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Catalyst
September 2012
THE MAGAZINE OFHAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
Copy for the October 2012 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 16th September.
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 [email protected]
Thank You. Editor
Principal ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020 8658 4167Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.comCatalystEditor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
HAYES FREE CHURCH111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HUSunday 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: - is about a new book on the history of Hayes.It includes mention of quite a few HFC people past and present,some of whom have contributed to the book.
Have a look at the website: - www.hayeskenthistory.co.ukNow, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed
Sunday Services 2Preachers’ info 2Our Greatest Achievement 2Church Notices 3 - 5Women’s Fellowship 5Thank you from Alistair 5Genealogist’s Prayer 6Warning about roof work 6Holiday from Home 2012 7 - 8Those Golden Years 9I’ve Learned 9Notice Board 10 - 11
Hayes Philharmonic Choir 12The Directors Lunch Club 13Woman’s Poem 13Fairtrade 14The way things once were 14Unwanted telephone calls 15Be aware - flower delivery 15Website of the Month 16Avaaz message from July 1660 years of the NHS 17Bible Society update 17Church Organisations I B C
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Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
What a wonderful summer we have had!Although the weather has had its ups and downs,the Olympics far surpassed our expectations!And now the Paralympics begin.
If those who entered the Olympics worked hard, then ourParalympians will have overcome far more and worked far harder;and the team of people backing them will be far more specialised.
There is a wonderful Spirit for Life that exists in us all, that makesus all part of God’s world; the Spirit that stops us from giving upand being defeated by our difficulties, and instead fighting againstthem.
The Olympics gave us Team GB, we have Team HFC!
The Spirit that gives life and strength in so many ways to theParalympians gives life and strength to us too.
While we face difficulties we must gain strength from the Spiritthat gives us the joy of celebrating Baptisms, while we seek to findnew ways of reaching out to our community we must thank God’sSpirit for providing new ideas and ways of serving. Team HFC hasmuch to do, and we need to be getting on and doing it!
As we work towards new ways of serving, we need to be praying foreach other and supporting new initiatives as they come forward.
The Spirit of God helps us all to be more than we think we can be…let us all work towards Team HFC becoming Spirit filled and excitedby God’s plans.
Sue
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Sunday ServicesSeptember 2012
2nd 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
9th 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
16th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
23rd 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - TBA
30th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs Margaret Smith 6.30 pm - Evening Service - C.T.H. at St. Mary's
October 2012
7th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC,as well as being one of the HFC Elders.
v Linda Jennings is one of our Elders and an accredited LayPreacher. She has led our services on a number of occasions.
v Mrs. Margaret Smith is a Methodist Lay Preacher.v Major Cliff Kent belongs to the Regent Hall Branch of The
Salvation Army (the only church in Oxford Street, London). Hewas formerly from the Thornton Heath branch of The SalvationArmy. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC on manyoccasions.
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
Our Greatest AchievementWe must expect posterityto view with some asperitythe marvels and the wonderswe're passing on to it;but it should change its attitudeto one of heartfelt gratitudewhen thinking of the blunderswe didn't quite commit. By Piet Hein
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News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :-BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Baptisms booked for this year: -v 23rd September, Evie May Green
Deaths: -v At the time of going to press we regret to record the death of Laurie
Hobbs on 13 August. We send our deepest condolences to Doreen.An obituary will appear in next month's Catalyst.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Tony and Kay Atkinson , Marjorie Curry, Doreen Hobbs, Linda Jennings,
Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble.
Church MeetingsThe next Church meeting will be on Sunday 23rd of September at noon,after the morning service.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th September at8.00 pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 3rd September atSylvia Mack’s home - 7, Dene Close. We will then meet on Monday 1stOctober at Jean Ritchie’s home - 25 Burford Road.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for SeptemberHeld at 10.00 am at the following homes:- 4th Martin Nunn’s. 11th Betty Coster’s. 18th Brenda Cordingley’s. 25th The Church.
Then on 2nd October at Martin Nunn’sPlease address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday FellowshipWe will next meet at 7.30 pm on the 8th of September at 7,
Sedgewood Close. October’s meeting will be on the 13th. MartinNunn leads the discussions.
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Men's GroupThe next meeting is on Thursday 20th September when we will eat atThe White Bear, Fairchildes Road, Warlingham CR6 9PH. Please letJohn Curry know if you wish to attend.
Ministry of FlowersThanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in September.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed tomembers and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.Mavis Righini
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ ClubWe welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Fridayafternoons between 2 and 4 pm during term time. The fee is £1 perfamily – tea, squash and biscuits are provided.
This is a time when adults can meet up, while the children in their careare busy playing with toys and activities in the company of otherchildren.
Our first meeting of the Autumn term is on September 14th. The Photographer, Sue Fitzgerald will be at the club on October 19th We look forward to seeing you all.Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Bible Study GroupThe Bible Study group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays ofeach month at 2.30 pm in the small hall.
Worship GroupThe Church will be open for Quiet Meditation & Prayer everyWednesday - 6.00 - 7.00 pm.
2nd - Cath Brown - I.m.o. Mum 9th - T.B.A.16th - Ruth Rees 23rd - T.B.A.30th - John & Jan Moren - I.m.o. Jan’s sister Sheila.
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Notice Sheets - September - 1st Sunday in October 2nd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 9th & 16th Pam Collison 8658 0748 23rd & 30th Joan Smith 8462 3920October 7th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contactthe appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
Women's Fellowship
M eetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.
The next 2 meetings will be: - September 25th Opening Service conducted by Mike DukeOctober 2nd Talk by George Housego MBE of the
Far East Prisoner of War Charitable Trust
MINI-AMBULANCEMembers who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Jessie
Martin on 8462 5621 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when they areunable to come to the meetings.
As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings . Please comealong for a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very variedprogramme with plenty to interest everyone.Linda, Marion and Sylvia
Thank you to everyone for your generous cheque which I receivedwhen I retired as Church Secretary.
Over the years I enjoyed working with 4 Interim Moderators and 3Ministers and with all of you the members of the church.
I have bought a new garden shed as the old one had seen betterdays. I have also bought a new garden clock and patio table and 6chairs as we did not have any garden furniture.
Taking time to sit in the garden will be even nicer with all my gardentools neatly stored and a comfortable chair torelax in and watch time tick by.
Yours sincerely
Alistair.
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Genealogist’s Prayer
Genealogy is my pastime - I shall not strayIt maketh me to lie down and examine half buried tombstonesIt leadeth me into still court housesIt restoreth my ancestral knowledgeIt leadeth me into the paths of census recordsAnd ships passenger listsFor my name sakeYet though I wade through the shadowsOf research libraries and microfilm readersI shall fear no discouragementFor the strong urge is with meFor the curiosity and motivation they comfort meIt demandeth preparation of storage spaceFor the acquisition of countless documentsIt anointeth my head with burning midnight oilMy family group sheet runneth overSurely birth, marriages and deathsShall follow me all the days of my lifeAnd I shall dwell in the house of a family tree seeker forever
Amen Author unknown
A warning about a bogus inspector checking roof work.L B of Bromley Trading Standards have received information about anindividual, RICHARD GREEN (aka Richard Green Larry) cold callingand claiming to be from Trading Standards.
He uses the company name AQUASHIELD and says that he is‘investigating’ the company who had carried out roofing work to theproperty. He may be working with two others posing as builders.Green is 40 to 50 yrs (possibly 60) – medium build – short – shavedhead – tanned – wearing a black plastic/leather jacket. He wears anID card on a lanyard around his neck possibly with a blue edge.
L B Croydon has reported that two victims in their area have lost £800and £2,000 respectively to this individual. There was a previousincident in Havering and a two incidents have been reportedrecently in Surrey .
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Holiday From Home 2012
I believe it correct to say it was a fun week with something appealingto everyone in the programmes.
Each day started with tea/coffee and warm welcomeand afternoon refreshment was on offer for those whowanted further sustenance later in the day.Interesting quizzes on the Monday morning, for a changeyielded a high number of correct answers with team ‘The
4 stooges’ winning. Following a very satisfying lunch we were treatedto a demonstration of International Dance. The invitation to join inwas taken up by some and the more nimble showed what theycould do.
Though not as adept as the ladies the men took part inthe flower arranging one morning and their handiworkno doubt graced a table at home for a while.
It is always great to hear excellentmusicians and we were treated to anafternoon of different music on the piano,recorders and guitar as well as somepoetry and prose and song by a group
called ‘The Troubadours’ which came from Bromley.Wednesday saw us leaving the church on yet another sunny day and
making our way to Eltham Palace, indeed a very palatial place withlovely gardens which has a chequered history stretching back many
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years to Henry 8th, the Courtauld family, with part of theRAF services there and now cared for by English HeritageThe less mobile had the benefit ofwheelchairs and an army of pushers toferry them around. Lunch on the lawn wasgreat and a little later that afternoon wemet up again at a nearby café for a lovelycream tea. The bathroom scales groaned
that evening when I got home.Glass painting started the fourth day using flower
vases, candle holders and the like with each onetaking part showing their artisticprowess with some creating theirown designs. Great fun. Roland onpiano accompanied by Dave onthe accordion led the afternoon ‘sing-a-long’ withsongs from Bill.
The week seemed to fly by and on the final day in themorning we had two interesting talks, the first on keepingphysically and mentally fit. A very good speaker and very
easy to follow. The second speaker spoke tous about Rogue Traders and Scams thatwere prevalent at the current time givingadvice of what to do and not to do.After the final lunch of the week provided by the local
Fish and Chip shop we relaxed with Bingo.In conclusion it must be said the week heard plenty of
laughter and good humour prevailed with a lot ofinteraction with people never met before. There were agoodly number of regulars attending each day added toby others from time to time. It must be recorded that the planningand set up of the week and its programmes obviously showed greatthought and organisation and as one of those benefiting it wasgreatly appreciated. Sue I believe had more than one finger in thepie here! The army of helpers drawn from here, there and it seemedeverywhere greatly enhanced all that was going on. The meals weresuperb. Those responsible for transport deserve special thanks inparticular Colin and Alan who drove the minibus and their escorts aswell as those bringing others in their cars.
Will there be another ‘Holiday from Home’ next year? “Hope so” werethe words uttered by many as they left.
Mike Duke
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Those Golden Years
Jacob, age 92, and Elspeth age 89, living in Devon, are all excitedabout their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way theypass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.
Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you theowner?"
The pharmacist answers, "Yes."Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart
medication?"Pharmacist: "Of course we do."Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"Pharmacist: "All kinds”Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"Pharmacist: "Definitely."Jacob: "How about suppositories?"Pharmacist: "You bet!"Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?"Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for
Parkinson's disease?"Pharmacist: "Absolutely...”Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"Pharmacist: "We sure do."Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs, zimmer frames and canes?"Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."Jacob: "Adult incontinence pants?"Pharmacist: "Sure."Jacob: "We'd like to use this store for our wedding gift registry."
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NOTICE
Saturday 20th October 201210 am to 2 pm
Refreshments Available
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Hayes Free ChurchPickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent
Further details etcfrom Pamela Collison
The Harvest LunchIs in the course of being arranged.
It will be in the Large Hallon Sunday 14th Octoberafter the Morning Service.
Please book the date NOW!More details to follow.
Barbara
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BOARD
Talent ExhibitionAs we celebrate our Church 75th Anniversary, let usgive thanks for our many God-given talents.
On Saturday, 13th October we are having a specialexhibition. Anything from composing, to knitting, art,poetry to woodwork.
You have plenty of time to create somethingwonderful, or you can dig out the lace or oil paintingthat you made years ago and you'd like it to see thelight of day again.
Please ask for a letter about this event and as youcreate, pop more money in to your little green boxand return it when full. Take another which can alsobe filled.
Thank you
Mavis Righini.
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HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
www.hayeschoir.com
An invitation to Everyone- -
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING
AN OPEN WORKSHOP ON
WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2012at 8.00 pm
At the OLD CHURCH SCHOOLS,86 Hayes Street, Hayes BR2 7BA
(Next to the car showroom)
--- We look forward to meeting you ---
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The Directors Lunch Clubwith a special guest
Our table was booked for the 31st of July at The King’s Head inShoreham.
Luckily, we had a view of the television which was showing live actionfrom the Olympics - the show jumping. However, exciting as theevent was, we had a more tangible reminder of the Olympics.
Brenda Cordingley was with us as the guest of honouralong with the Olympic torch which she had carriedin the Hythe stage of the torch relay.
Brenda told us about the day and how well the relayrunners were looked after by the organisers.
In Brenda’s words, “It was a wonderful day and I'msure will be well publicised!! I had loads of
supporters as all myfamily were there, theHayes Minibus fromthe church, friends from the HorticulturalSociety and other friends.”Brenda told us that when she visitsschools and groups to talk about therelay, people can relate more closely tothe Olympic ethos when they can seeand touch the torch. This is, in reality apart of the Olympic legacy - toencourage and inspire people to alead better lives.Oh, by the way, the lunch was deliciousand filling!
He didn't like the casseroleAnd he didn't like my cake,He said my biscuits were too hardNot like his mother used to make.
I didn't perk the coffee rightHe didn't like the stew,I didn't mend his socksThe way his mother used to do.
I pondered for an answerI was looking for a clue.Then I turned around and
smacked him....Like his mother used to do.
Freely available on the Internet
Woman's Poem
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Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00Our next coffee mornings will be on the 8th of September.We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disasterrelief funds in different parts of the world.
We hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday StallWe will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd
and 4th Sunday of each month. So, in September the stall will be heldon the 9th and 23rd.
The message is please buy Fairtrade; see the article above.Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
The tide of life, swift always in its course,May run in cities with a brisker force,But nowhere with a current so serene,Or half so clear, as in a rural scene.
The way things once wereFrom The Nottinghamshire Almanac for September 1841.
Passages transcribed as shown Ed
Is your church a Fairtrade church?By Ricarda Witcombe (From Sunday link - 5th August 2012)
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, localsustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in thedeveloping world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices(which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtradeaddresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionallydiscriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables themto improve their position and have more control over their lives.
Churches have a significant role to play in promoting Fairtrade andyours can start by deciding to be a Fairtrade church. You need toagree to three goals:
• Use Fairtrade tea and coffee after services and in all meetings forwhich you have responsibility.
• Move forward on using other Fairtrade products such as sugar,biscuits and fruit.
• Promote Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight and during the yearthrough events, worship and other activities whenever possible.
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Unwanted telephone sales callsThe Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a free service. It is the officialcentral opt out register on which you can record your preference notto receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls. It is a legal requirementthat all organisations (including charities, voluntary organisations andpolitical parties) do not make such calls to numbers registered on theTPS unless they have your consent to do so.
Organisations with which you have an ongoing relationship, forexample those who regard you as a customer, (or in the case ofcharities - a donor) may well gather your consent during the earlystages of your relationship with them and will therefore be entitled tocall you even if your number is registered on TPS, unless you havepreviously told them specifically that you object to them calling youfor marketing purposes.
The TPS can accept the registration of mobile telephone numbers,however it is important to note that this will prevent the receipt ofmarketing voice calls but not SMS (text) messages. If you wish to stopreceiving SMS marketing messages, please send an 'opt-out' requestto the company involved.
As TPS registration only prevents marketing calls, organisations will stillbe able to call you for the purposes of genuine market research.
Email [email protected] Line 0845 070 0707 You can call this number to registeryour number or request a complaint form.
Address Telephone Preference Service (TPS)DMA House70 Margaret StreetLondonW1W 8SSWebsite www.tpsonline.org.uk
Be aware - Flower and wine deliveryA reputable sounding company phone to tell you that flowers are be-ing delivered.
When they are, a marvellous bouquet and bottle of alcohol are there.However, because its alcohol you have to pay VAT and they onlytake a debit card, not cash!
They have a proper card reading machine into which you put your pinnumber.
Before you get indoors, your account has been cleared out!
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Website of the MonthHayes
A History of a Kentish VillageLocal historians, Jean Wilson and the late Trevor Woodman, have eachspent over 30 years researching the local area, and now their two volumehistory has just been published. The first volume covers the time from theStone Age to 1914, and the second from 1914 to modern times.
The volumes reveal the changes in Hayes from the time when woollymammoths roamed the land ,to the present day. It is a story of rich andpoor, of famous and infamous. It shows the resilience of the communityas it responded to the challenges of wars, poverty and plague, thecoming of the railway, and the housing developments of the 1930s.
The two volume set costs £25 - payment by cash or cheque madepayable to J. M. Wilson. They are available from 8, Redgate Drive, Hayes,Kent , BR2 7BT, or from Elizabeth Woodman at 19, Hayes Hill Road, Hayes,Kent BR2 7HH (telephone 020 8462 1003). Please supply your contactdetails if free delivery within Hayes is required.
Tony Russell
During July, Ria, an Avaaz member in the UK, sent these words:"I am 65 years old and have terminal cancer and not long to live.I can do very little practically because of this. The state of the worldand the amount of violence and injustice breaks my heart. Throughyour organisation even I can make a difference and try to help makethis world a better place for others before I leave it. This is a positiveand peaceful action which gives me great comfort. I am no longerhelpless and powerless, I can vote, I have power to change thingseven now.Thank you for giving me this priceless opportunity at such a time as this.Peace and democracy in Syria would be such a fantastic 'goingaway present'. However, this was really just to say say thank you forgiving so many people who care a voice which is now heard worldwide. 15,000,000! What a voice to be reckoned with. Thanks to you all."
When Avaaz launched five years ago we were told it would be impossibleto build a global community based on shared values across bordersbecause we are so different. The connections we share across age,nationality, race, and religion are immeasurably more powerful thananything that could divide us. And week after week we unite to changeour world, and we win.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/ria_hopeWith huge appreciation for each and every person in this extraordinary
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60 years of the NHS
Lady rings her local hospital and this conversation follows:Lady - Hello I'd like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree. She was
admitted last week with chest pains and I just want to know ifher condition has deteriorated, stabilised or improved.
Hospital - Do you know which ward she is in?Lady - Yes, ward P, room 2B.Hospital - I'll just put you through to the nurse station.Nurse - Hello ward P, how can I help?Lady - I would just like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree, I was
wondering if her condition had deteriorated, stabilised orimproved?
Nurse - I'll just check her notes. I'm pleased to say that Mrs Tiptree'sconditioned has improved. She has regained her appetite, hertemperature has steadied and after some routine checkstonight, she should be well enough to go home tomorrow.
Lady - Oh that's wonderful news, I'm so happy, thank you ever somuch!
Nurse - You seem very relieved, are you a close friend or relative?Lady - No, I'm Mrs Tiptree in room 2b. Nobody tells you anything at all
in here.
Bible Society UpdateA letter from the Bible Society which highlights the plight of Syrianrefugees fleeing into other countries, particularly Jordan, spurred meinto action. With gifts from the Saturday and Sunday coffee morningsand the Contact Group I sent a cheque for £70 in July.
Since the “Arab Spring”, the underground church in North Africa andthe Middle East is growing and has many new opportunities to shareGod’s Word. The projects planned are more translation, scripturedistribution through bookshops and refugee camps, creating safeplaces where groups can read and discuss God’s Word, providingaffordable scriptures, and practical work where needed.
There is a great spiritual hunger for God’s Word, but much fear andprejudice to overcome.
Thank you for supporting this vital work. Do pray for our brothers andsisters in Christ in these areas.
Betty Coster B. S. Representative
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September 20121st Sat 10.00 - 4.00 - Scalextric Event Page 20
2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
3rd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
4th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
5th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
6th Thu7th Fri
8th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 14 7.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3
9th Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 14 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10th Mon
11th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
12th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
13th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
14th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
15th Sat
16th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
17th Mon
18th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 8.00 pm - Elders’ meeting Page 3
19th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
20th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
21st Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY14 October HARVEST FESTIVAL and CHURCH PARADE20 October CHARITY CARD CHRISTMAS FAIR10 November CHRISTMAS FAIR11 November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY and CHURCH PARADE25 November CHURCH MEETING 12.00 noon30 Nov-9 Dec CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (NB. The dates are EARLIER
this year).
October 20121st Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
2nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
3rd Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 44th Thu5th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 46th Sat
7th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
September 201222nd Sat
23rd Sun10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 1412.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - T.B.A.
24th Mon
25th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
26th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
27th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
28th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
29th Sat
30th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs Margaret Smith 6.30 pm - Evening Service - C.T.H. at St. Mary's
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75th Anniversary - Events CalendarDate Event Page
September
1st Scalextric Event This one
October
13th Talent Exhibition 11
Hayes Free Church Scalextric ChallengeA one-off special event aimed at the uniformed associations
of Hayes and all friends and members of HFC(Minimum age 8 Years)
To be held in the large hall ofHayes Free Church1st September 201210.00 am - 4.00 pmTeams of 4 drivers
(no experience necessary)To make this a successful day, we will need offers of help forthe preparation of the hall and refreshments on the day and
very importantly sponsors to help with the cost oftrack and cars.
Please call Chris Wood on 020 8462 2444 (home)0776 114 20 33 (mobile)
CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103
Weekdays9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Arts Association
Carol Crouch 8462 3642
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 99826.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00 pm - 1stMon monthly
Women's ContactGroup
Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Tuesday2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Linda Jennings 07778 2385876.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 15007.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday5.00 pm Rainbows Tania Venables 8462 97596.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 39566.30 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 41676.45 pm Slimming World Val 0750 60150647.30 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.15 - 8.45 pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 4713088.00 pm - 3rdThu monthly
Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Friday9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 30236.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 60427.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918Saturday2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918
Final ThoughtThe Knots Prayer
Dear God,Please untie the knots in my mind,my heart and my life.Remove the have nots,the can nots, and the do notsthat I have in my mind.
Erase the will nots,may nots,might nots that may finda home in my heart.
Release me from the could nots,would nots andshould nots that obstruct my life.
And most of all,Dear God,I ask that you remove from my mind,my heart and my life all of the “am nots”that I have allowed to hold me back,especially the thought thatI am not good enough.
Amen
Author – known to God
