This document provides information about Hayes Free Church including contact details, upcoming events, and notices. It announces the death of Angie Shier Jones and provides details about Sunday services, preachers, and groups meeting at the church such as prayer meetings, fellowship, mothers' and toddlers' club, and women's fellowship. It also contains a letter from the minister and articles on gas/electricity charges and the history of the Congregational Church in Anerley.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in November and December 2012. It includes the schedule of Sunday services and visiting preachers. It also lists notices about church meetings, prayer groups, and other activities like the Men's Group skittles evening. Sadly it announces the death of Linda Jennings and requests prayers for others in the church family who are unwell.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church for December 2011-January 2012. It provides information on church services, notices, events, and greetings. The newsletter includes the minister's letter expressing hope for experiencing awe at Christmas, a list of church services and preachers, announcements of deaths and corrections, notices of upcoming meetings and events, and seasonal greetings from church members.
This document is the February 2012 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events for February and March, including preachers, prayer meetings, and women's fellowship activities. It also contains notices regarding church groups, fundraising efforts, and an energy saving scam. The front page includes a letter from the minister discussing the importance of having "Personal Best" moments of faith.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in October and November 2012. The church will hold a Harvest Festival on October 14th and a Christmas Tree Festival from November 30th to December 9th to raise money for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. The Christmas Tree Festival will include evening entertainment performances each night from local school choirs, bands, and other groups. The document encourages readers to attend the various events and volunteer to help with the church's activities.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church in April 2012, including:
- Contact details for church leadership and staff
- Details of Sunday services in April and May, including visiting preachers
- Announcements of baptisms, weddings, and the deaths of former caretaker Pat Neal and church member Pauline Chapman
- Dates and locations for church meetings, prayer meetings, fellowship groups and other activities
- A request for notice sheet volunteers for Sunday services
- Information on the church's mothers and toddlers group
This document is the September 2011 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for September and October 2011. It includes the minister's letter discussing the importance of community involvement. It also provides summaries of recent church events, such as the Holiday from Home program, and looks ahead to upcoming activities of church groups.
This document provides information about events at Hayes Free Church in October 2011. It includes the names and contact information for church leaders. The main events advertised are the Harvest Festival service on October 9th to benefit the Bromley URC Homelessness Project, the Christmas Tree Festival, and the Christmas Fair. Regular church groups including the Women's Fellowship, Scouts and Guides, and Mothers and Toddlers club provide their meeting details. The letter from the minister encourages donations for Harvest and thanks members for their generosity.
The article discusses ways for seniors to stay mentally and emotionally healthy as they age. It recommends planning ahead financially and medically to alleviate worries about the future. Maintaining social connections through activities with family and friends and engaging hobbies can fight depression and loneliness. Exercising both the body and mind through physical activity, learning, and stimulating conversation also helps prevent cognitive decline and promotes well-being.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in November and December 2012. It includes the schedule of Sunday services and visiting preachers. It also lists notices about church meetings, prayer groups, and other activities like the Men's Group skittles evening. Sadly it announces the death of Linda Jennings and requests prayers for others in the church family who are unwell.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church for December 2011-January 2012. It provides information on church services, notices, events, and greetings. The newsletter includes the minister's letter expressing hope for experiencing awe at Christmas, a list of church services and preachers, announcements of deaths and corrections, notices of upcoming meetings and events, and seasonal greetings from church members.
This document is the February 2012 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events for February and March, including preachers, prayer meetings, and women's fellowship activities. It also contains notices regarding church groups, fundraising efforts, and an energy saving scam. The front page includes a letter from the minister discussing the importance of having "Personal Best" moments of faith.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in October and November 2012. The church will hold a Harvest Festival on October 14th and a Christmas Tree Festival from November 30th to December 9th to raise money for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. The Christmas Tree Festival will include evening entertainment performances each night from local school choirs, bands, and other groups. The document encourages readers to attend the various events and volunteer to help with the church's activities.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church in April 2012, including:
- Contact details for church leadership and staff
- Details of Sunday services in April and May, including visiting preachers
- Announcements of baptisms, weddings, and the deaths of former caretaker Pat Neal and church member Pauline Chapman
- Dates and locations for church meetings, prayer meetings, fellowship groups and other activities
- A request for notice sheet volunteers for Sunday services
- Information on the church's mothers and toddlers group
This document is the September 2011 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for September and October 2011. It includes the minister's letter discussing the importance of community involvement. It also provides summaries of recent church events, such as the Holiday from Home program, and looks ahead to upcoming activities of church groups.
This document provides information about events at Hayes Free Church in October 2011. It includes the names and contact information for church leaders. The main events advertised are the Harvest Festival service on October 9th to benefit the Bromley URC Homelessness Project, the Christmas Tree Festival, and the Christmas Fair. Regular church groups including the Women's Fellowship, Scouts and Guides, and Mothers and Toddlers club provide their meeting details. The letter from the minister encourages donations for Harvest and thanks members for their generosity.
The article discusses ways for seniors to stay mentally and emotionally healthy as they age. It recommends planning ahead financially and medically to alleviate worries about the future. Maintaining social connections through activities with family and friends and engaging hobbies can fight depression and loneliness. Exercising both the body and mind through physical activity, learning, and stimulating conversation also helps prevent cognitive decline and promotes well-being.
This document is the October 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for October and November, including Harvest Festival, the Christmas Tree Festival, and notices for various church groups. It also includes the letter from the Church Secretary and previews of guest preachers for Sunday services.
This document is the September 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in September and October, including guest speakers, prayer meetings, and social groups. It also includes announcements about members of the congregation and a letter from the minister discussing acknowledging God as the true ruler in our lives. The editor provides notes reminding readers of the submission deadline for the next issue and promoting an upcoming open house weekend in London to see historic buildings.
This document is the May 2016 edition of the Hayes Free Church magazine. It provides information about upcoming services, events, and notices for the church community. Key details include the deadline of May 15th for submissions to the June magazine, notices about preachers and services in May, announcements of deaths and changes of address for church members, and schedules for various church groups meetings in May.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including contact details for church leadership, upcoming events, and notices. It also includes a letter from the minister, the preaching schedule for November, and articles on various church groups and activities.
This document is the September 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in September and October, including guest speakers, prayer meetings, and social groups. It also includes announcements about members of the congregation and a letter from the minister discussing acknowledging God as the true ruler in our lives. The editor provides notes reminding readers of the submission deadline for the next issue and promoting an upcoming open house weekend in London to see historic buildings.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. It includes the minister's letter, details on guest preachers for Sunday services, prayers for church members, notices on meetings and groups, and announcements of fundraising events and donations made.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in July and August 2015. It includes the schedule of visiting preachers for Sunday services, notices about various church groups, and a letter from the minister. The editor's column provides suggestions for local historic sites to visit over the summer break.
This document is the November 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and organizations for the month. It includes the letter from the church secretary discussing hedgehog conservation. It also announces the Christmas Tree Festival in aid of Deaf Access to be held from November 28th to December 13th featuring musical performances and films.
This document is the October 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in October and November, including visiting preachers, women's and men's group meetings. It also provides announcements about church family members and important dates for submitting items to the November issue of the Catalyst by the editor's deadline of October 6th.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in November and December 2015. It includes details about Remembrance Sunday services, visiting preachers, prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and choir performances. It also provides contact information for church leaders and announcements about members of the congregation.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church for July and August 2016, including notices about guest preachers, prayer meetings, women's and men's groups, and the Christmas tree festival benefiting Carers Bromley. The editor of the church magazine Catalyst appeals for a new editor to take over responsibilities. Church members are encouraged to submit items for the notice sheets and magazine.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in February and March 2016. It includes details about submitting articles for the March edition of the Catalyst magazine, contact information for church leaders, notes on guest preachers for Sunday services, and announcements about various church group meetings and activities taking place over the next two months. It also contains a letter from the Church Secretary welcoming the congregation to a new period as the church moves forward during its interregnum.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church including contact details, upcoming events, and notices. It announces the death of Angie Shier Jones and provides details about Sunday services, preachers, and groups meeting at the church such as prayer meetings, fellowship, mothers' and toddlers' club, and women's fellowship. It also contains a letter from the minister and articles on gas/electricity charges and the history of the Congregational Church in Anerley.
This document is the November 2013 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (United Reformed Church) in Kent, England. It provides information on the church's services, events, groups and contacts for the month. It includes the minister's letter, the church's vision and mission statements, notices of services and events, and updates from various church groups and organizations. The back page advertises the website of the month, which is focused on the Normandy Veterans' Association in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including contact details for church leadership, upcoming events, and notices. It also includes a letter from the minister, the preaching schedule for November, and articles on various church groups and activities.
The document is the September 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming services and events at the church, including notices of deaths in the church family, upcoming meetings, and volunteer schedules. It also advertises the church's Holiday at Home program and includes a summary of the August 2014 activities from that program.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church providing information about upcoming events and notices. It includes details about submitting articles for the next issue of the newsletter, contact information for church leaders, notices about services and groups, and announcements about fundraising events like the Christmas fair and card sale.
This document is the July-August 2013 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in July and August, including notices on visiting preachers, prayer meetings, and fellowship groups. It also contains announcements such as births and a call for volunteers for a local food bank collection. The editor requests submissions for the September issue by August 11th.
The document provides information about Hayes Free Church in Kent, including details of services, contacts, notices, and upcoming events for December 2011 and January 2012. The minister's letter discusses maintaining wonder and awe during the Christmas season. Summaries of church meetings, prayer meetings, and flower arranging duties are also included.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church for December 2011-January 2012. It provides information on church services, notices, events, and greetings. The newsletter includes the minister's letter expressing hope for experiencing awe at Christmas, notices on church meetings and groups, the visiting preachers schedule, and the Women's Fellowship programme for December and January.
This document is the September 2011 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for September and October, including visiting preachers. It also includes announcements about baptisms, deaths, church meetings, prayer groups, and other church organizations. The Minister's letter discusses the importance of community and Christians' role in working for justice and peace within their local community.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including notices about upcoming services and events in July and August 2011. It lists the minister, church leadership, and details Sunday services led by visiting preachers. It also announces meetings for prayer, fellowship, elders, and justice and peace groups. Flowers for Sunday services and the mothers' and toddlers' club are noted. The letter from the minister discusses the importance of spirituality and living like Christians through love, worship, and acceptance.
This document is the October 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for October and November, including Harvest Festival, the Christmas Tree Festival, and notices for various church groups. It also includes the letter from the Church Secretary and previews of guest preachers for Sunday services.
This document is the September 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in September and October, including guest speakers, prayer meetings, and social groups. It also includes announcements about members of the congregation and a letter from the minister discussing acknowledging God as the true ruler in our lives. The editor provides notes reminding readers of the submission deadline for the next issue and promoting an upcoming open house weekend in London to see historic buildings.
This document is the May 2016 edition of the Hayes Free Church magazine. It provides information about upcoming services, events, and notices for the church community. Key details include the deadline of May 15th for submissions to the June magazine, notices about preachers and services in May, announcements of deaths and changes of address for church members, and schedules for various church groups meetings in May.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including contact details for church leadership, upcoming events, and notices. It also includes a letter from the minister, the preaching schedule for November, and articles on various church groups and activities.
This document is the September 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in September and October, including guest speakers, prayer meetings, and social groups. It also includes announcements about members of the congregation and a letter from the minister discussing acknowledging God as the true ruler in our lives. The editor provides notes reminding readers of the submission deadline for the next issue and promoting an upcoming open house weekend in London to see historic buildings.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. It includes the minister's letter, details on guest preachers for Sunday services, prayers for church members, notices on meetings and groups, and announcements of fundraising events and donations made.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in July and August 2015. It includes the schedule of visiting preachers for Sunday services, notices about various church groups, and a letter from the minister. The editor's column provides suggestions for local historic sites to visit over the summer break.
This document is the November 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and organizations for the month. It includes the letter from the church secretary discussing hedgehog conservation. It also announces the Christmas Tree Festival in aid of Deaf Access to be held from November 28th to December 13th featuring musical performances and films.
This document is the October 2015 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in October and November, including visiting preachers, women's and men's group meetings. It also provides announcements about church family members and important dates for submitting items to the November issue of the Catalyst by the editor's deadline of October 6th.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in November and December 2015. It includes details about Remembrance Sunday services, visiting preachers, prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and choir performances. It also provides contact information for church leaders and announcements about members of the congregation.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church for July and August 2016, including notices about guest preachers, prayer meetings, women's and men's groups, and the Christmas tree festival benefiting Carers Bromley. The editor of the church magazine Catalyst appeals for a new editor to take over responsibilities. Church members are encouraged to submit items for the notice sheets and magazine.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in February and March 2016. It includes details about submitting articles for the March edition of the Catalyst magazine, contact information for church leaders, notes on guest preachers for Sunday services, and announcements about various church group meetings and activities taking place over the next two months. It also contains a letter from the Church Secretary welcoming the congregation to a new period as the church moves forward during its interregnum.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church including contact details, upcoming events, and notices. It announces the death of Angie Shier Jones and provides details about Sunday services, preachers, and groups meeting at the church such as prayer meetings, fellowship, mothers' and toddlers' club, and women's fellowship. It also contains a letter from the minister and articles on gas/electricity charges and the history of the Congregational Church in Anerley.
This document is the November 2013 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (United Reformed Church) in Kent, England. It provides information on the church's services, events, groups and contacts for the month. It includes the minister's letter, the church's vision and mission statements, notices of services and events, and updates from various church groups and organizations. The back page advertises the website of the month, which is focused on the Normandy Veterans' Association in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including contact details for church leadership, upcoming events, and notices. It also includes a letter from the minister, the preaching schedule for November, and articles on various church groups and activities.
The document is the September 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming services and events at the church, including notices of deaths in the church family, upcoming meetings, and volunteer schedules. It also advertises the church's Holiday at Home program and includes a summary of the August 2014 activities from that program.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church providing information about upcoming events and notices. It includes details about submitting articles for the next issue of the newsletter, contact information for church leaders, notices about services and groups, and announcements about fundraising events like the Christmas fair and card sale.
This document is the July-August 2013 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in July and August, including notices on visiting preachers, prayer meetings, and fellowship groups. It also contains announcements such as births and a call for volunteers for a local food bank collection. The editor requests submissions for the September issue by August 11th.
The document provides information about Hayes Free Church in Kent, including details of services, contacts, notices, and upcoming events for December 2011 and January 2012. The minister's letter discusses maintaining wonder and awe during the Christmas season. Summaries of church meetings, prayer meetings, and flower arranging duties are also included.
The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church for December 2011-January 2012. It provides information on church services, notices, events, and greetings. The newsletter includes the minister's letter expressing hope for experiencing awe at Christmas, notices on church meetings and groups, the visiting preachers schedule, and the Women's Fellowship programme for December and January.
This document is the September 2011 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for September and October, including visiting preachers. It also includes announcements about baptisms, deaths, church meetings, prayer groups, and other church organizations. The Minister's letter discusses the importance of community and Christians' role in working for justice and peace within their local community.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including notices about upcoming services and events in July and August 2011. It lists the minister, church leadership, and details Sunday services led by visiting preachers. It also announces meetings for prayer, fellowship, elders, and justice and peace groups. Flowers for Sunday services and the mothers' and toddlers' club are noted. The letter from the minister discusses the importance of spirituality and living like Christians through love, worship, and acceptance.
This document provides information about Hayes Free Church (U.R.C.) including details of services, contacts, and events for July and August 2011. It includes the minister's letter, schedules for Sunday services and visiting preachers. It also lists upcoming meetings for prayer, fellowship, women's contact and the men's groups. Information is provided on flowers, justice and peace, and the mothers and toddlers club. The deadline for submissions to the next issue of the magazine is announced.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events and notices for that month. It includes the minister's letter, details of Sunday services, notes on visiting preachers, announcements about the church family, dates for meetings of various church groups, and notices about fundraising coffee mornings.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events and notices for that month. It includes the minister's letter, details of Sunday services, prayers for church members, notices on meetings and groups, and announcements of fundraising coffee mornings and donations made.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events and notices for that month. It includes the minister's letter, details of Sunday services, prayers for church members, notices on meetings and groups, and announcements of fundraising coffee mornings and donations made.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. Sunday services will be led by visiting ministers and lay preachers. It also includes announcements about prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and fundraising events like coffee mornings. Obituaries are included for longtime member Kay Atkinson.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. Sunday services will be led by visiting ministers and lay preachers. It also includes announcements about prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and fundraising events like coffee mornings. Obituaries are included for longtime member Kay Atkinson.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. Sunday services will be led by visiting ministers and lay preachers. It also includes announcements about prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and fundraising events like coffee mornings. Obituaries are included for longtime member Kay Atkinson.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. Sunday services will be led by visiting ministers and lay preachers. It also announces women's fellowship and prayer meeting dates, and notices about fundraising coffee mornings for charities.
This document is the November 2014 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on church services, events, groups and notices for November and December. It includes the church secretary's letter discussing hedgehog conservation. It also provides details on the Christmas Tree Festival in aid of Deaf Access to be held from November 28th to December 13th, including the program of entertainment.
This document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in November 2014. It provides information on church services, contacts, events, and notices for that month. Sunday services will be led by visiting ministers and lay preachers. It also includes announcements about prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and fundraising events like coffee mornings. Obituaries are included for longtime member Kay Atkinson.
The document provides information about upcoming events and services at Hayes Free Church in November and December 2015. It includes details about Remembrance Sunday services, visiting preachers, prayer meetings, fellowship groups, and choir performances. It also provides contact information for church leaders and announcements about members of the congregation.
Brenda Cordingley
8th AGM and Social Afternoon
15th Outing to Chartwell House, Westerham - meet at church at 12.30pm
22nd Rev. Sue Powell - "My Ministry"
29th Outing to Chislehurst Caves - meet at church at 1.30pm
Visitors are always welcome.
For further details contact:
Sylvia Mack - Secretary (020 8777 2487)
A prayer thought for May
"Lord, help me to live simply, so that others may simply live."
- attributed to St. Oscar Romero
Let us pray that we may seek to live
The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church, including guest speakers for Sunday services in May, women's fellowship and prayer meeting dates and locations, and a children's fun afternoon and barbecue being held at the minister's home in June and July. It also contains notices regarding newsletter submissions, charitable recycling services provided by church members, and thanks from a church member for the support received during recovery from falls.
The Hayes Free Church will hold its annual Christmas Tree Festival from December 1st to 12th to raise funds for the Bertha James Day Centre. The church will be open each day from 2:30-5:00pm to view decorated Christmas trees. In addition, there will be several evening concerts and services held each day, with performers including local school choirs, bands, and church groups. All proceeds from the festival will go to the Bertha James Day Centre, which provides care and support for older adults in the local community.
The document is the September 2018 issue of the magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information about:
- Alison Smith who will be ordained and inducted as the new minister of Hayes Free Church on September 29th.
- The various church services, groups, and events happening in September, including the ordination service for Alison Smith and a Christmas tree festival in December.
- Updates from the church secretary, notices about church meetings, groups for women, men, mothers/toddlers, and more. It also previews the church's activities for the coming months.
The document is the September 2018 issue of the magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information about upcoming church services and events in September, including the ordination and induction of Alison Smith as minister on September 29th. It also includes notices about various church groups, the Christmas tree festival in December, and appeals for donations to local food banks.
This document provides information about events and services at Hayes Free Church (URC) for July and August 2018. It includes:
- Details of a special church meeting on July 1st to vote on whether to call a prospective new minister.
- The schedule of preachers and services for July and August.
- Announcements about church groups including the Saturday Fellowship, Women's Contact Group, Men's Group, Tuesday Friendship Group, Mothers & Toddlers Club, and Book Club.
- Notice of a memorial service in August for a former minister's 50th ordination anniversary.
This document is the July/August 2018 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides notices and schedules for church services, groups and events in July and August. It includes notices regarding a special church meeting on July 1st to vote on extending a call to a prospective minister, as well as notices for various church groups, clubs, and fundraising efforts. The magazine also provides the schedule of preachers for Sunday services through August and announcements of deaths, funerals and special anniversary services involving former ministers of the church.
This document is the March 2018 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for March, including a Lent course, Women's World Day of Prayer, and Fairtrade Fortnight activities. It also announces fellowship group meetings, the Christmas tree festival charity vote at the March Church Meeting, and notices regarding people in the church community. The magazine serves to communicate information to members and friends of Hayes Free Church.
This document is the March 2018 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for March, including a Lent course, Women's World Day of Prayer, and Fairtrade Fortnight activities. It also announces fellowship group meetings, the Christmas tree festival charity vote at the March Church Meeting, and notices regarding people in the church community. The magazine serves to communicate information to members and friends of Hayes Free Church.
This document is the March 2018 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for March, including a Lent course, Women's World Day of Prayer, and Fairtrade Fortnight activities. It also announces fellowship group meetings, the Christmas tree festival charity vote at the March Church Meeting, and notices regarding people in the church community. The magazine serves to communicate information to members and friends of Hayes Free Church.
The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in December 2017 and January 2018. It includes the church secretary's letter welcoming members to end of the year events and looking forward to 2018. It also provides the schedule of Sunday services, notices about various church group meetings, and details about the Christmas Tree Festival being held in December to benefit Bromley Y charity.
The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in December 2017 and January 2018. It includes the church secretary's letter welcoming members to end of the year events and looking forward to 2018. It also provides the schedule of Sunday services, notices about various church group meetings, and details about the Christmas Tree Festival being held in December to benefit Bromley Y charity.
The document provides information about Hayes Free Church in November 2017, including:
- Details of church services and events for the month
- Notices about church groups, meetings, and fundraising activities
- A letter from the Church Secretary commenting on autumn seasons
- Brief historical facts about World War 1 and 2 from the same time in past Novembers
- Updates from the Bible Society on the situation of Christianity in modern China
The Hayes Free Church is holding a Christmas Fair and Charity Card Sale on Saturday November 11th from 10:30am to 2:00pm, where well known charities will be selling Christmas cards, gifts, and there will also be stalls selling Christmas food items, gifts, knitwear, books, and more while serving tea, coffee and lunch.
The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in October 2017, including a Christmas fair, card sale, quiz evening, holiday at home program, and antiques fair. It also summarizes changes to the church's pastoral linkage and notes various preachers for Sunday services. Details are given about the recent closure of Pickhurst Lodge Pre-School after 66 years of operation by the church.
The Hayes Free Church will hold a Christmas Tree Festival from December 2nd to 10th to raise money for Bromley Y, a local charity offering therapeutic support to young people aged 0-18. The church will display decorated trees and host various musical performances and a 1940s film screening. All proceeds will benefit Bromley Y and their services for local youth. Tree viewing hours and event schedules are provided for each day of the festival.
The document provides details of church services and events at Hayes Free Church in July and August 2017, including Sunday services led by visiting ministers, meetings for women's and men's groups, and social activities like the bank holiday ramble and holiday at home program. It also includes an article about a pilgrimage to sites in Germany associated with Martin Luther led by former Hayes Free Church minister Revd John Robinson.
This document is the July/August 2017 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information about upcoming church services and events in July and August, including Sunday services, meetings for various church groups, and notices. It also contains articles about a church secretary's letter, a piano recital, and a Bible quiz. The magazine is aimed at members of Hayes Free Church to keep them informed about church activities and events over the summer months.
This document is the June 2017 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church (URC). It provides information on upcoming church services and events for June and July, including the church anniversary celebration on June 11th. It also contains notices from various church groups, a letter from the church secretary regarding the anniversary, and a reflection on the meaning of Pentecost for June's theme. The magazine aims to keep members informed about church activities and events.
The document is the May 2017 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in May, including notices on the church secretary, women's and men's groups, fairtrade initiatives, Christian Aid week plans, and a history of the Hayes Philharmonic Choir. It also includes the church contact list and notices about submissions for the next issue of the magazine.
The document is the May 2017 issue of the Catalyst magazine for Hayes Free Church. It provides information on upcoming church services and events in May, including notices on the church secretary, women's and men's groups, fairtrade initiatives, Christian Aid week plans, and a history of the Hayes Philharmonic Choir. It also includes the church contact list and notices about submissions for the next issue of the magazine.
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
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Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
November 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. 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.
Sunday Services; Preachers’ info 2 Justice & Peace Group 9
Gas and Electricity Charges 2 Notice board 10 - 11
Church Notices 3-4 Our Community 13
Anerley Church 5 The way things once were 13
A Gentle Reminder 5 Hole Park 16
Catalyst needs you 7 Local Education; A Reunion 17
Two Obituaries 8 Angie Shier Jones 20
This month’s website
The November website is Hole Park. They are the company that
supply our Christmas Trees. Hole Park is an attractive garden deep
in Kent. There are more details on page 16.
The website is HolePark.com Ed
Copy for the December 2011 - January 2012 edition needs to be
handed in by Sunday, 13th November.
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
November already, and yet another year almost
over, how time flies! Thermostats are turned up
and the winter duvet gets its first airing as we
prepare for the onset of winter and November fireworks.
Do you remember making ‘Guy Fawkes’ ready for a bonfire, perhaps even
collecting a ‘penny for the Guy’? We have been remembering ‘Guy
Fawkes’ in this way since 1605, although why we have decided as a
nation to celebrate someone who tried to blow up parliament is beyond
me – quite why we reconstruct the possible fireworks of that night as
an annual event seems most peculiar. Or maybe we just celebrate the
failure – which seems a most British thing to do!
Remembrances are an important part of each nation’s history, and for
our nation the date of 11th November is a most important one. It is a
day when we stop at 11am and remember all those who have given their
lives that we today might live in freedom. So many wars have been
fought, and some are still being fought around the world, so that we
may have the right to govern ourselves as we see fit. It is a gift we
have been given at high cost, and we disregard it at our peril.
Perhaps as the fireworks light our skies this month, we can remember
each spark as a life given that we might have the freedom to
remember our history and Mr Guy Fawkes.
And as we remember, let us remember Jesus Christ, who gave his life
that we may have full freedom to live in God’s love, every day, and know
life in all its fullness.
Sue
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4. Sunday Services
November 2011
6th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
13th 10.30 am - Parade Service; Remembrance Day - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
20th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
27th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Pastor Roy Powell
December 2011
4th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister and Pickhurst School
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC.
v Pastor Roy Powell is Lay Preacher at Camberwell Green U.R.C. –
as well as being Sue’s husband!
v Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible Society.
He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of 2011.
Gas and Electricity Charges
This heading is the essence of some newspapers’ stories these days.
We are told that huge savings, possibly over £300 p.a., can be made
with Internet duel fuel deals.
Well, it’s true. At home, we have made the switch, and we are making
savings.
The journalists state that many, especially the elderly, cannot get on-
line to save and are being penalised. This really doesn’t have to be.
The annual savings which can be made are just about the cost of
buying a computer. Then savings in future years will go a long way
to cover running costs, such as security and connection charges.
There are a lot of benefits from going on-line. I am sure family
members and friends can advise.
If you don’t want to go it alone, then why not form a group to buy
and run a computer, etc?
Ed
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Deaths
We regret to announce the death of Angie Shier
Jones on Sunday,11th September. Angie was
the minister of the Methodist Church with close
ties with Beckenham URC.
Please turn to page 20 for items related to Angie.
Correction
In the Church telephone directory, Jenny Carr’s e-mail address should
be jennyc_carr@hotmail.com
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be held on Sunday, 27th November at
12.00 noon.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, 15th November,
at 8.00 pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 7th
November at Jean Ritchie’s home - 25 Burford Road, Bickley.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
November 1st Martin Nunn’s. 8th Betty Coster’s.
15th Brenda Cordingley’s. 22nd The Church.
29th Martin Nunn’s
December 6th Martin Nunn’s
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
We will meet at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday the 5th of November at
7 Sedgewood Close. There will be a Bible discussion lead by
Martin Nunn.
All are welcome to join us.
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6. Men's Group
The next meeting is a Bingo Night at the Old Wilsonian’s Sports Ground
on Thursday 17th November at 8.00 pm, organised by Les Mollison.
Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in November.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when
needed.
6th - Joan and Bob Cook. 13th - T.B.A.
20th - T.B.A. 27th - Mavis Righini I.m.o. Mum & Dad
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 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.
Our Christmas party is on December 2nd. Tickets priced £2.50 will be
on sale from November 18th.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Notice Sheets - November - 1st Sunday in December 2011
6th & 13th Pam Collison 8658 0748
20th & 27th Joan Smith 8462 3920
December
4th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
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., unless otherwise stated,
on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.
The programme for November is:-
1st Brian and Marion Edwards entertain.
8th A Beetle Drive.
15th Illustrated talk on Deaf Access by Susan Craney, Centre Director
of Deaf Access.
22nd Musical afternoon, by Mike Duke and Alan Kienlen.
29th Jo Livingston talks on Face Blindness - Inability to Recognise
Familiar People.
December starts off with: -
6th Illustrated talk on Bromley, by John Ruler.
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.
Linda, Marion and Sylvia
The Congregational Church,
Anerley 1941
This church, like so many in the Borough,
was ‘blitzed’.
The money received in compensation
was used to build Hayes Free Church
where new housing was in want of a
good church.
A Gentle Reminder
I am sure there are many wonderful cooks in the church and I just
wondered if there would be any interest in compiling a Hayes Free
Church Cookery book to mark the 75th anniversary of the church
next year.
If you think this is a good idea look out your favourite starters, main
courses and desserts as well as cake and biscuit recipes and hand
them to me or email them to: alistair.wil114@ntlworld.com
Alistair Wilson
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8. Hayes Free Church
Christmas Tree
Festival
In aid of Parkinson’s UK
From Friday 2nd December to Sunday 11th December 2011
The Festival will be open each day from 2.00pm from December 3 to December 10
The church will be open at service times each Sunday (10.30am and 6.30pm)
Programme of Entertainment for the Festival
Friday 2nd December Opening Concert by Just Voices 7.30pm
Shortlands Poetry Group and Friends of Hayes Free Church
Saturday 3rd December Fettuccine Opera 7.30 for 7.45pm
Sunday 4th December Pickhurst Junior School 6.30pm
Monday 5th December Bishop Justus School 7.30pm
Tuesday 6th December Variety Show 7.30 for 7.45pm
by The Talent Optional Players
Wednesday 7th December Wandle Ringers 7.30pm
Thursday 8th December Bromley Boy Singers 7.30pm
Friday 9th December An Evening of Songs from the Shows 7.30pm
by In Harmony
Saturday 10th December Beckenham Concert Band 7.45pm
Sunday 11th December Churches Together in Hayes with 6.30pm
the Musicians from Hayes School
Admission to Fettuccine Opera, the Variety Show All the money raised will
and Songs from the Shows is £8.00 per person
Please book a table for 4 or more and bring your
own drinks, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc
(Call Alistair Wilson on 020 8402 0026 to reserve
seats for these 3 events.)
Cheques payable to Hayes Free Church Tree Appeal
Hayes Free Church, 111 Pickhurst Lane, Bromley BR2 7HU
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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.
After the Harvest Service.
Photographs taken by Brenda Cordingley.
“I took these on the morning after the
Harvest Thanksgiving when I was in the
church to remove the display.
The pre-school children filed in to look at
the Harvest gifts and as I had my
camera with me I was able to get this
picture.”
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10. Grahame Arthur Mundy
19th September 1920 - 8th September 2011
Grahame, whose death on 8th September, just short of his
91st birthday was briefly reported in last month’s Catalyst.
He came to live in Hayes in 1954 with his wife Dorothy, and
their two sons, Roger and Colin. They quickly established
themselves in H.F.C., and Grahame and Dorothy were
active members here for almost 30 years before moving to
Littlehampton (and later to Wisbech) on Grahame’s retirement from
Muirhead’s, Elmers End, where he worked as a design engineer.
Grahame, like Dorothy, was a musician - he played the violin in the Hayes
Orchestra for many years, whilst Dorothy taught the piano. They both
shared a deep Christian faith which they passed on to their two sons, who
remain ever grateful for their love, care and encouragement down the
years. After Dorothy died in 2008 Grahame moved from Wisbech to Hall
Grange , the Methodist retirement home in Shirley, where the last three
years of his life were comfortable and contented.
Paul and Jackie Charles
We were all shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of Paul and
Jackie on the Isle of Wight in an apparent suicide pact at the end of
August. They had come to live in Hayes in 2006 with four children, Carla,
Lou, Rebecca and George. Although Carla and George soon left to live
with other relatives, the rest of the family settled happily into the life at
H.F.C. for the next three years. We were saddened to see them leave us
for the Isle of Wight following Paul’s retirement from the police force on
health grounds. Life there threw up problems and complications which
led to the tragedy. We shall remember Paul and Jackie with affection,
and hold their children in our prayers as they all adjust to life without them.
Martin Nunn
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11. The Justice and Peace Group. (Traidcraft highlights)
This month we would like to focus on some of the areas in
which Traidcraft is making a real difference to peoples’ lives.
The Autumn 2011 edition of “The Extra Mile Magazine” has reports on:-
v New Hope after the tsunami. More than 5,500 young people in
areas of Tamil Nadu affected by the 2004 tsunami have benefited
from a Traidcraft project to help them rebuild their livelihoods.
Through this scheme, people are given training in new skills. Over
4,000 of the participants have found work.
v Tea projects build on success. Smallholder tea growers in India are
enjoying meaningful and lasting changes to their lives. Their
disposable income has increased by 40% with real improvements to
their standard of living.
v WTO betrays the world’s poor. Apparently promises to benefit the
poorest countries is unlikely to succeed, thanks to a crisis. Traidcraft
is saying that it’s time to consider alternative approaches to help,
such as setting up a trading organisation where the traders and
producers drive the process, with companies fairly regulated.
v The new chair of the Traidcraft Board, Ram Gidoomal, is
interviewed.
Do ask Barbara or Richard for the Extra Mile Magazine if you would like
to read more.
Please remember that the collective efforts of stall holders and their
customers in organisations, such as churches, make a great
difference. You could compare this work to the spirit of the nation
during times of war.
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 the 12th of November.
We hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
There will be a stall after the morning services on the 13th and 27th of
November.
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 poorer countries of 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
Subscriptions for Catalyst
Subscriptions for 2012 are due in December. The cost is
£5 if you wish to receive Catalyst via the pigeonholes at the
back of the church. Please let Judith or David Stoner have this
amount as soon as possible. There is an envelope attached to
this issue of Catalyst for you to use.
If you wish to have the magazine sent by post, the cost is £8
and you should send your subscription to:
Judith and David Stoner
113 Bourne Way
Bromley BR2 7EX
Cheques should be made payable to Hayes Free Church.
It would be helpful if subscribers who no longer wish
to receive Catalyst by post would let us know.
Choir Practice
For Carols by Candlelight The Leprosy Mission
Will start on Martin Nunn has taken over
Friday, 4th November the reins from Jessie Martin.
At 7.30 p.m. So, in future, please contact
New voices are needed Martin with material, or
Please see Martin Nunn if make payments for the
you wish to join. Mission’s work to him.
Top of The Pew The Church’s external
Grand Final Notice-boards
At 8.00 p.m. on 11th Nov Martin Nunn has the keys
At Bromley Methodist Church, to the notice-boards, so
College Road please contact him if
Tickets £1.00 on the door you have any items to
go onto them.
Proceeds in aid of Bromley
Alzheimer’s Society
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13. BOARD
CHRISTMAS CARDS
If you prefer not to give Christmas Cards,
then why not place a notice, such as:
“Greetings to our friends at HFC from -------".
There will be space in December’s Catalyst
for notices. Please submit by the press
date, and don’t forget your donation to
the Christmas Post for the charity.
Minister's Surgery
Sue’s monthly surgery
at the Church will be
held on the SECOND
Wednesday of each
month
from 3.00 - 5.45 pm.
Are you a War Widow whose husband
died in action in the Second World War?
If so, then you may be eligible for a grant
from the Lottery fund set aside to cover
travel expenses to visit the town, battle-
field etc where he served.
Now you have to make a claim before the
end of December 2011.
More details and help from former POW
Ted Cachert, aged 86.
Contact Ted either on 01773 853 181,
or by e-mail at ted@49squadron.co.uk
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14. ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
Saturday 5 th November
2011
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
AT
HAYES FREE CHURCH
PICKHURST LANE
HAYES
KENT
LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Interested table holders – tables available David 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
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15. Dear Friends
I have been reading a book called; Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The
Other, and the Spirit of Transformation. As we have mentioned in
Church Meeting, we have signed up to be part of the Zero Intolerance
(ZI) campaign. One of the things the books asks us to do is to find out
who is “The Other” in our community; who is it that simply isn’t part of
God’s Church? Which part of our local community is not involved with
Church? Then we have to work out how to invite them – and what we have
to do to make them welcome.
Part of our Radical Welcome has to be the willingness to allow ourselves to
be changed in the accommodating of “The Other”. We are asked to be
willing to have different music, to do things in alternative ways, to change
how things have ‘always’ been done (which usually means in recent living
memory rather than ‘always’!)
Being ‘Radical’ means being able to accept difference, live with it and allow
it to change us – which is not always easy. But then God never promised
us an easy ride when we became Christians, what he promises is to be with
us always, whatever we face. And we face the death of the church if we
don’t manage to make ourselves more Radically Welcoming to the others
around us.
Who should we be targeting? What should we be willing to change/give up?
These are questions we all need to be thinking about, and at our next
church meeting trying to answer.
Who is left out of God’s kingdom in this place, and how can we invite them in?
Please give this prayerful consideration.
Sue
The way things once were
From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for November 1841.
A new theme will now start - the monthly verse
The tide of life, swift always in its course,
May run in cities with a brisker force,
But nowhere with a current so serene,
Or half as clear, as in a rural scene.
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17. Our Christmas Fair
on
Saturday 12th November
10.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
The following people have kindly offered to run stalls: -
CAKES - Connie Russell & Daphne Cummings.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE - (cakes, puddings & fancies) - Joan Smith.
BOOKS - Tony Russell
BOTTLES - John Moren
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Margaret Tannock.
SANTA’S GROTTO - Jayne Carvell.
PUZZLES - Teresa Cheyne.
BRIC-A-BRAC - Doreen Hobbs.
Please give your contributions to the above people, OR
place them in a box in the vestibule.
The BOTTLE stall would welcome alcoholic and non-alcoholic
drinks, cans of drink, washing up liquid, after shave, perfume,
shampoo, tomato ketchup etc. Please bring your bottles to
the hall on Friday 11th November after 8.00 p.m.
Any other offers of help will be greatly appreciated.
Please ring John Curry on 8249 3663
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18. Hole Park
Taken from the web-site.
Tucked away in the Weald of Kent, between the pretty village of
Rolvenden and the charming town of Cranbrook, lies Hole Park
Gardens which has to be one of the best gardens in Kent.
An attractively laid out, privately owned 15 acre garden, Hole Park is
often referred to as a hidden gem, and there are plenty of treasures
to be found within its walls and hedges.
Hole Park is set in over 200 acres of superb classic parkland. The
colourful gardens enjoy far reaching views over the hills, woods and
fields of the picturesque Kentish Weald. They are a skilful mix of
formal design and more naturalised planting, giving colour
throughout the seasons.
In spring visitors can enjoy the wonderful carpet of bluebells, daffodils,
camellias, wisteria, magnolia and other spring delights. In summer the
long borders are filled with colourful herbaceous plants with the
exotic border coming to life in late summer. The woodland area and
gardens are also a delight in autumn with trees planted specifically
with autumn colour in mind.
The house, which is a private family home is not open to the public.
Garden opening dates for 2012
All openings 11am to 6pm
Spring: 8th April to 31st May – Open daily (including the renowned
bluebell season late April / early May)
Summer: 1st June to 31st October - Wednesdays & Thursdays
* PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO A SEPARATE FUNCTION THE GARDENS WILL
NOT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON 14TH & 15TH JUNE. BUT
GROUP BOOKINGS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED ON THOSE DAYS.
Autumn Sundays
7th, 14th, & 21st & 28th October 2012
All other times by appointment
Admission: - Adults £6.00 Children £1.00
Contact details: - Edward Barham
Tel: 01580 241 344 - 01580 241 386
e-mail: info@holepark.com
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19. Local Education
I spent a day in October at the House of Commons, meeting with the
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart plus others, and discussing ‘Localism’ and
the role of the churches in politics, and especially education, today.
A highly enlightening few hours (followed by a wonderful tour of the
Palace of Westminster) which left all the Bromley clergy who attended
with much to think about.
One of the points raised, which made a lot of sense to a number of us,
was that each church should ‘adopt’ a local school; offering the use of
its buildings for carol services, as an ‘outside space’ for school work, and
as a place where faith discussion could take place; offering people to
work as volunteers in classrooms, to being governors. The argument
being that if we are not involved with our schools, how do we expect the
Christian faith to be a part of school life? Praying regularly for
teaching and support staff, head teachers and governors as part of our
daily prayer life was also suggested.
So – adopt a school?
Here at Hayes Free it would make sense to make the most of our
existing links with Pickhurst Infant and Pickhurst Academy (Juniors).
Is anyone willing to volunteer to get involved?
Sue
A Reunion
Did you read the story in the papers in mid October about 2 D-Day
veterans? Two close friends, Bill Betts, 88, and Clifford Baker, 97 lost
touch after Bill was wounded and returned to Britain from the
Normandy beaches.
They lost touch after that separation. 67 years later, they returned to
the beaches as tourists in separate parties, but on the same day. Bill
looked at the visitors’ book at the D-Day Museum in Arromanches,
and saw that the last person to sign was his long lost pal, Clifford.
Clifford had signed the book 20 minutes earlier. Bill rushed out to the
coach park, and found Clifford’s coach before it left. The 2 old
soldiers were reunited to the cheers of the other passengers on the
coach.
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20. November 2011
1st Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2nd Wed
3rd Thu
4th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
7.30 pm - Choir Practice Page 10
5th Sat 10.00 am - Antique and Collectors Fair Page 12
2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3
6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
7th Mon
8th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
9th Wed 3.00 pm - Minister’s Surgery Page 11
10th Thu
Remembrance Day
11th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
8.00 pm - Top of The Pew final Page 10
12th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 9
10.30 am - Christmas Fair Page 15
10.30 am - Parade Service; Remembrance Day -
The Minister
13th Sun Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 9
Catalyst Press day I.F.C.
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
14th Mon
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
15th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
16th Wed
17th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
18th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
19th Sat 7.45 pm - Hayes Philharmonic Choir Concert Page 14
20th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
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21. November 2011
21st Mon
22nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
23rd Wed
24th Thu
25th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
26th Sat
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
27th Sun Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 9
12.00 Church Meeting Page 3
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Pastor Roy Powell
28th Mon
29th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
30th Wed St. Andrew's Day
December 2011
1st Thu
2nd Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
7.30 pm - Christmas Tree Festival Concert Page 6
3rd Sat 7.30 pm - Christmas Tree Festival Event Page 6
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe
4th Sun 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister and
Pickhurst School
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2-11December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
10 December CRAFT FAIR
11 December CHURCH PARADE
17 December SERVICE FOR COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
18 December CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT
7 January NEW YEAR SOCIAL
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22. Angie Shier Jones
During her final illness, Angie wrote a blog. The following is an extract: -
Life and Death are gifts from God, and the knowledge of both are
means of grace.
Just because we don’t like death, doesn't make it wrong or evil!
It is not a mistake, a flaw, or a failure to die.
Death is NOT a sign of God's displeasure.
Neither did it result from any human wrong doing.
It is not a punishment for any real or imagined sin either now or in
some distant mythical past.
Death is a part of God's gift of 'being' - whether we like it or not!
Life and death are inseparable - without life there is no death, but
without death there is no life!
This is at the heart of the Good News.
Without incarnation there is no crucifixion, without crucifixion there is
no resurrection.
The sad truth is that those who don’t know they are dying, probably
don’t know that they are alive either.
Angie also wrote this prayer: -
Gracious God,
Enable those who love me
And those who know me and care for me
To do so without pity or sorrow,
Rejoicing in fullness of life
That you have given to us all.
Grant them the ability to see all of me,
The life and the heart of me,
And help them to know that what matters most
Is not how many years we have to live
But how, with you,
We are able to live the lives we have
Growing in grace and holiness.
Help me to live so that my whole life proclaims the good news
That whoever believes in you,
Will not perish
But have everlasting life.
Amen.
Sue
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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 Linda Jennings 07778 238587
7.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 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 Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
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
Time for God
Jesus sat down, and when his disciples
had gathered round him, he began to
address them.
- Matthew 5:1 -
Prayer for Reflection
I sit down, Lord,
to watch television,
to write a letter,
to mend clothes,
to rest my feet,
to listen to music,
to read the paper,
to shut my eyes and forget.
You sit down, Lord
to wait for me
to be ready for you.
Help me, among the other things
for which l sit,
to remember you
waiting for me.