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Venezuela Appeal

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection for Christian Aid's Venezuela appeal. We raised £600, which is fantastic. Thank you for your generosity and please continue to hold the people of Venezuela and those leading a response to the earthquakes in your prayers.​​

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Diary Dates for Working Party - Churchyard

Due to Summer Fair and summer holidays we will be meeting on odd days during the next few months.  I do hope you will be able to fit these dates into your diary:  11th  July; 22nd August; September 19th.  
As always, it would be good to have as many volunteers as possible, wearing appropriate shoes etc, with bucket and tools and gloves.  Thank you all once again for all your volunteering. Patricia

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Celebrating Our World - Children's Summer Activities Friday 24th July and Friday 28th August 

We are holding two drop in children's activity days on Friday 24 July and Friday 28 August from 10 am to 3 pm. In addition to our supervised activity days on 24th July and 28th August, the church will be open every day throughout the summer holidays so families can pop in at any point to do a self-guided activity with their children. There will be new weekly activities available from each Sunday afternoon, all following our Wonderful World theme.  (Children must be accompanied by adults at all events) We need kitchen roll tubes and fabric scraps - if you have any please bring along to church and add to our collection box.

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Services in August

Acknowledging that many are away over the course of the month services we will be a special summer series, all drawing on the same theme. It also means we can do something a bit different. All August services will be in church and start at 10am  Evensong will still happen on 2nd August.

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6th September All Age Service - Holy Cross @ 10.30am

Please spread the word and be praying about this service. There will be Puppets, songs, refreshments and time to think. 

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Confirmation

Have you thought about getting confirmed?  Confirmation celebrates an individual's journey of faith and commitment to God. For anyone baptised as a child, it allows you to take personal ownership of the commitments made by your parents and godparents. Confirmation services are celebrations and are led by the Bishop. They happen multiple times through each year. We would look to offer preparation sessions to anyone considering Confirmation this year, as this makes the whole journey even more special. If you'd like to consider Confirmation, please do email Rob - vicar@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

 

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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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.

 

Bearsted CAN Events

See the latest events taking place here.