The document is a newsletter from Hayes Free Church in London that provides information about upcoming church services and events in July and August 2012. It includes the schedules for Sunday services and visiting preachers. It also announces church meetings, prayer groups, and activities for women's fellowship, mothers and toddlers group, and other church organizations. The letter from the minister discusses running the race of faith like Olympians running for medals. Overall, the newsletter aims to inform church members and friends about services and community activities at Hayes Free Church.

1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
July & August 2012

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 Drones 9
I’ve learned 2 Notice Board 10 - 11
Church Notices 3 - 5 London Marathon 2012 12
Preachers’ info 3 Buses; Adam & Eve 12
A Prayer for the week ahead 5 More Than Gold 13
Women’s Fellowship 6 Two world leaders’ in the UK 14
Thank you 6 The way things once were 14
A mother & her daughter 6 Some Verse; Tax Justice Tour Bus 15
M&T Jubilee Party 7 Holiday from Home timetable 16
Children’s Fun Afternoon 8 75th Anniversary Celebrations 17
Christian Aid Walk 2012 9 Church Organisations IBC
This month’s website: - More than Gold www.morethangold.org.uk
This organisation’s mission is to enable the UK churches to engage
with the 2012 Olympic Games.
I was made aware of this charity in Marksman, a “paper of St
Mark’s Church, Westmoreland Road”.
Now, turn to Page 13 for more details....... Ed
Copy for the September 2012 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 12th August.
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
By the time our next magazine appears, the
Olympics will be over, and the Paralympics
just begun. In 1 Corinthians 9: 24 we are told,
“Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only
one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.”
In the Olympics / Paralympics there are medals for the first
three places. Winning is determined by skill, fitness, power,
endurance, tactical ability and mental focus – the same factors
account for success in sport for able-bodied and disabled
athletes. The self-respect that each athlete gains from
qualifying for the Olympics / Paralympics is enormous, but no-
one qualifies for the games on their own – behind each athlete is
a coach, a sponsor, a medical team, a family… For each athlete,
much has been given and given up… and it all rides on the final
outcome. As I have heard one past Olympian say this week, no
one remembers who came fourth.
In our race, the one we run for our Lord, we too must have
endurance and tactical abilities; we must be focused on our goals.
We run the race to spread the Word of God and to fight against
injustice in the world in whatever way we can. And we do not do
this alone, we run in company with all our fellow Christians here
and all over the world.
As we look forward to celebrating with athletes from all corners
of the world their sporting achievements, let us remember that
we too have a goal to achieve.
Our prize is the gold of heaven.
Sue
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4. Sunday Services
July 2012
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Ken Marsh
1st
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister
8th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Robert Bushby
15th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
22nd
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
29th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
August 2012
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
5th
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
12th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Pastor Roy Powell
10.30 am - Morning Service - Miss Linda Jennings
19th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Tony Russell
10.30 am - Holy Communion - TBA
26th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Martin Nunn
September 2012
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
2nd
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
See facing page.
I've learned...
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to
help him in some other way.
by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift
to say so much with so few words
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Baptisms booked for this year: -
v 8th July – George, Charlotte and Teddy
v 29th July – Scarlett
v 12th August – Alastair
Weddings: -
v 6th July – Karen and David Bliss
Deaths: -
v We regret to record the death of Margaret Royall who was a
member of the Saturday Fellowship and who regularly joined in the
church outings. We extend our condolences to members of her
family.
Change of Address: -
Muriel Stone’s new address is Room 5, Danesbrook House, Cadoc
Place, Danescourt, Cardiff CF5 2QN. Tel: 02920 552245.
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Rev Ken Marsh grew up in our church and became a member
before becoming a Minister in the Congregational Church
before it became United Reformed.
v Rev Robert Bushby is well known to us. He was the Minister at
HFC just before Sue Powell became our Minister. Robert is now
the Minister at All Saints URC, Burgess Hill.
v Tracy Wilson is a student on the TLS course. She is currently
worshipping at Christ Church URC/Methodist Church in East
Dulwich.
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC, as
well as being our treasurer.
v Pastor Roy Powell is Lay Preacher at Camberwell Green U.R.C. –
as well as being Sue’s husband!
v Linda Jennings is one of our Elders who has lead our services on a
number of occasions.
v Tony Russell is well known to us - He is a member of HFC.
v Martin Nunn is the HFC choirmaster, and the church organist. He
is also one of the HFC Elders.
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6. Church Secretary
The new Church Secretary is Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168.
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 22nd of July at noon, after
the morning service.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th July at 8.00 pm in
the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 2nd July at Janet
Moren’s home - 48, Woodlea Drive. We will next meet in September.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
July 3rd The Church. 10th Betty Coster’s.
17th Brenda Cordingley’s. 24th The Church.
31st Martin Nunn’s.
There won’t be any meetings during August.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
We will next meet at 7.30 pm on the 7th of July at 7, Sedgewood Close.
Please note that we WILL NOT be meeting in August. Martin Nunn
leads the discussions.
Men's Group
The next meeting will be a BBQ on Thursday 19th July at the Mounthurst
Road site at 8.00 pm. We will not be meeting in August.
Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in July and
August.
July 1st - Ann Barker
i.m.o. husband Sidney
8th - Laurie Mack 15th - Madeleine & Mark
Wedding Anniversary
22nd - Colin Righini 29th - Sue Powell
August 5th - Malcolm & Teresa Cheyne
12th - Jean Ritchie 19th - Jean Ritchie
26th - Jean Ritchie
Continued on the next page.... .
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7. Continued from the previous page.... .
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 last meeting for the Summer term is on July 13th.
We meet again in the Autumn term on September 14th
Please see the centre pages for a notice about the group.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of
each month at 2.30 pm in the small hall.
Notice Sheets - July - 1st Sunday in September
July
1st & 8th Joan Smith 8462 3920
15th & 22nd Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
29th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
There won’t be any notice sheets produced during August.
The next Notice Sheet will then be on 2nd September.
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact
the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
A Prayer thought for the week ahead : -
Lord, make me, not like cornflakes,
to Dry, browned-off and hard to open up;
se er
on y
sp Pra But make me like porridge,
re s
In ay’ ht Warm, comforting and ready to be poured
M oug
th out for others.
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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 programme for July is:-
3rd Hearing Dogs for Deaf People by Fred Carpenter
10th Martin's Mixture !
17th Bingo Afternoon
24th 1.00 pm LUNCH followed by entertainment by Brian and
Marion Edwards.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 25th September
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.
Linda, Marion and Sylvia
Thank you
T he Flower Festival was wonderful and the arrangements inspired!
What a lot of talent we have in our church and among those around us
in Hayes; I thank everyone who made it such a wonderful occasion.
Many people travelled quite a distance to come and see the displays, and
many came from our community to wonder at the beauty of God’s
creation and the talent that displayed it so well.
I am looking forward to the continuation of our celebrations with the
films on Saturday 7th July; many of you may remember I’m quite a fan
of the seven dwarfs! I’m also looking forward to the Scalextric racing!
With many thanks to all those involved who have and who are working so
hard!
Sue
A mother was teaching her 3 year old daughter the Lord's prayer.
For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother.
One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with
pride as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end
"Lead us not into temptation" she prayed, "but deliver us some E-mail,
Amen".
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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.
Mothers’ & Toddlers’
Group Jubilee Party
1 June 2012
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10. Children’s Fun Afternoon
2nd June 2012
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11. Christian Aid Walk 2012
May 20th saw Mike and I boarding the train at Hayes to do stewarding
for the Christian Aid walk “Circle the City”. This year we were at St.
Olave’s church, Hart Street. This church is dedicated to the saint and
also to King Olave of Norway who helped defend London in 1014 by
pulling away its bridge - hence the rhyme “London Bridge is falling
down”. St. Olave’s is a rare example of the mediæval churches that
existed before the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The church was severely damaged in the bombing of World War II, but
was lovingly restored in the 1950s. The tiny graveyard is said to
contain some killed by the Great Plague in 1665. Samuel Pepys is also
buried here.
We signed many forms throughout the day. One of the first people to
come through the door, with his dog, was John Keys who has
preached a number of times at HFC.
Mike and I really enjoyed the day spent at St. Olave’s, meeting lots of
folks, some from different places.
The taxi driver who took us to the church in the morning didn’t charge
us, but said to give the fare to Christian Aid. That kind gesture was a
good start to the day.
Barbara and Mike
Drones
The Baptist, Methodist and URC report "Drones - Ethical Dilemmas in
the Application of Military Force" is now available on line. This report
has been well received by our churches central committees and will
be the subject of debate at the Methodist Conference and URC
General Assembly in July.
Drones are perceived by NATO partners to offer a key role in NATO
counter-insurgency strategy. Less well discussed or understood is the
nature of UK involvement in the targeted killing of known (or
suspected) insurgents with RAF drones in Afghanistan. The media are
increasingly interested in drones. Demonstrations around drone
factories in the UK have attracted significant support for people from
our churches. On 11 May, around 50 people gathered outside the
Shenstone factory near Lichfield.
The Drone Campaign Network plans a Week of Action in October -
see................. www.dronecampaignnetwork.org.uk.
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12. NOTICE
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
13 - 19 MAY 2012
On behalf of Christian Aid, many thanks to the 20 people who helped
deliver and collect envelopes from 16 roads in the area.
The sum raised was:-
House-to-house collection £901.43
HFC tin £110.26
Singles’ lunch £30.00
Sunday morning coffee £50.00
£1091.69
Additional funds will be collected from HMRC direct by Christian Aid
from the 26 people (44 last year) who completed the Gift Aid
declaration on the envelopes.
Of the 21 churches in the Bromley District who took part in the house-
to-house collection only 10 churches assisted in the flag day collection
in central Bromley, and whilst there were 30 collectors, there was only
one from HFC who collected £24.71. The total raised was £559.22.
(£871.54 last year).
Kathryn Strachan/John Curry
The Leprosy Mission.
Do visit the Leprosy Mission Festival of Flowers
23rd - 26th August 2012.
At Southwark Cathedral.
75 floral designers have contributed.
Proceeds to go to one of the mission training centres
in India.
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13. BOARD
Mother and Toddler Toy Cleaning afternoon!
Friday July 20th 2-4 pm
If anyone has half an hour to spare
we would be very grateful for any help
with the cleaning of our large toys.
All cleaning materials plus tea and cake provided!
M&T team
IMPORTANT!!!
When you next shop for food, please
don’t forget to buy an extra item of
non-perishable food for the homeless.
There is a box in the Church foyer to
receive these gifts.
Dear All
A date for your diaries please.
v Two churches Bar-b-que
at The Manse - July 28th,
3 - 6.30 pm
(TV available for watching Olympics)
Sue
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14. London Marathon 2012
Jenny Carr's son, Phillip, completed the London Marathon in April,
running for Tommy's, the baby charity, and completing the race in
5:47:57.
Jenny and Phillip would like to offer a huge thank you to everyone
who sponsored him in support of Tommy's. The total amount raised,
including gift aid, was £4,300, which will be used by Tommy's to
further medical research and run information campaigns. Such a sum
will make a huge difference to help Tommy's in their goal of reducing
the incidence of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.
The Marathon was an amazing experience and the support from the
crowds was incredible.
Thank you again for your support.
Buses - You can wait for ages & then three come along all at once!
W hen standing at a bus stop wondering when the next bus will
arrive (not all bus stops have the information) you can find out!
Each bus stop has a unique bus stop code on a plate which has been
placed above the timetable.
You text that code from your mobile to 87287 and TfL will send you a
message with the arrival times of the next buses at your stop.
Then you can decide if it's worth standing and waiting!
Sue
What I have done is to store the code for each of my two closest bus
stops in my mobile telephone. So, before I leave home, I text the
appropriate code to the number 87287 (stored under the name of
buses). This means we can time when we leave the house for the bus
Ed
Would you Adam & Eve it?
When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset.
'You're running around with other women,' she charged.
'You're being unreasonable,' Adam responded. 'You're the only
woman on earth.'
The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by
someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve.
'What do you think you're doing?' Adam demanded.
"Counting your ribs," said Eve.
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15. Why we exist
The churches in the UK
have a once in a lifetime
opportunity thanks to the
2012 Games being awarded to London.
Our mission Put simply, the reason we exist is to enable the UK churches to
engage with the 2012 Games
Our vision When the dust has finally settled we hope to have fulfilled our
dream for the 2012 Games to have enabled thousands of churches
to taste the excitement of reaching their community in fresh and
ongoing ways in Jesus’ name
We are doing it by: -
· Helping people catch the vision
· Making connections between the many agencies and thousands of
churches that can make it happen
· Coordinating the production of the resources and action needed
Serving our land All too often the churches are seen negatively. As out of
touch; interested in themselves. The 2012 Games provides a unique
opportunity for UK churches to be seen for what they really are.
By playing their part in the programmes of outreach, hospitality and
service every church can help and waken fresh interest in who it is
that makes us different and how they can know him for themselves.
More Than Gold and the Olympic organisers More Than Gold programmes
have no official relationship with LOCOG, the organising committee
of the Games. Our Athlete Family Homestay programme has their
Inspire mark – but this is the extent of any official endorsement.
Prayer
Our conviction is that prayer and mission go hand in hand as churches
respond to the Games.
That’s why we are inviting every church, group and organisation to
explore creative ways to pray for all that will happen before, during
and after the Games.
We are using the theme A Time To Shine, drawn from Isaiah 60:1-5. This
tells of God's light shining through us for the good of others.
Contact details
By post: More Than Gold, Unit 37 Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road,
London N7 9AH
By phone: 0845 475 2012
By email: info@morethangold.org.uk
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16. O n the 21st of June, the Times covered the visits of two
internationally renowned figureheads; Aung San Suu Kyi,
and the Dalai Lama.
Aung San Suu Kyi has collected her Nobel Peace Award, and she was
well received at Oxford University, where she received her honorary
doctorate, 19 years after it was awarded. The Headline was “You
moved our world, says Oxford”.
Then the headline: “Dalai Lama snubbed as China ‘nobbles’ Scotland.”
The Dalai Lama had attended an inter-denominational service of prayer
and reflection at Westminster Abbey. Yet there are hints that some
Scottish leaders and authorities are refusing to meet him, so as not to
enrage the Chinese Government.
Now what would happen if both of these leaders were to meet up here
in the UK.
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
Our next coffee mornings will be on the 7th of July, and the
11th of August. We continue to raise monies to contribute
to disaster relief funds in different parts of the world.
We hope to see you there, 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 July the stall will be held on the
8th and 22nd, and in August on the 12th and 26th.
Traidcraft has reported that, in these times of economic problems,
sales are down from the previous year. However, vital projects and
the support of producers in deprived communities are continuing.
The message is please buy Fairtrade, the work is more vital than before .
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
The way things once were
From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for July and August 1841.
July August
The statesman, lawyer, merchant The generous host invite their
man of trade, friends around,
Pants for the refuge of some rural While all that cleared the crop or
shade, tilled the ground
Improve the remnant of his Are guests by right of man: old
wasted span, and young
And, having lived a trifle, die a And many a neighbouring
man. yeoman join the throng.
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17. Some Verse
The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for
children in Calcutta:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centred.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some
genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
-this version is credited to Mother Teresa.
Tax Justice Tour Bus
This autumn, Church Action on Poverty
(http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/)
is joining forces with Christian Aid to take the campaign for Fair Taxes
on the road, with a seven-week Tax Justice Bus Tour.
Our bright red London bus will be touring the length and breadth of
Britain and Ireland, to promote the simple message: It's time for Fair
Taxes for the poorest communities at home and globally.
In an age of austerity and spending cuts, tax avoidance is morally
unacceptable: tax dodging costs lives. It effectively amounts to
robbing the poor - in the UK and in poor countries - of the money that
should be spent on education, health and welfare.
The Bus Tour is a great opportunity to build support for Fair Taxes via the
local and regional media, with local and national politicians, church
leaders, campaigners and supporters in the churches and other
sympathetic audiences (e.g. trade unions).
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18. Hayes Free Church Holiday from Home 6th - 10th August 2012
6th 10 am to 10.30am to 12 noon to 1.30 pm to 3 pm to
10.30 am 12 noon 1.30 pm 3 pm 3.30 pm
TEA / QUIZZES LUNCH INTER- TEA /
COFFEE NATIONAL COFFEE
DANCE
7th 10 am to 10.30am to 12 noon to 1.30 pm to 3 pm to
10.30 am 12 noon 1.30 pm 3 pm 3.30 pm
TEA / FLOWER LUNCH CHOIR TEA /
COFFEE ARRANG- COFFEE
ING
8th 10 am to 10.30am to 12 noon to 1.30 pm to 3 pm to
10.30 am 12 noon 1.30 pm 3 pm 3.30 pm
OUTING TO ELTHAM PALACE AND CREAM TEA
9th 10 am to 10.30am to 12 noon to 1.30 pm to 3 pm to
10.30 am 12 noon 1.30 pm 3 pm 3.30 pm
TEA / GLASS LUNCH SING-A- TEA /
COFFEE PAINTING LONG-A- COFFEE
ROLAND
10th 10 am to 10.30am to 12 noon to 1.30 pm to 3 pm to
10.30 am 12 noon 1.30 pm 3 pm 3.30 pm
TEA / SPEAKERS LUNCH BINGO TEA /
COFFEE COFFEE
Tel: 020 8462 2212 to book a place.
The Church's 75th Anniversary Celebrations
Make a note in your diaries and invite your Family, Friends and
Neighbours to one of the events being organised which is on
Saturday 7th July 2012 and will take the form of two film shows.
1) In the year 1937 the Children's film Snow White was made and we
plan to show the modern colour version in the Church on the
large screens at 2 o'clock for families followed by a tea.
2) In the evening at 7.30pm we will be showing for adults The
Prisoner of Zenda, which was also made in 1937.
These events are not planned to make a profit but to reserve a seat a
charge of £1 per person will be made.
Do come and join in the fun for the day.
Margaret Tannock
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19. 75th Anniversary - Events Calendar
Date Event Page
July
7th Film Shows 16
September
1st Scalextric Event This one
October
13th Talent Exhibition
Hayes Free Church Scalextric Challenge
A one-off special event aimed at the uniformed associations
of Hayes and all friends and members of HFC
(Minimum age 8 Years)
To be held in the large hall of Hayes Free
Church
1st September 2012
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Teams of 4 drivers
(no experience necessary)
To make this a successful day, we will need offers of help for
the preparation of the hall and refreshments on the day and
very importantly sponsors to help with the cost of
track and cars.
Please call Chris Wood on 020 8462 2444 (home)
0776 114 20 33 (mobile)
or cwood596@btinternet.com
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20. July 2012
1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Ken Marsh
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
2nd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 4
3rd Tue 10.00 am - Prayer Meeting Page 4
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6
4th Wed
5th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group
6th Fri 2.00 - 4.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Page 5
2.30 pm - Film Show (75th Anniversary event) Page 16
7th Sat 7.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4
7.30 pm - Film Show (75th Anniversary event) Page 16
10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister
8th Sun Followed by Fair trade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
9th Mon
10th Tue 10.00 am - Prayer Meeting Page 4
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6
11th Wed
12th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5
13th Fri 2.00 - 4.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Page 5
14th Sat 10.00 - 12.00 Noon Coffee Morning
15th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Robert Bushby
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
16th Mon
10.00 am - Prayer Meeting Page 4
17th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 4
18th Wed
19th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
20th Fri 2.00 - 4.00 pm - Mother’s & Toddlers toy clean Page 11
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21. July 2012
21st Sat
12.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 4
22nd Sun 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
Followed by Fair trade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson
23rd Mon 8.00 - 10.30 am - Olympic Torch Relay through Bromley
24th Tue 10.00 am - Prayer Meeting Page 4
1.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6
25th Wed
26th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5
27th Fri
28th Sat 3.00 - 6.30 pm - Two Churches Bar-B-Que Page 11
29th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
30th Mon
31st Tue 10.00 am - Prayer Meeting Page 4
August 2012
1st Wed To Friday, 3rd - no events
4th Sat
5th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
6th Mon Summer Bank Holiday(Scot.)
Holiday From Home starts Page 16
7th Tue
8th Wed
9th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group (To be confirmed) Page 5
10th Fri Holiday From Home - last day Page 16
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22. August 2012
11th Sat 10.00 - 12.00 Noon Coffee Morning
Catalyst press date
12th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
Followed by Fair trade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Pastor Roy Powell
13th Mon To Friday, 17th - no events
18th Sat
19th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Miss Linda Jennings
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Tony Russell
20th Mon To Wednesday, 22nd - no events
23rd Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group (To be confirmed) Page 5
Leprosy Mission festival of Flowers starts Page 10
24th Fri
25th Sat
10.30 am - Holy Communion - TBA
26th Sun Followed by Fair trade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Martin Nunn
27th Mon Summer Bank Holiday (Eng. & Wales)
To Friday, 31st - no events
September 2012
1st Sat 10.00 - 4.00 - Scalextric Challenge(75th Anniversary event)
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2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
23 September CHURCH MEETING 12.00 noon
20 October CHARITY CARD CHRISTMAS FAIR
30 Nov.-9 Dec. CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (NB. The dates are EARLIER
this year).
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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
6.00 - 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
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

24. Final Thought
Poem
Give me a good digestion, Lord
and also something to digest
Give me a healthy body, Lord
With sense to keep it at its best.
Give me a healthy mind, good Lord
to keep the pure and good in sight;
which seeing sin is not appalled,
but finds a way to set it right.
Give me a mind that is not bound,
that does not whimper, whine or sigh.
Don't let me worry overmuch
about this fussy thing called, ‘I’.
Give me a sense of humour, Lord;
give me the grace to see a joke,
to get some happiness from life
and pass it on to other folk.
Thomas H. B. Webb