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The gathering was organised by localcharity, Woking People of Faith whichworks to encourage understanding andfriendship between Woking’s people of dif-ferent faiths and cultures for the good ofthe wider community.

Chairperson, the Revd Canon RichardCook, read a statement written by localfaith leaders, two minutes of silence wereheld, peace was shared and then hundreds of balloons were released as asymbol of Woking’s commitment to work inharmony across faith and culture differences.

The Bishop of Guildford, the headImams of the Shia and Sunni communities,Woking‘s mayor and councillors were alljoined by hundreds of residents for thegathering.

The statement declared that the hall-marks of true faith are love for God andlove for one another and noted the

increased tension between communitiessince 9/11.

It read: “The consequences of 9/11 arestill with us today. Not the least of theseconsequences is an increased tensionbetween communities of all kinds andcreeds. But it can never be the case thatall members of any particular communitycan be blamed for actions falsely undertaken in its name.

“So it is a falsehood that all Muslims areresponsible for 9/11, just as it is a falsehood that all Jews are responsible forplotting the death of Jesus. Dreadfulevents flowed from the latter, and our taskis to ensure that they do not also flow fromthe former. Our desire is that the future isbetter than the past.

“We therefore, as people of faith, commit ourselves to work in harmony andmutual respect with each other to bear witness to our shared values and to carrythem into the wider communities of whichwe are part. May God bless us all in thisendeavour, and may we glorify God’sname in so doing.”

Woking People of Faith coordinator theRevd Pippa Ross-McCabe commented:“We strive to think globally and to act locally.

It was very good to gather as representa-tives of Woking’s diverse community onsuch a significant anniversary to affirm andcommit to the difficult and delicate work ofunderstanding, respecting and living harmoniously with one another for thegood of the whole community.

“It was also important to recognise that

those who died on 9/11 are not the only victims of violence carried out under thebanner of so-called religious belief in thelast 10 years.

“The releasing of balloons was a mov-ing and significant moment. Our prayer isthat these humble events will affirm,encourage and strengthen the very good

relationships between people of differentfaiths and cultures in Woking.

“We are grateful to Woking BoroughCouncil for its permission and support atthis event.”

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Harvesting pencils for eachperson in Chobham is child’s play

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Commando padre returnsfrom Helmand where prayers work 10see page2

Young composer makes hismark on the Cathedral’s jubileecelebrations

see page 8&9This year’s ‘Christmas startswith Christ’ campaign launched – how will your church join in? 2 see pages

November 2011Issue 54 FREE

Make your mark in history – be a digital Bible scribe

Woking united in peaceful faith

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Answer: All of them have written vers-es in The People’s Bible, the biggestcommunity Bible ever to be createdwhich is currently touring the UK andheading to Guildford on 7 November.

In the year of the 400th anniversary ofthe King James Bible, you can also make

your mark in history by scribing a versefrom the book that shaped our nationwhen the Scribe Pod stops off at Abbot’sHospital, High Street Guildford GU1 3AJfrom 10am to 4pm.

The People’s Bible is a joint venturebetween the Bible Society in England andWales and the Scottish Bible Society toproduce a unique, hand-written edition ofthe KJV Bible. The pen used is a digitalpen so that an online version will also beavailable.

The project began at Edinburgh Castle

in June on the anniversary of the birth ofKing James VI at the castle in 1566 andwill end at Westminster Abbey on 16November when the finished work will bepresented at a service attended by TheQueen.

Each participant – whether you are theArchbishop of Canterbury (who wrote 2 Corinthians 12.9 and 12.10) or formerBig Brother winner, Cameron Stout, whowas among the many people to sign thePeople’s Bible on the Orkney Islands,you’ll be able to write at least two verses.

If you do decide to go, you’ll write ondigital paper with a pen with a built-incamera and see your handwritingstreamed live on a big screen.

You’ll also be able to personalise yourverses with a comment or signature;

along with your name, where you are andyour age - so you’ll have a record of mak-ing your mark in history.

If you’re not able to make it toGuildford or you’ve got another locationthat you think would be perfect for peopleto get involved, you can request a scribestation.

To find out more or to book one ofthese portable writing stations to takeThe People’s Bible to perhaps a school, amarket, or even prison visit wwwwww..tthheeppeeoo--pplleessbbiibbllee..oorrgg

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A memorial service was conducted by the RevdSarah Brough when diocesan communications direc-tor, the Revd Mark Rudall highlighted Harold’s serviceto the diocese.

He said: “Harold served on the diocesan synod fordecades and became its elder statesman. He alsocaught the vision for a diocesan paper to help parish-es keep in touch with each other and distributed TheHerald right from the beginning.

“When he started distributing the print runs werearound 75,000. That represents a lot of weight and

bulk: something like seven tons of newsprint had to becollected from the printer and distributed around thediocese.

“Of course we still have the advertising inserts hedisliked so much because they help fund the publica-tion. Month by month Harold would phone up andbark: ‘The wretched inserts are so big this monththey’ve stuffed the packs of papers out to the shape of

Harold White, for many yearsresponsible for circulation of‘The Herald’, developed hislogistics expertise with thePost Office. He admitted to asleepless night or two over theGreat Train Robbery, but henow lies at peace at St Mary’s,Chiddingfold in the diocesewhich he served so dutifully

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And the box of interactive decorations comes not only with thestory of Christmas but also an invite toattend a church service.

The Meaningful ChocolateCompany – the team behind the suc-cessful Real Easter Egg - produced thedecorations to encourage families toconsider the meaning of Christmasand to help parents, grandparents and

godparents communicate theChristmas story to the next generation,

Each box of Meaningful ChocolateTree Decorations contains a limitededition Christmas card, a sticker setand six hand-wrapped, high quality,Fairtrade chocolate decorations.

The Christmas story, which can befound on the card, enables adults orchildren to read the story while placingcharacter stickers on the decorations.Once completed, the decorations canbe hung on the tree as a reminder ofthe real meaning of Christmas.

David Marshall, from TheMeaningful Chocolate Company, said:“We estimate that most of the UK’s 20

million Christmas trees don’t have anything religious hung on them. Ourdecorations are an opportunity to buyan interactive gift that allows the tellingof the Christmas story at home.

“The card also includes an invitation for people to go to church tohear the Christmas story there. So, notonly is it educational, it’s also a pieceof evangelism.”

The Meaningful Christmas TreeDecorations cost £3.95. Church orders can be made through wwwwww..mmeeaanniinnggffuullcchhrr iissttmmaass..ccoo..uukkor from wwwwww..ttrraaiiddccrraaffttsshhoopp..ccoo..uukk..Supplies are limited and orders shouldbe made by NNoovveemmbbeerr 1144.

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Tips on how to sustain, structure and supportprayer were aplenty for the participants whocould choose from a range of workshops fromold favourites such as Meditation for theBeginner to newer themes such as Praying withColour and Visualisation as a form of Prayer.

Organiser and diocesan adviser on faith andspirituality the Revd Alan Elkins said: “All of theinteractive presentations were designed to stimulate and extend our prayer life.

“Experienced, trained spiritual directors werealso on hand providing drop-in ‘taster sessions’for anyone who wanted to explore the idea ofregular spiritual direction.”

After a worship session in church, lunchtimeprovided an opportunity for everyone to networkunder the autumn sunshine in the paved courtyard as well as to browse through the book-stall and other resources on display.

Alan brought the day to a close by thankingworkshop leaders and all who took part saying:“Once again I am gratified to see so many people taking time out to consider prayer andcontemplation and the ways in which it willstrengthen our journey with God.”

Jenny Floyer from Farnham summed up asshe left: “The day was superb and well organised with a wonderful choice of workshops.I took part in Visualisation as a form of Prayerand gave it ten out of ten!”

Blue sky praying

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The free poster re-casts the nativity scene withtrendy twenty somethings, designer fashions and lux-ury gifts proclaiming ‘However you dress it up....Christmas Starts with Christ’.

The campaign aims to address the High Streetshopper who has lost sight of the meaning ofChristmas in the consumerfrenzy.

The wise men are depictedas three successful entrepre-neurs with iconic gifts of aSwarovski crystal perfume bottle, a Fabergé egg and areplica Damian Hirst skull.

But the traditional nativityarrangement is unchanged,with Jesus as its clear focus.

The Archbishop of York welcomed the image, saying:“We know from research thatonly 12% of adults, and only7% of people aged between18-24, know the Christmas story.As Christians we want to keepChristmas focussed on Christ,by retelling the story in a waywhich engages creatively and

positively with people’s interests. I hope our congregationsacross the country will be sharing this with their neigh-bours and friends in the coming months.”

Last Christmas, the diocese teamed up with neigh-bouring London, Southwark and Chichester diocesesand negotiated a greatly reduced rate commercialradio campaign on Heart fm (Surrey & Sussex), Eagle(Guildford) and Radio Jackie (Kingston) to reach thou-sands of people with an advert which complementedthe poster campaign.

It is hoped that a similarlybroad campaign can be funded again this year, andparishes can get involved too– the more consistent themessage the more likely that itwill be remembered and makea difference.

All parishes can getinvolved locally with posters(local papers, clubs, pubs,shops etc) and/or local radioadvertising (there are morelocal internet-based radio stations starting up all thetime) – all supplied free andeasy to download fromChurchads.net – just visitwwwwww..cchhuurrcchhaaddss..nneett to find outmore.

Dream goods and designerclothes in Christmas advert

A harvest of pencils

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One bountiful crop has been the one at StLawrence, Chobham where the Revd Andrew Bodyhas challenged villagers to produce a harvest ofpencils.

Inspired by this year’s census the target was togather a total of 4,600, a pencil for each person inChobham - but the response has been so generousthat Andrew is hopeful of tripling the original target.

The pencils – just ordinary black lead ones - willgo to schoolchildren in Uganda where basicresources are in short supply.

In past years, the parish churches of StLawrence and St Saviour at Valley End have madeharvest collections of a variety of items, includingspectacles, books and even bicycles.

Anyone farther afield who would like to supportthe cause can donate to Read International, whichhelps improve children’s access to education andwill be dispatching the boxloads of pencils to East Africa. FFiinndd oouutt mmoorree oonnlliinnee aatt wwwwww..rreeaaddiinntteerrnnaattiioonnaall..oorrgg..uukk

Bethany Davis (left) and HeatherMcCaughan bring home some of the har-vest at St Lawrence, Chobham

The Herald’s Harold remembered

rugby balls and they won’t stack!’

“Professionally he was a transport logistician –indeed, after distinguished war service he was incharge of the entire rail transport operations of the PostOffice. He told us that technically he was responsiblefor the movement of old banknotes that featured in theGreat Train Robbery – which gave him a few sleeplessnights…

“We loved him and at TThhee WWeeyy we give thanks foran immensely loyal and faithful volunteer worker whoserved over so many years.”

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The figures, gathered by the Archbishops’Council, show that despite the recession andpopular perception of a crumbling Church,giving to Anglican churches has continued togrow.

The money is mostly spent in making surethere is a Christian presence in every community across England, although nearly£49 million was donated by churches toother charities in 2009. Regular and collection plate giving in churches, plus thetax recovered through Gift Aid, was £511million in that year. Total parish expenditurewas £886 million.

Dr John Preston, the Church’s nationalstewardship and resources officer, said:“Whilst figures for giving to the widercharity section showed a dip following thecredit crunch, giving to parishes in 2009saw a further increase, albeit a small one; asign of the high level of commitment that somany have to supporting the mission andministry of their local parish church.

“Gift Aid reclaimed on donations alsoreached a new high.”

Independent research commissioned bythe South East England Faiths Forum alsoshowed that in our region some 200,000Christian volunteers, along with members ofother faiths, donate time worth about £95mper year.

The annual value of working with people insome specific areas of work was estimated as:homelessness (£40m); helping into employ-ment (£10m) and preventing crime (£4.5m);preventing education drop-out (£12m).

Diocese of Guildford spokesman theRevd Mark Rudall said: “Despite its hugesize the Church of England remains hiddenfrom the vast majority of our population andthis is a tragedy.

“The Church publishing information of thiskind is a tremendous step forward in demonstrating that the Church of England is‘walking its talk’ about new life and the loveChrist has for people everywhere.”

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CofE – UK’s biggest charity

Who cares? We do - As well as having the largest income of any UK charitableorganisation the Church of England donated almost £49 million to charities in 2009

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Pieces of art created by a wide range ofcommunity groups and each inspired by averse from the Bible will be ‘opened’ one byone in an initiative organised by the interde-nominational group Churches Together inGuildford.

Four hundred years ago Guildford’s cele-

brated sonGeorge Abbotwas appointedArchbishop ofCanterbury andthe Bible that hehad helpedtranslate waspublished asthe AuthorisedVersion or theKing James Version (KJV).

The KJV was written in English anddesigned to be read out to largely illiteratecongregations so the Gospel could finally beheard by the country’s masses - and just asaccessibility was key to its success, organis-ers hope the calendar will take the Bible tomodern day audiences who might otherwisenot hear it.

Calendar coordinator Susan Snashallsaid: “One of the 24 pieces of artwork will berevealed each day in the windows of shopsand restaurants – mostly small independentones - in what has been called ‘SecretGuildford’.

“Artists include pupils at nursery schools,schools and colleges, members of churches,a youth club and art groups, Brownies,adults with special needs and an internation-al student group.

“Trail maps will be available in schools,churches, participating shops and TouristInformation from 24 November when thetown lights are switched on with prizes forchildren who find the most verses.

“We do hope that busy shoppers will beable to take some time out and take in theverses for a moment. Some are inspirationalothers reassuring and others moving.

“Do come and discover the calendar foryourself and bring along family and friends.”

Trail leaflets can be obtained by emailinggguuiillddffoorrddcchhuurrcchheess@@yymmaaiill..ccoomm

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Solar power from leg power

Bill, who trained by playing golf andwalking around his village of Horsell,was joined by a total of 35 fellow walk-ers for the three-day walk along thePilgrims’ Way and North Downs Pathfrom Alton to Reigate Hill.

Together the walkers raised the£5,000 needed to secure solar panelsso that water can be directed to the village of Marakissa and locals will nothave to walk to wells outside the village.

Bill, a member of Trinity MethodistChurch, Horsell, has been fundraisingfor the village since he first visited thecountry as a tourist in 1986.

He said: “My wife Irene and I feltthat something had to be done, and in1987 we started fundraising for aclassroom block to replace the tinshack.

“Sadly my wife has now passedaway, but the fundraising has continued,and over the years, with the support ofSt Mary’s Horsell, local (and far flung)friends and my own church, we havepaid for clinics, a maternity deliveryroom, a dental clinic and over £5,000worth of medical drugs each year.

“I will be going out in Decembermyself to manage the installation ofthe panels – although I won’t be doingit myself as they will be 30 feet up inthe air to keep them safe!”

If anyone would like to support Billin his fundraising contact him on 0011448833 776655889977 oorr vviiaa bb..lliinnddoopp@@vviirrggiinn..nneett

Bill leads the way in a sponsoredwalk which secured the funds toallow a Gambian village to haveits own water supply

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Good news. The Christian charity Amos Trust – whopaid for and helped rebuild the home featured in thearticle – now reports that a court hearing to decide thefate of the house and six others in the village of AlWalajah has been postponed. The case to determinewhether the demolition orders on the seven homes willproceed was due to come before an Israeli court inSeptember, but has now been postponed until Januarynext year.

While the court date is no longer imminent, the charity is calling on supporters to keep up the pressureon MPs and MEPs to challenge the demolition ordersthreatening these homes.

The Amos Trust website contains simple links to findcontact details for your local MP and MEP and evensample text to help draft letters.

Find out more online at wwwwww..aammoossttrruusstt..oorrgg//nneewwss

Court date for demolition of West Bank home is postponed

Amos Trust volunteers join local families torebuild homes in Al Walajah

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Fathers Lance Nevill and Robert Scott willwalk along the South Downs Way fromWinchester Cathedral to Arundel in what willbe both a spiritual pilgrimage and a fundraiserfor the Church of the Good Shepherd,Farnborough.

Nine young people andthree adults will travel to StThomas’ Church in CapeTown next July, wherethey will work alongsidetheir Crosslinks missionpartners who help home-less children find adoptiveand foster parents.

Robert and Lance aimto complete the stretch in three days and havebeen practising aroundFarnborough carrying the

oak cross which weighs 170 lbs. They hopeto raise £1,500 towards the £15,000 total.

Robert said: “It is a walk of faith, not justbecause of the physical challenge of carry-ing the cross for three days along with all ourgear, but more significantly the challenge ofgoing ever deeper in sharing our faith.

“We have walked many miles on blisteredfeet in training and have had to put paddingon the cross to protect our shoulders.Despite this we can’t wait to get started aswe serve a mighty God who saves His people. We have also promised ourselves a

pint of the finest local ale at the end of eachday’s walking.”

Vicar, the Revd Rachel Bennetts, said:“Robert and Lance are a real inspiration toeveryone with their faith and enthusiasm forthis walk. The whole church is behind themin prayer and we’re looking forward to hearing stories of this adventure when theycome back.’’

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A moving symbol of faith

Robert (left) and Lanceput in some practice

ahead of theirfundraising

pilgrimage this autumn

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The Cross Walk team walked from Shere back toShere, covering more than 26 miles and the threemajor ‘peaks’ of Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill and Box Hillin the challenge known as STEPS Across Surrey 3Peaks.

The team was made up of members from an informal group from Crossways Community Baptist, StPaul’s, New Life and Harvest churches that walks inthe hills around the town every Saturday morning andtackles a larger sponsored walk once a year.

The STEPS Across Surrey 3 Peaks, now in itseighth year, is organised by charity the Surrey CareTrust to raise money for its education programmesand mentoring and counselling support for young people.

Cross Walk team member Tony Cotterill said: “It’sinteresting that some of the team found it more ardu-ous than the Yorkshire three peaks.

“The outbound walk to Brockham and then to BoxHill went pretty much to plan, but the last leg from thetop of Box Hill to Shere seemed to go on for ever.

“And despite all our training we were all pretty shat-tered at the end. One had a blister or two and anotherwas suffering from chafing, so it is definitely not a walk

for the faint-hearted!

“It is much less arduous on our Saturday mornings- we usually walk between five and seven miles andthen go back to someone’s house for breakfast and aBible study.

“Some come for the walk and the breakfast, othersfor the breakfast and the study, whatever suits them –

although perhaps it wouldn’t work if people came justfor the breakfast! New members are very welcome.”

Each walker was asked to raise £125, and theSurrey Care Trust is hoping the event will raise at least£13,000. The Cross Walk team has so far raised £880.

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Hettie the terrier, who walked the three peaks too as a member of the Cross Walk team, is picturedwith, from left to right, Andy Laver, Chris Merriman, Paul Crozier, Tony Cotterill and Ray Chin

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Coupled with a drop in central funding, prisonsare feeling the squeeze more than ever before andPrison Fellowship (PF) is asking churches andchurch members to pray, donate or serve as volun-teers where they can.

PF trustee Penny Parker said: “Our prison popu-lation has reached record levels and we know thatthis has very real and difficult consequences forboth offenders and those whose job it is to managethe prisons and the criminal justice system.

“But rather than despair at that fact, let’s respondwith prayer and action. Volunteers are at the heartof our charity and our mission of ‘seeing lives trans-formed’. Through them we work for the restorationof the lives of prisoners and victims, and their fami-lies and aim to break the cycle of reoffending.”

PF works in HMP Send and HMP Coldingley inthe Diocese of Guildford where volunteers supportthe chaplains and

coordinate letter-writing to inmates, run the AngelTree programme which sees Christmas presentssent to the children of prisoners and co-ordinate theacclaimed restorative justice programme theSycamore Tree. Contact regional co-ordinator TerryBrown on tteerrrryybbrroowwnn@@ pprriissoonnffeelllloowwsshhiipp..oorrgg..uukk oorrccaallll 0077886666 889955559999 if you would like to help.

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For over thirty years Prisons Week hasprepared prayer literature to enable theChristian community, through individualsand churches, to pray for the needs ofprisoners, their families, victims of crimeand the many people who are involved incaring for prisoners.

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Christmas is one of the major festivals celebrated around theworld and just a quick look on theweb brings up a whole lot of interesting details.

Did you know for example that not all countries celebrate Christmas on 25th December? OurEuropean neighbour, Austria is one of the first to starton 6th December. As can be expected from a countrythat was the birthplace of many of our favourite carols, the celebrations are very musical. Belgiumalso celebrates on 6th as well as 25th. The earliercelebration is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Most places in the world celebrate with gifts and decorations and traditional meals. In Ghana thepreparations can begin months before Christmas Dayitself, which like ours falls on December 25th.People’s homes, vehicles, schools and even complete neighbourhoods are dressed with decorations and lights. Families will try and meet upat the family home by Christmas Eve for a churchservice, which can be followed by processions in thestreets with bands and dancing.

In Denmark, the celebrations apparently start on 25thDecember with special Christmas lunches on thetwelve following days and in nearby Latvia, gifts aregiven out on the twelve days of Christmas!

Germany seems to celebrate Advent with decorations, candles and nativity scenes playing animportant part. Russia is one of the last to join in thecelebrations on 6th January this is in common withthe Greek Orthodox celebrations, which begin on 7th.

There are so many differences between the celebrations across the world and surprisingly somany things remain the same.

There will be light and decorations, usually gifts andabove all thanks for God’s gift of his Son the ChristChild. It is because of this feeling of goodwill thatmany of our charities appeal for support and funds atthis time in order that whilst having a tremendoustime ourselves we can find space to think of thoseless fortunate.

We remember the homeless because Mary andJoseph had difficulty in finding somewhere to stay,and the hungry because Jesus told us himself to carefor others. We think of the excluded because of theparable of the Good Samaritan.

In this country entertainment and drama are central tothe season, with special programmes on radio andTV, nativity plays in churches and schools and in ourtheatres pantomimes.

By the time you read this short piece its is likely thatthe towns are already decorated, and shops full ofChristmas decorations and promotions.

In fact many people get a little sad by what seems anoverly commercialised interpretation of the season.There is always the possibility to get away from it allwith a quiet break or retreat and there are manyplaces where this is possible. If you can’t take timeout for a retreat its worth looking at one of the manystudy guides for available for advent.

In the end we all have our own individual ways ofenjoying Christmas and in the end we probably allcome away taking from it just what we put into it.Several of the top Christian charities will be offeringspecial packages to enable churches to enjoy the

Christmas period whilst looking towards outreach andfund raising. Christingles have proved popular for theChildren’s’ Society and this year the CMS are offeringresources that will help churches to focus on missionat this important time. Locally there’s a great array vofconcerts lined up with Brahms, Parry, Britten andHaydn all on offer. A Craft fair as the RHS GardenCentre in Wisley is sure to offer some great and different gift ideas.

Christmas is known as a time for giving. From ourchildhood years we enjoy the excitement of receivinggifts, not because of their monetary value, or greed,but simply it’s because someone has rememberedus.

Father Christmas may have delivered the gifts, butthey were given by a favourite aunt, our parents orfriends.

Shops on the high street will be making the most ofour generosity at this season and will be hoping to insome way reverse the effects of lower sales this year.Many of us however have been using the internet forour purchases choosing from an ever increasingrange of items.

For something special crafts from this country andabroad often produce something unique to give andbooks can provide a gift that can last for quite sometime whilst adding knowledge and inspiration. A little thought about getting the correct gift for some-one can mean so muchmore than simply throw-ing money at the seasonand ending up in debt!

When we grew older wealso learned that it wasgood to give as well asreceive, and we wouldsave our pocket moneyand learned the joy thatmum’s smile could bringwhen she opened her gift.

It could be the centraltheme of the Christmasstory of Mary and Josephlooking for somewheresafe where their childcould be born that helpsus to think of those inneed. It could be ourunderstanding of the babyJesus as a gift from Godhimself, or the giftsbrought by the wise menand the humble shepherdsbut we certainly under-stand that Christmas isnot only a time of givingto each other, but as atime of giving to thoseless fortunate. There aremany charities thatappeal for funds at thistime of year because it isa time when folk are a little more generous, takeyour time and searcharound, which will benefitfrom your thoughtfulnessthis Christmas time?

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Weird but wonderful happeningsat the Cathedral

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As the sun shone on the hottest dayin October for years, GuildfordCathedral threw open its doors to wel-come nearly 600 children and their fam-ilies. They came from all over the dio-cese and beyond to celebrate the cathe-

dral’s 50th anniversary and the HolySpirit to whom it is dedicated.

An afternoon of activities was followed by an informal act of worshipbased on the ‘weird but wonderful’ storyof Pentecost before a picnic tea andbirthday cake outside on the grass.

Diocesan children’s work adviser andevent organiser Alison Hendy said: “Wehad a brilliant time, seeing the cathedral

full of families, children playing para-chute games, dads searching the cathe-dral for the Queen’s brick with theirsons, mums making dove-shaped kites,people writing prayers for the prayerbunting, the drumming, the amazingflags, it was all very exciting.

“The sight of so many families andgroups eating their picnics on the southside of the cathedral in the late afternoon sunshine was wonderful and

really gladdened my heart.”

One family said: “Please can you saya big THANK YOU to everyone involvedin today’s Messy Cathedral - we all hada lovely time and were instantly made tofeel welcome.

“The children were so busy and werelearning at the same time - my littlestwas even singing from the song sheetand reading the prayers all the wayhome in the car.”

Young and old alike joined in the celebrations at Guildford Cathedral

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Nearly 6,000 people, lay and ordained, have so far taken part in over 75vision days across the UK. Many have come away with a real desire to workwith God and develop their dreams.

Café-style vision days are ideal for complete beginners, those with real ques-tions about fresh expressions and mission-shaped church, people who havestarted something new and need some practical help, and Christians from allchurches and traditions.

Andrew Roberts, director of training for Fresh Expressions, says: “Eachvision day is carefully planned in partnership with local churches to ensure thatit is relevant in that particular area and context.”

The day costs £15 (payable at time of booking) including refreshments anda light lunch. Please make cheques payable to ‘Guildford DBF’.

For more information or to book please contact Louise Redfern, DiocesanHouse, Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3XG, email: lloouuiissee..rreeddffeerrnn@@ccooffeegguuiillddffoorrdd..oorrgg..uukk oorr tteelleepphhoonnee 0011448833 779900332288.

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Parishioners hosted a wide range ofmeals and urged guests not to awardthem points as in the television pro-gramme of the same name, but to givean appropriate donation to churchfunds.

Co-ordinator Lesley Matthews said:“The idea was to enjoy ourselves and tosupport the church at the same time.

“The first event was ‘Feeding the 50’(not the 5000!) which was a sit-downsupper cosily catered on four tables followed by a mini auction which raised£450 - a really fun evening and a greatstart to the challenge.

“Other events included supper parties and a Sunday lunch but common to all of them was the chance

to make friends – or become betteracquainted – to taste good food andboost church funds.

“We had a great time and with onepudding party still to go we are hopefulof raising £1,000.

“We will definitely do it again nextyear when it will be one of the ‘disciplines’ in our ‘Olympic TriathlonChallenge’. The other two events will beour Open Gardens Scheme which wasalso very successful this year and ourFabulous £5 Challenge, which we haverun in two previous years where we givechurch members a £5 note and askthem to make it into more money!”

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Ottershaw parishioners enjoy their ‘come dine with me’ experience

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We have actually only been in Guildford forseven years, but in that time we have madeenormous numbers of contacts and now feelvery much at home. I grew up in the centre ofDurham and when we moved to the south-eastwe chose Guildford partly because of its proximity to London (my wife, who is a singer,was working for the ENO at the time) but alsobecause of the thriving local arts and musicscene. Soon after we came we were intro-duced to Holy Trinity Church in Guildford,where my children and I now sing in the choir,and when I was commissioned to compose asetting of the Te Deum by Vivace Chorus, I hadthe idea of including a children’s choir – whichbrought me in touch with many local schools.DDiidd yyoouu ccoommee ffrroomm aa mmuussiiccaall ffaammiillyy,, aanndd hhoowwlloonngg hhaavvee yyoouu bbeeeenn ccoommppoossiinngg??

My parents weren’t musicians, but they weremusic-lovers, and my great-grandmother wasa music teacher. We had my grandmother’spiano at home, and I taught myself to play it.My compositions always start off at the keyboard, before going on to the paper – ornow, more likely, into the Sibelius software! Iwrote my first music when I was seven – I hadbeen given a manuscript book as a presentand started an opera (in green pen) but I’msorry to say it was never finished. I was a cho-rister at St Oswald’s Church in Durham, and so the early exposure tochurch music has had a lasting effect. I went to Bristol to read music,and on returning to Durham completed my first major choral work – anoratorio called St Cuthbert. My other major interest is jazz – my Massin Blue which combines the two genres was recorded about the timewe moved to Guildford, and it was wonderful to hear it in DurhamCathedral two years ago, sung by the Holy Trinity Choir.

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I had met Katherine Dienes (the canection with Holy Trinity – their chtogether once a year – and she cowanted a new commission to celebrato be asked, and in fact composed thgle evening. The rest took a bit long

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Thirty-one years later, atthe age of 91, Colina hasdecided it is time to stepdown and was the star of acelebratory farewell serviceat St Peter’s.

As Colina had expresseda wish to become more computer-literate, the con-gregation presented her witha lap-top and the promise oflocal expert George Brind(‘Ask George’) to get her upand running.

Team rector, the RevdAndrew Coe, said: “Colinahas been an enduring forcein our team, a cheerful andencouraging presence. Wehave deeply valued herinsight, musical ability,friendship, guidance andcare.

“She has always gone the extra mile – many married coupleswill remember her support as she helped them choose hymns fortheir wedding service, and she has given much unsung assis-tance to the Children’s Church, with whom Colina has had awarm and close relationship.”

After the celebratory service, a special lunch was held at theSix Bells in Colina’s honour, and later in the afternoon, shepresided over her final AGM as chairperson of the church choir,who joined her in tucking into a beautifully-iced cake.

Colina’s place as church organist is being filled by her formerassistant Eric Marden, but St Peter’s still seeks a replacementchoir director/music co-ordinator, and any interested partiesshould apply in the first instance please to Andrew on 0011330066663311446699 oorr cchhuurrcchhwwaarrddeenn TTiinnaa CCaallllccuutt oonn 0011330066 663311114488..

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The choir’s first visit in 2009 was so successful that theAbbey’s Dean invited them to return and sing a challenging pro-gramme.

Choir member Geoff Barham said: “Our choir has rather aunique arrangement which has worked well for more than tenyears - Richard Stangroom and Ian le Grice share the post ofmusical director.

“On this occasion Richard directed us while Ian played themagnificent Harrison organ.

“All went extremely well and we were supported by two coach-es transporting the congregation from Banstead so that togetherwith tourists and others there was a full Abbey for a Tuesdayevensong. It was a highly memorable experience for us all,young and old.”

As well as this latest visit to Westminster Abbey All Saints’ Choirhas sung in several grand settings over the past few yearsincluding Chichester Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, StAlbans Abbey, St George’s Chapel, Windsor, and SalisburyCathedral

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As a skilled organist andaccomplished pianist,Colina was always ready toencourage musical ability,especially with children asthey helped lead songs infamily services

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On 2 December KCO will perform two very different concerts,both celebrating dance.

St Paul’s member and organiser Sylvia Yelland said: “This willbe the fourth time the orchestra has visited St Paul’s and on eachprevious occasionit has played topacked audiences,with young and oldenjoying a wonder-ful extravaganza ofmusic.

“Founded andled by award win-ning cellist, GerardLe Feuvre, KCO isfamous for its live-ly, often hilarious - and always surprising - presentation. Gerard,who has performed with some of the world’s great ballet dancers,is an avowed fan of dance from classical to street and everythingin between – so anything could happen!

“The concerts will visit some of the musical dance capitals of theworld. Their music has no boundaries and they will, as ever, bringpeace, goodwill and laughter, guaranteeing an unforgettable concert - a wonderful start to the Advent season for all the family.”

The internationally-renowned London-based orchestra is also aChristian community and aims to convey a message of hope whilstentertaining audiences.

The first concert, Strictly Teddy, is a 4pm matinee aimed at families (and their teddies) with children under the age of ten, andwill include music from Debussy, Rachmaninov - and JamesBrown. The evening’s Invitation to the Dance, at 7.45pm, for adultsand older children, will be a celebration of life presented withhumour and originality through the music of Tchaikovsky, Ravel,Dvorak, Bernstein, Strauss and others.

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Faith on the FrontlineFaith on the Frontline

Mark served as a unit padre, both atCamp Bastion and forward operatingbases in Helmand Province. Duringhis busy time in Afghanistan, heexperienced a wide range of situations and emotions - from celebrating Easter to mourning theloss of a young soldier.

Mark found his time in Afghanistan extremelydemanding but very rewarding. One of his most memorable light-hearted moments was when 500 highly-trained soldiers dropped to the floor in the cook house,

after hearing an alarm alerting them of incoming fire - only to find it was the smoke alarm triggered byburning toast!

Mark has learned much from his experiences andsays that the most important thing is “that we are spiritual people, who want to know the meaning of lifeand survive, and make a positive difference in theworld, often at great self-sacrifice.”

Soldiering, he points out, is selfless, and meansbeing prepared to pay a high price for people you hardly know. One soldier who paid the ultimate priceprovided Mark with one of the most difficultsituations he was to encounter on tour.While checking the deceased’s next-of-kindetails, Mark discovered that the soldier hadbeen killed on his eldest son’s birthday.

As a padre, Mark was actually fortunatein only having to deal with one fatality, butwith several injuries and soldiers dealingwith traumatic experiences. In the thick of itall, he found the power of prayer shonethrough.

A lot of people, in Camberley and elsewhere, had been praying for Mark during his tour and for the soldiers in hiscare, for which he is very grateful.

“I was amazed how, time after time, people would escape from difficult situationswhere really they should have died,”explains Mark.

The Revd Mark Chester, vicar of St Paul’s Church, Camberley, recentlyreturned from a three-month tour of Afghanistan as a Territorial Army Chaplain,serving with 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

“Examples of such situations include improvisedexplosive devices that didn’t go off and grenadesbouncing off vehicles. The whole environment makesyou vividly aware of your own mortality. What is quitenormal out there is entirely different from back home.”

There was no such thing as a typical day inAfghanistan. Mark had two routines, depending on hislocation.

At a forward operating base, it takes time to get kittogether, before going out on an exhausting three orfour hour patrol. After that, it takes some time to recover and rehydrate, having experienced temperatures topping 40 degrees.

Back at Helmand, Mark was up at 5.30am and in thegym for an hour to beat the morning heat. Followingbreakfast, it was time for morning prayer, before head-ing off for the morning conference. Mark’s responsibili-ties at the conference were Thought for the Day, fol-lowed by Joke of the Day.

Then he went on to hospital visiting, or visitingtroops who had returned to base or were about to goout on patrol, and completed some of his paperwork.His day ended around 9pm.

Now that he is back home Mark reflects: “Prayerreally does work. I was aware of being upheld byprayer, and operating in situations where God hadgone first.

“I just want to encourage people to pray about otherthings. It really does make a huge amount of differ-ence. I am personally grateful for your prayers and Iknow the lads were grateful. God is interested in everydetail of our lives.”

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Padre Mark’s frontline tour

Mark leads a service for members of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery at Camp Bastionin Afghanistan

Simple gifts from home raise the spirits

Mark on patrol in Helmand

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Five-minute InterviewFive-minute Interview

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AA.. I became a Christian in 1981, and originally looked tobecoming a Lay Reader in the 1980s, but put it aside as Ididn’t understand the questions I was supposed to be writ-ing about, never mind the answers! I took the training backup again in the 1990’s and was licensed in 1997.

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AA.. I was encouraged to take up training by an NSM at oursmall village church; I loved the Scriptures, enjoyed study-ing them, and he argued that I had a gift for teaching andpreaching. I also began to feel passionate about the needfor sound biblical teaching that impacted on people’s lives.

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A. It was not difficult to be a senior serving officer and aLay Reader. My rank meant little or nothing in the pulpit,and the fact that I was a serving Christian was not thatunusual.

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AA.. Yes, very much so. As a soldier, you get around a lotand you see a lot. For example, sin for me is not a theological issue. I have seen evil, touched evil and smeltit. Not surprisingly, this has an impact on my preaching.Similarly, when you think about holiness: holiness is notsome impossibly high hurdle that God sets us, but rather acall to live out our faith as we operate daily in the world.

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AA.. Essentially, I see no conflict at all. I was a soldier whenGod called me. Scripture seems to be to be clear thatunless you are called out, you should stay put – and I seenothing in Scripture that says you cannot be a good soldierand a Christian. I can only believe that God wantsChristians in all spheres of life – and I would far rather thatthe British Army had loads of Christians in it than none atall. And as a Christian on operations around the world, Ilike to think I have made a positive difference in all sorts ofways.

Tim Cross is a retired Major General who has served in the British Armyright across the globe; his last operational tour before his retirementwas in Iraq with the Coalition Provisional Authority. He is also an LLM(Reader) at St Paul’s, Camberley.

Onward Christian soldier - Tim CrossOnward Christian soldier - Tim Cross

At a time of financial uncertainty around the world, paradoxically doors of amazing opportunity are now openingto Cross Rhythms to stretch into a season of expansion!

Since 1983 Cross Rhythms has been impacting youth andthe wider community with a Christian message throughmedia. We have established 3 Cross Rhythms FM radiostations in UK cities, our radio shows go to more than 50stations worldwide, and the Cross Rhythms website is oneof the most popular UK youth sites, reaching more than700,000 people each year.

Here’s some wonderful news I heard last week from one ofour shows: “This Sunday just gone a lady came to churchfor the first time after listening to the Audacious RadioShow, and gave her life to Jesus”.

Cross Rhythms is already touching the lives of thousandsof young people every day, but now, at a time when manyare facing a season of reducing, God is calling CrossRhythms to go boldly forward into a season of expansion.Let me explain…

BETHLEHEMIn June the staggering news that 11 leaders in Bethlehemwanted Cross Rhythms to set up a radio station toreach the young Arab generation in their wonderful city,opened up a whole new horizon for this ministry.

For two years we have pioneered a weekly radio show inBethlehem, and it is from this basis the opportunity for aradio station has emerged. We are encouraged that ourunique model of radio is able to engage young peoplewhatever their cultural background. Here is recent feed-back from our presenter in Bethlehem:

“I was doing the show this morning when Nabeel hadsomeone sitting in with him. The guy didn't know who Iwas but realised that I do the show. He said he is a hugefan and he loves the music.”

Bethlehem lives with ongoing threat of war; there is 50%unemployment; 48% are under 18; young people areindoctrinated into hatred; there is little hope, and a typicalwage for a young person is £5 per day. Despite all this ahuge number of young people have Smartphones; andover 70% of Palestinians have access to the internet!

Through a strong, relevant website our vision is to engagewith this unique community of young people, and so posi-tively influence the values and mindset of the emergingyoung Palestinian generation.

Already several highly respected Arab Christian leadershave joined a board of reference and are advising us: astation name has been agreed; a comprehensive equipment list has been prepared; and a base for studioshas also been found - a house perfectly located nearManger Square, once used as a prayer house during theseige of the Church of the Nativity. It can house a reception, two studios, a production area, meeting room,manager's office and a bedroom. It is ideal!

Great progress already! And once the equipment and prop-erty have been financially secured, our goal is to installand set up the base in early 2012. What an opportunity! And what a privilege!

THAILANDYoung Muslims in Bethlehem is one thing. How aboutyoung Buddhists? In three short months Cross RhythmsThailand has been born!

Yep, a conversation with a CEO at Thai National Radio,just north of Bangkok, became the launch, in August, of asix month trial for the very first Cross Rhythms Thailandradio show! And the CEO has stated she might pitch it tothe national network, the equivalent of the BBC! Wow,what influence!

Already we are getting feedback: “We thank God that wecan broadcast the radio program from Cross Rhythm. Westart to tell the local churches in Central Thailand so thatthey can use the radio broadcast to evangelize in theirplaces too.”

Whilst this comment was received from a Buddhist ladywho is an English teacher in a large town 50 kilometresaway: “I have just listened to Crossrythms on computer -my radio did not work. It's great. Mr DJ is very nice.”

Miraculously God has connected us with a young ThaiChristian, who presents the show in Thai to the local people. In a Buddhist nation, it is incredible to see how theCross Rhythms model of Christian radio can stand up inthe marketplace: empowering local Christians to be ‘salt &light’ to their own community.

INDIAMuslims? Buddhists? How about young Hindus? After contact from Pastor Mallamari in Warangal, India, we arenow evaluating a partnership with Indian churches todeliver a Cross Rhythms station to their city!

Recently a generous supporter offered to pay for a flight toIndia, and in response within days our contact had puttogether an excellent itinerary that showed the substanceof local support: meetings with at least 6 primary churchleaders including the head of the churches of Warangal; apastor for a tribal community; and an orthodox Hindu convert working with student groups.

UK YOUTH

Muslims? Buddhists? Hindus? But what about secularBritain? At Cross Rhythms it is time to redouble ourefforts to reach the youth of our nation!

The recent riots across the UK revealed again a youthgeneration rejected, alienated, trapped in brokenness andfar off from their Heavenly Father. At this time God hasshown us He is a Father to the fatherless and he is calling us to reveal His Fatherheart to that youth generation through media: we are working for more UKFM radio stations; we are now filming online TV pro-grammes where young people share on issues such ascancer, suicide, disability, eating disorders and witchcraft;and the MyVoice project to empower young Christians toshare their faith through media is developing.

THE NEXT STEPS?Cross Rhythms is responding to the call of God tostretch for greater effectiveness! We punch well aboveour weight, and in this season of expansion we are bursting with opportunity.

Today I would ask you to consider what you invest into theyounger generation? What is the value to reaching theemerging generations with a powerful life changing introduction to their Heavenly Father?

Through Cross Rhythms you can help reach millions of‘broadcast children’ around the world! Our children’s andgrandchildren’s generation.

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Let’s stop losing our young people from ChurchTThhee iinnssppiirraattiioonnaallllyy--ttiittlleedd GGeettttiinngg YYoouurr KKiiddssTThhrroouugghh CChhuurrcchh WWiitthhoouutt TThheemm EEnnddiinngg UUppHHaattiinngg GGoodd iiss aa cchhuurrcchhwwiiddee iinniittiiaattiivvee ttoo hheellpp pprree--vveenntt aa ggeenneerraattiioonn ooff yyoouunngg ppeeooppllee bbeeiinngg lloosstt ttootthhee cchhuurrcchh..

The evening tour events start in November, with thenearest to our diocese visiting Reading onWWeeddnneessddaayy NNoovveemmbbeerr 2233..

First, let’s take a look at the facts and figuresaccording to current research:

• there were an estimated 1.1million children lost to

the church between 1990 to 2020

• the 2010 estimate for the number of under 15’s whowill attend church is just 375,300. The 2020 estimate is 183,700

• 72% of Christians come to faith before the age of 19- childhood is a crucial period in the development offaith

• most of the religious beliefs, behaviours and expectations that define a person’s life have beendeveloped and embraced by the age of 13

Every year, thousands of young people leave thechurch, but Care for the Family – the Christian

charity behind Getting Your Kids Through Church –believes that many don’t actually turn their back onGod, but on something else.

The tour is an opportunity for parents, church leadersand youth workers to join together and discover whatthat ‘something’ might be – and try to change it.

International speaker and best-selling author RobParsons – founder of Care for the Family – bringsinsight and inspiration to the event, with a plentifulhelping of Christian music from Phatfish and dramafrom the Saltmine Theatre Company.

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Given that many people feel drawn to their local church at Christmas- even if they wouldn’t normally visit during the rest of the year - this web-site makes it easy for them to find out where and when local services arebeing held.

A search facility means that simply popping in a postcode will give thenecessary information as fast as your broadband will allow.

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The Guildford Seeking Common Ground Lecturewill be held during Interfaith Week on MMoonnddaayyNNoovveemmbbeerr 2211 and challenge the stereotypical image ofJudaism at the time of Jesus as a religion exclusivelyfocused on observing thelaw.

The speakers at the lecture to be held at theTrinity Centre in the heartof Guildford are the RevdMarcus Braybrooke andRabbi Jackie Tabick.

Marcus, a retired parishpriest, was awarded a Lambeth Doctorate of Divinityby the Archbishop of Canterbury in recognition of morethan 40 years’ work to encourage inter-religious co-operation and understanding throughout the world.

He is a former executive director of the Council ofChristians and Jews and also president of the WorldCongress of Faiths, of which Jackie Tabick is thechair.

Jackie, who is rabbi at the North West SurreySynagogue at Weybridge, is also on the executive ofthe Interfaith Network.

The lecture will also look at how close Jesus was tothe Pharisees in his attitudes and sayings, inwhat promises to be a fascinating and livelyevening which starts at7pm for 7.30pm.

Entry is free but therewill be a retiring collectionto cover costs. Any

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HOST spokesperson Margaret Stevens said:“HOST invites you to give Christmas, perhaps forthe first time in their life, to someone who is a guestin this country, who would love to experience yourway of life and make your stay-at-home Christmasspecial.

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HOST matches volunteers with one or twoguests to suit their household. More hosts areurgently needed for 1-3 days at Christmas, andweekends all year round.

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Satsumas, baubles, the television …oh andtwo overseas students. A memorableChristmas for hosts and guests alike underthe HOST programme

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ORGAN RECITAL28 October, 12.45pm, St Nicolas’ Church, BuryStreet, GuildfordPaul Ayres, London composer and organist. Coffeefrom 11.30, retiring collection to cover expenses

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MUSIC ON MONDAY31 October, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingOrgan recital: Anthony Gritten, Middlesex University.Suggested donation £3

LIGHT FANTASTIC31 October, 6pm, Church of the Good Shepherd,Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, GU22 8SPBanish Hallowe’en and celebrate light at the AllSaints Service – a short family service followed byfood fun and fireworks. Contact the parish office formore information admin@wisleywithpyrford.org01483 346345 or just turn up!

NovemberPUBLIC DEBATE1 November, 8pm. South Farnham School, MeninWay, Farnham, GU9 8DY‘Morality without religion has no firm foundation’speakers include Lord Richard Harries, professor ofDivinity and representatives of Baha’i / Interfaith, theCentre for Enquiry and the European HumanistFederation. Admission free

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FUND-RAISING SUPPER2 November, 7.30pm, The Park Restaurant, GuildfordCollege

Fund-raising supper in aid of the Guildford-Mukono(Uganda) Link. Tickets £25 (students £20). Contacttamsy.baker@ntlworld.com

AN EVENING WITH FIONA CASTLE4 November, 7.30pm, Godalming Baptist Church,Queen Street, GodalmingThe widow of Roy Castle shares how she coped withhis loss with some hilarious insights into life with him.She also talks of her work in support of projects inThailand. Tickets £5 from 01483 414544 oroffice.gbc@btinternet.com

IGNATIAN RETREAT4-6 November, Acorn Christian Healing Foundation,BordonThis silent retreat offers a time to step aside formeveryday routines to be still in God’s presenceCost £160. To book contact 01420 478121 or emailinfo@acornchristian.org

MUSIC ON MONDAY7 November, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingRecital: Woking College music students Suggesteddonation £3

COURSE7-10 November, Swanwick, DerbyshireLeading your Church into Growth, a four day coursefor teaching, inspiring and equipping ordained and layreaders. Cost £249. Details from Tracie Hunt 01274604904 or traciecig@yahoo.co.uk

FRIMLEY FORUM8 November, 8pm, St Francis’ Church, UpperChobham Rd, FrimleyIcons and the whole Orthodox tradition. Speaker: NeilWilson Barker. No charge but donations welcome.

COMMEMORATION SERVICE8 November, 12noon, Holy Trinity Church, GuildfordAnnual school commemoration service open to par-ents of pupils at George Abbot School

ORGAN RECITAL9 November, 1.10pm, St Mary’s Church, QuarryStreet, GuildfordGillian Lloyd, United Reformed Church, GuildfordAdmission free (suggested donation £3)

DEEPER HEALING DAY10 November, 10am – 4pm, Acorn Christian HealingFoundation, BordonLed by members of the Acorn Team, this dayincludes an introductory talk, individual prayer ministry and time for reflection, concluding with communion & laying on of hands. Cost £30 increfreshments & lunch. To book contact 01420478121 or email info@acornchristian.org

SHEPHERDS MARKET12 November, 10.30am-5pm, Church of the GoodShepherd, Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, GU22 8SPIt’s a films, musicals and plays première for thesmash hit fundraiser, the Shepherd’s Market. Lastyear the market - with its London Underground theme- raised an incredible £12,500. Can it be beat thisyear? Visit showbizland and help raise funds for thechurch’s three charities – Hope for Uganda, theSamaritans and MacMillan Nurses.

ORGAN RECITAL12 November, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, LondonRoad, Ewell, KT17 2BBProgramme to be advised, Simon Gregory, EmanuelSchool, Clapham. Tickets £5 in advance from 0208337 2160 or £6 on the door.

CONCERT12 November, 7.30pm, St Martin’s Church, DorkingMass in Blue by Will Todd and George Shearing’sSeven Shakespeare Sonnets. Ashtead ChoralSociety. Tickets £17/£14 from 01372 275369

MUSIC ON MONDAY14 November, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingOrgan recital: Roy Woodhams (Vicar of Fleet)Suggested donation £3

ADVANCED HEALING MINISTRY TRAINING18-20 November, Acorn Christian HealingFoundation, BordonThis weekend will benefit those who want to discovermore about the Healing Ministry. Led by the RevdElizabeth Knifton. Cost £150. To book contact 01420478121 or email info@acornchristian.org

MUSIC WORKSHOP19 November, 2.15-6pm, Christ Church, GuildfordRoad, OttershawWest Gallery Church Music as sung in town andcountry churches circa 1700-1850. Led by FrancisRoads. Singers and players of wind and bowed-stringinstruments. The music can be seen and downloadedat www.rodingmusic.co.uk/events/ottershaw11/page.htmCost £5 to include tea. Bookings: 01932 872560.

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MUSIC ON MONDAY21 November, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingPiano recital: Emilie Capulet. Suggested donation £3

GETTING YOUR KIDS THROUGH CHURCH…23 November, 7.30 pm, The Hexagon, ReadingCare for the Family tour. See article on page 14 andwww.gyktc.org.uk for more details

CHRISTMAS MARKET26 November, 9.30am-1pm, Brook Hall, OttershawFood stall, potted plants, Christmas cards, wrappingpaper, decorations and candles. Christmas tombola,

books, CDs and DVDs. Refreshments. Entry: 50p(adults), 11 yrs and under free.

CHRISTMAS FAIR26 November, 10am-2pm, Shalford Village HallSt Mary’s Shalford Christmas charity fair. Food, gifts,plants and children’s activities. Free entry, free parking

MUSIC ON MONDAY28 November, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingOrgan recital: Mark Brafield, Dorking. Suggesteddonation £3

DecemberMUSIC ON MONDAY5 December, 12.40 pm, Christ Church, WokingRecital: Plaegan Piano Quartet. Suggested donation £3

COURSE9-11 December, Acorn Christian Healing Foundation,BordonA Weekend of Healing Prayer and the chance todraw closer to Jesus before the rush of Christmas.Led by Jennifer Rees-Larcombe. Cost £150. To bookcontact 01420 478121 or email info@acornchristian.org

CHRISTMAS MUSIC10 December, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, HighStreet, GuildfordThe Glory of Christmas, Dr Barry Rose conducts aprogramme of Christmas music, both sacred and secularwith the Guildford Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra andGuildford Camerata. Box office: 01483 444777

CHRISTMAS CONCERT10 December, 6.30pm, St Nicolas’ Church, GuildfordAn African Christmas with the Occam Singers conducted by David Gibson. Readings by VirginiaMcKenna. Cost £12 in aid of the Born Free GlobalFoundation. Tickets on the door or from GuildfordTourist Information 01483 444333

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Guildford left it late but grabbed victory in the last over with just onewicket remaining at Middlesex’sWalker Ground in Southgate, NorthLondon.

Opponents and cup-holdersLichfield Diocese won the toss andopted to bat first after the one-daygame had been reduced from 50 to 40overs each innings - due to the poorweather conditions - scoring a defend-able total of 104 runs.

Guildford in reply lost two earlywickets, but rallied to keep the scoreticking over during the middle of theirknock, only to then slump to 80-8.

“Which soon became nine wicketsdown with only a few overs remain-ing,” recalls Guildford’s winning captain the Revd George Newton ofHoly Trinity Church, Aldershot.

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The vicar of Chobham celebrated 40 yearsof priesthood at a Festival Eucharist at StLawrence Church, where he was joined by theBishop of Guildford as preacher at the end ofSeptember.

The service marked the start of ChobhamFestival, a week-long commu-nity celebration of musicincluding Schools’ Proms,morris dancers, a jazz eveningand a baroque concert, mostlyheld in the church or churchhall.

Andrew arrived in Chobhamin 1997 – which was some-thing of a homecoming for hiswife, Pippa, who had grown upin Horsell.

He said: “There’s some-thing of a common assump-tion that clergy inhabit a cosy world, a little cutoff from real life. But, like many parish priests,I have experienced times, dotted among thegentler rhythm of people’s joys and sadness-es, of extreme distress and rawness.

“My ministry has included being alongside anewly-married couple (one of whose fathers

had just murdered his wife) - holding the handof a man who had just drunk bleach to kill him-self, and was refusing to let anyone else gonear him (he was carrying a knife) – or sittingwhilst a couple bathed the body of theirseverely handicapped baby who had just diedthe night before she would have been bap-tised.

“The world has been all too real on occa-sions like that. Fortunately ministry has alsobeen far more a time of sharing days of greathappiness and hope.”

Bishop Christopher spoke of Andrew’smany additional ministries –music, hymn-writing, marriagecounselling, marriage andfamily teaching, and childrenand disability support:

“As a champion of familylife, Andrew was a Relatecounsellor for 30 years andwas also a founder trusteeand then chairman of FLAME(Family Life and MarriageEducation). He has run semi-nars on marriage for severaldioceses, and continues to

take part in clergy training at Cuddesdon inOxford.

He is author of Growing Together (it has sofar sold 8,000 copies) and three other bookson marriage for Church House Publishing andhas also served as chair of the diocesan chil-dren’s committee.”

Andrew celebrates 40 years

Cockfosters!”

George’s Lichfieldcounterpart the Revd JeffReynolds, the MethodistSuperintendent Ministerof Stafford, askedGuildford to look after thecup they won in 2010,adding: “We’re hoping towin it back next year!”

Winners in 2007 andlosing finalists in 2009,Guildford’s diocesancricket team faced a

period of transition thisyear, losing a number ofestablished players dur-ing the season. However,this didn’t prevent thespirited unit claiming vic-tories againstWinchester, London andManchester dioceses ontheir route to this year’sfinal.

Before next year’sdefence of the trophy,any budding diocesan

cricket stars who wouldlike to be considered forthe team are encouragedto contact George byemail at gg@@ggjjsskk..pprreesstteell..ccoo..uukk

The Church TimesCricket Cup, which hasbeen going for 61 years,is sponsored by one ofthe two independentlyowned newspapers pro-viding weekly coverageof Anglican affairs in

Patrick Samuels (right) and Nick Williams celebrate victory after hittingthe winning runs

Samuels who smacked afew fours and snatchedvictory from the very jawsof defeat.

“The match was allplayed in a very good spir-it” added George. “After abeer in the clubhouse atSouthgate, the team celebrated with a curry in

CUP WINNERS – The Guildford team…(back row l-r) Revd Frank Scammell, vicar, Emmanuel,Stoughton; Revd Nick Williams, vicar elect, Christchurch, Guildford (formerly vicar of Tongham);Revd Giles Carpenter, curate, St Stephen, Shottermill; Cpt Patrick Samuels, Church Army,Walton-on-Thames; Revd Glen Mansfield, curate, Holy Trinity, Aldershot (12th man); Revd MorayThomas, vicar, St Luke, Grayshott; Revd Matt Prior, PTO, St John’s, Cove; (front row l-r) Cpt JohnMarrow, Church Army, Guildford; Revd Jonathan Thomas, curate, St Nicolas, Cranleigh; RevdGeorge Newton (captain) vicar, Holy Trinity, Aldershot; Revd Steve Gray, chaplain, SeafordCollege; Revd Gary Simmons, vicar, All Saints, Handcross. George Newton is pictured (front rowwith the Church Times Cricket Cup) and man-of-the-match Patrick Samuels with his trophy andbubbly (back row centre)

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