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Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre are looking for a Saturday Receptionist (Voluntary Position)

If you can provide a warm welcome and enjoy interacting with people this role could be perfect for you.  It will build your confidence, help you learn new skills and support the ministry of Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre.

This role is for two Saturdays a month and tasks include operating the till, responding to telephone enquiries, guest interaction and welcoming guests at check-in.

We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision and induction.  In return for the time you give you will gain experience and skills.

Contact Esther Dunn for more information or if you would like to apply: 01424 830204 exec.secretary@crowhursthealing.org.uk

 

You may have heard about Bible by the Beach (biblebythebeach.org) – we hope you have! – but you may not know that the Sunday evening Celebration is open to all and free to all!  A number of churches cancel their evening services and bring folk along to the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne and we want to invite you and your congregation to join us too on Sunday 1st May in Eastbourne!

We are delighted to have Graham Beynon joining us. Graham is pastor of Grace Church, Cambridge, and also Director of Independent Ministry Training at Oak Hill Theological College.   Graham was previously an audiological scientist working with hearing and balance disorders. He then moved to pastor churches in Cambridge and Leicester. He has particularly been involved in leading church plants.

Graham’s PhD was from the University of St Andrews examining the theology of Isaac Watts. He is the author of a number of books including Emotions: Living Life in Colour (IVP), God’s New Community: New Testament Patterns for Today’s Church (IVP), Planting for the Gospel: a hands on guide to church planting (Christian Focus), Isaac Watts: His Life and Thought (Christian Focus).

We are also joined by All Souls Orchestra who will be accompanying us as we join in songs of praise.  All Souls Orchestra are celebrating their 50th Anniversary and so we are privileged that they will be sharing it with us!  The Evening Celebration is followed by a concert at 9:15pm.  So why not stay and join Michael Andrews with members of the All Souls Orchestra in an eclectic concert featuring a range of music styles to suit many tastes.  As well as conductor and organist, Michael is known for his love of jazz and musicals and will be featuring various members of the Orchestra, singers and band. (Concert tickets cost just £8 and can be purchase via the BBTB website or on the evening. The concert is free to delegates.)

Finally, it is not too late to book tickets for the conference – so do visit www.biblebythebeach.org for more information.

 

MakeLunch @ St B’s is a project that has been running since the summer of 2018, using St Barnabas Church in Langney.

Overseen by The Well Community Church and with volunteers from churches across the town, the project feeds hungry children and their families each school holiday. As well as providing a hot, nutritious meal children make a craft, parents have a chance to sit and relax and ‘the church’ has the opportunity to connect and make a difference in people’s lives.

The project is part of Transforming Lives for Good, a national charity that supports local churches to make a difference in their communities. (www.tlg.org.uk)

As we go into the Easter Holidays and looking ahead to summer, we are in need of more volunteers. Help is needed to set up the dining hall, assist with the craft, help in the kitchen, serve the food, engage the families or wash up. We normally run once in half terms, twice at Easter & Christmas and 6/8 times over the summer.

If you can give a few hours to help, please contact Julie Smith from The Well on 07882 497078 to find out more.

 

Thanks

The Christian Men’s Breakfast meets regularly on the second Saturday of the month at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club on Paradise Drive.

The next breakfast is on the 12th March at 8.00, when Canon Tom Mendel the Vicar of St Mary’s will be sharing his Thought for the Day.

For newcomers, the breakfast is a full English breakfast served buffet style, enabling you to choose what you wish to eat, the cost is £10.00.

The breakfast starts promptly at 8.00 to finish at 9.00, please arrive around 7.50 to collect a coffee or tea from the drinks station and find a seat.

For any new comers who might be interested in attending please give me a call.  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 am charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

April  (9th) speaker is Steve Churchill.

Dennis
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This appeal is moving very fast. With Radio interviews and very supportive responses.

Our latest flyer is below. For church groups, this is a good way of reaching into your communities, businesses and schools. So please do that if you wish to support this idea,  maybe as a collecting point, to reduce our travel that would be great.

Boxes we need and financial support. Donations can be made to our appeals account. ASOL. Sort Code: 20 – 27 – 91 Account No: 00739073. (Gift forms are available on request)

 

 

Kingdom Way Trust are planning to re-start the Weekend Drop-in centre at their new premises in Seaside Road, Eastbourne. The aim is to provide a warm, welcoming and safe place for those of the street community and others who are isolated or lonely, particularly over the weekend.

The Supervisor will be responsible for the oversight of the volunteer team, the welfare of the guests and the general safe running of the centre which will open each Saturday and Sunday. This role requires enthusiasm, empathy and an ability to organise and respond calmly to issues that may arise.

Experience working with this sector of the community is desirable and supervisory experience would be valuable. Training for the role will be given.

Working hours:  10am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday

Salary : £6,720 per annum (£21,000 pro rata). Initial 1 year contract,  subject to probationary period.

 

For more information please contact Graham Horsnell Email: graham@kingdomwaytrust.org

Phone: 07484 152210 or for a job description and application form visit the ‘Get Involved’ section at www.kingdomwaytrust.org Closing date for applications: Monday 28^th March

 

 

Volunteers

We are also looking to grow our team of volunteers to serve our guests. If you would like to be involved for a 3 hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday on an occasional or regular basis, please contact Graham Horsnell Email: graham@kingdomwaytrust.org  Phone: 07484 152210 for more details.

Here are several resources that may help your church pray for the Ukraine in the midst of the current conflict.

Christianity Today
They have several stories about the resilience of the Ukraine churches and their connections with Russian believers. Read more here

Link to Hope
This agency has worked extensively in Eastern Europe. See the story at the enclosed link to note how Christains in the surrounding countries are aiding refugees. Read More Here

Roy Godwin
Reknowned writer on prayer suggests 15 specific prayers we can pray at this time for the Ukraine situation. Read More Here

24-7prayer

Pete Greig has created a liturgical style prayer with powerpoint and PDF resources that you could use in your congregation. Read More Here

Faith, Hope and Forgiveness

A prayer meeting on the 2nd March is planned for this forthcoming event. It will take place at Kings Church at 7.30pm at Kings Church, (Hampden Park,) Prayers for Ukraine will also be part of the evening. See more on the faith Hope and Forgiveness event below

World Prayer Centre

They are suggesting a 3 part prayer emphasis around Wisdom, Worship and Witness. Read More Here

We will send you more information about church responses to the Ukraine situation later this week.

 

Faith Hope & Forgiveness

• Hear Nadim, his wife and son tell their story about the tragic death of Natasha at Victoria Baptist Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 19th March 2022 – a story of faith, hope and forgiveness as a direct response to their heart-breaking loss as a result of an allergic reaction. The media impact of their forgiveness of the national food chain whose mistake caused her death has spoken to thousands.
  

• Fliers have been delivered to every local church. Use them to invite your friends and click here to book free tickets https://www.stjm.org.uk/FHF
  

• Here’s a link to https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09tsfbb to an interview with Natasha’s parents on Songs of Praise by Aled Jones. Use this short clip to publicise the event. This explains the situation in more depth.
  

• There’s a prayer meeting on Wednesday, 2 March at 7.30pm at Kings Church, Hampden Park, to pray about the event. All welcome.
  

 

 

 

Eastbourne NetworX

You are warmly invited to join us at Victoria Baptist Church on Sunday March 6th at 6.30pm for a Thanksgiving Service for seven years of provision for our foreign friends in town. The service will include information about the work over the past year and you will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Doors will be open at 6pm to enable people to meet us and to ask questions to Trustees and befrienders if they wish. All Trustees are members of VBC.

You can also contact me by email if you wish; networxeb@gmail.com

Hope to see you there.

Anna Reid