"Of course we do." Jacob: "Good, I'll take two packages." With that, Jacob turns to Elspeth and says, "Just in case one of us kicks off during the honeymoon." I've Learned I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved; the rest is up to them. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I've learned that it's not what you have in your life but who you have

1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
September 2012

2. HAYES FREE CHURCH
111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HU
Sunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.
We are a member of the United Reformed Church.
We believe in Justice and Peace.
Principal Contacts
Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168
Fabric Steward Mr. Chris Wood Tel: 020 8462 2444
Treasurer: Mr. Bill Michie Tel: 020 8658 4167
Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108
Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556
Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.com
Catalyst
Editor: Mr Richard Brown
Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.
Sunday Services 2 Hayes Philharmonic Choir 12
Preachers’ info 2 The Directors Lunch Club 13
Our Greatest Achievement 2 Woman’s Poem 13
Church Notices 3 - 5 Fairtrade 14
Women’s Fellowship 5 The way things once were 14
Thank you from Alistair 5 Unwanted telephone calls 15
Genealogist’s Prayer 6 Be aware - flower delivery 15
Warning about roof work 6 Website of the Month 16
Holiday from Home 2012 7 - 8 Avaaz message from July 16
Those Golden Years 9 60 years of the NHS 17
I’ve Learned 9 Bible Society update 17
Notice Board 10 - 11 Church Organisations IBC
This month’s website: - is about a new book on the history of Hayes.
It includes mention of quite a few HFC people past and present,
some of whom have contributed to the book.
Have a look at the website: - www.hayeskenthistory.co.uk
Now, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed
Copy for the October 2012 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 16th September.
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 richardmbrown6@gmail.com
Thank You. Editor

3. Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
What a wonderful summer we have had!
Although the weather has had its ups and downs,
the Olympics far surpassed our expectations!
And now the Paralympics begin.
If those who entered the Olympics worked hard, then our
Paralympians will have overcome far more and worked far harder;
and the team of people backing them will be far more specialised.
There is a wonderful Spirit for Life that exists in us all, that makes
us all part of God’s world; the Spirit that stops us from giving up
and being defeated by our difficulties, and instead fighting against
them.
The Olympics gave us Team GB, we have Team HFC!
The Spirit that gives life and strength in so many ways to the
Paralympians gives life and strength to us too.
While we face difficulties we must gain strength from the Spirit
that gives us the joy of celebrating Baptisms, while we seek to find
new ways of reaching out to our community we must thank God’s
Spirit for providing new ideas and ways of serving. Team HFC has
much to do, and we need to be getting on and doing it!
As we work towards new ways of serving, we need to be praying for
each other and supporting new initiatives as they come forward.
The Spirit of God helps us all to be more than we think we can be…
let us all work towards Team HFC becoming Spirit filled and excited
by God’s plans.
Sue
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4. Sunday Services
September 2012
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
2nd
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
9th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings
16th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
23rd
6.30 pm - Evening Service - TBA
10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs Margaret Smith
30th
6.30 pm - Evening Service - C.T.H. at St. Mary's
October 2012
10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent
7th
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC,
as well as being one of the HFC Elders.
v Linda Jennings is one of our Elders and an accredited Lay
Preacher. She has led our services on a number of occasions.
v Mrs. Margaret Smith is a Methodist Lay Preacher.
v Major Cliff Kent belongs to the Regent Hall Branch of The
Salvation Army (the only church in Oxford Street, London). He
was formerly from the Thornton Heath branch of The Salvation
Army. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC on many
occasions.
Our Greatest Achievement
We must expect posterity
to view with some asperity
the marvels and the wonders
we're passing on to it;
but it should change its attitude
to one of heartfelt gratitude
when thinking of the blunders
we didn't quite commit. By Piet Hein
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Baptisms booked for this year: -
v 23rd September, Evie May Green
Deaths: -
v At the time of going to press we regret to record the death of Laurie
Hobbs on 13 August. We send our deepest condolences to Doreen.
An obituary will appear in next month's Catalyst.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Tony and Kay Atkinson , Marjorie Curry, Doreen Hobbs, Linda Jennings,
Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble.
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 23rd of September at noon,
after the morning service.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th September at
8.00 pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 3rd September at
Sylvia Mack’s home - 7, Dene Close. We will then meet on Monday 1st
October at Jean Ritchie’s home - 25 Burford Road.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for September
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
4th Martin Nunn’s. 11th Betty Coster’s.
18th Brenda Cordingley’s. 25th The Church.
Then on 2nd October at Martin Nunn’s
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
We will next meet at 7.30 pm on the 8th of September at 7,
Sedgewood Close. October’s meeting will be on the 13th. Martin
Nunn leads the discussions.
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6. Men's Group
The next meeting is on Thursday 20th September when we will eat at
The White Bear, Fairchildes Road, Warlingham CR6 9PH. Please let
John Curry know if you wish to attend.
Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in September.
2nd - Cath Brown - I.m.o. Mum 9th - T.B.A.
16th - Ruth Rees 23rd - T.B.A.
30th - John & Jan Moren - I.m.o. Jan’s sister Sheila.
A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.
After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed to
members and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.
Mavis Righini
Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club
We welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied
by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Friday
afternoons between 2 and 4 pm during term time. The fee is £1 per
family – tea, squash and biscuits are provided.
This is a time when adults can meet up, while the children in their care
are busy playing with toys and activities in the company of other
children.
Our first meeting of the Autumn term is on September 14th.
The Photographer, Sue Fitzgerald will be at the club on October 19th
We look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of
each month at 2.30 pm in the small hall.
Worship Group
The Church will be open for Quiet Meditation & Prayer every
Wednesday - 6.00 - 7.00 pm.
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7. Notice Sheets - September - 1st Sunday in October
2nd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
9th & 16th Pam Collison 8658 0748
23rd & 30th Joan Smith 8462 3920
October
7th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact
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.
The next 2 meetings will be: -
September
25th Opening Service conducted by Mike Duke
October
2nd Talk by George Housego MBE of the
Far East Prisoner of War Charitable Trust
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Jessie
Martin on 8462 5621 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when they are
unable to come to the meetings.
As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings . Please come
along for a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied
programme with plenty to interest everyone.
Linda, Marion and Sylvia
T hank you to everyone for your generous cheque which I received
when I retired as Church Secretary.
Over the years I enjoyed working with 4 Interim Moderators and 3
Ministers and with all of you the members of the church.
I have bought a new garden shed as the old one had seen better
days. I have also bought a new garden clock and patio table and 6
chairs as we did not have any garden furniture.
Taking time to sit in the garden will be even nicer with all my garden
tools neatly stored and a comfortable chair to
relax in and watch time tick by.
Yours sincerely
Alistair.
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8. Genealogist’s Prayer
Genealogy is my pastime - I shall not stray
It maketh me to lie down and examine half buried tombstones
It leadeth me into still court houses
It restoreth my ancestral knowledge
It leadeth me into the paths of census records
And ships passenger lists
For my name sake
Yet though I wade through the shadows
Of research libraries and microfilm readers
I shall fear no discouragement
For the strong urge is with me
For the curiosity and motivation they comfort me
It demandeth preparation of storage space
For the acquisition of countless documents
It anointeth my head with burning midnight oil
My family group sheet runneth over
Surely birth, marriages and deaths
Shall follow me all the days of my life
And I shall dwell in the house of a family tree seeker forever
Amen
Author unknown
A warning about a bogus inspector checking roof work.
L B of Bromley Trading Standards have received information about an
individual, RICHARD GREEN (aka Richard Green Larry) cold calling
and claiming to be from Trading Standards.
He uses the company name AQUASHIELD and says that he is
‘investigating’ the company who had carried out roofing work to the
property. He may be working with two others posing as builders.
Green is 40 to 50 yrs (possibly 60) – medium build – short – shaved
head – tanned – wearing a black plastic/leather jacket. He wears an
ID card on a lanyard around his neck possibly with a blue edge.
L B Croydon has reported that two victims in their area have lost £800
and £2,000 respectively to this individual. There was a previous
incident in Havering and a two incidents have been reported
recently in Surrey .
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9. Holiday From Home 2012
I believe it correct to say it was a fun week with something appealing
to everyone in the programmes.
Each day started with tea/coffee and warm welcome
and afternoon refreshment was on offer for those who
wanted further sustenance later in the day.
Interesting quizzes on the Monday morning, for a change
yielded a high number of correct answers with team ‘The
4 stooges’ winning. Following a very satisfying lunch we were treated
to a demonstration of International Dance. The invitation to join in
was taken up by some and the more nimble showed what they
could do.
Though not as adept as the ladies the men took part in
the flower arranging one morning and their handiwork
no doubt graced a table at home for a while.
It is always great to hear excellent
musicians and we were treated to an
afternoon of different music on the piano,
recorders and guitar as well as some
poetry and prose and song by a group
called ‘The Troubadours’ which came from Bromley.
Wednesday saw us leaving the church on yet another sunny day and
making our way to Eltham Palace, indeed a very palatial place with
lovely gardens which has a chequered history stretching back many
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10. years to Henry 8th, the Courtauld family, with part of the
RAF services there and now cared for by English Heritage
The less mobile had the benefit of
wheelchairs and an army of pushers to
ferry them around. Lunch on the lawn was
great and a little later that afternoon we
met up again at a nearby café for a lovely
cream tea. The bathroom scales groaned
that evening when I got home.
Glass painting started the fourth day using flower
vases, candle holders and the like with each one
taking part showing their artistic
prowess with some creating their
own designs. Great fun. Roland on
piano accompanied by Dave on
the accordion led the afternoon ‘sing-a-long’ with
songs from Bill.
The week seemed to fly by and on the final day in the
morning we had two interesting talks, the first on keeping
physically and mentally fit. A very good speaker and very
easy to follow. The second speaker spoke to
us about Rogue Traders and Scams that
were prevalent at the current time giving
advice of what to do and not to do.
After the final lunch of the week provided by the local
Fish and Chip shop we relaxed with Bingo.
In conclusion it must be said the week heard plenty of
laughter and good humour prevailed with a lot of
interaction with people never met before. There were a
goodly number of regulars attending each day added to
by others from time to time. It must be recorded that the planning
and set up of the week and its programmes obviously showed great
thought and organisation and as one of those benefiting it was
greatly appreciated. Sue I believe had more than one finger in the
pie here! The army of helpers drawn from here, there and it seemed
everywhere greatly enhanced all that was going on. The meals were
superb. Those responsible for transport deserve special thanks in
particular Colin and Alan who drove the minibus and their escorts as
well as those bringing others in their cars.
Will there be another ‘Holiday from Home’ next year? “Hope so” were
the words uttered by many as they left.
Mike Duke
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11. Those Golden Years
Jacob, age 92, and Elspeth age 89, living in Devon, are all excited
about their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they
pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.
Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the
owner?"
The pharmacist answers, "Yes."
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart
medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds”
Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."
Jacob: "How about suppositories?"
Pharmacist: "You bet!"
Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."
Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for
Parkinson's disease?"
Pharmacist: "Absolutely...”
Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"
Pharmacist: "We sure do."
Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs, zimmer frames and canes?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."
Jacob: "Adult incontinence pants?"
Pharmacist: "Sure."
Jacob: "We'd like to use this store for our wedding gift registry."
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12. NOTICE
Saturday 20th October 2012
10 am to 2 pm
Refreshments Available
*************
Hayes Free Church
Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent
Further details etc
from Pamela Collison
The Harvest Lunch
Is in the course of being arranged.
It will be in the Large Hall
on Sunday 14th October
after the Morning Service.
Please book the date NOW!
More details to follow.
Barbara
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13. BOARD
Talent Exhibition
As we celebrate our Church 75th Anniversary, let us
give thanks for our many God-given talents.
On Saturday, 13th October we are having a special
exhibition. Anything from composing, to knitting, art,
poetry to woodwork.
You have plenty of time to create something
wonderful, or you can dig out the lace or oil painting
that you made years ago and you'd like it to see the
light of day again.
Please ask for a letter about this event and as you
create, pop more money in to your little green box
and return it when full. Take another which can also
be filled.
Thank you
Mavis Righini.
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14. HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
www.hayeschoir.com
An invitation to Everyone- -
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING
AN OPEN WORKSHOP ON
WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2012
at 8.00 pm
At the OLD CHURCH SCHOOLS,
86 Hayes Street, Hayes BR2 7BA
(Next to the car showroom)
--- We look forward to meeting you ---
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15. The Directors Lunch Club
with a special guest
Our table was booked for the 31st of July at The King’s Head in
Shoreham.
Luckily, we had a view of the television which was showing live action
from the Olympics - the show jumping. However, exciting as the
event was, we had a more tangible reminder of the Olympics.
Brenda Cordingley was with us as the guest of honour
along with the Olympic torch which she had carried
in the Hythe stage of the torch relay.
Brenda told us about the day and how well the relay
runners were looked after by the organisers.
In Brenda’s words, “It was a wonderful day and I'm
sure will be well publicised!! I had loads of
supporters as all my
family were there, the
Hayes Minibus from
the church, friends from the Horticultural
Society and other friends.”
Brenda told us that when she visits
schools and groups to talk about the
relay, people can relate more closely to
the Olympic ethos when they can see
and touch the torch. This is, in reality a
part of the Olympic legacy - to
encourage and inspire people to a
lead better lives.
Oh, by the way, the lunch was delicious
and filling!
Woman's Poem
He didn't like the casserole
I pondered for an answer
And he didn't like my cake,
I was looking for a clue.
He said my biscuits were too hard
Then I turned around and
Not like his mother used to make.
smacked him....
I didn't perk the coffee right Like his mother used to do.
He didn't like the stew,
I didn't mend his socks Freely available on the Internet
The way his mother used to do.
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16. Is your church a Fairtrade church?
By Ricarda Witcombe (From Sunday link - 5th August 2012)
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local
sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the
developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices
(which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade
addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally
discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them
to improve their position and have more control over their lives.
Churches have a significant role to play in promoting Fairtrade and
yours can start by deciding to be a Fairtrade church. You need to
agree to three goals:
• Use Fairtrade tea and coffee after services and in all meetings for
which you have responsibility.
• Move forward on using other Fairtrade products such as sugar,
biscuits and fruit.
• Promote Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight and during the year
through events, worship and other activities whenever possible.
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
Our next coffee mornings will be on the 8th of September.
We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster
relief funds in different parts of the world.
We hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.
Barbara Jones
The Fairtrade Sunday Stall
We will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd
and 4th Sunday of each month. So, in September the stall will be held
on the 9th and 23rd.
The message is please buy Fairtrade; see the article above.
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
The way things once were
From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for September 1841.
The tide of life, swift always in its course,
May run in cities with a brisker force,
But nowhere with a current so serene,
Or half so clear, as in a rural scene.
Passages transcribed as shown Ed
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17. Unwanted telephone sales calls
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a free service. It is the official
central opt out register on which you can record your preference not
to receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls. It is a legal requirement
that all organisations (including charities, voluntary organisations and
political parties) do not make such calls to numbers registered on the
TPS unless they have your consent to do so.
Organisations with which you have an ongoing relationship, for
example those who regard you as a customer, (or in the case of
charities - a donor) may well gather your consent during the early
stages of your relationship with them and will therefore be entitled to
call you even if your number is registered on TPS, unless you have
previously told them specifically that you object to them calling you
for marketing purposes.
The TPS can accept the registration of mobile telephone numbers,
however it is important to note that this will prevent the receipt of
marketing voice calls but not SMS (text) messages. If you wish to stop
receiving SMS marketing messages, please send an 'opt-out' request
to the company involved.
As TPS registration only prevents marketing calls, organisations will still
be able to call you for the purposes of genuine market research.
Email tps@dma.org.uk
Registration Line 0845 070 0707 You can call this number to register
your number or request a complaint form.
Address Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
DMA House
70 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8SS
Website www.tpsonline.org.uk
Be aware - Flower and wine delivery
A reputable sounding company phone to tell you that flowers are be-
ing delivered.
When they are, a marvellous bouquet and bottle of alcohol are there.
However, because its alcohol you have to pay VAT and they only
take a debit card, not cash!
They have a proper card reading machine into which you put your pin
number.
Before you get indoors, your account has been cleared out!
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18. Website of the Month
Hayes
A History of a Kentish Village
Local historians, Jean Wilson and the late Trevor Woodman, have each
spent over 30 years researching the local area, and now their two volume
history has just been published. The first volume covers the time from the
Stone Age to 1914, and the second from 1914 to modern times.
The volumes reveal the changes in Hayes from the time when woolly
mammoths roamed the land ,to the present day. It is a story of rich and
poor, of famous and infamous. It shows the resilience of the community
as it responded to the challenges of wars, poverty and plague, the
coming of the railway, and the housing developments of the 1930s.
The two volume set costs £25 - payment by cash or cheque made
payable to J. M. Wilson. They are available from 8, Redgate Drive, Hayes,
Kent , BR2 7BT, or from Elizabeth Woodman at 19, Hayes Hill Road, Hayes,
Kent BR2 7HH (telephone 020 8462 1003). Please supply your contact
details if free delivery within Hayes is required.
Tony Russell
During July, Ria, an Avaaz member in the UK, sent these words:
"I am 65 years old and have terminal cancer and not long to live.
65,246 messages of hope were sent to Ria by 8th August.
8th Aug there were 15,384,453 members, and counting.
I can do very little practically because of this. The state of the world
and the amount of violence and injustice breaks my heart. Through
your organisation even I can make a difference and try to help make
this world a better place for others before I leave it. This is a positive
and peaceful action which gives me great comfort. I am no longer
helpless and powerless, I can vote, I have power to change things
even now.
Thank you for giving me this priceless opportunity at such a time as this.
Peace and democracy in Syria would be such a fantastic 'going
away present'. However, this was really just to say say thank you for
giving so many people who care a voice which is now heard world
wide. 15,000,000! What a voice to be reckoned with. Thanks to you all."
When Avaaz launched five years ago we were told it would be impossible
to build a global community based on shared values across borders
because we are so different. The connections we share across age,
nationality, race, and religion are immeasurably more powerful than
anything that could divide us. And week after week we unite to change
our world, and we win.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/ria_hope
With huge appreciation for each and every person in this extraordinary
community, The Avaaz team
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19. 60 years of the NHS
Lady rings her local hospital and this conversation follows:
Lady - Hello I'd like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree. She was
admitted last week with chest pains and I just want to know if
her condition has deteriorated, stabilised or improved.
Hospital - Do you know which ward she is in?
Lady - Yes, ward P, room 2B.
Hospital - I'll just put you through to the nurse station.
Nurse - Hello ward P, how can I help?
Lady - I would just like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree, I was
wondering if her condition had deteriorated, stabilised or
improved?
Nurse - I'll just check her notes. I'm pleased to say that Mrs Tiptree's
conditioned has improved. She has regained her appetite, her
temperature has steadied and after some routine checks
tonight, she should be well enough to go home tomorrow.
Lady - Oh that's wonderful news, I'm so happy, thank you ever so
much!
Nurse - You seem very relieved, are you a close friend or relative?
Lady - No, I'm Mrs Tiptree in room 2b. Nobody tells you anything at all
in here.
Bible Society Update
A letter from the Bible Society which highlights the plight of Syrian
refugees fleeing into other countries, particularly Jordan, spurred me
into action. With gifts from the Saturday and Sunday coffee mornings
and the Contact Group I sent a cheque for £70 in July.
Since the “Arab Spring”, the underground church in North Africa and
the Middle East is growing and has many new opportunities to share
God’s Word. The projects planned are more translation, scripture
distribution through bookshops and refugee camps, creating safe
places where groups can read and discuss God’s Word, providing
affordable scriptures, and practical work where needed.
There is a great spiritual hunger for God’s Word, but much fear and
prejudice to overcome.
Thank you for supporting this vital work. Do pray for our brothers and
sisters in Christ in these areas.
Betty Coster
B. S. Representative
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20. September 2012
1st Sat 10.00 - 4.00 - Scalextric Event Page 20
2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
3rd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
4th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
5th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
6th Thu
7th Fri
8th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 14
7.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
9th Sun Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
10th Mon
11th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
12th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
13th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
14th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
15th Sat
16th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
17th Mon
18th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
8.00 pm - Elders’ meeting Page 3
19th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
20th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
21st Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
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21. September 2012
22nd Sat
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
23rd Sun Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 14
12.00 Noon - Church Meeting Page 3
6.30 pm - Evening Service - T.B.A.
24th Mon
25th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
26th Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
27th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
28th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
29th Sat
30th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mrs Margaret Smith
6.30 pm - Evening Service - C.T.H. at St. Mary's
October 2012
1st Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
2nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
3rd Wed 6.00 pm - Worship Group Page 4
4th Thu
5th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
6th Sat
7th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
14 October HARVEST FESTIVAL and CHURCH PARADE
20 October CHARITY CARD CHRISTMAS FAIR
10 November CHRISTMAS FAIR
11 November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY and CHURCH PARADE
25 November CHURCH MEETING 12.00 noon
30 Nov-9 Dec CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (NB. The dates are EARLIER
this year).
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22. 75th Anniversary - Events Calendar
Date Event Page
September
1st Scalextric Event This one
October
13th Talent Exhibition 11
Hayes Free Church Scalextric Challenge
A one-off special event aimed at the uniformed associations
of Hayes and all friends and members of HFC
(Minimum age 8 Years)
To be held in the large hall of
Hayes Free Church
1st September 2012
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Teams of 4 drivers
(no experience necessary)
To make this a successful day, we will need offers of help for
the preparation of the hall and refreshments on the day and
very importantly sponsors to help with the cost of
track and cars.
Please call Chris Wood on 020 8462 2444 (home)
0776 114 20 33 (mobile)
or cwood596@btinternet.com
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23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
10.25 am Sunday Club Mike Duke 8462 5103
Weekdays
9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
2.30 & 7.30 pm West Wickham Carol Crouch 8462 3642
Arts Association
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 9982
6.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 3956
8.00 pm - 1st Women's Contact Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Mon monthly Group
Tuesday
2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Linda Jennings 07778 238587
6.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 1500
7.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday
5.00 pm Rainbows Tania Venables 8462 9759
6.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 3956
6.30 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 4167
6.45 pm Slimming World Val 0750 6015064
7.30 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45 pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
8.00 pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
Thu monthly
Friday
9.00 - 12.00 pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00 pm Mothers & Toddlers Judith Stoner 8462 3023
6.30 pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 8777 6042
7.30 pm Choir Martin Nunn 8462 5918
Saturday
2.30 pm Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918

24. Final Thought
The Knots Prayer
Dear God,
Please untie the knots in my mind,
my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots,
the can nots, and the do nots
that I have in my mind.
Erase the will nots,
may nots,
might nots that may find
a home in my heart.
Release me from the could nots,
would nots and
should nots that obstruct my life.
And most of all,
Dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind,
my heart and my life all of the “am nots”
that I have allowed to hold me back,
especially the thought that
I am not good enough.
Amen
Author – known to God