The Messy Church team, having joined with Great Chart, hosted our second Christingle Messy Church on Tuesday 13th December. We were joined by about 20 children from the John Wesley Church of England/Methodist Primary School, who kindly hosted the event. The children made their Christingle and put together a card with information about the Christingle. Donation boxes for the Children’s Society had been passed round the whole school.
Today This morning’s service will be led by junior Church and the evening’s service by Paul.
Next Sunday Carol Service at 4pm. No morning or evening services.
Christingle Messy Church Service this coming Tuesday at 3.15pm at John Wesley School. David is seeking volunteers to help with this. Please would you speak to him if you can offer any help.
Christmas Cards There is a black section of wall in the church which has been set aside for your cards.
Today This morning’s service will be led by Hugh and the evening’s service of Advent carols by Philip.
Next Sunday morning’s service will be led by the Junior Church; the evening service by Paul (HC).
The Garden Have you noticed that the roses which people bought through Lenore and Eddie have already been planted? Our thanks to them for all the hard work they are putting in to this prject.
Smile International Tara has offered to collect paracetamol tablets which Stewart spoke about and pass them on to him. Please support this initiative.
Carol Service on 18th Dec is at 4pm. Please ignore everything that tells you otherwise!
Christingle Messy Church Service on Tues 13th Dec at 3.15pm John Wesley School. David has asked for volunteers to help with this. Please would you speak to him if you can offer any help.
Christmas Cards There is a black section of wall in the church which has been set aside for your cards.
This morning during our worship the children with help from a couple of parents built our advent ring from a variety of evergreens and the customary five candles. We traditionally use four red candles and one white candle to represent the People of God, the Prophets, John the Baptist, Mary and Christ in the centre. The candles also represent Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and Christ.
We enter this season of Advent with hope for God’s coming at Christmas, but also with hope for all people’s of this world.
Today This morning’s service will be led by David and the evening service by Kevin T.
Next Sunday morning’s service will be led by Hugh; the evening service by Philip. This will be a quiet and reflective service of new and old readings, prayers, poems and carols to reflect the season of Advent. Lesley is looking for several volunteers to offer to read either one of the poems or bible reading.
Ladies’ Club is cancelled tomorrow to enable people to go to Ruckinge (see below). The Christmas meeting will be at Lenore & Eddie’s (not the manse)..
Circuit Advent Service at Ruckinge tomorrow evening at 7.30, led by Sam. Refreshments available from 7pm. Speak to Lesley if you need a lift.
Circuit Christmas lunch Mon 5th Dec at the Bonny Cravat in Woodchurch at 12 noon. See Mabel TODAY if you would like to be included.
Christmas Cards Please only give one card to the whole church. Donations to go alongside this will be given to Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disabilities.
Night Shelter Kennington is again one of seven churches opening its doors as a night shelter, for 6 weeks All help would be welcome – speak to Stewart.
Today This morning’s service will be led by Philip and the evening service by Robin.
Meeting The church AGM will follow the service. It is important that as many people as possible stay for this. An update will be given on the plans for phase 2.
Next Sunday morning’s united service will be led by David; the evening service by Rev KevinTaylor.
The Garden Eddie has a rose catalogue and is encouraging people to buy a rose from it for our church garden. Speak to him after the service.
Advent Services There are two circuit advent services, one at Rhodes Minnis in the afternoon, the other in the evening at Ruckinge. Please see poster for details and additional information about refreshments and parking.
Christmas Cards In the same way as in recent past years we are asking people to send one card to the whole church family. Donations to go alongside this will be given to Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disabilities. Those of you who were a church 2 weeks ago will have heard about this.
Night Shelter Kennington is again one of seven churches opening its doors as a night shelter, for 12 weeks. If anyone feels able to help out Stewart would like to hear from you after the service.
Today – This morning’s service will be led by Rev P Dean and Alison Driscoll, the evening service by Rev P Luscombe.
Next Sunday – Morning service is will be led by Joy Brumwell and the evening service will be led by Rev P Dean.
Tues mornings – Morning prayers continue at 10am
Fri mornings – Coffee mornings here every Fri.
Circuit Mission Group
Next meeting at Dymchurch on Tuesday 15th November at 7:30pm. New members are welcome. They will be planning the circuit schedule of events for next year.
Circuit Advent Services
Methodist Women in Britain Advent service on Friday 25th November at 2:30pm at Rhodes Minnis, led by Barbara Lunn. Circuit Advent service on Monday 28th November at 7:30pm at Ruckinge, led by Rev S Funnell.
Street Pastors
Christmas Craft Fayre at Willesborough Baptist Church on Saturday 12th November from 2 to 5 pm. Commissioning service for new street pastors 7:30pm on Friday 25th November at Ashford Baptist Church.
Here is the November Rota for church members.
Today This morning’s service will be led by Rev Philip Luscombe and the evening service, on the theme of One Wold Week, by members of the congregation.
Next Sunday morning’s service will be led by Rev Derek Hancock; the evening service by Rev Sam Funnell.
Memo – put you clocks back before coming!!
Mary Want Mary’s funeral is on Wed at Charing (for family and close friends) followed at 1pm by a thanksgiving service at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hamstreet to which all are welcome (see notice board).
Telephone tree. Please contact Paul or Philip with any news which it is felt should be sent round. This will be passed on to Lesley for distribution by email. Anyone not on email who wants to be contacted by phone should make sure Lesley is aware of this.
FairShare Thank you for the response to last week’s appeal. More volunteers are needed to drive their vans. Nudge a friend or neighbour who you think might be interested. Please read poster for details. This is valuable work in the community, helping other people.
Don’t sit at home and shiver this winter! Join us for a warm welcome, hot refreshments, free Wi-Fi and a space to ‘be’. More Info
Welcome to the online home of the United Church Cade Road, we are a Methodist and United Reformed Church operating in the South Ashford area of Ashford, Kent.
All of us have been to church for the first time, but we understand that for some people going to church can be difficult, please do feel free to join and see what worship is about and join us for a service and maybe a drink afterwards. We look forward to meeting you.