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PARISH MAGAZINESEPTEMBER 2017

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Vicar Sue Brewer [email protected]

Associate Priest Jacqueline Littlewood 560106Assistant Curate Karen Seggie 362654

Pastoral Assistant Pam Kilby 332693Pastoral Assistant Jasmine Humphries 249106Pastoral Assistant Colin Parsonson 359713

Church Warden Jan Osborne 740763Church Warden Andy Nailor 564581PCC Secretary Linda Riordan 746988PCC Treasurer Steve Humphries 249106

Reader Rosemary Austin 358702Reader Sheila Brown 356339Reader John Hougham 352138Reader Martin Sewell 745443Reader

Who’s Who at www.christchurchgravesend.org.ukChrist Church

Deadline for the magazine is middle of themonth prior to publication. Next monthFriday 22 SeptemberCopy: email to:[email protected] to a Church Warden or Mike Cubitt

Christ Church Hall is available for hireContact Rachel Pace 01474 249508 or07960 024917Well equipped, very suitable formeetings and children’s parties

Front cover picture: Banner from MUheadquarters

Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 2 September 2017

Page 2 Parish Who’s WhoPage 3 Black History MonthPage 5 First StepsPage 6 BMD’sPage 8 Mothers’ UnionPage 9 T@3 picturesPage 10 A trip to MU HQPage 12 Family BBQPage 14 Kids pagePage 16 Archbishop Justin newsPage 18 Charis TiwalaPage 23 Calendar September

Inside this Month

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COPY FOR OCTOBER MAGAZINEThis is your magazine, and every effort is made to include items supplied by

you, our readers.The one thing that would be most helpful, when submitting copy, is that you

e-mail this rather than put a typed sheet on the hook in church.As I am not a touch typist, it takes considerable time to re-type any copy and

is open to me making errors.

Send copy to the address on page 2 by Sunday 24 September,at the very latest, or speak to Mike Cubitt - 07840343831

Jellina Davies

102 Lamorna Avenue

Gravesend

Kent

DA12 5PT

28th July 2017

Dear Christian Friends

We greet you in the name of God, our Father.

The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic members ofAll Saints Church, Perry Street have the pleasureof inviting you to a service of celebration andthanksgiving on 22 October 2017. The service willstart at 3pm and the theme for the service will be‘One in Christ’.

We would like to invite the members of ChristChurch congregation to share in our service and

would especially welcome the Black and MinorityEthnic members to represent their Ethnic Group.

We are also collating a list of prayers in differentnative languages to be read as part of the service.It would be helpful if any representative memberscould advise us, in advance, of their nativelanguage he or she speaks to help us with theplanning process and to avoid duplications.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a time for usto thank God together and to ask God’s directionfor our Church and communities.

We look forward to sharing our fellowship with youas, being one in Christ, as we serve our LivingGod. I look forward to receiving confirmation ofnumbers who may be attending and also details ofdifferent native languages so that we canincorporate them into our act of worship. Pleasewould you write to me at the above address or usemy email which is

[email protected]

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION ANDTHANKSGIVING – BLACK HISTORYMONTH

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Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 4 September 2017

COFFEE ROTA 20173 Sept Annie Southwick, Marylene Ewins, Jenny Shoesmith10 Sept Kay Page, Susan Wilkins, Vena Croyden17 Sept Annie Southwick, Lucy Hornby, Sandie Barden24 Sept Annie Southwick, Sally Higgins, Gerry Higgins1 Oct Angela Kirby, Sheila Knight, Annie Southwick

Come in and enjoy a cup of tea orcoffee after the 10.00 o’clock

Sunday service

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services, based in Northfleet is a local charityfor local people and here to offer help, advice and support to those living withDementia. We can offer help in a numbers of ways:-

v Day care,v Befriendingv Support at Home/Support at Home plus/One to One Supportv Carers Support Groupsv 24 Helpline (0800 500 3014)v Singing for Brainv Dementia Cafes………. and so much more.

If you or someone you knows need help please contact us via our website,www.alz-dem.org or by telephoning us on 01474 533990 or by writing toAlzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services, The Basement, Dene HolmHouse, Dene Holm Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8JY. Email: alz-dem.org.uk

As with most charities nowadays we also need volunteers to help us. We havevolunteer vacancies in all the above areas and of course in our fundraisingefforts. If you would like to support us by becoming a member or raising funds forus, in sponsorship, holding an event, coffee morning or whatever you feel isappropriate, please do let us know and contact us.

Alzheimers & DementiaSUPPORT SERVICES

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FIRST STEPSTEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

9TH AUGUST 2017JESUS CALMS THE STORM

(AGAIN!)There is great excitement at our house todaybecause this afternoon we are going to have ourFirst Steps Teddy Bears’ Picnic. It only happensonce a year so it’s a very special event. Ournaughty little sheep and his friends are reallylooking forward to it. We all walk up to churchearly today because there’s lots to get ready. Jan,Colin and Linda have all come along to help setthings up. Many hands make light work, or so theysay! Our naughty little sheep and his friends keepwell out of the way. I think that they’re frightenedsomeone is going to ask them to do something!There are toys to get out and food to prepare,among other things and it takes quite a while buteventually we’re all ready. The only down side isthe weather. It is absolutely pouring with rain. Itcouldn’t be wetter if it tried. Not exactly theweather for a picnic! Will anyone brave the rainto come and join us?Grandma Barbara is first in with Reuben andCecily and what’s more she’s brought a homemade lemon drizzle cake for our feast! Isn’t thatkind? Gradually others drift in, too, dripping withrain. It is so good to see them. How lovely thatthey want to join us in spite of the terrible weather.Some bigger children have come along, too. It isso good to see more familiar faces. Our naughtylittle sheep and his friends are so pleased andexcited to see everyone. I have let them choseour story for today and they have chosen “JesusCalming the Storm”. Sort of appropriate, I feel!When everyone is sitting comfortably and ourcandles are lit, we begin, our story. Jesus and hisdisciples are on a boat, sailing across the Sea ofGalilee. Jesus has taken the chance to have a bitof a rest on a big soft cushion while the disciplessail the boat. Some of them are fishermen so they

know what they’re doing. But suddenly a stormblows up and the boat is rocked from side to side.The wind howls and water begins to flood into theboat. The disciples are scared, sure that the boatis going to sink. They rush to find Jesus but he’sstill fast asleep. They shake him vigorously, tryingto wake him from his deep slumber. When hefinally rouses they tell him that the boat is goingto sink and they will all drown in the deep lake,unless something can be done. Jesus goes up tothe prow of the ship, holds out his arms and says,“Peace be still.” The waves subside and the windis calm again. Just like that! The disciples arethen a little bit afraid of Jesus. They ask eachother, “Who is this man, that even the winds andwaves obey him?” They realise that Jesuspossesses great power that they don’t reallyunderstand!Everyone has listened really well to our story andmade howling wind noises just at the right times.They’ve jingled up a storm with their bells andthen been quiet for our prayers. The teddies andother animals that have come along, have beenvery good too. We blow out our candles and it’stime for our Picnic Feast, even if we can’t go intothe garden because it is still raining really hard!There is fruit and crisps, biscuits and cakes toeat. Lots of different things to chose from. Thechildren have a lovely time playing together, littleones and big ones. Mums, Grandmas and a Dadplay with the children, munch and chat. It is sogood just to be together and our naughty littlesheep and his friends have hadlots to eat and a wonderful timewatching everything that’s goingon. They hope very much thatlots of our friends will join us forour next First Steps service on13th September. Autumn will beon its way. That’s a scarythought isn’t it?

God Bless Rosemary Austin.

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Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 6 September 2017

HOLY BAPTISM

18th June Theodora Mai Oakley Erin Lynne Jones 9th July Thomas William Baxter23rd July Erin Barnes30th July Esmae Ivy Finch Kian David Mark Nightingale James Arthur Roy Baker Joseph George Thomas Ettridge 6th August Olivia Rose Westlake Jaydon Charlie Wells20th August Isla Edith Geeves Siennarose Giannini James John Giannini Kaitlynn Mae Robinson Charlie Paul Markham Max Jamie Markham

CONFIRMATION

2nd July Milly Louise Barden Eriife Keziah Denloye Olasubomi Nicole Anike Lagunju Maisey Farrell Meek Molly Farrell Meek

HOLY MATRIMONY

21st June Declan Ryan and Jessica Leila Obee 8th July Brian Peter Godwin and Sarbie Chema23rd July Neil Andrew Gladwell and Emily Louise Elliott 4th August Robert Alan Burnige and Karen Louise Revie 5th August Daniel Richard Hollingsworth and Gemma Louise Appleford

REST IN PEACE

3rd June Daphne Barbara Parsonson20th June Ivy Rose O’Connor

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WORKING PARTY‘In order to save on expensive cleaning and maintenance, we hold a monthlyworking party on a Saturday morning starting at 09.30.Together we clean and tidy the church, do a bit of necessary DIY or gardening,have a coffee and often some home-made goodies – and finish by about 11.30.We are enormously grateful to the few loyal helpers who turn up month aftermonth – but we desperately need a few more.Please consider putting the dates into your diary and coming along. All arewelcome – if you can do basic DIY please let us know in advance so that thechurchwardens can plan jobs in advance.Working party is almost always on the second Saturday of each month…NOTE the next one will be on 09 September at 9.30.

See you there, Sue

Part time Carersrequired

to assist elderly female with ParkinsonIncludes housekeeping duties

Helps client with self-care, such astoileting, bathing etc,

Dispensing medicationMinimum 6 months experience. Excellent

spoken English, DBS check.Compassionate and kind

Monday to Friday 3.30 pm to 7.30 pmSaturday 7.30 am to 830 pm (split shift)

Sunday 7.30 am to 11.30 am£10 per hour

Telephone 07500017020

Some people find it useful to have a set portion ofthe Bible to read each day.The Bible Reading Fellowship have a booklet called“New Daylight” which sets out a short Bible readingand explanatory notes. These booklets are pricedat £4.40 (theydo go up each year) for a four month period.If you would like to try one of these booklets pleaselet Julie Hill know.

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On Tuesday 15 August Mothers' Unionheld their annual garden party Tea @ 3.We were fortunate that due to goodweather we were able to hold it outsideand use the new decking and tree seat.

Members and guests enjoyed themselveswith lots of tea and cake consumed along

with ice cream and lemonade. Gameswere available, including how many wordscould be made out of "mothers union".A raffle with a good assortment of prizeswas popular along with a bring a buy stall.Over £200 was raised towards mothers'union funds, especially RDMU AFIA(away from it all) which provides holidaysfor people who are unable to afford one.The September meeting will be a filmnight further details to follow.

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A small selection ofphotographs taken at the MUT@3 held on a beautifully sunnyday in August

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"On 3 August 2017 four of our Christ Church MUmembers - Sheila, Jacqueline, Rosemary andAnne - met at Gravesend station at 9am to travelto London to visit Mary Sumner House, theMothers' Union Headquarters. On arrival we weremade very welcome and after coffee, a shortopening worship and Midday Prayers (conductedby Jacqueline) we were provided with a very nicepacked lunch. There were visitors from a numberof different dioceses and even some fromoverseas. We shared a table with Wendy fromChichester Diocese.

In the entrance hall of Mary Sumner House is avery old MU banner which is kept behind glass butwas taken out and paraded at the 140thanniversary of MU last year. The squares ofmaterial in the two bottom corners of the bannerare from Mary Sumner's wedding dress!After lunch we were taken on a guided tour ofseveral rooms in the building, also the chapel andthe gift shop. Each room tells the story in wordsand pictures of different aspects of the work of theMothers' Union in this country and throughout theworld and it was inspiring to discover how so many

projects are making such adifference to so many lives.We gathered back in themain hall in the afternoon fora Service of Thanksgiving(again led by Jacqueline)and she shared the stagewith Lynne Tembey(Worldwide President of MU)and Bev Julien (ChiefExecutive Officer of MU).We had a very pleasant dayout, good weather, problem-free journeys and arrivedback at Gravesend about6pm."

Our trip to MUheadquarters in London

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Kitchen CollectionsModern, country or classic…whatever your preference in kitchensyou will find the perfect kitchen for your home.

From a small modern galley to a large traditional farm housekitchen, you will find the ideal kitchen for your home in Swan’skitchen collection.

Once you have found the kitchen units for you, why not browse ourextensive selection of work tops, sinks and top-brand appliances.

Once you have chosen the elements for your dream kitchen clickhere to contact Swans Kitchens for one of our designers toprepare a personal quotation.

Email: [email protected]

80 Parrock Road,Gravesend, KentDA12 1QF

01474 569070

Swans have been supplying top-quality kitchens and bathrooms atbest-value prices to customers throughout the south of England for 30years. We specialise in top-of-the-range German kitchen units and worktops, plus appliances. We will create the kitchen of your dreams, tailoredto your personal needs but at superstore prices.

V

‘We always need volunteers… thechurch runs because of thegenerous service of volunteers.

lunteers needed.....o

.If you have time andenthusiasm to spare butyou are not sure whereyour talents can be used,Sue would be glad to meetyou for a cup of coffee andto talk through possibilities.

Quiz Night 20 September 2017Tickets are £5 per person - drinks and food can be purchased from the bar.We are looking for teams of up to 6 and space is limited so book your placenow!Please contact Sarah Neville on 01474 320 007 or [email protected]

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Black smoke and burntsausages! Everyone lovesa BBQ

A mans world, cookingin the open air at theChrist Church “FamilyBBQ

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KIDSCORNER

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Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 16 August 2017

Do you or amember of yourfamily have anyinteresting storiesfrom World War 1As part of the nationalcommemorations of WW1 we arelooking to reproduce stories thatcongregation members might like tosubmit of their relatives, or local men,who engaged in the conflict!If you have a family story, perhaps witha photograph of the person you arewriting about that you would like to be

considered for inclusion in an edition ofChrist Church magazine over the nexttwo years please let Sue Brewer orMike Cubitt know.We are hoping to get enough copy toenable a different story to be producedin the magazine during the four yearanniversary period.All photographs will be returned, butplease mark on the back your nameand address.

President and Vice President ofthe Methodist Conference VisitLambeth PalaceAccompanied by senior figures from both churchesthe President, Vice-President and Archbishopdiscussed matters of mutual concern and wereencouraged by reports of Anglicans and Methodistsworking together.The President and Vice President of the MethodistConference visited Lambeth Palace this summer for ameeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury.Accompanied by senior figures from both churches thePresident, Vice-President and Archbishop discussedmatters of mutual concern and were encouraged byreports of Anglicans and Methodists working togetherin mission, evangelism, witness and service all overEngland. Their wide-ranging discussions also took in

the future of Europe, prayer, evangelism and witness,and the churches’ engagement with political and publicissues.

Archbishop Justin Licenses newArchdeacon to the ArmyArchbishop of Canterbury licenses and collates theRevd Clinton Langston as the new Archdeacon to theArmyThe Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, licensed andcollated the Revd Clinton Langston, Deputy ChaplainGeneral, as the Archdeacon to the Army in a lunchtimeservice at LambethPalace. Clinton waspresented to theArchbishop by the RtRevd Nigel Stock, Bishopat Lambeth and Bishop tothe Forces.

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Why not visit our showrooms or telephone to arrange a personalvisit, to discuss your requirements, in your own home.Email: [email protected]

Bathrooms, wet rooms, cloakrooms,bathrooms to meet special needs.Swans have been supplying top-quality bathrooms at best-valueprices to customers throughout the south of England for 30 years.

80 Parrock Road, GravesendKent DA12 1QF01474 569070

FIRST STEPSIs a service especially designed for families with pre-school children, althoughall children in the family are welcome to come.We meet in the church at 1.45pm on the second Wednesday in each monthfor a short service and then to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.We are finished in plenty of time for parents to meet their other children fromschool.Why not come along with your children, you will be very welcome.Next date is Wednesday 13 September

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Live-in Care enables anyone with care needsto continue living in their own home with a

round-the-clock care worker.

Live-in Carefrom £695 per week

01305 825 491 | www.liveincare.info

Archbishop of Canterbury becomespatron of charity Charis TiwalaCharis, which began with outreach in 2008 and wasregistered as a charity in 2014, works with women inthe sex industry.

Charis keyworkers and volunteers reach out to women byvisiting establishments such as saunas, and offeringchaplaincy and befriending services. Charis aims to engageat whatever the point of need is with the utmost care andrespect for each person.During the week, Charis staff build relationships with womenin different ways, including baking courses, Bible studies,Pilates classes and assistance with sexual health.Charis exists to give people in the sex industry theopportunity for choice again (where so many of their choiceshave previously been taken from them); a choice to exit ifthey wish, and a choice to rebuild a new life as they wouldchoose to live it.The founder and director of Charis, who we haven’t namedfor safeguarding reasons, says, “For those who work atCharis, Jesus has totally changed our lives. We want thewomen to know Jesus loves them, and can change theirlives too if they want that. Some of the women have been

very open to faith and God. It’s been an incredible journeyfor us as a team.“We have seen some of the women leave the industry andget new jobs. Some have become Christians. The other sideis that we’ve seen women being horrifically exploited, andone woman who was murdered. But it is a privilege to dothis work and see the difference that God can make inpeople’s lives.”Charis receives funding from churches and individualdonors. Archbishop Justin first visited Charis in October2015 and has been a keen advocate of its work.“If you want to see the kind of things Jesus Christ is doingin the world, take notice of Charis,” he says. “If you want toexperience the hope this Jesus Christ brings, meet thewomen of Charis. If you want to weigh up the cost of servingin Jesus Christ’s name, consider the faith of the women whobegan Charis. If you want to show your love for Jesus Christand the transformation he brings, support his work throughthe ministry of Charis.”The Charis team say, “It’s an honour to have ArchbishopJustin as a patron of Charis. We hope it will encouragechurch leaders to engage with some of the issues thatwomen who are sex workers face, and to advocate for them.Women in the sex industry often feel isolated, unseen andunvalued, our hope is that this will give them a sense ofbeing seen and valued.”

THEMERCHANTNAVY SERVICE

is on 2nd September at 11am at Bawley Bay,Royal Pier Road. Everyone is welcome.

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Gravesham Place Day Centre

COFFEE SHOP10.00 - 15.00

Bath Street Gravesend

CAKE & COFFEE/TEA for just £1All proceeds go to our amenity fund

We are open

FRIDAYS 15 SEPTEMBER & 13 OCTOBER

PILGRIMCOURSE

Thursday 14 and Thursday 28 September2pm at 43 Park Avenue Gravesend, and7.30pm at the VicarageEveryone is welcome to come along to oneor all sessions

Exciting Youth Choir inGravesendIf you are aged between 7 and 17and enjoy singing then comealong!

• Join a friendly group of singers

• Learn great music of differentstyles and

• Perform at concerts andservices

For further information visitwww.christchurchgravesend.org.uk

• Or call 01474 534517

Join the

Youthchoir in GravesendWe meet weekly forRehearsalsat Christ ChurchTuesday evenings6.15 pm to 7.30 pm

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PEACE CANDLE IN REMEMBRANCEOF THOSE THAT WENT BEFORE

You may well have seen the ‘Peace Candle’ that was used at the WW1commemoration service on 4th• August, 2014 now in the sanctuary.• Thecandle will remain in place throughout the 4 years of commemoration and willbe lit at each Sunday and Wednesday service, as a reminder to us all to prayfor peace in the many areas of conflict throughout the world.• When you seethe candle, please remember to pray for those caught up in conflict.

The sign near to the candlerecords the areas of conflictmost in our prayers at anygiven time (though there areother ‘hidden’ conflicts thatrarely appear on ourtelevisions).

If you would like an area of theworld added to the list, pleasespeak to Revs Sue orJacqueline.

Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 20 September 2017

MUSTARD SEEDThird Thursday of the month

InChrist Church hall 2.30 – 4.00

We invite you to come and join us for tea, biscuits, cake andconversation with occasional speakers andquizzes.Come and find out who we are and meet newpeople. All ages welcome

Contact: Colin Parsonson: 01474 359713Pam Kilby: 01474 332693

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Can you help With things for thepre-school activities

We are short of buttons, corks and shells. The children loveplaying with these and they are great for craft activities and forsorting and counting, so if people can collect these again thatwould be great. We are also collecting Active Kids vouchers fromSainsbury's.

Thank you, Sue

GRAVESHAM FOOD BANKBelow is a list of items required at the moment

Milk (UHT) - Custard - Toothpaste - Hot chocolate - Shampoo - Sweets/treatsBreakfast cereal (not porridge) - Marmite - Fruit juice/squash - Toilet roll - Sponge pudding -

Deodorant - Tinned Potatoes - Laundry Liquids/tabletsThis list is only a few of the items that can help those less fortunate than ourselves,

any tinned or non-perishable items are most welcome

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What happens at Christ Church?

Weekday ServicesHoly Communion (said)

Saturday 8 am.Tuesday & Thursday 7 am.

Wednesday 10 am

Sunday Services08.00 am Holy Communion (said)10.00 am Communion with crèche & God’s Gang

On the 2nd Sunday All-Age serviceEvening Service - see inside magazine for details.

Office hoursFriday 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm

Regular activities and youth organisationsThere are a wide variety of clubs for you:-Daily Christ Church Pre-school (2½ upwards)Monday Music Group; BrowniesTuesday Mothers Union (2nd Tuesday In church hall) Cubs

and SemiquaversWednesday Guides

First Steps (under 5’s and carers) 2nd Wednesday 1.45pm

Ifield Ladies (every third Wednesday)Thursday Beavers/Brownies; Choir Practice:

2.30 p.m. Mustard Seed (every third)Friday Rainbow Unit; Scouts; Parent and ToddlerSaturday Working Party (9.30 a.m. every second)

Registered Charity no. 1130741

For further informationContact

The Church Wardens

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Wednesday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

308.00 Service10.00 Mothers’Union Service

1008.00 Service10.00 Service

All age service16.00 Evensong

17

08.00 Service10.00 Service

24

08.00 Service10.00 Service

25

2607.00 Service

18.15 Semiquavers

2308.00 Service

1608.00 Service

908.00 Service

09.30 Work party

208.00 Service

1 813.15 Parent and

Toddlers18.30 Office hours

1513.15 Parent and

Toddlers18.30 Office hours

2213.15 Parent and

Toddlers18.30 Office hours

2010.00 Service

17.15 EveningPrayer

1310.00 Service

13.45 First Steps17.15 Evening

Prayer

610.00 Service

17.15 EveningPrayer

2107.00 Service

Choir Practice

1407.00 Service

Choir PracticePilgrim Course

707.00 Service

Choir Practice

307.00 Service

Choir PracticePilgrim Course

210.00 Service

17.15 EveningPrayer

107.00 Service

18.15 Semiquavers

507.00 Service

18.15 Semiquavers

408.00 morning

prayer

1207.00 Service

18.15 Semiquavers19.30 Mothers’

Uniion

11 18

1907.00 Service

18.15 Semiquavers

Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend Page 23 September 2017

CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2017

08.00 morningprayer

08.00 morningprayer

08.00 morningprayer

2710.00 Service

17.15 EveningPrayer

2807.00 Service

Choir PracticePilgrim Course

2913.15 Parent and

Toddlers18.30 Office hours

3008.00 Service

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Fair trade biscuits andorganic cakesWithin our collection of fair trade biscuits and cakes, you willbe able to treat yourself to a range of delectable sweet andsavoury snacks. For those who have a sweet tooth, youmay be interested in our selection of cookies, includingdouble chocolate cookies and stem ginger cookies. Ifsavoury is more to your taste, our cheddar cheeseoaty biscuits or our pepper and poppy seed biscuitsmay offer temptation.All of our fair trade biscuits and fair trade cakesare made from the finest, ethically sourcedingredients available and are perfect for a smalldessert or snack. All products are suitable for vegetariansand contain FairPalm oil.

Fair trade and organic breakfast cerealAt Traidcraft we sell only the finest quality fair trade cereal, made using onlyfair trade ingredients from around the world.Both healthy and ethical, our fair trade breakfast cereal is the perfect way to start theday. If you're a fan of muesli, then you will love our GeoMuesli selection, such as ExoticFruit and Fruit and Nut.For those who are on the go and or require a more convenient breakfast, Geobars offer theperfect solution; compact fair trade cereal bars made from wholesome ingredients.

Organic and fair tradechocolate

Chocolate may be easy on the tastebuds,but its production is no easy task. Almost

ninety percent of cocoa that goes into thisdelicious treat is grown on small farms in

developing countries, providing a livelihoodto over six million farmers. Despite offering

employment to many, there are fewbenefits for cocoa farmers and many stilllive in poverty.Buying fair trade chocolateensures that the industryis sustainable.

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