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JULY/AUGUST 2019
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DIARY OF PRAYER – JULY 2019
1st Mavis Duckworth
2nd Linda and Paul Duffy
3rd Judith and Terry Eaton
4th Peggy Everall
5th Jo Flowers and Pete Warren
6th Barbara and Richard Gillard
7th Margaret Gillard
8th Anne and Tony Gilmore
9th Helen Green
10th Bert Greenway
11th Donna and Darren Hall and Emelia
12th Laraine Hall
13th Glenys Hobbins
14th Anne and Fred Holloway
15th Jane and Phil Inshaw
16th Jennifer Jackson and Robert Banks
17th Eileen John and Leon
18th George Jones
19th Rosemary and Vic Jones
20th Rosemary and Gerald Lawrence
21st Joan and Janet Lightbown
22nd Jill and Robin Lough-Scott
23rd Rosemary Lumley
24th Alice McAdam
25th John & Ayse McKenzie, Iain, Layla and Scott
26th Mhari McLintock and Hugh Maccallum
27th Roz Morris
28th Pam and Peter Muckersie
29th Anne Nichol
30th Vivien and John Nichols
31st Margaret and Denis O'Brien 2
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A LETTER FROM OUR ELDER ANNE GILMORE
So here we are, half-way through 2019! “What? Already?” I hear you say. “Where have 6 months gone?” At the start of each year much is made of making resolutions to improve ourselves /our lives. Such plans rarely last till the end of January. We continue with all that we usually do, the daily routine. It is that routine that makes the day’s weeks and months fly by. Now as we approach “The Summer Holidays” when routine stops to a large extent.....schools, colleges, universities close and leisure classes cease, we go on holiday. The long summer days stretch ahead of us.......... This is when we can be still and take time to appraise what we do and what is going on around us. Let us take this summer to pray for guidance and “ to listen for the word of the Lord”, in relation to the church, regarding outreach and the development and for ourselves, to find out what we are being called to do/how we are being called to act. Five years ago Chris Evans was driving towards Virginia Water (on his daily commute) when a voice ‘God’ instructed him to pull into the car park and try to run round the lake. He obeyed, he struggled to do the run having to stop many times. He was back the next day and the next and gradually he improved and eventually was doing fun runs then marathons! He now inspires others to be active and fitter. All because he heard and obeyed! The elders are currently looking at four booklets which guide us to look at how the way we present ourselves affects the way we are seen by the community around us.......What are we saying about ourselves? Church from the inside.....Welcome, news sheets, magazine Church from the outside ...... Noticeboards, Displays, Advertising, Church on line ....................... Social media Church on line ........................Websites Through reading these booklets we need to listen for God’s word and respond. So go and enjoy “Those lazy crazy days of summer” and take the time “to stand beneath the bough and stare as long as sheep or cow” The Lord be with you. Anne 3
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DIARY FOR JULY 2019 Regular Events:- (except school holidays) Tuesday 10.00 Craft Meeting Thursday 9.30 – 12.00 noon Coffee Pot 5.00 Rainbows 6.15 Brownies Friday 7.00 Guides Other Events:
3rd Wednesday 7.15 Elders’ Meeting 7th Sunday 11.00 Parade Service led by George Jones followed by
Coffee/tea in the schoolroom. 10th Wednesday 2.00 Ladies Circle: Lunch at the Haig’s Hotel 12.30 for 1pm
7.15 Managers’ Meeting 13th Saturday 6.00 Pizza/Beetle Drive 14th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by The Hawkins family.
Followed by Coffee/tea in the schoolroom. 7.00 Service at Tannery Court.
21st Sunday 11.00 Family Service with Communion led by George Jones followed by Coffee/tea in the schoolroom.
12.15 Church Meeting 28th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by Tom Baird, followed by
Coffee/tea in the schoolroom.
DIARY FOR AUGUST 2019
4th Sunday 11.00 Healing Service led by Vivien Nichols, followed by Coffee/tea in the schoolroom.
7th Wednesday 7.15 Elders’ Meeting 11th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by Pete Kimberley, followed by
Coffee/tea in the schoolroom. 7.00 Service at Tannery Court.
18th Sunday 11.00 Family Service with Communion led by George Jones followed by Coffee/tea in the schoolroom.
25th Sunday 11.00 Family Service led by David Connelly, followed by Coffee/tea in the schoolroom.
The Communion offertory for July will be donated to Marie Curie and August’s will be donated to Barnado’s.
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Minutes of the Church AGM and General Meeting on
Wednesday 20th March Apologies:- Rosemary Lawrence, Jo and John Williams, Janet Turner, Mary Skidmore, Barbara Gillard, Jenifer Jackson, Gloria Cordery, Vivien Nichols, Phil Inshaw, Alison Pointon. Reflection:- George read from Philippians 2 v 1-18 The Humility of Christ, how working together without complaints or arguing is the way forward.. Supporting one another and have fun! George liked our situation to that of the Warwickshire Cricket team in 1994 who by working together achieved unprecedented success by winning 3 trophies in the season! Membership Matters:- George said a prayer for those mentioned and the fellowship in general. Minutes of the AGM on Wednesday 19th March 2018. Acceptance as a true record was propose by John Spencer and seconded by Winnie Tawil. Election of Officers:- Secretary …Anne Gilmore proposer Jane Wood-Scawen …seconded Di Wilson. Anne will stand down in March 2020. Treasurer… David Connelly proposer Di Wilson…. Seconded Colin Ritchie New Elders:- No names had been put forward. As Kath Shortley and Eileen John have stood down having completed 6 years there are now just 6 serving Elders. George thanked Eileen and Kath for their work as Elders. Presentation of Reports:- When David Connelly had presented the reports Colin Ritchie asked if he could add one regarding the Discussion Group. This continues on the 2nd Monday of the month with 12/14 participators. Everyone is welcome … anything said in the discussion remains confidential to those attending. Presentation of the Accounts:- David Connelly gave a brief run through of the accounts and answered a couple of questions. Acceptance of the Accounts was proposed by Ivan Pointon and seconded by John Spenser. Communion Giving:- David Connelly asked for suggestions and The Floods in Africa was purt forward for the May Communion. Discussion took place about other charities to give to and David took notes of Charities suggested.
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Minutes of the General Meeting of Wednesday 20th March 2019 Apologies and Reflection:- Covered by the AGM Minutes of the Church Meeting on Sunday 20th January 2019:- These were accepted as a true record. Proposed Jane Wood-Scawen Seconded Anne Holloway. Presentation To Mary Skidmore:- As Mary was unable to attend the presentation will be made during a church service. Mayor’s Civic Service:- Pat Caines, prospective mayor of Kenilworth has asked to hold her Civic Service at Abbey Hill on 30th June. George is to act as her Chaplin. Concert 1st June:- Clara Goes to Kenilworth will be presented by concert pianists Dominic Mason and Mikael Peterson. Clara was the wife of Robert Schumann and a gifted pianist and composer. Oompah Band 15th June:- there are two musicians who will give two performances with an hour between to allow the respective audiences enjoy a picnic after or before their concert. The first session 6.00 - 6.50 pm is aimed at families with younger children and those who prefer an earlier time. The second session 8.00 - 8.50 pm is for an older audience. Each session will have different repertoire. There will be a raffle and a bar. Children’s Centre:- A meeting was held on Tuesday 26th At St John’ School with regard to the future of the centre as funding has been cut by Bernardo’s and the council /government have withdrawn funding too. Rosemary Lawrence attended the meeting on behalf of Abbey Hill. She said that the meeting was not well run. There is to be another meeting time not specified. Development Group proposal:- Jon Atkins explained to the meeting that the development group proposed that the alterations were done in a phased manor:-
• Removal of the pews
• Sanding and sealing the floor
• Instillation of inner glass porch with double doors opening into the
church
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• Instillation of a ramp from the back door of the church
Cost £85,000 Later the toilet and kitchen facility as funds become available. It was suggested by Fred Holloway that the proposal be put in writing and seconded by David Connelly. Di Wilson proposed thanks to the development group for their work and seconded by Anne Gilmore. Fund Raising:- Colin Ritchie said he was going to arrange a ‘Skits’ evening in November. Vacant Positions:-
• We are currently 3 Elders down
• Lettings officer. Bronwen is to stand down from this role, replacement
needed.
• DBS Officer. Rosemary Lawrence is to stand down from this role,
replacement needed.
• Communications officer wanted [website/face book/ advertising]
• Fundraising co-ordinator wanted.
• People to apply for grants and funding.
A.O.B:- Anne informed the meeting that Abbey Hill has been registered on the Eco church website. Groups within the church will complete sections of the questionnaire which Anne will then enter o line and see how we ae doing. The URC is very keen that all churches are Eco minded. Steve Faber our Synod moderator would like Our Synod to become the first Eco Synod. The next meeting is on Sunday July 21st after the service.
Treasurer’s Report May 2019
Offertory for May 2019 £1909 (2018- £1696) May Communion gifts for the Cyclone Idai Appeal were £71 Other income included Magazine donations £20, Gift Day, £1716. The July communion donations are for the Marie Curie Charity and August donations will go to Barnado’s. David Connelly
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ROTAS – JULY 2019
Transport Flowers provided by Flowers arranged by
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Di Wilson
Helen Green
Heather Barton
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Colin Ritchie
Alice McAdam
Alice McAdam
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John Nichols
Peggy Everall
Betty Connelly
28
Pat Cowan
Di Wilson
Di Wilson
Projector & Sound Stewards Readers
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John McKenzie/
Winnie Tawil
Phil Inshaw/
Jon Atkinson
Jane Woods-Scawen
14
Bronwen Todd
The Currans
Winne Tawil
21
David Connelly
John & Vivien
Nichols
Chris Ives
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Kath Shortley/
Phil Inshaw
Pat Cowan/
Judy Clarkson
Alison Crichton
Coffee Car Park Vestry
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Linda Duffy/
Alison Pointon
Betty Connelly
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Linda Duffy/
Alison Pointon
Jane Woods-Scawen
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Jane Woods-Scawen/
Jennifer Jackson
Anne Gilmore
28
Jane Woods-Scawen/
Jennifer Jackson
John McKenzie
Janet Turner/
Mary Skidmore
Communion Prep. Comm. Servers
21 Anne Gilmore/
Betty Connelly
Anne Gilmore
Betty Connelly
Rosemary Lawrence
Winnie Tawil
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ROTAS – AUGUST 2019
Transport Flowers provided by Flowers arranged by
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Di Wilson
Pat Scott
Barbara Gillard
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Colin Ritchie
Jo & John Williams
Anne Holloway
18
John Nichols
Bette Pearson
Bette Pearson
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Pat Cowan
Rosemary Jones
Ayse McKenzie
Projector & Sound Stewards Readers
4
Ivan Pointon
Linda Duffy/
Eileen John
John McKenzie
11
John McKenzie/
Winnie Tawil
Lorna and John
Spenser
Ivan Pointon
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Bronwen Todd
Fred and Anne
Holloway
Lorna Spenser
25
Kath Shortley/
Phil Inshaw
Betty Connelly/
Rosemary Jones
Eileen John
Coffee Car Park Vestry
4
Kath Shortley/
Rosemary Lawrence
Betty Connelly
11
Kath Shortley/
Rosemary Lawrence
Jane Woods-Scawen
18
John Nichols/
Cheryl Ritchie
Rosemary Lawrence
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John Nichols/
Cheryl Ritchie
Anne Gilmore
Communion Prep. Comm. Servers
18 John McKenzie/
Jane Woods-Scawen
John McKenzie
Rosemary Lawrence
Jane Woods-Scawen
Janet Turner
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NEWS OF THE CHURCH FAMILY
JULY BIRTHDAYS As last year, there are quite a few birthdays to be celebrated in July. They include:- July 5th Janet Turner July 7th Anne Gilmore July 12th Jo Flowers July 17th Peter Muckersie & Edna Dixon July 19th Barbara Gillard July 23rd Jo Williams July 24th Pauline Smith July 25th Jack Dixon July 27th Chris Ives & Rosemary Lumley July 31st Fred Holloway JULY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES. As was said last year, summer months are always popular for weddings. Among those who celebrate this month are:- July 1st John & Ayse McKenzie July 4th Jo Stratton July 21s Pat & Ian Cowan July 27th Roz Morris, & Di Wilson July 31st Pam & Peter Muckersie Best wishes to all the above and especial good wishes to Peter Muckersie who will be 90 on July 17th and to Peter & Pam Muckersie who will be celebrating their Blue Sapphire, 65th Wedding Anniversary, on July 31st. UNWELL/IN HOSPITAL. We continue to think of and pray for many in our congregation but especially this month we think of Joy Verral who has been in hospital and Helen Green who is due to have an operation on her foot at the beginning of July. Peter Muckersie Has now moved in to Leycester House Nursing Home in Warwick. We wish him well as he settles in to his new surroundings. Others included in our prayers are Dorothy Barker, Jack & Edna Dixon, Peggy Everall, Bert Greenway, Rosemary & Vic Jones, Joan Lightbown, Rosemary Lumley, Ann Nicholl, Lesley Williams and any who do not wish to be mentioned by name. EXAM SUCCESS Congratulations to Becky Crichton (daughter of Alison & Robert) who has gained a 2:1 degree in Graphic Design. 10
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Congratulations also to Glenys Hobbins’s granddaughter Lucy on completing her degree to become a fully-fledged vet. AUGUST BIRTHDAYS. Those celebrating their birthday in August are:- August 3rd Cheryl Ritchie August 28th Colin Ritchie WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES. August too is a favourite month for weddings. August 8th Jayne Bryan August 11th Betty & David Connelly August 15th Gloria & Brian Cordery August 17th Janet Turner August 23rd Barbara & Richard Gillard August 24th John Atkinson August 31st Donna & Darren Hall FRIENDS LISTEN WITH THEIR HEARTS Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don’t say.
Anon.
Good friends can pick up their conversation just where they left off even if there is a gap of several years between one meeting and the next. The privilege of friendship is to talk nonsense and to have the nonsense respected. Charles Lamb 1775-1834 PLEASE let PAT COWAN know on 01926 313904 if you have any news of our church family.
CHRISTIAN AID UPDATE
Many, many thanks to all who volunteered to collect on behalf of Abbey Hill Church. Despite the occasional grumpy householder (!) we raised £927.46. Kenilworth as a whole raised £10,857.00 which is a magnificent total, so never mind the ‘grumpies’, a big WELL DONE to everyone! Thanks again, you are all superstars! John Nichols
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A story of Bravery and Faith
People in the jungles of Papua New Guinea rely very much on MAF. Before any flight 3 questions are asked, is the situation life-threatening, how long before the patient arrives at the airstrip, and what’s the weather like? One time the message was “Critical in Busilmin. Cannot get through to them on radio. Telefomin weather is dark.” The pilot was flying 9 patients to hospital when he received this message. After dropping off his patients, he refuelled and set off but the weather got worse. What was even worse as that the nearest hospital to Busilmin is in Telefomin and it was already raining heavily there. In order to navigate to Busilmin the pilot needed to see the river for guidance but vast rain clouds made this impossible. The pilot sent up a quick prayer and a small opening in the clouds revealed the river below. The airstrip at Busilmin is class D, one of the most difficult even on a dry sunny day and it was now raining heavily. This made the pilot reassess the risks of landing. Breaking through the rain the pilot had just enough visibility through the propeller to continue his approach and he made a bumpy landing on the side of the mountain. The top of this airstrip is a cul-de-sac into a valley wall so how to get out later was in the pilot’s mind. To add to the concern there was no one to be seen. It was an empty airstrip. Another prayer! Soon people began to appear and the first to greet him was the schoolmaster who said “Please wait. He will come. He will come!” Next the village leader said “Thank you for coming you have saved this boy’s life. Bless you.” The boy was 18 years old and had fallen into a fire two days ago – breaking his fall with both hands and also burning his leg terribly on the flames and hot coals. Without immediate help such injuries often lead to disfigurement or even death because open wounds are in constant danger of infection especially in the jungle. After a further 30 minutes 4 men appeared carrying a stretcher. They were bathed in sweat but they didn’t break pace. The pain on the boy’s face was beyond words as was the look in his mother’s eyes. As the boy was settled into the plane the pilot noticed the 4 stretcher-bearers laid on the grass their chests heaving. They had collapsed from sheer physical exhaustion. The rest of the day was relatively uneventful. On take-off the valley wall was cleared and they eventually reached Telefomin where the MAF ground staff were waiting to get the boy to hospital. The pilot thought of that initial decision to make an extra effort to save a life and he thanked God for His amazing grace. MAF supporters mean that such rescues can be carried out without any cost to these needy patients. Pray for the work of the MAF in 27 countries, saving lives by transporting people and goods where necessary in remote and dangerous areas. Winnie
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Eco Matters
All the recent concerns and protests about “climate change” and plastics started a ball which is gathering speed. Manufacturers are working to reduce, reimagine packaging. The flat wine company are using flat wine bottles! These could be seen on supermarket shelves before long as they take up less space, so more in a case, transport costs are reduced. Is this a way forward........customers will have to change their perceptions. As mentioned last month the bug world is in dire straits and we are being urged to provide better conditions in our gardens for insects of all kinds to thrive. It is suggested that lawns are allowed to grow long and let the daisies, dandelions lions etc. grow. To grow veg in a specific “plot” is not always needed, they can be grown amongst the flowers. Runner beans were originally grown for their flowers. People plant marigolds in the veg garden toward off various predatory insects. Personally I am trying to be more relaxed about certain “weeds” that proliferate in our garden and self- seeding annuals such as forget me knots, just removing those which impinge on the growth of “garden plants”. So what else can we do to help??? buy fair trade goods
• Buy locally, support the high street
• Take a reusable cup when going for a coffee from places that only use disposable ones
• Buy seasonal fruit and vegetables
• Consider air miles if buying produce from over seas
• Look out for the red tractor mark.
• Select the least packaged items
PS - As I write there is growing concern about the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium which has decimated the olive trees in Italy, France and Spain and has been discovered near Oporto in Portugal. European Authorities have branded it as “one of the most harmful pathogenic bacteria worldwide”. It can affect 563 species of plants. Scientists want all sightings of cuckoo spit to be reported to build up a distribution map to make contingency plans should the bacterium appear in the UK. Go to www.bbcnews/spittlebug for more information. Anne Gilmore
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“The 12 Faces of Hope”
Following on from the above article an exhibition on “The 12 Faces of Hope” will hosted by the church of Saturday 27th July (10am to 4pm) and Sunday 28th July (12.30pm- 3pm).
The URC has invited its congregations to display a series of photographs and stories expressing hope for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.
Further details to follow from Winnie.
The Six-Day War – A Personal Experience – Winnie Tawil
Susan was born in December 1966 and I was planning to visit my
parents in Port Glasgow at the end of June 1967 to let them meet
their first grandchild. I had several friends who worked in the British
Consulate and in early May 1967 there were rumours of trouble
looming.
By about the 20th May the wives and children were being advised to
plan to leave and I was advised to do likewise so I decided to travel
sooner than I had planned. On the evening of the 24th May Ibrahim
came in and said he was going to come with me as there was so
much uncertainty about how things were progressing and he worried
about me travelling with a 5-month-old baby with so much army build
up on the roads. He had managed to get a Visa in 2 hours instead of
2 weeks as the British Consul was one of our social friends.
So, early on the morning of the 25th May 1967 we set off in a hired
car driven by one of his many friends, an ancient VW beetle instead
of the usual American limousine we were used to, with one suitcase!
This was in order to make us look less conspicuous on the road to
Amman. We passed many army trucks on the road heading to
Jerusalem. At Amman Airport a chartered plane was situated on a
remote part of the airport for us British and Americans leaving. We
flew to Beirut where we got on scheduled flights to various
destinations.
Continued………..
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I do not recall anything of that journey as I seem to have blocked out
that and other traumatic events from my mind. I must have managed
to get a flight to Glasgow in London when we arrived as the next
thing I remember is sitting in the back of my father's car beside my
mother with Susan on my knee and after that is blank, vaguely being
aware of the news about the War and wondering what had happened
to our home and all the things I had left behind. I do remember
Ibrahim being very upset and barely talking.
In October I got a passport for Israel only and went back to
Jerusalem to pack up the house as by that time it was obvious that
no males of military age who had left were going to be allowed back
into Jerusalem. Whether Ibrahim regretted his decision to come with
me to Scotland I never ever found out. I just know he eventually
decided not to go back illegally over the border from Jordan with one
of his friends who did just that leaving his wife and children in
England.
I packed up what I could and sold the furniture to anyone who would
pay. Some family members got things for nothing. I made just
enough money from the sale to pay for my possessions to go by sea
from Beirut. I got on the plane to return to Scotland literally without a
halfpenny to my name and no means to pay for anything on route. I
never ever want to be in that situation again. We had no money so if
we had not had my parents, we would have been like so many of
today's refugees, so in a way I understand their plight.
I could tell you more of our trials but that is another story. I only want
to add that the difference in Ibrahim's situation and mine could not be
different. I was totally accepted as a foreign Christian in a Muslim
country by Muslim neighbours, shopkeepers etc., yet in England in
the 1970s and in a great deal of Scotland then people ignored
Ibrahim or were decidedly hostile to him even if he was a Christian in
a so-called Christian country. The only church which made him feel
welcome was Abbey Hill and he entered into some of the social
events quite willingly and happily.
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Please note……
There will be no Coffee mornings on the last Saturdays of July, August and September.
Pint-together
You’re very welcome to join us for an informal evening when we can meet socially for a drink and a chat. We’ll be at The Green Man from 7pm on Friday 26th July. There’s no need to book - just turn up! Anne and Fred
Pizza and Beetle Drive Sign up for Pizza and a Beetle Drive – Saturday 13 July, 6-8pm in the School Hall. Adults £6.50 and Children £2.00.
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8th Kenilworth Guides 40th Birthday
Our Guide Company, 8th Kenilworth, recently celebrated their 40th birthday. The company was started in 1979 by Carolyn Sims, a member of our church for many years until she moved away. I joined her in 1982, took over as leader in 1989 and continued to lead the Company until 2004. We had many wonderful camps, youth hostel trips, swimming galas, sleepovers (or no sleep!) in the church hall, trips, camp fires and just lots of fun! Tracey McNamara took over from me in 2004 and the Company is still thriving due to her hard work. Being the Guide Leader takes a lot of time apart from the Friday evening meeting, with planning activities, training and trips/camps. Tracey is supported by a group of enthusiastic leaders, some of whom have just carried on helping after leaving guides as they enjoy it so much. They all obviously give a lot of their time and the guides are lucky to have them as leaders. The celebratory evening was well planned with guides manning stalls to raise money for Guide Dogs. We then took part in activities and found out how they are working towards the new badge syllabus. Some former guides, now parents of guides themselves attended and the evening brought back happy memories for all. It was quite a nostalgic evening and lovely to see all these young people having fun and working together. Let’s hope they have another party in another 40 years! Alison Pointon
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Signs found outside churches - It is unlikely there'll be a reduction in the wages of sin. - If you don't like the way you were born, try being born again. - Looking at the way some people live, they ought to obtain eternal fire insurance soon. - This is a ch_ _ch What is missing? (U R) - Forbidden fruit creates many jams. - In the dark? Follow the Son. - Running low on faith? Stop in for a fill-up. - If you can't sleep, don't count sheep. Talk to the Shepherd. Too grand a piano The story is told how after the concert hall at Broadcasting House was built there was doubt whether the door would admit a concert grand. “Try it,” said somebody. But the musical director objected on the ground that if his beautiful Bechstein got stuck it would be damaged. So they instructed the carpenter to take measurements and make an exact replica in plywood. This was done, and then they found they couldn’t get the model out of the carpenter’s shop. (from Alexander Donald) Water “I was intrigued to discover a bottle of natural water claiming to come from a source ‘fully protected from the environment’.” (from Emma Coleman) Intelligence? Should we be surprised to read in a guide to degree course vacancies that the place to study Artificial Intelligence is at Westminster?” (from P C Holderness)
Name three collective nouns. Dustpan, dustbin, and vacuum cleaner.
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ARTICLES FOR THE
SEPTEMBER 2019
MAGAZINE SHOULD BE IN BY
SUNDAY 18thAUGUST 2019
PLEASE (e-mail to [email protected])
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DIARY OF PRAYER – AUGUST 2019
1st Bette Pearson
2nd Alison and Ivan Pointon
3rd Cheryl and Colin Ritchie
4th Kath Shortley
5th Pat & Jim Scott
6th Mary Skidmore
7th Lorna and John Spenser
8th Jo Stratton, Sophie and Elspeth
9th Winnie Tawil
10th Esmé Thorpe
11th Bronwen and Martyn Todd, Sarah and Lottie
12th Janet Turner
13th Joy Verral
14th Gaynor Watkins
15th Bob Watson
16th Jo and John Williams
17th Lesley Williams
18th Di Wilson
19th Jane Woods-Scawen
20th Jon Atkinson
21st Ann Banning
22nd Dorothy Barker
23rd Heather and John Barton
24th Louise Barton and Emileigh Warren
25th Jane Bryan, Martha and Seth
26th Judy Clarkson and Sam
27th Betty and David Connelly
28th Vera and Andy Cooper
29th Gloria Cordery
30th Pat and Ian Cowan
31st Alison and Robert Crichton
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Church Leader. George Jones 07946 095418
Secretary: Anne Gilmore 01926 855586
ELDERS Kenilworth dialling code 01926
Betty Connelly 855218
Anne Gilmore 855586
Anne Holloway 335951
John McKenzie 779810
Rosemary Lawrence 850264
Jane Woods-Scawen 858225
Fellowship Secretary Pat Cowan 313904
Pulpit Supply Kath Shortley 512451
Treasurer David Connelly 855218
Appeals Treasurer John McKenzie 779810
Secretary Managers Ivan Pointon 855399
Junior Church Secretary Donna Curran 857437
Organist Bob Watson 02476 501681
Gift Aid Secretary John McKenzie 779810
Lettings Officer Rosemary Lawrence 850264
Free Will Envelopes Mary Skidmore 855651
Magazine Editor Martyn Todd 864332
Ladies Circle Secretary Winnie Tawil 853350
Guide Leader Tracey McNamara 856922
Brownie Leader Sarah Pointer 02477 042291
Crèche Ayse McKenzie 779810
Catering & Social Committee Rosemary Lawrence 850264
Healing Group Vivien Nichols 512764
Craft Ministry Winnie Tawil 853350
Weekly Notices Paul Duffy 851650
Child Protection Link Rosemary Lawrence 850264
Transport John Spenser 854747
Kenilworth Foodbank Eileen John 511649
Church Website: www.kenilworthabbeyhill.urc.org.uk