The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in October 2016, including:
- The deadline for submissions to the November edition of the church magazine is October 9th.
- The harvest meal will be held on October 9th after the morning service.
- The Saturday Fellowship will meet on October 15th instead of the 1st.
- The Rotary Club of Langley Park & Deaf Access will hold an event at the church on October 29th featuring lunches, refreshments, and tables available for interested holders.
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2. Copy for the November 2016 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, the 9th of October.
Please submit items in good time
You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to
collect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.
You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com
Thank You. Editor
Principal Contacts
Interim Moderator: Rev. Dr Peter Stevenson Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168
Treasurer: Mr. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004
Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108
Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556
Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.com
Catalyst
Editor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
HAYES FREE CHURCH
111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HU
Sunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.
We are a member of the United Reformed Church.
We believe in Justice and Peace.
This month’s website: -
This month, we are looking at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Their website is www.hearingdogs.org.uk
Now, turn to Page 20 for more information. Ed
Sunday Services; 2
Church Notices 3 - 4
Welcome note 3
Christmas Tree Festival info 5
Editor’s Notes 6
Christmas Fair & Card Sale 7
Christmas Tree Festival 8
Your page 9
Notice Board 10 - 11
Autumn Festival 13
Saturday Fellowship photo 14
The way things once were 15
A New Find 16 - 17
Website of the Month 20
Church Organisations I B C
3. 1
Letter from the Church Secretary
Dear all,
How things can change from minute to minute and completely
turn our lives upside down. One of my friends has had the horror of
returning home from a day out to find their house ruined by a burst
pipe. So bad is it that they have had to move out and possibly will not
be returning home for months. They are grateful that they had full
insurance and they are able to be rehoused locally.
Yes plans and hopes can be changed so quickly.
As a new academic year starts with all its hopes for the future, may
we all be refreshed by our summer break. May we all look forward
with hope as we follow our loving Father, knowing that He is with us
through all our ups and downs.
May God bless us all.
With Christian love to you all
Mavis
4. 2
Sunday Services
All of the evening services will take place in the Elders Vestry
which is accessed from side door in Hilldown Road.
October 2016
2nd
10.30 am - Morning Service - Daniel Hull
from the Leprosy Mission
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Rev Bryn Thomas
9th
10.30 am - Parade Service - Harvest Festival
Led by our Guides
6.30 pm - Evening Service -
16th
10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye
23rd
10.30 am - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye
30th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman
6.30 pm - Evening Service -
v Daniel Hull is from the Leprosy Mission. October 2016 will be the first
time that he has led a service at HFC.
v Rev Bryn Thomas needs no introduction to many of us as he was a
former organist and choir master at HFC. He took early retirement
from teaching to become an ordained minister and still lives in
West Wickham.
v John Cox is known to us, having conducted services at HFC in the
past.
v Keith Nye is one of the readers from St. Mary’s Church at Plaistow
Green.
v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister
church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.
v Jim Holman is a Methodist preacher. He has conducted services
at HFC in the past.
v Alan Kienlan is well known to us. He was church secretary and an
elder at HFC. He is an accredited Lay Preacher from Emmanuel
URC.
November 2016
6th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Alan Kienlan
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye
Notes on Preachers.
5. 3
News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Change of email address
Mike Duke’s email address is now
michael.duke34@virginmedia.com
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Please give the editor announcements in good time.
Church Meetings
The next Elders’ meetings (Tuesdays) will be at 7.00 pm in the small hall
on the 4th of October and the 1st of November.
The next Church meeting will be after the morning service at 12.00
noon on the 23rd of October.
Women's Contact Group
We will be meeting for our monthly meal at the Warren Sports Ground,
Hayes at 12.30 pm on Monday 3rd October . All ladies are welcome.
Sylvia Mack
Saturday Fellowship
We will meet on the 15th of October at 2.30 pm. The leader is Martin
Nunn. You are welcome to join us.
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Please note that the Tuesday prayer meetings will not be taking place.
This facility has now come to an end.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Men's Group
The next Men’s Group meeting will be at 8.00 pm on Thursday 20th of
October for a Quiz Night organised by Bill Bowman.
Our preachers for October
The list of preachers includes many familiar names.
May we extend a warm welcome to our friends.
6. 4
Ministry of Flowers
Thank you to those who will be providing flowers in October.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.
After the Sunday morning services, the flowers are distributed to
members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club
We welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday
afternoons between 2 and 4pm during term time. The fee is £1 per
family – tea, squash and biscuits are provided. This is a time when
adults can meet up, while the children in their care are busy playing
with toys and activities in the company of other children.
We will not meet on the 28th of October which is during half term.
Wendy Smith
Messy Church
This meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the church from
3.30 - 4.30 pm, and children from 2 to 12 years are welcome.
Book Club
We will be meeting at 2.00pm on Wednesday the 5th of October.
Notice Sheets – October
Then in October
2nd & 9th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
16th & 23rd Joan Smith 8462 3920
30th Pamela Collison 8658 0748
Then in November
6th Pamela Collison
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please
contact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
2 - Joan and Bob Cook 9 - Margaret and Bruce Tannock -
Golden Wedding Anniversary
16 - Alex McNelly -
i.m.o. Audrey
30 - Elizabeth and Alistair Wilson
7. 5
Women's Fellowship
Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,
on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.
For October: -
4th Gentle exercises with Pat Marshall.
11th Kent Wildlife Trust: talk by Alison Ruyter.
18th Flower arranging with Jean.
25th Birthday tea.
November
1st Jan King will talk on the Bishop’s Palace, Croydon.
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use this service are asked to phone Marion
Swanborough on 8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when they
are unable to come to the meetings.
As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come along
for a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme
with plenty to interest everyone.
Marion
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
The final programme is now confirmed, as you see on Page 8.
I mentioned most of the acts last month – old favourites but a few new
ideas too - so please come to as many as you can and encourage all
your friends (I am hoping that a short Sunday afternoon opening and
some lunchtime entertainment on the first Saturday will bring in some
who might otherwise miss us). And quiz tickets are available now. But
please also begin to think about the help that will be needed to run the
festival. As usual, stewards will be needed and a list will be available at
the back of the church shortly, so I would be very grateful if you would
sign up. We will also need help in setting the trees up in their stands
(probably on or about Monday 28th November but this will be
confirmed later); and some furniture moving during the various
evenings, particularly on Wednesday 7th December to accommodate
all the handbell ringers; and eventually help in taking the trees down in
early January. I know this is not everyone’s cup of tea but do you have
any strong friends or relatives who might be able to help? And lastly
there is of course the opportunity to perform, if you like, at the first
concert on Friday 2nd December. Please let me know as soon as
possible if this is something that would interest you.
Very many thanks for your help,
Christine
8. 6
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning
We will be holding the next coffee morning from
10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hall on the 8th of
October.
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 Morning, and why
not bring a friend?
Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings are
separate from those raised through the refreshments trolley after
Sunday morning services.
Barbara
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
We hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th
Sunday of each month.
The stall will be held on the 9th and 23rd of October.
Do pop by and check what we have for sale. There are some
appetising snacks, along with the usual food and non-food lines.
Please continue to support your stall.
Richard & Barbara.
Editor’s Notes
I must apologise for being a little late in bringing this edition of
Catalyst to you. I’m afraid I ran out of time, thanks to taking a
short break immediately followed by having builders in for 3 days.
As a result, a week was lost to me last month..
Richard Brown
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The next long item appears on pages 16 and 17.
It isn’t from the collection of long articles etc, but, as you will read,
it is worthy of inclusion this month.
10. 8
Hayes Free Church
Christmas Tree
Festival 2016
In aid of
Carers Bromley
A carer is someone who, without payment, looks after a friend or family member, who needs help
because of disability, long term illness (mental or physical) or frailty, and cannot cope on their own.
On each Sunday the Church will be open at 10.30am and 6.30pm for services and at 1.30 —3.00pm
for tree viewing. The trees can also be viewed at these times: From 2.30pm on Saturdays 3rd and 10th
December, Monday 5th and Friday 9th, and from 3.30 pm on Wednesday 7th.
PLEASE NOTE TUESDAY 6TH: 2.30 —4.30PM only; THURSDAY 8th: CLOSED
PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINMENT
7.30pm Friday 2nd December – OPENING CONCERT: MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
OF HAYES FREE CHURCH
1.00pm Saturday 3rd December – LUNCHTIME RECITAL: ORGAN; ORGAN & FLUTE
7.00pm Saturday 3rd December – QUIZ NIGHT ( bring your own drinks and nibbles:
tickets £2 from Christine Rees: 07989 192928 )
6.30pm Sunday 4th December – EVENING SERVICE with PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY
7.30pm Monday 5th December- BISHOP JUSTUS SCHOOL CONCERT
7.30pm Wednesday 7th December – CONCERT: THE WANDLE RINGERS
7.00 for 7.20PM Thursday 8th December – CHRISTMAS FILM: THE BISHOP’S WIFE (1947)
7.30pm Friday 9th December – CROYDON GUITAR CLUB ENTERTAINS
7.45pm Saturday 10th December- CONCERT: BECKENHAM CONCERT BAND
6.30pm Sunday 11th December – EVENING SERVICE: CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HAYES
WITH MUSICIANS FROM HAYES SCHOOL
All the money raised will go to:
www.hayesfreechurch.com carersbromley.org.uk
11. 9
Your Page
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some pictures, poetry or stories.
St. Veronica’s Handkerchief
There is a tradition, many centuries old, that as Christ was carrying
his cross to Calvary that first Good Friday a woman of Jerusalem
named Veronica came and wiped the sweat and blood from
his face with her handkerchief and was rewarded for this act of
kindness by having the image of Christ's face imprinted on her
handkerchief.
This story was further popularised by St Alphonsus (Born 1696) with
his traditional Lenten devotion of "The Stations Of The Cross“
where station VI is "St Veronica wipes the face of Jesus".
Many artists nave painted "St Veronica's handkerchief". A copy of
one of the most famous of these (anonymous) paintings hangs in
our church.
The more likely origin of the story of St Veronica's handkerchief is
the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial shroud of
Jesus. We know that when the Knights Templars captured the
shroud from Constantinople, it was folded in such a way that
only the image of the face was showing. This imprint of the head
of Jesus was said to be the "true image" of Christ. The Latin for
"true image" is “Vera icon" - which easily became corrupted as
"Veronica" - and so the story developed.
But whatever story you choose to believe (as neither can be
proved or disproved) it is a remarkable painting. Depending on
the light the eyes seem to open and close, and when open they
seem to follow you wherever you go.
All Saints Church
Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Item contributed by Barbara Jones.
12. 10
NOTICE
Harvest Meal
Sunday 9th October 2016
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This will take place after the
morning service.
Please add your name to the list
at the back of church if you
wish to attend.
NOTE
The Saturday Fellowship will
be meeting on the 15th of
October, NOT on the 1st
13. 11
BOARD
Charitable Help & Recycling Services
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This is a list of friends and members of HFC
who recycle items or give vouchers and to-
kens to worthy causes.
This list will next be published in May, July,
Oct, Feb.
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Here are the first entries...
ü Sainsbury’s School Vouchers - Brenda
Petts - Hand to her at Church Parade –
Details to be provided by Brenda.
ü Whitechapel Mission clothes collection -
David Connolly - Tel 8776 0108. I collect
old clothes, especially of men and
especially under pants for the
Whitechapel Mission. I will be happy to
take them on a Sunday.
-----------
Please give details to the Editor if you wish to
be included in the next list.
14. 12
ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
Saturday 29th
October
2016
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
AT
HAYES FREE CHURCH
111 PICKHURST LANE
HAYES
KENT
LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Interested table holders – tables available David Connolly.
Tel: 020 8776 0108.
ENTRANCE £1.00
Sponsored by:- Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP
tel. 01959 577000
ANTIQUE, VINTAGE AND COLLECTABLES
FAIR
Visit Facebook.com/Bromley antique activities
16. 14
SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2016
At Hayes Free Church
Large Hall
111 Pickhurst Lane, Hayes
At 7.30pm
Tickets £5.00
Includes a ploughman’s supper
Please bring tables of 8
Tickets available from Alistair Wilson
020 8402 0026
Churches Together in Hayes
The Saturday Fellowship at Shoreham - 29th July 2016.
17. 15
The way things once were
The food theme continues this year with recipes from the First World
War. Hopefully, a useful collection will develop throughout the year.
The source of the recipes is the “Win-the-war” cookery book.
Editor
WAR BREAKFASTS
When making porridge, remember:
(1) That the water must be boiling fast before the cereal goes in.
(2) That the cereal must literally be sprinkled in, a very little at a time.
(3) That if you don't use a double saucepan, the porridge must be
stirred continuously.
(4) That undercooked porridge causes indigestion, and is therefore
wholly wasted.
(5) That it must be served hot.
(6) That oatmeal or rolled oats must be quite fresh; they do not
keep well, and stale oats have a rancid flavour.
(7) That porridge made from oats or oatmeal can be cooked the
night before, and re-heated in the morning.
SCOTCH PORRIDGE. (For four people.)
One breakfastcupful of coarse oatmeal.
One and a half pints of water.
Half a teaspoonful of salt.
Bring the water to the boil, and put into a double saucepan, adding
the salt. As soon as it boils again, sprinkle in the oatmeal very
gradually with your left hand, stirring all the time with your right, using
the handle of a wooden spoon. Unless the meal is sprinkled in
gradually, lumps will form. and the porridge be very unappetising. If
you find lumps coming, draw the pan to one side immediately, and
crush them out with the spoon. Carry on stirring till the mixture boils,
then cover closely and simmer for two hours. Add more water if
needed.
If you haven‘t a double saucepan, the porridge can be cooked in a
stone jar, placed in a saucepan of boiling water. Rest the jar on two
strips at wood, or a trivet, so that the water can get underneath it.
Rolled oats, such as Plasmon, Provost, or Quaker Oats, are much more
quickly prepared, and one or other should be given every now and
then to provide variety in the breakfast cereal. Directions for making
porridge with them are printed clearly on the packets.
18. 16
A New Find
---- * ----
Extracts taken from the introduction
to "A Few Picked Gems " published
by H. J. Green. March, 1936. Then
one of J. W. Brown’s poems follows.
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MY object in compiling “ A Few
Picked Gems ” is to endeavour to
perpetuate the writings, and
beautiful thoughts expressed by
James Walker Brown, and in writing
this introduction, I hope to put
readers into close touch with his
real personality.
He was at one time a
Nonconformist Minister, and had
been greatly appreciated as a most acceptable preacher, in this
country and in Scotland, as letters I have received clearly show.
..... He was a fine example of true bravery and selfsacrifice, a valiant
representative of a host of people who bravely suffer in silence and
bear up so nobly.
It could be plainly seen that his state of health was such as would not
permit him for long to carry on in a ministerial career ; yet he was so
hopeful, and persevered in a manner almost unbelievable.
Two of the best known and most highly esteemed Doctors in Brighton
and Hove “looked after " him, with that kindness, characteristic of the
profession in cases of real necessity, making no charge for their
services.
It is good to know of the many acts of kindness, great and small, done
so quietly behind the scenes, of which the world hears little, and yet
through which, it benefits so much.
At this time he was feeling very keenly that he would like to enter the
Church of England, and the way was made clear for him by the
present Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Bell.
.... The next step was his ordination at the Parish Church of East
Grinstead, Sussex, on March 16th, 1930.
.... He then became second Curate at the Parish Church of East
Grinstead, and served there, and at the Mission, under Dr. G. Golding
Continued on the next page .....
19. 17
Bird, his colleague being the Rev. Cyril Jones, now Vicar of St. Saviour’s,
Ditchling Road, Brighton.
.... He became popular at East Grinstead, the people appreciated him
very much, but what we had feared, soon happened. Rather
suddenly the end came, and he was laid to rest in the Cemetery at
East Grinstead where an appropriate and handsome monument has
been erected to his memory. ....
RENEWAL
The dew lies on the blushing flower;
But, brush it from its couch so fair,
And neither human art not power
Can set again the dewdrop there.
The rose in perfect beauty blooms;
But press its leaves, then note its flaws;
For though it still the air perfumes
The rose is not what once it was.
The heart is like the fruit and flower,
For graceless acts its beauty stain;
Yet may the heart by mystic power
Lost loveliness and charm regain.
I know ’tis so; for, since the dew
Of your fond friendship fell on me,
My heart's crushed flower has bloomed anew,
My life's fruit seems more sweet to be.
J. W. Brown
=====================================================
I couldn’t help but notice some coincidences... J. Walker Brown’s day
of birth is the same as mine, although a few decades before I was
born! Then his middle name is the same as my paternal
grandmother’s surname.
J. W. Brown and John Oxenham were friends. So, my reference library
has at least 2 books which are complimentary. Bees in Amber by J.
Oxenham and A Few Picked Gems by J. W. Brown
Editor
..... Continued from the previous page
20. 18
October 2016
1st Sat
2nd Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Daniel Hull
from the Leprosy Mission
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Rev Bryn Thomas
3rd Mon
4th Tue
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
7.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
5th Wed 2.00 pm - Book Club Page 4
6th Thu
7th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
8th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 6
9th Sun
10.30 am - Parade Service - Harvest Festival
Led by our Guides
Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 6
12.30 pm - Harvest Meal Page 10
6.30 pm - Evening Service -
10th Mon
11th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
12th Wed
13th Thu
14th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
15th Sat
16th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye
17th Mon
18th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
19th Wed
20th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 3
21st Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
21. 19
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
29th October W Wickham Autumn Festival P 13
12th November 10.30 am Christmas Fair & Card Sale
27th November Church Meeting.
2nd - 11th December Christmas Tree Festival P 7
November 2016
1st Tue
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
7.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
2nd Wed
3rd Thu
4th Fri 2.00 pm - Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
5th Sat
6th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Alan Kienlan
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye
October 2016
22nd Sat 7.30 pm - CTH Quiz Night Page 14
23rd Sun
10.30 am - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley
Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 6
12.00 noon - Church Meeting Page 3
24th Mon
25th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
26th Wed 3.30 pm - Messy Church Page 4
27th Thu
28th Fri
29th Sat 10.00 am - Antiques etc Fair Page 12
30th Sun
BST Ends
10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman
6.30 pm - Evening Service -
31st Mon
22. 20
Website of the month: -
The following has been extracted from a story on the website: -
One of the biggest problems deaf people face is isolation and
loneliness. Hearing loss detaches people from interactions with others;
it makes understanding those who mumble or turn away during
conversations impossible.
Vincent's story
“We were five years old when my twin sister and I were sent away to a
boarding school for deaf children. ....
“To stop us using sign language and encourage us to speak we were
made to sit on our hands. ... Mum (then) took us away and got us into
the local school instead.
A lonely childhood
“Me and my sister were the only deaf children in our new school, and
were isolated from the other kids and put in a cupboard. The teacher
would just come in and out. We thought this was normal, so we just
accepted it."
"Trying to listen was exhausting and took all my energy. The teachers
would criticise my speech because it wasn’t good enough. ...."
More tragedy
“I’d always had my mum and dad who were my rock. Then my dad
passed away, followed soon after by our family dog Bodger and I
became very depressed. ......
Along came Teddy
“The day I went for training with Teddy was the day my life started.
Taking him to the park for the first time was such a special moment. ....
"From that day on I’ve grown more and more confident. I now go into
shops – I never did that before Teddy." ....
“Teddy has brought me into contact with people and I’ve made new
friends because of him. ....
“The most important thing Teddy does is make me feel like a useful
member of society. I no longer feel like I’m on the outside looking in;
I’m part of the world at last. I’m thankful beyond words to Hearing
Dogs because Teddy has helped me discover life and who I really am
– he’s given me an identity, a purpose and made me complete.”
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www.hearingdogs.org.uk Tel: 02033 020 898
23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
Rest of the week
9.15 -12.15pm
12.15 -12.45pm
Pre School Group
P/School lunch club
Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 020 3539 8113
6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956
8.00pm - 1st Women's Contact
Group
Sylvia Mack 020 8462 1938
Tuesday
2.00pm Women's Fellowship MarionSwanborough 020 8462 3981
7.15pm Scouts - 1st troop Paul Hasling 020 3236 0083
Wednesday
3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Mavis Righini 020 8462 1168
5.30pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 574962
6.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956
7.30pm - 3rd House Church Barbara Jones 020 8325 5619
8.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair 020 8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
7.15pm Scouts - 2nd troop Julia Hart 07518 361038
7.30pm - 1st HFC Book Club Wendy Smith 020 8462 1779
8.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 020 8325 6264
Friday
9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Wendy Smith 020 8462 1779
6.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 020 8777 6042
Saturday
2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 020 8462 5918
NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.
This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which
week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.
24. Give me my scallop - shell of quiet;
My staff of faith to walk upon;
My scrip of joy, immortal diet;
My bottle of salvation;
My gown of glory
(Hopes true gage);
And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
Amen
Written by Sir Walter Raleigh
Final Thought
Taken at Godstone - December 2008