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




  December 2012 -
   January 2013
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:      Mrs Mavis Righini          Tel: 020 8462 1168
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                     2   New curate - at St Mary’s        15
Preachers’ info                     3   Holy Land Pilgrimage             16
Church Notices                  3-5     Support at home                  17
Thank you notices                   6   The Way things once were         18
Christmas Greetings             7-8     The Scout Group                  19
Thank you for caring                8    Words of Thank you              19
Linda Jennings Obituary        9 - 10   Website of the Month             20
Christmas Tree Festival            11   Muriel Stone                     21
Notice Board                  12 - 13   Church Organisations           IBC

This month’s website: -
One World Futbol. The idea behind this product is, in my humble
  opinion, truly inspirational. Virtually indestructible footballs are
  made and distributed to communities worldwide.
Website: - www.oneworldfutbol.com
Now, turn to Page 20 for more details.......      Ed

     Copy for the February 2013 edition needs to be handed in by
                          Sunday, 13th January.
                    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
Letter from the Minister


Dear Friends
I am sure we all realise the importance of words –
 we have to be careful how we use them, they can
 sometimes fail us, and we constantly need to refine our understanding
 of them. The philosopher J L Austin tells us that words ‘do things’ in
 the world, and can be even more powerful than physical action. Saying
 what we mean, and meaning what we say, are therefore matters of vital
 importance.
Christmas is coming: how often will we talk of Christmas to our friends
 and neighbours? Informal chatter about buying gifts and writing
 Christmas cards, the cost of postage, the need to ensure the food
 cupboards are stocked. How will we challenge the idea of Christmas as
 only being a time of expense, of worry and stress?
What words will we use to bring back the real meaning for the season?
Words that we mean, words that explain the vital importance of this
 celebration to us as Christians…
Everything that happens at this time of year is a celebration of the love
 of God that Jesus made real for us through his birth, death and
 resurrection. Surely Christmas celebrations are all about sharing that
 wondrous love of God with our family and friends through the exchange
 of cards, gifts and the sharing of meals.
But do we say so?
I’m not suggesting a lecture on the meaning of Christmas, but on our
 Christmas Cards, on our gift labels, could we add ‘may God’s love bless
 you’; at our meals, say a grace that gives thanks for the love shown to us
 through Jesus and that includes God’s blessing on all gathered; simple
 little ways to remind ourselves and those we love that we celebrate
 Christmas because of God’s great love for us.
I pray we all know God’s love this Christmas, and enjoy a peaceful,
 blessed, Christmas.

  Sue

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Sunday and Christmas Services
                           December 2012
       10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev John Marchant
2nd
        6.30 pm - Evening Service - Minister with Pickhurst School

       10.30 am - Parade & Gift Service - The Minister
9th
        6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH - Allan Evison

       10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs. Margaret Smith
16th
        6.30 pm - Carols by Candlelight - The Minister
       10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
23rd
        6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Dr. Peter Stevenson
24th
        6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
Mon
25th              Christmas Day
Tue    10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
       10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
30th
                  No evening service

                            January 2013
       10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe
6th
        6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley

       10.30 am - Morning Service & Baptisms - The Minister
13th
        6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

       10.30 am - Morning Service - Martin Wilcox
20th
        5.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at The Rosary

       10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
27th
        6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Robert Draycott

                            February 2013
       10.30 am - Morning Service - TBA
3rd
        6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

              Some notes on the visiting preachers.
                                               See facing page...............


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News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
 BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Deaths
We regret to announce that Audrey Walters
 passed away on the 3rd of November after
 being ill for some time. We extend our deepest
 condolences to her husband Brian and his
 family at this time.
Brian and Audrey were Church members for many years. The family
 moved to Ringwood some years ago.
Brian’s address is 48 Lakeside, Hightown, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 3DX.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Tony and Kay Atkinson , Marjorie Curry, Doreen Hobbs, Ruth Rees, and
 Pat Rumble.
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 24th February, 2013 at
 noon, after the morning service.
The next Elders’ meetings will be held at 8.00 pm in the small hall on
 Tuesday 18th December, 2012 and Tuesday 15th January, 2013 .

               Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v    Rev John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill Baptist
     Church. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on a number
     of occasions.
v    Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has
     conducted worship on a number of occasions.
v    Mrs Margaret Smith is a Methodist Lay Preacher.
v    Rev Dr. Peter Stevenson is the Minister of Crossways URC Church at
     the Elephant and Castle. This Church has a long and rich history of
     serving the community for almost 150 years. For example, the
     South London Mission was established at Elephant and Castle by
     the London Congregational Union in 1866.
v    Mrs Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister
     church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.
v    Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible
     Society. He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of
     2011, and took one of our services in October, 2012.
v    Martin Wilcox represents Child Aid, a charity which is transforming
     the lives of children and young people in Belarus, Moldova, Russia
     and the Ukraine.
v    Rev Robert Draycott is the Chaplain at Eltham College.

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Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will NOT meet in December. We will next meet at
 8.00 pm on Monday 7th January, 2013 at Joan Cook’s home -
 12, Broadoaks Way. On the 4th of February we will meet at Jenny Carr’s
 home - 152, Langley Way.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for December & January
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
Dec         4th   Martin Nunn’s.          11th Betty Coster’s.
           18th   Brenda Cordingley’s.    Then no meetings until: -

Jan          8th   Martin Nunn’s             15th   Betty Coster’s.
           22nd    Brenda Cordingley’s.      29th   The Church

Feb        5th Martin Nunn’s.
NOTE. Double check these dates in the Sunday Link sheets.
 Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
There will be NO meetings in December or January. We will next meet
 at 7, Sedgewood Close on the 2nd of February, 2013.
 Martin Nunn leads the discussions.

Men's Group
We will NOT be meeting in December. The next meeting is on Thursday
 17th January, 2013 for a New Year’s Feast organised by Bill Bowman,
 starting at 8.00 pm in the Small Hall. If you wish to attend, please
 contact Bill before 13th Jan on 020 8777 0626 or email
 wfbowman@hotmail.com

Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in December,
 2012 and January 2013
                          December 2012
 2nd - Pamela Collison -         9th - Joan & Bob Cook
        25th Wedding Anniversary
 16th - Margaret -                     23rd - Joan Carter
         i.m.o. Nell & Syd Williams       (30th TBA at time of publication)
                                 January 2013
 6th - Gill and Chris Wood -            13th - Sue
         I.m.o. Matthew
 20th - Mr & Mrs Yonge                  27th - Ruth White i.m.o. her Mother
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Ministry of flowers - Cont'd .........
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 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 7th at 2.15 pm.
 Tickets will be on sale, priced £2.50 per child.
We meet again in the New Year, on January 11th at 2.00pm.
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 2.30 pm in the small hall.
 To confirm, listen for announcements & check Sunday Link.

Worship Group
The Church will be open for Quiet Meditation & Prayer every
 Wednesday - 6.00 - 7.00 pm.
 To confirm, listen for announcements & check Sunday Link.

Notice Sheets - December - 1st Sunday in February, 2013
December
     2nd & 9th               Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
     16th & 23rd             Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
     30th                    Pam Collison         8658 0748
January 2013
     6th                     Pam Collison         8658 0748
     13th & 20th            Joan Smith            8462 3920
    27th                    Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
February
     5th                    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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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 December meetings will be: -
     4th      Invitation from Emmanuel West Wickham Women's
              Fellowship to their Christmas meeting.
    11th      Memories of past Christmases.
    18th      Christmas party.
In January, the meetings will be: -
    15th      Bring and Buy and Member's afternoon.
    22nd      New Year Service conducted by our Minister Sue.
    29th      More fun with Barbara Stevens.
In February, our first meeting will be: -
    5th       Illustrated talk by Mary Moore on Westminster
If you have any questions, do contact Sylvia Mack on 8462 1938.
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Jessie Martin on 8462
  5621 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.
  Marion and Sylvia
                         80TH Birthday thanks
I had a dream of the only way I would like to celebrate my birthday
  this year and would like to thank everyone who had any part in it for
  helping that dream to come true.
I can think of no better way to mark the occasion than spending it
  with family and friends so a great big THANK YOU.
                                                      Brenda Cordingley
                               Thank you’s
The members of Hayes Free Church wish to express their appreciation
 and thanks to Richard Brown for editing the Catalyst each month, and
 also thank Mike Duke for his time and energy in printing the magazine.
             Anon
The Hayes Free Church members wish to express their thanks to the lady
 who keeps the Church Diary up to date (with never a double booking)
 and is always helpful to those who wish to book the Church premises.
Thank you Undine Connolly.
                               Anon

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                                      GREETINGS
                              We wish all our friends
                              in Hayes Free Church
                                a Happy Christmas
                                      and
                              a Peaceful New Year.

                             David and Ann Watson


                         GREETINGS
       We wish all of our friends in the Church
            a happy & joyous Christmas

               Marjorie & John Curry


                       SEASON’S GREETINGS
     John and Margaret Robinson (North Devon) send
            the Church Family at Hayes Free
     every good wish for Christmas and the New Year



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GREETINGS
              Wishing all friends at
               Hayes Free Church
              Love, peace and joy
                  at Christmas




                                SEASON’S GREETINGS
                          I would like to thank everyone for
                                   their contributions
                                    To Catalyst, and
                      To wish everyone at Hayes Free Church
             All the best for Christmas and the New Year

                           Richard Brown


                             Thank you
  A word of thanks and appreciation is due to the members and
              friends who helped Linda through her illness.
Linda lived alone without close relatives living near, but she was
never without help when it was needed in many different ways &
she was very grateful.
This was Christian love and pastoral care in action.
                        Thank you everybody!
                                             Anon
                              (Linda’s obituary is on pages 9 & 10 - Ed)


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Linda Jennings
                              (1950 - 2012)

Linda was born on October 14th 1950 to Edgar and Olive Jennings in
 Pulborough, Sussex. Her sister Pat was born 4 years later and her
 brother Michael 14 years after Linda. During her lifetime Linda kept in
 touch with her family members and took an interest in and was very
 fond of her four nephews.

Linda was born with a congenital back defect which affected her all
 her life. She was educated at St Gabriel’s C of E School where she
 remembered that the headmistress told the girls to be sure that
‘God was working his purpose out’. When the family moved to
 Tenterden Linda went to the local secondary school, where she took
 her O-levels. During her school days Linda was an active and
 enthusiastic member of the Guide movement and gained her Gold
 Duke of Edinburgh Award. She retained her interest in the Guide
 movement throughout her life. On leaving school she gained a
 qualification at Secretarial College and had various jobs. One of
 which was at ‘Chorleywood College for Girls with little or no sight’,
 where she was led to the Lord by one of the staff and started on her
 Christian journey.

In 1975 she went with the C.M.S. to Israel but returned after four
 months when war broke out. She then went to a Nursery Training
 College and gained her NNEB qualification and worked with children
 for some time. Finding this work did not suit her she did the SRN
 course followed by Midwifery. She worked for some years as a
 midwife and on leaving midwifery went to Nash College as Senior
 Nurse. She stayed there for four years until she was made redundant.

This was a difficult time for Linda but with the help of Christian friends
 she trained as an aromatherapist and chiropodist and set up her own
 successful practice. In her spare time she studied for, and gained, a
 degree in complementary therapy. She also did counselling courses
 and was a Counsellor to her clients and to students at Greenwich
 University through the student support service. During this period
 Linda and her elderly mother Olive shared a house as Olive did not
 feel able to continue to live alone. She cared for her mother until she
 died.



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Linda’s Christian life grew through her membership of the Ichthus
 Fellowship and the New Horizons Choir, of which she was an
 enthusiastic member. Having friends in Hayes she joined Hayes Free
 Church and became an active member, singing in the choir and
 serving on the eldership, being responsible for pastoral care. She was
 called to become a local preacher and completed the course and
 was inducted as a local preacher in 2011. She took a number of
 services at Hayes Free Church and was looking forward to
 developing her preaching practice when she became ill.

Linda lived a full and busy life despite health problems. She loved
 animals and always had cats and a dog. She was skilled in
 handicrafts, enjoyed travel, going to concerts, reading and tending
 her garden. She found friendship in Group 88 of which she became
 chairman and where her conscientious leadership and her distinctive
 laugh will be missed. She faced her final illness with fortitude,
 determined to live her life to the full to the end. She died in peace,
 trusting, as the song says, that the Lord had woven the strands of her
 life both dark and light into a pattern pleasing to Him.



                               WEAVE ME, LORD

Lord, my life is like a weaving, and the weaver, Lord, is You.
And You choose the many colours, spinning bright and dark ones too.
Carefully You weave the pattern, Lord, that You have planned
And although I cannot see, I rest, Lord, in Your hand.
Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You.

Soon the work will be completed and I’ll see what You have done,
How You’ve woven all the colours in the image of Your Son,
And I’ll understand the dark threads, Lord, that You have spun.
But for now I’ll trust You to complete what You’ve begun so
Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You,

Not by chance, my circumstance is in Your hand
You fulfil Your sovereign will so I’ll be still and let You -
 Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You


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Hayes Free Church
                       Christmas Tree
                          Festival
      In aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust
 From Friday 30th November to Sunday 9th December 2012
 The Festival will be open each day from 2.00pm from November 30 to December 8
The church will be open at service times each Sunday (10.30am and 6.30pm)

Programme of Entertainment for the Festival
Friday     30th November Opening Concert by Members           7.30pm
                      and Friends of Hayes Free Church
  Saturday 1st December Rock Choir *                   7.45 for 8.00pm
   *Ticket £5.00 from Margaret Tannock 020 8325 6264 or Alistair Wilson 020 8402 0026 or on the door
 Sunday          2nd December Pickhurst Junior Academy                                   6.30pm
Monday         3rd December Bishop Justus School                                       7.30pm

Tuesday   4th December The Christmas Story                                             7.30 pm
                       by Adult performers
Wednesday 5th December The Wandle Ringers                                              7.30pm

Thursday       6th December          Bromley Boy Singers                               7.30pm

Friday         7th December An evening of Songs and Poems            7.30pm
                      by Just Voices and The Shortlands Poetry Circle

Saturday       8th December           Beckenham Concert Band                           7.45pm
  Sunday         9th December          Churches Together in Hayes with                   6.30pm
                                       the Musicians from Hayes School
                                                                           All the money raised
                                                                                 will go to

   Christmas Craft Fair in the Church Hall
     Saturday 1st December from 10.30am to 2.30pm
       Lots of stalls full of Christmas Goodies

  Hayes Free Church, 111 Pickhurst Lane, Bromley BR2 7HU
               web site: hayesfreechurch.com


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NOTICE

                  PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE
If you take photograph(s) of people intended for publication in
Catalyst or on the HFC website, you MUST obtain their permission
BEFORE you take the photograph(s).
This is important because photographs in which people can be
identified will be in the world wide domain - on the Internet.
So, from now on, when you submit photograph(s) of people for
publication, these must be accompanied with a statement that
permission was obtained BEFORE the photograph was taken. The
onus is on group leaders, and organisers of events to get this
permission. Also, if photographs are to be taken during a service,
permission will be requested before the service starts.
There are "permission to take photographs" forms available, and
further guidance is being developed.
     Please ask your editor or church elder for more details.


                                     COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
 NEW YEAR’S SOCIAL
                                           SERVICE
   on 12 JANUARY
In view of the success of          FOR BEREAVED PARENTS AND THEIR
 the last New Year Social                 FAMILIES IS TO BE HELD
  we are going to have               AT 6PM AT HAYES FREE CHURCH
another one on SATURDAY            ON SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2012
  12 JANUARY starting at          REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER
  6.30 pm. There will be a                  THE SERVICE
  charge of £3 for adults.        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
   Refreshments will be                CONTACT GILL WOOD ON
          available.                        TEL 020 8462 2444
Tickets can be obtained           OR E-MAIL cwood596@btinternet.com
      from John Curry             Many thanks
         (8249 3663).
                                          Gill W

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BOARD
   The post box will be available from Sunday 9th December.
   PLEASE NOTE the LAST POST will be
   on Sunday 16th December at 10.30 am.
   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put your cards in alphabetical
   (surname) order and put an elastic band round them before
   posting. This will help the PMG
                                         John Curry


                 CHRISTMAS POSTAGE RATES
         From 6 November people who receive Pension
          Credit, Employment and Support Allowance or
           Incapacity Benefit can buy their Christmas
                  stamps at Christmas 2011 prices
                               (i.e. 36p).
           All you have to do is to produce evidence of
                           your allowance.
               You will be able to buy up to 36 stamps




                   Subscriptions for Catalyst
      Subscriptions for 2013 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.


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Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.




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Don we now our gay apparel,
            Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
            Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
            Fa la la la la, la la la la.


 HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
                                in aid of
                      ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPICE


                        Saturday 15 December
                               at 7.45pm
                         in Hayes Parish Church
                Admission £7 (school-age children £2)
                Box office 07989 192928 or on the door


Come along and enjoy our well-established mix of familiar favourites
for you to sing, and some less well-known carols to listen to - followed
by our traditional post-concert celebration. Your attendance will help
to make this a great Christmas for St Christopher's too!
(Note - since we do not start till 7.45 you should be able to attend the
 Compassionate Friends service first if you wish)


        NEW CURATE AT ST MARY'S, HAYES STREET, HAYES
               A new Curate will be installed at St Mary's
                  on Thursday 31 January at 6.30 pm.
             He is Rev'd Napoleon (Napo) John, aged 57.
He was born in Pakistan into a strongly Christian family. He obtained a
 BA in Pakistan then a degree in Theology from Oakhill College in the UK
 and an MA from the University of Essex. In 1993 he was ordained and
 served in churches in Leytonstone and Dagenham and since 2007 he
 has been the Team Rector in Felixstowe.
He is a Bible based preacher, a strategic thinker with experience of
 mission and evangelism.
We look forward to meeting him and working alongside him for many
                          years to come.


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See the blazing Yule before us,
               Fa la la la la, la la la la.
               Strike the harp and join the chorus.
               Fa la la la la, la la la la.

                           Bromley Central Library
                                   presents the
                                     Annual
                   Christmas Celebration Concert
                         on Thursday, 20th December
                              12.00 noon - 2.00 pm.
Do come to this concert with the New English Singers, directed by
Adrian Boynton, and soloists.
Tickets at £5.00 are available in the Library. Drinks and mince pies
 provided in the Punch interval.
This is always an excellent prelude to Christmas festivities.

                                                                 Betty Coster

  You are invited to join a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2013
Revd Bill Bowman, minister of Emmanuel URC, West Wickham and Elmers End
 Free Church (URC) together with his wife, Marion, will be leading a pilgrimage to
 the Holy Land 15th -24th October 2013 arranged through the reputable travel
 company – McCabe’s. Bill and Marion would like to extend the invitation to join
 their pilgrimage to local churches in the Synod Area. (Particularly members and
 friends of HFC!!)
The party will be based 6 days in Jerusalem, within sight of its ancient walls and 3
 days by the shore of Lake Galilee. From these two locations you will be able to see
 and experience a great many of the places associated with the life of Jesus.
Not only does visiting the Holy Land help bring the Bible story alive, a pilgrimage is
 a wonderful place to share fellowship and meet new friends. If you are travelling
 on your own you will be assured of being among a warm friendly group.
Places are limited so it is best to book early. If you would like a brochure and
 application form or would like any more information, please feel free to contact Bill
 either by phone (020 8777 1150) or email wfbowman@hotmail.com

NB: If the security situation in Israel makes it unsafe to visit at
 the time of travel then a full refund (incl. deposit) is guaranteed.

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Follow me in merry measure,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.
             While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.


                        A Musical Celebration
                                   brought to
                       The Friends and Members
                            of Hayes Free Church
                       on Saturday, 5th January 2013
                        at 6.00 pm. Finish by 9.00 pm
                            at Hayes Free Church.
           The music is written or arranged by Martin Nunn and
             will be performed by Martin and his niece, Jenny.
           The celebration is open to Invitees - no small children.
There will be a buffet supper afterwards. Food contributions to the buffet
                            would be welcome.
 Please contact Martin Nunn for details and more information, if required.
This celebration is in aid of the Westminster College Refurbishment Appeal.

                                                       Martin Nunn



                              SUPPORT AT HOME
   If you are getting older and would like help with household tasks, meals,
    shopping, transport, everyday paperwork; or help to enjoy reading, hobbies,
    using your computer, getting out by wheelchair and by car; or want to give a
    break to someone who usually looks after you - please get in touch with me.
     My goal is to make your independent life at home continue to be possible,
                        with a kind and committed service!
                       Christopher White 020 8149 6933 or
                           pjm741-rose@yahoo.co.uk




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Fast away the old year passes,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.
             Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.


Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
We will be holding coffee mornings on these dates: -

 8th of December, 2012
 12th of January, 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.
   Barbara Jones

The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
We will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service on the
 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. So, in December 2012 the stall
 will be held on the 9th and 23rd. In January, 2013 the stall will be
 held on the 13th and 27th.
The message is please buy Fairtrade. Every purchase helps in a good
 way. Your support through 2012 has been superb. Thank you for your
 support. Can we do any more in 2013?
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
        Richard and Barbara.

                     The way things once were
                What did those nursery rhymes mean?
       We will be looking at this up to the October edition, 2013
                      Sing a Song of Sixpence
Believed to have been referenced in Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night.
 Putting birds in a pie, was a real form of entertainment at grand
 meals during the 16th century.
Another theory suggests that the rhyme is about the dissolution of the
 monasteries by King Henry VIII with the blackbirds as the monks, his
 first wife Catherine of Aragon as the 'queen' in the parlour and Anne
 Boleyn the 'maid' in the garden

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Sing we joyous, all together,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.
             Heedless of the wind and weather,
             Fa la la la la, la la la la.

                           The Scout Group
There have been some changes recently among the scout leaders,
 which mean that the leadership team is now as follows:
Brenda Petts leads the Beavers and Cubs, assisted by Hazel Ward at
 both and Rolf Parker and Sam Bonome at Cubs.
Paul Hasling is Scout Leader, assisted by Katy Reeves and Nathan
 Lucking. Steve Bowman has decided to step down as Assistant Scout
 Leader in order to concentrate on his duties as an Assistant District
 Commissioner. Steve has been a member of the Group since he was
 a boy and has made an enormous contribution as a leader. I'm
 pleased to say that we will not be losing him entirely, as he intends to
 remain involved with the Group.
Tom Strachan leads the Explorers, assisted by Anna Potenza, who is our
 newest recruit, and Charles Jaynes.
All leaders are volunteers, who give up their time to make sure that the
 young people in the Group experience the best that scouting has to
 offer. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all that
 they do.
Of course, we are always keen to hear from anyone who would like to
get involved, whether as a leader of in any other capacity. If you
would like to help out, please contact me or any of the leaders.

Simon Narracott
Group Scout Leader


                         Words of Thank you
Kay and Tony Atkinson would like to thank everyone for all their well
 wishes and prayers over the last few months.
Kay had three operations on her nose to remove a cancerous growth,
 followed by the reshaping of her nostril.
Tony had three operations to remove cancerous growths from his
 bladder, followed by a course of 6 weeks’ intensive chemotherapy.
 He was told in October that he was now in remission.

                                            Kay & Tony Atkinson
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The page header verses are from the Carol - Deck the Halls.
              When published in 1866, the words were attributed to
                               Thomas Oliphant.

Website of the Month        One World Futbol
                    Wording taken from the website……
Soccer, (“football” or “futbol”) is the world’s most popular sport. The
 traditional ball can be easily punctured or ruptured. Players in
 disadvantaged communities are often left to play soccer with rocks,
 cans, or “rag balls” made from rubbish, and string.
Our mission at the One World Futbol Project is to make a meaningful
 impact on the lives of youth around the world. Our goal is to bring the joy
 of soccer and play to youth in disadvantaged communities so that
 children can be children no matter where they live.
One World Futbol inventor Tim Jahnigen was inspired to start the project
 after watching news footage of kids in Darfur playing a soccer game
 using a ball of trash tied up with twine.
Tim’s idea remained as a concept until a chance conversation with world
 renowned entertainer Sting, who immediately provided the support for
 research and development. In recognition of Sting’s crucial, early
 involvement, the name of the ball and of the project are based on the
 song “One World (Not Three),” written by Sting. Sting continues to be an
 advocate for and supporter of the One World Futbol Project.

About the football
ü Virtually-Indestructible. It never needs a pump and never goes flat,
  even if punctured. It can also be used for netball, volleyball, and many
  other games.
ü All-terrain. It can withstand the harshest conditions without deflating.
ü Sustainability. The ultra-durable ball eliminates the waste of discarded,
  punctured soccer balls.
ü Buy One, Give One. For every One World Futbol you buy through our
 “Buy One, Give One” programme, we give a second ball through
  organizations working in communities such as refugee camps, war
  zones, disaster areas and inner cities.
ü No Child Labour. Many traditional soccer balls are still stitched
  together by hand by children and adults working under deplorable
  conditions in Pakistan, China, and India. The One World Futbol is
  manufactured using state-of-the-art technology that does not require
  stitching.
PS - could we participate as a church? Any Ideas?           Editor
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Muriel Stone
Earlier this year, Bob Morley wrote in about Muriel Stone. (Reminder.
 Her address is Room 5, Danesbrook House, Cadoc Place, Danescourt,
 Cardiff CF5 2QN & Tel: 02920 552245.)Here is what Bob had to say. : -



A s many of you may know Muriel Stone is now living in Cardiff.
  This note is based on correspondence with her daughter Judith
(whom she's now living very close to) and we thought that as HFC
had always been such a big part of Muriel's life her many friends in
Hayes might like to know all about the move and how she's doing.
Unfortunately Muriel never really settled into her flat in Bromley - in spite
 of efforts by friends to keep her going she was becoming quite
 depressed living in her flat in Durham Avenue. She had moved there
 when her memory was failing so didn't have the confidence to make
 new friends and join in with the various activities in the complex. She
 had gradually been deteriorating and a fall in May this year
 highlighted the fact that she was unable to cope independently and
 was really needing more family support.
Daughter Judith and son Andrew put nursing care in place which
 provided a stop gap for a few weeks and Judith started looking at
 residential care in Cardiff. She found a small very 'homely' home
 which has 18 ladies who have varying degrees of dementia but mild
 rather than advanced dementia.
Muriel visited for an assessment in June and moved in a week later!
The fact this small home had a room available when it was needed
seems a sign it was meant to be. Now that stress has been taken
away Muriel can enjoy continual companionship and support and
has settled really well, has a lovely room with en suite and has made
new friends really quickly.
Sadly this comes with a price as the less she does herself the less she
 can remember - it seems a catch 22 situation. However both Muriel
 and Judith are very much enjoying being nearer each other - first
 time for over 20 years so it's a real treat for Judith to call in for a
 cuppa or to bring Muriel home for tea. Muriel is more content than
 she's been for years. Mentally she is deteriorating but she still
 recognises the family and they're making the most of that. She's still
 able to walk around but now has a zimmer frame as she's very
 unsteady - if taken out for the day she enjoys borrowing a wheel
 chair!
I just wanted to let you all know how Muriel was getting along.


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December 2012
1st    Sat    7.45 pm - Rock Choir                              Page 11

2nd    Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev John Marchant
              6.30 pm - Evening Service - Minister with Pickhurst School
3rd    Mon    7.30 pm - Bishop Justus School                    Page 11
             10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                  Page 4
4th    Tue    2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                      Page 6
              7.30 pm - The Christmas Story                     Page 11

5th    Wed    6.00 pm - Worship Group                           Page 5
              7.30 pm - The Wandle Ringers                      Page 11
6th    Thu    7.30 pm - Bromley Boy Singers                     Page 11

7th    Fri    2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club         Page 5
              7.30 pm - Evening of Songs & Poems                Page 11
             10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning          Page 18
8th    Sat   7.45 pm - Beckenham Concert Band (at HFC)          Page 11
             7.45 pm - Beckenham Chorale                        Page 14
                        Christmas Tree Festival ends
9th    Sun   10.30 am - Parade & Gift Service - The Minister
                       Followed by Fairtrade Stall              Page 18
              6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH - Allan Evison    Page 11
10th   Mon

11th   Tue   10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                  Page 4
              2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                      Page 6
12th   Wed    6.00 pm - Worship Group                           Page 5
13th   Thu    2.30 pm - Bible Study Group                       Page 5
14th   Fri

15th   Sat    6.00 pm - Compassionate Friends Service           Page 12
             7.45 pm - Hayes Philharmonic Choir                 Page 15

16th   Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs. Margaret Smith
              6.30 pm - Carols by Candlelight - The Minister
17th   Mon
             10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                  Page 4
18th   Tue   2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                       Page 6
              8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting                         Page 3
19th   Wed    6.00 pm - Worship Group                           Page 5
20th   Thu    12.00 Noon - Christmas Celebration Concert        Page 16
21st   Fri

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December 2012
22nd Sat
             10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
23rd   Sun             Followed by Fairtrade Stall             Page 18
              6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Dr. Peter Stevenson
24th   Mon    6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

25th   Tue              Christmas Day
             10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
26th   Wed Boxing Day
27th   Thu  2.30 pm - Bible Study Group                       Page 5
28th   Fri
29th   Sat

30th   Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
                        No evening service
31st   Mon

                             January 2013
1st    Tue             New Year's Day
2nd    Wed    6.00 pm - Worship Group                         Page 5
3rd    Thu
4th    Fri
5th    Sat    6.00 pm - Musical Celebration                   Page 17

6th    Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe
              6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley
7th    Mon    8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group                 Page 4
8th    Tue   10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                Page 4
9th    Wed    6.00 pm - Worship Group                         Page 5
10th   Thu    2.30 pm - Bible Study Group                     Page 5
11th   Fri    2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club       Page 5

12th   Sat   10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning        Page 18
              6.30 pm - New Year’s Social                     Page 12

             10.30 am - Morning Service & Baptisms - The Minister
13th   Sun             Followed by Fairtrade Stall             Page 18
              6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

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January 2013
14th   Mon
             10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                 Page 4
15th   Tue    2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                     Page 6
              8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting                        Page 3
16th   Wed     6.00 pm - Worship Group                         Page 5
17th   Thu    8.00 pm - Men’s Group                            Page 4
18th   Fri     2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club       Page 5
19th   Sat

20th   Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - Martin Wilcox
              5.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at The Rosary
21st   Mon

22nd Tue     10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                 Page 4
              2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                     Page 6
23rd   Wed     6.00 pm - Worship Group                         Page 5
24th   Thu    2.30 pm - Bible Study Group                      Page 5
25th   Fri     2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club       Page 5
26th   Sat
             10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
27th   Sun             Followed by Fairtrade Stall             Page 18
              6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Robert Draycott
28th   Mon

29th   Tue   10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting                 Page 4
              2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship                     Page 6
30th   Wed     6.00 pm - Worship Group                         Page 5
31st   Thu

                            February 2013
1st    Fri    2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club       Page 5

2nd    Sat              Candlemas Day
              2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship                   Page 4
3rd    Sun   10.30 am - Morning Service - TBA
              6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
There were no further dates at the time of going to press.

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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    Sylvia Mack       8462 1938
6.00 - 8.00 pm   Weight Watchers       Area Office       0845 345 1500
7.00 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        Lorraine          0785 115 3676
8.00 pm          Explorers             Tom Strachan      07745 813 295
Thursday
5.30 pm          Brownies              Stevie Blair.     8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45 pm   Rangers               Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
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
Final Thought

Clear the way

Gracious God,
as the days shorten
and the pale wintry sun
bathes the sky with light,
so may our anxiety abate
and the warmth of your love
cleanse and purify our lives.

Promised One,
as ice skims the pond
and bright frost
gilds the leaf with glory,
may the clarity of your call
awaken us to new hope
and new beginnings.

Holy Spirit of transformation,
help us to clear the way
for the coming Christ-child.
As the red sun sinks behind black branches,
slip into our lives
and surprise us by the welcome warmth
of your coming.

                          Kate Mcllhagga

2012 dec jan

  • 1.
    Catalyst THE MAGAZINE OF HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.) December 2012 - January 2013
  • 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: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168 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 2 New curate - at St Mary’s 15 Preachers’ info 3 Holy Land Pilgrimage 16 Church Notices 3-5 Support at home 17 Thank you notices 6 The Way things once were 18 Christmas Greetings 7-8 The Scout Group 19 Thank you for caring 8 Words of Thank you 19 Linda Jennings Obituary 9 - 10 Website of the Month 20 Christmas Tree Festival 11 Muriel Stone 21 Notice Board 12 - 13 Church Organisations IBC This month’s website: - One World Futbol. The idea behind this product is, in my humble opinion, truly inspirational. Virtually indestructible footballs are made and distributed to communities worldwide. Website: - www.oneworldfutbol.com Now, turn to Page 20 for more details....... Ed Copy for the February 2013 edition needs to be handed in by Sunday, 13th January. 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 theMinister Dear Friends I am sure we all realise the importance of words – we have to be careful how we use them, they can sometimes fail us, and we constantly need to refine our understanding of them. The philosopher J L Austin tells us that words ‘do things’ in the world, and can be even more powerful than physical action. Saying what we mean, and meaning what we say, are therefore matters of vital importance. Christmas is coming: how often will we talk of Christmas to our friends and neighbours? Informal chatter about buying gifts and writing Christmas cards, the cost of postage, the need to ensure the food cupboards are stocked. How will we challenge the idea of Christmas as only being a time of expense, of worry and stress? What words will we use to bring back the real meaning for the season? Words that we mean, words that explain the vital importance of this celebration to us as Christians… Everything that happens at this time of year is a celebration of the love of God that Jesus made real for us through his birth, death and resurrection. Surely Christmas celebrations are all about sharing that wondrous love of God with our family and friends through the exchange of cards, gifts and the sharing of meals. But do we say so? I’m not suggesting a lecture on the meaning of Christmas, but on our Christmas Cards, on our gift labels, could we add ‘may God’s love bless you’; at our meals, say a grace that gives thanks for the love shown to us through Jesus and that includes God’s blessing on all gathered; simple little ways to remind ourselves and those we love that we celebrate Christmas because of God’s great love for us. I pray we all know God’s love this Christmas, and enjoy a peaceful, blessed, Christmas. Sue 1
  • 4.
    Sunday and ChristmasServices December 2012 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev John Marchant 2nd 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Minister with Pickhurst School 10.30 am - Parade & Gift Service - The Minister 9th 6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH - Allan Evison 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs. Margaret Smith 16th 6.30 pm - Carols by Candlelight - The Minister 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 23rd 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Dr. Peter Stevenson 24th 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister Mon 25th Christmas Day Tue 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 30th No evening service January 2013 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe 6th 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 10.30 am - Morning Service & Baptisms - The Minister 13th 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister 10.30 am - Morning Service - Martin Wilcox 20th 5.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at The Rosary 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 27th 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Robert Draycott February 2013 10.30 am - Morning Service - TBA 3rd 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister Some notes on the visiting preachers. See facing page............... 2
  • 5.
    News of theChurch Family Announcements are welcome :- BMD - Changes of address, etc. Deaths We regret to announce that Audrey Walters passed away on the 3rd of November after being ill for some time. We extend our deepest condolences to her husband Brian and his family at this time. Brian and Audrey were Church members for many years. The family moved to Ringwood some years ago. Brian’s address is 48 Lakeside, Hightown, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 3DX. Your prayers would be appreciated for: - Tony and Kay Atkinson , Marjorie Curry, Doreen Hobbs, Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble. Church Meetings The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 24th February, 2013 at noon, after the morning service. The next Elders’ meetings will be held at 8.00 pm in the small hall on Tuesday 18th December, 2012 and Tuesday 15th January, 2013 . Some notes on the visiting preachers. v Rev John Marchant is the assistant minister at Coney Hill Baptist Church. He has conducted Sunday Worship at HFC on a number of occasions. v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has conducted worship on a number of occasions. v Mrs Margaret Smith is a Methodist Lay Preacher. v Rev Dr. Peter Stevenson is the Minister of Crossways URC Church at the Elephant and Castle. This Church has a long and rich history of serving the community for almost 150 years. For example, the South London Mission was established at Elephant and Castle by the London Congregational Union in 1866. v Mrs Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services. v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible Society. He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of 2011, and took one of our services in October, 2012. v Martin Wilcox represents Child Aid, a charity which is transforming the lives of children and young people in Belarus, Moldova, Russia and the Ukraine. v Rev Robert Draycott is the Chaplain at Eltham College. 3
  • 6.
    Women's Contact Group TheContact Group will NOT meet in December. We will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 7th January, 2013 at Joan Cook’s home - 12, Broadoaks Way. On the 4th of February we will meet at Jenny Carr’s home - 152, Langley Way. Sylvia Mack Tuesday Prayer Meetings for December & January Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:- Dec 4th Martin Nunn’s. 11th Betty Coster’s. 18th Brenda Cordingley’s. Then no meetings until: - Jan 8th Martin Nunn’s 15th Betty Coster’s. 22nd Brenda Cordingley’s. 29th The Church Feb 5th Martin Nunn’s. NOTE. Double check these dates in the Sunday Link sheets. Please address any queries to Martin Nunn. Saturday Fellowship There will be NO meetings in December or January. We will next meet at 7, Sedgewood Close on the 2nd of February, 2013. Martin Nunn leads the discussions. Men's Group We will NOT be meeting in December. The next meeting is on Thursday 17th January, 2013 for a New Year’s Feast organised by Bill Bowman, starting at 8.00 pm in the Small Hall. If you wish to attend, please contact Bill before 13th Jan on 020 8777 0626 or email wfbowman@hotmail.com Ministry of Flowers Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in December, 2012 and January 2013 December 2012 2nd - Pamela Collison - 9th - Joan & Bob Cook 25th Wedding Anniversary 16th - Margaret - 23rd - Joan Carter i.m.o. Nell & Syd Williams (30th TBA at time of publication) January 2013 6th - Gill and Chris Wood - 13th - Sue I.m.o. Matthew 20th - Mr & Mrs Yonge 27th - Ruth White i.m.o. her Mother 4
  • 7.
    Ministry of flowers- Cont'd ......... 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 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 7th at 2.15 pm. Tickets will be on sale, priced £2.50 per child. We meet again in the New Year, on January 11th at 2.00pm. 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 2.30 pm in the small hall. To confirm, listen for announcements & check Sunday Link. Worship Group The Church will be open for Quiet Meditation & Prayer every Wednesday - 6.00 - 7.00 pm. To confirm, listen for announcements & check Sunday Link. Notice Sheets - December - 1st Sunday in February, 2013 December 2nd & 9th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 16th & 23rd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 30th Pam Collison 8658 0748 January 2013 6th Pam Collison 8658 0748 13th & 20th Joan Smith 8462 3920 27th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 February 5th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487 If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday. 5
  • 8.
    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 December meetings will be: - 4th Invitation from Emmanuel West Wickham Women's Fellowship to their Christmas meeting. 11th Memories of past Christmases. 18th Christmas party. In January, the meetings will be: - 15th Bring and Buy and Member's afternoon. 22nd New Year Service conducted by our Minister Sue. 29th More fun with Barbara Stevens. In February, our first meeting will be: - 5th Illustrated talk by Mary Moore on Westminster If you have any questions, do contact Sylvia Mack on 8462 1938. MINI-AMBULANCE Members who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Jessie Martin on 8462 5621 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. Marion and Sylvia 80TH Birthday thanks I had a dream of the only way I would like to celebrate my birthday this year and would like to thank everyone who had any part in it for helping that dream to come true. I can think of no better way to mark the occasion than spending it with family and friends so a great big THANK YOU. Brenda Cordingley Thank you’s The members of Hayes Free Church wish to express their appreciation and thanks to Richard Brown for editing the Catalyst each month, and also thank Mike Duke for his time and energy in printing the magazine. Anon The Hayes Free Church members wish to express their thanks to the lady who keeps the Church Diary up to date (with never a double booking) and is always helpful to those who wish to book the Church premises. Thank you Undine Connolly. Anon 6
  • 9.
    Catalyst Needs You! Thispage 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. GREETINGS We wish all our friends in Hayes Free Church a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. David and Ann Watson GREETINGS We wish all of our friends in the Church a happy & joyous Christmas Marjorie & John Curry SEASON’S GREETINGS John and Margaret Robinson (North Devon) send the Church Family at Hayes Free every good wish for Christmas and the New Year 7
  • 10.
    GREETINGS Wishing all friends at Hayes Free Church Love, peace and joy at Christmas SEASON’S GREETINGS I would like to thank everyone for their contributions To Catalyst, and To wish everyone at Hayes Free Church All the best for Christmas and the New Year Richard Brown Thank you A word of thanks and appreciation is due to the members and friends who helped Linda through her illness. Linda lived alone without close relatives living near, but she was never without help when it was needed in many different ways & she was very grateful. This was Christian love and pastoral care in action. Thank you everybody! Anon (Linda’s obituary is on pages 9 & 10 - Ed) 8
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    Linda Jennings (1950 - 2012) Linda was born on October 14th 1950 to Edgar and Olive Jennings in Pulborough, Sussex. Her sister Pat was born 4 years later and her brother Michael 14 years after Linda. During her lifetime Linda kept in touch with her family members and took an interest in and was very fond of her four nephews. Linda was born with a congenital back defect which affected her all her life. She was educated at St Gabriel’s C of E School where she remembered that the headmistress told the girls to be sure that ‘God was working his purpose out’. When the family moved to Tenterden Linda went to the local secondary school, where she took her O-levels. During her school days Linda was an active and enthusiastic member of the Guide movement and gained her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. She retained her interest in the Guide movement throughout her life. On leaving school she gained a qualification at Secretarial College and had various jobs. One of which was at ‘Chorleywood College for Girls with little or no sight’, where she was led to the Lord by one of the staff and started on her Christian journey. In 1975 she went with the C.M.S. to Israel but returned after four months when war broke out. She then went to a Nursery Training College and gained her NNEB qualification and worked with children for some time. Finding this work did not suit her she did the SRN course followed by Midwifery. She worked for some years as a midwife and on leaving midwifery went to Nash College as Senior Nurse. She stayed there for four years until she was made redundant. This was a difficult time for Linda but with the help of Christian friends she trained as an aromatherapist and chiropodist and set up her own successful practice. In her spare time she studied for, and gained, a degree in complementary therapy. She also did counselling courses and was a Counsellor to her clients and to students at Greenwich University through the student support service. During this period Linda and her elderly mother Olive shared a house as Olive did not feel able to continue to live alone. She cared for her mother until she died. 9
  • 12.
    Linda’s Christian lifegrew through her membership of the Ichthus Fellowship and the New Horizons Choir, of which she was an enthusiastic member. Having friends in Hayes she joined Hayes Free Church and became an active member, singing in the choir and serving on the eldership, being responsible for pastoral care. She was called to become a local preacher and completed the course and was inducted as a local preacher in 2011. She took a number of services at Hayes Free Church and was looking forward to developing her preaching practice when she became ill. Linda lived a full and busy life despite health problems. She loved animals and always had cats and a dog. She was skilled in handicrafts, enjoyed travel, going to concerts, reading and tending her garden. She found friendship in Group 88 of which she became chairman and where her conscientious leadership and her distinctive laugh will be missed. She faced her final illness with fortitude, determined to live her life to the full to the end. She died in peace, trusting, as the song says, that the Lord had woven the strands of her life both dark and light into a pattern pleasing to Him. WEAVE ME, LORD Lord, my life is like a weaving, and the weaver, Lord, is You. And You choose the many colours, spinning bright and dark ones too. Carefully You weave the pattern, Lord, that You have planned And although I cannot see, I rest, Lord, in Your hand. Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You. Soon the work will be completed and I’ll see what You have done, How You’ve woven all the colours in the image of Your Son, And I’ll understand the dark threads, Lord, that You have spun. But for now I’ll trust You to complete what You’ve begun so Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You, Not by chance, my circumstance is in Your hand You fulfil Your sovereign will so I’ll be still and let You - Weave me Lord, weave my life closer to You 10
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    Hayes Free Church Christmas Tree Festival In aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust From Friday 30th November to Sunday 9th December 2012 The Festival will be open each day from 2.00pm from November 30 to December 8 The church will be open at service times each Sunday (10.30am and 6.30pm) Programme of Entertainment for the Festival Friday 30th November Opening Concert by Members 7.30pm and Friends of Hayes Free Church Saturday 1st December Rock Choir * 7.45 for 8.00pm *Ticket £5.00 from Margaret Tannock 020 8325 6264 or Alistair Wilson 020 8402 0026 or on the door Sunday 2nd December Pickhurst Junior Academy 6.30pm Monday 3rd December Bishop Justus School 7.30pm Tuesday 4th December The Christmas Story 7.30 pm by Adult performers Wednesday 5th December The Wandle Ringers 7.30pm Thursday 6th December Bromley Boy Singers 7.30pm Friday 7th December An evening of Songs and Poems 7.30pm by Just Voices and The Shortlands Poetry Circle Saturday 8th December Beckenham Concert Band 7.45pm Sunday 9th December Churches Together in Hayes with 6.30pm the Musicians from Hayes School All the money raised will go to Christmas Craft Fair in the Church Hall Saturday 1st December from 10.30am to 2.30pm Lots of stalls full of Christmas Goodies Hayes Free Church, 111 Pickhurst Lane, Bromley BR2 7HU web site: hayesfreechurch.com 11
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    NOTICE PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE If you take photograph(s) of people intended for publication in Catalyst or on the HFC website, you MUST obtain their permission BEFORE you take the photograph(s). This is important because photographs in which people can be identified will be in the world wide domain - on the Internet. So, from now on, when you submit photograph(s) of people for publication, these must be accompanied with a statement that permission was obtained BEFORE the photograph was taken. The onus is on group leaders, and organisers of events to get this permission. Also, if photographs are to be taken during a service, permission will be requested before the service starts. There are "permission to take photographs" forms available, and further guidance is being developed. Please ask your editor or church elder for more details. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NEW YEAR’S SOCIAL SERVICE on 12 JANUARY In view of the success of FOR BEREAVED PARENTS AND THEIR the last New Year Social FAMILIES IS TO BE HELD we are going to have AT 6PM AT HAYES FREE CHURCH another one on SATURDAY ON SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2012 12 JANUARY starting at REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER 6.30 pm. There will be a THE SERVICE charge of £3 for adults. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE Refreshments will be CONTACT GILL WOOD ON available. TEL 020 8462 2444 Tickets can be obtained OR E-MAIL cwood596@btinternet.com from John Curry Many thanks (8249 3663). Gill W 12
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    BOARD The post box will be available from Sunday 9th December. PLEASE NOTE the LAST POST will be on Sunday 16th December at 10.30 am. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put your cards in alphabetical (surname) order and put an elastic band round them before posting. This will help the PMG John Curry CHRISTMAS POSTAGE RATES From 6 November people who receive Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance or Incapacity Benefit can buy their Christmas stamps at Christmas 2011 prices (i.e. 36p). All you have to do is to produce evidence of your allowance. You will be able to buy up to 36 stamps Subscriptions for Catalyst Subscriptions for 2013 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. 13
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    Deck the hallswith boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. 14
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    Don we nowour gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la. HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT in aid of ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPICE Saturday 15 December at 7.45pm in Hayes Parish Church Admission £7 (school-age children £2) Box office 07989 192928 or on the door Come along and enjoy our well-established mix of familiar favourites for you to sing, and some less well-known carols to listen to - followed by our traditional post-concert celebration. Your attendance will help to make this a great Christmas for St Christopher's too! (Note - since we do not start till 7.45 you should be able to attend the Compassionate Friends service first if you wish) NEW CURATE AT ST MARY'S, HAYES STREET, HAYES A new Curate will be installed at St Mary's on Thursday 31 January at 6.30 pm. He is Rev'd Napoleon (Napo) John, aged 57. He was born in Pakistan into a strongly Christian family. He obtained a BA in Pakistan then a degree in Theology from Oakhill College in the UK and an MA from the University of Essex. In 1993 he was ordained and served in churches in Leytonstone and Dagenham and since 2007 he has been the Team Rector in Felixstowe. He is a Bible based preacher, a strategic thinker with experience of mission and evangelism. We look forward to meeting him and working alongside him for many years to come. 15
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    See the blazingYule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Bromley Central Library presents the Annual Christmas Celebration Concert on Thursday, 20th December 12.00 noon - 2.00 pm. Do come to this concert with the New English Singers, directed by Adrian Boynton, and soloists. Tickets at £5.00 are available in the Library. Drinks and mince pies provided in the Punch interval. This is always an excellent prelude to Christmas festivities. Betty Coster You are invited to join a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2013 Revd Bill Bowman, minister of Emmanuel URC, West Wickham and Elmers End Free Church (URC) together with his wife, Marion, will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land 15th -24th October 2013 arranged through the reputable travel company – McCabe’s. Bill and Marion would like to extend the invitation to join their pilgrimage to local churches in the Synod Area. (Particularly members and friends of HFC!!) The party will be based 6 days in Jerusalem, within sight of its ancient walls and 3 days by the shore of Lake Galilee. From these two locations you will be able to see and experience a great many of the places associated with the life of Jesus. Not only does visiting the Holy Land help bring the Bible story alive, a pilgrimage is a wonderful place to share fellowship and meet new friends. If you are travelling on your own you will be assured of being among a warm friendly group. Places are limited so it is best to book early. If you would like a brochure and application form or would like any more information, please feel free to contact Bill either by phone (020 8777 1150) or email wfbowman@hotmail.com NB: If the security situation in Israel makes it unsafe to visit at the time of travel then a full refund (incl. deposit) is guaranteed. 16
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    Follow me inmerry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. A Musical Celebration brought to The Friends and Members of Hayes Free Church on Saturday, 5th January 2013 at 6.00 pm. Finish by 9.00 pm at Hayes Free Church. The music is written or arranged by Martin Nunn and will be performed by Martin and his niece, Jenny. The celebration is open to Invitees - no small children. There will be a buffet supper afterwards. Food contributions to the buffet would be welcome. Please contact Martin Nunn for details and more information, if required. This celebration is in aid of the Westminster College Refurbishment Appeal. Martin Nunn SUPPORT AT HOME If you are getting older and would like help with household tasks, meals, shopping, transport, everyday paperwork; or help to enjoy reading, hobbies, using your computer, getting out by wheelchair and by car; or want to give a break to someone who usually looks after you - please get in touch with me. My goal is to make your independent life at home continue to be possible, with a kind and committed service! Christopher White 020 8149 6933 or pjm741-rose@yahoo.co.uk 17
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    Fast away theold year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00 We will be holding coffee mornings on these dates: - 8th of December, 2012 12th of January, 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. Barbara Jones The Fairtrade Sunday Stall We will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. So, in December 2012 the stall will be held on the 9th and 23rd. In January, 2013 the stall will be held on the 13th and 27th. The message is please buy Fairtrade. Every purchase helps in a good way. Your support through 2012 has been superb. Thank you for your support. Can we do any more in 2013? Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you. Richard and Barbara. The way things once were What did those nursery rhymes mean? We will be looking at this up to the October edition, 2013 Sing a Song of Sixpence Believed to have been referenced in Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night. Putting birds in a pie, was a real form of entertainment at grand meals during the 16th century. Another theory suggests that the rhyme is about the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII with the blackbirds as the monks, his first wife Catherine of Aragon as the 'queen' in the parlour and Anne Boleyn the 'maid' in the garden 18
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    Sing we joyous,all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la. The Scout Group There have been some changes recently among the scout leaders, which mean that the leadership team is now as follows: Brenda Petts leads the Beavers and Cubs, assisted by Hazel Ward at both and Rolf Parker and Sam Bonome at Cubs. Paul Hasling is Scout Leader, assisted by Katy Reeves and Nathan Lucking. Steve Bowman has decided to step down as Assistant Scout Leader in order to concentrate on his duties as an Assistant District Commissioner. Steve has been a member of the Group since he was a boy and has made an enormous contribution as a leader. I'm pleased to say that we will not be losing him entirely, as he intends to remain involved with the Group. Tom Strachan leads the Explorers, assisted by Anna Potenza, who is our newest recruit, and Charles Jaynes. All leaders are volunteers, who give up their time to make sure that the young people in the Group experience the best that scouting has to offer. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all that they do. Of course, we are always keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved, whether as a leader of in any other capacity. If you would like to help out, please contact me or any of the leaders. Simon Narracott Group Scout Leader Words of Thank you Kay and Tony Atkinson would like to thank everyone for all their well wishes and prayers over the last few months. Kay had three operations on her nose to remove a cancerous growth, followed by the reshaping of her nostril. Tony had three operations to remove cancerous growths from his bladder, followed by a course of 6 weeks’ intensive chemotherapy. He was told in October that he was now in remission. Kay & Tony Atkinson 19
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    The page headerverses are from the Carol - Deck the Halls. When published in 1866, the words were attributed to Thomas Oliphant. Website of the Month One World Futbol Wording taken from the website…… Soccer, (“football” or “futbol”) is the world’s most popular sport. The traditional ball can be easily punctured or ruptured. Players in disadvantaged communities are often left to play soccer with rocks, cans, or “rag balls” made from rubbish, and string. Our mission at the One World Futbol Project is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth around the world. Our goal is to bring the joy of soccer and play to youth in disadvantaged communities so that children can be children no matter where they live. One World Futbol inventor Tim Jahnigen was inspired to start the project after watching news footage of kids in Darfur playing a soccer game using a ball of trash tied up with twine. Tim’s idea remained as a concept until a chance conversation with world renowned entertainer Sting, who immediately provided the support for research and development. In recognition of Sting’s crucial, early involvement, the name of the ball and of the project are based on the song “One World (Not Three),” written by Sting. Sting continues to be an advocate for and supporter of the One World Futbol Project. About the football ü Virtually-Indestructible. It never needs a pump and never goes flat, even if punctured. It can also be used for netball, volleyball, and many other games. ü All-terrain. It can withstand the harshest conditions without deflating. ü Sustainability. The ultra-durable ball eliminates the waste of discarded, punctured soccer balls. ü Buy One, Give One. For every One World Futbol you buy through our “Buy One, Give One” programme, we give a second ball through organizations working in communities such as refugee camps, war zones, disaster areas and inner cities. ü No Child Labour. Many traditional soccer balls are still stitched together by hand by children and adults working under deplorable conditions in Pakistan, China, and India. The One World Futbol is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology that does not require stitching. PS - could we participate as a church? Any Ideas? Editor 20
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    Muriel Stone Earlier thisyear, Bob Morley wrote in about Muriel Stone. (Reminder. Her address is Room 5, Danesbrook House, Cadoc Place, Danescourt, Cardiff CF5 2QN & Tel: 02920 552245.)Here is what Bob had to say. : - A s many of you may know Muriel Stone is now living in Cardiff. This note is based on correspondence with her daughter Judith (whom she's now living very close to) and we thought that as HFC had always been such a big part of Muriel's life her many friends in Hayes might like to know all about the move and how she's doing. Unfortunately Muriel never really settled into her flat in Bromley - in spite of efforts by friends to keep her going she was becoming quite depressed living in her flat in Durham Avenue. She had moved there when her memory was failing so didn't have the confidence to make new friends and join in with the various activities in the complex. She had gradually been deteriorating and a fall in May this year highlighted the fact that she was unable to cope independently and was really needing more family support. Daughter Judith and son Andrew put nursing care in place which provided a stop gap for a few weeks and Judith started looking at residential care in Cardiff. She found a small very 'homely' home which has 18 ladies who have varying degrees of dementia but mild rather than advanced dementia. Muriel visited for an assessment in June and moved in a week later! The fact this small home had a room available when it was needed seems a sign it was meant to be. Now that stress has been taken away Muriel can enjoy continual companionship and support and has settled really well, has a lovely room with en suite and has made new friends really quickly. Sadly this comes with a price as the less she does herself the less she can remember - it seems a catch 22 situation. However both Muriel and Judith are very much enjoying being nearer each other - first time for over 20 years so it's a real treat for Judith to call in for a cuppa or to bring Muriel home for tea. Muriel is more content than she's been for years. Mentally she is deteriorating but she still recognises the family and they're making the most of that. She's still able to walk around but now has a zimmer frame as she's very unsteady - if taken out for the day she enjoys borrowing a wheel chair! I just wanted to let you all know how Muriel was getting along. 21
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    December 2012 1st Sat 7.45 pm - Rock Choir Page 11 2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev John Marchant 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Minister with Pickhurst School 3rd Mon 7.30 pm - Bishop Justus School Page 11 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 4th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 7.30 pm - The Christmas Story Page 11 5th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 7.30 pm - The Wandle Ringers Page 11 6th Thu 7.30 pm - Bromley Boy Singers Page 11 7th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5 7.30 pm - Evening of Songs & Poems Page 11 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 18 8th Sat 7.45 pm - Beckenham Concert Band (at HFC) Page 11 7.45 pm - Beckenham Chorale Page 14 Christmas Tree Festival ends 9th Sun 10.30 am - Parade & Gift Service - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 18 6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH - Allan Evison Page 11 10th Mon 11th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 12th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 13th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5 14th Fri 15th Sat 6.00 pm - Compassionate Friends Service Page 12 7.45 pm - Hayes Philharmonic Choir Page 15 16th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs. Margaret Smith 6.30 pm - Carols by Candlelight - The Minister 17th Mon 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 18th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3 19th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 20th Thu 12.00 Noon - Christmas Celebration Concert Page 16 21st Fri 22
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    December 2012 22nd Sat 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 23rd Sun Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 18 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Dr. Peter Stevenson 24th Mon 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister 25th Tue Christmas Day 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 26th Wed Boxing Day 27th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5 28th Fri 29th Sat 30th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister No evening service 31st Mon January 2013 1st Tue New Year's Day 2nd Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 3rd Thu 4th Fri 5th Sat 6.00 pm - Musical Celebration Page 17 6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 7th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 4 8th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 9th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 10th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5 11th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5 12th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 18 6.30 pm - New Year’s Social Page 12 10.30 am - Morning Service & Baptisms - The Minister 13th Sun Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 18 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister 23
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    January 2013 14th Mon 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 15th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3 16th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 17th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4 18th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5 19th Sat 20th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Martin Wilcox 5.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH at The Rosary 21st Mon 22nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 23rd Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 24th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5 25th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5 26th Sat 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 27th Sun Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 18 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Rev. Robert Draycott 28th Mon 29th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 30th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 5 31st Thu February 2013 1st Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5 2nd Sat Candlemas Day 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4 3rd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - TBA 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister DATES FOR YOUR DIARY There were no further dates at the time of going to press. 24
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    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 Sylvia Mack 8462 1938 6.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 1500 7.00 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 Lorraine 0785 115 3676 8.00 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295 Thursday 5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469 7.15 - 8.45 pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 471308 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
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    Final Thought Clear theway Gracious God, as the days shorten and the pale wintry sun bathes the sky with light, so may our anxiety abate and the warmth of your love cleanse and purify our lives. Promised One, as ice skims the pond and bright frost gilds the leaf with glory, may the clarity of your call awaken us to new hope and new beginnings. Holy Spirit of transformation, help us to clear the way for the coming Christ-child. As the red sun sinks behind black branches, slip into our lives and surprise us by the welcome warmth of your coming. Kate Mcllhagga