Catalyst

September 2013

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

Copy for the October 2013 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 15th September.

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: -Do you remember the Scottish schoolgirl, Martha Payne who ran anInternet critique (blog) of her school dinners? The local authority triedto close down her blog but capitulated in the face of criticism. Wella lot has happened since thenThe website is www.justgiving.com/neversecondsNow, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed

Sunday Services; A quote 2Church Notices 3 - 6The Women’s Fellowship 6Holiday From Home 8Catalyst Needs You 9Notice Boards 10 - 11Messy Church 13

Actionaid letter; The Way things once were 14The summer B-B-Q 15Website of the Month 16 - 1717thC Nun’s Prayer 17Creating a Place of Prayer 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends,

What a lovely summer we have enjoyed.

The magazine is full of photographs of the various church activitiesthroughout the summer, so do make a point of seeing if you can seeyourself in them!

It has been a busy summer, with much happening, and I thank all of youwho have been involved in organising, assisting, and taking part in allthat we have done together.

As we look forward to September and the coming autumn with thechanging leaves in the garden, it is good to take some time to sit,perhaps in the garden, and reflect on all God’s goodness around us.

“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10).

In the midst of our world with all its war and turmoil; in the midst of ourlives with all the change and stress; in the midst of all that life can be,God invites us: Be still, and know that I am God.

As many of you know, the past weeks have been difficult for me, and thisverse has kept my strength secure. To be still and know that God isthere, whatever we face in life, is quite something. In this midst of allthat comes, we have a God who invites us to be still – to take just amoment to focus and balance ourselves in His love. It takes just a fewseconds to pause while cooking the dinner, or before answering emails,or while out walking to give thought to God. And as we give thought toGod, we can be inwardly still and gain that strength that only He cangive.

And so I invite you, be still and know God in your lives; be still and focusfor just a while each day – it is amazing the difference it makes.

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Sunday Services

Some notes on the visiting preachers.v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has

conducted worship on a number of occasions.v Revd John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill Baptist

Church. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on anumber of occasions.

v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC.v Revd Geoffrey Dunstan is the former head of Religious

Broadcasting in South Africa and a retired URC Minister.v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister

church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.v David Stoner is well known to us. He is a member of various

groups at HFC.

September 2013

1st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

8th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Allan Evison

15th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Bill Michie

22nd 10.30 am - Holy Communion - Rev. Geoffrey Dunstan 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

29th 10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner 6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at St Mary's, Hayes

An Inspirational QuoteBe the person who touches the lives and hearts of people.Be a positive light to others as you put a smile on their faces.For in the end... it's not what you say that matters, it's how you makethem feel that lovingly stays in their memory.

Unknown

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

MarriagesThe marriage of Tom Strachan and Kirsty Johnsonwill take place at Hayes Free Church on Saturday,21 September at 1.30 pm. Any members and friends who would like tohelp them celebrate this occasion are most welcome to join thefamily and guests for the service.

DeathsWe regret to announce that Sue’s mother died on 16 August. We alloffer our deepest condolences to Sue, Roy and their family at this sadtime.

Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Marjorie Curry, Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meetings will be on Tuesday 3rd September andTuesday 1st October at 8.00 pm in the small hall.

The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 22nd September at 12.00noon after the morning service.

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will meet at 8.00pm on Monday the 2nd ofSeptember at Joan Smith’s home - 18, Hurstdene Avenue. The nextmeeting will take place on the 7th of October - venue TBA.

Sylvia Mack

Tuesday Prayer Meetings for SeptemberHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 3rd Martin Nunn’s. 10th Betty Coster’s. 17th Brenda Cordingley’s. 24th The ChurchThen in October: - 1st Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Editor’s Footnote,I would like to thank Sue for making her many contributions to this edition ofCatalyst. This time must have been particularly difficult, but nevertheless you

have looked after your flock very well indeed. Thank you Sue.☺

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Saturday FellowshipThe next meeting will be on the 7th of September at 2.30pm - venue tobe announced. Martin Nunn will be leading a Bible Study. In October,we will meet on the 5th; venue TBA. You are welcome to join us.

Men's GroupThe next meeting will be on Thursday 19th September and will be ameal at the White Bear, Warlingham at 8.00 pm. John Curry isarranging this evening.

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

Our Autumn term starts on September 13th at 2pm.On October 18th the photographer- Sue Fitzgerald- is booked tocome to the club.

Our half term is on November 1st.Finally, we look forward to seeing you all.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.

1st - Ruth Rees 8th - David & Undine Connolly - Wedding Anniversary

15th - Rhoda Leeds 22nd - from Tom & Kirsty Strachan’swedding

29th - Ann Barker

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

Notice Sheets - September & 1st Sunday in October 1st Pam Collison 8658 0748 8th Joan Smith 8462 3920 15th Joan Smith22nd Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 29th Daphne CummingsOctober 6th 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 September meetings will be: -17th Fun with Flowers24th Our Holiday MemoriesThen on: -1st October Musical Interlude

IMPORTANT NOTICEThere have been some changes to our group. Details of what has

happened and new arrangements are on Page 6.

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 & MarionA thought for today

The voice of conscience is so delicate that it is easy to stifle it; but it isalso so clear that it is impossible to mistake it.

Madame De Stael, writer (1766-1817)

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The Women’s FellowshipSylvia Mack has served the Women's Fellowship as theirleader for three years, but now has to stand down.

The members thank her for all her hard work and are sad tosay goodbye.

So far no one has been found to lead this group of ladies.However, a steering committee of three has met under theleadership of the Minister and drawn up a programme forthe next term.

Marion Swanborough has taken on the organising of the minibus should you need a lift.

Otherwise, all queries should be addressed to the Minister(020 8462 2212)

EldersIn July new Elders were inducted and the Eldership now comprises: Malcolm Cheyne, John Curry, Mike Duke, Alan Hotten,Sylvia Mack, Bill Michie, John Moren, Martin Nunn,Mavis Righini, Joan Smith, Bruce Tannock, Chris Wood.

What event is this? Turn to page 8 to find out.

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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 14th of September, 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 September the stall will be held on the 8th and 22nd.The message is: “Please buy Fairtrade. Every purchase helps in a goodway”.

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.

What’s going on? Turn to page 8 to find out.

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HOLIDAY FROM HOME

If you had looked in at the Church Halls during the week of August 4th,you would have seen a hive of activity. The Holiday from Home wasunderway.

During the week we painted pots,arranged flowers, played skittles,took part in a beetle drive andanswered quizzes. We listened toan organ recital and sang along topiano and accordion. A day out toClandon Park was enjoyed by all,with a fabulous cream tea andthose that needed it were pushedin wheelchairs. The week finished

with everyone watching “Top Hat”, an old Fred Astaire and GingerRogers film. There was a lot of chat as we made new friends and gotto know old friends better.

Each day we were served a twocourse home-cooked mealprepared by volunteers.All of this was achieved by aband of amazingly energeticvolunteers under the leadershipof Sue Powell and Joan Smith –they were all unfailingly cheerfuland helpful, particularly towardsthose with disabilities.Transport was arranged for those

who could not get to the Church under their own steam.Those of us who took advantage of this opportunity say a big “Thankyou!” to everyone concerned!

Personally I saw the occasion asChristianity in action – the love ofGod working through His people forHis people.

Marion Swanborough

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Your contributions to Catalyst will be most welcome. Canyou fill space on YOUR page?How about a picture, or a poem? What didyou do at Sunday School? Do you have anyspecial stories; such as from your holidayswhich you would like to share?This page is yours. So please make use of it!

Please contactRichard Brown - The Editor.

I would love to hear from you.

Anyone interested in meeting up from timeto time for a game of chess?

If so, please contact David Email: davidw.hawthorn1@btinternet.com Tel: 020 8249 7188

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 Christmas / New Year break stories.

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NOTICE

Reporting back on Cambodia

Bill and Linda Michie recently wentto Cambodia to help build houses.They will be reporting back onSaturday 21st September at 7.30pm on their work and thanking

everyone for their support.A Cambodian Curry will be provided.

Tickets £10.00

Thank you all"Thanks to all the members who have helped Undine and me in

the last few weeks as our daughter Sarah recuperates from herbadly broken leg. She and her two children Emily 11 and Bobby7 months have kept us very busy and we appreciatedparticularly the meals provided and for the interest and prayersof all the church members. We pray for Sarah's continuedrecovery and trust that she will be able to return to work in theautumn as soon as possible."

Also, thank you for the flowers sent from the church display at theend of July.

David & Undine Connolly

The CTH Contact isJanet Sladden.Her email is

aj.sladden@btclick.comOtherwise,

contact may be madethrough

Sylvia Mack

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BOARD

Music to the ears Martin’s niece, Jenny Nunn, hasproduced a professional recordingof some of her most recent songs.

It is a beautifully movingperformance including keyboard,

violin, flute and clarinet.Copies of the CD are available from

Martin Nunn at the special price of£10 (normally £11.50).

Catalyst- for the visually impaired -

Catalyst is now available as aWord Document which can beread out loud 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.

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At the July Messy Church we looked at the story of theGood Samaritan, and we practised bandaging eachother up!!!

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Georgie Porgie

Mad King George III's first son was also the subject of a rhyme.As Prince Regent and then George IV he was famous for hiswomanising and often lampooned in satirical cartoons of the time.He was also famous for his enormous appetite and, when he died,he had a waist measuring 50 inches.

The way things once wereWhat did those nursery rhymes mean?

We will be looking at this up to the October edition, 2013

ActionAid Phone +44 (0)1460 238000Chataway House Fax +44 (0)1460 67191Leach Road Email supportercare@actionaid.org.ukChard www.actionaid.org,ukSomerset TA20 IFRUnited Kingdom

1st July 2013

Supporter Reference: 0657446

Dear Saturday Morning Contact Group

I would l ike to say an enormous thank you for your very generous gift of£100 in response to ActionAid's Global Hunger Appeal 2013.

With your help my ActionAid colleagues in Brazil , Rwanda. Kenya andother developing countries wil l be able to continue helping childrenwho face hunger on a daily basis.

Your support means so much to gir ls l ike Elminha, who was givenemergency food by ActionAid, and Ralie who wil l now have a seed-bankin her community. Your donation wil l help many children to survive.thrive. and look forward to the future.

Thank you again for your incredible generosity.

Best wishes.

Glyn DukeGlyn DukeHead of Supporter Care

actionaid

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A good time was had by all at the Summer B-B-Q.It was so hot that, at one stage,

the hose was put to good service!

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Website of the Month No More SecondsThe wording is taken from the charity donations pages on the “JustGiving” website. Wording has been edited down.

Martha’s wordsI mentioned in my blog http://www.NeverSeconds.blogspot.co.uk thatlast year my friends and I set up Charity Children at school and wemade felt soaps and candle holders. We had a sale and raised £70for Mary's Meals enough to feed 7 children for a whole year!

My blog is being read all over the world and some people have said Iam very lucky to have lunch at all. They are right. Lots of readershave asked how they can support Charity Children but because Ican't make enough felt soaps it is best if you support Mary's Mealsdirectly.

My grandpa says,“Mary's Meals is a very efficient and effective charity which works with

local volunteers to help them provide meals in school for theirchildren. The charity was founded in 2002 by Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, who lives near us in Argyll, Scotland. Now Mary's Meals feedsover 600,000 children in 16 countries, including Malawi, Liberia, Kenyaand Haiti. Many of these children go to school for the first timebecause of this food. How can you go to school when you have toworry about where the next meal is coming from?

“It costs just £10.70 (US$16.80) to feed a child in school for a whole year.This is the average cost worldwide. In Malawi, the children are given amug of Likuni Phala, maize porridge with soya, vitamins and maltextract. If it is all a child gets to eat, which it will be for some children,it is just enough to keep them healthy. It costs only £7 (US$11) to feeda child for a year there. At least 93p in every pound donated is spenddirectly on this charitable work.“

When Mary's Meals starts doing lunches in a new school they have tobuild a kitchen first. They cost £7000. I'd really like there to be aNeverSeconds kitchen but maybe it shouldn't be calledNeverSeconds because there will be seconds, for everyone!

Updates from the websiteThe BBC documentary 'Martha, Meals and Malawi' airing this weekendon BBC News channel. Saturday 3rd - 05.30; 14.30; and 21.30 Sunday4th - 03.30; 10.30; 14.30; 23.30 Monday 5th - 01.30 Hope you manageto catch it! Martha and Dave

02/11/12 - 09:37 Continued on Page 17.....

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...... Continued from Page 16Thanks for all your support. BBC Scotland made a TV documentarycalled 'Martha, Meals and Malawi' airing on BBC News channel all thisweekend (3rd & 4th Nov). Catch it if you can and see how yourdonations have been put to fabulous use by Mary's Meals.

29/10/12 -14:11----------------------------------------------

Thank you for making the Friends of NeverSeconds kitchen at Lirangweschool happen! Visiting the school in Malawi in October. Will sharethe trip on the blog. Very excited to be finalist in the Great ScotAwards. In Malawi at time of ceremony but hope to win for all atLirangwe!

25/08/12 - 09:48---------------------------------------------

Finally. Martha wanted to raise £7,000 to fund school building projectsin Africa. Her target has been exceed by 1868%. £130,793.08 wasraised by the 18th of August 2013.

Ed

Lord, thou knowest better than Iknow myself that I am growingolder, and will some day be old.

Keep me from the fatal habit ofthinking I must say something onevery subject and on everyoccasion.

Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody's affairs.

Make me thoughtful but notmoody; helpful but not bossy.

With my vast store of wisdom itseems a pity not to use it all, butthou knowest Lord, that I want afew friends at the end.

Keep my mind free from the recitalof endless details; give me wingsto get to the point.

Seal my lips on my aches andpains. They are increasing andlove of rehearsing them isbecoming sweeter as the yearsgo by.

I dare not ask for grace enough toenjoy the tales of others' pains,but help me to endure them withpatience.

I dare not ask for improvedmemory, but for a growinghumility and a lesseningcocksureness when my memoryseems to clash with the memoriesof others. Teach me the gloriouslesson that occasionally I may bemistaken.

Keep me reasonably sweet; I donot want to be a saint - some ofthem are so hard to live with - buta sour old person is one of thecrowning works of the Devil.

Give me the ability to see goodthings in unexpected places andtalents in unexpected people.

And give me, O Lord, the grace totell them so.

Amen.

A 17th Century Nun's Prayer about Old Age

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September 20131st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison

6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

2nd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

3rd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

4th Wed5th Thu6th Fri

7th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4

8th Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 7 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Allan Evison

9th Mon

10th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3

11th Wed

12th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4

13th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4

14th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 7

15th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Bill Michie

16th Mon

17th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

18th Wed

19th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4

20th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4

21st Sat 7.30 pm - Reporting back on Cambodia Page 10

22nd Sun

10.30 am - Holy Communion - Rev. Geoffrey Dunstan Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 712.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY13th Oct Harvest Festival & Church Parade19th Oct 4.00 - 7.00 pm - Mission Tea - Bible Society (Date TBC)27th Oct 12.00 Noon - Special Church meeting to discuss the LMMR 9th Nov Christmas Fair & Charity Card Fair24th Nov 12.00 Noon - Church Meeting29th Nov - 8th Dec Christmas Tree Festival

September 201323rd Mon

24th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

25th Wed 6.30 pm - Worship Group Page 5

26th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4

27th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4

28th Sat 1.30 pm - Wedding Page 3

29th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner 6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at St Mary's, Hayes

30th Mon

October 2013

1st Tue10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

2nd Wed3rd Thu4th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 45th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4

6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - 6.30 pm - Holy Communion -

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Creating a Place of Prayer

Many people find that creating a special place in their homefor prayer helps them to commune with God.

Imagine that you are setting up a prayer shrine in your homeconsisting of objects, writings or pictures that have a spiritualmeaning for you. The shrine should include at least one thingthat appeals to each of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell,taste and touch.

The shrine should be a place of ‘prayer’ in the widest sense,that is, a place where you spend special time with God eitherin quiet or engaged in activities that open up for you a way toGod.

1. Where in your home would your place of prayer be?

2. What would you include in it?

3. How would you spend time in your place of prayer?

4. Try to think of something special that you could add to yourprayer place to make it attractive. It could be a favouritedrink, a vase of flowers, a favourite picture.

5. You might like to draw how your prayer space might look.Show where you would sit, where you would place eachelement of your prayer space. Then you just need to makeyour prayer space a reality.

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

The mist enfolds the hills in its mantle:Embrace us in your love. O Lord.

The rain washes the rocks and leaves:Cleanse us in your love. O Lord.

The beck tumbles down to the valley:Direct us in your love, O Lord.

The mountain peaks stand firm:Establish us in your love. O Lord.

The rowan tree clings to the side of the gill:Root us in your love, O Lord.

The night veils the fells in darkness:Hide us in your love, O Lord.

This night and every night.Hide us in your love, O Lord. Amen.

I found this prayer after visiting HawksheadMethodist Church in the Lake District. This tinychurch is presently the oldest building used forMethodist worship in the world. It was built as acottage in the 15th century and until 1862 wasused for residential purposes. It was convertedto a church and opened on 20th November1862 as a Union Chapel, then handed over tothe Wesleyan Methodist Conference in 1926.

Barbara

The photograph of Hawkshead Methodist Church © Graeme Dougal & reproduced courtesy of thecumbriadirectory.com