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Most of us find it very challenging to hear from God, or even to connect with him when we are sick, whether it be a short lived illness but even more so when it is chronic and enduring. We believe in God who heals today – and yet live with the mystery that he doesn’t always heal in the way we would prefer. How does that affect our ability to engage with him, particularly when we are sick?

Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre are holding a Quiet Day – “Hearing God in our sickness” on Friday 12^th May.  The day will contain opportunities to reflect on questions like ‘when I am sick does God go silent – or do I become deaf’? Consideration will also be given to how to engage with that silence, and how that affects prayer.

The Quiet Day will have some short periods of led reflections, opportunity to spend time alone with the Lord, and will conclude with sharing Communion.

Whether you are sick, and longing to hear from the Lord, or walking with a loved one who is sick, this Quiet Day will have something for you to ponder.  Although this Quiet Day focuses on hearing from God in our sickness, the principles will be equally applicable to other stormy times of life!

£30 per person to include a 2 course lunch and morning & afternoon refreshments or £10 per person to join virtually via Zoom.  Book on 01424 830204 or via our website: https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/retreat.php?retreat=725

 

The next breakfast is on the 13th May at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when we have our second lady speaker of the year, Margaret Gardner, a Lay Reader, who 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, but cards will be taken if required.  Please ensure you register at the payment station as you come into the Millennium Lounge before taking your seat.

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 let me know.

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 June speaker on the 10th is Terry Boatwright, a retired Headteacher, now the Team Lead at Gateway Church, Eastbourne.

God Bless

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

Explore is a series of weekend courses designed to train and equip God’s people through a journey of learning, understanding and personal transformation.

WHAT IS EXPLORE?

Together we will find that there is hope and help for the issues we struggle with in everyday life – issues of anxiety, stress, physical pain, emotional distress, problems in relationships, addictive behaviour and depression to name just a few.

Those who journey through Explore will grow in their personal relationship with the Lord but also become better equipped to help others as they learn how to minister in the love and power of God to those in need.

Each of the events in the series will include time for worship, biblical teaching, group discussion, activities and opportunity for prayer.

 EXPLORE A3: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS                           19-20 MAY

When Jesus spoke from the Cross, “Father forgive them”, He released to humankind an immensely powerful key for restoration from the bondage of pain from the past. For true freedom we need not only to receive God’s forgiveness for our own sinful actions, but we need to extend forgiveness to all those who have hurt us, however difficult this may be.

Unlocking this pivotal Kingdom principle, this course we will explore the damage caused when there is unforgiveness, judgement and bitterness in our hearts and how to face the many challenges of applying this key to the painful areas of our lives. Breaking the subject down into four main principles and looking at each one will highlight just how central a topic this is to our wellbeing, not just spiritually, but how it can also affect us emotionally and even physically.

Throughout the course there will be personal times with God for Him to bring conviction, healing and restoration from the damage that unforgiveness can inflict upon you, unlocking a pathway to true and sustained healing.

Find out more: Explore A3: The Power of Forgiveness – Ellel UK Courses

JESUS HEALS TODAY!

When:  3^rd June

Find out more:  Jesus Heals Today! – Glyndley Manor – Ellel UK Courses

EXPLORE B4

When:  16^th – 17^th June

Find out more:  Explore B4: Dealing with Difficult Emotions – Ellel UK Courses

Revive (free)

When:  13^th June

Find out more:  Revive – Ellel UK Courses

EXPLORE A4

When:  23rd-24^th June

Find out more:  Explore A4: Overcoming Rejection and Betrayal – Ellel UK Courses

 

 

 

On this occasion only, Reflect will be on the second Saturday, May 13th. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The nation is gearing up for the Coronation and so is Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre!  Every week day next week you are welcome to join them at their public 10am service where they will be lifting high the name of Jesus – the King and praying into this important event for Great Britain.

 The house is open for those who wish to stay residentially (either for the whole week or just a few nights).  CCHC will be injecting some colour and fun into this special week with a Coronation quiz, ‘design your own bunting’ and Coronation prayers.  On Thursday 4^th you are invited to wear red, white and/or blue (and a hat if you have one!) and enjoy some complimentary Coronation cake after the 10am service. 

 The CCHC café, Howard’s Well is open 8.30am – 3pm for breakfasts, lunches and refreshments.  Whether you book a stay or join them for the day they look forward to marking this significant event with you. 

THIS SUNDAY!  Bible by the Beach – Sunday Evening Celebration – OPEN to ALL!
30 April 2023 – Congress Theatre , Eastbourne

Once again, we are delighted to open the doors, for FREE, to all the local churches for the Evening Celebration on Sunday 30th April 2023, starting at 7.15pm and finishing at 8.45pm.

Paul Mallard will be preaching on “The Glorious Future of the people of God” from the Book of Revelation and EMU Music will be leading us in praise.

Why not come and join us and bring your congregations with you?  There is no need to book – just turn up!    You may also have time to peruse the vast “10 of those” bookstall and visit the exhibitors in the Winter Gardens.

Following the Evening Celebration there will be a concert by EMU Music entitled “A night in with EMU…” starting at 9:15pm.  Tickets for this event are available from our website: biblebythebeach.org at the cost of £10 each. (The cost is included in delegates’ tickets. There is no reserved seating.)  Please let us know if a WhatsApp slide, a Facebook slide or a PowerPoint slide would be useful to you for advertising.

It is not too late to book for the whole conference – tickets are available from our website.  www.biblebythebeach.org

Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne will be marking King Charles III’s coronation with a Celebration in Flowers from 6th-8th May.

Come and enjoy over eleven flower displays, as we mark the Coronation event, and present Jesus, the King of all Kings.

The arrangements will rejoice in Jesus, as our King of Creation, our Servant King, our Sacrificed King, our Risen King and our Ascended King! They will also warn against Other Good Things that we can Worship, if we’re not careful! and clearly explain the Gospel, in a presentation of 2 Ways 2 Live: the Choice we all Face, including showing the excellent GoChatter Coronation video.

Everyone is welcome, with free car parking, a written guide, kids’ trail, refreshments to buy, and (while stocks last) a gift to take away. ?

There is step-free disabled access, including mobility scooters.

Call 01323 736627 or visit holytrinityeastbourne.org.uk for further information.

The church will be open from:
Saturday 6th May: 3pm-6pm
Sunday 7th May: (following our 10:30 service) 12noon-6pm
Monday 8th May: 10am-6pm

Do you have a well tended garden, an allotment plot or the seed of an idea for creating a community garden, perhaps even in the grounds of your church?

The experiences of others may be a great guide to you as you move forward. One of the most experienced churches in these matters is found at Hazelnut Community Farm, a groundbreaking project in Bristol. See below for more on them.

 John White is an Anglican vicar who has a passion for meeting outdoors, and the many ways that we can appreciate and care for God’s earth. He is visiting Eastbourne on the 25 April to speak about how we reflect our faith through commiting to creation care. For directions go here

He will be speaking at the Gather Community Garden at 6.30 pm, to make the most of the natural light. The time will start with a simple meal together. If you are able to bring a contribution of food and enough to share with others, on your own plates, that would be great. We will have some salads, bread, etc and refreshments available.

We’re looking forward to a good and relaxing time together around the table.

Perhaps you could let Sharon know at sharon@tahilla.com if you are able to be there for the event on the 25th.

Thanks.