Issue 23: Autumn 2009
www.elmfield.org
Down Your Street Vision We are a community of people growing in Christ, loving and serving each other and sharing God’s love with others. Mission Seeking to serve the North Harrow community with the love of God. Practice An evangelical church.
Elmfield Church 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow HA2 7DX every Sunday at 10.30 am Come and join us in worshipping God together. A crèche is a available and a full children’s programme. For more details ring the church office on 020 8866 0813 or email admin@elmfield.org Registered Charity no. 248351
Local Community Update
Free, But Not Cheap! Elmfield remains open and accessible to those who would like to find out more about the Christian faith. The teachings of Christianity are based on God’s act of love for an errant human race. We are called to love God first and then our neighbour as ourselves. These two commands sum up the prescription for a healthy, caring, united and compassionate society that is willing to consider others better than themselves. But even more important than this is the ultimate question of where our destiny lies. As we shall certainly have to account for the way we live our lives on earth, it is important to find assurance about where we will end up. God has provided the way for
acceptance and forgiveness through his son Jesus Christ. It has almost become a taboo to talk about this good news. However, we at Elmfield desire to share with you about this greatest treasure in life that guarantees eternal life. Salvation is a gift offered free, but that is not cheap. Our hurting world needs to hear about the solution to its problems. We believe that in people’s quest for meaning in life, many will find answers by exploring teachings of the Christian faith in a nonthreatening and welcoming atmosphere. It is only a right relationship with God that will ultimately bring true peace and a transformed life which brings peace with God and fellow human beings.
Saturday 10th October @ 7.30 pm. Tickets £5.00. Profits to Operation Christmas Supper will be a Ploughman’s and soft drinks will be provided
Come and bring a table of 6 or come on your own and join others for a great evening
Tickets can be purchased from the Elmfield Office (0208866 0813) between 9.00am and 1.00pm Weekdays
Welcome to Caleb
Dear friends, We, at Elmfield, enjoy playing host to people from the local community. We aim to model harmonious living in a multi-cultural society. Harrow today reflects the new face of Britain that is increasingly becoming more diverse, perhaps, than it has ever been. What can make people with diverse cultures, languages, culinary preferences and religious persuasions develop trust for each other or even spend time relaxing together? It begins by accepting and appreciating each other. By providing a venue for people to use for social functions and also availing mid-week activities that suit young and old alike we hope that friendships in the local community can be enhanced by giving people a chance to meet. Stepping out of cultural safe havens can be daunting, but hopefully many will be courageous enough to intentionally promote inclusive rather exclusive social interactions. These can enhance peaceful coexistence for the future of this great nation. Peter Oyugi, Senior Leader, Elmfield Church.
We are delighted to welcome non-governmental organisation Caleb Yengo as an intern at where he conducted socioEmfield. He will be involved in economic surveys and bushmeat Youth and Children’s work. surveys since 2008. He later joined CREE (Centre for Caleb is a Rural Empowerment Cameroonian and Environment) national from the where he was North West Region responsible for all field of the country. He work for CREE’s holds a BSc in Cameroon project. Environmental Science from the Caleb grew up in a University of Buea in Christian home, and Cameroon and also made a personal an Agro-forestry decision to follow Jesus Certificate from the Caleb Yengo at the age of twelve. ‘Trees for the He is passionate about working Future’ Agro-forestry training with young people. program in Maryland, USA. Previously Caleb worked as a volunteer with the tourism board as a tour guide, and also worked with a development
He also loves singing and listening to music, and also enjoys bike riding, football and tours.
Fireworks Night Join others from the local community in a time of quizzes, food and fireworks.
7 Nov 2009
Hosted by: Elmfield Church Venue: Longfield School Time: 5.30—7.00 pm Cost: Adults £ 3.00 Children £ 2.00
This is a great opportunity to watch a fireworks display and meet people. There will be some fun activities for the whole family to take part in before the display starts. The Longfield First School Hall
is also within easy reach for little children who find no pleasure in the noise of the fireworks. Tickets are available on weekdays from the Elmfield Church Office between 9am and 1pm at 89 Imperial Drive.
Meeting Point Senior Citizens’ Activity Fourth Thursday of every month at 12.15—2.15pm. Soup and sandwiches, with tea/coffee and biscuits, Good company and conversation.
A chance to look at a favourite hymn and see how it came to be written.
Venue is Elmfield Church, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow. No need to book, just come and there will be a welcome for you. For further details phone Beth on 020 8841 6519 or Gerry on 01895 635337
Elmfield’s Weekly Activities Elmfield Church meets every Sunday at 10.30 am - 12.00 noon. During this service we normally celebrate Communion and the children go out for their separate activities in God’z Zone.
Elmfield a church for everybody
We also meet on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month in the evening at 6.00 pm for refreshments, with the service starting at 6.30 pm. We host various other activities each week including the following: Kid’z Zone on Fridays from 5.15 — 6.30 pm. For children in Reception—Year 3. We have spaces so do come and join us. In the Zone on Mondays from 6.30 — 8.00 pm. For children in Year 4—Year 7. We have spaces so do come and join us. Mother & Baby Club on Tuesdays from 10.00 — 11.30 am (Just drop in or call Chris Millard 020 8866 6951 for details). Mother & Toddler Club on Wednesdays from 10.00 — 11.30 am and 1.30—3.00 pm (To book a place please call Chris Millard 020 8866 6951).
Some Elmfield Activities
For Teenagers On Sunday Mornings
Phone Nicola or Miriam on 020 8866 0813 for more details
A fantastic time on Sunday morning at 10.30am for those in Reception to Year 5
Language Classes There are a few more spaces available
in
the
English
Language classes for Beginners and Intermediate levels. They take place on Mondays & Tuesdays from
9.30—11.15 am.
details call 01895635337. For
An action packed club for First school students on Fridays from 5.15 – 6.30pm.
Gerry
Bishop
on
Holiday Club Re-union License to fish! Lessons from Finding Nemo
17 Oct 2009 @ 2.45pm
An exciting club for Middle school age on Mondays from 6.30 – 8.00pm.
Re-union for all who attended “License to Fish! Lessons from the Story of Nemo” Easter Holiday Club on Sat 17th Oct @ 2.45-4.45pm. (Suggested donation of £ 1). Ask Pam for details on 020 8427 6762.