Next month (9^th – 11^th August), Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre (CCHC) are holding a Healing Encounters Weekend.  The weekend is for those who are seeking to facilitate a deeper personal encounter with the Lord who heals.  This Healing Encounters Weekend encourages and helps participants to journey with the Lord using the story of a Biblical character. Elijah is considered to be a significant prophet, and although he lived centuries ago, the issues he faced in his life are very modern, and there are many aspects of his life that resonate deeply with our lives. Elijah had major encounters with God, but he also struggled with a period of being at rock bottom, and in desperation he ran, but the Lord found him.

Over the weekend guests will have opportunities to apply the aspects of his story in their own lives and meet with the Lord, who seeks them out in a healing encounter, which can happen in a variety of ways.  Prices include full board accommodation at our peaceful healing and retreat Centre in the East Sussex countryside.  Crowhurst train station is on the Hastings to Charring Cross line and CCHC is a 5 minute walk from the station.

There are places left on our August (9th -11th) and November (8th – 10th) weekends (£270/£250 per person).  Please book via the website https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/retreat.php?retreat=833 or call us on 01424 830204.

Our next breakfast is on the 10th August at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Dr Lesley Dawson who worships at Holy Trinity, Eastbourne 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.

If you are in receipt of this email and you are unable to attend, please give me your apology by 3pm, the Friday prior to the breakfast, replying to this email, the number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our September speaker on the 14th is the Rev James Knowles, Vicar at All Saints, Eastbourne.

God Bless

Dennis
Email: dennisthompson618@gmail.com
(M) 07808 731166
(H) 01323 749329

There will be a Healing Service at All Saints Church, 21a Grange Road, on Sunday 21 July 2024 beginning at 6.30pm.

David & Denise Cross, recently retired leaders from Ellel Ministries, will be speaking on the theme ‘A Future Freed From Our Past’.  There will be an opportunity for personal prayer at the end of the service.  All are welcome to attend.

 

 

God’s Design for Sexuality    (Explore B5)                          9-10 AUGUST

We are facing constant, unprecedented and forceful challenges of secular opinion towards personal identity and sexuality. Maybe you, like many others, are left with very real and honest questions about God’s design for us as sexual beings, possibly even afraid to voice your thoughts or opinions.

This course explores the scriptural foundation for human sexuality as God intended it to be. It will look at the importance and significance of the biblical covenant of marriage, the power of boundaries and will explain how sexual expression outside of this has consequences not just on our lives, but all those connected to us.

The focus of the course is to bring clarity on the heart of God for those looking for healing and restoration. We will look at His offer to bring cleansing, break ungodly bondages and the joy of walking in purity, regardless of past or present struggles.

Find out more: Explore B5: God’s Design for Sexuality – Ellel UK Courses

Healing from Inner Hurt and Pain (Explore A6)               16-17 AUGUST 

 Inner hurts and pain are a reality we all face and can be ignored, suppressed or even denied. Yet the legacy of the issues can linger and negatively outwork in every area of our life. Understanding how our inner being functions and can be damaged is a key to opening new doors for God’s healing work in our lives.

This course clearly outlines the fundamental understanding of who we are as people, what is really going on in our inner being, and how past experiences have affected us and left us with struggles we can’t seem to break through. It will help untangle the causes and effects of inner damage as well as how to apply God’s Truth and bring hope and healing to the hidden and hurting places within.

Find out more: Explore A6: Healing from Inner Hurt and Pain – Ellel UK Courses

 

Connect 3   Creativity    7 AUGUST

Since we are made as creative beings, in the image of Creator God, creativity often allows us to connect to God in a fresh and deeper way. It isn’t about being artistic or gifted at crafts, rather it is allowing an expression of the human spirit that goes beyond the constraints of words or through life’s filters and perceptions.

Throughout this day there will be plenty of opportunity for guided and creative projects aimed at facilitating a deeper connection with God and allow Him to speak directly into your heart. Glyndley Manor runs a number of Connect courses throughout the year, each with a slightly different theme highlighted in the title.

Find out more: Connect 3: Equipped to Connect – Ellel UK Courses

 

Healing Through Creativity                                             23-26 AUGUST

Many people live with the pressure of working at an outer persona that is seemingly acceptable whilst experiencing a very real sense of emptiness on the inside. Lost in negative patterns of behaviour, just going through the motions of being a Christian, there can be a deep sense of isolation and wondering if there is more.

This creativity course is not simply an opportunity to do crafts and creative activities, instead, God uses the creativity to reach us deep on the inside. It provides an opportunity for connection – real connection with God and others. A kind of connection that happens when God’s Spirit touches our heart and where our mind is not dictating the process.

If you feel an ache in your heart for a deeper connection with God, then this course may be the key to experiencing God’s healing heart in way you never have before.

 Find out more: Healing through Creativity – Ellel UK Courses

Due to the very changeable weather in recent weeks we have exhausted our supplies of some of the emergency items we give out to rough sleepers and others.
We urgently need additional supplies of New or Used (clean)
* Sleeping Bags
* Blankets
* Groundsheets
If you can help with any of these please give them to a Street Pastor or Prayer Pastor or contact Graeme at eastbourne@streetpastors.org.uk

Dear Friend and Guest

We’d be delighted if you could join us for a special Church Service as we mark 20 years of our search & rescue operations at Beachy Head.

This service will be a joyful time of thanksgiving, celebration, and recommissioning of our service. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

We sincerely hope you can join us:

Date: Tuesday, August 20th

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: St John’s Meads, St John’s Rd, Eastbourne, BN20 7ND

Light refreshments will be served after the service, providing a chance to connect and share memories.

Please RSVP to Gail.whitington@bhct.org.uk by Friday 9^th August to help us finalise arrangements.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

24 in 24 in 24 – Saturday 6^th July.  Young people praying for our town!

’24 in 24 in 24’ is the name given to the youth relay prayer walk planned for Saturday 6^th July.  24 miles around the circumference of Eastbourne in 24 hours in 2024.

The aim is to encourage our young people to catch a vision of praying God’s blessing on our town. There are six ‘legs’ – details below.  There will be a ‘Prayer Baton’ which will be passed from group to group.  Handover times are as near as we can guess, but are approximate.

You are most welcome to join one of the legs with your young people.

You would be responsible for your own young people.  There is no lower age limit but any one under 11 should also be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.  The upper age limit is 25 except for youth leaders or accompanying parents. You are responsible to arrange drop off and pick up for your participants.  Bring your own first aid kit.  There will be a car with water bottles which can be called if anyone can’t complete their leg.

We are suggesting that groups think ahead and prepare/write their own prayers to be said on the day. You can find out more about Pray Eastbourne 2024 by checking out the website or the facebook page.

If you would like to find out more about taking part or to register your interest please contact Martyn Relf.  Phone/text 07706 181568.

 

Leg	Miles	Estimated time inc. prayer stops	Start	finish	Lead Church
1	3	1.45	Bandstand:  09.00	Beachy Head car park:  10.45	All Saints
2	3.5	1.45	Beachy Head car park:  10.45	East Dean car park:  12.30	St John’s
3	4	1.55	East Dean car park:  12.30	Butts Brow car park: 2.25	Victoria Baptist
4	4.5	2.05	Butts Brow car park: 2.25	Pevensey Road:  4.30	Gather
5	5.5	2.30	Pevensey  Rd: 4.30 What3words:  exists.mining.gives	Pevensey Castle car park     19.00	River of Life
6	5	2.15	Pevensey Castle car pk:  19.00	Bandstand:  21.15	TBA

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