing)

This holiday is for those who are over 65 years old.

• a relaxing break away from the everyday routine. • an opportunity to meet new people. • you do not have to attend church to

come— everyone is welcome. For more information please Contact Beth on 020 8841 6519 or Gerry on 01895 635337

Dear friends, Easter is round the corner and yet many today do not know its significance as it has become associated with chocolate eggs, bunnies and a really long weekend instead! Easter is the most important Christian festival that celebrates the death and coming to life again of Jesus Christ. For Christians, the dawn of Easter Sunday with its message of new life is the high point of the Christian year. We all are familiar with the highs and lows of life. But have you ever wondered what happens if the highs stay high or tragically the lows of life remain for ever low? Well the Bible teaches that a living relationship with God is the most significant thing that one can ever have and this is through His Son Jesus Christ. It results in reconciliation with God and a life of peace, joy and hope. Whereas not all problems of this world get solved, yet an assurance of hope and eternal life is the greatest gift one gets. This can rightly be described as a ‘high’ for ever when looked at with eternity in mind. May Easter make these truths real in your life. Peter Oyugi, Senior Leader Elmfield Church

This is a time for Senior Citizens to come together in an informal setting and enjoy the company of each other as they have soup and sandwiches. Tea/coffee and cakes are also served.

Even if you don’t know anyone there, you will soon make new friends.

There is no need to book, just come and there will be a welcome for you.

Investigating Christianity?

Perhaps you would like to explore the Christian faith a little further. As we come up to Easter and the period after, why not make a point of finding out for yourself the claims of the Christian faith.

Holiday At Home

This will involve looking at the life and service of Jesus over a period of three weeks running on the following Wednesdays—6th, 13th and 20th May 2009 from 8.00 to 9.30pm. Call Peter by 26th April 2009 on 020 8866 0014 for details of venue and if you would like to attend the next short course.

‘Meeting Point’

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 and 4th Sundays of the month in the evening at 6.00 pm for refreshments starting our service at 6.30 pm. We have various Youth groups each week in term times: Kid’z Zone on Fridays from 5.15 — 6.30 pm For children in Rec—Year 3 We have spaces do come and join us. In the Zone on Tuesdays from 6.30—8.00 pm For children in Year 4—Year 7 We have spaces do come and join us. Remix on Wednesday from 7.30—9.30 pm For Young People in Year 7+ This is a joint youth group with Rayners Lane Baptist Church and is held at Rayners Lane Baptist Church.

You are also invited to:- London Aquarium Trip - Thursday 16th April, 12noon-5.30 pm Come and visit the London Aquarium and enjoy seeing lots of fish PLEASE BRING A PACKED LUNCH Cost £7.00 child, £9.00 adult. Anybody over the age of ten will need an oyster card. Leave straight after Holiday Club

All-age party - Saturday 18th April. 6.00 - 8.00 pm Fun & games for all the family plus food. Entry £3.00 per family. Venue: Elmfield

Sunday Special - Sunday 19th April, 10.30am - 12.00 pm Final Holiday Club Fling and review of the week This will be followed by a lunch.

Elmfield a church for everybody

Details of Holiday Club 2009

Elmfield’s Weekly Activities

HOLIDAY CLUB 2009 booking form—return to Elmfield with £10 to secure your place.

Name of child ___________________________ School Year _______________________

Home address ______________________________________________________________

____________________________ ______________ Phone number __________________

How to Book: • All 5 mornings: return the form below with £10 per child to the address above • Day places may be available on the door at £2.50 a day Cheques payable to “Elmfield Evangelistic Trust”. Family discounts available for 3 or more children. For more information about the Holiday Club please phone Bekah on 020 8866 0813 or Pam on 020 8427 6762

What? - Fantastic Bible Stories, Fun Crafts and lots of games, quizzes and a daily episode of the film “Finding Nemo”

When? —Tuesday 14th April to Saturday, 18th April 10.00 am—12.00 noon

Where? — Elmfield Church, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow HA2 7DX

License to fish! Lessons from the story of “Finding Nemo”

Elmfield a church for everybody

presents A Holiday Club for children in School Years

Reception to Year 6