It was rather chilly with the threat of showers on the day of our May Fair, and so it was decided to hold it inside. The event was well supported and £650 + was raised for our much needed church funds. It was fun as well as hard work, and our thanks to everyone who supported us so generously and to friends who helped with all the preparations both before and on the day.
We had a Barbeque in the manse garden on June 1st at 4pm. Fortunately it stayed dry after having showers in the morning. The food provided by various friends was fantastic and a great time was had by all so, God willing, we will be having another on August 17th. Why not come and join us?
Please note the July lunch is on the 5th (the first Saturday), as members from the Morris sides will be staying in the hall the following weekend. We are looking forward to the joint service with St. Paul’s on July 13th in which the Morris dancers will be taking part. This is usually at 10.30 am on the Common. We do invite you to come and join us for our special evening service at 6-30 on that day – we’ll be very pleased to see you.
All are welcome to our monthly lunch, normally held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Just contact Brenda on 01923 269574. You will be most welcome.
There will be a report on the visit of the Chiltern West Gallery Quire and our Quiz Night in the next issue.
We wish you all a very happy and relaxing holiday time from the Baptist church family.

ST. PAULS CHURCH AND HOLY CROSS
Childrens events
These are some of the Childrens events that we run in Chipperfield:
Every Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime the Youth and Childrens department at St. Pauls Church and Holy Cross Church goes into St Pauls Primary School to run ‘Accelerate +. This is a fun filled lunchtime club, which aims to teach the children about Jesus and we teach them from the bible. We normally have approximately 30 children at each club.
‘Accelerate + ‘links with our bi-monthly club, called ‘Accelerate which is held at St Pauls Parish room on Saturday mornings. The morning is jam packed with crafts, drama, games, songs, bible teaching and fun! We have held 5 sessions since September and our next ‘Accelerate is on Saturday July 12th , 10.15-1pm at St Pauls Parish Room.
Youth Events
Each Monday we run an activity club called Contact in St Pauls Parish room. We have a range of activities for the young people to get involved in e.g. dance, crafts, cooking, outdoor games, video nights and socials. We then also have a short talk at the end of the evening about God and the Christian faith. Contact is held for two age groups. We have approximately 30 young people attending contact. 6.15—7.30pm for Year 6-8 7.45—9pm for Year 9 –11
On a Tuesday evening the Youth department run Small Groups. These are Bible study groups where young people are discipled in the Christian faith. They are supportive and encouraging but they also challenge the young people to build a personal relationship with Jesus and be changed by it! We have approximately 20 young people meeting in small groups. There are 3 different small groups: Year 6&7 (Tues), years 7-10 (Tues) and years 8-10 (Fri) These meet in homes of the leaders from 6.30—7.30pm.
Every month we run PULSE, an event in which young people from 4 churches gather together to serve their local communities. This can be in any way that help is needed. E.g. gardening, painting, litter picking etc. Our next PULSE is over in Chorleywood for a fun day on Saturday 28th June. We will be hosting a football tournament, face painting etc. Please join us!
Once a month we also hold Cool Runnings in St Pauls Parish room. This is an informal, all age service from 5.30—7pm. We have some musical worship, games and crafts, food and a talk using a film. The next Cool Runnings is on Saturday 5th July, 5.30-7pm,
All are welcome! Please call St Pauls Church, Youth and Childrens office on 01923 270572 for more information about any of these events.
Emma King Youth and Childrens Intern,
St Pauls Church, Chipperfield and Holy Cross Church, Sarratt