Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 9th April 2025
‘When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”.’ (The Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:37-38).
DIARY
Today - No Bereavement Journey Course.
Sunday 13th April (Palm Sunday)
11.00am: Matins (Donald Yonge)
6.30pm: Evensong (Donald Yonge)
17th April (Maundy Thursday)
7.00pm: Passover Meal, the Kings Hall.
Please sign up if you’d like to come and whether you could help with the catering.
18th April (Good Friday)
2.00pm: Service of Reflection
Sunday 20th April (Easter Day)
8.00am: Holy Communion (Prayer Book)
11.00am: Easter Communion
Sunday 27th April (1st after Easter)
11.00am: Matins
Sunday 11th May
6.30pm: Special Evening Service to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Easter Lilies
In memory of a loved one – donation of £2.50; list at the back of Church.
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Hall Lunch: 17th April 12.15 for 12.30pm.
Next Friday Café: This Friday 10.30-12noon.
Blackham Market: Village Hall – 1st Saturday in the month: 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
The Persecuted Church: Christians in MALI in West Africa. The Islamic extremist insurgency that began devastatingly in the north in 2012 continues to have huge repercussions for Christians – churches have been burnt down and many Christians forced to flee from their homes.
Those in need of our prayers: Sue ADDY, Elizabeth CARDEN, Jenny SKINNER & Janice YONGE.
Bereaved: The family and friends of those known to us.
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James
Notices
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
Our choir combined with St John’s and Groombridge for the joint Advent Service at Withyham on 1st December.
Then, augmented by Markbeech choir, our choir enjoyed the opportunity to sing Evensong in Chichester Cathedral on 4th December, with Chris Harris playing the organ so that Sue Stone could conduct.
The festive season started with the Carol Service on 15th December, followed by the Outdoor Nativity three
days later – held inside due to the weather, and with a horse pretending to be a donkey. Carols at Buckhurst
Park took place on 21st December, and participants were very well looked after by Lord and Lady De La Warr.
The Christingle service was held the following day and our thanks go to Sue Cooper and her family for decorating the Christlngle oranges which everyone received.
The Christmas Eve Midnight Communion and the Christmas Day service were well attended and it was
wonderful to see the church full.
The magnificent Christmas tree was
donated by the Gibson family, its
masses of lights arranged by Quinten
Waring and Mary Campbell, and it
complemented the church decorations
of the flower ladies.
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PASSOVER MEAL - Maundy Thursday 17th April 2025
The Kings Hall, Withyham 7.00pm
A chance to share a meal with Church friends and family, to reflect on the events of the Last Supper; to think more about the first Easter.
The Christian Faith has its roots in the events of The Passover. All Jewish families have celebrated it since the time Moses led them out of Egypt and still celebrate it every year.
All offers of help welcome.
To book a place or for more information: withyhamrector@gmail.com 01892 770069
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THE BEREAVEMENT JOURNEY
As many of us know BEREAVEMENT is one of the hardest times of life. Coming alongside one another to offer support can be of great comfort. Many of us have walked this road recently and longer ago.
This Lent we are offering ‘The Bereavement Journey’. It is a seven-session course, with each session made up of two short films with a break between for reflection - either silently or aloud. The course has been developed over several years and is focussed on enabling anyone who has been bereaved, whether recently or long ago, with processing their loss. Only the stand-alone final session addresses bereavement from a Faith perspective.
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In Withyham Church, Wednesdays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March, 2nd, 9th & 16th April
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7.15 for a 7.30pm start
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Coffee, teas, soft drinks & cake provided
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Further details from Mary and James Campbell
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.