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- 1. March 2015 Catalyst THE MAGAZINE OF HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
- 2. Copy for the April 2015 edition needs to be handed in by Sunday, 15th March. Please submit items in good time You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to collect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning. You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com Thank You. Editor Principal Contacts Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212 Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168 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: - The website of the month is the Arthur Rank Centre which supports rural communities and churches. (Fairtrade practices should apply to the UK - Ed). Go to: www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk Now, turn to Page 9 for more details. Ed Easter & Sunday Services; Higher Power 2 Church Notices 3 - 5 Good Samaritan 4 The Burglar 5 Obituary - Bill Michie 6 Your page 7 Fairtrade Stand up for Justice 8 Website of the month 9 Notice Board 10 - 11 Antiques Fair 12 Thank you letter; Beckenham Chorale 13 The Praying Hands; Hayes Hortic’l Society Quiz 14 Mental Health Quiz 15 Unlock London walk; The way things once were 16 Saints’ Days in March 17, 20 February’s Photographs 20 Church Organisations I B C
- 3. 1 Letter from the Minister Dear All, I am going to begin this month with a verse from Isaiah: “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way.” The Good News of the Gospel always begins with a messenger, whether an angel whispering in Mary’s ear or a parent telling a child a story. The Good News is always beginning somewhere in the world, for those with ears to hear and hearts to go wherever the way may lead. The Good News begins in this church every time we have a Baptism, every time we have a wedding; at every meeting of Messy Church, at each and every Sunday Service the Good News is told and heard. The Good News begins again every time we mention our church outside in the community, when we tell someone of what happens in the church and the difference it makes in the lives of those who hear the Good News. We are a church of Good News, we are a church who looks to share that Good News with others, and we are God’s church in this place. God sends us out to be messengers, going ahead of the Good News with the invitation to others to come and hear, come and be part of the wonderful Good News as we work to share God’s love with all. For the more people that hear the wonderful news of God’s love, the more we can spread God’s love in our neighbourhood. God isn’t asking us to give up our lives on the cross; God is asking us to use our lives to spread the wonder of His great love. And that we can do. We can be messengers, we can be angels, and we can spread the Good News, because God’s Holy Spirit is with us always giving us courage and encouragement. So smile, spread the Good News! In Jesus’ name.
- 4. 2 Easter & Sunday Services v John Cox is known to us, having conducted services at HFC in the past. v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services. v Alan Kienlan is well known to us. He was church secretary and an elder at HFC. v Tony Russell is very well known to us - He is a member of HFC. v David Lemmon is a Methodist Lay Preacher who has taken a number of services at HFC. Some notes on the visiting preachers. March 2015 1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 8th Sun 10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Alan Kienlan 15th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister 22nd Sun 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - 29th Sun 10.30 am - Palm Sunday Service - David Lemmon 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister April 2015 2nd Thu 8.00 pm - Mandy Thursday Service - at Beckenham URC 3rd Fri 9.15 am - Walk of witness from St. Mary's Hayes 10.00 am - Good Friday Service - CTH 5th Sun 8.00 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 10.00 am - Easter Service - The Minister HIGHER POWER A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a Higher Power. Can anybody tell me what it is?' One child blurted out, 'Aces!'
- 5. 3 News of the Church Family Announcements are welcome :- BMD - Changes of address, etc. Your prayers would be appreciated for: - Jim Pearson, Mike Duke, Jessie Martin, Tony Atkinson & Helen Hebbes. Church Meetings The next Elders’ meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall on Tuesday, 3rd March. The next Church meeting, will be on Sunday 22nd March at 12.00 noon – after the morning service. Women's Contact Group We will meet at 12.30pm on Monday 2nd March for lunch at the Conservative Club, Elmfield Road, Bromley. We all enjoy lunch there, and it is very reasonable. Sylvia Mack Tuesday Prayer Meetings for March Held at 10.00am at the following homes:- 3rd Martin Nunn’s. 10th Betty Coster’s. 17th Brenda Cordingley’s. 24th The Church. 31st Martin Nunn’s Then in April: - 7th Martin Nunn’s. Please address any queries to Martin Nunn. Saturday Fellowship The March meeting will be on the 7th at 2.30pm at Barbara Jones’ home, for the second look at Philippians, lead by Martin Nunn. You are welcome to join us. Men's Group The next Men’s Group meeting is on Thursday 19 March at 8.00 pm in the small hall and will be a Quiz arranged by Tony Russell. 'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.' Karl - age 5
- 6. 4 Ministry of Flowers Thank you to those who will be providing flowers in March. 1st - 8th - Maggie Greenwood Birthday on the 14th 15th - Pam and Alan Hotten 22nd - Wedding; Catherine Mills 29th - Martin Nunn - i.m.o. his mother. A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed. After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed to members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients. Mavis Righini Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club We welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday afternoons between 2 and 4pm during term time. The fee is £1 per family – tea, squash and biscuits are provided. This is a time when adults can meet up, while the children in their care are busy playing with toys and activities in the company of other children. Our last meeting of this term is on March 20th. We start our Summer term on April 24th. Judith Stoner - Secretary. Bible Study Group This Group’s meeting date was not known at the time of going to press. Book Club We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 8.00pm in the small hall. Wendy Smith will be taking the lead. GOOD SAMARITAN A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, 'If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?' A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, 'I think I'd throw up.'
- 7. 5 Notice Sheets – March 1st & 8th Joan Smith 8462 3920 15th & 22nd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 29th Pamela Collison 8658 0748 April 5th Pamela Collison If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday. Women's Fellowship Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated, on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m. March 3rd Talk by Anna Milford - Fawbones & Toothdrawers; Early Medical Practitioners. 10th Talk by Don Doncaster on his experiences as a Royal British Legion Standard Bearer and on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 17th Beetle Drive. 24th Easter service - Sue Powell. 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 The Burglar --------- A burglar broke into a house and found himself in the lounge. Suddenly a voice in the dark said “Jesus is watching you” several times. Shining his torch around, the burglar saw a parrot in a cage and asked if it was called Jesus. “No”, replied the parrot. “My name is Mephistopheles. Jesus is the Rottweiler”.
- 8. 6 In Memory of William Stewart Michie 1939 - 2014 ‘Dad' Dad was born in Edinburgh on the 4th September 1939, the day after war was declared! As a child Dad attended James Gillespies Prep School before moving on to George Heriots School. As a young boy starting there he could not possibly have foreseen the impact the institution would have on his life. It is safe to say my father was a Herioter to the core and was actively involved in the school until the day he died. As a former pupil he was involved in Old Boys teams particularly rugby and latterly as President of the London Heriot Club in the Caledonian Club in Knightsbridge. His dedication to his school was a vital part of who he was. After school Dad went on to study Mechanical Engineering at the Heriot Watt and worked for many years at Brown Brothers before moving to Wheyway Watson, the company that ultimately brought us to Beckenham. This period in his life was busy in terms of career pathway and where we lived. We averaged a move every year or so for about 3 years until in 1980 we arrived in Beckenham. Very early on in our arrival we visited Hayes Free Church as part of a search for a new place of worship. After one visit Mum and Dad decided they need look no further, and so began Dads' commitment to this church. This was always a deep commitment about which Dad felt very strongly. Dads' rugby days might have been over but he pretty soon joined West Kent Golf Club and juggled the stresses of working life with the relaxation and enjoyment of a round of golf. It provided a retreat from the intensity of responsibility from his business. As Dad headed towards retirement age he wound down over a few years in anticipation of the excitement and complete change of pace that retirement would bring. As a father who was often absent due to work Kenneth , Susie and I did wonder what on earth he would do without a job. However we need not have feared for him, he took to retirement like a duck to water! His days were filled with plenty of golf, studying theology, preparing sermons and being a grandfather who was ever present for his grandchildren. 'Papa' was more hands on than we had ever anticipated and seemed besotted with his grandchildren. Mum and Dad indulged their wanderlust and spent their precious time traveling far and wide, and thank goodness they did. Wherever Dad went it seemed his watercourse were not far behind. Dad touched very many people in his life in the various roles he had. This was evident, no more so, than at his Memorial Service. We would like to thank all of those who attended and for the kindness and support we have felt in the last few weeks. Pamela Atack ( Daughter )
- 9. 7 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. Your Page Do you remember as a child singing this song, perhaps at a Sunday School? Jesus loves me! This I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven's gate to open wide He will wash away my sin Let His little child come in. Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way Thou hast bled and died for me I will henceforth live for Thee. It’s been on my mind recently and I wonder if sometime we can sing it but in my amended version! Jesus loves me! This I know For the Bible tells me so Older ones to Him belong We are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven's gate to open wide He will wash away my sin Let the older ones come in. Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way He has bled and died for me I will now His follower be Brenda. I would like to thank all those who have sent cards and letters, flowers and chocolates, good wishes and prayers. Your understanding and patience has been very much appreciated, and I look forward to getting on with things! My thanks to you all.
- 10. 8 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 14th of March. We will be supporting Fairtrade For night. See below for more information about Fairtrade Fortnight. We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster relief funds in different parts of the world. Thank you for your support throughout 2014. 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 Jones Fairtrade Fortnight By the time you receive this edition of Catalyst, we will be halfway through Fairtrade Fortnight. This year, all monies raised in the Big Brew will be matched £ for £ by the Government.... So please be extra generous at the “after service” refreshments stall on the 1st & 8th of March. 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 8th and 22nd of March. Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Your support throughout 2014 has been tremendous Thank you. Richard and Barbara. Fairtrade “Stand up for Justice” Campaign ------------------------- Traidcraft has launched the above campaign in an effort to persuade the Government to do more in ending unfair trading practices by companies in developing countries. Material promoting this campaign, and to encourage you to take part will be displayed and distributed in our church during March. Please help with this campaign.
- 11. 9 Website of the month: - Following the recent announcement from First Milk to delay payments to farmers , the Arthur Rank Centre is calling on churches to pray for and support dairy farmers. “The number of dairy farmers has halved over little more than a decade,” said Arthur Rank Centre CEO Jerry Marshall. “Prices are at their lowest since 2007 while costs have risen 36%. On top of this, the recent announcement by First Milk that they are delaying payments by two weeks, presents significant cash flow difficulties to their suppliers.“ “British Dairy farmers are facing an exceptionally difficult time so we are calling on churches to pray for the industry, said Revd Elizabeth Clark, National Rural Officer for the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church. “Give thanks for the vital food that dairy farmers produce, pray for those struggling because of the present low prices and pray especially for those farmers who sell their milk to First Milk whose pay cheques have been delayed.” “Churches can also support the industry by buying British dairy products,” said Canon Dr Jill Hopkinson, National Rural Officer for the Church of England. “When buying milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt look for the red tractor logo which tells you it is a British product. Church members could also show their support through choosing to buy milk from supermarkets that pay a fair price to farmers. Visithttp://www.nfuonline.com/back-british-farming/news- channel/how-can-i-support-british-dairy-farmers/ to find out how.” Prayer Loving God we give you thanks for all the food that is produced for us by farmers every day. We thank you especially for milk, a vital food, which we don’t always fully appreciate. We pray for dairy farmers and the particular pressures that they face at this present time. We remember farmers under pressure because of low prices and late milk payments, may they know the peace of your presence. May we consumers never take our food for granted and may we value and support those who work tirelessly to feed us. This we ask in Jesus name, Amen.
- 12. 10 NOTICE VIPAS group K A B (Visually Impaired Persons Active Social group ) Invite you to a Quiz night at the Hayes Free Church. All proceeds in aid of the Visually Impaired and Deaf Access in the local borough. Friday 17th April. Quiz Night. Meet 6.45 pm for 7 pm Quiz. At Hayes Free Church, Church Hall. 111 Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Bromley BR2 7HU. A friendly fun Quiz night, with a Raffle. Teams will be up to 8 people so why not try to raise your own team - don't worry if you are coming along on your own as we will organize teams on the night. Finish approximately 9.30 pm. Cost £5 per person. (payment required when booking) Please bring your own drink and nibbles, (and take home with you any rubbish, bottles plates etc.) Bus Routes… 314, 138, 246, (Crest Road bus stop). Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To book… Contact: Joan Dixon 020 8462 7903 eyejandk@btinternet.com Women's World Day of Prayer. The Service this year will take place at the Rosary Church, Hayes on Friday 6th March at 2 p.m. The Service has been prepared by Christian women of The Bahamas and is called "Jesus said to them: Do you know what I have done to you?" There will be no Speaker this year. The Service will just carry on as laid out in the Service booklet. Hayes Ladies’ Choir will sing, and refreshments will be served after the Service. All are very welcome, including men. Sylvia Mack
- 13. 11 BOARD The Lent course -------------------- This year’s Lent Course is based on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". We are meeting at St Mary's in their rear hall behind the church at 7.30pm and will finish at 9pm. The course started on 28th February with the film "The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe". The remaining dates are 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th March. Sylvia Mack Needed for the Church Archives -------------------- Photos and items of Church events and people in the past 20 - 30 years. In particular, we lack good pictures of our recent Ministers: Norman Healey, Robert Bushby and Sue. If you have any material which you would like to contribute to the Church Archives, please see Martin Nunn, or post it to him at Hayes Free Church. With many thanks Martin Nunn
- 14. 12 ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS Saturday 28th March 2015 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 D P Connolly. Tel: 020 8776 0108. ENTRANCE £1.00 Sponsored by:- Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP tel. 01959 577000 ANTIQUE, VINTAGE AND COLLECTABLES FAIR
- 15. 13 Nash College Croydon Road Hayes, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AG Principal Claire Howley-Mummery BEd (Hons) 8th January 2015 John Curry Hayes Free Church 111 Pickhurst Lane Hayes Kent BR2 7HU Dear John I am writing to thank the Congregation of Hayes Free church for their very generous donation of a £212.30, which was raised from the Christmas Day Collection. As you know, The Friends Group at Nash, work very hard to raise funds to enhance the daily lives of our students and it is through generous donations, such as this from yourself, that we have, in the past, been able to fund some very innovative equipment for our students. Many thanks for your generosity. Yours sincerely Nichola Beeston Secretary Friends Group of Nash College A Most Special Occasion On 14th March 2015 James Blair conducts his 100th and final concert with the Beckenham Chorale in a programme of his own choice of favourite chorale works: Elgar's 'The Music Makers' and 'Sea Pictures' with mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds and Handel's 'Zadok the Priest', once again accompanied by the Albemarle Orchestra. The concert is at St. George’s Parish Church, Beckenham and starts at 7.45 p.m. Numbered tickets £13 & £10 in advance or £14 & £11 on the door. Un-numbered seats £8 – all are welcome.
- 16. 14 Hayes Horticultural Society Quiz Night --------------------------- Come and join us on Saturday 21st March 2015 at 7.45pm at the Village Hall. Tickets are at £10 each, including a fish and chip supper, and are available from Brenda Cordingley. Tables are for 8, but we will try to accommodate anyone who would like to come. The Praying Hands --------------------- “The Praying Hands” was created as a result of a remarkable relationship between two artists, Albecht Durer and his friend Franz Knigstein. As students they both worked as part—time labourers to try to earn enough money to carry on their studies. However in the economic climate of the time there was no way that either could both study and have time to earn enough with casual part—time jobs to survive in this way. They decided to draw lots to decide which of them should find full—time employment, and support them both, while the winner would then devote all his energies to his studies. Albert Durer won, and agreed that when his studies were complete he would return and finance his friend's studies. However when Durer, having become a great success in his field, eventually came back to fulfil his promise, he discovered the sacrifice that Knigstein had made was far greater than either had foreseen. Through hard labour Franz’s finger’s had become twisted and bent. They could no longer delicately control an artist’s brushes and he could never hope to become a great painter. However Knigstein displayed no bitterness. He was glad to have played his part in his friend's success. One day Durer found Franz at prayer and was so struck by his hands that he sketched them and later completed one of the great masterpieces of the early Renaissance period that we now know as “The Praying Hands”. It carries a story of love, faith, sacrifice and gratitude. ©Published by Tim Tiley Ltd, 33 Zealand Road, Bristol BS6 7AH
- 17. 15 HOW MENTALLY HEALTH AWARE ARE YOU? ------------------- With up to one in four people estimated to suffer from mental illness at some stage in their lives; Friday 10th October being World Mental Health Day; and Tunbridge Wells being home to both Crossways Community (a Christian charity that provides residential care and support for adults aged 18-65 with acute mental health issues) and Tunbridge Wells Mental Health Resource (a registered charity founded in 1993, to provide practical and emotional support in a safe and caring environment, for people suffering with mental ill-health); here is a short quiz to test your own awareness of mental health … Which of the following statements are True or False? 1. Depression is a bad mood, a state of mind, not a medical illness. 2. Only women suffer from eating disorders. 3. Children don’t get depression; it’s just part of growing-up. 4. Stress can instigate other health issues. 5. Women are more likely than men to be at risk of depression and/or anxiety, self- harming and eating disorders? 6. Black Caribbean people are more likely than white people to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. 7. Individuals from ethnic minorities are more likely to experience poor outcomes from treatment. 8. Some people misuse substances as a form of self-medication to alleviate the symptoms of mental health problems. 9. Violence is a symptom of schizophrenia. 10. Recovery from mental illness is not possible. 11. A lack of sleep can cause depression. 12. People with mental illnesses cannot hold down a good job. 13. Depression is a choice and a sign of personal weakness. 14. Drug addiction is a voluntary behaviour and people can stop doing drugs if they really want to. 15. Most people with depression never go to a mental health professional. 16. Depression causes physical pain. 17. Stress and anxiety are the same thing. 18. Being easily annoyed and unusually irritable can be an emotional warning signal of too much stress. 19. Anxiety is always a negative harmful emotion. 20. Alzheimer’s Disease is not a mental illness. ANSWERS on Page 16 .....
- 18. 16 The way things once were Taken from a long email from a contact in Australia. The sender explains that the statistics may only refer to UK, although there are many sayings from New Zealand. Editor EATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES * Bananas and oranges only appeared at Christmas time. * The only vegetables known to us were spuds, peas, carrots and cabbage. * All crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to put the salt on or not. * Condiments consisted of salt, pepper, vinegar and brown sauce if we were lucky. * Soft drinks were called pop. * Coke was something that we put on the fire. * A Chinese chippy was a foreign carpenter. * Rice was a milk pudding, and never, ever part of our dinner. Unlock London Walk 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. on Saturday 25th April, 2015 The route is along the 47 bus route from Lewisham to Deptford. The walk is in memory of the Bishop of Woolwich, Peter Hall. The walk is therefore in the diocese of Woolwich. You are welcome to join Martin Nunn for the walk. HOW MENTALLY HEALTH AWARE ARE YOU? - Answers 1. False; 2. False; 3. False; 4. True; 5. True; 6. True; 7. True; 8. True; 9. False; 10. False; 11. True; 12. False; 13. False; 14. False; 15. True; 16. True; 17. False; 18. True; 19. False; 20. False.
- 19. 17 Saints’ Days in March. --------------- 19 Joseph of Nazareth - Patron saint of carpenters. - This is the only major saint’s day this month 25 THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The Feast of St. Joseph is in Western Christianity the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He is the step- father of Jesus of Nazareth/Jesus Christ. It has the rank of a solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church; Catholics who follow the Missal of 1962 celebrate it as a first class feast. It is a feast or commemoration in the provinces of the Anglican Communion, and a feast or festival in the Lutheran Church. It is also Father's Day in some Catholic countries, mainly Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Above taken from Wikipedia Joseph of Nazareth Invitation to Confession Hear the words of the angel to Joseph: ‘You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ Therefore let us seek the forgiveness of God through Jesus the Saviour of the world. cf Matthew 1.21 Kyrie Confession Lord, you are gracious and compassionate: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. You are loving to all and your mercy is over all your creation: Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Your faithful servants bless your name and speak of the glory of your kingdom: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Continued on page 20 ...........
- 20. 18 March 2015 1st Sun St. David's Day 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 2nd Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3 3rd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 7.30 pm - Lent Course Page 11 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3 4th Wed 5th Thu 8.00 pm - Book Club Page 4 6th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s World Day... service Page 10 7th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3 8th Sun 10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 8 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Alan Kienlan 9th Mon 10th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 7.30 pm - Lent Course Page 11 11th Wed 12th Thu 13th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4 14th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8 7.45 pm - Beckenham Chorale concert Page 13 15th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell Catalyst Copy date - All items for April by today I.F.C. 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister 16th Mon 17th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 7.30 pm - Lent Course Page 11 18th Wed 19th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 3 20th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
- 21. 19 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 3rd April Good Friday Service 5th April Easter Sunday 26th April Church Meeting - 12.00 noon after the morning service. April 2015 1st Wed 2nd Thu 8.00 pm - Mandy Thursday Service - at Beckenham URC 3rd Fri 9.15 am - Walk of witness from St. Mary's Hayes 10.00 am - Good Friday Service - CTH 4th Sat 5th Sun 8.00 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 10.00 am - Easter Service - The Minister March 2015 21st Sat 7.45 pm - Hayes Horticultural Society Quiz Page 14 22nd Sun 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 8 12.00 noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - 23rd Mon 24th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 7.30 pm - Lent Course Page 11 25th Wed 26th Thu 27th Fri 28th Sat 10.00 am - Antiques etc Fair Page 12 29th Sun 10.30 am - Palm Sunday Service - David Lemmon 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister 30th Mon 31st Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
- 22. 20 Collect God our Father, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph the carpenter to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary: give us grace to follow him in faithful obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. The Annunciation Anglicised from the Latin Vulgate Luke 1:26-39 Annuntiatio nativitatis Christi, also referred to as the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Annunciation of Our Lady or Annunciation of the Lord, is the Christian celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God, marking his Incarnation. Gabriel told Mary to name her son Jesus, meaning "Saviour". Many Christians observe this event with the Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March, nine full months before Christmas, the ceremonial birthday of Jesus. Approximating the northern vernal equinox, the date of the Annunciation also marked the New Year in many places, including England, where it is called Lady Day. Both the Roman and Orthodox Catholic Churches hold that the Annunciation took place at Nazareth, but differ as to the precise location. The Basilica of the Annunciation marks the site preferred by the former, while the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation marks that preferred by the latter. ------------------------------------- Text from The Book of Common Prayer, the rights in which are vested in the Crown, is reproduced by permission of the Crown's Patentee, Cambridge University Press. -------------------------------------- All information (unless otherwise stated) taken from the Church of England website www.churchofengland.org February’s photographs FYI The photographs which appeared on page 19 and the back cover of February’s edition of Catalyst were taken from Canonbie Road, Forest Hill and within 100 yards of one another. The views across London and Kent from this area often caused me to stop and enjoy the scene on my commute to / from work. Richard Brown ...... Continued from page 17
- 23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS Day Organisation Contact Phone Sunday 10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 020 8462 5103 Weekdays 9.15 -12.15pm 12.15 -12.45pm Pre School Group P/School lunch club Jayne Carvell 07913 299773 Monday 5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 020 3539 8113 6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956 8.00pm - 1st Women's Contact Group Sylvia Mack 020 8462 1938 Tuesday 10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 020 8462 5918 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 5.15pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 574962 6.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956 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 8.00pm - 1st HFC Book Club Wendy Smith 020 8462 1779 8.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 020 8325 6264 8.00pm - 2nd, & 4th Ignatian Spirituality Group David Hawthorn 020 8249 7188 Friday 9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times 2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 020 8462 3023 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. Final Thought 1) We are students of a Master who is teaching day by day — a God whose Son shows everyone the Truth, the Life, the Way. He speaks to each one clearly - if we would be aware, with words that help to build our lives and those with whom we share. 2) When we find ourselves unsure of what our purpose is in life it's God that gives it meaning and dispels our inward strife; in following His footsteps discernment can be found to help us make decisions that will turn our lives around. 3) Generosity we learn of and integrity as well; the need to quit from lying and the ways we would rebel; in quiet contemplation — Christ's love shown on the tree; compassion and contentment comes — in mind to set us free!