Here is your round up of the latest news from our church and beyond. Please read on to find out more.
Sunday 19 February
8.00am Holy Communion Revelation 2: 18-29
9.30am Morning Worship Nehemiah 3 11.15am Morning Prayer* Nehemiah 3 6.00pm Cornerstone* Holy Communion Daniel 7 *The sermon at this service will be live-streamed
On Ash Wednesday 22 February at 10.30am there will be a Communion service in the Tiger lounge followed by coffee and tea and a chance to enjoy some fellowship together.
Nothing in history has permanently changed the world more than the death and resurrection of Jesus. From Glory into Glory is a set of daily readings that follow Jesus on His journey to the glory of the Cross and resurrection (The weeks before Easter offer a great opportunity to meditate on these things, to warm our hearts and strengthen our understanding. This excellent new book of daily readings for Lent, based on John 13-17, is available for just £4 and can be ordered here: https://allsaintslindfield.churchsuite.com/events/ha1m5ms8
Earthquake
The recent earthquake in Turkey/Syria has left tens of thousands dead and millions without the most basic necessities. TEARFund has launched a disaster appeal in partnership with a church in Syria to ensure support reaches those in most need. If you would like to give, you can do so here: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal
An Opportunity to Serve
A wonderful team helps organise our communion services, preparing the bread and wine and setting up the communion table. Are you able to join the rota to serve occasionally? Would you be willing to lead the team and coordinate the rota? If you would like to find out more, please talk to one of the clergy or email Sarah Hagger in the church office: sarah.hagger@lindfield.info
DBS and Safeguarding
A huge thank you for those who have stepped up to serve the children at All Saints.
If you have been contacted by Sarah Hagger and Jennie Herring regarding processing a DBS or undertaking an online safeguarding session, it would be really helpful if you could get back to them as quickly as possible. If you have not been contacted by Sarah or Jennie, then you will not need a DBS or safeguarding training at the moment.
Youth Clubs next week
On Thursday 23 February from 7.00-8.10pm in the Tiger, Engage (school years 6-9, ages 10-14) will be a pancake party! Yum yum!
On Friday 24 February there will be NO session in the Tiger for Encrypt (school years 10-13, ages 14-18) as we will be away at West Watch beginning our weekend away, called "A Life Less Ordinary" (24th-26th February.) For anyone still considering coming here is the link to booking for weekend away here: https://allsaintslindfield.churchsuite.com/events/r32notbu
For those signed up to come, drop off is from 6.30pm, and dinner will be provided at 7.30pm. A final email will be sent next week with any last minute information and reminders of key details for the weekend. sarah.neller@lindfield.info / 07974 020416.
Derek and Jan Taylor
A big thank you for prayers cards and good wishes for Derek after his recent heart attack. He is doing well and now feeling much better. Derek and Jan Taylor are moving on Friday 17 February to:
15 Green Meadows
The Welkin
Lindfield RH16 2PE
Tel 01444483935
Marion Milton
Marion's funeral service will be held at All Saints Lindfield, on Tuesday 21 February at 2.00pm.
Women Together: Come to breakfast!
Women Together invites you to join us for our first breakfast event of the new yearon Saturday 25 February from 8.30-10.30 am in church. We'll return to the theme of confidence by looking at God's love for us, seeing ourselves through His eyes. and thinking about how we can draw on this understanding to grow in confidence. The session will include some teaching, reflecting and learning together in small groups.
We'll provide tea, coffee, juice and pastries as well as a healthy alternative.
Breakfast will be available from 8.30am and we'll start our session at 9.00am.
If you're new to All Saints or haven't made it to any of our events so far, a warm welcome awaits and chance to deepen connections as well as meet new people. We'd love to see you.
Follow this link to sign up.https://allsaintslindfield.churchsuite.com/events/ciy2lehi We'll have a suggested donation of £3 to cover the cost of breakfast and you can donate by cash or card.
Norene Layton
Some longstanding members of All Saints may recall Norene Layton who was a Deacon at Lindfield from 1986 until 1992 when she moved to Emmanuel Church, Loughborough.
Norene died peacefully on Monday 6 February back in her own home, as was her wish. Norene was in the first group of women ordained in our Diocese in 1994. She went on to serve as Vicar at Hengrove, Bristol before retiring and moving back to Loughborough in 2004. Her funeral is at Emmanuel, Loughborough on Monday 27 February at 12noon and you can join the funeral on YouTube using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelloughborough4232/streams Mike Streeter
Wedding service invitation!
Lexi Clark and Sam Hodges are getting married on Saturday 4 March at 12:30 at All Saints Church and would love anyone from the church family to attend their wedding service to celebrate with them as they start their married life together.
Confident Christianity
Join us on Tuesday 14 March for an evening to help us be confident in our faith. We'll be joined by international speakers Andy Bannister and Sharon Dirckx from Solas Centre for Public Christianity. For more information and to sign up, click below: https://allsaintslindfield.org/confident
Vacancies
Please pray for the advertisement for Seniors' Pastor, a crucial post in our church life.Click here for details of the role.We are also looking to recruit ministry trainees from September. Click here for more details.
Read about Bekie, Sandra and Luci and their Seasons of Change
It’s a joy when our church family grows as new people join us. We love the sense of vibrancy and excitement. But have you ever stopped to think what a big change it is for those new people? In our latest seasons of change resource, Bekie, Sandra and Luci explore their recent experiences. Do read their stories HERE
and be encouraged. But also, be challenged and pray that our church family will be a place of warm welcome where people are drawn to the core of our family life around Jesus.
Stuart Silk
Stuart is now on an extended period of leave before he and the family move to Barrow-in-Furness in April, where Stuart will be vicar of two parishes. Here are the key dates for your diaries: Wednesday 1 March Stuart speaking at the church prayer meeting about his future role – a chance to pray together for him and the whole family Saturday 25 March Farewell party for the Silks (details to follow) Sunday 2 April The Silk family's last Sunday at All Saints. Stuart will be preaching in the morning and leading in the evening Saturday 22 April Stuart's licensing service in Barrow (details to follow). All welcome! Please do pray for the Silks in all they have to do over these next weeks. Pray they'll find time to rest as well as prepare for what the Lord has in store for them.
BEYOND ALL SAINTS Family Support Work Spring Supper 2023
Join us for our Spring Supper on Friday 17 March to raise money and awareness for FSW. It promises to be a superb night with friends – with supper, including a fabulous array of puddings - and local entertainment.
It would be wonderful for our churches to show their support and come as a group booking. This year, tables will be seated in groups of eight. We will have a cash bar and a raffle on the night.
The supper will be held at Wivelsfield Village Hall at 7.00pm. £20 per ticket (or early bird price of £16, if booked before end of February)
To book or for more information please contact Vic Donougher or Victoria Hersey (or leave a message via the church office).
MISSION Mission Partner Focus: Julian and Nicky Milson
Give thanks for the church in Valencia, it has recently experienced significant growth numerically, some deepening of spiritual maturity in individuals, a positive outreach to a variety of ‘outsiders’ and rich times collectively together over the last few months both in our small group and church services.
For prayer
The Milsons are in negotiations with their landlords regarding the 16% rise in their rent for the coming year. This has been and continues to be a huge area of stress and distraction for them.
They also have a serious shortfall in their budget for the next few years due to various funding issues and the Milsons are working with Crosslinks to raise new funding. Please pray for wisdom and provision they move forward.
Please pray for their ‘team’ of people who are working at the church that they will continue to work well together and that their focus remains on the Lord’s work. (The team is: the Milsons, Chris, Rosy and Lydia Redfearn and Jim, Tania, Evie and Silas French)
Ropeholders Beth and Will Leonard
PRAYER
Praying for Turkey and Syria following the earthquakes
Tearfund has provided very helpful information about how to pray for the situation on their website.
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:
Clare Clark
Clare Clark has gone into hospital due her oesophageal cancer causing severe dehydration. She will have surgery to put a jejunostomy feeding tube in on Monday and will start radiotherapy on Thursday. Please pray that the surgery goes smoothly and that the radiotherapy shrinks the cancer so that she is able to eat and drink again.
Peter Diack Please pray for Peter still in hospital waiting for a care package.
Rosieta Burton
Please continue to pray for Rosieta’s rehabilitation in Birchwood Grove, especially for improved mobility and for some recovery of eyesight.
Gordon Trew Please continue to pray for Gordon.
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