Sunday Worship podcast link and other news: Sept 4

 

Dear friends Join us for worship online, on the phone or in the building today.  with best wishes Anne Le Bas Online Worship podcast     Order of service You can also access this podcast by phoning 01732 928061 In the church building today - Sept 4 10 am  Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong During the week Monday             2-3.30pm Talking Village drop in at Deniz' Cafe in the High Street. Wednesday       10 am Good Book Club in the church hall                             4.30-5pm Children's Choir in the church hall (note the new time)                             7.15-8.15 pm Choir in the church                           Friday                9.30am Morning Prayer in Church                            10.30-12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Saturday            Ride and Stride walk - see below Next Sunday  10 am   All Age Worship 6.30pm Breathing Space Communion Trinity 12 Deuteronomy 30.15-end, , Luke 14.25-33 Today's readings call us to think about what it means to be truly alive. Life isn't just physical existence; it is far more than that. But how do we "choose life", as Moses said in the first reading, and what did Jesus mean when he told his followers they might need to "hate life itself" if they were to follow him? ALL AGE IDEAS The Bible tells the story of the time when the people of Israel were slaves in Egypt, and how God sent Moses to lead them to freedom in Israel. Eventually they escaped from Egypt, but then they spent 40 years wandering around in the desert, before they were ready to go to their new home. Just before they crossed over the river Jordan into Israel, Moses spoke to them and told them to "choose life" when they got there, to make decisions about how they lived that would be good for them and those that came after them.  Can you feel your own pulse, or someone else's ? It's a sign that your heart is beating and that you are alive and well. There's a video here telling you more about how to do that, and how your heart works. https://youtu.be/tF9-jLZNM1 Even if our hearts are beating, though, we don't always feel very alive! What do you do when you feel down in the dumps, bored or sad?  What good things can you do to help yourself have a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy spirit ? You could draw a picture of yourself when you are feeling full of life. Music at Seal Church Seal Church Children's choir starts its new term on Wednesday September 7th at the new, slightly earlier, time of 4.30pm. It's just half an hour of singing fun, which is a wonderful way for children to build confidence, and learn some musical basics as they go along. It's for any primary age children, and its completely free !  Save the date!  A forthcoming musical treat at Seal Church. Free, with a retiring collection and refreshments. Some other dates for Sept Ride & Stride Saturday 10th September The church will be open as usual from 10am to 6pm. We hope to have a selection of cakes, sandwiches and drinks available for walkers and cyclists visiting us during the day. In addition a small group are planning to walk from Seal church to Borough Green, stopping at Seal St Lawrence, Ightham, having lunch and then returning by bus. If you can donate refreshments or would like to join the walk, get in touch with Lise Michaelides on 07570 125115 or liseshay1@gmail.com Sat 17 - Guided tours of the church, led by the vicar - 2.30 and 4pm, each lasting about 45 minutes, uncovering some of the history of the building and the people who have worshipped here. To mark Heritage Open Days. Free. Booking needed - email sealpandp@gmail.com - as there will be a limit on numbers. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Can you help organising the putting up of the Christmas Lights in the village? I know Christmas is a long way off, but we really need some younger people to take on this task. It takes all of us to make a community, so if there's anything you can do to get involved, we'd love to hear from you. SEAL LIBRARY  Storytime begins again on Friday Sept 2 from 10.30-11am, for pre-school children with an adult hosted by our own Jenni Pascoe. Sessions are free and you don't need to book.  The Library is looking for volunteer/s to help with the Home Library Service specifically with visits to Lavender House. If anyone is interested again, please either pop into the library, email the librarian, Jillian, at seallibrary@kent.gov.uk or give her a call 03000 413131   Kemsing walking group invites anyone to join them. They meet the last Thursday of the month at 10.30am , for a 4 mile walk then have a pub lunch. If you are interested contact francesfish1@gmail.com or phone 01732 760007 / text on 07749240456.  AND - FOR THOSE THAT WOULD PREFER A LITTLE LESS EXERCISE Another Kemsing group, EVERY STEP COUNTS, run by Martin and Yvonne Watt, takes place on Friday mornings from 10.30 each week (rain or shine)!. The group meets in the Kemsing village car park, and walk the common field, which takes about half an hour. They then take coffee in The Bell, where Yvonne passes around a jug for voluntary contributions. If this sounds more like your level, just turn up in Kemsing Village car park for 10.30am any Friday morning and you will be added to the group. All welcome, including dogs!