Newsletter
23rd and 30th Nov
Christ the King
23rd Nov
Readings:
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23: 33-43
1st Sunday of Advent
30th Nov
Readings:
Romans 13: 11-14
Matthew 24: 36-44
23rd NOV SERVICES:
9:00 AM
Morning Prayer, Facebook Live
10:30 AM
Morning Worship ,Newnham
Morning Worship, Oare
Family Holy Communion, Lynsted
Holy Communion, Throwley
4PM
Evensong Teynham
30th NOV SERVICES:
10:30 AM
Benefice Holy Communion
Norton
Prayer:
Prayer is a hugely important part of our relationship with God, as individuals and also as his Church together in each of our villages, in our two Parishes and as a Benefice.
In fact, how can we be about God's Church without prayer? Prayer is our sustenance; prayer through speaking and listening to God. Let us pray!
At the bottom of the newsletter you will find the prayer diary for the next 2 weeks, which has a different prayer for every day of the week.
We have an online morning prayer service every day at 9:00 AM on Facebook Live
If you would like to submit a Prayer request for next month's diary then please email [email protected] by the 15th of the month.
Continuing Events:
Book Exchange
Where: Oare Village Hall
When: Wednesday Nov 19th
Time: Anytime between 10am
and 12pm
The aim of the book exchange is to enable people to pass on a good read and in turn, maybe, pick up another
The books are available to anyone for no cost and no obligation to provide a book in exchange.
However, if you do have a that you have finished that you think others might enjoy then please bring it along
Please feel free to join us, tea and coffee is available, and a chance for a nice chat.
Lifestyle advisor drop in sessions
continue on the 19th / 26th Nov
at the Doddington Vicarage from
9:30 through 3PM
For more information about One
You Kent either check out the
website
www.oneyoukent.org.uk
Phone: 0300 123 1220
Or email:
[email protected]
This Months Gatehouse Café is: Nov 26th
Stalisfield Youth Club
Weds 26th NovemberChristmas Party 17th Dec
Growbaby at Kingsdown, Creekside and High Downs is a baby-bank, providing good quality, pre-loved baby clothing and equipment completely free of charge to those who need it.
A warm welcome awaits you and your little ones !
Thursday 4th Dec 9AM-12PM
Lynsted church
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Events For Advent and Christmas
Friends of St. Mary, Norton
Christmas Coffee Morning
Saturday 6th December 2025
11.00am - 12.30pm
Norton Village Hall
Raffle
Entry Free
Family Foodbank
If you are looking to donate food, below is a list of food which we are currently short of:
- Tinned Meat (Curry, Chilli, Meat Balls, Hot Dogs, Pies, etc.)
- Tinned Veg (Peas, Carrots, Potatoes, etc.)
- Tinned Fish
- Tinned Desserts (Fruit, Custard, Rice Pudding, etc.)
- Soups (Tinned & Packets)
- Tinned Potatoes
- Dried Rice/Pasta
- Sauces (Jars - Pasta, Curry, Chilli, etc)
- Long Life Milk
- Tea/Coffee
- Cereal
- Biscuits
- Preservatives
- Hygiene & Baby Products
Collection boxes can be found in each church & Doddington Vicarage
more information can be found at:
Stay in Touch
The Ministry Leadership Team would be pleased to pray for you or someone close to you:
Contact any of the following:-
Rev Paula Jardine-Rose
Rest Day FRIDAY
07516 411269
[email protected]
Rev Jim Pye
07851 680612
Working day Wednesday & Thursday
[email protected]
Mary Gollop
01795 522165
Les & Barbara Roberts
07944 284173
Pim Baxter
07710 116269
Sue Baldry
01795 522975
Caroline Ramshaw - Anna Chaplaincy
[email protected]
07799 538809
Benefice Administrator Joyce Warren
[email protected]
Office = Tuesday & Wednesday 01795 521831
Newsletter Editors Sandie & Robert Morrison
01795 704 078
Church Wardens
Our church wardens are responsible for the day-to-day running of each church, if you have any queries about a specific church feel free to get in touch with them.
Doddington - Les Roberts - 07944 284173
Eastling - Andrew Baxter - 07749 403727
Lynsted - David Willis - 07889 584571
Newnham - Bruce Leckie - 01795 890550
Norton - Sophia Steel - 01795 522941
Oare - Charlotte Relf - 01795 530576
Stalisfield - Jenny King - 01795 890366
Teynham - Bob Prichard - 01795 522168
Throwley - David Elvin - 07973 837122
Wychling - Robbie Jardine - 01795 886165
Anna Chaplaincy
Please contact our Anna Chaplain, Caroline Ramshaw, if you know of someone who is isolated, alone or unable to attend church. An Anna Chaplain can offer a listening ear and company. Communion can be brought to you in your own home.
Contact your local Anna Chaplain on:
[email protected] 07799 538 80
Prayer Diary
Nov 19th
Giving thanks for the joy of reading and asking a blessing on the book exchange at Oare this morning.
Nov 20th
Thank you for everyone who acts as a voluntary charity treasurer, that they may use their skills with wisdom and integrity.
Nov 21st
Praying for the mental health of our nation as the cost of living crisis continues and services come under increasing strain.
Nov 22nd
On St Cecilia's day we thank you for the gift of music: for jazz, folk, classical, reggae, punk, garage, hip-hop, opera and so much more.
Nov 23rd
Praying for all those who lead our churches that you would inspire in them a life of service marked by humility, gentle strength and wisdom.
Nov 24th
Pour your peace into the United Nations and its Security Council that peace may be their goal and peace the process by which they achieve it.
Nov 25th
We pray for our schools that they might be places where all can grow in their understanding of self, others and God.
Nov 26th
Bless with friendship and joy all those who support and attend the Gatehouse Café in Lynsted today.
Nov 27th
We pray for those who are seeking a life of meaning and integrity but who have not yet looked to God to find it.
Nov 28th
Bless our Together in Boots today as we deepen our friendship with our Creator and with each other.
Nov 29th
Praying for Lynsted Christmas Craft Fair today, for bringing the community together in goodwill and joy.
Nov 30th
On Saint Andrew's day, we remember that the humble fisherman recognised Jesus as the Messiah and ask that we are enabled to recognise Christ in everyone we meet today.
December 1st
Open our eyes today to see the surprises that God wants to show us, and help us to see that the earth is full of God's presence.
December 2nd
Praying for all who find themselves exiled and captive throughout the world. Show us where we can be part of breaking their chains and opening up new pathways.
December 3rd
Help us to find moments of stillness amongst all the hype and bless the group meeting to reflect on Advent Hope this evening.
December 4th
Praying for families feeling the pressure of Christmas expectations as they come to Growbaby this morning that they might find a warm welcome and the supplies they need for their children.
December 5th
We pray for countries around the world where peace is fragile and decisions rest in the hands of unstable rulers.