Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 30th April 2025
‘And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.’ (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
DIARY
Today
7.30pm: Bereavement Journey Course (Final Session 7).
Sunday 4th May (2nd after Easter)
9.45am: Zoom
11.00am: Holy Communion
6.30pm: Evensong
Wednesday 7th May
2.00pm: Funeral of Elizabeth Parish (Carden)
Sunday 11th May (3rd after Easter)
11.00am: Matins
6.30pm: Special Evening Service to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Sunday 18th May (4th after Easter)
9.45am: Zoom
11.00am: Matins
4.00pm: Service of Wholeness & Healing (No Evensong)
Monday 19th May
7.00pm: Annual Parochial Church Meeting in Church
Saturday 24th May
1.30pm: Wedding (+Choir)
Sunday 25th May (5th after Easter)
11.00am: Rogation Day Service
Party – Saturday 26th April: Many thanks indeed to Jill Pardey for organising and hosting a happy occasion, for all who contributed delicious eats and also to the few whose kind gift unfortunately remains anonymous.
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Hall Lunch: 15th May 12.15 for 12.30pm.
Next Friday Café: 9th May 10.30-12noon.
Blackham Market: Village Hall – 1st Saturday in the month: 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
The Persecuted Church: Christians in IRAQ. Iraqi believers face increasing pressure from various groups. especially since the rose of Shia militias backed by the State.
Those in need of our prayers: any known to us.
Bereaved: The family and friends of Sue ADDY, Elizabeth PARISH (CARDEN) &
Jenny SKINNER.
James
Notices
​PARISH REGISTERS – April 2025​
FUNERALS
On 27th March the funeral took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham of James Spencer John MILLEN who died on 1st March 2025 aged 40, followed by burial in the Churchyard.
On 3rd April the funeral took place at Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells of Mary RICHES who died on 17th March 2025 aged 82.
On 4th April the funeral took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham of Molly Anne PACKER who died on 10th February 2025 aged 84, followed by burial at the Kent and Sussex Cemetery, Tunbridge Wells.​
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
Our choir combined with St John’s and Groombridge for the joint Advent Service at Withyham on 1st December.
Then, augmented by Markbeech choir, our choir enjoyed the opportunity to sing Evensong in Chichester Cathedral on 4th December, with Chris Harris playing the organ so that Sue Stone could conduct.
The festive season started with the Carol Service on 15th December, followed by the Outdoor Nativity three
days later – held inside due to the weather, and with a horse pretending to be a donkey. Carols at Buckhurst
Park took place on 21st December, and participants were very well looked after by Lord and Lady De La Warr.
The Christingle service was held the following day and our thanks go to Sue Cooper and her family for decorating the Christlngle oranges which everyone received.
The Christmas Eve Midnight Communion and the Christmas Day service were well attended and it was
wonderful to see the church full.
The magnificent Christmas tree was
donated by the Gibson family, its
masses of lights arranged by Quinten
Waring and Mary Campbell, and it
complemented the church decorations
of the flower ladies.
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CHURCH DIARY - May
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On Sunday 11th May there will be a special evening service at 6.30pm to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, using material from the service being held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be on Monday 19th May at 7.00pm in Withyham Church.
This is the annual opportunity both to reflect on the past year, including thanking all those who have contributed to Church life, to look ahead, as well as ask any questions. We’ll approve last year’s accounts and hold
elections. The meeting shouldn’t last more than an hour, fortified by a glass of wine.
The annual Rogation Sunday Service will be held on Sunday 25th May at 11.00am, starting in Church and then moving outside as we bless the growing crops and cattle; weather permitting; dogs welcome.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.