2015 feb

February 2015

CatalystTHE MAGAZINE OF

HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the March 2015 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 8th February.

Enjoy your Christmas & New Year, but don’t forget......- Please submit items in good time -

You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown tocollect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.

You can also e-mail copy to [email protected] You. Editor

Principal ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168Treasurer: Mr. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004Lettings 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: -The website of the month is Action Fraud. The site is a valuable tool in

the fight against scamming. Go to: www.actionfraud.police.ukNow, turn to Page 8 for more details. Ed

Sunday Services; Christmas Donations 2Church Notices 3 - 5A line from Credo 4Laugh a little every day 5Bible Society update; Thank you letter 6Your page 7Scams 8Website of the month 9Notice Board 10 - 11

Antiques Fair 12Deaf Access; J Nunn CD 13Love; The Woodworker’s Ballad 14Safer Neighbourhood report 15Hayes Philharmonic Choir; The way things once were 16Saints’ Days in February 17Report on HFC ChristmasTree Festival opening concert; Caring child infill piece 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear All,I have been thinking recently about newbeginnings.

From time to time we all have to adjust tosomething new, from a new car to a new oven – both of whichrequire us to learn about different functions and new dials!

New beginnings can be simple or difficult; caused by tragedy orby design.

We are now in 2015, a new year (which probably already feelsold!) giving us a chance to look ahead with excitement at whatthe year has in store for us.

Some of us will be planning a holiday, perhaps be preparing todecorate, or thinking about replacing something in the home oreven changing home! Such things can be worrisome, and causeus to fret, but God tells us in Matthew 6:34 ‘So do not worryabout tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.Today’s trouble is enough for today.’Looking ahead is a good thing to do, but we mustn’t let ourselvesget overly stressed by those things we needn’t worry abouttoday.

God offers us a new beginning with each new day; how we use itis up to us. Desmond Tutu said that ‘forgiveness gives usanother chance to make a new beginning’, and that is somethingwe all need to practise.

Whatever you have planned for this year, remember that Godwill be with you throughout it all, and try not to be toostressed by any plans. Each new day brings a new beginning,and God is with us in each and every day. What can go wrong?!

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Sunday ServicesFebruary 2015

1st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr. Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

8th 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

15th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

22nd 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

March 2015

1stSt. David's Day10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

v Dr. Clive Timehin is a local preacher who comes from BromleyMethodist Church. He is a member of the Methodist CouncilMedical Committee. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFCon many occasions.

v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the BibleSociety. He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of2011.

v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sisterchurch in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.

v John Cox is known to us, having conducted services at HFC inthe past.

Some notes on the visiting preachers.

Christmas DonationsThank you very much for the tea and coffee donations on a Sundaymorning. The following charities have benefited.

£10 to the Salvation Army Christmas appeal. £60 to Deaf Access£10 to the Fishermen's Mission. £10 to C.S.E.F.If anyone has a charity they would like a donation to go to please let

me know.

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News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :-BMD - Changes of address, etc.

Deaths: -We regret to record the unexpected death of Bill

Michie on the 28th of December after an accidentat home. We send our deepest condolences to Linda and her familyat this sad time. Bill’s obituary will be published in March’s edition ofCatalyst.

Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Jim Pearson, Mike Duke, Jessie Martin, Tony Atkinson & Helen Hebbes.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall onWednesday, 3rd February.

The next Church meeting, will be on Sunday 22nd February at 12.00noon – after the morning service.

Women's Contact GroupWe will meet at 12.30pm on Monday 2nd February for lunch at the

Conservative Club, Elmfield Road, Bromley. Sylvia Mack

Tuesday Prayer Meetings for FebruaryHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 3rd Martin Nunn’s. 10th Betty Coster’s. 17th Brenda Cordingley’s. 24th The Church.Then in March: - 3rd Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipThe February meeting will be on the 7th at 2.30pm at Barbara Jones’home, for the first look at Philippians, lead by Martin Nunn.You are welcome to join us.

Men's GroupThe next Men’s Group meeting is on Thursday 19 February at 8.00 pmin the small hall and will be a Musical evening arranged by MalcolmCheyne.

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Ministry of FlowersThank you to those who will be providing flowers in February.

1st - Alex McNelly - i.m.o. Audrey 8th -15th - Judith & David Stoner 22nd -

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 4pm during term time. The fee is £1 perfamily – tea, squash and biscuits are provided. This is a time whenadults can meet up, while the children in their care are busy playingwith toys and activities in the company of other children.

On February 6th we are planning to hold a 'Sell and Buy table' wherepeople can bring in any children's clothes toys or equipment thatthey wish to sell clearly labelled with their name and asking price.These can be displayed for sale on the table. The money taken goesstraight to the seller.

Our half term is on February 20th when there is no meeting.Judith Stoner - Secretary.

Bible Study GroupThis Group’s meeting date was not known at the time of going to press.

Worship GroupThe Wednesday Reflections Group will meet at 6.30pm on the 4thWednesday of February.Linda Michie

Book ClubWe meet on the first Thursday of the month at 8.00pm in the small hall.Wendy Smith will be taking the lead.

Not what I do believe, but Whom!From Credo

in the book “Bees in Amber” by John Oxenham.

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Notice Sheets – February 1st & 8th Pamela Collison 8658 0748 15th & 22nd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867

March1st Joan Smith 8462 3920

If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, pleasecontact the 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.

February3rd A talk by Andrew Dunsmore, photographer for Westminster

Abbey.10th Sylvana will tell us about her Cat Rescue Centre.17th Dr. White updates us on the work with children in Romania.24th The Tootswood Singers entertain.March3rd Talk by Anna Milford - subject to be confirmed.

MINI-AMBULANCEMembers who use this service are asked to phone Marion Swanborough on

8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when they are unable to come tothe meetings.

As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come along for apleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme with plenty tointerest everyone.

Marion

LAUGH A LITTLE EVERY DAY

There's always a lot to be thankful forif you take time

To look for it.For example -

I am sitting here right now thinkinghow nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

SMILE, SMILE!!!

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Bible Society update

The 2014 emphasis of the Bible Society was called "The Big Mission" andits aim was to encourage children to read Bible stories in and out ofschool.

At our Christingle Service on 16th December 2014, with the scent oforanges and Christmas trees, the children, with their candles (notreal) were told the Christmas story by Sue. They were each given aspecial little book published by the Bible Society of the Christmas storyand other gospel stories.

All of us, parents and older folk, were delighted to hear again of thetrue meaning of Christmas, when God's love came into the worldthrough Jesus. For me, it was a truly magical hour.

We have given £25 to the Bible Society from the Sunday morningcoffee collections. This money was to aid the work of reconciliationbetween Arab-Islamic communities. the Bible Camps run for youngpeople give us hope.

If you would like a collection box for the work of the Bible Society Iwould be delighted to give you one.

Betty Coster - Bible Society representative

Thank you letterThe Burgess Autistic Trust,

164a Lee High Road,Lewisham, SE13 5PL

To: John Curry, 15 January 2015

Dear JohnOn behalf of everyone at Burgess Autistic Trust, I would like to thankyou for Hayes Free Church's generous donation of £231.52.

Your kind contribution will be used to directly benefit local childrenand adults on the autistic spectrum and their families. This will help usto continue providing direct hands on work with families at the timeof diagnosis, when support is much needed. There are going to be atleast 130 new children diagnosed this year, so your contribution is in-valuable.

We really do appreciate all donations and fundraising efforts on ourbehalf, and we thank you for your ongoing support.

Yours sincerelyJerry Hughes,

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Women’s Contact Coffee MorningWe will be holding the next coffee morning

from 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hallon the 14th of February.

We are continuing to raise monies to contribute todisaster relief funds in different parts of the world.Thank you for your support throughout 2014.

We hope to see you at the Coffee Morning, and why not bring a friend?Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings areseparate from those raised through the refreshments trolley afterSunday morning services.

Barbara Jones

The Fairtrade Sunday StallWe hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th

Sunday of each month.The stall will be held on the 8th and 22nd of February. Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Your supportthroughout 2014 has been tremendous Thank you.

Richard and Barbara.

SCAMS[for your information -

input requested by senior police officer at Bromley]Police mainly through the local press warn the public of various scamsthat are occurring in the neighbourhood. Of late one particular scamis occurring locally whereby householders have been tricked by wayof a telephone call into passing over details of their bank cards, pinnumbers, or induced to part with them to callers at their home whopurport to be a police officer or a bank employee.

With this information a number of people have had large sums ofmoney withdrawn from their accounts.

Our local police has put out a warning and indicated ‘never give yourbank card to anyone calling at your door-your bank will never cometo your home, nor will a police officer ever ask you for your bank card.They will NEVER ask for your PIN number. If someone rings and asks-hang up-wait at least 5 minutes and call 101 to advise police of whathas occurred.’

Mike Duke

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Website of the month: -

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and internetcrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed,defrauded or experienced cyber crime.

We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud andfinancially motivated internet crime. People are scammed, rippedoff or conned everyday and we want this to stop.

The service is run by the City of London Police working alongside theNational Fraud Intelligence Bureau ..... The City of London Police isthe national policing lead for economic crime.

Report fraud and internet crimeYou can report fraud or internet crime using our online reporting

service any time of the day or night; the service enables you to bothreport a fraud and find help and support. We also provide help andadvice over the phone through the Action Fraud contact centre.You can talk to our fraud and internet crime specialists by calling0300 123 2040.

When you report to us you will receive a police crime referencenumber. Reports taken are passed to the National Fraud IntelligenceBureau. Action Fraud does not investigate the cases and cannotadvise you on the progress of a case.

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NOTICE

Recycling boxes - updateYou may have noticed that I have taken the Yellow Box forthe used Ink Cartridges and Mobile Phone out of Church.Unfortunately the return on these items has fallen so lowthat it is no longer worth the time it takes checking themto see if they are of any value - some only give a return ofa few pence!

I would like to thank the congregation for all their help inthe past in their participation of what was a worthwhilefund raising scheme.

Many thanks

Brenda PettsAkela - 22nd Bromley Cub Scout and Beaver Scout Leader

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BOARD

HelpIf you see a homeless person, someonesleeping on the street, the number to ring is:

0300 500 0914You will get through to Street Link, a Charitythat will come out to that person and workwith them to get them off the streets.

They have a very good track record. Youjust need to tell them where you saw thatperson sleeping, and they will do the rest.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS

ü Christmas Post for the Burgess Autistic Trustin Bromley £231.52

ü Christmas Day for Nash House £212.30.ü Bromley Rock Choir for Nash House

£2,030.00.ü Christmas Tree Festival for Deaf Access

£4,000 but this will be increased by Gift Aiding.

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ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS

Saturday 28th March2015

10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.AT

HAYES FREE CHURCHPICKHURST LANE

HAYESKENT

LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

Interested table holders – tables available D P Connolly.Tel: 020 8776 0108.

ENTRANCE £1.00Sponsored by:- Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP tel. 01959 577000

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Deaf Access------------------

I want to as soon as possible express my thanks to the church fornominating Deaf Access for the proceeds of the tree festival.

I hope that the members enjoyed the festival which was great asusual. Some events were more memorable than others and no doubteveryone will have different memories.

Deaf Access, as presented at the festival, undertakes very importantsupportive work with and for the people suffering from deafness fromtotal to minor hearing loss, and I hope that members are more awareof the services now available in the borough. I do not know the finalamount that will be presented but the trustees have decided that wewill put it to work by funding the running of a course to assist deafpeople to improve their English. Deaf people, especially deaf frombirth, struggle with the English language, and this restricts theirindependence, job opportunities and general understanding ofeveryday living. This course will cost about £5,000 which may well bemostly covered, if not completely covered from the festival funds.

I therefore wish to thank all those who supported it and in particular Ihave to thank John Moren for the tremendous amount of work he putin. There is so much work behind the scenes, which many may not beaware of, and I feel that he took on a tremendous task running thefestival. There were of course helpers who are too numerous tomention, they know who they are, and I wish to thank them too.

So thank you to the church for the nomination, and to the manyparticipants and to John and the many helpers for the funds whichare so appreciated and desperately needed to enable our work togo forward.

Regards

David ConnollyDeaf Access Secretary

Jenny Nunn’s newCD is availablefor £10from Martin Nunn.

There are 9 tracksMartin has somecopies of her firstCD also at £10

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LoveA group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8year-olds, 'What does 'love' mean?'

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone couldhave imagined. See what you think:

-------------------------------------------------'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint

her toenails anymore.So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his handsgot arthritis too. That's love..'

Rebecca- age 8-----------------------------------------------------

'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.'Billy - age 4

----------------------------------------------------- (Just 2 examples of the replies which I have)

The Woodworker's Balladby Herbert Edward Palmer (1880 — 1961)

---------------------------All that is moulded of iron has lent to destruction and blood;But the things that are honour’d of Zion are most of them made fromwood.

Stone can be chisell’d to Beauty, and iron shines bright for Defence;But when Mother Earth ponder’d her duty she brought forth the forest,from whence

Come tables, and chairs, and crosses, little things that a hot fire warps,Old ships that the blue wave tosses, and fiddles for music, and harps;Oak boards where the carved ferns mingle, monks’ shrines in thewilderness,

Snug little huts in the dingle, all things that the sad poets bless.King Arthur had a wood table; and Our Lord blessed wood; for yousee,

He was born in a wooden stable, and He died on a wooden tree;And He sailed in a wooden vessel on the waters of Galilee,And He work’d at a wooden trestle at His wonderful carpentry.Oh, all that is moulded of iron has lent to destruction and blood;But the things that are honour’d of Zion are most of them made fromwood.

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Church representation on committee addressingSafer Neighbour issues

Recently I was asked whether I would be prepared to act as therepresentative for the ‘The Churches Together in Hayes’[CTH] on acommittee involving police, people representing the community,councillors and others tasked with looking at various problemsaffecting those living and working in the areas of Hayes, WestWickham and Coney Hall.I attended a CTH meeting a short while ago and it was suggested byits members that I draft a short note to go in each church magazineexplaining my role so the readers could get some idea of what thiscommittee is seeking to achieve.

To date I have attended three meetings, hearing from police whosemain targets are burglary, robbery and drug offences and learned ofother things going on in the community which had been brought totheir attention to see what needed to be done.

As a former police officer I would quite rightly be saying at the outset ifwhat is considered by you is serious and needs prompt attention useof the 999 system should be made. Other matters can also be notifiedto police by phoning 101. If any doubt exists in one’s mind then utilisethe 999 system and the receptionist will deal as appropriately.

I say to myself ‘where do I fit in to the scheme of things?’ with whatappears to be every scenario being dealt with by making atelephone call to the police. At the meetings representatives put tothe police officers the things that are of concern to the people theyrepresent. As such please think of the matters that concern you suchas dangerous driving, speeding, anti-social behaviour etc. and let meknow details of them. Nothing you put forward will be disregarded.

I am contactable by telephone on 0208 462 5103 which has anansaphone facility and I will return your call.

My e-mail address is [email protected] if you would liketo get in touch with me in this way.

I will bring these matters to the forum and anything else you would liketo be discussed with a view to some action being taken. Some ofthese may be able to be addressed by police or in some othermanner by others. I will do my bit but without an input stemming fromyou my attendance at these meetings may in some way be pointless.

Yours sincerely

Mike Duke

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The way things once were

No one sent any suggestions in for this feature. Therefore, I am afraidyou will have to endure a theme which your editor has discovered.Rather, I should say that the theme found me. I received a longemail from a contact in Australia with the title “EATING IN THE UK INTHE FIFTIES. And in many cases New Zealand.” The sender explainsthat the statistics may only refer to UK

Editor

EATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES* Pasta had not been invented.* Curry was a surname.

* Olive oil was kept in the medicine cabinet* Spices came from the Middle East where they were used forembalming.

* Herbs were used to make rather dodgy medicine.* A takeaway was a mathematical problem.* A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower.

HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR-----------------------

Do you fancy giving singing a try? Or do you know anyone else whomight be interested? Hayes Phil Choir is just beginning its rehearsals forits next concert in late April – so there is still time to join. We are re-hearsing the “Mayday Cantata” of Sir George Macfarren, a c19 com-poser from the time of Sullivan, and indeed the composers of some ofour best known hymn tunes. So the music is familiar in style, but notoften sung – it makes a refreshing change from some of the better-known choral pieces.

Our church was heavily involved in the founding of the choir, which isvery keen to attract new singers, so please see if you can help in anyway by passing this message on.

Contacts: www.hayeschoir.co.uk; [email protected]; @hayeschoir (twitter); 07989 192928.

Thank you

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Saints’ Days in February.---------------

February 27. Saint Matthias's Day

Matthias (Hebrew transliteration: Mattityahu; died c. 80), accordingto the Acts of the Apostles, was the apostle chosen by the remainingeleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot following Judas' betrayal ofJesus and suicide. His calling as an apostle is unique in that hisappointment was not made personally by Jesus, who had alreadyascended to heaven, and, it was made before the descent of theHoly Spirit upon the early Church.

The feast of Saint Matthias was included in the Roman Calendar inthe 11th century and celebrated on the sixth day to the Calends ofMarch (February 24 usually, but February 25 in leap years). In therevision of the General Roman Calendar in 1969, his feast wastransferred to May 14, so as not to celebrate it in Lent but instead inEastertide close to the Solemnity of the Ascension, the event afterwhich the Acts of the Apostles recounts that Matthias was selected tobe ranked with the Twelve Apostles.

Above taken from Wikipedia

Extracts from the Book of Common Prayer follow: -

THE COLLECTO ALMIGHTY God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst

choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of thetwelve Apostles: Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved fromfalse Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and truepastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FOR THE EPISTLEActs 1.15-end

THE GOSPELSt. Matthew 11.25-end

-------------------------------------Text from The Book of Common Prayer, the rights in which are vested in the Crown, is

reproduced by permission of the Crown's Patentee, Cambridge University Press.--------------------------------------

All information (unless otherwise stated) taken from the Church of England websitewww.churchofengland.org

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February 2015

1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr. Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

2nd Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

3rd Tue10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

4th Wed

5th Thu 8.00 pm - Book Club Page 4

6th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers' Club Page 4

7th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3

8th Sun

Catalyst Press Date10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 8 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

9th Mon

10th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 510.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3

11th Wed

12th Thu


14th Sat St. Valentine's Day10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8

15th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

16th Mon


18th Wed

19th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 3

20th Fri

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARYThere were no further dates at the time of going to press.

February 201521st Sat

22nd Sun

10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 812.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

23rd Mon


25th Wed 6.30 pm - Worship Group Page 4

26th Thu


28th Sat

March 2015

1st SunSt. David's Day10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

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REPORT ON THE OPENING CONCERT OF THEHAYES FREE CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

The welcome by John Moren was followed by a thoughtful poem onthe first world war Christmas truce, expertly read by Jim Pearson withsome imaginative projections onto the screens.

We then enjoyed the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows’ presentationwith signing from a group of guides, clearly rehearsed and thoughtful-ly and expertly executed with the second song accompanied by aguider on her guitar and five guides playing ukuleles.

The KAOS choir then paraded in as the guides exitedWords used after the KAOS Signing Choir performance at the Hayes

Free Church Christmas Tree Festival were;- amazing, enthusiastic,WOW, fantastic, inspirational, dispelled my gloom, lively and full of vi-tality. That conveys in part the evening of singing by the choir ofmixed hearing and deaf children aged from 6 - 16, plus the Angels ofKAOS, the adult supporter's choir who also sang.

The 100 children were so animated fully participating in hearty singingsimultaneously signing with gusto and enthusiasm that the audiencewere wowed by their energy. The songs chosen were so uplifting andinspirational, no wonder the children were so inspired.

The choirs were happy and that was infectious. One member of theaudience said that she had had a bad week and was down but theconcert revitalised her and inspired her and lifted her out of hermood. All went home with a happy feeling.

No wonder the choirs were so enthusiastic and uplifting, because theleadership was so encouraging and inspiring, all worked together tomake such a performance but in particular it has to be mentionedthe energy and enthusiasm of Ali the signductor who, not only hadcomplete control and admiration of the members of the children'schoir, but inspired them with her enthusiasm and energy.

A fantastic evening which many would love to repeat. A fantastic startto the festival in support of Deaf Access.

THANK YOU ALL WHO TOOK PART.

Contest to find the most caring childThe winner was a four year old whose next door neighbour,an elderlygentleman, had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman'syard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbour, the littleboy said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry'

CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103

Weekdays

9.15 -12.15pm12.15 -12.45pm

Pre School GroupP/School lunch club

Jayne Carvell 07913 299773

Monday5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey T.B.A.6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00pm - 1st Women's Contact

GroupSylvia Mack 8462 1938

Tuesday10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 8462 59182.00pm Women's Fellowship Marion Swanborough 8462 39817.15pm Scouts - 1st troop Paul Hasling 3236 0083Wednesday3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Mavis Righini 8462 11685.15pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 5749626.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 39566.30pm - 4th Reflections Group Bill Michie 8658 41678.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295Thursday5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.15 - 8.45pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 4713087.15pm Scouts - 2nd troop Julia Hart 07518 3610388.00pm - 1st HFC Book Club Wendy Smith 8462 17798.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 62648.00pm - 2nd,

& 4thIgnatian Spirituality

GroupDavid Hawthorn 8249 7188

Friday9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 30236.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042Saturday2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918

NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which

week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

Final Thought

O Christ, tirelessly you seek out thosewho seek you and think that you are faraway; make us able, at every moment,to place our spirit in your hands. Whilewe were still searching for you, alreadyyou had found us. However poor ourprayer is, you hear us far more than wecan imagine or believe.The sun still shines, go gently . . .Peter

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