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FOCUSon our church family and friends

December 2017 - January 13th 2018

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Regular Ministries and ActivitiesPlease see our weekly sheet for times

Sunday Morning service and Powerhouse 10.30 Evening service 6.30 Nepali Church in the Warwick Room 10.00 Sunday@One Cornerstone 10.30

Monday Bright Sparks (2-5 years) NHS Baby clinic Open Door Carpet Bowls Christian Bikers’ Fellowship Deacons’ Prayer - monthly

Tuesday Works Dynamic lunchtime prayer Tuesday@12 Racquet sports meets 1st, 3rd and 5th weeks Badminton Choir Deacons’ meeting – monthly Quiet prayer – monthly

Wednesday Open Door ASK Friendship Group – fortnightly, term time only Play and Sing (0-5 years) New Mums’ Fellowship Group Arts and Crafts Retreads - Bi-monthly Sea Scout troop

Thursday Prayer meeting – 1st week Lunch club – 1st week Bible Study/House group – fortnightly Church Meeting – 3rd week

Friday Open Door Stay and Play (0-5 years) Remix – not school holidays Street Pastors

Saturday Street Pastors

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At Colchester Baptist ChurchOur PURPOSE is to follow

Jesus Christ andmake Him known

Our VISION is to be agrowing, thriving,

nurturing family of God

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Our Christmas letter is fromRev David Harper

Dear Friends

I know that December is likely to be a busy month for many of you. Bothin your home and family life and in the life of the Church, Christmas bringsa round of activities to attend and work to be done. This edition of “Focus”lists the programme of activity in our church this month.

December is the month when most churches record the largestcongregation of the year and significantly the services at which more

“occasional attenders” are present. It is often the candlelit carol service,or a nativity service where children are involved. We are, of course,always glad to see more and more both regular and occasional visitorsin church.

As a minister it has often concerned me that we do not see theseadditional worshippers with us become regular frequent worshippers -and most importantly dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ. We know thatthey will hear the words of Scripture read and sung in the carols thepreachers do their best in the understandably short spot they have. Howcan we lead these friends on to know more of the Gospel ?

I do not have any easy answers. The Sunday after Christmas is known inthe Christian calendar as “Low Sunday” and is clearly not the bestopportunity. Is there mileage in a “post Christmas” special service ?

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I have come to think that the most significant way we can make best usein terms of God’s Kingdom at this time is in the quality of the welcomewe give and the attention we give to the presentation and publicity wegive. Let us do what we can to make people feel at home in the churchsetting that may be for some unfamiliar even threatening. Rememberthat all that is familiar to those who are regular worshippers may bestrange to those who are not.

The Christmas message is captured in the words of the carol ”He camedown to earth from heaven” that is an amazing truth about the love ofGod, the Creator of the spectacular universe, whose beauty andcomplexity continues to be revealed through the technology of our day.

This love is demonstrated in the way that in Jesus He has shared ourhuman experience. Our task as the Church in every generation is to findhow best we can communicate the reality and relevance of the truth tothe people of our day. The “down to earth” message is at the heart ofChristmas.

Enjoy your Christmas celebrations! Be careful in all the events that willtake place in the church and community to show by our care the realityof the “down to earth” love of God.

Blessings to you all David Harper

He came down to earth from heaven

Who is God and Lord of all.

And His shelter was a stable

And His cradle was a stall

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THE GOOD TIDINGS OF CHRISTMASDid you know

THATI know you know

THATYou know I know

THATI know he knows

THATHe knows she knows

THATShe knows we know

THATGod’s gift to us at Christmas is the birth of baby Jesus

THATGod gave His only begotten Son

THATWhosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life

THATThis is the good tidings of Christmas

THATHe came to His own people but His own people received Him not but

to themTHAT

Received and believed in Him He gave the grace and power to become the children of God

THATJesus has come so we might have life and have it more abundantly

THATEven now He stands at the door and knocks

THATWhosoever opens the door and welcomes Him,

He will come in and live with them

WILL YOU WELCOME HIM INTO YOUR LIFE THIS CHRISTMAS,THE KING OF KINGS AND THE LORD OF LORDS, OUR SAVIOUR

AND REDEEMER, JESUS CHRIST.Dr Benson Ikuesan

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a blizzard stranded the tiny village of Ogledorfnestled in the Austrian mountains

That same day the people of St. Nicholas' church foundtheir organ broken

so the priest and organist began composing a song thatcould be sung without

an organ yet beautiful enough to express theirChristmas joy

All day and all night long they workedand at midnight the gentle carol

Silent Night was born

The pure clear tones echoed through the hills

and the world has been captured by the beauty of thatsimple song ever since.

Silent Night

Holy Night

All is calm

All is bright

Round yon virgin

Mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

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Diary

December

Saturday 2nd- Amiable Amblers

Thursday 7th - Prayer eveningSaturday 9th - Christmas Fair and

Christmas Tree festival - see p9Monday 11th - High School Carol Service 6pmSunday 17th - Carols by CandlelightMonday 25th - Christmas Day service 10.00

see next page for details of servicesJanuarySunday 14th - Bring and Share lunchSaturday 27th - Modern Slavery Summit EBA, Norwich

Please rememberAll morning services in December start at 10am

This is to help you with parking before the shops open

The deadline for the January/February edition will beWednesday 3rd January

Lots of Christmas stories and photos please

Please note that the Prayer Diary contains all ofDecember/January. The next edition will be just February

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3rd - Brenda Stebbing in memory of her husband Roy

10th - Barbara Parkinson

in memory of her husband Roy

17th - Ray & Jean Peacock

24th - Racheal Njuguna

Preachers

morning evening 3rd - Rev John Davis Peter Dale10th- All Age Nativity Rev David Harper17th - Rev Terry Tennens Carols by Candlelight24th - Rev John Davis no evening service25th - John and Louis Pulford no evening service31st - Rev Graham Dallason no evening service

All morning services in December start at 10am

January

7th - Liz and Sergio Vilela Peter Dale14th - Rev Terry Tennens Rev David Harper

16th June Dawney

19th John Stedman

20th Shirley Drake

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Church Meeting – 16th November

Mike Baker started the meeting with some Scripture readings, commentsand prayer. Terry Tennens then took the chair and the minutes of theSeptember meeting were approved and signed.

Mike Baker explained that the search for a Lead Minister continued – thesearch group had more names to consider. We had met one and were tosee another next week. Pam Simpson reported that a candidate for thepost of Youth Pastor had been unsuitable and we would continue lookingin the new year.

Chris Chapman introduced the Church budget for 2018, which wasapproved.

Mike Baker and Chris Chapman were re-electedChurch Secretary and Church Treasurer respectively.

William Butcher was elected to be a Deacon, andTed Drake, Tim Rose and Pam Simpson were re-elected.

Terry thanked retiring Deacons,Rosemary Boreham, John Clubb and Lesley Walder for their service. The other Deacons are Gill Balfour, John Pulford and Brenda Reade.

John Pulford read a report from Lesley and Paul Walder recommendingChim & Irene Magalasi for Membership, which was readily agreed.

Terry then introduced John Clubb's summary of the results of theListening Survey and Mike Bakers' summary of what it means for us asa Church.

A wide-ranging discussion followed in which the need for us all to playour part in spreading the Good News of Jesus was stressed.Clive Jones pointed out the need for prayer and its vital importance.

The meeting ended with prayer Ted Drake

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COLCHESTER FOODBANK

There has been much publicity recently about the dependence ofpeople on Food Banks. Colchester is no different.

We contribute weekly via a box in the vestibule. Contributions recently have been very low in contrast toHarvest Festival when there was an excellent response.

Please show you care with support for our needy people.

All non-perishable food and toiletries are needed.

If you want particular inspiration please refer to theColchester Foodbank website.

Henry Spyvee

The Hardy family

would like to thank everyone for their

good wishes and help on the occasion of

passing and memorial service

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Christmas Tree Festival

to all groups or individuals planning their tree:

We have set aside Thursday 7 and Friday 8 December toorganise the trees and decorate the church.

If you would like to assemble your tree yourself it would behelpful if this could be done on the Thursday.

Someone from the decorating team will be in the churchbetween 10 am and 4pm.

If you would like us to assemble your treethen could you make it available by

Wednesday evening 6 December or themorning of the 7th.

We cannot decide on the position of eachtree until we have them all and then we willbe able to see the most effective way ofdisplaying them.

So, at the moment it all seems vague but we are confident ofthe end result.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm for this event and we hopeit will attract many people into our church.

Carol Clubb

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Christmas Market

Please do support the Christmas Market on

Saturday 9th December 10.30am - 4.30pmending with campfire carols.

Toys, games, puzzles, books, homemade preserves may bebrought to church from

25th November.Nearer the time we will need cakes too please.

If you have a gazebo could we borrow it? Please let us know.

We would like more volunteers to get involved, please contactMark Skull (mark.skull@ntlworld.com)

10.30 - 3.00pmChristmas market with stalls, childrens’ activities and

“In the Picture” Nativity scenewhere you can photograph yourselves

3.30 - 4.30pmCampfire Carols with a folksy twist and

tasty treats!

Saturday 9th - 23rdThe church will be open each day 11am-2pm for visitors to the

Christmas Tree Festival

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who have just celebrated their 5th birthday!Balloons, cake, badges and a washing line ofthankfulness. All of these were involved in our recentcelebrations to mark 5 years of Sunday@One.

During the special service, with over 50 people inattendance, we heard from Brenda Reade and MichaelFranklin about some of the history of the service and theirexperiences of being involved. Everyone then had theopportunity to write down something they were thankfulfor and attach it to the ‘washing line of thankfulness’ wehad put up in the hall.

It was a great occasion as we remembered and celebratedall that had happened over the last 5 years including thegrowth we have seen, people who have become Christiansand got baptised, and the hundreds who have beenwelcomed in.

In the midst of all this I preached on Philippians 3:1-14and urged us not to find confidence in our pastachievements though, with Paul we can count them allas garbage in comparison the surpassing worth ofknowing Christ Jesus our Lord. He is a safe source ofconfidence for us as we head in to the next 5 years andbeyond.

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A recent development for us in the drop-in has been thatwe now have drop-ins within our drop-ins! Every fortnightwe have someone from the job centre come along for afew hours to offer advice to anyone who needs it foranything related to finding work or benefits. In addition,One Support, who provide housing advice, have juststarted offering the same service. This has been a greataddition, to have this expert advice available just a fewmetres away!

At the beginning of November, we had the pleasure ofwelcoming 4 students from the International ApostolicBible College in Denmark. They were only in the countryfor one week, mostly based at Kesed church, but it wasgreat to see them get involved and get a feel for the workwe are doing here amongst the vulnerable in our town.

We are always looking for more people to join the team soplease don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like toknow more. Ongoing training and support is providedso all you need is a listening ear and a heart for themarginalised.

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to

who ran her first marathon in aid of

She raised about

£1,235 excluding Gift Aidfinal figure not in yet

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Mum, Gwen Matthews, amazingly celebrated her 100th birthday onOctober 26th which she enjoyed with family and friends. She and my dad,Eric, were members of Eld Lane for many years and that was where mybrother, Trevor, and I also became members in our teens having attendedSunday School, YPF, Youth Club, Girl's Brigade etc.

Dad was a deacon and Sunday School Superintendant whilst mum sangin the choir led by Enid Brook, was leader of the Junior Sunday Schooland did various admin jobs like printing and collating the church magazine.She and Dad moved to Shimpling from Colchester in 1985 to be nearerour family.

She spent her birthday at our home with old friends from the villagepopping in and family visiting for a tea party. Of course she was delightedto receive the birthday card from the Queen as well as about 75 other cards.

May I take this opportunity, through the pages of Focus, to thank thosewho remembered Mum on her birthday and to particularly thank Henryand Vivien Spyvee, Pam and Keith Simpson, Barbara Whiter and Helen,Rodney and Margaret Sawtell and Joyce Miller (Mum's cousin) for theirlovely cards.

She also appreciates receiving Focus regularly and keeping up to datewith the news of Eld Lane.

Many thanks, Hilary Rooke

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to all of you who helped contribute to the

competition this year.We are pleased to announce that we raised

which provides holistic residential care fororphaned and vulnerable children in Africa.

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all Remix photos by Tom Crayston

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The MindrulerSteve Pillinger

“When we returned to the UK from Kenyain 1997, both Johanna and our daughterJennifer suffered from chronic fatigue.This meant that we were hard put to findenjoyable family times together, as wecouldn’t go on outings or other activitiesthat required a lot of energy. Wetherefore came up with the idea of our

‘Family Game’.

This was an imaginative role-playing game with a Christian worldviewand Christian goals. We would all sit down together on a Sundayafternoon round the dining room table, with drinks and some nicegoodies, and Dad (as the gamesmaster) would present the rest of thefamily with the latest predicament they had to get out of in theimaginary world we had created. Everyone had their own character inthe game, and after each Sunday episode I would write up the latestevents in a Diary, which we’d read at the beginning of next session.

For several years we had wonderful times round the Family Game tableevery week, until approaching A-level school exams brought it to an end.By then the story we’d built up had expanded into quite an excitingChristian thriller—and the thought came, Hey, others might enjoy thisas well! We could turn our Family Game into a book …

And so The Mindruler had its earliest beginnings. I (Steve) startedweaving a coherent story out of the diaries, adapting as I went along,so that gradually the characters took on a life of their own and the plotwas deepened and tightened up. I attended a writers’ workshop inLondon, organised by the Association of Christian Writers, which helpedto hone my skills.”

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I felt I couldn’t write a better review than Steve has written here. Having“spoken” to Steve and therefor assuring myself that it really was our StevePillinger I bought the book for my Kindle – only £3.98 – and started toread.

Four very different characters find themselves on a strange planet withno idea how they got there. They had all been to a church where theyhad been told that they would achieve important things in anothercountry.

For any lovers of fantasy their journey with those from this strange placetakes them through a battle between good and evil with their own faithstrengthening as they go.

It’s not always comfortable reading, bad things have happened in thename of faith in the past and this is no different. Steve’s love of languageis evident in the speech of these strange people and the country, peopleand animals become familiar.

I recommend this to older teenagers and above and look forward to thenext book in the trilogy.

Shirley Drake

Used stamps

Please don’t forget to keep used stamps from yourChristmas post and leave them in the box in the foyer.

Michael Twitchett will collect them for BMS

There is also a box for spectacles on the windowsill whichSandra Stockwell collects for TWAM

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JUNE’S JOURNAL

After last month’s suggested headings for this, and having retiredfrom journalism in 1993, I thought the above title might fit the bill!My whole idea in getting involved is not to criticise (far from it) butto draw attention to items which readers may either miss orotherwise pass over.

I am so pleased to note that the November issue included a numberof items which appear to be in response to Shirley’s appeal forcontributions. Well done!

The longest of these was contributed by Benson and well worthattention. It matched many a sermon from the pulpit and providedan opportunity to quietly curl up in a chair and really digest it atleisure. There were also two items which repeated the desire to seethe baptistery open, (pages 5 and 21) On that subject, by the way,I hear that Sunday @ One have a baptism coming up. (Praise the Lord).

I like Susan’s ‘Fascinating Facts for Focus’ and can’t wait to find outwho the mystery man is! The plug for Henry Spyvee’s book should besnapped up for three good reasons: it’s a really good read, has goodpictures and it’s a bargain at £3.

In October’s Focus Lynsey was into eating the Muslim way. Thismonth we have Marie telling us about other groups who are feedingpeople in a big way! 760 meals is no mean task and it was good to notethat the meals were not only hot but also healthy! We can allcontribute to this if we include the work in our daily prayers.

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I’m sad that only 30% of the ‘congregation’ took part in theListening Audit. Could it be that some of our regular, and valued,attenders don’t consider themselves to be part of the wholechurch? Or do they think it’s only for ‘members’?

I believe I am safe in stating that, if you love Jesus and attendour church regularly, you are part of our church family. Onthe other hand taking out membership would solve the problem.‘Congregation’ does indicate all those gathered, whereas ‘member’is a person who belongs.

Many of our young students who are living away from home mustnow be looking forward to the Christmas break. However, iftheir home is in Japan it’s not so easy and those at Essex Unimust be very grateful for Eileen’s efforts. It’s both challengingand interesting to befriend foreign students at any timethroughout the year. Eileen did missionary work in Japan formany years – now she’s working in Colchester!

”When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house they saw the child with his mother

Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him”(Matthew 2 v 10/11)

As we enter God’s house this Christmas may we allexperience that joy as we worship Jesus.

June Burman

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Modern Slavery Summits

In follow up to our recent survey regarding Modern Slavery, in Januaryand March 2018 the Eastern Baptist Association are hosting three eventswith The Clewer Initiative, in Norwich, Cambridge and Chelmsford.

The events are designed to give you a thorough grounding on what modernslavery looks like in the UK, and how you can spot the signs. There willbe a particular focus on how to work effectively in partnership with localagencies like the police.

• Training by the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority

• Input by local police

• Learn to spot the signs and report your concerns

• Learn how to work in partnership with local agencies to make yourcommunity slavery free

• Co-hosted by The Clewer Initiative and the Eastern Baptist Association

We hope you can join us at one of the events, here are the dates and detailson how to book:

Saturday 27th January, 10.30-2.30pm, Witard Road Baptist Church,Norwich.

Book via Eventbrite: https://norwichslaverysummit.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday 3rd March, 10.30 – 2.30pm, St Paul’s Church, Cambridge

Book via Eventbrite: https://cambridgeslaverysummit.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday 17th March, 10.30 – 2.30pm, Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford

Book via Eventbrite: https://chelmsfordslaverysummit.eventbrite.co.uk

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Quizmas Carols

1. Uniquely in the town of the Monarch the Saint of Wales2. Observe the male reclining on a sleeping bag of drinking tubes3. Noiseless end of day, A Swiss cheesed end of night4 Listen ! The messenger divine winged entities croon5 The favourable monarch gazed externally on Boxing Day6 At the time when livestock protectors gazed intently at the herd of animals nocturnally7 Adeste Fideles8 Divine beings from the kingdoms of wonder9 Watch, amid the seasonal precipitation10 Abroad in a trough11 The premier Mr Edmunds12 O Moth eaten evening13 Heightened state of gladness in the direction of the earth

I don’t have the answer to this one. What do you think?14 During the duration of the centre of the featureless hibernation season15 Triune monarchs we are from eastern parts

Something to try when you have a moment.No prizes other than having your name in the next Focus

along with the answers

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The Balfour Declaration

On the 7th November 2017, Jenny and I joined with 3000 otherChristians and Jews to mark the Centenary of the BalfourDeclaration.

This was an amazing event and we were treated to a presentationthat we will never ever forget. There was a 500 strong HollandChoir, Redeemed Christian Church of God mass choir, the IsraeliDance Institute, the Israeli Shir Klezmer Ensemble, acclaimedFinish violinist Serguei Popov, Caleb Alalade, Tally Koren andmany more.

There is so much I could write about but limited space in Focusonly permits me to give you an ‘overview’. The event went fromGod’s promise to Abraham in Genesis (chapters 12 and 15), theBalfour Declaration, the Battle of Beersheba in 1917, therebirth of the State of Israel in 1948, the British betrayal ofthe Government mandate to closing speeches by today’s‘millennial’ Christians and Mark Regev the Israeli Ambassadorto the United Kingdom.

If the Editor permits, I will write a more detailed report ofthis most important event for insertion into an upcoming Focus?

Paul Clover

Please do Paul

The Royal Albert Hall, London

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Feast of Tabernacles = London 2017

Barry and Batya Segal from ‘The Joseph Storehouse’ & ‘VisionFor Israel’ held the 2017 London Feast of Tabernacles at theEmmanuel Centre, Westminster on the 20th & 21st October2017. Jenny and I were determined to attend although we’vebeen trying to go for the past 3 years.

This year I’m happy to say we made it and what a fulfilling anduplifting event it was.

The Feast of Tabernacles is one of the most joyful holidays inthe Jewish calendar and is a time to give thanks and praise toGod for His faithfulness and provision. There was lots of praiseand worship. We sang hymns and praise songs in both Hebrewand English. We also heard messages from speakers, PastorDennis Greenidge, Pastor Wes Richards and Pastor DerekWalker.

If you’ve never been to the Emmanuel Centre, it’s truly wortha visit. Beautiful architecture and full of historical value andstill today is an active Church.

Paul Clover

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MRS CATHARINE BUCHANAN ALDERTON MBE (1869-1951)

Mrs Alderton (CBA) was the first lady to be Mayor of Colchester, servingin 1923/24. She was the equal third woman to have this honour in thecountry. She became a Councillor in 1918 just before women got the vote.Two other ladies quickly followed, one of whom, Catherine Hunt, fol-lowed CBA as Mayor. It was not until 1953/54 before another ladybecame Mayor.In 1928 CBA became the first lady to be an Essex County Councillor. Shestood twice for Parliament in the 1920’s although not locally. Her portraitin mayoral robes painted by local artist Frank Daniell hangs in theMayoral Suite of our Town Hall. Her MBE was awarded in 1944 forservices to local government. Alderton Road off Harwich Road is namedfor her.CBA was a passionate suffragist until women got the vote. She was of thewing of the suffragettes opposed to violence, led by Millicent Fawcett(1847-1929). CBA was a member of Lion Walk Congregational (nowUnited Reformed) Church of which her father Thomas Robinson wasMinister in her young days.One of CBA’s achievements was to revolutionise the Oyster Feast. It hadbeen an all-male affair until her mayoralty. Even when women firstbecame Councillors they were not invited. As Mayor CBA could invitewho she wanted and did. Catherine Hunt followed her lead so when theMayors became male again a tradition of mixed attendance had beenestablished. Among her speaking guests were the Duke of York (laterKing George VI) and Millicent Fawcett. Thus Millicent became the firstwomen after CBA herself whose voice was heard at an Oyster Feast.In June a plaque, organised by Colchester Civic Society of which I am anExecutive member was unveiled on her former home in Cambridge Road.It was unveiled jointly by Jenny Stevens, the senior Liberal Democratformer lady Mayor and a great-grandson of CBA. I had the honour to MCthe occasion. When I was a boy Mr & Mrs Alderton were my next-door-but-one neighbours so it was a surreal event for me.

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The Women’s Local Government Society is planning to mark 2018, the100th anniversary of women getting the vote, by announcing 100 SuffragePioneers. The Civic Society is nominating CBA to be one of them. Ifsuccessful she is likely to be the only local person on the list so shouldgenerate some publicity.

You may legitimately ask what this has to do with Eld Lane.Research by one of my colleagues reveals that CBA came as Mayor toour 234th Church Anniversary in November 1923 and unveiled the WarMemorial still visible on the front of our premises. That whole wing ofthe church was erected as a war memorial.

A stone laying in September 1923 is recorded in the church history(p.113) but CBA’s involvement is new information.

Henry Spyvee – Church Historian

Amiable Amblers2nd December

Langham – School Road, Park in Village Hall car park.

MR 967229/ CO4 5PA.

Contact Nick Slinger 07765288156

6th January 2018

Stratford St. Mary – Gun Hill,

Park in lay-by on the left hand side. MR 042335/ CO7 6HP.

Contact John Davis 01206 752964/07887 357045

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Car park donations 2018

Donations for the use of the Church’s parking facility in Vineyard Streetin 2018 are now due. The amount payable for 2018 is £40, unchangedfrom 2017.

I shall be pleased to receive your cash or cheque together with your upto date registration number of your car(s) as soon as possible. Pleasenote that cheques received in December will not be banked untilJanuary.

Please continue to observe the following:

1. The use of the car park is limited to paid key holders who regularlyattend Colchester Baptist Church. This facility should not be used by thekey holders’ children or their extended family.

2. Only one Authorisation card/ disc is issued to each household and itshould be displayed in the car being used to identify the Authoriseduser. Two registration numbers can be put on the card where there aretwo cars in the household. This is so that their two cars are notoccupying two spaces at the same time.

3. The car parking facility is intended for short stay parking and keyholders actually working in the Church. It would be most helpful if keyholders shopping in the town/or visiting banks, dentists, hairdressers,etc, could use the car park in the afternoons wherever possible to relievethe problems we have on the morning.

4. There is NO parking facility for long stay parking i.e. for those inemployment in the town or attending colleges.

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5. It is most important that all users to lock the barrier on entering andleaving the car park at all times. Although this is burdensome, it doeslimit its use by unauthorised persons who take advantages of free parking.If all keys holders display the issued parking card/disc in their car(s) wecan more easily identify intruders.

6. The key to the barrier is for the use only of the paid up key holder,and must not loaned, copied or passed on to any other person.

7. No parking is allowed in any spaces marked LW. Pleased would everykey holder co-operate for the benefit of us all.

And may I ask any present key holders not using the car parking facilityto return their keys to me so that they can be used by new members andregular attenders of the Church. Thank you

Leisa Koenick - Car Park Administrator

If you enjoy reading and receivingFOCUS Magazine

it will be sent to you in colour by email, unless you request otherwisefrom the church office.

It is also on the church website www.colchesterbaptistchurch.org.uk

If you prefer a hard copy there will be some available each month.Please let the office know if you have any problems obtaining one.perhaps you would consider donating towards the rising costs of

producing this publicationThere is a box in the vestibule to receive donations

THANK YOU

The opinions and conclusions published in “Focus” are those of theauthors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Church or

Church Leadership

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MINISTERTRANSITION MINISTER

REV TERRY TENNENS (p/t) terry@tennens.netSECRETARY

MIKE BAKER mike.baker118@btinternet.comTREASURER

CHRIS CHAPMAN janechris86chapman@hotmail.com

REMIX CO-ORDINATORROBIN HARBORD robin.harbord@essex.gov.uk

POWERHOUSE CO-ORDINATORVacant

OPEN DOOR DIRECTORPETER DALE director@opendoorcolchester.co.uk

CARE OF THE ELDERLY WORKERGILL CHELSKI gillchelski@live.co.uk

FOCUS EDITORSHIRLEY DRAKE shirleydrake33@gmail.com

CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATORPAUL CLOVER

All correspondence through church officeOpen Monday-Friday 9.30am-1.30pm Tel: 571879

Colchester Baptist Church, Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LSEmail: office@colchesterbaptistchurch.org.uk

www.colchesterbaptistchurch.org.ukCharity no. 1127024