Elmfield Activities Sunday Morning Worship Services are held every week from 10.30am - 12.00 noon. During the service, often enhanced by video clips relevant to the theme of the day, Communion is celebrated. Children leave the service after about 25 minutes for God’z Zone (4+ to 10+) and Revive (for 11+ age). A crèche is available. On 2nd Sundays the Invitation Service (10.30 to 11.30) will enable all age groups to enjoy singing, fun activities and a short talk followed by refreshments and then lunch. Evening services at 6.30pm involve talks and meditations called ‘Sacred Space’. On the 1st Sunday the Youth group is responsible for arranging the service. On the 2nd Sunday of the month we celebrate Communion during the service. Refreshments are served from 6.00pm. We do not meet on a 5th Sunday evening of a month. Everyone is welcome to attend any of these services. Members of our church family meet together in House Groups to study the Bible, pray and care for one another. They meet at various times each week. For more information call the church office or email: elmfieldchurch26@gmail.com We meet to Pray each Monday at 8.00am and on the 1st Sunday at 12.30pm. We run two English as a Second Language Courses on Monday mornings. The basic one runs at 9.30am and the one for intermediate learners starts at 11.15am. Call the Church Office on 020 8866 0813 for more details. Both courses are free of charge. Activities for Children and Young People include two Parent & Toddler groups, on Wednesdays and Fridays, these run from 10.00 - 11.30am both days. Parents of babies and pre-school children are welcome to bring their children to one of these. Suggested donation £1.00 a session. Please call the Church Office on 020 8866 0813 to check if there is space or pop in for a taster session. We run Kidz in the Zone on Mondays from 6.00-7.30pm for Primary School children. We also run Reloaded on Tuesdays from 7.30-9.00pm for High School young people up to Year 11. We run activities for our Senior Citizens. On the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12.30pm is the Senior Citizens’ Lunch. Call the Church Office for a place. On the 4th Thursday each month at 12.30pm we run Meeting Point where soup and sandwiches are served with tea or coffee and cake before the background to a favourite hymn is explored. No booking needed - just drop in. A Chair Pilates class is held at 1.30pm on Wednesday afternoons. If you are over 60 and interested in attending, with a suggested donation of £4.00 per session, please contact the Church office 020 8866 0813. Alcoholics Anonymous (Harrow Branch) at 7.30 for 8.00pm on Wednesday night. Elmfield Church has a fully operational Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy, accredited by Thirtyone:eight (formerly the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service.)
Issue 53: Autumn 2019
Local Community Update
Down Your Street All families are invited to
Family Kinect on Saturday 28th September 3.00-6.00pm for Games, Activities, Crafts, Food and a Bible thought. We would love you to join us. No need to book. As this is a family event all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Elmfield Church operates a Child Protection Policy Elmfield Church, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow HA2 7DX Come and join us in worshipping God together every Sunday at 10.30am. A full children’s programme is available. For more details: Church office 020 8866 0813 Email: elmfieldchurch26@gmail.com
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Pastor’s Pitch
The new academic year is upon us and for those still at school it is a new start, new uniform, new books, new teachers, perhaps new subjects. We were told when our daughter started at High School that the school did not make any assumptions about them from their primary school career, they were able to make a brand-new start. Of course, whether it be a new school year or a new calendar year many things do not change, our financial situation remains the same, many of our relationships whether good or bad remain the same. But Jesus does offer us a new start when we come to Him. He promises us the forgiveness for all that we have done wrong, our guilt is taken away, our past is forgiven. The Bible says as far as the East is from the West so has He removed our sins, all that we have done wrong, from us. If we acknowledge Jesus as God and accept that He died for our sins on the cross, when we turn away from our sin He forgives all that we have done wrong in the past and we enter into a new life. Not only do we start a new life but God Himself promises to come and empower us to live much better lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. If you would like to know more about starting a new life please contact me. Nick Addington. Pastor, Elmfield Church 07872 565 783
FIREWORKS Saturday 2nd November 5.30 – 7.15pm @ Longfield School Hot dogs, cold drinks, sweet stall, games & quizzes and a superb firework display, especially suitable for younger children.
Tickets: Adults £7; Children £3; Family £18 (2 adults & up to 3 children) Tickets are only available in advance from 1st October at Elmfield Church Office (9.00am – 1.00pm Monday to Friday)
Usually a sell out so don’t delay ..
LADIES’ CRAFTS
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY Free Money Management Training in Harrow
CAP Money Management Course at Elmfield Church 10am-4pm Saturday 5th October Come yourself or invite your friends and family. Gain greater control of your finances, so you can save, give and reduce the possibility of going into debt. Discover the CAP money system, including budgeting to make your money go further and easily keep track of expenditure. Find out how the latest online banking apps can help you get to grips with your finances and manage your money more effectively.
In partnership with Christians Against Poverty, CAP Money courses at Elmfield Church are freely available to our local community. Book online now at capmoney.org.uk, or email capharrow@outlook.com or call Jonathan on 07852 822 117 to find out more.
HOLIDAY AT HOME EXTRA “The talks were a mixture of educational, inspirational or uplifting.” “I enjoyed all the activities.”
Holiday at Home Extra Thursday 21st November 10.30am-5.00pm Try our Holiday @ Home taster For those 60 and over, come and find out what Holiday at Home is like. It offers a fascinating talk, craft activities, lovely lunch and other pastimes to enjoy, all for free! Transport to and from Elmfield available. Contact the church office for a booking form.“
Praying for you We believe that God answers prayer and we would like to pray for you specifically. If you have any particular needs that you would like us to pray for, please e-mail, call or place a note in our letter box. It doesn’t have to have your name on.