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Prayer Partners:
Prayer Partner slips for DECEMBER are now available in The Tin.
New members of the partnership are always welcome - please contact Sally Clifton.
Posted 30.11.2008 |
 Deaf Outreach Service:
Thursday 4th December from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm in Framfield Memorial Hall Car Park. Free advice and information on deafness.
Posted 30.11.2008 |
Christmas Party 2008:
The Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 13th December at 6.30 pm in the Church Hall. Please contact Delia Gillies or Frances Brinkhurst for details.
Posted 30.11.2008 |
Babysitting:
Local babysitter - Amy Batty
Book your babysitting soon to avoid disappointment over the run up to Christmas! In church Sundays or please contact Church Office
Posted 23.11.2008 |
Bonfire Party November 6th - Feedback:
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to and attended the Bonfire Party last Thursday. It was a great success and despite the slightly inclement weather we had well over a hundred visitors from the parish. Well done to everyone.
Posted 9.11.2008 |
Toys needed:
Request for toys for our children in the 2- 6(ish) age range. The toys at the back of church are in need of replacement. If anyone has any good quality toys they think would be suitable we would be very grateful to receive them. Please speak to Marilyn Bilson if you can help. Thank you.
Posted
19.10.2008 |
Charity Christmas Cards:
Posted
10.11.2008 |
Sunday Club:
From January 2009 Sunday club will be running on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month. More details to follow.
Posted
19.10.2008 |
Senior Fellowship:
Subjects for Autumn 2008:
The theme for this term follows some occupations of people from the Bible
Monday 8th December - At Mary's for tea
Wednesday 10th December - Lunch Club.
Contact Marilyn Bilson for further details.
Posted
15.10.2008 |
8.30 am Holy Communion:
In future there will be 2 BCP services at 8 am on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Please note that for the winter months (October to February) the Holy Communion Service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays will start at 8.30 am and not at 8.00 am.
The next service will therefore be on 7th December - at 8.30 am.
Posted 17.11.2008 |
Alpha:
Morning 'Breakfast' Alpha 09.15 for 09.30 at the Vicarage.
Evening Alpha at the Wok Inn, Halland 7.45 for 8pm. Please see further details.
For further details please contact Chris or Pat & Ian.
Posted 21.9.2008 |
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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 10th December 2008.
Posted
28.11.2008 |
Singers wanted ! - If anyone has a desire to sing in church and possibly join the Framfield Singers, please speak to Lynne Ball - 01825 761102.
Posted 31.8.2008 |
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Bible by the Beach 2009:
Equipping the Saints - Building the Church.
Eastbourne, 1 - 4 May 2009 sees the start of a new Annual Teaching Conference instigated by Bishop Wallace Benn. This exciting initiative is suitable for all the family. As part of the event there will be an evening concert with Stuart Townend in the Congress Theatre. For further details please pick up a brochure at the back of church. Bookings received before the 1st March 2009 qualify for substantial 'Early Bird' savings. Email Sarah Hill.
Posted 14.9.2008 |
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 15.6.2008 |
Church & Brass Cleaning: - Apart from January 09 (Brass Cleaning) we now have a full cleaning rota which is wonderful. Thank you to all the people who have volunteered recently and also those who have faithfully given their time over the years. It's one of the unseen jobs, which is not always noticed until it isn't done! We want you to know how much we value your sacrificial service. - If anyone can help out with Brass Cleaning next January please contact Pat Tindall. Thank you.
Posted 15.6.2008 |
Flower Roster - If you would like to join the flower team, we would love to
hear from you. No special skills are needed just a love of flowers.
For more information please contact Annabelle Martin.
Posted 15.6.2008 |
Churchyard maintenance 2:
We now have a nice new mower for the churchyard, so there should not be a shortage of equipment from now on. Any help in mowing the churchyard will be most greatfully received. If you can help, please contact Peter Tomsett or Richard Hill.
Posted 22.6.2008 |
Line Dancing with Jacquie Churchill:
Line Dancing For Fun takes place in the Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons 2.00 to 4.00 - come along and enjoy yourself whilst keeping fit and happy. Nice to relax in a different way - no experience necessary- easy to learn. For
more information call Jacquie on 01273 812194.
Posted 1.7.2008 |
Electoral Roll:
If you attend this church why not become a member.
To join the Electoral Roll please collect and complete a form from
church or speak with Chris.
Posted 27.1.2008 |
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
L1EE2THEMAX (11-16s) Weds 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm:
Village hall: Brendan & Suzanne Hammond
Visit our website at: http://www.welcomechurch.org.uk
Posted 20.1.2008 |
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 |
"Growing your Church" leaflets are available in church - full of very useful information about re-claiming tax, not just on donations to the church but also on expenses, donated goods etc - well worth reading
Posted 26.10.2007 |
Church Gifts:
Jigsaw Puzzles, Key Rings and Fridge Magnets depicting Framfield Church are available from the Church Office
Posted 11.10.2007 |
Gardeners:
There is now a good quantity of excellent compost ready for use and available to be collected – donations would be appreciated for church funds. Please speak to Peter Tomsett.
Posted 17.10.2007 |
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 :
- Do not touch or pick up – they may not be moving but they may not be dead.
- 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.
- Call Jenny – 01342 823189 – who will come and advise.
Posted 27.9.2007 |
The Bereavement Register:
“Helping to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased” is a leaflet produced by The Bereavement Register. A copy was received in a recent mailing from the Diocese and, if of interest, can be seen in the church office.
Posted 13.7.2007 |
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 13.9.2006 |
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 12.4.2006 |
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 Child Protection Advisor for the Diocese, to whom we are answerable. The link person for our church is Marian Filtness.
Marian 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/cp/front.htm
Posted 22.2.2007 |
New Church Notecards and Postcards:
New Church NOTE CARDS are now available to purchase at £2 per pack and POSTCARDS at 20p each. On sale in the church or from the church office.
Posted 12.8.2005
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