Join us for the official launch of Elijah: A Pilgrimage of Healing — a moving and insightful journey into the life of a prophet who, beneath the mantle of miracles, whirlwind and fire, was “a man just like us, in need of healing, encouragement and support.”

With compassion and depth, author Suzanne Owen reveals how solitude, struggle and surrender shaped Elijah’s life — and how his story becomes an invitation for us to encounter God’s restoration in our own pilgrimages of healing.

📅 Friday, 28th November
🕝 2:30 PM

Come and enjoy an uplifting afternoon featuring:
✨ Meet the Author
✨ Author Interview
✨ Book Signing — bring your copy if you’ve already purchased one!
✨ Exclusive launch-day discount on all Elijah books — perfect for Christmas gifting 🎁
✨ Tea, coffee & cake

Whether you’re curious, inspired, or simply in need of encouragement, this event is a beautiful opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate a story that speaks to the heart.

The next breakfast is on the 13th December at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Garth Hewitt who worships at Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne will be giving 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.

If you are in receipt of this email and you are unable to attend, please give me your apology by 3pm, the Thursday prior to the breakfast, by contacting me at dennisthompson618@gmail.com.   The number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our January 2026 speaker on the 10th will be the  Archdeacon of Hastings the Venerable Russell Dewhurst.

God Bless
Dennis
Email: dennisthompson618@gmail.com
(M) 07808 731166

Global Day, 22nd November: Mothers’ Union are hosting refreshments from 9.30am and a service at 10.30am at All Saints’ Church, Grange Road.

We are excited about all that is planned for this day and the 16 Days! We will appreciate prayer and many to support us, please!
For more info contact: kathryn.anderson@mothersunion.org and 07932720747

The Eastbourne Quaker Meeting have joined the ‘Open Houses’  artists event this year.

We will be showing our incredible wall hanging, “ Into the Light: The Quaker Way”  gifted to us by the Studio 11+ art group and sewn together around Quaker testimonies of Truth, Simplicity, Love, Community and Peace, as well as a few other creatives’ work.

Here is an online link which you can use to find out more about the event.
https://www.eastbourneartists.com/open-houses.html

Kingsway Trust would like to offer a special price for Eastbourne churches where their congregation members can get a full weekend ticket at £25 (using code EBMW when booking). Full price for the weekend on the door will be £109.

🎄 Christmas Lunches at Crowhurst 🎄

✨ Come and celebrate the gift of Christmas with us at Howard’s Well, Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre! ✨

📆 Dates: 15th, 16th & 17th December
🕐 Time: 12noon – 2pm

Join us for a delicious three-course Christmas meal, lovingly home-cooked and served with our renowned Crowhurst hospitality. Whether you come with friends or on your own, you’ll find a warm welcome, festive cheer, and good company.

☕️ Three courses plus coffee and mints – just £25 per person.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended! To reserve your place, contact the CCHC Office 01424 830204 with your menu choices and a £5 non-refundable deposit per person. View the menu here https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/uploads/Christmas%20menu%202025%20(4)-compressed.pdf

Healing Encounters Weekend 14^th – 16^th November.

Here is Shirley’s story of her Healing Encounters Weekend: My husband passed away in March. Although I knew his health conditions were life-limiting, the timing of his death came as a deep shock. I found myself shutting down mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.When the initial numbness began to lift, I felt drawn to the Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre and decided to book a Healing Encounters weekend. I have always loved coming to Crowhurst—the presence of the Lord is so tangible there, and I come expecting Him to meet and change me in some way. I arrived at lunchtime, and one of the chaplains joined me at the table. After the meal, I asked if I could receive prayer. That moment marked the beginning of God’s healing work, which continued with another prayer session on Friday afternoon before the weekend began.

The key scripture for me was John 4—the woman at the well. Susanne gave four talks over the weekend, each one profound, deeply relevant, and clearly Spirit-led. I knew without doubt that my coming to Crowhurst was not my idea but the Father’s invitation. There was plenty of space for quiet reflection, and on Saturday afternoon, everyone who wanted personal prayer was given a time slot. The communion service on Sunday was a very special moment, including anointing for those who wished to come forwardDuring the weekend, the Lord revealed that I was carrying a heavy “bag” of suppressed emotions, sealed with a “trapdoor” that said, “Don’t think about these things,” and covered by a block of “concrete” that kept pain locked away. On Friday morning, I felt prompted to go to the art room and paint how I was feeling. What a blessing that space was! Over the next two days, I created seven paintings—each one a step in the healing journey.

As the chaplain prayed for Jesus to put a crack in the “concrete,” I said aloud, “I choose to think about these things.” That was the moment the deep healing began. By Sunday morning, with the seventh painting completed, I was smiling—the concrete was gone, and the heavy bag had become much lighter. The first six paintings were burned in the brazier after the communion service, symbolizing release. I kept the seventh painting as the beginning of a new chapter.

If you are burdened or weary—whatever the cause—take Jesus at His word: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28. Come to Crowhurst with an open heart and expect to meet Him there. You will find He is waiting for you.

There are a couple of places left on the Healing Encounters Weekend 14th – 16th November. Book by calling 01424 830204 or here: https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/retreat.php?retreat=950