Services at St Margaret’s Underriver St Lawrence, Seal Chart Parish Magazine during September 2013 September 2013 In the Church, every Thursday at 08:30, Morning Prayer (said) - CW Sunday 1 Sept 11:15 All Age Open Air Service Sunday 8 Sept 11:15 Holy Communion BCP 18:00 Evensong Sunday 15 Sept 10:30 Sunday Club meets in the Village Hall 11:15 All Age Family Service Sunday 22 Sept 11:15 Parish Communion CW Sunday 29 Sept Joint Service at St Lawrence Sunday 6 Oct 11:15 All Age Family Service ST LAWRENCE CHURCH AND VILLAGE CONTACTS Vicar - Revd Carol Kitchener - 01732 761766 Reader - St Lawrence Church - Mrs Gretel Wakeham - 01732 761534 Admin Assistant - Tim Pearce - 01732 832408 [email protected] Parish Website - www.sealstlawrence.org.uk Churchwardens Ron Drury 810214 S’oaks District Councillors Julia Thornton 07831 234449 (vacancy) Roderick Hogarth 760325 PCC Hon Secretary John Morris 810227 Seal Parish Council PCC Hon Treasurer Tony Webb 763436 Chairman Robin Watson 833930 Electoral Roll Clive McLintock 452964 Vice-Chairman Edward Oatley 465905 Covenant & Envelopes John Morris 810227 Clerk Lorna Talbot 763488 Organist Lizzie Veglio 01634 244700 Ward Councillors Peter Granville 763832 Choir Director John Morris 810227 Tony Bulleid Bellringers Hon Secretary Peter Wharton 810388 St Lawrence Village Association Sevenoaks Deanery Synod Ron Drury 810214 Chairman Graham Moynes 760640 Peter Wharton 810388 Secretary Carol Smith 763561 Sunday School Hilary Darque 453929 St Lawrence Village Hall Management Committee Vicar Reader Child Protection Rep Sam Drury 810214 Chairman Peter Wharton 810388 deputy Gretel Wakeham 761534 Secretary Charlotte Sinclair 764285 The Revd Carol Kitchener Mrs Gretel Wakeham Church Flowers Sheila Jackson 811422 Treasurer Andy Smaggasgale 760552 St Lawrence Vicarage The White House Bookings Secretary Andy Smaggasgale 760552 St Lawrence CE Primary School Cricket Club Secretary Robin Webster 01892 862017 Stone Street Bitchet Green Headteacher Alison Saunders 761393 Badm’ton Club Contact Peter Wharton 810388 Chairman of Governors Sarah Hudson 810050 Bowls Club Peter Granville 763832 Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0LQ Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0NA Clerk to the Governors Sarah Brew 761393 Tennis Club Contact Gretel Wakeham 761534 01732 761766 01732 761534 Archery Club Secretary Mike Davies 762266 St Lawrence Pre-School Becky Stammers 763289 Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators Church Warden Stone Street Contact Janice Brooker 760843 st 1 St Lawrence Brownies Janet Boswell 01959 523953 Seal Chart Contact Nicola Mitchell 764202 Ron Drury Copy for the next issue should be sent, preferably by e-mail, to the editor, Brian Sutton (01732 450873) at Garden Cottage, Raspit Hill [email protected] or [email protected] to arrive by 08:00 on Wednesday 18 September 2013 Ivy Hatch The next issue of the Parish Magazine will be in Church on Sunday 259 September 2013 Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0PE Edited and Typeset by Brian Sutton, 50 The Crescent, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3QY (01732 450873) 01732 810214 Printed by Highland Printers, Church Farm, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0AN (01732 762131) 12 1 Our Vicar’s Page Church Flowers Most of us have heard about the famous saints of the church and have heard about the way that faith guided them to go to particular people or places to serve Sunday 1 Sept Jean Stirling God. Sunday 8 Sept Jean Stirling St Augustine was sent by the Bishop of Rome to ‘bring’ Christianity to these Sunday 15 Sept Bridget Stephens islands – sadly the authorities in Rome did not know that Christianity was already here! Augustine and his fellow monks arrived and the cathedrals and Sunday 22 Sept Bridget Stephens dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester were founded in the mid 800’s. Sunday 29 Sept Anthea Carlisle St Paul was a diligent religious enforcer for the religious authorities in Sunday 6 Oct Anthea Carlisle Jerusalem. While on his way to persecute Christians in Damascus, he was stopped on the road by a blinding light and he encountered Christ. St Paul was St LAWRENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL perhaps the most significant person in the spread of Christianity to people living around the Mediterranean. Children meet promptly at 09:45 in St Lawrence School Hall on the dates shown in bold and will then rejoin There are other, more well known saints, who could be named by people who do their parents in the church towards the end of the service. not come to church - St George, St Peter, St Nicholas (Father Christmas) to name Other dates are for information but a few. Most of what is known about them is folklore, but they are recognised All children aged 3 and upwards are welcome as individuals who did good things because of their faith in God. For further information contact Hilary Darque [01732 453929] Many of the ‘religious’ of the Middle Ages served their communities as wise men and women, consulted by people when they felt in need of guidance in practical and spiritual matters - St Julian of Norwich is perhaps the best known 1 Sept All Age Service and the church, where she was enclosed, is on the tourist trail today. 15 Sept Sunday School The Lost Sheep Wendy & Hilary But, most of the work of passing on faith from generation to generation happens 4 Oct Messy Church (15:15 - 16:15) when ordinary men and women share faith with their children and grandchildren. 6 Oct All Age Service - Harvest Festival This usually happens when people give God thanks for each day; for the food on 20 Oct Sunday School their table or when they tell each other the great stories of the bible. In the bible we are told to ask God for the gift of faith, with faith we can have confidence that we are living our lives in His way. Faith grows over time as we Your Prayers are asked for . read our bibles and pray and it can grow as we live through the years, experiencing life with all of its ups and downs. all children starting a new school year We can though take opportunities to grow of our faith by joining bible study and for their teachers; groups, or attending short courses. There are two joint groups meeting regularly in our parishes and one that meets to explore themes from time to time. If you for the poor and needy, wherever they are; would like to know more call me, or talk to your church warden. On September 21 st 9.30 -12.30 we will be holding a joint Quiet Morning at the church rooms at for our service men and women; St Mary Platt. That will be an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in music, words and quietness - nothing too demanding, but time away to be refreshed and for the farmers as they harvest their crops; renewed in faith alongside others. If you If you would like to come, or would like to know more, then call me For all who are taking late holidays. Yours in the love of Christ 761766. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer. 2 11 FOR THE CHILDREN . St LAWRENCE QUIET DAY on Saturday 21 September 2013 09:30 - 12:30 in The Church Room, St Mary’s, Platt Led by Rev Chris Kitchener. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE !!! Our Church is STILL in desperate need of a Treasurer to take over from Tony Webb who has now had to retire. Would you be willing to to this task on or do you know someone who might. If you think you can hekp please ring Ron on 01732 819214 The Royal Baby A prayer for the new royal baby has been released by the Church of England, asking God to surround the family with “the light of hope and the warmth of your love”. The prayer also asks for “patience and wisdom” for William and Catherine to “cherish and love” their new son. In an online message, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: “Delighted for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they welcome their baby boy. May God bless them all with love, health and happiness.” The full prayer from the Church of England reads: “God our Creator, who knows each of us by name and loves us from all eternity: we give you thanks for new life and human love. “Bless William and Catherine as they welcome their son into the world. “Give them patience and wisdom to cherish and love him as he grows. “Surround the family with the light of hope and the warmth of your love today and always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” ** 10 3 Ride & Stride Dedication of bells This year's event takes place on Saturday 14 On July 28 the Bishop of Tonbridge, the Rt. Rev. Dr Brian Castle, dedicated the September. Participants can choose to cycle, refurbished bells at St Lawrence Church at a Family Communion service. This walk or run around Kent churches. Any was the culmination of a project first discussed by the PCC in 2006. In 2009 a sponsorship money raised is divided equally sub-committee was appointed to move the project forward and a major fund- between Friends of Kent Churches and raising initiative was launched which raised £47000 by way of grants and church of choice. donations. If anyone would like to take part on behalf of Competitive estimates were sought from two bellhangers, both of whom St Lawrence's please contact Hilary Darque recommended that the size of the ‘ring’ should be reduced both to facilitate on 01732 453929 for further details. ringing and also easier access to the bell chamber. The two largest of the six bells have been replaced by two smaller bells whilst the other four bells have ** been refurbished and re-tuned.