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2011 oct
1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
October 2011
2. HAYES FREE CHURCH
111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HU
Sunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.
We are a member of the United Reformed Church.
We believe in Justice and Peace.
Principal Contacts
Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mr Alistair Wilson Tel: 020 8402 0026
Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444
Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020 8658 4167
Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108
Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556
Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.com
Catalyst
Editor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
Sunday Services; Preachers’ info 2 Notice board 10 - 11
Church notices; 3-4 Poem; The way things once were 13
Hayes Philharmonic Choir 5 Lesson from geese 14
Christmas Tree Festival 6 Parkinson’s UK 15
Catalyst needs you 7 Christmas Fair 16
Scouts and Guides, HFC 8 The Firefighters Creed 20
Justice & Peace Group 9 Church Organisations IBC
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 read
on page 15.
Website is http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ Ed
Copy for the November 2011 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 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 richardmbrown6@gmail.com
Thank You. Editor
3. Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
Harvest time! Like many this year, the apple tree
in the manse garden has given a bumper crop; so
many apples and not enough people to take and eat
them 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 farmers
were complaining about the possible loss of their crops due to the very
dry and hot early weather!
For Harvest this year we are supporting the Bromley URC Homelessness
Project, a project that provides advice, advocacy, practical help and
direct assistance to people who are living on the street or in temporary
accommodation, to help them negotiate the housing, benefits, health
and criminal justice systems. They provide financial support for daily
needs e.g. food, fares to hospital and court, gas and electricity key
cards and mobile phone top-ups. They also hold a ‘Dinner with Friends’, a
fortnightly candlelit, two course meal on Mondays at 7.30pm, with
around 40 regular diners – homeless people, people in vulnerable housing
situations mixing on equal terms with members of local churches. If
anyone wants to get involved then talk to me and I will give you contact
information of the worker involved.
When it comes to sharing from our plenty, we really do not have to go
very far to find those who need our help.
‘God helps those who help themselves’… Hmmm. You know that sentence
is 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 in
need, and this Harvest we have a way to do just that.
Please give generously, the list of food required is printed in Catalyst on
page 10.
Sue
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4. Sunday Services
October 2011
2nd 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
9th 10.30 a.m. - Harvest Festival Parade Service - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
16th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
23rd 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson
30th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Tony Miller, Whitechapel Mission
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
November 2011
6th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - T. B. A.
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Revd John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill Baptist
Church. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on a number
of occasions.
v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has
conducted worship on a number of occasions.
v Miss Tracy Wilson is a student on the TLS course. She is currently
worshipping at Christ Church URC/Methodist Church in East
Dulwich.
v Tony Miller is Director of the Whitechapel Mission which was
founded in 1876. The Mission continues to care for the poor and
homeless of London regardless of race or religion, in their struggle
against hunger, poverty, disease, prejudice and exclusion.
A woman approached the minister after the sermon, and thanked him
for his talk. "I found it so helpful," she said.
The minister replied: "I hope it will not prove as helpful as the last
sermon you heard me preach."
"Why, what do you mean?" asked the astonished woman.
"Well," said the minister, "that sermon lasted you three months."
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Deaths
We regret to record the passing of one of our
former members, Grahame Mundy, on
8 September. We extend our deepest
condolences to Roger and Tina, Colin and Jenny, and other
members of his family.
We also record the passing of Marguerite “Peggy” Holmes on
27 August and extend our condolences to Margaret and Bruce
Tannock and other members of her family.
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be held on Sunday, 27th November at
12.00 noon.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, 18th October,
at 8.00 pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 3rd October
at Barbara Jones’s home - 133 Pickhurst Lane.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Held 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 Fellowship
We 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 Group
The next meeting is on Thursday 20th October at 8.00 pm and will be a
Mystery Night organised by Al. Evans.
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6. Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in October.
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.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when
needed.
After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed to
members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club
We welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday
afternoons 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 care
are busy playing with toys and activities in the company of other
children.
Sue Fitzgerald the photographer is coming to the club on October
14th.
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 3867
November
6th Pam Collison 8658 0748
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact
the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
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7. Women's Fellowship
M eetings 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 with
plenty to interest everyone.
Linda Jennings, Marion Swanborough and myself are now jointly
following in Jessie's footsteps and leading Women's Fellowship.
Sylvia Mack
HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
Here is an early reminder of next month’s concert in Hayes Free Church
by Hayes Philharmonic Choir on Saturday 19 November. The main
work will be Vivaldi’s Gloria. This piece has a freshness and an
immediacy even for those who know it well, and if you have always
thought that classical music is not for you, it is one of those pieces that
could be key to changing your mind. We shall also be singing the
more tranquil Hymn to St Cecilia by Spohr (St Cecilia is the patron saint
of music, always remembered on 22 November). Spohr composed
some beautiful music, which is being rediscovered now (by Classic FM
among others!) after a period of neglect, though he was very well
known in Victorian times (as you may remember from a reference in
Gilbert and Sullivan!). Haydn’s Little Organ Mass will complete the
programme.
As you read this there is still just about time to join us and sing in this
concert if you would like to do so. And you would certainly be in time
to take part in our traditional charity carol concert (fixed for Saturday
17 December in the Parish church). More information is available from
07989 192928 or www.hayeschoir.com. You can also pick up one of our
leaflets from Hayes Library.
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8. Hayes Free Church
Christmas Tree
Festival
In aid of Parkinson’s UK
From Friday 2nd December to Sunday 11th December 2011
The 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 Festival
Friday 2nd December Opening Concert by Just Voices 7.30pm
Shortlands Poetry Group and Friends of Hayes Free Church
Saturday 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 7.45pm
by 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 7.30pm
by In Harmony
Saturday 10th December Beckenham Concert Band 7.45pm
Sunday 11th December Churches Together in Hayes with 6.30pm
the Musicians from Hayes School
Admission to Fettuccine Opera, the Variety Show All the money raised will
and Songs from the Shows is £8.00 per person
Please book a table for 4 or more and bring your
own drinks, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc
(Call Alistair Wilson on 020 8402 0026 to reserve
seats for these 3 events.)
Cheques payable to Hayes Free Church Tree Appeal
Hayes Free Church, 111 Pickhurst Lane, Bromley BR2 7HU
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9. Catalyst needs you
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
It would be great to receive items from Leaders - please encourage your charges
other groups - Mothers and Toddlers, the to be creative. Catalyst has wonderful
cubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also, material from the adult members and
family members are most welcome to friends, but this magazine should be for all
submit material. of us to enjoy. Also, isn’t it nice to see your
Uniformed groups - can your members message or creation in print?
earn a badge for contributions to this
Surely, an important aspect of our lives is to
page? encourage the youngsters to develop - to
Pictures, poems, letters or thoughts are all be creative. So, this page is here to help
welcome. with this.
12th Sept 2011
We all would like to congratulate
our Assistant Scout Leader of the
22nd Bromley Troop Steve
Bowman on his recent award.
Steve has been awarded by The
Greater London South East
County District as Scout Leader
of the Year Bromley District.
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10. Scouts and Guides.
Hayes Free Church.
The success story
Looking back over many years it is of great interest to see how the uniform
sections of the Church have successfully progressed under the named
Leaders:
Scouts/Cubs: Fred Wyatt, Richard Ash, Roy Buchan, Chris Fitzgerald, Paul
Hasling, Jamie Fraser, Steve Bowman, Simon Narracott, Pamela Hasling
who later became District Commissioner Cubs, and Brenda Petts
Guides/Brownies: Shirley Lancaster, Denise Fackrell, Janet Freak, Teresa
Cheyne also District Commissioner Hayes, Sarah Humphrey, Kerry Sullivan,
Tania Venables, Alison Hetherington, Connie Russell, Linda Graham
and Zoë Curry.
There are others whose names I cannot remember but who are just as
important. The success is due to all these wonderful people who are
willing not only to give of their time but also give up some of their holidays
to take the young people to camp. The organisation of camps and the
weekly meetings takes up many hours of research and planning so that
the young people benefit and enjoy the camps and activities. These
attract the boys and girls to Scouting and Guiding. If we had poor leaders
these groups would not have had the waiting lists that have existed. The
quality of these men and women is beyond belief and we owe so much
to each and every one for the time and effort that they put into the
activities for Scouting and Guiding.
It has always been said that good preparation for any meeting is worth
while for it to be successful and enjoyable.
Many of the above people have received awards from the Scouting and
Guiding Associations for their outstanding work and dedication. We can
never 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 a
Scout or Guide had progressed in his or her future life. An example -
recently a man, who had previously been for some years a helper with
the Cubs, was stopped in Brighton from parking his car on the front by a
policeman 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 driver
recognised the policeman - he had been a member of the Cubs many
years before - and he had himself already recognised who the car driver
was 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 and
responsibility that our Leaders give to the young people.
D.R.W.
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11. 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 global
relief efforts is vast, but we believe that our compassionate God is in
control and listens to the prayers of His people.
Pray for:
v Effective and efficient mobilisation of resources to meet the needs
in East Africa
v Wisdom for all those involved in decision making in how to plan the
famine response
v Great cooperation between organisations and efficiency in
distributing supplies
v For our Kenya programme, as they seek to respond to the increased
demand upon their service
v For protection over our staff, and grace as they work under pressure
to optimise MAF’s ability to respond
v For people in remote locations, – help their need to be made
known and MAF to reach them at their place of need
v For protection over our planes – that there will be no unexpected
engineering needs
To join the prayer movement, visit www.maf-uk.org/prayermovement
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
We continue to raise funds for disaster relief causes.
Our next coffee morning will be on the 8th of October. We
hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
There will be a stall after the morning services on the 9th and 23rd of
October.
Do visit the stall, especially after Parade on the 9th. (We have
individual cartons of fruit juice, cards and wrapping paper for sale)
We have restocked those favourite lines, and have some refreshing
summer 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 to
support communities in the world, and to give those communities a
chance to enjoy a better life for their families - standards which we
may 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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12. NOTICE
Example ‘Shopping List’ for Food Parcels
Teabags This year we have
Coffee a bumper crop of apples,
Sugar quince and soft fruit.
‘Long life’ milk / milk powder
‘Meal in a tin’ such as:
As a consequence, Martin
Tinned Irish stew Nunn’s Jam factory is working to
Tinned beef in tomato sauce full capacity and then some
Tinned chicken in white sauce more.
Tinned sweet and sour chicken
Chunky soup in a can, such as Scotch Martin is looking for 1 Lb (0.454
Broth or Country Veg. Kg) jam jars. So if you have any
Rice to be recycled please give
Packet of pasta Small packets and cans are preferred to avoid waste
clean jars to him A.S.A.P.
Jar of pasta sauce
Baked beans
Tinned spaghetti
Tinned macaroni cheese The Leprosy Mission
Tinned ravioli
Martin Nunn has taken over
Can of tuna
Tinned minced beef the reins from Jessie Martin.
Tinned hotdogs So, in future, please contact
Tinned vegetables: tomatoes, green
beans, peas, sweetcorn, potatoes
Martin with material, or
Cereal make payments for the
Carton of fruit juice Mission’s work to him.
Jar of peanut butter
Jar of jam
Packet of biscuits
Packet of rice cakes
Tinned fruit
Baby milk
The Church’s external
Toddler food
Bar of chocolate Notice-boards
Packet of ‘fun sized’ sweets Martin Nunn has the keys
Packets of crisps
to the notice-boards, so
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Bar of soap
please contact him if
Wipes you have any items to
Toilet roll go onto them.
(Please, where possible, supply tinned
goods with ring pulls)
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14. ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
Saturday 5 th November
2011
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
AT
HAYES FREE CHURCH
PICKHURST LANE
HAYES
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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 & Trusts
Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP
tel. 01959 577000
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15. COMETS SEEN FROM THE EARTH
Comets seen from the earth
1066 and all that
Like a fiery rock
Maybe to God
If it means something
We're in for a shock
Comets seen from the earth
Halley had one
Like a large snowball
In orbit from God
Debris in space
That's not very small
Comets seen from the earth
Streak across the sky
Leaving a tail far behind
A portent of God
Or a ball of dirty ice
Which nobody seems to mind
James Wyatt
The way things once were
From 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 trenching
vacant ground, and collecting dung, leaves and turf, to make
compost.
Passages transcribed as shown Ed
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 have
short pieces of verse for each month, or monthly agricultural fairs and
historical events. Please tell me whether you would like me to
continue with these snippets about the way things once were.
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16. Lessons from Geese
In Celtic Christianity, the symbol for The Holy Spirit is the wild goose. By
flying in a V-formation, as each bird flaps its wings the whole flock adds
seventy-one per cent more flying range than if each bird flew alone.
People who share a common direction and sense of community can
get where they want to go more quickly and easily because they are all
travelling on the thrust generated by all.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation it quickly gets back so that it
can continue to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird
immediately in front.
If we have as much sense as a goose we will stay in formation with those
who are headed where we want to go.
When the lead goose gets tired, it moves back into the formation and
another goose flies at the point position.
It pays to take turns at doing the hard tasks - sharing leadership and
maintaining interdependence.
The geese in formation 'honk' from behind to encourage those up front
to keep up their speed.
We need to be sure that our 'honking from behind' is encouragement
and not something else.
When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out
of formation and follow the one to help and protect it. They stay until it is
able to fly again or dies.
If we have as much sense as geese we stand by each other in all
circumstances.
Author unknown
When you reach the end of your tether,
you will find the hem of HIS garment.
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17. Parkinson’s UK offers support to sufferers and their families and carers
on a local level, as well as nationally. Passages have been extracted
from 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 workers
v A free confidential help line 0808 800 0303
v Publications
v Education and training for health and social care professionals
to help improve services for people affected by Parkinson's.
Local to you
We 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 District
Branch.
Bromley Branch
Meeting 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: jackie537@btinternet.com
Norma Elliott - Telephone: 0844 225 3705.
Email: bvso.slondon@parkinsons.org.uk
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18. Christmas Fair
at
Hayes Free Church
on
Saturday 12th November
10.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Morning Coffee and Lunches
Cakes, 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 2444
or John Curry on 8249 3663.
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19. Churches Together in Central Bromley
presents
THE BIBLE
IN VOICE AND VERSE
A celebration of the King James Authorized Version
of 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, Bromley
Thursday 13th October : 7.30 for 8.00 pm
Tickets, priced £8, available from
David Lemmon 020 8659 3316
151 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TN
davidlemmon@fsmail.net
or
Russell Chadwick 07868 716036
russandus@googlemail.com
‘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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20. October 2011
1st 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 Wed
6th Thu
7th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 4
8th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning P9
Harvest Festival Pages 10 & 11
9th Sun 10.30 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 4
15th Sat
16th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
17th Mon
10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
18th Tue 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 p.m. - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
19th Wed
20th Thu
21st Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Group Page 4
22nd Sat
10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
23rd Sun Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 9
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson
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21. October 2011
24th Mon
25th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
26th Wed
27th Thu
28th Fri
29th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Christmas Card Sale Page 11
BST Ends
30th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Tony Miller,
Whitechapel Mission
31st Mon
November 2011
1st 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
10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - T. B. A.
6th Sun Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 9
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
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.
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22. The Firefighters Creed
When I'm called to duty, God
wherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a life
whatever be their age.
Help me to embrace a child
before it is too late
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fulfill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my Neighbour and
protect his property.
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
If Prometheus was worthy of the wrath of heaven for kindling the first
fire upon the earth, how ought all the Gods to honour the men who
make it their professional business to put it out?
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All of the above taken from a memorial in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Editor’s Footnote
October falls between two days of remembrance connected with
massive events which affected the entire world.
It therefore felt fitting to publish the above verse and short piece of
text.
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23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103
Weekdays
9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Carol Crouch 8462 3642
Arts Association
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 9982
6.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 3956
8.00 pm - 1st Women's Contact Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Mon monthly Group
Tuesday
2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Linda Jennings 07778 238587
7.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 1500
7.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday
5.00 pm Rainbows Tania Venables 8462 9759
6.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 3956
6.30 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 4167
6.45 pm Slimming World Val 0750 6015064
7.30 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
2.30 pm - See Justice & Peace David Stoner 8462 3023
Catalyst Group
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.00 - 8.30 pm Senior Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 3139
8.00 pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Thu monthly
Friday
9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 3023
6.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042
7.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918
Saturday
2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918