July - August 2015

CatalystTHE MAGAZINE OF

HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the September 2015 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, the 16th of August.

Please submit items in good timeYou can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to

collect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com

Thank You. Editor

Principal 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: -This month we are introducing a well known social network -

Facebook. Despite the negativity, Facebook contains a lot of goodstories. The web address is www.facebook.com

Now, turn to Page 16 for more information. Ed

Sunday Services; Infill item 2Notes on Preachers; 3 Church Notices 3 - 5Infill item 4Notes from the Editor 6, 15Your page 7Facebook items 8, 10, 15, 16, 18HFC AGM - Church Highlights 9Christmas Tree Festival 10

Cinnamon Faith; Competition entry 11Notice Board 12 - 13Alzheimer’s 14 - 15Is your Church too Cool? 17 - 18CHARS; The way things once were 19Website of the month 20 - 21Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends

Goodness, how time flies… the summer editionalready!

I am getting ready to visit grandchildren,parents are getting ready for the six week holiday and all thearrangements they have to make to keep their children busy, some of usare thinking about holidays, and we are all hoping we will be enjoyingsome summer sunshine… the trouble is our weather is never guaranteed.

When Jesus got on the boat to sail across the lake in Mark 4, I’m sure hedidn’t expect a storm; I suspect his friends, all being fishermen andused to being on boats, didn’t expect such a storm either – but theweather surprises us all sometimes. Many times in our lives stormscome and we have to deal with them, sometimes they feel overwhelming,but we simply have to remember what those disciples did – they calledon the Lord to save them. And Jesus said: Peace, be still.

Many times in our lives we need to find that peace that Jesus can give tous; none of us like to face those storms on our own. Psalm 145 v 18-19:The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Hefulfils the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry, and savesthem.

Wherever we walk, whatever storms we face, we can rely on the Lord ourGod to be walking along with us, never far away, giving us the strengthwe need.

Just as those disciples called upon Jesus to save them from their storm,so we can call on Jesus when we are faced with the storms of life.

As we (hopefully) enjoy our summer sunshine, let us all remember thatour God is never far from us, holding us always in his wonderful love.

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Sunday Services

Some notes on the visiting preachers.

July 2015

5th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

12th 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

19th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye

26th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs. Judy Davies

See the facing page ...

September 2015

6th 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

August 2015

2nd 10.30 am - Morning Service - 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

9th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Revd Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Alan Kienlen

16th 10.30 am - Morning Service - 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

23rd10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister. Baptism &

no Holy Communion 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs. Judy Davies

30th 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

There are 3 things that indicate you are getting older,first there is loss of memory ....... ......

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

BaptismsA baptism will take place on Sunday 23rd August.

DeathsIt is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Ellie,daughter of David and Ann Watson, on 1 June.

We send our deepest condolences to David, Ann and all members oftheir family at this sad time. David and Ann visited Ellie every day inhospital for the last four months. (Now see Page 7)

Change of AddressDavid and Undine Connolly are moving to 3 Hardcourts Close, WestWickham, BR4 9LG on 8th July. Tel. & e-mail address remain the same.

Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Jim Pearson, Jessie Martin, Tony Atkinson, Helen Hebbes, Kate

Sheardown, David and Ann Watson and Alison Winton. Also includeJoyce Hills who has a poorly leg.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall on Tuesday,7th July. There will be NO meeting in August.

The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 26th July at 12.00 noon –after the morning service. There will be NO meeting in August.

EldersThe Elders for 2015 - 2016 are Daphne Cummings, Doreen Hobbs,Barbara Jones, Sylvia Mack, Mavis Righini, Joan Smith, MalcolmCheyne, Mike Duke, Alan Hotten, John Moren and Bruce Tannock.

v Tony Russell is very well known to us - He is a member of HFC.v John Cox is known to us, having conducted services at HFC in the past.v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister church in

Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.v Keith Nye is one of the readers from St. Mary’s Church at Plaistow Green.v Judy Davies is well known to us. She has conducted services at HFC on a

number of occasions.v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible Society. He

spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of 2011.v Alan Kienlen is well known to us. He was church secretary and an elder at

HFC.

Some notes on the visiting preachers.

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Women's Contact GroupPlease contact me for details of the Contact lunch on the 6th of July. Thewill be NO meeting in August.

Sylvia Mack

Tuesday Prayer Meetings for JulyHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 7th Martin Nunn’s. 14th Betty Coster’s. 21st Brenda Cordingley’s. 28th The Church.

The will be NO meetings in August.Then in September: - 1st Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipWe will NOT be meeting in July and August.The September meeting will be on the 5th at 2.30pm at Ruth White’shome, for a Bible study, lead by Martin Nunn.You are welcome to join us.

House ChurchWe have a house church at my house - 133, Pickhurst Lane. It takes

place on the third Wednesday in the month at 7.30 pm.The dates are as follows; August 19th, September 16th, and with nonein July.

We will be looking at the Ten Commandments. Anyone who would liketo join us is welcome.

Barbara

Men's GroupThe next Men’s Group meeting is on Thursday 23 July (NOT on 16th)and will be a BBQ at Mounthurst at 8.00 pm arranged by Andy Luck

There will be NO meeting in August.

THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCHI volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Junior HighSunday School class.

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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.

The current term will end on the 10th of July.

Wendy Smith

Messy ChurchThis meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month, apart from Augustwhen there will be NO meeting, in the church from 3.30 - 4.30 pm,and children from 2 to 12 years are welcome.

Book ClubWe will be meeting at 8.00 pm on Thursday, 2nd of July. There will be

NO meeting in August.

Notice Sheets – July 5th & 12th Joan Smith 8462 3920 19th & 26th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867There will be NO notice sheets produced during August.

If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, pleasecontact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.

July 5th - Marion Swanborough 12th - Madeleine & Mark Twydell19th - Dorothy Sandy 26th - Sue

August 2nd - Malcolm & Teresa Cheyne 9th - Pat Marshall16th - Denise Benbow 23rd - Sylvia Mack30th -

Ministry of FlowersThank you to those who will be providing flowers in July and August.

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Notes from the EditorI receive a number of items which don’t quite fit in as items in their ownright for Catalyst. Likewise, I come across ideas and events which it wouldbe lovely to include. So, the best way, in my humble opinion, is to have aneditor’s column to cover these bits and pieces.

We have a lovely long break coming up. So, I am putting down a coupleof suggestions for things to do. Both have arisen from my family historyinterest.

· During May, I took a party of 8 to the Parliamentary Archives at thePalace of Westminster. If you have an interest in our political history, andlike to see little known places in London, then I recommend a visit here.They will show groups round, or individuals can go on one of the set tours.You can find everything out at www.parliament.uk/archives

· In Clerkenwell I walk from Farringdon station to Old Street. The walk is anhistoric one, pretty well regardless of the route I take. One route takesme through St John’s Gate which was built by Prior Thomas Docwra in1504. I made a whistle-stop visit of the Museum of the Order of St Johnwhich is there. It is a fascinating, small museum with free entry. Its wellworth a visit. There are guided tours on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at11.00 am and 2.30 pm.You can find out more at www.museumstjohn.org.uk

· Now here is something to look forward to. London Open House held onthe 3rd weekend in September. So for 2015 the dates are the 19th &20th. David & Judith Stoner had their Open House report published inCatalyst.

Women's Fellowship

Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m. For July we have: -

7th Talk on scams and rogue traders by Bromley Trading Standardsofficer.

14th Glynis Hill will update us on Haiti Hospital.21st Annual lunch.

Holiday from Home will be in August.

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

Swanborough on 8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when theyare unable to come to the meetings.

As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come alongfor a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme withplenty to interest everyone.Marion

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This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some pictures, poetry or stories.

Your Page

David and Ann Watson have beenoverwhelmed by the prayers, cards,flowers, phone and text messages receivedon the loss on 1st June of their much loveddaughter, Ellie. She had Lupus and was inhospital for 4 months; there were timeswhen we believed she would be cominghome, but it was not to be.

Loving and real friendship are the wordswe have heard from so many people asthey remember Ellie. She was a teacherand is remembered with affection by staffand pupils of each school where shetaught.

We loved her so much and have so manywonderful memories. It helps to know thatby those who knew her, she was also trulyloved.

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

from 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hallon the 11th of July and then on the 8th of August.

We are continuing to raise monies to contribute todisaster relief funds in different parts of the world.

We hope to see you at the Coffee Morning, and why not bring a friend?

Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings areseparate from those raised through the refreshments trolley afterSunday morning services.

Barbara JonesThe 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 12th and 26th of July. In August, the stallwill be on the 9th and 23rd.

Don’t forget that we carry small snacking items which are perfect forthose Summer outings. We have some lovely small non-food items.Perfect as gifts. They are worth a look at least.

Please continue to support your stall.Thank you.

Richard and Barbara.

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At our AGM we looked back over 2014 to find our highlights, and weremembered:

* The Christmas Tree Festival* Harvest Celebration and Lunch* Rock Choir* Holiday at Home* Mini Bus Outings* Christmas Fair and Card Fair Support received during Sue’s Sabbatical Inter Church Rambles MAVIS! Women’s Contact Group lunches

* Easter Services* Our Uniformed Organisations and their wonderful leaders* That we have an extra Scout Troop added this year.* Parade Services (especially the Remembrance Service)* Cream Teas Mini Bus collecting for Women’s Fellowship Manse barbeque and Children’s Fun afternoon at the manse.

We then looked at what we hoped for in 2015* To resurrect the Singles Lunches* To resurrect the Mini Bus Outings Improve the winter heating* Move forward at the Mounthurst Site with the new build To give a Thank You meal for the leaders of organisations Enable people to serve on the Elders Meetings To have an Inter Church Agape Supper* To work towards wider community involvement / action* To work towards starting Junior Church

We thought about how much of the above counted as outreach intothe community… I have placed an asterisk* against those items thatreach out into the community.

We need to begin again the Newsletter from the church that wedeliver to our local community to inform them of all we do and invitethem to come to any or all of our activities.

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2015---- <*> ----

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to take part inthe opening concert. (There might be a bit of space leftif you are still considering).

Complementing the church’s contribution on that date, I have nowconfirmed a saxophone quartet for the second half – they will beplaying Swing, along with Christmas music, so please bring yourdancing shoes (joke). All our regular participants will be with us in thefollowing evenings, including Beckenham Concert Band on thesecond Saturday.

I won’t say more about the programme yet, as discussions arecontinuing about who will be coming on which of the remainingnights – but I can say that there will (probably) be a rest night this year,enabling us all to redouble their energies for the last few nights of theprogramme! As ever, there will be plenty of opportunities to getinvolved. We will need stewards (for afternoons and evenings),furniture movers, helpers with refreshments, hander–outers andcollector-inners and scorers for the quiz night (definitely happening,just not sure which day) – and more besides. So please have a thinkabout what you might like to do – and I’ll be in touch.

Thank you,

Christine

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June 2015

This year the Cinnamon Faith Action Audit took place.All churches in the London Borough of Bromley were contacted andasked to complete some forms.

Out of 150 churches in the borough, only one third took part, so just 52faith groups completed the forms.

Hayes Free Church and Beckenham URC took part in this audit.

The results are stunning and speak for themselves…v 52 faith groups between them run 456 projectsv 111,185 borough residents are beneficiaries of these projectsv Paid staff number 188 – working 86,344 hours between themv Volunteers number 3,473 – working 781,125 hours per yearv Total financial value of paid and volunteer staff would be

£7,256,374.00 per year (basic wage)

So, 52 churches, run 781,125 hours of work, which is worth £7 ¼ million +to the borough

At Hayes Free Church we run a coffee morning for the community eve-ry Friday morning; Mother and Toddlers Group every Friday afternoon;Holiday from Home every August for one week; Women’s Fellowshipgroup open to all every Tuesday afternoon; occasional outings forthose isolated and stuck in their homes; support to local charities i.e.Nash College, and our local Food Bank; and that’s just what I remem-ber without even thinking… I’m sure I’ve missed something!

So please be encouraged!

What a difference we make!

I liked this verse which Mike used as part of his quiz answer.....Where are they off to out with Mum and Dad?To find the best feeding they’d sure be glad.Soon they will fledge and fly awayTo return with their families on another sunny day.

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NOTICE

Bank Holiday Ramble-----------------------

There will be a Wealden rambleon Monday 31st August

All are welcome to join us at 10.15 amIn the Rosary car park.

The ramble will be about 5 miles longand we will enjoy a pub lunch as part of the day.

Looking forward to welcoming you.

More details from Martin Nunn

Strawberry Cream TeaSaturday 11th July

3.00 - 5.00 pm

At 18, Hurstdene Ave

Bring & Buy and Raffle

£6 tickets from Joan Smith -tel. 020 8462 3920

The June Photo contestThere were two entries. I am

pleased to announce that MikeDuke’s name was drawn out of the

hat as the winner. Mavis is the runnerup. Both of them will receive a prize.

--------I have learned that geese will run

crèches, such as the one shown, forthe young. A couple of adults will

visit families in their group to call outthe goslings to join the crèche. I

would love to witness this. Ed

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BOARD

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK --------------------

I am delighted to report that our collection thisyear totalled £1,609.41.

Many thanks to those who carried out the streetcollection in Bromley town centre

which raised £835.80. HFC had only one collectorwho raised £9.81.

Barbara's coffee morning brought in £233.00 andmy tea party £346.00, the remainder being made

up of general donations.Thanks to all for their generosity.

Kathryn Strachan

Forthcoming Event at the Manse------------

On Saturday 25th July,there will be

TheTwo Churches

Bar-be-quefrom 3.00 pm.

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Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes dementia.

It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about two-thirds of cases in the elderly.

Alzheimer’s often develops slowly over several years. It is not alwaysobvious to begin with and symptoms can overlap with other illnesses.

Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish Alzheimer’s from mildforgetfulness which can be seen in normal ageing.

The most common form of Alzheimer’s is called late-onset Alzheimer’sand affects people over the age of 65. It’s thought that around 4% ofpeople with the disease are under 65. These rare cases of Alzheimer’sare called early onset Alzheimer’s. Around 4% of people withAlzheimer’s are under 65. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause ofdementia, affecting around people in the UK 500,000

Everyone with Alzheimer’s will experience symptoms in their own way.Early signs usually include difficulties forming new memories, butpeople may also experience language or spatial awarenessdifficulties.

Typical early symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:• Regularly forgetting recent events, names and faces.• Becoming increasingly repetitive.• Regularly misplacing items or putting them in odd places.• Confusion about the time of day.• Disorientation, especially away from your normal surroundings.• Getting lost.• Problems finding the right words.• Mood or behaviour problems such as apathy, irritability, or losingconfidence.

Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, but the speed of change varies fromperson to person.

As Alzheimer’s progresses:• People will find that their ability to remember, think and makedecisions worsens.

• Communication and language become more difficult.• A person’s behaviour may change and some people can becomesad or depressed.

• Anxieties or phobias are quite common.

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• People may experience hallucinations, where they may see thingsor people that aren’t there.

• Problems with sleeping and restlessness at night often occur.• Anger or agitation become more common.• People may become increasingly unsteady on their feet and fallmore often.

• People gradually require more help with daily activities like dressing,toileting and eating.

Support: Alzheimer’s has a huge impact on someone’s life, as well ason their family and carers. There is practical and emotionalsupport available to help. Accessing services and supportcan make a positive difference to someone with dementiaand their family. Some services are provided by localauthorities, others can be arranged through GPs. Manyorganisations provide information, support and care servicesto people affected by dementia, as well as families andcarers.

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FromFacebook

Now, apart from enjoying the architecture of buildings Ancient &Modern, you can gain an insight into places of different types. The staffand volunteers at the buildings look after their visitors extremely well.In addition, if you are thinking about your career, then do visit buildingsassociated with what you would like to do. In some of the buildings,there is an information desk about job prospects. If you can prove thatyou are showing an interest in a career, that would be a great plus pointon your CV. The Foreign Office in Whitehall, or Lloyds in the City areexcellent examples of where you can explore career prospects.London Open House have a great app for iPhones and iPads.More information at www.openhouselondon.org.uk

I hope these items are ofinterest. Any feed backwould be most welcome.

Regards.Editor

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Hayes Free Church Holiday from Home 3rd - 7th August 2015 10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

MONDAY TEA/COFFEE QUIZZESSHORT TALK -

WW1

LUNCH AFTERNOONDRAMA

‘Strawberry Jam’

CREAM TEA

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

TUESDAY TEA/COFFEE FITNESS /DARTS

LUNCH BINGO TEA/COFFEE

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

WEDNESDAY OUTING TO LEEDS

CREAM TEA

CASTLE

PROVIDED

Bring a packedlunch

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

THURSDAY TEA/COFFEE FLOWERSDARTS / QUOITS

LUNCH CHOIR TEA/COFFEE

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

FRIDAY TEA/COFFEE TALK LUNCH OLD TIME SINGAND DANCE

TEA/COFFEE

Come and enjoy the week of fun and friendship for £30.00 or £6.00 per day.

If you only want to go on the outing the cost for this will be £20

Book now to avoid disappointment Phone Joan Smith 020 8462 3920

We can collect you in the mini-bus if you require transport.

Don’t forget to book!

020 8462 3920

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Is Your Church Too Cool?How a pursuit of relevance can undermine authentic community.

By Rachel Held Evans / June 29, 2011People sometimes assume that because I’m a progressive 30-year-old who enjoys Mumford and Sons and has no children, I must wanta super-hip church—you know, the kind that’s called “Thrive” or “Be,”and which boasts “an awesome worship experience,” a fair-tradecoffee bar, its own iPhone app and a pastor who looks like a Jonasbrother.

While none of these features are inherently wrong (and can of coursebe used by good people to do good things), these days I find myselflonging for a church with a cool factor of about 0.

That’s right.I want a church that includes fussy kids, old liturgy, bad sound, weirdcongregants and—brace yourself—painfully amateur “special music”now and then.

Why?Well, for one thing, when the Gospel story is accompanied by a fog

machine and light show, I always get this creeped-out feeling likesomeone’s trying to sell me something. It’s as though we’re allcompensating for the fact that Christianity’s not good enough tostand on its own so we’re adding snacks.

But more importantly, I want to be part of an uncool church becauseI want to be part of a community that shares the reputation of Jesus.Like it or not, Jesus’ favourite people in the world were not cool. Theywere mostly sinners, misfits, outcasts, weirdos, poor people, sickpeople and crazy people.

Embracing the DistractionsCool congregations can get so wrapped up in the “performance” ofchurch that they forget to actually be the Church, a phenomenonpainfully illustrated by the story of the child with cerebral palsy whowas escorted from an Easter service for being a “distraction.”

Really?It seems to me this congregation was distracted long before this littleboy showed up. In their self-proclaimed quest for “an explosive,phenomenal movement of God—something you have to see tobelieve,” they missed Jesus when He was right under their nose.

Was the paralytic man lowered from the rooftop in the middle of asermon a distraction?

Was the Canaanite woman who harassed Jesus and His disciplesabout healing her daughter a distraction?

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Were the blind men from Jericho who annoyed the crowd with theirrelentless cries a distraction?

Jesus didn’t think so. In fact, He seemed to think they were the point.Jesus taught us that when we throw a banquet or a party, ourinvitation list should include “the poor, the crippled, the lame andthe blind.” So why do our church marketing teams target the young,the hip, the healthy and the resourced?

The truth is we’re all guilty of thinking we’re too cool for the least ofthese. Our elitism shows up when we forbid others from contributingart and music because we deem it unworthy of glorifying God, orwhen we scoot our family an extra foot or two down the pew whenthe guy with Asperger's sits down. Having helped start a church, Iremember hoping our hip guests wouldn’t be turned off by our less-than-hip guests. For a second I forgot that in church, of all places,those distinctions should disappear.

Some of us wear our brokenness on the inside, others on the outside.But we’re all broken.We’re all uncool.We’re all in need of a Saviour.So let’s have some distracting church services—the kind where Jesuswould fit right in.

Read more at:http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/features/26050-is-your-church-too-cool#BVmYrtquYBaupRvh.99

Ten rules for success:---------------

believe when others doubt;learn while others loaf;decide while others delay;begin while others procrastinate;work while others wish;save while others spend;listen while others talk;smile while others scowl;commend while others criticise…and if you’ve been paying attention andhave counted only 9 rules for success,

then the tenth is, apparently, learn to count!

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CHARSCharitable Help and Recycling Services

-----------This is a list of friends and members of HFC who recycle items or givevouchers and tokens to worthy causes. Next publiation October.

-----------· Ink cartridges for Deaf Access - David Connolly - Tel 8776 0108

· Sainsbury’s School Vouchers - Brenda Petts-----------

Please give details to the Editor if you wish to be included in the nextlist.

The way things once wereTaken from a long email from a contact in Australia. The senderexplains that the statistics may only refer to UK, although there aremany sayings from New Zealand.

EditorEATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES

* * Frozen food was called ice cream.* Nothing ever went off in the fridge because we never had one.* Ice cream only came in one colour and one flavour.* None of us had ever heard of yoghurt.* Jelly and blancmange was only eaten at parties.* If we said that we were on a diet, we simply got less.* Healthy food consisted of anything edible.* People who didn't peel potatoes were regarded as lazy.* Indian restaurants were only found in India .* Brunch was not a meal.* If we had eaten bacon lettuce and tomato in the same sandwich

we would have been certified.* A bun was a small cake back then.* The word" Barbie" was not associated with anything to do with food.* Eating outside was a picnic.* Cooking outside was called camping.* Seaweed was not a recognised food.* Pancakes were only eaten on Pancake Tuesday.

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Website of the month: - FacebookI am bringing Facebook to you because it is so well known, oftenthanks to a negative press. However, I wish to tell you how it can bea force for the good. After all, Facebook is nothing more than avehicle - a very powerful vehicle. Put in the hands of a bad driver,and certainly a lot of damage can be done. Then, put in the handsof a good and cautious driver, who is aware of safety checks etc andexercises due care and caution, it can be of immense benefit.

Through Facebook, you can keepin touch with friends and family.You can share words of wisdom,jokes and keep abreast of worldlymatters.

I will now let some extracts, frominformation which I have received,speak for them selves.

In the aftermath of the Nepalearthquakes, a campaign was

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.... Continued from the previous pagelaunched to provide invaluable assistance to the aid agencies: -

Elsewhere in Catalyst, there are infill items, all of which were takenfrom Facebook.

I trust this tiny selection ofitems from Facebookillustrates how usefulsocial networking can be.Who knows, perhaps youwill be tempted to visitand use Facebook.If you do, please becareful in setting up youraccount correctly byspecifying who can seeyour page, posts etc.Be careful, and youshould be able to enjoythe benefits of Facebook.

Enjoy your summer.

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July 20151st Wed

2nd Thu 8.00 pm - Book Club Page 5

3rd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5

4th Sat

5th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

6th Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 4

7th Tue10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 6 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

8th Wed9th Thu10th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 5

11th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8 3.00 pm - Strawberry Cream Tea Page 12

12th Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 8 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Marion Bayley

13th Mon

14th Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 610.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4

15th Wed16th Thu17th Fri18th Sat

19th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Jim Holman 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Keith Nye

20th Mon

21st Tue 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 610.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4

22nd Wed 3.30 pm - Messy Church Page 5

23rd Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 424th Fri

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July 201525th Sat 3.00 pm - Two Churches Bar-be-Que Page 13

26th 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 - Mrs. Judy Davies

27th Mon28th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 429th Wed30th Thu31st Fri

August 20151st Sat

2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

3rd Mon Summer Bank Holiday(Scot.)10.30am - Holiday from Home Page 16

4th Tue 10.30am - Holiday from Home Page 165th Wed 10.30am - Holiday from Home Page 166th Thu 10.30am - Holiday from Home Page 167th Fri 10.30am - Holiday from Home Page 168th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8

9th Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - Revd Geoff Larcombe Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 8 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Alan Kienlen

10th Mon11th Tue12th Wed13th Thu14th Fri15th Sat

16th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

17th Mon18th Tue

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

September 20151st Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 42nd Wed3rd Thu4th Fri

5th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4

6th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

August 201519th Wed 7.30 pm - House Church Page 420th Thu21st Fri22nd Sat

23rd Sun

10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister. Baptism & no Holy Communion Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 8 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs. Judy Davies

24th Mon25th Tue26th Wed27th Thu28th Fri29th Sat

30th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

31st Mon Summer Bank Holiday (Eng. & Wales)10.15 am - Bank Holiday Ramble Page 12

CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 020 8462 5103Weekdays

9.15 -12.15pm12.15 -12.45pm

Pre School GroupP/School lunch club

Jayne Carvell 07913 299773

Monday5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 020 3539 8113

6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 020 8325 39568.00pm - 1st Women's Contact

GroupSylvia Mack 020 8462 1938

Tuesday10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 020 8462 59182.00pm Women's Fellowship Marion Swanborough 020 8462 39817.15pm Scouts - 1st troop Paul Hasling 020 3236 0083Wednesday3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Mavis Righini 020 8462 11685.30pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 5749626.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 020 8325 39567.30pm - 3rd House Church Barbara Jones 020 8325 56198.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295Thursday5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 020 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 020 8462 17798.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 020 8325 62648.00pm - 2nd,

& 4thIgnatian Spirituality

GroupDavid Hawthorn 020 8249 7188

Friday9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Wendy Smith 020 8462 17796.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 020 8777 6042Saturday2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 020 8462 5918

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

week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

Thought for the month

God's Love revealed

The warmth of the sun's embrace,the gentle breeze swept in by incoming tide,the rhythm of seasons, of new birth, death andre-creation.All these speak so clearly of your love, yourpower and your beauty.All are expressions of your creativity, and moreimportantly of yourself.As an artist might share his personality withineach brushstroke, so within the myriad coloursof a butterfly’s wing you share the exuberanceof your love.

From Hospices of Hope summer newsletter 2015