The
Parish
(Tenterden
Benefice - with
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.
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,
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
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8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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9.30 am |
Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate |
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6.00 pm |
‘A Journey through Holy
Week’ |
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St. Michael’s |
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10.00 am |
Parish Communion |
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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.
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
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8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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9.30 am |
Parish Communion with Sunday Club and Emanate |
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6.00 pm |
Choral Evensong |
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St. Michael’s |
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10.00 am |
Parish Communion |
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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.
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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Hudd on the
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