1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
June 2011
2. HAYES FREE CHURCH
111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HU
Sunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.
We are a member of the United Reformed Church.
We believe in Justice and Peace.
Principal Contacts
Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mr Alistair Wilson Tel: 020 8402 0026
Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444
Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020 8658 4167
Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108
Caretaker: Mr. Colin Ramsell Tel: 020 8402 0502
Catalyst
Editor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
Sunday Services; New day 2 About Amnesty International 13
Church notices 3-4 God’s Little Moth 14
Alpha in Africa 5 Places of Worship 15
First Impressions - Music from USA 6 Father and Son ;
Catalyst needs You - Adverts 7 The way things once were 16
Gospel for our Times 8 Holiday From Home 17
Justice & Peace Group 9 Your Mobile Telephone 20
Notice board 10 - 11 Church Organisations IBC
This month’s website - Amnesty International
AI is a humanitarian movement which is secular, but of international
renown for its vital work in the promotion of human rights for all
humankind.
More information is on Page 13. Also, check Page 12 where there is
notice of a concert in support of AI
The organisation’s website is http://www.amnesty.org Ed
Copy for the July - August 2011 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 12th June.
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
3. Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
Summer comes and our Prayer and Gift Day this
Saturday (4th June) gives us the opportunity to
come into the church and pray for the work of the church in this
village of Hayes.
Our journey over the last two or three years, looking first at the Bible,
then Prayer, and now at Evangelism, has enabled us to see more clearly
the journey of faith that we travel together. Each of us has our own
idea of what it is that we believe in; what it is that holds us together
as a Church, and what holds us is our understanding of Jesus Christ as
the Son of God, and as our Lord and Saviour, willing to die for us on
that cross.
We all know that life is never the ‘bed of roses’ that we crave.
We all know that life can be kind and cruel.
We all know that we need someone in our lives besides ourselves.
The promise that holds good for us all is the one made to us by Jesus
on that cross. Whatever we face, whatever life throws at us, Jesus is
always by our sides holding, supporting and loving us, no matter what.
And as a church this is what we offer each other too. Together we
travel our path through this life, supporting and walking with each
other when times are hard and when times are good.
As a Church we offer this to our community too; opening our doors to
share in the celebration of the Royal Wedding, and opening our doors
and our hearts to share in those moments of grief and hardship that
come to us all from time to time.
As we seek to be God’s people in this world, making a difference to
those we serve, let us be willing to look for ways to help in our
community.
As we gather together for our day of Prayer, let us remember our
community and pray that we can truly be God’s people for them.
Sue
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4. Sunday Services
June 2011
5th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
10.30 a.m. - Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister
12th 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service, Rededication of Elders -
The Minister
19th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Men’s Group
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
26th 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Linda Jennings
July 2011
3rd 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Mike Duke
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 Linda Jennings is one of our Elders who will be rededicated on
the 12th of June. She has lead our services on occasions.
v Major Cliff Kent belongs to the Regent Hall Branch of The
Salvation Army (the only church in Oxford Street, London). He
was formerly from the Thornton Heath branch of The Salvation
Army. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC on many
occasions.
v Mike Duke is one of the Sunday Club leaders.
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Births:
· Judith and David Stoner are delighted to
announce the arrival of their grandson Blake
Andrew Kai born on May 14th. A second son for Naomi and Paul, a
brother for Leo and cousin for Joe ,Kirsten, Kai, Daniel and David.
· We are pleased to announce that Lorna and Andy Hall had a baby
daughter Phoebe May 6lbs 13ozs on April 25th. Lorna is the daughter
of John and Janet Moren.
Deaths:
We regret to announce that The Rev Rodney Collins passed away
early in May. He last took our morning service at the beginning of
January.
Church Meetings
The next Elders’ meeting will be on Tuesday, 21st June at 8.00 pm
in the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 6th June
at 113, Bourne Way - Judith Stoner’s home.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
June 7th Martin Nunn’s. 14th Betty Coster’s.
21st Brenda Cordingley’s. 28th The Church.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
There won’t be a meeting on 4th June. However, on the 2nd of July, a
group from HFC will be going to Reigate Park URC for a quiet day in
preparation for the year of Evangelism. The day will be led by the
Revd David Helyer.
Details on the notice board, or from Martin Nunn.
Men's Group
The next meeting will be a London walk, organised by Alistair Wilson.
It starts at 6.00 pm on Thursday 16th June. Details on page 14.
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6. Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in June.
5th - Kay & Tony Atkinson 19th - Joan Smith
12th - Wedding 26th - Win Browne
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.
After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed to
members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
Justice and Peace Group
Our next meeting will be announced at a later date. You will be
welcome to join us.
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club
We welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday
afternoons between 2 and 4 pm during term time.
The fee is £1 per family – tea, squash and biscuits are provided.
This is a time when adults can meet up, while the children in their care
are busy playing with toys and activities in the company of other
children.
Summer term is in progress, with our last meeting on July 15th. There
will be a half term break on June 3rd. The photographer Sue
Fitzgerald will visit the club on June 24th.
Do come and join us!
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Notice Sheets - June 2011
5th & 12th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
19th & 26th Pam Collison 8658 0748
July
3rd Joan Smith 8462 3920
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact
the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
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7. Women's Fellowship
M eetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesdays and finish
about 3.30 p.m.
The programme for June is:-
7th Police Dog Handling - Visit by an Officer
14th A Holiday in Spain - Linda Jennings
21st Trials of a Speaker - Barbara Stevens
28th Service conducted by Allan Evison
The programme is varied. Who knows, you may like the Women's
Fellowship and decide to come to future meetings. I hope so.
Jessie Martin
Alpha in Africa
“I have been a murderer. I didn't want anything to do with God. But
through Alpha in our prison, I have encountered God personally. The
Bible given to me has become my best friend.”
This is the glowing endorsement of a prisoner in Sierra Leone for Alpha
International's work among some of the most marginalised
communities in Africa and beyond.
And it is just one of many breathtaking testimonies of lives transformed
beyond recognition thanks to a partnership between Alpha and Bible
Society.
Another prisoner in Sierra Leone known as Sufian, a self-confessed
former 'thief and drug sniffer', said: “Hearing the Word of God each
week has helped me to know how I ought to behave in life.”
Bible Society's Key Relationships Manager Sue Wilmot says there are
great opportunities to expand the ministry into more of Sierra Leone's
prisons and military bases — and there's great demand for Bibles.
In fact, thanks to this initiative, now in its fourth year, Alpha courses are
being delivered in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Zambia, South Africa and
Uganda, as well as India, with Scriptures provided by Bible Society in
each case.
Already, 136 of South Africa's 250 prisons have requested that the
course be run on their premises. But its impact is not limited to jails: in
fact it is reaching many diverse groups — from youth groups to rural
communities.
From the Bible Society Prayer Bulletin
Article for 5 - 11 JUNE
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8. First Impressions
present your favourite music
and songs from the golden era
of the Rat Pack and the
Hollywood musicals
Songs made famous by
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
and Sammy Davis Jnr.
Hayes Free Church
111 Pickhurst Lane,
Bromley BR2 7HU
Friday 1st July at 7.30 pm
Tickets £8.00
(tables of 4, 6 or 8 or more)
Bring your own drinks and nibbles
In aid of the Mounthurst Road
Scout Hut Development
Phone 020 8402 0026 to reserve a table.
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9. Catalyst needs you
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
It would be great to receive items from Leaders - please encourage your charges
other groups - Mothers and Toddlers, the to be creative. Catalyst has wonderful
cubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also, material from the adult members and
family members are most welcome to friends, but this magazine should be for all
submit material. of us to enjoy. Also, isn’t it nice to see your
Uniformed groups - can your members message or creation in print?
earn a badge for contributions to this
Surely, an important aspect of our lives is to
page? encourage the youngsters to develop - to
Pictures, poems, letters or thoughts are all be creative. So, this page is here to help
welcome. with this.
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Poems by James A. Wyatt.
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10. Gospel for our Times
And Jesus came to a town where the people were sore dismayed at
the news of unemployment. Jesus stood on a hillside and began to
teach the people in parables saying, "There was once a multi-
national company which for reasons of history had its Head Office in
London employing general managers, ordinary managers,
accountant, sales staff and those skilled in the management of
personnel, all controlling the activities of the company worldwide.
They were well off, enjoying good salaries, excellent pension
arrangements, paid holidays, medical insurance, company cars,
access to the company's products at staff discount and a sports club
at Beckenham. Every year salaries were adjusted for inflation, every
year salaries were reviewed to award long service and good effort.
Every year there was promotion to fill the vacancies left by those who
had retired. Yes, considering the state of the world and, in particular,
that of those countries with whom the company traded, the staff had
a comfortable existence, a job for life, a career in administration.
"One morning they all received a manilla envelope in which there was
a letter from the chairman to say that as the company was
reorganising they were all redundant. In future, Head Office would be
located in Delhi, India. Communication would be via a computer
and a satellite link and all the staff there would work as well as their
English predecessors at a fraction of the cost. The Indian staff would
require none of the benefits of the English staff and they would have
no need for a sports club at Beckenham or any where else. Moreover,
having been without work they would be very happy to have work".
At this a man in the crowd called out, "Master, is it God's will that I
should lose my job?" Jesus looked at him and was moved by
compassion for he knew him to be a righteous man. He said to him,
'My friend, did you not pray day by day for the poor of other lands
and for a fairer distribution of the earth's resources? Is not labour such
a resource? Do you think that my Father pays no heed to your
prayers or to those of people of other lands?"
At this the man sorrowed for he was generous in spirit. The crowd was
amazed at such teaching and went home wondering at the nature
of Jesus for no one had spoken with such authority.
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11. The Justice and Peace Group.
Like the poor, good causes, and the charities and
organisations which represent them, are always with us. After
reporting on the local charity JusB in May, we would like to
concentrate this month on Amnesty International. We are asked by
Jesus to work for prisoners, and the prisoners supported by Amnesty,
often isolated, and feeling crushed by the whole weight of the ruling
powers in their land, are among the most needy and desperate of all.
The Bromley & Orpington branch of Amnesty has always been
supportive of our Justice and Peace group, sending us their regular
newsletter from the early days. This now comes by email, and anyone
in the church who would like to receive it electronically should let me
know.
In June there will be an easy way to do a little for Amnesty
International Bromley & Orpington – you could come to a summer
concert! Hayes Philharmonic Choir was due to raise money for this
cause at Christmas, but with the carol concert cancelled by bad
weather, has instead offered them half the proceeds of its summer
concert on 18 June. This will be a potpourri of anthems, songs, glees
and madrigals, and will be followed by the choir’s traditional
Christmas celebrations adapted for summer – so do come along, to
have a good time, to learn something of our musical heritage, to
have a bite to eat, and to help an excellent cause to overcome the
disappointments of the December weather.
We in the J&P Group are Laurie Hobbs, Barbara Jones, Jim Pearson,
Christine Rees, Judith and David Stoner.
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
We continue to raise funds for disaster relief causes.
Our next coffee morning will be on 11th of June. We hope
to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Our cakes are to die for!! (Yum, yum)
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
There will be a stall after the morning services on the 5th & 19th of June,
and the 3rd of July.
The regular items for sale are food and drink - all of very good quality.
Remember that by purchasing Fairtrade goods you are helping to
support communities in the world, and to give those communities a
chance to enjoy a better life for their families - standards which we
may take for granted here in the UK.
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard, Barbara and Helen.
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12. NOTICE
Minister's Surgery
Lunch Dates
There are two dates for your diaries.
Sue’s monthly surgery
at the Church will be
v The first is June 5th, which is lunch
held on the SECOND
at 12.30 pm for people living alone.
Wednesday of each
v The second date is October 2nd month
when we will be having a harvest from 3.00 - 5.45 pm.
lunch and everybody is welcome.
There will be a list at the back of the HFC
church for people to sign for the lunch Prayer and Gift Day
on June 5th. Saturday 4th June
9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Barbara Jones
Come and share in a time
of renewing, giving and
22ND BROMLEY SCOUT GROUP praying for Our Church
Many of you will know that Sainsbury’s are and the way ahead. Those
now giving out ‘Active Kids’ vouchers for of us who have attended
every ₤10.00 spent. our previous two gift days
have found them moving
These vouchers can be exchanged for and fulfilling experiences.
sports equipment, books and even
Please sign up for a 20 min
camping equipment depending on how
spot
many we collect. Last year we collected
over 8,000 and I would again like to thank Aids to prayer and
all those members of the Church who reflection will be provided
helped us. and a table will be
available to receive your
So, if you are not already giving your gift.
vouchers to someone else, please save
A GIFT DAY ENVELOPE
them for the Scout Group.
is attached to this copy of
Please put your vouchers in the box next to Catalist.
our yellow recycling box on the table in Sue will be in Church all
the entrance to the Church. day to greet us, let us
Thanking you in advance. encourage her in all she is
doing for Our Church. DO
Brenda Petts come along.
BILL MICHIE
Cub Scout Leader & Beaver Scout Leader
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13. BOARD
Afternoon Cream Tea At the
at Bible Celebration Supper
18, Hurstdene Avenue on Saturday, 21st May,
Saturday 18 June £275 was raised for Bible
3.00 - 5.00 pm translation work.
Tickets £3.50 from Joan 50 people had gathered
020 8462 3920 together to hear a speaker
In aid of Holiday at Home from the Bible Society,
and a speaker
from the
Congratulations Wycliffe Bible Translators.
John Curry’s daughter-in-Law,
Nic, completed the London
Thank you to everyone.
Marathon in 5 hours 35 minutes Martin Nunn.
and without any ill effects.
She raised £3,441.98 (Incl gift-aid)
for The Alzheimer’s Society.
A very BIG Thank you to all 146
who sponsored her.
The
The new 400th anniversary
edition of the King James
Bible
Bible is out now Society
· Exclusive foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales
· New easy-to-read layout
· Illustrations
· Glossary of archaic terms and classic phrases list
· State-of-the-art concordance and much more!
£14.99+p&p bibleresources.org.uk/KJV
or call 0800 652 5369
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15. ABOUT AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who
campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be
respected and protected for everyone. We believe human rights
abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere. We work
to improve people’s lives through campaigning and international
solidarity. Our mission is to conduct research and generate action to
prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand
justice for those whose rights have been violated. Our members and
supporters exert influence on governments, political bodies,
companies and intergovernmental groups. Activists take up human
rights issues by mobilizing public pressure through mass
demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying as well as online and offline
campaigning.
Working with and for individuals the world over, we campaign so that
every person may enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We undertake research and take action aimed at preventing and
ending grave abuses of these rights, demanding that all governments
and other powerful entities respect the rule of law. It means we
campaign globally and locally where ever we can make a
difference.
For example, we take action to:
v Stop violence against women
v Defend the rights and dignity of those trapped in poverty
v Abolish the death penalty
v Oppose torture and combat terror with justice
v Free prisoners of conscience
v Protect the rights of refugees and migrants
v Regulate the global arms trade
Campaigning can change people’s lives – of victims and survivors of
human rights abuses, of human rights activists and defenders and
even of the abusers.
We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic
interest or religion, democratic and self-governing.
We are financially self-sufficient, thanks to the generous support of
donations provided by individual members and supporters.
We do not support or oppose any government or political system and
neither do we necessarily support or oppose the views of the
victims/survivors or human rights defenders whose rights we seek to
protect.
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16. Men’s Group Meeting June 16th
A walk through the streets of the East End of
London in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper!
Arrive at Aldgate East tube station and take the
exit marked Whitechapel Art Gallery. We will
depart from outside the White Hart Pub at
6.00pm
Anyone arriving late can meet up with the group
at the Ten Bells Pub opposite Spitalfields
market in Commercial Street. The walk ends
near Aldgate tube station. So far I have not
been able to find a suitable place to eat so we
may not finish the evening with a meal.
Alistair
GOD'S LITTLE MOTH
God's little moth
Sitting on my wall
Hello !
Why have you come to call
God's little moth
Sitting on my wall
God's little moth
Now you're on the ceiling
Hello !
What are you feeling
God's little moth
On the ceiling
God's little moth
Flying round the light
Watch out !
You'll get a fright
God's little moth
Flying round the light
By James Wyatt.
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18. Father and Son
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and asked his father
when they could discuss his use of the car.
His father said he’d make a deal with his son: “You bring your grades
up from a C to a B average, study your Bible, and get your hair cut.
Then we’ll talk about the car.”
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he’d settle for the
offer, and they agreed on it.
After about six weeks his father said, “Son, you’ve brought your grades
up and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I’m
disappointed you haven’t had your hair cut.”
The boy said, “You know, Dad, I’ve been
thinking about that, and I’ve noticed in my
studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair,
John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had
long hair and there’s even strong evidence
that Jesus had long hair.”
Father’s reply - You’re going to love this ...
“Did you also notice that they all walked everywhere they went?”
The way things once were
From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for June 1841.
GARDEN. - Top peas and beans to assist the filling of the pods. Plant
ont (Should be out) pumpkins and cucumbers on pits filled with
stable dung mixed with green nettles. Sow portions of
cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, also carrots, and onions to be
drawn young. Likewise pearl and Prussian blue peas for late
crops. At the end sow the principal crop of turnips.
Passages transcribed as shown Ed
This month’s extract brings to the fore some thoughts which I would like
to share - a challenge perhaps, based on some questions
1. Why were green nettles used as a fertilizer?
2. Are any of the vegetable varieties in existence. If so, then where
can seeds , or further information be obtained?
3. Does anyone have recipes which use these historic crops?
I will publish any answers in the next edition of Catalyst. There may be
a prize in the offing - for the winner drawn from the hat.
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19. ADVANCE NOTICE
Yes, that time of year is approaching - quickly too.
It’s the HOLIDAY Season
You are invited to enjoy
HAYES FREE CHURCH HOLIDAY FROM HOME
Monday 1st - Friday 5th August 2011
And evening of Saturday 6th August
This will be a week of enjoyable activities for the over 60's
A two course lunch will be served each day.
The week will end with
A Summer Extravaganza on the Saturday Evening
Tickets are: -
£20.00 for the week
or £5.00 per day.
The cost of the outing is still to be confirmed.
To avoid disappointment, book now.
Phone Sue on 020 8462 2212.
For the full programme
Pick up a leaflet from the back of the church.
Martin Luther says: Pray as if everything depends on God,
then work as if everything depends on you.
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If your day is hemmed with prayer, ..........
it is less likely to unravel.
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20. June 2011
1st Wed
2nd Thu
3rd Fri
4th Sat 9.00 a.m. - Prayer & Gift Day Page 10
10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison
5th Sun Then Fairtrade stall Page 9
12.30 p.m. - Lunch for those living alone Page 10
6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
6th Mon
7th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8th Wed 3.00 p.m. - Minister’s Surgery Page 10
9th Thu NOTE - Catalyst’s Press Date is this Sunday I.F.C.
10th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4
11th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 6
10.30 a.m. - Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister
12th Sun 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service, Rededication of Elders -
The Minister
13th Mon
Queen's Offical Birthday
14th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
15th Wed The day of the Church Anniversary
16th Thu 6.00 p.m. - Men’s Group Pages 3 & 14
17th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4
What's a rainbow?
An 8 year old asked what a rainbow was. When given the scientific
answer he said: “No, a rainbow is God standing on his head and
smiling after eating skittles."
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21. June 2011
18th Sat 3.00 pm - Cream Tea Page 11
7.00 p.m. - Hayes Philharmonic Choir Page 12
Fathers' Day
19th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Men’s Group
Then Fairtrade stall Page 9
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister
20th Mon
10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3
21st Tue 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 p.m. - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
22nd Wed
23rd Thu
24th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4
25th Sat
26th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Linda Jennings
27th Mon
28th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
29th Wed
30th Thu
July 2011
1st Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4
7.30 p.m. - First Impressions Page 6
2nd Sat All day - See notice under Saturday Fellowship Page 3
10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent
3rd Sun Then Fairtrade stall Page 9
6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Mike Duke
Don’t tell your friends about your Indigestion:
‘How are you!’ Is a Greeting, not a Question.
Arthur Guiterman
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22. A final piece - for Peace of Mind - continued from last month
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Your Mobile Telephone
THIRD - Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry?
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call
someone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone.
Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the
person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the
mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from
having to drive your keys to you.
Distance is no object. You could be thousands of miles away, and if
you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you
can unlock the doors (or the boot).
Contributor’s Note:
I didn’t believe this when I heard about it! I rang my daughter in
Sydney from Perth when we went on holiday.
She had the spare car key. We tried it out and it unlocked our car
over a mobile phone!'
FOURTH - How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits
on your phone: * # 0 6 #
Ensure you put an asterisk BEFORE the #06# sequence.
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to
your handset.
Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone ever gets
stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code.
They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief
changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.
You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that
whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.
If everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing
mobile phones.
This secret is also in the fine print of most mobile phone manuals. It
was created for the very purpose of trying to prevent phones from
being stolen.
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23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103
Weekdays
9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Carol Crouch 8462 3642
Arts Association
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 9982
6.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 3956
8.00 pm - 1st Women's Contact Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Mon monthly Group
Tuesday
2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Jessie Martin 8462 5621
7.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845345 1500
7.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday
5.00 pm Rainbows Tania Venables 8462 9759
6.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 3956
6.30 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 4167
6.45 pm Slimming World Val 0750 6015064
7.30 pm Explorers Katy Reeves 07779 039 295
Thursday
2.30 pm - See Justice & Peace David Stoner 8462 3023
Catalyst Group
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.00 - 8.30 pm Senior Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 3139
8.00 pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Thu monthly
Friday
9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 3023
6.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042
7.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918
Saturday
2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918
24. Final Thought
Memories
It’s the hug,
It’s the crazy joke,
It’s the warm hand,
It’s the fish and chips.
It’s the sudden laughter,
It’s the silent tears
It’s the high noon,
It’s the mobile phone.
It’s the broken bikes,
It’s the washing up,
It’s the school run,
It’s the touch of love.
It’s the dog’s lick,
It’s the loud music,
It’s the magic smiles
It’s the stupid dancing.
It’s the hidden pain,
It’s the long search,
It’s the truth-telling,
It’s the healing.
It’s the intimacy,
It’s the parting,
It’s the tears,
It’s the farewell.
It’s life,
It’s death,
It’s the Spirit
Of blessing. This year, the image which accompanies
Final Thought will be a visual variation of
It’s the God this scene. The idea is to challenge how
Of surprises we see things, and to help us appreci-
Met again ate how different people may actually
On the journey. see the world around them.
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