TALENT IS GOD GIVEN FAME IS MAN GIVEN CONCEIT IS SELF GIVEN

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1 THE MAGAZINE OF REVIDGE FOLD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH NOVEMBER 2012 TALENT IS GOD GIVEN FAME IS MAN GIVEN CONCEIT IS SELF GIVEN

2 A word from the Minister I am so ashamed of myself! Why? Because at the time of writing, I have been working alongside all of you in the pastorate for eight months, and only just discovered that every Thursday evening, the uniformed groups meet at Revidge Fold and there are upwards of fifty girls on site. What a wonderful tribute to the Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Leaders. When I called in for a long overdue look see the Rainbows and Brownies were having a pyjama party (no doubt in preparation for their sleepover) and the Guides were preparing for their science project. It was really lovely to have them share in leading worship at out Harvest Festival and we look forward to more Church Parades when hopefully they will once again join us maybe some drama girls? It is also great to see the basement at Revidge back in use for New Generation the Friday evening Youth Club, run by a team from The Abundant Life church. I m just wondering what else may be going on that I have missed if there is anything please let me know it s such fun to be involved in all that s going on the Fellowship Groups in each church, the Lunch Clubs at Trinity and Revidge and the Art Class at Westbury Gardens. It s just wonderful to have the opportunity to meet so many people and make so many new friends and what strikes me over and over is how hard you all work and how committed you all are to the life and worship in all three churches. Our worship life has also been greatly enriched by the addition of two more Sunday evening services. We now have a traditional Sunday evening communion at Trinity on the first Sunday of the month. The second Sunday of the month is a communion service at Higher Bank HFE. This is led by myself with Sheila and Eddie Comberbach Eddie plays the keyboard and Sheila does the reading and various other people have come along, but it would be lovely if more people were to join us. The third Sunday of the month is also a traditional communion service at Revidge Fold, this is a lovely service the inspiration of John Blows. All the services commence at 6.00 p.m. and all are welcome. So what else? Well in addition to a short break in Cambridge for the TLS Tutor s Day (where I met up with Rev. Geoffrey Townsend who sends his regards) a holiday in Bodrum, Turkey, and a day in Windermere for the North West Synod, there have been some lovely happenings in our three churches. At Revidge Fold we had a lovely time celebrating Elaine Smith s 60 th birthday party with a ceilidh and a super supper. We had great fun trying to decide what year various photograph s of Elaine and family were taken. At Trinity we had a lively harvest festival service in which the young people took part and also baptized Charlie Cook the son of Celeste and Dan and great grandson of Joyce and Colin Ingham. It was lovely to welcome Charlie into his church family. Also at Trinity we had a lovely wedding when Carley Guppy and Steve Hayhurst were married, good wishes and every blessing for their future life together go with them.

3 And talking of weddings we held a special service at Westbury Gardens when Jonathan and Barbara Tustin celebrated their marriage at a special blessing service where they rededicated their wedding vows to one another. This was followed by a lovely buffet for all the church family. Plans for Christmas including our Pastorate Party on December 7 th are well on the way and an idea for an Easter walk of witness is beginning to develop. Derek Estill and I met with Katerina the new Salvation Army Major Katerina is also meeting with the Dean of Blackburn and others so we hope that at this meeting plans for next spring can be developed so watch this space for more news. There is a lot going on and with God s help we hope and pray that we can make a difference as we strive to further God s kingdom in our worship, work and witness. Love and blessings to everyone as always, Lena Unfortunately for the organisers, it was a disappointing turn out for the GEAR Day at Revidge on 6 th October. We are hoping to hold a similar event next year and we will give out more information earlier and advertise it more widely within our local area rather than across the Lancashire area. Also, unfortunately the Big Sing at Revidge has been postponed until spring. Details will be available nearer the time. Finally along with all the people in our churches and on our prayer lists, please continue to keep Susan Wilkinson in prayer at this time. Sue will be known to many of you and at the time of writing she is quite poorly, so please continue to pray for Sue, Tony and family.

4 I would like to recommend this inspiring book to you all. If you have a Christian book that you can recommend, please write a short review and it to Douglas for the next Reach Out. Daleen ten Cate Life without Limits I can remember thinking the first time I saw the DVD excerpt of Nick Vujicic in church that I wanted to know more about him and his amazing life-journey. Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs and has learned to overcome his disability to live an independent, rich and fulfilling life. He has truly become a model for those of us seeking true happiness. Nick s central message, as a Christian international motivational speaker, is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life s purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way. Nick shares how his faith in God has been his central source of strength and explains that once he found his own sense of purpose inspiring others to make their lives and the world better he found the confidence to build a rewarding and productive life without limits. He offers practical advice for realising a life full of fulfilment and happiness by building trust in others, developing supportive relationships, and gaining strength for the journey. Nick does not deny the times he felt very depressed and removed from God. He shares his own life experiences about the good, the bad and the difficult times and shows us how he learned to accept what he could not control and to focus instead on what is possible. A big thank you to everyone who brought in food at Harvest, for the Food bank. Thank you for being Jesus hands and feet on earth. Daleen ten Cate

5 Sunday Evening Communion Services all at 6.00 p.m. 1 st Sunday of month Trinity Brownhill 2 nd Sunday of month Higher Bank HFE 3 rd Sunday of month Revidge Fold St James' Church are holding a SERVICE OF LIGHT on Sunday 4th November 2012 at 6pm There will be a bonfire and fireworks plus food along with songs and praise Many thanks Pat Bible Studies Our Bible studies have resumed in the lounge each Saturday morning from , led by Robin Duffy. We are currently studying the book of Genesis. Please do come along you will be made very welcome! Church Meeting Sunday 25 November There is a church meeting in the lounge after morning service. Please note, the service will start at 10.15am, and coffee will be served before the church meeting. Christmas Services Please feel free to invite your friends to any of the services! Sunday 2 December. This service will include our annual gifts of toys for children who are in need. The service starts at our usual time of 10.30am and will be led by Lena. Sunday 9 December. There is no morning service on this day. It is our Christingle Service at 4:00pm, led by Lena. Coffee and mince pies will be served afterwards! Sunday 23 December at 10.30am. Nine lessons and carols, led by members of the congregation. Christmas Day. The service starts at 10.30am, led by Lena The offertory from the Christingle service and the Christmas Day service will be given to Nightsafe. You will receive a special envelope for this purpose.

6 Joint pastorate Christmas party with Westbury Gardens and Trinity URC When? Friday 7 December at 7.30pm Where? In the church hall at Revidge Fold Why? To have some Christmas fun together with our friends from the joint pastorate Why not get this date in your diaries? This will be a traditional Christmas family party with food, games and, we believe, some entertainment. More information will be available nearer the time. Watch this space! Thank you for your prayers and concern when Eleanor was suffering from Viral Meningitis. We are very happy to report that she has made a full recovery! The Smith Family I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, flowers, cards and visits during my recent illness. I am now on the road to recovery and it was lovely to see you all at church and the welcome I received. God Bless. Alwyn Joyce I would like to say a special thank you for all your prayers, good wishes, lovely cards and kind thoughts during my stay in hospital at Preston and on my return home. As my family were unable to visit it was lovely to have visitors I really did appreciate you. Thank you all for helping me get thru' what for me was a difficult time. Thank you too to Lena for her constant love and encouragement. With Love Jackie Night Safe The staff at Night Safe send their thanks for the regular supply of tinned and packet food which you give. They are very grateful that you for this as it is an enormous help to them in the work they do with the homeless young people. SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2012 There will be a Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy at Lammack Methodist Church from 10.00am - 12noon. This is in aid of Leprosy Mission There will be a notice on the notice board Many Thanks Pat T.

7 Coffee Rota Nov 4 th Mr J Smith, Mavis Harper, Mrs I Gascoinge, Mrs P Tattersall Nov 11 th Miss A Hughes, Mrs E Smith, Mrs D Kay, Mrs M Moore Nov 18 th Mrs E Aldwinckle, Mrs B Seed, Mrs J Whaley, Mrs A Duffy Nov 25 th Mrs A Dolphin, Mrs B Pickup, Mrs A Joyce Reception Rota Nov 4 th Mr B Moore, Dr C Jones Nov 11 th Miss J Whiteley, Mrs E Smith Nov 18 th Mrs M Metcalfe, Mr E Metcalfe Nov 25 th Mrs E Aldwinckle, Mrs J Chew Communion Nov Dec Mrs A Dolphin, Mrs B Pickup, Mr E Metcalfe, Mr I Pickup Preparation Mrs Jean Whiteley Mrs E Bradley, Mrs H Rawcliffe Preparation Mrs M Moore & Mrs J Whaley Flowers Nov 4 th Mrs Betty Seed Nov 11 th Mrs Pat Allen Nov 18 th Mrs M Moore Nov 25 th Mrs E Whalley Dec 2 nd Mrs J Pickup

8 DIARY FOR NOVEMBER 2012 Pulpit Supply Nov 4 th Communion Rev Lena Talbot (Gift Day) Nov 11 th Armistice Remembrance Sunday Revidge Fold Elders Nov 18 th Family Worship Simon Baker Nov 25 th Family Worship Rev Lena Talbot Normal Activities with Dates where these are not weekly Monday 7.30pm (Nov 19 th ) Elders Meeting in the Vestry Tuesday 2pm 7.00pm 8.00pm Ladies Afternoon Fellowship Nov 6 th Margaret Leslie Nov 20 th Kathleen Cross Zumba Fitness Class in the hall Every Tuesday Contact Louise on Wednesday Thursday 9am 2.30pm Lunch Club (Kitchen & Chapel) 10.30am 11.30am 5.30pm 9pm Health & Fitness Development in the Hall Uniformed Groups Friday 9.30am 2pm A Team Saturday 10am 12pm Coffee Morning Sunday 10.30am Family Worship Friday 16 th November The People s choir is coming to Trinity. Contact Andrea Baker for more information Sunday 25th November - Bethany Children Choir at Trinity at 7pm Sunday 9th December - Christingle 4pm

9 What s on in the Pastorate Every Day Brownhill Pre School at Trinity Every Monday Art and Craft time at Westbury Gardens Every Monday Keep Fit at Trinity Alternate Mondays Monday Fellowship at Westbury Gardens Every Tuesday Zumba at Revidge Every Tuesday Ladies Circle at Trinity Every Tuesday Choir Practice at Trinity Alternate Tuesdays Tuesday Fellowship at Revidge Every Wednesday Lunch Club at Trinity (places are limited at the moment) Every Wednesday Kumon after school learning at Trinity Every Thursday Falls class at Revidge Every Thursday Babies and Pre School play and story time at Westbury Gardens Every Thursday Lunch Club at Revidge Every Thursday Rainbows, Brownies and Guides at Revidge Every Thursday Rainbows at Trinity Every Thursday Bible study at Trinity Every Thursday Blackburn Flower Club at Trinity Every Thursday Judo at Westbury Gardens Every Friday A Team at Revidge Every Friday New Generation in Revidge Basement Every Saturday Tea and Coffee is served at Revidge Every Saturday Bible Study at Revidge Every Saturday Ballroom Dancing at Trinity First Saturdays 1 st Saturday morning of the month Revidge Fold church is open for prayer.

10 REVIDGE FOLD WHO S WHO Choir Jeff Cheetham Lunch Club Ann Hughes Women s Fellowship Mrs M Moore Heating / Room Letting Beryl Pickup / A Team Eric Kay Caretaker Shirley Squires Guides Linda Marsh Brownies Kath Bond Rainbows Julie Parkinson Weekly Notices Beryl Pickup bcpickup@hotmail.com Property Maurice Bradley Zumba Fitness Louise louise@zumbaclasseslancashire.co.uk