
Browse Your Christmas Items on November 7th
Equip Christian Bookshop invites you to Christmas, Coffee & Cake morning at St. Wilfrid’s Church on 7th November from 10am to 12noon.
Join us for coffee, tea & cake, then browse Christmas Cards, Books and thoughtful Gifts for family and friends.

Warm Up the Homeless
October has brought with it colder nights and we have been busy giving out sleeping bags to some of our rough sleepers. Our supply is almost exhausted.
If you have any sleeping bags you can spare or no longer need please bring them to our Safe Space (in Victoria Baptist Church Car Park) on one off the following times:
– Thursday 22 October 8.45am – 9.30am
– Friday 23 October 11am – 12noon
Alternatively if you have a Street Pastor or Prayer Pastor in your church please pass the sleeping bags onto them.
If not please email our coordinator on eastbourne@streetpastors.org.uk

Eastbourne Men’s Breakfast November
The next breakfast is on the 14th November at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Mary Northway, Project Leader from Linking Lives will be sharing her Thought for the Day.
For newcomers, the breakfast is a full English breakfast served buffet style, the cost is £12.00, cash if possible, cards will be taken if required.
The breakfast starts promptly at 8.00 to finish at 9.00, please arrive around 7.45 to collect a coffee or tea from the drinks station. With the increased number of guests an early arrival does help to smooth entry.
For newcomers who might be interested in attending, please contact me.
Our December speaker on the 12th will be Rev Brian Fortnum (retired).
God Bless
Dennis
Email: dennisthompson618@gmail.com
(M) 07808 731166
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Evangelical Alliance Eastbourne Presentation On Finding Jesus Research
The Evangelical Alliance would love to invite you to join us in Eastbourne for a leaders’ equipping day.
On 11 November, Rachael Heffer, head of mission, and Phil Knox, head of gospel impact for the Evangelical Alliance, will unpack insights from our Finding Jesusresearch. Together, they will explore how people are coming to faith today and how we can foster a culture of evangelism and mission in our local churches.
This interactive session will offer insight, encouragement, challenge and inspiration as we share statistics and stories of what God is doing across the UK – and consider how our local communities can play their part in making Jesus known.
This is a free event, open to leaders and staff teams – sign up below and join us.
- Event Details
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 9.30am–3pm
Venue: Kings Church Eastbourne, Kings Centre, 27 Edison Rd, Eastbourne BN23 6PT
More on the Memorial for Pastor Robert
The Jesus Living Water Church warmly invite you to join us as we honor and celebrate the life, faith, and enduring legacy of Pastor Robert.
“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.”
Hebrews 13:7 NLT
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: King’s Church Eastbourne 27 Edison Rd, Eastbourne BN23 6PT
Dress Code: Kindly wear formal black and white attire.
All are welcome to join us in remembering his service, leadership, and love for our community.
Please click the link to sign-up for the memorial service:
https://jesuslivingwaterchurch.churchsuite.com/…/tv4slqgp
Light refreshments will be served during the service. If you are unable to attend, we will post the link for the livestream for the service. Please feel free to share your fondest memories or prayers for Pastor Robert in a card, a note, or the condolence book during the memorial service.
Funeral service for Pastor Robert Guanco
Premier Christian News Report
The funeral service for Pastor Robert Guanco, who died after being hit by a falling sign at Big Church Festival, has been confirmed for 9 October.
The 41 year-old died at the scene on the Wiston Estate, West Sussex, on 28 August.
At least six people were injured in the incident, according to festival organisers who said they were “devastated” by what had happened.
“Please feel free to share your fondest memories or prayers for Pastor Robert in a card, a note, or the condolence book during the memorial service. All wonderful stories and heartfelt prayers will be collected into a keepsake photo book in his memory.”
A sign-up link has been shared, with a livestream also available for those unable to attend.
The Church shared Hebrews 13:7 (NLT): “Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.”
Pastor Robert is survived by his wife Isaeli and daughter Ellie.
A Gofundme set up by the church for his family has raised more than £237,000.


