St Botolph's

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November 2009 newsheet

Worship this month

1 November: 4th Sunday before Advent
  8.00 am Holy Communion CW (Chipstead)
  10.30 am Holy Communion CW
4 November: Wednesday
  10.30 am Holy Communion BCP (Chipstead)
8 November: Remembrance Sunday
  8.00 am Holy Communion CW (Chipstead)
  10.30 am Morning Prayer BCP, with Act of Remembrance
  12.00 noon Act of Remembrance (Chipstead)
15 November: 2nd Sunday before Advent
  8.00 am Holy Communion CW (Chipstead)
  10.30 am Family Parade Service
22 November: Sunday before Advent
  8.00 am Holy Communion CW (Chipstead)
  10.30 am Holy Communion BCP
29 November: Advent Sunday
  8.00 am Holy Communion CW (Chipstead)
  10.30 am Special for Advent — Healing Service
 
Sunday Club for 5-11 year olds meets at 10.30 am on Sundays in term time at the Parish Hall. Come along and bring a friend.
The crèche is available from 10.15 am on Sundays, except for the third Sunday in the month when the children are in Church for the Family Service.
The Young People's Group meets on Friday 20 November at 7.30 at The Pavilion in Chevening Road. For more information please contact Kevin McNamara on 07939 502519. The last meeting for 2009 will be on 13 December.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 8 November is Remembrance Sunday, the day on which we remember before God those who died in the world wars of the 20th century and in present day conflicts. We think also of those in Her Majesty's armed forces who are fighting and defending our freedom in many parts of the world. The 10.30 am service at St Botolph's will include the Act of Remembrance and two minutes' silence. Special giving this month goes to support the work of the Royal British Legion, so the open offering at this service will go to that cause. Please be generous.

After the service in church, we go to the War Memorial in Chipstead for the Act of Remembrance and two minutes' silence there at 12.00 noon

Hopefest

Christian-based performances, plenty of fun, laughter and entertainment at The Stag Theatre — fun for children too. Tickets £2.50, performances at 6.30 and 9.00 pm.

21 November Who do you think you are?
28 November The X Factor

For more about Hopefest click here.

Chevening School Fair

The Chevening School Fair is on Saturday 28 November from 12.00 noon to 2.30 pm at the school. Please support our own school.

Churches Together in Sevenoaks Open Meeting

The annual Churches Together Open Meeting is at 7.30 pm (for 8.00 pm) on Thursday 12 November at St John's Hill URC

Quiz Evening Saturday 14 November

On behalf of The Christian Aid Committee, St Mary's Riverhead will be hosting a quiz night. The cost of the evening is £10 per head and will include a fish and chip supper. This will be held at St Mary's Church Hall, Riverhead, 7.00 pm for prompt 7.30 pm start. Bring your own drinks (glasses are provided). If you would like to book a ticket, please contact Margaret Nicholas on 01732 457324 or magnicholas@tiscali.co.uk

Bible Discussion Group

Meetings this month are at 8.00 pm for a prompt 8.15 pm start on Wednesdays:

11 November   29 Chipstead Park
25 November   29 Chipstead Park

Prayer Group

Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.00 pm at the Rectory. This month it will be on 4 November.

2009 dates for your diary

7 December: Hospice Tree of Light, opposite the Bricklayers Arms, 7.00 pm
9 December: Village carol service, 7.30 pm
12 December: Making Christingle and decorations, Parish Hall, 10.30 am
13 December: Christingle Service
20 December: Nine Lessons and Carols
24 December: Holy Communion, 11.30 pm
25 December: Family Service with Communion, 10.30 am