February 2010 2010 February St Andrew’s Church Parish Magazine & Interregnum News Rosemarywas ofonethe most gifted ministrywas momentousa time. women’s of andgifting callordained to privilegeshare into them. recognitionThe priestasin 1994. Historic moments, aand throughpreparedand herforordination inhershared great wejoyas talked Rosemarywas thereas anddeacon, I Kings.en sinceIwent tovicarbe ofSt John’s, Sev- years of shared ministry and friendship, have I knownRosemary Johnand 17for 30, maybeeven 40! wasmary as here a young atleast girl, ishough it a fewmoreyearssince Rose- Andrewsstalwartsyour feel age!), alt- Andrews. St (Just to makesomeof St the inpreached pulpitthis asnew a curateat hereback it nowis years25since I first thanks for them. alwaysisIt bespecial to todayweto celebrate come and give ebrateallis that goodin church, the and haveJohnand always waysfound cel- to wonderfulWhata occasion! Rosemary RosemaryandJohn’s Celebrationof Ministry. With readingsWith 1from Cor 13,Luke 4:14-22a smileputting people atease, Rosemary Affirmingand caring,with herwonderful divisionschurch of traditionoutlook.and approachable,in waya transcendedthat a being people person, openwarm, and Rosemaryse broughthas her ofqualities ChelmsfordCanon of Cathedral. Inall the- ministries,and tohersee installed as a Redbridgeto connectionfollow our on of commendRosemary as DeanAreaof wasbeen. I delighted to ablebeto Erskine.Sam a great hasjoyWhat that vicarwherehaddad her beencurate to childhood her church of Andrews, St be to church schoolthere, and then a return to seeing throughhuge changes inthe Ninefieldsin the Abbey Waltham Team, more fullyutilised.Her ministry vicaras of possibilitiesRosemary’s for tobe gifts stipendiaryministry, opened up the opportunitiesofordination, and then warden church and . But the throughandSt Johns as member,a Wives,MU, herandwork with playgroups wonderfulahad ministry throughYoung awaitingchurch’s the call.Shealready 40p 40p Page 2 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

(Continued from page 1) enced a clarity grows as to what is most im- portant of all. So many things seem important when you are younger, but we hone in on the things that are essential, that really matter, that has been an enabler of so many, encouraging last forever. The first of these is love. Love is many others into their own ministries, both or- the greatest thing in all the world. St John tells dained and lay, female and male. She could do us that ‘ God is love ’. St Paul tells us that love is this because she was willing to let others do eternal, and growing in love is a sign of our ministry, not threatened by those who saw maturing in Christ. Much else of our lives dies things differently, not afraid to take a back seat with us, but love lasts forever, our love goes so that others could flourish. St Andrews has with us into glory. I have seen love in Rose- seen the abundant fruits of her ministry. We mary and John’s lives in so many ways. The could each add so much more, and I’m sure we gracious hospitality, the non-judgmental atti- will have that opportunity at the party later on. tudes, the warm welcomes, looking for the When I arrived in Seven Kings John was organ- positives in every situation, seeing the best in ist and choir leader, with his gentle laid back, others. Perhaps most of all we see love when and irreverent, sense of humour. John was we are hurting. I remember the loving way always an encouragement to me and to many. Rosemary coped with those who turned their It was a joy to see John’s increasing sense of backs on her after the vote to ordain women, call towards , his growing confidence seeking only to understand the pain that they in his gifts of communication and sensitivity in felt, as she, and many other women, had pastoral care. known that pain themselves for so many years. John has always seen Christian ministry as The love John has shown to so many families lived out in every area of his life, particularly whose children were in Gt Ormond St, resulting through his work. John’s dedication to his work in John becoming an honorary family member, in helping disadvantaged young people find one who shared their pain and was there for work and careers was recognised with the them. All of us here have shared in the love of award of an MBE. John brought this same Christ with Rosemary and John, and experi- attitude to his call to ordination, serving as MSE enced God’s love through their lives, and we (Minister in secular employment), and then in know God’s love will go with them as they chaplaincy work, especially at the YMCA and move on. Great Ormond St Hospital. Many people have The reading from Luke is Jesus’ manifesto, set found themselves surprised that John was out in Nazareth at the beginning of his ministry. ordained! Not because his behaviour was un- It is the gospel, the Good News that Jesus becoming! Rather because John was so came to bring. Jesus sets out his mission as to normal, unstuffy, and down to earth! ( Which bring good news to the poor, freedom to cap- doesn’t say much for the impression many tives and the oppressed, sight to the blind, to people have of ‘vicars’! ) John has always been proclaim God’s salvation. These illustrate that able to get alongside others in a gentle, caring another way of thinking of love is to become way, using his great wisdom in such a humble like Jesus . Again it is St John who says that our fashion. destiny and calling is to become like him . Jesus Rosemary and John are both very special peo- Christ is fully in heaven, fully human and fully ple to all of us here, and we will miss them in divine, and as we are conformed more and the Barking Episcopal area. But our loss is more to his likeness then we also will be fully someone else’s gain, and we know that minis- eternal. I guess that all of us are here today try simply changes yet again in retirement. It because we have seen something of Christ in certainly does not come to an end, but moves Rosemary and John. Those listening skills that house and home! Many in Exeter will come to help set us free, that concern for the poor, the value and benefit from the gifts and energy that new life in Christ that many have found through Rosemary and John will bring to the area, and their ministries, the light and love of Christ seen as we give thanks to God for them, we pray in their lives. God’s richest blessing on them as they move So, love, and becoming like Jesus, are the on. goals of all our lives. Together, we can grow in these day by day, and we thank Rosemary and John for reminding us of these things today. The two readings Rosemary and John have To finish, John used to have a couple of Celtic chosen are interesting ones, as I think they friends, called Ebb and Flo, I am not sure how illustrate what they have discovered in life and well he has kept in touch with them over the ministry, that as you get older and more experi- (Continued on page 3) ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 3

(Continued from page 2) God bless you both, and thank you. years, but they sent this message for John and Rosemary, borrowing words from old Bill Shakespeare: Gordon Tarry

‘There is a tide in the affairs of men (and wom- en), Preached at Rosemary and John’s Service of Celebration of their ministry on Saturday 16th Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; January 2010. Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, And we must take the current when it serves, Or lose our ventures .’

Life will still be an adventure, and I am sure that you will ride the currents of retirement, amidst all that relaxing that you have planned. Whether it will lead to ‘fortune’, I do not know, but it will surely lead to love. Page 4 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

ST ANDREW’S FAMINE FUND UPDATE

As announced in our morning service on Sunday 24th January, Ben Isaac, after many years conscientious service is resigning from the position of treasurer. Unfortunately, his resignation coincides with Ben’s sustaining a very serious injury in the icy weather just before Christmas. At the time of writing this report, he is still confined to bed and is receiving treatment at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital which specialises in spinal injuries.

We are praying that Ben will soon recover the full use of his limbs and will be able to rejoin us again at St Andrew’s.

Roger Norwood, despite being heavily involved in other church duties, has volunteered to act as our new STAFF Treasurer. Many thanks Roger! As you will know, Roger is mainly respon- sible for maintaining the vicarage gardens. He would deeply appreciate some volunteers to help him in this work.

I am also pleased to announce that Sammy and Parveen, two members of our Pakistan Christian Fellowship have accepted an invitation to serve on the STAFF Committee.

When STAFF was formed in 1985 in response to the great Ethiopian Famine, the Committee determined that, not a penny should be spent on administering this fund. We shall continue to ensure that this pledge is maintained in the future.

Many thanks to those of you who contributed to our recent appeal for funds in response to the HAITI appeal. We are now in a position to send a cheque of £500 as St Andrew’s response to the Disaster Emergency Committee Appeal.

John Manuel, Chairman of St Andrew’s Famine Fund

CHURCH GARDEN : Very many thanks to everyone who has undertaken work in the Church garden.

During the Interregnum, we will, of course, need to maintain the rear Vicarage garden and this will stretch our already very limited human resources to the absolute limit.

With this in mind, will you be able to give some of your spare time in helping with work in the garden? If so, please come and talk to me as your help will be very much appreciated.

Roger Norwood

WEDNESDAY COMMUNION and ………

Every Wednesday morning there is a Communion Service at 9.30 am, followed by the opportunity to chat over tea and coffee. See you there! ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 5

Dear Friends

Along with our regular congregation we now It’s hard to believe it is February and that the have the new Asian congregation meeting farewell celebrations for Rosemary and John here and I sure in the next few months we are in the past and that they are now estab- will grow closer as one faithful congregation lished in Exeter. I am sure each one of us not worshipping God here at St Andrew’s. I do only has special memories of the time they hope that all of us will take the opportunity to were with us but also memories from that attend each other’s services and make a special weekend in January. It is impossible whole new group of friends. to thank people individually for making it Let us pray that 2010 will be a time of re- such a wonderful weekend (I would hate to newed and sustained fellowship remember- miss anyone out) so a BIG THANK YOU TO ing those who have helped our growth in the EVERYONE. past and look forward to those who will It is going to take a while for us to get used to encourage and support us in the future. St Andrew’s without Rosemary and John. God bless However, my prayer is that it will be the be- Marie ginning of a new phase in the spiritual growth of our community.

A FRIENDLY EAR WHATEVER IS ON YOUR MIND, YOUR CHAPLAIN IS HERE TO LISTEN

If you are interested in joining the team We all need someone to talk to sometimes, please get in touch with me. so it is worth remembering the IIford Town Centre Chaplains are ready to listen. Marie Segal Just a reminder that there will be a Whether it is personal, family or something Commissioning Service for the work-related, you can talk in complete Ilford Town Centre Chaplaincy Team on CONFIDENCE to someone who under- Thursday 4th February 2010 at 7.30pm at stands. St Andrew's the Drive

No-one will ever know you have contacted a Chaplain unless you want them to. The Everyone welcome. Chaplaincy Service is available to everyone who works or shops in IIford Town Centre.

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Interregnum news or what happens now Rosemary and John have left? A reminder that the Churchwardens, Ian and Simon, will be ‘in charge’ and will be ably assisted by their deputies, Leonard and Gary, by Marie, our , and the Ministry Leaders and PCC.

The PCC have already met with the of West Ham, Elwin Cockett, and the Area Dean, Robert Springett, regarding what happens about advertising for, and selecting, our new incumbent. We have chosen our parish representatives, Ken and Hayley, who will be the St Andrew’s repre- sentatives on the interview panel. Many of you will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and feed in your impressions. At the present time, a small group from PCC is putting together a Parish Profile, giving information about our church and a person specification for the new incumbent. The first draft of this has already been circulated to PCC members for their comments .

It is likely to take about a year before a new vicar is appointed so the wardens, worship leaders and Marie will need a lot of help and support during this time and it will be important for all of us to look out for one another and to care about everyone, from the youngest to the most senior members, so that there is still a good and thriving worshipping community for the new person to inherit!

Just a reminder about cover for services. The Churchwardens will arrange at least one communion service at St Andrew’s each Sunday. The other services will continue in the same pattern wherever possible but when Marie is on holiday, on her monthly weekend off or on a training weekend, the Churchwardens will try to get cover from visiting priests for communion, so occasionally it will not be possible and lay leaders will take the morning worship.

THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE!! Or at least those you may need to contact:

Churchwardens: Ian Husbands contact number 07501239772 Simon Smith contact number 0208 554 1330.

Curate: Rev Marie Segal 31 Dryden Close, Hainault, Essex, IG6 3DZ. Contact number 0208 501 0262 email [email protected]

Ministry Leadership teams : Care and Fellowship: Sally Bourdet Outreach and Fellowship: Elaine Hobbs Welcome and Fellowship: Hayley Morris

Elected PCC members: Jane Donovan, Diane Gardner, Leonard Hetuba, Vinita James, Angela Kean, Joy Mortimer, Angela Norwood, Roger Norwood, Marion Pank, Duncan Paterson, Maggie Smith, Ken Wylie, Michael Williams.

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AN EVENT PRESENTED BY VALENTINES MANSION TRUST Thursday 25 th March 2010 7.30 to 10.00 pm

A programme of music with

THE CANTORI VOCAL ENSEMBLE and GUEST SOLOISTS Director Michael Crombie

to be held in The Drawing Room at Valentines Mansion Emerson Road Ilford

Tickets £10 inclusive of Wine of Soft Drinks may be obtained from Audrey or John Manuel, telephone no. 020 8554 9760 Page 8 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

The next Community Coffee Morning is on Saturday 27 rd February from 10.30 – 12.00 noon in the Wilson Room The date is booked in faith as we hope different groups/teams/individuals will sign up to run a Coffee Morning each month to keep the contact and outreach going. Don’t be shy. Why not sign up!?!

Has been postponed until March 6th - watch this space !

An hour to relax and enjoy being in God’s presence at St Andrew’s on Tuesday 23rd February from 7.30 – 8.30pm Do come.

Little Angels Toddler Group

Wednesday afternoons during term time 1.00 -3.00 pm

YOGA CLASSES

Mondays 7.30 - 8.45pm St Andrews Church Hall.

Improve health, vitality, flexibility and strength. Learn to relax and de-stress. All levels welcome.

To book your first class Contact: Elaine Tel: 07729 165 418 Email: [email protected] ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 9

Dear Friends

What a wonderful weekend you gave us for our farewell - so many people, from so many places, so many happy memories recalled and so much fun and laughter. We shall treasure the whole experience for many years to come.

We were glad to hear from many how much you enjoyed and appreciated the two very different services – the wonderful music on Saturday with our favourites on trumpet, harp and voice – what a treat and the straight-forward simplicity of a communion service on the Sunday – your fac- es: smiles, tears and lovely comments will long be remembered with thanksgiving from our hearts for all of you, not just for the weekend but for all we’ve shared in the last eight years.

A special thank you goes to the two Marions for their great organisational skills, which came into play, and for Maggie and the teams who sorted the real feast of variety of food for all to enjoy, the lovely cake by Carol, the photos, the conversations and the wonderfully generous gifts from you all.

We are indeed blessed to be part of this exceptional congregation and hope to see you all again over the years.

I echo St Paul’s words: “Whenever I think of you all, your faith, your actions, your words, your- selves, I give thanks to God for you and for all you’ve come to mean to both of us”. Go on being good witnesses, sharing all God does for you, to encourage one another in the faith and always be thankful.

With much love and very grateful thanks, we sign off!

Rosemary and John Enever

Don’t forget to make a note of our address, if you’d like to keep in touch – we hope you will!! 197 Pinhoe Road, Whipton, Exeter EX4 8AB 01392 200510

During term time only Rainbows girls aged 5-7 Fridays 5.15 pm

Brownies girls aged 7-11 Fridays 6.30 pm

Guides girls aged 11-14 Tuesdays 8.00 pm

Adult Leaders and Assistants always welcome. Please visit the unit you are interested in helping, at the times shown. Page 10 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

Deanery

X:site Children’s events for 7- The first session with the new leaders for the 11s supported older group got off to a flying start on Sunday and run by local churches more to follow……………….. www.xsiteuk.org

[email protected] for details

The next Deanery Youth Service is on Sunday 7th February 10am at St Paul's Hai- nault. If you only know 1-2 young people invite them to join with others in the deanery. If you have a bigger group meeting on Sunday mornings, why not encourage leaders to bring the whole group! Add your Youth

If you are committed to your own service on News events this date look out for details of the next here …. service and make plans to go along.

Do look again at signing up for Soul Survivor for Summer 2010 all the information you need is on their website.

Rota for Office Printing February & March.

The Bulletin is available from Friday morning as are All Age and any special Service Sheets.

The Parish Magazine is normally run off on Saturday afternoons from 1.30 pm.

For Sunday Doc’s to run off Person/s running off bulletin & service sheets etc

February 7th Bulletin/All Age Service Sheet Marion P 14th Bulletin

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March 7th Bulletin/All Age Service Sheet

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28th Bulletin / April 2010 Parish Magazine Diane

Please ring Diane: 07706 257108 to add your name to the rota ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 11

This year’s Lent Course ‘ From the ram to the lamb’

will take us on a journey to discover some ways in which Jesus fulfils Old Testament prophecy and the sacrificial system.

ASH WEDNESDAY 17 th FEBRUARY –8.00 SERVICE at ST ANDREW’S – THE DRIVE

In Session 1 Tuesday 23 rd February - we will look at the story of Abraham and Isaac and the substitute sacrifice. We will understand more of the promises and mercy of God.

In Session 2 Tuesday 2 nd March - we focus on Moses, the Passover Lamb, and the protection afforded by the blood of the lamb. Our studies will give us glimpse of the glory of God.

In Session 3 Tuesday 10 th March - we take a closer look at the sacrificial system, considering why it was needed and what was achieved. In so doing, we will learn more of the grace and right- eousness of God.

In Session 4 Tuesday 17 th March- our subject will be John the Baptist as forerunner of Jesus and the identification of Jesus as the Lamb of God, which will point us to a deeper appreciation of the love of God?

In Session 5 Tuesday 24 th March - we shall turn to the death of the Lamb – the permanent solu- tion to the problem of sin – and what that reveals of the holiness of God. ALL 5 SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE METHODIST CHURCH – THE DRIVE

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 1 st MARCH – 8.00 at METHODIST CHURCH – THE DRIVE

Celebrate together-You are invited to join the celebration event on Friday 5th February. A chance to get together to celebrate all that God is doing in and amongst young people and for youth work across Essex and this Diocese……….....so make sure you book your place!

The evening will include: Cafe, worship, resources and networking opportunities, guest speaker Chris Curtis, Graduation of Bishop's Certificate candidates the launch of Equipping 2010 in its new format - and some other surprises!

This will be a great night, so bring along everyone who is involved in working with and supporting the work with young people.

Details -- Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford: Doors open 7pm, parking in local car parks, free entry but please email Alice on [email protected] to say you are coming.

Also let me know if you intend coming and whether you have transport and could offer someone a lift. Best wishes Hilary Deanery Youth Worker. Page 12 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

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We have membership vacancies for all ages & standards - from absolute beginner to expert.

Group coaching for beginner adults is on Thursday from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. A ‘Parent and Child’ group is on Sundays from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Improver Adults are coached on Mondays 8.00pm to 9.30pm .

Children are coached on Saturday Mornings. Young beginners at 9.30am to 10.30am. Older children 10.40am to 11.40am. There are also midweek groups for children. Individual coaching is also available .

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Latest news via email from Ian Harvey, first of all I want to say a big thank you to those of you who contributed to the children's events over Christmas and New Year. They all enjoyed a fantastic outing to a local game park and adventure play ground. They also had two celebratory meals and outings to the nearby border town of Kipushi where they were able to use the rides and enjoy a BBQ, they also went to a local farm and retreat centre where they were able to play games and enjoy sport. They have also enjoyed their Christmas presents!

The children are all attending school from 7am to 12.15pm and they also now have a packed programme for them in the afternoons! As a result of a kind gift before Christmas of three sewing machines from a visitor to Lubumbashi we have taken on a tailor who is teaching sewing skills twice a week. We were really pleased by the children's enthusiasm to go back to 'afternoon school' where they have a teacher who is assisting them in literacy skills, quite a contrast to many children in the UK's attitude towards attending school! The artists are also working with them twice a week, teaching art and design skills. Saturday mornings they are starting to play football with children from an English speaking school in Lubumbashi and where they are keen to try out the few phrases in English they have been learning!

We have a few other exciting things going on at the moment… a Kimbilio Video. *Please check out the following You Tube link to see the very exciting three minute video about Project Kimbilio that we entered in a Precedent charity video competition to win a new website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB746wK41WM

Unfortunately I have just heard we have not been shortlisted to win, however it is still a very powerful representation of the situation here and the work we are involved in. Big thanks to Zoe and Michael who visited during the summer and motivated their friends (thanks to them too!) to assist in the production of the film on their return to the UK!

We have the Newcastle Concert - featuring the harpist from BBC Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday 6th February 7.30pm *Many thanks to everyone who has been involved in arranging this concert which takes place at St Anne's Church, City Road, Quayside, Newcastle. It should be a really good evening with music by Faure, Brittain and Reicha. Funds raised will go towards the Kimbilio Project.

An Art Exhibition - Lubumbashi 18th March We are grateful to Greenbelt festival who have given us a grant towards putting on an exhibition of the art work the children have been creating with two local Congolese artists. The exhibition is entitled 'Shegue' the slang name for street children in Congo, a term that was popularized by Congolese musician Papa Wemba in his song, "Kokokorobo", and has largely replaced previous names used to refer to street children. "Shegue" is thought to be an abbreviation of the name Che Guevara, who spent time in Congo in the 1960's, in reference to the independent spirit and toughness of street youth. We are hoping that the exhibition will raise awareness among the general public in Lubumbashi about the issues faced by street children as well as hopefully raising some support for the project at a local level.

We have the launch of the child sponsorship programme We have set up a child sponsorship scheme following the interest shown in the UK from a couple of individuals who are interested in directly contributing towards particular children's needs. We will be able to facilitate direct contact between the sponsor and the child. The following amounts give an idea of the difference a certain amount of money could make in the life of one of the children we are supporting at Centre Kimbilio. A sponsor can select which particular aspect of the child’s life they would like to support.

£10 - can provide clothing for a child for a month £15 - can provide water, electricity and recreational activities for a child for a month £20 - can provide education for a child for a month £50 - can provide the staffing for a child for a month £80 - can feed a child for a month ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 15

£275 - will support all a child's needs during one month at Centre Kimbilio. (I know some work places are considering trying to raise this sum to support a child collectively).

Please contact [email protected] in order to find out more about getting involved in this scheme.

Our visitors We were very grateful for the visit of Jessica Roy from Canada and her Congolese friends who shared the Gospel practically with a kind gift of a sack of flour and rice for the children and re- turned a week later to share the Gospel verbally through presentation of the Bible and discussion with the children. It was also good to have Peter Smith, from Wallsend back with us for his se- cond visit in transit in Lubumbashi on his way to Katoka where his daughter Bethany has spent the last 5 months helping around the hospital. It is always good to have visitors who can see first hand what we are up to!

We have though had a few set backs There are a few issues that haven't been going so well and we would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Both the Church and planning department appear to have lost the plans for the land where we are hoping to build Maison Kimbilio this year! These plans are needed in order to complete the official paperwork needed to secure the land and to start the building work. We held a meeting with the Bishop and other staff today in an attempt to make a plan of action for this process to be speeded up as I am keen not to miss the window for building during the dry season, April to October. We had hoped to send Jeremie Ngoya a very gifted Congolese Christian who has long had a desire to work with street children on the Child Care Social Work course at Mindolo Echumenical Foundation in Zambia, where Lievin Kalubi, my fellow manager studied in 2007. However due to the financial crisis the World Council of Churches who funded Lievin's studies are unable to pay the £4,000 needed towards accommodation and course fees. This may mean that we have to delay his studies indefinitely. We are all disappointed about this as Jeremie had been very much looking forward to it and has been studying English in prepara- tion for the course in Zambia which is English speaking. Our email and internet connection has been very irregular due to erratic electricity supply as well as our antenna being hit by lighten- ing on Christmas day! Unfortunately I've been unable to reply to emails for sometime.

Please pray about the following

* that I will not have any more malaria! I ended up coming down with it several times before Christmas and I'm keen not to repeat the experience too soon! * that there will be a sense of urgency and commitment among the department staff to conclud ing the paperwork for the land in time to start building at the start of the dry season in April. * for all the organisation being put into setting up the art exhibition, that it would be well attended and that there will be a positive response locally. * that we may be able to find the necessary funds to enable Jeremie to complete the course and become more equipped to work alongside Project Kimbilio.

I trust you are all well and thank you all once again for all the support you have and are showing towards us all here in Lubumbashi...

with love and thanks Ian (Harvey) Page 16 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS

MORNING SERVICES

Can you spare some time one morning each week to come to Morning Pray- ers? Lasting just half an hour, they start at 9.30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

On Wednesdays there are prayers, followed by Communion and the church is open until mid-day for tea/coffee and chat.

The early Sunday morning communion service now begins at 9 am.

CHURCH FLOWERS

Would you would like to pay for the flowers at a particular time of year, just for this year, or for the same week every year in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a birthday or special occasion? If so, please place a donation in an envelope, with your message, and give it to Marion Lander or Marie.

Thank you to those providing flowers for January

A rota of those willing to purchase and arrange the flowers is on the table at the back of the church (money is available for expenses).

Please consider whether you could help with this. Marion Lander would welcome more names. Thank you.

St Andrew’s Pre-School Established 1974 Monday to Friday (term time) 9.15 am to 11.45 am .

Nursery care and education for children aged 2½ to 5 years old

For more information, please contact: Mrs Paramjit Bhamra, between 9.00 and 12.00 daily, telephone number 079638 04414.

We have an excellent team of qualified staff who provide loving care and education for our children. We are inspected regularly by OFSTED and by the London Borough of Redbridge . ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH MAGAZINE & INTERREGNUM NEWS Page 17

Regular meetings for the month

1st Monday 2.30 pm Alongside Friendship Group UNLESS BANK HOLIDAY (in the Wilson Room) 1st Tuesday 8.00pm Bible Study in the Chamberlain Room

Wednesday mornings 9.30 am Communion followed by Tea/Coffee (in church)

3rd Wednesday afternoon 1.30-3.30 pm Bible Study Group (in church)

Thursday 7.30 pm Choir Practice

Saturday Afternoons 2.00 pm CAFe group meets in the hall (check the calendar)

2nd and 4th Sundays 7.00-9.00 pm Youth Club

Extra meetings and services for this month

Monday 1st 2.30-4.00pm Alongside and Friendship Group meets In the Wilson Room

Tuesday 2nd 8.00pm Bible Study in the Chamberlin Room

Wednesday 3rd 1.30-3.30pm Please note Wednesday Bible Study - not in church but at 12 Castleview Gdns Ilford

Thursday 4th 7.30pm Ilford Town Centre Chaplaincy Team

Tuesday 9th 7.45pm Deanery Synod – St John’s Seven Kings

Thursday 11th 8.00pm Standing and Finance Committee meeting in the Chamberlain Room Tuesday 16th Shrove Tuesday

Wednesday 17th 8.00pm Ash Wednesday Service 8pm St Andrew’s

Monday 22nd 8.00pm Hall Committee meeting in the Chamberlin Room

Tuesday 23rd 7.30–8.30pm Prayer Hour in the Church

8.00pm Lent course “From the ram to the lamb” 1st session The Ram at The Drive Methodist Church

Saturday 27th 10.30-12.00 Community Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy Sale in the Wilson Room

SERVICES

Monday—Friday A service is held each weekday at 9.30 am. Wednesdays Communion Service at 9.30 am, followed by coffee.

1st Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am All Age Service 2nd Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion and Youth Church 3rd Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Morning Service and Youth Church 6.30 pm Evening Communion with Prayers for Healing 4th Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion and Youth Church 5th Sunday If there is a 5th Sunday in the month we celebrate 9.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Various forms and join with other churches in the area for an evening service. Please contact the Vicar/ Churchwardens for details.

The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides join us for services with Church Parade on Mothering Sunday, Harvest Festival and Christmas.

For details of Baptisms, Children’s and Adult Confirmation Classes, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Curate. If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, please call in and speak to someone or leave a note of name and a few details at the Vicarage.