Christchurch Men's Fellowship

Our first meeting in the New Year is at 8.30 am. 4th February 2012—Watch out for details in the Weekly Notices or on the PowerPoint screen.

The Discipleship Meeting

The February meeting will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 8th February in the Centenary House when we shall look further into John Stott’s book, 'Issues Facing Christians Today'. At our first meeting in January this book gave us much to think (and talk) about. Every person there joined in the conversation and although we cannot comment on the second meeting as that was in January too, after the Messenger was being printed, I am sure there will be more to enliven our minds.

Do come and join us. Hope to see you there. Rev Ian (and David B)

Saturday Morning Prayer Walking in Bexhill - February 2012

Christians from all denominations meet at 8.30 am on Saturday mornings until 10am for united praise and prayer, going out to bless the townsfolk of Bexhill. Join us. Be blessed and be a blessing!

• 4th February, St. Augustine’s Church, St. Augustine’s Close, Cooden Drive
• 11th February, Christchurch Methodist Church, Centenary House
• 18th February, St. Stephen’s Church, Down Road
• 25th February, St. Mary Magdalene’s Church

We welcome all - please join us.

Winchelsea Events

If you have never visited the Wesley Chapel why not try to come along to one of the monthly events?

The Chapel was built in 1785 and visited by John Wesley. It is very small so don't look for a vast building – it is on the A259 as it passes through the town.

This month, on Saturday February 18th at 10am for 10.30am we are looking forward to a visit by the Rev Peggy Heim, the circuit Minister who was appointed at the same time as the Rev Ian Wales – Peggy has pastoral responsibility for Park Road, Hollington, Battle and St Helen’s Churches. It will be a good morning so please come along.

A forward date for your dairies – Saturday 17th March at 10am for 10.30am. This is St Patrick's Day and what better choice than to invite the Rev Roger Leslie (one of the former Ministers at Christchurch) to come and lead us all. Hopefully there will be a good crowd!

Thank you to all who support and encourage the work and witness at the Chapel.

Barry Turnwell (Publicity Officer)

Ninfield Services February 2012 all at 2.30pm

5th February Reverend Ian Wales, with Holy Communion

12th February Mr Owen Birch

19th February Mr David Hanson

26th February Reverend Ian Wales.

Battle and Ninfield Guild

The following Guild meetings will be held in February 2012 all at 2.30pm: on 8th February 'My Ministry Highlights' - Deacon Jean Duckworth-Lloyd, then on 22nd February 'Weald to Walden' (slides) Michael Hoad.

Quiz Night in St Mary’s Church Hall, Battle

Friday April 20th at 7pm sharp.

Many readers will know that our Battle Church will be relocating to a new building and centre that will be built in the coming year. In the meantime their services are held in the Senlac Inn (opposite the old church, that is in course of being sold).

Fund raising is a priority at present and they are arranging another Quiz Night in St Mary’s Church Hall, Battle on Friday April 20th at 7pm sharp. All are welcome with teams of 6 people and if you are interested in supporting the venture tickets are available from Beryl Finbow on 01580 881612. See you there!