If you live in the Seaside area you might like to support New Hope as they pray in the streets near to them. You might also like to come and see how you could do it in your area.

PRAYER WALK organised by New Hope Church, Beach Road …

September 8th 6.30pm – meet at the Church for a short time of prayer and praise

6.45 Walk starts

Turn L out of Church

Turn R on to Seaside Road

Walk along praying individually as we walk

Turn R into Channel View Road

Stopping at each junction to pray – maybe half the group at each if a large number

The whole group will continue on, turning R and walk along the seafront praying for the following roads as they pass as well as other places                                              ​​​

No on map

Turn R into Beamsley Road praying as we walk               5

Down to Seaside Road

Stop opposite The Rec to pray for our Fun Day witness

Turn R and return to the church via Seaside Road/Beach Road

8.15    Final prayers and blessing in church and refreshments

There are other side roads not listed – please pray as you walk – Times are approximate

Hello everyone!

A big thank you to those who joined our last Zoom session, where we prayed for the unrest in the UK and Eastbourne. We’ve received wonderful feedback on how uplifting it is when churches in Eastbourne come together.

We’re excited to announce another Zoom gathering!

St. John’s will be taking part in the World Council of Churches’ Week of Prayer from September 16th to 22nd. In preparation, we’re hosting an ecumenical prayer session on Zoom, led by Giles Carpenter, for all Eastbourne churches. This will take place on Monday, September 9th, at 5 PM.

Please help spread the word within your church, just as you did last time. Feel free to reach out if you need more information!

The zoom details are as follows:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84787516879?pwd=pfPs5w87svhJzdqbsvypozXAo6dutb.1

Meeting ID: 847 8751 6879
Passcode: 693333

The Evangelical Alliance would love to invite you to a leaders’ event in Eastbourne with Gavin Calver.

We want to encourage you by sharing a bit of the big picture of what we are seeing across the nation; the challenges and opportunities of today’s culture. There will be a few short talks on vision, unity and culture. There will also be time to share what God is doing in your context and to connect with leaders from across denominations and networks.

This event is free, so please register and invite any other key leaders, elders or team members from your community to join the conversation.

Tuesday, 8 October 2024
2 – 4 pm

Tea and cake provided
Venue: Kings Centre, 27 Edison Rd, Eastbourne BN23 6PT
If you would like to sign up please use the below link.
https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/england/south-east-leaders-gatherings/south-east-church-leaders-gatherings

Let your creativity become part of your prayer and draw closer to God on our Prayer through Painting week at Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre.  Join us in our spacious and fully equipped Art Room for a creative week of art inspired by the Holy Spirit and under the prayerful guidance of artist, Jill Hartman.

30th September – 4th October: £540 en-suite room/£500 non ensuite room.  Book by calling 01424 830204 or https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/retreat.php?retreat=841

Booking is now available for the special Glyndley Manor Christmas Luncheon – please see details below!

SGP Study Group, Eastbourne

During the Autumn term David Jackman will be leading studies through the book of 2 Corinthians here at All Saints’ on Thursday mornings.

This rich letter provides us with a definition and defence of what it means to be a true apostle, a wonderful exposition of the gospel in its whole Bible context, a practical call to holiness and generous giving and an exposition of where spiritual strength and reality lie. This is for those who have completed the two-year Sussex Ministry Training Course or those in Bible-teaching ministries. But anyone who is keen to learn is welcome to sign up for these 6 sessions.

Click here for more info and to sign up.

Our next breakfast is on the 14th September at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when the Rev James Knowles, Vicar of All Saints, Eastbourne will be sharing hisThought 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 Friday prior to the breakfast, replying to this email, the number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our October speaker on the 12th is the Rev Giles Carpenter, Vicar of St John’s, Eastbourne.

God Bless

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

EEF  is organizing its annual Day of Prayer for Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. This event will be held at All Saints Church in Crowborough on September 28th. The gathering is open to everyone who wishes to participate.

During the event, the Pakistan team will share updates on recent developments in London and highlight the impact of video scriptures that are being used to reach people across the country. Additionally, Iurie Malancea will provide a report on his recent trip to Central Asia, including insights into future expansion efforts in the region.

This Day of Prayer is a significant opportunity for those interested in changing the situation in these lands. Also supporting and learning more about the work being done in these areas.

Rsvp ron.dgu@gmail.com

Route is about 7 miles in total – bring a packed lunch
Timings are estimated to allow time to pray wherever we need to.

Start at St Wilfrid’s church at 10am

Section 1: about 1½ miles
Pray for Willingdon School which is opposite the church. Turn left and left again into Wannock Avenue
Pray at Willingdon Primary School. Continue into Wannock Lane
Continue to the end of Wannock Lane and turn left into Coppice Avenue Pray at Trinity Church  and continue up Coppice Avenue to Broad Road

Section 2: about 2½ miles – 11.15am
Turn right into Broad Road, then right into Eastbourne Road
Pray about the new housing
Pray at the Triangle where there is an outreach on Saturday mornings.
Continue down Eastbourne Road and turn right into Gorringe Valley Road and then left and right into Wannock Lane which becomes Wannock Road. Pray at Wannock Village Hall. Turn left at Traffic lights and pray at Bernard Baron Home. Come back across lights to Eastbourne Road – No 259 – John and Yvonne Pressdees for lunch (About 1.30pm)

Section 3: 1¾ miles – 2pm?
Back to traffic lights – North Polegate
Pray at the Crossroads which is a major entry point into Eastbourne and then turn right into Polegate High Street
Pray at St George’s church; Pray at Manor Park Medical Centre
Pray at St John’s Pray at Council offices
Pray at Polegate school.
Pray at Downland Medical Centre and pray at ‘You Raise Me Up,’ café for the bereaved.
Pray by the station where chaplaincy team have a table during the week Pray by the railway as an entry point into Eastbourne

Depending on time there are two routes now

1.       After crossing the railway turn left into Black Path, Pray by Polegate Care Home, Then right into Brightling Road and right into Church Road and left to traffic lights,  then continue with 2nd route

2.       Continue along High Street to traffic lights and turn left into Eastbourne Road. Turn right into the Thatchings and then into Park Croft, past the Windmill. Continue along Park Croft and turn left into Farmlands Avenue.  Stop here and pray because a number of St Wilfs (local church) people live in this area and the men’s breakfast is held in the café. Turn right into Broad Road and return to the Church. (About 1 mile)