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Catalyst
October 2011
THE MAGAZINE OFHAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
Copy for the November 2011 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 16th October.
Please submit items in good time.You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to collect,
or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.You can also e-mail copy to [email protected]
Thank You. Editor
Principal ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church Secretary: Mr Alistair Wilson Tel: 020 8402 0026Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020 8658 4167Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.com
CatalystEditor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
HAYES FREE CHURCH111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HUSunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.We are a member of the United Reformed Church.We believe in Justice and Peace.
This month’s website - Parkinson’s UK
This is the main charity supported by this year’s Christmas Tree Festival.The charity says “Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's
alone.” More information from the charity’s website can be readon page 15.
Website is http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ Ed
Sunday Services; Preachers’ info 2Church notices; 3 - 4Hayes Philharmonic Choir 5Christmas Tree Festival 6Catalyst needs you 7Scouts and Guides, HFC 8Justice & Peace Group 9
Notice board 10 - 11Poem; The way things once were 13Lesson from geese 14Parkinson’s UK 15Christmas Fair 16The Firefighters Creed 20Church Organisations I B C
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Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
Harvest time! Like many this year, the apple treein the manse garden has given a bumper crop; somany apples and not enough people to take and eatthem all. It has given us great joy to see the tree so laden with fruit,and it is difficult to remember the time in late spring when farmerswere complaining about the possible loss of their crops due to the verydry and hot early weather!
For Harvest this year we are supporting the Bromley URC HomelessnessProject, a project that provides advice, advocacy, practical help anddirect assistance to people who are living on the street or in temporaryaccommodation, to help them negotiate the housing, benefits, healthand criminal justice systems. They provide financial support for dailyneeds e.g. food, fares to hospital and court, gas and electricity keycards and mobile phone top-ups. They also hold a ‘Dinner with Friends’, afortnightly candlelit, two course meal on Mondays at 7.30pm, witharound 40 regular diners – homeless people, people in vulnerable housingsituations mixing on equal terms with members of local churches. Ifanyone wants to get involved then talk to me and I will give you contactinformation of the worker involved.
When it comes to sharing from our plenty, we really do not have to govery far to find those who need our help.
‘God helps those who help themselves’… Hmmm. You know that sentenceis NOT in our Bible. I’ve read it from cover to cover many times now,and that sentence just isn’t there. God expects US to help those inneed, and this Harvest we have a way to do just that.
Please give generously, the list of food required is printed in Catalyst onpage 10.
Sue
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Sunday Services
v Revd John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill BaptistChurch. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on a numberof occasions.
v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He hasconducted worship on a number of occasions.
v Miss Tracy Wilson is a student on the TLS course. She is currentlyworshipping at Christ Church URC/Methodist Church in EastDulwich.
v Tony Miller is Director of the Whitechapel Mission which wasfounded in 1876. The Mission continues to care for the poor andhomeless of London regardless of race or religion, in their struggleagainst hunger, poverty, disease, prejudice and exclusion.
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
A woman approached the minister after the sermon, and thanked himfor his talk. "I found it so helpful," she said.
The minister replied: "I hope it will not prove as helpful as the lastsermon you heard me preach."
"Why, what do you mean?" asked the astonished woman."Well," said the minister, "that sermon lasted you three months."
October 20112nd 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister9th 10.30 a.m. - Harvest Festival Parade Service - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister16th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister23rd 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson30th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Tony Miller, Whitechapel Mission
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
November 20116th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - T. B. A.
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
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News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :-BMD - Changes of address, etc.
DeathsWe regret to record the passing of one of our
former members, Grahame Mundy, on8 September. We extend our deepestcondolences to Roger and Tina, Colin and Jenny, and othermembers of his family.
We also record the passing of Marguerite “Peggy” Holmes on27 August and extend our condolences to Margaret and BruceTannock and other members of her family.
Church MeetingsThe next Church meeting will be held on Sunday, 27th November at12.00 noon.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, 18th October, at 8.00 pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 3rd Octoberat Barbara Jones’s home - 133 Pickhurst Lane.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer MeetingsHeld at 10.00 am at the following homes:-October 4th Martin Nunn’s. 11th Betty Coster’s. 18th Brenda Cordingley’s. 25th The Church.November 1st Martin Nunn’s
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday FellowshipWe will meet at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday the 1st of October at
7 Sedgewood Close.There will be a Bible discussion lead by Martin Nunn.All are welcome to join us.
Men's GroupThe next meeting is on Thursday 20th October at 8.00 pm and will be aMystery Night organised by Al. Evans.
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Ministry of FlowersThanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in October.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers whenneeded.After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed tomembers and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ ClubWe welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Fridayafternoons between 2 and 4 pm during term time.
The fee is £1 per family – tea, squash and biscuits are provided.This is a time when adults can meet up, while the children in their careare busy playing with toys and activities in the company of otherchildren.
Sue Fitzgerald the photographer is coming to the club on October14th.
Our half term is on October 28th.
Do come and join us!
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Notice Sheets - October - 1st Sunday in November 2011 2nd Joan Smith 8462 3920 9th & 16th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 23rd & 30th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867November 6th Pam Collison 8658 0748
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contactthe appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
October 2nd - Pauline Chapman. 9th - Mr McCracken I.m.o. Jeanne. 16th - T.B.A. 23rd - Undine and David Connolly 30th - T.B.A. I.m.o. Undine’s mother.
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Women's Fellowship
Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.
The programme for October is:- 4th "A holiday in Spain" - an Illustrated talk by Linda Jennings" 11th at 2.30 p.m. Anniversary Service in the Church - conducted by
the Rev. John Marchant. Followed by tea in the small hall. 18th A talk on the Bible Society by Geoff Larcombe. 25th Invitation from Coney Hill Baptist Women's Fellowship to their
Anniversary Service.November starts off with:- 1st Brian and Marion Edwards entertain.We welcome all ladies to our meetings . Please come along for a
pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme withplenty to interest everyone.
Linda Jennings, Marion Swanborough and myself are now jointlyfollowing in Jessie's footsteps and leading Women's Fellowship.Sylvia Mack
HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIRHere is an early reminder of next month’s concert in Hayes Free Churchby Hayes Philharmonic Choir on Saturday 19 November. The mainwork will be Vivaldi’s Gloria. This piece has a freshness and animmediacy even for those who know it well, and if you have alwaysthought that classical music is not for you, it is one of those pieces thatcould be key to changing your mind. We shall also be singing themore tranquil Hymn to St Cecilia by Spohr (St Cecilia is the patron saintof music, always remembered on 22 November). Spohr composedsome beautiful music, which is being rediscovered now (by Classic FMamong others!) after a period of neglect, though he was very wellknown in Victorian times (as you may remember from a reference inGilbert and Sullivan!). Haydn’s Little Organ Mass will complete theprogramme.
As you read this there is still just about time to join us and sing in thisconcert if you would like to do so. And you would certainly be in timeto take part in our traditional charity carol concert (fixed for Saturday17 December in the Parish church). More information is available from07989 192928 or www.hayeschoir.com. You can also pick up one of ourleaflets from Hayes Library.
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Sunday 11th December Churches Together in Hayes with 6.30pmthe Musicians from Hayes School
From Friday 2nd December to Sunday 11th December 2011The Festival will be open each day from 2.00pm from December 3 to December 10
The church will be open at service times each Sunday (10.30am and 6.30pm)
Programme of Entertainment for the FestivalFriday 2nd December Opening Concert by Just Voices 7.30pm
Shortlands Poetry Group and Friends of Hayes Free ChurchSaturday 3rd December Fettuccine Opera 7.30 for 7.45pm
Sunday 4th December Pickhurst Junior School 6.30pm
Monday 5th December Bishop Justus School 7.30pm
Tuesday 6th December Variety Show 7.30 for 7.45pmby The Talent Optional Players
Wednesday 7th December Wandle Ringers 7.30pm
Thursday 8th December Bromley Boy Singers 7.30pm
Friday 9th December An Evening of Songs from the Shows 7.30pmby In Harmony
Saturday 10th December Beckenham Concert Band 7.45pm
Admission to Fettuccine Opera, the Variety Showand Songs from the Shows is £8.00 per personPlease book a table for 4 or more and bring yourown drinks, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc(Call Alistair Wilson on 020 8402 0026 to reserveseats for these 3 events.)Cheques payable to Hayes Free Church Tree Appeal
Hayes Free Church
Christmas TreeFestival
In aid of Parkinson’s UK
Hayes Free Church, 111 Pickhurst Lane, Bromley BR2 7HU
All the money raised will
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This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.Catalyst needs you
It would be great to receive items fromother groups - Mothers and Toddlers, thecubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also,family members are most welcome tosubmit material.
Uniformed groups - can your membersearn a badge for contributions to thispage?
Pictures, poems, letters or thoughts are allwelcome.
Leaders - please encourage your chargesto be creative. Catalyst has wonderfulmaterial from the adult members andfriends, but this magazine should be for allof us to enjoy. Also, isn’t it nice to see yourmessage or creation in print?Surely, an important aspect of our lives is toencourage the youngsters to develop - tobe creative. So, this page is here to helpwith this.
We would be happy
to accept
a very limited number
of notices
which would be
of benefit to
the community.
12th Sept 2011We all would like to congratulateour Assistant Scout Leader of the22nd Bromley Troop SteveBowman on his recent award.Steve has been awarded by TheGreater London South EastCounty District as Scout Leaderof the Year Bromley District.
John Moren
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Scouts and Guides.Hayes Free Church.The success story
Looking back over many years it is of great interest to see how the uniformsections of the Church have successfully progressed under the namedLeaders:
Scouts/Cubs: Fred Wyatt, Richard Ash, Roy Buchan, Chris Fitzgerald, PaulHasling, Jamie Fraser, Steve Bowman, Simon Narracott, Pamela Haslingwho later became District Commissioner Cubs, and Brenda Petts
Guides/Brownies: Shirley Lancaster, Denise Fackrell, Janet Freak, TeresaCheyne also District Commissioner Hayes, Sarah Humphrey, Kerry Sullivan,Tania Venables, Alison Hetherington, Connie Russell, Linda Grahamand Zoë Curry.
There are others whose names I cannot remember but who are just asimportant. The success is due to all these wonderful people who arewilling not only to give of their time but also give up some of their holidaysto take the young people to camp. The organisation of camps and theweekly meetings takes up many hours of research and planning so thatthe young people benefit and enjoy the camps and activities. Theseattract the boys and girls to Scouting and Guiding. If we had poor leadersthese groups would not have had the waiting lists that have existed. Thequality of these men and women is beyond belief and we owe so muchto each and every one for the time and effort that they put into theactivities for Scouting and Guiding.
It has always been said that good preparation for any meeting is worthwhile for it to be successful and enjoyable.
Many of the above people have received awards from the Scouting andGuiding Associations for their outstanding work and dedication. We cannever say a big enough thank you to all of them, both past and present,for all they do.
It is always good in later life for the Leaders to look back and see how aScout or Guide had progressed in his or her future life. An example -recently a man, who had previously been for some years a helper withthe Cubs, was stopped in Brighton from parking his car on the front by apoliceman who looked into the car and said “ You can’t park there sir”.When asked why he said “ Because I say so”. It was then the driverrecognised the policeman - he had been a member of the Cubs manyyears before - and he had himself already recognised who the car driverwas after all those years! Needless to say he was allowed to park his car.
So again we all say thank you for the time, effort, dedication andresponsibility that our Leaders give to the young people.
D.R.W.
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The Justice and Peace Group. (From the MAF Website)We invite you to join us in praying for the growing famine crisis
in East Africa.The situation is heartbreaking and the scale of the required globalrelief efforts is vast, but we believe that our compassionate God is incontrol and listens to the prayers of His people.
Pray for:v Effective and efficient mobilisation of resources to meet the needs
in East Africav Wisdom for all those involved in decision making in how to plan the
famine responsev Great cooperation between organisations and efficiency in
distributing suppliesv For our Kenya programme, as they seek to respond to the increased
demand upon their servicev For protection over our staff, and grace as they work under pressure
to optimise MAF’s ability to respondv For people in remote locations, – help their need to be made
known and MAF to reach them at their place of needv For protection over our planes – that there will be no unexpected
engineering needsTo join the prayer movement, visit www.maf-uk.org/prayermovement
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00We continue to raise funds for disaster relief causes.Our next coffee morning will be on the 8th of October. Wehope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Barbara JonesThe Fairtrade Sunday StallThere will be a stall after the morning services on the 9th and 23rd ofOctober.
Do visit the stall, especially after Parade on the 9th. (We haveindividual cartons of fruit juice, cards and wrapping paper for sale)We have restocked those favourite lines, and have some refreshingsummer goods for sale.
The regular items for sale are food and drink - all of very good quality.Remember that by purchasing Fairtrade goods you are helping tosupport communities in the world, and to give those communities achance to enjoy a better life for their families - standards which wemay take for granted here in the UK.
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you. Richard, Barbara and Helen.
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NOTICEThis year we have
a bumper crop of apples,quince and soft fruit.
As a consequence, MartinNunn’s Jam factory is working to
full capacity and then somemore.
Martin is looking for 1 Lb (0.454Kg) jam jars. So if you have anyto be recycled please give
clean jars to him A.S.A.P.
The Church’s externalNotice-boards
Martin Nunn has the keysto the notice-boards, so
please contact him ifyou have any items to
go onto them.
The Leprosy MissionMartin Nunn has taken overthe reins from Jessie Martin.
So, in future, please contactMartin with material, ormake payments for the
Mission’s work to him.
Example ‘Shopping List’ for Food ParcelsTeabagsCoffeeSugar
‘Long life’ milk / milk powder‘Meal in a tin’ such as: Tinned Irish stew Tinned beef in tomato sauce Tinned chicken in white sauce Tinned sweet and sour chicken Chunky soup in a can, such as ScotchBroth or Country Veg.
RicePacket of pastaJar of pasta sauceBaked beansTinned spaghettiTinned macaroni cheeseTinned ravioliCan of tunaTinned minced beefTinned hotdogsTinned vegetables: tomatoes, green
beans, peas, sweetcorn, potatoesCerealCarton of fruit juiceJar of peanut butterJar of jamPacket of biscuitsPacket of rice cakes Tinned fruit Baby milkToddler foodBar of chocolatePacket of ‘fun sized’ sweetsPackets of crispsToothbrush and toothpasteBar of soapWipesToilet roll(Please, where possible, supply tinnedgoods with ring pulls)
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BOARD
Minister's Surgery
Sue’s monthly surgery
at the Church will be
held on the SECOND
Wednesday of each
month
from 3.00 - 5.45 pm.
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HAYES FREE CHURCH
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE
*******************
Saturday, 29 October 2011
10am - 2pm
Refreshments Available
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********The Harvest Festival*******************Sunday, 9thOctober 2011
SONGS OF PRAISEPlease note that this seriesof events will not start untilthe Spring of 2012.More information to follow.With apologies for the delay.
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ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
Saturday 5 th November2011
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.AT
HAYES FREE CHURCHPICKHURST LANE
HAYESKENT
LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Interested table holders – tables available David Connolly.Tel: 020 8776 0108.
ENTRANCE £1.00
Sponsored by:- Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & TrustsElite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP
tel. 01959 577000
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COMETS SEEN FROM THE EARTH
Comets seen from the earth1066 and all thatLike a fiery rockMaybe to GodIf it means somethingWe're in for a shock
Comets seen from the earthHalley had oneLike a large snowballIn orbit from GodDebris in spaceThat's not very small
Comets seen from the earthStreak across the skyLeaving a tail far behindA portent of GodOr a ball of dirty iceWhich nobody seems to mind
James Wyatt
The way things once wereFrom The Nottinghamshire Almanac for October 1841.
GARDEN.In this month little can be done for the kitchen garden beyond
preparing for future operations, by digging, manuring, or trenchingvacant ground, and collecting dung, leaves and turf, to makecompost.
Editor’s Note:This is the last of the 19th Century Garden tips. I have a couple of
other themes, which can be taken from the Almanac pages. I haveshort pieces of verse for each month, or monthly agricultural fairs andhistorical events. Please tell me whether you would like me tocontinue with these snippets about the way things once were.
Passages transcribed as shown Ed
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Lessons from Geese
In Celtic Christianity, the symbol for The Holy Spirit is the wild goose. Byflying in a V-formation, as each bird flaps its wings the whole flock addsseventy-one per cent more flying range than if each bird flew alone.People who share a common direction and sense of community canget where they want to go more quickly and easily because they are alltravelling on the thrust generated by all.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation it quickly gets back so that itcan continue to take advantage of the lifting power of the birdimmediately in front.If we have as much sense as a goose we will stay in formation with thosewho are headed where we want to go.
When the lead goose gets tired, it moves back into the formation andanother goose flies at the point position.It pays to take turns at doing the hard tasks - sharing leadership andmaintaining interdependence.
The geese in formation 'honk' from behind to encourage those up frontto keep up their speed.We need to be sure that our 'honking from behind' is encouragementand not something else.
When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop outof formation and follow the one to help and protect it. They stay until it isable to fly again or dies.If we have as much sense as geese we stand by each other in allcircumstances.
Author unknown
When you reach the end of your tether,you will find the hem of HIS garment.
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Parkinson’s UK offers support to sufferers and their families and carerson a local level, as well as nationally. Passages have been extractedfrom the charity’s website to illustrate how this is being achieved.There are contact details for the local groups at the end of this piece.
Parkinson’s UK has 6 goals for 2010-2014 to help achieve their vision:1) No one has to face Parkinson's alone.2) We will listen and respond to the needs of everyone affected
by Parkinson's.3) We will improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.4) Our research will have resulted in better treatments and
progress towards a cure.5) We will raise more than £110 million to meet the costs of
delivering our ambitious plans.6) We will be a united, focused and effective organisation.
The charity provides:Information and support through:v A UK-wide team of information and support workersv A free confidential help line 0808 800 0303v Publicationsv Education and training for health and social care professionals
to help improve services for people affected by Parkinson's.
Local to youWe have local groups across the UK that offer friendship and support.Bromley Branch, Lewisham Branch, Greenwich Support Group,Southwark and Lambeth Support Group, and Croydon and DistrictBranch.
Bromley BranchMeeting venue: MS Hall, Northlands, Freelands Grove, Bromley BR1 3LH
We meet on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Contacts: Jackie Wyatt - Telephone: 01691 688946. Email: [email protected]
Norma Elliott - Telephone: 0844 225 3705. Email: [email protected]
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Christmas Fairat
Hayes Free Churchon
Saturday 12th November10.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Morning Coffee and LunchesCakes, Jewellery, Bottle Stall,Bric-a-Brac, Books, etc., etc.
Book the date NOW!Offers of help will be
greatly appreciated.
Please ring Chris Wood on 8462 2444or John Curry on 8249 3663.
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Churches Together in Central Bromleypresents
THE BIBLEIN VOICE AND VERSE
A celebration of the King James Authorized Versionof the Bible in this anniversary year, with
LANCE PIERSON (Actor)(‘St Mark’s Gospel’ Bromley 2009)
BELINDA YATES (Soprano)HEATHER CHAMBERLAINE (Keyboard)
The Central Library Hall, High Street, BromleyThursday 13th October : 7.30 for 8.00 pm
Tickets, priced £8, available fromDavid Lemmon 020 8659 3316
151 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 [email protected]
orRussell Chadwick 07868 716036
‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.’
II Timothy 3:16
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October 20111st Sat
2nd Sun 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
3rd Mon 8.00 p.m. - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
4th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
5th Wed6th Thu7th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 48th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning P 9
9th Sun Harvest Festival Pages 10 & 1110.30 a.m. - Parade Service - The Minister Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
10th Mon
11th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
12th Wed 3.00 p.m. - Minister’s Surgery Page 11
13th Thu 7.30 p.m. - The Bible in voice and verse Page 17
14th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 415th Sat
16th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
17th Mon
18th Tue10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 p.m. - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
19th Wed20th Thu21st Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 4
22nd Sat
23rd Sun10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 12 November CHRISTMAS FAIR 13 November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY and CHURCH PARADE 27 November CHURCH MEETING 12.00 noon
2-11 December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 10 December CRAFT FAIR 11 December CHURCH PARADE 18 December CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT
7 January T.B.A.
November 20111st Tue 10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
2nd Wed
3rd Thu
4th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 4
5th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Antique and Collectors Fair Page 12
6th Sun10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - T. B. A. Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
October 201124th Mon
25th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
26th Wed27th Thu28th Fri29th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Christmas Card Sale Page 11
30th SunBST Ends10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Tony Miller, Whitechapel Mission
31st Mon
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Editor’s FootnoteOctober falls between two days of remembrance connected withmassive events which affected the entire world.
It therefore felt fitting to publish the above verse and short piece oftext.
The Firefighters Creed
When I'm called to duty, Godwherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a lifewhatever be their age.
Help me to embrace a childbefore it is too late
or save an older person fromthe horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alertto hear the weakest shoutand quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fulfill my calling andto give the best in me
to guard my Neighbour andprotect his property.
And if according to your willI have to lose my life
bless with your protecting handmy children and my wife.
If Prometheus was worthy of the wrath of heaven for kindling the firstfire upon the earth, how ought all the Gods to honour the men whomake it their professional business to put it out?
----------------------All of the above taken from a memorial in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103Weekdays9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773Monday
2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Arts Association
Carol Crouch 8462 3642
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 99826.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00 pm - 1stMon monthly
Women's ContactGroup
Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Tuesday2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Linda Jennings 07778 2385877.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 15007.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083Wednesday5.00 pm Rainbows Tania Venables 8462 97596.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 39566.30 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 41676.45 pm Slimming World Val 0750 60150647.30 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295Thursday2.30 pm - SeeCatalyst
Justice & PeaceGroup
David Stoner 8462 3023
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.00 - 8.30 pm Senior Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 31398.00 pm - 3rdThu monthly
Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Friday9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 30236.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 60427.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918Saturday2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918
Final Thought
Holy Spirit, source of all truth, giver of powerCome upon me nowAs gently as a doveOr like tongues of living fireAs quietly as a summer breezeOr as a mighty roaring wind.Come and dwell within me.Enable me now to do those things which before wereimpossibleUnworthy as I am, Holy Spirit of the living GodGive me those gifts which I can use to your honourand gloryThat I may show forth your fruitEven in my life.
DW
© Maranatha Community, UK Office102 Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester M41 6JT, England
Tel: +44 (0) 161 748 4858Fax. +44 (0) 161 747 7379
Email. [email protected]
