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Catalyst

June 2011

THE MAGAZINE OFHAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the July - August 2011 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 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]

Thank You. Editor

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.

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 - Amnesty InternationalAI is a humanitarian movement which is secular, but of international

renown for its vital work in the promotion of human rights for allhumankind.

More information is on Page 13. Also, check Page 12 where there isnotice of a concert in support of AI

The organisation’s website is http://www.amnesty.org Ed

Sunday Services; New day 2Church notices 3 - 4Alpha in Africa 5First Impressions - Music from USA 6Catalyst needs You - Adverts 7Gospel for our Times 8Justice & Peace Group 9Notice board 10 - 11

About Amnesty International 13God’s Little Moth 14Places of Worship 15Father and Son ; The way things once were 16Holiday From Home 17Your Mobile Telephone 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends

Summer comes and our Prayer and Gift Day thisSaturday (4th June) gives us the opportunity tocome into the church and pray for the work of the church in thisvillage 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 Jesuson that cross. Whatever we face, whatever life throws at us, Jesus isalways by our sides holding, supporting and loving us, no matter what.And as a church this is what we offer each other too. Together wetravel our path through this life, supporting and walking with eachother when times are hard and when times are good.

As a Church we offer this to our community too; opening our doors toshare in the celebration of the Royal Wedding, and opening our doorsand our hearts to share in those moments of grief and hardship thatcome to us all from time to time.

As we seek to be God’s people in this world, making a difference tothose we serve, let us be willing to look for ways to help in ourcommunity.

As we gather together for our day of Prayer, let us remember ourcommunity and pray that we can truly be God’s people for them.

Sue

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Sunday Services

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). Hewas formerly from the Thornton Heath branch of The SalvationArmy. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC on manyoccasions.

v Mike Duke is one of the Sunday Club leaders.

June 2011

5th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister

12th10.30 a.m. - Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service, Rededication of Elders - The Minister

19th 10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Men’s Group 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister

26th 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Linda Jennings

July 2011

3rd 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Mike Duke

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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 BlakeAndrew Kai born on May 14th. A second son for Naomi and Paul, abrother for Leo and cousin for Joe ,Kirsten, Kai, Daniel and David.

· We are pleased to announce that Lorna and Andy Hall had a babydaughter Phoebe May 6lbs 13ozs on April 25th. Lorna is the daughterof 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 ofJanuary.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meeting will be on Tuesday, 21st June at 8.00 pmin the small hall.

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will next meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 6th Juneat 113, Bourne Way - Judith Stoner’s home.

Sylvia Mack

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

Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipThere won’t be a meeting on 4th June. However, on the 2nd of July, agroup from HFC will be going to Reigate Park URC for a quiet day inpreparation for the year of Evangelism. The day will be led by theRevd David Helyer.

Details on the notice board, or from Martin Nunn.

Men's 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.

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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 Browne

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

Justice 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 Fridayafternoons 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 careare busy playing with toys and activities in the company of otherchildren.

Summer term is in progress, with our last meeting on July 15th. Therewill be a half term break on June 3rd. The photographer SueFitzgerald 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.

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Women's Fellowship

Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesdays and finishabout 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 Evison

The programme is varied. Who knows, you may like the Women'sFellowship and decide to come to future meetings. I hope so.Jessie Martin

Alpha in Africa

“I have been a murderer. I didn't want anything to do with God. Butthrough Alpha in our prison, I have encountered God personally. TheBible given to me has become my best friend.”

This is the glowing endorsement of a prisoner in Sierra Leone for AlphaInternational's work among some of the most marginalisedcommunities in Africa and beyond.

And it is just one of many breathtaking testimonies of lives transformedbeyond recognition thanks to a partnership between Alpha and BibleSociety.

Another prisoner in Sierra Leone known as Sufian, a self-confessedformer 'thief and drug sniffer', said: “Hearing the Word of God eachweek has helped me to know how I ought to behave in life.”

Bible Society's Key Relationships Manager Sue Wilmot says there aregreat opportunities to expand the ministry into more of Sierra Leone'sprisons and military bases — and there's great demand for Bibles.

In fact, thanks to this initiative, now in its fourth year, Alpha courses arebeing delivered in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Zambia, South Africa andUganda, as well as India, with Scriptures provided by Bible Society ineach case.

Already, 136 of South Africa's 250 prisons have requested that thecourse be run on their premises. But its impact is not limited to jails: infact it is reaching many diverse groups — from youth groups to ruralcommunities.

From the Bible Society Prayer Bulletin Article for 5 - 11 JUNE

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First Impressionspresent your favourite musicand songs from the golden era

of the Rat Pack and theHollywood musicals

Songs made famous byFrank Sinatra, Dean Martin

and Sammy Davis Jnr.

Hayes Free Church

111 Pickhurst Lane,

Bromley BR2 7HU

Friday 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.

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This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.Catalyst needs you

'Sandcastles & Sky'Poems by James A. Wyatt.

Booklet £5.00 incl p&p.(The correct price)

If interested send chequepayable to J. Wyatt,79 Bredhurst Close,London. SE20 7BH.

It would be great to receive items fromother groups - Mothers and Toddlers, thecubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also,family members are most welcome tosubmit material.

Uniformed groups - can your membersearn a badge for contributions to thispage?

Pictures, poems, letters or thoughts are allwelcome.

Leaders - please encourage your chargesto be creative. Catalyst has wonderfulmaterial from the adult members andfriends, but this magazine should be for allof us to enjoy. Also, isn’t it nice to see yourmessage or creation in print?Surely, an important aspect of our lives is toencourage the youngsters to develop - tobe creative. So, this page is here to helpwith this.

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Gardening Services - by Emma Perry’s husbandDoes your garden need a spring clean?

Pruning, grass cutting, weeding, treefelling, planting out, and maintenance

work can be carried out by Dave at £10per hr.

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Gospel for our Times

And Jesus came to a town where the people were sore dismayed atthe news of unemployment. Jesus stood on a hillside and began toteach the people in parables saying, "There was once a multi-national company which for reasons of history had its Head Office inLondon employing general managers, ordinary managers,accountant, sales staff and those skilled in the management ofpersonnel, all controlling the activities of the company worldwide.They were well off, enjoying good salaries, excellent pensionarrangements, paid holidays, medical insurance, company cars,access to the company's products at staff discount and a sports clubat Beckenham. Every year salaries were adjusted for inflation, everyyear salaries were reviewed to award long service and good effort.Every year there was promotion to fill the vacancies left by those whohad retired. Yes, considering the state of the world and, in particular,that of those countries with whom the company traded, the staff hada comfortable existence, a job for life, a career in administration.

"One morning they all received a manilla envelope in which there wasa letter from the chairman to say that as the company wasreorganising they were all redundant. In future, Head Office would belocated in Delhi, India. Communication would be via a computerand a satellite link and all the staff there would work as well as theirEnglish predecessors at a fraction of the cost. The Indian staff wouldrequire none of the benefits of the English staff and they would haveno 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 God's will that Ishould lose my job?" Jesus looked at him and was moved bycompassion 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 landsand for a fairer distribution of the earth's resources? Is not labour sucha resource? Do you think that my Father pays no heed to yourprayers or to those of people of other lands?"

At this the man sorrowed for he was generous in spirit. The crowd wasamazed at such teaching and went home wondering at the natureof Jesus for no one had spoken with such authority.

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The Justice and Peace Group.Like the poor, good causes, and the charities andorganisations which represent them, are always with us. Afterreporting on the local charity JusB in May, we would like toconcentrate this month on Amnesty International. We are asked byJesus to work for prisoners, and the prisoners supported by Amnesty,often isolated, and feeling crushed by the whole weight of the rulingpowers in their land, are among the most needy and desperate of all.The Bromley & Orpington branch of Amnesty has always beensupportive of our Justice and Peace group, sending us their regularnewsletter from the early days. This now comes by email, and anyonein the church who would like to receive it electronically should let meknow.

In June there will be an easy way to do a little for AmnestyInternational Bromley & Orpington – you could come to a summerconcert! Hayes Philharmonic Choir was due to raise money for thiscause at Christmas, but with the carol concert cancelled by badweather, has instead offered them half the proceeds of its summerconcert on 18 June. This will be a potpourri of anthems, songs, gleesand madrigals, and will be followed by the choir’s traditionalChristmas celebrations adapted for summer – so do come along, tohave a good time, to learn something of our musical heritage, tohave a bite to eat, and to help an excellent cause to overcome thedisappointments of the December weather.

We in the J&P Group are Laurie Hobbs, Barbara Jones, Jim Pearson,Christine Rees, Judith and David Stoner.

Women’s 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 hopeto 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 tosupport communities in the world, and to give those communities achance to enjoy a better life for their families - standards which wemay take for granted here in the UK.

Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you. Richard, Barbara and Helen.

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NOTICEMinister's Surgery

Sue’s monthly surgeryat the Church will beheld on the SECONDWednesday of each

monthfrom 3.00 - 5.45 pm.

22ND BROMLEY SCOUT GROUPMany of you will know that Sainsbury’s arenow giving out ‘Active Kids’ vouchers for

every ₤10.00 spent.These vouchers can be exchanged for

sports equipment, books and evencamping equipment depending on howmany we collect. Last year we collectedover 8,000 and I would again like to thankall those members of the Church who

helped us.So, if you are not already giving yourvouchers to someone else, please save

them for the Scout Group.Please put your vouchers in the box next to

our yellow recycling box on the table inthe entrance to the Church.Thanking you in advance.

Brenda Petts Cub Scout Leader & Beaver Scout Leader

Lunch DatesThere are two dates for your diaries.

v The first is June 5th, which is lunchat 12.30 pm for people living alone.

v The second date is October 2ndwhen we will be having a harvestlunch and everybody is welcome.

There will be a list at the back of thechurch for people to sign for the lunchon June 5th.

Barbara Jones

HFCPrayer and Gift Day

Saturday 4th June9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Come and share in a timeof renewing, giving andpraying for Our Church

and the way ahead. Thoseof us who have attendedour previous two gift dayshave found them movingand fulfilling experiences.

Please sign up for a 20 minspot

Aids to prayer andreflection will be provided

and a table will beavailable to receive your

gift.A GIFT DAY ENVELOPE

is attached to this copy ofCatalist.

Sue will be in Church allday to greet us, let us

encourage her in all she isdoing for Our Church. DO

come along.BILL MICHIE

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Society

Afternoon Cream Teaat

18, Hurstdene AvenueSaturday 18 June

3.00 - 5.00 pmTickets £3.50 from Joan

020 8462 3920In aid of Holiday at Home

At theBible Celebration Supper

on Saturday, 21st May,£275 was raised for Bible

translation work.50 people had gathered

together to hear a speakerfrom the Bible Society,

and a speakerfrom the

Wycliffe Bible Translators.Thank you to everyone.

Martin Nunn.

CongratulationsJohn Curry’s daughter-in-Law,Nic, completed the London

Marathon in 5 hours 35 minutesand without any ill effects.

She raised £3,441.98 (Incl gift-aid)for The Alzheimer’s Society.

A very BIG Thank you to all 146who sponsored her.

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Tickets £7 School-age children £2Box Office 07989 192928, or on the door

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ABOUT AMNESTY INTERNATIONALAmnesty International is a worldwide movement of people whocampaign for internationally recognized human rights to berespected and protected for everyone. We believe human rightsabuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere. We workto improve people’s lives through campaigning and internationalsolidarity. Our mission is to conduct research and generate action toprevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demandjustice for those whose rights have been violated. Our members andsupporters exert influence on governments, political bodies,companies and intergovernmental groups. Activists take up humanrights issues by mobilizing public pressure through massdemonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying as well as online and offlinecampaigning.

Working with and for individuals the world over, we campaign so thatevery person may enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in theUniversal Declaration of Human Rights.

We undertake research and take action aimed at preventing andending grave abuses of these rights, demanding that all governmentsand other powerful entities respect the rule of law. It means wecampaign globally and locally where ever we can make adifference.

For example, we take action to:v Stop violence against womenv Defend the rights and dignity of those trapped in povertyv Abolish the death penaltyv Oppose torture and combat terror with justicev Free prisoners of consciencev Protect the rights of refugees and migrantsv Regulate the global arms trade

Campaigning can change people’s lives – of victims and survivors ofhuman rights abuses, of human rights activists and defenders andeven of the abusers.

We are independent of any government, political ideology, economicinterest or religion, democratic and self-governing.

We are financially self-sufficient, thanks to the generous support ofdonations provided by individual members and supporters.

We do not support or oppose any government or political system andneither do we necessarily support or oppose the views of thevictims/survivors or human rights defenders whose rights we seek toprotect.

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A walk through the streets of the East End ofLondon in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper!Arrive at Aldgate East tube station and take theexit marked Whitechapel Art Gallery. We willdepart from outside the White Hart Pub at6.00pmAnyone arriving late can meet up with the groupat the Ten Bells Pub opposite Spitalfieldsmarket in Commercial Street. The walk endsnear Aldgate tube station. So far I have notbeen able to find a suitable place to eat so wemay not finish the evening with a meal.Alistair

Men’s Group Meeting June 16th

GOD'S LITTLE MOTH

God's little mothSitting on my wallHello !Why have you come to callGod's little mothSitting on my wall

God's little mothNow you're on the ceilingHello !What are you feelingGod's little mothOn the ceiling

God's little mothFlying round the lightWatch out !You'll get a frightGod's little mothFlying round the light

By James Wyatt.

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Places of WorshipIn the late 1960s, I remember visiting Rosslyn, just South of Edinburgh, tosee a publicised attraction - The Apprentice Pillar in Rosslyn Chapel.The story went that while the master mason was away on business, hisapprentice carved a glorious pillar. The work was far better than thatof 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 carvingthroughout was a testament to the skills of stonemasons. I still think ofthe pillar, and wonder what other treasures exist South of Edinburgh inthe border areas. Perhaps our Scottish members can expand.Certainly, the chapel is worth a visit.

The following is from the PIETRE-STONES REVIEW OF FREEMASONRYOf the many mysteries and legends which envelop Rosslyn Chapelfew can be so well known as that surrounding the Apprentice Pillar.The legend, ... with its overt references to theinitiation rituals of ancient guilds ofstonemasons ... runs as follows:

"The master mason having received from hispatron the model of a pillar of exquisiteworkmanship and design, hesitated to carryit out until he had been to Rome or somesuch foreign part. and seen the original. Hewent abroad, and in his absence, anapprentice, having dreamed the finishedpillar, at once set to work and carried out

the design as it now stands, a perfect marvelof workmanship. The master mason on hisreturn was so stung with envy that he askedwho had dared to do it in his absence. Onbeing told it was his own apprentice, he wasso inflamed with rage and passion, that hestruck him with his mallet, killed him on thespot, and paid the penalty for his rash and cruel act."

This legend has come down to us, in almost unaltered form, since thefoundation of the chapel. ......

Additional support for this puzzling story comes from the persistenttradition that before its completion, Rosslyn Chapel had to bere-consecrated.

Copyright © 1996 - 2011 © - PIETRE-STONES REVIEW OF FREEMASONRY

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GARDEN. - Top peas and beans to assist the filling of the pods. Plantont (Should be out) pumpkins and cucumbers on pits filled withstable dung mixed with green nettles. Sow portions ofcauliflower, cabbage, turnip, also carrots, and onions to bedrawn young. Likewise pearl and Prussian blue peas for latecrops. At the end sow the principal crop of turnips.

This month’s extract brings to the fore some thoughts which I would liketo share - a challenge perhaps, based on some questions

1. 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 bea prize in the offing - for the winner drawn from the hat.

The way things once wereFrom The Nottinghamshire Almanac for June 1841.

Passages transcribed as shown Ed

Father and SonA teenage boy had just passed his driving test and asked his fatherwhen they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said he’d make a deal with his son: “You bring your gradesup from a C to a B average, study your Bible, and get your hair cut.Then we’ll talk about the car.”

The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he’d settle for theoffer, and they agreed on it.

After about six weeks his father said, “Son, you’ve brought your gradesup and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I’mdisappointed you haven’t had your hair cut.”

The boy said, “You know, Dad, I’ve beenthinking about that, and I’ve noticed in mystudies of the Bible that Samson had long hair,John the Baptist had long hair, Moses hadlong hair and there’s even strong evidencethat Jesus had long hair.”

Father’s reply - You’re going to love this ...

“Did you also notice that they all walked everywhere they went?”

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ADVANCE NOTICE

Yes, that time of year is approaching - quickly too.

It’s the HOLIDAY Season

You are invited to enjoy

HAYES FREE CHURCH HOLIDAY FROM HOMEMonday 1st - Friday 5th August 2011And evening of Saturday 6th August

This will be a week of enjoyable activities for the over 60's

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 programmePick 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.

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June 20111st Wed

2nd Thu

3rd Fri

4th Sat 9.00 a.m. - Prayer & Gift Day Page 10

5th Sun10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Allan Evison Then Fairtrade stall Page 912.30 p.m. - Lunch for those living alone Page 10 6.30 p.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister

6th Mon

7th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

8th Wed 3.00 p.m. - Minister’s Surgery Page 10

9th Thu NOTE - Catalyst’s Press Date is this Sunday I.F.C.

10th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4

11th Sat 10.00 a.m. - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 6

12th Sun10.30 a.m. - Parade / Church Anniversary - The Minister 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service, Rededication of Elders - The Minister

13th Mon

14th TueQueen's Offical Birthday 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

15th Wed The day of the Church Anniversary

16th Thu 6.00 p.m. - Men’s Group Pages 3 & 14

17th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4

What's 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."

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July 20111st Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 4

7.30 p.m. - First Impressions Page 6

2nd Sat All day - See notice under Saturday Fellowship Page 3

3rd Sun10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent Then Fairtrade stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Mike Duke

June 201118th Sat 3.00 pm - Cream Tea Page 11

7.00 p.m. - Hayes Philharmonic Choir Page 12

19th SunFathers' Day10.30 a.m. - Morning Service - Men’s Group Then Fairtrade stall Page 9 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - The Minister

20th Mon

21st Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 p.m. - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

22nd Wed

23rd Thu24th Fri 2.00 p.m. - Mothers & Toddlers Page 425th Sat

26th Sun 10.30 a.m. - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 p.m. - Evening Service - Miss Linda Jennings

27th Mon

28th Tue 10.00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

29th Wed30th Thu

Don’t tell your friends about your Indigestion:‘How are you!’ Is a Greeting, not a Question.

Arthur Guiterman

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A final piece - for Peace of Mind - continued from last month------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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, callsomeone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone.

Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have theperson at your home press the unlock button, holding it near themobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone fromhaving to drive your keys to you.

Distance is no object. You could be thousands of miles away, and ifyou can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, youcan unlock the doors (or the boot).

Contributor’s Note:I didn’t believe this when I heard about it! I rang my daughter inSydney from Perth when we went on holiday.

She had the spare car key. We tried it out and it unlocked our carover a mobile phone!'

FOURTH - How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digitson 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 toyour handset.

Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone ever getsstolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code.

They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thiefchanges the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know thatwhoever stole it can't use/sell it either.

If everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealingmobile phones.

This secret is also in the fine print of most mobile phone manuals. Itwas created for the very purpose of trying to prevent phones frombeing stolen.

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Please pass this along to everyone.This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it onto your family and friends.

That completes the series of articles. We hope they were of some use.

CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103Weekdays9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773Monday

2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Arts Association

Carol Crouch 8462 3642

5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 99826.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 39568.00 pm - 1stMon monthly

Women's ContactGroup

Sylvia Mack 8462 1938

Tuesday2.00 pm Women's Fellowship 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 - SeeCatalyst

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David Stoner 8462 3023

5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.00 - 8.30 pm Senior Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 31398.00 pm - 3rdThu monthly

Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264

Friday9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 30236.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 60427.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918Saturday2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918

Final ThoughtMemories

This year, the image which accompaniesFinal Thought will be a visual variation ofthis scene. The idea is to challenge howwe see things, and to help us appreci-ate how different people may actuallysee the world around them.

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It’s the hug,It’s the crazy joke,It’s the warm hand,It’s the fish and chips.

It’s the sudden laughter,It’s the silent tearsIt’s the high noon,It’s the mobile phone.

It’s the broken bikes,It’s the washing up,It’s the school run,It’s the touch of love.

It’s the dog’s lick,It’s the loud music,It’s the magic smilesIt’s the stupid dancing.

It’s the hidden pain,It’s the long search,It’s the truth-telling,It’s the healing.

It’s the intimacy,It’s the parting,It’s the tears,It’s the farewell.

It’s life,It’s death,It’s the SpiritOf blessing.

It’s the GodOf surprisesMet againOn the journey.