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Posted 1.8.2008

Fruit Juice for Sale

Posted 17.8.2008

Drink, Drugs and Jesus:

Some may think that once you become a drug addict or alcoholic then that's it, you are forever condemned to a grim life of loneliness, abandoned by your friends, family and loved ones, never to enjoy a normal life again. Well that's not so, there is light and hope for those suffering with alcohol and other drug addiction and you can find out just what help is available, by attending the 5.30 pm evening service at St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin Church. Fletching, on Sunday 14th September, when Tony Williams of the Kenward Trust, will be talking about Kenward's work in helping addicts to get well again.

Posted 24.8.2008

Men's Quiet Day - 6th September:

All Saints Church - Crowborough are hosting a Men's Quiet Day led by Alex Haxton (the speaker at the last men's breakfast. The idea is that we spend some time wrestling together with the Word and with subjects, which concern us all and then spend some time quietly meditating individually. A similar event held 18 months ago led by Dr John Wyatt was very constructive and well received. We will be holding it at the Penhurst Retreat centre near Battle where refreshments and lunch will be provided. The cost will be around £20 but please don't let cost get in the way if it's an issue. There is a limit on numbers so please let me know as soon as you can if you would like to join us. Contact Kevin Cherry at All Saints Crowbroough.

Posted 24.8.2008

Bible by the Beach 2009:

Have you thought about a spring break for 2009 - well Bishop Wallace has done it for you! From the 1st to 4th May 2009 there will be a new Annual Teaching Conference held in Eastbourne where eminent speakers will take part. There will also be an evening concert in the Congress Theatre. For further details please see the brochure at the back of church.

Posted 24.8.2008

House to rent:
We have been asked by a fellow Christian who is going on missionary work shortly to advertise the following:

2 bed house on Framfield Road, Uckfield, available for rent from 1st September.
Pretty garden and fireplaces, many original features. £700 per calendar month. Furnished or non-furnished.  Call Rachel Whitney to view or for more info.

Posted 10.8.2008

New Chairs in the Church Hall:
We would like to say a big thank you to Kensington Temple Church for enabling us to have some comfortable chairs for the Church Hall and to Gary Hendricks and Jonathan Fenton-Vince for liaising with them.

Posted 10.8.2008

Weekly Envelopes:

Posted 1.8.2008

Prayer Partners:

Prayer Partner slips for August are now available in 'The Tin'. New members of the partnership are always welcome - please contact Sally Clifton.

Posted 30.7.2008

Thinking about Confirmation?

Bishop Wallace Benn is due to take a Confirmation service at St Margaret's Buxted on 16th September at 7:30 pm. There is still time to attend confirmation classes (3 Sessions). Speak to Rev Chris Lawrence if you are interested.

Posted 22.7.2008

The Serving Africa Mission - Maria Galea:

A huge thank you to all who have given donations to me - so far you have raised nearly £200. I return from Ghana on Tuesday!

Posted 17.8.2008

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 but will be given coffee and donuts
• There will be a CD playing before the service whilst we all enjoy the food. Musicians will of course need to have set up earlier.
• 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 10.7.2008

Back to Church Sunday:

Posted 1.7.2008

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7.30 p.m. SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2008

THE PARIKIAN ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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MOZART-‘PARIS’ SYMPHONY
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Charity no. 1056114

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POTTER’S BOOKSHOP, 94b, HIGH STREET, UCKFIELD
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Posted 9.8.2008

Caritas 08:

Photographs and texts of the addresses given by John Sentamu and Graham James are available here

Posted 26.6.2008

The Reverend Dr J.I. Packer:

Gave an interesting talk entitled "Lessons to be learned from the Canadian Church Experience" at Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne on Tuesday 24th June. See the Holy Trinity website to download the talk, and the subsequent questions.

Posted 29.6.2008

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

Churchyard maintenance:

Can you help? - Contrary to popular belief, 'mowing' has certain therapeutic benefits that other outdoor activities fail to reach! If you are able to spare some time to reap the benefits of this excellent outdoor pastime please contact Peter Tomsett or Freddie Pratt i.e. We could really do with a few more volunteers to help with the grass cutting in the churchyard particularly during the summer months. Petrol mowers and tuition provided - thank you.

Posted 11.5.2008

Sunday Club - Our children need some more volunteers:

You may have noticed we have a great many more children coming to church these days. We would very much like to offer two Sunday Club classes. At the moment we only meet on 2nd and 4th Sundays but we would like to increase this. We have to have at least two CRB'd people in the Hall. We are fortunate to have Cathy for a majority of Sundays but she cannot do more, so other leaders are needed.

We are grateful to all those who have volunteered to help over this past year; your contribution is greatly appreciated. But I have to ask for even more help particularly from anyone who is willing to prepare a lesson (material provided). We prayed for an increase in the children attending and God has answered our prayers now its time to supply the workers in the harvest field! If this could be you please talk to Chris and thank you for reading this - Marilyn.

Posted 13.4.2008

8.00 am Holy Communion:

In future there will be 2 BCP services at 8 am on the first and third Sundays of the month.

For the winter months (November 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 September - at 8.00 am.

Posted 17.8.2008

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 September 2008.

Posted 21.8.2008

Inkjet cartridge recycling - to be phased out. Many thanks to everyone who donated empty inkjet cartridges for the recycling effort via the Church Office post-box. Unfortunately, despite the enormity of the number collected we received absolutely nothing!

May I suggest that in future, as individuals, we select a charity that recycles cartridges that will do some good, somewhere in the world? There are many listed on the Web - you may like to consider www.traidcraft.co.uk, all items sent can be posted free of charge.

Posted 4.5.2008

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 Directory:

Copies of the new Church Directory are still available from the church office.    To comply with the Data Protection Act, these will not be left in church.

Posted 17.8.2007

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 :

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 27.9.2007

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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