Issue #3
May - June
An insight into the life of the Church
in touch
Nepal Outreach
“At times like this, creed and colour pale into insignificance”
At the time of writing almost 6,000
lives have been lost in the Nepalese
earthquake and 8000,000 lives have
been impacted by this tragedy.
8,000,000 is one third of the
population of Nepal, which puts this
disaster into some kind of
perspective.
We wanted our church to be a place
in where people could come to pray, be quiet and reflect all that had taken
place over the weekend of 25/26th April. To this end, the following week our
church doors were opened and people invited to come in, light a candle,
reflect and write a message in a condolence book that will eventually be
passed on to leaders in the Nepalese community.
We continue to pray for those who have lost family, friends, property and
livelihood and we particularly remember our Nepalese neighbours here who
are still awaiting news of loved ones.
There will be a book of condolence
f or t hose im pact ed by t he
earthquake in Nepal which you are
welcome to sign.
David Betts
Contents>>>
Nepal Outreach
Contents
Contacts
A Note from Graham
Family Worker Corner
Parentalk
Petite Sisterhood
Holiday Club
Lads & Dads
Knitting Angels
MisterHood
Tea and chat
What’s happening
Opportunities to serve
Calendar
Front Page
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Page 8
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Page 10
Page 11 - 13
Page 14
Page 15 & 16
Contacts >>>
Minister
Revd Graham Horsley
84 Peabody Road
Farnborough
GU14 6DY
Tel: 01252 540889
The minister’s day off is on a
Monday. In case of emergency –
please contact the Pastoral carer
Pastoral Care and Concern
Mrs Denise White
01252 542020
Wesley Hall Telephone
01252 512226
Church Bookings
Miss Sally Press
01252 514057
Family Worker
Mrs Carrie Addison
07462 005333
[email protected]
Prayer Chain
Mrs Marion Groves
07986 635381
Secretary to Church Council
Mr Stephen Clay
Forces Board Lay Worker
Mr David Betts
01252 328959
Hall & Room Bookings
01252 781256
[email protected]
A Note from Graham
Wait…
The period between Easter and Pentecost always seems
strange to me. There’s a lot of waiting around that
doesn’t seem logical.
It’s not surprising that it took the disciples a while to
come to terms with the reality and the meaning of the
resurrection of Jesus. The empty tomb was either baffling or a cruel joke by
Jesus’ enemies. The first rumors of people meeting the risen Jesus were
unbelievable. The eventual meetings were completely life-changing.
Surely this was the moment to shout it from the roof tops that Jesus is alive.
Yet Jesus says wait. Wait for his moment not ours. Wait for the power from
on high. The first disciples didn’t even know what that was.
Learning to move in Jesus’ time not our own (or anyone else’s) is a skill that
saves us from a lot of grief if only we can master it. Waiting is not just doing
nothing or passing the time. It’s waiting for God, it’s quietening our lives so
we can hear the small still voice of the spirit. It’s allowing the Holy Spirit to get
us ready for the challenges ahead.
It has more in common with the athlete in training than the couch potato
At the moment, I’m finding waiting for the next phase of ministry frustrating.
There are all sorts of good things to finish off, but it’s hard to focus. All sorts
of precious relationships that it’s hard to invest in when you’re moving on. All
sorts of questions about ‘what next’ that I want to jump in and find answers
to.
The time between one ministry ending and another beginning is an important
time for working out how you’ve changed. Like packing the house, it’s
important to work out what to take to the tip and what to pack carefully
because it’s important to carry it with you.
If like me. You’re in a waiting phase at the moment – take extra care to hear
what God is saying in it. Don’t let impatience deafen you to some vital things
that God needs you to learn.
Family Worker Corner
Carrie Addison
WOW – Are we really in May!? It’s almost a year
since I became the Family worker here at North
Camp and I’d love to share my thoughts with you.
The more and more I think about it, the more I realise how
God has been preparing me for this role for most of my life.
As a child growing up I was always around my parents who
were either involved in Children’s work, Marriage Prep or
enrichment, Girls & Boys Brigade, and my mum was even
the church administrator for a few years which meant I spent
a lot of time after school in the church office. My parents
also started up and lead Family based home groups where
the friends we made are still considered good family friends
today. So without having a clue back then, I had no idea that
God was going to eventually place me in a church in
Farnborough, UK and make me the Family worker here. It
really does still blow my mind how he works his wonders in
each of our lives if we allow him.
I learnt so much from my own parents and have plenty to
thank them for. They were my strength and even through my
journey of own discovery in Christ, they always supported
and prayed for me. I really don’t think you can ever under
estimate the power of a praying parent.
I realise that not all of us may have been brought up in a
church environment but I also know that for those of us with
children and grandchildren that we are the examples for the
next generation and it’s important that we show them how to
do it. I look at my own girls and one day I will want to hand
over the baton to them to lead church and I need to be
equipping them on a regular basis by guiding them and
showing them the ropes. Sometimes it’s not what we tell our
kids that helps them grow in Christ – it’s watching us do life
with Christ in a loving real way that will help their own
relationship. We need to serve so that our children will
serve, we need to lead so our children will lead, we need to
pray so our children will pray and we need to love and
support them in their own journeys with Christ because
ultimately God is planning it now and making their paths to
him.
CS Lewis said that “One road leads home and a thousand
lead to the wilderness”.
We are only human but lets try and show our children how
to stay the path by us being what we would like them to
become. #BeKind #BeLove #Pray #StaythePath
Please can I ask you
to pray for the work I’m
am doing and the
following areas of the
Family Ministry.
The Children’s Ministry
Leaders and
Volunteers.
The Adopt a
Grandparent Project.
Mothers & Toddlers.
Parentalk.
Holiday Club.
Connecting more with
local schools and
community.
On a personal note
could I please ask you
to pray for my family
as we will be moving
house and this can
sometimes be
unsettling and
stressful. Please pray
for my children Talyn
and Jade during this
process.
Upcoming >>>
The problem with parenting is that by the time we get the hang of it –
we’re redundant!
Parenting is a mixture of highs and lows and everything in between. It
can bring some of life’s biggest joys, but also it’s greatest challenges.
For most of us, a bit of encouragement and a reminder that we are not
alone can make a real difference.
In six sessions, Parentalk looks at the topics that affect just about
every family, including the busyness of family life, understanding
children’s ‘Love Languages’, speaking and listening, how best to set
boundaries, preparing children for the outside world, and the
importance of family time.
Starting Tuesday 2nd June at North Camp Methodist. 7pm
Contact Carrie Addison to find out more or to book your place. –
[email protected]
We will also be needing volunteers to help facilitate the course as
well as the possibility of some baby sitters so please let us know
if you can help on these nights.
Upcoming >>>
Petite Sisterhood
is for girls from
Reception to Y6
Each session is
£1 per child
Please contact
Samantha Hart
for further info on
0780 283648
Next sessions
are:
23rd May
20th June
18th July
We want our girls to know that they can change their world, make a
difference and they can do it having fun!
We teach our girls about how valuable they are and that God will help
them grow up with a sense of purpose and destiny.
Teaching girls to value themselves and love others.
Upcoming >>>
Holiday Club >>
It’s coming up to that time of year again!!
Bookings will be taken online this year and should be ready from end of May
but we will keep you updated via notices or Facebook.
In the meantime write it in your diary!!
Price are £20 per child for the whole week.
(Discounts apply for siblings)
Contact either David Betts or Carrie Addison for further details.
Upcoming >>>
Providing a positive male role
model to lads who are growing up
in a busy and confusing world.
Being a Dad and being a Lad in the 21st century is not easy. Making time for
each other is hard so we have started a group that provides opportunities for
Lads and Dads to have fun together. We spent Easter at the Wellington
Memorial on a “treasure hunt” and recently joined in the VE Day celebrations
in Aldershot.
Next Event:
Den Building at Deepcut on 11 July 2015
Want to know more, speak to Dave Betts or Ken Evans
A Deluge of Angels ('Yarn-bomb' )
We are joining with other churches in the area to
ensure that residents in North Camp will wake up
on Christmas morning and be cheered up by the
sight of colourful angels clinging to railings, lampposts and front doors - this will be the result of an
early “yarn-bombing” by church volunteers.
We are inviting everyone to get busy with your knitting needles to help knit at
least a 1,000 woolly angels ready to hit the streets on Christmas Eve.
These will be our gift to our community and the fortunate finders, each handmade angel will have a little tag bearing one of 12 different messages of hope,
the #xmasangels link and words ‘please take me’.
As Christmas becomes increasingly commercialised, let’s
make a difference and ensure the “yarn-bomb’s” success.
More information from Ruth Tipping and David Betts
Let’s get knitting!
Upcoming
Upcoming >>>
>>>
Food and lots of banter as guys chat about:
Ongoing men’s work around our Church,
heroes of the Faith, man lists, food, cars,
films and songs to listen to when you walk
the dog (among other tasks), life and it’s
ups and downs…
We meet every Wednesday.
Open to all men, no barriers
Recent clay shoot
We want to have a bit of fun but also to be inspired to get alongside men in our
community and in our church.
Planned Events:
Saturday 16th May @ 9.00am – Painting the Corridor!
Saturday 4th July - Brewery Tour (Hog’s Back brewery - limited spaces
so book soon!)
For more info chat to:
Ken Evans (07834 178186) or
Dave Betts (07941 997841)
Upcoming >>>
What Happening >>>
ADOPT A
GRANDPARENT
>> The Power of a Praying Grandparent >>
PROJECT
North Camp Methodist would like to create a link between our older
generations and our families by bringing them closer together with
the Adopt-a-Grandparent project. We would like to encourage a
prayer partnering between families and Grandparents and start to
build relationships so that we can become one big family.
As a family in the church, you may need a wiser person to take you
under their wing. Perhaps your family is new to the church or new
to the faith.
On the other hand as a Grandparent you may need help and
support and the family could also be a blessing to you.
For further details – please pick up a brochure in the welcome area.
What Happening >>>
Minibus Update….
Before we can start the Minibus pick-up and
drop-off scheme we need to have all drivers
complete the Minibus Driver Awareness
Scheme (MiDAS) This will take some time so we have put the scheme
on hold until September.
In the meantime we will be planning to introduce a system of arranging
lifts for those who would like one, during June and July. We know who
needs lifts and we are now looking for drivers to help get the scheme
up and running. If you can help please speak to Denise White.
Alpha Update….
Final arrangements are being made to run a short Alpha Course at the Triangle
Bookshop in Farnborough in the very near future.
Watch out for further announcements in the weekly notices….
Curious, need more details or want to register?
Please contact: Ken Evans - [email protected]
What Happening >>>
Faith & Fellowship
Small Group Bible Studies
We are studying what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus using material
supplied by the Triangle.
You are encouraged to sign up for one of the groups on the sheets in the
entrance area.
If you would like more information please speak to Denny Davies.
Tuesday Evenings
7.30pm
Wednesday Mornings
10:30am
Facilitators:
Denise White
& Leonard Tipping
Denny Davies
& Ken Evans
Both Groups are held in the church
Where is God Calling you
in the church?
North Camp Administrator >>>
We are seeking a good office
person to help with administrative
tasks in the church.
The job will be for four hours per
week at £7.85 per hour (living
wage).
The four hours will be on two
mornings one of which will be
Friday, the other by negotiation.
A job description and person
specification is available from the
church office.
Ask Carrie Addison or Graham
Horsley for more details.
Applications by letter explaining
previous experience to
[email protected].
We are about to enter a
time where we really need
to stand together as a
church.
There are many little ways
in which you are needed
and where your gifts that
God has given you can be
used to serve and help at
North Camp.
If any of these area’s of
service appeal to your
calling then please speak to
a leader or steward.
Communications Team:
(Website/Magazine/Notices)
Worship Team
Prayer Team
Children’s Ministry
Welcome Team
Sunday Stewards
Tea & Coffee serving Team
Closing date for applications has
been extended to 18th May.
Interviews will take place on 21st
May.
The post will start as soon as
possible after the interviews.
Let’s Serve TOGETHER
Calendar May / June ‘15
May 2015
12th Tue 7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
13th Wed 10:30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
14th Thu 7.30pm
New Members Class
16th Sat
MisterHood - Decorating!
9.00am
17th Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
Graham Horsley HC (Both services)
19th Tue 7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
20th Wed 10:30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
21st Thu 7.30pm
New Member Class
23rd Sat
Petite Sisterhood
2.00pm -4.00pm
24th Sun 9.30 & 11.00am
Graham Horsley (Both Services)
26th Tue 7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
27th Wed 10.30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
31st Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
David Betts (Both services)
June continued on next page…
through his words…
Psalm 91 v1 - 2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most
High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my
fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Calendar May / June ‘15
June 2015
2nd Tue 7.00pm
7.30pm
Parentalk (crèche room)
Faith & Fellowship
3rd
Wed 10.30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
6th
Sat
Saturday Crafters
New Membership All –day Class
7th
Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
7.00pm
Graham Horsley HC (Both Services)
Elvis Concert in aid of the Nepal
Appeal
9th
Tue 7.00pm
7.30pm
Parentalk
Faith & fellowship
10.00am – 1.30pm
TBC
10th Wed 10.30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
14th Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
Charity Madenyika (Both services)
16th Tue 7.00pm
7.30pm
Parentalk
Faith & Fellowship
18th Wed 10.30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
20th Sat
Petite Sisterhood
All Day New Membership Classes
2 -4pm
TBC
21st Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
Knight - Church Anniversary
23rd Tue 7.00pm
7.30pm
Parentalk
Faith & Fellowship
24th Wed 10.30am
7.30pm
Faith & Fellowship
MisterHood
27th Sat 3.00pm – 5.00pm
28th Sun 9.30am & 11.00am
Ladies Tea & Chat.
Graham Horsley (Both Services).