​Christian Aid Service - 3pm Sunday 10 May at Holy Cross

The Ecumenical Justice and Peace group will, this year, be using their annual service to mark Christian Aid Week. Our guest preacher will be Patrick Watt, Christian Aid's CEO.  Please do come and join us for this service to learn more about the work of Christian Aid, and to pray for peace and justice, both of which are very much needed at this troubled time.

 

The Call in May is cancelled

As a result of the Christian Aid service there will be no The Call prayer service on 10th May

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APCM - 19th May 7.30pm at Holy Cross

Please attend our annual parish meeting. A huge amount is happening in the life of our church and we are in the midst of some fundamental work around exploring our identity and the perception of Holy Cross held by the local community. We will share key updates on finance, etc, and also spend time sharing some of the survey feedback we have received. 

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We get limited time all together to celebrate and also to explore our identity and mission, so please do all you can to be at this vital meeting. Refreshments, including wine, will be served.

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Electoral Roll list

If you would like your name added to the Electoral roll list, please complete a form from the back of church and return to the office before the APCM on 19th May.  You only need to do this if you didn’t sign up last year when a new list was completed.  

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Gain Confidence to Repair, Refashion and Remake 

Give new life to existing clothing/soft furnishings, reducing waste and help save the planet.  Join our two-hour weekly classes (with a few exceptions) in the Church Room, Holy Cross Church, starting at 9.45am 

on Wednesdays from 15th April onwards. For further information and cost, please contact 

Diane Sergeant on 07814 536173 or email dianes@enaid-design.co.uk.  “Half-day” Saturday workshops will run during the summer months – more info to come!

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A Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast

With Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on 16th May at 9.15 at 74-80 Union St, Md. ME14 1ED

Bookings (after Easter) - Salvation Army 01622 681808.

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Voices in the Vines

Mixed Blessings Choir Saturday 20th June 2.30-4pm Penn Oast Vineyard, Hollingbourne. Doors open 2pm. Tickets £15 each; pre-booked only, includes 1 free drink. Please bring your own picnic.

Contact: mixedblessingschoir@gmail.com

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​​​​​​​​​​​Bearsted Fayre - Sunday 27th June help required

The Fayre committee have asked if we could help at the Fayre to make it a successful day.  They rely solely on

volunteers and if people don’t come forward they will have to bring in paid help, which will mean that less money will be available to give to local charities. The following help is required:

 

• Friday to set up, including fencing off the green bunting around the green, building marquees.

• Road Marshals: this can either be walking with the floats or standing on the street assisting the smooth passing of the floats. 

• Donations of raffle prizes for the day of the Fayre. They were able to make up some lovely hampers last year and it was much appreciated.

• If you would be prepared to  offer your front garden to ‘host’ estate agent sign boards from early June, which advertise the Fayre please sign up on the sheet at the back of church with your name, address and post code.

• Clearing up after the Fayre and litter picking.​ 

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If you have any questions or can help, please contact sandra@knatchbull.uk

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Roseacre Trim Trail

Message from Rob:  thanks to everyone who sponsored me on the Roseacre Trim Trail Trek walk. I'm pleased to say that we completed the challenge and over £10 000 has been raised. (Still £30 000 to go!). The walk was really tough - 27 miles in one day.  If you'd still like to support this great cause, please follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/fundraising/rob-tugwell

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Love Your Church

Huge thanks to those who were able to attend our recent 'love your church' stewardship services.  Please do take time to read through the information sent out by email earlier this week and hold the theme prayerfully over the weeks ahead.  An update on overall giving at Holy Cross will be shared at the APCM.​​​​​​​​​​

 

Giving at Holy Cross

Most parishioners give to Holy Cross through the Planned Giving Scheme which we can reclaim the tax back on. However you can also give and make a donation to Holy Cross using your smart phone. Details on the various ways to support us can be found on our Give page  but you can also use this QR code to make a single payment. Thank you.

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Support Holy Cross through your on line purchases using Easy Funding

At no extra cost to you we can earn a small percentage of the purchase price through Easy Funding. So the next time you make an on line purchase give it a try.  They have links with most major online outlets, including Amazon, John Lewis, Next and many more. Simply register your support for Holy Cross by clicking here, which will guide you to registration and then the store you select. You must however, do this through the Easy Funding portal link.  Save our page in your favourites... and, without over encouraging you - get shopping! 

​To ensure your giving remains anonymous follow the simple instructions here.​​​

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Volunteering in our Church Community

If you have a moment to spare there are always opportunities to volunteer, to help our community.   If you can, please contact the Church office here, and they will connect you with the opportunities!

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Bearsted CAN Events

See the latest events taking place here.

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Support Neema Crafts

Hannah and Joseph Adams are part of the management team at Neema Crafts, equipping and empowering people with disabilities in Tanzania through training and employment.   Can you support them through prayer or financially to cover costs?  Sign up to their newsletter here.  Financial support details here.​​​

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School Pastors

If you are not sure what School Pastors do, how they help young people, schools and the community, please visit the school pastor site here. Seven training sessions and uniform provided at no cost to you. Can you give 2-8 hours a month to help our youngsters? Please contact: maidstone@schoolpastors.org.uk​​​​​