1. Catalyst THE MAGAZINE OFHAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.) June
2011
2. 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.Principal
ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church
Secretary: Mr Alistair Wilson Tel: 020 8402 0026Fabric Steward Mr.
Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020
8658 4167Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776
0108Caretaker: Mr. Colin Ramsell Tel: 020 8402 0502CatalystEditor:
Mr Richard Brown Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of
events.Sunday Services; New day 2 About Amnesty International
13Church notices 3-4 Gods Little Moth 14Alpha in Africa 5 Places of
Worship 15First Impressions - Music from USA 6 Father and Son
;Catalyst needs You - Adverts 7 The way things once were 16Gospel
for our Times 8 Holiday From Home 17Justice & Peace Group 9
Your Mobile Telephone 20Notice board 10 - 11 Church Organisations
IBCThis months website - Amnesty InternationalAI is a humanitarian
movement which is secular, but of international renown for its
vital work in the promotion of human rights for all humankind.More
information is on Page 13. Also, check Page 12 where there is
notice of a concert in support of AIThe organisations website is
http://www.amnesty.org Ed Copy for the July - August 2011 edition
needs to be handed in by Sunday, 12th June. 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] You.
Editor
3. Letter from the MinisterDear FriendsSummer comes and our
Prayer and Gift Day this Saturday (4th June) gives us the
opportunity to come into the church and pray for the work of the
church in this village of Hayes.Our journey over the last two or
three years, looking first at the Bible,then Prayer, and now at
Evangelism, has enabled us to see more clearlythe journey of faith
that we travel together. Each of us has our ownidea of what it is
that we believe in; what it is that holds us togetheras a Church,
and what holds us is our understanding of Jesus Christ asthe Son of
God, and as our Lord and Saviour, willing to die for us onthat
cross.We all know that life is never the bed of roses that we
crave.We all know that life can be kind and cruel.We all know that
we need someone in our lives besides ourselves.The promise that
holds good for us all is the one made to us by Jesus on that cross.
Whatever we face, whatever life throws at us, Jesus is always by
our sides holding, supporting and loving us, no matter what. And as
a church this is what we offer each other too. Together we travel
our path through this life, supporting and walking with each other
when times are hard and when times are good.As a Church we offer
this to our community too; opening our doors to share in the
celebration of the Royal Wedding, and opening our doors and our
hearts to share in those moments of grief and hardship that come to
us all from time to time.As we seek to be Gods people in this
world, making a difference to those we serve, let us be willing to
look for ways to help in our community.As we gather together for
our day of Prayer, let us remember our community and pray that we
can truly be Gods people for them.Sue 1
4. Sunday Services June 20115th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service -
Allan Evison 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister 10.30 a.m. -
Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister12th 6.30 p.m. - Evening
Service, Rededication of Elders - The Minister19th 10.30 a.m. -
Morning Service - Mens Group 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The
Minister26th 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 p.m. -
Evening Service - Miss Linda Jennings July 20113rd 10.30 am -
Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service -
Mike Duke Some notes on the visiting preachers.v Allan Evison is a
lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has conducted worship on a
number of occasions.v Linda Jennings is one of our Elders who will
be rededicated on the 12th of June. She has lead our services on
occasions.v Major Cliff Kent belongs to the Regent Hall Branch of
The Salvation Army (the only church in Oxford Street, London). He
was formerly from the Thornton Heath branch of The Salvation Army.
He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC on many occasions.v Mike
Duke is one of the Sunday Club leaders. 2
5. News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :- BMD -
Changes of address, etc.Births: Judith and David Stoner are
delighted to announce the arrival of their grandson Blake Andrew
Kai born on May 14th. A second son for Naomi and Paul, a brother
for Leo and cousin for Joe ,Kirsten, Kai, Daniel and David. We are
pleased to announce that Lorna and Andy Hall had a baby daughter
Phoebe May 6lbs 13ozs on April 25th. Lorna is the daughter of John
and Janet Moren.Deaths:We regret to announce that The Rev Rodney
Collins passed away early in May. He last took our morning service
at the beginning of January.Church MeetingsThe next Elders meeting
will be on Tuesday, 21st June at 8.00 pm in the small hall.Womens
Contact GroupThe Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday
6th June at 113, Bourne Way - Judith Stoners home.Sylvia
MackTuesday Prayer MeetingsHeld at 10.00 am at the following
homes:-June 7th Martin Nunns. 14th Betty Costers. 21st Brenda
Cordingleys. 28th The Church.Please address any queries to Martin
Nunn.Saturday FellowshipThere wont be a meeting on 4th June.
However, on the 2nd of July, a group from HFC will be going to
Reigate Park URC for a quiet day in preparation for the year of
Evangelism. The day will be led by the Revd David Helyer.Details on
the notice board, or from Martin Nunn.Mens GroupThe next meeting
will be a London walk, organised by Alistair Wilson. It starts at
6.00 pm on Thursday 16th June. Details on page 14. 3
6. Ministry of FlowersThanks are due to those who will be
providing flowers in June. 5th - Kay & Tony Atkinson 19th -
Joan Smith 12th - Wedding 26th - Win BrowneA 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 RighiniJustice and Peace
GroupOur next meeting will be announced at a later date. You will
bewelcome to join us.Hayes Mothers & Toddlers ClubWe welcome
all babies and children under school age, accompanied by their
parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday afternoons
between 2 and 4 pm 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.Summer term is
in progress, with our last meeting on July 15th. There will be a
half term break on June 3rd. The photographer Sue Fitzgerald will
visit the club on June 24th.Do come and join us!Judith Stoner -
Secretary.Notice Sheets - June 2011 5th & 12th Brenda
Cordingley 8462 3867 19th & 26th Pam Collison 8658 0748 July
3rd Joan Smith 8462 3920If you require items to be included in the
notice sheets, please contactthe appropriate person by the previous
Tuesday. 4
7. Womens Fellowship M eetings are in the small hall at 2.00
p.m. on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.The programme for June
is:- 7th Police Dog Handling - Visit by an Officer 14th A Holiday
in Spain - Linda Jennings 21st Trials of a Speaker - Barbara
Stevens 28th Service conducted by Allan EvisonThe programme is
varied. Who knows, you may like the Womens Fellowship and decide to
come to future meetings. I hope so. Jessie Martin Alpha in AfricaI
have been a murderer. I didnt want anything to do with God. But
through Alpha in our prison, I have encountered God personally. The
Bible given to me has become my best friend. This is the glowing
endorsement of a prisoner in Sierra Leone for Alpha Internationals
work among some of the most marginalised communities in Africa and
beyond. And it is just one of many breathtaking testimonies of
lives transformed beyond recognition thanks to a partnership
between Alpha and Bible Society. Another prisoner in Sierra Leone
known as Sufian, a self-confessed former thief and drug sniffer,
said: Hearing the Word of God each week has helped me to know how I
ought to behave in life. Bible Societys Key Relationships Manager
Sue Wilmot says there are great opportunities to expand the
ministry into more of Sierra Leones prisons and military bases and
theres great demand for Bibles. In fact, thanks to this initiative,
now in its fourth year, Alpha courses are being delivered in Ghana,
Sierra Leone, Zambia, South Africa and Uganda, as well as India,
with Scriptures provided by Bible Society in each case. Already,
136 of South Africas 250 prisons have requested that the course be
run on their premises. But its impact is not limited to jails: in
fact it is reaching many diverse groups from youth groups to rural
communities. From the Bible Society Prayer Bulletin Article for 5 -
11 JUNE 5
8. First Impressions present your favourite music and songs
from the golden era of the Rat Pack and the Hollywood musicals
Songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis
Jnr.Hayes Free Church111 Pickhurst Lane,Bromley BR2 7HUFriday 1st
July at 7.30 pmTickets 8.00(tables of 4, 6 or 8 or more)Bring your
own drinks and nibblesIn aid of the Mounthurst RoadScout Hut
DevelopmentPhone 020 8402 0026 to reserve a table. 6
9. Catalyst needs youThis page will be kept for YOUR
contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.It would be great
to receive items from Leaders - please encourage your charges other
groups - Mothers and Toddlers, the to be creative. Catalyst has
wonderful cubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also, material from the
adult members and family members are most welcome to friends, but
this magazine should be for all submit material. of us to enjoy.
Also, isnt it nice to see yourUniformed groups - can your members
message or creation in print? earn a badge for contributions to
this Surely, an important aspect of our lives is to page? encourage
the youngsters to develop - toPictures, poems, letters or thoughts
are all be creative. So, this page is here to helpwelcome. with
this. Sandcastles & Sky Poems by James A. Wyatt. Booklet 5.00
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10. Gospel for our TimesAnd Jesus came to a town where the
people were sore dismayed at the news of unemployment. Jesus stood
on a hillside and began to teach the people in parables saying,
"There was once a multi- national company which for reasons of
history had its Head Office in London employing general managers,
ordinary managers, accountant, sales staff and those skilled in the
management of personnel, all controlling the activities of the
company worldwide. They were well off, enjoying good salaries,
excellent pension arrangements, paid holidays, medical insurance,
company cars, access to the companys products at staff discount and
a sports club at Beckenham. Every year salaries were adjusted for
inflation, every year salaries were reviewed to award long service
and good effort. Every year there was promotion to fill the
vacancies left by those who had retired. Yes, considering the state
of the world and, in particular, that of those countries with whom
the company traded, the staff had a comfortable existence, a job
for life, a career in administration."One morning they all received
a manilla envelope in which there was a letter from the chairman to
say that as the company was reorganising they were all redundant.
In future, Head Office would be located in Delhi, India.
Communication would be via a computer and a satellite link and all
the staff there would work as well as their English predecessors at
a fraction of the cost. The Indian staff would require none of the
benefits of the English staff and they would have no need for a
sports club at Beckenham or any where else. Moreover, having been
without work they would be very happy to have work".At this a man
in the crowd called out, "Master, is it Gods will that I should
lose my job?" Jesus looked at him and was moved by compassion for
he knew him to be a righteous man. He said to him,My friend, did
you not pray day by day for the poor of other lands and for a
fairer distribution of the earths resources? Is not labour such a
resource? Do you think that my Father pays no heed to your prayers
or to those of people of other lands?"At this the man sorrowed for
he was generous in spirit. The crowd was amazed at such teaching
and went home wondering at the nature of Jesus for no one had
spoken with such authority. 8
11. The Justice and Peace Group.Like the poor, good causes, and
the charities and organisations which represent them, are always
with us. After reporting on the local charity JusB in May, we would
like to concentrate this month on Amnesty International. We are
asked by Jesus to work for prisoners, and the prisoners supported
by Amnesty, often isolated, and feeling crushed by the whole weight
of the ruling powers in their land, are among the most needy and
desperate of all. The Bromley & Orpington branch of Amnesty has
always been supportive of our Justice and Peace group, sending us
their regular newsletter from the early days. This now comes by
email, and anyone in the church who would like to receive it
electronically should let me know.In June there will be an easy way
to do a little for Amnesty International Bromley & Orpington
you could come to a summer concert! Hayes Philharmonic Choir was
due to raise money for this cause at Christmas, but with the carol
concert cancelled by bad weather, has instead offered them half the
proceeds of its summer concert on 18 June. This will be a potpourri
of anthems, songs, glees and madrigals, and will be followed by the
choirs traditional Christmas celebrations adapted for summer so do
come along, to have a good time, to learn something of our musical
heritage, to have a bite to eat, and to help an excellent cause to
overcome the disappointments of the December weather.We in the
J&P Group are Laurie Hobbs, Barbara Jones, Jim Pearson,
Christine Rees, Judith and David Stoner.Womens Contact Coffee
Morning 10.00 am - 12.00We continue to raise funds for disaster
relief causes.Our next coffee morning will be on 11th of June. We
hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend. Our cakes are to
die for!! (Yum, yum) Barbara JonesThe Fairtrade Sunday StallThere
will be a stall after the morning services on the 5th & 19th of
June, and the 3rd of July.The regular items for sale are food and
drink - all of very good quality. Remember that by purchasing
Fairtrade goods you are helping to support communities in the
world, and to give those communities a chance to enjoy a better
life for their families - standards which we may take for granted
here in the UK.Please continue to support your fair trade stall.
Thank you. Richard, Barbara and Helen. 9
12. NOTICE Ministers Surgery Lunch Dates There are two dates
for your diaries. Sues monthly surgery at the Church will be v The
first is June 5th, which is lunch held on the SECOND at 12.30 pm
for people living alone. Wednesday of each v The second date is
October 2nd month when we will be having a harvest from 3.00 - 5.45
pm. lunch and everybody is welcome. There will be a list at the
back of the HFC church for people to sign for the lunch Prayer and
Gift Day on June 5th. Saturday 4th June 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Barbara Jones Come and share in a time of renewing, giving and 22ND
BROMLEY SCOUT GROUP praying for Our ChurchMany of you will know
that Sainsburys are and the way ahead. Thosenow giving out Active
Kids vouchers for of us who have attended every 10.00 spent. our
previous two gift days have found them moving These vouchers can be
exchanged for and fulfilling experiences. sports equipment, books
and even Please sign up for a 20 mincamping equipment depending on
how spotmany we collect. Last year we collectedover 8,000 and I
would again like to thank Aids to prayer and all those members of
the Church who reflection will be provided helped us. and a table
will be available to receive your So, if you are not already giving
your gift. vouchers to someone else, please save A GIFT DAY
ENVELOPE them for the Scout Group. is attached to this copy
ofPlease put your vouchers in the box next to Catalist. our yellow
recycling box on the table in Sue will be in Church all the
entrance to the Church. day to greet us, let us Thanking you in
advance. encourage her in all she is doing for Our Church. DO
Brenda Petts come along. BILL MICHIECub Scout Leader & Beaver
Scout Leader 10
13. BOARD Afternoon Cream Tea At the at Bible Celebration
Supper 18, Hurstdene Avenue on Saturday, 21st May, Saturday 18 June
275 was raised for Bible 3.00 - 5.00 pm translation work. Tickets
3.50 from Joan 50 people had gathered 020 8462 3920 together to
hear a speaker In aid of Holiday at Home from the Bible Society,
and a speaker from the Congratulations Wycliffe Bible Translators.
John Currys daughter-in-Law, Nic, completed the London Thank you to
everyone. Marathon in 5 hours 35 minutes Martin Nunn. and without
any ill effects.She raised 3,441.98 (Incl gift-aid) for The
Alzheimers Society. A very BIG Thank you to all 146 who sponsored
her. The The new 400th anniversary edition of the King James Bible
Bible is out now Society Exclusive foreword by HRH The Prince of
Wales New easy-to-read layout Illustrations Glossary of archaic
terms and classic phrases list State-of-the-art concordance and
much more! 14.99+p&p bibleresources.org.uk/KJV or call 0800 652
5369 11
14. Tickets 7 School-age children 2 Box Office 07989 192928, or
on the door12
15. ABOUT AMNESTY INTERNATIONALAmnesty International is a
worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally
recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone.
We believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people
everywhere. We work to improve peoples lives through campaigning
and international solidarity. Our mission is to conduct research
and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights
and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.
Our members and supporters exert influence on governments,
political bodies, companies and intergovernmental groups. Activists
take up human rights issues by mobilizing public pressure through
mass demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying as well as online
and offline campaigning.Working with and for individuals the world
over, we campaign so that every person may enjoy all of the human
rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.We
undertake research and take action aimed at preventing and ending
grave abuses of these rights, demanding that all governments and
other powerful entities respect the rule of law. It means we
campaign globally and locally where ever we can make a
difference.For example, we take action to: v Stop violence against
women v Defend the rights and dignity of those trapped in poverty v
Abolish the death penalty v Oppose torture and combat terror with
justice v Free prisoners of conscience v Protect the rights of
refugees and migrants v Regulate the global arms tradeCampaigning
can change peoples lives of victims and survivors of human rights
abuses, of human rights activists and defenders and even of the
abusers.We are independent of any government, political ideology,
economic interest or religion, democratic and self-governing.We are
financially self-sufficient, thanks to the generous support of
donations provided by individual members and supporters.We do not
support or oppose any government or political system and neither do
we necessarily support or oppose the views of the victims/survivors
or human rights defenders whose rights we seek to protect. 13
16. Mens Group Meeting June 16th A walk through the streets of
the East End of London in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper! Arrive
at Aldgate East tube station and take the exit marked Whitechapel
Art Gallery. We will depart from outside the White Hart Pub at
6.00pm Anyone arriving late can meet up with the group at the Ten
Bells Pub opposite Spitalfields market in Commercial Street. The
walk ends near Aldgate tube station. So far I have not been able to
find a suitable place to eat so we may not finish the evening with
a meal. AlistairGODS LITTLE MOTHGods little mothSitting on my
wallHello !Why have you come to callGods little mothSitting on my
wallGods little mothNow youre on the ceilingHello !What are you
feelingGods little mothOn the ceilingGods little mothFlying round
the lightWatch out !Youll get a frightGods little mothFlying round
the lightBy James Wyatt. 14
17. Places of Worship In the late 1960s, I remember visiting
Rosslyn, just South of Edinburgh, to see a publicised attraction -
The Apprentice Pillar in Rosslyn Chapel. The story went that while
the master mason was away on business, his apprentice carved a
glorious pillar. The work was far better than that of the master. I
will let the better qualified storytellers take on the tale,
later.We were struck by the interior of the entire chapel, the rich
carving throughout was a testament to the skills of stonemasons. I
still think of the pillar, and wonder what other treasures exist
South of Edinburgh in the border areas. Perhaps our Scottish
members can expand. Certainly, the chapel is worth a visit. The
following is from the PIETRE-STONES REVIEW OF FREEMASONRY Of the
many mysteries and legends which envelop Rosslyn Chapel few can be
so well known as that surrounding the Apprentice Pillar. The
legend, ... with its overt references to the initiation rituals of
ancient guilds of stonemasons ... runs as follows:"The master mason
having received from his patron the model of a pillar of exquisite
workmanship and design, hesitated to carry it out until he had been
to Rome or some such foreign part. and seen the original. He went
abroad, and in his absence, an apprentice, having dreamed the
finished pillar, at once set to work and carried out the design as
it now stands, a perfect marvel of workmanship. The master mason on
his return was so stung with envy that he asked who had dared to do
it in his absence. On being told it was his own apprentice, he was
so inflamed with rage and passion, that he struck him with his
mallet, killed him on the spot, and paid the penalty for his rash
and cruel act." This legend has come down to us, in almost
unaltered form, since the foundation of the chapel. ......
Additional support for this puzzling story comes from the
persistent tradition that before its completion, Rosslyn Chapel had
to be re-consecrated. Copyright 1996 - 2011 - PIETRE-STONES REVIEW
OF FREEMASONRY 15
18. Father and SonA teenage boy had just passed his driving
test and asked his father when they could discuss his use of the
car.His father said hed make a deal with his son: You bring your
grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible, and get your
hair cut. Then well talk about the car.The boy thought about that
for a moment, decided hed settle for the offer, and they agreed on
it.After about six weeks his father said, Son, youve brought your
grades up and Ive observed that you have been studying your Bible,
but Im disappointed you havent had your hair cut. The boy said, You
know, Dad, Ive been thinking about that, and Ive noticed in my
studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist
had long hair, Moses had long hair and theres even strong evidence
that Jesus had long hair. Fathers reply - Youre going to love this
...Did you also notice that they all walked everywhere they went?
The way things once were From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for June
1841. GARDEN. - Top peas and beans to assist the filling of the
pods. Plant ont (Should be out) pumpkins and cucumbers on pits
filled with stable dung mixed with green nettles. Sow portions of
cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, also carrots, and onions to be drawn
young. Likewise pearl and Prussian blue peas for late crops. At the
end sow the principal crop of turnips. Passages transcribed as
shown EdThis months extract brings to the fore some thoughts which
I would like to share - a challenge perhaps, based on some
questions1. Why were green nettles used as a fertilizer?2. Are any
of the vegetable varieties in existence. If so, then where can
seeds , or further information be obtained?3. Does anyone have
recipes which use these historic crops? I will publish any answers
in the next edition of Catalyst. There may be a prize in the offing
- for the winner drawn from the hat. 16
19. ADVANCE NOTICE Yes, that time of year is approaching -
quickly too. Its the HOLIDAY Season You are invited to enjoy HAYES
FREE CHURCH HOLIDAY FROM HOME Monday 1st - Friday 5th August 2011
And evening of Saturday 6th August This will be a week of enjoyable
activities for the over 60s A two course lunch will be served each
day. The week will end with A Summer Extravaganza on the Saturday
Evening Tickets are: - 20.00 for the week or 5.00 per day. The cost
of the outing is still to be confirmed. To avoid disappointment,
book now. Phone Sue on 020 8462 2212. For the full programme Pick
up a leaflet from the back of the church. Martin Luther says: Pray
as if everything depends on God, then work as if everything depends
on you. ------------------------------------------------------If
your day is hemmed with prayer, .......... it is less likely to
unravel. 17
20. June 20111st Wed2nd Thu3rd Fri4th Sat 9.00 a.m. - Prayer
& Gift Day Page 10 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan
Evison5th Sun Then Fairtrade stall Page 9 12.30 p.m. - Lunch for
those living alone Page 10 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The
Minister6th Mon7th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m.
- Womens Fellowship Page 58th Wed 3.00 p.m. - Ministers Surgery
Page 109th Thu NOTE - Catalysts Press Date is this Sunday
I.F.C.10th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 411th Sat
10.00 a.m. - Womens Contact Coffee Morning Page 6 10.30 a.m. -
Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister12th Sun 6.30 p.m. -
Evening Service, Rededication of Elders - The Minister13th Mon
Queens Offical Birthday14th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 p.m. - Womens Fellowship Page 515th Wed The day of the Church
Anniversary16th Thu 6.00 p.m. - Mens Group Pages 3 & 1417th Fri
2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4 Whats a rainbow?An 8 year
old asked what a rainbow was. When given the scientificanswer he
said: No, a rainbow is God standing on his head andsmiling after
eating skittles." 18
21. June 201118th Sat 3.00 pm - Cream Tea Page 11 7.00 p.m. -
Hayes Philharmonic Choir Page 12 Fathers Day19th Sun 10.30 a.m. -
Morning Service - Mens Group Then Fairtrade stall Page 9 6.30 p.m.
- Evening Service - The Minister20th Mon 10.00 a.m. - Prayer
Meeting Page 321st Tue 2.00 p.m. - Womens Fellowship Page 5 8.00
p.m. - Elders Meeting Page 322nd Wed23rd Thu24th Fri 2.00 p.m. -
Mothers & Toddlers Page 425th Sat26th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Holy
Communion - The Minister 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Linda
Jennings27th Mon28th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00
p.m. - Womens Fellowship Page 529th Wed30th Thu July 20111st Fri
2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4 7.30 p.m. - First
Impressions Page 62nd Sat All day - See notice under Saturday
Fellowship Page 3 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent3rd
Sun Then Fairtrade stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Mike
Duke Dont tell your friends about your Indigestion: How are you! Is
a Greeting, not a Question. Arthur Guiterman 19
22. A final piece - for Peace of Mind - continued from last
month
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Your Mobile TelephoneTHIRD - Have you locked your keys in the
car?Does your car have remote keyless entry?This may come in handy
someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:If you lock your keys in
the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on
their mobile phone from your cell phone.Hold your cell phone about
a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press
the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end.
Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys
to you.Distance is no object. You could be thousands of miles away,
and if you can reach someone who has the other remote for your car,
you can unlock the doors (or the boot).Contributors Note:I didnt
believe this when I heard about it! I rang my daughter in Sydney
from Perth when we went on holiday.She had the spare car key. We
tried it out and it unlocked our car over a mobile phone!FOURTH -
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?To check your Mobile phones
serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6
#Ensure you put an asterisk BEFORE the #06# sequence.A 15 digit
code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your
handset.Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone
ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them
this code.They will then be able to block your handset so even if
the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally
useless.You probably wont get your phone back, but at least you
know that whoever stole it cant use/sell it either.If everybody did
this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.This
secret is also in the fine print of most mobile phone manuals. It
was created for the very purpose of trying to prevent phones from
being stolen.
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23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact
PhoneSunday10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103Weekdays9.15 -
12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773Monday2.30
& 7.30 pm West Wickham Carol Crouch 8462 3642 Arts
Association5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 99826.30 pm Cubs
Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00 pm - 1st Womens Contact Sylvia Mack 8462
1938 Mon monthly GroupTuesday2.00 pm Womens Fellowship Jessie
Martin 8462 56217.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845345
15007.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083Wednesday5.00 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 Katy Reeves 07779 039 295Thursday2.30
pm - See Justice & Peace David Stoner 8462 3023 Catalyst
Group5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.00 - 8.30 pm Senior
Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 31398.00 pm - 3rd Mens Group Bruce
Tannock 8325 6264 Thu monthlyFriday9.00 - 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
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24. Final Thought MemoriesIts the hug,Its the crazy joke,Its
the warm hand,Its the fish and chips.Its the sudden laughter,Its
the silent tearsIts the high noon,Its the mobile phone.Its the
broken bikes,Its the washing up,Its the school run,Its the touch of
love.Its the dogs lick,Its the loud music,Its the magic smilesIts
the stupid dancing.Its the hidden pain,Its the long search,Its the
truth-telling,Its the healing.Its the intimacy,Its the parting,Its
the tears,Its the farewell.Its life,Its death,Its the SpiritOf
blessing. This year, the image which accompanies Final Thought will
be a visual variation ofIts the God this scene. The idea is to
challenge howOf surprises we see things, and to help us appreci-Met
again ate how different people may actuallyOn the journey. see the
world around them. Editor