The word Lent is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for springtime, which literally translates in modern English to “the lengthening of the days.” In the early church, the Lenten period was used as a time for preparing new converts for Baptism on Easter Sunday. Find out more about our Lent Course for 2021
Lent at St Laurence 2021 Read Post »
Hawkhurst Food 4 Families There is still a great demand for donations of food. Please leave your gifts on the Vicarage doorstep. We are delighted to accept donations of the non- perishable items below:- A – Items NEVER supplied from support group funds Coffee Hot Chocolate powder Ketchup / Sauce Tinned ham/meat Tinned Pies Tinned
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The Bible was originally written over a period of about 1500 years. The Old Testament books were written from the time of Moses (a little later than 1500 B.C.) until the time of Malachi (around 400 B.C.). The New Testament books were written over a much shorter period of time, from the 40s A.D. until
So, how did we get the Bible? Read Post »
