First Sunday of Lent (Luke 4:1-13)

Jack, the painter, would often thin his paint so it would go further.  So, when the Church decided to do some overdue maintenance, Jack was able to put in the lowest quote, and as a result he got the job.  As always, he thinned his paint right down with turpentine.  Now, one day while he was up on the scaffolding the job almost finished he heard a terrible clap of thunder, and the sky opened.  The downpour washed the thinned paint off the church and knocked Jack off his scaffold and onto the ground.  Jack knew this was a warning from the Almighty, so, he got on his knees and cried out: Oh, God! Forgive me! What should I do? And from the sky, a mighty voice thundered: Repaint! And thin no more! Read more

St Edmund’s notices 21/02/10

St Edmund’s notices 21st February

First Sunday of Lent

A warm Welcome to St Edmund’s

OUTREACH update meeting - 23rd February, 8pm.

This meeting is to prepare for the continuation of our door-to-door visiting in Riddlesdown. Any who are interested in knowing more about this, please put the date in your diary or speak to Susan.

CALLING ALL WALKERS!
On Tuesday 23rd February I am hoping to lead a bracing 6-mile walk around Knole Park and One Tree Hill (near Sevenoaks). If you too feel like some fresh air and exercise, you are most welcome to join me! It takes a good 3 hours and there are some steep hills, but you will be rewarded with good views and plenty of deer. Further details from Ann Turner.

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FRIDAY 5th MARCH
Join this year’s service at 10.30am at St Antony’s. Speaker Marion West. All welcome.

WAITROSE & GIRLGUIDING SANDERSTEAD

Next month Girlguiding Sanderstead will be one of the three nominated charities at Waitrose in Sanderstead and therefore the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Leaders would appreciate your support with the green tokens.

St Edmund’s notices 14/02/10

St Edmund’s notices 14th February

Sunday before Lent

The Feast of St Valentine

A warm Welcome to St Edmund’s

VALENTINE’S DAY – SUNDAY 14TH FEBRUARY

THIS EVENING AT 6:30 PM there will be a service for Wholeness & Healing led by our Prayer Ministry Team, the theme of which will be “God So Loved the World – Forgiveness and Reconciliation”. Do come along and experience this opportunity to receive laying-on-of-hands and prayer in the peaceful setting of St Catherine’s Aisle.

ASH WEDNESDAY 17th February

Services will be held at 10am and 8pm at All Saints’.
If you wish to bring back your palm crosses to be turned to ash, please return them by next Sunday.

OUTREACH update meeting - 23rd February, 8pm.

This meeting is to prepare for the continuation of our door-to-door visiting in Riddlesdown. Any who are interested in knowing more about this, please put the date in your diary or speak to Susan.

CALLING ALL WALKERS!

On Tuesday 23rd February I am hoping to lead a bracing 6-mile walk around Knole Park and One Tree Hill (near Sevenoaks). If you too feel like some fresh air and exercise, you are most welcome to join me! It takes a good 3 hours and there are some steep hills, but you will be rewarded with good views and plenty of deer. Further details from Ann Turner.

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FRIDAY 5th MARCH

Join this year’s service at 10.30am at St Antony’s. Speaker Marion West. All welcome.

Valentine’s Day: A Sermon for the Renewal of Wedding Vows (Mrs Sue Thomas)

I can remember the excitement and apprehension of my wedding day here 23 years ago!  I remember arriving too early and seeing Tom Smail, the then Rector, outside by the Lytchgate hussling all the guests inside the church.  And, just like those guests, we are here to celebrate together with our friends and partners our love for them.  Most of the things we are going to explore are relevant to all of us as we reflect on married life, our love for each other, and also discover something of coming closer to Christ. 
Those of you here celebrating your wedding vows all over again, can you remember those first steps up the aisle?
Do you remember saying your vows:
 ‘I take you… for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health…?
Can you remember how it was when you fell in love?
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