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Dear Friends

January is a time of new beginnings and fr

esh resolves. After stuffing

ourselves over Christmas we often resolve to eat less and get fitter in

the new year. For me it is much more to do with spiritual fitness. My

prayer life has got a lot flabbier over the years as I ha

ve lost some of the

discipline! In 2015 I want to spend more time in God’s presence, to be

restored and refocused for my journey of faith which I t

hink could be

true for many of us. To get physically fit you need to exercise

and also

spiritually we need to exercise our prayer life if we w

ant to deepen our

relationship with God.

As the faith community we will have more opportunities to pray

together as we get our prayer room at St. Thomas’ off the ground. I did

wonder with a new church heating system installed, we should call th

e

room ‘The Boiler House’, though with the fitness idea in mind perhaps it

ought to be the ‘Prayer Gym’! I believe it will be a reso

urce not only for

our congregation but also for other Christians in the

community. It can

become a centre for intercession and empowerment for building God’s

Kingdom in Bedhampton. We will also be teaching on various types of

prayer in the next few months as well as providing ideas at prayer

seminars that will help us in both personal and private pra

yer.

Are you up for getting spir

itually fit?

God bless and have a won

derful and prayer filled 2015!

David

Rev David Proud writes . . .


The Three Kings Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar, Three wise kings of yore, Came from countries far and wide To meet under God’s shining star. Gazing upwards in wonder and awe They followed the star to the humble stall, Where Baby Jesus peacefully slept While Mary and Joseph their vigil kept. They knelt before the new-‐born king, Offering their gifts with praise, Gold for spiritual riches, Frankincense for faith, Myrrh for future suffering, Meekness and the truth. Around the stable, with ox and ass, Shepherds in humble attire. There came the sound of angel voices, In a glorious heavenly choir.

Margaret Fitzgibbon 50 years ago -‐ on 4th January 1965, TS Eliot, American-‐born British poet, playwright, literary critic and editor, died. He was winner of the 1948 Nobel Prize for Literature.

Poetry in 2015 The Poetry writing Group will be meeting again throughout 2015. The first meeting will be on Monday 19th January, at the home of Rev Chris Abbott, 6 Winchfield Crescent, Leigh Park starting at 7.00 until 8.30pm. Subsequent meetings will be 16th March, 18th May, 20th July, 21st September and 16th November.

All are welcome. Making time for God Attending a retreat is one way of making time for God. Here, one parishioner describes her experience of such events.

On the Retreats that I have been part of, I have always found peacefulness, calmness, friendship, and fellowship in sharing the Gospel and hearing people’s own interpretation of it. Quiet times for prayer and reflection and during worship, feeling our Lord alongside, fun, laughter and good food as well! I highly recommend these very special times. Each retreat I have been on has been different, but all have been a real blessing.

Denise Milligan

Cover: Waiting on the Lord; “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” -‐Isaiah 40:31, NKJV


More Messy Days in 2015 In January 2014, after many years of prayer, many sleepless nights and a good team behind us, we launched into our first Messy Church. We could not have done this without God’s vision before us and His wisdom and Grace by our side.

This was not about a numbers game but a long term plan to take our Christian faith to our community in a fun and engaging way. Over 6 sessions this year, we have used endless cardboard, pints of glue, soil, clay, cookie dough and lots more, living up to the expression “messy”. We have sung lots of songs, listened to stories, eaten hundreds of cakes, and had our faithful church folk praying at home and in the churches.

We are now taking another big leap of faith and are going to organize 9 messy church events for 2015 … they won’t all be in the same format but they will be regular and fun.

They are going to be on the following dates: January 17th, February 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16th, June 20th, July to be decided, September 19th, October 31st and November 22nd. We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone of all ages to come. You don’t need to book and it is free, although if you would like to make a donation to help pay for the meal, that’s fine.

There are cards in both churches with the dates so come and one up. You may contact the Parish Office for more information.

Sally Tritton

Next event:

Saturday 17th January

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Rector David Proud takes on the role of babysitter to give a welcome break to a young mother of twins.

(Photo: Marion Machell)


Special Collection Sunday 11th January

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal Thank you to everyone who packed a shoe box or contributed to the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. 43 boxes were collected on 11th November to be delivered in time for Christmas. Thank you AGAIN for all your support and the chance to show the children who receive these gifts we care. If you want to continue to support Samaritan Purse or follow this appeal read more online at www.samaritans-‐purse.org.uk

Kim, Sally and Cathy

Mission trips continue

A charity based in south Wales, Reach Out and Touch Romania, started in 1991 was set up by Gareth Jones after a visit to Varfurile in NW Romania.

In some of the remote villages in which the charity is working, there is still a desperate need for clothes, food, medicine and other basic supplies. Not only do they aim to meet these material needs, but also to help with projects such as a nursing home, an orphanage, a nursery and a school to succeed, in the hope that this aid will eventually be unnecessary.

Mike Downey from our congregation is a volunteer driver for this charity and in October he travelled to remote areas of Transylvania and Romania, taking much-‐needed food, clothing and medical supplies. He will be speaking at the services on Sunday 11th January to give us first hand stories of his latest visit.

“You’ll be in deep trouble if the Rector finds out you’re not deeply meditating, just playing with your new iPad!”


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Nativity Story told Havant United Reformed Church was full for the performance of The ‘Inn’ Crowd, a musical by Roger Jones. SIngers from many churches told us the story through the eyes of the Inn Keeper and his wife, including some amusing moments.

Bidbury Mead Playground Planting. 3

The timing of the contract for the playground meant that the planting could not be done before the opening.

Weather permitting; a team of local volunteers under the supervision of Groundwork (Solent) will start work on Thursday 15th January 2015 to provide the perimeter planting to the toddlers area, around the spring water area and to construct a willow play tunnel.

On Saturday 17th January you, young and old, are all welcome to join the team to help complete this work … a chance to contribute to the enhancement of your park.

Ron Tate OBO Bidbury Mead Friends

It was directed by Geoff Porter.

With New Year’s Resolutions in mind … When you flee from temptation, be sure not to leave a forwarding address. – anon You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. -‐ James Allen


CHOIR FILLS NAVE A choral workshop in Portsmouth Cathedral, organized by the local RSCM proved very popular. More than 100 singers from churches near and far had the opportunity to sing music by a well known composer of church music, Margaret Rizza. Directed by the composer herself, we learned more of the contemplative style in which she writes and the intentions behind each piece. When composing a piece of music, for her the text is the most important, with a powerful creative force giving us energy.

Following the workshop, we were joined by the Cathedral Consort for a service of Choral Evensong on an Advent theme, with several pieces by Margaret Rizza. The service was directed by Dr David Price with Oliver Hancock on the organ and cellist Melina, one of the new vergers. More Come and Sing events are taking place around the area early this year. (See below). Carol Frogley

Come and Sing

SATURDAY 7th February, 7.30pm Havant Chamber Orchestra Ferneham Hall Mozart, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Haydn

Come and Sing SATURDAY 7th February, 10.45 -‐ 5.00pm

Parish Calendar 2015

Copies of the 2015

Parish Calendar

are still available for £5.

These can be obtained from the Parish Office, Marjorie Galpin

or contact Jean O'Farrell on 023 9283 3284.


The Cubs and Scouts

Car Wash

In aid of Toilet Twinning Saturday 17th January 10am to 2pm at St Nicholas, £3 car (outside wash only)

1st Bedhampton Scout Group (www.1stbedhampton.co.uk) During October the Beavers (6-‐8year olds) have been to Bidbury Park, done Road Safety, cooked biscuits, had a conker competition, gone for a walk past the Waterworks, had fireworks (with the Cubs) and done a raffle to help raise funds for toilettwinning.org.uk

Cubs (8-‐10.5) have had a firework party (with Beavers), been on a craft camp, visited the fire station, made bird feeders and run a laser gun wide game.

Scouts (10.5 to 14) have had a separate firework party (due to numbers) and are busy preparing for their Christmas Camp at the beginning of December.

The group is having a campaign for help particularly with Beavers (as Melissa the leader is expecting) but also to support both Scouts and the Executive Committee. Please see the posters in the Churches and visit the video at www.1stbedhampton.co.uk/help.html

Finally whole group turned out for the Remembrance Sunday parade in the middle of Havant. Attendance was excellent. Behaviour and respect were immaculate and a credit to the youth of this area.

HELP WANTED As advertised in the December magazine, help is needed with Leaders and assistants. Beavers need an interim leader while the Beaver leader is on maternity leave. Cubs: Help is always welcome. Scouts: Following the departure of 2 assistant leaders to US and university, more assistant leaders and helpers are needed. Please contact Nigel Vosper: 07979 736459 or email: [email protected]


‘In Flanders Fields the poppies blow’

Part 2 continues a monthly series on the men of Bedhampton who lost their lives in World War 1 and whose names appear on the War Memorial in St. Thomas’.

Private Arthur Lewis No. 19213 15th Bt., Hampshire Regiment and his brother, Lance Corporal John Melton Lewis No 24951 1st Bt. Hampshire Regiment Arthur was born in 1883 and his brother, John Melton in 1885 in Westbourne, Sussex to a Welsh father, John and a mother, Louisa, who hailed from Lovedean. John senior had been a Corporal in the Royal Marine Artillery but was a pensioner by the time the boys were born. Tragically for the family, he died around this time at the age of 52. The family’s plight is evident from the fact that by 1891 both Arthur and John M were in the Westbourne workhouse as Louisa was clearly unable to support her children. She was working as a Housemaid in a Boarding House in Southsea. By the 1901 census Arthur was living with his mother at Upper Park Bedhampton where his uncle, Richard Brown, was farming. John M was living at the Causeway, Hambledon with John Langtry and his wife, and working as a breadmaker in the family grocery and bakery business.

At the 1911 census, Arthur and John M were both still single and living with their mother at Middle Park Farm, Bedhampton. Arthur was employed as a General Labourer and John was a Wood Cartman. Two of their elder brothers were now serving in the RM Artillery just as their father had done.

John probably married Emily May Burgess in Horndean in the months prior to the outbreak of war.

When war broke out in August 1914, Britain was the only major combatant that did not have a conscripted army. The Government and army chiefs realised that it was a powerful recruiting tool to get friends to enlist together and so were formed the ‘Pals battalions’. The Mayor of Portsmouth launched an appeal to raise a ‘Pals’ battalion. The response was huge from the young men in this area and a thousand men enlisted to form the 1st Portsmouth Pals,

A map of Westbourne showing the (14th Hampshire Bt.) location of the workhouse.


Amongst the new recruits for the next Pals battalion was Arthur Lewis, now living at East View Cottage, Middle Park Farm, Bedhampton. With him were William Henry Little of North Street, Arthur Mengham of Barncroft Cottages and A.R.Carter of 3 New Road to help form the 2nd Portsmouth ‘Pals’ (or 15th Hampshire Bt.). Arthur’s enlisting was reported in the Portsmouth Evening News on 23 August 1915.

Little is known of the details of both men’s war service or how they came to die. Many of the personal service records of the men who served in World war 1 were destroyed by enemy bombing during the Second World War. What we do know is that Arthur died aged 33 at the Somme on 15 September 1916, possibly in the fields between Flers and Longueval. He was buried in Bulls Road cemetery, Flers. (photo, right). John was killed in action aged 32 in Flanders on 4th Oct 1917. He is buried at Poelcapelle British cemetery in Belgium.

(Research by Havant U3A History Group and Rev. David Proud)

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December Crossword Solution

How did Christmas begin for you this year? For millions of radio listeners, it begins on Christmas Eve with the clear treble voice of a single Cambridge choirboy. As has happened every year since 1919, he begins the hymn ‘Once, in Royal David’s City’ at the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast from King’s College Chapel. The hymn was written by a Mrs Alexander in 1848, who was inspired by the Apostles’ Creed: ‘….born of the virgin Mary.’ It is a superb introduction to Christmas: ‘Once, in royal David’s city, stood a lowly cattle-‐shed, where a mother laid her baby, in a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all; and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall. With the poor and mean and lowly lived on earth our Saviour holy.’

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It was 200 years ago, on 15th January 1815 that Emma, Lady Hamilton, mistress of British naval hero Lord Nelson, died. It was 50 years ago, on 24th January 1965 that Sir Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister (1940-‐45, 1951-‐55), died. He is considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century and named ‘the Greatest Briton of all time’. He won the 1953 Nobel Prize for Literature.


Safer Neighbourhood News

Burglaries & Crime Prevention Advice

There has been an increase of house burglaries lately in the area of Havant and Waterlooville as a whole. Thankfully, Bedhampton has been affected by only one (although this of course is one too many). With this in mind, please find below some information regarding our Lights On campaign and other security advice.

Our Bedhampton burglary was carried out by removing the glass unit from a rear UPVC type door. This was an old style door where the beading is external (which means the glass is put in and removed from the outside). Newer style windows and doors have internal beading, so you have to be inside to remove the glass. If you have externally beaded doors or windows, it may be possible to secure the glass in place using security tape which would sit between the glass and frame, but this would depend on the frame design and space available within. Some middle-‐aged units which are externally beaded will already be security taped. If you have any concerns regarding the security of your doors or windows, please feel free to contact us by email or 101 and we can come round to take a look and help advise you.

In the winter the lack of lights on in a house during the darker evenings can indicate that no one is home -‐ attracting an opportunist burglar to look further for insecurities to enter the property. Leaving a light on while you are out and shutting the curtains helps to make a home look occupied. Timer switches can be used to turn lights on in dark evenings before you return from work.

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We began our Mothers’ Union meeting on Wednesday 26th November by remembering Dorothy Robinson in silence for a few moments so we could each recollect our own memories of this very long standing member of M.U. It is, of course, with sadness I am writing this account as usually Dorothy wrote our reports. Marion (standing in for Ann who was away visiting her daughter in Chester) opened the meeting by welcoming Bobbie Proud who had come to talk to us about worship. Prior to the talk we were shown the photo of the toilet at St. Thomas because M.U. have funded a new toilet which is part of the ongoing project of twinning a toilet. This will be especially appreciated by ladies in Sierra Leone. We then invited Olive Sheasby and and Pat Jay to hold this picture while we all gathered Dorothy Robinson round and Bobbie took our photo so watch this space.!!! (See below!) This caused a lot of laughter and hilarity with toilet comments – such as, “Please may I be excused Miss!!!!” This was followed by a very enlightening talk by Bobbie about different ways in which we can worship and different forms services have taken over the years. People would stand to pray and, what is more, prayed with their eyes open. We older ones will well remember being told to shut our eyes tightly when praying so as not to be distracted. However, this leads on to the fact that we should remember we can pray at anytime and anywhere, just short phrases such as Thanks, Forgive us, Give us courage, etc and so we can do this anywhere with our eyes open. I am sure we found these thoughts very helpful as I know

we are rather used to the concept of kneeling or sitting quietly with bowed heads to pray.

The meeting ended with our usual refreshments. We are looking forward to our Carol Service in St. Thomas Church and we welcome visitors to our New Year Party on 28th January. We wish everyone at St. Thomas and St. Nicholas a Happy Christmas.

Marion Machell


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MOTHERS’ UNION

7th HOLY COMMUNION & HEALING PRAYER 9.30 am St Nicholas

21st BRANCH MEETING 2.00 pm St Thomas

New Year Party All welcome

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

From the Parish Registers

THANKSGIVING Louie Woods

BAPTISMS We welcome into the Church Family India Cornish Robyn Cornish Eva-‐Rose Harris Danielle Taylor REST IN PEACE We pray for the families of Dorothy Meek Dorothy Robinson

If you are visiting and would like to see the Book of Remembrance open at the page of your loved one, please contact the Parish Office.

DATES FOR YOUR JANUARY DIARY Sunday 11th : Junior Church restarts after Christmas break. Saturday 17th : Car Wash -‐ Cubs & Scouts St Nicholas, 10am. See page 7

Saturday 17th : Messy Church, 4 -‐ 6pm St Nicholas Monday 19th : Poetry Writing Group, 7pm

Rector : Rev David Proud 023 9248 3013 (day off – Friday) [email protected]

Readers : Margaret Harckham 023 9264 4631 Peter Coe (part-‐time) 023 9246 6846

Church Wardens : Sandra Matthews 023 9248 4669 Vicki Spencer 023 9248 2521

Parish Administrator : Pam Hasted 023 9248 3013 Parish Office open 9 am – 12.30 pm on Monday to Friday

Enquiries for Weddings, Baptisms, etc. – Wednesday 6 – 8 pm

FEBRUARY 2015 Magazine

For information about advertising and the ‘Magazine by mail’ service, contact Geoff Nellthorp on 9238 6364, or E-‐mail at [email protected]

We warmly welcome advertisers to our magazine but the Parish does not accept responsibility for the quality of work

carried out. All material for the next issue should be sent

to the Parish Office, St Nicholas Church, Belmont Grove, Bedhampton, PO9 3PU by

9 am on Monday 5th January [email protected]

The Magazine Team would like to wish all our readers

a Very Happy New Year.


MID-‐WEEK HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES Wednesday 7th

St Nicholas 9.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 14th

St Thomas 9.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 21st

St Thomas 9.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 28th

St Thomas 9.30 am Holy Communion

Edited and produced by the Churches of St Thomas and St Nicholas

Services for JANUARY

SUNDAY 4th ( Christmas 1 ) St Thomas 8.00 am Holy Communion 1662 St Nicholas 9.30 am Morning Worship St Thomas 11.00 am Morning Prayer St Nicholas 4.00 pm Compline

SUNDAY ( The Baptism of Christ; Special Collection ) St Thomas 8.00 am Holy Communion St Nicholas 9.30 am Morning Worship St Thomas 11.00 am Holy Communion

St Nicholas 4.00pm

SUNDAY ( Epiphany 2 ) St Thomas 8.00 am Holy Communion St Nicholas 9.30 am Holy Communion St Thomas 11.00 am Morning Prayer St Thomas 4.00 pm Celtic Evening Prayer SUNDAY ( Epiphany 3, Conversion of St Paul ) St Thomas 8.00 am Holy Communion St Nicholas 9.30 am Morning Worship St Thomas 11.00 am Holy Communion 1662

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time of new beginnings

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