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Our short film, Compassion At the Edge, captures what it means to bring hope to those who feel there’s no way forward.

Watch the film here

Key Headlines

Lives touched: 309 people reached so far this year – each one a story of courage, compassion, and hope.

Growing support: 25 new regular donors have joined our mission in recent weeks. Every gift, large or small, helps us be there in the moments that matter most.

Faithful prayer: 496 prayer supporters now stand with us. Your prayers strengthen our Chaplains more than you know.

Partnership in action: Our incredible colleagues at Sussex Police, HM Coastguard, NHS clinicians, and many others – all working together for life.

Our 500 Donor Campaign: We’re praying for 500 new regular supporters to help secure BHCT’s future. A monthly gift of £14 covers the cost of one life saved per year. Please pray that hearts are stirred to give – and, if you feel led, consider joining them yourself by clicking the link at the bottom of this email.

Our Team: For protection, strength, and resilience as they serve at the frontline this autumn, often in difficult and emotional circumstances.

Those in crisis: That everyone who comes to Beachy Head in despair will meet a Chaplain at exactly the right moment – and not face the edge alone.

Local change: For listening ears and open hearts at East Sussex County Council as we campaign to reduce speeding and make Beachy Head Road safer.

Every story of hope begins with prayer – and yours have carried us. Thank you for every word, every gift, every act of faith that keeps this work possible.

Helen Yousaf (national worship leader) will be leading the worship and others will be joining her. It’s a time of celebration declaring the goodness of God through song. We are hoping that Eastbourne churches will join us and talk to passers by who have questions or want to be signposted to local churches.

The next breakfast is on the 8th November at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Jess Holliday, the CEO of Eastbourne Foodbank will be giving 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 on our mailing list already but are unable to attend, please give me your apology by 3pm, the Thursday prior to the breakfast, by replying to dennisthompson618@gmail.com, The number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our speaker on the 13th December is Garth Hewitt, who worships at Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne.

God Bless

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

Eastbourne Prayer – Come and pray for our town on Friday morning October 24

Trinity Church Coppice Avenue
10am for coffee
10.30 to pray.

There is car parking space at the back of the church.

Pray Eastbourne is inviting Eastbourne to come to Trinity Church in Coppice Avenue, near Willingdon Triangle on Friday morning, 24th October from 10 am to join in prayer together.  Starting with refreshments, this morning will provide another opportunity for us to pray together for our churches, our neighbours, family and friends, our town, our country and our world. These prayer meetings when we unite together have been significant milestones.

Following this meeting, we will be praying together again, this time on Sunday evening, 2nd November, at 6.30 pm at Victoria Baptist Church in Eldon Road.

For 23 years, Andrew and his wife Norine served as missionaries in Turkey. In October 2016, they hit headlines around the world when they were arrested and falsely accused of terrorism. For the next two years, Andrew was held in Turkish prisons. Following a worldwide prayer movement, he was dramatically released in October 2018.

At the event, Andrew will share his compelling story with us; encourage us to remember those who remain in prison for their faith; and challenge us to consider how ready we are to face opposition for Jesus. There will also be an opportunity to put questions to Andrew. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Ivor Novello award winning song writer IAIN ARCHER is going to be joining the City of Gold team for the first half of the evening. He co writes with many famous band & artists –  songs include

Run (Snow Patrol)
Hold Back the River (James Bay)
Lightening Bolt (Jake Bugg)

You can book online at tinyurl.com/cityofgoldlive

• Eastbourne Street Pastors supplies of some emergency items are exhausted.

  Last week in that awful weather we gave out our last 3 mens waterproof coats and had to give a fourth man a large ladies coat that he couldn’t do up.

  After last night we have none of the items listed below. If you can spare any of the following items please either pass them to a Street or Prayer Pastor you know or bring them to the Safe Space in Victoria Baptist Car Park this Friday (10 October) between 11am and 12 noon.

  Mens winter / waterproof coats

  Sleeping Bags

  Blankets (not knitted)

  Any questions please contact Graeme at eastbourne@streetpastors.org.uk

  Thank you

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