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The Village Parish Magazine, can be purchased at the Church, Village shop or Balcombe Club for just 75p, and contains lots of village news and information, including Fr. David's monthly letter. Worth every penny!
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Annual Parocial Church Meeting (ACPM)
10th May after the 9.30 service
Consultation on the next Bishop of Chichester
As you prepare to answer the survey on your thoughts regarding the next Bishop of Chichester, you might find it helpful to:
- spend a little time in prayer – the vacancy prayer below may help you
- consider some scriptures relating to the gifts and fruit of the Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, Galatians 5:22-23.
- reflect on some words from the service of the ordination and consecration of a new bishop.
Our Vacancy Prayer
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: We thank you for the faithful ministry of Bishop Martin. As we seek a new bishop to serve our household of faith, send your Holy Spirit to deepen our trust in you, and to guide all those who will discern the person you are calling; that we may know, love, and follow Jesus, today and always Amen.
Easter Day
"He is risen"
John 20: 1-18
All were welcome on this joyful day
At dawn to welcome the pascal candlelight in to the church
At 8am to remember those we have lost on this day of resurrection
At 9.30 as a family celeration.
Good Friday
‘Love so amazing, so divine’
Love for all the church family on this special day.
A children's service followed by a service of quiet reflection.
The Collect for Good Friday:
Almighty Father, look with mercy on this your family for which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayed and given up into the hands of wicked men and to suffer death upon the cross; who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Maundy Thursday Service and Agape Meal
A beautiful and simple service for Maundy thursday reminding us of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples with Fr David re-enacting as an act of service.
John 13:1-17; 31b-35
The service finished with a poignant clearing of the alter in preparation for Good Friday.
We then shared an Agape "Love" supper - thank you to all who made this special.
CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD
SPRING CLEAN
A huge thank you to all who were able to support us in our spring clean
Some comments about the evening:
Grateful for your direction Ethan Merrick and for David Moore’s ability to channel an entire string orchestra through an organ! Thanks also Alison Cunningham and Jacqueline Wiginton for the organisation. And everyone else for various contributions, singing or otherwise, making it such a great evening. Karen
It was such a great concert, the singing was fantastic, the music was lovely and your willing help in so many areas ensured that the whole evening went very, very smoothly and was a happy, joyful and uplifting event for everyone. Ali
Warm congratulations to everyone! a wonderful performance of 'A season to Sing! Such a lovely community spirit. Well done team Balcombe. David
What a joyful experience! Thank you everyone for all the hard work. Stephanie
A truely special evening.
Thank you to all who took part for all the hard work.
A couple of short videos - thanks to Mostyn Field
Confirmation Service
Wonderful confirmation service with Bishop Will (Bishop of Lewes) at St. Wilfrid’s church Haywards Heath.
Congratulations to Tracy and Ellen and all those confirmed that evening.
