Catalyst

November 2013

THE MAGAZINE OFHAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the December 2013 - January 2014 edition needs to behanded in by Sunday, 10th November.

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

Principal ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444Treasurer: Mr. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.comCatalystEditor: 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: -This month, it is the Normandy Veterans’ Association.2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which is ofspecial significance to the NVA.The website is www.normandyveterans.org.uk

Now, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed

Our Vision Statement; Sunday Services 2Church Notices 3 - 5An Inspirational Quote 4Choir Practice 5Money Money Money 6Compassionate Friends Service 7Catalyst Needs You 9

Notice Board 10 - 11Kent Association for the Blind 12Christmas Tree Festival 13Extra Notice Board 14 - 15Website of the Month 16The way things once were 17Our Mission Statement 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends,

November, and the dark nights and dampness ofautumn are here. Curtains are drawn, fires areon, and we snuggle happily in our comfort.Advent will soon be upon us – are we ready? Advent is a time whenwe prepare for the coming of Jesus. We look to the past as wecelebrate the birth stories found in Matthew and Luke; weconsider the present; and we look to the future as we remindourselves to watch for all the times that Jesus comes to us in oureveryday lives. The “advent” or arrival of Jesus is what the fourweeks leading up to Christmas are all about.

In Matthew 11, when John the Baptist was in prison, he sent hisdisciples to Jesus with the following question, “Are you the Onewho is to come or should we look for another?” Instead of saying

“yes” or “no” Jesus turns the question back upon John’s disciplesand ultimately, upon us. Jesus says, “Go and tell John what youhear and see: the blind receive their sight, the deaf hear, thedead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.”

Jesus suggests here that the Realm of God is the kind of placewhere lives are changed. And he offers some concrete examplesfor us to recognize the changes in our midst. As I look at Jesus’examples I am reminded of the work of the church, of our visionand mission statements (to be found within this magazine!) and thepromises we have made to be God’s people in this place.

As Advent approaches, let us all be prepared to spread the GoodNews of Jesus, invite others to our church, encourage others tobe involved, to take part in outreach activities, and make Advent awonderful time for us all.

May God bless us richly this Advent.

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Sunday Services

Some notes on the visiting preachers.v Mrs. Margaret Smith is a Methodist Lay Preacher. She has led

services at HFC on a number of occasions. This time, she will beaccompanied by a puppet.

v Dr. Clive Timehin is a local preacher who comes from BromleyMethodist Church. He is a member of the Methodist CouncilMedical Committee. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFCon previous occasions.

v Glynis Hill is the wife of the Rev. Paul Hill. The Hill family is involvedwith the Haiti Hospital Appeal.

v Jim Holman is a Methodist preacher. He has lead services atHFC in the past.

November 2013

3rd 10.30 am - Morning Service - Margaret Smith 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

10th 10.30 am - Church Parade - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

17th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

24th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Glynis Hill

December 2013

1st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

Our Vision StatementW = Worship together through Jesus ChristE = Explain the GospelL = LoveC = Care for our neighboursO = Opening the doors to the communityM = Minister according to our giftsE = Encourage discipleship

Please turn to Page 20 for the HFC Mission Statement.

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News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :-BMD - Changes of address, etc.

AnnouncementsThank you for the flowers with everyone’s love andgood wishes for my wife, Flora, who had heartrelated pains in October. Flora has recovered well, but needs to takethings steadily. Richard.

Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Marjorie Curry, Ruth Rees, and Jessie Martin.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meeting will be on Tuesday 5th November at 8.00 pmin the small hall.

The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 24th November at 12.00noon after the morning service.

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will meet at 8.00pm on Monday the 4th ofNovember at Jean Ritchie’s home, 25 Burford Road, Bickley. We will NOTbe meeting in December.

Sylvia Mack

Tuesday Prayer Meetings for NovemberHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 5th Betty Coster’s. 12th Martin Nunn’s. 19th Brenda Cordingley’s. 26th The Church.

Then in December: - 3rd Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipThe next meeting, which will be the last one for 2013, will be on the2nd of November at 2.30pm at Barbara Jones’ home. Martin Nunnwill be leading a Bible Study. You are welcome to join us.

Men's GroupWe will be meeting in the small hall on Thursday 21st November at 8.00

pm for a Bingo evening organised by Bruce Tannock.

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Ministry of FlowersThank you to those who will be providing flowers in November 2013

A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.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 4pm during term time. The fee is £1 perfamily – 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.

There is no meeting on November 1st during the half term break. Our CHRISTMAS PARTY and last meeting for this term is on December6th at 2.15 pm.

Tickets priced £2.50 per child will be on sale from November 22nd.We look forward to seeing you.Judith Stoner - Secretary.

Bible Study GroupThe Bible Study group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of eachmonth at 2.30pm in the small hall.

Worship GroupThe Wednesday Reflections Group meets at 6.30pm on the 4thWednesday of each month.Linda Michie

3rd - Dorothy 10th - Mike Duke17th - Linda Michie 24th - Mavis Righini - i.m.o. Mum & Dad

Lorna & Gilbert Plater

An Inspirational QuoteDon't make life too stressful. Always find time to laugh.It may not add years to your life, but it surely addsmore life to your years.

Abiodun Oladipupo

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Notice Sheets - November & 1st Sunday in December 3rd Joan Smith 8462 3920 10th Joan Smith 17th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 24th Daphne Cummings December 1st Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867

If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, pleasecontact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.

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 November meetings will be: - 5th Hedgehogs!12th Bromley House Cat Rescue Centre(tbc)19th Our Favourite Book or Author26th Outing

Then on: -3rd December Emmanuel Women’s Fellowship Tea

MINI-AMBULANCEMembers who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone

Marion Swanborough on 8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday whenthey are unable to come to the meetings.

As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come along for apleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme with plenty tointerest everyone.

Sue & Marion

Choir Practice

The choir is curently preparing for the Candles by Candlelight servicewhich takes place on the evening of Sunday, 15th of December.

Martin Nunn , the choirmaster, is looking for volunteers to join the choir. If you are interested in taking part as a chior member, please contactMartin who will welcome you & advise of rehearsal dates and times.

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Women’s Contact Coffee MorningThere will not be a coffee morning in November becausethe Christmas Fair falls on the day we would have held it.We will be holding the next coffee morning in the SmallHall from 10.00am to 12.00 on the 14th of December, 2013.

We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disasterrelief funds in different parts of the world.

We hope to see you at the Coffee Mornings, and why not bring afriend?

Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings areseparate from those raised through the refreshments trolley afterSunday morning services.

Barbara Jones

The Fairtrade Sunday StallWe hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th

Sunday of each month.In November the stall will be held on the 10th will be very limited inscope as we will have had a stall at the Christmas Fair on Saturdaythe 9th. There will be a normal stall on the 24th.

We are placing a bumper order for the Christmas Fair. This year, thereare beautiful new Christmas card designs, and some great seasonalfoods in the catalogue. A selection of these have been included inthe order, and will be on the stall.

Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.

Richard and Barbara.

Money, money money!

I am pleased to say that I was able to send £140 for McMillancharity’s “Big Coffee Morning” appeal. That amount was raisedfrom Contact Saturday coffee mornings and Sunday morningcoffee. Also, from Sunday morning coffee donations, £8.75 hasgone to the Leprosy Mission and £15.30 to the Bible Society.

Thank you to everybody who supports our giving by eating cakeand drinking tea and coffee. Long may you continue to do so!

Barbara

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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

ARE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL SERVICE OF

REMEMBRANCE FOR BEREAVED PARENTS

AND THEIR FAMILIES

AT

HAYES FREE CHURCH, PICKHURST LANE, HAYES

ON SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER

AT 6.00 P.M.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

GILL WOOD ON 0208 462 2444

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTERWARDS

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For more information about these events, please contactthe organisers: -

Pamela Collison for the Charity Christmas Card SaleChris Wood for the Christmas Fair

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Catalyst Needs You!This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.

Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some pictures, poetry or stories.

From: -The Common Room,Sackville College,East Grinstead

There is so much good in the worst of usThere is so much bad in the best of usThat it does not become any of usTo find much fault with the rest of us.

Contributed by Joyce Egan.

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NOTICESubscriptions for Catalyst

Subscriptions for 2013 are due in December. The cost is£6 if you wish to receive Catalyst via the pigeonholes at theback of the church. Please let Judith or David Stoner have thisamount as soon as possible. There is an envelope attached tothis issue of Catalyst for you to use.

If you wish to have the magazine sent by post, the cost is £11and you should send your subscription to:

Judith and David Stoner113 Bourne WayBromley BR2 7EX

Cheques should be made payable to Hayes Free Church.It would be helpful if subscribers who no longer wish to receiveCatalyst by post would let us know.

If you would like to receive Catalyst on-line, you will not have topay a subscription. Kindly email the editor if you wish touse this service, and advise Judith & David of this.

I am pleased toannounce that with thehelp of a good team £225

was made for ChurchFunds at the Harvest Lunch.It was nice to see so many

folk there enjoying thefriendly atmosphere andwith good appetites on

such a miserable day

Thanks againMargaret Tannock.

Saturday 14 December 2013

Due to their previous success theBromley Rock Choir are returning toHayes Free Church, this time to raisefunds for our friends at Nash Collegewhich relies on charity to carry out

their very worthwhile work for studentswith disabilities aged between 17

and 25 yearsThe gig will start at 8 pm and tickets are

available from Margaret Tannock@ £10 which will include mulled wine

and mince pies.If you didn't come the last time let me

encourage you to support thisfund raiser,

Thanks Margaret

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Jewellery & BoxesIt is that time of year againwhen I ask you to look out

any priceless pieces ofjewellery, or even just the boxit is lying in, for my stall at the

Christmas Fair.All types of jewellery areacceptable - no diamond is

too small!Dig out those boxes as well. Thank you

Barbara

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2013Can you Help?

--------------A number of our blind friends from KAB wish to attend theconcert to be given by the Beckenham Concert Band.

Would you be prepared to give a lift to the Christmas TreeFestival on the evening of Saturday 7th December forthem: -

q A lady plus guide dog from Mayfield Avenue, Orpington

q A gentleman from Darwen Close, Farnborough

q Two ladies from Hawes Lane, West Wickham

q A lady from Eden Way, Eden Park.

Please contact John Moren if you can give a lift.

Catalyst- for the visually impaired -

Catalyst is now available as a WordDocument which can be read outloud by a computer adapted for

the visually impaired.If you know anyone who would like

to receive this version by email,please tell the editor.

The Mission TeaThank you everyone who

attended the MissionTea. We raised £200 forthe Leprosy Mission, and

£45 for Church funds.

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2013

This year the Church has chosen the Kent Association for the Blind asthe charity for our Christmas Tree Festival.

KAB supports sight impaired people to live independent lives.The charity feels that anyone who has a sight impairment should beable to live a fulfilled, healthy and safe life, exercise self-determination and make informed choices, and achieve their ownpersonal goals. The charity makes this a reality by providingcomprehensive support services to people of any age and at anystage of the sight-loss journey. KAB works in Bromley, Bexley, Kent,and Medway.

Registered charity: 1062345.

Editor’s footnote.KAB was the website of the month the April 2013 edition of Catalyst.

Working with KAB

I recently met with Karen Osborne, the chief executive of the KentAssociation for the Blind, and I asked Chris and Gill Wood to comewith me.

We asked for some of the proceeds of our festival to go towards thefunding of a computer expert who trains the blind to use a computerand also a telephone.

Gill is currently being taught to use a special type of computer for theblind, but regrettably there is not enough money to fund the trainer,Mike Peak, who teaches a number of blind people in this area for thelong term.

Possibly we also hope to fund a weekend break for some blind friendsfor a long weekend at the Torch Trust in Sussex. This would be inconjunction with the Hayes Community Bus. Torch Trust helps newlyblind folk and their carers come to terms with their situation and tooffer help and advice.

John Moren

Now, please turn to Page 11 for an appeal for help with lifts onthe 7th of December.

Also, don’t forget that Catalyst can be emailed to ourvisually impaired friends for them to read it on their computers.

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HAYES FREE CHURCHCHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

IN AID OF KENT ASSOCIATIONFOR THE BLIND

FROM FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER to SUNDAY 8th DECEMBERThe Festival will be open each day from 2.00 pm from December 2 to December 7.

The Church will be open at service times each Sunday (10.30 am and 6.30 pm)

Admission charges: -THE SNOWMAN - Children £2.00

Adults £4.00IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE -

Adults £4.00CHRISTMAS QUIZ - £2.00 per Person

(Bring your own drinks & nibbles)Tables of 8. Form a team or we willmake up a team if you are on your own.

Programme of Entertainment for the FestivalNovember

Friday 29th Opening Concert 7.30 pmSaturday 30th Film The Snowman

Followed by Tea for Children2.30 pm

Saturday 30th Film It’s a Wonderful Life James Stewart and Donna Reed

7.30 pm

DecemberSunday 1st Pickhurst Junior School 6.30 pmMonday 2nd Bishop Justus School 7.30 pmTuesday 3rd Friends of the Allegri Singers 7.30 pmWednesday 4th Wandle Ringers 7.30 pmThursday 5th Orpington Rock Choir 7.30 pmFriday 6th Christmas Quiz 7.30 pmSaturday 7th Beckenham Concert Band 7.45 pmSunday 8th Churches Together in Hayes with musical

accompaniment by the musicians fromHayes School

6.30 pm

All money raised will go tothe Kent Association for

the Blind

HAYES FREE CHURCH111, Pickhurst LaneBromley BR2 7HU

www.hayesfreechurch.com

Tickets for the films and quiz from John Curry Tel: 020 8249 3663Cheques should be made payable to: -

HAYES FREE CHURCH TREE APPEAL

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extra NOTICE

Justice and Peace group

We are reviving the Justice and Peace group andwould like to invite you to join us.

We’ll be exploring ways, as a church, that we cansupport poor people in the world. You don’t haveto be an expert to join the group, just willing to doyour bit to help.

We are planning to hold our first meeting inNovember.If you’d like to come along, please contact David

at davidw.hawthorn1@btinternet.com,or Tel: 020 8249 7188.

Ignatian spirituality groupAlison and I will be starting an Ignatian spirituality

group in the New Year.Ignatian spirituality aims to help us connect our faith

with our everyday life.We will be meeting from 8 to 10 pm on the second

and fourth Thursdays in the month – venue to beconfirmed.

To provide a sample of what the group will be doing,we’re planning to holding a quiet morning in the

church from 10.30 to 12 one Saturday in November. If you’re interested in coming to the quiet morningor would like to know more about the group, please

contact David atdavidw.hawthorn1@btinternet.com,

or Tel: 020 8249 7188.

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Bible Society Update--------------

The civil unrest in Egypt has resulted in the burning andtotal destruction of two bookshops in Southern Egypt,as well as churches being the target of violence

I have sent a donation of £20, collected from theSunday Coffee Morning collections to help rebuildthe bookshops.

Please pray for the protection of Christiancommunities, may they be witness to God’s love,grace and forgiveness in their local areas.

Betty Coster B.S. Representative

The BibleThere is to be a ten-part drama series entitled“The Bible” telling the story from Genesis toRevelation, and to be broadcast on Channel 5

later this year.It has already been a hit in America.More information is available from: -

biblesociety.org.uk Search for the term “bibletv”.And from the “Word in Action” winter issue.

Betty Coster B.S. Representative

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Website of the Month

The Normandy Veterans’ Association(Wording taken from the Norwich Branch website.)

The object of NormandyVeterans.org.uk is to obtainand provide information of events which occur overand around the period leading up to the 70thanniversary of the Battle of Normandy, for thoseNormandy Veterans, friends, families and supporters

who are unable to obtain the information for themselves.Norwich and District was the third national branch .... to be formedand has been going since 1981. We are part of the NationalAssociation that was the idea of Arthur Foldman.Since its formation we have enjoyed the camaraderie and support ofnumerous people and organisations.

However, in this modern age of technology, we are eager toencourage the younger generation to learn about the efforts givenby those involved with the Normandy campaign. Many childrenhave grandparents who were involved and we are keen to express

“that there is no glory in war”. Our Schools initiative is an example ofour efforts in this.

© Copyright Normandy Veterans 2013

From Bromley Council website....Normandy Veterans Association Planned PilgrimageThe Normandy Veterans Association (South Eastern Branch) is trying toraise funds to help Veterans make their last pilgrimage to Normandyin 2014 to pay respect to the comrades they left behind on thebattlefields. There are currently (as at Sept 2012) four Veterans livingin Bromley who would like to attend this event and the Association israising funds to enable them to relive some of the events that tookplace and they were part of.

If you would like to make a donation or would like some furtherinformation, please contact Mrs Frances Stone, Branch Secretary, tel.no. 020 8462 4591 or e-mail francesstone39@btinternet.com

The Normandy Prayer"Oh Eternal Lord God who has united together all the

Veterans of the Normandy CampaignWe beseech you to grant your Blessing and give strength to

carry on our work to bring aid and common purposethroughout our Association.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, whose couragenever fails. Amen"

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The following poem was written by Robert Graves (1895-1985)in France in November 1915

1915.

I've watched the Seasons passing slow, so slowIn the fields between La Bassée and Bethune;Primroses and the first warm day of Spring,Red poppy floods of June,August, and yellowing Autumn, soTo Winter nights knee-deep in mud or snow,And you've been everything.

Dear, you've been everything that I most lackIn those soul-deadening trenches - pictures, books,Music, the quiet of an English wood,Beautiful comrade-looks,The narrow, bouldered mountain-track,The broad, full-bosomed ocean, green and black,And Peace, and all that's good.

Part of the Robert Graves Collection held by the University Archives atthe State University of New York at Buffalo; 420 Cappen Hall; Buffalo;New York State; 14260-1674; USA

The way things once wereThis year’s theme covers sayings or poetry from the First World War

Are you a Grandparent?

If you are, why not treat your grandchildrento see the film “The Snowman”on Saturday, 30th November

at 2.30 pmfollowed by tea for children.

Tickets - children £2.00 Adults £4.00From John Curry. Tel: 8249 3663

This film is part of our Christmas Tree Festival.

Ed’s footnote - The film is fabulous. If you haven’t seen it, you reallydon’t know what you are missing.

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November 20131st Fri

2nd Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3

3rd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Margaret Smith 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

4th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

5th Tue10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

6th Wed

7th Thu

8th Fri 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

9th Sat 10.30 am - Christmas Fair & Charity Card Sale Page 8

10th Sun10.30 am - Church Parade - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 6 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

11th Mon Remembrance Day

12th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

13th Wed

14th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4

15th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

16th Sat

17th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

18th Mon

"You are blind and I am deaf and dumb, so let us touch hands andunderstand each other."

Kahlil Gibran

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY29th Nov - 8th Dec - Christmas Tree Festival21st Dec 6.00 pm - Compassionate Friends Service

December 2013

1st Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister and Pickhurst Junior School - Christmas Tree Festival Page 13

November 2013

19th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

20th Wed

21st Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 3

22nd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

23rd Sat

24th Sun10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 612.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Glynis Hill

25th Mon

26th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

27th Wed 6.30 pm - Worship Group Page 4

28th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4

29th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4 7.30 pm - Christmas Tree Festival - concert Page 13

30th SatSt. Andrew's Day 2.30 pm - Christmas Tree Festival - film PP13 / 17 7.30 pm - Christmas Tree Festival - film Page 13

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Our Mission StatementWe will Worship together through Jesus Christ by:communal viable teaching in Spirit led Sunday Worship, throwing new lighton the nature of God; encouraging each other and others in prayer; bylooking for new ways to offer worship opportunities to those around.We will Explain the Gospel through:our Sunday teaching and sermon and the sharing of prayers, hymns andsongs. We will hold House groups to help each other to understand theGospel teachings and also live our understanding of the Gospel throughour actions and our livesWe will Love by:showing our love of God through practical action and care; talking andsharing with each other and others, offering time and understanding tothose around us.We will Care for our neighbours by:acknowledging who our neighbours are and accepting people into thefellowship; by keeping in touch with our local community and supportinglocal charities.We will Open the doors to the community through:ensuring the building is suitable for use by all, including the disabled, andensuring that all are warmly welcomed; offering alternative worshipopportunities (Wednesday evening service, Compassionate Friends);updating for extended use the Youth Site in Mounthurst Road and using thechurch building for Youth and Children’s work, (Uniformed Organisations,Nursery, Mother & toddlers); working with the elderly (Women’s Fellowship,Holiday from Home); sharing our activities (coffee mornings, fairs, TreeFestival, Concerts, outreach opportunities [Royal wedding, OlympicGames]); opening the building to the community through outside ‘lets’(Cocaine Anonymous, Slimming World, etc.); extending the use of thebuilding for conferences.We will Minister according to our gifts by:recognising and encouraging gifts within and without the congregationand allowing them to be used to the greater glory of God.We will Encourage discipleship in:others outside the church by openly and honestly engaging in conversationwith those who seek to know more about God and the Christian faith andin those within the church through friendship and house groups.Our Current Mission Priorities: Children’s Work; Church Growth; Pastoral Care.

CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103

Weekdays 9.15 -12.15pm12.15 -12.45pm

Pre School GroupP/School lunch club

Jayne Carvell 07913 299773

Monday

5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 99826.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00pm - 1st Women's Contact

GroupSylvia Mack 8462 1938

Tuesday10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 8462 59182.00pm Women's Fellowship Sue Powell 8462 22127.00pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083

Wednesday3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Sue Powell 8462 22125.00pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 5749626.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 39566.30pm - 4th Reflections Group Bill Michie 8658 41678.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295

Thursday2.30pm - 2nd, & 4th

Bible Study Sue Powell 8462 2212

5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.15 - 8.45pm Senior Guides Georgina Chappell 07983 4713088.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264Friday9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 30236.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042Saturday2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918

NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which

week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

Final ThoughtWe see signs of summer’s passing in golden leaves,shortening days, misty mornings, autumn glow.We sense its passing in rain that dampens,winds that chill, Harvest’s bounty placed on show.Creator, God of both green shoot and hoar frost,sunrise and sunset,we bring thanksfor seeds that have grown,harvests gathered,storehouses filled,mouths fed.And, as your good earth reststhrough winter’s cold embrace,we look forward to its re-awakeningwhen kissed by spring’s first touch.

John Birch