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ENQUIRE WITHINJULY/AUGUST 2012

MAGAZINE OF

CENTRAL CHURCHMETHODIST and UNITED REFORMED

TORHILL ROAD- TORQUAY

REV GAVIN HANCOCKSTel: 01803 615480

email: minister@centralchurchtorquay.org

MINISTER IN PASTORAL CHARGE

A donation of 50p towards printing costs would be much appreciated

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CHURCH OFFICERS

SECRETARY Barbara Lawton (01803 296990)TREASURERS John Coatham (01803 323212) Paul Sherriff (01803 298603)ENVELOPE & GIFT AID SECRETARY Harold Newman. (01803 526857)ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR Clive Bastin (01803 325142)MAGAZINE EDITORS Hazel Nightingale (01803 315561) Philip Kay (01803 323551)BOOKING SECRETARY Jean Baker (01803 550861)PUBLICITY (POSTERS) Barbara Gissinger (01803 328407)CARETAKER Darrell Sanderson (07522 620545)

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY Morning Worship + Creche 10,30am Sunday Club 10.30am Evening Worship 6.30pmMONDAY Women’s Fellowship 2.30pm Brownies 6.00pm Flexercise Fun 6.30pm Guides 7.30pmTUESDAY Prayer Meeting or Service 9.30am Coffee & Fellowship 10.00am Busy Bees 10.00am Guild 7.30pmWEDNESDAY Prayers for Healing 1.00pmTHURSDAY Central Tots 9.30amFRIDAY Coffee & Fellowship 10.00am Belleplates Group 11.00am Choir Practice 7.00pm

CHURCH COUNCIL – 3�� Thursday of January, March, April, May, June,July, September, October, & November.

CHURCH MEETINGS – 1�� Thursday of March, June, October, & December

For Details of Sunday Services, Messy Church, Housegroups,Bible Studies etc – see Diary

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THE MINISTER

Dear Friends,

‘Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.’ Thussays St Paul of us as he sums up our belonging and our participation inthe Body of Christ, the Church, in 1 Corinthians 12.

Paul is at pains to urge the Corinthian Christians then, and us today, notto miss the point. The Church never comprises a select few. It alwaysconsists of the collective whole and it works best where it discovers andknows the joy of each part finding its place and offering its gift makingbodily growth not just possible but an actual reality.

One of the reasons I believe we are confronted with the challenge of achurch seemingly struggling to find its way is because we have lost sightof this truth. Perhaps it is true that we have fallen into the trap ofbecoming an organisation rather than remembering that we are anorganism (Paul calls us the BODY of Christ). In an organisation you leaveit to the folk at the top and heave a sigh of relief that someone else isresponsible! In an organism there is a very different essence needed –EVERYONE needs to play their part.

Perhaps it is just here that we have fallen down. We’ve struggled to ownthat truth and found it difficult to express it. We need to re-visit it andfind ways to enable members to explore, discover and own theirindividual part in the greater whole and help contribute more directly tothe growth of the whole. We will seek to change that. However, thereis one way in which your participation is indeed immediately apparentand most definitely vitally needed and that is through the ChurchMeeting. It is at this meeting that we reflect together more fully on thelife of this church and without your participation cannot make thedecisions required to take this church forward.

Let me urge you to take up this opportunity of participating in the life ofthis church with joyful enthusiasm. Gavin

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CENTRAL’S FAMILY & FRIENDSFamily News and other Bits & Pieces

CONGRATULATIONS· To Brian and Linda Hewson on their marriage in June.· To Kath Cunday who will be 80 on 7�� July.· To Georgie Watmore who will be 80 on 29�� July· To Monica Lansley who will be 80 on 29�� August

ON THE MOVE.On 26th June Hazel Nightingale and John Lakin will be moving to 22Foxlands, York Road, Torquay, TQ1 3RZ. Their telephone number re-mains the same.

During week  commencing  22ⁿ� July, Margaret & Harold Newman aremoving to 12, Purbeck Avenue, Livermead, Torquay. TQ2 6UL. Fromthen on, and until they acquire a new landline telephone number,please use Margaret’s mobile, which is 07867 862381.

THANKS· Tessa Goodwin writes – I would like to thank all the friends at

Central who have showed wonderful kindness through theirenquiries, prayers, good wishes and gifts of flowers, during my‘post-operative’ time. Recovery feels within my grasp and I hopeto be more ‘fully functioning’ very soon. Tessa Goodwin

· From Mary and family to all our friends in the Church family fortheir caring prayers for Owen while he was ill and when he passedaway on 14th May. We were overwhelmed with all the cards andmessages we received and the tributes expressed. Thanks toGavin for his support and to Glyn who conducted the Thanksgivingservice. Also, thanks to the readers Christine and Philip. The altarflowers arranged by Marion looked beautiful and the sumptuoustea provided by the Catering committee was much enjoyed. Themusical contributions from Clive and the Choir were all dear toOwen’s heart and we hope the service reflected his love andpersonality. Thank you to all who attended the service from Mary,Sally, Susie and Mark.

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DOROTHY LAWTON. 07.09.1922 – 09.05.2012

Tributes were paid by the two Sons of Dorothy, John and Christopher.Each reiterated that like all sons they had the ‘Best Mum in the World’.

Each spoke warmly of their childhood under her guidance and care, having tocare for them single handed. (For she was unfortunate in love, both marriagesfloundered.) John & Christopher, although there were 14 years differencewithin their ages, said that her remark to them was “Do whatever makes youhappy”. (Though some of the activities the boys got up to, did not alwaysreceive her seal of approval).John said that he came across a 1936 School Report, the time she left School,which his mother had kept all these years. Nine Subjects each had excellentagainst them, with the footnote ‘a Worker with a cheerful disposition. ‘ Wher-ever she worked, the reports were always the same, that she was an excellentworker. For a time the family lived on a Farm, hard work for everyone, and herYorkshire grit showed through.She was an accomplished seamstress, and when she moved to Torquayworked for Williams and Cox until the Shop closed in 1981. Though retired,many of her old customers contacted her to do alterations to their clothes . Sheherself was always elegantly dressed with clothes she made for herself.A lasting memory for John was when she lay seriously ill, she called out to himto say that she had had a wonderful dream whereby she was riding her bike.That is how he liked to remember her.Dorothy had the courage to enter Central Church on her own, and attend aPrayer Meeting. She felt at home, and continued to worship at ( for nearlytwenty years) Prayer and Midweek Services, until her health failed. Dorothyenjoyed time spent at Women’s Fellowship, always cheerful, ready to join inany social activities with the friends she had made..Three years previously, when she was very, very, ill, she said she wanted herfuneral to be held at Central and definitely wanted to have the 23�� Psalm said.Remarkably she recovered, and determined to make the most of life remaining(although in considerable pain at times). Making herself go out to meet herfriends, attending the ‘Flea Market’ (to have a rummage around the tables) ona Thursday. Her last appearance at Women’s Fellowship was at the DecemberChristmas Lunch. Those who attended her funeral ( without exception) said shewas a ‘Lovely Lady’, and that is how we should remember her. Sheila Lawrence

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OWEN NANKIVELL

It was with great sadness that many of us at Central, as well as people inother parts of the country and even in countries overseas, heard ofOwen’s death. Many tributes have been paid to this much admired andloved man.

Owen was born in Newton Abbot, and he attended Torquay Boys Gram-mar School. He was called up just before war ended and was in India forits independence. He left the forces and studied at Manchester Univer-sity where he was awarded an Economics Degree. He became a CivilServant and worked first at the Admiralty, then the Colonial Office.Later he joined the Central Statistical Office and was the assistant direc-tor in the 70’s. Adrian Sanders, Torbay’s MP said ‘of Owen’s manycontributions to public life it is his annual assessment of Torbay’s econ-omy that locally will be most remembered’.

Owen married Mary in 1956 at the Hinde Street Methodist Church, inLondon, where they had met and where for some years they wor-shipped. They were blessed with three children – Sally, Mark and Susieand now have five grandchildren. One of his grandchildren said ‘He wassomeone you could trust with everything. He was gentle and kind, hewas a good man’.

He was an eminent Layman in the Methodist Church and held manyoffices throughout Methodism.

On retirement Owen and Mary came to Torquay – for Owen it was verymuch a busy kind of retirement – helping on many committees and alsoas a JP. He had a great love and knowledge of classical music and was aloyal member of the South Devon Choir. We must not forget his love offootball and his support for Torquay United, along with a few otherCentral members.

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Owen’s thoughtfulness and awareness of the needs of others was ap-parent to many people. He was very alert to the needs and struggles ofmembers of Central and would see and understand things which manyof us missed. Owen was ready to listen to others and always willing togive thoughtful and helpful advice. How good it has been to share partof Owen’s life and to gain from his wisdom and to understand how deepwas his faith. Owen will be greatly missed by so many and we thank Godfor him. May his example strengthen our faith.

We offer our love and caring sympathy to Mary and all Owen’s family.

Monica Lansley

CENTRAL CHURCH FINANCES

Below are the figures for the five months January to May 2012, showingthat our receipts have more than met our expenditure, and a surplus of£291 has resulted.

January to May 2012.Income:Offerings £27,332Other income including fundraising £22,209 £49,541

Expenditure:Cost of ministry £21,488Church upkeep & maintenance £23,985Activities & administration £ 3,777 £49,250Surplus £ 291

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ALL PRAYING TOGETHER 7-9 September

Millions of people did it when footballer Fabrice Muamba collapsed.Most people do it at least once in their lives. Many people do it daily.And this year, more people than ever will be doing it together as well asindividually.

Prayer is making news. Headlines on the front page of The Sun meanpeople are talking about prayer and expecting God to answer.

Jesus taught his disciples to pray and from Friday to Sunday, 7-9 Septem-ber, Christians all over the UK will be using the prayer Jesus taught, asthey all pray together, wherever they are: ‘Our Father…your kingdomcome on earth as it is in heaven’.

All Praying Together is a united weekend of prayer and fasting by indi-viduals and churches of all denominations as part of HOPE – the nationalmission movement. It links with the cascade of prayer taking placethroughout the Olympic Games and culminating in the Global Day ofPrayer, on Saturday 29 September, when thousands of Christians will bepraying all together at Wembley Stadium.

Roy Crowne, Executive Director of HOPE said: “We know we have apowerful God and that prayer can change situations. As ambassadors ofGod’s heavenly kingdom let’s be praying as well as responding to needsin our villages, towns and cities.”

Resources and ideas for All Praying Together available from the end ofJune include:Material around the Anglican lectionary passages for Sunday 9�� Sep-tember; a formal liturgy; creative ideas for different styles of prayer;ideas for children’s prayers; links to a wide range of prayer resources;resources for fasting; the Methodist Church’s new book of prayers.Visit www.hopetogether.org.uk for resources on prayer and fasting, andplan to pray during the All Praying Together weekend.

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10.00 am- 12.00 noonTickets £1.50 available fromthe Special Events CommitteeIn aid of Central church funds

Holidays

Holiday: an all-expense tour

Holiday: something you take when you can’t take whatyou’ve been taking any longer.

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains? (A question for any-one holidaying in the Lake District or Wales!)

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Crossword Solution from June Enquire Within

Adam and Eve’s true nationality

A Brit, a Frenchman and a Russian were viewing a paintingof Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden. "Look atthat garden they are maintaining so well," mused the Brit."They must be British."

"Nonsense," the Frenchman disagreed. "They're naked,and so beautiful. Clearly, they are French."

"Ah, but no clothes, no shoes, no shelter," the Russianpointed out, "they have only an apple to eat, and they'rebeing told this is paradise. They are Russian."

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SUDOKU PUZZLE

Solution in September Enquire Within

On the roadA teenager was always asking his parents if he could borrowthe family car. Pushed to the limit one day, the father de-manded of his son why he thought ‘The Almighty’ had givenhim two feet. Without hesitation, the son replied: "That'seasy, one for the clutch and one for the accelerator."

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HOW TO GET OVER YOUR PAST

For those who did not attend the ‘If Only’ series of services in the eve-nings in June, the following may help

“...they shall obtain joy and gladness; sorrow and sighing shall fleeaway.” Isaiah 51:11All of us have chapters of our lives that we wish we could rewrite.Unresolved emotional pain wreaks havoc on our immune system, cardi-ac function, hormone levels and other physical functions. Yet we mustmake peace with our past, because our life may literally depend upon it.

To get over our past, we must start looking at it differently. Don’t justfocus on what you lost, but on what you also gained. Second, under-stand the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is feeling bad aboutwhat you’ve done – it’s healthy; shame is feeling bad about who you are– that is toxic and debilitating. All of us have things we’d like to changeabout ourselves, but when God created you, he loved you.

Third, stop punishing yourself with the ‘if only’s’. After sinning badlyand having God pick him up, David wrote: ‘Happy is the person whosesins are forgiven...whom the Lord does not consider guilty.’ (Psalm 32).Forgive yourself; God has, if you believe and trust in Jesus Christ.

Finally, move on from your pain. Let yourself begin to heal. There willbe stages of anger, fear and sadness - that is part of the natural process.But let them come – and go, and move on. You can’t walk backwardsinto the future: and the future that God has in mind for you containsmore happiness than any past you can remember.

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CENTRAL’SPICTUREUIZ no 4 June 2012

Thank you again to all those who supported the recent quiz duringMay/June. Another £40 was raised for Church Funds.It proved to be much harder this time as only 2 people had all thecorrect answers. They were Barbara Lawton and John Roberts, amember of the Flexercise group. John was the lucky winner thistime. Don’t give up Barbara, better luck next time!PICTURE QUIZ 5 is still available, and open until 7th July. PLEASE seeBarbara G to purchase a copy. They can be a lot of fun and everycopy sold raises money for Central. GO ON HAVE A GO!The correct answers to ‘Things to wear’ no 4 quiz, were…….1.BOLERO 2.BIKINI 3.JUMPER 4.PANTS 5. PLUS FOURS 6.Y FRONTS7. THONGS 8. BLOOMERS 9. MACINTOSH 10. TRAINERS 11.SHORTS

12. SCARF 13. TENT DRESS 14. JEANS 15. CORSETS 16. DRAINPIPES17. PARKA 18 ANORAK 19 .FLARES 20.BRACES 21. LEVIS 22. CARDIGAN23. IBELL BOTTOMS 24. TRUNKS 25. OVERCOAT

Summer - when families spend more time together.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at theright time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the temptingmoment.

If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil?

Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier thanthe people who have had to wait for them?

How long a minute is, depends on what side of the bathroom dooryou're on.

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REFLECTIONS

Get ready, get set, go! How long ago is it since you were “on your marks”and about to take part in a race?

Did you enjoy athletics? Perhaps your strong point was swimming,tennis, netball, football or rugby. In your hay-day, were you pretty goodat your sport?

The young men and women taking part in the Olympics 2012 in Londonhave been training for months, even years, to get to the peak of theircondition, and to get to Gold Medal standard. And when they stand onthe podium to receive their awards, they will be glad that they put in allthose hours of practice.

How is our training going in the Race of Life? Is Jesus pleased with ourefforts at being a disciple of His? Are we always striving for the heightsof Christian Perfection?

One day we will stand on the Podium, in front of Jesus, and we shall seeHim face to face. Will He say to us “Well done thou good and faithfulservant, enter in to the joy of your Lord?” I hope so. But we need tokeep practicing, and keep training so that we shall receive that reward.How do we do that? By reading our Bible daily, and by praying constantly.The training for the Race of Life isn’t anywhere near as strenuous astraining for the Olympics, but it does take discipline . We have to makesure that we don’t miss out on our daily practice. We have to make surethat we set aside time for our ‘training’.

Have you read your Bible today yet, and made time for prayer?

Hope you all have a good Summer.

Speak to you again in September. Margaret Newman.

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THE NEXT 2MEETINGSARE….

Friday 20th JulyAnd Friday 29th September

Central Church4.00pm – 6.00pm

Questions

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the ‘terminal’?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes when he had thechance?

I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be withoutsponges.

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THANKS

Already hundreds of Christians from across the country have pledged tohand write a ‘Thank You’ letter and take part in Bible Society’s newDiamond Geezer campaign.

In the Bible, Jubilee was a special year when wrongs were forgiven anddebts written-off. So, in this year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, BibleSociety is asking Christians across the country: ‘to whom are youindebted? – who is your Diamond Geezer?

It could be an old school teacher, or a midwife who delivered a baby, oranother person who has been faithful in prayer – just someone to whoma person feels ‘indebted’ because of their kindness and help.

Bible Society’s Richard Franklin says, ‘with our busy lives it’s often easierto send a quick ‘thank you’ text or email, but we thought wouldn’t it begreat to take the time and trouble to hand-write to that person to thankthem for everything they’ve done. After all, who gets a hand-writtenletter these days?’

‘And it’s proving popular. Five hundred people have pledged to writeletters in just a few days, and we’ve had church leaders who say they’replanning to share the idea with the whole church.’

Those taking part are being encouraged to go tobiblesociety.org.uk/diamondjubilee>http://biblesociety.org.uk/diamond-jubilee> and tick the ‘yes I’m writing a thank you letter’ box to tell usthey’ve done it. They can also share their stories with others if they wish.

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THANKYOU

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The Florist

The florist, whose skillsWith flower and bloom,Bring brightness that fillsThe gloomiest room.

She takes of God’s art,And makes it her own;The joy of her heartIn colour is shown.

The breath of the momentIs captured and tied;Brings comfort in tormentOr tears to a bride.

A gift for a friend,A sister or motherA token to mendThe heart of a lover.

O Floral ElationOf colour and form!She’s gilding creation,And makes our hearts warm!

By Nigel Beeton

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Ten fun things to do during boring sermons

1 Pass a note to the organist asking whether he/she playsrequests.2 See if a yawn really is contagious.3 Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not,raise your hand and tell the preacher.4 Listen for your preacher to use a word beginning with 'A' then'B' and so on through the alphabet.5 Sit in the back row and try to take the handbag of the lady infront of you by putting your toe through the handle.6 Using your church bulletin to make a paper airplane. Test-flyit.7 By unobtrusively drawing your arms up into your sleeves,turn your shirt around backwards.8 Twiddle your thumbs.9 Twiddle your neighbour's thumbs.10 If all else fails, look up at the ceiling, point, and scream.

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CALENDAR FOR JULY/AUGUST 2012Sunday 1�� 10.30 Morning Communion – Rev Gavin Hancocks

5.00 Methodist Conference Ordination ServiceMonday    2ⁿ� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.00 Brownies 6.30 Flexercise Fun 7.30 GuidesTuesday 3�� 9.30 Midweek Prayers 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 10.00 Busy Bees 7.00 New Life Housegroup 7.30 Moors HousegroupWednesday 4�� 10.00 'Glad You Asked' Course 1.00 Prayers for Healing 7.30 'Glad You Asked' Course @ ManseThursday 5�� 9.30 Central TotsFriday 6�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 10.00 Catering Meeting 11.00 Belleplates Group 6.00 Messy Church Meeting 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 7�� 9.30 Contact Centre 2.30 Tea DanceSunday 8�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Rev Roger Whitehead Sunday Club Picnic on Torre Abbey Meadow 6.30 Evening Worship – Rev Adrian PhippenMonday 9�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.00 Brownies 6.30 Flexercise Fun 7.30 Guides 7.30 Lydwell Park Housegroup 7.30 Southfield HousegroupTuesday 10�� 9.30 Midweek Service – Rev Roger Whitehead 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 11�� 1.00 Prayers for HealingThursday 12�� 9.30 Central TotsFriday 13�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship

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Friday 13�� 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 14�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday 15�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Mrs Margaret Newman 6.30 Evening Communion – Rev Dr. Tom BushMonday 16�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 2.30 Women's Fellowship 'Beetle Drive' 6.00 Brownies 6.30 Flexercise Fun 7.30 GuidesTuesday 17�� 9.30 Midweek Prayers 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 18�� 10.00 'Glad You Asked' Course 1.00 Prayers for Healing

6.00 Treasure TrailThursday 19�� 9.30 Central Tots 7.30 Council MeetingFriday 20�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 4.00 Messy Church 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 21�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday     22ⁿ� 10.30 Morning Worship – Rev Jerry Cook - JMA 6.30 Evening Worship – Mrs Irene CochranMonday 23�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 7.00 Flexercise Fun 7.30 Lydwell Park HousegroupTuesday 24�� 9.30 Midweek Communion 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 25�� 10.00 'Glad You Asked' Course 1.00 Prayers for Healing 6.30 Contact Meeting 7.30 'Glad You Asked' Course @ ManseThursday 26�� 7.30 Moors HousegroupFriday 27�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 7.00 Choir Practice

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Saturday 28�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday 29�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Rev Gavin Hancocks 6.30 Evening Worship – Mrs Linda HainesMonday 30�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.30 Flexercise FunTuesday 31�� 9.30 Midweek Prayers 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 New Life Housegroup

AUGUST 2012Wednesday 1�� 10.00 Final 'Glad You Asked' Course 1.00 Prayers for Healing 7.30 Final 'Glad You Asked' Course @ ManseFriday 3�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 4�� 9.30 Contact Centre 10.00 'Tea Cake' Coffee MorningSunday 5�� 10.30 Morning Communion – Rev Gavin Hancocks

6.00 Farewell Service at Goodringtonfor Chris & Linda Haines

Monday 6�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.30 Flexercise FunTuesday 7�� 9.30 Midweek Prayers 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 8�� 1.00 Prayers for HealingFriday 10�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 11�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday 12�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Rev Valerie Price 6.30 Evening Communion – Rev Adrian PhippenMonday 13�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.30 Flexercise Group 2.30 Women's Fellowship AGM & TeaTuesday 14�� 9.30 Midweek Service – Mr John Jeffery 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 6.30 Flexercise Fun 10.00 Busy Bees

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Tuesday 14�� 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 15�� 1.00 Prayers for HealingFriday 17�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 18�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday 19�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Mrs Jean Potter 6.30 Evening Worship – Mrs Vicki BryanMonday 20�� 10.30 Rosemary Gardens Housegroup 6.30 Flexercise FunTuesday 21�� 9.30 Midweek Prayers 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 10.00 Busy Bees 7.00 New Life HousegroupWednesday 22ⁿ� 1.00 Prayers for HealingFriday 24�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 7.00 Choir PracticeSaturday 25�� 9.30 Contact CentreSunday 26�� 10.30 Morning Worship – Mrs Val Elms - JMA 6.30 Evening Worship – Mrs Irene CochranTuesday 28�� 9.30 Midweek Communion 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 6.30 Flexercise FunWednesday 29�� 1.00 Prayers for HealingFriday 31�� 10.00 Coffee & Fellowship 11.00 Belleplates Group 7.00 Choir Practice

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SUNDAY SERVICES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2012.

(S) = Sacrament of Holy Communion (WG) = Worship Group

Date Morning 10.30am Evening 6.30pmJULY 1�� Revd G Hancocks (S) Ordination Service 8�� Revd R Whitehead Revd A Phippen15�� Mrs M Newman Revd T Bush (S)22ⁿ� Revd J Cook Mrs I Cochran29�� Revd G Hancocks Mrs L HainesAUG 5�� Revd G Hancocks (S) Circuit at Goodrington12�� Revd V Price Revd A Phippen (S)19�� Mrs J Potter Mrs V Bryan26th Mrs V Elms Mrs I Cochran

STEWARDS ROTA - JULY / AUGUST 2012JULY1st. 1. HEWITT 2. MILSOM 3. BOLT 4. COATHAM 5. HOLMWOOD 6. BADCOTT 7.FARLEY

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Wells8th 1. MURRAY.S 2. SHERRIFF 3. LANSLEY 4. RICHARDS 5. NEWMAN 6. KAY 7 GISSINGER

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Heather & Venna15th 1. HEWITT 2. MILSOM 3. BOLT 4. COATHAM 5. HOLMWOOD 6. BADCOTT 7. FARLEY

Hymns & Book Stewards – Morton & Lawrence22nd 1.MURRAY.S 2. SHERRIFF 3. LANSLEY 4. RICHARDS 5. NEWMAN 6. KAY 7. GISSINGER

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Bolt

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29th. 1. HEWITT 2. MILSOM 3. BOLT 4. COATHAM 5. HOLMWOOD 6. BADCOTT

7.Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Wells

AUGUST5th 1.MURRAY.S 2. SHERRIFF 3. LANSLEY 4. RICHARDS 5. NEWMAN 6. KAY 7 GISSINGER

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Heather & Venna12th 1. HEWITT 2. MILSOM 3. BOLT 4. COATHAM 5. HOLMWOOD 6. BADCOTT 7. FARLEY

Hymns & Book Stewards – Morton & Lawrence19th 1. MURRAY.S 2. SHERRIFF 3. LANSLEY 4. RICHARDS 5. NEWMAN 6. KAY 7. GISSINGER

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Bolt26th. 1. HEWITT 2. MILSOM 3. BOLT 4. COATHAM 5. HOLMWOOD 6. BADCOTT 7. FARLEY

Hymns & Book Stewards – Front Door – Wells

URGENT! If any member would be willing to act as a Steward, pleasesee Jeff Carter (Tel: 01626 363069) or Graham Davey (Tel: 07966 260505)

Would Stewards unable to be in attendance on their rota dates pleasenotify either Jeff or Graham before the Sunday involved, and if at allpossible, try to arrange a mutual swap with any colleague.

LAST DATE FOR ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER ENQUIRE WITHIN IS SUNDAY 12�� AUGUST 2012.

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SUNDAY WELCOME ROTA FOR JULY / AUGUST 2012.

Date Morning 10.30am Evening 6.30pmJULY 1�� Sue & John Coatham Ordination Service 8�� Marjorie West Christine Sherriff & Paula Bastin & Philip Kay15�� Marion Powell & Monica Lansley

Hye-OK Wells & Philip Kay22ⁿ� Jacky Little Barbara Gissinger

& Rachel Evans & Jean Baker29�� Doreen & John Head Margaret Newman

& Paul SherriffAUG 5�� Christine & Paul Sherriff Marion Powell

& Doreen Head12�� Mary Fradley Celia & David Bolt

& Cynthia Arscott19�� Monica Lansley Barbara Gissinger & Philip Kay & Jean Baker26�� Joy & Gerald Morris Christine Sherriff

& Philip Kay

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ROTA. JULY AUGUST 2012

DATE GROUP DATE GROUPJUL 1�� Guides 8�� Property & Finance15��    Special Events     22ⁿ� Lydwell Park H G29�� Church CouncilAUG5�� Choir 12�� Catering Committee19�� Flower Committee 26th Flexercise Fun

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THE CHURCH MEETING.

Gavin has already made reference to the Church Meeting in his messagethis issue. Perhaps however, it’s right to mention the ‘quorum.’ Whenwe had to become a Charity in our own right, we were required to adopta Constitution that was acceptable to the Charity Commission. Withinthat, one of the matters under discussion was the minimum numberrequired to attend a Church Meeting and make decisions on behalf ofthe whole membership. Considering that the membership was, and is,around the 170, it was thought not unreasonable for 40 to be the figure.

For the last three Church Meetings, we have not achieved that quorum.

Being a Charity, the Trustees (who are the members of Council) carry theultimate responsibility of running the Church. However, as was noted inthe minutes of the March Church Meeting, “it would not be a wiseCouncil that did not bring items of significance to the Church Meetingfor its consideration and support.” In addition, the Church Meeting’s AGMhas the responsibility to elect the Trustees. Despite the last Churchmeeting being well advertised as the AGM, less than 40 membersattended.

All members are requested to give thought to the above and supportfuture Church Meetings – which occur only four times per year.

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TWO OLYMPIANS to look out for.

“The games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 are awarded to the city of London”.Those words spoken by Jaques Rogge, President of the International OlympicAssociation, in Singapore on 6 July 2005 were life-changing for many people.And now after all the preparation, the games are upon us. The new facilitiesare ready. For most of us the Olympics will never again be held in our countryin our life-time. So whether you are fortunate enough to be going to theOlympics in person or just watching on TV – here are two Olympians to lookout for.

Allyson Felix (200 metres, possibly 400 metres and probably both relays)Allyson Felix, an American, has won the World Championship 200 metres titlethree times but came second in the event in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Shesays of 2012: “I've had eight years to think about missing out on gold. Wordscan't express what 2012 means to me. Motivated is an understatement.”

Her relationship with Jesus Christ is at the centre of everything she does. “Ican’t imagine my life without knowing Jesus. I can’t imagine just waking up andgoing through my life without him. He is my life and that’s what I live for. Tome, the Gospel message is Jesus being our saviour and dying on the cross forus and we don’t have to be lost, that we can come to him and he can save usand we can follow him and have a purpose in life”.

Christian Taylor (Men’s Triple Jump)The men’s triple jump could be one of the highlights of 2012. Phillips Idowu ofthe UK is the local hero and silver medallist at the 2008 Olympics. Phillips’ mainrival will be Christian Taylor – an American picked by Jonathan Edwards as themost likely to break Jonathan’s own world record. Christian won the 2011World Championship.

Christian lives up to his name: “I am a very strong believer in the Lord. Whenyou have his strength and have him on your side, you can’t lose. People maysay, you did not do as well in that competition but the thing is, no matter what,I am still winning. The power and the strength that you have in Christ is aspecial thing.”

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The Riviera Singers(From Brixham)

Friday 27th July at 2.30pm

Admission £3.50

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The visit from Marion Farley with her expertise in Flower Arranging sawMarion producing arrangements depicting events during our QueenElizabeth 11’s life from her Wedding Day, Coronation and Jubilees. Sixladies were very lucky to be taking home the arrangements. Our finalmeeting again had a Royal/Jubilee theme with members recountingstories of experiences attending street parties, Buckingham Palace forinvestitures and garden parties – there were some quite humorousstories to tell! We also enjoyed hearing poems, anecdotes and singingappropriate songs.

By the time you read this, we will undoubtedly have enjoyed our ‘CountryCream Tea’ in June, when we supported the Torbay Street Pastors.

Our meetings have now finished for the summer and we look forward toour Beetle Drive in July and our AGM and Summer Tea in August.

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CENTRAL CHURCH

(Adapted by Rev Tom Bush)

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SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBERTICKETS £8.00

Must be purchased in advance.Time 6.00pm for 6.30pm

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SAINT OF THE MONTHJohn Francis Regis (1597 – 1640)( patron saint for relief workers?)

Do you ever admire relief workers? Those hardy folk regularly appearon our TV screens, actively seeking out the disease-ridden, starving,destitute people of the world, instead of avoiding them, as most of ustry and do.

John Francis Regis could be a patron saint of relief workers. It all beganback in the early 1600s when he was ordained a Jesuit priest in Toulouse,a town raging with plague. Instead of fleeing for his life, John Regisdecided to stay and minister to the plague victims.

Somehow he survived, and was then sent by his bishop to do missionwork in Pamiers and Montpellier. For years John taught and preachedChrist’s love, and also put it into action: he collected food for the hungry,clothing for the poor, visited prisoners, and even set up some homes fordesperate ex-prostitutes.

In mid September of 1640 John had a premonition of his imminent death.He took a three day retreat in order to calmly prepare himself for it – andthen he went back to work. Over Christmas, while helping the poor, hecaught a chill. By 31 December he was dying of pneumonia, but at peace:he had been granted a vision of heaven, and could not wait to get there.His was a life well lived – he was “a good and faithful servant”.

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NB OF LOVE

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived:Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love.One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, soall constructed boats and left. Except for Love.

Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out until the lastpossible moment. When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to askfor help.

Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, canyou take me with you?” Richness answered. "No. I can't. There is a lot ofgold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you."

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel."Vanity, please help me!" "I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and mightdamage my boat." Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you". “Oh... Love. I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"

Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did noteven hear when Love called her.

Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come, Love, I will take you." It was an elder.So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where theywere going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way.Realizing how much was owed the elder, Love asked Knowledge, anotherelder, "Who helped me?"

"It was Time," Knowledge answered. “Time?" asked Love. "But why didTime help me?" Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered."Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is.”

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THE NEW TESTAMENT - in a different voice.

Are there people you know who may not have ever had much access tothe Bible? This new translation might help...

Who? is a new version of the New Testament, reworked for people whodo not read the Bible or who find traditional translations hard to access.For example, the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) are runtogether into one story and John’s gospel is put at the end of the bookto give the full sweep of the story.

Who? was written by Paul Langham, vicar of Christ Church Clifton inBristol. He says ‘this book is for people who don’t read the Bible. I havetried to imagine how the New Testament authors might have writtenhad they been alive today.’

This is the first time in its 200-year history that Bible Society has produceda non-literal translation of the New Testament. It’s a stepping stone forpeople who have never made it past the cover of a New Testament, anda refresher for those who have got stuck. Who? gets to the heart of thequestion, ‘who is Jesus?’

Commissioning Editor Carolyn Armitage says: “This project is about whypeople might not find it straightforward to read the Bible, and what mightnudge them to give it a first – or another – try.” Who? (Bible Society,£8.99). Available from: <http://shop.biblesociety.org.uk/who

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Saturday 7th July 2.30pm – 5.00pmAdmission £3.00 including tea

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OPEN DOORSServing Persecuted Christians Worldwide

The 2011 Annual Review has been published (June issue of the OpenDoors magazine) underlining the fact that it works directly withpersecuted Christians in 60 countries around the world.

Millions of Bibles and other Christian materials have been sent to almost50 countries. 263,500 people have been trained in Leadership andDiscipleship. Community development projects have been undertakenproviding vital support to Christians suffering severe hardship. So thestatistics go on, but it is the personal stories that really grip the heart.

The picture of a volunteer comforting Ruth who’s father, Pastor Donatowas murdered in Columbia, or the smiling faces of children who havebeen given blankets and essentials. Also the story of Samson whowatched his father die when his church was destroyed by extremists. Hethen went on to Theological College with the aid of Open Doors, and nowawaits placement to a church in his native Nigeria. Stories from Vietnam,North Korea, Pakistan, Mexico as well as the Middle East – far too manyto catalogue in a short article.

Please pick up and read this heart rending account in the Open Doorsmagazine, but please – more importantly – pray for our persecuted sistersand brothers in so many parts of the world.

Source: Open Doors with Brother Andrew, PO Box 6, Witney, Oxon OX29 75PTel: 01865 301033. e-mail: info@opendoorsuk.org. Reg. Charity no: 260600

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QUEEN ELIZABETH ll DIAMOND JUBILEE1952 - 2012

Throughout the Land there has been a great celebration,The Wow! Factor has come to the whole of the NationSixty Years of Selfless Service by the Her Majesty The Queen,Special events held in Cities and Towns, including the Village Green.Showing her love and fondness to the people she serves,Followed by a wave of affection, which she richly deserves

She enjoyed the Thames River Pageant from the Royal Barge.Signifying our great naval heritage, to the world at large ,A Concert for the many thousands of people who camped in the Mall,The Performers outside Buckingham Palace- just had a ‘ Ball’,‘Service of Thanksgiving’ at St. Pauls for the Queen’s long reign.The Pageantry afterwards, strengthened our Heritage again.

The Queen has always expressed, throughout her long reign,How much she values her Faith, which doesn’t at all wane.Helps her to cope with her routine round of invitations,From where she draws her strength, and inspirations.We as a Nation are blessed with a Queen who cares,Our answer is to remember her in our prayers’

J.H.D. Lawrence

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SUMMARY OF A CHURCH MEETING 7�� JUNE 2012

Church Family News:Died – Barbara Rook, Linda Donnelly, Dorothy Lawton, Owen Nankivell,Graham Paxton, David Hall. Gavin also conducted funeral of Malvern Cook,Secretary South Devon Choir.Unwell – May Grace, Gwen Kassell, Joy Emerson, David Borrett, WendyBadcott, Harold Newman, Georgie Watmore, Sheila Nelson, GeraldineMiddleton, Ray Fulcher, Sandie Orabine, Ola Ebutt.Operation – Beryl GregoryRecovering from Operations – Trevor Badcott, Steve Clark, Kathleen Round,Tessa GoodwinBaptisms – Riley Dale, Andrew Small. Blessing – Isobella MildrenNew Arrivals – Grandson for Venna & John Milsom, Granddaughter for Hye Ok& Victor Wells, Granddaughter for Leonie TyasSpecial Birthdays – Angela Hancocks 50, Freddie Friend 95, Marga Brain 90,Muriel Purse 80, Ray Fulcher 80, Violet Caulfield 70.Moved – Marjorie Brook to The Pippins Residential Care Home.

From the previous Meeting: Alternative Meeting Pattern for Church Meetings.Di Clark reported that a questionnaire had been distributed to membersrequesting their opinions. To be returned by 1�� July.

Conversation of the Work of God:Annual Report – Gavin expressed his thanks to everybody for theircontributions to the Report. Thanks were also expressed to the ChurchSecretary for compiling the Report. Members agreed to accept the Report.Election of Trustees – Venna Milsom, Monica Lansley and Celia Bolt werethanked for the input they had given whilst serving on Council over a numberof years.Nominees for Council – Paul Sherriff, John Coatham, Barbara Lawton, RachelEvans, Lesley Hewitt, Judith Holmwood. Gavin informed the meeting this wasthe last year that Barbara Lawton would stand as Secretary. (due to there notbeing a quorum, on Gavin's suggestion, members agreed the voting would takeplace following the morning service on 10�� June).The Wider Church:CIRCUIT : Ex Officio – Secretary, Treasurers Elected – Barbara Gissinger, John Coatham, Vicki Bryan. Philip Kay

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indicated he did not wish to continue as a representative to Circuit meetings.Thanks were expressed to Philip and as there wasn't anyone willing to fill thevacancy, the matter was referred to Council.SW SYNOD: Ex Officio – Secretary, Property (Clive Brooks) Elected – Jean BakerCTT: Elected - Vicki Bryan, Christine SherriffProgress Report on the Grand Plan - This programme was started last yearwith Caring, Worship, Witnessing, Discipleship, Finance/Property teamsmeeting to discuss the possible way forward for Central. Some people hadvisited Central Hall in Plymouth for a meeting with Paul Smith and were greatlyencouraged by what they heard and saw. The teams will be reporting back toChurch Meetings and are looking to co-opt others on to the teams.Membership Report – Kayleigh Dale, Eileen O'Donoghue, Alan & DianeMurray-Smith, David & Pat Borrett, Brian Hewson, Linda Clark, Minako Colesand Marva Ward been received in to membership. The new 'ExploringMembership' Course has hit problems and may not continue for the time being.Reports:Finance – An up-to-date Budget was presented to members showing a slightincrease in Giving but necessary maintenance costs keep rising. If it becomesnecessary to keep over-spending, monies from investments will have to beused – not good housekeeping!Property – Roof repairs continue and it is now hoped all are waterproof. Waterspouts have been repaired and taps in the cloakrooms adapted to be disabledfriendly. The stage curtains have been cleaned following the water damage.This has been covered by insurance. 72% of our Quinquennial jobs have beencompleted with still two years left.Contact Centre – waiting for the Gas Board to move pipes etc. has held up thecompletion of the extension. This is to be being done on 9�� June. Contractorswill then need about three weeks to complete the extension.Special Events – Table Top/Craft Sale, Tea Dance, Treasure Trail, Tea Cake CoffeeMorning, Murder Mystery, Harvest Supper, Silent Auction, Radio Ha! Ha! - allevents trying to raise monies for Central and attract people from outside thechurch.Summer Fair at Goodrington 30�� June, themed round the colours of theOlympic flag. Box in the front entrance for yellow items for our stall. Proceedsfor Action for Children.

Catering – Been a busy year so far. 14 events needed catering from selling ice

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cream and teas at concerts to Coffee Mornings and Buffets.Sunday Club – Desperately need more helpers. Hilda Bowden and MargaretDustan 'retiring' after many years from supervising the Creche. SportsSpectacular 24�� June. Sponsorship, Supervision and Support wanted.Messy Church – Numbers fluctuating at the moment. Successful and enjoyable'Pentecost Party' in May.Circuit – Methodist Conference being held in Plymouth and an OrdinationService being held at Central at 5.00pm on 1�� July. Rev John Haley arrives 27��July. Welcome Service at Goodrington 5�� September. Farewell Service forChris and Linda Haines 5�� August at Goodrington. Rev Jerry Cook's time forrenewal due. Gavin's sabbatical 10�� September - 10�� October and 7��January - 4�� March 2013. Revd Gerald Morris appointed for Central, RevdValerie Price for Kingskerswell.Any Other Business:Communion – suggested that there are four Communions at the rail each year,January, May, September and November. Members agreed.Gluten-free bread – it had been suggested that we should use gluten-freebread for Communion. At the moment we use special wafers for two people.Apparently some people cannot eat gluten-free bread. This matter to belooked into with the suggestion the wafers are used up first and a noticeprinted on the Welcome Sheet on Communion Sundays informing visitors ofthe availability of gluten-free bread. Notice also to be displayed on the multi-media.Methodist Homes - After 10 years Philip Kay is retiring as our MethodistHomes representative. It isn't an onerous task, normally just one event anddistribution of envelopes in a year. Have we a volunteer?'Pause for Thought' – This is broadcast daily by the BBC. If you listen to RadioDevon broadcasting times are changing from 7.25am to 6.30am with norepeats. If you feel strongly about this write to The Manager, BBC Radio Devon,PO Box 1034, Plymouth or email:gmd@bbc.co.uk ormichael.chequer@bbc.co.ukQuizzes. 'Thank You' to all those who use their brains every month trying tosolve the quizzes that Barbara Gissinger distributes. Your efforts are supportingCentral financially.'Walk to Emmaus' – a very worthwhile experience. Next event to take placein Wales in October. Speak to Gavin for more information.

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How children see Angels.

1. I only know the names of two angels – Hark & Harold.2. Everybody’s got it all wrong. Angels don’t wear halos any

more. I forget why, but scientists are working on it.3. It’s not easy to become an angel. First you die. Then you go to

heaven, and then there’s still the flight training to go through.And then you’ve got to agree to wear those angel clothes.

4. Angels work for God, and watch over kids when God has to godo something else.

5. My guardian angel helps me with maths, but he’s not muchgood at science.

6. Angels talk all the way while they’re flying you up to heaven.The main subject is where you went wrong before you died.

7. Angels live in cloud houses made by God and his Son, who’s agood carpenter.

8. All angels are girls, because they’ve got to wear dresses andboys didn’t go for it.

9. What I don’t get about angels is why, when someone is in love,they fire arrows at them.

10. Some of the angels are in charge of helping heal sick animalsand pets. And if they don’t make the animals get better, theyhelp the child get over it.

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