Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family

Alex reminded us so powerfully last Sunday how Jesus defeated Satan by using the Word of God.  What a great example Jesus set for us to follow.  In Ephesians 6 we read that the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, is part of our armour against the enemy.  We do indeed have all we need in Christ to resist temptation.  You might say, wait a minute, it is not that easy!  You would be right!  We may have given in when tempted, but we may have had times when we’ve walked away and known the victory of overcoming temptation!  1 Corinthians 10:13 is a great verse to remember and apply when we are tempted because we know God will provide the way of escape! How great is God!

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Cor 10:13 NIV

Here are some things we thought you’d like to know:

  • Don’t forget that the clocks go forward one hour at 1am this Sunday morning!  This Sunday is Mothering Sunday, with 9am Communion and 1045 All Age Service with members of our Younger Youth group involved.

  •  Exciting news!  We’re planning our next Baptism Service for soon after Easter.  If you want to explore the possibility of Baptism or Renewal of Baptism, please talk to Ann or email office@htsb.church

  •  This coming Tuesday (1 April) will be our monthly day of prayer and fasting for revival in Sittingbourne and beyond.  It’s traditional to fast from food, but you can also choose to fast from something else – social media, TV, sweets, coffee or tea are a few examples. 

  •  Churches Together in Sittingbourne organise an annual Good Friday March of Witness and open-air service.  If you’d like to take part, meet at 9.30am on Good Friday (25 April) outside St Michael’s Church for a 10am start. 

  •  Swale Foodbank are in urgent need of the following items: pasta sauce, coffee, tinned vegetables, tinned meat and tinned fish.  Other suitable items are also gratefully received.  You can drop off donations in the boxes at the front of the church.

  • With Easter holidays less than a fortnight away, don’t forget about donating to Swale Foodbank as they will need extra supplies for families in need of their help!

With love and prayers,

Gill and the Staff Team

With love and prayers,

Gill and the Staff Team