Who can regard the sun? Its all-revealing rays Dazzle the eyes of those Who too directly gaze, Yet when moisture charged the air The sun, a soft red ball, Muted, its glittering glaze Rose in the winter dawn. So, if we seek God’s face, We cannot see it plain. Its radiant holiness Half-hidden must remain […]
Another Successful Craft Fair
Our Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday was a resounding success, with over three hundred visitors on the day. But it would not have been as successful without the ‘Team’ – and what a team! The people who gave their time standing outside Sainsbury’s with leaflets; the Pilots who spent an evening going door to door; […]
Photo Calendars
Two 2013 photo calendars are now available to order. They are spiral-bound wall calendars, with plenty of space to note important dates. One contains month-by-month photos illustrating a year in the life of our church; the other is designed to have a more general appeal, with images taken in and around Fleet. They are each […]
Ruby Wedding Celebration
Church Secretary Moray Henderson and his wife Darrell celebrated their 40th Wedding anniversary on Sunday 21st October, and were joined at morning service by members of their family and friends. Following the service everyone was invited to share a special anniversary cake. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Perceptions
Today I saw the autumn With stealthy steps draw near, The beech leaves glowing orange In sunshine bright and clear. Some people think the autumn Bringer of storms and cold But I perceive the season Radiant with red and gold. Too soon will come November With fog and gloomy days. Let us enjoy October And […]
Wanted – Kingdom Makers
By common consent the Olympic volunteers, the “Games Makers”, were pivotal to the smooth running and the success of London 2012. Many have paid tribute to the dedication, enthusiasm and good humour of the thousands who – unpaid – greeted, directed, sorted out problems, and generally enabled everyone who came to the Games to have […]
Stephen the Games Maker
Our former minister, Stephen Thornton, has been working as a volunteer Games Maker at Wimbledon during the London 2012 Olympics. Responsible for a team of twelve other Games Makers, Stephen’s duties included welcoming people from all over the world, checking their tickets, showing them to their seats, answering queries, and generally making sure that everyone […]
Out Now – Quarterly Update Summer 2012
The latest version of the Quarterly Update – the United Reformed Church’s electronic newsletter – has just been issued. It contains news, views and diary dates, and is essential reading for keeping up to date with what is going on in the URC. In the current edition, there are articles on this year’s General Assembly, […]
I Can Climb
I Can Climb by Katie Green (aged 10 years) I can climb, I can climb, I thank God I can climb. I can climb, I can climb, I thank God I can climb. Even though it’s really high, I thank God I can climb. I go all the way to the sky, I thank God […]
Centenary Commemoration at Pinewood Hall
A special Centenary celebration took place on Saturday 14 July, when a number of members met to give thanks for the commencement of 100 years of Witness and Service in Fleet. It was planned to take place at exactly the same venue, Pinewood Hall (on the corner of Kings Road and Fleet Road), and at […]