The Parish Church of St. Mildred, Tenterden

(Tenterden Benefice - with St John's, Smallhythe and St Michael & All Angels, Tenterden)

Weekly Notices


Sunday 7th March 2010

 

Lent 3

 

WELCOME to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer – please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM – Lindsay Roberts and Christian Robinson are taking the Family Service at St Michael’s today.  David Trustram will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

EVENING COMMUNION – and prayers for Healing – 6 pm in St Mildred’s tonight, led by David Trustram.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY:

1 Corinthians 10: 1-13  (p.1151 in the pew Bibles)

Luke 13: 1-9  (p.1046 in the pew Bibles)

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REVD JOHN GREEN – his funeral service will be at 3 pm on Mon 8th March in St Nicholas Church, Sandhurst, where he was Rector for 22 years.

JANET SYE – her thanksgiving service will be at 2.30 pm on Tues 9th March in St Mildred’s.

SUNDAY CLUB TEAM – will have a planning meeting at 7.30 pm on Tues 9th March in the Glebe Hall.  Shirley Docker

FLOWER ARRANGERS – meet at 2.30 pm on Weds 10th March in St Mildred’s Sacristy.

FIRST LENT EVENING – I will be leading the first of three gatherings on the theme of ‘Faith, Hope and Love – as seen in the Bible’ this Weds, 10th March, at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall.  David

THURSDAY – Holy Communion at 11 am in St Mildred’s.

JOHN STEWART – his thanksgiving service will be at 12.30 pm on Thurs 11th March in St Mildred’s.

MOTHER’S UNION  Tuesday the 9th March is our Lenten Service led by Ann Robertson in the Church Hall at 10.30 a.m. Come earlier for coffee. 10.00 a.m in the Church Hall on Saturday 13th March is posy making for Mothering Sunday. All welcome. Please bring greenery if you can. A reminder of the Deanery Lady Day Service 10.30 a.m on Thursday 25th March at Marden Church.

 

TRAIDCRAFT: Sale of fairly-traded products during coffee after the 9.30 am service next Sunday, 14th March. Last month you bought £172.26 worth of fair trade - wonderful! Thank you! Jill de Villiers

LENT LUNCH – every Friday from 12 noon to 2 pm in St Mildred’s Church Hall.  Cost £3 – all proceeds to Christian Aid.

MOTHERING SUNDAY Cards are on sale at the bookstall.

A FULL PEAL – will be attempted during the morning on Sat 13th March at St Mildred’s.

FORTHCOMING – ‘Damian and Carla in Concert’ at 7.30 pm on Sat 13th March in St Mildred’s.  With a program of music covering a wide array of styles and tastes, including songs old and new. Arranged by St Michael’s PCC as a fund-raiser for church funds – please support.  Tickets £7 (to include a glass of wine or juice) from Carol Stevens (762703) or at the door.

LUNCH CLUB:  The next one will be at 12.30pm on Wednesday 17th March in the Church Hall.  All are welcome.

MEN’ BREAKFAST Saturday 20th March 'A Second Opinion - A Surgeon Speaks'. Terry Boxall, a retired consultant surgeon, will be giving us food for thought as we socialise over a cooked breakfast. 8.30 am start at The Tenterden Club - tickets available from Dick Warren (761688) price £8.

EASTER WORKSHOP – from 12 to 3 pm on Good Friday, 2nd April, in the Church Hall.  All school-age children are invited for a variety of craft, singing, cooking activities on the theme of Easter.

‘THE LIFE OF CHRIST’ – at Wintershall (see Feb magazine, page 8).  Please contact me soon if you would like to reserve a ticket for our parish visit on July 3rd.  David

 

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NEXT SUNDAY

14th March 2010

Mothering Sunday

 

St. Mildred’s

8.00 am

Holy Communion

9.30 am

Family Communion

6.00 pm

‘Create Space’ (Church Hall)

St. Michael’s

10.00 am

Family Communion

St. John the Baptist

11.15 am

Mattins

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Sunday 28th February 2010

Lent 2

WELCOME to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer - please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM - David Trustram is taking the service at St Michael's today. Margaret Roylance will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY: 

Philippians 3:17-4:1 (p. 1180 in the pew Bibles) 

Luke 13: 31-end (p.1047 in the pew Bibles)

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FRESH FILTER COFFEE - will be available from Sun 14th March at our after-church gathering in the Hall! There will be a brief training session for all those on the rota - at 11 am today, Sunday 28th February.

BISHOP TREVOR WILLMOTT-will be spending Thurs 4th March in Tenterden Deanery, and all members of the congregations are invited to the Town Hall between 7 and 9 pm that evening to meet him and find out more about him.

LENT LUNCHES - every Friday from 12 noon to 2 pm in St Mildred's Church Hall. Cost £3 - all proceeds to Christian Aid.

WOMEN's WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will take place at 2 pm on Friday 5th March at St John the BaptistChurch, Smallhythe. All are welcome.

CONFIRMATION - Bishop Trevor has agreed to conduct a Confirmation service at 9.30 am on Sunday 20th June in St Mildred's Church. I encourage all non-confirmed members of our congregations to consider coming forward at that service. Please speak to me or Margaret. David.

MAGAZINE EDITORS - meet at 4 pm on Mon 1st March at 11 Elmfield.

THURSDAY - Holy Communion at 11 am in St Mildred's

REVD JOHN GREEN - his funeral service will be at 3 pm on Mon 8th March in St Nicholas Church, Sandhurst, where he was Rector for 22 years.

MOTHERING SUNDAY Cards are on sale at the bookstall.

SUNDAY CLUB TEAM - will have a planning meeting at 7.30 pm on Tues 9th March in the Glebe Hall. Shirley Docker            .

LENT EVENINGS - I will be leading three gatherings on the themes of 'Faith, Hope and Love - as seen in the Bible'. Weds 10th, 17tli, 24th March at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. David

FORTHCOMING - 'Damian and Carla in Concert' at 7.30 pm on Sat 13th March in St Mildred's. With a program of music covering a wide array of styles and tastes, including songs old and new. Arranged by St Michael's PCC as a fund­raiser for church funds - please support. Tickets £7 (to include a glass of wine or juice) from Louise Musselwhite, or at the door.

MEN' BREAKFAST Saturday 20th March 'A Second Opinion - A Surgeon Speaks'. Terry Boxall, a retired consultant surgeon, will be giving us food for thought as we socialize over a cooked breakfast. 8.30 am start at The Tenterden Club - tickets available from Dick Warren (761688) price £8.

EASTER WORKSHOP - from 12 to 3 pm on Good Friday, 2nd April, in the Church Hall. All school-age children are invited for a variety of craft, singing, cooking activities on the theme of Easter.

'THE LIFE OF CHRIST' - at Wintershall (see Feb magazine, page 8). Please contact me soon if you would like to reserve a ticket for our parish visit on July 3rd. David

WELCOMERS New rotas for April to September are available on the side table. Please take your copies.

BRING AND BORROW LIBRARY of Christian Books in the basket on the Bookstall. Please donate Christian books to share with others, and fill in details in the notebook provided when you borrow.

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NEXT SUNDAY

7th March 2010 

Lent 3

St. Mildred's

8.00 am Holy Communion

9.30 am Sunday Morning Praise 

6.00 pm Evening Communion and prayers for healing

St. Michael's

10.00 am Parish Communion

12 noon Baptism of Curtis Hatcher

St. John the Baptist

11.15 am Holy Communion

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Sunday 21st February 2010

Lent 1

WE WELCOME YOU to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer - please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM - John Emmott is taking the service at St Michael's today. David Trustram will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY: 

Romans 10: 8b -13 (p.1137 in the pew Bibles)

Luke 4: 1-13 (p.1030 in the pew Bibles)

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MUSIC FORUM meets at 7.30pm on Mon 22nd February at 27, Winser Road, Rolvenden Layne.

OBADIAH COOPER - his funeral service will be at 12noon on Tues23rd February in St Mildred's Church.

THINKING DAY - our Brownies and Guides will be holding a service at 6pm on Wednesday 24th February in St Mildred's Church.

TENTERDEN WOMEN'S BREAKFAST will be held at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch at 8.30am on Saturday 27th February. Speaker will be Ann Robertson whose talk is entitled 'The Challenge of Life's Pilgrim Journey'. Cost will be £10 and you can reserve a place by contacting Stephanie Marshall (07866 146464) or completing one of the pink forms obtained from the letter-table.

SINGALONG - for choirs and congregations ­in Bethersden Village Hall, Sat 27th February, from 2 - 5 pm (teas, coffees and squash available). For all who enjoy singing in a group!

FRESH FILTER COFFEE - is coming soon to our after-church session in the Hall !There will be a brief training session for all those on the rota - at 11 am on Sunday 28th February.

BISHOP TREVOR WILLMOTT-will be spending the whole of Thurs 4th March in Tenterden Deanery, and all members of the congregations are invited to the Town Hall between 7 and 9 pm that evening to meet him and find out more about him.

WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will take place at 2pm on Friday 5th March at St John the BaptistChurch, Smallhythe. All are welcome.

CONFIRMATION - Bishop Trevor has agreed to conduct a Confirmation service at 9.30 am on Sunday 20th June in St Mildred's Church. I encourage all non-confirmed members of our congregations to consider coming forward at that service. Please speak to me or Margaret.David.

MAGAZINE EDITORS - meet at 4pm on Mon 1st March at 11 Elmfield.

FORTHCOMING - 'Damian and Carla in Concert' at 7.30 pm on Sat 13th March in St Mildred's. With a program of music covering a wide array of styles and tastes, including songs old and new, West End hits, Jazz, as well as some original material, this event is sure to be an evening for all to enjoy. Arranged by St Michael's PCC as a fund-raiser for church funds - please support. Tickets £7 (to include a glass of wine or juice) from Louise Musselwhite, or at the door.

'THE LIFE OF CHRIST' - at .Wintershall (see Feb magazine, page 8). Please contact me soon if you would like to reserve a ticket for our parish

visit on July 3rd. David

SAVE USED STAMPS! Please put used stamps (except for standard UK Queen's heads) in the box provided on the table by the door at St. Mildred's. Stamps will be forwarded to the Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) and sold to raise funds to spread the Gospel through ICS churches abroad. Thank you very much! Jill de Villiers.

WELCOMERS New rotas for April to September are available on the side table. Please take your copies.

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NEXT SUNDAY

28th February 2010

Lent 2

                                    St. Mildred's

                        8.00 am Holy Communion 

                        9.30 am Parish Communion

                        St. Michael's

                                    10.00 am Parish Communion

                                    St. John the Baptist

                                                            11.15 am Mattins

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Sunday 14th February 2010

Sunday next before Lent

WE WELCOME YOU to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer - please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM - John Emmott is taking the service at St Michael's today. Peter Brett will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY: 

2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 (p.1160 in the Bibles) 

Luke 9: 28-36 (p.1040 in the pew Bibles)

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TRAIDCRAFT: Sale of fairly-traded products during coffee after 9.30 am service today. New stocks of rice, coffee, tea, cards, gifts, etc. Last month you bought £110.56 worth of fair trade ­thank you! Jill de Villiers.

'CREATE SPACE' - our monthly service of informal worship will be today at 6 pm in the Church Hall. A relaxing service - give it a try !

ASH WEDNESDAY the first day of Lent is this week (Feb 17th) and there will be services of Holy Communion at 11 am and 7.30 pm, with -prayers for the keeping of a good Lent, and the blessing of ashes as a sign of penitence and humility.

CHOIR TO SING AT THE CATHEDRAL Our choir will be singing Choral Evensong in Canterbury Cathedral- this Friday 19 February at 5.30 pm. Do come!

SINGALONG for choirs and congregations ­in Bethersden Village Hall, Sat 27th February, from 2 - 5 pm (teas, coffees and squash available). For all who enjoy singing in a group!

FRESH FILTER COFFEE is coming soon to our after-church session in the Hall ! There will be a brief training session for all those on the rota at 11 am on Sunday 28th February.

BISHOP TREVOR WILLMOTT-will be spending the whole of Thurs 4th March in Tenterden Deanery, and all members of the congregations are invited to the Town Hall between 7 and 9 pm that evening to meet him and find out more about him.

WOMEN's WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will take place at 2pm on Friday 5th March at St John the BaptistChurch, Smallhythe. All are welcome.

CONFIRMATION - Bishop Trevor has agreed to conduct a Confirmation service at 9.30 am on Sunday 20th June in St Mildred's Church. I encourage all non-confirmed members of our congregations to consider coming forward at that service. Please speak to me or Margaret. David.

TENTERDEN WOMEN'S BREAKFAST will be held at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch at 8.30am on Saturday 27th February. Speaker will be Ann Robertson whose talk is entitled 'The Challenge of Life's Pilgrim Journey'. Cost will be £10 and you can reserve a place by contacting Stephanie Marshall (07866 146464) or completing one of the pink forms obtained from the letter-table.

FORTHCOMING - 'Damian and Carla inConcert' at 7.30 pm on Sat 13th March in St Mildred's. With a program of music covering a wide array of styles and tastes, including songs old and new, West End hits, Jazz, as well as some original material, this event is sure to be an evening for all to enjoy. Arranged by St Michael's PCC as a fund-raiser for church funds - please support. Tickets £7 (to include a glass of wine or juice) from Louise Musselwhite, or at the door.

'THE LIFE OF CHRIST' - at Wintershall (see Feb magazine, page 8). Please contact me soon if you would like to reserve a ticket for our parish visit on July 3rd. David

SAVE USED STAMPS! Please put used stamps (except for standard UK Queen's heads) in the box provided on the table by the door at St. Mildred's. Stamps will be forwarded to the Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) and sold to raise funds to spread the Gospel through ICS churches abroad. Thank you very much! Jill de Villiers.

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NEXT SUNDAY

21st February 2010

Lent 1

                                                                                    St. Mildred's

8.00 am Holy Communion

9.30 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate

6.00 pm Choral Evensong

St. Michael's

10.00 am Parish Communion

                                    St. John the Baptist

                                                11.15 am Holy Communion

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Sunday 7th February 2010 

2nd Sunday before Lent

WE WELCOME YOU to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM Margaret Roylance is taking the service at St Michael's today. David Trustram will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY: 

Genesis 2: 4-9, 15-end (p.4in the Bibles)

Luke 8: 22-25 (p.l037 in the pew Bibles)

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SHIRLEY DOCKER - begins her work as Children’s Leader for St Mildred's Church this week - please pray for her.

TUNSTALL BATES - thanks all for their kind wishes and gifts as he moved away from Tenterden last week.

HAITI - thank-you to all who have supported our appeal for the Haiti Disaster Committee - £2800 has now been sent from St Mildred's Church.

FEBRUARY MAGAZINE - please collect your copies from church today. Thank-you to this month's editor, Neil de Villiers. Please note the 'Outlook' newspaper has now been discontinued by the Diocese.

MANDY LEE her funeral service will be at 10.30 am on Weds 10th February in St Mildred's.

FELIX JOHNSON - his funeral service will be at 2.40 pm on Thurs 11th February at Charing Crematorium

'CREATE SPACE' our monthly service of contemporary worship will be next Sunday at 6 pm.

DO YOU NEED A BABYSITTER? I'm looking for babysitting jobs to help fund my trip with World Challenge in 2011 to Malawi where I'll be trekking and taking part in a child-based community project. I worked with children for my work experience and have references if needed. Please ring 01580 765203 Jessica Parker

FORTHCOMING 'Damian and Carla in Concert' at 7.30 pm on Sat 13th March in St Mildred's. With a program of music covering a wide array of styles and tastes, including songs old and new, West End hits, Jazz, as well as some original material, this event is sure to be an evening for all to enjoy. Arranged by St Michael's PCC as a fund-raiser for church funds - please support. Tickets £7 (to include a glass of wine or juice) from Louise Musselwhite, or at the door.

TRAIDCRAFT: Sale of fairly-traded products during coffee after 9.30 am service next Sunday 14 February. New stocks of rice, coffee, tea, cards, gifts, etc. Last month you bought £110.56 worth of fair trade - thank you! I also sent £10.59 to Traidcraft the proceeds of the "change box" over the last few months. Jill de Villiers.

MOTHER'S UNION Our next meeting is on Tuesday 9th February in the Church Hall at 10.30 a.m. when Shirley Docker will be speaking on "Cry in the Dark" There will be a Bring and Buy. This will be the last opportunity at a meeting this year to pay the subscription fee of £13.85 and the fee for the Diocesan newsletter if this is appropriate to you.

TENTERDEN WOMEN'S BREAKFAST will be held at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch at 8.30am on Saturday 27th February. Speaker will be Ann Robertson whose talk is entitled 'The Challenge of Life's Pilgrim Journey'. Cost will be £10 and you can reserve a place by contacting Stephanie Marshall (07866 146464) or completing one of the pink forms obtained from the letter-table.

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NEXT SUNDAY

14th February 2010

Last Sunday before Lent

St. Mildred's

8.00 am Holy Communion

9.30 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate

6.00 pm 'Create Space'- in the Church Hall

St. Michael's

10.00 am Parish Communion

St. John the Baptist

11.15 am Mattins

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Sunday 31st January 2010

3rd Sunday before Lent

The Presentation of Christ

WE WELCOME YOU to this service, especially if you are a visitor or a newcomer – please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Hall after the 9.30 service (turn right on leaving the church).

MINISTRY TEAM – John Emmott and Dick Warren are taking the service at St Michael’s today.David Trustram will be taking the Songs of Praise service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY:

1 Corinthians 13(p.1153 in the Bibles)

Luke 2: 22-40(p.1028 in the pew Bibles)

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HAITI – thank-you to all who have supported our appeal for the Haiti Disaster Committee - £2800 has now been sent from St Mildred’s Church.

NEIL WARWICK – his cremation service will be at 11.20 at Charing, and his memorial service at 12.45 in St Mildred’s, on Tues 2nd February. All are welcome to attend either or both ceremonies.

FEBRUARY MAGAZINE – please collect your copies from church today.Thank-you to this month’s editor, Neil de Villiers.Please note the ‘Outlook’ newspaper has now been discontinued by the Diocese.

MAGAZINE EDITORS – will meet at 4 pm on Mon 1st February at 11 Elmfield.

BISHOP TREVOR WILLMOTT – will be installed as Bishop of Dover in the Cathedral next Sat (Feb 6th).This is by ticket only, but please pray for Bishop Trevor as he begins his work.

DO YOU NEED A BABYSITTER?I’m looking for babysitting jobs to help fund my trip with World Challenge in 2011 to Malawi where I’ll be trekking and taking part in a child-based community project. I worked with children for my work experience and have references if needed. Please ring 01580 765203 – Jessica Parker

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NEXT SUNDAY

7th February 2010

2nd Sunday before Lent

 

St. Mildred’s

8.00 am

Holy Communion

9.30 am

Sunday Morning Praise

& Baptism of Thomas Hodgkins

6.00 pm

Evening Communion 

& Prayers for Healing

St. Michael’s

8.00 am

Holy Communion

10.00 am

Parish Communion

St. John the Baptist

11.15 am

Holy Communion

 

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