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Reshaping our Lives

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hree of the long serving ministers for Churches Together in Sidcup will leave us this month. Andrew Wilson, vicar at Christ Church, goes to Release International and David Hildred leaves St Andrews for a parish in Darfield near Sheffield. I personally want to thank them for their commitment, support and openness to ecumenism and all that is good here in Bexley. They will be missed greatly for their influence and gifts. Rev Pat Percival will soon take over a parish at Blendon. Since before her ordination she has been active with husband Mike in CTiS committees and events. Please pray for them and their parishes both old and new.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has been accepted and welcomed as a new and full member of Churches Together in Sidcup. The Church meets at Emmanuel Church Hall for services and Bible study with their Pastor, Richard Odufisan.

As we start to turn to Lent and look onward to the great feast of Easter it’s a time to examine our own lives and ask how close we are to God’s kingdom. It’s a time for seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit to learn what He wants of us and for receiving the gifts needed to achieve it.

As Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days praying and fasting so we have the same need to get closer to God. Take some time out from our daily routines and spend time doing, or not doing, something different to the usual routine. Give the Lord time to speak and open our ears to hear. Lent gives us the ideal opportunity to reshape our life.

But before that happens live it up a little by coming to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party with all the toppings you ever thought of. A ideal start to fasting on Ash Wednesday.

Revd. Michael Baldry
Deacon
Our Lady of the Rosary Church



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Christian Aid
emergency appeal for Haiti

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am writing to you in the hope that you might use the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) to elicit a generous response to Christian Aid’s Emergency Appeal for Haiti. Christian Aid was born out of just such a response to the devastation in Europe at the end of war over sixty years ago. Let’s draw on that same ecumenical spirit to demonstrate our love and prayer in action for devastated sisters and brothers in Haiti.

I’m sure you will have been shocked by the extent of the tragedy that is taking place in Haiti as a result of the massive earthquake that struck there on Tuesday. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more are homeless and the infrastructure has been destroyed. There is an urgency to provide clean water and food, as well as healthcare and shelter.

Christian Aid has released £100,000 for immediate emergency relief and we have launched an emergency appeal to raise £1 million. As we approach the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, please would you uphold the people of Haiti in your prayers and encourage the churches in your area to respond financially to the appeal (you can make a donation on our website or by calling 08080 004 004).

If you would like any gift aid envelopes for a church collection then please ring 08700 787788.Thank you in advance for your support.


Daniel Sinclair
London and Southeast Unit Manager
Christian Aid

                     Click here for a Prayer for Haiti


Alpha Courses

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WHAT IS ALPHA?
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith.

It's relaxed, low key, friendly and fun.

There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives you an opportunity to get to know each other.

Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.

And it's supported by all the main Christian denominations.

SIDCUP ALPHA COURSES Alpha logo

Churches in and around Sidcup are planning
Alpha Courses in 2010, for details click on link below:.

For details of local Alpha Courses
- Click Here -

To add your church Alpha or similar courses examining the Christian faith, to the CTiS website, send details to:

Local Activities

Family Pancake Party

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4 Israel-Kishkush

TUESDAY 16th FEBRUARY at 8.00pm
Kishkush will speak on:
"JESUS OF NAZARETH"
at AVERY HILL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Southspring, SIDCUP, DA15 8EA


FRIDAY LENT LUNCHES
at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall,
Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JR

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP at a modest price (£3.50)

Starts on 19th February at 12.30pm and
every Friday until 26th March

Julian Meeting at Emmanual Church, Sidcup
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Women’s World Day of Prayer

This year’s theme compiled by Christian
women from Cameroon is:

‘Let all that hath breath praise the Lord’

Events on 5th March 2010:

1.45pm at St. John's Church, Church Road, Sidcup
- Speaker: Sue Robbins -

8.00pm at Foots Cray Baptist Church, Sidcup Hill, Sidcup
- Speaker: Joy Raggett -
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All Ladies Welcome.




Greetings Card Making Workshop

GREETINGS CARD MAKING WORKSHOPS - MEETING:
Saturday: 6th March 2010

AVERY HILL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Southspring, Sidcup, DA15 8EA




All Saints Church (CofE)                                             Map
Rectory Lane, Foots Cray, DA14 5BU. Tel: 020 8300 7096

All Saints Church

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he Living Church on the Meadows, a small and beautiful old church on the edge of the Footscray Meadows, with a friendly, welcoming, family atmosphere.
Traditional Anglican Liturgy, the church welcomes all ages.
Services on Sunday: 8.00am (1st Sunday) & 9.30am.

For further information visit their website at: www.allsaintsandstjames.org.uk

Avery Hill Christian Fellowship                                    Map
Southspring, Sidcup, DA15 8EA. Tel: 020 8859 7073

Avery Hill Church
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he Avery Hill Christian Fellowship is a lively and vibrant community of people of all ages who share a common faith in the grace of God through the person of Jesus Christ. Having a passion for mission both locally, nationally and internationally.

There are many activities throughout the week for all ages, including mother and toddlers,(www.springlets.org.uk), Whizz Kids club, youth events and even meetings and outings for the adults! Disabled facilities include hearing loop, wheelchair access to premises and toilet.

Sunday service at 10.15am (Creche, Children & Y.P. Groups). There is often a monthly Sunday evening service, as advertised. More information from: or visit their website at www.averyhill.info Website also contains audio files of recent Sunday and mid-week sermons and news video's.

Christ Church (CofE)                                                 Map
Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6PA. Tel: 020 8308 0835

Christ Church

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atering extensively for families. Christ Church is Church of England in the evangelical tradition. On Sunday mornings there are various activities for 3 to 14 year olds and above. During the week running many activities, home Bible study groups, meetings for women, a monthly men's breakfast plus much more. Offers wheelchair access to premises.

Sunday services at 8.00am (every 2nd and 4th Sun), & 10.30am. Evening Services as advertised. For more information visit their website www.christchurchsidcup.org.uk

Emmanuel Church                                                   Map
Granville Road, Sidcup, DA14 4AA. Tel: 020 8300 5064

Emmanuel Church

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welcoming and friendly church of Methodist and United Reform traditions. There is a Sunday Club for 3-18 year olds and there are other church based activities during the week. For lettings, bookings information, programme of activities, use of premises and other details speak to the church office.
Emmanuel Church is part of The Chislehurst and Orpington Methodist Circuit. Sunday service at 10.30am. For more information visit www.emmanuelchurchsidcup.org.uk website, or from

Foots Cray Baptist Church                                        Map
Sidcup Hill, Foots Cray, DA15 6JS. Tel: 020 8300 8464

Foots Cray Baptist

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t Foots Cray Baptist Church, they are committed to the central truths of the Christian Faith and have a 'traditional' but warm and friendly approach to worship. Only baptising those who have come to faith in Jesus but our Communion Table is open to all who trust Christ as Saviour, whether baptised as believers or not. Offers wheelchair access to premises.
Sunday services at 11.00am and 6.30pm. For more information click here or from

The Holy Redeemer Church, Lamorbey (CofE)           Map
Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JR. Tel: 020 8302 5356

Holy Redeemer Church

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he Holy Redeemer is a Parish of the Church of England. Worship focuses on the Holy Eucharist, using a variety of styles. Having an active Children's Church and Choir. Offers wheelchair access to premises and toilet. Sunday services at 8.00am and 10.00am.

More information from: or visit their website at http://holyredeemer.co.cc/index.htm

Holy Trinity Church, Lamorbey (CofE)                       Map
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AE. Tel: 020 8300 8231

Holy Trinity Church

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oly Trinity is a traditional Anglo Catholic church with Parish Eucharist as their main service. All will be very welcome to any Sunday service or any weekday meeting. Sunday services at 8.00am, 10.00am. (6.00pm Evensong occasionally on feast days).
More information from: or visit their website at www.holytrinitylamorbey.org

New Community Church                                              Map
24 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DU. Tel: 020 8300 0333

New Community Church

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lively, diverse church that draws people from across the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham. Sunday meetings are relevant, relaxed and informal. During the week running activities for all the community including youth work, students and twenties, exercise classes, meetings for the retired, a morning cafe and a substantial toddler group as well as midweek small groups. A Debt Advice Service is now available for those who could benefit from talking over any money worries. Their website contains a regularly updated list of what is going on. Offers wheelchair access to premises and toilet.
From 4th January 2009 Sunday services at 9.30am and 11.30am.
More information from:
or visit their website at www.newcommunitychurch.org.uk

New Covenant Church, meeting at St. Andrews Church  Map
Maylands Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4RY. Tel: 020 8090 1439

St. Andrew's Church

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warm welcome to this new congregation who joined CTiS in September 2006 and meet in St. Andrew's Church, Maylands Drive, DA14 4RY for a Service on Sunday afternoons. Disabled facilities include hearing loop, wheelchair access to church, hall and toilet on hall level.
Sunday service is at 12.30pm and Home Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday.
More information from:
or visit their website at http://www.newcovenant.org.uk/sidcup.php

New Generation Church                                           Map
Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJ. Tel: 020 8309 6056

New Generation Centre Church & Cine World

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ew Generation is a passionate and lively community. Passionate about Jesus, Sidcup and you. They are involved in projects locally, nationally and internationally. They offer many activities for many ages, speak to the office to find out what is going on right now. All ages are welcome at their Sunday meeting which includes HQ Kids Church and Sparkles creche. Offers wheelchair access to premises and toilet. Sunday services at 9.40am for 10.00am at Bexleyheath Cineworld, DA6 7LL. Weekday meetings at Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJ. More information from: or visit their website at www.newgen.org.uk

Our Lady Of The Rosary Church (RC)                     Map
330a Burnt Oak Lane, Blackfen, DA15 8LW. Tel: 020 8300 2697

Our Lady Of The Rosary Church

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ur Lady of the Rosary (330a Burnt Oak Lane, off Days Lane) is a Roman Catholic parish community with a wide variety of spiritual, social and community activities. The parish includes people of all ages with activities for children and young people, outreach to the elderly and housebound. A social club, football club and various groups, who meet to contribute in diverse ways, to the building up of God's kingdom. Saturday service at 6.00pm; Sunday services at 9.00am, 10.30am and 6.00pm. For more information visit their website at www.rosary.freeuk.com

Redeemed Christian Church of God - Victory Assembly   Map
Hadlow Road, Sidcup, DA14 4AA. Tel: 020 857 0208

Redeemed Christian Church of God
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new congregation, belonging to The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), have been holding Sunday services in Sidcup since 4th October 2009. Under the leadership of Pastor Richard Odufisan the church meets in Emmanuel Church Hall, Hadlow Road, Sidcup, DA14 4AA, for a Celebration Service at 1.00pm each Sunday and at 7.00pm on Thursdays for a Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. The foundation of the church is prayer and teaching the full counsel of God, to help people and families discover their purpose in life through love and care for one another. For more information contact:

Sidcup Baptist Church                                              Map
Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6PA. Tel: 020 8309 9717

Sidcup Baptist Church

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friendly, growing church with lively worship and a good cross-section of age groups, including a large proportion of children and young people. Their vision is to be a church that loves and serves God, His people and His world. The church hosts the Disabled Christian Fellowship (Sidcup Branch) on the 2nd Saturday afternoon in the month. Community lunches, Alpha group, daytime and evening Housegroups, Playgroup, Children's and YP's clubs. Disabled facilities include hearing loop (British Sign Language signing by arrangement), wheelchair access to premises and toilet. Sunday services at 10.30am (creche, children & Y.P's groups) and 6.30pm. More information from: or visit their website at www.sidcupbaptistchurch.org.uk

St. Andrew's Church (CofE)                                     Map
Maylands Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4RY. Tel: 020 8300 4712

St. Andrew's Church

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mix of traditional and informal styles of worship throughout the month. There is a variety of activities and groups during the week for people of all ages from toddler to retired. Trusting you'll experience the love of God there, you are welcome to sample, visit or even stay. Disabled facilities include hearing loop, wheelchair access to church, hall and toilet on hall level. Sunday services at 10.00am and 6.30pm. More information from: or visit their website at www.st-andrewssidcup.org.uk

St. James Church (CofE)                                        Map
North Cray Road, North Cray, DA14 5HD. Tel: 020 8300 7096

St. James Church

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small, pretty Church on the edge of the Meadows, in quiet surroundings and one of North Cray's best kept secrets. Traditional Anglican services, they welcome families and children and offer an all age service, once a month, which is popular with children from 1 to 91. Sunday services 10.00am (2nd Sunday), 11.15am (1st, 3rd & 4th) and 6.30pm (2nd Sunday).

For further information visit their website at www.allsaintsandstjames.org.uk

St. John's Church (CofE)                                        Map
Church Road, Sidcup, DA14 6BX. Tel: 020 8300 0383

St. Johns Church

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he church is built to the glory of God but seeks to make God known to the people in Sidcup. It is a great place for worship, young and old alike can enjoy what they do. Are family friendly and value and appreciate the more senior members of the Church. There are various groups you can be involved in but just turning up on a Sunday is fine. Why not walk with them for a while and enjoy the community life at St. John's. Offers wheelchair access to premises and toilet available in church hall. Sunday services 8.00am and 10.00am. For further information visit their website at www.stjohnchurch.co.uk

St. Lawrence's Church (RC)                                     Map
Main Road, Sidcup, DA15 7HB. Tel: 020 8300 2480

St. Lawrence Church

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t. Lawrence's parish was founded from St. Mary's Chislehurst in 1902. The first Mass was said on the Feast of St. Lawrence of Canterbury, (2nd February) hence the parish name. The church is served by a religious congregation of priests - The Society of Mary, known more generally as Marist Fathers. A quarterly magazine called News and Views is published, giving details of services and organisations in the parish. Offers wheelchair access to premises and toilet. Open daily 9.30am; Saturday 9.30am & 6.30pm; Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am and 11.30am.
More information from: or visit their website at www.rc.net/uk/southwark/stlawrence

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JOB VACANCY

Avery Hill CF Vacancy


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CTiS Report for year
2008-2009


‘How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity’ - Psalm 133

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iving in unity does not mean we will necessarily agree on everything, but that we agree on our purpose in life - to work together for God. Our outward expression of unity will reflect our inward unity of purpose.

So we come to that time, the AGM when we look back over the last year. 2009 should be an exciting year as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, but it does not feel we have collectively gained momentum or enthusiasm as yet for this. Steve Chalke is booked for the evening CTIS celebration on 26th July, using ‘Lark in the Park’ for the venue. Much arranging still has to be done and my passion for CTIS is that we all play our part in arranging this afternoon and evening, so we can reflect to our community the commitment we have made in CTIS to be united together whenever and wherever we can.

Although I came to this position with fear and trepidation it has been a privilege to serve this year. We have to be thankful for the many faithful, dedicated people and churches that serve and get behind and support CTIS events. We need to pray for the churches less involved, that they will catch the desire to join in. Praying and encouraging each other is following Jesus’s teaching.

I especially want to thank the executive committee:
Tom Baker – Who has helped and supported me during the last year.
Paul Hurran – For his dedication.
Carol Blisset – For her commitment to CTIS, and also for taking care of the finances.
Sue Robertson – For her willingness in stepping in to be secretary at very short notice.

Events that have taken place over the last year include both regular features on the calendar and some new events:
Lark in the Park – Which gets bigger each year. These two weeks of outreach are now very much part of our community in Sidcup. Although CTIS are meant to take part, only some churches and individual people get involved.

As it is our 50th anniversary year, I would encourage as many people to get as involved as possible; even one or two days would contribute in helping everyone working together.

The Civic Carol Service at St. John’s was well organised as always and some said the best one so far.

Carol Singing at Morrison’s was another success, led by Ronnie Barham who was able to bring fun and encouragement to those taking part.

CTiS/Children's Unity Party

The Children’s Unity Party was a new venture, led by Gorden Raggett. 50 children from various churches attended. 8 churches really got behind this and provided people to help with the children and prepared food for the afternoon. 2 other churches also contributed food. As the afternoon began, helpers started to arrive and got stuck into the preparations before the children arrived, blowing up balloons, wrapping presents for pass the parcel. Food as asked for started arriving – This was churches working together. During the afternoon there were games, singing, hand painting (which was put together to symbolise ‘Many Parts, One Body’) a guest Teddy Bear appearance and a puppet show. There were refreshments provided for any parents that wanted to wait while the party was being held. All the children went home happy and the helpers were all keen to repeat it next year, and someone even suggested doing something for teenagers!

The Unity Service held at Emmanuel Church was well attended, with tea and cakes provided before the service. Malcolm Wright led the service based around Christians in Korea; this was very interesting and really well put together.

Shove Tuesday Pancake Party, was another new venture. The Lent groups were not arranged this year as many churches still hold their own, so it was decided to try a more outreach style of event. This was held at The New Generation Centre. About 80 people of all ages attended, some of the people who had been invited had no church connection, so heard the talk given by David Hildred during the evening on ‘The Meaning of Lent’. Other features were a quiz, singing, games and some pancake flips, plus 100 pancakes (made by New Generation) with various fillings were consumed. A collection was taken and £200 was raised, enabling CTIS to sponsor a child for a year through the organisation ‘Compassion’. 6 churches were represented at the evening and provided fillings for the pancakes, while another 2 churches contributed fillings.

CTiS Good Friday Sidcup Procession

Good Friday Walk of Witness – 100 people took part in the walk which proved to be a very friendly and meaningful walk.

The possibility of having Street Pastors in Sidcup was explored in 2 trial evenings at Christchurch Sidcup with John Baptiste and his team from Bexleyheath. Although there was much interest, at present we are unable to put anyone forward for training to be a Street Pastor.

The monthly prayer meetings continue to be attended by at least 10 or 12 people, while the goodwill and trust continues between the Ministers and Leaders who meet once a month over breakfast or lunch.

So we have much to be thankful about with the events we do hold together and these are only made possible through the ongoing efforts of people with a passion for CTIS.

The Constitution was changed this year giving opportunity for 3 representatives from each church. The representatives are the main connection and communication between their own church and CTIS, so I give my thanks to all who are interested and have given their time for this. Individual churches response is usually due to the effectiveness of their representative.So may God bless our work and strengthen our witness together as we strive to put Christ at the centre of everything we do.

I wish Tom well as he takes over as new Chairman and hope you will be as supportive towards him as you have been for me.

Kathy Alford
New Generation Church



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