This Sunday at Kea

We have become increasingly aware of leadership failures within churches. We have heard painful stories of abuse and the misuse of power, reaching to the most senior positions.

In 1 Peter 5:1-7, Peter speaks directly to those in leadership, calling them to serve and set an example of Christlikeness. True leadership in the church isn’t about power or status but about shepherding others with a willing and humble heart. And whether we lead or follow, we are all called to clothe ourselves with humility, casting our anxieties on God because He cares for us. 

So what does it mean to lead and serve like Christ? How can we guard against toxic leadership and follow the pattern of Jesus? Join us as we reflect on these questions, as we listen to God’s word, seeking His wisdom and encouragement together. 

Refreshments are served both before and after our gathering. Our normal groups for children and young people continue. A livestream will be broadcast and prayer ministry will be available after the service.

Small Groups

This week we come to the final session which will conclude our time in 1 Peter. We have been reminded how we should go about ‘engaging’ with the world around us. Over the weeks, we have been challenged to live distinct and different lives: leaving behind our former way of life and living ‘good lives’ (2:11-12) that surprise the world (4:3-4) around us. Peter has also shown us again and again that living distinctive lives in this way will in many situations arouse opposition. The Christians Peter wrote to were accused of doing wrong (2:12), they were suffering for doing good (2:22) and people were speaking maliciously about the way they lived (3:16).

How are we to respond when we are insulted or marginalised for following Jesus? How should we feel and how should we act? How can we be encouraged to keep living God’s way? This is what we are going to explore this week.

Next week instead of meeting in our small groups we will be meeting together at our Fellowship evening on Wednesday 19th March. Come along from 7pm for food and 7.30pm start.

Janet Clewlow

Many who have been part of Kea Church for a bit longer will know David and Janet. Because of Janet’s progressive illness over these last few years, they have been unable to join us in person but have been with us each week via the livestream. Yesterday morning, without much warning, Janet died at home with David beside her.

Please do pray for David and family as they grieve, and feel free to contact David. Details of the funeral will follow.

Women’s Breakfast - 22nd March

Our next Women’s Breakfast will be on Saturday 22nd March at 8.30 - 10am at St Kea Church. Come and join other women together to encourage one another in our Christian lives. There is usually a short talk and a lot of time for discussion and there's always a delicious breakfast and a warm welcome. 

This month in our series Heart Matters we will be looking at Heaven and Eternity.

There is also an optional book called ‘Women of the Word’ which runs alongside the series that is available when booking your ticket. These will be available to pick up at the breakfast. To book your place please click on the graphic above.

Eat Together - 23rd March

Next Sunday straight after the service we will be having a time of fellowship together with a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch.

If you haven’t been to one before just bring something simple to share e.g. bread, sausage rolls, fruit, cake etc… We will provide the plates and drinks. Please add any food you bring to the table at the back when you arrive at church in the morning. We hope you can all join us.

Concert and Trinity Church Away Day

On Friday 9th May, the singing group, Amici Voci will perform at St Kea to raise vital funds for our mission partners Mercy Rescue Trust in Kitale. Please do make a note of the date and come to hear more about the charity and to help raise money.

The next day, Saturday 10th May, is our Trinity Away Day. Bible teaching, a chance to sing together and fun activities for all. We are going to be joined by Tim Ling who leads an exciting ministry in Padstow. There will also be groups for children and youth.

This will be held at The Stithian’s Centre (TR3 7DH) and will run from 9.30am- 3.30pm with a pasty lunch. The afternoon will consist of a range of activities to cater for various needs/preferences. The centre is fully accessible, but do get in touch with the office if you have any questions about this.

Please click on the picture above to book your place and your pasty - there are early bird tickets for £6.50 an adult and £4.50 a child until the 3rd April (after this ticket prices will be £8.50 per adult and £5.50 per child)

If you would like to be involved on the day welcoming, serving refreshments, making cakes, children’s work etc.. then there will be a sign up sheet at the back of church.

CAP Debt Coach

There is an exciting new opportunity to join the established CAP centre team. To find out more please click on the ‘Vacancy’ picture above. Do share with anyone you think might be interested in this role.

Youth Minister

Trinity Church are seeking a dedicated full-time Youth Minister to play a vital role in leading our growing ministry among young people in beautiful Cornwall.

As a church, we have a vision to see God transform lives in Truro through the proclamation of God’s word. The Youth Minister role provides an exciting opportunity to disciple young people, and to train and equip youth leaders across our Trinity ministry areas. The successful candidate will receive support and encouragement from our vibrant Church Staff team. This post is open to lay or ordained candidates with the relevant experience and attributes. Click on the picture above for more details.

Shoes Needed

St Petrocs are in need of men’s shoes. If you are having a clear out and you have any unwanted men’s shoes please bring them to church in a bag and leave at the back. They will then be taken to St Petrocs in Truro. Many Thanks

Key Dates

Martin’s Men’s Breakfast - 15th March - 9am

Fellowship Evening - 19th March - 7pm for 7.30pm

Trinity Women’s Breakfast - 22nd March

Eat Together - 23rd March (straight after the service)

Mercy Rescue Trust Fundraising Concert - Friday 9th May

Trinity Away Day - Saturday 10th May - 9.30- 3.30pm

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. We pray for those in leadership roles in churches, thinking of those particularly know to us. Please help them to follow Your example and to humble themselves under Your mighty hand (1 Peter 5:6).
Help them to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than themselves (Philippians 2:3).
Help them to be gentle and humble in heart, like You (Matthew 11:29). Help them to clothe themselves with humility toward one another, knowing that You oppose the proud but give grace to the humble.

2. We give thanks that Truro Children’s Clothes Bank has found a home at “The Living Room”, the new venue in River Street, alongside The Dockyard Collective and Christians Against Poverty. We pray for the clothes bank and for all who come to “The Living Room” that they will find a loving welcome there. For more prayers from Truro Foodbank click here

3. This week we give thanks for the work at St John’s Church. We pray for their continuing ministry in the heart of Truro that this will serve their community well. We pray for their midweek groups who read the bible together and for their family group which meets once a week.