November Notes

Hello and Welcome to Oaks and Acorns and another busy month.

Welcome to Diane Bailey who I believe will be joining as our latest member of staff – I trust you will all help to make her feel welcome.

Photo Morning – Monday 7th November 2005
This makes a lovely present for Grandparents, etc at this time of year and is a lovely way to cherish memories of your little ones. Tempest Ltd will be here for the morning. Sets are normally back within about 2 weeks and cost depends on which set you have – full details will be enclosed with your prints.

Birthdays
It is our aim to do birthdays on the first morning of each month and we will now be giving out a ‘Birthday Bear’ to each child on their birthday.
Please can you let us know when you register in that your child will be celebrating their birthday soon so we do not miss anyone out.

Sponsored Assault Course
Well Done to all of you who completed our Assault Course in October – you did so well. Please collect any sponsorship monies and bring them in as soon as possible. All funds raised will go to this year’s supported charities.

Small Change . . . Big Difference
Please remember to keep collecting pennies in pots for our supported Charities – remember . . small change – big difference.

Toy Swap – Monday 21st November
We will be doing a toy’ swap’ on Monday 21st November – please bring along any good quality toys or books – you can then pick up others for a donation to the supported Charities. It could be an ideal way of picking up some bargain Christmas gifts. Items can be collected from the Centre up to 5:45 on the Monday if this would help you out at all – any queries, please ask Rhianne.

Moulsham Street Lighting Up – Saturday 19th November
This is a really lovely day that we, as a Church, love to support. When the fun of the Balloons, Carols, Father Christmas and the lighting up parade finishes in Moulsham Street, we start here at the Centre. We have free drinks, Bouncy Castles and face painting. It really is great fun and we would love to see any of you there.

Christmas Party
Monday 12th December 10:30 to 12:30
Yes, it is nearly that time of year again.
We will be doing things a little differently this year. We know you are all incredibly busy and to this end, we are doing our bit to save you time and effort!!
We will be catering for the event – all you have to bring is yourselves (and your little ones of course!!). We will be having a themed party and will let you know in due course what our theme will be. Cost for the party will be just £2.00 (payable in advance) per family and tickets will be available from 21st November.


Final Thoughts . . .
IF GOD SHOULD GO ON STRIKE.
It's just as well that GOD above has never gone on strike,
Because He thought we'd been unfair or for things He didn't like.
If He had even once sat down and said "I've had enough,
Of those on earth, so this I'll do - I'll make the going tough.
I'll give my order to the sun, cut off the heat supply,
And to the moon give no more light, and run their rivers dry;
Then first to make it really tough, and put the pressure on,
I'll turn off all the oxygen, till every breath is gone."
He'd really be quite justified, if justice is the claim,
For no one has been more abused, or treated with disdain
than God - and yet He carries on, Supplying you and me
with all the favours of his grace and everything is free.
If men may want a better deal, then out on strike they go,
But what a deal we've given God for everything we owe.
We don't care whom we hurt to gain the things we like,
But what a mess we'd all be in if God should go on strike.

Thank you for being with us, we hope to see you again soon.

Rhianne (Leader)
Elsie, Joyce, Pat, Jean, Jenny, Christine, Val H, Val W and Diane
Oaks and Acorns Staff

Assault Course

Thanks to all those who supported our "Assault Course Morning" - 18 little people went home with a certificate, a "You've done it" sticker, a lollipop AND a medal! Thanks also to all those who helped in tthe set-up and strip down. (Though it was rather nice to note that "hugging a teddy" was part of the "Assault Course"!)

We will let you know how much this morning raised for our Designated Charities this year, The Smiles Foundation (Romania) and the Little Havens Children's Hospice here in Essex

Thank you
from
The Oaks and Acorns Team

October notes

Oaks & Acorns
Elim Christian Centre, Hall Street, Chelmsford
Tel: 01245 358855 http://www.elim.org/
www.oaksandacorns.blogspot.com



October 2005 Notes

Thought for the Day. . .
My mother said to me, “if you become a soldier you’ll be a general; if you become a monk you’ll end up as the pope.” Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.
Pablo Picasso

(Love) believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7

Sponsored Assault Course
Monday 17th October
Please note this will be more Oaks & Acorns style rather than S.A.S style and should be able to be completed fairly easily by your little ones and without the need for a parachute!!! Funds raised will go towards our supported Charities – please start collecting sponsors today – sponsorship form available at O & A

Cake Mornings
We need some Mums who would be prepared to make some cakes to bring down for us all to enjoy in the morning - to raise funds for our supported Charities – just one cake/traybake – we are not asking for the entire Bakery section of Tesco!! If you could do this, please let Pat or Rhianne know as soon as possible.

Small Change . . . Big Difference
Please don’t forget to collect your pennies and bring them in for this year’s supported Charities.
These are Little Havens Children’s Hospice here in Essex and
The Smiles Foundation in Romania – children’s work. More pots available on registration desk.

Subs
Can we make a polite request to please bring in correct change (£1.00 wherever possible) – Many Thanks

Photo Morning
Up and coming – 7th November – a lovely keepsake of these precious years for you – any queries, please see Rhianne.

Dates for your Diary
No Oaks and Acorns 24h October - Half Term week – back as usual on 31st October.

Card money
Pat has handmade a lovely selection of cards this year. These are available for just £1.50 per card and are out in the Lounge each week – please browse through and pick one (or several) up today – half the proceeds will go to our chosen charities.

Birthdays
It is our aim to do birthdays on the first morning of each month and we will now be giving out a ‘Birthday Bear’ to each child on their birthday.
Please can you let us know when you register in that your child will be celebrating their birthday soon so we do not miss anyone out.

Waiting List
We clear this as soon as possible , just so you aware, this is our policy:
§ First timers are welcome to join us for their initial visit at any point – we will then hold your details on file and let you know as soon as space is available. Unfortunately, we have no way of telling how long you may need to wait as this depends on our numbers week by week. If you would like an update, please check out our blogspot http://www.oaksandacornns.blogspot.com/ .
§ Our numbers have to be below 50 (adults and children) for two consecutive weeks before we allow new people to join, this is done in chronological order.
§ If you have four consecutive unexplained absences, you are at risk of losing your regular space here at Oaks and Acorns.
§ We have a maximum number of 55 (adults and children) at any one session. This is on a first come, first served basis. We start at 10:00am and run until 11:30am. We would recommend you arrive early as this will give you the best chance of getting in. We apologise if we ever have to turn you away. Please be aware that this is for Health and Safety reasons, more than 55 people can greatly increase the risk of accidents.
If you have any queries, please speak to Rhianne.

Thank you for being with us, we hope to see you again soon.

Rhianne (Leader)
Elsie, Joyce, Pat, Jean, Jenny, Christine, Val H and Val W
Oaks and Acorns Staff


Oaks & Acorns
Elim Christian Centre, Hall Street, Chelmsford
Tel: 01245 358855 http://www.elim.org/
www.oaksandacorns.blogspot.com