Notices

2019 - A New Beginning ? Life is usually a mixture of highs and lows, enjoyments and disappointments. It's not a bad thing to reflect on the past provided our reflections are life enhancing. However, dwelling on negative events can draw us into a place of unhappiness or remorse that is sometimes very difficult to extract ourselves from. Wherever there is unhappiness there is also a root cause and unless we can deal with the root an optimistic outlook on life will always be blighted. God extends a promise to everyone that He can make 'all things new'; a fresh start and a bright new future. If you would like a confidential listening ear and the opportunity to be prayed for so that God can bless you and fulfil His promise then please get in touch. Contact details above - Rev Chris Lawrence.

Posted: 08.01.2019

CHURCH CHRISTMAS-CARD BOARD - Many thanks to everyone for their Christmas cards and for the donations to the Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice - £xxx was raised - thank you for your generosity.

Posted: 08.01.2019

Repeat - Prayer Ministry Training Course - 2nd February 2019.Part of everyday discipleship is in the act of praying, not just for general matters but specifically for persons in need of some Godly help. However, praying for others should always be carried out in a way that honours God and the individual. To this end I will be repeating the Prayer Ministry Training Course on Saturday 2nd February 2019,10am - 12.30pm in the Gage Chapel or Church Hall (all materials provided). If you would like to take part please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church - Thank you Rev Chris

Posted: 08.01.2019

Next Prayer Meeting - Saturday 12th January. Each fortnight starting promptly at 10am (finish by 11am) in the Gage Chapel - followed by coffee and biscuits /cakes. Please think about attending and giving it a go! All welcome.

Posted: 08.01.2019

PCC - Next meeting- 7pm Monday 21st January 2019 - Vicarage

Posted: 08.01.2019

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Churches in Uckfield (CiU). There are various events and services taking place in and around the churches of Uckfield during the week 18th -25th Jan 2019. As part of the week of prayer we are hosting a lunch (Soup, Cheese & French Bread) on Friday 25th January in the Church Hall (12.30pm -2pm). Anyone is welcome to attend. Do feel free to invite friends. For catering purposes please use the sign-up sheet at the back of church - thank you.

Posted: 08.01.2019

Diocesan Healing Day - 'IN HIS NAME' - Go into all the World. Saturday 2nd March 2019 - Rodemary Philips is this years Keynote Speaker. Amongst other notable Christians, Rosemary has ministered with Billy Graham. The event will take place in Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne (BN211UE) from 9am to 4pm. The cost of the day is £10. Brochure and booking forms at back of church. You can also book online www.chichester.anglian.org/events- poster on notice board. 

Posted: 08.01.2019

Parking at the Hare & Hounds pub Parking at the Hare & Hounds pub (10am Sunday Service). The landlord is happy for members of the church family to use the pub car park provided cars are parked at the far end of the car park and removed by 11.30am sharp.

Posted: 13.12.2018

Church Prayer Meeting

Next Prayer Meeting - Saturday 12th January. We meet each fortnight starting promptly at 10am (finish by 11am) in the Gage Chapel - followed by coffee and biscuits/cakes. Please think about attending or giving it a go! All welcome.

Posted: 31.12.2018

Prayer Partners:

Prayer slips for JANUARY are now available in "The Tin" on the table adjacent to the church doors. New members of the partnership are always welcome - please contact Sally Clifton.

Posted: 31.12.2018

Milk Bottle Tops Latest!

A big thank you to all who are collecting. We have gone over 50,000 for the year which is amazing! However, please can you make sure they are clean and are the ones with a small triangle inside the lid with 2 or 4 in. We're doing so well, please keep up the good work.Many thanks, Anne.

Posted:02.10.2018

Children's Church for Nursery and Primary school aged children

Children's Church is for Nursery and Primary school aged children, and runs each week in term time, except for the Family Service. The children gather with their parents then go off to their own activities in the Gage Chapel during the Sermon and prayers, then they return during the offertory hymn.
Activities centre around a bible reading. We will be looking at -
16 Dec - Last CC for 2018 - Childrens' Activities

Posted:26.11.2018

Prayer Ministry Team (& Training). Part of the churches ministry is to pray for each other and anyone who visits us or requests prayer. Ideally there should be two persons available after every 10am service. However, we are low on numbers and It would be to everyone's benefit if we could add to the current team. I am proposing to hold a training evening during June/July which will cover good practice and etiquette. Do please pray about it and if you feel called to pray in this capacity please come and have a chat or leave me a message and we can take it from there - Thank you; Revd Chris

Posted: 27.06.2018

Help needed - We have a few spaces to fill for Sidespersons (Service Preparation and Welcome). If you feel you could help out please speak to Jerry Pryke or Revd Chris - An outline of the duties are at the back of church (It's the sheet with the Smiley Face in the corner!). There are also a few spaces on the Rota for Church and Brass cleaning.

Posted:10.06.2018

Diocesan Healing Day - 'Abundant Life - Life in all its Fullness
Saturday 17th February 2018, Eastbourne. Keynote Speaker was Canon J John,
International evangelist, minister, speaker, social activist and author.

You can read the handouts here.

Posted:18.02.2018

Tasks related to the management of the Church; Church Hall and Churchyard
We have a collective responsibility to look after our Church buildings and Churchyard and maintain them to acceptable standards (Please see the list on the notice board). As some are aware a significant number of the tasks have been fulfilled by a small group of individuals. However, there is a need for some to step back and allow others to volunteer. If you have an interest to assist in one or more of these tasks and would like to discuss them further please get in touch with me - many thanks, John Mordaunt.

Contact numbers: Land: 01825 890443, Mobile: 07989 587459.

Church Notice Board. Many thanks to Gary & Katie for volunteering to change the board for forthcoming services - much appreciated.

Posted: 05.11..2017

Church Flowers - Help! There are quite a few gaps in this year's flower rota and we could really do with some "new blood". Sarah Diplock is prepared to be in charge of flowers but she can't be in sole charge. No special skills are needed. Is there anybody out there who could help Sarah organise the flowers or are willing to go on the rota? For further information, please contact Sarah on 01825 890824 or sarah@framfield.net

Posted: 13.03.2017

Behold I make all things new!
How was 2017 for you? Life is usually a mixture of highs and lows, enjoyments and disappointments. It's not a bad thing to reflect on the past provided our reflections are life enhancing. However, dwelling on negative events can draw us into a place of unhappiness or remorse that is sometimes very difficult to extract ourselves from. Wherever there is unhappiness there is also a root cause and unless we can deal with the root an optimistic outlook on life will always be blighted. God extends a promise to everyone that He can make 'all things new'; a fresh start and a bright new future. If you would like a confidential listening ear and the opportunity to be prayed for so that God can bless you and fulfil His promise then please get in touch. Contact details above - Rev Chris Lawrence.

Posted: 23.01.2018

Church Membership - If you have been coming to Framfield Church for a while do please consider becoming a member of the church. We value new members joining and sharing their gifts and talents but also having an influence on how the church is shaped for the future. Application forms are at the back of church; please return to Barbara Trickey our Electoral Roll Officer.

Posted: 11.09.2018

THE PRAYER CORNER - Many thanks to Robin and Pam for setting up the Prayer Corner which is now open and available for everyone. A book has been provided in which prayers for people and situations may be written each week and at the main Sunday service, the book will be offered as part of the prayers of the Church, although individual entries will not be read out. In this way, the needs of the whole community will be brought to God as part of the Church's weekly intercessions. There is also some literature available which can be used to assist with praying, or taken away. In due course there will be a bowl and some tea-light candles. We trust this resource will be of value as a place of quiet prayer and meditation for everybody.

Posted: 14.03.2016

Fund Raising Events.

As a parish we are very fortunate to have a full-time Minister of our own, but the Church needs to raise more money to cover the cost. Currently we only pay about 50% of the actual cost, so we need to do all we can to say thank to the Diocese for allowing us this privilege. To do this the PCC propose to hold a number of Fund Raising Events each year and require someone to take on a Co-ordinator role to oversee the planning and execution of such events. If you feel able to assist in this important work please speak to Revd Chris Lawrence or our Treasurer, Pat Marchant.

Posted: 25.10.2017

Outward Giving.

As part of our Christian responsibility the PCC agreed to welcome suggestions from the congregation of the names of Christian Ministries/Charities for consideration for the Church's outward giving. In order to raise the necessary funds a Mission Gift Day is planned for later in the year. Please give any suggestions to Chris Lawrence or the church Treasurer Pat Marchant.

Posted: 25.10.2017

Regular Offerings - It is great to be back in the church after the refurbishment programme and enjoy being in God's house. We are very grateful the 'Friends of Framfield Church' for orchestrating the fundraising and completing the project. However, the day to day expenditure for running the church and paying our contribution to the diocese falls to the congregation and general fundraising activities. At the moment we only pay about 50% of the costs; the balance is met by other churches in the deanery that support us directly. If you are new to the church or haven't prayerfully reviewed your contribution for some time would you consider increasing your contribution and switching to a monthly standing order? Thank you.

Posted: 06.07.2014

Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage

Just in case you were wondering? I have been asked by several church members whether or not I approved of same sex marriage or whether same - sex ceremonies would be held at Framfield Church in the future. The short answer is an emphatic 'No'. Personally, I get quite cross that the word 'Marriage' is being used for a same-sex partnership; Marriage is the exclusive relationship between a man and a woman and is and will remain foundational to the building of sound families and the children that are born into them. Despite what Parliament thinks and what pressure groups would have us believe this is the natural order of the world we live in. If you wish to follow the political debate have a look at the Coalition for Marriage website (www.c4m.org.uk).

Revd Chris Lawrence.

Posted: 30.03.2014

Giving - If you have joined us recently, you may be interested in the various ways we financially support the Church and the Ministry in Framfield. The weekly envelope scheme is very convenient and they are available from the stewards or by Standing Order (mandates available from the stewards). If you pay Income Tax please complete the Gift Aid section because the value is then increased by 20% as we can reclaim part of the Tax you pay. How much to give? Ask God prayerfully what is right for you, then smile. He isn't interested in money that you feel has been prized from your hand. If you have been a member for some time and can't remember when you last revised your commitment, how about it? Thank you.

Posted: 16.02.2014

Sunday BCP Communion Service

Please note the service time change from 8.00 back to 8.30 am on Sundays, this will be effective until March 2019:

The next service will therefore be at 8.30 am on 18th November.

Posted: 10.10.2018

Notices for inclusion in the fortnightly notice sheet.

If you have a relevant notice that you would like to be considered for inclusion in the Church Notice Sheet would you please e.mail to the editor - Antonia Wright. Thank you.

Posted: 04.02.2014

Prayer Partners - Prayer Partner slips for each month are usually available on the first Sunday of each month in 'The Tin' on the table adjacent to the church doors. New members of the partnership are always welcome - please contact Sally Clifton. 

Posted: 22.08.2011

Couldn't get to church last Sunday?

Sunday 10am sermons and talks are now being recorded and uploaded to the church website. If you miss the Sunday morning service in future you can now go to:

http://www.framfieldchurch.org.uk/flashmp3player/playmp3

to listen to the talk given by Chris or whoever else is giving the talk on that Sunday - or just click the link on the home page.

Posted: 29.08.2010