The Parish
(Tenterden Benefice - with
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.
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,
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
TRAIDCRAFT:
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 |
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8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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9.30 am |
Family Communion |
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6.00 pm |
‘Create Space’ (Church Hall) |
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St. Michael’s |
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10.00 am |
Family Communion |
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11.15 am |
Mattins |
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Sunday 28th
February 2010
MINISTRY TEAM - David Trustram is taking the service
at St Michael's today. Margaret Roylance will be taking the service at
Smallhythe.
Philippians 3:17-4:1 (p. 1180 in the pew Bibles)
Luke 13: 31-end (p.1047 in the pew Bibles)
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
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,
MOTHERING SUNDAY Cards are on sale at the bookstall.
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.
7th March 2010
Lent 3
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Sunday Morning Praise
6.00 pm Evening Communion and prayers for healing
10.00 am Parish Communion
12 noon Baptism of Curtis Hatcher
11.15 am Holy Communion
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Sunday 21st
February 2010
MINISTRY TEAM - John Emmott is taking the service at
St Michael's today. David Trustram will be taking the service at Smallhythe.
Romans 10: 8b -13 (p.1137 in the pew Bibles)
Luke 4: 1-13 (p.1030 in the pew Bibles)
MUSIC FORUM meets at 7.30pm on Mon 22nd February at
27,
visit on July 3rd. David
28th February 2010
Lent 2
8.00
am Holy Communion
9.30
am Parish Communion
10.00
am Parish Communion
11.15
am Mattins
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Sunday 14th
February 2010
2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 (p.1160 in the Bibles)
Luke 9: 28-36 (p.1040 in the pew Bibles)
TRAIDCRAFT:
'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.
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,
'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
21st February 2010
Lent 1
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
10.00 am Parish Communion
11.15
am Holy Communion
Sunday 7th
February 2010
MINISTRY TEAM - Margaret Roylance is
taking the service at St Michael's today. David Trustram will be taking the
service at Smallhythe.
Genesis 2: 4-9, 15-end (p.4in the Bibles)
Luke 8: 22-25 (p.l037 in the pew Bibles)
SHIRLEY DOCKER - begins her work as Children’s Leader
for St Mildred's Church this week - please pray for her.
FELIX JOHNSON - his funeral service will be at 2.40 pm
on Thurs 11th February at Charing Crematorium
14th February 2010
Last Sunday before Lent
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate
6.00 pm 'Create Space'- in the Church Hall
10.00 am Parish Communion
11.15 am Mattins
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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.
1 Corinthians 13(p.1153 in the
Bibles)
Luke 2: 22-40(p.1028 in the pew Bibles)
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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
2nd Sunday before Lent
St. Mildred’s |
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8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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9.30 am |
Sunday Morning Praise & Baptism of Thomas Hodgkins |
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6.00 pm |
Evening Communion & Prayers for Healing |
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St. Michael’s |
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8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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10.00 am |
Parish Communion |
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11.15 am |
Holy Communion |
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Page published by Nick Hudd on 3rd March 2010