Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family,

I hope you’ve all recovered from the extreme heat and humidity last week! 

It was a quiet week here at HT as we had to cancel Love Laughter Lunch and HT Stay & Play to keep everyone safe.  However, our Women’s Breakfast still went ahead on Saturday morning.  We had a blessed time together and explored the theme of trusting God in challenging seasons.  Ann shared three very encouraging bible verses which I in turn will share with you:

Proverbs 3:5: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart’’ (Acommand)

Psalm 56:3: ‘When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  (Anaction point)

Psalm 32:8: ‘I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go (God’s promise)

I hope they bless you too!   

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

  • Last call for our Family Fun Evening on Friday July 3rd 7.00 - 8.30pm in church! We’d love you to join us for board games, group games, craft and fun and laughter!  There will be something for children and adults of all ages to enjoy as well as hot and cold drinks and cake.

  • Another last call!  Alex Kolesnikov’s ordination as Deacon will be at 10.30am on Saturday, 4 July at Canterbury Cathedral.  It would be great if you could come along to support him, but make sure you arrive in good time for the service as it’s going to be busy!  The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPWrcHf2bX_ZAwPhrZSjpTzSNO_othhZh

  • Tuesday, 7 July is the first Tuesday of the new month, which means it’s HT’s monthly day of prayer and fasting for revival and the future direction of our church. Fasting is a great way to boost your prayers but, as we always say, please don’t fast fully from food if you’re unable to do so.  There are lots of other things to fast from, such as TV, social media, chocolate etc, or you can spend more time reading your Bible.

  • We have some exciting news to share about CAP (Christians Against Poverty)!  This year they mark 30 years of operation, during which they have helped over 35,000 people in the UK become debt-free and seen over £500m in debt repaid or written off!  Since opening in April 2018, our local Swale CAP Centre has enabled a total of £750K debt to be repaid or written off (£150K in the last 6 months).  In the last 6 months, 7 of their clients have gone debt-free.  Thank you Lord for CAP’s work!

  • Sittingbourne Baptist Church will be running their Summer Holiday Children’s Club between 17 & 21 August 26.  The club is free and there will be refreshments during and at the end - a picnic lunch for anyone who wants to stay.  Preschoolers are welcome but must have someone to stay with them (even those who start school in September).  Primary school children can stay unattended.  If your children would like to attend, email SBC at office.manager@sbc-church.org.uk or phone them on 01795 420990.  We also have some forms and flyers at the back of church.‍

‍With our love and prayers,

Tina and the Staff Team