2016 feb
- 1. February 2016 Catalyst THE MAGAZINE OF HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
- 2. Copy for the March 2016 edition needs to be handed in by Sunday, the 7th of February. 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: 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 websites: - This month, the Great Food Club is being featured. The club has in it’s possession a First World War recipe book. Their website is greatfoodclub.co.uk Now, turn to Page 15 for more information. Ed Sunday Services; Notes on the Preachers 2 Church Notices 3 - 4 Editor’s Notes 5 Your page 7 Reimagining Church 8 - 9 Notice Board 10 - 11 Obituary - John Curry 12 - 14 Website of the Month 15 Christmas Tree Festival; The way things once were 16 Luther 2017 17 Church Organisations I B C
- 3. 1 Letter from the Church Secretary Dear all, Here we are beginning a new chapter at HFC. As we move forward into our interregnum, let us look back with joy at all that has built us up to where we are and look into the future as a people of God working together with love, care, support and encouragement. We have so much to be thankful for. We are a flourishing church serving God and the community. Let us all do our best as Christians, so that our church continues to be a beacon shining forth to all those we meet and greet. We look forward to meeting our Interim Moderator Rev. Dr. Peter Stevenson soon. It isn't too late to make a New Year’s Resolution. To those of you who have stopped attending church but are still active, we'd love to welcome you back. In the words of one of our hymns: - Look forward in faith All time is in God's hand. Walk humbly with Him And trust His future plan. By Andrew Scobie/Andrew Steele. With Christian love to you all Mavis
- 4. 2 Sunday Services February 2016 7th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Sonia Weston 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 14th St. Valentine's Day 10.30 am - Parade Service - Jim Holman 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye 21st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Bryn Thomas 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Judy Davies 28th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - Alan Kienlan 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mike Tinson March 2016 6th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Mrs Judy Davies From the beginning of January, evening services will take place in the Vestry, except for 1st Sunday in the month when it is Holy Communion, when the service will be in the church. Some notes on the visiting preachers. v Sonia Weston will be taking her first service at HFC. 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 Keith Nye is one of the readers from St. Mary’s Church at Plaistow Green. v Bryn Thomas was a former organist and choir master at HFC. He took early retirement to become an ordained minister and still lives in West Wickham. v Mrs Judy Davies is well known to us. She has conducted services at HFC on a number of occasions. v Alan Kienlan is well known to us. He was church secretary and an elder at HFC. He is an accredited Lay Preacher and now from Emmanuel URC. v Mike Tinson is a Methodist preacher. He has conducted services at HFC in the past. v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible Society. He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of 2011.
- 5. 3 News of the Church Family Announcements are welcome :- BMD - Changes of address, etc. Change of Address: - From January 15th 2016 David & Judith Stoner's new address will be 108 Salisbury Road, BR2 9PU. telephone 020 8466 8719 Your prayers would be appreciated for: - Helen Hebbes. Church Meetings The next Elders’ meetings (Tuesdays) will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall on 2nd of February & 1st of March. The next Church meeting will be after the morning service at 12.00 noon on 28th of February. There won’t be a meeting in March. Women's Contact Group The contact group will hold their monthly lunches at the Tea Room in Hayes on Mondays at 12.30 pm. We will be meeting on the 1st of February. All ladies are welcome. Sylvia Mack Saturday Fellowship We will be meeting at 2.30 pm on the 6th of February. On this occasion it will be at Ruth's home.. The leader is Martin Nunn. You are welcome to join us. Tuesday Prayer Meetings for February Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:- 2nd Martin Nunn’s. 9th Betty Coster’s. 16th Brenda Cordingley’s. 23rd The Church. Then in March 1st Martin Nunn’s Please address any queries to Martin Nunn. House Church We have a house church at my house - 133, Pickhurst Lane. It takes place on the third Wednesday in the month at 7.30 pm. The dates are as follows; February 17th & March 16th. Anyone who would like to join us is welcome. Barbara
- 6. 4 Men's Group The next Men’s Group meeting will be on Thursday 18th February in the small hall at 8.00 pm and will be a Music Night organised by Malcolm Cheyne. Ministry of Flowers Thank you to those who will be providing flowers in February. 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. The Spring term started on Friday, 8th of January. Half term will be on Friday, 19th February. Spring term will end on the 18th of March. 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 7.30 pm on Thursday, 4th of February and then Thursday 3rd of March. Notice Sheets – February 7th Pamela Collison 8658 0748 14th & 21st Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 28th Brenda Cordingley March 6th Brenda Cordingley If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday. 7 - 14 - Judith & David Stoner 21 - 3rd Hayes Guides 28 -
- 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 February we have: - 2nd Anne Bartlett – holiday slides 9th Dawn Neighbour and Audrey Castle: Talk about old cookery books and recipes. 16th Jan King: Adventures in Sudan. 23rd More exercises with Pat. Then in March 1st The History of the British Music Hall: Vera and Ann Barker. 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 -------------------------------------------------------- Last year the Women's Fellowship supported the Smile shoe box project. We were able both with the help of some of the Church members and friends to fill 10 shoe boxes. This project has ceased to operate so we looked for something else to do. We have decided to knit baby clothes (1st size) for the Haiti Hospital appeal maternity project. If there are any readers of Catalyst who would like to join us by knitting and/or providing double knitting wool in any colour (not white) please talk to me as I have some patterns Marion Swanborough 8462 3981. Editor’s Notes I don’t have very much to say this month. However, you are invited to make some new contributions to Catalyst: - 1) At her last service, Sue suggested that you send in prayers for in- clusion in Catalyst. Your prayers will be most welcome. 2) The way things once were is concentrating on wartime food reci- pes. If you have memories or recipes from the war years, please send them in. More on this elsewhere in Catalyst. Richard Brown
- 8. 6 Women’s Contact Coffee Morning We will be holding the next coffee mornings from 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hall on the 13th of February and the 12th of March. 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 Jones Sunday Morning Coffee donations During 2015 we have donated to Leprosy Mission, Clinical Science Foundation, Bible Society, Salvation Army, Water Aid and Christian Aid. This Christmas we also gave £40 to the Chartwell Trust during the Christmas Tree Festival. It is amazing how the weekly giving by people drinking coffee and tea adds up. This is one form of drinking I don't want you to stop doing! So keep drinking in 2016. 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 14th and 28th of February. Please continue to support your stall. Also, don’t forget that Fairtrade Fortnight is around the corner. It will run from the 29th February until 13th March. We will be participating in the Big Brew during the last weekend of this event. Fair Trade Fortnight’s theme is “Hunger destroys lives”. In countries, such as Bangladesh families spend as much as 70% of their income on food, leaving only 30% for healthcare, shelter, education and the other necessities for life. Richard and Barbara.
- 9. 7 Your Page A word of thanks to all for their best wishes and cards sent whilst I visited the PRU hospital for a 3 weeks break last December. It was disappointing to miss the Christmas Tree festival and all that took place. It was great to be able to join many of you at the Christmas Day service and see the illuminated trees before setting off home to a great lunch. I wish you all and the church here in Hayes all the best in the coming years. Mike Duke 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.
- 10. 8 Continued on the next page .... Reimagining church by Reverend Steve Morris You might be like the many tens of thousands of people who went to church when they were young but have now drifted away. I too used to go as a boy. I found church to be dull and as I got older I stopped going. It was simply irrelevant to me and my life. It was a relic of something from my days growing up in Northolt. But I have news. The church still has legs in it. More than legs, it’s got heart and joy and love. That’s quite a menu. As a parish priest I’ve been asking myself just what is church. And why don’t more people come? I made a discovery early on in my ministry. I learned that our communities are awash with loneliness. People sometimes say that they don’t speak to another human being for days on end. Children move away and older folk are left in large houses that can be hard to maintain. When bereavement strikes, a life of colour can become very grey indeed. And that brings me to the issue of church. For me, church is the community of welcome and hospitality. Our actions need to do the talking. We welcome because we are called to. So if the estate on my doorstep is full of older people who stopped coming to church but are now really wanting community, then church has to be that place. Here at St Cuthbert’s North Wembley we recently set up a memory café. But that’s just the start. I have seen in my own mum’s life how going to church can kick start a life. We lost my dad 6 years ago. Mum and he had been inseparable. They worked together. They spent every minute in each other’s company. Then dad got Motor Neurone Disease and mum was on her own. Where can you go to when something so seismic happens? By that point I was doing my vicar training and I suggested that mum go to her local church. She was reluctant. How can I go when I am not a believer? But she went along. To start with she sat at the back. But she began to be won over by the sheer affection and love in the place. Rather than hurry off immediately at the end of the service she started to stay for coffee. Then she did an Alpha Course. It didn’t answer all her questions but it did help her to see that God may be about.
- 11. 9 ..... Continued from the previous page Beckenham Chorale Concert on Saturday 5th March 2016 at 7.45 pm at St. George's Church, High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AX Faure - Requiem. Stanford - For Lo, I Raise Up & The Blue Bird Finzi - My Spirit Sang All Day Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs Organ - Sarah Kim. Conductor - Adam Treadaway. Soprano - Rachel Crisp. Baritone - Julian Empett. Box Office opens 9th February 2016. Telephone bookings 020 8658 0329 or 020 8658 0875. Online bookings www.beckenhamchorale.org.uk Numbered tickets £13 & £10 in advance / £14 & £11 on the night. Un-numbered seats £8. patron Sarah Walker CBE. Registered charity 262048 And I look now on mum’s life and I see a beautiful revolution in her life. She teaches refugees to speak English at a women’s group at church. She runs a craft club. Although she is shy she has read the Bible verse in church. This simple local church has helped her to recover and to find who she is. In her 80s, mum has discovered new talents. She has had such fun. It has supported her and she now supports others. The church is old- fashioned, but only to the degree that it is local and not really glossy. There are thousands of lovely communities like this. In fact a small local church would love for people just to come. The good ones won’t pressure you. But they will know that God loves people enough to see all that is good in them. For me, the church is on the brink of an amazing revival. It is happening around the country and it starts by being a blessing to the communities we serve. That involves, in our case here, a vicar who visits, regular cups of tea and not taking ourselves too seriously. What is most touching is that at church you shouldn’t have to be on your best behaviour and you don’t have to be good at anything to be accepted. It is the complete antidote to the modern atomised life. So from one ex atheist (me) may I encourage you to take a risk and see what’s out there? In Mature Times - Under community.
- 12. 10 NOTICE SUPPORT AT HOME If you are living independently at home, but getting older and would like help with household tasks, meals, shopping or transport; or would like help using your computer, pursuing indoor interests or getting out by wheelchair or by car; or would like to give a break to someone who usually looks after you; or would like help with something not mentioned here - please get in touch with me. My goal is to maintain your independent lifestyle with a kind and committed service. Christopher White 020 8650 8730 (or 8149 6933) or pjm741-rose@yahoo.co.uk Lent Course We have been invited to join with St. Mary's, Hayes, for the Lent course this year. The classes will be held in the meetings room at the back of St. Mary's Church and will start on Wednesday 17th February at 7.30pm. More details will be given later as to the subject of the course. Sylvia Mack
- 13. 11 BOARD Women's World Day of Prayer. This will take place on Friday 4th March and the service this year will be held at Hayes Free Church at 2pm The Service was prepared by Christian women of Cuba and is entitled "Receive Children. Receive me." Barbara Jones will be the leader and the Rector of Keston will give the talk. Hayes ladies choir will sing and refreshments will be served after the Service. All are welcome men and women and I do hope that people will support the Service especially as it is being held in our Church. Sylvia Mack Assistance needed in printing Catalyst Currently, with Richard the editor producing the church magazine, Mike and Brenda undertake its printing with Win taking a major part in ensuring copies are either posted or made available to its subscribers through the church pigeon hole system. Consideration has been given to its production, in particular to its printing, taking into account those who undertake this role with their absences due to holidays, sickness and other commitments occurring occasionally. The actual production is not as complicated as might be thought and would only take place now and then. Please will you consider helping in this way and contact Mike Duke currently by telephone on landline 02084625103 or mobile 07827335338. An hour’s familiarisation of what is involved, plus notes, will be provided. Thank you Mike Duke.
- 14. 12 John Curry 25/12/1937 - 29/09/2015 Early Years John was born to Doris and Wilfrid Curry on 25th December 1937 – he always liked the fact he was born in the morning so his mother would be able to enjoy some Christmas dinner! He grew up in Village Way Beckenham and attended Caterham School as a border. He later qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Work He had various Surveying positions and his longest was at Bernard Thorpe/DTZ for 15 years until being made redundant in 1993. He then set up his own business until retirement. Family He met Marjorie in Upper Norwood in 1955 and they were married on 30th August 1969 at St Aubyn’s church. They settled in Hayes and transferred their membership to this church in September 1971. They had two children. Graham was born in December 1971 and Zoe completed their family in April 1975. He had 5 grandchildren whom he adored; Ella, James, Joe, Ben and Jack . Gardening Marjorie’s talent and passion for gardening was displayed when Nic and Graham had their wedding reception in the back garden. She turned the garden into a floral spectacular. John knew this and was disappointed as nobody noticed the effort he had put in painting the fence. Graham's usher overheard this and later went up to him later and said ‘John nice fence’ – this is something he never forgot and always laughed about it. Church John was always a very active member of the church as an Elder and even when he wasn’t a serving Elder. He used his energy and passion to raise many thousands of pounds in a variety of ways:- Jumble Sale - He was heavily involved in the church jumble sale for many years which would raise over £1,000 / £4,500 today and would use his public speaking skills as an auctioneer. He even once made it into the local paper by selling a Welsh Dresser for £200 or £600 now. Christian Aid – He organised the door to door collections for Christian Aid for 34 years – only having a year off when Zoe got married in the same week! He received a long service award for his enormous contribution in 2014 – something he was very proud of. Continued on the next page ......
- 15. 13 Christmas Post - This was a festive tradition in the Curry household from decorating the post box to sorting and distributing Christmas cards to the church family after the Carols by Candlelight Service. New Year Social – This was another opportunity for John to display his enthusiasm for public speaking and his infectious personality and passion ensured everyone had a good time. He was always willing to help to do odd jobs around the church that involved changing light bulbs, painting and getting on the roof clearing gutters which he kept doing until the end. Sport He enjoyed cycling especially on holiday with the family when he was young, sometimes cycling up to 70 miles a day from the age of 11. He would also like watching cycle racing at Herne Hill which is the only 1948 Olympic venue still being used today. His participation in sport was water skiing and snow skiing which he enjoyed on many European holidays. Active Retirement John threw himself at many sporting activities when he retired. Badminton, snooker (he obtained his highest break just a couple of weeks before his death), croquet, and 5 Bridge Clubs. One bridge partner mentioned they were pleased last time they played, even with his dodgy calling they managed to win their first game! Clothing He did have an unfortunate fondness for festive socks, flashing bow ties and even musical Christmas ties. Carer After retiring in 2007 he immediately took on being a carer for Marjorie until March 2009 when she entered a care home. He grew a support network from other carers as they helped each other through that difficult period in his life. His caring nature continued as he helped out Age UK, doing household jobs, shopping and taking the elderly out for trips. Flat Following Marjorie’s passing he moved out of Hayes in November 2014 and found a flat, which he adored, in Bromley with a large living room overlooking secluded gardens that always seemed to be bathed in sunlight. After so many happy memories in Hayes it was important to find the right place and he did. Continued on the next page ...... ....... Continued from the previous page
- 16. 14 In Summary Of all the qualities John had, his enthusiasm, energy, kindness and humour are the ones which stand out in the calls, messages, cards and words received by the family about him. However there are 3 other qualities:- 1. Resilience - This quality he had was a class above – he was made redundant 3 times in his career, the final time at 55. He couldn’t find another job so he started his own business and it was the most rewarding part of his entire career. 2. Caring Nature - The unconditional love, dedication and commitment he showed to Mum over the last 8 years of her life was incredible. His willingness to take on new skills showed as he enrolled in Man in the kitchen classes and even ironed shirts – although just the front. 3. Positive Outlook - Considering he went through 3 redundancies and Mum’s illness he only ever looked back with happy memories and forward with bundles of optimism – something I will always remember and attempt to replicate. Graham and Zoe's tributes merged. Editor's endnotes John was a vibrant character, full of energy and with his own brand of humour. I worked with John on various bits of Church business. I used to be amused when he asked me for help in producing notices, such as "Turn off the lights when you leave". Notices which he could have produced himself, but he didn't wish to be over involved with computers, apart from the essentials, such as a means of communication. As a true property professional, John looked for a ground floor flat with at least 2 or three buildings between it and the main road, so as not to be disturbed by traffic noise, and for a building with a pitched roof and no lift in order to avoid excessive maintenance charges. My main work with John was on Catalyst. John provided information and articles as well as helped proof read. In our emails, we shortened our greetings and sign offs to: - GD - Good Day, GM - Good Morning, GA - Good afternoon. I ended the announcement of John's death in November's Catalyst with GB John - my signing-off to a lovely man. Richard Brown .... Continued from the previous page
- 17. 15 CRAFT FAIR Hayes Village Hall Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7LH Saturday 27 February 2016 Open 10.30am to 4pm Refreshments available Free entry This event is being run by the West Wickham & Hayes Fundraising Committee in aid of Cancer Research UK Enquiries: Contact Carol Murphy 020 8656 7625 Email: carolm17@btinternet.com Website of the month: - The Greatfood Club This site has ben picked because the first world war recipe book published by the Ministry of Food is freely available through their website. The Idea of the club is to list the best local restaurants, pubs, delis etc with a 25% discount to members. I checked their map of places to vist and note that there are no “club discounters” in S.E. England. Northampton is the closest to us.
- 18. 16 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2015 The festival is now well and truly over, and huge thanks are due for all the help and support which has enabled us to raise a marvellous £5,000.00. The main movers and shakers, and there were some real stalwarts, have of course been thanked individually but Catalyst gives me a chance to reach everyone else. Just about everyone reading these words has contributed in some way, I am sure, so thank you indeed (and if you really think you haven’t then you can do so now by giving me valuable feedback...!). I think it is fair to say that besides achieving the primary objective of raising as much money as possible for the Chartwell Cancer Trust, we also succeeded in a secondary, but still important, aim of giving everyone a good time along the way - thanks to the rock-solid HFC teams on the ground; to our wonderful performers, both visitors and home-grown; and last but certainly not least to our friends who chose again to sponsor the trees. There were also a number of additional donations from outside the strict confines of the festival programme, for which I am very grateful. And as for that programme – well, I really had only minor disasters to worry about, and even they didn’t happen. It has certainly been quite an experience for me - I have met many new people, and come to know others much better, and incidentally learned a great deal about how the church works as a building. I hope the festival brought something new to you as well. Christine 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 Onion Soup One pound of onions. One and a half tablespoonfuls of maize, pea, barley, or oat flour. One and a half pints of vegetable or rice stock. One tablespoonful of butter, dripping, margarine, or nutter. Salt and pepper to taste Melt the fat in a. large saucepan, and in it fry the onions, sliced thinly. Mix the salt and pepper with the flour, and work to a. thin cream with a little stock. Put this into the rest of the stock, and pour into the saucepan with the fried onion. Bring gradually to the boil, stirring to prevent lumps forming. This can be seasoned, if liked, with ketchup or any tasty sauce. Simmer steadily for at least half an hour.
- 19. 17 LUTHER 2017 2017 will see the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and Rev John Robinson will be leading an Ecumenical Celebration Tour to Germany 29 May - 2nd June 2017 and he invites you to accompany him, in the steps of Luther. In 1517 Martin Luther from Germany, who was to become a towering figure in European history, set off a series of events that would transform the Christian Church, which became known as the Reformation. So in 2017 we shall particularly recognise that all our churches and denominations grew out of those events. Our journey will take us through those places in Central Germany, formerly part of East Germany, associated with Martin Luther, including some folksy towns and beautiful old architecture. An opportunity to remember and give thanks for all that renewed the Church then AND renews the Church now. We shall fly to Berlin and return, during the school half term holiday. Further details, brochure and booking form are available from John: - Telephone (01271) 813783 revjohnurc@outlook.com HAYES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY QUIZ NIGHT Come and join us at the Village Hall on Saturday 19th March 2016 at 7.45p.m. for our Quiz Night. Tickets which include a fish and chip supper are available from Brenda Cordingley. Tables are for 8 people but we do try to find a space with some others if you can’t field a whole team!
- 20. 18 February 2016 1st Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3 2nd Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 2.30 pm - Prayer Meeting Page 3 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3 3rd Wed 4th Thu 7.30 pm - Book Club Page 4 5th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4 6th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3 7th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Sonia Weston 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Marion Bayley 8th Mon 9th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 10th Wed 11th Thu 12th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4 13th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contyact Coffee Morning Page 6 14th Sun St. Valentine's Day 10.30 am - Parade Service - Jim Holman Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 6 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye 15th Mon 16th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 2.30 pm - Prayer Meeting Page 3 17th Wed 7.30 pm - House Church Page 3 7.30 pm - Lent Course comences Page 10 18th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4 19th Fri 7.45 pm - Quiz Night Page 17 20th Sat 21st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Bryn Thomas 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Judy Davies
- 21. 19 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 24 March - Maundy Thursday 25 March - Good Friday 27 March - Easter Sunday March 2016 1st Tue St. David's Day 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 2.30 pm - Prayer Meeting Page 3 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3 2nd Wed 3rd Thu 7.30 pm - Book Club Page 4 4th Fri 2.00 pm - Women’s World Day of Prayer Service P 11 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4 5th Sat 7.45 pm - Beckenham Chorale Page 9 6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - Mrs Judy Davies February 2016 22nd Mon 23rd Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 2.30 pm - Prayer Meeting Page 3 24th Wed 3.30 pm - Messy Church Page 4 25th Thu 26th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4 27th Sat 10.30 pm - Craft Fair Page 15 28th Sun 10.30 am - Holy Communion - Alan Kienlan Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 6 12.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mike Tinson 29th Mon
- 22. 20 ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS Saturday 19th March 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 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
- 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 5.30pm 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 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 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. The Miracle of the Radish William Jennings Bryan was an American politician, speaker and lawyer. He is remembered today as an opponent of Darwinism; the following quote from him is a reminder of just how miraculous are the workings of nature that we so easily take for granted. Some sceptics say, ‘Oh, the miracles. I can’t accept miracles.’ Well consider this then. One may drop a brown seed in the black soil and up comes a green shoot. You let it grow and soon enough you’ll pull up a root that is red. Now you cut that red root and you find it has a white heart. Can anyone tell me how this comes about — how brown cast into black turns up green with red underneath and white inside? Yet you eat your radish without even thinking of it as a miracle ... Everyday is a miracle — a miracle of life that sustains our hope! William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) Final Thought