Please join us for our whole church prayer meeting on Wednesday 24 August at 8.00pm in the church. Do join us from 7.45pm to share a drink together. It is wonderful to see so many gather to pray each month, but the pattern has not solved the clash with PCC weeks and is confusing to many. Therefore, going forward our church prayer meetings will be on the first Wednesday evening of the month (starting Wednesday 7 September), 8.00-9.00pm in the church. Please do put them in your diary.
No café this Monday
Our drop-in cafe and language lessons won't be meeting this Monday 29th, as it's a Bank Holiday, and has now closed for now.
Men United breakfast
The next Men United event is a breakfast on Saturday 10 September at 8.30am in the church and our time together will Include an interview with Bob Harrison. Pastries are once again provided by Sussex Kitchen – there will be a selection to choose from on the day so no pre-ordering is required. Please book a place online at: Men United Breakfast (10-Sep-2022) · ChurchSuite Events by Wednesday 7 September at the latest. If you are unable to book online, please call the church office. There is no set price for this event, instead there is a suggested donation of £5.
Welcome to All Saints
A big welcome to All Saints if you've joined us recently. If you've not been to one before, we'd love to invite you to our Welcome Tea. Our next one is coming up on Sunday 18 September at 3.45pm in the Tiger lounge. Please sign up using the link if you're able to join us: https://allsaintslindfield.churchsuite.com/events/9go5mqjx
Also, please do fill in an online welcome form at www.allsaintslindfield.org/welcome
Church Harvest Supper
You are warmly welcome to a light supper and after-dinner talk on Saturday 24 September from 7.30–9.30pm as part of our harvest weekend. With climate change, food shortages and rising prices, our theme this year will be, 'Loving Your Neighbour through Caring for Creation'. We will enjoy a light supper together followed by an engaging presentation. No charge, but donations on the night. However, you will need to book a place in advance by clicking the following link: https://allsaintslindfield.churchsuite.com/events/gjzfthrv or by phoning the church office on 01444 482405. Steve Nichols
What's Your Question?
Heaven sounds like it’s going to be a really long church service; I’m not sure I want to go there forever! What does the Bible say about eternity?
Sometimes I get excited by the Gospel. At other times I am discouraged. Most of the time Jesus feels like a nice idea, but a long way off! What should I feel like as a Christian?
If God is both all-powerful and all-loving why does He allow suffering in the world?
We all have questions about the Christian faith. Thank you for the 40-50 questions submitted recently. Six have been selected and we consider them together over six weeks in the autumn, Wednesday nights 14th September to 26thOctober. A mixture of upfront teaching and small-group discussion. Food from 7.30pm. Start at 8.00pm, finish by 9.00pm. Please sign-up so we know numbers for food. (Free, but donation to cover food on the night).
Seniors advice and support workshop
A ‘cost of Living' information, advice and support workshop for seniors will be held on Thursday 6 October at 10.00amin the church.
Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK and West Sussex Carers Support will all be sharing advice and information. The event is open to all. If you have any particular personal worries about current cost of living issues, please talk to me confidentially or leave a message and I will phone you back. Carrie Britton: 07902 285436
Fellowship lunch thanks
A sincere thanks again to the preparations, cooking, and serving and clearing up teams that made the Fellowship lunch for the 11.15am congregation such a delight. Thank you especially to those who brought puddings on one of the hottest days of the month. Carrie
Church office hours over summer
During the school summer holidays the Tiger office will be open from 9.00am – 11.30am Monday to Friday only until 31 August. if you want to visit the office outside of these hours, best to ring first. Sarah Hagger
BEYOND ALL SAINTS
Restored Lives
Haywards Heath Baptist church are running a course called Restored Lives which offers support and practical skills for those recovering from the breakdown of a serious relationship. Starting Monday 5 September 7.15pm–9.30pm for seven weeks. Details and sign up here https://www.restoredlives.org/haywardsheath
MISSION Mission Partner Focus: Julian and Nicky Milson
Give thanks for
A great trip back to the UK this summer, with fruitful time spent at many UK supporting churches
Our church, church family and individuals in our church in Valencia
That Jemima and Theo are happy, healthy and love God
That Chris, Rosy and Lydia Redfearn are now living in Valencia too.
Please pray
That the Autumn term would be a fruitful time for ministry in Valencia
For Theo as he returns to school, and for Jemima and Nicky as they resume home schooling routines. Ropeholders Will and Beth Leonard
PRAYER Prayer for our community and nation
Please join us on Saturday mornings, 8.45am to 9.30am at Lindfield Evangelical Church.
Day of Prayer
On Friday 16 September Lindfield Evangelical Free Church will be open between 2.00pm – 6.00pm for prayer. Mervyn Weeks, Pastor at LEFC has invited members from All Saints and Lindfield URC to join those from LEFC to pray for our nation and our world. With so much going on; war in Ukraine, tension in Taiwan, cost of living crisis, a new Prime Minister, there is no better time to be reminded that the Lord Jesus is King and we can pray to our Father in confidence.
Praying for the church family
Please continue to hold in your prayers those known to you who may be especially in need of God's comfort at this time and especially for:
Grace Thompson
Please pray for Grace who is going to Germany as a representative of EDAN (Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network) and delegate of the 11th World Council of Churches octennial conference, in Karlsruhe. On Tuesday 30 August, she is helping lead a session at the EDAN pre-assembly, the title is: Transforming injustices: Youth with disabilities offering future possibilities.
Please pray that: the session that she leads goes well; Grace will be a blessing and encouragement to others and be blessed by those she meets; for safe travel and all the train/transport arrangements go smoothly; good relationships between Grace and her two carers.
Jean Griffiths
Please pray for Jean
Beth Leonard Please continue to pray for Beth for recovery from her operation and for protection from any post op infections or complications.
Al and Sarah Paxton Please continue to pray for Al.
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