Youth & Families Ministry

Gambia 2012

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What's On in Leigh

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Family Services - held 9.30-10.30am on 2nd & 4th Sundays every month.
Craftzone Children's Church (Fresh Expression) Every Thursday 15.30-16.30 @ Jessica's Hall, Leigh School, during term time.
DramaZone - every Thursday - runs alongside CraftZone for the older children
Junior Church in The Genner Rooms @ St. Mary's every 1st Sunday of the month from 9.30am
Youth Choir/Group - YouthZone - meets weekly on Monday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm in the Genner Rooms and sings at 4th Sunday Family Service.
Youth Alpha Courses - a chance for young people to discuss the 'meaning of life' in an open and informal setting.
For further information on any of the above contact our Youth & Families Minister,
David Bennie. Tel. 01732 834252 e-mail: isdaddyrasta@sky.com

Uniformed Groups

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7th Tonbridge Scout Group
The Scout Hut, Kiln Lane, Leigh
Scouts - meets weekly on Thursday evenings - 7.30-9.00pm Tel: 01732 834252
Cubs - meets Thursday evenings - 6.00-7.30pm - Tel: 01732 838247 or 345539
Beavers - meets Monday evenings 6.00-7.00pm - email ed@flsuk.biz

Brownies - meets Tuesday Evenings

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Youth Choir/Group - YouthZone

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Youth Choir/Group - YouthZone

Youth/Choir Group

Young Leaders - Katie Kevis and Rosy Nevard are helping with this group now. I say this group, as the girls now meet weekly as a youth group with the practice as a choir taking place every other week. Our program has included fun and games, bible teaching, prayer, dance, drama and singing. We now have 8 girls in regular attendance weekly.

Dance/drama – we have been exploring an emphasis on dance and drama with Rosy putting together a choreographed dance which was performed at the last family service. I hope that this can continue as we seek to broaden the range and styles of worship that our younger members can engage with.

Cherry helping with music – my thanks to Cherry for stepping in to play the keyboard both in the practice sessions and at the ‘choir’ family services.

From November Roy and Jenny will be leading worship in both family services but due to their teaching commitments will not be able to make girls practice sessions, so thanks once again to Cherry.

Hildenborough Youth Group

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The Hildenborough Youth Groups new youth club re starts on 11th March at St. John's Church Hall. This is an open youth club for the youth of Hildenborough and Leigh to come along and hang out together. If you would like to know more or come along, please get in touch with me.

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AngelSpace @ Rochester Cathedral 2009
February 8th
June 21st
September 27th
November 22nd
AngelSpace is an event for young people provided by Rochester Diocese Board of Education.
There are many opportunities during this event for young people to explore faith in a creative and fun way in the mysterious space of Rochester Cathedral.
if you would like to go or know more about this event get in touch with me.

UNICEF Year of the Child

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UNICEF Year of the Child 2009

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME TO YEAR OF THE CHILD 2009
Making Children and Young People Count

2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations' International Year of the Child. This is an ideal opportunity for our community to adopt 2009 as a celebration of children and childhood by:

* Celebrating their contribution in the life of the Community of Leigh Parish.

It is an opportunity to make 2009 a year in which the issues, injustices and challenges facing young people today can be highlighted. It gives chance for work with children and young people to be celebrated and to facilitate new initiatives with and for young people. It has so many strategic possibilities not just for celebrating, but also for lasting change and growth.

I would like our community to come up with ideas of how we can celebrate our children here in Leigh, you don’t necessarily have to have a big idea, small things work just as well. I am happy to co-ordinate these.

If you have an idea why not contact me today!

Coffee Morning

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To raise funds for the
Mission to Gambia Project 2009

2nd. February 2009

09:00 - 12:00
Southdown House

High Street, Leigh, Tonbridge
Contact David Bennie:
01732834252 Email: isdaddyrasta@sky.com

African Crafts, Teas & Cakes, Raffle, Project Information and many other stalls - to raise funds for our upcoming trip to The Gambia in February half term - project includes, completion of new toilet block facility including installation of wash hand basins, repairs to floors of classes and painting of classrooms and exteriors

Youthwork Report

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Youth & Families Report - November 2008

After8s
Commenced this autumn and has 6 members. Leadership is myself and a rota of the parents, which is working well. This term we have the theme of ‘Friends’, and have looked at telling our friends about Jesus, how Jesus made friends, reaching out, making friends.
CraftZone
This continues to grow in depth, we have a regular and loyal group of children and parents attending on a weekly basis in term time. This term we have been looking at ‘Heroes of the Old Testament’, including Joshua, Moses, David & Daniel. 1 big highlight was the harvest celebration. The children and church were encouraged to send in non-perishable food items. The children at craftzone decorated boxes into which the food was packed and wrapped. The ‘hampers’ (40 in number), were then distributed by parents and children.
Alpha
Once again we are running a joint course with Hildenborough at St. John’s church hall. This is taking place on Thursday evenings. Paula Marsh is attending as an assistant leader.
‘Alpha’ Home Group
Started this autumn with 5 members – hosted at Leslie Dyers house and meeting fortnightly. It is hoped that we will have 2 new members from the current Alpha Course when that finishes in December. The away day is on 22nd November at Sisters of St. Andrew, Edenbridge.
Youth Alpha
The joint Tonbridge Churches Youth Alpha Course at Carroty Wood has now finished. There were 26 youth on the course. 2 of our youth attended and it is hoped that they may go on to be Confirmed by the Bishop this November. I also attended as a joint leader at The Kent Youth Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend at Broadstone Warren Scout Camp on 31st Oct-2nd Nov. providing the intro talk on Friday evening. There were 80 teenagers and leaders at this very successful weekend. Our church is to receive a donation for my services at this event.
Leigh School
I continue to attend (with Lionel) weekly assemblies at the school. 2 of the assemblies were on the Shoebox appeal and Life at the time of Jesus, we have also looked at Jesus’ baptism and how He gathered His disciples.
Shoebox Appeal
This was officially launched at the school on 15thOctober with invitations going out to all parents to pack a shoe box with toys and gifts for needy children. Wendy & David Sellicks have kindly offered to be the ‘warehouse’ for collection again, which is the 28th November this year.
Gambia
Once again plans are well underway for next years project. In February 2009 we have 25 in our party travelling to Africa to complete the next phase of the toilet block as follows:
Build a privacy wall around the toilet block
Lay/connect water pipes from existing supply at classroom block
Infill with concrete base
Complete boys urinal
Install 6 washhand basins
Render all walls in and out of toilets
Shell tile the floors
Install toilet fittings
Paint walls and doors
Repair floors to nursery school
Repair and paint walls to nursery school
I am also travelling to The Gambia on November 20th to do some preparatory work
Anyone wishing to assist or requiring further info please contact me.
David Bennie
Youth & Families Minister 01732 834252 isdaddyrasta@sky.com

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Activity Youth Alpha

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Fresh Expressions of Church

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Craft Zone
Fun & Games – Crafts

Singing- Dancing
Stories from the Bible

Tea & Coffee ~ Refreshments
Thursdays
3.30 - 4.30
@ The Jessica Hall - Leigh School

St. Mary’s Church

Re:Act 2008

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TONBRIDGE PARK (Nr the swimming pool)
3rd August 2008
A friendly atmosphere, great activities, high
levels of fun, games, inflatables, all of which
(including a barbecue), are free of charge! This
Family Fun Day from 2-5pm is a truly fantastic opportunity for
churches in our locality to join together in demonstrating God's
amazing unconditional love, acceptance and
generosity towards people in our community.

Following the Family Fun Day, guests are invited to
stay on to "Church Outdoors" from 6:30pm.
A short gap between the two events, plus clear
communication as to what is happening next, allows
guests to opt in or opt out.

GET INVOLVED
There are lots of ways you can help make this day a really memorable event.
Which boxes can you tick below?
If you can help in any way contact Dave Bennie.
And don't forget to put the date in your diary!

[ ] I can help with stewarding
[ ] I can do face-painting / hair-braiding (please delete as appropriate)
[ ] I can help with set-up / clear-up (please delete if appropriate)
[ ] I can look after a stall
[ ] I can help cook the barbecue
[ ] I would like to be part of the prayer ministry team after the
"Church Outdoors" at the end of the day (I am experienced in
prayer ministry)
[ ] I can offer accommodation the night before to ___ members
of the Re:Act road-show team.

Hope 2008

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Holiday Week

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F.R.O.G.S. Holiday Week
this year is on
28th. July - 1st. August
at
The Jessica Halls

the outing is to

Eagle Heights

ages 5-11
for costs and info contact me

Mission

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Our next trip to The Gambia, West Africa will be on 13th February 2009.
If you would like to go on this or sponsor this trip or individuals please contact me.

Mission Abroad

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You are invited
To an evening meal and talk on
7th June 2008

Commencing with a briefing on the
Mission in Gambia
by David Bennie

followed by our
main guest speaker

Dave Cooke
From Teams4u.com
Who will be talking about their
Mission in Eastern Europe
And Africa
Dave Cooke will also be speaking at the
Family Praise Service on Sunday 8th June

The evening will commence with a buffet meal at 7.30 pm
At
The Genner Rooms - St. Mary’s, Leigh

Please RSVP to
David Bennie 01732 834252
Isdaddyrasta@aol.com

Fund Raising

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http://www.soulaction.org/thenoise/noise_stmarys_leigh_kent.html

Diary Dates 2008

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December
2 – Tonbridge Christmas Carnival 4.15 @ WKC
9 – Nativity Play @ 9.30 Family Service
22 – Village Children’s Party @ Small Hall 2.30 – 5.30
23 – Christingle – 10.00 service
24 – Carol Services @ 4pm & 5pm
25 – Christmas Day Morning Service
January
27 – United Service – St Peter & St. Paul, Tonbridge 6.30
22 - Coffee Morning for Gambia, South Down Hse. 10am
February
5-7 – Youth Workers Retreat 15 – Trip to Gambia
March
20 – Tenebrae Supper (Maundy Thursday)
21 – Good Friday – Walk of Witness 10am on Green
21 - Slum Survivor overnight sleepout
22 – Easter Saturday – Egg Hunt & BBQ with workshops on Green
23 – Easter Day
April
May
2 – May Queen Crowning & Service followed by Disco
2-4 – Car Park Fundraising @ Penshurst Place
June
14 Funday @ Hawkhurst
21-22 – Diocesan Weekend @ Detling
28 – Church Fete @ The Vicarage
July
13 - Jazz Service 6.30pm
28 - Holiday Week @ Jessica Hall
August
3 – Family Funday @ Tonbridge (Hope 2008)
15 - Soul Survivor Camp at Somerset
September
6 - Superstars on the Green
Youth Alpha Course
October
Harvest Supper
Harvest Service

Hope 2008

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Scouts Bonfire Night

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Leigh Village Children's Christmas Party

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22nd.December
Small Village Hall
2.30-5.00pm
Tickets £3
Inc. party food

Ages 5-11 years
Party games – crafts - dancing

Tonbridge Christmas Carnival

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COME AND JOIN US!
Join the procession and meet in the car park at WKC at 4.15/4.30pm 2nd Dec.
Tonbridge Christian Leader's Float ~ this years theme
"NARNIA"
Each church is invited to bring along their own banner so that people can see where we are from!
Join the procession carrying a lantern, or in Narnia costume
(NOT Aslan or the Queen please)
Can you help?
Serving refreshments outdoors/chatting to people, contact Doris Jones 364270 dorisj.jones@virgin.net
Decorating the float, 1pm St Philip's (tinsel/fabric in white/light blue/silver required please!)
Setting up the lights and refreshments 3pm at St Peter's and St Paul's.
Handing out leaflets listing the times of Christmas services at our churches.

We urgently require the following BEFORE the day:
Outdoor Christmas lights, preferably white, any style such as icicle lights or twinkle.(Named!)
White, silver or light-blue tinsel.
White or light blue material, especially anything sparkly, to create a wintry scene on the float.
We urgently require the following ON the day:
People to decorate the float at St Philip's church, Salisbury Road at 1pm 2nd Dec
People to erect 2 gazebos & lights at the Parish church (St Peter's and St Paul's) at 3pm 2nd Dec
Donations of non-alcoholic mulled wine.
Volunteers to serve refreshments and chat to people from 6pm until approx. 8.30pm.
This will be done on a rota.
Contact:
Caroline 077031 03366 tappercat@btinternet.com
Paul 07962 253986 paul.turner@ststepnenstonbridge.org
We aim to bring a message of light and hope.

Scout Firework Display

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The annual 7th Tonbridge Scouts bonfire and firework display takes place on Saturday 3rd November in Deer Park, Hall Place behind the church.
The gates open at 6.00pm with the display starting at 6.45. Entrance by program or pay at the gate. There will be hot dogs, burgers and soup available to keep you warm.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Bright Lights Party

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FREE Bright Lights Party
4.45-700
31st October
@
Hildenborough Church Hall
Year 2 upwards
games - crafts - hot food - mini firework display

if interested contact me for form
Blessings

Alpha Course

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Dear Friend,
Hi, we at Leigh are running a joint course with Hildenborough this year. It starts on 4th Oct. If you or a friend would like more info please contact me.
David Bennie

Alpha International