Who is This?

We live in a world that is very troubled, and we may particularly feel this as we look at the news recently. Soon it will be Remembrance Day – many will stop to pay their respects, but we will also be reminded of the horror of war and the pain of losing loved ones.  

This week, as we continue our series ‘The King and His Kingdom’ Jesus’ disciples come close to death and also meet a man who has been robbed of life. Yet Jesus displays the most remarkable power in the face of all this darkness. This is news of deep joy and wonderful hope. Yet, often we struggle to believe it. Like the disciples, we can lack faith. 

So why not join us this week, ready to be amazed by Jesus and prepared to be invited once again to follow him?

Engage

Engage is breaking for half term this week but will start again next week where we will be looking at the next part of Engage: The Word Priority.

Light Party - Tomorrow

There is still time to sign up for the Light Party at Kea Church tomorrow evening. There will be lots of fun activities to take part in, including games, crafts, food, music and a short talk from the Bible.

Suitable for children of primary age to come along with their families, so do join us for the fun if you can.

4 -5.30pm @ St Kea Church

Update from CC Leadership Team

As you can imagine our agenda included discussion around our occupation of 10 River Street; The Living Room, considering solicitors, budgets, furniture, etc etc, but most of all, imagining ourselves, Dockyard, CAP and Christ Church working and serving together in central Truro. It could be six weeks before we have the keys, at which point it will be all hands to the pump, making alterations to the ground floor and superficial changes to the upper floors before we are able to occupy.

Uppermost in our discussion was Evangelism. Local Leadership Teams recently took part in an Evangelism Conference ’Hearts on fire’ keeping the church on mission. We listened to a speaker/evangelist, Dave Jenson (you can find him on Youtube). This, alongside Marc’s leading through Mark’s Gospel both on Sunday mornings and in homegroups (Engage) has inspired us to think and plan how we might embark on a focused program of Evangelism, particularly as we approach Christmas and recognising that The Living Room will offer greater opportunity.

With Evangelism in mind, last Sunday, Erica asked us what changes we could make on Sunday mornings. We pray for God’s leading in all of this.

Left To Their Own Devices

On Tuesday 12 November, we will be running a video-based session from Care for the Family to help parents address the challenges of the online world that our children inhabit. This will be a great chance to come along explore the impact of the digital world on our children and discuss issues such as screen time, social media alongside the more serious issues of online bullying, grooming and pornography. We’ll be based at St Kea from 7.00-8.30pm during the regular Tuesday Night Youth group session – younger siblings are welcome to attend youth group that evening to allow parents to attend if needed. 

Please click on the image above to to sign up to this free event.  

For more details contact: Heather Alford, Andy Boorne or Naomi Harwood 

Advent Series Books

For every Sunday during Advent, we will using a devotion book to shape our teaching each week. One True Gift is a short book by Tim Chester that everyone can get hold of to guide them through the days of Advent. Each day, it provides a verse from Philippians to read, a thought to reflect on, and a prayer we might like to pray.

If you would like to purchase one of these books, they can be ordered through the church office for £7, cutting down postage costs for everyone and saving at least £3 per copy.

To order your copy, click on the image above. These will then be available to collect at church on Sunday 1st December as we start our Advent series together.

Wreath Making @ St Kea Church

Our first Christmas event is just around the corner! This popular wreath-making evening is perfect for bringing friends to as we begin our Christmas celebrations. It promises to be a relaxed and enjoyable event which includes a full wreath-making demonstration, time to make your own wreath, and a short interview with a Christian about what Christmas means to them. Mulled wine and nibbles will be served, and materials to make the wreaths will be provided. Tickets are £18 each or two for £30. Numbers are limited, so do book early to secure places for you and your friends. Those attending should bring secateurs to work with.

Please see below a list of greenery which is needed for the event. If you are able to offer any do get in touch with Catharine Handford (on Churchsuite)

CAP Christmas Appeal

We are so excited to launch our CAP and Lanterns Christmas Appeal (Click on the above image to watch a short video from our CAP manager Natalie).

For over 15 years you have been showing God's love in action by donating to our appeal.  As you can imagine for many individuals and families Christmas can feel overwhelming. 

We shared on CAP Sunday the impact that debt and low income has on families and individuals, particularly in the way it affects mental health. So with your help and generosity, we want to bring some much needed joy this Christmas! Take a look at a quote from a family you previously supported.

‘Last year I was hugely blessed after receiving christmas goodies and a voucher. It really helped with costs for food and presents for the kids and I was enormously blessed by it. The look on my children’s faces was priceless when I was able to choose gifts for them, through the vouchers I received. It is just such a joy especially when I was scraping pennies together in the last few weeks before christmas.’

Please would you consider giving: Supermarket Voucher, Argos Voucher, Financial Donation

Please hand in donations to the Kea Church office or the dedicated Office Box at the back of Church. Please mark donations CAP/Lanterns Christmas Appeal. Your wonderful donations will also Christmas Party.

The closing date for our Christmas appeal is  3rd December to make sure everything is ready to distribute.

For further information contact Natalie Gavan 07919506203 or the church office.

On behalf of every person you bless this Christmas, we want to say a massive THANK YOU!

Every Blessing Natalie and Team

Key Dates

Light Party - 31st October - 4-5.30pm

Left to their own devices - 12th November - 7-8.30pm

Wreath Making @ Kea Church - 30th November - 7pm

One True Gift Advent Series begins - 1st December - 9.30am

Weekly Prayer Points

Each week there will be a few things for our church life and church family that we can join in praying for:

1. Father God we pray for the Light Party which is happening in our church this week. We pray that the children attending, maybe for the first time, will see You as the light of the world. We thank you for the volunteers/youth who will be running the event and we pray they will shine your light into the event.

2. Thank you God for the opportunity our Sunday club has to support a child through Compassion UK. We ask you God to fill Mercy and her family with hope and hopefulness for the future by your Holy Spirit.

3. This week we pray for the St Kea Church. We thank you for the necessary building works that have happened and for the generous donations that have been raised to enable this. We also pray for the Living with Loss service which is happening this Sunday - remembering loved ones.