THE MAGAZINE OF HANHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

Jubilee Lunch at Hanham Baptist Church
3rd June 2012
THE MAGAZINE OF HANHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
In
today’s
materialistic world
we are all guilty to
some
extent
of
wanting just that
little bit more. Of
course, there are
many who would
like, and who really
do need, just that
little bit extra weekly
income to make life a little easier,
and that is very understandable. But
for many [myself included] there are
occasions when we are not satisfied
with what we have despite the fact
that we have places in which to live,
clothes to wear, an abundant choice
of food, opportunities to travel,
medical aid at hand, the list is
endless, the blessings too numerous
to count.
Paul, writing to the Philippians whilst
in prison says in Chapter 4 verses 1112:
… for I have learned to be
content whatever the circumstances.
I know what it is to be in need, and I
know what it is to have plenty. I
have learned the secret of being
content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether
living in plenty or in want.
A wealthy man and his son loved to
collect rare works of art. They had
everything in their collection, from
Picasso to Raphael. They would
often sit together and admire the
great works of art. When the
Vietnam conflict broke out, the son
went to war. He was very
courageous and died in battle while
rescuing another soldier. The father
was notified and grieved deeply for his
only son. About a month later, just
before Christmas, there was a knock at
the door. A young man stood there
with a large package in his hands. He
said: Sir, you don’t know me, but I am
the soldier for whom your son gave his
life. He saved many lives on that day,
and he was carrying me to safety when
a bullet struck him in the heart and he
died instantly. He often talked about
you, and your love for art. The young
man held out the package. I know this
isn’t much. I’m not really a great artist,
but I think your son would have wanted
you to have this. The father opened
the package. It was a portrait of his
son, painted by the young man. He
stared in awe at the way the soldier
had captured the personality of his son
in the painting. He thanked the young
man and offered to pay him for the
picture. Oh no, sir, I could never repay
what your son did for me. It’s a gift.
The father hung the portrait on his wall
and every time visitors came to his
home he took them to see the portrait
of his son before he showed them any
of the other great works he had
collected. When the man died all his
paintings were put up for auction and
many art collectors gathered, excited
at having an opportunity to purchase
one for their own collection.
The first painting up for sale was the
painting of the son. The auctioneer
pounded his gavel saying: We will
start the bidding with this picture of
the son. Who will bid for this
picture?
There was absolute
silence. A voice from the back said:
We want to see the famous
paintings. Skip this one. The
auctioneer persisted:
Will
somebody bid for this painting?
Who will start the bidding? $100?
$200? Another angry voice said:
We didn’t come to see this painting.
We came to see the Van Gogh’s, the
Rembrandt’s.
But still the
auctioneer continued: The son.
Who’ll take the son? Finally, a voice
came from the back of the room. It
was the long-time gardener of the
man and his son. He offered $10
for the portrait. It was all he could
afford.
We have $10 for the
portrait. Who will bid $20? The
crowd was becoming angry: Give it
to him for $10. Let’s see the
masters. They didn’t want the
picture of the son. They wanted
the more worthy investments for
their collection. The auctioneer
pounded the gavel. Going once,
twice, SOLD for $10. A man sitting on
the second row shouted: Now let’s get
on to the collection. The auctioneer laid
down his gavel. I’m sorry, the auction is
over. What about the paintings? He
was asked. I am sorry. When I was
called to conduct this auction I was told
of a stipulation in the Will. I was not
allowed to reveal that stipulation until
this time Only the painting of the son
would be auctioned. Whoever bought
that painting would inherit the entire
estate, including the paintings. The
man who took the son gets everything.
God gave His son over 2,000 years ago
to die on the cross. Much like the
auctioneer’s, God’s message today is:
The Son! Who’ll take the Son? Because
you see, whoever takes the Son gets
everything!
Paul continues in verse 19 of Philippians
Chapter 4: And my God will meet all
your needs according to His glorious
riches in Christ Jesus. May we all each
day learn to be much more contented
with what our gracious God gives to us.
Marilyn Mathias/Kay Hooper
OUR AMAZING
GOD
Family Service
in the New Hall
on
Father’s
Day, 17th June.
HOW DO WE PRAY?
Extract from an article written by
Jan Webb, the editor of the BMS
prayerguide magazine:
So what are you going to pray for
today and how are you going to do
it. Yes, I know if you … [look
through this magazine] … you will
find someone or something to pray
for … But may I encourage you to
bring your whole self into your
praying. That means heart, soul,
mind and strength - emotions,
spirit, intellect and your physical
body. It means using all your five
senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste
and touch, and possibly praying in
a new, more energetic way,
reaching out to God, asking Him to
act.
Does that sound far-fetched? Use
your God-given imagination to put
yourself in the place of those you
are praying for. Praying to our
Father is an exciting business!
Let’s pray and see what He can do
using our prayers.
a cross and claim that this
breached their human rights.
Ministers argue that because
wearing a cross is not a
requirement of the Christian faith,
employers can ban employees
from doing so and dismiss them if
they insist. Pray that Christian
symbols will not be banished from
public life and that the freedom of
Christians to express their faith
openly will be upheld.
PRAYER PEAKS DAY
There is a walk to Kelston Round
Tump on Saturday, 30th June,
leaving Lansdown at 7.00 pm. The
event is for both men and women.
If you wish to know more about
Prayer Peaks Day and would like to
join this walk, please see Matt
Caswell.
FLOWER
ROTA
AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR PRAYER
Flower Rota for July:
The UK government intends to
oppose a case brought by two
Christian women at the European
Court of Human
Rights to
establish their right to wear a cross
openly in the workplace. The
women were barred from wearing
Sunday 1st Joy Lampard
Sunday 8th Bryn and Clarice Hill
Sunday 15th Malcolm and Leslie
Whybrew
Sunday 22nd Angela Townsend
Sunday 29th Marilyn Mathias
ADVANCE NOTICE
New Word Alive 2013
New Word Alive is an opportunity to come together as individuals, as
families and as God’s Church to focus on Christ. It is a Bible Holiday on
the North Wales coast, and really does have something for everyone,
from the youngest to the oldest, families and individuals. There are four
main focuses:
[1] Bible teaching: talks and training tracks from some of the world’s
leading Christian speakers.
[2] Relaxing holiday: plenty of free time and lots of fun, family-friendly
activities both on and off site, including human table football and
the local beach.
[3] Fantastic kids’ work: children and youth programmes offer great
fun and learning, organised by some of the UK’s leading child and
youth workers.
[4] Worshipping together: enjoy gathering with friends, family and
thousands of other Christians in praising God through a variety of
songs and hymns, new and old.
This year there are two weeks on offer - 2nd to 7th April and 7th to 12th
April 2013. Accommodation is in self-catering apartments, although
there is also a restaurant option available. Interested? Contact Jason
Whybrew on 07891429989 or e-mail [email protected]
WEEKLY OFFERINGS
Our General Fund offerings for the
months of
January to May
amounted to £23,482. Set against
a target of £4,700 per month we
are £18 below target. The Building
Fund for the same period
amounted to £4,319 [including gift
aid] which is £144 above target. In
addition we have received a
donation to the Building Fund from
Allchurches Trust of £1,750.
BMS BIRTHDAYS - JULY
We wish a very happy birthday to
the following participants in the
Birthday Scheme who celebrate
their birthday during July:
7th Margaret Brown
15th Mary Alsop
There will be a number of visiting preachers during the month
of July as detailed below. Morning worship begins at 10.30
am followed by coffee, and evening worship begins at 6.00
pm. Communion will follow the evening service on Sunday,
1st July and the morning service on Sunday, 15th July.
Sunday
1st July
Morning and Evening Worship will be
conducted by Rev John Bishop, Pastor
of Pendennis Road.
Tuesday
3rd July
CHURCH MEETING
7.30 pm in the New Hall.
Friday
6th July
Church Camping Weekend at Croft
Farm, Tewkesbury. There is still time
to book a pitch if you wish to go. See
Peter Cook.
to
Sunday
8th July
Sunday
8th July
Morning and Evening Worship will be
conducted by Mr Peter Misselbrook
from Pucklechurch.
Friday
13th July
Hanham Babes Prayer and Pudding
Night at the home of Margaret Cook.
Margaret will supply the puds.
Tuesday
17th July
Deacons’ Meeting
7.30 pm in the New Hall.
Wednesday 18th July Tots @ Ten Teddy Bear’s Picnic. If you
are out and about on that morning,
please join us for a cup of coffee.
Thursday
19th July
7.30 pm. Fellaship Prayer and
Pint. Please check for venue.
Sunday
22nd July Fellowship Picnic Lunch at Cully Hall
Farm.
Tuesday
24th July
MISSIONARY FOCUS. 7.30 pm in the
Old Hall. Claire Malone of Tear Fund
will be visiting us. Please come and
support her and the work of Tear
Fund.
Sunday
29th July Morning and Evening Worship will be
conducted by Rev Alisdair Longwill
from Stroud. Rev Longwill is regional
minister for WEBA.
HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB
MONDAY 30TH JULY TO FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST
Please surround Holiday Bible Club with prayer — before, during
and after. If you are able to help in any way PLEASE SEE MATT
CASWELL. The lead up to Holiday Bible Club is as stressful as the
week of Holiday Bible Club so any help you can give, however
small, will be so much appreciated.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Why does the day seem so much
better when the sun is out? Feeling
the warmth on your face, smiling as a
sense of happiness and healthiness
seem closer. Light is good. The Bible
uses light to describe concepts such as
truth, growth, guidance, protection,
boldness and hope:
Promise of a new day
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon
you. The Lord will be your everlasting
light. [Isaiah 60:1, 20]
Jesus is powerful
The light shines in the darkness and
the darkness has not overcome it. The
true light that gives light to everyone
was coming into the world. [John
1:5,9]
Nothing is hidden from God
Let your light shine before others, that
they may see your good deeds and
glorify your Father in heaven.
[Matthew 5:16]
We must spread the gospel
I have made you a light for the
Gentiles, that you may bring
salvation to the ends of the earth.
[Acts 13:37]
The scripture guides us
Your word is a lamp for my feet a
light on my path. [Psalm 119:105]
Prayer
Lord, help me to let my boundaries
down with you, so that your light
can shine into the depths of my
heart. Help me to see what you see
- what is good and what is bad.
I want to let your truth correct my
false beliefs, your guidance be my
one direction, your forgiveness
remove all my sin. I recognise that
the source of my life is in you.
Please help me to be a disciple who
looks to you in all matters and
radiates your goodness, so that
others may be drawn to you.
DIARY DATES:
DIAMOND
JUBILEE
LUNCH
LADIES’ READING GROUP
The Ladies’ Reading Group has now been in existence
for five years and we continue to be well attended. If
you were to ask us why we go, the answers would
doubtless be very varied. Some may enjoy a good chat
with friends, others may value the opportunity to meet
new folk and a few may like the chance to eat out and let someone else do
the cooking and the washing up!
However, we would all share one reason for coming - a love of reading. We
recently looked at the complete list of books we have read over the past
five years and what was most striking was the vast variety of subjects we
have covered. In 2011 alone, we have learnt about fossils, marvelled at one
girl’s determination to rebuild her life after having sustained terrible
injuries, laughed at the antics of the children in a village school, considered
the horrific events of the blitz during World War Two, tried to understand
the problems of racial discrimination, enjoyed a ride around Italy on a
motorbike and sat on the edge of our seats as we read stories of intrigue
and mystery.
Many of the books have pushed us out of our comfort zone and have forced
us to consider themes we may have preferred to push under the carpet.
Yet, our discussions have been stimulating and we look forward to 2012’s
selection of reading material.
Anne Pollard
The Ladies Reading Group continues
to meet bi-monthly.
Our next
meeting
will
be
held
on
Monday, 6th August at the Queen’s
Head.
The books to be reviewed are:
[1] Up with the Lark by Tessa
Hainsworth.
To be reviewed by Corinne
Tucker.
[2] The Thread by Gill Paul.
Ladies enjoying supper at their
To be reviewed by Carol Bowker
meeting on 18th June.
Well,
we
certainly
enjoyed
our Jubilee Lunch. Many thanks
to everyone involved, not only for
providing the wonderful and
varied food but also for coming
and being part of HBC’s
celebration and tribute to Her
Majesty the Queen.
THANKS!
We [Mr and Mrs Warner] thank
you so much for all the cards and
kind messages we received for
12th May. We really appreciated
it that so many friends joined us
and supported us at the church.
It was lovely to see you there and
it made our day extra special.
Thank you again.
Val and Roy
Contact Information:
Minister:
Rev Peter Cook
56 Pearsall Road, Longwell Green
0117 904 1703
Church Secretary:
Mr Robert English
21 Beaumont Close, Longwell Green
0117 932 6770
DIAMOND JUBILEE
[Number Two]
We want to send
our best wishes to
Eunice and Bob
Hamblin as they celebrate their
Diamond Wedding Anniversary on
5th July. Many congratulations to
you both!
BUSINESS
AS USUAL!
Work
has
begun on the
new church
frontage. It is
anticipated
that it will be completed midNovember. Sunday worship, morning
and evening, will continue: we are
meeting in the New Hall, [up the lane
by the side of the Church]. All other
activities are as usual. If you do not
regularly attend a place of worship,
we shall always be delighted to
welcome you to Hanham Baptist
Church and if you are holidaying in
the area, we would love to meet you..
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A
FULL EDITION OF THE MAGAZINE
FOR AUGUST. However, please
continue to let Kay Hooper have
any information or dates for
inclusion in the September copy.
www.hanhambaptistchurch.co
EXTRACT FROM BOYS’ BRIGADE
ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Boy numbers have remained fairly
static during the past twelve
months with fifty-one boys on the
roll. Anchor Boys continues to be
a vibrant section with many new
boys joining since September,
whilst new growth was also seen
in one of the most unlikely
sections - Company Section, with
three new boys joining the Section
from either recommendation
from Holiday Bible Club or from a
friend’s invitation.
All in all 2011 has been a good
year and we are privileged to be
one of the most successful
companies in the Battalion [as in
growth, attendance and a suitable
programme to allow boys to
develop their weaknesses and
strengths]. We should be thankful
that despite the limited personnel
we have as staff, those who do
attend and prepare on a weekly
basis have truly excelled in the
past twelve months by delivering
exceptionally high, diverse and
interesting
activities
and
programmes to enthuse and fire
the imaginations of the boys who
we have been blessed with.
Boys from all three Sections
continue to play an active roll in
both Company and Battalion
events. Year-end presentations
saw all Anchor Boys and Junior
Section
receiving
badges
appropriate to their age and
achievement. Company Section
boys also progressed in their
badge-work.
All three sections played their part
in fundraising during 2011.
Anchor Boys and the Junior Section
were sponsored for giving up
some of their favourite computer
games or sweets during Lent and
raised £130. Furthermore, both
the Junior Section and Anchor Boys
also amassed £50 in Smarties
Tubes and biscuit decoration/sales
for Children in Need.
The
Company Section slept rough
raising an impressive amount in
excess of £360. The Company
Section also made donations of
£138 each to Cystic Fibrosis and
the Bristol Soup Run.
Officers also contributed to funds
by raising just over £1000 as they
undertook a two-hundred mile
bike ride within a twenty-four
hour period. Further £1000 each
donations were also sent to Marie
Curie Cancer Care and Help for
Heroes charities. Total fundraising
for the 2010/2011 session
amassed to over £3500, excluding
regular subscriptions from the
members.
Our
continued
growth,
particularly in boys from nonchurch families, enables us to
carry on bringing the message of
Christ to more young people.
With regular weekly devotions we
are bringing the good news of
Jesus to well over thirty boys who
would otherwise not hear it.
We thank God for His many
blessings.
Matt Caswell
MY JUBILEE WEEKEND
AT BB CAMP
Guiseppe English
Friday
It was my first time at camp as a Company
Section boy although I went for a day as a
junior last year. On the Friday when we
arrived at Briarland (where we were
camping) the first thing we had to do was
pitch our tents. Afterwards we unpacked
our clothes and whatever else we brought
with us ready for tent inspection. Soon after
that we had tea and during tea our tents
were
inspected. I can’t say I did great on that.
After tea we had a camp fire but the
best part was playing man hunt in the
dark (hide and seek) trying to get to the
camp fire without being caught. Lights
out was 11:30pm but I stayed up until
12:00am. (Don’t tell the leaders!!)
Saturday
I woke up Saturday morning at 7:00am
which was the earliest I got up on camp.
We all got up and had breakfast at
Tent Inspection
8:00am which was also the time of our
second tent inspection. Breakfast that morning was good because we had to
cook our own on a small stove we were given per tent, ours was lush!! The next
thing we did and had to do every day was two jobs both teams did each after
tea or breakfast. One was washing up and the other was bog duty (cleaning
the toilets and showers).
The first activity of the day was artillery practice. That was a lot of fun. We got
to fire water balloons, catapults, potatoes launchers and an air gun. Then the
best activity, Combat Zone!! It was a highly skilled job running through the
woods shooting each other with coloured-die water pistols. That was
awesomely fun!! I got shot by some of the older ones quite a lot. The day ended
with some tea and a trip back to the camp fire playing man hunt in the dark
again.
Sunday
The next day I was so tired from Combat Zone I didn’t get up until 7:30am, 30
minutes before breakfast and tent inspection. We were late for breakfast and
did badly on tent inspection that day. The third year juniors turned up to visit
then we all went on a long 5 hour walk. It was hard, I was tired and it was very,
very wet. Straight after the walk I had a warm shower and then we all played a
massive game of rounders. It was tea at 8:00pm. After tea there was more man
hunt and fire then many went
straight to bed.
Monday
The last day and the breakfast was
nice (cooked breakfast everyday
was a best bit of camp). We packed
up, had some lunch and then did
the last activity Slip and Slide. That
was one of the highlights of my BB
Camp 2012. Then we got our stuff
and left Briarland.
No adults taking part? !!
Camp is an AWSOME, FUN,
EXCITING time away from parents
where I feel free to do stuff I
normally can’t do at home. Camp
makes me feel happy and
grownup. I would suggest BB camp
to my friends and adventurous
people who like having fun
outdoors.
Thank you Giuseppe English
for writing this report.
Jason couldn’t resist taking the
photograph of this lot looking wet and
miserable after the walk. Jubilee cake
cheered a couple of them up!