FROM THE METHODIST MINISTER

My first two letters for the Hartlip Parish Magazine were written rather in the dark, for I knew little or nothing about the inhabitants of this attractive village. However, I have now had opportunity to learn about you from first hand and I have been delighted with the splendid spirit that exists between our two churches and I should like to record my own personal appreciationof the most cordial welcome extended to both my wife and myself. This has helped us to feel very much at home very quickly. I trust we shall continue to work together for the common concerns of the Kingdom of God. In the political, social and religious fields we are facing drastic and rapid changes and whilst our Christian Gospel is eternal it is applicable to every new change. It is both eternal and immediate and never dates. It is up to us to interpret its message through the medium of contemporary life and thought, so that it becomes not the fashion of a particular group or nation but the means of life and salvation to the world.

DONALD WHITE.

PARISH NOTES

Help

Was sent to victims of Hurricane Flora by our Christian Fellowship, to the extent of £3 - the collection at our United Service on 10th October. Inter-Church Aid wrote by return, thanking.

Hop-picking

Final figures were - earnings £57, donations £8; total paid into account £65; P.C.C. Treasurer naturally delighted!

Face-lift

Has been given to our Village War Memorial. Cross and wall panels have been cleaned and all lettering repainted, at the orders and expense of the Hall Committee - for the first time, I believe, for about 15 years. It is hoped that from now on volunteers will give the memorial a yearly clean.

Bazaar

Working Party continues - November 4th and 18th at 7 p.m. at the Vicarage; November 11th and 25th at 2.30 p.m. at Yew Tree Cottage. Ideas exchanged advice given, anyone very welcome.

Hymn-writers

And their hymns - will be the subject of a course of sermons on Sunday evenings in November. November 3rd - Bishop How; November 10th - Isaac Watts; November 17th - Wm. Cowper; November 24th - Dean Halford.

J.H.G-W.G.