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Most people have already got the resources for “Thy Kingdom Come” the global prayer movement which the Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people around the world to join. He is calling on Christians to pray that people might know Jesus Christ during a focused time between Ascension and Pentecost from 25th May – 4th June 2017. The hope is that:
One or two people have asked where they can get information regarding this event Click “here” to go to the website for more information and resources.
 The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Revd Robert Atwell “Bishops in Mission” with Bishop Robert Atwell visits the Honiton Deanery from this Sunday 26th February Starting with Cafe Worship’s ‘soft start’ at 10am in Uplyme Church. Bishop Robert will be helping and be interviewed about his faith. The visit continues in the afternoon at St Paul’s Church Honiton from 3 – 5pm for one of the more open events: School for Prayer led by Bishop Robert: This is the first of the two main Deanery events, and everybody is very welcome. This event will open your eyes to prayer! Sunday evening will close at St Paul’s with Night Prayer starting at 5.50pm
On Monday morning +Robert is at Colyton Grammar School for “Grill a Bishop”, a chance for him to meet the staff and pupils of the school. At lunch time he will visit a farm in Cotleigh and meet Yarcombe & District Young Farmers to hear about life in our rural farming community and hopefully see lambing and milking on the farm. Our second of the main Deanery Events is in the evening at Kilmington Village Hall 6.30pm for a 7pm start where parishes are encouraged to come and meet Bishop Robert to hear his vision for the diocese, which reflects on our growing the deanery vision. PCC members and church officers are encouraged to attend and join in.
Tuesday begins with Morning Prayer at St Gregory’s in Seaton at 9am and is followed by meeting with Community members in Axminster to help the new incumbent build links . In the afternoon a visit to a Care Home with Honiton Dementia Action Alliance, highlighting the growing elderly demographics in the area and the challenges this presents. The evening is devoted to the licensing of Rev’d Clive Sedgwick as the new Incumbent of the Axe Valley Mission Community. This takes place at the main Church in Axminster, St Mary’s. Keep your Diaries clear for the end of this month! Bishop Robert will be visiting us in the Honiton Deanery on 26th, 27th and 28th February. His visit to the Deanery will culminate in the: Collation, Induction and Installation of The Rev’d Clive Sedgewick as Team Rector of the at the Minster Church in Axminster. Further details to follow soon!
What is it?? It is a contemporary vehicle for bringing Christian renewal and evangelism to the UK. In other words a chance for any of us to ‘top up’ with some amazing worship, talks, prayers, and a chance to meet other Christians across the area. Not meant to be a rival to your Parish church, but to fill you up so you can go back out. A friend and I went along on Friday, were greeted warmly and served coffee/tea and homemade cakes, then followed some fabulous band led worship, and a challenging talk from ‘Keith’ Their Biblical mandate is from Psalm 114:8 ‘Who turned the rock into a pool, the hard rock into springs of water’ They see the pools described as places of deep spiritual refreshment for the existing church, bringing water into the hard dry areas. All meetings held in Axminster Guildhall, at 7.30 pm — Friday 3rd April, 1st May, 5th June, 24th July, 21st August. www.thefillingstation.org.uk An afternoon to encourage and strengthen music and worship in local Churches at St Giles Church, Kilmington, EX13 7RF on Saturday September 13th 2014, 2-5 pm, £5 entry with Andrew Maries, Nicholas Brown and Peter Parshall
To book a place please contact A. Maries, a.maries@talktalk.net
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There will be lots of games, stalls, skittle competition, raffle and musical entertainment with the Axe River Jazz & Blues Band, Six Days – Ellie & Ollie duo, and Phil Johnson with his guitar. Don’t miss Balloonin Bonkers and the Bouncy Castle! Refreshments – all day BBQ and Beer tent, fairtrade teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches etc. And Ice Creams! Please click on this “link” for details of the “All age Alpha” coming to St Gregory’s Church, Seaton this Autumn.
The Church of England in Devon St Michael’s Church, Beer and the Holyford Mission Community The Parochial Church Councils of St Michael’s, Beer and the Holyford Mission Community are seeking to find a suitable person or persons who can help develop the work of the church with pre-school children, young people and families in our communities. You will have experience in pre-school children/young people’s work and families, however some training in specific areas can be given. This will be paid on a sessional basis of up to 20 hours per week with potential fees of up to £10,400 per year. This is a continuation of existing work in the Holyford churches where there are two existing projects to build upon, an excellent network of relationships, existing teams of volunteers and the potential for further development. In Beer, this is a new role and so it will evolve in line with the abilities of the candidate and volunteers as opportunities present themselves. Essential qualities:
Desirable qualities Art and craft experience. Ability to lead singing. Ability to play an accompanying instrument. Familiarity with multi-media equipment. Sessions:
Closing date for applications is 27 June 2014 interviews will take place week commencing 7 July 2014 If you would like more information please contact Rev Hilary Dawson 01297 553180 hilary.dawson2@btinternet.com Rev Ann Stuckey 07814078710 annstuckey@hotmail.co.uk Help us to share God’s love with our pre-school children, young people and families
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