We are inviting all those who are new to All Saints to a welcome tea on Sunday 15 May. If you would like an invitation please contact Sarah Hagger in the church office on 482405.
Jonny and Carmen Payne
If you would like to contribute towards a financial gift for the Paynes you can do so until Monday 16 May via:
bank transfer: Parochial Church Council of Lindfield; acct no. 20623474; sort code 20-49-76; reference: 'PAYNES'
credit/debit card on Churchsuite, selecting 'PAYNES' from the the drop-down list of funds
cheque ('AllSaints Church Lindfield') or cash, marked, 'PAYNES - Confidential - For attention of Treasurer'
Youth Groups next week – Tuesday 17 May
All young people in school years 6-9 (ages 10-14) are really welcome at Engage, which meets 6.25-7.40pm. Encrypt is the group for those in school years 10-13 (ages 14-18) and meets from 7.45-9pm.
This week both groups are out and about in the village for a treasure hunt, but we will start and finish at the Tiger.
If you have any questions, do please drop me a line (stuart.silk@lindfield.info) or telephone 07866 487535.
Big Church Day Out meeting
Come and meet others who are going and ask questions on Sunday 22 May in the Tiger from 5.15pm until Cornerstone at 600pm.
The Big Church Day Out is a Christian music festival that brings together thousands of Christians from all over the UK and Europe to worship and celebrate all that is good.
There are now 60 people booked from All Saints!
Booking closes on Monday 30 May . . . there's still time, although tickets are going fast. If you are still to book here's the link for day visitors and campers (tickets are now half price as a result of the number of us booked) http://bcdo.group/2022/asl21 Sarah and Mark Neller
Ascension Day
There will be a Communion service at 10.30am on Thursday 26 May to mark Ascension Day, please do join us. We will have coffee and biscuits after the service in church, as we enjoy some relaxed fellowship together.
Jubilee Plans
Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 June is a four-day Bank Holiday to celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. It coincides with the Big Church Day Out, Pentecost and Village Day. Nevertheless, we will be celebrating!
Village Day Saturday 4 June
Many thanks to all those who have offered to man our stall on Village Day. The office will be in touch soon with a rota. Thank you! Our pitch will be a rest hub, rather than a 'tea tent'. We hope to meet and chat to people as well as having some Jubilee souvenir booklets with a gentle Christian message.
Needed: If you have a portable power pack which we could plug an electric keyboard into, please do let the office know. We'd love to have some live music at our pitch.
Jubilee Service 11.15am, Sunday 5 June
Do invite friends and neighbours as we thank God for the Queen's remarkable life of service and the Saviour who has inspired her.
Garden Party Sunday 5 June
The Jubilee weekend is a great opportunity to host a garden party for your friends and neighbours. Ideas and resources for doing that are available here: https://www.theplatinumjubilee.com/celebrate/
We'll be having a garden party in the Vicarage garden, 2.00-4 .00pm on Sunday 5 June for our neighbours and any church family who'd like to come. Unfortunately, we'll have to limit numbers a little, so please sign up on the clipboard on the Bible trolley at the back of church.
Church flowers
Some of the flower team will be arranging the church to mark both the Jubilee and Pentecost which are on the same weekend.
Team Live Stream
Live streamed services have been a life-line to many throughout Covid and continue to meet a need – each week around 30 users watch live, with many more catching up later. From June, we will no longer have enough operators to continue to broadcast our 11.15am service each week.
As we consider the next steps for live-streaming of Sunday services, I'd be grateful to hear from you if you might be able to help with this ministry. It's much simpler than it sounds, equivalent to operating a TV remote and of course training can be provided.
For more information, please contact Hugh Bourne (hugh.bourne@lindfield.info)
Seasons of Change: New interview
The next in our series is an interview with Diane Flint. She reflects on the ways God has changed her and deepened her faith through losing her husband in her early 50s. All testimony is encouraging, so do watch and listen. And think about passing it on to anyone who might find it of comfort. All our seasons of change stories so far can be found on the women's ministry page of the website at: https://allsaintslindfield.org/women
Each piece aims to help us grow in love and understanding of each other as the body of Christ suffers and rejoices together.
Entertaining Angels
Cavan Wood has a new book: Entertaining Angels – Living well with autism as a family, in society and in church. It is published by Authentic Media and Cav has a box full of copies of the book which he would be delighted to sell to you: “For the knock down price of £10 – and you will even get a signed copy!” Please get in contact with Cav at cavandsarah@gmail.com or 01444-415857.
Malcolm Springall
Pauline, Helen Julie and the family would like to thank everyone for their cards, kind words, love, support and prayers following the sudden loss of Malcolm.
Peter Simpson
Josie Simpson and her family would like to thank everyone who has sent them messages and cards following the death of Peter. “We have appreciated the kindness and love shown by the church family.”
BEYOND ALL SAINTS Fairer world event
Come and hear Isabel Losada, author of The Joyful Environmentalist talking about her book, described as 'a fast, funny and inspiring book about saving our planet!'
Dr. Rowan Williams describes Isabel as, "Practical and realistic as well as visionary".
She will be talking at the King Edward Hall, Lindfield on Wednesday 25 May from 7.30-9.00pm. The event is free and includes a glass of wine or soft drink though cash donations can be given on the door. You can register for the event by emailing fairerworldlindfield@gmail.com or calling 01444 484063 or via Eventbrite here.
MISSION Mission Partner Focus: Simon and Becky Lunt
Simon
Simon has recently returned from Paris, where he led a planning meeting for September’s annual four-day consultation about working with displaced peoples in Europe. Please thank God for the fruitful meetings. Pray for productive planning in the coming weeks to confirm speakers
Give thanks for a new friendship Simon has made with an Iraqi businessman and entrepreneur who has an open heart to the Christian faith and has requested a complete Bible.
Becky
Please pray for Becky as she finishes a Play Therapy assignment, concluding year one of her two-year course. Pray for her as she prepares for Year two
Give thanks for a Syrian family who regularly attend their London church, St Mark's. Becky has been discipling the mother over several years.
Children
Please pray for Carys and Benjamin who both have important exams coming up in May and June
Pray for Josiah as he finishes his second year at Arts University Bournemouth. He is working on a paper and end of year project.
Guy Rowland, Ropeholder
PRAYER Prayer for our community and nation
Please join us on Saturday mornings, 8.45am to 9.30am at Lindfield Evangelical Church.
Praying for the church family
Please continue to hold in your prayers those known to you who may be especially in need of God's comfort at this time and especially for:
Rita and Cliff Hollebon
Please pray for Rita who is unwell
Lu and Roger Seymour
Please continue to pray for Lu's rehabilitation
Al and Sarah Paxton Please continue to pray for Al.
Chris Sexton Chris remains on long term treatment but is gradually improving. Thanks for your prayers. David and Fay are happy to update on: davidandfay13@gmail.com
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