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Issue No. 90: October & November 2018

Remembrance Issue Our Mission is to offer our best to God through Worship, Fellowship and Care for the Community Sunday Services Family Worship 10.30am Afternoon Worship

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CONTENTS WELCOME! 3 The First Word Welcome to the 4 Jean Pinder Remembrance issue of 5 Bible readings for worship The Magazine, from Christ Church 6 The Unknown Warrior Port Sunlight. 6 The war horses of World War 1 The Magazine is 7 The Soldier’s Kiss produced six times a 8 High Flight year by volunteers and 9 Christmas Charity Concert is available free of charge at the back of 10 Events 2018 church. 10 Cornish cream tea results It is also available in 11 Our ‘Sunlighters of the Year’ large print and in colour 13 Thank you! on our website: 13 Autumn Charity Concert Report ccpsurc.info 15 Roll of organists Many thanks for all 16 Church Hall / BBHQ update contributions and 17 Fabric assistance in producing this edition. 18 Quarterly church meeting 18 Carers’ meeting We hope you enjoy reading The Magazine. 18 Social media 18 The Magazine by post We hope you feel part 19 Weddings of this beautiful church.

20 Baptisms 20 Meeting times of our organizations Cover shows: 21 Funerals and interment of ashes Side view of Port 22 Contacts Sunlight War Memorial 23 Editorial details by Sir William 2 Goscombe John. 24 Services in October and November 24 The Last Word Photo by Jan Burrell

THE FIRST WORD

Dear Friends

In a corner of Cologne Southern Cemetery, a couple of miles from the city centre, are the Commonwealth War Graves. There are almost 2,500 graves, many from the final year of WW1. Line after line of white crosses and manicured lawns. The names sound familiar, the regiments represented come from all parts of the UK. The majority died when they were still in their late teens or early twenties.

This is a place of pilgrimage. Great Grandfathers are buried here, Great Uncles never known. A century may have passed, but still people come. Beside the occasional cross, flowers – symbols of a visit, a connection, a memory.

On the outskirts of Cambridge, a couple of miles from Westminster College, is the American Cemetery. I do not know how many Second World War graves are there, or how many ‘missing in action’ are commemorated on the walls, but the numbers are vast. It is a place the like of which I had only previously seen on TV and in films. Again, line after line of white crosses, the symmetry broken only by the occasional Star of David, and the grass as neat and short as a US Marine’s haircut.

This is a place of pilgrimage. Every day of the year Americans visit this place, some for the first and only time, others regularly, every time they visit the UK.

Out in the middle of nowhere, 150 miles South West of Paris and 60 miles East of Dijon in western France is the small village of Marigny l’Eglise. Just outside the village is the village cemetery, and in the cemetery there are ten war graves. Seven are British, two Polish and one Russian. The villagers tend the graves, and they are simple and neat, almost plain alongside the traditional French graves with their small monuments and photographs.

The contrast with the Cologne War Graves, or the American Cemetery, is immense, but this too is a place of pilgrimage. We were there because one of 3 the graves is that of Sergeant Grayham Byrne - my wife Liz’s uncle. He was an air gunner, and died when the aircraft that he was crewing was involved in a mid-air collision while dropping supplies to the French Resistance. He was 21.

On Remembrance Sunday we pause to remember the sacrifices that were made for the sake of freedom. We remember the thousands who died, and the thousands who survived. We remember not only the World Wars, but also the countless other troubles and conflicts that have taken place since, and are indeed still ongoing. Some of us remember friends and loved ones, all of us remember selfless courage in the face of adversity. We remember and give thanks.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Rev Ian Smith

JEAN PINDER

As we go to print we have just heard of the death of Jean Pinder on Monday 24th September 2018.

For many years until ill health intervened Jean was a regular and faithful member of our Sunday morning congregation. In recent years she lived in a residential home in Higher Bebington.

There will be a cremation at Landican on Tuesday 16th October at 10:30 am followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Barnabas Church, Bromborough, at 11:15 am.

We send our condolences and good wishes to her family and friends.

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BIBLE READINGS FOR WORSHIP DURING OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER As part of your preparation for worship, you might find it helpful to read the set Bible passages for the day. I normally use two or three of the readings in the morning service. Some visiting worship leaders may, on occasion, choose not to use the set readings.

Ian Smith

Hebrews 9.11-14 7 October Mark 12.28-34 Genesis 2 v18-24 Psalm 8 Hebrews 1 v1-4, 2 v5-12 11 November Mark 10 v2-16 1 Kings 17.8-16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9.24-28 14 October Mark 12.38-44 Amos 5.6-7, 10-15

Psalm 90.12-17 Hebrews 4.12-16 18 November Mark 10.17-37 Daniel 12.1-3 Psalm 16 21 October Hebrews 10.11-14 (15-18) 19-25 Isaiah 53.4-12 Mark 13.1-8 Psalm 91.9-16 Hebrews 5.1-10 25 November Mark 10.35-45 Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14 Psalm 93 28 October Revelation 1.4b-8 Jeremiah 31.7-9 John 18.33-37 Psalm 126 Hebrews 7.23-28 2 December ~ Advent Sunday Mark 10.46-52 Jeremiah 33.14-16 Psalm 25.1-10 4 November 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Deuteronomy 6.1-9 Luke 21.25-36 Psalm 119.1-8

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THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR To save the world, you asked this man to die, if this man could see you now – would he ask you why? At the west end of the nave in Westminster Abbey is the grave of the 'Unknown Warrior'. The idea for such a memorial is said to have come from a British Chaplain of World War 1, who noticed, in a back garden at Armentieres, a grave with the simple inscription: An unknown British Soldier. In 1920 the body of another unknown soldier was brought back from the battlefields to be re-buried in the Abbey on 11th November. King George V, Queen Mary and many other members of the Royal Family attended the service, 100 holders of the Victoria Cross lined the nave as a guard of honour. On a nearby pillar - another tribute, The Congressional Medal, the highest award which can be conferred by the United States of America. The Unknown Warrior received in death more honours than he ever could have received in life. Submitted by Olive Burns

THE WAR HORSES OF WORLD WAR 1

As we approach the centenary of the end of World War 1 and we remember the great sacrifice made by so many people, we should also remember the animals who were drawn into conflict. The British Army used over a million horses and mules in four main roles: for riding (officers, messengers and scouts); for the cavalry; for moving all supplies (ammunition, rifles, food, medicine, tools, ambulances etc.,) and in teams pulling the heavy guns. The British Army employed 1,300 officers as veterinary surgeons and 27,000 men in the Army Veterinary Corps and horse hospitals treated up to 2,000 animals at a time. The horses and mules worked in appalling conditions and every year 15% of them died, mostly due to exposure to the elements, hunger and illness rather than enemy action.

After the war there was no peaceful retirement for the horses and mules who had contributed so much. They became a problem for the army and the Treasury and many of the older weaker animals remained on the Continent. Officers’

6 mounts were returned to Britain, along with the youngest, healthiest animals: 25,000 were retained by the army and 60,000 were sold to British farmers. Reference: BBC (n.d.) Who were the real war horses of WW1? [online] Available at: BBC.co.uk [Accessed 2/10/18] Submitted by Olive Burns, edited by Jan Burrell

THE SOLDIER’S KISS

Only a dying horse! Pull off the gear And slip the needless bit from frothing jaws, Drag it aside there, leave the roadway clear, The battery thunders on with scarce a pause.

Prone by the shell-swept highway there it lies With quivering limbs, as fast the life tide fails, Dark films are closing o’er the faithful eyes That mutely plead for aid where none avails.

Onward the battery roll but one there speeds, Heedless of comrade’s voice or bursting shell, Back to a wounded friend who lonely bleeds Beside the stony highway where it fell.

Only a dying horse! He swiftly kneels, Lifts the limp head and hears the shivering sigh, Kisses his friend while down his cheek there steals Sweet pity’s tear, "Goodbye, old man, Goodbye".

No honours wait him, medal, badge or star, Though scarce could war a kindlier deed unfold; He bears within his breast, more previous far Beyond the gift of kings, a heart of gold.

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HIGH FLIGHT

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air…

Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark nor even eagle flew And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. (1922-1941)

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. was a 19 year-old spitfire pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force when he wrote this poem in September 1941. Three months later he was killed in a mid- air collision over Lincolnshire.

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EVENTS 2018

SAUSAGE AND BACON BAP DAY Saturday 6th October (9am to 4pm) in the Church Hall

HARVEST SUPPER WITH ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 20th October in the Church Hall Tickets £7.50 for adults, £6.00 for children (up to age 11)

OPEN HOUSE MINCE PIE AND COFFEE MORNING AND CRAFT TABLE Saturday 8th December (10am to 1pm) in Church

CORNISH CREAM TEA RESULTS

Our recent and final cream tea of the season, held on August Bank Holiday Monday, raised a total £1381.82 (comprising £1175.02 from the sale of cream teas and £206.80 from the cake table). Our total for social and fundraising events for the 2018 season comprising 5 cream teas, a bacon baps day and £50 we took from draw tickets on the coach trip to Saltaire comes to: Cream Teas: £5947.77

Draw tickets from outing to Saltaire: £50.00

Bacon Baps Day: £299.05

Total: £6296.82

This total is up to 18th September with further social events yet to take place.

Jim Tesseyman

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OUR “SUNLIGHTERS OF THE YEAR”

Each year Christ Church opens its doors to visitors for six months of the year. This year the team of 25 church opening stewards welcomed hundreds of people from far and wide. The primary role of a steward is to “assist with the delivery of an enjoyable and safe experience for audiences. Stewards help maintain a high level of customer care and provide practical assistance”.

Port Sunlight Village Trust asked Christ Church to nominate people for a “Sunlighter of the Year” award which recognises an outstanding contribution volunteers make in Port Sunlight. The church opening stewards were nominated, but did not win. This is of little consequence. To Christ Church and the many visitors, the stewards are champions of stewarding by demonstrating their commitment and dedication in the service they provide. The following nomination summarises the tremendous work they do year in year out.

Outline the type(s) of activity this group has undertaken in the last 12 months which makes them a candidate for Sunlighter of the Year?

Christ Church is open Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm from the beginning of April to the end of September each year. The stewards provide a valuable service for all visitors and locals to experience and enjoy Christ Church. It gives people the opportunity to go at their own pace by looking around and asking questions about the building, its founder and the denomination of the United Reformed Church. As well as individual visitors and tourists the stewards welcome coach parties, school parties and increasingly parties from cruise liners. Visitors also come from the various Unilever locations around the world.

In what way have their actions benefitted and contributed to the village?

Enhances the visitors experience of the village by giving them comprehensive information and knowledge of how Christ Church “fits in” with the Leverhulme family story (Lever was a committed Congregationalist) and the company’s historic journey.

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True to Lever’s original ecumenical intentions demonstrates that church life is still alive in the 21st century society by remaining active and relevant to the village and its needs.

Provides a quiet place for reflection and/or prayer in an unspoilt environment for anyone who enters no matter from where they have travelled or their religious persuasion.

Encourages people to visit the entire village, its attractions and events by signposting people on without bias.

There is no admission charge and the stewards readily issue free printed material for visitors to take away containing detailed information about the church as a memento. They do not restrict people in taking photographs for their personal use.

It has been calculated that each year more than 5,000 people visit the church, quite apart from Sunday services, weddings and funerals, and receive a warm and friendly welcome given by stewards who are approachable, fair-minded and do not consider any question too daft to ask.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your nominee?

The stewards are part of a team totalling 25 people. All are dedicated to giving visitors an experience they will remember and will talk about after they leave.

The Visitor’s Book provides ample evidence of the delight created in the minds of the visitors and of their appreciation not only of the efforts of the stewards but of the various almost unique attributes of this exceptional church and village. The Visitor’s Book also provides evidence of the genuinely global interest that exists for Port Sunlight and the number of visitors who already have connections with business and the village. Thank you to all who contribute in any way. If you are interested in becoming a Church Opening Steward in 2019 please let me or any of the Elders know. Samantha Hawkes 12

THANK YOU! I am writing this to thank you all for the kind and thoughtful welcome you have always shown on to myself and Elaine our visits. Our first visit was in December 2016. We were going on holiday and were staying in Port Sunlight for one night. As it was December the church was not open so we had arranged to go to go to Birkenhead Priory. When we arrived in Port Sunlight there were some lights on in the church so we went to see if we could look inside. Ian greeted us and after a short chat we learnt that there was going to be a Carol Concert that night. We went to the concert and had a good time. The following morning, being a Sunday we attended the morning church service where I took a part in the nativity play. Again, we were made so welcome with everyone being so friendly. I was told about the Cream Teas you do on Bank Holiday Mondays. So we arranged a trip from our church to come and have Cream Teas. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and were made so welcome by everyone. So a big thank you from myself and Elaine as well as everyone at The Bridge Church Otley.

Michael AUTUMN CHARITY CONCERT

On Friday 7th September Sing Me Merseyside under their Musical Director, Billy Hoi started the evening off with a selection of pieces starting with Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and finishing with a West End Medley Part 1 for which they received a wonderful reception. Our next artists to perform were vocal/guitarists Roy Green and Peter Hulse and they received a wonderful ovation for their excellent performance of The Keeper by Frank Hennessy and The Sound Of The Speed of Loneliness by John Prime. The very talented musician, Tim Walker, played two contrasting Piano Solos Cleopha by Scott Joplin and Nocturne in F minor Op. 55 No.1 by Chopin. Both pieces were played to perfection and received a magnificent round of applause.

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Another Opening of Another Show by Cole Porter, All The Time In The World by John Barry and two of Lennon and McCartney pieces were beautifully sung by the popular singing group Accord with their Musical Director Tim Walker. I Love The Sunshine of Your Smile sung by everyone with much gusto brought the first half to a close. Opening the second half was the wonderful Soprano Joanne Sarah Dennis. She sang three numbers: Ave Maria by Schubert, If I Loved You by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lascia Ch’io Pianga by Handel. Following shouts of “Encore, Encore” she sang O Mio Babbino Caro by Puccini and received another outstanding ovation. Also receiving an outstanding ovation were Accord singing Ave Verum by Mozart, Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel and Whistle Down the Wind by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Roy and Peter once again received a great reception for their performance of The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel, Walking on a Sunday by Anthony Clark and Silent Sea Sons which was one of Roy and Peter’s own compositions. Their close-knit harmonies were a joy to listen to. Our last artists to perform were Sing Me Merseyside and they did a wonderful rendition of all their numbers starting off with the Abba Medley followed by Something Inside So Strong by Labi Siffre and the West End Medley Part 2. After thanks had been given the concert finished with everyone singing that lovely hymn The King of Love My Shepherd Is which everyone sang with inspiration and love, which sounded absolutely marvellous. My sincere and grateful thanks go to all the talented artists who performed so well, to all those who helped to set up and clear away and all the other jobs which needed doing, June from Accord, Shirley, Lana, Ron, Accord and Carl, who did a great job on the door. I would also like to thank everyone who supported the concert and especially the very kind people who gave generous donations even though they were unable to come to the concert. A magnificent sum of £1088 was raised on behalf of the refurbishment of all Christ Church’s flood lights. June Berry

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ROLL OF ORGANISTS

Earlier this year a visitor came into church and said that his father had been the organist here some years ago. The visitor was Jim Monach and his father was John S Monach who was our church organist from 1954 to 1963 and again from 1966 to 1969. The ministers at this time were Revd George Markham (1947-1965) and Revd Douglas A Douglass (1965-1971). Obviously Jim was only a young man then but he remembered and was remembered by David Peacock and Rosie Potter (neé Goodger). He also remembered George Markham’s son David. I was about to put Jim and David in touch with each other when we got the sad news that David had recently died. There may be others of our congregation who remember Jim Monach.

Jim was anxious that the names of our church organists should not be forgotten and should be commemorated in some way. As a result one of our members, Ted Austin, produced for us a Roll of Organists in the same style as the Roll of Ministers that hangs just outside the Church Vestry. The new Roll has been placed on the oak panelling near to the North Transept close to the Certificate from the British Institute of Organ Studies noting that our organ is ‘important to the national heritage.’ Our thanks go to Jim Monach for the idea and to Ted Austin for the execution of a memorial worthy of our organists.

Reporting by Chris Maple

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CHURCH HALL / BBHQ UPDATE Approximately 2 weeks ago, I met with a representative from Rand Associates who have been tasked with surveying all the public buildings in Port Sunlight for the Village Trust. This is part of a long-term programme in assessing the condition of Trust-owned properties, presumably with a view to conservation, restoration and maintenance of said buildings. We met at the Church Hall and went through the building, room-by-room, noting the condition of the walls, windows and ceiling and measuring each area. Photographs were taken of every room and particularly where defects were found. In the right hand entrance vestibule and right hand meeting room, the window frames which are metal have rusted and delaminated. Paper is hanging from the ceiling, which is probably due to damp. In the kitchen there is paint peeling off the ceiling and rusting window frames at high level. Main hall noted: the quarry tiled floor, painted walls, number of radiators and mention of the acoustics. Next was gents’ and ladies’ toilets, noting the original wash-hand basins and lead pipes, original high level cisterns, condition of said utilities and specifically the fact that water was getting in through the brickwork of the rear wall due to the ground level being higher outside than inside. Rear store room between the toilets: it was noted that water was entering the room from rusted and broken windows and also seeping through wall at rear. An interesting item to mention was that the parquet floor in the store room is actually made from concrete or stone blocks as opposed to timber. Something I’d never noticed before so I took a 20p piece and scraped one. I wondered why the water had never swelled the blocks in the floor! Next across to the left hand meeting room - an area behind the piano was pointed out to me because a large chunk of plaster had fallen off the wall. Upon inspection it was clear that the original internal brickwork had been plastered over at some point, but the brickwork was painted and the plaster has not adhered to the paint. A special compound should have been applied first, which gives a rough surface for the plaster to key into. I imagine with a few good bangs the plaster would come away along the whole wall.

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I couldn’t show him the boiler room as I didn’t have a key with me. Before I’d arrived the representative had been around the outside and made notes and taken photographs. He said he hadn't been up on the flat roof but from what he could see there were areas up there that required attention. He was aware that the building had been used for other purposes over the years, from commercial use to its present state, which is probably the reason for the quarry tiled floor. Moving on to the BBHQ, the main entrance hall and toilets of the were inspected. It was pointed out that in the toilets, especially the right hand one, under the floor covering, the timber blocks were rotting as water is getting in from outside. At the side of the building were the ground slopes up towards the Men’s Club, the damp proof course is stepped up to account for the slope but is in poor condition. Some evidence of damp also in other toilet around edges of skirting. Stepping into the main hall there is evidence of a water leak on the ceiling and a dried stain on the floor below it. The top meeting room and kitchen were inspected; some rot was found at bottom of external door frame to fire exit. Photographs were taken of all rooms and positions relative to each other. On the way out the representative stopped and mentioned that there are timber vents on the roof and some have been covered over with felt. This will affect the airflow into the roof space and could be detrimental to timbers. Also tiles are missing in places and overhanging trees are a problem. It’s fairly obvious to me that there is damp. You can smell it when you come in here. It appears that both buildings require a serious amount of financial investment to put right.

Fabric I have arranged to meet Paul Janvier regarding repairs to the floodlights above the north transept in church and lighting to the fire exit in the Church Hall.

Jim Tesseyman

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QUARTERLY CHURCH MEETING The final church meeting in 2018 is on Tuesday 20th November at 7.30pm. Church meetings are open to all who attend Christ Church. The meetings are held in the church hall and last for about an hour. At these meetings we, the congregation, have the opportunity to discuss and make decisions that affect our church life. Please join us if you are able. Samantha Hawkes CARERS’ MEETING

The Carers’ Meeting is held at 12.15pm for 12.30pm every third Tuesday in the month at Christ Church Community Centre, Kings Road, Higher Bebington. A sandwich lunch is provided free of charge. If you are a Carer then do come and join us – you will be made most welcome.

Carol Wright, Carers’ Contact, Christ Church Port Sunlight

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WEDDINGS

Please uphold in prayer the following couples, as they begin their married lives together:

August

Joanna Barber and Carl Barber (vow renewal)

Harriett Gibbons and Mark Mosey

Kelly Knowles and Rob Hartey

Jennifer Dodd and Matt Dodd

Julia Brocklebank and David Baker

September

Kristina Jennings and Paul Forbes

Sian Henders and James Fraser

Dawn Jackson and David Kinsella

Sarah Forrest and Alex Forrest (blessing)

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BAPTISMS The following children were baptized recently at Christ Church. We remember the parents, god-parents and the children themselves in our prayers.

August September

Ella Rose Aindow Ciaran Michael Acock Ryan Henry Eric Davies Holly Louise McCosh Thomas Joseph Davies Scarlett Sienna Bamber. Helen Elizabeth Davies Una Thelma Foley. Remi India Hall-Brady Ana Peggy Foley Evelyn Rose Tuthill. Florence Emily Tuthill.

MEETING TIMES OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS

The Bellringers’ practice is held every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Bell Tower. The Handbell Ringers’ practice is held every Tuesday at 7.15pm in Church. The Choir practises every Thursday at 6.30pm in Church. The Elders meet every 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the BB HQ Men’s Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 2pm in the Church Hall Open House Group meets every Wednesday at 1pm in the Church Hall

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FUNERALS AND INTERMENT OF ASHES In our prayers we give thanks for these folk and remember their loved ones in their grief that they may know the peace of God.

August Maria Theresa Illidge 71 yrs Kathleen (Kath) Lloyd 91 yrs Julie Ann Thompson 53 yrs Beverley Johnstone-Roberts 48 yrs George Abernethy 89 yrs Beryl Kane 90 yrs Mary Poole 94 yrs William Cottrell 79 yrs Doreen Cottrell 83 yrs Joyce McDonald 90 yrs Ralph Calvert 71 yrs

September Michael Kenneth McCormick 71 yrs Marjorie Hartland 89 yrs

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CONTACTS * = Serving Elder

Christ Church URC

Church Drive, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5EF

Rev Ian Smith Minister [email protected]

*Sue Frowe Baptismal Secretary [email protected]

Bereavement Pastoral Care Assistant and Funeral Coordinator *Maureen Jones

Boys’ Brigade Rev Ian Smith Carers’ contact Carol Wright Jonathan Bowden Choirmaster [email protected]

*Samantha Hawkes Church Secretary [email protected]

*John Lindsay Church Treasurer [email protected]

Fabric Committee Convenor Vacant Flowers / Church Bookings *June Berry Housekeeper *Val Young Jan Burrell / Rosie Potter Magazine editor [email protected]

Men’s Fellowship Leader David Peacock Jonathan Bowden Organist [email protected]

Prayer Chain Joyce Howell Pulpit Supply / Elders’ Rota *Lisa Scott Readers’ Rota Barrie Bradburn Serving Elder *Shelly Hayes

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Serving Elder *Chris Maple *Jim Tesseyman Social and Fundraising Convenor

Stewards’ Coordinator *Val Young *Samantha Hawkes Sunday Worship Club Leader / Messy [email protected] Church

Synod Representative *Lisa Scott David Hocker Tower Captain (Bellringers) [email protected]

Peter Humphreys

[email protected] Webmaster

Rachael Hardcastle Weddings and Funerals Administrator [email protected]

*Mark Williams Weekly Bulletin Editor [email protected]

Editorial Team: Jan Burrell and Rosie Potter

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OCTOBER SERVICES Friday 5 10:00 am Revd Richard Communion Service Hambly Saturday 6 10:00 am Messy Church Sunday 7 10:30 am Revd Anne Bedford Communion Service 7 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Afternoon Service Sunday 14 10:30 am Revd Ian Smith Morning Service - HARVEST 14 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Afternoon Service Sunday 21 10:30 am Revd Ian Smith Morning Service 21 2:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Baptisms 21 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Communion Service Sunday 28 10:30 am Chris Maple Morning Service 28 3:00 pm John Lindsay Afternoon Service NOVEMBER SERVICES Friday 2 10:00 am Revd Ian Smith Communion Service Saturday 3 10:00 am Messy Church Sunday 4 10:30 am Revd Ian Smith Communion Service 4 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Afternoon Service Sunday 11 10:45 am Revd Ian Smith War Memorial 11 11:15 am Revd Ian Smith Morning Service - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 11 3:00 pm John Lindsay Afternoon Service Sunday 18 10:30 am Revd Ian Smith Morning Service 18 2:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Baptisms 18 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Communion Service Sunday 25 10:30 am Revd Liz Byrne Morning Service 25 3:00 pm Revd Ian Smith Afternoon Service

THE LAST WORD – Psalm 27: 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; Though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. 24