Sunday 23rd March 2025
News Letter23rd MARCH SERVICES
9:00am Morning Prayer live on Facebook
10:30am Newnham, Morning Worship
10:30am Throwley, Holy Communion
2nd Sunday before Lent
23rd March
Sunday's readings:-
Revelation 4
Luke 8:22-25
Parish Events
Food Donations Family FoodbankIf you are looking to donate food, below is a list of food which we are currently short of:- Tinned Meat (Curry, Chilli, Meat Balls, Hot Dogs, Pies, etc.)
- Tinned Veg (Peas, Carrots, Potatoes, etc.)
- Tinned Fish
- Tinned Desserts (Fruit, Custard, Rice Pudding, etc.)
- Soups (Tinned & Packets)
- Tinned Potatoes
- Dried Rice/Pasta
- Sauces (Jars - Pasta, Curry, Chilli, etc)
- Long Life Milk
- Tea/Coffee
- Cereal
- Biscuits
- Preservatives
- Hygiene & Baby Products
FAMILY FOODBANK
Collection boxes can be found in each church
& Doddington Vicarage
more information can be found
Foodbank Donations
All donations of food, you can now take to Teynham School
Monday to Friday in school term hours
Kingsdown, Creekside and High Downs Prayer DiaryMarch 9th
Giving thanks for the freedom to worship in village churches, great cathedrals, private homes and public buildings. Praying for those who cannot worship openly.
March 10th
Praying for peace in our world in our time and for all those who pursue the path of peace in the face of conflict.
March 11th
We pray for our doctors' surgeries and all the NHS staff working there and in the community. With huge demands on their time and resources, grant them resilience, kindness and good humour.
March 12th
We consider the effects of our lifestyle on God's planet and ask for wisdom to know the adjustments we could make and for the determination to make them.
March 13th
We pray for the mission of our benefice, that we may carry the gospel to every creature with spirit and energy.
March 14th
Remembering all the shops and local businesses across our villages, giving thanks for the services and the work opportunities they offer.
March 15th
Praying for Diocesan Synod meeting today and discerning how the Spirit is at work within the churches of the Canterbury Diocese.
March 16th
Giving thanks for days of rest and refreshment, and remembering God's invitation to draw aside and nourish our relationship with him and with those we love.
March 17th
Praying for people who have been forgotten in prison, on the streets, or in long-term psychiatric care.
March 18th
Bless all the activity groups that meet in our village halls, bringing fitness, art, craft, music and so much more. May they be places of inclusion and healing, building up our communities.
March 19th
Thank you for the gift of reading and the opportunity to share that
joy. Bless the book exchange at Oare this morning.
March 20th
Praying for women trapped in abusive relationships and for the refuges and charities wanting to support them.
March 21st
Giving thanks for all those who clean our churches and keep them open and welcome to visitors, that they might know their contribution is valued and appreciated.
March 22nd
We pray for the life of our world and ask you to bless the Earth Hour tonight as it is observed in homes, workplaces and in our benefice at Oare Church.
Church Events
WeddingOur Congratulations to
Julie & Oliver Beames
on Celebrating their
25th Wedding Anniversary
8th March
Stalisfield Church
BaptismWe welcome to God's Family
Aleeah Powers
16th March
Teynham Church
FuneralsOur Prayers for the family and friends of :-
Elizabeth Joan Bruce
Teynham Church
12th March
Betty Smith
Doddington Church
17th March
Emma Kate Holt
Doddington Church
20th March
Stalisfield Youth Club
Meets in Stalisfield Village Hall
12th & 26th March at 7pm
Music, gaming, craft, table tennis & more
11 - 17 year olds
time to relax, hang out and catch up
Contact Catherine 07929 928046
Do you like to hear Bell Ringing ? If yes, come and hear the
Members of the Canterbury District of the Kent County Association of Change Ringers are due to come to St Mary's Teynham on Saturday 8th March for a special meeting, which involves a bellringing competition, a short service, tea and meeting.
The usual pattern for our district meetings is: 2pm ringing, 3.30pm service, 4pm tea and meeting, followed by evening ringing for those who wish.
Come and celebrate that Winter is nearly over
There is a live band and you can sing, dance or
just clap your hands.
come with family and/or friends
Bring your favouite food and drink
Email [email protected]
to reserve your tickets - before they all go
You are invited to spend Earth Hour at
St. Peter's, Oare by candlelight.
Saturday 22nd March
Earth Hour is an event that is held annually encouraging individuals, communities and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. St. Peter's will be marking the hour by lighting the church with candlelight. There will be a quiz and, weather willing, some star gazing. If you fancy sitting in a Grade I listed building in the dark for an hour - why not join us! Bring a torch and some warm clothing. We look forward to seeing you.
Do you listen to our live broadcast of Morning Prayers?
Have you thought - I could do that.
We are looking for two people who are willing to
to take on a once a week broadcast.
Full training will be given.
Pray about it and if the answer is YES
Please contact Rev Paula or Rev Jim
Our Services
If we changed our style of church services
What style would you like?
Would it be around a table with coffee & cake?
Would it have more spirit& song?
What would you do different?
Would a Saturday morning work better for you?
Speak to Rev Paula or Rev Jim
Email them or post a letter
Just let them know!
Let's stay connected
The Ministry Leadership Team would be pleased to pray for you or someone close to you.
Contact any of the following:-
Rev Paula Jardine-Rose
Rest Day FRIDAY
07516 411269
[email protected]
Rev Jim Pye: 07851 680612
Working day Wednesday & Thursday
[email protected]
Mary Gollop: 01795 522165
Les & Barbara Roberts: 01795 886332
Pim Baxter: 01795 890598
Sue Baldry: 01795 522975
Caroline Ramshaw - Anna Chaplaincy
[email protected]
07799 538809
Benefice Administrator Joyce Warren
[email protected]
Office = Tuesday & Wednesday 01795 521831
Website www.kc-hd.org.uk
Church Warden Details
Doddington - Les Roberts - 01795 886332
Eastling - Andrew Baxter - 01795 890598
Lynsted - David Willis - 07889 584571
Newnham - Bruce Leckie - 01795 890550
Norton - Sophia Steel - 01795 522941
Oare - Charlotte Relf - 01795 530576
Stalisfield - Jenny King - 01795 890366
Teynham - Bob Prichard - 01795 522168
Throwley - David Elvin - 07973 837122
Wychling - Robbie Jardine - 01795 886165