Dec15-Jan16-mag - Hailsham Parish Church
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Dec15-Jan16-mag - Hailsham Parish Church
Registered Charity No. 1132922 50p “KNOWING JESUS— MAKING JESUS KNOWN” CONTENTS Christmas—And . . . : ............................... 2 Sermon Series .......................................... 5 Home Alone, Christmas 2015 ................... 5 Beauty and the Beast................................ 6 Christmas Cards—Christmas Giving......... 7 Residential Home Carol Services.............. 7 Meeting Point News .................................. 8 Christmas Answer ..................................... 9 Open Church, lights switch-on .................. 10 Lights of Love 2015................................... 11 Harvest Barn Dance.................................. 12 Music Team ............................................... 13 Sport-themed Light Party .......................... 14 An Ancient Prayer ..................................... 15 News from Uganda ................................... 16 The Records ............................................. 17 Crafty Companions makes ........................ 18 Every Picture tells a story.......................... 18 2 Prayer Page ............................................. 19 Calendar for December ............................ 20/21 Calendar for January ................................ 22/23 News from Bangalore ............................... 24 Church Weekend, 2016 ............................ 26 Celebrating New Babies! .......................... 27 Hilda Walder: 1932—2015 ........................ 28 Men@HPC ............................................... 30 Meekness and Majesty ............................. 32 A Christmas Quiz ...................................... 33 100 Years Ago .......................................... 34 HPC Housegroups.................................... 35 WWDP joint Coffee Morning with Bite In... 36 The Crossword ......................................... 37 Contacts for Activities ............................... 38 Staff Team ................................................ 39 HPC Christmas Services .......................... 40 CHRISTMAS AND THE LEADER YOU REALLY CAN DEPEND ON! Last year was the 100th anniversary of the Christmas truce during the First World War; a brief moment of hope, a glimmer of light, of what might have been before the darkness returned. Tragically, it is darkness that has again captured our thoughts as we approach this Christmas; the events of Paris, the massacres of Christians in the Middle East and northern Africa, the war in Syria and the seemingly endless stream of desperate refugees. So when Christmas promises peace what are we supposed to make of it? We’ll sing about it in our carols, it’s right there in the message of the angels to the shepherds, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace.’ (Luke 2:14) In fact you’re probably thinking chance would be a fine thing – peace at Christmas?! We’ll be fighting over the TV controller, arguing over the washing up, the shall we shan’t we of the Boxing Day walk not to mention who actually won the board game and not to mention the relatives, even the ones we do talk to! And the truth is no amount of food or presents seems to make it better. So maybe Christmas just fails to deliver. However, maybe the problem is that we’ve got things wrong; Christmas doesn’t in fact promise anything. The peace the angels spoke of was never linked to some annual festival but instead to a person, to a ruler, a king. So it’s not what will bring this promised peace but who. Many leaders down the generations have made the promise but from Neville Chamberlain to Barack Obama and David Cameron no-one has yet delivered, which begs the question can anyone deliver. Mind you I wouldn’t bet much on our choice either. At last year’s carol service I offered the congregation the chance to vote, who they thought was most likely deliver on the promise. The first candidate turned out to be a chain smoking, 10 Martini a day, womanizer with two mistresses, frequently in the company of crooked politicians. The second sleeps every day till noon, gets through a bottle of whiskey a day and has already been kicked out of office twice. No – neither of them got the vote – neither Franklin D Roosevelt nor Winston Churchill. Instead the vote went overwhelmingly to a decorated war hero, a vegetarian, who 3 doesn’t smoke, rarely drinks beyond an occasional beer and has never had an affair. Yes, you’ve probably guessed it, we voted – unknowingly of course – for Adolf Hitler! Best not leave the peace of the world to us or our politicians. When God promises peace it’s altogether different. The Christmas peace comes through the gift of a child. His qualifications, they’re unsurpassed, ‘wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace’ (Isaiah 9:6) - that’s his CV. In other words He has what it takes, the wisdom, the power, the love to deliver on the promise and when the Child grows up there is, if you like, a 3 year taster of the peace that He offers, a glimpse of the change that He brings – of evil defeated, of sickness cured, of death overturned, of sin and guilt taken away. There is forgiveness and love, mercy and truth, compassion and justice and Jesus inviting us to come back to God, to be at peace with God, friends and not strangers. A taster then to the transforming friendship that so many have enjoyed since and still enjoy today – the friendship of Jesus, knowing what it is to be forgiven and accepted, to be loved to death by God. That’s the Christmas peace we can enjoy today but that too is only a taster of what’s to come. When the King returns, then it will truly be out of this world – no more bombings, no more refugees, no more knives on the street, no more broken relationships, no more lonely, guilty, empty, hungry, dying moments but instead life and peace and joy to the full with Jesus. Christmas peace - available now and Christmas peace still to come – taste and enjoy! ‘For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life’ (John 3:16) Wishing you all a very peaceful Christmas! David Bourne 4 SERMON SERIES SUNDAYS @ 10.30am God’s Great Design – Genesis 1 and 2 As you read the newspapers or watch TV it can’t have escaped you that so often people seem puzzled and confused unable to make sense of why the world is like it is, why bad things happen. There’s often a great outpouring of emotion but little clear thinking. That’s equally true when it comes to some really basic questions about life, ‘who am I?’, ‘what am I doing here?’, ‘where am I going?’ The opening chapters of the Bible provide some really clear answers to just those kind of questions – so to begin 2016 we’ll be thinking about God’s answers, God’s Great Design – to help us think straight about just who we are and what life’s all about. SUNDAYS @ 6.30PM The Gospel according to David – 1 Samuel 16 – 31 We began back in May working our way through the book of 1 Samuel and, I think, safe to say we surprised ourselves just how relevant and contemporary it turned out to be and how clearly it spells out the gospel of the Lord Jesus. Well we’re continuing that journey and if anything it becomes even clearer as the focus shifts from Samuel and Saul to David, God’s anointed king, who will give us a foretaste of the true King, the Son of David – Jesus Christ. Home Alone Christmas 2015 If you will be on your own this Christmas day, we would like to invite you to join us at The Link Coffee Shop, Market Square, Hailsham for Christmas lunch. The Coffee Shop will be open from 11.30 a.m. for coffee and lunch will be served at 12.30p.m. There will be various amusements during the afternoon and we will finish the day with the Queen’s speech and a piece of Christmas cake at 3.30p.m. There is no charge for the day, but donations are welcome for Tear Fund. Places MUST be booked, so if you would like to join us, please call in at The Link for a form or phone Kay on 01323 441079 during working hours. Limited transport is available so if you cannot get here any other way, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you! 5 Beauty and the Beast Hailsham Parish Church Saturday 2nd January 6.30 pm Tickets £5 from Lyn Gooding: 01323 441868, [email protected] A re-imagining of the classic fairy tale. Beauty and the Beast is a magical story of the deep dark woods, the forbidden castle, and the monster that lies within. Join Belle as she tumbles into an enchanted world where the unexpected comes to life and stories are told which are sure to delight! Giggle, gasp and adventure with our beauty this Christmas, to discover the truth as you look beneath the surface and see the world through the eyes of the Maker. 6 CHRISTMAS CARDS—CHRISTMAS GIVING Every year we make a point of giving away at Christmas. Naturally we like to give cards to friends in the congregation but why not send a card to everyone with your Christmas greetings. So from Sunday 6th December there will be a big decorated display card with a large supply of greeting cards to fill the board and create a great festive picture. All you need to do is put a donation (minimum £1.00) into the box provided, add your greeting and pin the card to the board and there’s a communal card for everyone to enjoy as well as a significant donation to Christian mission around the world. CHRISTMAS MISSION SUPPORT The loose collections from all our Christmas services from 20th December and from the special communal Christmas card will be given to Tear Fund, Release International and the Children’s Society. RESIDENTIAL HOME CAROL SERVICES IN DECEMBER Monday 7th: 3pm Caroline House carol service Wednesday 9th: 11am Bowes House carol service Friday 11th 2.30pm Woodside carol service Monday 14th: 3pm Marshview carol service Wednesday 16th 3pm Quinnell House carol service Thursday 17th 3pm Bentley Grange carol service Please speak to Chris Taylor if you'd like to attend one or more of these services (01323 304 927). 7 MEETING POINT Our annual Carol Service is on Monday 7th December, 7.00pm in the church, followed as always with mince pies and tea/coffee in the lounge. Don't forget we begin at 7.00! The 2016 programmes will be available then also. January sees our New Year Party, and as usual, we have a fun evening planned. All we ask is that you bring an item of food to share then there's lots to go round! We’re always looking to welcome new members for our group, both men and women, why not come along and see for yourself—and bring a friend! Rosie Hibbs 8 CHRISTMAS ANSWER Luke 2, v 6 So many refugees, So many homeless people, So much conflict and despair and pain, In a world without answers. But God so loved this world that he created Christmas and came, in Jesus. Jesus, born into poverty, Jesus, who was homeless, Who was a refugee, Who shares our conflict and despair and pain, Who takes it all and transforms it By his life-giving death and resurrection Into possibilities of peace and hope and joy, Into life in all its fullness. Jesus who came out of the stable and lives. God’s answer. Hallelujah. Daphne Kitching (from “Parish Pump”) CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT After their much acclaimed candle-lit performance of Messiah in 2014, Heathfield Choral Society are this year joining forces with the Buxted Symphony Orchestra for an evening of classics and Christmas cheer on Saturday 12th December in the State Hall, Heathfield. Works to be performed will include Mozart’s E flat Horn Concerto and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, along with a number of other festive pieces. The concert starts at 7.30pm; tickets are just £12 in advance and can be purchased by calling 01435 863414, or by visiting www.wegottickets.com/ event/335758 9 OPEN CHURCH HAILSHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON On Saturday 21st November we woke up to a flurry of snow as temperatures dropped into winter and the weather set the scene for Hailsham town Christmas Lights switch on later that day. Outside, despite the cold, people gathered in Vicarage fields listening to carols and songs performed by Hailsham Community College and Grovelands School and eagerly waiting for the switch on of lights on the large Christmas tree in Vicarage fields and all along the High Street. Inside Hailsham Parish Church a warm welcome and hot drinks were offered to visitors by a great team of helpers. Hot chocolate was particularly popular! As the temperature outside fell, numbers coming inside rose and it was a joy to welcome around 150 visitors to enjoy refreshments, listen to the live background music provided by Chris and the team and meet and chat with folk. People were keen to take literature about the Christmas services and church activities. A BIG thank you to all involved. Hailsham now has its Christmas lights (and they do look lovely) but pray that at Christmas people get to know Jesus, the one true light. Denise Sinden 10 Hailsham Lights of Love service is at HPC on Wednesday 9th December at 7.00pm 11 HARVEST BARN DANCE We had a good number turn up, despite the other things going on that evening and a number of people having said they would be away. We had a very enjoyable evening, with a lovely choice of food provided – we wondered how we were going to eat it all but we did, almost. We made a donation of £180 to Tear Fund. We look forward to another “gettogether” next year. Thanks for your support. Elizabeth, Roger and Louise Munday 12 MUSIC TEAM Thirty-three members of the church music team enjoyed a meal out at The King's Head, Lower Horsebridge, on the evening of Friday 20th November. The diverse group included younger and older members (from teenagers to octogenarians), singers, instrumentalists, bell ringers and sound technicians, long-standing church musicians and brand new ones too! A great time was had by all! Chris Taylor The Youth Band at practice, earlier in the year. 13 Sport Themed Light Party st On Saturday 31 October, we welcomed 33 children and some parents to our annual Light Party. This year’s theme was sport as the Rugby World Cup Match was playing the same afternoon. During the fun packed afternoon, the children enjoyed playing games using inflatable rugby balls and shooting practice using foam rockets (there are still some stuck in places that are too high for us to retrieve-see if you can spot them when you’re next in church!) Other activities included songs, pottery painting, glitter tattoos, face painting and making trumpet blowers. Before tucking into hotdogs and mountains of cake, the children listened to a short talk about being on a winning team – Team Jesus! 14 As always, huge thanks to all the team, including 6 cadets, who helped in any way. Lyn Gooding An Ancient Prayer G ive me a good digestion, LORD, And also something to digest. Give me a healthy mind, O LORD, To keep the good and pure in sight, Which seeing wrong is not appalled But finds a way to set it right, G ive me a mind that is not bored, That does not whimper, whine or sigh. Don’t let me worry overmuch About that fussy thing called “I”. Give me a sense of humour, LORD Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some happiness from life And pass it on to other folk. 15 , NEWS FROM UGANDA Dear brothers and sisters at Hailsham, Warmest Christian greetings to you as ever from Uganda. As we write this, the Pope is coming to visit the college here where we work on Nov 28th. That might sound bizarre given that we are an Anglican (like you) Church of Uganda training institution, but you see we’re called ‘Uganda Martyrs Seminary’ because of the 25 young men that were martyred (burnt alive) here for their faith in 1886 in the early days soon after the first missionaries arrived. In fact it happened about 20 metres from where I sit typing this in my house. 12 of those martyrs were Catholic and have been made saints by a previous Pope. So Francis is coming to visit the spot where they died. Keen to put on a good show, the President of Uganda who obviously will be accompanying him has invested huge amounts of government money to build a big museum on the college site, put pavements on the roads leading here, knocking down buildings, putting up other ones. It’s chaotic, and I’m quite sure not what the Pope would want just for a 1 hour visit, but such is life. It is good to remember these 25 martyrs though. I regularly use them as examples for my students of what Christ-committed Christianity looks like: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” (Mark 8:34-35) Thankfully, although it does sometimes happen, few people lose their lives here for following Christ these days. But the example of the Namugongo martyrs really is for us all - is Christ worth my everything? Recently I spoke to a student who graduated from college last year. He was then immediately posted to a parish that consists of 83 islands in Lake Victoria, 44 of which have churches. He is minister to 44 different churches, just weeks after finishing his 2-years training with us here at college. He visits one a week, seeing most of them only oncea-year. Almost all of his meagre salary goes on getting rickety 16 dangerous boats between the islands to try and encourage the Christians in each place. It’s not physical martyrdom, but it’s the same spirit, surely. But he knows Christ is worth it. On behalf of all staff and students of Uganda Martyrs Seminary Namugongo, may we wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year. We’ll talk again in 2016! Please pray for everyone here, as we pray for you, that we would truly know the infinite value of Jesus Christ, and be willing to follow him wherever that might take us, and to whatever situation, Blessings, Chris, Ros, Josh, Dan, and Chloe x THE RECORDS FUNERALS 1 October 2 October 5 October 20 October 28 October 3 November 6 November 10 November Hilda Walder Marie Purton Douglas Tibble Diane Church Jean Goldsmith Walter Fuller Brenda Patey Stella Henstock We extend our prayers and sympathy to their families MARRIAGE 10 October 31 October BAPTISM 4 October Arthur Nicholls and Elizabeth Pope Ben Newton-Edwards and Elizabeth Milton-Shields Congratulations! Felicity Roberts 17 CRAFTY COMPANIONS MAKES Here is a photo of the bag we have made for the Radio Sussex Quiz. We are hoping they will use the bag to select the quiz questions one evening. There is also a picture of the glass Christmas ornaments that we made with the help of Jazz Dixon. Dawn Kimpton EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY This is the story of “The Youth Band Banner.” Back in the summer, when the Youth Band were playing in Vicarage Fields, it was felt that a Banner would be a good idea, stating who they were and where from. Funny how things snowball. From that initial comment from one person to the next, who thought that perhaps the Wednesday morning Craft Group might be able and willing to make one. Val Bulgin was asked about it and given an idea of what was required. After some consultation Val got her team together and set to work – and the rest, as they say, is history and the pictures portray the success of the venture. Wendy Bysouth 18 PRAYER PAGE (compiled by Michael Partridge) PRAYER PROMPTER : The light shines in the darkness & the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1 v 5). Jesus said: “I am the light of the world" John 9 v 5 FOR PRAISE For the light of the sun, moon; electricity supplying light & heat in darkest December; Christmas illuminations in Hailsham & for precious eyesight to enjoy these. The light of Christ shining in carol services in residential homes, schools, churches & streets, but especially those who have “seen the light"! God's blessings on our churches in 2015: new residents, worshippers, curate (TNT for twenties & thirties), new babies! & challenges for 2016 including new kitchen for HPC? those who work in the Christmas holidays: mums! utilities e.g. electricity, gas, water, phone & media; emergency services: doctors & nurses, paramedics; breakdown services, clergy & "behind the scenes" in church response to appeals: helping refugees especially charities working in camps surrounding Syria & Iraq plus Calais. Thanks for the lives of Stella Henstock, Brenda Patey and Lily Briggs. FOR PRAYER Christmas light in darkest days; comfort, counselling & healing for bereaved, injured & traumatised after terrorist attacks in Paris, Turkey & Lebanon Comfort for the lonely, suicidal (Samaritans & Beachy Head chaplains), drug & alcohol addiction sufferers, the homeless—all those with no families to share the joys of the season. those who minister to such folk: the Link, night shelters & street pastors. Christ's light, peace & courage for persecuted believers in war-torn Middle East & N. Africa (forgotten wars in Yemen, S. Sudan & Ukraine) help for Ethiopia suffering from drought & famine world UK governments meeting to tackle other issues in 2016; UK & Europe; new government in Myanmar; asylum seekers; climate change; corruption, e.g. in sport. Wealden & Hailsham development plan: wisdom for councillors & residents seeking to balance the need for housing, employment & transport with environmental issues e.g. loss of farming land & livelihood, forestry & conservation. HPC continued growth & outreach with building improvements e.g. new kitchen & housegroups & Christianity Explored. young people: more teachers & helpers for Discoverers & Pulse. PARTNERS IN MISSION PEOPLE FOR PRAYER Maureen Barber Ron Keeley Rena Barrow Robert & Joan Owen Roy Bland John Pavey Peggy Cordle Betty Saunders Daphne Elphick Diane Seeby PRAYER OF THE MONTH New Year Brian Fullick Eternal God, who makes all things new, & abides for ever the Des Stepney Dora Green same: Grant us to begin this year in your faith, & so continue in Pat Verrall Stuart Grove your favour; that guided in all our doings & guarded in all our Chris & Jenny Watts Ada Ivemy days, we may spend our lives in your service, & finally, by your The Walder family grace, attain the glory of everlasting life: through Jesus Christ our Fred Ivemy Lord (William Barclay) Chris & Ros Howles Meg & Dave Northcote: Asha & Sangster The Crosslink Trust Crosslinks WEC International Bangalore 19 CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2015 For more information about the various activities each month, please see the contact details on pages 38/39 Tues 1st Weds 2nd Thurs 3rd 9.30—11.00am Oasis 3.15—5.00pm Pulse Family Meal 10.00 – 12.00 Creative Craft Group 12.00—1.00pm Meet & Pray 2.00—3.30pm Crafty Companions 9.30 – 11.30am ABC Playgroup 7.30pm TNT Group W2W Pamper Evening at HPC Fri 4th 9.30am—12.00 The Bite In Sat 5th 10.00am—2.00pm Open Church (Hailsham Christmas Market) SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER: The Second Sunday of Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am All Age Service with crèche. Listen to the King! Mark 9, 1-13 6.30pm Evening Prayer.. For richer or poorer—James 4; 13—5;12 7.00pm Meeting Point Carol Service (note earlier time) 7.30pm Bellringing practice 9.30—11.00am Oasis 7.30—8.45pm Youth Band 10.00 – 12.00 Creative Craft Group 12.00—1.00pm Meet & Pray 2.00—3.30pm Crafty Companions 7.00pm Lights of Love Service 9.30 – 11.30am ABC Playgroup 7.30pm TNT Group Fri 11th 9.30am–11.30 The Bite In. (Closing at 11.30 this week only) Sat 12th 7.00pm Youth Zone Christmas Party Mon 7th Tues 8th Weds 9th Thurs 10th 20 SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER: The Third Sunday of Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) .Our Cosmic hope—Isaiah 11;-12,6 10.30am 2.45pm Holy Communion with crèche and children’s groups. Our Cosmic hope—Isaiah 11;-12,6 Holy Communion with carols at Emmanuel 6.30pm Evening Prayer.. Powerful prayer—James 5; 13-20 Mon 14th 7.30pm Bellringing practice Tues 15th 9.30—11.00am Oasis 7.30—8.45pm Youth Band 10.00 – 12.00 Creative Craft Group 12.00—1.00pm Meet & Pray Thurs 17th 2.00—3.30pm 9.30 – 11.30am Crafty Companions ABC Playgroup Christmas party Fri 18th 7.30pm 9.30am–12.00 TNT Group The Bite In Sat 19th 3.00pm Weds 16th A Concert of carols and Christmas music with Wealden Brass and festive refreshments SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER: The Fourth Sunday of Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am All Age Carol Service with crèche. The Nativity told in drama and carol 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight, followed by mulled wine and mince pies Weds 23rd 5.00pm Christingle making Thurs 24th 10.00am-12.00 Open Church 4.00pm Christingle Family Carol Service 6.00pm Christingle Family Carol Service 11.00pm Holy Communion Fri 25th 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Christmas Day 10.30am Christmas Family Celebration SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER: The First Sunday of Christmas 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am All Age Service with crèche No evening service 21 CALENDAR: JANUARY 2016 For more information about the various activities each month, please see the contact details on pages 38/39 Sat 2nd 6.30pm Beauty and the Beast: a pantomime for all the family. . SUNDAY 3rd JANUARY: EPIPHANY 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am All Age Service with crèche. Big Bible Words—Revelation. 6.30pm 7.30pm Weds 6th Thurs 7th 7.30pm 3.15—5.00pm 7.30—8.45pm 12.00 noon 9.30 – 11.30am Evening Prayer. Meeting Point. New Year Party. Please bring a plate of food to share. Bellringing practice Pulse Youth Band Epiphany Midweek Communion & Prayer Meeting ABC Playgroup Fri 8th Sat 9th 7.30pm 9.30am–12.00 7.00pm TNT Group The Bite In Youth Zone. Mon 4th Tues 5th SUNDAY 10th JANUARY: The First Sunday after Epiphany 8.00am 2.45pm Holy Communion (BCP) God’s Great Design: Origins—in the beginning; Genesis 1, 1-25 Morning Service with crèche and children's’ groups. God’s Great Design: Origins—in the beginning; Genesis 1, 1-25 Holy Communion at Emmanuel 6.30pm Evening Prayer. God’s Surprising Choice—1 Samuel 16 Mon 11th 7.30pm Bellringing practice Tues 12th 9.30—11.00am 3.15—5.00pm 7.30—8.45pm 10.00 – 12.00 12.00—1.00pm 2.00—3.30pm 9.30 – 11.30am 7.30pm 9.30am–12.00 Oasis Pulse Youth Band Creative Craft Group Meet & Pray Crafty Companions ABC Playgroup TNT Group The Bite In Women2Women Breakfast at HPC. 10.30am Weds 13th Thurs 14th Fri 15th Sat 16th 22 SUNDAY 17th JANUARY: The Second Sunday after Epiphany 8.00am 10.30am 6.30pm Holy Communion (BCP) God’s Great Design—Identity—so who am I? Genesis 1; 26-31 Holy Communion with crèche & children’s groups. God’s Great Design—Identity—so who am I? Genesis 1; 26-31 Mon 18th Tues 19th 7.30pm 9.30—11.00am 3.15—5.00pm 7.30—8.45pm Evening Prayer. God’s Unexpected Victory—Israel’s enemy; 1 Samuel 17; 1-30 Bellringing practice Oasis Pulse Youth Band Weds 20th 10.00 – 12.00 2.00—3.30pm 7.45—9.00pm 9.30—11.30am 7.30pm 9.30am–12.00 8.00am Creative Craft Group Crafty Companions Meet & Pray ABC Playgroup TNT Group The Bite In Men@HPC Walk and Breakfast. Thurs 21st Fri 22nd Sat 23rd SUNDAY 24th JANUARY: The Third Sunday before Lent 8.00am Tues 26th Weds 27th Holy Communion (BCP) God’s Great Design—Destiny—so where am I going? Genesis 2, 1-3 10.30am Morning Service with crèche & children’s groups. God’s Great Design—Destiny—so where am I going? Genesis 2, 1-3 6.30pm Holy Communion. God’s Unexpected Victory; Israel’s champion—; 1 Samuel 17; 31-58 9.30—11.00am Oasis 3.15—5.00pm Pulse 7.30—8.45pm Youth Band 10.00 – 12.00 Creative Craft Group 12.00—1.00pm Meet & Pray 2.00—3.30pm 9.30 – 11.30am 7.30pm 9.30am–12.00 Crafty Companions Thurs 28th ABC Playgroup TNT Group th Fri 29 The Bite In/joint coffee morning for Women’s World Day of Prayer in March SUNDAY 31st JANUARY: The Second Sunday before Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) God’s Great Design—purpose—so what am I doing here? Genesis 2, 4-17 10.30am Morning Service with crèche & children’s groups. God’s Great Design—purpose—so what am I doing here? Genesis 2, 4-17 6.30pm Evening Prayer. Choosing sides: do you love Him? 1 Samuel 18; 1—19;24 23 NEWS FROM BANGALORE TURN OF EVENTS In September we were at a crucial juncture of our lives. It was a time to rethink where we were at New City fellowship with the last four years when we began to plant this new Church in the city of Bangalore. We were able to join hands with Presbyterian Church brothers and partner with City to City church movement. Since 2011 we had bible studies and finally we began as a church. Now New City Fellowship is an established church. God had placed a desire in us to plant another church in Bangalore city with Indian local leadership where we could reach Indian people with contextual bible teaching among our Hindu and Muslim and Buddhist Asha with Timothy and Gnana neighbours. I was able to speak to the elders and told them about our new plan. They gave me the permission to leave and plant this new church. Our neighbours came together asking us to start a bible study in our neighbourhood. Since October we began a bible study and we have 4 families coming together to study the bible and a clear desire to reach out to our neighbours. The new member to the bible study is Abhishek, on one morning we were having a conversation and he asked if we were using my dad’s old bike. We said that if he wanted to use it to deliver the newspaper he could use it. In conversation he shared that he was a Christian, and so we shared of the study and with great eagerness he said he wanted to be part of the study. He came and joined the study. He lives with his mother and brother. They had to leave their home and their father because his father had been abusive and had asked them to leave their new found faith in Jesus, but Abhishek and his family decided to follow Jesus. His mother is a local missionary working in the slums of Bangalore, please keep the family in your prayers. Abhishek is going to help with music for the kids club on Saturdays at our home for all our neighbourhood kids . This is going to start on 28 November. In the month of September we decided to start a cafe. This is in my dad's property near a university. The three rooms were vacant we cleaned, painted and started it as a small cafe. We had been greatly influenced by Hailsham cafés, like Bite-In, Link and the Homely Maid to start our coffee shop. It gave us an opportunity to see the regular interaction, the friendship developing and the steady growth in relationships. And so we started the coffee shop called the STARS Cafe. This cafe is placed next to a big college called Kristu Jayanthi 24 College. We have a number of students coming regularly and enjoying the hot brewed coffee and the homemade cakes and sandwiches and omelettes. Asha bakes and her friend Sunitha is working full time with us Some of the students at STARS Cafe to help at the cafe. People love to hang out at our cafe. We were able to interact with a few students in giving them counselling and to have a friendly conversation. In the evenings we tend to play badminton and have many conversations. Recently we invited a group of students to our home for a meal. They love the fellowship and the company. They were really happy that they were getting home made food unlike the college hostels. The cafe provides space for home-schooling mothers and kids to use the premises to do crafts and learn Indian classical dances, every Thursday since a local teacher hired by the mothers teaches kids. The kids love the place and are eager to come there every week, during their study time, the mothers have a club where they share their challenges and pray for one another. It’s been a great help and great time for Asha to build these friendships. Timothy has been learning to write and read. His recent hobby is to sing his own composed songs, the ones where Jesus is a super saviour with power to crush Satan. We love hearing songs. Gnana too is studying well and reads English and she loves her bible and learning about Jesus with Asha. She is reading Narnia stories lately. Here are a few things you could continue to pray for us. 1) Pray that we may be able to reach out and care for the students at the cafe. 2) Pray that God will open people’s hearts to hear the gospel in our neighbourhood 3) Pray for us as a family that we will seek to desire his will and to glorify him in everything 4) We are in need of financial aid on a regular basis as we plant this church. 5) Pray for the goat farm to be successful in growth, we still have loans to repay. Asha and Sangster 25 SIGNS FOUND OUTSIDE CHURCHES If you don’t like the way you were born, try being born again. This is a CH_ _ CH. What is missing? U R. Forbidden fruit creates many jams. In the dark? Follow the Son. Running low on faith? Stop in for a fill-up. If you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep. Talk to the Shepherd. 26 CELEBRATING NEW BABIES! Aisling Hope Venn Tuesday 20th October 7lb 14oz We named our baby Aisling Hope Venn, (pronounced Ashleen). She was born on Tuesday 20th October 2015 weighing 7lb 14oz. All our love, Tom, Crystal and family. Adriel Josiah Lewin Taylor 29th October 2015 9lb 12½ oz Adriel Josiah Lewin Taylor was born at 7.49 a.m. on Thursday 29th October at the Eastbourne Maternity Unit weighing 9 lb 12 ½ oz! Reuben, Leonie and Joel are delighted with their baby brother, and Adriel is settling in well as the new member of the family. The name 'Adriel' is Biblical, and it means 'Of the flock of God' (or possibly 'God is my help'); Josiah, of course, is the name of an Old Testament King and means 'God heals'; and Lewin is an English name derived from the old English meaning 'beloved friend'. Chris and Emily are very thankful to God for Adriel's safe arrival and also for the love and support of the church family shown over the past few weeks. 27 HILDA WALDER: 1932—2015 EXTRACTS OF FAMILY MEMORIES FROM BRIAN & DAVID WALDER Mum was born in 1932 in Athy, a small village in county Kildare in Southern Ireland. She had one older sister- Mary and they were both brought up by her Aunty Bertha. Planning to train as a nurse, Mum was accompanied to England, in 1948, with Aunty Bertha and they settled in Eastbourne. One of Mum’s favourite pastimes was dancing - Mum loved to dance and the ‘in place’ to go in 1949 was the Dance Hall at Eastbourne Pier…..of course Dad being a trendy, young, recently demobbed man about town, was also to be found at the same venue, with his new suit and recently acquired Triumph T100 motorbike! Enough to turn any young ladies head….well their eyes met across a crowded room, Dad asked Mum to dance, she said yes, he offered her a lift home on his bike (despite being told by Aunty Bertha not to accept lifts from strangers) and the rest, as they say, is history! Mum and Dad were married in Polegate in 1953 (Dad had to sell his bike to pay for the wedding) at St John’s church ...just across the road from the house from where Dad grew up as a child. After the wedding they moved to a brand new bungalow in Grovelands Road in Hailsham, and soon David and I were born followed quickly by Shirley, Carolyn and the twins Janet and John. These were fantastic days for us as a family of young children and we were able to all play out at the local farm in a safe and exciting environment. Mum brought us all up, of course, while Dad worked long hours for the Post Office (now BT)…regularly on call (which he later admitted was the best part of his job, because it gave him some peace from us all in the evenings)…David and I started Grovelands Infants School and Mum’s influence on our upbringing was quickly spotted by the teachers who struggled to understand our odd mixture of English and Irish dialect and pronunciation of words such fillum…(film) and t’safteroon… Soon it became apparent that we needed a bigger house so after much debate and angst we moved to 21 Ersham Rd. The perfect house for a big family and soon Susy was born. The neighbours didn’t have children but after some initial misunderstandings we were welcomed with open arms. Mum loved this house…she always said that she would never move and she lived her life in full there, and throughout Mum’s illness Dad ensured through his dedication that Mum stayed at home 28 Life in the Walder household as we were growing up: Every day there would be an extra person or friend for tea or if someone arrived, an extra place and a meal would be provided by mum from the famous Aga…….Dad said - When they first moved into Ersham Road the Aga was an unknown entity and a small electric oven was plugged in to help get through the first few months. Mum loved her Aga but despite the annual burnt mince pies or occasional distraction that would result in a burnt dish we have had that Aga burning and cooking wonderful meals for nearly 50 yrs. That's not to say there was not an occasional episode when slippers or new shoes were put in the bottom oven to warm them up and were forgotten!! Walking up town with Mum was not a quick exercise. The grandchildren would always comment that this could take hours, though they did enjoy the event. Always visiting someone or stopping to chat with everybody. Even those she did not know… often she was an enforcer of good behaviour, she wouldn’t be put off by saying to any of the local youths ”what are you up to – you know I know your mum/dad” and the youth in question would be off with their head down and with a ‘sorry Mrs Walder’…. Mum and her famous bicycle: Mum did attempt an alternative to the bike once and learn to drive with Dad in the Bedford van. At the dual carriage way turning right into Hailsham, she engaged reverse instead of 1st and went backwards across the traffic. Did not drive again! So Mum became a keen cyclist long before cycling became trendy, always popping up to the town and Crowes (As she called the shop) on South Road; some one dared to steal her bike once but with the help of Chris, her grandson, she headed round to the suspect’s house and soon retrieved it! Mum was very active working within the community at The Church 'Bite in' cafe every Friday, the Special needs playgroup, and the Link café. Mum worked for 15 years as a Teachers helper at Whitehouse School. When she did eventually leave all the children lined up in the playground to wave her goodbye and they hired a Rolls Royce to collect her. It is amazing the number of people we have all met in Hailsham who remember Mum from those days and her kindness whilst at the school. Mum even looked after the Headmistresses dog while she was away on holiday. Recently a paramedic attended Mum and stated ‘Mrs Walder I remember many years when at school you helped me, now it is my turn to help you’ Mum’s legacy and her most amazing accomplishment was her ability to share herself out amongst many: Her devotion to Dad—they met 65 years ago and have been married over 63 years, seven children and their wives and husbands, 19 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and all her friends and people she met. She had this amazing ability to ensure each person was made to feel special and important! David and Brian 29 MEN@HPC Our latest venture took us to the Clubhouse of Hailsham Town Football Club on the evening of Wednesday 21st. October where we 2014 all enjoyed a couple hours November playing Pub games. Darts, Pool, Cards, Dominoes and Scrabble were on offer and refreshments were available from the licenced bar. All the action, captured by Terry As ever, the element of competition had to be introduced and so it was decided to hold an impromptu knockout darts tournament. Despite cries of "I'm useless", "Haven't played for years" and "never played before”, it was soon evident, however, that certain dissenters were more than capable of hurling their arrows into the pre-requisite slots on the big cork target board from only a few yards away. None more so than the two football club committee members who were in attendance and offered to help us out with “chalking" (scoring) and so were invited to partake in the competition. After two keenly fought rounds and semifinals, Colin (the number cruncher) Dadswell and Merve (the swerve) Walker emerged as finalists. Watched by a baying crowd of HPC members, Colin "The Power" overcame football club president Mervyn. Interviewed immediately after his triumph, Colin said modestly 'It was nothing, I’m glad I came'. Terry Evenden 30 MEN@HPC During November we held two social events for Men @ HPC, these were a visit to the Amex Stadium to see Brighton beat MK Dons 2-1 and a visit to Hailsham Pavilion to see the latest James Bond movie, Spectre. Feedback from the football game was good in that Brighton won but not so good as the seats were not in the best position and most of the action was up the other end of the ground! Feedback from the cinema was much better, apart from Terry who had to sit behind Stan and so could not see, very similar to the football then Terry! Spectre was full of action, lots of car chases and lots of explosions, so a good time was had by all. NEXT EVENT Walk and Breakfast – Saturday 23rd January We will be meeting in the car park opposite the Free Church at 0800 for a small walk before going the Link for a hearty cooked breakfast. Our curate, James, will also be giving a small talk. Please do ANSWERS TO THE EASY QUIZ ON PAGE 33 Answers to the easy Christmas quiz on page 33. no peeking!! 1. God with us – Matt 1:23 2. Her child is in Christ’s lineage – Matt 1:5 3. ‘Be afraid/fear’ Matt 1:20 4. Mary’s greeting/ the Holy Spirit 5. Gabriel – Luke 1:26 6. The House of Bread. It was the city of David – Luke 2:4 7. To be registered in a Roman census Luke 2:1-5 8. ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy….’ Luke 2:10 9. ‘But you Bethlehem, in the land of Judea… out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’ Matt 2:6 10. Massacre of the Innocents by Herod – Matt 2:18 come along, if you do not want to walk then meet at the Link. Further details will follow. 31 MEEKNESS AND MAJESTY 'No Janet, the tree does not come out before Advent that has always been the rule in our family'. Mummy was adamant about this to the point where Janet stopped arguing, or it might get put off even longer. 'I was only trying to make Christmas come a bit quicker' she mumbled. Sarah's mother turned away to hide her smile. 'Not much longer,' she continued encouragingly. 'Advent 1 is next Sunday so we'll do it on Saturday, and that's a promise.' The following Saturday came quite quickly after all and the boxes with the tree and decorations were dragged from the loft. The exciting ritual of checking the fairy lights had to be gone through and then they were able to start decorating. Peter joined his sister and they argued amiably about which were their favourite baubles. Mummy's favourites were the real glass ones which were older than she was. 'Wow mum, just look at the angel,’ Peter exclaimed. He carefully pulled it from the box but it was a sorry sight, stained yellowy and with a broken halo, They agreed that it was unusable. 'I've always thought,' said Peter, standing up as if he was going to make a speech and rummaging in the box, 'that a more important character is the donkey, he should be at the top of the tree.' Janet smirked at her brother; ‘you ARE silly, she said 'how can a donkey be more important than the angel who brought the news to Mary and Elizabeth and the shepherds, not forgetting the huge choir!' 'B-e-c-a-u-s-e' continued Peter, thinking quickly, 'donkey finished his hard work, carrying Joseph's wood plus all the other work a donkey had to do, t-h-e-n he plodded all the way from Nazareth to Bethlehem a-n-d all round Bethlehem trying to find somewhere to stay.' he finished triumphantly. Janet was silenced while she thought about that although somehow she was sure her brother was wrong. As usual their mother came up with an answer, looking lovingly at their dear old knitted, stuffed, humble donkey. 'Sorry, Peter, he's too heavy. You are right though, like Mary and Joseph, the donkey displays the true obedience and humility of that first Christmas, so this year, to remind us of this, we will stand him right at the centre of the stable 32 with Mary and Joseph and Jesus, but we will buy a new angel for the top of the tree to show how mighty was God's plan. How will that do?' This satisfied the children who continued their task of decorating with their usual amiable bickering. The End Love from Grandma Dot. and from Mary's song in Luke 1 v 48 “ for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant” v 51 “ He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.” V 52 “ He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.” A CHRISTMAS QUIZ [easy: from Parish Pump website] 1. According to the 1st chapter of Matthew, ‘Immanuel’ is interpreted to mean ___ ____ ___. 2. The Moabite widow, Ruth, is mentioned by name only 12 times in the book named after her, and not again until Matthew 1:5. What makes this woman’s life so significant to the birth of Jesus Christ? 3. An angel of the Lord told Joseph, Mary’s betrothed, ‘Do not _______ to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’ 4. What caused Elizabeth’s unborn baby to leap for joy in her womb, when she was visited by her relative Mary? 5. What was the angel’s name who visited Mary to tell her she had been chosen to be the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ? 6. What does Bethlehem mean? 7. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? 8. What did the angels say to the shepherds? 9. What did the chief priests tell Herod that worried him so much? 10. Why was ‘a voice heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning?’ (Answers on page 31, but you really won’t need them!!) 33 100 YEARS AGO From the Hailsham Parish Magazines of December 1915/January 1916 DECEMBER 1915 My dear Friends This Christmas letter must be a war-like one I fear. There is a talk of Peace in the air, but what Peace can there be while the Military Absolutism of Prussia tries to be “over all?” Germany and the combination are being strenuously attacked on a front of over 2,000 miles, and in addition there is the strain upon all her sea-fronts and wherever the Fleets of the Allies can reach her – that she could have lasted so long is a marvel and due to her extraordinary organisation. She is a perfect machine moulded since the days of the Great Elector 1640, afterwards by Frederick William the First and then Frederick the Great, and carried on since till all form of self-government is killed, and the State machine works out the one will of the Emperor. Against this the Democracy of the Allies is fighting. It is the first time it has had such an opponent. Can it win? Its resources are far greater than the Germanic combination? Can it organise them? Of course it can! But to do so there must be corresponding sacrifice of men, money, and what is specially dear to the Democracy, its own will. Notes and Comments It would be well if our people would bring their Prayer Books with them to Church. There will be, probably, Entertainments for the Soldiers in the Church Room, December 7th and December 27th, and Christmas night. On Christmas Day there will be two Celebrations of the Holy Communion; at 8 am and noon. There will be a Service at Magham Down at 3 o’clock. There will be an Early Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 26th, St Stephen’s Day. It is hoped that communicants will attend on Christmas Day at 8 am or the second Service. We must keep these Holy Days as such, and, though recognising fully the social and domestic element in Christmas, we must not let it degenerate into a Carnival. Such a time as the present calls us to the serious side, to the Supernatural in it. The kind friends who have offered their Bathrooms number 18, and it is appreciated fully. [probably for use by the troops] The R.H.A., (Hants) This Section have held their Church Parade at 11 am at our usual Service, and we are glad to see them. The Y.M.C.A. keep the Coffee House going on Sunday evenings after the Services. It is opened and ends with a short Service, a good number make use of it. JANUARY 1916 Notes and Comments The Carpentry Class has to be given up as the required average attendance is not reached. This is a misfortune; but the fault entirely lies with the young men and boys of Hailsham. Perhaps the absence of a certain number owing to the War somewhat explains. It The thanks of the Church are due to the Distributors of the Parish Magazine which began 23 years ago with 650, and January 1916, sends out 800 copies. It now makes a profit, which is spent on useful Church Parochial machinery, as is shewn in the Vicar’s Emergency Fund. Our Red Cross Hospital cares for our wounded, sick and any accidents to the soldiers amongst us. Our Parish Nurse cares for our own sick; and five elementary school of the Parish see to Infants and Boys and Girls. Let us do thoroughly well our bit at home. Captain Porter, who is well known here and used to be very often at “Kingswood”, is in command of a double company of the West Indian troops at Seaford, and expects to go elsewhere shortly. The Belfry Expenses, including Curfew, repairs to Bells and Clock are now defrayed by the Church Funds. Years ago after a Vestry meeting, it was unanimously resolved to continue the Curfew and a collection was made towards it. It seems rather peculiar that Churchpeople only should keep such Parish 34 things up. Surely other Parishioners would like to share in the expense, as they share in the pleasure, or otherwise, that it gives. The Amateur Dramatic Society of Hailsham propose giving the “Merchant of Venice” in the Church Room, Jan. 27th and 28th. The attempt is ambitious: it will be interesting to see how they interpret one of Shakespeare’s greatest pieces. The Hon. Sec. of the V.T.C. begs to acknowledge the receipt of 10/- from Mr P S Gwatkin and 10/from Mr L Beeny. I am told that the proceeds of “The Merchant of Venice” are to go to the V.T.C. The crack eight of the Corps quite hold their own in the district, and are challenging much larger places. The quality is splendid, but we all want to see more quantity. Where are the men of Hailsham who are not eligible for the Army? They ought all to join who are under 60. The decorations on Christmas Day were quiet and in accordance with the day. Holly, evergreens and white chrysanthemum. The Christmas Tree, Dec. 28th, was quite beautiful, and the children enjoyed it. There were fewer parents and friends than usual. Christmas week seems too busy. There was no clothing given away this year. Some of the wounded soldiers helped to distribute the gifts on the Tree, and were glad to be reminded of their boy’s days once more. F Clyde Harvey JOIN A HOUSEGROUP DISCOVER MORE ABOUT JESUS! As well as the regular weekly Meet & Pray on Wednesdays at 12 noon, & monthly evenings as announced, there are a number of groups meeting regularly for Bible study and prayer to help each other go on with God. MONDAYS 2.30pm, at the Vicarage. (Alan Hibbs; 841807) fortnightly 2.30pm, Sun Patch, Garfield Road. (Stan Tomalin; 846680) fortnightly 8.00pm: venue varies (Tony Roberts; 849023) weekly TUESDAYS 9.30am, Church Lounge. (Oasis) (Kim Bourne; 842381) weekly: term time 7.30pm, 24 Berkeley Avenue (David & Denise Sinden; 440088) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays WEDNESDAYS 8.00pm, 221 London Road (John Garvican; 846259) fortnightly 8.00pm, venue varies, ring for details (Ron & Kay Timms; 441079) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays THURSDAYS 2.30pm, Church Lounge, (Stan Tomalin; 846680) fortnightly 7.30pm at 15 The Stiles (David & Lyn Gooding; 441868) fortnightly 7.30pm; venue varies (Margery Luffingham 845500) fortnightly Why not take up the opportunity of learning together from God’s word and call one of the hosts to find out the group programme or talk to one of the clergy team to find out more. 35 The 2016 service will be held on March 4th at The Gospel Mission, Station Road, Hailsham at 10.30 a.m. Refreshments will be served after the service All are welcome—men too! 36 THE CROSSWORD Please send me your contributions for the February/March magazine by Thursday 14th January—or sooner if possible! The new magazine (if at all possible) will be available by Sunday 31st January. Rosie Hibbs, 30 London Rd, Hailsham BN27 3BW Tel: (01323) 841807 [email protected] ACROSS 1 Rely (Psalm 62:7) (6) 4 ‘He stretches out the heavens like a — , and spreads them out like a tent to live in’ (Isaiah 40:22) (6) 7 What the dove carried the olive leaf in, when it returned to Noah’s ark (Genesis 8:11) (4) 8 Annoy (1 Samuel 1:6) (8) 9 Judah’s last king, who ended his days as a blind prisoner in Babylon (Jeremiah 52:11) (8) 13 ‘They all — and were satisfied’ (Luke 9:17) (3) 16 Eliphaz the Temanite was one; so was Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite (Job 2:11; 16:2) (4,9) 17 National Association of Evangelicals (of the USA) (1,1,1) 19 Popular song for New Year’s Eve, Auld — — (4,4) 24 Able dock (anag.) (8) 25 The number of stones David chose for his confrontation with Goliath (1 Samuel 17:40) (4) 26 Elgar’s best-known ‘Variations’ (6) 27 Soak (Isaiah 16:9) (6) DOWN 1 Money owing (Deuteronomy 15:3) (4) 2 Conciliatory (Titus 3:2) (9) 3 ‘Do this, whenever you — it, in remembrance of me’ (1 Corinthians 11:25) (5) 4 A group assisting in the governance of the Roman Catholic Church (5) 5 One of the gifts Joseph’s brothers took with them on their second journey to Egypt (Genesis 43:11) (4) (answers next time) 6 ‘Reach out your hand and — — into my side. Stop doubting and believe’ (John 20:27) (3,2) 10 Be outstandingly good (2 Corinthians 8:7) (5) 11 ‘What — — that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?’ (Psalm 8:4) (2,3) 12 Horse’s feet (Judges 5:22) (5) 13 Notice (Deuteronomy 17:4) (9) 14 Comes between 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah (4) 15 One of Israel’s northern towns conquered by Ben -Hadad (1 Kings 15:20) (4) 18 Narnia’s Lion (5) 20 One of the two rivers in which Naaman would have preferred to wash (2 Kings 5:12) (5) 21 Avarice—one of the evils that come from inside people (Mark 7:22) (5) 22 Knight Grand Cross of St Michael and St George (1,1,1,1) 23 Jacob’s first wife (Genesis 29:23) (4) Chronicles 2:28) (4) OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SOLUTION ACROSS: 1, Deacon. 4, Appear. 7, Wits. 8, Heavenly. 9, Argument. 13, Mob. 16, Brokenhearted. 17, Ran. 19, Suddenly. 24, Obstacle. 25, John. 26, Enable. 27, Market. DOWN: 1, Dawn. 2, Afternoon. 3, Nehum. 4, Again. 5, Prey. 6, All to. 10, Users. 11, Ephod. 12, Trace. 13, Metalwork. 14, Body. 15, Eber. 18, Alban. 20, Uncle. 21, Dream. 22, Stab. 23, Gnat. 37 CONTACTS FOR ACTIVITIES SUNDAYS: Children & young people’s groups MONDAYS 7.30pm 7.30pm (1st Mon) TUESDAYS 9.30—11.00am 3.15—5.00pm 7.30—8.45pm Little Diggers Crèche (pre-school children)—every week in the lounge Seekers (Reception—Year 2) Margaret Booth; 843821 Discoverers (Year 3 —6) Julie Bell; 441967 Quest (Year 7—9) David Gooding; 441868 Bellringing practice. Hugh Bell: 441967 or Elizabeth Munday 841127 Meeting Point. Meets in the Church Lounge on the first Monday of the month Pam Brooks: 844341 or Margaret Surrey; 846019 Oasis: a daytime Bible study for women; in the Church Lounge during term time. (Crèche provided) Kim Bourne; 842381 Pulse: an after-school club for children under 11 & their parents. Meets in the Lounge most Tuesdays during term-time. Lyn Gooding: 441868 Youth Band. For secondary school age children. Rehearsals are held each Tuesday during term time. Chris Taylor; 304927. ([email protected]) WEDNESDAYS 10.00am—12.00 Creative Craft Group: meets in the Church Lounge each week. Val Bulgin: 842345 12.00—1.00pm Meet & Pray. Meets in the Lounge each week. Evening Meet & Pray is monthly as announced. David Bourne; 842381 2.00—3.30pm Crafty Companions: Meets in the Lounge every week. Dawn Kimpton; 848364 7.30pm SALT Group. Meets during term time at 9 Riggers Way. James Isaacs; 848064. ([email protected]) 8.00pm (1st Weds) Men’s Book Group. Meets at The Link on the first Wednesday of the month. Stan Tomalin: 846680 THURSDAYS 9.30—11.30am 7.30pm FRIDAYS 9.30—12.00 SATURDAYS 9.30—11.00am (Last Saturday) 7.00—9.00pm (1st Sat) 7.00—8.30pm (2nd Sat) ABC Playgroup: Activities & stories for babies & pre-school children; meets in the Church Lounge during term time. Lyn Gooding; 441868 TNT Group: for twenties and thirties; meets at 9 Riggers Way. James & Monica Isaacs; 848064. ([email protected]) The Bite In: Drop in for tea, coffee & light refreshments in the Church Lounge every Friday. The Church is also open at this time Alan Hibbs: 841807 Who Let the Dads Out? A gentle outreach time for Dads and their toddlers up to age 7. meets on the last Saturday in the lounge. James Isaacs: 848064 Bridge Racing. Scalextric slot-car racing. For Dads & their children; 7+. Meets at Emmanuel Hall on the 1st Saturday. Tony Roberts; 849023 Youth Zone. For children in years 6-9. Meets in Emmanuel Hall on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Julie Coates: 441059 WEEKDAYS as arranged Men @ HPC. Meets as arranged. David Gooding; 441868 Women2Women. Meets as arranged. Kim Bourne; 842381 38 STAFF TEAM VICAR David Gooding David Bourne 15 The Stiles, Hailsham BN27 2JQ The Vicarage Tel: 01323 441868 Vicarage Road [email protected] Hailsham BN27 1BL Ron Timms Tel: 01323 842381 Flat 2, Sheriff Place, George St [email protected] Hailsham BN27 1AD ASSOCIATE MINISTER Tel: 01323 844988 Stan Tomalin Margaret Surrey 1 Barn Close 29 The Cedars, Hailsham, BN27 1TU Hailsham BN27 1TL 01323 846019 Tel: 01323 846680 ADMINISTRATOR [email protected] Julie Coates ASSISTANT MINISTER: CURATE 43 The Belfry James Isaacs Hailsham BN27 3UG 9 Riggers Way, Hailsham, BN27 1FL Office telephone: 01323 442410 Tel: 01323 848064 [email protected] [email protected] TREASURER ASSISTANT MINISTER: Francine Newton CHILDREN & FAMILIES 66 Hawthylands Road Lyn Gooding Hailsham BN27 1HA 15 The Stiles, Hailsham BN27 2JQ Tel: 01323 848660 Tel: 01323 441868 PASTORAL CARE CO-ORDINATOR [email protected] Margery Luffingham ASSISTANT MINISTER: MUSIC 75 Stroma Gardens Chris Taylor Hailsham BN27 3AZ 19 St Wilfrid’s Green Tel: 01323 845500 Hailsham BN27 1DR [email protected] Tel: 01323 304927 READERS [email protected] Michael Tanner WARDENS Tel: 01435 812365 Roger Booth Michael Partridge 20 Stroma Gardens Tel: 01323 842566 Hailsham BN27 3AZ. CHURCH BUILDING BOOKINGS Tel: 01323 843821 Julie Coates [email protected] Office telephone: 01323 442410 Terry Evenden [email protected] 7 Birch Way EMMANUEL HALL BOOKINGS Hailsham BN27 3TS. Sheila Adams Tel: 01323 846579 Tel: 01323 844885 Margery Luffingham [email protected] 75 Stroma Gardens Website: www.hailshamchurch.org Hailsham BN27 3AZ Tel: 01323 845500 39 HAILSHAM PARISH CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES We wish you all a very happy Christmas and invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Wednesday 9 December 7 pm Lights of Love Service (St Wilfrid’s Hospice) Sunday 13 December 8 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Holy Communion 2.45 pm Holy Communion with carols @Emmanuel 6.30 pm Evening Prayer Saturday 19 December 3 pm A Concert of carols and Christmas music with Wealden Brass and festive refreshments Sunday 20 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am All Age Service with creche The Nativity told in drama and carol 6.30 pm Carols by Candlelight A service of carols and readings followed by mulled wine and mince pies Christmas Eve 4.00 pm Christingle Family Carol Service 6.00 pm Christingle Family Carol Service (Two identical services, choose the time that suits you best) 11.00 pm Holy Communion Christmas Day 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Christmas Family Celebration Sunday 27 December 10.30 All Age Service Sunday 3 January 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am All Age Service 6.30 pm Evening Prayer 40