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…
Continue ReadingSo, how did we get the Bible?
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…
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Eulogy for Nancy
Eulogy for well-loved lady in our parish. It was given by her god daughter, Benedicta Holmes.
Continue ReadingFeast of Epiphany 2021
Yesterday was the Feast of the Epiphany when the 3 Kings arrived to see Jesus. The children made crowns and candles were lit around each pillar. The children carried the 3 Kings to the crib and they were placed beside it.
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Whilst there was no Tree Festival this year, we still had some lovely Flowers and decorations in the Church.
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Public worship is suspended in churches from Thursday 5th November until at least Wednesday 2nd December. We will, however, be open for private prayer daily from 10am – 4pm. As many of you will have read in the press, charities and food banks have been finding things very difficult during the pandemic, with a far…
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An Autumn Update and Thankyou Miss Anne Wheelhouse created an Easter Garden outside the main Church doors during lockdown. It was admired by many people who passed by. She has maintained the garden through the summer and into autumn and has recently made the display into a garden for harvest. When you pass by St…
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An application for works to improve access to the upper stages of the church tower has been approved by the Diocesan Advisory Committee. Further details can be found on the church noticeboard or in the church porch. Petitioners: Vicar and Churchwardens
Continue ReadingPews : A message from the PCC
Pews Some of you may be surprised to see that a number of pews have been removed this week. This is a temporary measure, agreed by the PCC. A temporary licence has been granted by the Diocese of Canterbury for the removal of these pews for twelve months. After this we will be given three…
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