Dec15-Jan16-mag - Hailsham Parish Church

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“KNOWING JESUS—
MAKING JESUS KNOWN”
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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Beauty and the Beast
Hailsham Parish Church
Saturday 2nd January 6.30 pm
Tickets £5
from Lyn Gooding: 01323 441868, lyngooding8@gmail.com
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.
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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Hailsham Lights of Love service is at HPC on
Wednesday 9th December at 7.00pm
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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
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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.
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Sport Themed Light Party
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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!!)
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
rosiehibbs@hotmail.com
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.
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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.
(chris_taylor@phonecoop.coop)
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. (jisaacs11@gmail.com)
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. (jisaacs11@gmail.com)
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
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STAFF TEAM
VICAR
David Gooding
David Bourne
15 The Stiles, Hailsham BN27 2JQ
The Vicarage
Tel: 01323 441868
Vicarage Road
davidgooding956@btinternet.com
Hailsham BN27 1BL
Ron Timms
Tel: 01323 842381
Flat 2, Sheriff Place, George St
davidjbourne@googlemail.com
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
stantomalin@gmail.com
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
office@hailshamchurch.org
jisaacs11@gmail.com
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
lyngooding8@gmail.com
Margery Luffingham
ASSISTANT MINISTER: MUSIC
75 Stroma Gardens
Chris Taylor
Hailsham BN27 3AZ
19 St Wilfrid’s Green
Tel: 01323 845500
Hailsham BN27 1DR
philmargery@talktalk.net
Tel: 01323 304927
READERS
chris_taylor@phonecoop.coop
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
roger.booth20@btinternet.com
Office telephone: 01323 442410
Terry Evenden
office@hailshamchurch.org
7 Birch Way
EMMANUEL HALL BOOKINGS
Hailsham BN27 3TS.
Sheila Adams
Tel: 01323 846579
Tel: 01323 844885
Margery Luffingham
sheila772.adams@btinternet.com
75 Stroma Gardens
Website: www.hailshamchurch.org
Hailsham BN27 3AZ
Tel: 01323 845500
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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
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