Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family

We have just celebrated Harvest, a time when traditionally growers reap the rewards of a year’s work.  It is also a time when they look to see how well things have grown and produced fruit, so that they can plan the year ahead and find ways to improve next year’s Harvest.

With Advent and Christmas approaching, we as Christians will be looking at new beginnings.  Now may be the time for us all to look back and see how well we did last year with regard to growing in our own faith and helping others grow in theirs.  Planning now, and maybe making a few changes to our Christian life, such as extra bible study, extra prayer time and extra volunteering, could make a big difference to next year’s Harvest!

‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up’ (Galatians 6:9)

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

  • Appointment of new Archbishop of Canterbury – you’re probably aware that Bishop Sarah Mullally was announced on 5 October as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.  Bishop Sarah is the first woman ever to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in the role’s 1400-year-history, so please join us in celebrating this significant moment in the life of the Church of England, the worldwide Anglican Communion and the Diocese of Canterbury!

  • Harvest collections – if you missed our Harvest services last Sunday, you can still donate non-perishable foods to Swale Foodbank by leaving them in the corner of the church by the pulpit.  Envelopes are still available by the font if you wish to make a cash donation to TearFund, and you can also donate on the SumUp machine in church, or by online bank transfer to HT - our bank details are available in church. 

  • ✨ HTSB  Light Party ✨ - HT’s Kids’ Church and Younger Youth teams are excited to invite you to our Light Party at 5-7pm on Friday, 31 October at Holy Trinity.  This fun-filled evening will be open to all children from Years R to 9 and their families.  Come and enjoy music, games, crafts, snacks and refreshments and, of course, lots of light!  Food and drinks will be provided for everyone.  We suggest a £1 donation per attendee, but please don’t let that stop you from coming along and joining the fun.  Friends are very welcome – the more the merrier!  Please RSVP with the names of all who will be attending to office@htsb.church by Monday, 27 October.  We can’t wait to see you there!

With love and prayers,

Terry and your Staff Team