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Voice - Summer edition

Welcome to the new Editor of The Voice, Esther Green, and congratulations from the whole Connexion Community for her fabulous first issue!

The Sierra Leone Mission summer edition of The Voice includes a Bible Study with David Sweetman, news of the construction of a Health Centre at Bethesda, shoe bag distribution to local children, Covid-19 updates, mission news during the Lockdown, and much more...

Click on the link below to read the whole issue:

Voice - Summer 2020

To send articles, news and photographs for future editions, please email Esther at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Enjoy!

Emerging from Lockdown

Don't forget to click on Short Thought each week to hear a new 60-second message from Simon Allaby, our Pastor at Bolney Village Chapel. 

Simon's recordings cover a wide range of subjects and issues with insight and inspiration. In the featured message 'Emerging from Lockdown' Simon considers feelings of uncertainty and anxiety with those of the Psalmist.

To listen to the recordings each week just go to the SHORT THOUGHT button, which appears at the top of every website page.

Enjoy!

Link to: Emerging from Lockdown

COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance

The Government has removed the restrictions in England, designed to stop the spread of COVID 19, but there are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading the virus.

  • Get vaccinated
  • Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
  • Consider wearing a face covering in crowded indoor spaces

For more information, visit the official Gov.uk COVID-19 page.

Link: Gov.uk COVID-19 Guidance

 

Connexion churches

Throughout the pandemic, our church communities came together via websites, zoom meetings and YouTube recordings in order to share Sunday services, worship, prayer and sermons.

 

To access recordings click on the website links below

 

Voice 2020

We are very happy to share the latest issue of Voice.

Contents include a word from Gordon Hamilton, the new Editor, news from Sierra Leone and the SLM, the Trustees General Report and an update from Connexion Youth - plus much more..!

Click in the link below to read on:

Voice 2020 

Lockdown Church Service Sunday 31 May

This Sunday 31 May there will be an opportunity to virtually meet up with The Countess Free Church, Ely, for a Pentecost gathering via Zoom.

The start time will be 10.30am with Zoom lines open from 10.15am to allow for a chat beforehand.

If you would like to join in, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the end of Friday 29 May with your request for inclusion.

This is part of the initiative during the Lockdown period, for Connexion church services and messages to be made available online for members of our community to join if their own church is unable to offer a weekly service virtually.

 

Other church services

Last Sunday 24 May, Sheppey Evangelical Church shared a recorded message and prayer. Click on their You Tube page Sheppey Evangelical Church to access.

Goring Free Church have been streaming video messages and worship. Click on their You Tube page Goring Free Church to access their church playlists.

Ben Quant at Wormley Free Church is also continuing to post up Sunday services on their website each week. To access the services click on the website link: www.wormleyfreechurch.org.uk.

Bethany Green's weekly messages from Rosedale Community Church can be viewed on their You Tube link: Rosedale Community Church.

Simon Allaby at Bolney Village Chapel is also streaming their Sunday morning worship on their Facebook page. Click on the link: www.facebook.com/bolneyvillagechapel.

David Batchelor at South Street Free Church has also been streaming Sunday services on You Tube. Click on the link: South Street Free Church.

Retiring Trustees

The Trustees express deep thanks and gratitude to Noel Vallely and Glynn Phillips for their dedicated service to the important work of the Connexion. Noel and Glynn have reached the point of retirement from the Board of Trustees having collectively served the legacy of the Countess of Huntingdon for more than 28 years. 

Noel has worked as a Trustee for 18 years, including service as Chairman for 12 years. 

‘After a number of attempts, I was persuaded to become a Trustee in 2002. Dr Brian Baldwin was Chairman at that time, and I followed him into the Chair when he retired in 2008. 

‘It has been my greatest privilege and blessing to visit our Connexion churches and see something of their life and worship. These have been years of new beginnings. Nearly every church experienced their minister leaving and new appointments made. It was a joy to watch each one as they settled in, grew in stature, and developed fruitful ministries. 

‘Regulations around charities developed significantly during this time, and this led to greater adjustment, tighter controls and ultimately the highly significant move towards Connexion churches becoming Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) which in turn has drawn our ministers and Trustees towards a focus on mission and new, exciting ways of coming together, to concentrate more intently on networking, outreach and promotion of the Gospel in communities. 

‘Much has changed, but what never changed are the friendships made, the life of faith, fellowship, prayer and sound bible teaching across Connexion churches. It was God’s gift and my pleasure to be a part of this progression.’

Glynn joined the Board of Trustees in 2009.

‘Some 10 years ago someone said to me: "Have you ever thought about…?” and it was not long before I became a Connexion Trustee. During the time thereafter, and through many conferences and visits to the churches, the ongoing list of tasks was never totally completed, but many friends were made. 

‘Buildings became my speciality in the Trustee team and some "interesting projects" came along over those years - perhaps I could write a book on them! Trustee life has changed considerably during my time in office. We have seen the introduction of more regulation and with it a need for everyone to apply wisdom concerning Health and Safety. Perhaps my closing remark would be to continue to read the advice given to you and follow it through!’

We wish Noel and Glynn a very happy, healthy and peaceful retirement, and thank them on behalf of the entire Connexion Community for their exemplary service to our churches and the organisation as a whole. 

Noel’s immense contribution to the Connexion will secure its future for years to come, maintaining its integrity as one fellowship, a movement of missional churches, while releasing individual churches to take full control of their legal structures and finances.  

A very visible aspect of Glynn’s ministry was seen through his work on the legal and technical aspects of land and building management which has been a Godsend as so many of our churches have benefited from Glynn’s support and guidance on building development as well as maintenance issues. 

We also pleased to announce that Trustee David Lockett, has been appointed as Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. We thank him for agreeing to take on this responsibility, which is supported by our encouragement and prayers. 

Lockdown Church Service Sunday 24 May

This Sunday 24 May, we are being welcomed by Joe Gregory to join Sheppey Evangelical Church for a recorded message and prayer. Click on their You Tube page Sheppey Evangelical Church to access. The recording is scheduled to begin at 11am on Sunday morning.

This is part of the initiative during the Lockdown period, for Connexion church services and messages to be made available online for members of our community to join if their own church is unable to offer a weekly service virtually.

Other church services

Last Sunday 17 May, Goring Free Church streamed a video message and worship. Click on their You Tube page Goring Free Church to access their church playlists. Last week's message is 'Victory - then, now and forever!'

Ben Quant at Wormley Free Church is also continuing to post up Sunday services on their website each week. To access the services click on the website link: www.wormleyfreechurch.org.uk.

Bethany Green's weekly messages from Rosedale Community Church can be viewed on their You Tube link: Rosedale Community Church.

Simon Allaby at Bolney Village Chapel is also streaming their Sunday morning worship on their Facebook page. Click on the link: www.facebook.com/bolneyvillagechapel.

David Batchelor at South Street Free Church has also been streaming Sunday services on You Tube. Click on the link: South Street Free Church.

Lockdown Church Service Sunday 17 May

This Sunday 17 May, Goring Free Church will be streaming a video message and worship. Click on their You Tube page Goring Free Church to access their church playlists. This week's message reflects on Psalm 21 and is entitled 'Victory - then, now and forever!'

This is part of the initiative during the Lockdown period, for Connexion church services and messages to be made available online for members of our community to join if their own church is unable to offer a weekly service virtually.

Other church services

Ben Quant at Wormley Free Church is also continuing to post up Sunday services on their website each week. To access the services click on the website link: www.wormleyfreechurch.org.uk.

They are pre-recorded so can be viewed at any time. Details are featured on Wormley's Homepage and in the Virtual Church section. Each service is also followed by a chance for the congregation members to 'virtually' join together via Zoom for a shared cup of tea and chat.

Bethany Green's weekly messages from Rosedale Community Church can be viewed on their You Tube link: Rosedale Community Church.

Simon Allaby at Bolney Village Chapel is also streaming their Sunday morning worship on their Facebook page. Click on the link: www.facebook.com/bolneyvillagechapel.

David Batchelor at South Street Free Church has also been streaming Sunday services on You Tube. Click on the link: South Street Free Church.

Lockdown Church Service Sunday 10 May

This Sunday 10 May, South Street Free Church, Eastbourne, will be streaming their Sunday Service through You Tube.

This is part of the initiative during the Lockdown period, for Connexion church services and messages to be made available online for members of our community to join if their own church is unable to offer a weekly service virtually.

To join David Batchelor at South Street on Sunday 10 May, for bible readings, sermon, prayers and worship, click on the link: South Street Free Church. The service will start at 10.30am.

 

 

Other church services

Ben Quant at Wormley Free Church is also continuing to post up Sunday services on their website each week. To access the services click on the website link: www.wormleyfreechurch.org.uk.

They are pre-recorded so can be viewed at any time. Details are featured on Wormley's Homepage and in the Virtual Church section. Each service is also followed by a chance for the congregation members to 'virtually' join together via Zoom for a shared cup of tea and chat.

Bethany Green's weekly messages from Rosedale Community Church, can be viewed on their You Tube link: Rosedale Community Church.

Simon Allaby at Bolney Village Chapel is also streaming their Sunday morning worship on their Facebook page. Click on the link: www.facebook.com/bolneyvillagechapel.

Next week we will be bringing you a link for Goring Free Church.

 

Lockdown Church Service Sunday 3 May

This Sunday 3 May, Bolney Village Chapel will be streaming their Sunday Service through their Facebook page.  

This is part of the initiative during the Lockdown period, for Connexion church services and messages to be made available online for members of our community to join if their own church is unable to offer a weekly service virtually.

To join Simon Allaby at Bolney Village Chapel on Sunday 3 May, click on the link: www.facebook.com/bolneyvillagechapel. The service will start at 10.30am.

Ben Quant at Wormley Free Church is also continuing to post up Sunday services on their website each week. To access the services click on the website link: www.wormleyfreechurch.org.uk.

They are pre-recorded so can be viewed at any time. Details are featured on Wormley's Homepage and in the Virtual Church section. Each service is also followed by a chance for the congregation members to 'virtually' join together via Zoom for a shared cup of tea and chat.

In addition Bethany Green's weekly messages from Rosedale Community Church, can be viewed on their You Tube link: Rosedale Community Church.

 

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