Crowhurst-autumn-2016

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Prayer for The Centre Prayer for staff at The Centre PRAYER FOCUS “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:14 & 15 TRUSTEES’ PRAYER REQUESTS Martin Granger (Chair), Jim Beveridge, Suzanne Owen, Paul Raynor, Jane Thomas and Nigel Thonger. • Give thanks for the generous legacy that has made it possible to resurface the car parking area at the front of the house. It is long overdue! • Please continue to pray for Jim following his severe stroke last December. He is making steady progress. Pray that he will regain more movement in his left side and be able to use his hand again. Pray for Jim and Jenny, that the Lord will strengthen and uphold them day by day. • During the past months, other members of the <strong>Crowhurst</strong> family have also had health problems. Steve Clark developed a severe cough and loss of voice and was unable to work. Hilary, his wife, also succumbed to the virus and was very poorly indeed. They were diagnosed as having whooping cough! It was a very trying time for them both. Steve’s voice is greatly improved and he is able to take services again. Hilary is still not fully recovered. Pray earnestly that the Lord will restore them to full health. • Give thanks for the Visiting Chaplains who were able to come to the CCHC and cover Steve Clark’s absence. “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:12 CHAPLAINCY AND WORSHIP Steve Gendall, Steve Clark, Penny, Andy, Brenda, Carole, Chris L, Colin, David B, David F, Dee, Gill, Gwen, Helen, Hildegard, Jan, Jenny, John, Judith, June, Maggie, Margaret, Mike, Nigel, Olive, Pam, Pat, Paul, Pete, Peter, Phyllis, Pippa, Rachel, Roland, Stephen, Vanessa, Veronica, Vivien, Yvonne and Visiting Chaplains OFFICE Chris, Jayne, Diane, Esther, Hilary, Jenny, Jo, Juliette, Maria and Rosemary HOUSE Heidi, Abigail, Chrissy, Clare, David, Ian, Justine, Marion, Sarah, Shirley and Steve MAINTENANCE AND GARDEN Kim, Desmond, Cliff and David MAGAZINE EDITOR Mary “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10 “Pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 14
Bible Study: Why settle for less? David and Judith Barnes are two of our Prayer Ministers; David has an important message for us to reflect on! A mother and her daughter went into a church to pray. The mother's prayers were soon ended, but the little girl lingered in the children's corner. At last the child came to her and her mother commented, “You were a long time saying your prayers; what were you doing?” Her daughter replied, “I just knelt down and said ‘Dear Jesus,’ and he said, ‘Dear Debbie,’ and then we just loved one another”. In Luke 10, we read the familiar story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Martha, the activist was concerned to be the perfect host and give Jesus, and a house full of guests, an excellent meal. Mary, the more contemplative, was content to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen in rapt attention to Him. In this story it was Mary that was commended. What Jesus wanted was fellowship rather than food; He wanted peace and quiet, rest and relaxation in the company of the two women He cared for. However in other places in the gospels, Jesus commends the activist, calling and commending all who would be His followers to give food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, clothes to the naked, and to visit those who are sick or in prison. In so doing we are told, we are doing it for Him. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be involved with God’s world on the one hand and to develop intimacy with God on the other. To be both a worker like Martha and a worshipper like Mary. Those of us who tend to be activists need to remember that what we do with Jesus is more important than what we do for him, that our love is more important than our labour. Unless we make time for intimacy, we find ourselves, busy but not blessed, weary but not refreshed. Draw near to Jesus and He will draw near to you. That's what the Bible promises. Why settle for less? David Psalm 23 for our modern world. I recently came across this version of Psalm 23, which was written by a Japanese writer called Toki Miyashina. The Lord is my Pacesetter, I shall not rush, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals. He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity. He leads me in ways of efficiency, through calmness of mind; and His guidance is peace. Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day, I will not fret, for His presence is here. His timelessness, His all-importance will keep me in balance. He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity, by anointing my head with His oils of tranquility. My cup of joyous energy overflows. Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my hours. For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord, and dwell in His house forever. 15
Page 1 and 2: Autumn 2016
Page 3 and 4: Editorial Magazine update from Coli
Page 5 and 6: Visit from Jonathan & Helene Cobb I
Page 7 and 8: The three lovely paintings above ar
Page 9 and 10: Magazine feedback Happy memories of
Page 11 and 12: Autumn Prayer Requests Autumn Praye
Page 13: October Prayer Focus “Sing to God
Page 17 and 18: Shirley and Steve laying a stone of
Page 19 and 20: Thanksgiving Day: 16 July residenti
Page 21 and 22: Grounds and Garden News Here we are
Page 23 and 24: Putting Christ into Christmas! Enjo

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