2013 oct

Catalyst

October 2013

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

Copy for the November 2013 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 13th 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: 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 time, we are looking at Christian Prison Resources. This website hasbeen chosen in connection with the evening service on 27th October.The website is www.christianprisonresources.org.uk

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

Sunday Services; Quotes 2Church Notices 3 - 5Hayes Community Minibus Trust 6 & 17Potato Chips 7Christmas Fair & Christmas Card Sale 8Catalyst Needs You 9

Notice Board 10 - 11Christmas Tree Festival 13Stop Press; When 2 or 3.....; The Way things once were 14Autumn Fair - W. Wickham 15Website of the Month 16Communities 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends,

Harvest is here, and what a lot we have to bethankful for.

We are blessed with such an abundance of food –and such variety. I happily eat things that were never seen when I grewup: Kiwi fruit, pawpaws, avocados… and I’m sure you’ll remember manymore. I suspect there may be other foods we have not seen or tried,and the possibility that there might be other flavours to enhance ourfood is amazing! Our diet has changed over the years, although notalways for the better.

Sometimes, as people come into church for Baptisms or Weddings orFunerals, little seeds are sown; seeds of faith that can be watered andfed by life and the questions it poses; little seeds that God will growover time.

Although our understanding of church may remain the same, the flavoursand types of services have changed over the years, and people come intochurch not at all sure what to expect or how to be. It is our job to helpthem experience a ‘new food’, the ‘new food’ of faith. What adifference it can make to them if we serve it at the right temperatureand with warmth and care and love on our faces. We have such anopportunity to share and encourage others at those moments.

We already have an abundance of faith to give thanks for, let us all tryto share that bountiful harvest of faith with all those who comethrough the doors of our church.

For as Matthew 25 reminds us: ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father,inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave medrink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me...’

Let us welcome the stranger!

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Sunday Services

Some notes on the visiting preachers.

v Keith Nye is a reader from the Parish Church of St Mary’s, Bromley.v John Cox is an Anglican lay reader from Bromley.v Rev. David Fortune is the Director of Ministry from Christian Prison

Resources.

October 2013

6th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Keith Nye 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

13th 10.30 am - Harvest Parade - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

20th 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

27th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. David Fortune

An Inspirational QuoteNobody gets through life without losing someone they love, someonethey need, or something they thought was meant to be. But it is theselosses that make us stronger and eventually move us toward futureopportunities.

Ritu Ghatourey

"I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence.Everything that surrounds us, everything thatexists, proves that there are infinite lawsbehind it. There can be no denying this fact.It is mathematical in its precision."

Thomas Alva Edison

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

Announcementsv I would like to thank you all for your kind words,

cards and letters following the death of mymother.Your care and concern have been wonderful, and very muchappreciated.Sue

v I would like to thank all those who sent cards or phoned followingmy hip operation. I also much appreciated the lovely bunch offlowers I received from the Church after the Sunday eveningservice. Thank you too to those who gave me lifts to variousappointments and did shopping for me. It was all most helpful.I am making good progress and hope to be back with you inChurch soon.Ruth White

Contact details updatedv Martin Nunn’s email should read [email protected] Eric Hitch email address is [email protected] Miss Wendy Smith, 1 Crest Road, Bromley BR2 7JA. Tel: 8462 1779.v Dorothy Sandy’s telephone number is 8462 6705

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

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meetings will be on Tuesday 1st October and Tuesday5th November at 8.00 pm in the small hall.

The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 27th October at 12.00noon after the morning service. *** LMMR will be discussed. ***

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will meet at 8.00pm on Monday the 7th of Octoberat Barbara Jones‘s home,133 Pickhurst Lane. Then on the 4th ofNovember at Jean Ritchie’s home, 25 Burford Road, Bickley.

Sylvia Mack

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth,faithfulness the best relationship.

Buddha

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Tuesday Prayer Meetings for OctoberHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 1st Betty Coster’s. 8th Martin Nunn’s. 15th Brenda Cordingley’s. 22nd The Church. 29th Martin Nunn’sThen in November: - 5th Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipThe next meeting will be on the 5th of October at 2.30pm at BarbaraJones’ home. Martin Nunn will be leading a Bible Study. You arewelcome to join us.

Men's GroupWe will NOT be meeting in October.

Ministry of FlowersThank you to those who will be providing flowers in October 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.

On October 18th the photographer- Sue Fitzgerald- is booked tocome to the club.

Our half term is on November 1st.We look forward to seeing you.Judith Stoner - Secretary.

6th - Win Browne 13th - Barbara Jones20th - David and Undine Connolly -

i.m.o. Undine’s mother 27th - Elizabeth and Alistair Wilson

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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

Notice Sheets - October & 1st Sunday in November 6th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 13th Brenda Cordingley 20th Pam Collison 8658 0748 27th Pam CollisonNovember 3rd Joan Smith 8462 3920

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 October meetings will be: - 1st Musical Interludes 8th Our encounters with Royalty! 15th Anniversary Service and Tea22nd Richard III – The King Lost and Found 29th Coney Hall Women’s Fellowship TeaThen on: -5th November Hedgehogs!

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

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Women’s Contact Coffee MorningWe will be holding a coffee morning in the Small Hall

from 10.00am to 12.00 on the 12th of October, 2013.We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster

relief funds in different parts of the world.We hope to see you at the Coffee Mornings, and why not bring a

friend?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 October the stall will be held on the 13th and 27th.You will find new lines on the stall, including some “stocking fillers” as aforetaste of what will be on the Christmas Card Fair stall.

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

Richard and Barbara.

Hayes Community Minibus TrustI have decided to include in Catalyst the July minutes of the abovetrust. (See Page 17) The reasons are: -

1. I recognise the good work undertaken by the late Les Mollison, ourpast treasurer.

2. I introduce our new treasurer, Richard Dovey, who approached meand offered his services as Treasurer. Richard is a full time workingaccountant and is also treasurer for Beckenham Rotary Club.

3. To advise you that Andrew Mack, the son of Laurie and Sylvia, hasoffered his services to audit the accounts. Andrew is a qualified fulltime working accountant. We are very grateful for both of theabove who have offered their services without any contact frommyself.

4. To thank Alan Farrer from Hayes Parish Church for his hard work asActing Treasurer following Les Mollison’s illness and subsequentdeath.

John MorenChairman.

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Potato Chips

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to whereGod lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips anda six-pack of root beer and started his journey.

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He wassitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat downnext to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drinkfrom his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry,so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiledat him.

His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so heoffered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy wasdelighted!

They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said aword.

As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he gotup to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, heturned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. Hegave him his biggest smile ever...

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, hismother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him,

"What did you do today that made you so happy?"He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother couldrespond, he added, "You know what? He's got the most beautifulsmile I've ever seen!"

Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home.His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked,

"dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?"He replied "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, beforehis son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than Iexpected."

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kindword, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act ofcaring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Peoplecome into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace allequally!

Have lunch with God.......bring chips.

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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 summertime stories.

Views ofJean Haddon’s garden.

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NOTICE

Mission TeaOn Saturday, 19th October 2013

From 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

The speaker will beMatthew Moren-Ellis

His subject will beThe Work of the Mission today.

Tickets are available fromMartin Nunn

orBrenda Cordingleyat £3.00 per head.

HARVEST LUNCH13 OCTOBER 2013

You are invited toa friendly, hot, 3 course lunch

which will take placein the small hall

after our celebration of Harvestat the morning service

in the Church.

There will be a charge of £5in aid of Church Funds

Please bring your own drinks..If you have any dietary requests,

please contactMargaret Tannock

who will be happy to help.

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BOARD

Jewellery & BoxesIt is that time of year again when I ask you

to look out any priceless pieces ofjewellery, or even just the box it is lying in,

for my stall at the Christmas Fair.All types of jewellery are acceptable - no

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

Barbara

A MELODYOF FLOWERS

Brockley Road, Brockley SE4 2SASt. Andrew’s United Reformed Church

St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church presents a

Floral DemonstrationBy Graham Harmer, S.F.Dip,

Florist & Chelsea Gold MedalistAssisted by June Ford and the Choir of St. Andrew’s

Saturday, 12 thOctober 2013 at 6.30pm

Light refreshments sponsored by the Co-op Funeral Directors

Tickets: £10 for adults : £8 for children over 16available from: Shirley Rochester on 020 8690 2198 or 0794 646 7555

and on the doorSome floral designs created that evening will be in a raffle.

All Proceeds to Christian Aid

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ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS

Saturday 26th October2013

10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.AT

HAYES FREE CHURCHPICKHURST LANE

HAYESKENT

LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

Interested table holders – tables available D P Connolly.Tel: 020 8776 0108.

ENTRANCE £1.00Sponsored 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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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 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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Humpty Dumpty

The words first appeared in the late 18th century and the tune in 1870.There are several theories as to what Humpty Dumpty was. Onesuggests that it was actually the nickname of a cannon used on thewalls of Colchester by the Royalists during the Civil War. It was usedto repel the Parliamentarian forces attacking the town, but waseventually blown up and came crashing down – never to be putback together again.

The way things once wereWhat did those nursery rhymes mean?

We have been looking at this for the past year.A new theme starts next month.

Do you have any ideas for a theme for the next 12 months of “the waythings once were”?

Then, please speak out before the November edition press date.Are there any suggestions? Editor

When 2 or 3 are gathered....

..... Stop PressChris and Gilly Wood were interviewed on Premier Radio regardinghow they had coped and how their lives had changed since Gillyhad a brain tumour removed 2 years ago.

The broadcast was on Sunday 15 SeptemberThey had been to Torch Trust in Sussex for a weekend which both ofthem found helpful. They didn’t know which part of the programmethey would appear on and were surprised when the WHOLEprogramme of 15 minutes was devoted to them!

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CANCER RESEARCH UK

The West Wickham Committee Annual

AUTUMN FAIRwith Crafts Stalls and

Combined Charities Christmas Card Sale

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2013

EMMANUEL CHURCH HALLS,THE GROVE, WEST WICKHAM

10.00 AM. - 2.30 PM.

Entrance : 50pChildren Free

RAFFLE TO BE DRAWN AT 2PM

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Website of the Month

Christian Prison Resources(Wording taken from the website.)

Latest News

CPR believes that every Christian organisation should seek to do ALLas the Bible directs. We attempt to build our work, lives and practiceon the Bible. In so doing we expect Christ's blessing. It causesfulfilment and contentment (though is no excuse for resting on ourlaurels, if any!) By His grace alone, as a group and as individuals, weseek 'to press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of Godin Christ Jesus.'

Our-Board members, Brian Edwards, John Temple, Timothy Laurence,Sean Willis and David Fortune are completely committed to thosespiritual ideals as they seek to lead a charity to resource prisons. Butthe word "charity" must sometimes strikes fear into any churchleader’s heart! Churches seem the constant ‘target’ of the attentionof charities involved in mission. But, following the Bible, could we begoing about this the wrong way? Should not a mission reciprocate it'sblessings? The early apostles of course did this many times over – bygiving us the New Testament.

We are here to help build the church of Christ, not to drain churches.We want to encourage you, not to discourage you. Though CPR is acharity we are not looking for handouts! One of our supporting goalsis to help to build the church wherever it is and also where it isn't – tomake Christ known. ........

We are here to build you NOT drain you; encourage you NOTdiscourage you. Though CPR is a charity we are not looking forhandouts! Our goal is to build the church where ever it is and where itisn't – to make Christ known. We want you to freely use*, for Christ'sglory, any material we produce in the downloads section.

The mission of Christian Prison Resources is to assist prisoners anddetainees in Prisons, Youth Offenders Institutions and ImmigrationRemoval Centres to trust in Christ, deepen their Christian faith, andwalk with Him in such a way that it causes all relationships to beprofoundly changed for the better. This reflects the Bible’s teachingon relationships. A significant part of the ministry of CPR is also to assistprison chaplains in their work. To support this, CPR is involved in raisingthe profile of prison ministry among Christian leaders, congregationsand individual Christians.

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HAYES COMMUNITY MINIBUS TRUST

TRUSTEE MEETING ON THURSDAY 18 JULY 2013 AT 10.00 A.M.

Present: John Moren (JM), Allan Evison (AE) Alan Farrer (AF) andRichard Dovey (RD) in attendance

The meeting commenced with an introduction by JM giving the reasonfor the meeting, viz. the sad death of our Treasurer and Trustee, LesMollison. Tributes to him were made by JM, AE and AF. A shortsilence was held followed by a prayer from AF.

The main purpose of the meeting was to elect a new Treasurer andTrustee and in this respect we asked RD to attend the meeting. RD,having confirmed his agreement to act as Treasurer, was duly electedwith AF proposing and JM seconding and AE also in favour. RD alsoconfirmed his willingness to become a Trustee. It was also agreedthat RD and AE be made authorised signatories for the accounts heldwith Barclays Bank and National Savings and Investments.

We then discussed all that required attention to update our recordswith those companies with whom we deal. These include BarclaysBank, National Savings and Investments, The Charity Commissionand the company through whom we pay the fuel bills. AF willobtain and complete forms for the first two whilst RD said he wouldinform the last two. We will also have to advise the minibus insurers.

Discussions then ensued regarding the charge made to users of theminibus and whether this should be increased. It was agreed that nochange would be made at present. However RD suggested heconducted an exercise to ascertain whether or not there should bean increase at some time in the future

JM advised that there were some new drivers of the minibus and alsosome standing down so it was agreed that a new list be completedand sent to the minibus insurers.

A copy of the AGM Minutes of 5 March 2012 was given to RD whilstcopies of the draft Accounts for the two years ended 3 March 2013were given to JM, AE and RD. These had been prepared by AF in hiscapacity as Acting Treasurer following Les Mollison's illness andsubsequent death.

JM wondered whether we could claim Gift Aid relief in respect ofdonations made and RD said he would look into this matter when hetook over the books. In this latter respect AF said he would meetwith RD again shortly to explain all that had to be done. This will befollowing completion of the forms referred to previously.

The meeting closed at 11.20 a.m. with thanks to all present.

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October 2013

1st Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

2nd Wed

3rd Thu

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

5th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4

6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Keith Nye 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

7th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

8th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

9th Wed

10th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5


12th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 6

13th Sun

10.30 am - Harvest Parade - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 612.30 pm - Harvest Lunch Page 10 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

14th Mon


16th Wed

17th Thu


19th Sat 4.00 pm - Mission Tea Page 10

20th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

21st Mon

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 9th Nov 10.30 am - 2.30 pm - Christmas Fair & Charity Card Fair24th Nov 12.00 Noon - Church Meeting29th Nov - 8th Dec Christmas Tree Festival

November 20131st Fri

2nd Sat

3rd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service 6.30 pm - Holy Communion

October 2013

22nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

23rd Wed 6.30 pm - Worship Group Page 5

24th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5


26th Sat 10.00 am - Antique & Collectors Fair Page 12

27th Sun

Back to Church Sunday BST Ends10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 612.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. David Fortune

28th Mon


30th Wed

31st Thu

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CommunitiesThe sense of belonging to a community, whether it’s our church,neighbourhood or a hobby or interest group, rarely comes instantly. Itnormally develops over time and fluctuates depending on our sense ofconnection with other people, experiences we have in that community(either positive or negative) and the degree to which we feel we can beourselves.

In my experience, one of the things that most builds a sense of community isshared experience. Doing things together and having a shared goalnaturally draws people together.

I recall once being part of a team that organised an event for One WorldWeek, a programme of educational events on world development issues.We were members of different churches in the same town who had nevermet before but came together to plan and hold an event for the localcommunity. I felt a strong sense of community with this group even thoughwe didn’t know each other well. We had a common purpose and allcontributed in our own way to the success of the day. In short, we were allinvolved.

This was an interesting lesson for me. Involvement seems to be key. To feelpart of a community, we need to feel involved. Our voice needs to beheard, we need to make a contribution. In churches we often feel passivebecause we are not truly involved, we are not able to use our gifts, and ouropinion is not sought.

This exercise helps you to look at your own experience of community. It isbased on a chapter from Spirituality Workbook by David Runcorn and achapter from Simplicity, Love & Justice by James Odgers. To do the exerciseyou’ll need a sheet of paper and three different coloured felt tips or pens.Write down your answers to the questions.1. Make a list of the different communities and groups you belong to. Beside

each one write the demands and responsibilities upon you. In a differentcoloured pen, write the qualities (good and bad) of each community orgroup. Then in a third colour write down the feelings you most commonlyexperience in each community/group.

2. Reflect for a few minutes on the list you have written. Do you want torelate differently within any of these communities or groups? Be moreinvolved or less? Where do you see God at work in these communities?

3. What do you want from community life that you’re not finding at themoment? Could you do anything to change things?

4. What for you would make your church a more fulfilling community to be apart of?

5. What would your ideal community be like? What would it look and feel liketo live in?

David Hawthorn

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 Thought

Walk lightly

Each leaf, each petal,each grain, each person,sings your praises,Creator God.

Each creature on the earth,all the mountains and great seasshow your glory,Spirit of love.

And yet the hand of greedhas patented and plunderedyour splendour,has taken and not sharedyour gift,has lived as owner of the earth,not guest.

And sothe ice is crackedthe rivers dry,the valleys floodedand the snowcaps melt.God our Father, show ushow to step gently,how to live simply,how to walk lightlywith respect and lovefor all that you have made.

Amen

Linda Jones/CAFOD