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T I D I N G S In this Issue Thank you for your giving
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Comedy Hall
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Prayers
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A “Testimony”
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Lunch Club
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Corps Retreat
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Future Dates
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Words from “The All Stars”
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Word Search
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Sudoko
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Pictures from “Fun Day”
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More Pictures
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Flower List
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Community Update
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FROM THE C.O’S DESK There’s a T-shirt you can buy that challenges people to see Jesus differently. It shows a depiction of Jesus - in black on a red background, in the style of a famous picture of Che Guevara. He looks every bit the rebel. Underneath are the somewhat provocative words “Meek and Mild - As If”. Perhaps we sometimes like to see Jesus as inherently gentle, temperate and above all, safe. It reminds me of a scene in C S Lewis’ classic book The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The book is recognised to be full of references to Jesus and the Christian faith. The scene introduces the character of Aslan, a fierce and mysterious lion, to the lost children who, rather intimidated at the thought of meeting him, seek reassurance from a couple of friendly beavers.
News from the (shop) Front 16 Recipe
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What the Bible says
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Big Church day out
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Window on My World
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Gardening Tips
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Core Groups
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'Is he-quite safe?' asks one of the girls. 'I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.' 'That you will, dearie, and make no mistake,' said Mrs Beaver, 'if there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than most, or else just silly.' 'Then he isn't safe?' said Lucy. 'Safe?' said Mr Beaver. 'Don't you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he is good. He's the King.” The King is not safe. The King is sovereign, which
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means that he is frightening, because his subjects have no control over him. He does not ask their advice before he acts. He is no one's pet. Over the next 8 weeks we’ll be focussing on the stories of Samuel, Saul and David. We’ll be looking at some well-loved Sunday school stories, but these are no bedtime stories. The situations are challeng-
ing, often tragic. The enemies are terrifying, the odds are high and the risks are real. But the central characters are up to the job, by the grace of God. They’re strong and brave. Tough guys who are far from perfect but battle on regardless, with God by their side. Meek and mild? As if! Will Pearson Lieutenant
Thank you for your giving During the first half of the year we have been asked to give to a number of causes and we would like to thank you all for your generosity. In addition to regular giving, as a Corps we have given: Candidates Fund
£50.90
Self Denial Appeal
£2941.34
Corps Gift Day
£2360.00
This money will help to train future leaders of The Salvation Army in the UK; expand the work of The Salvation Army in Mozambique, Paraguay, Finland, Ghana, Pakistan; and also supports the mission of The Salvation Army here in Woking, enabling us to meet the varied needs of our neighbourhood.
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Contact Details The Salvation Army Community Church Sythwood, Woking, Surrey. GU21 3BE Tel. 01483 793704 Email: woking@salvationarmy.org.uk
Web site: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/cso/woking Quarters 58 Eastmead, Woking, GU21 3BP,
Wednesday Volunteers Lunch Club Helper Needed 11am - 1pm To lay tables, wash up and serve lunches. Coffee Shop Helper Needed 10am - 1pm Two weeks per month See Jan H for more information
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Comedy Hall D.O.H. (Department of Humour)
The church gossip and self appointed arbiter of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several church members were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being drunk after she saw his car parked in front of the town’s only pub one afternoon. She commented to George on a Sunday morning, in the company of many, that everyone seeing it there would know what he was up to. George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked away. He didn’t explain, defend or deny; he said nothing. Later that evening, George quietly parked his car in front of her house and left it there all night. An anthropologist went to study a far-flung tropical island. He found a guide with a canoe to take him upriver to the remote site where he would make his observations. About noon on the second day of travelling they began to hear drums. The anthropologist asked what the drums meant. The guide said, “Drums ok but VERY BAD when they stop.” As they travelled the drums grew louder and louder. The anthropologist was nervous, but the guide merely repeated, “Drums ok Very bad when they stop”. Suddenly they stopped! Terrified, the anthropologist yelled, “The drums have stopped, what now?” The guide crouched down, covered his head with his hands and said, “Guitar solo”. Keep smiling,
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Please pray for these members of our church family Shirlee Green Dorothy and Jim Henley Kirsty Jones and Buddy Caroline Christie, Jemma and Rachel Miriam Weaver Alice Stiehler Mary Cobbett
. . . and also these past members Jenny Dibsdall, Barbara and Hnuna
Other subjects for prayer Possibilities for mid-week mum’s groups Corps Council as they continue to seek God's vision for the Corps High Council who meet on July 29th to elect a new General
PRAYER MEETING Everyone is invited to join with us on Sunday mornings for prayers at 10.30 am. We meet in one of the general purpose rooms and would be pleased to see as many of you as possible. God Bless Audrey
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A “Testimony” from Margaret Cook Debbie and I had a conversation about this testimony quite late on Thursday morning. I put the phone down and thought Help! However over lunch I made some notes thinking I would write it that night once the children were in bed. Deep down this didn’t feel right but I didn’t think I had any choice. I went to work and the swimming pool was broken and the school was fully staffed for once so I got sent home (paid). My first thought was yesssss, chill time and a cup of tea before the school run. God had other plans and the first thing I saw was the notes had made so I picked up a pen and some paper and wrote and wrote. I strongly believe that this is what God wants me to say (and I got my cup of Tea) so . . . Although I have been a Christian for nearly 20 years I first heard God at my first ever army meeting 9 years ago. We were in in Walton road and I had come to visit to see if it the right church to move to. Addlestone mime troop lead the meeting and I was wondering how I was to decide as I only had this one week. Suddenly a voice said,
“Welcome Home.” I was so certain that someone had said it that I looked round to see who. Of course no-one had except God. I heard no more from God for a number of years until I kept getting the same dream 2 or 3 times in a week. In the dream I was on my own with two small boys 3 years apart. On was Matt and the other was “Luke “At that time we had been told we probably would not be able to have any more children (Samuel wasn’t even thought of at the time). However God had 2 clear messages. !. I would be on my own with 2 boys and “. We would have another child and yes he was very nearly called Luke, but….. As Tony neared the end of his life God spoke to me again. I was getting very stressed as my maternity leave was coming to an end and how was I going to manage: school runs (morning) visiting (mornings) and work (mainly mornings)! I prayed about this often and every time I got the same answer….chill it’s in my hands. I often wonder what God must have thought as I prayed again and again but it was in
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his hands… Tony died on the day my maternity leave finished. Now God talks to me in a completely different way. I will have a conversation with someone (often one of the children) and that will spark a thought that will not leave me. It gets mulled over in my head sometimes for 6 months at a time and then I have to write it down … no ifs, no buts … NOW. However it doesn’t have to be a conversation, it might be an article I read or an object that crosses my path. All I know is that God will not let it rest until I’ve written it down ready to share in the bible reading slot at band.
I am also aware that Gods can on occasions not say anything to me for a period of time that feels like forever. I used to worry that maybe I had forgotten to pray (I’m not good at this) or I was not listening but the harder I tried to hear God the less I heard. As my confidence grows that God does speak to me… yes me… I have become aware that he speaks to me only when he has something to say and his timing is perfect. He knows when I need reassurance, encouragement, or when I need a bible reading for band. I also know that he will use whatever means it takes to get my attention and make sure I hear.
Corps Retreat This month we will be retreating with Major Noel Wright to Royal Holloway University in Epsom. We will be spending the weekend relaxing, learning and sharing together. As we prepare our hearts and minds for this time, let’s pray that we will hear God’s voice loud and clear, and that we will go ready to receive from him. If you are unable to make it, then be assured of our prayers for you and we ask that you lift us up to God too. Whatever you are doing on the weekend of 20th / 21st July, we pray that you and God will grow closer together.
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FUTURE DATES July Sunday 7th
11.00am
Morning Worship Who was David: 1 Samuel 17 Band at Woking Crematorium Cream Tea at Gwen and Dave’s
3.00pm 4.00pm Sunday 14th
11.00am
Monday 15th
8.00pm
Saturday 20th
Morning Worship David in Exile: 1 Samuel 18-24 Corps Council with Major Jenine Main
Sunday 21st
Corps Retreat with Major Noel Wright Lakeview Fun Day Corps Retreat continued
Sunday 28th
11.00am
Morning Worship David, the perfect King: 2 Samuel 5 & 6
August Saturday 3rd
Collecting Day — Asda
Sunday 4th
11.00am Morning Worship David, how the mighty have fallen: 2 Samuel 11
Saturday 10th
Corps Painting Day
Sunday 11th
11.00
Morning Worship David and his mighty men: 2 Samuel 23 & 24
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Sunday 18th
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Morning Worship
Sunday 21st
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Morning Worship
Sunday 25th
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Morning Worship
Saturday 31st
BBQ at Debbie and Will’s (bring your own meat)
Sue asked the children in All Stars to use the BIBLE as initial’s for what the Bible meant to them. — Here are some of their comments.
B—is for the Beloved people of Jesus in the bible. I—I love the universe as it is not for what it is. As in the bible B—The Bible is a book of love and peace. L—Love is special and important to us all. E—E is for Exeption of love each and every one of us has from the Spirit of love
B—Bibles are about God. I—Incredible B—Best Book L—Loving People E—Enteresting Story’s
B—Brilliant I—Incredible B—Best book L—Loveable E—Extremely important
The Bible Full of miricles and full of love as well. Puts you in a different world like you’re in a spell. God shows his love in different ways through Bibles, words and song. It makes you feel like you’ve known him for so long.
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FLOWER LIST July 7
Jan Howlin
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Pam Elliott
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Corps Retreat
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Ruth and Gordon Barker
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Dorothy Bayes
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Ruth Barker and Wendy Taylor
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Roger and Wendy Hardwick
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Community Services Managers update I seem to have writers block! (not that I'm much of a writer) I read somewhere recently that Dan Brown who wrote The Da Vinci Code hangs upside down to get the creative juices flowing. Not quite sure what reaction I would get from those entering the office finding me hanging upside down in the corner with a concentrated look on my face. I'll go back and see where that takes us. The Fun Day is still very much in my mind, we had a great team to organise this event who took on much of the strain of such a large event. The day had a good feel to it and plenty of time to chat to the families who came and stayed. There seemed to be an energy to the day that spilled out into each activity. I don't want to pick out individuals as I may miss someone out, but I did leave with my car the most shiniest its been since I drove it off the forecourt 7 years ago. So thank you to all of you who helped in anyway from supplying gifts for the balloon tombola to helping out on the day, it is all very much appreciated. It
would be helpful during the next year if some of you could learn new skills, fire eating, juggling, tightrope walking anything really. On the 10th August there is going to be a painting day at the hall. GP1 & 2 are showing signs of age and really need a paint. If you are able to paint on the day or to come along the night before to do some preparation. I'm not sure what that means, it could just be washing down paint work or sticking stuff on stuff to stop paint going on it or just hatching a plan. We will also need some hosts to supply tea and coffee and meals for the painters and helpers. There is a signup sheet in the coffee shop, if you can help in anyway please put your name down. Once again we will be saying goodbye to many of our Teddy Toddlers and Bright Sparks in the next month as they move on up the education ladder. I pray that during their time here both the children and their parents have felt God's presence through those of us they have come into contact with. Jan Howlin
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News from the (Shop) Front We’ve had a good couple of months here at the shop: Takings are up, donations are up and…volunteers are up too! We have a great new team member – Louise (who I’m sure you all know). Thanks, Louise, for being brave enough to volunteer and we hope you stay with us for a long time to come Speaking of donations, we usually have some left on our doorstep over the weekend and usually, whatever has been left has been rummaged through and spread out – just to make it look even more attractive to passers by and ensure that it gets properly wet if it rains. A few weeks ago, the overnight donation was unusual– five beautiful floral arrangements in white roses. It had been a slightly cool night and the dew on the roses made them look particularly stunning. I picked up one of the arrangements for a closer look and a sniff and, in the absence of any scent, took an even closer look. They were artificial! The flowers caused quite a stir in the village: Both Anne (from Spar) and Rose (from the chemist) wanted to know where they had come from. All of the arrangements sold very
quickly and I’d like to thank the anonymous donor as this particular doorstep donation made such a nice change from sorting out slightly damp clothes, ruined books and hedge clippings neatly packed into a suitcase. (Ask Gill). Now for the appeal: If anyone out there knows their way around Ebay and wouldn’t mind adding a few of our odds and ends to their goods for sale, please let me know. We often get things in amongst the donations that are just a little bit too good to sell in the shop – collectibles, designer clothing (yes, we do sometimes get designer clothing!) We would like to be able to sell these things on Ebay but I don’t have the time and expertise to do this. Think of it as a way of volunteering at the shop without actually being at the shop. If you or someone you know might be willing to be our Ebay Man or Lady, please get in touch and you could join our list of special people. (We already have the Dog Lady, the China Man, the Retro Man, the Metal Man, the Camera Man and the Record Man to name a few.) Don’t forget to come in and see us soon – we might even make you a cup of tea. Take care and God bless Carole x
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RECIPE New Potatoes Lorraine Ingredients 1lb 7ozs new potatoes, cooked until tender.
7ozs smoked bacon rashers, chopped. 4 large eggs. ,
I teaspoon olive oil.
half a pint of milk.
2 shallots thinly sliced.
6ozs double cream. 4ozs cheddar cheese, grated
Method Heat oven to 180c Heat oil in pan and fry shallots and bacon. Beat eggs, milk and cream together and seasoning.
Slice potatoes thickly and put in base of shallow ovenproof dish. Scatter over bacon and shallots then pour over egg mixture. Scatter over the grated cheese. Bake until. Set. Serves 4 Gill Gregory
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How to gain maximum profit from the Bible 1.
Read it through. We must ask why should we? The answer depends on our relationship with God. Do you claim that Christ is your Saviour? Jn14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." Do you want success? Jos 1:7-8 Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. We can only obey God if we know what He requires of us. 2.
Think it over. Jos 1:8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night. Pro 2:1-6 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to un-
derstanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Ps1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. 3.
Write it down. We write things down to aid our memory. Ps119:5 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. Often as we write we see things we missed in reading and thus help our meditation on the Word. Ps119:11-14 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statute as one rejoices in great riches.
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4. Pray it in.. Pr 6:20-23 My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life, Such an approach to living leads us to become the people of the Book, and made in the image of God. 5. Live it out. Eph 2:8 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –and
this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 6. Pass it on. Ro10:9-11 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." Eric Horder
Painting and Decorating Day
GP1 & 2 (Prep night 9th August 7.30pm - 9.30pm)
10th August 9am - 7pm Meals Provided Hospitality Teams Lunch Team 11am - 1pm Evening Meal Team 4pm - 6pm
Sign up sheet in the Coffee Shop
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Big church day out (BCDO) May 2013 I have heard about BCDO from a number of people who have said really positive things about it. Coming from an army background sometimes venturing out can be a bit scary but It can also be a really positive thing. BCDO is a festival for all Christian denominations that come together for a day or the weekend to worship God. BCDO is based in Wiston West Sussex and is aimed at all ages. Richard and I arrived at BCDO with mixed emotions. I have been to Mission Worship so I knew what to expect but the word ‘WOW’ sprang to mind a few times. We started our day off by having a walk around and trying to get some sense of where things are. When we were doing this we bumped into friends. We went to the main stage and listened to Philippa Hanna who spoke and sang really well. We headed over to the tea tent when we saw Stuart Townend sing some of his songs and gave such a great performance! After Stuart we headed back over to the main stage to listen to Salvador and Jars of clay. After these performances were over we then headed back over to the tea tent to hear Portsmouth Salvation Army band who did a ‘Songs of Praise’. These were mixtures of Army songs, old and modern Christian songs. Mem-
bers of the public were able to request what they wanted to hear from a hymn sheet. After the relaxation of sitting by the tea tent it was back over to the main stage for some ‘lively’ worshipping. The evenings acts where LZ7, Phil Wickham and Hillsong. In the evening a Hot air balloon appeared giving people the option to look out on to the site and the surrounding area. It was such an amazing experience to worship God and so amazing to have the privilege to go. I could really see and feel God was right there in the centre of that weekend and he was touching people and healing peoples lives for the better.
Gospel Arts Keep me praising! Gospel Arts is an event that runs every year in the Royal Albert Hall. It is run by the Salvation Army and it’s a time to catch up with other Salvationists and to worship all under one roof. Before the Gospel Arts happens the Household Troops Band entertains the crowds in Hyde Park. This was an interesting day to travel into London as it was the world Naked bike ride! and also the Big IF event happening in Hyde Park so there was lots of different protests on. We arrived at the Steps of the
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Albert Hall to the Household Troop Band playing. They were playing some Army and non-Army marches to the public. They played for about an hour and a half (and did some of their marching). When we (Mum, Richard and I) went to get our seats for the Concert the lady at the door told us that we had been upgraded! So instead of going to the circle we ended up in the stalls on the right hand side of the stage. These were the best seats we have ever had in the Albert Hall. The evening started with the International Staff Band and the united divisional Youth Bands playing Keep Me Praising and This Blessing. Kathryn Ballantine (daughter of Len Ballantine) sang some arrangements
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such as Joyful, Joyful, Wade in the Water and alongside with her husband did some dancing. The staff songsters gave some serious and joyous music. The USA Western Staff Songsters gave some uplifting and joyous performances. There was a congregation song ‘Christ for the world we sing’ which got everyone on their feet. The Territorial commander (Clive Adams) who challenged and blessed us. The evening ended with the International Staff Band and Songsters and also the USA Western Territory Staff Songsters under the baton Of Neil Smith singing the Hallelujah Chorus. We all had such a enjoyable evening with so many memories. Claire Brooks
Window on My World What do I do in Woking Corps? I'm the one that sits in the corner at the back of the hall on Sunday and (hopefully) presses the buttons on the laptop, at the right time to make sure you're all singing the right song! I am also a member of the Pastoral care council... a role that is fairly new to me and something I'm still figuring out! Where do I live? Live at home with my Dad (Roger), Wendy and our dog Emma. What do I do at work? I'm a Cluster Manager for Evans, and run both
Farnborough and Bracknell stores. I've been the manager in Farnborough for five years, but only took over Bracknell in March. Running two stores has involved a lot of organisation, recruitment (including 11 telephone interviews in 3 days!) and coffee!! It has included time spent developing my existing team in Farnborough to make sure they are confident in taking over more of the everyday responsibilities involved in running the store. I'm also involved with the recruitment and development of Deputy managers
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and Senior Sales Advisers for other stores in our area. What do I do when I'm not at work? I love to craft! I enjoy cross-stitch, which I usually make into cards for friends and family. I don't usually have the patience for big projects and may have half a dozen unfinished and gathering dust.... I'll finish them one day! The thing that challenges me? Balancing being a manager in retail and a Christian. I naturally want to talk to the customers coming into the shop, finding out who they are and what they’re shopping for. It's fun chatting with them about holidays and wedding outfits they might need. We also get customers shopping for outfits because they have funerals to go to, and regular customers will often share with us when they are going through difficult times in their lives.... but I still need to remember I'm getting paid to make people spend money and
drive profit! A good read I would recommend? My book shelf is full of anything from Margaret Atwood to Jane Austen to Tolkien, and I can definitely recommend The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. For more religious reading can recommend The Deity formerly known as God by Jarret Stevens, which challenges our assumptions and image of God. I've also just started A Hobbit Devotional by Ed Strauss, so any Songsters out there may find Bilbo Baggins making an appearance in my next bible reading! My greatest hope? To listen and keep an open mind to who and what God wants me to be. I hope to always be a good role model to my staff and friends that may have little understanding of God, and that I can have a positive impression on their lives. What I still need to learn? Everything! Vickie Hardwick
Gardening Tips Deadhead spent Lilac flowers Remember to water hanging baskets when it’s been windy. Feed tomato plants and keep them watered. Feed and weed your lawn with propriety fertilizer to keep it looking good. Plant spring cabbage seed. Although we’re not having a sunny summer, we’re not having much rain — some plants dry out quickly.
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Life and Soul Meets at the Church 10.00am
July August
Friday Holidays
5th
19th
Denvale Group Meets at Margi’s 2.30pm
July August
Thursday Holidays
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The Nomads Meet at Christine Hearn’s 7.30pm
July August
Thursday Holidays
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The Full Monty Meets for breakfast at various venues 9.00am
July August
Saturday Saturday
27th - Fairoaks 31st – The Wheatsheaf
Calendar Girls Flexible days/times
Contact Rhona 01483 474079 or Margaret 01932 353739
Hearts and Crafts Meets at the Church 7.30pm
July August
Thursday Holidays
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Now is the Time This time in June is bursting out all over. Sure the gardens are full of living glory Surprises of colour side by side, none need hide. Give an artists paint brush a picture story. We are giving time to read the bible pages And listening ears on Sunday worship of past ages. How God proved His love of creation, and tell His people, be prepared for action. Young and old are used every day To share the news of Love and Hope Will encourage faith every step we can take all because of the journey Jesus did make With a song in our heart and a prayer on our lip To keep us steadfast, and help us not to trip Strong in the guidance of the Holy Spirit power We will receive a reassuring shower. God Bless you. Margi