Choir Concert: Living Stones Event

On Saturday 24^th March, a concert was held at All Saints Church as a fund raising event for the Living Stones appeal and it was a great evening. Nothing unusual about a choir in a Church I know but for this choir (The Cantium Singers) it was their inaugural concert and they were wonderful.

There were 40 ladies and gentlemen all singing their hearts out. A good mixture of music ranging from classical, to the Beatles and music from the shows.  We were treated to rousing numbers from Oklahoma, Oliver and after the interval we all had an Andrew Lloyd Webber moment when we were allowed to join in the singing; the Church was alive with the Sound of Music.  Connie Fisher eat your heart out.  Rumour has it that at least one member of our Church was bitterly disappointed that the Lonely Goatherd was not included in this! 

Wine and nibbles were provided during the interval (which definitely helped the mass singing) and everyone appeared to have had a very enjoyable evening.  A big thank you to the Cantium Singers and also to everyone who attended the concert.  Watch this space for further Living Stones events.

Coffee Morning and Sale

The Coffee Morning and Sale was held on Saturday 3rd March and raised £344 for Living Stones. 

Kid’s Church has had a fantastic start!  Last term 30-40+ children came to Bishop Gundulph Church on Saturday mornings at 10am.  We had a Christmas Party and the children raised £120 to fund schooling for two boys in Uganda read more>>. At Kids Church the children experience drama, fun, games, quizzes and competitions and learn about the Ten Commandments.  If you want to visit Kids Church for the first time, then please do, it'll be great to see you!

A Lively group aimed at 4 -11 years olds. Come and see what you're missing at Adventurers. 

Servant Evangelism  - ‘no strings attached’

On Tuesday 5th December,our three Evangelists, Anne,

Derek and Sue took gifts of candles to our neighbours in

Frindsbury: Murray Road, Banks Road and Pemberton

Street.

Yvonne and Norman

Yvonne and Norman have moved to Stratford-upon-Avon to be nearer their children and grandchildren, leaving Frindsbury with Upnor Parish after 18 years in the Diocese. Norman actually retired as Archdeacon of Rochester 6 years ago but has been very involved in our parish since then.  Yvonne is a psychotherapist and counsellor and, until recently, a lay reader at All Saints Church.

We wish them well but are sad to see them go.

All Hallows Eve Narnia Party

Following on from the recent Holiday club, an alternative to Halloween was organised for youngsters to come and enjoy themselves. The theme was Narnia, and the children were asked to come dressed as Narnia characters. read more>>

Harvest Supper is a success

Harvest supper was well attended. We enjoyed a 'Monk's Supper' of home made soup, with bread and cheese. The evening's proceeds along with the raffle added another £190 to the "Living Stones Appeal".

On Yer Bike

Twenty Eight keen cyclists of all ages recently took part in the 'On Yer Bike' ride organised by Derek King in aid of the Living Stones appeal. On a hot and sunny afternoon everyone enjoyed the ride and the challenges set by Derek King and his helpers. Many thanks to everyone who sponsored this event.

Mityana Charity

The Mityana Charity is supporting community work in a town of around 30,000 people in central Uganda. Ian Brown and his wife Julie visited the town in October 2005. Canon John Musaasizi is the chairman of the charity in Mityana. He and a small team administer the charities which oversee work in the orphanage, primary schools and the diocesan training centre next to the cathedral in Mityana. The Parish of Frindsbury with Upnor and Chattenden PCC has decided that during 2006 at occasional services and other occasional events where we wish to give to outside causes, World Vision and the Mityana charity will be the recipients. read more>>