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Catalyst
May 2013
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the June 2013 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 12th May.
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
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. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004
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.
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.
This month’s website: -
Tell My Story gives a voice to those who are disadvantaged in life.
From the website “Come and visit to see the other side of the story”.
The charity’s website is www.tellmystory.org.uk
Now, turn to Page 16 for more details....... Ed
Sunday Services, I’ve learned 2
Church Notices 3 - 5
Bide a Wee 5
Award Ceremony 6
Catalyst Needs You 7
Books, English School 8
The Story of the Lost Son 9
Notice Board 10 - 11
Somebody Anybody
Everybody Nobody 12
Book Review, Anagrams 13
The Way things once were 14
Website of the Month 16
Lessons from Geese 17
Bromley Borough Foodbank 20
Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends,
In February I asked us to think about being
God’s people ‘Just for Today’; in March I asked
that we try one random act of kindness a day;
in April I asked that we tell just one person of God’s love.
For May I would ask that we pray.
Let us spend time praying for the work of this church, here in this
place.
Let us pray for all those who use our buildings day by day and week
by week without coming in on Sunday; let us pray for all those who
walk by our buildings day by day and week by week and never come
in; let us pray for those in our community who know that we are
here, but who feel that we are irrelevant to their lives.
The power of prayer should never be underestimated.
In the book of Revelation, the Elders are described as holding
golden bowls full of incense which are the prayers of the saints.
(Rev 5: 8) Picture if you will those golden bowls full of our prayers,
being offered to God.
We can serve our community with our prayers. We can offer our
prayers to God and trust that He will answer them. If someone
brings you a problem, say that you will pray about it. And then do
so. If an answer to that prayer occurs to you, pass it along,
mentioning that you have been praying about it. Every minute and
every hour of every day there is an unceasing circle of prayer of all
kinds connecting us to one another and making God’s love present in
the world. Prayers of praise and joy, of grief and need, from every
land and every language; from the very young to the very old and all
ages in between. Prayer is not new, but it is powerful. Let us pray.
Amen.
Sue

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Sunday Services
v Bill Michie is one of the Elders at Hayes Free Church.
v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible
Society. He has taken a number of services at Hayes Free
Church.
v David Stoner is well known to us. He is a member of various
groups at Hayes Free Church.
v Mike Tinson is a Methodist preacher.
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
June 2013
2nd
10.30 am - Morning Service - Mike Tinson
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
May 2013
5th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
12th
10.30 am - Parade Service & 2 Baptisms - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
19th
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe
26th
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - David Stoner
I've learned...
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of
an elderly person.
Andy Rooney

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News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Baptisms up to the end of June
v 12th May: Frankie Ella Louise Anderson,
Brooke Smith-Anderson (the children of Ian
Anderson and Yvonne Smith), and Bobby
(David and Undine Connolly's grandson.)
v 23rd June: Finley John
Marriages
Maggie and Mike Greenwood are thrilled to announce the wedding
of their son Ian to Nikki in Sorrento, Italy on Saturday 4th May. We
pray for a wonderful day and that they will have a happy and
fulfilling life together.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Rhoda Leeds, Marjorie Curry, Ruth Rees, and Pat Rumble.
Church Meetings
The Annual General meeting will be on Thursday 2nd May at 7.30 pm.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held at 8.00 pm in the small hall on
Tuesday 7th May.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on Monday 13th of May at
Daphne Cummings’s home - 4, Croft Avenue, West Wickham. The June
meeting will take place on Monday the 3rd at Judith Stoner’s home - 113
Bourne Way.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for May
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
7th Martin Nunn’s. 14th Betty Coster’s.
21st Brenda Cordingley’s. 28th The Church
June
4th Martin Nunn’s.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
We will meet at 7, Sedgewood Close at 2.30 pm on the 4th of May.
We then meet on the 1st of June. You are welcome to join us.
Martin Nunn leads the discussions.

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Men's Group
The next Men's Group meeting, organised by Chris Fitzgerald, will be a
Pitch & Putt Night at Sparrows Den on Thursday 16th May at 6.45 for a
7.00 pm start. Please confirm attendance by phone 07764942957 or
by email to: chris.fitzgerald@btinternet.com
Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in May 2013
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 Summer term started on Friday April 19th.
There is no meeting on May 31st during the half term holiday.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each
month at 2.30 pm in the small hall.
To confirm, listen for announcements & check Sunday Link.
Worship Group
From the 1st of May, the Church will be open for Quiet Meditation &
Prayer once a month - 6.30 - 7.30 pm. Day of month to be
announced.
5th - TBA 12th - Gill Bran
19th - David and Undine Connolly,
i.m.o. our fathers
26th - Cath Brown, i.m.o. Jim

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Notice Sheets - May, & 1st Sunday in June
May
5th Joan Smith 8462 3920
12th Joan Smith
19th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
26th Daphne Cummings
June
2nd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contact
the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.
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.
The May meetings will be: -
7th The curious story of the Crystal Palace ‘lost railway’
illustrated talk by Barrie Mckay.
14th An update on Haiti Hospital by Glynis Hill.
21st The Shortlands Singers.
28th Brian Read entertains – musician and keyboard player.
Then, in June the first meeting will be: -
4th Talk by Barbara Turner – Games maker at the Olympics.
If you have any questions, do contact Sylvia Mack on 8462 1938.
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Sylvia Mack on
8462 1938 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.
Marion and Sylvia
Bide a Wee
Though the times be dark and dreary,
Though the way be long,
Keep your spirits bright and cheery, -
- “Bide a wee, and dinna weary!”
Is a heartsome song.
... From Bees in Amber by John Oxenham

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Award Ceremony
On Tuesday 19th March 2013 the ‘Mayor of Bromley’s Awards 2013’
presentation took place at the Old Palace, Bromley Civic Centre.
These awards are given to recognise ‘the splendid Voluntary Service
given to the Community’ and
are not lightly won.
This year there were six
recipients who have all given to
the people of the Borough in
many different ways an
amazing contribution to the
wellbeing and enjoyment of the
residents.
One of these was Alistair Wilson,
not only for his tremendous
effort over the last twelve years with the Christmas Tree Festival, but
for what he has done for young people over many years.
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This is the list of the recipients of the awards in alphabetical order.
Information which has been found about some of the individuals
has been added.
Mr Philip Cheverton - Bromley and Downham Youth
Club
Miss Pam Durell - Penge and Cator Councillor who has
given over 50 years service to both
the Guides and Brownies
Mrs Pat Grant
Dr Robert Hadley - Bromley Federation of Residents
Associations
Mrs Kamlesh Kapita
Mr Alistair Wilson

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Catalyst Needs You!
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some Christmas / New Year break stories.
SUPPORT AT HOME
If you are living independently at home, but getting older
and would like help with household tasks, meals,
shopping or transport; or would like help using your
computer, pursuing indoor interests or getting out by
wheelchair or by car; or would like to give a break to
someone who usually looks after you; or would like help
with something not mentioned here - please get in touch
with me. My goal is to maintain your independent lifestyle
with a kind and committed service.
Christopher White 020 8149 6933 or
pjm741-rose@yahoo.co.uk
Your contributions to Catalyst will be most
welcome. Can you fill space on YOUR page?
How about a picture, or a poem? What did you
do at Sunday School? Do you have any special
stories? The page is yours to use, so please feed
your imagination!
Please contact
Richard Brown - The Editor.
I would love to hear from you.

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English School
Donald MacDonald from Scotland went to study at an English
university and was living in the hall of residence with all the other
students there. After he had been there a month, his mother came to
visit him (no doubt carrying reinforcements of tatties, salt herring,
oatmeal and whisky).
"And how do you find the English students, Donald?" she asked.
"Mother," he replied, "they're such terrible, noisy people. The one on
that side keeps banging his head on the wall and won't stop. The one
on the other side screams and screams all night."
"Oh Donald! How do you manage to put up with these awful noisy
English neighbours?"
"Mother, I do nothing. I just ignore them. I just stay here quietly, playing
my bagpipes."
From Church News Service
Books
They lie on the table side by side
The Holy Bible and the TV guide
One is well worn and cherished with pride.
Not the Bible, but the TV guide.
One is used daily to help folks decide
No, not the Bible, but the TV guide.
As the pages are turned, what shall they see?
Oh, what does it matter, turn on the TV.
So they open the book in which they confide,
No, not the Bible, but the TV guide.
The Word of God is seldom read.
Maybe a verse before they fall into bed.
Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be,
Not from reading the Bible, from watching TV
So then back to the table side by side,
Lie the Holy Bible and the TV guide
No time for prayer, no time for the Word
The plan of Salvation is seldom heard.
But forgiveness of sin, so full and free,
Is found in the Bible, not on TV

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Agape Supper
Churches Together in Hayes are again holding an Agape Supper
at our Church on Friday 10th May at 7.00 p.m.
This is always a very enjoyable evening in the company of friends from
other Churches in Hayes and includes a 2 course meal and speaker.
Our speaker this year is Tracy Sickle, who has Christian ministry in
women's prisons, and is also a Street Pastor. Tracy is bringing a video
presentation to enhance her talk.
The price will again be £5.
We hope that many from the Church will support this event.
Please see Sylvia Mack for more information and to add your name to
the list.
THE STORY OF THE LOST SON
— A MELODY IN F —
Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow forced his fond
father to fork over the farthings. He flew far to foreign fields and fritted
his fortune feasting fabulously with faithless friends.
Fleeced by his fellows in folly and facing famine, he found himself a
feed flinger in a filthy farmyard. Fairly famishing, he fed and filled his
frame with foraged food from fodder fragments.
"Phooey", he said. "My fathers flunkies fair far finer". The frazzled fugitive
forlornly fumbled, frankly facing facts. Frustrated by failure and filled
with foreboding, he fled forthwith to his family. Falling at his father's
feet, he forlornly fumbled, "Father, I've flunked!" And fruitlessly
forfeited family fellowship favour.
The far-sighted father, forestalling further flinching, frantically flagged
the flunkies. Fetch a fatling from the flock and fix a feast. The fugitive's
faultfinding brother frowned on this fickled forgiveness of former
folderol. But the faithful father figured felio fidelity is fine, but the
fugitive is found.
Let flags be unfurled, let fanfares flair. His father's forgiveness formed
the foundation for the former fugitives future fortitude.

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NOTICE
Christian Aid Week 12 - 18 May 2013
Every year during Christian Aid Week 300,000 people from across
the country are united in the UK’s biggest house-to-house collection,
reaching millions of people with messages about beating poverty.
We are one of 20 churches in the Bromley area pooling resources for
the house-to-house collection during this week. Hayes Free Church
is responsible for the delivery of gift envelopes to, and collection
from, 1300 houses in 28 roads.
We need FOUR new people to help with the house-to-house
collection. Collectors are also required for the flag day on Saturday,
18th of May in Bromley town centre. Could you please spare an
hour to help this worthy cause?
If so, please contact us:
Kathryn Strachan 8658 9609
John Curry 8249 3663
We believe in life before death
Change of day
As from this month
Messy Church
will take place at 4.00 pm
on the 4th Wednesday
of each month.
Details from
Sue Powell 8462 2212
Recycle old Spectacles
The opticians “Boots”, formerly
“Dolland and Aitchinson”
in Station Approach, Hayes
take unused spectacles
and give them to the charity
“Vision Aid Overseas”.
They are always grateful to
receive items.
Betty Coster

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BOARD
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
SATURDAY 22 JUNE,
3.00-5.00 pm
Venue 18, Hurstdene Avenue
Do take part to enjoy
a cream tea, raffle and
good company!
Tickets £5 per person.
Proceeds for church funds.
An Appeal for Funds
We have decided to have regular social
events in order to raise funds for the church
and so far we have had three offers: -
1. A summer garden party including a
cream tea. (More details on this page.)
2. A quiz
3. A talk on a very interesting topic.
If you would like to organise an event,
please contact John Curry.

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There was a most important
job that needed to be done.
And no reason not to do it,
there was absolutely none.
But in vital matters such as
this, the thing you have to ask
Is who exactly will it be who'll
carry out the task?
Anybody could have told you
that everybody knew
That this was something
somebody would surely have
to do.
Nobody was unwilling: any
body had the ability.
But nobody believed that it
was their responsibility.
It seemed to be a job that any
body could have done.
If anybody thought that he
was supposed to be the one.
But since everybody recog-
nised that anybody could,
Everybody took for granted
that somebody would.
But nobody told anybody that
we are aware of,
That he would be in charge of
seeing it was taken care of.
And nobody took it on himself
to follow through,
And do what everybody
thought that somebody would
do.
When what everybody needed
so did not get done at all,
Everybody was complaining
that somebody dropped the
ball.
Anybody then could see it was
an awful crying shame,
And everybody looked around
for somebody to blame.
Somebody should have done
the job
And Everybody should have.
But in the end Nobody did
What Anybody could have.
By Charles Osgood
SOMEBODY; ANYBODY; EVERYBODY; NOBODY

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Some Anagrams
See if you can work these out.
I’ve included some (un)helpful clues! Answers will be provided next month.
BOOK REVIEW
The Book of Books, by Melvyn Bragg
Most people will have heard of Melvyn Bragg, either from reading his
novels and other works or from his appearances on television,
particularly as presenter of The South Bank Show. Recently he made
a provocative programme about Mary Magdalene, which some of
you may have seen. The 400th anniversary of the King James Version
of the Bible prompted him to write The Book of Books about the
impact of the KJV on life, culture and thought since 1611.
Bragg is not a convinced Christian, but he remains deeply grateful for
his upbringing in the Anglican Church in Wigton, Cumbria. The
language of the King James Version “flowed into” him, as he puts it
and he has recently been moved to show his gratitude by providing
some new windows for the church.
The book deals with the background and process of the translation
and then with its impact on early science and the development of
the English language not only in Britain but in other lands where
English is spoken. Bragg also shows the influence of the KJV on
debates about slavery, education, social action and much more.
We may think that many of the events and trends he traces might
have come about anyway or that it did not have to be that
particular translation that caused them, but much of Bragg’s
argument is convincing.
Let me know if you would like to borrow my copy of the book.
David Stoner
DORMITORY Zzzzz
PRESBYTERIAN Simply the
ASTRONOMER Aghh
MOON STARER Finale
THE EYES Indeed
GEORGE BUSH Annoying
THE MORSE CODE True
SLOT MACHINES Penniless
ANIMOSITY Peaceful
ELECTION RESULTS It’s a fix!
MOTHER-IN-LAW Careful now
SNOOZE ALARMS Wakey Wakey
A DECIMAL POINT Well described
THE EARTHQUAKES An odd one

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Women’s Contact Coffee Morning
We will be holding a coffee morning in the Small Hall
from 10.00 am to 12.00
on the 11th of May, 2013.
We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster relief funds in
different parts of the world.
We hope to see you at the Coffee Mornings, and why not bring a friend.
Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings are
separate from those raised through the refreshments trolley after
Sunday morning services.
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 May the stall will be held on the 12th and 26th.
The message is: “Please buy Fairtrade. Every purchase helps in a good
way”.
If there are any lines you would like the stall to carry, please say.
We will do our best :-)
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill as a 'pair' go back to the 16th century with Shakespeare
referring to them in his play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There are
several theories but the village of Kilmersdon in Somerset lays claim to
be the source and there is a stone tablet recording it.
In 1697 an unmarried couple were said to have done their courting on
the hill. Jill fell pregnant but before the baby was born Jack was killed
by a rock that fell off the hill. Jill is then said to have died in childbirth!
The way things once were
What did those nursery rhymes mean?
We will be looking at this up to the October edition, 2013

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Website of the Month Tell My Story
This site is a powerful national platform of solidarity for people who
are suffering stigma from politicians and press.
v If you support the campaign, then share it.
v If you claim benefits, now is time to stand together and oppose
the culture of blame. Visit the site and click 'Tell my story'.
v Use the "Take Action" page to write to your MP opposing the
Bedroom Tax.
v Everyone has a right to a home, and enough income to provide
for their needs. Join Tell My Story campaign and make your voice
heard!
Here is an excerpt from one person's story posted on the website:
"I received a letter a few days back notifying me that as of April I
would be responsible for paying a portion of my Council tax bill.
Letters like these make me panic and I broke down in tears and
grabbed a pen and paper to review my outgoing and
incomings once again to see if any corners could be cut.
“I finally accepted that my food bill for my daughter and I would
have to be reduced to £40 a fortnight in order to make these
payments. I don't know how I will cope. We struggle as it is.
“I've started selling off some unnecessary items of furniture and
clothes on eBay to try and make a bit of cash to put aside for this.
But sometimes as a woman, there's nothing left to sell if you get
my drift ... the thought has crossed my mind".
Alison Gelder, Director of Housing Justice says "The churches' role is to
stand in solidarity with those in need. Jesus repeatedly stood with
those who were stigmatised by the authorities of his day.
“This campaign aims to give a voice to those who need welfare.
“It is a scandal that the poor are still being blamed for the mistakes of
the rich".
Wording taken from the named Website.

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Lessons from Geese
In Celtic Christianity, the symbol for The Holy Spirit is the
wild goose. By flying in a V-formation, as each bird flaps
its wings the whole flock adds seventy-one per cent more
flying range than if each bird flew alone.
People who share a common direction and sense of
community can get where they want to go more quickly and
easily because they are all travelling on the thrust generated
by all.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation it quickly gets back so that it
can continue to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird
immediately in front.
If we have as much sense as a goose we will stay in formation
with those who are headed where we want to go.
When the lead goose gets tired, it moves back into the formation and
another goose flies at the point position.
It pays to take turns at doing the hard tasks - sharing leadership
and maintaining interdependence.
The geese in formation 'honk' from behind to encourage those up front
to keep up their speed.
We need to be sure that our 'honking from behind' is
encouragement and not something else.
When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out
of formation and follow the one to help and protect it. They stay until
it is able to fly again or dies.
If we have as much sense as geese we stand by each other
in all circumstances.
Author unknown

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May 2013
1st Wed
2nd Thu 7.30 pm - Annual General Meeting Page 3
3rd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
4th Sat 2.30 am - Saturday Fellowship Page 3
5th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6th Mon May Day Bank Holiday
7th Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
8th Wed
9th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
10th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Group Page 4
11th Sat 10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 14
12th Sun
Catalyst Press Date
10.30 am - Parade Service & two Baptisms - The Minister
Page 3
Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 14
13th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
14th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
15th Wed
16th Thu 6.45 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
18th Sat 11.00 am - Collectables & Craft Fair Page 15
19th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Geoff Larcombe

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
8 June HAYES FAIR - 12.00 - 4.00 pm
15 June HFC PRAYER AND GIFT DAY - 10.00 - 5.00 pm
22 June HFC GARDEN PARTY
30 June CTH OPEN AIR SERVICE - Hayes Library Gardens
6 July HAYES & BECKENHAM 2 CHURCHES CHILDREN’S FUN
AFTERNOON - Manse Garden - 2.00 - 4.00 pm
20 July HAYES & BECKENHAM 2 CHURCHES BBQ - 3.00 - 6.00 pm
June 2013
1st Sat
2nd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Mike Tinson
May 2013
20th Mon Victoria Day (Scot.)
21st Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
22nd Wed 4.00 pm - Messy Church Page 10
23rd Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 4
25th Sat
26th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
Followed by Fairtrade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - David Stoner
27th Mon Spring Bank Holiday
28th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
29th Wed
30th Thu
31st Fri

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BROMLEY BOROUGH FOODBANK
You may not have thought it but 30,000 people in Bromley Borough
are living on the edge of poverty. Bromley Borough foodbank is part
of a national network of foodbanks giving out nutritionally balanced
emergency food to people in crisis who have nowhere else to turn.
By donating food on a regular basis the church enables the compas-
sion of God to be shown in our community.
The most necessary items are as follows:
Milk (UHT or powdered)
Sugar 500 gram packets
Fruit juice (Long-life carton)
Potatoes (Tinned)
Sponge pudding (tinned)
Cereals
Rice pudding (tinned)
Custard (tinned)
Tea bags/Instant coffee
Tinned meat/fish
Tinned fruit
Jam
Biscuits or snack bars
We do not require any soup, beans, tomatoes or vegetables at the
moment.
As well as food we like to offer clients toiletries.
Foodbank gives three days of emergency food to individuals and fami-
lies in crisis. Local care professionals in the area are referring peo-
ple to us using a food voucher. At the foodbank centre clients
exchange their voucher for food supplies. Here they also receive a
cup of tea or coffee, a listening ear and signposting to other profes-
sionals who can help them out of their crisis.
THANK YOU

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
5.45 pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 8249 9982
6.30 pm Cubs Brenda Petts 8325 3956
8.00 pm - 1st Women's Contact
Group
Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
Tuesday
10.00 am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 8462 5918
2.00 pm Women's Fellowship Sylvia Mack 8462 1938
7.00 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083
Wednesday
4.00 pm - 4th Messy Church Sue Powell 8462 2212
5.00 pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 574962
6.00 pm Beavers Brenda Petts 8325 3956
6.00 - 7.00 pm Worship Group Bill Michie 8658 4167
8.00 pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
2.30 pm - 2nd,
& 4th
Bible Study Sue Powell 8462 2212
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45 pm Senior Guides Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
8.00 pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 8325 6264
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
Saturday
2.30 pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 8462 5918
NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.
This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which
week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

Final Thought
No-one fibbed
We have no sense how Jesus looked.
He was an ordinary guy.
Two arms, two legs, one mouth, one nose:
the living spit of God on high.
He didn't talk at birth, or walk.
We are no different from he.
Nor was the baby in the stall
a sight more beautiful than we.
All through the gospels, undescribed,
he never flew nor ever changed
into a fish, a lion, a mule.
He never did a thing so strange.
If they had made him film-star-cute,
haloed with calm and butch with glory
I'd know him for a lovely lie.
I'd know him for a fairy story.
I love the fact that no-one fibbed
him magic, handsome, tall, or strong.
I like to know that he was
just the man who never got it wrong.
Lucy Berry

2013 may

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