C.W.F. Spring Newsletter

Welcome to the C.W.F. Spring Newsletter, this years 90^th Annual Conference theme was Blessed Assurance.  

Women were asked to write a 90^th Birthday Hymn.  The one selected was called Creator God, Father and Mother written by Joy Rice and the music was kindly provided by Graham Westcott.

We were certainly blessed and assured with our Key Speaker who was the Rev. Kate Bottley , who has appeared in the Channel 4’s T.V. Series Gogglebox.  She really made us laugh and everyone was in stitches when she did her talk.  During her talk we felt really Blessed but at the same time we were challenged to remember we are a “Resurrection People” does something have to close “die “ in order for us to be guided to something new and different?  And when did you last share your faith with someone

 The Work Shops were very well attended and the products of the 90^th Banner and the Churches where I Worship Collage- here are the pictures of the 90^th Banner and the Collage below.  Also the committee would like to thank all the leaders of all the workshops for leading their respective workshops including Head Massage etc.

The ladies all enjoyed the 90^th Birthday cake.  And pictured below are the Ladies that came to the Conference for the first time ever and also the ladies that have been coming for the most years.  So let us give a great big thank you to Sue Simpkin for making it.

Joy Rice compered the Saturday Evening entertainment and as usual the ladies did not let us down on their talents.

The Sunday Morning Bible Study was taken by Vicky Longbone, and she looked at the Language of the Bible and she gave us a short exercise to do- to change him to her in the Bible. Then we had a lengthy discussion about this and it really brought some challenging things about the Bible.

The weekend culminated in communion which was led by Eileen Williams.

The Overseas Collection Raised for Bethany School at Bethany was £468.49(Saturday Evening)

And the Oasis Bus Halifax £515.63 (Sunday Morning)

The Present Stall Raised £120.00                   Fair Trade Stall Raised £234.75

Glass Stall Raised £37.00 (Percentage)

2018 Conference Friday 23^rd February –Sunday 25^th February.

The Committee are working tirelessly on the theme for next year’s Conference.  Also we welcome Sue Germaney to the Committee

I have a small announcement to make it is with regret that Kate King Smith has passed away after a short illness. She was a regular at Swanwick and well liked and very funny.  Please remember her in your prayers.

Have a great Summer and I will be back in the Autumn with details of our 2018 Conference 

Love and God Bless 

Sally Faulks

               

Hymns to celebrate our 90th anniversary

The following 3 hymns were written in answer to the challenge to write a new hymn to celebrate CWF's 90th anniversary.

Tune Hyfrydol

We will sing the wondrous story

of Christian Women’s Fellowship.

Year by year we give God glory

sharing talents through His gifts;

singing, walking, art and dancing,

workshops planned for every age

concerts too are life enhancing

warm applause for all on stage!

We’ve been blessed by all our speakers

wisely teaching God’s own Truth,

and Bible studies by our leaders

from Hebrews, John, Isaiah, Ruth.

At business time we keenly listen,

decide good causes to support,

choosing books becomes our mission

Traidcraft goods are swiftly bought.

Worship brings a close relation

Communion shared with bread and wine,

thanking God for Christ’s salvation

testament to love Divine.

Chapel’s peace is always welcome,

grace and mercy guide our prayers.

We are called to shape the Kingdom

Spirit-filled by God who cares.

Yes, we’ll sing the wondrous story

as we gather at The Hayes.

Nine decades of love in action

Jesus - Saviour - voices raised;

seeking, learning, lives transforming

centred on God’s living Word,

friendships forged have been heart-warming,

thankful praise is seen and heard.

By Margaret, Kate, Sybil, Lynette & Jen

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At the end of my prayer    (suggested tune –Slane -  Be thou my vision)

In times of Joy, celebration and praise,
my songs of hope to God I raise.

Creator God, guardian of my days.

I know you’re there at the end of my prayer.

When troubles come, as they often will,
you calm my thoughts, make my fears be still.
I know where to turn, I know who will care.
For God is there at the end of my prayer.

When in despair, sorrowful tears I have cried,
I feel your presence walking by my side.
My comforter, my friend and my guide.

Keeping me safe, in answer to prayer.

When skies are grey; and the loud thunder roars,
dark storm clouds burst and rain down pours.
Your rainbow after… proves that I am yours!
O, Lord my God, I thank you in prayer.

The surging surf, the wild stormy sea.
Water of life, created in me.
I wonder… just how can it be?

That one so powerful answers my prayer.

My soul cries out to you, my Lord.

My life and yours in full accord.

My spirits rise, my hope restored.

For, you are there, at the end of my prayer.

God the father, Jesus the son,
Holy Spirit, awesome three in one!
You died for me ...and everyone.

I live for you through a life in prayer.

Joy Rice

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CWF – 90^th hymn

Creator God, Father and Mother.
You love your children like no other.
Daughters of God, we all stand proud,
praises to you, we sing out loud.

How blessed are we that we are yours.
Eternal love from you outpours.
Sisters together we meet through you.
Your spirit shining out in all we do.

Immortal Lord, divine, perfect.
Designer of life, our architect.
Fit us to serve, fully equip.
Women together in fellowship,

Ninety years, faithful and true.
Meeting together for love of you.
Friendships forged; strengthen for years.
Sharing our joys, our hopes, our tears.

Onward we go – don’t hesitate!

The future awaits – so celebrate!

Women together, we’ll never cease.

Blessed are we – we share God’s peace.

Joy Rice