FROM THE EDITOR

OVER the past few months, I have been trying to get a job. This means that I have read quite a lot of job adverts. These consist of two main parts: the job description and the person specification. Now, by reading the job description, I can find out what the job involves and, more crucially, if it is something that I could do. I havent applied to any jobs as an engineer because, by reading the job descriptions, I know that I dont really understand what the job involves. However, I have read some job descriptions where I have thought I could do that! but I haven't applied to them. Why? The person specification. The person specification consists of the skills, qualifications and attributes the employers are looking for in their potential employee. So if a degree in computer science is essential and I have a degree in the arts subject, then Im probably not the right person for the job. The personal qualities section can prompt rigorous self-examinationam I really a good communicator or enthusiastic and dependable? What does excellent organisational skills actually mean? Filling out a job application can prompt feelings of prideyes, this is something I can do! Or alternatively, self-doubtis it worth the effort of filling out the application when I dont have previous office experience and thus am likely to be discarded at the first hurdle? However, its encouraging to remember that we have a Lord who hasnt issued a complicated person specification for his followers. Jesus asks only that we recognise that we are spiritually sick and need his help. My identity doesnt rest in whatever job I end up gettingwhether its a dream job or something to pay the bills, my identity lies in Jesus Christ, my Saviour and Redeemer. Sarah Francis VICAR: The Rev. Stephen Bowen (on sick leave) ASSOCIATE MINISTER: Michael Peach 5 Burns Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1SA Tel: 01342 312406 michaelstevenpeach@gmail.com Michaels day off: Friday

Cover photo:
Autumn at Wakehurst Place by Brenda Wilkinson

DECEMBER: Articles for this

issue to be submitted by SUNDAY 11th November Publication: 25th November Please e-mail your articles to parishmagstjohns@gmail.com or put them in the editors pigeon hole in the south porch at church. 1

FAREWELL STEPHEN
AFTER 33 years as Vicar of St Johns, we bid farewell to Rev Stephen Bowen on the 28th October. In honour of the occasion, Peter Bateman offers the following poem:

A Man Is Helping the Bishop With His Enquiries (Arise Sir, for this semi-incumbent position) The person we would like, My Lord, To fill our Vicars place Should be young enough to whizz around, With venerable grace. His visiting must be full time To round up all his flock, But he must be available Of course, all around the clock. He must be good with children And a sage to the old folk; His calming bedside manner No illness will provoke. He should be kind to animals And teach what we should know, In sermons so attractive, that everyone will go. His leadership will be inspired (In a democratic way) Provided that the PCC Can always have their way. Hell give more funds to Missions And renew the Church hall floor, But not offend the parishioners by asking them for more. Whats that? The Angel Gabriel has got a job elsewhere? No doubt, My Lord, youll send us the next best you can spare. P. L. G. B.
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THROUGH THE WEEK

Mondays

Connections on 5th November from 2 - 4pm in the Church Hall WI Meeting on 6th November at 1.30pm in the Village Hall Watercolour on Wednesdays at 2pm in the Church Hall 1st Felbridge (St Johns) Brownies at 5.15pm in the Church Hall Keep-fit at 7.30pm in Chruch Hall Monthly Prayer meeting on 21st November at 8pm in Church WIGS at the Old Pheasantry, Woodcock Hill at 10.30am 1st Felbridge (St Johns) Rainbows at 5.45pm in the Church Hall 1st Felbridge (St Johns) Guides at 7pm in the Church Hall Prayer Breakfast on 3rd November, 8 - 9am in the Church Hall

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

LOVE IN A BOX SHOEBOX SERVICE

On the 4th November at the 10am Family Service, we will be collecting shoeboxes to send with the Mustard Seed Relief Mission charity to provide Christmas presents for under-privileged children in Eastern Europe. If youd like to make a shoebox to bring to the service, leaflets with instructions are available from the back of church or from the Love in a Box website: www.msrm.org.uk
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WHATS HAPPENING
Sunday Services in November
4th Nov 11th Nov 10am Family Service & Baptism with Michael Peach 6pm Holy Communion with Don Ely 8am Holy Communion with Alan Mathers 10.50am Remembrance Sunday with Jack Baker 6pm Evening Prayer with Michael Peach 18th Nov 10am Holy Communion with Andy Brown 6pm Raise the Roof with Michael Peach 25th Nov 8am Morning Prayer with Jack Baker 10am Morning Prayer with Michael Peach 6pm Evening Prayer with Bill Gallagher

Church Army Weekend

Saturday 24th November 10am-12 noon Coffee Morning and Sale Table Proceeds to the Marylebone Project Sunday 25th November 4pm-5.30pm Tea and Cakes Prayer 6pm Evening Service Preacher: Bill Gallagher General Manager of the Marylebone Project
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Sundays in November @ St Johns

We have a special Family service with a baptism on 4th November at 10am, followed by our annual Remembrance Day service at 10:50am on 11th. On the afternoon of 18th November we have our interactive Raise the Roof service, where you can come along early and get involved! On 25th November at 6pm we have a visitor from Church Army. Why not join us?

10am Service: 18th & 25th November The rise and fall of Solomon (1 Kings 1-11)
In our morning services in November we shall continue to look at the life of one of the most famous of all the Old Testament kings King Solomon. Well see how Solomon builds the Temple, a place that shows that God dwells with his people, and how this points forward to God dwelling with his people through the coming of the Lord Jesus, and through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit.

6pm Service: 4th & 11th November Jesus: Greater than the rest!
In our evening services we shall continue to explore the great book of Hebrews. Through November well see how Jesus is greater than all the Old Testament priests, and hear how it is very important that we stick with him.

VILLAGE ISSUES
Felbridge W.I.
OUR ANNUAL MEETING was kindly led by our Border Group Convenor, Mrs. Sylvia Bolton, as both our President and Vice President were unable to be there. We now have a committee of twelve very enthusiastic members and a new President so we are looking forward to a very interesting and lively new year of activities. Our social time was busy with members trying to answer the quizzes which caused much merriment and brain searching. We celebrate our Birthday meeting in November when we invite members of other W.I.s to our special tea and look forward to hearing Mr. Thomas talking about the mysteries of Crop Circles. We will be having a craft stall at the Felbridge Village Craft Show on the 27th October where our ladies work will be on sale. Daphne Ayerst

Felbridge and District Horticultual Society

The next meeting is on Thursday 15th November. It is the Annual General Meeting and will be followed by Cheese and Wine.

PLEASE HELP!
There must be some of you reading this who could find 1-2 hours once in two months to help clean our church. Many of our dedicated team have been serving in this role for years and our numbers are dropping. Cleaning is not a popular task, but it is one small way we can honour God. Do join us. To find out more please speak to Carole Grainger or phone 01342 325482. If you prefer using a mouse to a mop or a keyboard to a vacuum cleaner then the church laptop projection team would be glad to hear from you. Further information from any laptop operator or contact John Grainger: john@malcolmgee.plus.com

FELBRIDGE WILDLIFE
A Devils Coach Horse Rides Again
"No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, November."

emerging to hunt at different times) and the dramatic scorpion-like devil's coach horse beetle. The last was under the back door mat and promptly sent out to kill a slug or three.

THOMAS HOODS dismal judgement is harsh on the observer, who can now marvel at the shapes of trees revealed by the new layer of cork between leaf and branch that causes The Fall, and at the plethora of fungi underfoot. I have a Shaggy Ink Cap. Do you?

The literally overlooked groundsel still produces tiny yellow flowerheads where fields or gardens are cultivated and michaelmas daisies have fed late developing red admirables - their original name. On the buddleia behind The Star, there were more commas than in a solicitor's letter.

Thirteen cormorants, inland for the Winter, sit like black-cloaked witches on dead trees at Weir Wood and the local Canada geese bugle-call in chevron skeins as they cross the setting sun to roost on Hedgecourt Lake. Each goose saves energy by riding the updraught from the wings of the one in front.

We may feel the need to go outdoors to find our wildlife but some of it comes indoors to find us. This month we have unwillingly entertained several hundred white shouldered housemoths bent on attacking the fabric of our society.

Now is the time to remember Eliza's plea to "Feed the Birds". Garden bird feeders really make a difference if kept clean and replenished. By now those Scandinavian thrushes, the redwings and fieldfares, should be with us. In our garden that forecaster of rain, a green woodpecker, has been digging worms out of the lawn. It has had a good year.

I am much indebted to a reader who reminded me of John Rutter's, "For the beauty of the Earth". May we all, through our words, aspire to inspire. November may not be so bad! Peter Bateman 7

We have also found the usual cobweb manifestations of three species of house spiders (one in each room

SOME OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES

THERE ARE joys at this time of year as autumn brings beautiful trees in reds and golds, conkers and, yes, the downside colds. I had a real sniffler last week and fought it with a myriad of medicines and herbal teas. Thinking about how many potions I had consumed, I wondered what did people use before Lemsip? I turned to a 1920 cookery book which has a section on household remedies and thought you might be interested in the following: A cure for colds Take a good teaspoonful of mustard and mix to a smooth paste with olive oil. Take a piece of flannel, cover it with the paste, lay another piece of flannel on the top of it and wear it over the chest till the cold is quite away. Or a good recipe for colds 3 large Portugal Onions Sugar candy Add one breakfast cup of water and simmer for 3 hours when cool add a tablespoon of vinegar. (the recipe does not say anything about amounts to be taken) While on the subject of onions Raw onions are specially good for breaking up a heavy cold ; they are also stimulating to fatigued persons. A solid red onion eaten at 8 bedtime will by next morning break the severest cold. To relieve a tickling cough Mix thoroughly some honey and vinegar and take in small quantities while the cough is still troublesome. For those of you good gardeners who are so busy this time of year try the following: To cure chapped hands Take equal amounts of glycerine and pure sweet oil and shake well before using, though hands need to be washed and thoroughly dried before applying. Alternatively a piece of mutton suet, melted in the oven will be very good for the hands. Finally for those of you needing a pick-me-up for your hair: To promote growth of hair Equal quantities of olive oil and spirit of rosemary and a few drops of oil of nutmeg. Mix the ingredients together, rub the roots of hair every night with a little of this liniment and the growth of it will very soon sensibly increase. I am not sure where you might get some of the ingredients perhaps Felbridge Pharmacy might help! Christine Ely

TELL ME?
Isnt Christianity just a crutch for the weak?
IT IS TRUE that Christianity is for the spiritually weak. However, the Bible makes clear that all of us are weak, and everyone of us needs much more than simply a crutch or a helping hand. In Marks Gospel account of Jesus life, he records Jesus spending time and eating with those whom the religious people called sinners. The religious people thought that Jesus should not spend his time with such people, but this is Jesus response: It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. Mark 2:17 NIV Jesus has come to bring life and spiritual health to those who are spiritually sick. However, there is more to say! For the Bible makes clear that everyone is spiritually sick, and so everyone needs Doctor Jesus. This is how one of New Testament writers puts it, quoting from earlier parts of the Bible: There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one. Romans 3:10-12 NIV The Bibles verdict is that no one is spiritually good and healthy. Instead we have all turned away from God: 9 whether quietly ignoring him, or actively opposing him. The consequence of this sickness is very serious separation from God now, and in eternity. We are all spiritually sick, it is simply that some of us recognise it, and others pretend it isnt true. Throughout the Gospel accounts, the religious people frequently reject Jesus for they believed that they were okay with God: that they were healthy and so did not need Jesus help. The Bible makes clear they were wrong. When people say that Christianity is a crutch for the weak, they are implicitly saying that they are strong and so dont need it. However, the Bibles verdict is that however successful we are, however rich or happy, however strong we may look, inwardly we are spiritually sick and dying. Churches are made up of people of every age and background what unites them is simply that they have seen that they are spiritually sick, that they need help, and that they have put their lives in Jesus hands. Jesus came for the spiritually weak. All of us are spiritually weak. Christians are just those who have recognised this reality, and are seeking to live in line with it! What about you? Michael Peach

THE CHURCH WEBSITE

Over the past couple of months, Malcolm Francis, Andy Brown and visiting computer whiz Andrew Francis have been hard at work updating the church website. The aim has been to make it more user-friendlyboth for browsers and editors, and to act as another way of practising the mission of St Johns: to win and build followers of Jesus Christ. Where can I find? This weeks notice sheet It is the first option under the Whats On tab. You can download a pdf file of the weeks notice sheet or read the notices online. If you want to check something in a prior months magazine, then these can be found as the last item under the Resources tab. Last weeks sermon The audio team endeavour to record as many of the sermons as possible. The sermons are then edited and uploaded to an archive online. This is the first option on the Resources tab. You can search for a specific theme or speaker, or download the most recent podcast. If you have an iTunes account, you can subscribe for free to receive the St Johns podcasts, which download automatically when you log onto iTunes. If youre still more comfortable with CDs than podcasts, then there is also an archive of past sermons on CDs kept at the back of church, which you 10 are welcome to borrow. Unfortunately, vinyl recordings are not available! Whats on this month The services for the next two Sundays are displayed on the right hand side of the homepage. Beneath them, there may also be notices about Upcoming Events. The churchs calendar can be found under the Whats On tab. If youre not sure when youre doing a reading or assisting at Holy Communion, then the monthly service rota is found under the Members tab, along with the Youth Rota and Weekly Hymns. Investigating Christianity? If youd like to learn more about what is a Christian? or why is church relevant? then how about clicking on the new Explore More tab. Here you can find plenty of articles and links to more resources to help you to understand who Jesus is and why He is important. Looking for the Usual Suspects? If you wish to contact a member of the St Johns leadership, then there is a contact list under the Whos Who tab or you can submit an enquiry via the website through a form under the Contact Us form. The website team would love to receive your feedback about how to make the site even better so please contact Malcolm if you have any comments or would like to help! www.stjohnsfelbridge.com

Handcrafted quality Ethical values Thoughtful gifts

If you are looking for gifts that express care, thoughtfulness and uniqueness, look no further. Created has been selecting beautiful, high-quality gifts for over 35 years for you to give to friends. By buying Created goods, you can help bring transformation and fresh hope to people living in poverty. You can provide the dignity of employment with fair wages to skilled craftspeople living in poor communities around the world. In January, Gordon and I met a lady called Mohanna, who has been trained in sewing and patchwork by Created supplier CMCT in Chennai. She said that the love and prayers of her fellow workers have helped her grow in confidence and faith. The work she does helps to provide for the family and gives her confidence for the future. Please pick up a Created catalogue from the back of church and encourage your friends, work colleagues and family to buy. Orders can be placed on the website: www.created.org.uk or via Brenda and Gordon Wilkinson on 01342 311516 or brenda7406@gmail.com

Connections, our series of events for Seniors will be back in the hall this month for tea, coffee and cake, a short informal talk from the Bible about things that matter, and lots of different activities and games. A great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones all welcome! Our next meeting will be on

Monday, 5th November 2 - 4pm in St Johns Church Hall

For more information contact Don Ely or Michael Peach.
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MISSION MATTERS
Welcare
THE POVERTY INDEX has risen considerably: there are many more children eligible for free meals, and the number of households where parents are out of work or on benefits continues to rise. We are still seeing more low birth weights and underweight children locally, despite general concerns over obesity in the UK. Sadly, while there has been a rise in population, Welcare has seen a fall in funding. However, this hasn't stopped them from achieving a lot. In the past year there were: 2,454 visits to their Toy Libraries 292 to courses and workshops 100 high need families had one-to-one support 50 families came to groups at Welcare House each week, with 34 going to Playtime. 70 families took part in summer outings or picnics.

These were all possible because of the many volunteers who put in 5,829 hours over the past year. So if you can make a donation, give food, clothes or other basic supplies, then this will help the growing number of families who need Welcare and it would be appreciated by many. There is to be a Social Meeting with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies at Welcare House in Redhill on 23rd November to meet the staff. If you are interested in attending, then please speak to me. I must say THANK YOU for your continued support. Rona Bingham

Toy Service
2nd December, 10am
Like me, you have probably noticed that the shops already had Christmas goods in stock before the middle of September, far too early! In the past you have responded wonderfully to my requests for Welcare, so I hope that you are happy for me to bring your attention to this years TOY SERVICE, in aid of Welcare, at the 10am Family Service on 2nd December. Rona Bingham

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EMERGENCY FOOD FOR LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

East Grinstead Foodbank is looking for volunteers to help with collecting or distributing food to local people . It is part of the Trussell Trusts UK-wide foodbank network which helps local churches and communities to provide emergency food and support to local people. The foodbank will be held in Trinity Methodist church on three mornings a week commencing 10th December. If you can spare two hours to help then telephone 07983 209940 or send an email to info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk or speak to Daphne Ayerst.
1st Felbridge ( St Johns )

Being a Rainbow, Brownie, or Guide is lots of fun with exciting things to do and try and a great way of making friends and learning new skills in a girl only space. 1st Felbridge (St Johns) Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet weekly in the church hall
Rainbows 5- 7 years old , Brownies 7 -10 years old, Guides 10 14 years old

We are also looking for women aged 18-65 who want to have fun, be part of a team as well try new activities and learn new skills whilst helping the girls to do the same. Being a leader can be a rewarding experience all round, every woman brings different invaluable skills and that is what makes Guiding Great!!

To find out more please contact Ann or Louise Tucker on 317283 or by e.mail felbridge_rbg@hotmail.co.uk

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CURRENT ISSUES: SYRIA

Caring for 250,000 children caught up in the conflict
EARLY in October we set off to south west Turkey at some distance from the border with Syria where tensions are running high because of cross-border artillery and rifle fire. Being so close to the military action made us think about the impact of war on Syrian families, particularly the children. Escalation in the conflict worsens the situation for Syrias people of which 18,000, mostly civilians, have died since the uprising against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad began 18 months ago. On 27th September, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners issued an appeal for nearly $488 million to assist the rapidly increasing numbers of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. An earlier appeal to the international community in March had estimated 100,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2012that figure may now reach 700,000 by year-end. Whatever your views on the current government, it was great to hear that Prime Minister David Cameron told the UN General Assembly that Britain would provide urgent support to help 250,000 Syrian child refugees caught up in the conflict. The UK Governments support will help UNICEF reach these children with humanitarian assistance, including clean water, sanitation and education. The funding will also provide trauma support for 28,000 children. The UK will also help train 125 frontline 18 workers to work directly with vulnerable children, create safe areas for children and their families and help get refugee children into school. In addition, Britain will help more families inside Syria who have been forced to leave their homes because of the fightingthere will be emergency food aid for 80,000 people a month, shelter for 9,000 families and medical care for over 50,000 people. International Development Secretary Justine Greening said: Britain has played a leading role amongst the 33 countries directly supporting the people of Syria. Children are particularly vulnerable in a conflict, but too often their needs are forgotten. As well as providing immediate help with clean water, food and medical aid, this new support will enable them to come to terms with seeing things no child should have to experience. You cant help being touched by the stories of children in refugee camps such as the one from Harriet Sherwood reporting from Zaatari in The Guardian on 25th September. If you want to help, 15 can provide blankets for refugee children to protect them from the cold nights and 40 can provide nutritious food for two children for a month. Donate at www.savethechildren.org.uk. Gordon Wilkinson

BUILDING A BUG HOTEL

ON THE 30TH SEPTEMBER, 8 adults and 9 children from St Johns nature action group (GNATS) joined together under the instruction of Lindsey Saunders to build a bug hotel for the churchyard. What is a Bug Hotel? In the autumn, ladybirds and other mini-beasts try to find somewhere to shelter. Bug hotels, made of plastic water bottles, bricks, logs, twigs, hollow stemmed plant stems and other bits and pieces, provide lots of nooks and crannies for the bugs to hide in and shelter from the incoming winter weather. Why build a Bug Hotel? Bugs play an important part in the ecosystem of the churchyard. They help to break down colourful autumn leaves into compost and they also act as food for birds and other larger animals. Building a shelter for these tiniest of creatures also helped to teach the children (and the adults) that crawlies are not creepy! Instead they are an integral part of Gods creation and show us that Gods power and concern is beyond our imaginingfor example, at the last count, there were thought to be 40 000 different species of spider and 174 250 species of moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera). The next meeting of GNATS will be on the 4th November at 2.30pm. Jane Poole will be leading a Rock Discovery walk at Deers Leap Park. Lindsey Saunders & Sarah Francis
An example of a bug hotel from the Eco-Congregation Autumn 2012 Newsletter

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PRAYER CHANGES THINGS...

MANY OF YOU will know that, in addition to the more 'general' Prayer Diary on the back of the weekly noticesheet, there is also a Prayer Chain for more urgent, specific requests for prayer which is circulated by email or phone to those on the Chain. Often we don't hear about the answers to our prayers, and have to trust that God answers them in the way that He knows is best. But sometimes we get feedback to say how much people have appreciated our prayers, and how much they have helped during difficult times. Recently I have received two such letters and, with permission, include them here for your encouragement to persevere in our prayers for those ask for prayer in tough circumstances. Stevie Roberts, who lives at Whittington College, recently had an operation for a severely infected gall-bladder. She writes: I cannot express how humbled and gratified I have been to receive such gorgeous flowers and cards. It is such an enormous help in 20 recovering to see such beautiful flowers in all their glory and colour. I also want to thank you all so much for your prayers. To me, prayer is one of the best ways to help people get better and I have been amazed how quickly I have been recovering. I'd like you all to know how very special all this attention makes me feel, and I really appreciate your help. Again, my grateful thanks to you all, and may God bless you. The other letter is from Robert Dean, who lives in Holland. He and his wife Ria are friends of Jenny Young, and don't usually go to church, but Jenny had asked if he would like us to pray for him as he is seriously ill with leukaemia. By means of this letter I would like to express my gratitude for all your efforts and prayers on my behalf. At the moment my blood cell count is low but stable. I don't know if this happy situation is a result of your prayers for me, or my own metabolism, and to be absolutely honest I don't really want to know... In short, what I am saying is that I don't know for sure if it's your prayers that are getting me through

this tough time, but at night when I say my prayers, it is very comforting to know that there is a team out there backing me up! In closing, I would once again like to thank each and every one of you for the time which you make available for me in your own busy lives. Thank you and God bless you all. Thank you again to all those who receive the Prayer Chain and who pray regularly and faithfully for the people and situations mentioned. If any of you would appreciate prayer for a specific matter, or would even

like to become a regular member of the Prayer Chain, please do speak to me about it. It is such a valuable way for us to support and encourage one another. The Bible reminds us: ' Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:6-7 Anne Butler

Raise the Roof is a fun, action-packed service, where Jesus message is presented through music, dance and drama. The next service is on:

Sunday 18th November

Rehearsal 4.15pm Scrummy Tea 5.30pm Service 6-6.40pm If youd like to join, you can play an instrument, act, dance or sing- young or old, beginner or pro - all are welcome! Call Michael Peach for further information.
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

News and Thanks
A big thank you to the St Johns Social Team for organizing last months Harvest Supper, the stall at the Felbridge Arts, Crafts and Food Festival and the lunch for Stephens Farewell Service. Thank you also (in advance!) to Chris Saunders, Richard Poole and helpers for organising the food for Stephens Farewell Service. Thank you to everyone who helped to arrange the flowers that beautifully adorned the church on Harvest weekend and for everyone who delivered the arrangements around the parish.

Lunch Club for the retired

The Lunch Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Village Hall from 12 - 1.30pm. The 2-course meal costs 3.00 and changes every month. All retirees welcome. For more details please contact Mary Taplin on 01342 325548

Felbridge Village Store opening times:

Mondays-Saturdays 8am to 7:30pm Sundays 8am to 4pm.

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PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Wasps, flies, fleas. All types of rodents and vermin 01342 321373

BUTCHER
ARTHUR FRY, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead 01342 323225

CHIMNEY SWEEP
MILBORROW CHIMNEY SWEEPS, The Flueologists All Flues and Appliances Swept and Serviced. Pots, Cowls, Caps, Birdguards, Fireplace Repairs, Stacks Repointed 01342 717900

FUNERAL DIRECTORS
R MEDHURST, Vine House, Hartfield Caring family firm; home visits; 24 hour service. Memorials arranged: Golden Charter pre-paid Funeral Plans 01892 770253 01342 315880

GARAGE & CAR REPAIRS, MOTs & COACHES

Woodcock Hill Service Station, London Road, Felbridge 01342 325544 01342 326213

KOINONIA COUNSELLING
Marriage problems, bereavement, depression, eating disorders etc Jackie Lake 01342 718948

TV SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

Panasonic Specialists. Plasma, LCD, Multiroom Systems, Aerial & Satellite. Scott Brothers, 178 London Road, East Grinstead. 01342 321117 For Fairtrade gifts and jewellery that help lift people out of poverty, call Brenda Wilkinson on 01342 311516 for a catalogue and to place your order, or log on to www.createdgifts.org.
When you contact any of our advertisers, don't forget to mention that you saw their advert in Parish News. For advertising enquiries, contact Gordon Wilkinson on 01342 311516 or John Dabell on 01342 317745.

USEFUL CONTACTS
Churchwardens: Phil Tadman 01342 322825 e-mail: philandrosemaryt@sky.com Andy Brown 01342 314267 e-mail: brownemail@btinternet.com Treasurer: PCC Secretary: Magazine Editor: Cleaning Rota: Ministry of Flowers: Church Hall Bookings: Village Hall Bookings: Chris Saunders 01342 325662 e-mail: treasurerstjohns@gmail.com Sheila Drury 01342 323865 e-mail: sheila.drury1@hotmail.co.uk Sarah Francis 01342 714575 e-mail: parishmagstjohns@gmail.com Carole Grainger 01342 325482

Ann Morley 01342 714645 e-mail: annmorley@aol.com Sally Hobbs 01342 410929 e-mail: hobbsfamilysja@gmail.com Lynda Railton 01342 322205

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE ACTIVITIES

Stars (3-6 yrs): Comets (Year 2-4): Meteors (Year 5-6): The Rock (Year 7-9): Parish Safeguarding Officer Sally Hobbs 01342 410929 e-mail: hobbsfamilysja@gmail.com Diane Francis 01342 714575 e-mail: diane.francis21@gmail.com Diane Francis 01342 714575 e-mail: diane.francis21@gmail.com Michael Peach 01342 312406 e-mail: michaelstevenpeach@gmail.com Chris Ely 01342 311614 e-mail: christineely2@msn.com

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides Ann Tucker 01342 317283 e-mail: ann_tucker@btinternet.com

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