1. Catalyst
September 2013
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

2. Copy for the October 2013 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 15th September.
Please submit items in good time.
You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to collect,
or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.
You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com
Thank You. Editor
Principal Contacts
Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168
Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444
Treasurer: Mr. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004
Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108
Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556
Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.com
Catalyst
Editor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
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.
This month’s website: -
Do you remember the Scottish schoolgirl, Martha Payne who ran an
Internet critique (blog) of her school dinners? The local authority tried
to close down her blog but capitulated in the face of criticism. Well
a lot has happened since then
The website is www.justgiving.com/neverseconds
Now, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed
Sunday Services; A quote 2
Church Notices 3 - 6
The Women’s Fellowship 6
Holiday From Home 8
Catalyst Needs You 9
Notice Boards 10 - 11
Messy Church 13
Actionaid letter;
The Way things once were 14
The summer B-B-Q 15
Website of the Month 16 - 17
17thC Nun’s Prayer 17
Creating a Place of Prayer 20
Church Organisations I B C

3. 1
Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends,
What a lovely summer we have enjoyed.
The magazine is full of photographs of the various church activities
throughout the summer, so do make a point of seeing if you can see
yourself in them!
It has been a busy summer, with much happening, and I thank all of you
who have been involved in organising, assisting, and taking part in all
that we have done together.
As we look forward to September and the coming autumn with the
changing leaves in the garden, it is good to take some time to sit,
perhaps in the garden, and reflect on all God’s goodness around us.
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10).
In the midst of our world with all its war and turmoil; in the midst of our
lives with all the change and stress; in the midst of all that life can be,
God invites us: Be still, and know that I am God.
As many of you know, the past weeks have been difficult for me, and this
verse has kept my strength secure. To be still and know that God is
there, whatever we face in life, is quite something. In this midst of all
that comes, we have a God who invites us to be still – to take just a
moment to focus and balance ourselves in His love. It takes just a few
seconds to pause while cooking the dinner, or before answering emails,
or while out walking to give thought to God. And as we give thought to
God, we can be inwardly still and gain that strength that only He can
give.
And so I invite you, be still and know God in your lives; be still and focus
for just a while each day – it is amazing the difference it makes.

4. 2
Sunday Services
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has
conducted worship on a number of occasions.
v Revd John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill Baptist
Church. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on a
number of occasions.
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC.
v Revd Geoffrey Dunstan is the former head of Religious
Broadcasting in South Africa and a retired URC Minister.
v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister
church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.
v David Stoner is well known to us. He is a member of various
groups at HFC.
September 2013
1st
10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
8th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Allan Evison
15th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Bill Michie
22nd
10.30 am - Holy Communion - Rev. Geoffrey Dunstan
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley
29th
10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner
6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at St Mary's, Hayes
An Inspirational Quote
Be the person who touches the lives and hearts of people.
Be a positive light to others as you put a smile on their faces.
For in the end... it's not what you say that matters, it's how you make
them feel that lovingly stays in their memory.
Unknown

5. 3
News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Marriages
The marriage of Tom Strachan and Kirsty Johnson
will take place at Hayes Free Church on Saturday,
21 September at 1.30 pm. Any members and friends who would like to
help them celebrate this occasion are most welcome to join the
family and guests for the service.
Deaths
We regret to announce that Sue’s mother died on 16 August. We all
offer our deepest condolences to Sue, Roy and their family at this sad
time.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Marjorie Curry, Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble.
Church Meetings
The next Elders’ meetings will be on Tuesday 3rd September and
Tuesday 1st October at 8.00 pm in the small hall.
The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 22nd September at 12.00
noon after the morning service.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will meet at 8.00pm on Monday the 2nd of
September at Joan Smith’s home - 18, Hurstdene Avenue. The next
meeting will take place on the 7th of October - venue TBA.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for September
Held at 10.00am at the following homes:-
3rd Martin Nunn’s. 10th Betty Coster’s.
17th Brenda Cordingley’s. 24th The Church
Then in October: -
1st Martin Nunn’s.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Editor’s Footnote,
I would like to thank Sue for making her many contributions to this edition of
Catalyst. This time must have been particularly difficult, but nevertheless you
have looked after your flock very well indeed. Thank you Sue. ☺

6. 4
Saturday Fellowship
The next meeting will be on the 7th of September at 2.30pm - venue to
be announced. Martin Nunn will be leading a Bible Study. In October,
we will meet on the 5th; venue TBA. You are welcome to join us.
Men's Group
The next meeting will be on Thursday 19th September and will be a
meal at the White Bear, Warlingham at 8.00 pm. John Curry is
arranging this evening.
Ministry of Flowers
Thank you to those who will be providing flowers in September 2013
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.
After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed to
members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
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 4pm 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.
Our Autumn term starts on September 13th at 2pm.
On October 18th the photographer- Sue Fitzgerald- is booked to
come to the club.
Our half term is on November 1st.
Finally, we look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each
month at 2.30pm in the small hall.
1st - Ruth Rees 8th - David & Undine Connolly -
Wedding Anniversary
15th - Rhoda Leeds 22nd - from Tom & Kirsty Strachan’s
wedding
29th - Ann Barker

7. 5
Worship Group
The Wednesday Reflections Group meets at 6.30pm on the 4th
Wednesday of each month.
Linda Michie
Notice Sheets - September & 1st Sunday in October
1st Pam Collison 8658 0748
8th Joan Smith 8462 3920
15th Joan Smith
22nd Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
29th Daphne Cummings
October
6th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please
contact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
Women's Fellowship
Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,
on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.
The September meetings will be: -
17th Fun with Flowers
24th Our Holiday Memories
Then on: -
1st October Musical Interlude
IMPORTANT NOTICE
There have been some changes to our group. Details of what has
happened and new arrangements are on Page 6.
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone
Marion Swanborough on 8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when
they are unable to come to the meetings.
As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come along for a
pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme with plenty to
interest everyone.
Sue & Marion
A thought for today
The voice of conscience is so delicate that it is easy to stifle it; but it is
also so clear that it is impossible to mistake it.
Madame De Stael, writer (1766-1817)

8. 6
The Women’s Fellowship
Sylvia Mack has served the Women's Fellowship as their
leader for three years, but now has to stand down.
The members thank her for all her hard work and are sad to
say goodbye.
So far no one has been found to lead this group of ladies.
However, a steering committee of three has met under the
leadership of the Minister and drawn up a programme for
the next term.
Marion Swanborough has taken on the organising of the mini
bus should you need a lift.
Otherwise, all queries should be addressed to the Minister
(020 8462 2212)
Elders
In July new Elders were inducted and the Eldership now comprises:
Malcolm Cheyne, John Curry, Mike Duke, Alan Hotten,
Sylvia Mack, Bill Michie, John Moren, Martin Nunn,
Mavis Righini, Joan Smith, Bruce Tannock, Chris Wood.
What event is this? Turn to page 8 to find out.

9. 7
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning
We will be holding a coffee morning in the Small Hall
from 10.00am to 12.00 on the 14th of September, 2013.
We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster
relief funds in different parts of the world.
We hope to see you at the Coffee Mornings, and why not bring a friend?
Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings are
separate from those raised through the refreshments trolley after
Sunday morning services.
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
We hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th
Sunday of each month.
In September the stall will be held on the 8th and 22nd.
The message is: “Please buy Fairtrade. Every purchase helps in a good
way”.
You will find new lines on the stall, including some “stocking fillers” as a
foretaste of what will be on the Christmas Card Fair stall.
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
What’s going on? Turn to page 8 to find out.

10. 8
HOLIDAY FROM HOME
If you had looked in at the Church Halls during the week of August 4th,
you would have seen a hive of activity. The Holiday from Home was
underway.
During the week we painted pots,
arranged flowers, played skittles,
took part in a beetle drive and
answered quizzes. We listened to
an organ recital and sang along to
piano and accordion. A day out to
Clandon Park was enjoyed by all,
with a fabulous cream tea and
those that needed it were pushed
in wheelchairs. The week finished
with everyone watching “Top Hat”, an old Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers film. There was a lot of chat as we made new friends and got
to know old friends better.
Each day we were served a two
course home-cooked meal
prepared by volunteers.
All of this was achieved by a
band of amazingly energetic
volunteers under the leadership
of Sue Powell and Joan Smith –
they were all unfailingly cheerful
and helpful, particularly towards
those with disabilities.
Transport was arranged for those
who could not get to the Church under their own steam.
Those of us who took advantage of this opportunity say a big “Thank
you!” to everyone concerned!
Personally I saw the occasion as
Christianity in action – the love of
God working through His people for
His people.
Marion Swanborough

11. 9
Your contributions to Catalyst will be most welcome. Can
you fill space on YOUR page?
How about a picture, or a poem? What did
you do at Sunday School? Do you have any
special stories; such as from your holidays
which you would like to share?
This page is yours. So please make use of it!
Please contact
Richard Brown - The Editor.
I would love to hear from you.
Anyone interested in meeting up from time
to time for a game of chess?
If so, please contact David
Email: davidw.hawthorn1@btinternet.com
Tel: 020 8249 7188
Catalyst Needs You!
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some Christmas / New Year break stories.

12. 10
NOTICE
Reporting back on Cambodia
Bill and Linda Michie recently went
to Cambodia to help build houses.
They will be reporting back on
Saturday 21st September at 7.30
pm on their work and thanking
everyone for their support.
A Cambodian Curry will be provided.
Tickets £10.00
Thank you all
"Thanks to all the members who have helped Undine and me in
the last few weeks as our daughter Sarah recuperates from her
badly broken leg. She and her two children Emily 11 and Bobby
7 months have kept us very busy and we appreciated
particularly the meals provided and for the interest and prayers
of all the church members. We pray for Sarah's continued
recovery and trust that she will be able to return to work in the
autumn as soon as possible."
Also, thank you for the flowers sent from the church display at the
end of July.
David & Undine Connolly
The CTH Contact is
Janet Sladden.
Her email is
aj.sladden@btclick.com
Otherwise,
contact may be made
through
Sylvia Mack

13. 11
BOARD
Music to the ears
Martin’s niece, Jenny Nunn, has
produced a professional recording
of some of her most recent songs.
It is a beautifully moving
performance including keyboard,
violin, flute and clarinet.
Copies of the CD are available from
Martin Nunn at the special price of
£10 (normally £11.50).
Catalyst
- for the visually impaired -
Catalyst is now available as a
Word Document which can be
read out loud by a computer
adapted for the visually impaired.
If you know anyone who would like
to receive this version by email,
please tell the editor.

14. 12
ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
Saturday 26th October
2013
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
AT
HAYES FREE CHURCH
PICKHURST LANE
HAYES
KENT
LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Interested table holders – tables available D P Connolly.
Tel: 020 8776 0108.
ENTRANCE £1.00
Sponsored by: - Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP
tel. 01959 577000

15. 13
At the July Messy Church we looked at the story of the
Good Samaritan, and we practised bandaging each
other up!!!

16. 14
Georgie Porgie
Mad King George III's first son was also the subject of a rhyme.
As Prince Regent and then George IV he was famous for his
womanising and often lampooned in satirical cartoons of the time.
He was also famous for his enormous appetite and, when he died,
he had a waist measuring 50 inches.
The way things once were
What did those nursery rhymes mean?
We will be looking at this up to the October edition, 2013
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1st July 2013
Supporter Reference: 0657446
Dear Saturday Morning Contact Group
I would like to say an enormous thank you for your very generous gift of
£100 in response to ActionAid's Global Hunger Appeal 2013.
With your help my ActionAid colleagues in Brazil, Rwanda. Kenya and
other developing countries will be able to continue helping children
who face hunger on a daily basis.
Your support means so much to girls like Elminha, who was given
emergency food by ActionAid, and Ralie who will now have a seed-bank
in her community. Your donation will help many children to survive.
thrive. and look forward to the future.
Thank you again for your incredible generosity.
Best wishes.
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Glyn Duke
Head of Supporter Care
actionaid

17. 15
A good time was had by all at the Summer B-B-Q.
It was so hot that, at one stage,
the hose was put to good service!

18. 16
Website of the Month No More Seconds
The wording is taken from the charity donations pages on the “Just
Giving” website. Wording has been edited down.
Martha’s words
I mentioned in my blog http://www.NeverSeconds.blogspot.co.uk that
last year my friends and I set up Charity Children at school and we
made felt soaps and candle holders. We had a sale and raised £70
for Mary's Meals enough to feed 7 children for a whole year!
My blog is being read all over the world and some people have said I
am very lucky to have lunch at all. They are right. Lots of readers
have asked how they can support Charity Children but because I
can't make enough felt soaps it is best if you support Mary's Meals
directly.
My grandpa says,
“Mary's Meals is a very efficient and effective charity which works with
local volunteers to help them provide meals in school for their
children. The charity was founded in 2002 by Magnus MacFarlane-
Barrow, who lives near us in Argyll, Scotland. Now Mary's Meals feeds
over 600,000 children in 16 countries, including Malawi, Liberia, Kenya
and Haiti. Many of these children go to school for the first time
because of this food. How can you go to school when you have to
worry about where the next meal is coming from?
“It costs just £10.70 (US$16.80) to feed a child in school for a whole year.
This is the average cost worldwide. In Malawi, the children are given a
mug of Likuni Phala, maize porridge with soya, vitamins and malt
extract. If it is all a child gets to eat, which it will be for some children,
it is just enough to keep them healthy. It costs only £7 (US$11) to feed
a child for a year there. At least 93p in every pound donated is spend
directly on this charitable work.“
When Mary's Meals starts doing lunches in a new school they have to
build a kitchen first. They cost £7000. I'd really like there to be a
NeverSeconds kitchen but maybe it shouldn't be called
NeverSeconds because there will be seconds, for everyone!
Updates from the website
The BBC documentary 'Martha, Meals and Malawi' airing this weekend
on BBC News channel. Saturday 3rd - 05.30; 14.30; and 21.30 Sunday
4th - 03.30; 10.30; 14.30; 23.30 Monday 5th - 01.30 Hope you manage
to catch it! Martha and Dave
02/11/12 - 09:37 Continued on Page 17.....

19. 17
...... Continued from Page 16
Thanks for all your support. BBC Scotland made a TV documentary
called 'Martha, Meals and Malawi' airing on BBC News channel all this
weekend (3rd & 4th Nov). Catch it if you can and see how your
donations have been put to fabulous use by Mary's Meals.
29/10/12 -14:11
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Thank you for making the Friends of NeverSeconds kitchen at Lirangwe
school happen! Visiting the school in Malawi in October. Will share
the trip on the blog. Very excited to be finalist in the Great Scot
Awards. In Malawi at time of ceremony but hope to win for all at
Lirangwe!
25/08/12 - 09:48
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Finally. Martha wanted to raise £7,000 to fund school building projects
in Africa. Her target has been exceed by 1868%. £130,793.08 was
raised by the 18th of August 2013.
Ed
Lord, thou knowest better than I
know myself that I am growing
older, and will some day be old.
Keep me from the fatal habit of
thinking I must say something on
every subject and on every
occasion.
Release me from craving to
straighten out everybody's affairs.
Make me thoughtful but not
moody; helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom it
seems a pity not to use it all, but
thou knowest Lord, that I want a
few friends at the end.
Keep my mind free from the recital
of endless details; give me wings
to get to the point.
Seal my lips on my aches and
pains. They are increasing and
love of rehearsing them is
becoming sweeter as the years
go by.
I dare not ask for grace enough to
enjoy the tales of others' pains,
but help me to endure them with
patience.
I dare not ask for improved
memory, but for a growing
humility and a lessening
cocksureness when my memory
seems to clash with the memories
of others. Teach me the glorious
lesson that occasionally I may be
mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet; I do
not want to be a saint - some of
them are so hard to live with - but
a sour old person is one of the
crowning works of the Devil.
Give me the ability to see good
things in unexpected places and
talents in unexpected people.
And give me, O Lord, the grace to
tell them so.
Amen.
A 17th Century Nun's Prayer about Old Age

20. 18
September 2013
1st Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
2nd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
3rd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
4th Wed
5th Thu
6th Fri
7th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4
8th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. John Marchant
Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 7
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Allan Evison
9th Mon
10th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
11th Wed
12th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
13th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
14th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 7
15th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Bill Michie
16th Mon
17th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
18th Wed
19th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
20th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
21st Sat 7.30 pm - Reporting back on Cambodia Page 10
22nd Sun
10.30 am - Holy Communion - Rev. Geoffrey Dunstan
Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 7
12.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

21. 19
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
13th Oct Harvest Festival & Church Parade
19th Oct 4.00 - 7.00 pm - Mission Tea - Bible Society (Date TBC)
27th Oct 12.00 Noon - Special Church meeting to discuss the LMMR
9th Nov Christmas Fair & Charity Card Fair
24th Nov 12.00 Noon - Church Meeting
29th Nov - 8th Dec Christmas Tree Festival
September 2013
23rd Mon
24th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
25th Wed 6.30 pm - Worship Group Page 5
26th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
27th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
28th Sat 1.30 pm - Wedding Page 3
29th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner
6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at St Mary's, Hayes
30th Mon
October 2013
1st Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
2nd Wed
3rd Thu
4th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
5th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4
6th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service -
6.30 pm - Holy Communion -

22. 20
Creating a Place of Prayer
Many people find that creating a special place in their home
for prayer helps them to commune with God.
Imagine that you are setting up a prayer shrine in your home
consisting of objects, writings or pictures that have a spiritual
meaning for you. The shrine should include at least one thing
that appeals to each of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell,
taste and touch.
The shrine should be a place of ‘prayer’ in the widest sense,
that is, a place where you spend special time with God either
in quiet or engaged in activities that open up for you a way to
God.
1. Where in your home would your place of prayer be?
2. What would you include in it?
3. How would you spend time in your place of prayer?
4. Try to think of something special that you could add to your
prayer place to make it attractive. It could be a favourite
drink, a vase of flowers, a favourite picture.
5. You might like to draw how your prayer space might look.
Show where you would sit, where you would place each
element of your prayer space. Then you just need to make
your prayer space a reality.
David Hawthorn

23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103
Weekdays
9.15 -12.15pm
12.15 -12.45pm
Pre School Group
P/School lunch club
Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 9982
6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 3956
8.00pm - 1st Women's Contact
Group
Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Tuesday
10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 8462 5918
2.00pm Women's Fellowship Sue Powell 8462 2212
7.00pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday
3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Sue Powell 8462 2212
5.00pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 574962
6.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 3956
6.30pm - 4th Reflections Group Bill Michie 8658 4167
8.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
2.30pm - 2nd,
& 4th
Bible Study Sue Powell 8462 2212
5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45pm Senior Guides Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
8.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Friday
9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 3023
6.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042
Saturday
2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918
NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.
This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which
week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

24. Final Thought
The mist enfolds the hills in its mantle:
Embrace us in your love. O Lord.
The rain washes the rocks and leaves:
Cleanse us in your love. O Lord.
The beck tumbles down to the valley:
Direct us in your love, O Lord.
The mountain peaks stand firm:
Establish us in your love. O Lord.
The rowan tree clings to the side of the gill:
Root us in your love, O Lord.
The night veils the fells in darkness:
Hide us in your love, O Lord.
This night and every night.
Hide us in your love, O Lord. Amen.
I found this prayer after visiting Hawkshead
Methodist Church in the Lake District. This tiny
church is presently the oldest building used for
Methodist worship in the world. It was built as a
cottage in the 15th century and until 1862 was
used for residential purposes. It was converted
to a church and opened on 20th November
1862 as a Union Chapel, then handed over to
the Wesleyan Methodist Conference in 1926.
Barbara
The photograph of Hawkshead Methodist Church
© Graeme Dougal
& reproduced courtesy of
thecumbriadirectory.com