1. Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)
March 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: Mr Alistair Wilson Tel: 020 8402 0026
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 The way things once were 13
Preachers’ info 2 Justice & Peace Group 14
Church Notices 3 - 5 Fairtrade Fortnight 14
Giving 5 Walk through the Bible 15
Letter from Help for Heroes 6 The Traidcraft Big Brew 16
Catalyst needs you 7 Our well-being 17
Rangers appeal for new members 8 Southern Synod Mission Criteria 20
Antique & Collectors Fair 9 A Jewish Blessing 20
Notice board 10 - 11 Church Organisations IBC
Crabby Old Man - poem 12 - 13
This month’s website
Help for Heroes is well known to us all. Turn to page 6 for a thank you
letter from the charity which benefited from the Christmas Tree
Festival. Check out the website for full details about this charity and
the work which it does.
The Website address is www.helpforheroes.org.uk Ed
Copy for the April 2012 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, 18th March.
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
Lent is a time of preparation, a time for
thoughtful reflection on our faith. A time when
we might fast from food (understood today as 3 simple meals a day
and no snacking – except Sundays) and festivities – to save up all our
celebrations for Easter day itself.
In many churches during Lent “alleluias” are not sung and no flowers
are displayed, reminding the congregation that Lent is a time for
serious contemplation.
The “Walk Through the Bible” day on Saturday 10th is almost upon us
and I do hope that you are all going to attend this great event as it
is our only Lent ‘happening’.
Please give your name to Sylvia Mack if you plan to join us. A journey
through the Old Testament is on offer, a time to stop and consider
the first part of our Bible.
As part of Lent it would be good to spend time individually reflecting
on the Good Friday reading: John 18: 1 – 19: 42, where we see those
in power lose power as Jesus controls his own destiny. And perhaps
going further to our Easter Day Gospel reading – John 20: 1 – 18 –
which includes Mary Magdalene’s statement, “I have seen the Lord”.
Mary seeks and is surprised by what she finds, or better, by the one
who finds her.
How might Jesus find us this Lent?
Sue
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4. Sunday & Easter Services
March 2012
4th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
11th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
18th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
25th Sun 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Marion Bayley
April 2012
Palm Sunday
1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
Maundy Thursday
5th Thu
7.30 pm - Service at Elmers End URC - Bill Bowman.
Good Friday
10.00 am - Morning Service - CTH The programme: -
6th Fri 9.10 am from the Village Hall, moving to St Mary's, then to
the Rosary church, on to Hayes Station Approach, meet for
the service at Hayes Free at 10 am. Simon Gray to preach.
Easter Sunday
8th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
v Allan Evison is a lay preacher at Hayes Parish Church. He has
conducted worship on a number of occasions.
v Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the Bible Society.
He spoke at the Bible celebration supper in the spring of 2011.
v Mrs. Marion Bayley is a Lay Preacher and an Elder from our sister
church in Beckenham. She regularly leads our services.
v Linda Jennings is one of our Elders who has lead our services on a
number of occasions.
v Rev Bill Bowman is the Minister of Emmanuel URC, West Wickham.
Bill was a member of HFC before he became a Minister.
v Revd Simon Gray is the Minister at Hayesford Park Baptist Church.
v Bill Michie is well known to us all. He is a Lay Preacher at HFC.
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5. News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Births: -
Our daughter and son-in-law had a baby son
born on Nov 19th, Jack Malcolm York, a brother
for Amy now nearly 4. Regards David and
Undine Connolly.
Deaths: -
We regret to announce the death of Audrey McNelly on 3 February.
We offer our deepest condolences to her husband, Alec, and to his
family at this sad time.
Change of Address: -
From the 10th February, Marion Butler will be at 35 Oatley House,
Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TN. Tel: to be confirmed.
Email: marion.butler@btinternet.com.
David and Undine Connolly now have new e-mail address:-
davidundine@hotmail.co.uk
Church Meetings
The next Church meeting will be held on Sunday, 22nd April at 12.00
noon after the morning service.
The next Elders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th March at 8.00
pm in the small hall.
Women's Contact Group
The Contact Group will meet at 8.00 pm on the following Mondays.
5th March at Connie Russell’s home - 234 Pickhurst Lane, and then
2nd April at Marion Bowman’s home - 26 Stambourne Way, W. Wickham.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
March 6th Martin Nunn’s. 13th Betty Coster’s.
20th Brenda Cordingley’s. 27th The Church.
April 3rd Martin Nunn’s.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
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6. Saturday Fellowship
We will next meet at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday the 3rd of March at
7 Sedgewood Close for a continuation of the discussion on the
theme of “Blessings and Praise”. We will then meet on the 7th of April.
Discussions lead by Martin Nunn.
Men's Group
The next meeting will be “Your Desert Island Disc” (bring a favourite
CD/track with you) organised by Malcolm Cheyne. We will meet in
the small hall on Thursday 15th March at 8.00 pm.
Ministry of Flowers
Thanks are due to those who will be providing flowers in March.
4th - T.B.A. 11th - T.B.A.
18th - Maggie Greenwood 25th - Margaret - I.m.o. Mum & Dad
Celebrating her birthday. Nell & Syd Williams.
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 Spring Term ends on the 23rd of March.
Our summer term starts on April 27th
We look forward to seeing you all.
Judith Stoner - Secretary.
As we pulled into Victoria Station, the driver made an announcement.
“Happy birthday to Kevin, who is 7 today. I understand that he is on his
way to see Birmingham beat Chelsea by 1 - 0!”
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7. Notice Sheets - March - 2nd Sunday in April
4th Joan Smith 8462 3920
11th Joan Smith
18th Joan Smith
25th Daphne Cummings 8777 2487
April
1st Daphne Cummings
8th 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
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 programme for March is:-
6th Lent Service with Linda Jennings
13th The History of Baston School. Charles Wimble
20th More fun with Barbara Stevens
27th Child Aid _ Martin Wilcox "Renewal of Life and the hope of
the Resurrection"
We will then meet on the 17th of April.
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
Giving
The more you give, the more you'll get.
The more you laugh the less you'll fret.
The more you'll do unselflessly.
The more you'll live abundantly.
The more of everything you share,
The more you'll always have to spare.
The more you love, the more you'll find,
That life is good and friends are kind.
For only what you give away,
Enriches you from day to day.
From Fordingbridge parish magazine (contributed by Rhoda Leeds.)
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8. Thank you letter transcribed.
16th January 2012
Dear John,
Thank you so much for your donation of
£280.53 to Help for Heroes (H4H). We
appreciate every penny that comes in and will ensure that it is put to
use providing direct, practical support for the men and women who
are wounded while in the service of our country.
When Emma and I decided to do 'our bit,' we had no idea so many
people across the UK would decide to join us and together, create the
Help for Heroes phenomenon. We are proud parents of a Soldier and
know what it is to have him away fighting. We also know what it is like
to see his friends injured with their lives changed forever. We cannot
prevent these terrible injuries, but by joining together with others in
support, we can do something positive and help them on their road to
recovery.
Since its launch in October 2007, H4H raised over £100m and funded a
variety of projects that are already making a big difference. For
example, the £8m Rehabilitation Complex at Headley Court; a new
£3.5m treatment centre for Combat Stress; Adaptive Adventure
Training through the Battle Back programme; and the creation of a
£6m Quick Reaction Fund to support individuals within 72 hours of the
need being identified.
The next project for H4H, which your donation will go towards, aims to
ensure those wounded while in service get the very best support; for
life. H4H is working in partnership with the MoD and The Royal British
Legion, to deliver the Defence Recovery Capability (DRC) – a
comprehensive pathway to help the wounded launch back into the
next phase of their lives. H4H committed £100m to the DRC, which not
only ensures that those who leave service get jobs, but that they have
access to a comprehensive range of support whatever their needs.
Our work is by no means over. There is a great deal to do, but your
contribution will make a great difference to the lives of some very
special people. On behalf of all of us at H4H and all those who we will
help, thank you.
With thanks, Unit 14.
Bryn Parry OBE Parkers Close,
& Emma Parry OBE Downton Business Centre,
Co-Founders Help for Heroes Downton, Salisbury,
SP5 3RB
Registered charity number 1120920. Tel: 01725 513212.
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9. Catalyst needs you
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
It would be great to receive items from Leaders - please encourage your charges
other groups - Mothers and Toddlers, the to be creative. Catalyst has wonderful
cubs, brownies, Sunday Club. Also, material from the adult members and
family members are most welcome to friends, but this magazine should be for all
submit material. of us to enjoy. Also, isn’t it nice to see your
Uniformed groups - can your members message or creation in print?
earn a badge for contributions to this
Surely, an important aspect of our lives is to
page? encourage the youngsters to develop - to
Pictures, poems, letters or thoughts are all be creative. So, this page is here to help
welcome. with this.
Chiropodist
Linda Jennings B.Sc (Hons), SRN, RM, FSSCh, Dip-
PodMed, MBChA,
HPC Registered
Member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry
Association
Appointments in your own home available
Ring 020 8300 9706 or (mobile) 07778 238587
Wedding Presents?
Why not try Fairly Traded gifts? That way you will be
helping with ethical trade and will receive hand-crafted
gifts.
Please speak to Barbara Jones or Richard Brown, who would
be delighted to help.
The Fair trade stall - On the 2nd & 4th Sunday mornings,
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10. Women’s World Day of Prayer
The Service this year will be held at Hayes Free Church at 2 p.m.
on the 2nd March. It has been prepared by Christian Women of
Malaysia and is entitled "Let Justice Prevail"
Sue will be talking on the theme and Barbara Jones will be leading the
service. Hayes Ladies Choir will be taking part in the Service and
leading us in our singing.
Refreshments will be served after the service and all are welcome,
including all men.
We do hope that we will get a good number from our Church to join
with those coming from other Churches in Hayes and Keston.
Sylvia Mack
Wine Tasting
Friends of Demelza Hospice Care for Children
are holding a wine tasting
in the annexe of the Rosary Church
Sunday 4th March.
7.30 pm for 8.00.
Please contact Terry Atkinson 020 8289 7535
for tickets at £15.00 each.
Appeal for new members
Aged 14-26?
Interested in continuing Guiding?
Or just want to meet new people?
Rangers is based around a fun and flexible programme
that will suit all tastes.
When: Thursdays 7.15-8.45
Where: Hayes Free Church
If interested please contact Georgina
on 07983 471308
or
georgina.chappell@googlemail.com
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11. ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY PARK & DEAF ACCESS
th
Saturday 24 March
2012
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
AT
HAYES FREE CHURCH
PICKHURST LANE
HAYES
KENT
LUNCHES & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Interested table holders – tables available David Connolly.
Tel: 020 8776 0108.
ENTRANCE £1.00
Sponsored by:- Ennis-Webb & Co. Solicitors, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
Elite House, 155 Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3JP
tel. 01959 577000
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12. NOTICE
Advance notice
Churches Together in Hayes are booking stalls for the
Hayes Village Fair on Saturday 23rd June.
The three stalls will be: -
1) Traidcraft
2) leaflets and games
3) bouncy castle.
Please put the date in your diary as we will need helpers
to run the stalls.
The fair will be open from 12 noon to 4.30 pm.
Contact details to follow / listen for announcements
Christian Aid Ramble
to
Wilberforce Oak
2 pm Sunday 25 March 2012
From Keston Parish Church, Church Road,
Keston, Kent, BR2 6HT
Join us for a delightful ramble to the
Wilberforce Oak where Wilberforce wrote in
his diary , "...just above the steep descent
into the vale of Keston, I resolved to give
notice on a fit occasion in the House of
Commons of my intention to bring forward
the abolition of the slave-trade."
We will have a brief act of worship at the
Wilberforce Oak before returning to Keston
Parish Church for refreshments and a short
presentation from staff who recently visited
Sierra Leone, this year's focus country for
Christian Aid Week. We will also have the
new Christian Aid Week resources available.
The Wilberforce Oak is approximately ½ mile
from the church and on a hill.
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13. BOARD
Thank you
Did you miss New Years Day services? Then you missed receiving
a little green money box, there is one for you.
This box is to say "Thank You" that Hayes Free Church is 75 years
old this year.
Please pop coins in when you are thankful for a beautiful day;
when a friend unexpectedly phones you. You may want to
unload a lot of coins from a heavy pocket or purse. Perhaps
there is a coin you don't like, pop them in the box.
This money is over and above our Gift Day.
Let us be thankful for all we have, especially for our beautiful
Church where we can freely worship God and we are blessed
with having a minister, Sue.
Have you any ideas as to what the money could be for?
I will let you know when the boxes are to be handed in.
Please ask for YOUR box.
Many thanks
Mavis Righini
Agape Supper
Please keep the date of Friday
Lunch for those living alone 11th May free in your diaries
for our Churches Together
Our next lunch will be on
March 25th. Agape Supper.
Please put your name on the The speaker this year is Simon
list at the rear of the church Gray and his daughter who
if you would like to come. will talk about their trip last
Barbara year to work with the street
children of the Philippines.
Beginning at 7 pm
and costing £5 - it includes
a meal.
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14. CRABBY OLD MAN (THIS APPLIES TO OLD WOMEN TOO)!!
When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in
Moosomin, Saskatchewan , it was believed that he had nothing left
of any value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre possessions,
they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff
that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.
The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the
Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the St. Louis Association
for Mental Health.
And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the
author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.
Crabby Old Man
What do you see nurses? . . . .. . What do you see?
What are you thinking . . . . . when you're looking at me?
A crabby old man . .. . .. . not very wise,
Uncertain of habit . . . . . with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food . . . . . and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice . . ... . . 'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice .. .. . .. . the things that you do.
And forever is losing . . . . . A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not .. . . ... . lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding . . . . . The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? . .. . . . Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse . . . . ... you're not looking at me..
I'll tell you who I am. . . .. . . As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, . . . . . as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten . . .. . ... with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters . . . . .. who love one another.
A young boy of Sixteen . . . . with wings on his feet.
Dreaming that soon now . . . . . a lover he'll meet.
A groom soon at Twenty . . ... . . my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows . . . . .. that I promised to keep.
At Twenty-Five, now . . .. . . I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide . . . . .. And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty . . ... . . My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other . . . .. . With ties that should last.
Continued on the next page.... .
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15. ...... Continued from the previous page.
At Forty, my young sons . . . . . have grown and are gone,
But my woman's beside me . . . .. ... to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children .. . . . .. My loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me . . . . . my wife is now dead.
I look at the future . . . . . shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing . .. . . . young of their own.
And I think of the years . . . . ... and the love that I've known.
I'm now an old man . . . . ... and nature is cruel.
'Tis jest to make old age . . . . . look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles . . . . . grace and vigor, depart.
There is now a stone . . . . where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass . . . . . a young guy still dwells,
And now and again . . . . . my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys . . . . . I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living . . . .. .. life over again.
I think of the years, all too few . .. . . . gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact . . .. ... that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people .. . ... . . open and see.
Not a crabby old man . .. . Look closer . . . see ME!!
Remember this poem when you next meet an older person who you
might brush aside without looking at the young soul within.
We will all, one day, be there, too!
The way things once were
From The Nottinghamshire Almanac for March 1841.
The weather now assumes a milder form,
But at the equinox expect a storm:
Our feather’d choir, the groves with music fill,
Now bloom the crocus and the daffodil.
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16. The Justice and Peace Group.
As several members of the Justice and Peace Group are
unable to attend meetings, we have decided to disband
the group, at least for the time being.
However, justice and peace issues will still be raised in Catalyst and in
prayer items in church services.
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12.00
There won’t be a coffee morning in March; the 10th is the
day of the Walk through the Bible event. Our next coffee
morning will be on the 14th of April. We 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
In 2012, we will be holding a fair trade stall after the morning service on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. So, for March the stall will be
held on the 11th and 25th. Then on Easter Sunday, 8th April.
2012 is a year of many celebrations, from the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee, to the Olympics and the 75th anniversary of HFC. We have
stocked up with some baking ingredients in anticipation of some
cakes and biscuits being made..
Please continue to support your fair trade stall. Thank you.
Fairtrade Fortnight
W
HAT BEGAN IN 1994 with the launch of a single ethically-
produced and sold chocolate bar, has mushroomed into
7,000 products carrying the Fairtrade Mark today.
Two of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars - KitKat (four finger) and
Cadbury’s Dairy Milk are Fairtrade. So are 30 percent of our bananas
and half the sugar we buy. Major supermarkets - The Co-op, M&S,
Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s - have committed entire product
lines to Fairtrade. All Olympic venues during the 2012 London Games
will be selling Fairtrade refreshments.
Chichester Cathedral is now sporting the first ever Fairtrade gold-
plated weather vane! If you are planning your wedding, how about
a Fairtrade wedding ring?
This year, Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 27th February till 11th March,
and once again we will be taking part in the “Big Brew” on March
11th in Church. All donations will go to Traidcraft to support people
struggling for survival in parts of the world where conditions are very
difficult.
Richard and Barbara. ( Now, turn to Page 16... )
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17. "WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE"
A Lent Presentation
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This year, Churches Together in Hayes have arranged that instead of a
Lent course spread over several weeks, there will be a one day
Seminar on Saturday 10th March from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. At Hayes
Free Church.
This will cover the whole of the Old Testament as you've never seen it
before, exploring the Bible geography and history of the time. A
colour workbook will be provided, along with video presentation and
audience participation.
The cost will be £14 per head to cover the workbook and presentation
by the 'Walk Through the Bible Ministries'. Fuller details will be
available shortly in the form of leaflets and posters, but please do try
to keep the date free so that we may have plenty of support for this
interesting event.
Janet Sladden
More information.....
'Walk Through the Bible' is the Old Testament as
you've never experienced it before. People who
have seen it are still talking about it years later.
It's fun, interesting, lively and amusing. Children
cannot come as it is not suitable, but 11 - 16 year
olds can attend for free with an adult.
It takes all day (well it is the whole of the Old
Testament!) and costs £14 per person and needs to
be booked in advance.
You bring a packed lunch on the day to Hayes Free
Church, where you know you will be welcome.
You can bring as many people as you like, as long
as you book them in before the end of February!
Booking forms at the back of the church - please give them to Sylvia
Mack (who will pass them on).
Lent is an important time in the life of the church so do make a special
effort to come and support this wonderful seminar - over 2 million
have already seen it and raved about it!
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18. The Traidcraft Big Brew
Fairtrade Fortnight 2012
Helping families to flourish
What does it mean to be a flourishing family? Health?
Happiness? A good education for our children, with its
promise of a future full of promise and opportunity? If
we could achieve those things then we would feel we
had done something worthwhile, wouldn’t we?
It’s a vision shared by parents all over the world. Parents like Akhil and
Sumi Kha, in Bangladesh, for example.
They’re small-scale jute farmers and they’ve struggled to earn enough
to support their family in the way they want to.
In recent years, climate change has added to their problems, with
unpredictable rainfall making river levels unreliable.
Now, helped by Traidcraft’s Golden Fibre project, Akhil and Sumi and
their neighbours have learned how to overcome some of their
difficulties, improve the quality of their jute – and seen their income
grow as a result.
They have even been able to start saving – and to dream of a better
future for their children, Anik (7) and Uttam (4).
When his father died, Akhil had to leave school to find work. Aged only
10, he was already helping to build homes in the village. It’s not the
sort of life he wants for his sons.
“I want to educate my children properly, not like me,” he says. “I know
the necessity of education because I am illiterate.”
Sumi adds: “I am a little happy with my earnings now. I want to grow
more quality jute so I can change my family and also for all of my
village family.
“I want only for my children. I want to give them good food and to
provide them with an education – and animals and land.”
Sumi and Akhil’s dreams are shared by the many thousands of
producers who are being helped by Traidcraft and its local partners
across East Africa, Asia and Latin America.
But there are many, many more who could also build flourishing lives
for themselves, their families and their communities, if only they get
the chance.
Traidcraft is determined to give them that opportunity, and it can do it –
if we all help. Please support your local Traidcraft Fair Trader or retailer.
Find out more about Traidcraft’s work at www.traidcraft.org.uk
© Traidcraft 2011
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19. OUR WELL-BEING
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NHS care record launch in Bromley
Originally released on 10th January 2011 & amended for 2012
Following a letter in 2010 to all Bromley residents registered with a local GP,
the NHS Summary Care Record (SCR) was to be introduced in Bromley
during 2011. The SCR is a nationwide initiative focused on ensuring the
best possible care for people when they need to be treated by the NHS
in an emergency.
The SCR holds details of medication the patient is taking and any allergies
or adverse reactions to medicines they have had. This is information that
could make all the difference to ensuring fast, safe treatment when a
patient needs emergency or unplanned care and they are not known to
the clinicians treating them. The SCR is accessible only to staff directly
involved in treating the patient and access is via a secure NHS line
Additional information will only be added to the record with the patient's
explicit consent and because it could be important to making sure they
get the right treatment.
Anyone not wishing to have an SCR can opt out from the start or at any
point after their SCR has been created.
They can do this by completing a form available at their GP's surgery or
on-line at www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk/summary.
GPs from Tudor Way and Bromley Park surgeries, the first Bromley practices
to get involved said: "We welcome this move. In our experience,
unconnected healthcare causes untold and unnecessary anxiety at very
difficult times for patients and relatives. The SCR gives easy access to
patient information when it is most needed. For the great majority of
patients, making this information available is common sense and they
are surprised it doesn't happen already?
It is hoped that the SCR will have rolled out across all Bromley practices by
the end of 2011.
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Some common ailments
(continued)
Asthma
Sufferers can find their asthma flares up more in winter, leaving them
short of breath or feeling wheezy.
If prone to the illness, you are advised to wear a scarf over your nose
and mouth in very cold temperatures, to be strict about taking
your medication, carry your inhaler and consider staying indoors
on particularly chilly days.
To be continued next month........
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20. March 2012
1st Thu St. David's Day
2nd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
2.00 pm - Women’s World Day of Prayer Service Page 8
3rd Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4
10.30 am - Morning Service - Allan Evison
4th Sun 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
7.30 pm - Wine Tasting Page 8
5th Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
6th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
7th Wed
8th Thu
9th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
10th Sat 9.30 am - 5.00 pm - Walk Through The Bible. Page 15
11th Sun The Big Brew day Page 14
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
12th Mon
13th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
14th Wed
15th Thu 8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
16th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
17th Sat St. Patrick's Day
18th Sun Mothering Sunday
10.30 am - Morning Service - Rev. Geoff Larcombe
Catalyst Copy due day I.F.C.
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
19th Mon
20th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
21st Wed
22nd Thu
23rd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
24th Sat 10.00 am - Antique & Collectors Fair Page 9
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21. March 2012
25th Sun BST Begins
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 14
12.00 pm - Lunch for those living alone Page 11
2.00 pm - Christian Aid Ramble Page 10
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Marion Bayley
26th Mon
27th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
28th Wed
29th Thu
30th Fri
31st Sat
April 2012
Palm Sunday
1st Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Linda Jennings
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
2nd Mon 8.00 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
3rd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
4th Wed
5th Thu Maundy Thursday
7.30 pm - Service at Elmers End URC - Bill Bowman
6th Fri Good Friday
10.00 am - Morning Service - CTH Page 2
7th Sat 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 4
Easter Sunday
8th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Bill Michie
Followed by the Fairtrade Stall Page 14
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
6 April GOOD FRIDAY
8 April EASTER SUNDAY
22 April CHURCH MEETING (12.00 noon).
3 May ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (7.30 pm)
11 May CTH AGAPE SUPPER
23 June HAYES VILLAGE FAIR
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22. Southern Synod Mission Criteria
This church: -
1) is out ward looking and is actively seeking to reach new people for
Jesus Christ
2) is committed to encouraging and enabling people to be faithful
followers of Jesus Christ
3) is committed to caring for people of all ages both inside and outside
its own community
4) provides relevant, inspiring and engaging worship which is
accessible to all people including those new to church life
5) is committed to serving its local community through a variety of
programmes and activities
6) is committed to resourcing its life and mission through its personnel,
finances and buildings
7) is committed to the wider Church of God through the United
Reformed Church nationally, ecumenical relationships and the
world church
8) is committed to addressing issues of justice, peace and the
environment
9) is committed to regularly reviewing its life and mission in light of the
above criteria always seeking the prompting and guidance of the
Holy Spirit
A Jewish blessing
I am not thankful for cruelty.
Not thankful for the small pettiness embroidered in our characters.
I am not grateful, Dear God, for the hunger and hurt that plague us.
I cannot thank you for the ways, large and small, that we scar our
neighbour’s hearts,
Coax tears from angry eyes
Wound those whom we love,
Shame and hurt one another.
But my God, my rock, I am so grateful that you taught us to see;
So we can heal the hurt, soothe the pain,
Raise those who are bowed down.
We are thankful for blessings, oh Lord, but also for the gift of giving
blessing
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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
See Catalyst - Justice & Peace The group will not
Page 14 Group now be meeting
5.30 pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 8325 3469
7.00 - 8.30 pm Senior Guides Kerry Sullivan 8777 3139
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
Always There
And I am convinced that nothing can ever
separate us from God’s love.
Neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither our fears for today
nor our worries about tomorrow:
Romans 8:38 NLT
God has put into each of our lives a void
that cannot be filled by the world.
We may leave God or put Him on hold,
but He is always there, patiently waiting
for us…to turn back to Him.
Emile Barnes