ARTICLES AND UPDATES
Find out how Jesus is the light of the world at one of our Light Party events this year.
Sunday 29th October 3.30pm - 5.00pm at Penair School
Join our Truro congregation for an alternative to Halloween. It will be like a normal service but with fun and games and the children will go out to continue their party as the adults think about Jesus, the light of the world. We’ll end our time together with a bring and share meal.
Tuesday 31st October 5.00pm - 6.30pm at All Hallows
Come for an action packed party of games, craft, food and a treasure hunt, as we find out about how Jesus is the light of world. For Year 1-Year 6 age children. Parents/Carers welcome to stay for refreshments.
Back to Church Sunday in Truro
This Sunday 15th October in Truro invite your friends & family to come along and see what church is like; we going to begin with bacon rolls and coffee together!
Harvest - We Plough the Fields and Scatter
Welcome to our Harvest All Age services at St Kea this Sunday. Harvest is a time when we thank God for the many blessings He has given us and pray for those who are less fortunate than ourselves. This Sunday we are especially thinking about the work of Foodbank in Truro as they seek to help those in our own area who
Harvest - We Plough the Fields and Scatter
Harvest is a time when we thank God for the many blessings He has given us and pray for those who are less fortunate than ourselves. This Sunday we are especially thinking about the work of Foodbank in Truro as they seek to help those in our own area who are struggling to put food on the table for the week ahead.
Many of us have so much to be thankful for. In fact it has been widely demonstrated that thankfulness directly affects our wellbeing as humans. Taking time each day or week to reflect on the amazing things in our lives - showing gratitude to those we interact with - stopping to wonder at the beauty of God’s creation all around us - these things have a direct impact on our mental health. Above all, at St Kea we want to be thankful because of the person of Jesus Christ. As we will see this Sunday, Jesus is the one who not only turns water into wine at parties, but brings life in all its fullness to all who believe in Him.
Teenager Parenting Course at St Kea
Launching on the 4th October - click here for more information.
Whole Church Prayer Meeting Sunday 24th - 7:00pm
Following the theme of this term (drawing close to the light that is Jesus Christ) we will be meeting as a church family to pray for each other, our church and our world. If you are a regular member at St Kea do join us as we pray for God to do amazing things.
PCC Update
Last week our PCC met for their first meeting of the new academic year. We spent time considering how we can improve our communications as a church; some new systems will now be trialled behind the scenes with a hope to introduce them in the new year. The PCC also discussed the relationship between the role of the PCC and our Leadership Teams. The PCC felt they wanted to reduce the number of PCC members to better enable them to conduct business. This proposal will come to next year’s APCM. The PCC also approved outline plans for Old Kea, as we seek to add disabled access and toilet facilities. The PCC decided to move to the next stage of starting to apply for planning permission and begin fundraising.
If any church member would like to receive the full minutes of our PCC meetings do let us know and we can arrange for them to be sent out.
As Always, Marc Baker
Royal Cornwall Hospital 24 Hour Sing Marathon
Sarah Chaplin is the Chaplain at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and as part of her role she runs the hospital choir. They have a sponsored 24 hour sing marathon on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October at Truro Methodist Church. They are hoping to raise £24,000 for the BABA appeal at the hospital.
This event is open to the public so you are warmly invited to come along and listen. They also need stewards who could help for an hour or two during the marathon. If you think you could help then please contact me at the office (office@stkea.org.uk) and I can pass your details on to Sarah.
Many thanks,
Ruth Putnam, Church Administrator
Back to Church - Harvest Sunday
Tonight at Old Kea and next week at Truro and All Hallows we will be celebrating Harvest. These services are a great opportunity to invite friends back to church. Tonight’s service will be a traditional harvest service and next Sunday we will be enjoying our all age extravaganzas.
This year we will be collecting none perishable food for the work of Foodbank in Truro. The Foodbank has seen
Tonight at Old Kea and next week at Truro and All Hallows we will be celebrating Harvest. These services are a great opportunity to invite friends back to church. Tonight’s service will be a traditional harvest service and next Sunday we will be enjoying our all age extravaganzas.
This year we will be collecting none perishable food for the work of Foodbank in Truro. The Foodbank has seen demand growing and this month they are especially trying to raise awareness about their work. Next Sunday we will also be hearing about meals for the homeless in Truro. Homelessness in Truro has also been growing over the last years and this is one practical way some members of our church family have been able to help.
Our all age services will be shorter than usual with lots of fun and games - so do invite those you know who have children. A flyer invitation is included in this week’s Notes and News.
First Wednesday Breakfast - for all Christians in work
Staring on Wednesday 4th of October, in unity with other churches across Truro, we are launching a monthly breakfast for Christians in work. This is for absolutely any Christian involved in the world of work - anyone working in retail or leisure, working in a professional capacity, or working in or running a small business or service. Whatever line of work this breakfast is for you.
The aim is to establish a network of Christians who can support each other with the challenges and opportunities of being a Christian in the workplace. At the first session we will be hearing from Andrew Virr who is an Accident and Emergency Consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske.
There is an invitation card in this week’s Notes and News with more details and more information about the first session on the St Kea Facebook page.
Welcome Back - Youth Group and Sunday Clubs
This is the first week back for our Creche, Sunday Club and Youth Groups. Children and young people are right at the heart of our church, so do be praying for them and their leaders as they begin the new term.
If you have children or young people involved in any of our groups then they will need to complete a new registration and consent form for the new academic year.
Do also pray for students as they both head off from St Kea to university, or return to St Kea to study in Truro and Falmouth.
For more information about our Children’s and Youth activities do look at our website stkea.org.uk.
As Always, Marc Baker