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Tracey Hughes from St John’s Meads has a passion for Deaf ministry in Eastbourne. Victoria Baptist Church holds a monthly community café within which they have an area for BSL users and learners and occasionally have services signed. Tracey has recently gained her Level three signing and has 14 years of experience and has occasionally signed services at St John’s Meads. Are there any other signers in Eastbourne who would be interested in joining her in signing in services? Are there other churches interested in providing signed services for the Deaf? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could facilitate a monthly signed service in Eastbourne and, in time, a weekly service possibly at different churches? Let’s help make things accessible for this community. If you have skills or are interested in pursuing this, contact Rev George Fisher –
Email: revgeorgefisher@gmail.com. Message: 07579 058653.

Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre are holding a volunteer morning on Monday 3^rd June for anyone interested in finding out what is involved in volunteering at CCHC.  It’s a drop-in event starting at 10am with our usual weekday service in the chapel followed by tea and coffee.  At 11.30am there will be an information session for potential new volunteers.  Lunch is our treat at 12.45pm.  We do need to know numbers for lunch so please book for lunch by calling 01424 830204 or emailing enquiries@crowhursthealing.org.uk.

 

Opportunity for a Bookkeeper

Are you well organised with good attention to detail? Penhurst Retreat Centre is looking for a Bookkeeper to process sales and purchase invoices, bank and petty cash reconciliations, month end accounts, process gift aid and other bookkeeping tasks. Candidates should have a good knowledge of Xero accounts software and Excel spreadsheets. The post is for 8 hours per week and can be worked flexibly to work around other work or family commitments.

We are a small non-denominational Christian trust offering ‘a place of rest with a heart for mission’ just outside Battle, East Sussex. We provide a warm welcome and hospitality to all guests, whether staying residentially or visiting for the day. Our passion is providing a safe place where people can encounter God and be strengthened in their journey of faith. We are open to all, but also specialise in supporting mission partners, cross-cultural workers and full-time Christian ministry workers, through specific led retreats and opportunities for debriefing.

Applicants need to be in sympathy with the Christian ethos and culture of the charity and committed to the charitable aims of the trust. Appropriate bookkeeping qualification(s) or proven track record and minimum 5 years’ experience required.
We will consider both employment at up to £15 per hour or self-employment at up to £20 per hour, depending on experience.

For further information and how to apply, please see www.penhurst.org.uk/job-openings

Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 June 2024

Baby Bank & Beyond CIC is volunteer run and accepts good quality, donated items of clothing, equipment (like prams and highchairs), bedding and  toys and distributes them to families who, for whatever reason, may be unable to provide basic items for their baby to be, baby or child.

Although we mainly cover Eastbourne, we also reach Heathfield, Hailsham, Polegate, Pevensey and Lewes.  We are open to requests not only from health and community professionals but also from families directly.

We are currently hosted in Eastbourne by Simon Rooksby at Computers for Charities who has been very kind and generous to us over the last 12 months and without whose support we would not still be operating.

In the next 18 months it is likely demand will dictate that we will outgrow the space we have been given and sadly, we will be seeking an alternative venue.

We hoped that a space inside a community church would be suitable as many of our Baby Bank values are also Christian values.

We seek a large room that we can access independently, that will be suitable for families to pick up and deliver to and will have access to facilities for our volunteers (all of whom are DBS checked).

I will need to apply for funding to cover the costs associated with any venue.

I am hoping that someone might consider sharing some space with us in 2025 so we can increase the number of families we assist more effectively and increase our volunteer numbers.

Nicky Walker

Looking for some time out to rest, refresh and refocus with God?  Or to meet with a small group such as leadership team, Alpha group, book club, friendship group, prayer triplet or church homegroup?

Penhurst Retreat Centre is a small, friendly Christian retreat centre where a warm welcome is offered to all.  Situated near Battle, East Sussex, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is just 8 miles from the coast in the Sussex High Weald.  The beauty, peace and comfort of this place create an ideal setting in which to draw closer to God and experience His love.

We currently have availability for individual and groups as follows:

• Monday 21 – Friday 24 May

• Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May *IDEAL FOR A GROUP*

• Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 May

 

See www.penhurst.org.uk for more information and booking, or contact the office on info@penhurst.org.uk or 01424 892088.

 

There are also spaces still available on the following upcoming led retreats:

 

Friday 24 May, 10am – 4pm:  Touching the Hem of His Garment

Non-residential £50

Jesus said He came to heal the broken-hearted… This Healing Encounter day led by the Beauty from Ashes team, offers opportunity to engage with Jesus the Healer through worship, short talks, time for stillness and reflection, and optional one to one prayer ministry.  Led by Carol Bostock and the Beauty from Ashes team.

 

Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June:  Praying In and Out

Residential £270 / Non-residential £175

To live well we need to be good both at breathing in and breathing out! And our life with God is the same. But it`s very human for us to over-focus on either praying in or praying out. This retreat looks at prayer in a broad sense and opens opportunity to find more balance in our life with God. We`ll explore how to receive from God as well as expressing ourselves to God; how to rest in as well as serving our loving Creator. Led by Val Freeman

 

Monday 3 June, 10am – 3pm:  Quarterly Day of Prayer for the Mission

Do you have a heart for the nations? Do you know mission workers who need prayer support? Come and join us for a day of prayer for the worldwide mission community. No charge but donations towards the cost of a light lunch would be appreciated.

 

Mon 10 – Thurs 13 June:  New Directions – Transition and Change for Mission Partners

Residential £395 / Non-residential £245

This retreat/workshop is for full-time Christian workers returning to the UK after ministry overseas or for an extended home assignment. It provides an opportunity to `unpack` the transition process and issues around adjustment in a context of group discussion, reflection and prayer within the beautiful setting of the retreat centre. Led by Jack and Sandra Telfer

 

Friday 14 June, 10am – 4pm:  Jonah – The Depth of God`s Grace

Non-residential £45

`Jonah and the Whale` could easily be viewed as a fairy tale or a fantasy – something that sits outside the main thrust of the Old Testament. But of course, it isn`t! It speaks of a sovereign God, who is rich in mercy, whose compassionate love for the lost then, remains the same today. Join us as we `plumb the depths` of this short but significant Old Testament book.  Led by Rev Gary Cregeen.

 

Friday 14 – Sunday 16 June:  Well-being weekend

Residential £270 / Non-residential £175

A well-being weekend is a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting. This weekend will cover subjects of perfectionism, shame and anger, using material from Kintsugi Hope. The sessions include group and individual activities designed to help participants accept themselves, understand their value and worth, and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future. Led by Jason and Vicki Cottingham.

 

Friday 21 June, 10am – 4pm:  Daring to Talk about Grief

Non-residential £45

A space for those whose bereavement was 6 months ago or longer (no upper limit – the death could have occurred 20 or more years ago) to connect with their grief in a supportive environment. The day includes input about common themes of the grieving process; opportunities to speak about your own experience in a small and safe group and some quiet time for reflection. You will not be expected to talk about anything you are not ready or willing to talk about. Led by Shirley Skrenty.

 

See www.penhurst.org.uk for more information and booking, or contact the office on info@penhurst.org.uk or 01424 892088.

 

Are you passionate about reaching older people for Christ?
PARCHE (The Church in Care Homes) invites applications for a part-time Local Coordinator.
The post is for 20 hours per calendar month (flexible), and working from home.
You will need to raise the profile of PARCHE in the Eastbourne area by:

Speaking in local Church meetings and raising volunteers
Leading Basic training and Safeguarding training for all volunteer teams
Linking new teams with a local Care Home to lead a monthly time of worship
Arranging and leading local Prayer Meetings every month (to be shared with others)
Giving ongoing support and encouragement to teams
Liaising with Office Manager as necessary
Reporting to Trustees approximately every 3 months.

Full details of pay and conditions available.
Please apply to the Parche office: 01323 438527
email          info@parche.org.uk
or reply to     buddyreeve10@hotmail.co.uk