Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you love me? John 21:16 How are we expressing our love for Christ?

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1 Sundays 13 & 20th November 2016 Sundays 13 & 20th November 2016 From Mark: Discipleship in the real world From Mark: Discipleship in the real world Disciples love their Lord Disciples love their Lord Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you love me? John 21:16 Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you love me? John 21:16 How are we expressing our love for Christ? How are we expressing our love for Christ? What has he commissioned us to and entrusted us with? What has he commissioned us to and entrusted us with? Today (13th November) Today (13th November) Afternoon Church - for young families Afternoon Church - for young families 3-4pm at St Peter & St Paul. Lots of activities to choose from, run by our young people; a short story from Rev Simon Couper and refreshments. 3-4pm at St Peter & St Paul. Lots of activities to choose from, run by our young people; a short story from Rev Simon Couper and refreshments. Evening Service 13th November 6.30pm Evening Service 13th November 6.30pm This evening s service will include an Agape style supper with tastes from the Holy Land, and an informal Holy Communion. Do join us. This evening s service will include an Agape style supper with tastes from the Holy Land, and an informal Holy Communion. Do join us. 1 1

2 Sat 19th Nov Men s Breakfast, 8.30am St Philip see p.5 Sat 19 Nov Sat 19 Nov Whole Parish Away day at Worth Abbey, 9.30am - see opposite Orpheus Male Voice Choir, 7.30pm St Peter & St Paul Sun 20 Nov Newcomers Tea, 3-4pm St Peter & St Paul. See p.4 Sat 26 Nov St Philip s Soup Lunch for Kondoa, 12-2pm See p 4 Sun 27 Nov Sun 4 Dec Fri 9 Dec Sun 11 Dec Sun 11 Dec Wed 14 Dec Tonbridge Christmas Festival: Townwide Evening service 6.30pm See p.6 Christingle family services in all churches: 10am at St Saviour, St Peter & St Paul and St Andrew; 10.30am at St Philip Christmas Concert at St Saviour, 7.30pm Traditional Lessons & Carols 4pm St Savioiur Carol service with mulled wine & mince pies, 5.30pm St Philip Jane Austen Birthday Talk, 2.30pm St Peter & St Paul Sat 19th Nov Men s Breakfast, 8.30am St Philip see p.5 Sat 19 Nov Sat 19 Nov Whole Parish Away day at Worth Abbey, 9.30am - see opposite Orpheus Male Voice Choir, 7.30pm St Peter & St Paul Sun 20 Nov Newcomers Tea, 3-4pm St Peter & St Paul. See p.4 Sat 26 Nov St Philip s Soup Lunch for Kondoa, 12-2pm See p 4 Sun 27 Nov Sun 4 Dec Fri 9 Dec Sun 11 Dec Sun 11 Dec Wed 14 Dec Tonbridge Christmas Festival: Townwide Evening service 6.30pm See p.6 Christingle family services in all churches: 10am at St Saviour, St Peter & St Paul and St Andrew; 10.30am at St Philip Christmas Concert at St Saviour, 7.30pm Traditional Lessons & Carols 4pm St Savioiur Carol service with mulled wine & mince pies, 5.30pm St Philip Jane Austen Birthday Talk, 2.30pm St Peter & St Paul LOOK OUT FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICE INFORMATION COMING SOON LOOK OUT FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICE INFORMATION COMING SOON Singing for the Hospice: Orpheus Male Voice Choir Singing for the Hospice: Orpheus Male Voice Choir Saturday 19 November St Peter & St Paul 7.30pm With guests Green Street Blues Arianna Rebecca Firth soprano Saturday 19 November St Peter & St Paul 7.30pm With guests Green Street Blues Arianna Rebecca Firth soprano Tickets 10, towards Hospice in the Weald, available at the door or via Glen Goodall Jackie Williams is selling tickets for St Philip's members, via Tickets 10, towards Hospice in the Weald, available at the door or via Glen Goodall Jackie Williams is selling tickets for St Philip's members, via

3 ELECTORAL ROLL ELECTORAL ROLL Notices PARISH TREASURER AND PCC SECRETARY Ray Tanner is settling into his role as acting Treasurer. However, please keep thinking and praying whether you or someone you know would be suitable for the role of Treasurer or to take over as PCC Secretary from Sally Musson. Do get it touch with one of the Churchwardens (Ray Tanner and Patricia King) if appropriate. Please also keep us in your prayers at this busy time. Patricia King If you re a member of our congregation, do consider joining the Electoral Roll which entitles you to vote for representatives at our Annual Parish Meetings. Forms are always available in churches. There will be a special mention of the value of being on the Electoral Roll at all services on Sunday 20th November. Notices PARISH TREASURER AND PCC SECRETARY Ray Tanner is settling into his role as acting Treasurer. However, please keep thinking and praying whether you or someone you know would be suitable for the role of Treasurer or to take over as PCC Secretary from Sally Musson. Do get it touch with one of the Churchwardens (Ray Tanner and Patricia King) if appropriate. Please also keep us in your prayers at this busy time. Patricia King If you re a member of our congregation, do consider joining the Electoral Roll which entitles you to vote for representatives at our Annual Parish Meetings. Forms are always available in churches. There will be a special mention of the value of being on the Electoral Roll at all services on Sunday 20th November. Saturday 19th November: Saturday 19th November: Whole Parish Away Day at Worth Abbey, near East Grinstead 9.30am 3.30pm A day of praise, prayer, fellowship and teaching from Rev d Martin Beaumont. All welcome to join us in this beautiful setting. Contact Yolanda x 25 yolanda@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk Christingle services If you are a visitor, do note our Christingle services on 4th December (see opposite). They are family oriented services including praise, prayer, the meaning of Advent, and the chance to make a traditional Christingle (involving oranges, sweets and candles!) All welcome. Advent Calendars and Gifts On Sunday 20th November there will be a range of Advent calendars and Christmas books and goodies from Tonbridge Christian Bookshop available for sale in the foyer at St Peter & St Paul, after morning service. Support your local bookshop! Whole Parish Away Day at Worth Abbey, near East Grinstead 9.30am 3.30pm A day of praise, prayer, fellowship and teaching from Rev d Martin Beaumont. All welcome to join us in this beautiful setting. Contact Yolanda x 25 yolanda@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk Christingle services If you are a visitor, do note our Christingle services on 4th December (see opposite). They are family oriented services including praise, prayer, the meaning of Advent, and the chance to make a traditional Christingle (involving oranges, sweets and candles!) All welcome. Advent Calendars and Gifts On Sunday 20th November there will be a range of Advent calendars and Christmas books and goodies from Tonbridge Christian Bookshop available for sale in the foyer at St Peter & St Paul, after morning service. Support your local bookshop! 3 3

4 Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child Sending shoeboxes of gifts to needy children around the world OCC is now up and running for Leaflets are available at the back of churches, or full details of what to put in boxes is on the website ( -do/operationchristmas-child/ ) NEWCOMERS TEA Sunday 20th November 4-5pm in the upper lounge, St Peter & St Paul. If you have joined any of our churches in the last 12 month or so, come along and get to know the leaders and others in a relaxed atmosphere. RSVP yolanda@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk An invitation to: ADVENT AWARENESS, Quiet Afternoon Sending shoeboxes of gifts to needy children around the world OCC is now up and running for Leaflets are available at the back of churches, or full details of what to put in boxes is on the website ( -do/operationchristmas-child/ ) NEWCOMERS TEA Sunday 20th November 4-5pm in the upper lounge, St Peter & St Paul. If you have joined any of our churches in the last 12 month or so, come along and get to know the leaders and others in a relaxed atmosphere. RSVP yolanda@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk An invitation to: ADVENT AWARENESS, Quiet Afternoon Boxes can be dropped off at Shoe Zone in the High Street, St Phillips, Stepping Stones or from Tuesday 15th at the processing centre at the old Homebase store in Cannon Lane. to be held at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge Tuesday 22 November pm (opportunity to eat own packed lunch together at 12.30) To book please contact Margaret Seakens Tel: or by margaret.seakens@tiscali.co.uk Boxes can be dropped off at Shoe Zone in the High Street, St Phillips, Stepping Stones or from Tuesday 15th at the processing centre at the old Homebase store in Cannon Lane. to be held at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge Tuesday 22 November pm (opportunity to eat own packed lunch together at 12.30) To book please contact Margaret Seakens Tel: or by margaret.seakens@tiscali.co.uk Volunteers are needed for the processing centre doing a range of tasks for the next 3 weeks and in particular between 21 November and 2nd December. If you are able to help please contact Joy Baker (joy.baker@hotmail.c om) or Mike & Heather Seaman (mike_seaman@btint ernet.com ) either by phone or . SOUP FOR KONDOA Saturday 26th November St Philip's Church 12-2pm Soup lunch in aid of Kondoa, our partner diocese in Tanzania, with bring & buy and handmade gifts from Kondoa itself.. Free no need to book donations welcome Volunteers are needed for the processing centre doing a range of tasks for the next 3 weeks and in particular between 21 November and 2nd December. If you are able to help please contact Joy Baker (joy.baker@hotmail.c om) or Mike & Heather Seaman (mike_seaman@btint ernet.com ) either by phone or . SOUP FOR KONDOA Saturday 26th November St Philip's Church 12-2pm Soup lunch in aid of Kondoa, our partner diocese in Tanzania, with bring & buy and handmade gifts from Kondoa itself.. Free no need to book donations welcome 4 4

5 Chris and Grace Pugh, Sue Power, Eileen Laker, Lawrie & Margaret Pope, David, Joan and Caroline Fenner. Mike Seaman, Joe King, Sandy Chapman and their families, following recent bereavements A safe return for the team who have been in Kondoa, on 13th November. Leaders and ministers planning December services. Our churchwardens Ray and Patricia. MEN S BREAKFAST St Philip s Church Saturday 19th November am All welcome please contact Nige nige@allisons.org.uk to book. Chris and Grace Pugh, Sue Power, Eileen Laker, Lawrie & Margaret Pope, David, Joan and Caroline Fenner. Mike Seaman, Joe King, Sandy Chapman and their families, following recent bereavements A safe return for the team who have been in Kondoa, on 13th November. Leaders and ministers planning December services. Our churchwardens Ray and Patricia. MEN S BREAKFAST St Philip s Church Saturday 19th November am All welcome please contact Nige nige@allisons.org.uk to book. The Joseph production with a large cast and rehearsals underway thanks for the enthusiasm and may all be blessed. The Joseph production with a large cast and rehearsals underway thanks for the enthusiasm and may all be blessed. If you, or someone you know, would appreciate prayer, please pass details to Jane Mata, saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk ; If you are nominating someone, please check that they are happy to be included. Christmas Concert Classical and festive favourites from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama vocal ensemble LIGHT UP A LIFE 3rd of December at 3:00pm at St Peter & St Paul It's a service we organise and lead in conjunction with the Hospice in the Weald. It celebrates our relationship with the organisation, and is a great opportunity to stand with and support those who are grieving. If you, or someone you know, would appreciate prayer, please pass details to Jane Mata, saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk ; If you are nominating someone, please check that they are happy to be included. Christmas Concert Classical and festive favourites from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama vocal ensemble LIGHT UP A LIFE 3rd of December at 3:00pm at St Peter & St Paul It's a service we organise and lead in conjunction with the Hospice in the Weald. It celebrates our relationship with the organisation, and is a great opportunity to stand with and support those who are grieving. Friday 9th December St Saviour s Church Simon Couper Friday 9th December St Saviour s Church Simon Couper 7.30pm 7.30pm Tickets 12 (students 6) Tickets 12 (students 6)

6 Christmas Festival Service : Sunday 27 November 6.30pm St Peter & St Paul Our special townwide service on Advent Sunday where we welcome all those visiting after the Festival fireworks. Simon Couper will be preaching this year. Do come along! Could you: Christmas Festival Service : Sunday 27 November 6.30pm St Peter & St Paul Our special townwide service on Advent Sunday where we welcome all those visiting after the Festival fireworks. Simon Couper will be preaching this year. Do come along! Could you: Hold a lantern on Church Lane to guide and welcome visitors? Contact David Turner, davidturner363@btinternet.com Hold a lantern on Church Lane to guide and welcome visitors? Contact David Turner, davidturner363@btinternet.com Help prepare/distribute the mince pie and mulled wine? Contact Lorna Jagger, jaggers5@virginmedia.com Help prepare/distribute the mince pie and mulled wine? Contact Lorna Jagger, jaggers5@virginmedia.com December Perspectives Thanks to your efforts in September we got our outreach magazine, welcoming the wider Tonbridge community, into 1300 homes. Do look out for the December issue available Sunday 27th November and please take a street or two to get our presence into the Trench and Castle areas. Area and Street reps for regular subscribers, please could you collect from St Peter & St Paul on the morning of Saturday 26th, ? Let Jane or David know if this is a problem. December Perspectives Thanks to your efforts in September we got our outreach magazine, welcoming the wider Tonbridge community, into 1300 homes. Do look out for the December issue available Sunday 27th November and please take a street or two to get our presence into the Trench and Castle areas. Area and Street reps for regular subscribers, please could you collect from St Peter & St Paul on the morning of Saturday 26th, ? Let Jane or David know if this is a problem. Faith in the real world Do you know anyone who would like to begin a faith relationship with Jesus Christ, meeting with me to share some Bible passages? The aim is to meet when and where your friend would like to, rather than to hold a central course. This method has been blessed before, but it needs your thought, prayer, courage and willingness to ask, and then be in touch with me. If it helps, there are cards and leaflets in each Church. Mark Brown x25 Faith in the real world Do you know anyone who would like to begin a faith relationship with Jesus Christ, meeting with me to share some Bible passages? The aim is to meet when and where your friend would like to, rather than to hold a central course. This method has been blessed before, but it needs your thought, prayer, courage and willingness to ask, and then be in touch with me. If it helps, there are cards and leaflets in each Church. Mark Brown x25 6 6

7 Sunday 13 November: Remembrance Day Sunday 13 November: Remembrance Day 8am St Saviour (Anthony Hammill) Psalm 98 Luke 21: am St Saviour (Anthony Hammill) Psalm 98 Luke 21: am St Peter & St Paul (Anna Couper) 10am St Andrew (Simon Couper) 10am St Saviour (Brian Buck) Jesus and Simon of Cyrene Mark 15: am St Peter & St Paul (Anna Couper) 10am St Andrew (Simon Couper) 10am St Saviour (Brian Buck) Jesus and Simon of Cyrene Mark 15: am St Philip (Judi Hammill) 10.30am St Philip (Judi Hammill) 6.30pmSt Peter & St Paul (Anthony Hammill) Questions People Ask: What does the 6.30pmSt Peter & St Paul (Anthony Hammill) Questions People Ask: What does the With Holy Communion and food from the Holy Land Christian faith say to someone who is With Holy Communion and food from the Holy Land Christian faith say to someone who is Sunday 20 November: Christ the King Sunday 20 November: Christ the King 8am St Peter & St Paul (Simon Couper) Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Luke 23: am St Peter & St Paul (Simon Couper) Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Luke 23: am St Peter & St Paul (Mark Brown) 10am St Peter & St Paul (Mark Brown) 10am St Andrew (Terry Collins) Colossians1: am St Andrew (Terry Collins) Colossians1: am St Saviour (Simon Couper) Luke 23: am St Saviour (Simon Couper) Luke 23: am St Philip (Sally Musson) 6.30pmSt Peter & St Paul (Yolanda Roberts) Psalm 72: John 18: am St Philip (Sally Musson) 6.30pmSt Peter & St Paul (Yolanda Roberts) Psalm 72: John 18: Sunday 27 November Advent Sunday Sunday 27 November Advent Sunday 8am St Saviour (Mark Brown) Isaiah 2: 1-5 Matthew 24: am St Saviour (Mark Brown) Isaiah 2: 1-5 Matthew 24: am St Peter & St Paul (Andy Page) 10am St Peter & St Paul (Andy Page) 10am St Andrew (Mark Crawshay-Williams) Isaiah 2: am St Andrew (Mark Crawshay-Williams) Isaiah 2: am St Saviour (Deryck Charnock) Matthew 24: am St Saviour (Deryck Charnock) Matthew 24: am St Philip (Anthony Hammill) 10.30am St Philip (Anthony Hammill) 6.30pm St Peter & St Paul Christmas Festival Townwide 6.30pm St Peter & St Paul Christmas Festival Townwide Evening Service Evening Service Simon Couper Simon Couper 7 7

8 If you missed the main launch of this Parish initiative and would like to know more, look on our website or see the Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone leaflets in churches. Apply for a subject by contacting Jane Mata or saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk Three of the streams have now started, but joining a follow up session might be possible: If you missed the main launch of this Parish initiative and would like to know more, look on our website or see the Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone leaflets in churches. Apply for a subject by contacting Jane Mata or saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk Three of the streams have now started, but joining a follow up session might be possible: Priorities and time management Intro session Wed 16 Nov 8pm Priorities and time management Intro session Wed 16 Nov 8pm Commuting: a struggle or a blessing? The News and how we respond to it Wed 23 Nov 8pm Began 9 Nov. Follow up 6 Dec at 8pm St P&P, more to follow. Commuting: a struggle or a blessing? The News and how we respond to it Wed 23 Nov 8pm Began 9 Nov. Follow up 6 Dec at 8pm St P&P, more to follow. Sport: Activate Wed 23 Nov 8pm Sport: Activate Wed 23 Nov 8pm God and my Neighbour Thurs 24 Nov 3pm (and another option being arranged) God and my Neighbour Thurs 24 Nov 3pm (and another option being arranged) Art and music Faith in the real World Began 12 Nov. Contact Yolanda re follow up: x 25 By arrangement (see p.6) Art and music Faith in the real World Began 12 Nov. Contact Yolanda re follow up: x 25 By arrangement (see p.6) Living well online Began 7 Nov. Contact Andy Page re follow up andy@tonbridgeparishchurch. org.uk x 22 Living well online Began 7 Nov. Contact Andy Page re follow up andy@tonbridgeparishchurch. org.uk x