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Bullseye News from the Parish of Hornchurch

www.parishofhornchurch.co.uk [email protected]

November 2019

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November 2019

News from the Parish of Hornchurch

St Andrew's, St George's, St M

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HORNCHURCH ROCKS The ground under St Andrew’s is 450,000 years old, deposited by ice retreating from its southernmost extent over Britain. The Dell was the limit. Ice has come and gone since, and we are now recovering from the most recent of a series of Ice Ages. The earth moves.

This matters a lot to constructors of the Lower Thames Crossing, because the bounce back of the rocks deep down has caused shifts in the London Clay and other rocks through which the tunnel must go.

Change is happening all the time, not just beneath our feet. Barry’s retirement is a wake-up call, inviting us to answer questions like:

1) How is Hornchurch changing? Who lives here? Why? With what needs? What potential?

2) What are we like? How are we changing? How is the Church of England changing? And the rest of the church?

3) Who is for us? Who is against us?

4) What might the future hold?

The debate has begun, and all can contribute. For prayer and reflection the Lord’s Prayer makes a good syllabus. So:

Who loves us?

What could we imagine people being amazed at?

If Kingdom stuff is supernatural, where will we find it?

What does God want to happen here?

How can we get more Bread ?

Being wrong about God is an offence to Him. How can we get more Truth?

Can we help each other when in difficulty?

Can we get deliverance from evil?

God bless you.

Revd Peter Evans

St Andrew’s Christmas Market

Saturday 23rd November 2019 10am – 3pm St Andrew’s Church Hall

To be opened by the Mayor of Havering

Stalls include – Tombolas, Books, Toys, Gifts, Cakes, China Smash, Refreshments Father Christmas in his grotto and Children’s Fancy Dress.

Remembrance Sunday St Andrew’s Church

Sunday 10th November 10.15am at the War Memorial

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Events for this column: please send them to the editor [email protected]

or “M” pigeon hole Parish Mission Statement

What is our purpose? We strive to:

Love God Jesus said - “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength” Mark 12.30 NIV

“Worship in spirit and in truth” John 4.24 NIV

Grow in Faith and Understanding

St Paul said - “Grow up in Christ until you reach the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” Ephesians 4.13 & 15 NIV

Bring others to knowledge of and faith in Jesus Christ

Jesus said - “Make all nations My disciples” Matthew 28.19 NIV

Serve the community Jesus said - “Love your neighbour as yourself” Mark 12.31 NIV

Weekly meetings

Mon. 10.15 am

8.00 pm

8.30 pm

Tadpoles St Andrew’s large hall, for children and their adults

Time Out (2nd)

Escape (1st & 3rd) small hall

Tues. ~ ~ ~ ~

Wed. 9.30- 11.00 am

0-2 Playgroup St Andrew’s hall. Toys, songs and craft, refreshments. All enquiries to Parish Office

Thur. 1.30 pm Little Fishes St Andrew’s large hall. Toys, stories and craft, refreshments, all welcome

Fri. ~ ~ ~ ~

Uniformed organisations meet on various nights of the week. Please contact their representatives for times (see page 12 for telephone numbers)

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Charity of the Month ~ Bible Society

Naomi Dunn, “Open the Book” International Development Coordinator, writes:

Teams of volunteers are visiting primary schools in and around Accra, Ghana, to tell a Bible story in fun and engaging ways; in costume, or with props. Most popular of all, they invite children to be characters in the story. Your kind gifts bring joy, happiness and life-changing revelation to many through the Bible.

The Micah Group

The 3rd Hornchurch Girls’ Brigade Company

meets on a Friday night during term time between 6 pm and 7.30 pm at St Andrew's Church, High Street, Hornchurch. We have vacancies for girls aged between 4 and 6 years. We do badge work, games, trips out, theme nights. Come along and make new friends and have fun. For further details contact Karen Speller on 01708-442848

Lettuce with a gladsome mind

It was 19th September when the PCC made orange-ments to keep a date at North Street and address some currant issues. Plum topics for the evening included:

� Word had leeked that St George’s needed a coat of paint, so our gardener, Mike, and warden, Nigel, leapt into action. In our other two Churches, quite a few light bulbs need replacing. To reach the top of St Andrew’s will require a cherry picker, but for St Matthew’s, we have generously been offered the loan of a tower. Raisin awareness of our needs so often results in a 22 carrot response.

� Bumper crop from St Andrew’s music – in recent years, the development of a music group has flourished alongside our well-loved choral tradition. For its fruitful growth to continue, Andy will be organist and co-ordinator of the music group, while Bill takes responsibility for the choir. It’s always a berry good move to build on our strengths together.

� When the chips are down, God provides. Mary has administered the electoral roll for seven years, but now that she and Barry are leaving, Roger has stepped in to take over. Well done for being prepeared to tend the field of names.

� The end of a wonderful harvest – this was Barry’s last PCC meeting after 12 years as Vicar of our Parish. We have grown together, facing difficult issues and avoiding banana skins along the way. We are so grateful for all he has done and wish Barry and Mary a peach of a retirement.

� This had been quite an evening – some planting, some pruning as we grapeled with points until it was time to say that shallot for the night.

Carole Sherratt

CAKE! There will be a Cake Sale in aid of our Kenya Charity in St Andrew's hall after the 10.15 Parade Service on Sunday 24th November. Please come and buy cakes to enjoy while raising funds for some of the poorest people on the planet! We would also appreciate donations of cakes to sell, home made or shop bought.

Terry Keens

Armistice Day Today’s Remembrance Sunday when we honour those who died Who gave their lives so we could live in peace. The end of all the fighting – the war to end all wars No more loss of precious lives – hostilities would cease. And as we stood in silence – and as we bowed our heads— I thought about my Granddad and his mates – who were all dead. I thought about their families, broken and destroyed, The children with no Father coming home, The Mothers who had lost their sons so young, most only boys, Victims of that far off war – now facing life alone. There are no marches in the street, No banners held up high. Remembering those families and their pain. They struggled on un-noticed to rebuild their damaged lives To help our country heal and live again. They paid the price for all of us – their lives were torn apart— So let’s remember them with love and hold them in our hearts. So as we honour those who died – who never had a choice— Remember loved ones left who never had a voice. Elaine Pavitt

DUTY DONE In Remembrance

No one can deny your duty done the sea lanes kept open wide.

Those gone before salute you now, coming home on life’s evening tide.

Remembering those who served and fought at sea; these lines were written for my father. Terence Trimmer

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At Messy Church We Learn about God Welcome all the Family Activities & Crafts

Eat Food Hear Bible Stories Next Messy Church Thursday 5th December

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Take a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/messychurchinhornchurch/

for regular updates and further details about when and where Messy Church is meeting. We look forward to seeing you at a Messy Church session very soon

The first Messy Church at North Street Hall after the summer holidays fell on Thursday 26th September, coinciding with Harvest time AND Rev Barry’s retirement after 12 years as our vicar. Because Barry gave us the ‘go ahead’ to start offering Messy Church in the Parish, we felt it only fitting that he took centre stage on his last visit to one of our sessions. Not an exact likeness but the young people enjoyed creating our very special scarecrow! Our harvest theme was ‘Bread’, using Jesus’ quote “I am the Bread of Life” (John 6 vs 35) as our reference. We had a brilliant puppet show explaining how communion bread represented Jesus’ body when He died for us on the cross (well done Phoebe and Saffron!), then we had lots of crafts and science experiments on the ‘bread of life’ theme before we had our dinner (with Summer Pudding as dessert) which concluded our ‘bread’ themed evening. So if we don’t take communion, maybe next time we have a piece of toast or eat a sandwich we can remember Jesus then?! We hope the 3 new families and everyone else who came had as much fun as we did

and will be back to celebrate Christmas with us on 5th December (after enjoying our Light Party on 26th October) and as always we thank all of our volunteers, who are indispensable and who help make these occasions run so smoothly. God bless you all! The Messy Church Team

The MC ‘Harvest Scarecrow’ Escape Group Quiz Night

Join us for a Quiz Night on

Saturday 23rd November 7.30 pm at

North Street Halls, Tickets £6

As usual, BYO drinks and food. Please note this is a fund raising event with proceeds being distributed to the Passion Play 2020 and a number of deserving local charities. Table Bookings (preferably 6+) or single tickets from: John Speller ~ 07599 791420, Geoff Cooper ~ 01708 473087 Alan Ruyten ~ 01708 448050. We look forward to seeing you there and challenging your little grey cells!

On Saturday 14th September, the sun shone as 50 bell ringers and friends departed for our autumn coach outing to the Bedford area. At our first stop, Toddington, we joined the local coffee morning before ringing their bells to the tunes of Stedman Triples and Yorkshire Major. Moving on to Husborne Crawley, the bells were again quite heavy and the high ceiling made them challenging to ring. Courses of Bob Major and Grandsire Triples were successfully achieved. Our buffet lunch at Bromham Water Mill was gratefully received and non-ringers had extended time to eat and drink whilst the ringers went off to perform at nearby Biddenham. The tower at Biddenham was

accessed by climbing an outside staircase over part of the church roof. At Bedford ( St Paul’s) we had the opportunity to ring on a musical set of 12 bells and managed to sound Call Changes on 12 and Plain Hunt on 11. Inside the church, non-ringers visited the Wesley Pulpit where John Wesley

preached the Assize Sermon in 1758 on the theme ‘We shall all stand before the judgement seat of Christ’ Our final ring at Cardington was on a heavy but musical set of 8 bells and we enjoyed some of our best ringing of the day. This was followed by a carvery dinner and our return to Hornchurch. Our thanks go to John

Church for such a well organised and enjoyable day! Clive Stephenson

Bell Ringers’ Coach Outing to Bedford

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Life at St George’s Hot on the heels of the good news about the redecoration of the church (as mentioned in last month’s magazine), I can now reveal some further work due to be undertaken. The old door leading from the vestry to the outside is due to be bricked up (as detailed in our church meeting report in the July article). It has not been used for a number of years and it will have a window, so that we don’t lose too much light. This work is due to be done during half-term. At the same time, the handrail on the organ side of the steps leading up to the altar will be slightly repositioned, so that it will be much easier to use. However, in the midst of this “good” news, we are sorry to report the death of Joy Rodgers, a long-standing member of our church, whose funeral took place on 26th September. She was such a lively and versatile character and that is why it had been so sad to see her health deteriorate so rapidly over the past months. Our thought and prayers are with her daughter, Sharon (who regularly enabled her to come to church) and the rest of the family at this difficult time. We also heard of the death on 28th September of Barbara Price. Although she had never been a regular member of our congregation, she had been very much involved with various activities - both at St George’s and also in the parish. That is why she was well known by many of us. She had been ill for a long time and our thought and prayers go also to her family. Pat Bromhall

STARS wanted! xx

Can you help us to create a display of hanging stars for the Christmas Fayre in Hornchurch? The stars can be made to any design and out of anything that is ok to be outside. knit, crochet, weave willow, glue lollysticks, cut out star shapes from plastic milkbottles, hamabead designs, pegs, pipecleaners and beads, felt, quilted, wood etc. You are welcome to place your donation of finished stars in the red Messy Church Box under the table in the reception area at St Andrew’s Church before 10th November 2019. Thank you, Karen D

2nd Hornchurch Rainbows

Plastic-Free Planet

One of our activities this term has been to investigate the use of plastic, how much we use it and how it is affecting our planet. We discussed at length how much plastic can be recycled and how much we actually recycle. With the help of our Young Leaders, the Rainbows created some plastic sculptures of Whales, Dolphins, Animals and Birds which are most affected by plastic pollution. Sandra Cox 2nd Hornchurch Rainbows

Clockwise: Bird, Dolphin, Turtle and baby, Whale

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From: The Rectory, St James the Least of All

My dear Nephew Darren, One of the rather dubious pleasures of being rector here is to dine twice a year with Lord and Lady Shuttlingsloe. I was summoned to go along yesterday evening.

As usual, I was greeted by the footman and led into the entrance hall, where only a few weeks ago we held the parish Harvest supper for 200 people. I relinquished my coat, took a deep breath, and set off to follow him down endless corridors to the drawing room. The house is rumoured to be haunted, but I suspect any sounds of footsteps come from guests of previous years still wandering the corridors trying to find their way out.

There were the usual guests, most of whom were merely continuing conversations they had had the previous evening at another stately, decaying pile in the county. They were standing because all the chairs were occupied by the Lord's dogs, and everyone agreed that the dogs looked far too comfortable to move. Since one aged golden retriever recognised me, having developed an over-familiarity with my own dog, he amicably let me squeeze beside him on a sofa, even if it left me for the rest of the evening looking as if I was wearing an Afghan coat. When the meal was ready, the butler arrived with our overcoats, because the dining room is a cavernous chamber which is largely unheated as birds are nesting in the chimney. Lord Shuttlingsloe considers this perfectly acceptable, since his family have been eating in this way for the past 500 years, which is how long most of the present staff have worked there. Conversation at my end of the table was less than easy, since Lady S dozed throughout the meal and my companion on the other side seemed to hold me personally responsible for the Spanish Inquisition. Had I been, she would most definitely have been on my list for questioning. As Rector, one has one's social responsibilities, but I confess, there were moments when I rather envied your own evening, with a meal on a tray in front of the television – in a warm house. Your loving uncle, Eustace

Visiting xx The Pastoral Care Team now have a dedicated phone number. It is 0789 55 12480. Therefore if you would like a home visit, hospital visit or even a chat please leave a voicemail or a text message on this number. Please note it may not be answered immediately but someone should contact you within a couple of days.

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80th Birthday Celebration in the Tower

Bell ringer Tony Ammerlaan celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday 22nd September 2019. Tony has been a bell ringer at St Andrew’s for a large number of those 80 years. He was taught to ring in 1953, aged 14 and rang his first quarter peal in 1957, on the tenor to Plain Bob Triples. St Andrew’s tower was closed for 3 years in 1958 and Tony then began a long break from bell-ringing to start a family. It was his old school friend and work colleague, Ray Rogers, who persuaded Tony to return to the tower in the mid1990’s and Tony has remained a loyal member of the band ever since. In 2003 he took on the role of steeple keeper whose job it is to keep the bells in good working order and the tower clean and tidy. In this respect, Tony has done an excellent job. Additionally, Tony is involved in the local school visits to St Andrew’s where he regularly entertains groups of primary school children with stories from the tower. It therefore seemed more than fitting that Tony’s 80th birthday was marked with a celebratory drink and presentation in the tower. The photograph (above right) shows Tony with his wife Joyce receiving his present from bell master Clive Stephenson. A quarter peal was rung on his actual birthday with details shown below: Hornchurch, Essex St Andrew Sunday, 22 September 2019 1260 Plain Bob Triples 1 John W Stephenson 2 Ros C Skipper 3 John M Church 4 Jaime Hamper 5 James Laken 6 Christopher C M Pain 7 Clive J Stephenson (C) 8 Hayden R Musham For Evensong and to celebrate the 80th birthday of Tony Ammerlaan on this day. First in method - 4. First on 8 - 8.

Following bell practice on Tuesday 17th September, Barry was invited to the tower for a farewell presentation and drink. Ringing Master Clive Stephenson thanked Barry for his valuable help (left) and support over the past 17 years, particularly for the ‘new ninth bell’ project in 2013-14. Barry commented on the regular peal ringing that had taken place during his time as vicar and the peal for Barry & Mary’s wedding in August 2009 was recollected. Barry also said that he had appreciated the good integration of the bell ringers within the church community. A farewell quarter peal was rung as a tribute to Barry on his last day of ministry at St Andrew’s. Full details as follows: Hornchurch, Essex St Andrew Sunday, 29 September 2019 in 48min 1260 Grandsire Triples 1 John M Church 2 Heather A Rayner 3 Leonie J McCaughren 4 Paul T Crick 5 Jonathan R Slack 6 Gavin S Carpenter 7 Matthew E Rayner (C) 8 Alan S M Street A farewell compliment to Revd Barry Hobson on his last day of ministry at St Andrew’s, Hornchurch Clive Stephenson

Bell Ringers Say Goodbye to Barry

Barry and Mary Hobson came to Little Fishes on Thursday 26th September for tea and cake and to receive their present before they retired.

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Leaders needed Do you have some spare time and would be interested in volunteering with the biggest Scout Group in the Greater London Region? 8th Hornchurch are a large and successful group that are continuing to grow and they now find themselves looking for a number of volunteers. They are specifically looking for additional leaders to support the good work of the current Leaders to drive forward the ever growing Scout Group, allowing them to continue to offer fantastic opportunities and skills for life for children aged 6-14 years. No prior experience is required as the Scout Association will provide full training. All we need is enthusiasm, an interest in working with and developing young people and a small commitment to attend training, and regular section meetings with the occasional day trip and camps. You will have the opportunity to grow yourself by using your current skills, learning new ones and contributing to an amazing life-experience for you and your local community. This role does require a DBS disclosure (which will be paid for by Scouts). If you are interested in hearing more, please email [email protected]

The Hornchurch Parish Men’s Group

meets at The Cranleigh in Hornchurch on the second Wednesday of each month from October to March inclusive. We enjoy a three course lunch followed by a speaker, except for the Christmas lunch when we have musical entertainment. Our Group is made up of members who are, in the main, retired and range in age from their fifties through to their nineties. Anyone who is interested in joining us for our lunches and after lunch entertainment is very welcome. We are a fairly lively Group who also enjoy arranged outings during the summer months. If you are interested in getting out of the house and joining with us please contact me, Clive Bishop on 01708 447534, to obtain full details, including the cost of membership and meals. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!

Hornchurch Christmas Cracker

Saturday 16th November 11.00-5.00pm

Hornchurch High Street and Shops Do come and support your local traders and join in the fun activities and entertainment all along the High Street and a visit to Santa. Visit North Street Hall between 2.00-4.00pm and join in Messy Church style crafts and activities. All welcome. See the switching on of the Christmas Lights in the town centre at 5.00pm.

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If you are interested in being a sponsor please telephone the Parish Office on 01708 441571

Floodlighting of St Andrew’s Church, Hornchurch

Many thanks to all below for sponsoring the floodlighting during November 2019: Paul and Eudeen Shrubsole ~ In loving memory of our son Aaron James.

Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, RM12 6DF Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre Open daily 9am - 4pm: (winter hours from November)

Café, Gift shop, Picnic facilities, Toilets, Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Nature Tots ~ Tuesdays and Fridays (including School Holidays) 10.30am-midday. Indoor and outdoor fun for toddlers and pre-schoolers with parents and carers; £6 donation in advance per child per session, £4 additional siblings. First session free taster. It’s never too late to get online – Every Tuesday ~ Phone to check then drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm. Improve your computer and digital skills with help and advice from one of our friendly volunteers; help setting up email accounts to ordering shopping online or using Skype. Bring along your own device to the Visitor Centre reception desk. No need to book. Free of charge EVERY SECOND SATURDAY of the month ~ 10.00am-midday Join us on a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding Living Landscape to experience the fantastic array of wildlife that the valley holds. Suitable for beginners. Binoculars and scopes will be available to use. Meet at the Visitor Centre. £5 donation in advance per person, booking essential. MERLINS BIRD WATCHING CLUB for Young People ~ Every Thursday in the school holidays and once a month on Saturdays during term time – Armed with binoculars, bird guide and notepad (all provided) join friendly volunteer Brenda our birdwatching guide to spot, observe and identify the bird life of Hornchurch Country Park. Suitable for 8 years + (unaccompanied). £6 donation in advance per child, siblings £4. BIRDIE BIRDS ~ A Sociable Bird Watching Club for Women ~ One Sunday per month – Join Brenda and enjoy a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and surrounding areas spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife along the way. £5 donation in advance per person, booking essential. POPPIES AND PLANES ~ Remembrance Sunday 10th November from 10am to 4pm. RFC/RAF Suttons Farm and Zeppelin exhibition, 10th Essex Regiment re-enactment, WWI Women at War, model aircraft, Royal British Legion. Free admission. Practical Conservation Volunteer Days ~ The Friends of Ingrebourne Valley and Hornchurch Country Park run Conservation Volunteer Days on a Sunday, usually the third Sunday of the month. For information or to find out about their next volunteer day, please contact Ray by email at [email protected] or ring 07933-172921. Please leave message if not answered. http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/ingrebourne

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Cranham News from Thames Chase This autumn we will be starting a new project to regenerate the tree nursery at the Forest Centre as a teaching nursery with access for all abilities. This is part of the Land of the Fanns Scheme. Funding is now in place and we are seeking a dedicated team of volunteers to work alongside a trained leader to develop a community tree nursery that will be available for education, volunteering and to supply small quantities of native trees to organisations, schools and individuals. If you would like to be involved, please contact the Visitor Centre or email [email protected] Events for the beginning of the festive season include: Celebrate the ‘Good Old Days’ in music and song at a delicious cream tea on Friday 15th November from 2.30-4.30pm at the Forest Centre. Booking is essential at £9 per person. Find a unique Christmas gift at the Christmas Craft Fair on 16th and 17th November between 10am and 4pm each day at the Forest Centre. Choose from a wide range of crafts including fused glass, useful and decorative wooden items, silver and bead jewellery, textiles, cards, Christmas decorations and lots more. Admission free. Test your general knowledge at our Xmas Cracker Quiz Evening on Friday 22nd November from 7pm at the Old Chapel, Upminster. Play in tables of 8 with tickets £6 per person from the Forest Centre. Discover more about Thorndon Country Park on a guided walk on Saturday 30th November from 10am. Learn about this historic landscape and the restoration of the parkland. If you wish to support the incredible work that the Community Forest has achieved in the last 30 years in re-greening this part of East London and South West Essex you can join our Thames Chase Trust Supporters Scheme to help us into the next 30 years. More information from the website www.thameschase.org,uk or at the Visitor Centre.

xxHornchurch Library xxx

44 North Street Hornchurch Not just for books; talks, activities and more.

Contact the librarians on 01708 434903 for more information

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Crosswords reproduced by kind

perm

ission of BRF and John

Capon, originally published in

Three Down, Nine Across,

by John Capon (£6.99 BRF)

Across 1 He was replaced as king of Judah by his uncle Mattaniah (2 Kings 24:17) (10) 7 ‘Let us fix our eyes on Jesus... who for the joy set before him

— the cross’ (Hebrews 12:2) (7) 8 Relieved (5) 10 Impetuous (Acts 19:36) (4) 11 Surprised and alarmed (Luke 24:37) (8) 13 ‘It is — for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for

the rich to enter the kingdom of God’ (Mark 10:25) (6) 15 Directions for the conduct of a church service (6) 17 One of the acts of the sinful nature (Galatians 5:19) (8) 18 and 20 Down ‘She began to wet his — with her tears. Then

she wiped them with her — ’ (Luke 7:38) (4,4) 21 ‘We will all be changed, in a flash, in the twinkling of an — , —

the last trumpet’ (1 Corinthians 15:51–52) (3,2) 22 ‘But he replied, “Lord, I am — — go with you to prison and to

death”’ (Luke 22:33) (5,2) 23 Third person of the Trinity (2 Corinthians 13:14) (4,6) Down 1 He betrayed Jesus (Matthew 27:3) (5) 2 Paul’s assurance to the Philippian jailer: ‘Don’t — yourself! We

are all here!’ (Acts 16:28) (4) 3 ‘Fear God and keep his commandments, for this — the whole

— of man’ (Ecclesiastes 12:13) (2,4) 4 The sort of giver God loves (2 Corinthians 9:7) (8) 5 Sun rail (anag.) (7) 6 Naboth, the ill-fated vineyard owner, was one (1 Kings 21:1) (10) 9 Paul said of young widows, ‘When their sensual desires xxxovercome their — to Christ, they want to marry’ (1 Timothy 5:11) (10) 12 This was how Joseph of Arimathea practised his discipleship

‘because he feared the Jews’ (John 19:38) (8) 14 Mop ruse (anag.) (7) 16 Foment (Philippians 1:17) (4,2) 19 Where Joseph and Mary escaped to with the baby Jesus

(Matthew 2:14) (5) 20 See 18 Across

ACROSS: 1, Jehoiachin. 7, Endured. 8, Eased. 10, Rash. 11, Startled. 13, Easier. 15, Rubric. 17, Impurity. 18, Feet. 21, Eye at. 22, Ready to. 23, Holy Spirit.

DOWN: 1, Judas. 2, Harm. 3, Is duty. 4, Cheerful. 5, Insular. 6, Jezreelite. 9, Dedication. 12, Secretly. 14, Supremo. 16, Stir up. 19. Egypt. 20, Hair.

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Sudoku solution from P7

Wednesday Music Evenings at Hornchurch Library

Wednesday 13th November - Just Say 'R' - presented by Stephen Raindle. Not a programme about going to see the doctor but a celebration of a few of the many well known composers whose name begins with the letter R and will include, among others, music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Rodrigo, Ravel, Respighi and quite possibly Sigmund Romberg and Richard Rogers. Wednesday 27th November - 1939 in Music & Song - presented by Brian Luck. Despite the storm clouds of World War 2 looming there was some wonderful music during the year that brought us the films Gone With the Wind and Wizard of Oz plus shows by Ivor Novello and Jerome Kern while Glen Miller made some of his most famous recordings. Local musician Brian Luck will have spent much time sifting through musical material from 1939 to present a nostalgic and memorable programme. Admission to all programmes is free but we do ask for a nominal contribution to interval refreshments. All the music is from recordings played on high-quality sound equipment. The programmes commence at 7.30pm ending by 9.30pm and are held in the 1st Floor main meeting room, Hornchurch Library, North Street (buses 165, 256 & 370 stop nearby). For any further information contact Stephen Raindle 01708 470670 or email [email protected]

Many people today would perhaps be surprised to know that less than 100 years ago the village had its own brewery. It stood on the site opposite the King’s Head (now Prezzo). Today the area is covered by shops which are well set back from the road across a very broad pavement. In 1789 the business was owned by John Woodvine and his name is now remembered by apartments off Butts Green Road off Burnwood Avenue. The brewery was sold in 1874 to the Holmes brothers of Grey Towers. Apparently it was not very prosperous and after about a year went into liquidation. It was bought from the Official Receiver by Philip Conran. When he died in 1894 it was inherited by his two sons who also had an interest in Fielders Brewery in

Brentwood. In 1925 the brewery was sold to Mann Crossman and Paulin, the Mile End brewers for £171,000. The brewery buildings were not demolished until about 1931. I have a watercolour which details a view of the brewery from the corner of Station Lane. It shows the locum which overhung the road; this contained a winch for off-loading supplies into the building. This picture also shows some Almshouses and the sign for Rumseys Garage which is shown advertising Pratts Petrol.

Rumseys also sold bicycles, tyres and inner tubes. (Above: a photograph of the same scene C1908. At that date the cycle shop to the right was Ainsworths) If the church needed to buy beer for any festivities, this was brewed in Hornchurch Hall. Russell Spencer

Hornchurch Brewery

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WHO’s WHO in the Parish of Hornchurch

UNIFORMED

ORGANISATIONS

Scouts, Cubs and Beavers: Andrew Rice 01277 262702 Girls’ Brigade: Karen Speller 01708 442848 Guides , Brownies and Rainbows:

Sandra Cox 01708 442625

PARISH STAFF

(Days off in brackets)

Vicar: Interregnum 01708 441571 Associate Minister Revd Ken Wylie (Friday) 01708 441571

Curate Revd Saffron Ryan (Friday) 01708 441571

READERS

Pat Bromhall 01708 441571

Carole Sherratt 01708 441571

PASTORAL CARE TEAM

0789 55 12480

PARISH OFFICE

222 High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 6QP

www.parishofhornchurch.co.uk

Office hours: Monday—Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Friday 10.00—12 noon.

General enquiries about Baptism, Marriages and Hall bookings should be made to

St Andrew’s Parish Office

Staff: Arlene Trump and Jackie Bruniges

Tel: 01708 441571 e-mail: [email protected]

PARISH WARDENS

Sandra Cox 01708 442625

Mike Harder 01708 447212

Choir Master Bill Brooks 01708 509489

Organist and Worship Band

coordinator Andy Losq xx

PRAYER NETWORK Jane Harder and Jacquie Humphreys

oo01708 441571

S U N D AY S E R V I C E S i n t h e P a r i s h o f H o r n c h u r c h

8.30 am: Morning Worship at St Andrew's Church 10.15 am: at St Andrew’s, St George’s and 11.00 am at St Matthew’s: Parish Worship (on the 1st Sunday, the daughter churches have a combined Holy Communion at St Andrew’s.) 6.30 pm: Evening Services at St Andrew's. 3rd Sunday Contemporary Service at St Matthew’s Thursdays 10.00 am Mid-week Holy Communion at St Andrew’s

Hornchurch Parish Churches September 2019

Baptisms

8 15

Teddy Kenneth LEAHY Archie James Sydney STANLEY Ozias Walter KITT

22 Skyla Lena COURSE Jake William TOWNSHEND

Marriages

7 14

In Memoriam “I am the resurrection and the life” John 11v25

8 28

Joyce Elizabeth ROGERS 83 Barbara PRICE 75

Joshua James Gordon FARMAN/Laura Rose DUNSTAN James Peter GREGORY/Katherine Susan GERRISH

BULLSEYE

Editor: Carol Metcalfe 01708 451535 [email protected] Advertising:

Arlene Trump [email protected]

Distribution: Martin Withers 01708 229564

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St Andrew's Church 222 High Street RM12 6QP

St George's Church Kenilworth Gardens RM12 4SG

St Matthew's Church Chelmsford Drive RM14 2PH

Messy Church

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

by e-mail to Children

[email protected] Adults [email protected]

Prayer to our God and King

Lord Jesus, King Jesus,

In this world of trouble, we thank You that You have overcome the world! You understand the mess we are in and offer us hope and a future. We may not see how to go forward, or how to solve the problems that surround us and those we care about and those who suffer, but You are sovereign over all situations and circumstances. We can trust You, our King and our Saviour. In Your Name we give thanks and stand with confidence and strength to face each day.

Amen.

Daphne Kitching

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