Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 26th November 2025
‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
DIARY
This Sunday 30th November (1st in Advent)
11.00am: Matins, Blackham
6.30pm: Advent Carol Service
Monday 1st December
2.30pm: Funeral of Alan COWING (+ Choir)
Sunday 7th December (2nd in Advent)
9.45am: Zoom
11.00am: Holy Communion
6.30pm: Evensong
Sunday 14th December: (3rd in Advent)
No Matins
6.30pm: Carol Service, Withyham
Saturday 20th December
6.00pm: Carol Singing, Buckhurst Park
Sunday 21st December (4th in Advent)
9.45am: Zoom
11.00am: Christingle Nativity Service
6.30pm: Carol Service, Blackham
Monday 22nd December
6.30pm: Outside Nativity, starting and ending in Church
Looking further ahead: next year’s Fete is now on 4th July not 11th.
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Friday Café: 12th December 10.30am-12noon
Next Lunch (Christmas): Tomorrow 12.15 for 12.30pm.
Christmas Market: This Saturday 29th 11.00am-4.00pm
Blackham Village Market at the Hall: Saturday 6th December 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
The Persecuted Church: Christians in VIETNAM. In rural areas, villagers follow traditional religions and persecution towards anyone who is Christian is fierce; believers can have their homes destroyed and be banished from the community.
Those in need of our prayers: Janice YONGE.
Bereaved: The family and friends of Alan COWING.
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James
Notices
WITHYHAM CHURCH ESSENTIAL BUILDING WORK
BUILDING WORK UPDATE: New corner tower scaffolding supporting the rotten beam above the E. window is place. Our builder Paul Lavington is due to tidy up today or tomorrow. The additional building work will probably take place in April.
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​​PARISH REGISTERS – November 2025​
BAPTISM
On 26th October the christening of Alfred Charles Willoughby Spencer LYTTON
son of Camilla and Christopher, took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham.
MARRIAGE
On 1st November the Service of Blessing following the marriage of Quinten and Sindy WARING took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham.
FUNERAL
On 19th November the funeral of Derek William MUMFORD who died on 30th October aged 96 took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham, followed by cremation at the Kent & Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells.
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
Both the congregation and James Campbell have coped well with the Chancel closure but were delighted when the scaffolding came down on the 24th October. The choir returned to their stalls on 2nd November and Sue Stone is playing the organ again instead of the keyboard. Our choir, augmented by Markbeech choir, look forward to singing Evensong on 5th November in Chichester Cathedral.
All Souls service when we remember past relatives and friends is on Sunday 2nd November at 6.30pm. The following week is Remembrance Sunday beginning at 10:55am so as not to miss the two minute silence at 11am.
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The next Churchyard Clear-up takes place on Saturday 22nd November and we hope for weather to encourage volunteers – the tasks are not too onerous, mainly leaf clearing so paths are safer. The hedge growth at the top of the Churchyard this year has been phenomenal but it has now been trimmed to one metre, opening up the view of the Medway valley.
Thanks to all those who came to Jill Pardey’s Bring And Buy Coffee Morning on 11th October, or donated to the Flower Fund, as we made £400, which means we have sufficient funds for the Christmas decorations.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.