The document provides information about upcoming events at Hayes Free Church in September and October 2015, including Sunday services, meetings, and fundraising activities. It requests submissions for the October edition of the Catalyst magazine by September 13th and provides press dates for the November edition. It also includes notices, announcements, and advertisements for various church groups and activities.

1. September 2015
Catalyst
THE MAGAZINE OF
HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

2. Copy for the October 2015 edition needs to be handed in by
Sunday, the 13th of September.
Please submit items in good time
You can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to
collect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.
You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com
Thank You. Editor
Principal Contacts
Minister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212
Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168
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: -
This month we are introducing a website which aims to promote safe
driving habits. Drive The Promise.
The web address is Drivethepromise.com
Now, turn to Page 16 for more information. Ed
Sunday Services;
Christian Aid Talk 2
Church Notices 3 - 5
November press dates 3
Power of Prayer 5
Christmas Tree Festival;
Notes from the Editor 6
Your page 7
Hayes Philharmonic Choir 8
Christmas Fair etc notice 9
Notice Board 10 - 11
Christmas Tree Festival Prog. 12
Alzheimer’s 13
Goings On at the Church 14
Getting-Togethers;
The way things once were 15
Website of the month 16
Bible verses & passages 17, 20
Good Heavens 17
Someone Else 20

3. 1
Letter from the Minister
Dear Friends
I am writing this on the weekend we remembered
VJ day, when Japan surrendered, and World War Two was finally over.
The horror of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan should never leave
our consciousness; our memories of the devastation are what prevent a
repeat. We live in a dangerous world where too many unstable countries
have the capability to press the button; the wisdom of past experience
needs to remain clear and constant to remind us all of the dangers of
thinking we can rule the world.
We are all capable of thinking that we are in charge… that we rule.
Whether it is in our own home, in our jobs, in our relationships, we like
to think we are in charge.
As Christians we should know better – for we are never fully in charge of
our own lives.
God is.
It is when we acknowledge God as our true ruler that we can begin to live
a true and faithful life. And faith is at the heart of that. Faith calls us
to be true and steadfast in our lives, to make decisions based on prayer,
and to be steadfast in our relationships with other believers who
strengthen and support us.
While we are right to be concerned about the actions of others,
especially others with weapons, we have to remain constant in our faith –
God is in charge of our lives, and in Him we find our true selves.
We need to acknowledge that God Rules! Then we will know His peace in
our lives.
Shalom!

4. 2
Sunday Services
Some notes on the visiting preachers.
September 2015
6th 10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox
6.30 pm - Evening Service
13th 10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
20th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Alan Kienlen
6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH (details TBA)
27th 10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Judy Davies
October 2015
4th
10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
v John Cox is known to us, having conducted services at HFC in the past.
v Alan Kienlen is well known to us. He was church secretary and an
elder at HFC.
v Judy Davies is well known to us. She has conducted services at HFC on
a number of occasions.
v David Stoner is well known to us. He is a lay preacher at HFC.
Christian Aid Talk in September
from the URC Southern Synod
Dear All,
This year is an important year to consider the impact of climate
change as we look towards the United Nations Climate Change
Conference in Paris this Autumn. Bromley and Trinity Bromley United
Reformed Churches are delighted to announce that Rev Dr Susan
Durber, Theology Adviser for Christian Aid will be coming to share
something about the interconnection between Climate Change and
Poverty.
The talk with be at Trinity Bromley URC Freelands Road BR1 on Tuesday
29th September starting at 7.30. Tea and coffee will be available and
there will be a retiring offertory for the work of Christian Aid.
All are welcome. (Susan is of course very well known in the URC family)
Kind regards,
Rachael Boyden

5. 3
News of the Church Family
Announcements are welcome :-
BMD - Changes of address, etc.
Deaths
We regret to record the death of Jessie Martin on 6
August. We extend our deepest condolences to
all her relatives at this sad time.
Your prayers would be appreciated for: -
Helen Hebbes, and David and Ann Watson.
Church Meetings
The next Elders’ meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall on Tuesday,
1st of September.
The next Church meeting will be on Sunday 27th September at 12.00
noon – after the morning service.
Women's Contact Group
We will meet for lunch at the Eden Park Hotel at 12.30 pm on the 7th of
September.
Sylvia Mack
Tuesday Prayer Meetings for September
Held at 10.00 am at the following homes:-
1st Martin Nunn’s. 8th Betty Coster’s.
15th Brenda Cordingley’s. 22nd The Church.
29th Martin Nunn’s.
Then in October: -
6th Martin Nunn’s.
Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.
Saturday Fellowship
The September meeting will be on the 12th at 2.30pm at Ruth White’s
home, for a Bible study, lead by Martin Nunn.
You are welcome to join us.
IMPORTANT
Please read the Editor’s notes on Page 6 and take notice of the Press
dates for November’s Catalyst. Typed material submitted in good time
would help considerably and ensure your piece appears in print.

6. 4
House Church
We have a house church at my house - 133, Pickhurst Lane. It takes
place on the third Wednesday in the month at 7.30 pm.
The dates are as follows; September 16th, and October 21st.
We will be looking at the Ten Commandments. Anyone who would like
to join us is welcome.
Barbara
Men's Group
The next Men’s Group meeting is on Thursday 17th September at 8.00
pm and will be a meal at The White Bear, Warlingham organised by
John Curry.
Ministry of Flowers
Thank you to those who will be providing flowers in September.
6th - Jean Ritchie 13th - Betty Coster - I.m.o. June
20th - Joan Smith 27th - Joan & Bob Cook
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 4pm 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.
The autumn term will start on the 4th of September.
Wendy Smith
Messy Church
This meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the church from
3.30 - 4.30 pm, and children from 2 to 12 years are welcome.
Book Club
We will be meeting at 8.00 pm on Thursday, 3rd of September.

7. 5
Notice Sheets – September
6th Pam Collison 8658 0748
13th & 20th Joan Smith 8462 3920
27th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867
Then in October: -
4th Brenda Cordingley
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. For September we have: -
8th Open meeting: You are invited to share holiday reminiscences
and bring photographs.
15th Talk by Dee Larcombe.
22ndGentle exercises with Pat Marshall.
29th The Tootswood Singers entertain.
Then in October:
6th START AT 2.30: Anniversary Service, followed by tea.
MINI-AMBULANCE
Members who use this service are asked to phone Marion
Swanborough on 8462 3981 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
Power of Prayer
Excited and inspired by the power of prayer? Are you a budding
prayer writer? Commitment for Life is looking for prayers for their
Prayer Partners 2016. The prayers can be based on one of our partner
countries, the issues they face or about campaigning for justice.
If you feel inspired to write a prayer, send it, either by post to Church
House, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT or by email to
linda.mead@urc.org.uk. By sending an entry you give us permission to
share the prayer and for churches to reproduce it.
Please let people in your church, from the youngest to the oldest,
know about this competition. Chosen entries will be published in
Prayer Partners 2016 which goes out in our November mailing. Entries
need to be entered by the end of September.
Competition

8. 6
Notes from the Editor
CHARS
The list of church members who collect items for charity funds will be
published in October’s Catalyst. At the time of going to press, the list
remains at 2. So let us put more charities on the list in time for October.
A Reminder: -
London Open House Weekend is on the 19th & 20th of September. I
wrote about the event in the last edition of Catalyst. This is your
chance to enjoy buildings for free and meet users. Also you have a
chance to see about your future job prospects and learn a little more
about London.
London Open House have a great app for iPhones and iPads.
More information is at www.openhouselondon.org.uk.
Notice for November’s Catalyst
Flora and I will be away on holiday between the 9th & 23rd of
October. So, I will need as much information as possible with me by
6th Oct for November’s Catalyst. Items contributed after 23rd MUST
be typed and/or emailed. Nothing handwritten please, otherwise it
will NOT be included in November’s edition. Catalyst will be out by
Sunday 1st Nov.
Regards. Editor Continued on page 15..........
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
The programme for this year has now been finalised and appears on
page 12 of Catalyst. There are a few changes – the main one being
that we will have a couple of nights off! But the hope is that these little
oases will re-energise us all to give our full support on the other
evenings, and of course to bring along lots of friends. I am particularly
keen to have good support for the new acts who will be appearing for
the first time this year. The River City Saxes and the Wind and Words
duo have very kindly agreed to come without payment, while the
Croydon Guitar Club (also unpaid) will be putting together a
programme especially for us – so please come along and show them
all how much this is appreciated. I have been to performances or
rehearsals by all of these performers, and I am sure they will give us a
very good time – and you can confidently recommend them to others.
By about mid-September or earlier I shall be starting to firm up the
arrangements for volunteers – and also for HFC performers on the
opening night – so please be ready! And thanks to everyone for help
to date.
Christine

9. 7
This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.
Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some pictures, poetry or stories.
Your Page
The Men’s Group in Westerham
in June 2015

10. 8
Women’s Contact Coffee Morning
We will be holding the next coffee mornings
from 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hall
on the 12th of September.
We are continuing to raise monies to contribute to
disaster relief funds in different parts of the world.
We hope to see you at the Coffee Morning, 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 hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th
Sunday of each month.
The stall will be held on the 13th and 27th of September.
Don’t forget that we carry small snacking items which are perfect for
those Summer outings. We have some lovely small non-food items.
Perfect as gifts. They are worth a look at least.
Please continue to support your stall.
Thank you.
Richard and Barbara.
HAYES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
This year the choir starts rehearsing a little later than usual, on
Wednesday 14th October, preparing for a Christmas concert on
Saturday 12th December. You could hardly have a more convenient
location, at least for Hayes residents, with rehearsals in the Village Hall
and the concert itself in the Parish Church. For singers, or for anyone
who would like to try singing, this is an attractive opportunity – a
shorter rehearsal programme; the opportunity to learn some unusual
carols; and then the chance to play a part in a friendly and
enjoyable occasion where there is a real sense of the local
community.
To find out more, have a word with me, ring me on 07989 192928, or
take to the internet (www.hayeschoir.co.uk) or twitter (@hayeschoir).
Christine

11. 9
....
For more information about these events, please contact the organisers: -
Pamela Collison for the Charity Card & Gift Sale on 020 8658 0748
John Curry for the Christmas Fair on 020 8249 3663

12. 10
NOTICE
Thanks to my Friends at H.F.C. for their
kind thoughts, prayers, cards,
telephone calls and visits during my
short stay in the PRUH in June 2015
where I had an operation for a
recurring cancer problem.
Following my discharge I was blessed
with help from my daughters & my
granddaughter Nadine and visits
by H.F.C. and other friends.
For your concern and encouragement
when I was able to join with you for
morning services (balancing on
two sticks!) - I thank you.
To reiterate what Thelma wrote some
time ago - "We are so blessed to have
such a caring Church community."
I couldn't agree more.
Jim

13. 11
BOARD
To Ladies who Walk and Lunch
* * *
Alistair will be leading us on a walk in
the footsteps of Little Dorrit
on September 17th.
We will be meeting at Hayes station
to get the 10.20 am to London
Bridge.
Hope to see you there.
Barbara
GARDEN PARTY
on 11th July
Joan Smith organised a
brilliant garden party and
cream tea, and with a
bring & buy raffle raised
£435 for church funds.
Congratulations and
thanks to Joan and her
team of helpers on such
a successful afternoon.

14. 12
The Trees can be viewed at the Church at the following times:
From 2.00pm on Saturday 28th and Monday 30th November, Friday 4th and
Saturday 5th December.
From 3.30pm on Tuesday 1st , Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd December
(extended opening until 8.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday only)
On each Sunday the church will be open at 10.30am and 6.30pm for services
Programme of Entertainment
Friday 27th November at 7.30pm - OPENING CONCERT
Members and Friends of Hayes Free Church and
River City Saxes - “Four Saxophones Swing into Christmas”
Saturday 28th November at 7.00pm - Wind and Words (Poetry and Clarinet) -
“ ‘Twas the Night before Christmas” and
Croydon Guitar Club Entertains with Popular Songs
Sunday 29th November at 6.30pm - Evening Service
with Pickhurst Junior Academy
Monday 30th November at 7.30pm - Bishop Justus School Concert
Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30pm - Concert by The Wandle Ringers
Friday 4th December at 7.00pm - Quiz Night (bring your own drinks and nibbles)
(Tickets £2.00 from Christine Rees 07989 192928 or John Curry 8249 3663 )
Saturday 5th December at 7.45pm - Concert by Beckenham Concert Band
Sunday 6th December at 6.30pm - Churches Together in Hayes
with the Musicians from Hayes School
Hayes Free Church,
111 Pickhurst Lane,
Hayes (Kent) BR2 7HU
www.hayesfreechurch.com
All the money
raised will go to
Hayes Free Church
Christmas Tree
Festival
In aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust
From Friday 27th November to Sunday 6th December 2015

15. 13
Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes dementia.
The article now goes on to discuss different types of dementia..
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia
after Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular dementia can occur when blood
flow to the brain becomes reduced. Some people have both
Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia – often called mixed dementia.
Vascular dementia can also be called vascular cognitive impairment.
Vascular dementia is sometimes split into more specific types. The
most common of these are:
• Stroke-related dementia. This includes multi-infarct dementia (MID),
which happens after a series of small strokes. It also includes
dementia which happens after a stroke (called post-stroke dementia).
• Subcortical vascular dementia (also called Binswanger’s disease,
small vessel disease-related dementia or lacunar state). This is caused
by changes to very small blood vessels in the brain.
Vascular dementia can have symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s. These
can include memory loss, disorientation and problems with
communication. There can also be more specific symptoms and
these may differ depending on the area of the brain that is affected.
These symptoms may include:
• Thinking skills: Becoming slower in thinking.
• Personality changes: These may include depression and apathy
(becoming disinterested in things). People may also become more
emotional.
• Movement problems: Difficulty walking or changes in the way a
person walks.
• Bladder problems: Frequent urge to urinate or other bladder
symptoms. This can be common in older age, but can be a feature of
vascular dementia when seen with other symptoms.
The symptoms of vascular dementia get worse over time. Vascular
dementia normally progresses over several years. However, the
speed of progression can vary during the disease and from person to
person. There may be a sudden, or stepwise, change after an event
such as a stroke.
Support: There are a range of support organisations that offer
practical and emotional support for people with dementia
and those helping to care for them.
Continued in October

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GOINGS ON AT THE CHURCH
---------------
Time sure does fly. It only seems like yesterday when it started and was
over in 2014 and here we are in August 2015 and it also has been and
gone. Yes the Holiday from Home when we met up again with friends
and new faces to have a good time throughout the week with
varying activities starting off each day with a cuppa.
Quizzes and short talks featured from time to time and one afternoon
a comic drama. Each day we were treated to a midday lunch
fuelling our boilers for what was arranged for that afternoon.
Keeping fit sedately was undertaken accompanied by music ending
with some dancing. Not quite up to ‘Strictly come Dancing’, so who
cared, but thoroughly enjoyed. The alternative to the Keep Fit was
darts but as there were no takers I presume the fabric steward
worried about the state of the walls must have had a word. Music
also played its part during the week with a choir of lovely ladies,
seven in all, entertaining us and on another afternoon there was an
old time sing-a-long
The outing to Leeds Castle added to our numbers and on a bright
sunny not too hot a day we set off by minibus and car. On arrival
each one of us set off to do our own thing with the instruction to be
at the restaurant at a certain time if we wanted our cream tea. And
a good one it was too. Quite a few of in the party with walking
problems benefitted from the wheelchairs enabling us to see such a
lot there. A big thank you to the workhorses.
The castle provided much of interest like the gardens and the foot-
weary took advantage of the many seats to re-charge their batteries
before setting off to find something else of interest. There were 100s of
differing waterfowl waiting to be fed and a small ferry which crossed
one of the large lakes. The ‘stop me and buy one’ three wheeler ice
cream tricycle did a flourishing trade with the many picnickers there
sitting by the lakes
Back at the church one morning there was a flower arranging session,
popular from previous years, and it ended with all present making
their own arrangement to take home. Such different arrays there
were and again nice to see.
All who attended dare I dare to say were waited on hand and foot. So
much preparation had been put in by a great band of organisers
and helpers to make it such a happy week. A big word of THANKS to
all and as expressed by those on the receiving end we hope there
will be another HfH next year.
Mike Duke

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GETTING-TOGETHERS
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Smokey they were and most enjoyable. Yes the BBQs and as I say
good get-togethers as well as good food.
The first occasion where I was present was when the Men’s Group met
at Mounthurst one sunny/storm clouded evening and tucked in to
Cuisine a- la- Malcolm comprising burgers , sausages and much
more washed down with our own special brews. The rain kept off
and the sun long gone down before the last one locked the gates
and we set off home. Not however before we had planned the
programme for the next 12 months.
The second occasion was in the Manse garden hosted by Sue. There
members from Beckenham and Hayes churches and others met one
sunny rain-free afternoon. The BBQ was ably tended by Helen [Sue’s
sister] and we were waited upon by Megan and her friend Grace. In
addition to the varied BBQ fare our appetites were treated to a
lovely strawberry pavlova and many other deserts and drinks. Plenty
of nattering and laughter made for a very nice time. A big thank you
to Sue and all those who made it a good afternoon.
Mike
The way things once were
Taken from a long email from a contact in Australia. The sender
explains that the statistics may only refer to UK, although there are
many sayings from New Zealand.
Editor
EATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES
* "Kebab" was not even a word never mind a food.
* Hot dogs were a type of sausage that only the Americans ate.
* Cornflakes had arrived from America but it was obvious they would
never catch on.
* The phrase "boil in the bag" would have been beyond
comprehension.
* The idea of "oven chips" would not have made any sense at all
to us.

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Website of the month: - Drive the promise
I am bringing this website which I found via Facebook.
The website was created by Australian youngsters.
This was posted on the website: -
I want you to think about your
parents for a moment.
Your birthday is their
celebration
Your happiness is their joy
Your future is their legacy
If they had to bury you, it
would
kill them
So please next time they
say ”be safe”
or “let me know you get
there ok”
don’t just brush it off,
because to them, you
are everything.
What is Drive The Promise ?
Drive the promise is a movement dedicated to changing the way we
as a society think about reckless driving and realising the real
consequence of our actions.
We are a society that slows down only when there is danger of a
speed camera or police in the area.
Most of us have at one time or another texted, called or taken a "selfie"
while driving. And some of us have chosen to drive under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. The risk assessment is less about will I
hurt someone" but more so "will I get caught"
Our excuse? "Everybody does it."
This movement is here to change that mindset, we want to show
Australian's young and old the real heartache caused by the
decisions "everybody" makes.
As drivers we need to look up, sober up, slow down and as passengers
we need to speak up.

19. 17
Bible verses and passages worth pondering
an occasional series.
1) Hebrews 10:25 'Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in
the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the
more as you see the Day approaching.' (N.I.V.)
The writer of the letter to the Hebrews leaves us a timely and urgent
challenge in the middle of a section on the need to persevere in our
Christian life together. It seems that even in the heady and exciting
times of the young and growing church, some folk were losing their
enthusiasm or dropping off for a variety of reasons. Opposition or
persecution may have been very discouraging factors for many in
those days - nowadays of course, in our situation, they have largely
been replaced by a host of distracting opportunities for alternative
activities, all of which may be personally useful, enjoyable and helpful,
but inevitably lead to thin Sunday congregations!
The need for mutual encouragement is as evident as ever, particularly
as H.F.C. will soon be entering another minister-less period when
spiritual and practical cohesion is essential as we seek God's will for
our future direction. So when and how can we, as individual church
Good Heavens
A young couple on their way to get married were involved in a fatal
car accident. They found themselves sitting outside the Pearly
Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. As they
waited, they began to wonder if they could possibly get married in
Heaven. When St. Peter appeared, they asked him. "I don't know -
I've not been asked that before" he said, "let me go and find out".
The couple sat and waited.... and waited. After some weeks, they
started wondering what if their marriage began to flounder - would
they also be able to get a divorce in Heaven? They decided to ask
St. Peter when he returned.
More weeks passed before St. Peter got back - looking very
bedraggled. "Yes, you can be married here in Heaven" he said.
"Super", said the couple, "but during your absence, we were
wondering that if it didn't work out, could we get a divorce here as
well"?
A very red-faced, infuriated and angry St. Peter flung his clipboard to
the ground. "What's wrong?" asked the terrified pair.
"COME ON NOW!" bellowed St. Peter. "If it took me three months to
find a clergyman up here, have you any idea how long it will take to
find a lawyer?"
Continued on page 20 .....

20. 18
September 2015
1st Tue
8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2nd Wed
3rd Thu 8.00 pm - Book Cub Page 4
4th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
5th Sat
6th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - John Cox
6.30 pm - Evening Service
7th Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3
8th Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
9th Wed
10th Thu
11th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
12th Sat
10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8
2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3
13th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - The Minister
Followed byFairtrade stall Page 8
6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister
14th Mon
15th Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
16th Wed 7.30 pm - House Church Page 4
17th Thu
10.00 am - Ladies’ Walk Page 11
8.00 pm - Men’s Group Page 4
18th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
Taken from the
Space Station -
both are NASA
copyright

21. 19
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
11th October Harvest Festival. Church Parade and lunch.
7 November Christmas Fair and Charity Card & Gift Sale.
27 November - 6 December Christmas Tree Festival.
12 December Compassionate Friends Service.
15 December Christingle Service at 4.00 pm.
25 December Service at 10.30 am.
27 December Joint Service with Beckenham URC at 10.30 am at
Beckenham.
October 2015
1st Thu
2nd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
3rd Sat
4th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - David Stoner
6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister
September 2015
19th Sat
20th Sun
10.30 am - Morning Service - Alan Kienlen
6.30 pm - Evening Service - CTH (details TBA)
21st Mon
22nd Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
23rd Wed 3.30 pm - Messy Church Page 4
24th Thu
25th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4
26th Sat
27th Sun
10.30 am - Holy Communion - The Minister
Followed byFairtrade stall Page 8
12.00 noon - Church Meeting Page 3
6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Judy Davies
28th Mon
29th Tue
10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3
2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5
30th Wed

22. 20
Someone Else
***
We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our
church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing
created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for
many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more
than a normal person’s share of the work.
Whenever leadership was mentioned, this wonderful person was
looked to for inspiration as well as results: “Someone Else can work
with that group.”
Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a meeting to
attend, one name was on everyone’s list - Someone Else. “Let
Someone Else do it” was a common refrain heard throughout the
church. It was common knowledge that Someone Else was among
the largest givers in the church. Whenever there was a financial need,
everyone just assumed Someone Else would make up the difference.
Someone Else was a wonderful person, sometimes appearing
superhuman; but a person can only do so much.
Were the truth known, everybody expected too much of Someone
Else. Now Someone Else is gone! We wonder what we are going to
do. Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, but who is
going to follow it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did?
Remember - we can’t depend on Someone Else anymore!
members and friends, begin to step up our efforts to encourage each
other, and deepen and enrich our fellowship? Surely the autumn
season is a good time to begin, when most of us return refreshed from
holidays, and the regular midweek activities of our various groups
resume. Those who already attend these would be greatly
encouraged by others joining them.
A glance at Catalyst or the weekly notice sheets will remind you of the
rich diversity of groups seeking to provide friendship and fellowship for
all ages and inclinations. Opportunities to invite neighbours and
friends to join us for Sunday worship occur particularly at Harvest and
on Back to Church Sunday.
The enthusiasm and the initiative has to start with us of course, and
maybe some might do well to adopt a personal and private 'Back to
Church Every Sunday' resolution! Which takes us back to our opening
text- it is indeed a verse worth pondering and, wherever appropriate,
acting upon.
Martin Nunn
.... Continued from page 17

23. CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
Day Organisation Contact Phone
Sunday
10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 020 8462 5103
Weekdays
9.15 -12.15pm
12.15 -12.45pm
Pre School Group
P/School lunch club
Jayne Carvell 07913 299773
Monday
5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 020 3539 8113
6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956
8.00pm - 1st Women's Contact
Group
Sylvia Mack 020 8462 1938
Tuesday
10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 020 8462 5918
2.00pm Women's Fellowship MarionSwanborough 020 8462 3981
7.15pm Scouts - 1st troop Paul Hasling 020 3236 0083
Wednesday
3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Mavis Righini 020 8462 1168
5.30pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 574962
6.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 020 8325 3956
7.30pm - 3rd House Church Barbara Jones 020 8325 5619
8.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295
Thursday
5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 020 8325 3469
7.15 - 8.45pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 471308
7.15pm Scouts - 2nd troop Julia Hart 07518 361038
8.00pm - 1st HFC Book Club Wendy Smith 020 8462 1779
8.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 020 8325 6264
8.00pm - 2nd,
& 4th
Ignatian Spirituality
Group
David Hawthorn 020 8249 7188
Friday
9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times
2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Wendy Smith 020 8462 1779
6.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 020 8777 6042
Saturday
2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 020 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.

24. “Love is spelt T-I-M-E
"We don't always allow ourselves to spend time with those we love.
To care for others we need to be present to them. A lot of things in
life can get in the way. We get sidetracked and over-busy, but we
need to be available for others.
“The quality of our relationships is vital. We have to be willing to
waste time with people. lf we don't we can miss so much.
“Loving others means really listening to people, and that involves
time. Giving time is one aspect of giving yourself."
SHARING LOVE
If you have love to give and share,
Don’t hide your love away,
But let it shine like morning sun
To cheer a cloudy day.
If you have love within your heart,
A bright, eternal flame,
You have a gift for all the world,
A message to proclaim.
If you can feel compassion now
Towards your fellow man,
Send out your caring, loving thoughts
As often as you can.
If you have God to walk with you
Just listen for His voice,
He gives His love for you to share,
Go forward and rejoice.
Iris Hesselden.
One of Jessie Martin’s
flower arrangements