Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family

I thought I would be the first to mention Christmas in this year’s newsletter...  Do you enjoy the build-up, planning, events before the big day; or is the actual day more important than the build-up?  Is the journey more important to you than the destination?

In Andy’s sermon on Sunday, he suggested we embrace each season of our lives and not anticipate the next season too early.

Throughout our journey with God are we always looking for the next destination, and focusing on that, or are we concentrating on the journey knowing God has already organised the destination?  Whatever you are concentrating on this coming week, words of encouragement from Joshua 1:9:

‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’

Here are some things we think you’d like to know…

• ‍ Revd Sue Samson’s funeral will be on Monday 13 July 26.  There will be a short committal service at Bobbing Crematorium at 1pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Bartholomew’s church at 2pm.  The wake will be held afterwards at Upchurch Golf Club.  If you will be attending, please either complete the online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenlveZm_vg2twCVpkb6qj_R01UdqICsHgIBL2uQ4TZzCviRA/viewform - or email office@htsb.church by midday,Wednesday, 24 June with details of which service/s you will be attending.

• Memorial to Bryn Clinch

  We will be sharing treasured memories of Bryn, and giving thanks for his faithful ministry as our church organist for many years, at the 9am service on Sunday, June 28th.   We will also dedicate a memorial plaque in his name.  If you wish to make a donation in memory of Bryn, you can give to our dedicated fund for repairs and servicing of the organ that he so loved to play.  Here’s how to donate:

  -  put cash in an envelope clearly marked ‘Bryn’ in the collection plate;

  -  use the ‘Bryn’ button on the SumUp card machine.

• It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June – come along to our 9am or 1045 services to give thanks for fathers, as well as worshipping our loving Father God!

• Our next HTSB Women's Breakfast will be on Saturday 27 Juneat 9–11am in church.  Join us as we explore "The Courage to Trust God," discovering how to trust Him through uncertainty, waiting seasons, and life's unexpected twists and turns.  Life doesn’t always go to plan, but God is faithful!  We will also enjoy breakfast, worship, fellowship, and encouragement as we gather together in the name of Jesus.  Why not bring a friend?

• The next Family Fun Evening will be on Friday July 3rd 7.00 - 8.30pm in church. Do you enjoy board games, group games, craft and evenings filled with fun and laughter? Then come along to Fun Family Friday!There will be something for everyone to enjoy as well as hot and cold drinks and cake.

‍With our love and prayers,

Terry and the Staff Team