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Oct - Nov 2024

St. Mildred’s

Church Newsletter

October– November 2024

Fruit Cocktail

Henry writes about the

fruit of the Spirit.

Tribute to Henry Girling

Tom shares this tribute

to Henry.

Parent and Toddler

outing to Swanley Park

Another wonderful day

out with Parents and

Toddlers.

Page 4

Page 5

A tribute to Henry

& his last newsletter contribution

The call of God on our lives at St. Mildred’s is

to make and equip disciples of Jesus Christ locally

and globally in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Tom writes...

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Inside this issue:

Tom writes...

2-3

Fruit Cocktail 4

Tribute to Henry Girling 5

Parent and Toddler outing

to Swanley Park

Welcome to Anna and

Jim Mills

Robert Raikes - Ragamuffin

uncle

Prayer Page 9

Diary - October-

November 2024

6

7

8

10-12

Bible Reading Plan 13

Mission to India 14-15

Funding Pages:

• Give to go Green

• Valencia Communities

Fund

16-17

Chinedu Ifediora 18

Pray for Businesses 19

Back Page 20

Recently, I came across an encouraging reflection

from a friend who has faced some difficult

challenges that have been unpredictable and, at

times, traumatic.

I wanted to share some of his reflections which

might be meaningful to those experiencing difficult

times. These principles aren’t exhaustive,

and they won’t necessarily work for everyone,

but they’ve been vital to my friend and, hopefully,

will be a help to some of us in challenging

times.

Sickness is bad, but dependence is good. It’s

natural to want to escape hard times as quickly

as possible. Yet, the knowledge of our weakness

in these times can foster spiritual growth by dismantling

self-reliance. As Tim Keller once said,

"You’ll never find out that Jesus is all you need until

you’re in a situation where Jesus is all you’ve

got."

Newsletter Articles

Anyone who regularly attends

St Mildred’s can contribute articles to

the newsletter.

The next Newsletter will be the December-January

2024 Issue. The deadline for

contributions is 20 November.

Any queries regarding newsletter:

Email: newseditor16@gmail.com

Plodding is victory (1 Cor 4:11-13, 1 Pet 2:19).

In times of sudden pain or unpredictability,

emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion can

take over. In those moments, survival itself is a

victory. Holding on in hope is triumph, with

God’s everlasting arms sustaining us.

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Lament is a means of grace. Lament is

more than just an outlet for grief. Through

the Psalms and the encouragement of others,

lament can be seen as a way to grow

deeper in Christ. It becomes a means of

grace that leads to spiritual maturity.

The stabilising effect of specific Scripture.

Many find strength in clinging to particular

Bible verses during difficult times,

allowing those Scriptures to shape their

hearts. Passages such as 2 Corinthians 12:1-

10 can provide a profound lifeline, weaving

together themes of God's sovereignty, spiritual

warfare, and the discipline of the Lord.

Living within seasons. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

speaks to the reality that life is full of different

seasons, and wisdom lies in recognising

and living within those seasons. Sometimes,

survival in the moment is enough.

Fresh grace is available for each day,

providing the strength needed to move forward.

The power of worship-focused theology.

Suffering can narrow one’s vision and lead

to self-preoccupation, but focusing on the

beauty and majesty of God can be freeing.

Worshipping God and lifting one’s eyes to

His greatness is a powerful antidote. In

Job’s story, God’s response to suffering was

a reminder of His greatness.

The mystery of gospel advance. Philippians

1:12 offers an encouraging reminder

that limitations and struggles can advance

the gospel. Restrictions aren’t merely endured;

they can be used by God in mysterious

ways to further His kingdom.

Wherever we find ourself today, may we

discover hope and light in the midst of our

struggles. As we wait for the ultimate renewal

of all things, the cry remains: “Come,

Lord Jesus. Amen.”

The grounding effect of others’ struggles.

Hearing the stories of those who have

faced even greater challenges can help

guard against self-pity and resentment.

While suffering is not a competition, seeing

the resilience of others reminds us that it’s

part of living in a groaning world (Rom 8:19

-22). Above all, there is comfort in meditating

on Christ, who suffered in ways beyond

comprehension.

Tom Lake - Vicar

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Fruit Cocktail

Oct - Nov 2024

I like fruit (and cocktails but that’s another

story.) Our wonderful creative God has

seen fit to bless us with an enormous variety

of fruit. There is nothing so fine as a cherry

from the West Indies, a pear from Plymouth

or a banana from Ghana. Wouldn’t it be sad

to live on a planet where there was only one

kind of fruit (a Neptunian apple, a Venusian

melon)? But we on Earth have that diversity

of fruitiness which reflects God’s abundance.

Fruit not only tastes delicious, look gorgeous in their myriad of colours but their health

benefits are endless. So hail the humble fruit.

Scripture uses the fruit image when it talks about ‘the fruit of the Spirit’ and St. Paul lists

them in his letter to the Galatians in Chapter 5 Verses 22-23.“But the fruit of the Spirit is

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

Often in the Bible there is a “but” and this one follows a list of things that are not good because

they are self serving things. But this fruit Paul mentions is God-centred. Yet when one

looks at the list of the Spirit’s fruit it does seem rather daunting. Patience? Goodness? Self

control? (Some of my challenges in life!)

The fruit of the Spirit is also challenging in that it is a singular word and not a plural. One

can’t say, I’ll take love, peace and joy without the other elements. The fruit is one bunch,

you have to accept it all or nothing. It is like a bunch of fruit consisting of an apple, a pear, a

mango etc. on the same tree with the same root, co-existing together. That should be what

our Christian life looks like. It should be like a fruit cocktail, all mixed together, stirred not

shaken.

So do we stand around desperately trying to produce this kind of fruit in our lives like a

New Year’s resolution that soon fades away or is there help at hand? Well, there is no magic

formula but here is a suggestion. Producing fruit takes time. It takes all our Christian

lives to develop the fruit of the Spirit. One day we will have that full harvest perfected in

Christ but for now we live in the world with all its ups and downs. If we see growing fruit in

our lives rejoice, even if it appears small, we should be grateful for every grapeful. Are you

showing more patience than you did last year? Be glad!

But the main thing of course is that it is not called the fruit of the Spirit for nothing. The fruit

of the Spirit is the result of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. When we come to Christ, the

Holy Spirit fills us and He begins to produce good fruit in us. He begins to work in us, sanctifying

us and making us more like Jesus. As we pursue God and follow after Him with our

whole hearts, the Holy Spirit continues to produce more and more good fruit in us. This

means we can’t produce the fruit of the Spirit in our lives through our strength. We always

need to be asking God for more fruitiness in our lives. It’s only with His help we will cultivate

the fruit that is not only health giving for other people but in the end ourselves too.

Henry Girling

(With thanks to Bob for planting the seed)

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Tribute to Henry Girling

Oct - Nov 2024

Henry was not only a beloved friend to many of us, he

was also deeply involved in numerous aspects of our

church life, ranging from pub quiz master to prayer

meeting coordinator, and much more in between.

Trying to recount all the ways he was a blessing to our

family life as a church, in the short space I have here,

wouldn't do justice to his involvement and I’d be sure

to miss something.

One of his roles, several years ago, was newsletter editor,

and he was a big contributor to our newsletter

even when he wasn’t editing it. As a tribute in his

memory, we've compiled a selection of his articles

over the years, available on the church website. There

are some real gems—I particularly enjoyed the

‘Things I Learned on Holiday’ series. He had an incredible

ability to be both profound and funny.

Earlier this June, Henry sent an article to Elisabeth for

publication in the October Newsletter. His email attaching the article said, “A bit early but

when inspiration strikes…”. We're thankful that inspiration struck early and that Henry sent

it before he became unwell, allowing us to enjoy a final thought from our beloved and

dearly missed brother.

Join us on October 11 th at 11:30am in church for Henry’s funeral service, where we will

gather to grieve with sadness and hope; giving thanks for him and celebrating that he is

now with the Lord.

I'd like to conclude this tribute by quoting directly from Henry’s article,

“Follow The Yellow Brick Road”, written in June 2022:

“And at the end of the road? Well it’s something much

better than the city of Oz, it’s something much better than

Hollywood, Tinseltown, the city of dreams. It’s where our

heavenly Father dwells, it’s actually being in His presence

in the heavenly kingdom. In most films, there is a happy

ending. Do the followers of Jesus have one? Indeed, it’s the

greatest happy ending of all time. There’s not really a film

that captures this wonderful and true story but there is a

book. I think it’s called the Bible. Well worth a read!”

While we mourn Henry’s loss, we also celebrate that he

is now 'where our heavenly Father dwells', and take comfort

in knowing that we will see him again.

Tom Lake

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Parent and Toddler outing

to Swanley Park

Oct - Nov 2024

One fine, sunny Tuesday in June, St Mildred's

Parent and Toddler group visited

Swanley Park. We met in the car park

and took the little train to the top of the

hill. The "St Mildred's Special" was

driven by our own Chris Coutts, assisted

by Henry Girling. Train rides were

available all day.

We enjoyed the playground,

boating lake,

cafe and splashpool.

There was lots of laughter,

ice cream and

fun. After a picnic lunch,

we took the train back

down the hill and made

our way home.

Thank you to all concerned. Most of all praise and thanks to God for fine

weather and a lovely day.

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Welcome to Anna and Jim Mills

Oct - Nov 2024

A couple of months ago we had

the pleasure of welcoming Anna

and Jim to St. Mildred’s.

They shared with us a little about

themselves and we look forward to

getting to know them better.

A special cake was made to mark

this day.

“Thank you Lord, for Anna and Jim and for the varied experience and gifts

you’ve given them. Thank you for bringing them here and for the

preparation they have been going through to bring them to

this new season in their life.

We pray that they settle into their new home.

We thank you for them and pray that your Spirit would rest upon them,

giving them wisdom, grace and strength and they will feel your arms

beneath them and know you as their refuge.

May you bless them in their Ministry and watch over them

that they would bear fruit for your glory. Amen”

Anna and Jim with Tom and Daphne after the service

A wonderful cake made by Jenny

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Robert Raikes, ragamuffin uncle

1735-1811

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This short passage is to share with you about the life of Robert Raikes who in the18th Century

was inspired to become the founder of the Sunday School movement. The term Sunday

school has come to mean a class to instruct children in the Faith which we at St Mildred's

call Kool Kids. In those days the children of the poor had very little chance to learn to read

and write, their parents would most like have been illiterate. There were no schools and

they spent all their weekdays toiling in cottages and small factories to earn a pittance to

help their families make ends meet.

On Sundays there was no work done and the children would run wild, getting into all kinds

of mischief. As they grew older this mischief, accompanied by horrible poverty and destitution

would often lead them to crime and the prisons were overflowing. Robert, a well to

do magazine owner in Gloucestershire, was a devout Christian who loved children and the

plight of these little ragamuffins tore at his heart. He prayed, “Can't anything be done?”

and felt in his spirit the answer, “Try”. There and then he determined to start schools on

Sunday and almost immediately he met clergymen, teachers and educated folk who all

wanted to help. The Sunday School movement was born and soon began to catch on and

grow and spread all over England. The children were taught to read and write, learn Bible

stories and of God's love for them.

As children began to love attending and their energies were directed into wonderful

Godly ways the mischief that led them to crime stopped and prisons were virtually

emptied.

Many social reforms followed. We can take free education for granted as well as other

blessings that are the bedrock of our society, but if we dig deeply we will find that most

have their roots in the dedicated work of heroic Christians of the past

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Joyce Heelan


Prayer

Page

Saviour of the world

Oct - Nov 2024

“ For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the, Lord,

‘plans to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you hope and a future’.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Lord of the Church

Be present in all places of suffering,

violence and pain, and bring hope

even in the darkest night.

Inspire us to continue your work of

reconciliation.

Empower by your Spirit all Christian

people and the work of your Church

in every land.

Give us grace to proclaim the gospel

joyfully in word and deed.

Shepherd and Guardian of our souls

Guide and enable all who lead and serve

this community and those on whom we

depend for our daily needs.

Grant that we may seek the peace and

welfare of this place.

Conqueror of death

Help us as we remember those whom we

love but no longer see.

Help us to live this day in the sure and

certain hope of your eternal victory.

Great Physician

Stretch out your hand to bring comfort,

wholeness and peace to all who suffer in

body mind or spirit.

Fill us with compassion, that we may be

channels of your healing love.

Lord we bring to you Viv’s family

The Graham family, in the Midlands

As they suffer a bereavement.

Comfort them and draw close to them.

We pray that they are surrounded

by loving support.

Lord be with our students

As they leave for University, navigate student

life, friendships and find a supportive

Christian community.

We hold them and their friends and families

in our prayers at this exciting time.

We pray for Keiko’s family

May they know reminders of your love and

plans for them … plans to prosper them and

not to harm them, plans to give them a hope

and a future.

Pray for all our young people

as they grow in faith within the enthusiastic

and prayerful children and young people

ministries.

We also pray for all those serving in these

ministries that you will give them strength

and help them grow in faith too.

We give thanks for Henry’s life and for

your witness in his life

Pray for Henry’s family and friends.

We pray for your comfort and the reassurance

of your presence in this time of grief.

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Diary ~ October 2024

Oct - Nov 2024

Tuesday 1 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Standing Committee

Wednesday 2 9.45am Daytime Home Group

11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Prayer Meeting

Friday 4 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 6 10am Morning Worship

10.30am Kool Kidz

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 7 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 8 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Home Group

Wednesday 9 11am-3pm Refresh@wws

8pm Home Group

Thursday 10 8pm Home Group

Friday 11 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 13 10am All Age Holy Communion

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 14 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 15 Parent and Toddlers

8pm PCC Meeting

Wednesday 16 9.45am Daytime Home Group

11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Prayer Meeting

Friday 18 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Saturday 19 10am-12pm St Mildred's Ladies Meetup

Sunday 20 10am Morning Worship

10.30am Kool Kidz

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 21 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 22 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Home Group

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Wednesday 23 11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Home Group

Thursday 24 Home Group

Friday 25 8.30am-9am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 27 10am Holy Communion

10.30am Kool Kidz

Monday 28 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Wednesday 30 11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Prayer Meeting

Thursday 31 6pm Men’s Night Out

Diary ~ November 2024

Friday 1 8.30am-9am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 3 10am Morning Worship

Monday 4 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 5 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Home Group

Wednesday 6 9.45am Daytime Home Group

11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Home Group

Thursday 7 8pm Home Group

Friday 8 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 10 10am All Age Holy Communion

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 11 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 12 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Standing Committee Meeting

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Diary ~ November 2024

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Wednesday 13 11am-3pm Refresh@wws

8pm Prayer Meeting

Friday 15 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Saturday 16 10am-12pm St Mildred's Ladies Meetup

Sunday 17 10am Morning Worship

10.30am Kool Kidz

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 18 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 19 Parent and Toddlers

8pm Home Group

Wednesday 20 9.45am Daytime Home Group

11am-3pm Warm Space

8pm Home Group

Thursday 21 8pm Home Group

Friday 22 8.30am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 24 10am Holy Communion

10.30am Kool Kidz

6pm Sunday@six

Monday 25 9.30am Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 26 Parent and Toddlers

8pm PCC Meeting

Wednesday 27 11am-3pm Warm Welcome Space

8pm Prayer Meeting

Thursday 28 6pm Men’s Night Out

Friday 29 8.30am Prayer Meeting

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Week

Beginning

07/10/24

14/10/24

21/10/24

28/10/24

04/11/24

11/11/24

18/11/24

25/11/24

02/12/24

Bible Reading Plan

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Daniel

10:20-11:18

Philippians 1:1

-11

Philippians 4:1

-9

Colossians

2:6-15

Jeremiah

1:1-19

Jeremiah

4:18-31

Jeremiah

7:30-8:7

Jeremiah

11:18-12:4

Jeremiah

15:5-21

Daniel

11:19-35

Philippians

1:12-26

Philippians

4:10-23

Colossians 2:16

-23

Jeremiah

2:1-19

Jeremiah

5:1-17

Jeremiah

8:8-22

Jeremiah

12:5-17

Jeremiah

16:1-21

Daniel

11:36-12:13

Philippians

1:27-2:11

Philemon 1

Colossians

3:1-11

Jeremiah

2:20-37

Jeremiah

5:18-31

Jeremiah

9:1-16

Jeremiah

13:1-14

Jeremiah

17:1-18

Psalm

141

Philippians

2:12-30

Colossians

1:1-14

Colossians 3:12

-17

Jeremiah

3:1-13

Jeremiah

6:1-15

Jeremiah

9:17-26

Jeremiah

13:15-27

Jeremiah

17:19-18:12

Psalm

142

Philippians 3:1

-11

Colossians 1:15

-23

Colossians 3:18

-4:1

Jeremiah

3:14-25

Jeremiah

6:16-30

Jeremiah

10:1-25

Jeremiah

14:1-16

Jeremiah

18:13-23

Psalm

143

Philippians

3:12-21

Colossians 1:24

-2:5

Colossians

4:2-18

Jeremiah

4:1-17

Jeremiah

7:1-29

Jeremiah

11:1-17

Jeremiah

14:17-15:4

Jeremiah

19:1-15

Oct - Nov 2024

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Mission to India

by Lee-Ann de Villiers

Oct - Nov 2024

I have had the absolute joy and pleasure of being involved with an organisation

called ‘Heart to Help’ both as a fundraiser and Trustee over many years.

We are the fundraising arm in the UK for the New India Church of Godwww.nicguk.org.

Many from our church family have joined me in fundraising

events and presentations over the years. Thank you!

This year marks a very special occasion, with

NICOG reaching their 50-year milestone, and I

am travelling to India to join in the celebrations!

Can you imagine a presentation ceremony attended

by over 4550 pastors and their families? -

I can’t wait to feel the Holy Spirit at such a celebration!

Kay and David with Pastor Abraham at the

Jubilee Celebration in London

THE STORY OF NEW INDIA CHURCH OF

GOD

NICOG was started in 1976 by two unknown

young men called by God, to transform a nation.

Today it spans the length and breadth of the entire

nation of India. It is the prayer of Pastor Abraham and Pastor Thampy to see their

vision of the nation of India changed by accepting God`s unconditional love, becoming a

living reality.

Pastor Abraham's Story

The story and journey of Pastor R Abraham`s Faith in Christ began in August of 1968 at the

age of 15 years, in a Gospel Crusade in Kerala. This is where he accepted Christ as his

Lord and Saviour and decided to dedicate his entire life to serving God, fulfilling his God

given assignment. The expectation of his Father and family members for him was, after

graduating with a degree in chemistry, he would look for a well-paid job. Instead, he

heard the call of God upon his life to serve the Lord and decided to give up his job and

ambitions of pursuing a secular career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pastor Abraham followed the call of God into full time ministry and this radical decision resulted

in the birth of a church movement that spans 26 states of India and Nepal. His life’s

dedication and commitment to go into the ministry has born fruit as he has faithfully followed

the Lord Jesus Christ.

The first step in fulfilling the vision and mission was the establishment of New India Church

of God (NICOG) which was co-founded under the leadership of Pastor R. Abraham and

Pastor V.A. Thampy in 1976 in Kerala, Southern India. Then in 1980, God called Pastor R

Abraham to extend His work into the north of India, so he together with his newly wedded

wife Joyce moved to the capital city of New Delhi. As Pastor R Abraham and Joyce settled

in New Delhi, North India it was like a foreign land to them, as they neither understood the

language nor the culture. The climate was different along with the food and dress. To make

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things worse there was also severe persecution of Christians in North India. Despite the

opposition God enabled Pastor R Abraham together with Joyce and a team of dedicated

Pastors to establish 300 churches within 10 years in Northern India and thus confirming the

call of God on their life and ministry.

Fast forwarding to today, New India Church of God (NICOG) has become the fastest growing

Pentecostal organization in the nation of India. It has 4550 churches across 26 states out

of 28 states of India, Nepal and the Middle East, 15 Bible colleges, 17 orphanages, 8 educational

schools, 85 sewing schools for women and 1 engineering college.

With their journey and life story still continuing on, “there is so much left to be done and

so many more lost souls to reach" says Pastor R. Abraham.

The Church Movement of New India Church of God is bigger than Pastor R Abraham – It is

a Commission and Vision from God to lead and empower the Church in India to reach the

unreached in the nation of India.

This is where our church’s vision and that of NICG converge - “ To make and equip disciples

of Jesus Christ locally and globally in the power of the Holy Spirit."

I will be travelling to India in October, please may I ask for your prayers of protection as

well as your prayers over all the celebration and revival events planned, especially as

government forces are determined to eradicate all other religious groups in India. The

level of persecution is intense, with several pastors already losing their lives so that many

may hear the Good News of Jesus.

"Secondly, I'm planning to provide 10 new bicycles for local pastors, to support them in

their ministry. If you would like to know more about this, please reach out to me (either in

church or by email). Thank you!

Pastor Abraham with bicycles for Pastors.

With thanks - Lee-Ann

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Great

news!

Give To Go Green (GTGG) is a match-funding project from the

Church of England, which enables us to double our

locally raised donations for carbon-cutting projects. We

recently applied for £10,000 to improve our carbon footprint

by insulating the south aisle of the church, before we put solar

panels on there next year. We’ll be warmer in church!

We are delighted that for every pound we raise, up to

£10,000, between 3 rd November and 15 th December, it will be

matched by this grant! Read that again! It’s amazing news!

More details to follow, but the Building Development team wanted to let you know about

this so we can all plan this SIX-WEEK fund-raising special, which will finish with a flourish at

the Christmas Carvery on Sunday 15 th December.

Do you remember Tom talking about this Bible verse and how we are experiencing the Lord

going out in front of us for the building project – here’s the verse and we are having to move

quickly to keep up with our Lord!

“As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees,

move quickly, because that will mean the LORD has gone out in front of

you……” 2 Samuel 5:24

Here are a few SIMPLE things you can do by way of preparation for the 3 rd November G2GG

launch:

• De-clutter on Vinted / eBay/ World of Books etc. and give the money to G2GG

• Donate to G2GG in lieu of Christmas presents

• Could you donate £10+ per week for the 6 weeks? It’ll be doubled!

• Collect foreign currency NOTES (not coins) and bring them to church

• Review or start a regular donation to the building project

Please put Sunday 3 rd November in your diary as a six-week campaign finishing on Sunday

15 th December. Hold Sunday 15 th December for our Christmas carvery – bring friends!

Daphne or Anna for more information. Giving links will be issued nearer the time.

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For over ten years, the St. Mildred’s church family has

been fundraising for our new Church Hall, for ours and

community use. You may be tired of hearing about it, but let

me tell you, the time to get excited is NOW! That Bible

verse Tom quoted is coming to life before our very eyes.

“As soon as you hear the sound of marching in

the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly,

because that will mean the LORD has gone out in front

of you……” 2 Samuel 5:24

Please take

action NOW!

Oct - Nov 2024

The Building Development Team are starting to

apply for grants and the latest is for £45,000 to

fund the installation of solar panels (PV cells) on

the south aisle roof – the kitchen side of the

church. We plan to install them in the Spring of

2025 and they will generate renewable power.

What we don’t use we will sell back to the Grid, for others’ benefit. We are applying to Valencia

and their Communities Fund, and they have specifically indicated we need as

much support as possible from people OUTSIDE the church membership.

OUR DEADLINE FOR COLLECTING SUPPORT IS SUNDAY 20 th OCTOBER – no

money involved!!

Please don’t assume others will do this – ask your friends, family and neighbours. Ministry

leaders will ask at Parent & Toddler, Blood donors etc. so you can concentrate on your personal

and business contacts. What we need is this:

Letters, notes or emails sent to developmentproject@stmildreds.org.uk by 20 th October.

An example of an ideal letter or note, headed, ‘To whom it may concern’

PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PV CELLS ON ST. MILDRED’S CHURCH

• I am a neighbour/user/local business etc…

• Possibly something about using/ knowing the church

• Confirm support for the plan by the church to install PV cells (solar panels) on the

south aisle roof in order to generate renewable power

• PV cells are a good idea / will enhance the building because…..

• General comments about reducing carbon emissions, being more environmentally

responsible, what a good thing solar panels are.

• Emphasize this funding is for improvements to the existing church building

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St. Mildred’s prays for

Chinedu Ifediora

as he begins Reader training.

“Lord we pray that he continues

to be a great blessing to us

and we to him.

Tom and Chinedu

We thank you for Chinedu Lord

and ask that the Holy spirit will

fill your servant Chinedu

for whom we give you

great thanks.”

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Businesses to pray for

October

to

November 2024

Please continue to pray for our local businesses

Classy Design

Co-op

Coopers Lane Primary

School

CPJ Field, Funeral Directors

Clifton Consulting

Daniel Mercer

Dulux Decorator Centre

Engineering Minds

Eyekon computing

Vikas Wine Merchant

Wellness Hub

Woodvale Nursery

Wine and Such (new business)

Wolseley Plumb and Parts

YESS Electrical (Rexel)

Favorable Chicken

Flower Shoppe

Great British Accountants

Gokul Chemist

Golden chicken

Hither Green Station

Howden Joinery

HPS

Hyperion Records

Hunters

Screwfix

St Winifred's infant / junior

St Winifred's Nursery

Streakers Dry Cleaner (Kay)

Soldo hair

Tom Brown Florists

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