Sunday 14th February 2021 - THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT - All Saints Church Eastbourne

Sunday 14th February 2021
                                        THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT

               Please note that our Sunday service will be
                         ONLINE ONLY at 11am
  which will be shown via ‘All Saints Eastbourne’ on YouTube
      and can be accessed through the front page of our website
                    www.allsaintseastbourne.church

   Please note that due to the current spread of Covid19 we will not be
             meeting as a congregation in church on Sundays
                            for the time being.
                    However, we will be resuming our
        Thursday Communion Service in church from 18th February

  Sunday 14th February
  11am       Led by Jon Haines
             Talk:    I will follow you              Murray King
             Reading: Matthew 8: 1-22                Andy Anderson
             Prayers                                 Vaughan Schulze
Following on from this Sunday’s talk, some questions to chat through joyfully
together, when meeting either 1:1 outside or on social media:

    •   Why does it sometimes seem hard for Jesus and his Kingdom values to find a
        place in human lives?
    •   Are there any areas of your life where you know Jesus wants to enter more
        fully? What is preventing this from happening?
    •   Are there any areas in your life where you don’t believe Jesus can help/bring
        redemption? Why do you think that? Does today’s passage help?
    •   Read the verses from the Sermon on the Mount again; is God trying to say
        something to you through one of these? Give him time and space to let Jesus’
        words take hold in you.

Thursday Communion and Sunday Services in Church
We are pleased to announce that our 11am Thursday Communion will be held
once more in Church, with effect from this Thursday 18th February.
However, whilst the Covid infection rates remain high, we will not be holding
our Sunday Services in church but will continue to live-stream via YouTube:
All Saints Eastbourne. The situation will continue to be monitored and reviewed.
Ash Wednesday 17th February 7pm
We will be holding a service at 7pm via YouTube All Saints Eastbourne or
through our website www.allsaintseastbourne.church
Weekly Prayer on Zoom, every Thursday at 7.15pm
We would love to see you via Zoom every Thursday evening.
Please do join us if you are able on code: 538 823 338, password 712157.
There is an opportunity to catch up with everyone before praying at 7pm.
You can also join by phone by calling 0203 481 5237. When prompted enter the
meeting code: 538823338# followed by the meeting password – press1#, then
712157#. This is not a premium number, but if you don’t have calls included in
your package, you will be charged at the national rate set by your provider.
The Bible Course – Thursday evenings at 8.15pm Prompt
We will continue to hold this weekly course from the Bible Society via Zoom,
which follows on immediately after our Thursday prayer sessions for an hour on
18th February, 25th February, 4th March, 18th March and 25th March (not 11th March)
The course consists of video talks, prayer and reflection and small group
discussions in ‘breakout rooms’ and it would be great for you to join us.
See www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/the-bible-course for more info.
The zoom sign up code will be the same as for the prayer meeting, as above and
you could attend both the prayer and the bible course should you wish – it’d be
great to see you there.
Please ensure that you are signed in and ready to start the bible course at
8.15pm prompt. You will be able to join the group from 8.05pm onwards.
World Day of Prayer – 5th March 2.15pm
The World Day of Prayer Service, written by the Women of Vanuatu, will be held
via Zoom at 2.15pm on Friday 5th March and will be hosted by Kathryn
Anderson. Everyone is welcome to join from across the Churches in Eastbourne
and Kathryn has asked for prayer that the technology runs smoothly! Please
contact her if you would like a copy of the service booklet. Please contact
Maggie Stirmey on 01323 731891 or email east.wdp@gmail.com to register.
Church Office Hours
During the lockdown please contact Hilary by telephone only on 732823.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 1pm          or email admin@allsaintseastbourne.com

Michael Saxby
It was with great sadness that we learned of Mike’s death, who passed away on
Monday 8th February. We extend our deepest sympathy to Shirley and his
family and friends at this sad time. Details of Mike’s funeral will follow.
Sussex Gospel Partnership Training Day – Tuesday 9th March – Rico Tice
Open to all church members, this is an exciting opportunity to join the students
of the Sussex Ministry Training Course for a day of evangelism training with Rico
Tice, Senior Minister for All Souls Church, Langham Place.
The day runs between 10.30am – 4.15pm on Zoom. Participation is free, but
pre-registration is required by 8th March. Rico will be giving 4 hour long talks (2
in the morning, 2 in the afternoon) on evangelism. You can attend any or all of
the talks. To register see www.sussexgospelpartnership.org.uk
Bell Restoration Update
Great News! Over the last twelve months or so, we’ve been working hard on our
Bell Restoration Fund. Following some generous pledges the fund now stands at
around £65,000 which is sufficient to proceed with the restoration of our bells
this April! Ringers from other towers have kindly offered some help and finance
towards the project.
Pip Pawley has been incredibly busy over the last 18 months working with our
architect before submitting detailed project plans to the Diocese. He has also
agreed contracts with local tradesmen and specialists for moving the church
clock, lowering the bells to the ground level, ringer chamber modifications,
specialist decoration with lime wash, necessary electrical work and carpentry.
If you’re interested in knowing more or helping, contact
David Leworthy (07711 161024 bells@allsaintseastbourne.church)
or Pip Pawley (07970 837955 pip@allsaintsbells.uk)
Beachy Head Chaplaincy Vacancies
BHC are recruiting for 2 new salaried Chaplaincy posts, one full time (37 hours),
the other part-time (20 hours). If you are interested in applying for the post,
please see www.bhct.org.uk for more information.
Please pray for God ordained candidates to be called to apply for these
vacancies.
Liz Harrison
Some may remember Liz Harrison, who used to attend All Saints’ in the 80s
whilst her husband Robin was housemaster at Eastbourne College. It was with
sadness when we learnt that she passed away on Saturday 6th February in
Yorkshire, where she had moved recently to be closer to her daughter.

The mission organisation we are        CURATE Jon Haines 419149
praying for this week is:-
Spinnaker                              CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
                                       Hilary Dale 732823
Please refer to our prayer diary for   CHURCH OFFICE
more details.                          Please contact Hilary by
                                       telephone only on 732823
Those in our fellowship in need of     Monday – Thursday 10am – 1pm
prayer:-                               admin@allsaintseastbourne.com
Kate D, Linda H, John Y and Tim V.
                                       YOUTH, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
And all who are feeling lost and       Julian Dale & Annelie Cooper
isolated during the Covid pandemic     01323 419400
                                       Mobile 07522 335021
Telephone Prayer Chain
Urgent prayer requests can be          SAFEGUARDING
made to our confidential chain.        Jo Whiteman 07801 436441
Please contact Linda Owen on
07507 781850                           CHURCH & HALL LETTINGS
                                       Andy Anderson
The All Saints; Safeguarding Team      bookings@allsaintseastbourne.com
For children & vulnerable adults:-
Jo Whiteman (07801 436441),            TOWER & BELL RINGING
Patricia Moore and Sue Walker          David Leworthy
                                       bells@allsaintseastbourne.church
The All Saints’ Pastoral Care Team
Beryl Twitchett          431814        GRAPEVINE NOTICES
Bernie Watts             325231        If you have any items you would like
Christine Costambeys 721820            included in Grapevine, please send
                                       them to Hilary by 9am on Thursday.