Please find enclosed information about the forthcoming Civic Prayer Breakfast event and a link to the full booking form. Please fill this out so that we can sort out table planning, your choice of breakfast food and other key information. You will also find payment information there and at the foot of this email.

https://lleb.wufoo.com/forms/eastbourne-civic-prayer-breakfast/

Eastbourne Civic Prayer Breakfast 2025. (March 28th – Winter Gardens, 7.45 – 9.45 am.)

To help us with the catering and planning we ask you to book by Feb 28th. The cost is £25 (£26 if paying by card). This mainly covers your food on the day and also helps us pay the speaker and cover our small incidental costs.

(Councillors and School guests should put in code Special25 to obtain their free space).

There has been an annual Prayer Breakfast in the Houses of Parliament for many years. The tradition has also been  now been established in Eastbourne for 25 years. Guests regularly include the Mayor and other leading civic figures.

Our speaker this year is Natalie Williams, the CEO of Jubilee+, a national resource for local churches as they respond to poverty and social need. Natalie is the Hastings based CEO of Jubilee+ and the author of several books including The Myth of the Undeserving Poor.

Jubilee+ want to see churches that change the lives of those in poverty in their communities. It is based on their belief that poverty and justice are vital concerns to Jesus who aimed much of his energy towards the oppressed, vulnerable and marginalised. They believe that local churches and individual Christians should be mercy-bringers in their communities, especially to those who are trapped in poverty.

As well as eating together we will hear more about social need in Eastbourne, prayer from local participants in social compassion projects and a song of blessing. There will be biblical insight and practical strategies from Natalie.

We are adding an exhibition to this years event as a resource to our guests but also as a form of visual storytelling as to the extent of the engagement of our local churches with social need in their neighourhood. We will write to all who book a paid ticket for the event with information on how they might be part of the exhibitionif they have community facing events and ministry.

Booking Form

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Payment Information

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Speaker – Bekah Legg, CEO, of Restored

Saturday 29^th March – 9.30am

All Saints’ Centre, Grange Road, Eastbourne

Restored – a Christian Charity whose mission is to speak up about the realities of violence against women and girls, equip the church to stand against domestic abuse and support women survivors in the church.

9.30am coffee and croissants.

10am till 12.30pm:  Bekah will share with us, provide interactive times in our table groups and take questions. ‘1 in 4 churchgoers experience domestic abuse’. Website: www.restored-uk.org

There will be a bookstall – pay by card or cash and free resources.

This is a free event. A retiring collection will be taken for Restored.

For more info please contact Kathryn Anderson at All Saints’ Church – 07932 720747

I am Titilayo Alegbeleye, I just got a role as a Domiciliary Worker at Delore Care in Caburn BN7 2BY. I started work in November but need temporary accommodation to stay in pending the time I will be able to find one. I have started checking with some agents and I am waiting to hear from them.

I am a Christian married to Pastor Babalola Alegbeleye and we live currently in Hatfield. He works with the Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and overseas and we recently relocated to the UK when I came to study at the University of Hertfordshire.

I am checking to see if the church could help with information on accommodation around Lewes BN7 2BY or if it offers temporary accommodation. I would appreciate any help you can offer.

While waiting to hear from you accept my best regards
Titilayo Alegbeleye

A Christian Charity based in Eastbourne is seeking to appoint a Finance Officer who is experienced in financial matters (particularly digital accounting software) to run and supervise the finance department of the Charity. The successful applicant will work alongside the Chief Executive, as well as supporting the Assistant Bookkeeper and liaising with the external charity accountants.

The role is full-time or part-time with a minimum 21 hours per week and will commence on or by 1st April 2025.

If interested, please write in confidence to: Jacob Vince, Chief Executive, CFI Charitable Trust, PO Box 2687, Eastbourne BN22 7LZ or by email to: mailto:jacob@cfi.org.uk

You can download the job description here Job Description Finance Officer FT PT Apr 25

We’re hosting an update & prayer evening on Wednesday 26th February, between 7.30pm – 9.00pm at King’s Church, Eastbourne to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

Join Hollin and Lucy from Bramber Bakehouse on Wednesday 26th February between 7.30pm – 9.00pm at King’s Church as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. There will be an opportunity to hear more about the journey of Bramber Bakehouse, how they are supporting female survivors in Sussex, stories of God’s faithfulness and plans for the future. There will also be an opportunity to give thanks and pray together.

Book your place online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bramber-bakehouse-10-years-on-tickets-1218097365009?aff=oddtdtcreator or contact mailto:hello@bramberbakehouse.co.uk

Thanks

Prayer Days and Quiet Days at Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre

The Lord’s Prayer begins and ends rather radically. It starts with ‘Our Father’ and concludes ‘Now and Forever’! Just think about these individual words; Our, Father, Now, Forever. Plus, there are all the words in between – which are relevant for today, tomorrow and into eternity. Wow. There is so much more!!

During our Prayer and Quiet Days in 2025 our Chaplains will use aspects of this prayer to highlight particular themes.

Prayer Day: 7th February “The Kingdom” – Steve & Veronica Gendall

Who doesn’t long for the fulfilment of the Prophet Isaiah’s picture of salvation and deliverance, righteousness and justice, peace and joy, healing, comfort and God’s presence?  You’re invited to join Steve and Veronica to pray in these kingdom promises – on earth as in heaven, for you personally, your Church and our country.

Quiet Day: 26th February “The Power” – David Mayhew

David will explore the phrase ‘Your will be done’ – considering God’s Sovereignty: in my life – all that I am, in my calling – all that I do and in my resting – all that He is.

Prayer Days are by donation plus a £10 charge for a 2 course meal and Quiet Days are £30 per person to include lunch and refreshments.  Please see our website for further dates, more details and to book (or call 01424 830204): https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/programme.php

The next breakfast is on the 8th February at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Myrtle Martin, who worships at St Johns, Eastbourne 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, 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 a regular attender but you are unable to attend, please give me your apology by 3pm, the Friday prior to the breakfast, using the email below, the number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our March speaker on the 8th is Garth Hewitt, who worships at Emmanuel, Church Eastbourne.

God Bless

Dennis
Email: dennisthompson618@gmail.com
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