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All Saints Lindfield E-News:  21/02/20
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Here is your round up of the latest news and events happening at our church and beyond, together with details of our services on Sunday. For further information click on the useful links section at the bottom of this email.

Join us this Sunday

         
 

Sunday 23 February

 


9.30am Sharing and learning togther (SALT)
Leader: Stuart Silk, Preacher: Stuart Silk
Timothy 6: 3-10

11.15am Holy Communion
Leader: James Clarke, Preacher: Cavan Wood
Matthew 1: 1-17

6.30pm Cornerstone 
Leader: Hugh Bourne, Preacher: Hugh James Clarke
 


 

To find out what's coming up in future weeks, please visit the Church Calendar.
Mission Partner Focus this week: Sussex Gospel Partnership
Prayer for Lindfield: Linden Grove

News and Events


Ash Wednesday: A service of guided reflection

On Ash Wednesday, 26 February, we are offering a short service of guided reflection. An opportunity, at the start of Lent, to make room in our busy lives and crowded hearts for walking with Jesus through the lead up to the suffering and joy of Easter. 7.45pm for an 8.00 start in the church. There wont be a 10.30am Service on Ash Wednesday.
 

Growing Young Disciples

On Saturday 29 February at 10.00am in church, there will be an opportunity to hear from Mel Lacy on “Getting to the Heart of Gen Z”. Mel is one of the best in the church today at understanding the world that our children and teenagers face, as well as equipping the church to teach and reach them. This is open to parents, grandparents, volunteer leaders and anyone who wants to pray for the upcoming generation. Tea and coffee will be served from 9.30am and the session itself is expected to last 90mins. Contact Jonny Payne for more details: jonny.payne@lindfield.info
 

40 Days Lindfield Churches Lent Course

Starting on Wednesday 4 March at 10.15am for 10.45am at Lindfield Evangelical Free Church. Five weeks looking at significant sets of 40 days in the Bible. First talk on The Flood (Genesis 7).
 

Family Support Work Spring Supper

The Family Support Work annual Spring Supper will be held on Friday 13 March at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start at Wivelsfield Village Hall. If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, please do so this week – speak to the church office or contact Victoria Donougher. Tickets are £15 per head with supper and entertainment and a cash bar.

 

Tiger Arts: A Royal Occasion

This is the title of the next Tiger Arts evening concert on Saturday 28 March featuring our very own Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), David Blackadder (trumpet) and Luke Bond (organ) who so memorably performed Handel's 'Eternal Source of Light Divine' when Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018.
The London based Petros Singers will also feature in this magnificent programme including music by Brahms, Elgar, Parry, Weelkes and John Rutter.
Tickets are now available from the church office or online at royaloccasionlindfield.eventbrite.co.uk
 

The Women Together team

Warmly invites you to our next event on Saturday 28th March 9.30-11.00am in church. We'll be interviewing Kasey Wayte and Dorothy Goss, two ladies in very different seasons. Testimony is always encouraging as we hear what God is teaching people. And as usual we will provide hot drinks and pastries. Do join us, particularly if you have never been before, or haven't been for a while. Time spent together chatting, relaxing and being encouraged is time well spent! Sign up in the church porch or by emailing the office.
 

Thanksgiving and Commemoration Service

There will be a thanksgiving service on Sunday 19 April at 3.00pm. This is an opportunity for people who have been bereaved either recently or a long time ago. We will be thanking God for the people we have loved and lost. Everybody is welcome and the service will be followed by light refreshments in the Tiger. Do you have friends or neighbours you could invite who may welcome this opportunity? Contact Carrie Britton if you have any questions or to say if you are definitely coming so we cater for the right number.
 

Caminul Felix Trip

We will be visiting Caminul Felix in Romania again this year with trip dates on 12–19 September and 19–26 September.If you would like to join a trip or would like more information, please contact philhale23@gmail.com
 

Volunteering Opportunities at All Saints

If you would like to explore helping with the many ministries at All Saints please go to our website www.allsaintslindfield.org Under the section Church Life please look for “Opportunities to Serve” on the drop down menu. There you will find a list of our current vacancies and who to contact to learn more. Stephen Norris

 

Food supplies for Seniors in Need

Do you know of anyone who has been suddenly poorly or discharged from hospital and urgently needs 48 hours of food supplies? This is a reminder that we have prepared bags of food ready and waiting which can be collected from the church office. Contact the office on 01444 482405, the church wardens or a staff member to access them.
nAlso a reminder that if you or a person you care for falls during the night and you need assistance but do not want to go to hospital, you can phone 111 to explain you need help. They will be able to advise you and check if medical assistance or just lifting assistance is needed.

 

Bishop’s Prayer Letter

The monthly prayer letter for Richard and Deborah Jackson, who has now taken up his post as Bishop of Hereford is being circulated by email, not by WhatsApp, as originally planned. If you didn’t put your name down originally to receive the prayer letter and would now like to, please contact Mike Streeter by email (Mike is kindly acting as the contact point for the Jackson’s prayer letter). Email:mike@mstreeter.me.uk

 

Supporting the Andersons in Bolivia

All Saints have recently adopted Jonny and Olga Anderson and their family as mission partners in Bolivia, through SIM (Serving in Mission). They are doing brave and challenging work in rural communities training local pastors many of whom can’t read and write to teach the gospel.
Dave and Becca Nicholls, their rope holders, are looking for a new team to support them in All Saints. It will not require lots of commitment or time, but a willingness to pray and attend one or two events during the year, and be familiar with their work. They hope to have some fun along the way and host a South American themed evening to raise awareness of the Andersons’ work among other things! Please contact Dave and Becca by email at davenic7@googlemail.com to get involved. 
 

Syrian refugee families' needs

Some of the congregation of All Saints are befriending and providing  support for two refugee families (10 people in total) arranged by the WSCC. They very much appreciated the bicycle, shopping trolley, freezer, chairs and various kitchen items given recently.  They now wonder if anyone can give them: raincoats (not surprising!) and looking ahead, a simple lawn mower, garden sheers, a spade, etc. 
Please let Guy Rowland know if you have any offers: Tel 01444 482963 or email guy_christiane@lindfield.info
 

Directory Update

The new email address for Pat Hicks is: patriciannehicks@gmail.com
 


TIGER HOSTS

This week: David and Rosemary Sayers. Next week:Roger and Lu Seymour


   

Beyond All Saints


 

 
Christ Church Prayer Meeting
On Tuesday 25 February at Christ Church, Haywards Heath in New England Road). An open invitation to local churches to their meeting from 7.30–9.30pm. George Verwer (founder of Operation Mobilisation) will lead the prayer time. The evening includes a time of sung worship.
 
World Day of Prayer
This year's World Day of Prayer will be on Friday 6 March at 10.30am in the United Reformed Church in Lindfield. This time the service is prepared for us by Christian women of Zimbabwe and is an opportunity to join with other Christians all around the world in an act of worship and prayer. 
 
Children’s and Families’ Outreach Worker
Tim Voltzenlogel, vicar of St George’s Church Lincoln is looking for a children’s and families’ outreach worker, full or part-time. The full job description can be viewed on their church website: www.stgeorgeslincoln.org.uk. For further details or a chat about the role please contact Tim on 01522 692586. Closing date for applications is Friday 6 March.

 
Messy Lives – Healthy Church
The Chichester Evangelical Fellowship Spring Conference this year is looking at how we can support one another through mental health challenges. Greg and Ele Cushing will be speaking about their experience of Postpartum Psychosis and Dr Mary Northway will be speaking from her experience as a medical practitioner.  Join us on Saturday 14 March at St Wilfrid's, Eastbourne BN20 9RA. £5 (free for DEF Members).  Further details at www.chichesterdef.org.uk
 

Fairer World Lindfield: Screening of the film 2040
This film will be shown on Saturday 14 March at 7.00pm at the King Edward Hall. 2040 is an encouraging film about climate change. Award winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to improve our planet.  Structured as a visual letter to his four-year old daughter, Damon blends traditional documentary with dramatised sequences and visual effects to show how these solutions could regenerate the world for future generations. This is a free event but it is essential to book. Tickets are available by emailing fairerworldlindfield@gmail.com or calling Chris on 01444 484063
 

 
Come and See – Children's Ministry Training
Join members of the Sussex Gospel Partnership on Saturday 21 March from 9:30am to 1.00pm at Cuckfield Baptist Church for a training morning. This will help us to think through a strategy for providing an inclusive Bible teaching programme for all children regardless of their particular educational challenges. The morning costs £8 and you can book here: https://sussexgospelpartnership.org.uk/product/come-and-see-21-march-2020/
 
 
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