The Parish Church of St. Mildred, Tenterden

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

Weekly Notices


Sunday 21st March 2010

 

Lent 5

 

Passion Sunday

 

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 – John Emmott is taking Parish Communion at St Michael’s today.  Margaret Roylance will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY:

Philippians 3: 4b - 14  (p.1180 in the pew Bibles)

John 12: 1-8  (p.1044 in the pew Bibles)

CHORAL EVENSONG – at 6 pm in St Mildred’s this evening – to be led by Ann Robertson.

LENT EVENING – I will be leading the last of three gatherings on the theme of ‘Faith, Hope and Love – as seen in the Bible’ this Weds, 24th March, at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall.  David

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

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

MAGAZINE DELIVERERS – please come to the coffee morning at 10 am next Saturday (27th) at Copper Beeches, Ox Lane.

PALM SUNDAY EVENING – a special service will be held at 6pm next Sunday in St Mildred’s, called ‘A Journey through Holy Week’.  Using art, music, and prayer, Ann Robertson will lead the service.

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.

TENTERDEN WOMEN’S BREAKFAST will be held at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch at 8.30am on Saturday 10th April. Speaker will be Alice Bates whose talk is entitled ‘Lifelines: The Healing Work of Burrswood’.  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.

MAGAZINE – would you like to write a book review for our church magazine – something that has inspired you or helped you with your faith? Please speak to David Trustram or John Crease.

CONFIRMATION – JUNE 20th – so far 15 people have indicated they would like to be confirmed.  What about you?

ANNUAL MEETINGS – those who write reports are asked to send them to the relevant PCC secretary by the end of March at the latest, preferably in electronic format please.

FREE WILL OFFERING ENVELOPES – The new dated envelopes starting on the 11th April are now available. Please collect your envelopes from Church as soon as possible. If you would like to join the scheme or have any queries please speak to me. Graham Maple.

GIFT AID SCHEME – Thank you to all those who have completed a declaration allowing me to reclaim the tax paid on your gifts. Please let me know if your tax position changes and you no longer pay any tax. Graham Maple Gift Aid Secretary.

EASTER CARDS are now on sale at the bookstall.

BRASS CLEANING S.O.S  After Easter we need one team of 2 to join the Church Brass Cleaning Rota.   - Not strenuous or demanding but rewarding and enjoyable!!  Please ring Liz Champion 01580 762892 for details.

NEW ‘OUTLOOK’ – please take your free copy of the new-format quarterly Canterbury Diocesan magazine.

LENT TALKS  All these evenings are being recorded. Tapes are available within a few days of each and can also be found on the church website.

 

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NEXT SUNDAY

28th March 2010

Palm Sunday

 

St. Mildred’s

8.00 am

Holy Communion

9.30 am

Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate

6.00 pm

‘A Journey through Holy Week’

St. Michael’s

10.00 am

Parish Communion

St. John the Baptist

11.15 am

Sung Mattins

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Sunday 14th March 2010

 

Lent 4

 

Mothering Sunday

 

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 – Margaret Roylance is taking Family Communion at St Michael’s today.  Ann Robertson will be taking the service at Smallhythe.

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

READINGS AT COMMUNION TODAY:

Colossians 3: 12-17  (p.1184 in the pew Bibles)

Luke 2: 41-52  (p.1029 in the pew Bibles)

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‘CREATE SPACE’  - our monthly informal service is at 6 pm tonight (14th) in the Church Hall. The speaker will be Hubert Ashton.

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

PASTORAL TEAM ‘A’ meets at 2.30 pm this Weds in the Vicarage.

LENT EVENING – I will be leading the second of three gatherings on the theme of ‘Faith, Hope and Love – as seen in the Bible’ this Weds, 17th March, at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall.  David

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

WEDDING – Amy Clarke and Ben Mewse will be married at 1 pm this Friday (19th) in St Mildred’s. We pray God’s blessing on them.

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

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.

MAGAZINE – would you like to write a book review for our church magazine – something that has inspired you or helped you with your faith? Please speak to David Trustram or John Crease.

CONFIRMATION – JUNE 20th – so far 15 people have indicated they would like to be confirmed.  What about you ?

ANNUAL MEETINGS – those who write reports are asked to send them to the relevant PCC secretary by the end of March at the latest, preferably in electronic format please.

FREE WILL OFFERING ENVELOPES – The new dated envelopes starting on the 11th April are now available. Please collect your envelopes from Church as soon as possible. If you would like to join the scheme or have any queries please speak to me. Graham Maple.

GIFT AID SCHEME – Thank you to all those who have completed a declaration allowing me to reclaim the tax paid on your gifts. Please let me know if your tax position changes and you no longer pay any tax. Graham Maple Gift Aid Secretary.

EASTER CARDS are now on sale at the bookstall.

BRASS CLEANING S.O.S  After Easter we need one team of 2 to join the Church Brass Cleaning Rota.   - Not strenuous or demanding but rewarding and enjoyable!!  Please ring Liz Champion 01580 762892 for details.

 

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NEXT SUNDAY

 

21st March 2010

 

Passion Sunday

 

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 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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