The Star (Spring Edition – April 2012).
The Autumn newsletter will be available in early August 2012
The newsletter of St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church.
For contributions to the next edition of The Star, please contact Felicity Pool, (Tel 01342 832519) or email her at fpool@fsmail.net
Web Editor’s note. Due to space limitations, pictures and advertisements are not included in this online version. All contact details can be found at the bottom of this page and also in the relevant sections/tabs on the What’s On page.
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Easter at St Peter and St Paul
Sunday 1st April PALM SUNDAY 10.00am Donkey-led procession from the Pond to Church for an All Age Worship service
Thursday 5th April MAUNDY THURSDAY 8.00pm Commemoration of The Last Supper and Stripping of the Altar
Friday 6th April GOOD FRIDAY 10.00am Service for Children 11.00am Walk of Witness starts at St John’s Dormansland and ends with The King’s Church at the Community Centre
2.00pm Service of Prayer and Meditation with Music at the foot of the Cross
Sunday 8th April EASTER DAY 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am All Age Worship with Communion 6.30pm Festival Choral Evensong
He is Risen indeed – Halleluiah WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
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A letter from the Vicar
Dear Friends
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy”.
Many of you will remember this as the prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi, a great saint, whose only purpose in life was to serve our Lord; some of you will recognise part of it as quoted by Margaret Thatcher, the longest serving British Prime Minister of the twentieth century; and many of you will recognise it as a hymn and prayer that you have used yourselves.
There is too much darkness in the world. There is too much division and destruction and the result is that individuals, communities and countries do not have the God given opportunity to experience forgiveness and hope, love and joy.
At Easter we remember the events of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Events that call us to faith, offer us hope and pour out the love of God. Events which through history have healed individuals, built communities and made countries great!
This Easter please join us at one of our services or, in the privacy of your own home and heart, reflect on the truth that God loves you. Easter reminds us of this truth and makes it possible for you and the world we live in to experience His peace. Peace be with you.
God Bless You
Steve
The Rev. Stephen Gendall
Dates for your diary
6.30pm Saturday 5th May: Lingfield Silver Band concert
6.30pm Sunday 15th April: The Church Roof Reveled – Tickets are £8.00 and will include a glass of wine and a light supper.Find out what was involved in the restoration of the Church Roof An illustrated presentation with contributions from the Architect, the Contractor, Swift and Bat conservationists 6.30pm, Sunday 15th April in church Tickets £8.00 to include a glass of wine and a light supper Contact Pat 01342 834317 or Felicity 01342 832519 -Arranged by The Friends of St Peter and St Paul’s Church – charity number 1066774
3rd and 4th June 2012 The Queen’sDiamond Jubilee Celebrations
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Preparations are well under way for this once in a lifetime event; we are delighted that the celebrations will begin in Lingfield’s Parish Church. A Special Service at 10.00am on Sunday 3rd June will be immediately followed by
The Old Town Fete
11.00 – 3.00 Sunday 3rd June
All the usual fun and games including
BBQ, Beer and Pimms Tent, Bouncy Castle,
Grand Prize Draw, Children’s Activities, Stalls
Check the Church Fete tab on the What’s On page for further details.
Monday 4th June. More festivities will take place
A Walking Theatre Presentation.
A Street Party Picnic for the whole village
will take place from 4.00pm in Church Road (which will be closed to traffic)
There will be tables for each road, 1950’s music and entertainment
A Beacon will be lit at 10.30pm.
Look out for details of all these events and encourage your neighbours to take part
YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU!
Roof Restoration Update
Work is well under way now and it is anticipated that it will be completed by the end of April. Work on the roof was delayed while some urgent repairs were made to the parapet on the tower which was in an unsafe condition. Now that the scaffolding for this has been removed, work on the roof can continue. The relatively mild winter has meant that very little time was lost through bad weather. You may have noticed that the work continued while the snow was on the ground and during some very high winds. There was no problem with bats in the roof and the swifts have been accommodated with refurbished nesting places and we look forward to their return.
We will all be pleased to see the work completed, the scaffolding removed and the churchyard returned to its usual peaceful state. You might be interested to hear about the project at 6.30pm on 15th April when we shall be welcoming the architect, contractor and the bat and swift conservationist who will give a presentation in the church. This event has been arranged by The Friends of St Peter and St Paul’s
Need some exercise?
Join the group which keeps the Lower Churchyard tidy on the first Saturday of the month from 9.30-12.30 and afterwards in The Star. One or two more helpers would ensure that the grass can be kept under control during the summer. Just come along or for more information contact Richard Young Tel. 01342 832496
For our children
Thursdays 1.30pm during term time Footsteps for babies and toddlers in church (the Miller Room)
2nd Monday each month 3.30-6.00pm in church Messy Church for all ages with activities and supper
2nd and 4th Sundays 9.30am Junior Church in the Community Centre
2nd and 4th Sundays 9.30am Tens to Teens in the Community Centre
Baptisms – we welcome
Libby Summer Jane Wahlers – 6th November 2011
Kallie Zoe Tyler Wahlers – 6th November 2011
George Ellison Gollop – 6th November 2011
Joshua James Roffey – 8th December 2011
Weddings – none have taken place
Rest in Peace
George Smith – November 29th 2011
Arthur George Simpkins – 1st January 2012
John Loraine Downing – 1st January 2012
Maxwell Lloyd Innes – 2nd January 2012
Eileen Joyce Burt – 25th January 2012
Who, What, When and Where?
Services:
Sundays 8.00am Holy Communion
1st Sunday 10.00am All Age Worship
2nd Sunday 9.30am Parish Communion
3rd Sunday 9.30am Service of the Word with Communion
(a more informal service)
4th Sunday 9.30am Parish Communion
Wednesday 9.45am Holy Communion
Activities:
Tuesdays 9.30 -12.00 “Pop In” for coffee (Miller Room)
Thursdays 1.30pm Footsteps for pre-school children,
parents and carers. (Miller Room)
8.00pm Bellringing practice
Fridays 6.15pm Baseline for young teenagers.
7.15pm Junior choir practice followed by full
choir practice with adults
Sundays 9.30am Junior Church and 10s to Teens
7.00-9.00pm Teenage Group “Famba in Faith”
(1st and 3rd Sundays, Miller Room)
Contact Details
Vicar Rev Stephen Gendall 01342 832021
(day off Monday)
Honorary Curate Rev Michael Carter 01342 833843
(day off Thursday)
Honorary Curate Rev Jenny Attwood 01342 833100
(day off Saturday)
Reader Mary Garman 01342 832651
Pastoral Auxiliary Dilys Southgate 01342 832795
Churchwardens David Norwood 01342 832509
Richard Holroyd 01342 833776
Organist and Choir Michael Poffley 01342 870218
Bellringers Michael Wallis 01342 834136
Flower Guild Pam Netherclift 01342 833424
Friends Richard Young 01342 832496
Alpha Course Joan Carter 01342 833843
Mothers’ Union Mary Pyner 01342 835422
Guild of St Raphael Mary Pyner 01342 835422
Footsteps Mary Garman 01342 832651
Junior Church Chris Canelas 01342 837939
Tens to Teens Sue Miller 01342 835645
Messy Church Mary Pyner 01342 835422
Baseline Sue Miller 01342 835645
Baptisms, Weddings Rev Stephen Gendall 01342 832021
& Funerals
The Star Newsletter Felicity Pool 01342 832519
