Catalyst

June 2012

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

Copy for the July - August 2012 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, 10th 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 richardmbrown6@gmail.com

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. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.comCatalystEditor: Mr Richard Brown

Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.

HAYES FREE CHURCH111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HUSunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.We are a member of the United Reformed Church.We believe in Justice and Peace.

This month’s website: - Médecins Sans Frontières www.msf.org.ukMSF provides medical aid to people in danger, regardless of race,

religion, politics or gender.MSF raises awareness of the plight of the people helped in 65

countries.Now, turn to Page 13 for more details....... Ed

Sunday Services 2Preachers’ info 2A Poser 2Church Notices 3 - 5Women’s Fellowship 522 Apr Church Meeting Notes 6Agape Supper thank you 6Catalyst needs you - 15th May 775th A.G.M. Minutes 8 - 9BASR 9I’ve Learned 9

Notice Board 10 - 11Médecins Sans Frontières 13Justice & Peace 14The way things once were 14Iris Joan Williams 15 - 16Holiday from Home timetable 17Poser answer 1775th Anniversary events 20I’ve Learned 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends

This is the month when we celebrate our 75thAnniversary!

Alistair reminded the Elders at our May meeting of those first 35 peoplewho had the vision to plant a church here in the village of Hayes, and ofthe strength of dedication, vision and faith they had. Just 35 peoplewalked forward in faith to make this church a reality, not just in bricksand mortar, but in people and in service; a church that would serve allpeople of all denominations and none, one that would welcome everyonewho came through the door. And for 75 years we have done exactlythat – we have held the vision and walked the path and been God’schurch in this place.

We rightly celebrate our history, and hope many will come and visit thisAnniversary Weekend, from Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June, whenwe will be open with a Flower Festival and with our Historical Documentson display.

Anniversary celebrations are not just about looking backwards, but aboutbeing in the present and looking to the future. We have much tocelebrate in this special year, and much more to look forward to in ourfuture. As we work together to seek God’s way, He will hear ourprayers and lead us forward in service to the community around us.

75 years ago those 35 people were given the vision to build this church –what might the next 75 years hold?

We can be sure it will be exhilarating!

Sue

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Sunday Services

Some notes on the visiting preachers.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 Revd John Robinson, is one of our previous ministers,affectionately known as J.R. He regularly leads trips to the HolyLand, which many of our members go on.

v Nicola Furley-Smith has taken over from Nigel Uden as theSouthern Synod Moderator.

v Tracy Wilson is a student on the TLS course. She is currentlyworshipping at Christ Church URC/Methodist Church in EastDulwich.

v Rev Ken Marsh grew up in our church and became a memberbefore becoming a Minister in the Congregational Churchesbefore they became United Reformed.

June 20123rd 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent

6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

10th Hayes Free Church 75th Anniversary10.30 am - Parade Service - Rev John Robinson 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

17th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Nicola Furley-Smith 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

24th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson

July 2012

1st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Ken Marsh 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

1. The word has seven letters....2. Preceded God...3. Greater than God...4. More Evil than the devil...

5. All poor people have it...6. Wealthy people need it....7. If you eat it, you will die.

The answer is on page 17

A PoserCan you answer all 7 of the following questions with the same word?

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

Baptisms booked for this year: -v 24th June – Zach Gubb (son of a couple

married in the church)v 8th July – George, Charlotte and Teddy (we

prayed for George when he was born – Charlotte's his baby sister -from the Friday Coffee Morning)

Weddings: -v We wish to thank everyone for their kind wishes and cards for our

Golden Wedding Anniversary. We were overwhelmed by all thekindness we received. We had a wonderful weekend away(despite the weather!!!)

With many thanks Sylvia and Laurie Mack.

Deaths: -v We regret to announce the death of Len Connolly, father of David,

at the age of 95. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife,Florrie, and other members of the family.

Change of Address, etc.: -v Gwen Baldwin’s telephone number should be 8462 7881

EldersFollowing the AGM these are the Serving Elders:-John Curry, Michael Duke, Linda Jennings, Bill Michie, Martin Nunn,

Mavis Righini, Bruce Tannock and Chris Wood.

Church MeetingsThe next Church meeting will be on Sunday 22nd of July at noon, afterthe morning service.

The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th June at 8.00 pmin the small hall.

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on the following Mondays: - 11th June at Judith Stoner’s home - 113, Bourne Way.

2nd July at Janet Moren’s home - 48, Woodlea Drive.

Sylvia Mack

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Tuesday Prayer MeetingsHeld at 10.00 am at the following homes:-June 5th Martin Nunn’s. 12th Betty Coster’s. 19th Brenda Cordingley’s. 26th The Church.July 3rd Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipWe will next meet on the 7th of July at 7, Sedgewood Close. Please

note that we WILL NOT be meeting in June. Martin Nunn leads thediscussions.

Men's GroupThe next meeting will be a walk on Thursday 21 June led by JohnThompson. We will meet at Bromley South Station at 7.30 pm

Ministry of FlowersThanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in June.

A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed tomembers and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.Mavis Righini

Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ ClubWe welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied

by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Fridayafternoons between 2 and 4 pm during term time. The fee is £1 perfamily – 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.

On June 1st we are having a Jubilee celebration with hat making,musical entertainment and a picnic tea alongside our usualafternoon activities.

Half term is on June 8th when there is no meeting.We look forward to seeing you all.Judith Stoner - Secretary.

3rd - Joan Smith. 10th - Church - 75th Anniversary

17th - Gwenda & Richard Barwell. Golden Wedding Anniversary

24th - Cath Brown - i.m.o. Jim

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Bible Study GroupThe Bible Study group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays ofeach month at 2.30 pm in the small hall.

Notice Sheets - June - 1st Sunday in JulyJune 3rd Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867 10th Brenda Cordingley 17th Pam Collison 8658 0748 24th Pam CollisonJuly 1st Joan Smith 8462 3920

If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, please contactthe 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 programme for June is:- 5th Bank Holiday - No meeting12th Visit to Crockenhill for tea19th Service taken by Linda Jennings26th A visit from the "Red Hot Rebels"

July 3rd Hearing Dogs for Deaf People by Fred Carpenter

MINI-AMBULANCEMembers who use the mini-ambulance are asked to phone Jessie

Martin on 8462 5621 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when they areunable to come to the meetings.

As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings . Please comealong for a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very variedprogramme with plenty to interest everyone.Linda, Marion and Sylvia

Children's Fun AfternoonTo be held at the Manse,

on Saturday 2nd June 3.00 - 5.30 pm - only if it's not raining!A Bouncy Castle and activities will be provided.

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Notes from the Church Meeting held 22nd April 2012Opening prayers were led by Sylvia Mack. The meeting stood inmemory of Pauline Chapman who died last month and Iris Williamswho died last week.

Minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and signed.Matters Arising. Sue is waiting to hear from Nash House as to how wecan become more involved. The Pastoral Group leaders are to talkto members who have not been attending for some time.

Church members are encouraged to meet with Baptism families inthe small hall after the service for coffee.

Living with Difference. The Elders recommendation that we should notregister for conducting Civil Weddings but would give considerationon a case by case basis for a request for a blessing service followingthe Civil Partnership ceremony at the Registry Office. This was agreedby majority vote with three members voting against.

75th Anniversary plans are in hand for a flower festival , a film show forchildren of Snow White on 7th July and in the evening a showing ofthe Prisoner of Zenda.

Following a vote it was agreed that this year’s Christmas Tree Festivalwill be in aid of the Chartwell Trust.

The Charity Card Fair will be on the 20th October.A cream tea in aid of the Holiday from Home week is to be held atJoan Smith’s house on the 15th June.

The Fabric Steward reported on some works that require to be doneon the property.

The Secretary advised the meeting that he is to stand down as anElder and Secretary.

Anna and I wish to thank those who came to the Agape Supperand their generous support of Kanlungan and their work

with the street children of Manila.In total a fantastic £268.50 was raised.

Kind regards

Simon GrayHayesford Park Baptist Church

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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.

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

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HAYES FREE CHURCHMINUTES OF THE 75th A.G.M HELD ON THURSDAY 3rd MAY 2012

1 Opening Devotions were led by Rev Sue Powell in the presenceof 35 members and 4 friends.

2 Apologies for Absence were received from 6 members3 Minutes of the Last AGM was read agreed, and signed.4 Ratification of the Appointment of New Elders - The proposal was

accepted that Mrs Mavis Righini and Messrs Mike Duke andBruce Tannock be appointed to serve as Elders for a period of nolonger than 5 years. Sue is waiting on a decision from anothermember. Barbara Jones, Sylvia Mack, Margaret Tannock andAlan Hotten were thanked for all their help and support over thepast 5 years.

5 Appointment of Church Office Holders – The list was read to theMeeting who agreed to these appointments. Sue thankedeveryone on the list and in addition thanked Bill Michie, AlisonWinton and Chris Wood for continuing to serve in their roles.Thanks were also expressed to Alistair Wilson who is standingdown as Elder and Church Secretary.

6 Ratification of appointments made by Church Organisations –The list was read to the meeting who agreed to theappointments. Sue thanked everyone involved with theorganisations of the church and the office holders for theenormous amount of work that each person does on behalf ofthe church.

7 Secretary’s Report. The report detailed the many activities thathappen during the year and thanked the minister and laypreachers and organisation leaders for all they have done andachieved.

8 Treasurer’s Report – Bill Michie presented an outline of thefinancial situation of the church and audited accounts will bebrought to a later meeting.

9 Reports from Church Organisations. These had been bound intoa booklet and distributed the previous week and also at themeeting. In addition verbal reports were given from some of theRainbow, Brownie and Guide members, Simon Narracott GSL ofthe Scouts, Linda Jennings on behalf of Women’s Fellowship andJudith Stoner read a report from the Mother & Toddler Group.Sue thanked them for their reports and all leaders oforganisations for their hard work and dedication and the workthey do in our name week by week.

Continued on the next page....

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10 Other Business Sue asked for help with staffing the stall at HayesFair on 23rd June.Following the prayer hour last Saturday and last night memberswere encouraged to talk to an Elder with their thoughts re thefuture of the church before the next Elders meeting.Notice was given of the Prayer and Gift Day on 16th June andmembers were advised that we will be taking part in the LMMRreview when church members will be invited to form a reviewteam looking at the Mission of the church.

The meeting closed with a hymn and prayers led by Sue.

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Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)

I recently visited Israel and went to Bethlehem where I wasprivileged to go to the Centre which was founded in 1960 as one ofLeonard Cheshire Homes. Nowadays it is a non profit, non

government organisation that is nationally recognised forcomprehensive medical and rehabilitation services it renders tobeneficiaries from different parts of Palestine, particularly those withdisabilities regardless of gender, age, religion or social class.

BASR has worked progressively upon it's commitment to enhance theoverall quality of life of persons with disabilities and other vulnerablegroups inspired by it's mission for their total inclusion into all aspects ofcommunity life. Since it's inception BASR has diligently developedinnovative programmes and services that meet the emerging needsof the Palestinian Community.

I wish to propose that for the year 2012/2013 we support thisorganisation as our Mission Abroad. The people working there do somuch good work, many are Christians but nobody is ever turnedaway be they Jew or Muslim "Every Patient is First and Foremost aHuman Being". I plan to bring this before the Church Meeting on22nd July for members’ approval

For those who wish to know more I have a brochure which I receivedon my visit detailing the work carried out.

Margaret Tannock

I've learned...That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

by Andy Rooney, a man who had the giftto say so much with so few words

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NOTICEAdvance notice

Churches Together in Hayes are booking stalls for theHayes Village Fair on Saturday 23rd June.

The three stalls will be: -1) Traidcraft2) leaflets and games3) bouncy castle.

Please put the date in your diary as we will need helpersto run the stalls.

The fair will be open from 12 noon to 4.30 pm.Contact details to follow / listen for announcements

Bank Holiday Ramble.To be held, by popular demand .....

..... On Monday, 4th of June. (Yes that’s correct!)

We will enjoy a pub lunch as part of the day.

All are welcome to join us and we will set off from theRosary car park just after 10.15 am.

More details from Martin Nunn.

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BOARD

Dear AllThe date for the Prayer and Gift Day -

Saturday 16th June.9 am to 5 pm - 20 minutes slots.

Thank you

Sue

Dear AllSome dates for your diaries please.v Children's Fun afternoon at the manse - date changed

to Saturday 2nd June, 3.00 - 5.30 pmv Two churches Bar-b-que at The Manse - July 28th,

3 - 6.30 pm (TV available for watching Olympics) -Sue

Cream TeaTo be held in aid of Holiday from Home

On Friday, 15th JuneAt 18, Hurstdene Avenue

From 3.00 - 5.00 p.m.Tickets £4.50 from Joan - Tel: 020 8462 3920

There will be a Raffle.

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Up and Coming Concerts

HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR - SUMMER CONCERT

Celebrating London's composers: the musical heritage of our Olympichost city.

Saturday 30 June 2012 at 7.45pmHayes Parish ChurchAdmission £7 (school age children £2)Box office: 07989 192928 or on the door

The concert will be a mixture of light summer music, including ourspeciality - some delightful but little-known gems which you are notlikely to come across elsewhere. This year though there will be aspecial connection with London, as our contribution to the Olympicfestivities. Come along and get in the mood for summer 2012!

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CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF WORK WITH THE HOMELESS

Paved with Gold: Music from the StreetsSt Martin's in the FieldsMonday 18 June 2012 at 6.30pmAdmission £10Box office 020 7766 1100 or www.smitf.org

This concert will be raising money for The Connection at St Martin's inthe Fields (helping homeless people seven days a week) - this is thecharity that you may remember hearing about every Christmasthrough the Radio 4 Christmas appeal.

This will be "an evening of song and music" given by: -

v Streetwise Opera (a charity which uses music to help homelesspeople, and stages opera productions starring homelessperformers)

v Woven Gold (a music group working with survivors of cruelty,including refugee performers from many countries)

v The Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields (a group of 10 singerswho lead worship and include some of the best singers from musiccolleges across London).

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Médecins Sans FrontièresDoctors Without Borders (MSF)

MSF is an independent international medical humanitarian organisationthat delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries.

Emergency medical aidMSF has been working around the world since 1971:ü Providing essential healthcare during and after conflictü Treating people affected by epidemic diseasesü Helping people in the aftermath of natural disastersü Offering medical care to those excluded from healthcare

Training, support and healthcareIn countries where health facilities are insufficient or even non-existent,MSF collaborates with authorities such as the Ministry of Health to provideassistance.

MSF also:ü Rehabilitates hospitals and clinicsü Runs vaccination programmesü Performs surgeryü Operates feeding centres for malnourished childrenü Provides psychological supportü Runs water and sanitation projects

MSF also works in remote health care centres and slum areas andprovides training to local personnel.

Bearing witnessIn carrying out humanitarian assistance, MSF seeks also to raise awarenessof crisis situations.

MSF acts as a witness and will speak out, either in private or in public,about the plight of populations in danger for whom we work.

In doing so, MSF sets out to alleviate human suffering, to protect life andhealth and to restore respect for human beings and their fundamentalhuman rights.

Contact in the UKMédecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)67-74 Saffron Hill; London ; EC1N 8QX Office hours 0930-1730, M-F.Tel: 0207 404 6600Fax: 020 7404 4466Email: office-ldn@london.msf.org

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Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00Our next coffee morning will be on the 9th of June. We arecontinuing to raise monies to contribute to disaster relieffunds in different parts of the world.

We hope to see you there, and why not bring a friend.

Barbara Jones

The Fairtrade Sunday StallIn 2012, we will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service onthe 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. So, for June the stall will beheld on the 10th and 24th.

2012 is a year of many celebrations, from the Queen’s DiamondJubilee, to the Olympics and the 75th anniversary of HFC. We havestocked up with some baking ingredients in anticipation of somecakes and biscuits being made..

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

The garden now unfolds a beauteous scene,With flowers adorned, and everlasting green;And silver lakes reflect the beaming day,And chrystal streams in gurgling fountains play.

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

Passage transcribed as shown Ed

Justice & Peace - Newsflash ....."Freedom from Torture" (the charity formerly known as the

Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture) has afunding crisis and is appealing urgently for funds to help them keepgoing. This information was discovered recently.

Details are at: http://www.freedomfromtorture.org

Freedom from Torture111 Isledon Road, LondonN7 7JWRegistered charityEngland 1000340Scotland SC039632

Each week, 69 full-time & 101 part-timestaff are joined by 190 volunteers in ourcentres in Birmingham, Glasgow,London, Manchester and Newcastle.

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Iris Joan Williams21st May 1929 - 15th April 2012

-------------------------Iris was born in Whitechapel Hospital and lived for a short while inBethnal Green before moving with her family to Chingford, where shegrew up with her two younger sisters, Olive and Jean. After leavingschool she worked as a GPO telephonist, which helped her to shakeoff her Cockney accent! It was whilst working at the GPO that shemet a Teddy-boy named Donald Williams, a go-ahead chap whosoon became her husband. Donald’s retail business brought themSouth of the Thames. They lived for a while above one of his shops inCrofton Park, before moving to Mead Way, Hayes, by which timetheir two children had arrived - Ian and Hazel who, with their mother,came to Hayes Free Church.

It was about this time that Iris and Donald joined the local Lions Club,through which Iris was introduced to charitable causes of various sorts,which she continued to support for most of the rest of her life. One ofthe earliest of these was the Multiple Sclerosis Club, at that timebased in Coney Hall, where she took her wheelchair-bound membersout on trips and organised parties for them. At the Bromley Cassetteshe helped in the mailing of their talking local newspapers for theblind, and for several years she worked for KAB (The Kent Associationfor the Blind), helping in a variety of ways, including acting as adance-partner for blind members. At Hayes Fee Church she teamedup with Ivy Mant and Joan Carter to help run the Over-60’s Club(which later became the Friendship Club), a very happy venture.

Sadly, in late middle age, Iris’ marriage broke up and she moved toDownham. For a while, whilst she continued to drive a car, sheseemed happy enough and was able to maintain all her social andcharitable activities; but eventually deteriorating sight and otherhealth problems forced her to give up driving, and this greatlyimpeded her out-going life-style. Reluctantly she agreed to move toa retirement flat at Blenheim Court, where she could benefit frommore frequent social activity. However, only a few days before shewas to move she suffered a massive stroke, which not onlyhospitalised her but left her both frail and nearly blind. After fourmonths she moved into the flat, but she never settled there, and lifebecame increasingly difficult. A relapse led to another spell inhospital, but she was looking forward to moving to another, moresuitable, nursing home which Ian and Hazel had found for her when,on the day of the scheduled move, she had another stroke fromwhich she never recovered. She died in Orpington Hospital on April15th. Continued on Page 16 ........

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We shall all remember her for her cheerful, chirpy personality, small inbody, but large and caring in heart. Our thoughts and prayers arewith her family, who loved and cared for her so deeply.

Martin Nunn (With grateful thanks to Ian Williams,on whose tribute this is based.)

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TRINITY UNITED REFORMED CHURCHFREELANDS ROAD BROMLEY

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Hayes Free Church Holiday from Home 6th - 10th August 2012

6th 10 am to10.30 am

10.30am to12 noon

12 noon to1.30 pm

1.30 pm to3 pm

3 pm to3.30 pm

TEA /COFFEE

QUIZZES LUNCH INTER-NATIONAL

DANCE

TEA /COFFEE

7th 10 am to10.30 am

10.30am to12 noon

12 noon to1.30 pm

1.30 pm to3 pm

3 pm to3.30 pm

TEA /COFFEE

FLOWERARRANG-

ING

LUNCH CHOIR TEA /COFFEE

8th 10 am to10.30 am

10.30am to12 noon

12 noon to1.30 pm

1.30 pm to3 pm

3 pm to3.30 pm

OUTING TO ELTHAM PALACE AND CREAM TEA

9th 10 am to10.30 am

10.30am to12 noon

12 noon to1.30 pm

1.30 pm to3 pm

3 pm to3.30 pm

TEA /COFFEE

GLASSPAINTING

LUNCH SING-A-LONG-A-ROLAND

TEA /COFFEE

10th 10 am to10.30 am

10.30am to12 noon

12 noon to1.30 pm

1.30 pm to3 pm

3 pm to3.30 pm

TEA /COFFEE

SPEAKERS LUNCH BINGO TEA /COFFEE

The Answer to the poser is: -NOTHING!

1) NOTHING has 7 letters.2) NOTHING preceded God.3) NOTHING is greater than God.4) NOTHING is more Evil than the devil.5) All poor people have NOTHING.6) Wealthy people need NOTHING.7) If you eat NOTHING, you will die.

Only 5% of Stanford University graduates figured it out!

Tel: 020 8462 2212 to book a place.

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June 20121st Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Club Page 4

2nd Sat 3.00 pm - Children’s Fun Afternoon Page 5

3rd Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Major Cliff Kent 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

4th Mon Bank Holiday - Diamond Jubilee 10.15 am - Bank Holiday Ramble Page 10

5th Tue Bank Holiday - Diamond Jubilee10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4

6th Wed7th Thu

8th Fri Open Weekend & Flower Festival start Page 20

9th Sat Queen's Offical Birthday10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 14

10th Sun

Hayes Free Church 75th Anniversary10.30 am - Parade Service - Rev John Robinson Followed by Fair Trade Stall Page 14 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister Catalyst Press Day I.F.C.

11th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

12th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

13th Wed

14th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5

15th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Club Page 4 3.00 pm - Cream Tea Page 11

16th Sat 9.00 am - Prayer and Gift Day Page 12 10.30 am - Drop-in Quiet Day - Trinity Page 16

17th SunFathers' Day10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Nicola Furley-Smith 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

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June 201218th Mon 6.30 pm - Concert - St Martin’s in the Fields Page 12

19th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

20th Wed

21st Thu 7.30 pm - Men’s Group Page 4

22nd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Club Page 4

23rd Sat Hayes Village Fair Page 10

24th Sun10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister Followed by Fair Trade Stall Page 14 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Miss Tracy Wilson

25th Mon

26th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 4 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

27th Wed

28th Thu 2.30 pm - Bible Study Group Page 5

29th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Club Page 4

30th Sat 7.45 pm - Concert - Hayes Parish Church Page 12

July 2012

1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev Ken Marsh 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY22 July CHURCH MEETING. 12.00 Noon23 July OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY THROUGH BROMLEY.28 July TWO CHURCHES BAR-B-QUE6-10 August HOLIDAY FROM HOME Tel 020 8462 2212 to book a place.

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Flower Festival Friday June 8th 10.30 a.m. -12 noon 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Saturday June 9th 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Sunday June 10th Open during Sunday Services. Bring your friends and neighbours.Further details, if required, from Mavis Righini.

I've learned...That love, not time, heals all wounds.

by Andy Rooney

75th Anniversary - Events CalendarDate Event Page

June

8th - 10th A Flower Festival and display of Churcharchives will be held in the church.

This one

July

7th Film Shows

September

1st Scalextric Event

October

13th Talent Exhibition

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

Weekdays9.15 - 12.00 pm Pre School Group Jayne Carvell 07913 299773

Monday

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 Linda Jennings 07778 2385876.00 - 8.00 pm Weight Watchers Area Office 0845 345 15007.15 pm Scouts Paul Hasling 3236 0083

Wednesday5.00 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 Tom Strachan 07745 813 295

Thursday5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 34697.15 - 8.45 pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 4713088.00 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 Thought

PrayerGod, we commit to talking and praying together,questioning and reflecting together,hoping and dreaming together.Give us vision and confidence nowto find our way forward as your peoplefollowing your vision and walking in your way

(adapted from Vision4Life materials)