Kingston United Reformed Church - Church News Magazine

News update from Zimbabwe

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:31:50 -0700

This is an article sent by John Simpson, who was at our church earlier in the year and has spoken at Mens Forum.

ZIMBABWE -- HOUSE OF HORROR
by John Simpson

It came as no surprise to hear that the Zimbabwean government have refused to accept the democratic will of the people. This elite group comprised of ministers, generals, police chiefs and many judges who enjoy a fabulous lifestyle have accumulated riches beyond belief. They must have been horrified to discover that despite all the blatant vote rigging, the sheer number of people wanting change far outweighed their efforts to deceive. President Mbeki of South Africa, a close friend of Mr Mugabe stressed there was 'no crisis' in Zimbabwe. Tell that to brave Zimbabweans across the country who voted for change. A wave of fear is sweeping across the country. None are being spared : neither men , women nor children where beatings by Mugabe's 'rent a mob' are common place. Tell that to poor people who queued almost 5 hours at their local Grain Marketing Board Depot
whilst every single bag of this staple food was loaded onto army trucks. Mbeki, rejected by his own party the ANC, will leave behind a shameful legacy.

The euphoria following the results was short lived and the country is now in limbo. My mobile has been working overtime with frightened, angry text messages from friends some of which are listed below giving an insight into their feelings;

'Am in town and there is a heavy military presence mostly new recruits.' I felt the dictator's iron hand. As soon as I had finished sending the last text message, I got picked up by the young heavily armed militia and detained for no reason. I have just been released and am now on my way home.'

'We are anxiously waiting news. We are living in fear this side. The monster is so desperate.'

However, there is some better news. An exciting project on behalf of the artists is taking shape. Also, Lesley Charlton, minister of Kingston upon Thames URC, emailed me the other day. Quote - 'John, we are making Zimbabwe our target for Commitment for life starting this harvest. I wonder whether you could be part of that?' Excellent news - let's hope it spreads! The
May edition of the URC Reform magazine will feature St Andrew's support for Silveira House.

Finally, the latest text message sums up the situation in Zimbabwe: 'Things are so hard. Pray for us - we are suffering.'

Church News April 2008 - Youth Edition

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:23:52 -0700

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Thanksgiving Service for Roy Cullum

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:30:44 -0700

Start: 23/04/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 23/04/2008 - 3:00pm

Start: 23/04/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 23/04/2008 - 3:00pm

Location: Kingston URC

A Thanksgiving service will take place on Wednesday 23rd April at 14.00 to celebrate the life of Roy Cullum, a long standing member of our church.

Support KURC via your online shopping

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:04:10 -0800

You can now support KURC financially by doing your shopping online, paying no more than you normally would by going to a range of online shops via our buy.at affiliate page. You just access the retailer's usual website through the above link, and every time you buy something KURC gets a commission. QED. Retailers pay the commission out of their marketing budget and it has cost us nothing to set up the arrangement. Buy.at does not pass on any details and strictly prohibits retailers from doing so. It is anonymous - we do not know who has bought what, only how many visits each site has had. Please take a look for yourself, there is no obligation. You can also support the church by buying your books from Amazon via this page

Images from our Church

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:01:14 -0800

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Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:58:30 -0800

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Church News March 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:24:06 -0800

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February Church News 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:21:16 -0800

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News Day - Young people take over the Church Magazine

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:00:18 -0800

Start: 24/02/2008 - 11:00am

End: 24/02/2008 - 4:00pm

Start: 24/02/2008 - 11:00am

End: 24/02/2008 - 4:00pm

Location: The News Room Kingston URC

The young people are taking over the church magazine and we have a day to produce it in.

We need researchers, artists, interviewers, writers, web-editors and people just to come along.

If you are under 21 and have something to say please write us an article.

For more information please email: emilyrayoung@hotmail.com or ring 07960 330556

Burns Supper

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:23:34 -0800

Start: 01/03/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 01/03/2008 - 8:00pm

Start: 01/03/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 01/03/2008 - 8:00pm

Location: Mayo Hall

Burns Supper

7 - 10 pm

Scottish music, dancing, a wee toast to the Chieftain of the Pudding Race, and lots of lovely Haggis - real full meat or vegitarian o

Update from Kenyan Orphanage on the Web

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:06:29 -0800

At a recent church service Mr John and Mrs Esther Green, who are missionaries in Kenya and are running an orphanage and school for destitute children in Eldoret, told us what is going on in the country just now. A web site called the ‘Testimony Faith Home blog’ has been set up where John can post his notes and communicate with other people. The blog address is: http://tfhomes.blogspot.com/ . If you would like to have more information on the orphanage and the school itself log onto this website.

Church Magazine January 2008

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:02:25 -0800

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Church News - December 2007

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:48:17 -0800

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