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Read pause for thought and prayer here

The Friends of Framfield Church invite you to an informal evening on

FRIDAY MARCH 12th 7.30 for 7.45

At The Wok Inn, Halland with supper and an after supper speaker David Batty who will talk on 'MY LIFE IN FILMS'.

David is a highly acclaimed Producer/ Director of films for Television and the
Cinema.

Tickets: £12.50 non-members, £11.00 members
Tickets in advance may be obtained from the Hon. Sec.

Posted 14.02.2010

Change of Services at St Thomas à Becket.
From the beginning of April the schedule of services will be changing to:

Posted 07.03.2010

International Christian Resources Exhibition 2010, Sandown Park, Esher, Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th May 2010

The 2010 International CRE will be the biggest event ever - more exhibitors, new exhibition features, inspiring and informative seminars & workshops together with an outstanding arts & theatre programme. There is a new website, which is filled with all the information you need to plan a great visit - www.creonline.co.uk

Posted 07.03.2010

Posted 07.03.2010

8.00 am Holy Communion:

PLEASE DO NOTE: This service (on 1st and 3rd Sundays), will revert to an 8.00 am start time from 7th March 2010.

From March 2010 onwards there will be 2 BCP services at 8 am on the first and third Sundays of the month.

The next service will therefore be on 21st March - at 8.00 am.

Posted 07.03.2010

Christian Aid

This year Christian Aid Week runs from 9th to 15th May, when we can expect to find one of those red envelopes dropping through our letter boxes. This gives us all an easy opportunity to make a small contribution to the work that Christian Aid does around the world. Just put a coin (or, if you are feeling generous, a note) in the envelope and take it to one of the local collection points listed on the label.

Since the earthquake in Haiti, Christian Aid and its partners have been in action there, distributing meals and food parcels, plastic sheeting, hygiene kits, medical supplies and clothes.

In response to other recent emergencies, they gave £1 million for flood relief in Bihar and £1.6 million after the cyclone in Bangladesh. Their greatest emergency effort was after the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, when Christian Aid spent £45 million, £10 million of which they had raised themselves.

And all this disaster relief is extra to the routine work of feeding the hungry, improving water supplies, health education, and much more. I think it is a worthy cause.

Derek Thorogood

Posted 28.02.2010

Prayer Partners:

Prayer Partner slips for MARCH are now available in The Tin. (If you're having a really busy month, you can always pray by phone!)

New members of the partnership are always welcome - please contact Sally Clifton.

Posted 26.02.2010

Church Rotas. Many thanks to all those who have volunteered to help on the respective rotas - your service is greatly appreciated by God and everyone within this fellowship and community.

There are a few remaining vacancies on the church cleaning and brass cleaning rotas if you feel led to help please add your name in any of the vacant places - Master List on the Notice Board. Thank You.

Posted 07.03.2010

Church Cleaning & Brass Cleaning Rotas. There are a few vacancies on the respective rotas which we need to fill in order to keep God's church in good order. These are not onerous tasks; if you feel led to help please add your name in any of the vacant places - Master List on the Notice Board. Thank You.

Posted 21.02.2010

Lent Study for Home groups 'Lentwise': Spiritual essentials for real life by Paula Gooder.

As we journey through life, we face challenges - both big and small. What spiritual essentials will help us survive life's storms? Lentwise is a five-session course which helps us to deal with the rigors of real life. Using fresh insights from John's Gospel, it explores: Direction, Nourishment, Wisdom, Refreshment and Security Lentwise is an inspiring and practical choice -'User friendly, undaunting and profound.' Jane Williams There is some space in Rod and Barbara Trickey's group who meet on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm . If anyone would like to join them for Lent please contact Rod & Barbara.

Posted 14.02.2010

Lent study - For those not in groups a suggested read this year is The Shack' by William Young; available from virtually any bookshop.

Posted 14.02.2010

A special joint London Mens' / Womens' Convention will be taking place on Saturday 13th March 2010 at ExCel in London's Docklands, under the title "The God Confusion".

In support of the 'A Passion for Life' national mission, the conventions are combining for an exciting flagship event on 13th March 2010 that will squarely address how the gospel addresses the contemporary 'God Confusion' that we often see around us. With world-class speakers Tim Keller, Al Stewart and Rico Tice considering the big questions of life and eternity, gripping interviews, film and musical items and short optional lunchtime seminars addressing challenges to faith, we trust that 'the God Confusion' will be an exciting, helpful and thought-provoking event for many.

'The God Confusion' - flyers at the back of the Church.

Posted 24.01.2010

Come and join us for Bible by the Beach 2010!

Aiming to get a good number from Framfield to this event in 2010. Last year was excellent both for the adult programme and the comprehensive childrens' programme.

The event will be taking place from Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May, and will be based at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Bible by the Beach is a quality, annual event for all ages, with lively worship and good Bible teaching. Huge enthusiasm was received from everyone attending the 2009 event. The theme for 2010 main celebrations is "Glory in the Cross", to include internationally renowned speakers such as Jim Packer and Alistair Begg. Sung worship will be with the well known worship leader Stuart Townend and Phatfish. The Saturday evening late night concert will be led by Lou Fellingham and Phatfish.

Cost Adult (Full weekend) £60.00; Over 65 £50.00,. Children (Reception -Year 11) £5.00; Pre-School Children - Free.

Brochures including Booking Form at back of church.

Posted 21.02.2010

Lady Elizabeth Baxendale's memorial service - Tuesday 26th January.

We are very grateful to the Baxendale family for requesting that Framfield Church should be the recipient of the retiring collection. Due to the outstanding generosity of all those who came to pay their respects to Lady Elizabeth, over £1030 was given in aid of the Church. We are grateful to God and to all those who supported the church.

Posted 31.01.2010

Posted 11.02.2010

Parish Magazine (Bi Monthly delivery). Due to a retirement the parish is in need of someone to deliver around 40 copies of the Parish Magazine along Blackboys High Street. If you can help or would like further details please contact Delia Gillies.

Posted 31.01.2010

Homegroups -The term is now underway, however Rod and Barbara Trickeys' group who meet on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm has some spaces. If anyone would like to join them please contact Rod & Barbara. The group currently comprises Rod & Barbara, Eric & Jacquie Panton, Peter Tomsett, Maria Galea and Daniel Luck.

Posted 31.01.2010

Many thanks to all those who have offered their help to the church this week. May our Lord bless you richly.

Posted 24.01.2010

Coffee Rota - One vacancy to fill - One person is needed to help Pat Herbert on the 4th Sunday (even months of the year). If anyone is willing to help please speak to the Church Warden, Brian Champion or Chris Lawrence or Pat Herbert. Thank You.

Posted 24.01.2010

Future Men's Breakfast Dates for your diary - 2010

27 March  -  Ray Scantlebury
22 May     -  TBA
17 July     -  David Fortune (back by popular demand)
25 September   -  Rob Patterson (Group Managing Director, Friday-Ad)
27 November - TBA

Posted 17.01.2010

Posted 24.01.2010

Posted 17.01.2010

Sound Desk Operator(s) As a church we could really do with one or two additional individuals being trained to operate the sound desk for services and other occasions. If anyone would like to help please speak to the Church Warden, Brian Champion or Chris Lawrence. Thank You

Posted 17.01.2010

Christian Radio broadcasting

We can praise God that 2 Christian Radio stations have been given a national digital licence to broadcast.
These stations are Premier Christian Radio and UCB (United Christian Broadcasting), and they provide a good digital signal in our area, so if you have a DAB radio receiver, get tuned in, and if you don't then it's a good reason to put one on your Christmas present list.
These 2 stations provide a range of topics including news, music, talks, Bible studies and interesting interviews.

Schedules can be seen at http://www.premierradio.org.uk/schedule.aspx and
http://ucbmedia.co.uk/home/files/ucbuksched.pdf

Posted 13.12.2009

'Tear Fund' boxes - If you have a tear fund box that is in need of emptying, please speak to Peter Tomsett.

Posted 18.10.2009

Pilgrim Hall Bookshop:

At this season leading up to Lent don't forget to pop into your local Christian Resource Centre.

For a large selection of Christian cards, candles, diaries and calendars, gifts, music and of course books!

Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday 12.00 to 4.00 pm Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

PLEASE USE IT OR LOSE IT!!

Posted 23.01.2010

The War Memorial:

The memorial has now been cleaned - thanks to The Friends who provided funding for this. More Details

Posted 01.09.2009

Children in Church: - Over the past few weeks we have had a number of new children and their families in church - we warmly welcome them. If it is not a Sunday Club week would parents please supervise their own children, if children would like to do colouring etc then the creche corner is available for any child. If a very young one is distressed or crying very loudly then please feel free to take them outside for a few minutes to calm them down.

Posted 19.07.2009

Are you on the Electoral Roll? - If you are relatively new to the church (6 months+ attendance) or have joined us from another church then how about becoming a member of the church and apply to be on the Electoral Roll? Forms are at the back of church and may be returned to Peter Tomsett or the church office.

Posted 28.06.2009

Posted 07.06.2009

Church Clock - Due to a Health & Safety directive regarding the safe climbing of the ladders within the bell tower, the church clock is currently inoperative. We are required to make the necessary modifications to the ladders or install a safety system so that any operative is prevented from falling. The church architect is due to visit this week to advise on the best way forward and we hope to have the clock operative again ASAP.

Posted 30.05.2009

Church parking at Hare and Hounds:

Raf at The Hare & Hounds has asked that we should park at the back of the car park. Parking on the front confuses potential customers into thinking the inn is full and so they may drive past. We have also been allocated permits to park there with his permission on Sundays up to 12 noon. (see Rev. Chris Lawrence or Marilyn Bilson.)

Please do not abuse his welcome, it is his car park for his customers which he is allowing us to use !

Posted 17.05.2009

Grateful Thanks:

The following appeared in a recent edition of The Countryman magazine. With the Editor's permission I would like to share it with you:

An old Worcestershire man who, having lost his wife, was trying to put into words the wonderful support he was receiving from his children. He just kept repeating the phrase: "They won't let wind blow on me"

I too just want to say how grateful I am for all my friends at St Thomas a Becket who at this time "keep the wind from blowing on me". Thank you.

Peter Tomsett.

Posted 08.03.2009

Parking at the Church Hall / Vicarage:

To whom it may concern. Parking at the rear of the church hall is restricted to the family and friends of the resident clergyman and those who are visiting the Church Office or Vicarage on official business. The only exceptions are for disabled drivers displaying disabled badges (there are two Wealden District Council (WDC) approved disabled places outside the hall) and anyone who is dropping off uncarryable items to the church hall for functions e.g. food for Lunch Club. Vehicles must then be moved to the highway. Following the Christmas Party we had the unfortunate task of towing out the car of a disabled member of the congregation who got stuck in the field because the disabled parking spaces (and all other spaces!) were occupied by vehicles that shouldn't have been there. This caused considerable embarrassment. The parking area behind the hall is Not a Public Car Park - Please observe the WDC notice at the top of the drive.

Posted 14.12.2008

Mid-week communion services:

Mid week communion services will take place on the third Wednesday of each month only and will normally coincide with the parish lunch club. We thought people might like to come to communion and then, after a short break, go and have some lunch in the Church Hall! Obviously we will keep this under review but, as matters stand with so few attending, it does not seem appropriate to hold the service every week. Moving to one particular Wednesday in the month should eliminate uncertainty. The next Wednesday communion will be 17th March 2010.

Posted 18.02.2010

Contemporary Service

A new style service.

We want to try, for at least a few months, an alternative style of service on the 3rd week of the month.

The thoughts at the moment are as follows

• People will arrive at normal time for the morning service.
• There will be a CD playing before the service.
• When Chris feels it is right, possibly about 10.10 am, a notice will go up on the overhead saying the service will start in 5 mins. At this point we will need to quickly get to our places ready to start.
• After an opening prayer and introduction there will be a block of music
• The reading and sermon will then follow
• Followed by a second block of music
• The prayers will then be said
• Closing song
• Blessing
• CD after service

Posted 14.11.2008

Church Clock - Just in case you haven't heard the church clock chiming again. It is now repaired and in full working order. We are grateful to the 'Friends Association" for arranging and financing the work.

Posted 15.06.2008

NO PARKING PLEASE !

We have recently been reminded that people are using the Southern Water drive to gain access to the Churchyard. May we remind you that there is no access via that route.  The route must at all times be kept open for Southern Water and residents to obtain access. We would appreciate the courtesy to these parties by using the main entrance to the churchyard off Church Approach.

Thank you for your cooperation

Posted 20.1.2008

Blackboys Baptist Church:

Welcome Baptist Church Blackboys meets even Sunday 5 pm – 6 pm in the Village Hall, Gun Road for a cafe-style time of friendship, worship, Bible teaching - and cakes.

You are always welcome.

There are groups of all ages every Sunday, and once a month is our family time together.

We are passionate about children and young people and are responsible for the following groups in Blackboys village:

LITTLE STARS (baby and toddlers) Fridays 10.30 am – 12 noon:
Village Hall: Emma Doherty

CRUSADERS (4-11s) Fridays 3.15 pm - 4.15pm:
Blackboys School: Suzanne Hammond

LIFE2THEMAX (11-16s) Weds 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm:
Village hall: Brendan & Suzanne Hammond

Visit their website at: http://www.welcomechurch.org.uk

Posted 20.01.2008

Local blood donor sessions:

We have been advised that stocks of blood are currently much lower than required.  Support for this vital service is urgently needed – if you feel you can help, you can book an appointment by calling 0845 7711 711 or walk into the Civic Centre – times detailed on poster in church.

Posted 16.11.2007

Bats:

Over the last couple of weeks we have found a number of bats on the floor of the church – 4 last Sunday !   Apparently this miserable summer we have experienced has been disastrous for bats, just not enough insects around.  On Monday Jenny Clark – a local bat rescuer – came over to the church, examined  3 of the above mentioned 4, pronounced, regrettably, that they were all dead.   It seems however, that they died not, as suspected, from malnutrition as there are plenty of spiders etc. in the church but from dehydration – possibly their mothers had not guided them to the exits. 

We subsequently learnt that the fourth bat had been taken by the Newton family to Raystede and put into the care of another bat rescuer – we are advised it will survive.

If any more should be found, we are asked to follow these guidelines :

1. Do not touch or pick up – they may not be moving but they may not be dead.
2. Cover with a glass jar, slide a piece of cardboard underneath and place in a warm box – all this equipment is now on the window sill at the back of the church – whatever may be ailing them, they need to feel warm.
3. Call Jenny – 01342 823189 – who will come and advise.

Posted 27.09.2007

The Monthly Rota:

is now being updated regularly on the web site – do please advise changes to the office.

There will now be a copy on the main church notice board but, if you require your own copy please ask.   All those who have asked for their own copy will find them in church in the usual way.

If you are unable to fulfil a duty allocated to you, please try to swap with someone else and notify the Church Office.  Please refer back to the office only if you are totally unable to make a change with someone else.

Thank you.

Posted 13.09.2006

FPEC:

Have you joined yet ?  FPEC – Framfield Parish E-Community – an electronic notice board for all the community, all sorts of useful local information !  Pick up a leaflet before you leave church today.  Don’t forget – its free !

Posted 12.04.2006

Child Protection Policy:

You may not be aware that we have a Child Protection Policy at St. Thomas a Becket church – in common with other churches in the Diocese.  A copy is on the Notice Board in Church.

The Anglican Church takes its responsibilities towards children and young people very seriously, and there is a Bishop's Adviser for Safeguarding Children and Adults (formerly known as the Child Protection Advisor for the Diocese), to whom we are answerable. The link person for our church is now Vicki Champion.

Vicki is known as our Child Protection Representative, and any queries can be addressed to her in the first instance.

All voluntary workers offering to help within the various children’s groups will be asked to have a C.R.B. check, before taking up their duties. (Criminal Records Bureau - this is now a statutory requirement).  Please don’t be put off by this – it is really not difficult to obtain.

I am sure you will be aware from stories in the press, that the church needs to be above reproach in all aspects of child care, and we need to protect our helpers as well as the children entrusted to them.

We have recently obtained the latest edition of the House of Bishops’ policy on Child Protection, called “Protecting All God’s Children”.  It will be kept in the church library for the next two weeks and thereafter in the church office, if anyone would like to see it and use it for reference.

Also see:
http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=activities.content&cmid=72

Posted 25.01.2010

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