Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 4th March 2026
‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.’
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
DIARY
Today
2.00pm: Service of Thanksgiving for Anne KNOX (+ Choir)
Next Sunday 8th March (3rd in Lent)
11.00am: Matins
4.00pm: Service of Wholeness and Healing
Monday 9th March
5.30-6.30pm: Lent Group on Zoom: Deferred 1st of 4 sessions (+ 16/3, 22/3 & 29/3)
Sunday 15th March (4th in Lent / Mothering Sunday)
9.45am: Zoom & 11.00am: Mothering Sunday Service
Saturday 21st March
From 10.00am: Churchyard Spring Clear-up
Sunday 22nd March (5th in Lent)
11.00am: Matins
Sunday 29th March (Palm Sunday) – British Summertime begins
9.45am Zoom, 11.00am: Matins, Blackham & 6.30pm: Evensong
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
7.00pm: The Passover Meal, the Rectory
Please sign up on list at the back of Church + culinary contributions.
The Kings Hall, Withyham
The Soup Group (Thursdays): Tomorrow 11am-2pm + 12/3.
Next Café: Friday 13th March 10.30am-12noon
Next Lunch: Thursday 19th March 12.15 for 12.30pm
Next Quiz: Saturday 21st March 7.30 for 8.00pm
Blackham Village Market at the Hall: This Saturday 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
The war in The Middle East.
The Persecuted Church: Christians in NIGERIA. The country continues to be the most violent place in the world for Christians despite 40% of the population being believers. Twelve Northern states have implemented Sharia (Islamic law) and violent militant Islamic groups operate across Northern and Central Nigeria.
Those in need of our prayers, especially those facing life-threatening illnesses.
Bereaved: The family and friends of those known to us.
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James
Notices
WITHYHAM CHURCH ESSENTIAL BUILDING WORK
BUILDING WORK UPDATE: A corner tower scaffolding supporting the rotten beam above the E. window is place. The additional building work will probably take place later in 2026.
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PASSOVER MEAL
Maundy Thursday 2nd April 2026 - The Rectory, Withyham 7.00pm
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A chance to share a meal with Church friends and family, to reflect on the events of the Last Supper & to think more about the first Easter.
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The Christian Faith has its roots in the events of The Passover. All Jewish families have celebrated it since the time Moses led them out of Egypt and still celebrate it every year.
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All offers of help welcome. To book a place or for more information: withyhamrector@gmail.com 01892 770069
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​​PARISH REGISTERS – February 2026​
FUNERAL
On 27th January the funeral of Hazel Elizabeth PEARMAN who died on 28th December 2025 aged 92 took place at the Cemetery Chapel at the Kent & Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells.
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
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February was a quiet, wet month. However, the snowdrops are wonderful and the daffodils are appearing, giving us hope that spring is just around the corner.
Countess De La Warr celebrated her 80th Birthday with a service in the Church, with her favourite hymns and the readings read by family members – it was a very happy occasion.
Holy Communion took place on Ash Wednesday followed by lunch at the Rectory for those that attended. As always, a convivial occasion hosted by James and Mary Campbell.
We are busy preparing for the South Aisle Roof to be repaired this year. The horsehair insulation is breaking down and will be replaced with a modern version. The dormer windows redecorated and the PVC guttering and downpipes replaced by more traditional cast iron. The rotten beam repair and final redecoration over the altar will happen at the same time. Services will continue as normal.
Diary Date: We are thrilled that Bertie Pearce has agreed to give one of his wonderful talks, with a bit of magic, on Friday 22nd May, early evening… details to follow.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.