Chenies Baptist Church
Issue 472
Summer 2014
Outlook the word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel. “I want the people in my congregation, as well as the wider area, to realize the incredible love God has for them and how their story is found in His story,” said Rev. Malcolm Hazell.
Groundbreaking Bible Reading Campaign “The Bible is central to our faith,” said Rev Malcolm Hazell, “ but many people are intimidated by its scope and size. The Story takes us on a journey from Genesis to Revelation together in 31 weeks so everyone understands God’s story and how their story intersects with it.” Research in 2012 found that 8 out of 10 people think that the Bible has something going for it but few read it regularly and even fewer know the main Bible story.
With hundreds of participating churches nationwide, The Story is becoming a movement that is bringing wide-ranging benefits to local churches. Many have reported increased community outreach, increased Biblical literacy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God’s story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in man’s story. Chenies Baptist Church would like to invite you to join us for The Story. Sunday services begin at 10.30 am and we will be starting The Story on Sunday 7th September 2014. For more information, visit www.cheniesbaptist.co.uk
Chenies Baptist is hoping to fill the gap between approval of the Bible and knowledge of what it says starting with its own congregation. The Story, a Zondervan best-seller, aids increasing Bible literacy, helping readers understand God’s story. Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully-selected scriptures sequenced in chronological order, The Story presents
Dates for your Diary this Summer Family Fun Day For all the family Saturday 30th August 10.30 am – 4 pm Book 01923 285361 .
The Story Every Sunday at 10.30 am from Sunday 7th September 2014 – 3rd May 2015
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Harvest Sunday 14th September 10.30 am and 6.30 pm call 01923 285361
OUTLOOK
SUMMER 2014
Lives Well Lived Safe in the arms of Jesus
Testament of Youth The greatest tragedy of war is the loss of so many young lives. In Chenies Baptist Church is a plaque to John Stanley Fursdon, the son of the then minister, who died at Passchendale aged just 21. The 31st July 1917 was the first day of battle at St Julien and part of the offensive at Pilcken Ridge. The area was a sea of mud, flooded by unseasonal rain and scarred by four and a quarter million shells bombarded by the British over the previous 10 days. John was among 600 soldiers who, by the end of the end of day, had advanced just one mile, with 450 killed, wounded or posted missing. John was one of the fallen. This year we remember him and all those who suffered and died in that dreadful war.
At the other end of the scale we were sad to say goodbye in March to one of our oldest church members, Ida Tankins who died peacefully in her family’s presence aged 96. Ida was no stranger to sorrow, losing her first husband Sam in the war. Later she met and married Mont who died a few years ago and was greatly missed. They were known as ‘sweethearts to the end’ and a wonderful testimony to loyal and loving marriage. We especially remember Ida for her steady faith in Jesus, her sweetness of nature, and the simplicity of her prayers. Her final words were - ’safe in the arms of Jesus’. Death wasn’t the end. She knew where she was going.
Was it all a pointless slaughter – or a necessary sacrifice? Families can only lament – but the nation continues to be thankful and pays tribute to all those who, like John, gave their lives for others. But, here was God in all this? There are no glib answers. But Christians know that God isn’t a remote being, vaguely watching from afar. God became a man in Jesus precisely to share in our suffering. Jesus faced rejection, betrayal, injustice, brutal flogging and finally crucifixion. Those who are angry with God can see that God has suffered too, winning for all who believe forgiveness and eternal life. Though John lost his life on earth in World War 1, that is not the end of the story. Jesus’ resurrection shows us that even death does not have the victory when follow Jesus. Still have questions about suffering? Why not explore this question further at: www.uncover.org.uk/more/too-much-pain
Please join us for Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 9th November 2014 @ 10.30 am Come to remember and be thankful
OUTLOOK
SUMMER 2014
Chenies & Latimer Produce Show Saturday 13th Sept 2-4 pm Chenies School Don’t miss our fantastic Produce Show. There is something for everyone: Flowers, vegetables, photographs, baking entries with special categories for children. And when you have seen everything take a seat and catch up with your local community over a cup of tea. If you can’t make it on Saturday, Chenies Baptist displays most of the photographic entries and some of the produce on Sunday 14th Sept from 10 am onwards – see below.
Harvest Services Sunday 14th Sept 10.30 am & 6.30 pm Come and visit the fully decorated Baptist chapel any time from 10 am until 8 pm on Sunday 14th Sept including photos and produce from the produce show (above). During the 10.30 am service we will invite gifts to be given to Tear Fund and Watford New Hope Trust. Watch their harvest samba: http://vimeo.com/73043833 In the afternoon we invite you to come and enjoy cream teas in the Sun Room from 2.30 pm and then at 6.30 pm we will have a harvest songs of praise.
SUMMER 2014
SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
FREE OF CHARGE
FUN MORNING 11 am – 1.30 pm If a triathlon is not your thing you can enjoy action cricket, the bouncy castle or simply have a coffee in the Sun Room overlooking the Chess Valley. To register for the triathlon phone 01923284760 or e mail clarks@northhillfarm.co.uk and on the day complete paper enrolment between 10 am & 10.30 am. Enrolment can be Individual for all three events (must be 14 years old) or Group Enrolment with a team of thee - each taking one events (under 14’s to be accompanied by an adult). The Chenies Triathlon will start at 11 am from Chenies Baptist Church with a 16 mile cycle, a 1 km swim and a 5 mile run back to Chenies.
FUN AFTERNOON 2 - 4 pm During the afternoon we will have a dog show running starting at 3 pm. Please come and enroll your dog between 2.15 and 2.45 pm. Dog show categories: Puppy class (1 year old and under) Veteran class (10 years old or more) Dog agility course Dog with Waggiest tail Dog with shiniest coat Dog the judge most wants to take home During the afternoon face painting, bouncy castle and cream teas will be available.
Sunday Services Every Sunday at 10.30am Children’s & Youth group runs during the morning Minister: Rev. Malcolm Hazell - 01923 285361 E-mail: malcolm.hazell@btinternet.com Youth Worker: Ben Ansell – Call Dawn Hazell for details 01923 285361 E-mail: dawn.hazell@hotmail.com
www.cheniesbaptist.co.uk