Welcome to the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul in Lingfield. I am very pleased to be able to introduce you to this church and some of its many and varied activities, as well as those of St Georges Church at Crowhurst.
The history of Lingfield church is very interesting and quite unique, with the memorials to the Cobham family who were very influential in the building of the church in the 14th century. There is much to explore and I urge you to have a closer look.
We are proud of our building but the real church is the people and we are a mixture of people from every walk of life. We are a people on a mission. Our mission is to build God’s Kingdom in our hearts and homes, in our church and community and beyond.
God’s Kingdom is where God’s will is done, and where God’s will is done there is love, joy, peace and so much more.
We hope you may be able to join us on our spiritual journey with God who loves you and wants to bless you.
The Revd. Stephen Gendall
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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
For details of our regular Services, click Worship . Tuesdays – ‘Pop In’ 9.30am to 12.00 in the Miller Room at St. Peter & St. Paul. Join us for a coffee and a chat. Everyone welcome. Sundays - Junior Church (from September 11) on the 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays, during the 9.30am service, meets at the Day Centre. For children (ages 3-10). New members will be very welcome. click Junior Church for details
FROM THIS WEEK’S PEW SHEET Sunday 13th May
The Sick – Please pray for Charles Johnson and for those whose names have been placed on the prayer board in the Lady Chapel. Rest in Peace – We remember Gordon Rice and all who have died recently. We also recall those whose anniversary falls at this time, and others known to us. Gordon Rice – A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Friday May 18 at 3.00pm in St Peter & St Paul.
Sad or just bad? -Bishop of Southwark’s Lent Call 2012 – Funds for this appeal were placed in the Miller Room milk churn during recent services. When opened to bank the money it was found that the churn was empty, although we are aware many generous people had contributed, as in previous years. We don’t know at this stage when access had been gained and how the money disappeared. The police have been notified. It is unlikely that cheques will be cashed, but bank accounts should be checked to see if funds have been deducted, or not. The congregation will be informed if more information becomes available.
Daily Prayer 2012 – Please pray daily that our eyes would be open to see the hand of our Lord at work in our lives and in the Parish. How many different ways could you say you have seen God at work this past week?
Individual Prayers – We have a team led by the staff of Lingfield Parish available to pray with you in confidence at the end of the service. They may be found in the Lady Chapel. If they are busy with someone please wait in the Lady Chapel and another member of the team will join you as soon as possible.
Steve announces that the Gendalls are leaving at the end of July. To read his letter to us, please click here.
Help protect our young people from online pornography.Sign the petition online today at www.safetynet.org.uk
REMINDERS OF WHAT’S COMING UP
Sunday May 13 to Saturday May 19 - Christian Aid Week; collectors are needed for each street in Lingfield. If you are willing to help please sign up on the list which is on the notice board. Last year £3100 was raised in Lingfield but we did not cover every street. Let’s aim to do so this year – it really makes a difference to so many lives. Richard. To know more about Christian Aid, just click here.
Sunday 20 May – Welcome Service for Rt. Revd. Jonathan Clark, Bishop of Croydon. 6pm Choral Evensong, Croydon Minster. All welcome to this celebration and to welcome our new Bishop to Croydon Episcopal Area.
Saturday May 26 – Lingfield and Dormansland World Development Movement Group brunch to be held at 11.00am in the Miller Room. Aiden Cantwell will be talking about his time with VSO in Ghana. Tickets £6.50 from Philippa Hosegood (833045) or Joan Harvey (832137)
Sunday May 27 - Dave Farris from The Children’s Society will address the congregation at the 9.30am service about how the Society works with vulnerable children. He is also planning a short presentation for the children when they come in from their groups. Boxholders and anyone else interested to learn more are invited to remain behind for coffee and cake. If you don’t yet have a charity box in your home and would like to have one for The Children’s Society please let me know. I can deliver it to you and collect it each May. Every penny counts! Thank you Gill Williams (833994).
Sunday 3rd June – The Jubilee Church Fete.
Fun for all the family, so put it in your diaries now! – from 11 a.m. until 3pm. Click here for more details.Volunteers required for the stalls and donations needed; bottles, sweets, books, CDs, raffle prizes, toys, cakes and plants – collection point in Miller Room.We would also like to BORROW for the day:- round garden tables and chairs and parasols for the bar area, gazebos for the stalls, large plastic jugs for drinks. If you are willing to lend any of the above please sign up with your name and phone number on the sheet at the back of the church, or email Johnny at pkandvdm@yahoo.co.uk (tel 01342-833416) and we will contact you to arrange collection.
CAN YOU HELP US PLEASE? -Baseline are collecting empty jars for the sweetie tombola at the Jubilee Church Fete on 3rd June. Please could you leave any jars you can spare in the box in the Miller room. Mary Pyner.
ARE YOU A FACE PAINTER, or do you know two people who can come and help us at the fete from 11am-3pm on Sunday 3rd June? If so, please contact Johnny on 01342 833416 or email him at pkandvdm@yahoo.co.uk
Monday June 4 – Village Street Party – From 4.00pm Lingfield will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a Village Street Party Picnic in Church Road, which will be closed to traffic. Tables for every road; walking theatre; 1950′s Entertainments. Beacon to be lit during the evening. Bring your friends and neighbours. More information in letters on the table in the Miller Room or contact the office at the Community Centre (01342 833893). Felicity.
Sunday June 10th Advance notice of Music for a Summer Evening with Sussex Cantorum Choir and Wealden Recorder Consort. 7.30pm at the College of St Barnabas. Ring Bursar’s Office 01342 870260 or Mrs C. Taylor on 01342 322494 for advance bookings. Free admission. Refreshments available.
June 12th Godstone Deanery Synod Meetings. – Felbridge, speaker John Glaspol, Chaplain East Surrey Hospital.November 13th Limpsfield; agenda to be advised.
Sunday June 24 – Lingfield and Dormansland World Development Movement Group welcomes everyone to join our annual Strawberry Tea and Walk. Starts at 3.00pm outside Lingfield Day Centre with strawberry tea at 4.00pm. Tickets £5 For more information please contact Philippa (01342 833045) or Anna (01342 835545).
Fun, Games and Celebrations – As part of Lingfield’s Jubilee celebrations the RH7 history group is putting on an exhibition in early June. They would be delighted to hear from anyone who has local memories or documentation about any of the following: 1908 and 1948 Olympics, 1924 Empire Exhibition, VE Day, Festival of Britain, Coronations or other national events celebrated locally. If you can help please contact Mavis Priestley 01342 833579 priestley148@btinternet.com.
The Star Newsletter The Spring edition is now out. If you haven’t got copy, you can always read it online at any time on this site. Just click The Star
. Powered by God – Discipleship with the Gospel of Mark – 2012 During 2012 we are going to use the Gospel of Mark to help us to become stronger Christians and develop a deeper relationship with our .Lord Jesus. We will use the Sunday sermon slot and hope to expand that to other areas of the church life as the year progresses. Notes from sermons so far: From Mary; New beginnings and new opportunities to share the love of God we have received with others. From Michael; Jesus is the new Israel and we need to listen to him as we try to be his disciples.From Steve; As his disciples we are called to empty ourselves of who we are and be filled with God. We are powered people not programmed. Powered by God. From Jenny; Although we all struggle through the manure of life, it is that manure which also helps the seed of faith grow, spread and flourish.
Kids Stuff -for pre-school children to teenagers – please click here and then go to the tabs on the right hand side of the page (under the “Kids” headings) for all details and contacts.
Grenestede Talking News, East Grinstead needs volunteers to record the week’s news with their computer system onto CDs and tapes for blind, partially-sighted or disabled listeners. Training and full support given. Call 01342 325 823 if interested. See information in Miller Room
Help protect our young people from online pornography.Sign the petition online today at www.safetynet.org.uk
Views from the Pews :-Is atheism a non-prophet organisation?
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