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The
Broadsheet
United Reformed Church,
77 , High Street, Broadway
To know Jesus better,
And to make Him better known
Dear Friends
The Christian walk includes bewilderment and discouragement, when
we feel frustrated about negative circumstances that just won’t
budge or we are emotionally or physically low; sounds grim, doesn’t
it! BUT WE DO HAVE CHOICES!
We can immerse ourselves in self-pity or we can make a start along a
more positive road. In the coming days we will all have to make a
choice about our vote in the General Election – our vote or choice,
however small it may seem to us, will have consequences which
affect others as well as ourselves. It would appear that many people
in our world today put themselves first – how often have we heard
the phrase ‘my own personal space’ as if we had a right to live our
lives without thought for how that might affect others.
Most recently I have been privileged to worship in other churches, to
share time with people outside my own sphere of friends and to
cherish open hearts and open minds; socialising in restaurants rather
than in people’s homes has become very popular, but there is some-
thing more intimate about being invited into someone’s home.
Hospitality is a beautiful gift and in our busy lives its worth
prioritizing. We should distinguish hospitality from entertaining;
while it is great, if we are able, to prepare a good meal but sometimes
just having people round for a cup of coffee (with a chocolate biscuit,
of course!) will deepen our relationships beyond brief encounters on
Sunday mornings at Church.
We are privileged to belong to a warm, hospitable family, but let us
not forget that we are commanded to show love in action and in
truth. In 1John, Chapter 3 v 24 we read ‘The one who keeps God’s
commands lives in him and he in them. And this is how we know that
he lives in us; we know it by the Spirit he gave us.’
As we grow together, let us get to know each other better and if
inviting someone for a coffee is all it takes to begin to journey along a
new road – either for ourselves or for another – then the reward is
great. We all have a choice, whether voting in an election or walking
along a new road. Make the choice
Pray: My home is yours, Lord. Help me to make wise choices for the
blessing of others. Amen.
Blessings
Joanne
In the community, for the community
“And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere.”
(Acts 1:8)
Let’s take a moment to ponder: How do we do this?
The UK has just completed its local elections, and is in full stride with its
General Election. For weeks the man, woman and child on the street have
had microphones thrust in front of them and been asked to say how they
feel about particular politicians and political parties.
We have heard TV reporters ask “What do you think they stand for? Do you
believe their promises? Do you think you can trust them? Can you believe
what they say? What does their track record tell you?”
Trust and integrity are often mentioned. They are personal characteristics
that are far more believable if demonstrated by action, rather than by
The Triple B Trio
playing at the
Games Afternoon
in May.
words.
So, what actions can you think of to be His witnesses and tell people about
Christ? And in a believable way?
Christian Aid Week has just ended. What better demonstration of large
numbers of Christians acting for others rather than themselves? Giving up
their time to plan and coordinate, walking from house to house (in the rain)
to put leaflets through doors, going back later (in the rain), to knock doors
and invite the occupier to donate, never knowing whether they will be
rebuffed or encouraged.
The text from Acts was the last thing Jesus said to his disciples, and it was
on Ascension Day, which this year was Thursday 25th May. A day when
Christians from all denominations in Broadway were being witnesses for
Christ including giving their time to help their neighbours at Look After
Yourself, the Good Lunch Club, Today’s Our Day, helping people to and
from home on the Nomads Community Bus, and phoning or calling in on
people who are ill or lonely.
Being witnesses and telling people of Christ’s love by their actions as well as
their words.
What else can we do?
Yours in Christ
Mark
Birthday Celebrations
7th June Joanne Griffin
9th June Muriel Nelson
20th June Peggy Freeman
Michael Payne
23rd June Pat Aberdein
25th June Pam Peters
Services in June
All services start at 10.30am. Everyone is invited to stay for refreshments in the Church Hall after the service
Sunday 4th June Michael Payne Holy Communion
Sunday 11th June Jo Williamson
Sunday 18th June Revd. Richard Becher
Sunday 25th June Revd. John Sutcliffe
Elders Meeting Monday 5th June
Church Meeting Sunday 18th June
June
Duty Elder Joanne Griffin
Sunday 4th June
Welcome Margaret Taylor
Reading Wyn Whitten
Coffee Christine and Frank Waller
Flowers Mary Acheson arranged By Muriel Nelson
Sunday 11th June
Welcome Joanne Griffin
Reading Bill Nelson
Coffee Muriel and Bill Nelson
Flowers June Willn arranged by Judith Gibbons
Sunday 18th June
Welcome Roger Harrington
Reading Margaret Harrington
Coffee Pat and Bruce Wallace
Flowers Susan Nuttall
Sunday 25th June
Welcome Pat Aberdein
Reading Judy Aiton
Coffee Christine Kershaw and Margaret Harrington
Flowers Wyn Whitten
What’s On ? At Broadway URC , 77, High Street, Broadway . WR12 7AL
What’s On June 2017 July 2017 August 2017
Sunday Service 10.30—11.30 am 4th,11th,18th,
25th
2nd,9th,16th,
23rd,30th
6th, 13th, 20th,
27th
Games Afternoon 2-4pm 6th 4th
Wednesday
Neighbours on Line 2-4pm 7th,21st 5th,19th Holiday
Threads 2-4pm 21st 19th
Thursday
Look After Yourself
10.30 –12 noon
1,8,15,22,29 6,13,20,27
Today’s Our Day 2-4pm 1,8,15,22,29 6,13,20,27
Friday
PILOTS 6.30-8.00pm 9,16,23,30 7,14 Holiday
Events
Nomads Community Bus Launch
Lifford Hall, 2-5pm
3rd
Church Fete on the Small Green
10.00am—2pm
24th
Ukulele Band at Today’s Our Day
URC hall from 2pm
29th
More information
www.broadwayurc-worcs.org.uk
Or contact Mark 07949 296 738 [email protected]
Storyteller at Pilots
Our friend Donald, of the Silver Bow Band, entertained and amused the Pilots. We look forward to him calling at the Family Barn Dance on 6th October 2017 at Lifford Hall from 6.30 to 10 pm. Save the date now! Mark
COMING UP TWO “FIRSTS ‘’
Ukulele Band
Thursday 29th June at Today’s Our Day in URC Hall 2.30pm –3.30pm
Why not come at 2pm for tea, coffee, cake ,chat (and table games if you like). Band starts at 2pm
Just turn up , transport is available , Donations of £2 appreciated.
Contact Mark 07949 296 738.
Trip to NEC Birmingham on Friday 30th June
Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycraft Exhibition.
Travel together on Nomads Community Bus. The Bus leaves Broadway URC
at 9.30am and will arrive back 3.30pm approx.
Just £14 for a great day out which includes
entrance, transport and parking.
Book your place with Margaret Harrington as
spaces limited. 01386 859148
Evesham Street Pastors
On Saturday morning of 24 April we had a very interesting talk
organised by the Church in Society Group , by John Darby from
the Evesham Street Pastors, which was set up by the Churches in
Evesham. The pastors all come from the Churches in Evesham and
while they are patrolling they are supported by prayer partners.
They are supported by the local police, Wychavon District Council
and Evesham Town Council.
He explained that Street Pastors are willing to engage people
where they are in terms of their thinking and location (where they
hang out, on the streets, in the pubs, clubs or at parties. )They
patrol in 3s every Friday evening from 9pm to about 3.30am in
Evesham town centre. In a typical year they - help bring calm to
aggressive situations and support vulnerable people, give out 160
pairs of flip-flops, give out 170 bottles of water, give 50 ‘space
blankets’, clear away approx. 1000 broken or discarded bottles or
glasses, attend antisocial incidents. They also have about 1500
significant conversations each year.
At the end of the talk £50 was raised for the Street Pastors.
If you want to know more and would consider being a pastor or a
prayer partner or prayer supporter please contact John Darby on
07747 842192.
Pat Wallace
In April £150 was sent from the Emergency Fund to Christian Aid to
support work with famine victims in Somalia.
Church in Society Committee.
The Big Sing
I had a very up lifting day last Saturday. After hearing John Darby I then went to the Big Sing at Cheltenham Town Hall. This was part of the Cheltenham Christian Arts Festival. It was wonderful and so inspiring. There was a Big Sing choir and orchestra who made an amazing sound but also plenty of audience participation. The choir had only had 3 practices before the day and included young people. The conductor is responsible for Songs of Praise on the BBC and had composed a couple of the items. The programme was a mix of familiar hymns and some new ones – Amazing Grace, To God be the Glory, Pie Jesu (Andrew Lloyd Webber). I will definitely go again next year and would recommend it to you all. Pat Wallace
Signpost Broadway are holding a Summer Fete on the
Small Green , Saturday 10th June, 10am –2pm.
Please come along for cakes , books, plants, tombola and
much more.
Church Summer Fayre
Can you help set up a few small tables in the morning ?
Can you provide cakes , books, or local produce?
Could you spare an hour to look after a stall ?
Can you help clear away at the end of the Fayre ?
If so we need you. Please let Megan know if you are able to help in any way.
Remember many hands make light work !!!!
Broadway United
Reformed Church
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Produce
Summer
Fayre
Homemade
Cakes
Saturday 24th June
Broadway Small Green
10am—2pm
Broadway United Reformed Church
77,High Street , Broadway , Worcestershire. WR12 7AL
www.broadwayurc-worcs.org.uk Outreach Development Worker Mark Pickering 07949 296 738 [email protected] Secretary Megan Thomas [email protected] Booking Secretaries Margaret and Roger Harrington Church E-mail address [email protected] Articles for the next Broadsheet can be sent to [email protected] or can be placed in the folder at the back of the Church Closing date for articles is 11th June 2017
REGULAR MEETINGS
Monday Broadway and Towerview Playschool 9am –12noon
Elders Meeting ( first Monday in the month )
Tuesday Games Afternoon 1st Tuesday each month 2-4pm
Tai Chi 6.30 -8pm
Wednesday Broadway and Towerview Playschool 9am –12noon
Neighbours on Line 2- 4pm every other week
Threads 2pm –4pm 3rd Wednesday of month
Music Makers 7.30 – 9.00pm
Thursday Look After Yourself 10.30am—12noon
Today’s Our Day 2-4pm
Friday PILOTS 6.30pm -8pm
Fun and activities in a Christian environment during term time for everyone aged 4-18