DIARY (In the church unless otherwise stated) 12th May 2019

8.45am Saturday Morning Prayer Fourth Sunday 10:00am Wednesday Holy Communion of Easter 10:00am Wednesday Marty’s Friends Playgroup in The Canterbury Rooms

7:00pm Wednesday Choir Practice

3:45pm Thursday Junior Choir Welcome to St Martin’s Church

NEXT SUNDAY 19th May Today’s services and events 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 8am Communion BCP 10:30am Parish Communion 9:00am Holy Communion at the Community Hall 6:00pm St Martin’s Film Night 10:30am Parish Communion

READINGS Acts 9: 16-end WELCOME Revelation 7:9-end Welcome to our services today. If this is your first time at John 10:22-30 St Martin’s please introduce yourself to a member of the Clergy. POST COMMUNION Members of all Christian churches are most welcome to receive Holy Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good Communion. We have an audio loop in the church. Children are most shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again: welcome to use our children’s corner if they would like to. There is a keep us always under his protection and give us grace to follow in WC just beyond the transept (side chapel). his steps; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Please use a yellow Gift Aid envelope if you would like to make a donation. We hope you enjoy the service and please join us for refreshments afterwards. CONTACTS:

Rector Revd. Renos Pittarides 01483 283713 Assistant Clergy Revd. Sandy Conway 01483 281497 THE COLLECT (rest day Friday) Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: Revd Rosemary Durward 01932 860223 raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of Parish Office Mrs Kate Lane 01483 654263 righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where (this number can be used to book the Community he reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for Hall and The Canterbury Rooms) ever. [email protected] [email protected] www.easthorsleychurch.org.uk

THE FRIEND’S OF ST MARTIN’S present an Evening with Chris Mullin on Thursday 23rd May at 7pm. Chris Mullin is an author, PARISH PRAYER CALENDAR journalist and former MP, government minister and Chair of the Home We pray for: Affairs Select Committee. Please see poster in church porch for further The work of the Trussell Trust, bringing emergency food supplies information. through the nationwide Food Banks, to people and

families in crisis. EVENSONG AT ST MARTIN’S - Sunday 2nd June 6.00pm On this Vocations Sunday we pray for all who are considering a call to We are very pleased to be hosting a special service of choral Evensong various ministries. and will be welcoming the boys’ choir from Cathedral. The The residents of Bluebell Lane, Dun-na-Mara, Old Manor House and Very Reverend Diana Gwilliams ( of the cathedral) will be Lovelace Cottages. preaching.

th NOTICES SONGS OF PRAISE AT ST MARTIN’S COURT- Thursday June 6 at 2:30pm. Come along and sing your favourite hymns – all welcome! CHURCH FLOWERS th If you would like flowers in the sanctuary dedicated to the memory of a SIGHT FOR – Thursday 13 June at St Martin’s Court at 2pm Hearing and Sight loss advice, talk and Q & A’s and will loved one or to celebrate a particular mile-stone, please contact provide information and signpost to relevant local services and Noreene Weir on 01483 282518. A donation will support the work of our networks. They will also be able to demonstrate and supply a range of wonderful flower team. specialist equipment.

CHILDREN’S WORKER A VERY VINTAGE TEA PARTY – Monday 17th June at 3pm A vacancy exists for a new exciting position to support our work with at St Martin’s Court. This lovely event returns and once children and young people. Flexible hours or internship available. again, is very kindly sponsored by ‘The Frying Squad.’ Proceeds in aid Please spread the word and speak to Renos for details. of the Beehive Shoebox Appeal. Tickets £15 in advance from Margaret FACULTY APPLICATION Read 01483-282038. Please see the poster in the church porch. The next stage of the chancel works involves new choir and clergy seating as well as new desks. Please see the drawings in the north YEAR OF PRAYER: THY KINGDOM COME RESOURCES transept. Please do speak to Renos or the churchwardens if you would Thy Kingdom Come takes place between May 30th and June 9th. like to discuss. The closing date for objections is Monday 10th June. Please help yourself to prayer booklets available by the door.

th ST MARTIN’S FILM NIGHT – Sunday 19 May in The Canterbury The Cobham Area Foodbank delivers to those in need in Rooms (behind the Church) at 6pm. ‘A Street Cat named Bob’. A stray . They are in need of: • Tinned meat & ginger cat changes the life of James Bowen, a homeless London street tinned potatoes • UHT fruit juice or squash • Tinned soup • Rice musician and recovering drug addict. Followed by discussion and a light pudding • Custard • Adult toothbrushes • Liquid hand soap • Disposable supper. All welcome. razors • Laundry powder/gel/caps • Shampoo & conditioner • Toilet rolls • Tomato ketchup • UHT long-life milk BEEHIVE - THURSDAY 23rd MAY AT ST MARTIN’S COURT at 2PM. Coffee, cake and a time to share, whilst making a TENORS UNLIMITED CONCERT Saturday 22ND June at 7.00pm difference to others in need. Meeting together to work at MU projects. Tickets are now on sale for what will be a sell-out concert. Tickets from All welcome. Bishopsmead Parade Post Office and after services.

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