Eythorne Baptist Church

Just thought i would tell those of you who ran the course at the end of last year thankyou for enlightening me, and enhancing what i already new. I also would like to thank the cooks and kitchen staff lol.. the meals were delicious.. And i really enjoyed learning about the bible and the book of Mark.

The sight of stunned employees carrying their personal possessions in cardboard boxes out of the Lehman Bank building is etched in my memory. Gathering in a state of shock in local bars, some dulled their pain with alcohol and tried to rebuild self-worth through group support.

We are planning another Christianity Explored Course starting on January 12th at 10 am. This will be a morning course designed for those who are around during the day - specifically mothers. We hope to provide a creche.

Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire is TV that can legitimately claim to change lives. Each programme follows a millionaire as they go ‘undercover’ for two weeks, to experience life on benefit in a deprived area. During their fortnight, the millionaire seeks out volunteer opportunities with local community projects, with a view to identifying worthy causes to which they can donate cash.

Who is Christianity Explored for?
Christianity Explored is for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people.

This annual sponsored event organised by Friends of Kent Churches (FKC) takes place on the second Saturday in September. It’s great fun to be a part of this event, as an active participant or as a recorder of visiting cyclists and walkers.

If you missed Steve Lawson (or any other recent service at EBC) click on audio files and listen online.

The three days were very busy with people coming from the village and much further afield to view the photographs and inquire about local and church history. Thanks especially to Ted for his hard work and to others who came along to help serve refreshments etc.

Extremism. Irrelevance. The twin evils set to destroy the public image and persona of religion worldwide. The first fuelled by minority elements amongst people of faith, and the second foisted upon religion by a majority of those of no faith, dismissing it as outmoded superstition.

This car belongs to Nick who will be speaking at our youth club 9th May 2008

God willing, he'll be bringing this car with him for us to have a look at.

Nick is involved with the "Christians in Motorsport" organisation and "The Track" which is a Scripture Union motorsports themed holiday that Rachel and Tony are also involved in.

A reminder to all you YOUTH CLUBBERS (the old ones as well) that we are having Youth Club this coming Friday (4th April) one week earlier than normal because too many people are away over the holiday.

Usual time 7-9. See you all there!

Some in the community may know that I am the Christian Aid representative for Eythorne, Elvington and Waldershare. Over the years I have found it increasingly difficult to 'recruit' volunteers to collect the house to house envelopes in the forementioned villages, which means the donations passed on to Christian Aid are not as generous as they could be.

As some of you will by now know Elsie is stepping down as editor of ECBNet and I was not quick enough to duck for cover when volunteers were asked to step forward. Being fairly new to the church (and the area) I though it would be a good time to canvass opinion and ideas for how the magazine could be developed.

Good Friday - excellent time was had by all; challenging sermons, scrumy tea; great singing and music - what more can be said!!
Easter Wedding - a bonus to the holiday weekend and didn't they all look lovely?
Easter Sunday Family Service - everyone that took part did brilliantly and it was great to see so many visitors. The (inside) Easter egg hunt was again very popular.

Come and join us for our Easter Services and celebrated the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Family Service, led by Sunday Club will be at 11:00 am and our more traditional Evening Service at 6:30 pm.