NOVEMBER 2019
Beckenham United Reformed Church
www.beckenhamurc.com
SUNDAY WORSHIP - NOVEMBER 2019
3rd Nov Rev. Nadene Snyman – including Holy Communion 10th Nov Mrs. Judy Davies 17th Nov Mrs. Jo Paterson 24th Nov Mrs. Marion Bayley
OTHER DIARY EVENTS
6th November 2.30pm Bible Study 12th November 2.30pm Crescent Club 20th November 1.00pm Luncheon Club 26th November 3.00pm Elders
Christmas Fair - 30th November
OUR VISION
Our vision is to glorify God and to serve God throughout our lives, always open to God working through us. We seek to share the good news of love, forgiveness and grace with all in our local community through our actions and our prayers.
Donors Arrangers
3rd Nov available Marion
10th Nov available Monica
17th Nov Sheila Baldwin Jane
24th Nov The Almonds Muriel
Dearest Beckenham URC,
Mark 10:43-45 “This, however, is not the way it is among you. If one of you wants to be great, you must be the servant of the rest; and if one of you wants to be first, you must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served; he came to serve and to give his life to redeem many people.”
Two lovely verses that capture the Holy Habit of Service beautifully. Service is the Holy Habit that shows that the Christian world view is upside down to the norm. We are called to take the role of service where ever we are and in all we do.
Andrew Robert’s notes that service is an evangelistic act – in that evangelism means to literally share the good news, in serving others we are offering the good news to those we meet. Therefore, with every act of love, justice and peace we have a taste of what the world is to be. Every small or large act of service is a sign of the kingdom of God.
We get to live this holy habit of serving out in our daily lives, in our church life, with other churches, other faiths and in community groups. It is a holy habit that infuses every aspect of our lives.
Beckenham URC offers service to the other churches in the area and the community in our monthly lunch club. We get to offer hospitality and friendship in this service of food and fellowship. The lunch club is a wonderful ministry that brings so many people together from all over the area. It is a time of friends catching up with each other; we get to check on the well-being of our members and those that come to us monthly. Thank you to everyone who serves in this ministry and quietly evangelises the good news.
Blessings,
Nadene
FROM THE SECRETARY
The morning of the 1st October was wet but by the afternoon the sun came out as we held a short service led by Nadene when we interred Henry and Iris Tilley’s ashes in our Church Garden. Also planted was a rosemary bush in memory of their daughter Rosemary. It was lovely to see Margaret, Bob and Alison again and afterwards it was nice to have some time together reviving old memories!
What an excellent service we had at Harvest (taken by Nadene) and how nice it was to see the Church full with the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and parents. It was of course followed by our Harvest Lunch which was as usual enjoyed by all who attended.
It is with sadness we heard of the death of Janie Harris. Janie ran her ballet school in our hall for many years and was very well known in the area. A celebration of her life will be held in the Church on 15th November at 2.30pm.
A very uplifting service was held at Synod the other Saturday when we said farewell to our current Moderator Nicola Furley- Smith. She has worked hard over the past 8 and half years and will be missed by many. Her job description certainly does not cover the hidden extras she has had to deal with!
I am sure it will be reported elsewhere how entertaining our last Crescent Club was. Martin Fosten from Petts Wood Church gave an excellent talk on when he was in charge of the pupils from the Royal Ballet School for a few years. It was very much enjoyed by us all. I know I speak on everyone’s behalf saying how grateful we are to Muriel who so willingly invites us to her house every month. A very big thank you Muriel! Gill Ross
PRAYER FELLOWSHIP
Loving Lord God, At this time of All Saints and All Souls Days, we thank you for our church. While some think of doors and windows, we praise you for hearts and spirits. The people whose lives you have intersected in our fellowship are remarkable through your grace. We can’t praise you enough for the unique way you’ve blended the talents of individuals into beautiful masterpieces of joy. May we love one another to the fullest and be evidence of your ultimate love to advance the work of your Kingdom.
We know that we are not perfect: that there are times we forget to pray; times when we question our faith; times when we lose our temper. Thank you for loving each one of us unconditionally and giving us another day to start afresh.
Today, Sovereign King, we choose to step out in faith, wherever we go, for you hold the future and have plans for our lives which are good and not evil. We put complete trust in you, Loving Lord, for you are God alone who sits upon the throne. Amen
When two ears are put side by side, they form the shape of the heart. The word ‘ear’ sits right in the middle of the word ‘heart’. The ear is the way to the heart so, if you want someone’s heart, learn to listen to them. If you want God’s heart, learn to listen to him.
Lectionary
3rd November Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10- 18; Psalm 32:1-7 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Luke 19:1-10
10th November Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98 Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38
17th November Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12 Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19
24th November Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43
LIVING WELL BROMLEY – FOOD BANK In addition to tinned food of most kinds the Food Bank administrators tell us that in particular they need toilet rolls & toiletries – men’s shower gel & deodorants, shaving foam etc. At present they would prefer not to have any more of the following: Teabags, Pasta, Pulses Tinned Fish, Soap or Toothpaste Please leave any gifts for the Food Bank in the box at the back of the Church, from which one of the Elders will arrange for delivery to Holy Trinity Church, Lennard Road. (Delivery times – Tuesdays 3pm -4pm, Fridays 1pm-3pm or Saturdays 11am – 12noon) Thank you for your support for this worthy cause.
COFFEE money for November goes to
The Royal British Legion
OFFERINGS The offerings during September were as follows:- September 1 £130.00 September 8 £125.00 September 15 £176.50 September 22 £123.50 September 29 £98.20
The after service coffee collections during the month were in aid of Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust and totalled £53.50 Anthony Bayley
LONDON’S AIR AMBULANCE We have received the following letter from Alison McGuiness, the Community Fundraising Manager for the charity. Many thanks for the generous donation of £44.00 raised from your after service coffee collections. Please extend our thanks to the entire congregation. This donation will help us to continue to deliver an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London. As the capital’s only helicopter emergency medical service, London’s Air Ambulance is at the forefront of attending the most critically injured Londoners. Based at the Royal London Hospital since 1989 and now in our 30th Anniversary year we serve the 10 million people who live, work and commute within the M25 Motorway. Receiving only partial funding from the NHS, our ability to continue to serve severely injured people is dependent on the generosity of members of the public and various groups and organisations and, to date, we have treated over 40,000 people. Your donation will be used to continue this service and we are extremely grateful for your support which is very much appreciated. A.M.B.
HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST (HART)
The founder and CEO of HART, Caroline Baroness Cox, has written to us which includes the following:- “What a delightful surprise! I am writing immediately to thank you very warmly for the generous donation of £53.50 from after service coffee collections. Please would you also pass on my gratitude and that of my colleagues here in HART to your congregation for your generous support for our work. With renewed thanks, warmest good wishes and prayers for many blessings.”
She has also sent a copy of their Impact Report for 2018. It is a very interesting read and I have placed it on the “library” mobile book-shelving so that you can all have a look. Anthony Bayley
FAMILY ACTION
“Thank you for building brighter futures. Thank you for your donation of £42.93 from your after service coffee collections at Beckenham URC. Every day, Family Action provides much needed support to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable families in the country. Many families are living with difficulties such as severe poverty or mental illness and struggling to provide security and stability for their children. With your support Family Action restores hope to these families and helps them to build a brighter future for their children. Through a mix of practical, emotional and financial support, together we can ensure every family is able to manage the challenges life brings, and has the opportunity to thrive. Once again, thank you for your generous donation – it is very much appreciated.” A.M.B.
TOP OF THE PEW – FINAL FRIDAY 22nd NOV 8.00 p.m. at EMMANUEL URC, The Grove, West Wickham BR4 9JS. St. Augustine’s V Emmanuel URC West Wickham CELEBRITY QUESTIONMASTER - CATHERINE SOUTHON (TV ANTIQUES EXPERT) Entrance £1 at door In aid of BROMLEY HOMELESS SHELTER HARVEST
I can report the interim result of our Special Collections over the Harvest period. I know that there are further donations still to come. The current position is as follows:- Commitment for Life £517.00 Water Aid £572.00 Beckenham U.R.C. £501.00 The vast majority of these payments were made under Gift Aid and are therefore worth 25% more than this to the 3 charities. This is, once again, a magnificent result and I would like to thank all those who participated so generously. Anthony Bayley
CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday November 30 is the date of this year’s Christmas Fair as you all well know. It opens at 10.30 and runs until around 12.30. There will be the usual mix of stalls, competitions and raffles and an opportunity to relax over a hot drink with friends old and new. Please make sure you come along and bring your friends and neighbours. There is an advert on the back of this edition providing a little more information and I will be distributing my usual notices shortly telling you how you can all assist. Anthony Bayley
Copy for the December-January Outlook by 17th November please
Extensions. Ground Works. Carpentry & Joinery. Kitchens & Bathrooms. No Job Too Small
Peter’s Chemist 15 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5NT
Tel/Fax: 0208 650 1731
FREE Prescription Collection Service + Repeat Ordering Service
Simply leave your repeat slip at the pharmacy and call us 7 days before you need any of your medications. We will then take care of everything at the surgery and have it dispensed and ready for you to collect directly from the pharmacy.
Disability Aids Our pharmacy offers a range of mobility and home-care aids. If you are looking for something in particular that we do not currently stock, we are able to order it from our in-store catalogue that has very competitive prices, and have it ready to collect by the next working day.
Stockists for Fine Fragrances & Toiletries, Woods of Windsor, Bronnley and Yardley
the country store 11 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5NT 020 8650 0796
Opening times: Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 21:00pm Friday – Saturday 7:00am – 22:00pm Sunday 7:00am -19:00pm
Offering arrange of fine wines, beers, bakery, groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go, frozen foods, stationary, newspapers and magazines
BECKENHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Oakhill Road (off Crescent Road)
Interim Minister Rev. Nadene Snyman 07876 707863 01689 637625 [email protected] Secretary Mrs G Ross 020 8650 2959 Treasurer Mr. A. Bayley 07983 334946 Outlook Editor Mr J Ball 020 8659 5337 Asst. Editor Mr A Bayley 07983 334946
Church organisations
Crescent Club Mrs. M Aldcroft 020 8650 9518 Luncheon Club Mrs M Duncan 020 8658 3309 Brownies Miss L Minett [email protected] Rainbows Mrs M Sloper [email protected] Guides Ms L Eyres [email protected]
Pilates Monday 19.30 – 20.45 Tuesday 09.30 – 12.00 Thursday 09.30 – 12.00 U3A Arts Class Monday 14.00 – 16.00 Janie Harris Ballet School Monday 15.15 – 21.00 Tuesday 16.00 – 21.00 Thursday 16.00 – 17.45 Friday 16.45 – 19.15 Saturday 08.00 – 16.15 Montessori Mon - Fri 08.30 – 12.30 Spanish Dancing Tuesday 20.00 – 22.00 Saturday 14.30 – 16.30 U3A Guitars(2nd & 4th) Wednesday 14.00 – 16.30 Brownies Wednesday 18.30 – 20.00 Rainbows Wednesday 17.00 – 18.00 Guides Wednesday 19.00 – 20.30
For lettings apply to Mr. Anthony Bayley 07983 334946
This church is a member of CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BECKENHAM in partnership with 14 other churches in the area
SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER
10.30am to 12.30pm