2024 is very likely General Election year.  With the support of Our Lady of Ransom Church, former Head Teacher John de Waal wants to be ahead of the curve.

He plans to ask all the candidates in Eastbourne the same set of questions from a Christian perspective which will reflect particular concerns of Christian voters.  Hopefully their answers will then help guide people on how they should vote.

John would like to draw up the list of questions in consultation with other local Christians.

You are invited to join him on Tuesday 12th March at Our Lady of Ransom Church Hall at 7.30 pm to help draw up the list.

The Civic Prayer Breakfast is an annual event which connects the Eastbourne Church with key figures in the civic world of the town. Interest is high again this year, but there are still places left. The booking page is open again.  https://forms.office.com/e/Dm0Q1zbeaz

It will be of interest to church leaders, Christian agencies and believers whose vocation involves work in the civic sector of local life. Those with a passion for prayer for the town will also find it helpful. Event ticket information can be found at the link below. The cost of the breakfast also includes a small amount to help pay for the administration of the event and an honarium to our speaker.

Church Leaders can obtain a special discount rate

Full English Breakfast £15
Continental Breakfast £12

Feel free to adjust cost accordingly when you make payment.

Many thanks!

Your personal invitation to:

Eastbourne Civic Prayer Breakfast

On behalf of Eastbourne and Bexhill Newman Association.

Bob Clark will be speaking about the work of the Eastbourne Street Pastors to the Eastbourne and Bexhill Newman Association at 7.30pm, Monday 18 March, Christ the King Parish Room, 3 Princes Road, Eastbourne BN23 6HT. Street Pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who provide listening and caring help to potentially vulnerable people who are out on the streets late at night. All are welcome. More information from Alex 07957 632208

• God’s Plans and Purposes for My Life (Explore B1)                     1-2 March

We can easily lose sight of God’s plans and purposes for our lives, through our busyness or from our insecurities, fears and negative experiences.

the Scriptures are clear that the only way we can truly fulfil God’s plans and purposes in life are to be an active part of His family.

This course will give an eternal perspective of what it means to fulfil our plans and purposes in God’s family and how we can grow and flourish in that place of belonging and rest. It will look at what it means to share in His work, pray His family prayer and draw strength from the family for your everyday life.

Find out more: Explore B1: God’s Plans and Purposes for My Life – Ellel UK Courses

 

• Time Out for Married Couples                                                7-10 March 

Retreat, Refreshing & Renewal for Married Couples

With marriages facing so many pressures, ‘Time out for Married Couples’ is designed to do just that, to give you some quality time out in order to bless you, acknowledge the struggles, and help you flourish in your marriage.

Whether you’re recently married or have been married for many years, this course is designed to help couples who want to enter more fully into God’s plans and purposes for their marriage and to enjoy their lives together.

Find out more: Time Out for Married Couples – Ellel UK Courses

 

Restoration Week 2 – Rescue from Rejection                15-21 March

Rejection is something we all experience to one degree or another and the reality is it hurts and it affects how we perceive ourselves, our lives, other people and even God. Being rejected or living with feelings from past rejections can steal our enjoyment of life and leave us feeling depressed or with a sense of not belonging which can even drive us to reject others. But God wants us to know that we are totally acceptable to Him, despite our pasts, our fears and our failings, and He longs to heal our hurts and help us move forward into a full and certain knowledge of being loved.

 Find out more: Restoration Week 2: Rescue from Rejection – Ellel UK Courses

 

 

Deeper Intimacy with God                                                                         22-23 March        (Explore A2)

It is an amazing truth that God wants us to truly know Him – not just to know about Him. Many of us would say we long for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God but we can struggle to know how to attain this.

As we explore the truth of who He is on this course, the teaching aims to expose any distorted views of God we may hold and how they can prevent us from experiencing the deep and intimate relationship our Heavenly Father yearns to have with each one of us.

Find out more: Explore A2: Deeper Intimacy with God – Ellel UK Courses

 

 

March ECAN Meeting – Mon 4th March

Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team will be hosting the next ECAN meeting at St Michael & All Angel’s Church. The evening will begin with a short overview of the work of BHC. Monday 4th March at 7pm for a 7.10pm start at St. Michael’s Church, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TN NB – there is onsite parking

We keep running short of the several of the items we give out to rough sleepers. 

Eastbourne Street Pastors needs your help

We give out emergency items to rough sleepers and others who are vulnerable and we are always in need of additional supplies of the following:

New or Used (clean)

* Sleeping Bags
* Blankets
* Hats
* Gloves
* Scarves
* Socks

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

Thank you

PS   If you want to know more about becoming a Street or Prayer Pastor please contact us on eastbourne@streetpastors.org.uk

My name is Steve Price, I’m a Christian Illusionist based near Liverpool. The reason for getting in touch is because I’ve been booked to perform in a church in Hailsham on Saturday 22nd June. I’m therefore contacting other churches in the area to see if they would be interested in having me perform on either Friday 21st June or Sunday 23rd June.

You can read much more about what I do at https://christianmagician.co.uk/

There are a few formats I suggest:

1)  Up to 75 minutes of pure entertainment
2)  Up to 75 minutes of pure entertainment followed by either an interview or Q&A (an opportunity to share my faith)
3)  2 x 45 minutes. The first half is pure entertainment, the second half is “Gospel magic” (I present the Gospel using tricks and illusions)

In terms of pricing, I would usually ask £595, but for these specific dates I’m asking £395. Costs are all inclusive.

If this is of interest, or if you have any questions, please let me know. Many thanks,

Steve Price
07986 219997
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Come and join our team of volunteers!

Bible by the Beach 03 – 06 May 2024.

An opportunity to serve others, make new friends and receive free access to the conference on the days you work!    Could you:
·       join the stewarding team
·       join the catering team
·       provide accommodation for other volunteers

·       or if you are currently involved in youth or children’s work, come and serve alongside others in the kids teams!

Want to know more?   We would love to hear from you! biblebythebeach@gmail.com or call 07958 047140

Our next breakfast is on the 9th March at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Ray Dadswll (one of our own), a retired Missionary, will be sharing his 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.

For our regular attendees, if you are unable to attend, please give me your apology by midday, the Thursday prior to the breakfast, the number I submit is the number I can be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our April speaker on the 13th is Dr Sas Conradie (another of our own) who works for Tearfund.

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

Hi all,

Please could we ask you to prayerfully consider taking part in giving to support a Bursary fund for those wishing to come on retreat at HOPES. (House of Prayer East Sussex)

Please see the link below, We are so grateful to our kind supporters (like Steve below) who want to support giving others a chance to “come away… rest awhile” (Mark 6:31)

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Steve-HastingsMarathon-BurseryGuests

If you or someone you know is interested in staying please get in touch.

Blessings,

HOPES Team.