Filled with all that's happening around the benefice during NOVEMBER 20243rd November 2024News LetterAll Saints Day Sunday's readings:-Revelations 21: 1 - 6aJohn 11: 32 - 44THIS WEEK'S SERVICES 9:00am Morning Prayer live on Facebook 10:30am Doddington, Holy Communion10:30am Eastling, Holy Communion10:30am Norton, Morning Worship10:30am Teynham, Morning Worship6:00pm Lynsted, Cornerstone Parish EventsFAMILY FOODBANK Collection boxes can be found in each church& Doddington Vicaragemore information can be found www.familyfoodbank.orgFoodbank Donations All donations of food, you can now take to Teynham SchoolMonday to Friday in school term hoursKingsdown, Creekside and High Downs Prayer DiaryNovember 3rdThank you for the gift of the Sabbath day. Be present in our worship and in our relaxation.November 4thPraying for our Parish Councils and the work they do in looking after our communities.November 5thGiving thanks for government by democracy and praying for wisdom & integrity for all those in positions of power.November 6thWe pray for those we have met in the last day or so who have some important issue to face.November 7thGiving thanks for all the volunteers who support GrowBaby and praying for all the families who attend today.November 8thWe pray for all those held prisoner through the judicial system that they might be surprised by the unconditional love of God.November 9thThank you for the food we are eating today - and for everyone who has played a part in getting it to our tables.Church EventsWedding Our Congratulations and many happy years ahead to:- Maryanne Beaney&Ryan McIntosh 30th November Throwley Church BaptismFunerals Our Prayers for the family and friends of :- Brenda French17th NovemberNorton Church Flower arranging some photo's of what we achievedThank you very much toBay & SallyStalisfield Youth ClubMeets in Stalisfield Village Hall 13th & 27th November at 7pmMusic, gaming, craft, table tennis & more 11 - 17 year oldsContact Catherine 07929 928046or cinorwood@doctors.org.ukLynsted Christmas Craft FairSaturday 30th November Are you a artisan? Do you paint pictures, make your own soap, have hives to sell honey, carve wood or stone, make cakes, knit, felt or make jewellery?If you do, would you like to sell your wares at Lynsted'sChristmas Craft Fair?Contact Joyce on joyce.warren@kc-hd.org.ukor leave a message on office phone 01795 521831Christmas trees 2024Thank you for your great support, all of which last year raised £13,200. These donations are given to 45 local parish churches and 25 charities. It's been a great growing season producing a good selection of Christmas trees available in many varieties & between 5 and 12ft in height. There will also be some over 16ft - ideal for schools, churches, village halls and outside spaces. We will have plenty of cuttings including berried holly and ivy for Christmas decorating, even a sprig of mistletoe nearer Christmas. Please visit to choose your tree from mid-September, and return to collect it from late November or December. Make a donation for your tree; 60% will be returned to your Parish church and the balance will be divided between 25 charities. Book a time and date to come to choose your tree. Email nashsfarmhouse@btinternet.com Contact Peter & Alison Howard tele 01795 532596 or 07910 248308Nash's Farmhouse, Luddenham ME13 0TQLet's stay connectedThe Ministry Leadership Team would be pleased to pray for you or someone close to you.Contact any of the following:-Rev Paula Jardine-Rose07516 411269paula.jardine.rose@kc-hd.org.ukRev Jim Pye: 07851 680612Working day Wednesday & Thursdayjim.pye@kc-hd.org.ukMary Gollop: 01795 522165Les & Barbara Roberts: 01795 886332Pim Baxter: 01795 890598Sue Baldry: 01795 522975Caroline Ramshaw - Anna Chaplaincyannachaplaincy@kc-hd.org.uk07799 538809Benefice Administrator Joyce Warrenjoyce.warren@kc-hd.org.ukOffice = Tuesday & Wednesday 01795 521831Website www.kc-hd.org.uk.NEXT WEEK'S SERVICES Remembrance Sunday10th November 2024Hebrews 9: 24 - end& Mark 1: 14 - 20 9:30am Morning Prayers, Live on Website 10:40am Remembrance Service, LYNSTED10:40am Holy Communion, OARE10:40am Remembrance Service, THROWLEY3:00pm Remembrance Service, DODDINGTON
We hope, indeed know, you will find St. Mary's Church a wonderful, peaceful and inspiring place to rest and refresh yourself when you come to visit us. Please feel free to wonder around the church, there are some church guides that provide a wonderful outline and history of the church, these were produced originally by Hugh Perks, who served as Reader of the Church for many years.Please sit on our new pew cushions in comfort and explore the ancient yew tree that stands at the entrance of the main door - said to be some 2000 years old - what a story it would tell!
