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A Letter from the Rector
Dear All
Up until Advent we turn our hearts and minds toward one of the most profound symbols of our faith: the Cross of Jesus. The Cross represents not only the sacrifice made for our sins but also the love, hope, and redemption that is available to all who believe.
The Cross is a powerful reminder of God’s immense love for humanity. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” It signifies the ultimate act of love and sacrifice, where Jesus bore our sins and offered us a path to salvation. During this series, we encourage you to reflect on the meaning of the Cross in your life.
While the Cross does represent suffering and sacrifice, it is also a symbol of hope, redemption, and victory over sin and death. Some believe that the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is only for a select group of people. However, the message of the Cross is universal; it is meant for all humanity, offering forgiveness and salvation. While the crucifixion of Jesus is a historical event, its significance goes beyond history. It carries theological implications about God’s love, grace, and the nature of salvation, which are central to Christian faith. Some people see the Cross as a symbol of guilt and shame for their sins. While it does highlight human sinfulness, it also emphasises God’s grace and forgiveness, inviting believers to embrace their identity as redeemed children of God.
While the Cross is central to Christianity, its message of love, sacrifice, and redemption can resonate with people of various beliefs and backgrounds, promoting discussions about faith, morality, and the human condition.
Join us for our special services dedicated to the theme of the Cross each Sunday morning. If you are unable to attend church the sermon will be on YouTube and shared via email. Make sure we have your email address.
Also, I invite you to share your testimonies of how the Cross has transformed your life. Whether it’s a story of healing, forgiveness, or renewed faith, your experiences can inspire others in our community. Please send your testimonies to me at rev.barry@icloud.com
Join us in sharing the love of Jesus with those in need. The sermon series seeks not only to inform but to equip us to make the message easy to share and understand.
As we meditate on the Cross of Jesus, may we be reminded of the hope that it brings. Let us carry our crosses daily, following Christ and sharing His love with others. Together, let us strive to be a light in our community, reflecting the love and grace we have received.
Blessings,
Rev Barry
Diary St Peter & St Paul, Saltwood
Our regular pattern of worship includes a service every Sunday at 10am. Usually this is Holy Communion (to which all are welcome, whether or not you choose to receive communion) with a Family Service on the fourth Sunday of each month. Other services of Holy Communion, including ‘Book of Common Prayer’ services at Saltwood and Pedlinge, are shown on the website calendar, along with all services and events for the month.
Bubble Church, for families with Toddlers, is held in the Lads’ Club at 10am on the first Sunday of the month; Sunday Club, for children aged 3 – 10 is held at 10am in the Lads’ Club, on the third Sundays in term time.
Some dates to note in your diaries:
Tuesday 1st October – Our Rector’s day off – and each following Tuesday
Wednesday 2nd – 10.00 – Toddler Group in the Lads’ Club – and each following Wednesday
Wednesday 2nd – 14.00 – Afternoon Prayer Group meet at 34 Harpswood Lane
Thursday 3rd – 09.30 – Saltwood School Harvest Festival in the church
Thursday 3rd – 18.00 – Bell Ringing Practice – and each following Thursday
Thursday 3rd – 19.00 – Choir Practice – and each following Thursday
Friday 4th – 09.30 – Prayer in the church – and each following Friday
Sunday 6th – 10.00 – Harvest Festival followed by Harvest Lunch at 12.00
Monday 7th – 14.00 – Monday Chats in the Lads’ Club – and each following Monday
Wednesday 16th – 10.30 – Prayer Support Group meets at Hunters Moon
Wednesday 16th – 13.00 – Funeral – Trish Winder
Wednesday 16th – 14.00 – Cinema Club in the Lads’ Club
Saturday 19th – 10.30 – Coffee Morning at Lympne Church
Saturday 19th – 15.45 – Messy Church im the Lads’ Club
Thursday 24th – 16.30 – Wedding – Luke and Ashleigh
Saturday 26th – 10.00 – Book and Art Fair in the Lads’ Club
Saturday 26th – NB – Clocks go back one hour tonight!
Useful Contacts
Rector – Rev Barry Knott: Telephone: 01303 883243 email: rev.barry@icloud.com
Church website: www.saltwoodchurch.org
Community Support Hub: 01303 269602
Parish Pastoral Support: 0300 030 1330
Children & Families Ministry (including weddings and baptisms) – Christine Clover:
Telephone: 0300 030 1662 email: christineclover@lympneandsaltwoodchurches.uk
Lads’ Club Bookings: Jan Heard 01303 266945 email: jan.entendu@gm
Parish Magazine: Beth Lewsey 01303 264577 email: parishmagazine@saltwoodchurch.org
Items for the November Magazine
If you have any items for the September edition of the magazine, please forward to Beth Lewsey, by the 24th October
by email if possible, to: parishmagazine@saltwoodchurch.org
or deliver to 20 Castle Avenue. (Tel 01303 264577).
Saltwood Church Pastoral Group
Caring for One Another
‘And let us look out for one another to provoke love and good works’ (Hebrews 10:24)
Our Pastoral Group meet monthly to seek ways of offering support to those who are going through difficult or challenging times. If you know someone you are concerned about, or if you have concerns yourself, please contact us. You will always find a friendly voice and a listening ear at the end of the line. Caring for others is at the heart of Christian life and you can help us by being our eyes and ears, letting us know of anyone who is in need.
Contacts: 01303 266454 01303 883243
Quotes
We are saved not by our deeds but by Christ’s sacrifice for our misdeeds.
– Fred Catherwood.
From the Parish Records
We welcome into the family of the Church:
Poppy Hall, who was baptised at Pedlinge on 15th September
and Oliver Milton, was baptised at Saltwood on 15th September
Congratulations to:
Rebecca Gardner and Benjamin Ludlow, whose wedding was on 7th September
Our love and sympathy go to the family and friends of:
Joyce King, whose funeral was on 12th September
Andrew Jakeway, whose memorial service was on 17th September
Barbara Dawson, whose burial was on 23rd September
David Martin, whose funeral was on 25th September
Robert Dyer, ‘Bob’, whose funeral was on 27th September
Prayer Ministry at Saltwood
The Prayer Ministry Team are there for YOU, in the sanctuary at Saltwood, after the 10 a.m. service every week.
Wondering just what happens if you come for prayer? If you wish, you can share your prayer need (for yourself or someone else) in just a few words. The two prayer team members will pray in response to your need, simply bringing that need to Jesus and asking for his blessings. If you prefer, you don’t have to say anything – we will pray for you, that the Lord would meet you at your point of need that day. You may also like to have the sign of the cross marked on your forehead and palms with oil that has been blessed for healing (anointing.)
Worried about confidentiality? Everything you say will be treated in complete confidence. Team members are bound by the strictest rule of respecting the trust you place in them and will not betray that trust.
Worried that you’ll feel self-conscious? Everyone else is busy getting coffee, no-one will be watching you. Be encouraged to come for prayer!
A Prayer for October
We bless you, God of Seed and Harvest,
And we bless each other,
That the beauty of this world,
And the love that created it,
Might be expressed though our lives
And be a blessing to others,
Now and always
Amen
(Courtesy of faith and Worship website)
Intercessions for October
Today we pray especially for:
1 Those who live in Bartholomew Close and Lea Close
2 Those who protect us – the emergency services
3 All who worship at St Peter & St Paul and at Pedlinge
4 The work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre
5 The lonely, thinking particularly of those known to you
6 Those who live in Bartholomew Lane and St John’s Road
7 Those who visit our church and those who make use of it
8 Holy Trinity Folkestone, St George Folkestone, and St. Paul Sandgate
9 Our organists and choir
10 Canterbury Cathedral, Diocesan House and their staffs
11 Those who live in Hillcrest Road and Quarry Lane
12 Those who care for the church and churchyard and make them beautiful
13 The national role of the Church of England
14 St John the Baptist Folkestone
15 Our neighbours
16 Those who live in Holly Close and Mulberry Court
17 Those unsure of their future, thinking particularly of those known to you
18 St Augustine’s Primary School – staff and pupils
19 The Pilgrims Hospice
20 Families going through difficult times, thinking particularly of those known to you
21 Those who live in North Road West, North Road and Barrack Hill
22 Those parts of the world where there is war or political strife and those who suffer as a result
23 Our own benefice with St Stephen Lympne
24 His Majesty’s Government and Members of Parliament
25 Compassion UK
26 Those who live in Pedlinge and Sandling
27 The terminally ill and their families, thinking particularly of those known to you
28 Our study groups
29 Other, non-Anglican, churches in the local area
30 Those who live in Sandling Road and Highfield Close
31 The forces of Good over Evil
Wardens Corner
From Carol Eastell
REMINDER: Clocks go back on Saturday night 26th October
Prayer Afternoon at the home of Penny Forsyth, 34 Harpswood Lane will be at the usual time of 2 pm on Wednesday 2 October. We would love for more of you to join us for this gentle afternoon of prayer. There is always so much to pray for and when we pray for one another it is always a great blessing and an encouragement for those for whom we pray.
Prayer Support Group meeting at the home of Audrey Wayte on Wednesday 16 October at 10 30 for 11. Please let Audrey or Carol know if you are not joining us.
MONDAY CHATS is at the Lads’ Club every Monday from 2pm till 4pm. A warm welcome awaits you and if you have a free Monday, we would love you to spend it with us chatting to one another whilst enjoying a cup of tea and some delicious home-made cake.
From John Campbell: –
Hooba Service: We had over 50 people at the Hooba service in September. It makes such a difference when you come to these services and we can see ourselves as the family we are. Our collective presence is worship of itself, and we shouldn’t really feel we can only worship God one way. I encourage you all to come to our family service once a month so that we continue to worship God together as He deserves.
Holy Spirit Teaching Videos: Just a reminder that you can find them all at www.lympneandsaltwoodchurches.org.uk/teaching-videos.
In my experience it’s always worth watching more than once; it seems we always learn something missed the first time around. The Holy Spirit is an intimate part of our lives every single day and every single moment, He’s not someone we can just park and say to ourselves, “we know that now”.
You might be interested to know that there is a Bible study group in South Africa being blessed by these videos at the moment too.
Reverend Barry’s Day Off: A routine reminder to everyone that Barry’s nominated weekly day off is Tuesday. This is the day that suits him best, so I would ask you all not to contact him at all that day by any means – by phone, email, or text. If an emergency occurs, by which I mean something that really, really can’t wait until Wednesday, then please contact one of the wardens, at Saltwood or Lympne.
From Rachel Cornish: –
Last month once during intercessions I used a Teaspoon Prayer – something I’ve used for many years as I find helpful.
Anyone who does cooking will be aware that the shorthand for teaspoon is tsp – Thanks, Sorry, Please. Says it all really; when praying we can start by giving thanks for the good things, say sorry where we’ve let ourselves or God down and then pray for specific people or situations in the world. So a nice simple template to use.
Many of us use teaspoons a lot during the day – for making drinks or eating yoghurt, or even in cooking. Next time – try using the teaspoon prayer.
Harvest Festival
We shall be holding our Harvest Festival Service, with Holy Communion on Sunday 6th October, at the usual time of 10am. This will be followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ Harvest Lunch in the Lads’ Club at 12 noon. Do come along!
Joyce King
David wishes to express his thanks for all the cards and letters he has received. They have been a blessing and comfort. The extended family commented on the warm and loving Church when they attended the thanksgiving service. David is grateful for the prayerful and practical support he is receiving. Well, that’s Saltwood!
The Message of the Cross
While we are having a sermon series on this topic. It seems appropriate to repeat an article from last October’s magazine:
Taking an autumn walk through the local woods recently I saw a ‘cross’ that I hadn’t noticed before. Getting closer I expected to read something like ‘in memory of’ … a favourite pet perhaps. But no! It was the adjacent landowner proclaiming ‘private property’.
How different from the true message of the Cross: that Jesus gave his own life freely so that all might enter God’s Kingdom. The exact opposite of ‘private property’ – all are welcome!
Ride and Stride
On 14th September, thirteen of us left our church at about 10 a.m. walking to St Leonard’s, St Michael’s, the Salvation Army, then along the canal to the United Reformed church and Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Some stopped for a coffee at Waitrose while waiting for the No 18 bus taking 11 of us to Canterbury where we visited 9 more churches and stopped for some welcome refreshment before arriving back in Saltwood at just after 5 p.m. having visited a total of 15 churches and walking a total of 7 miles.
We thank all our sponsors who helped jointly to raise £1315.00 plus Gift Aid. This has been sent to The Friends of Kent Churches, half of which will be then returned to our church.
Joy & Derek Russill
(Editor’s Note; A huge thank you to Derek and Joy – not least for their diligence in collecting in all the sponsor money!)
Saltwood Cinema Club
will be showing
FLY ME TO THE MOON
at 2pm on Wednesday 16th October
in the Lads’ Club
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.
Cost £5 per person to include tea and cake
All proceeds to the Lads’ Club Funds
From the Parish Magazine – OCTOBER 2004
Twenty years ago, there was notice of the forthcoming school Harvest Festival and Church Harvest Festival followed by a Harvest Lunch; a report on the recent Ride and Stride Day; an advert for the Saltwood Village Society meeting; and a report from Castle Green WI. All this sounds much the same as our 2024 magazine entries!
There were also reports of grumbling in the congregation (about the kitchen extensions and necessary alterations in church) … does anything change?! This prompted the following from the Rector:
‘Comments like “if our normal Sunday service is going to change, we … will be looking for somewhere else to go on a Sunday morning”. There have even been … threatening notes over signs on the footpath gate. If you hear of such questions, or maybe asking them yourself, let me try to reassure you, First let me recap on why we are making changes,
- We began by exploring options to meet the requirements … for the disabled
- We needed to find more seats for the popular services in the year
- We are doing it to make the running of this house of prayer easier …
- It is noticeable that many more people, old and young, stay for (cold) refreshments on the first Sunday (served in church) than go for coffee in the Lads’ Club on the other Sundays
I hope that what we are doing will … make us more flexible and adaptable and … welcoming to newcomers.
I know that moving a font, changing the seating etc will not have been welcomed by everyone but let me reassure you it isn’t part of my agenda to change the pattern and ethos of our Sunday mornings.
Where this step in faith will take us … I cannot say … but hopefully we will be growing forward together.’
Book and Art Fair
St Stephen’s Church, Lympne
Services and Events in October:
Sunday 6th – Holy Communion – 11.00
Sunday 13th – Hooba Family Service – 11.00
Monday 14th – Lyne School Collective Worship in church – 10.00
Saturday 19th – Coffee Morning – 10.30 to 12.30
Sunday 20th – Morning Worship – 11.00
Wednesday 23rd – Wedding Rehearsal – 15.00
Saturday 26th – Wedding – 15.00
Sunday 27th – Holy Communion – 11.00
Monday 28th – Lympne School in church – 10.00
Monday 28th – Prayer Meeting (30 minutes) – 12.30
Next Month: Sale of Paintings in church1st and 2nd November –
Weekly Events in church:
Mondays 19:30-21:30 – Bell ringing Practice
Saturday mornings 10:30 – 12:3 – Eco group working churchyard (when dry)
Home Groups
There are two house groups – Monday evening (contact Rachel & Peter) and Friday morning (contact Monica & Peter). Both meet every two weeks and read through the bible together with lots of talk and discussion.
Groups for Families
Groups and services for children and families take place mostly in Saltwood with the Lad’s Club – but once a month there is Family service in Lympne church, and in term time a weekly Toddlers group in Lympne village hall on Thursdays.
If you are curious as to what goes on have a look on the new display boards in Lympne church with photos of many of these activities.
Lympne Fellowship
At our September meeting we were entertained by Sue Gibson, one of our own members, with an amusing and informative talk about her ‘Big Holiday’ to Australia and New Zealand in 2022. Arriving in Perth, Sue and her husband embarked on a well-planned tour of Australia, taking the opportunity to embrace a variety of experiences where she pushed herself outside her usual comfort zone, including parascending, something she found terrifying. Finally arriving in Melbourne, they flew on to New Zealand, to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and find the place where her father had been born. A trip that had very special meaning to her and one she will always remember.
Lympne Fellowship normally meets at 1.15pm in the Harry Margary Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month, with a programme of interesting and informative talks and activities. For further information about our group, please contact Jill Page on 07846 819693
Ecochurch Progress
At Lympne many different people are involved in different aspects of this project across different areas such as Worship, Buildings, Land, Community engagement and Lifestyle.
Thanks to all those involved with leading services, writing prayers, procuring supplies more sustainable – we are progressing well towards the Gold Eco Award.
Visit to Langdon Ecogarden
About a dozen people from Lympne had a private tour of this eco garden near Faversham, looking at different ways of making an area of land into a better habitat for bees and birds by encouraging a wider range of plants.
We learned about the two different types of wildflower meadow and how to gradually establish these. We saw some good ideas for creating natural paths and edges to flower borders. It was inspiring to see what can be created over just a few years. And the cake(s) were very good!
Churchyard – Autumn planting
It is the time of year to be planting bulbs for the spring. The plan for the churchyard is to get as much colour into the wide border along the castle wall as possible to both look stunning and be a good source of nectar for wildlife. We also plan to encourage a greater number and variety of native UK flowering plants throughout other areas of the churchyard.
We would be grateful for any (more) donations of bulbs or plants for either location
International e-waste Day – 14th October
We have a responsibility to look after the earth’s resources and to use them sustainably and think about how we throw things away. In recent years the amount of ‘e-waste’ has grown – this includes anything with a plug, cable, or battery, but also small electronics such as old mobile phones, cables, USB keys, card readers, game consoles- and other devices.
There are different ways of responsibly recycling these:
- Digital Kent (https://devicerecyclingscheme.co.uk/) have a device recycling scheme for things like phone and laptops. They ensure any data is securely erased and then refurbish many devices to re-use within the community or recycle. A local scheme supporting local communities and reducing e-waste. They will collect items from your house.
- The Hythe Environmental Community Group operates an Electrical Waste Drop Off Point for small electrical items every Saturday in front of the shop from 10.00am to 4.00pm. This is in the 101 Open Door Project building – at 101 Hythe high street. They will take household appliances (that will fit in a wheelie bin), old cameras, mains or battery tools, electrical leads and cables.
In October you might see slogans as part of this annual campaign to “Join the e-waste hunt – retrieve, recycle, and revive!” Organisations such as those above make this easy.
St Stephen’s Lympne – Coffee Morning
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 2024
10.30am – 12.30pm
- Come and join us for coffee, cakes and savoury bakes.
- Take a break while out for that walk (well-behaved dogs welcome)
- Catch up with old friends and new
- Enjoy the songs from the musicals with Richard on the piano
Proceeds to maintenance of the church plus
a donation to this month’s nominated charity:
WATER AID
ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH, LYMPNE
ART EXHIBITION
FRIDAY 1st and SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
10.00am – 4.00pm
PAINTINGS BY BRIAN ROSE
FOR MANY YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF ST STEPHEN’S
and PAT ROSE
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EXHIBITION WILL GO TO THE UP-KEEP OF OUR BEAUTIFUL GRADE 1 LISTED CHURCH
SHAL: Studying History and Archaeology in Lympne
In September our speaker, Vince Williams, gave a comprehensive talk on Folkestone in World War 1 1914—18. Prior to 1914 Folkestone had been a very busy holiday resort with hotels employing German serving staff. The outbreak of war resulted in ships from France being diverted to Boulogne and onward to Folkestone, and immediately trade and transport dried up. Lord Kitchener’s famous appeal ‘Your country needs you’ resulted in men and women joining the forces, and hotels and hospitals commissioned as hospitals for the wounded.
The first main group of soldiers returned wounded at the end of September 2014, together with over 2000 Belgian troops and refugees. In Folkestone Committees were formed to organise these intakes and the Belgian consulate was opened in Sandgate Road in Bobby’s Dept. Store (later Debenhams). In early 1915 there were concerns over submarines near Folkestone but not one troopship was hit and many thousands of troops walked along Lower Sandgate Road. In late 1915 Australian and Canadian troops were based on the Leas, followed by a further contingent of 41000. The Canadians dug trenches at Shorncliffe and practised in the trenches. More Canadian hospitals were opened as they integrated into the Folkestone community and some of them married English women. At the end of October 1915 King George V visited Lyminge, Beachborough, and then rode on horseback to Cheriton. At that time laundries were engaged in cleaning uniforms with female workers. In early 1916 the Germans attacked by seaplane and a number of rest camps were opened in Marine Gardens and other places in order to support the community and provide sports and recreational facilities. In 1916 a Zeppelin dropped its remaining 5 bombs in the sea on the way back, and later intensified bombing on the Leas No. 3 Camp. In 1917 94000 Chinese arrived and lived in huts on Cherry Garden Avenue, keeping busy in clearing mines , and another Chinese group were at Shorncliffe Military Centre. Later in May the Germans dropped 16-18 bombs killing 61-63people. Life then started to return to normal with a 2nd Canadian Ceremony.
At our 15th October meeting at 7.30pm in the Harry Margary Hall Dr. Martin Watts will talk on ‘Richborough Harbour World War 1 and 2’. Non-members are welcome.
SALTWOOD VILLAGE SOCIETY
THURSDAY 10th OCTOBER
7.15 for 7.30PM
THE LADS’ CLUB, RECTORY LANE
‘THE CINQUE PORTS’
An illustrated talk on the history and significance of the ‘Head Ports’, ‘Ancient Towns’ and ‘Limbs’
By Len Howell
VILLAGE NEWS/RAFFLE/FREE REFRESHMENTS
MEMBERS £3, NON-MEMBERS £8. ALL WELCOME
FREE PARKING AT THE CHURCH
Castle Green WI
President Julie Andrews welcomed thirty-five members and two guests to the September meeting. Elisa and her team were thanked for providing refreshments and Valerie Humphreys was thanked for the flower arrangement for the president’s table.
The record of the July meeting was approved and signed: there were no matters arising.
Julie reminded members that the NFWI membership survey is in WI Life and on the NFWI website.
All the sub-groups are holding meetings in October, please see the website for details.
Christmas Lunch will be held at Sotirios in Folkestone on December 18th. A £5.00 non -refundable deposit is required to secure your booking and can be paid by bank transfer, cheque, or cash.
Annual Meeting in February; Julie reminded us that she is standing down at the Annual Meeting and we will need a new President. As most of you will know, without a President or indeed without a secretary or treasurer, Castle Green WI would be closed so please give serious thought to this matter.
After coffee, cake and a chat we welcomed our speaker Pippa from the charity Folkestone Baby Basics. The charity provides emergency packages to new mothers and babies of 0-3 months. The charity was founded fifteen years ago in Sheffield and there are other branches in Kent. The Folkestone branch covers an area from Folkestone to Dungeness. Most of the referrals come from midwives and social workers. This was an interesting and thought-provoking talk. Mary Wheatley gave the vote of thanks.
The next meeting is on Friday October 11th when we will welcome Martin Newcombe with a talk entitled Folk Tales and Ghost stories. This will be followed by a soup lunch; no need to book but donations to cover costs will be appreciated.
Margaret Alcock
Finishing with a Smile …
… Fresh out of seminary, a young pastor found an associate position at a prestigious church. One Sunday early on, he was given the opportunity to preach. He prepared diligently – perhaps a bit too excited to use all the learning he’d acquired – and worked hard to make his words eloquent and smooth. Shaking hands at the end of the service, he was approached by one of the older ladies who was known and respected in both the church and community. “Sir,” she said with a smile, “your sermon was like the peace of God!”
The young preacher’s grin widened, and his chest puffed a bit … until she continued on, “it surpassed ALL understanding!”
