Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family

We will soon start the next phase of repairs to our church building.  Similarly, we build many things in our lives ourselves - maybe not a church, but definitely relationships, families and, as Christians, a connection with God.

Just like our church, these things we have built require maintenance.  They may need regular attention, minor repairs or in some cases a major rebuild.  In this time of Lent, now may be the time to examine what you have built so far, particularly your relationship with God.  Are there any areas that require some maintenance?

Here are a few things you might like to know about:

  • Works to HT’s tower will start shortly, which means that scaffolders will be on site for a week from Monday, 9 March – erecting scaffolding on the tower is a big job!  For your safety, please don’t park in HT’s car park during the day on Monday (9th) and Tuesday (10th).  There will be limited parking for the rest of the week from Wednesday (11th).  We’re so pleased that we can make a start on the next stage of the quinquennial works and thank you all again for your generous donations to HT’s building fund. 

  • Don’t forget that we’re having a Baptism service at 10.45am on Sunday, 22 March!  It’s not too late to have a chat with Ann or email us at office@htsb.church if you’d like to explore the possibility of being baptised.  Also, please pray for our baptism candidates as they prepare for this special event in their lives. 

  • There will be a Christian gift stall at Love Laughter Lunch on Wednesday, 11 March.  There are always reasonably priced gifts and cards – come along for a delicious lunch and get some Easter cards and small gifts as well!

  •  The next Sittingbourne Churches Together outreach will be on Saturday, 14 March.  Meet at 9.30am for prayer at the Jubilee Centre (Central Avenue ME10 4BX) to prepare to go out and spread the Good News of Jesus at 10am.  

  • Final reminder about the quiz at Holy Trinity Parish Hall (behind HT on Church Street)! It’s at 7pm on Saturday, 14 March and will raise much-needed funds for the hall.   Maximum number of people per table is 6 and it costs £5 per person.  Please bring your own snacks and drinks.  Make up a table and join the fun!  Book as soon as possible by emailing holytrinityhallhire@gmail.com or talk to Pauline Grant at HT.

  •  Here are the details of HT’s upcoming special services:

    o    Mothering Sunday (15 March)

    9am Holy Communion, 10.45 All-Age Service

    o    Palm Sunday (29 March)  

            9am Holy Communion, 10.45 Worship Service

    o    Maundy Thursday (2 April)      

    7pm Holy Communion

    o    Good Friday (3 April)

    2pm The Last Hour at the Cross (prayer, reflection,  Word, worship)

    o    Easter Sunday (5 April)

     9am Holy Communion, 10.45 Celebration Worship for all ages

  • The Sittingbourne March of Witness will be on Good Friday (3 April).  As in previous years, meet outside St Michael’s Church (bottom of High Street) at 9.15-9.30, ready to set off at 10am.  There will be a service after the march outside the Net Church, followed by communion at the Baptist Church at 11.15am.  If you’d like to volunteer as a marshal, please email Tina at office@htsb.church as soon as possible. 

    With our love and prayers,

     

    Terry and the Staff Team