Letter from the Vicarage

November 2011

Dear Friends,

As I write, the building work on the annexe continues at great pace, with a lovely team of builders working on the site. The latest discovery on the site has been that of a teapot! It is missing a handle, and is a little bit worse for wear, but is nonetheless thought to date back to about 1850. This was around the time when the church that we see today was built, originally as a school, but used as a place of worship on Sundays. It’s moving to speculate that the teapot may have been used by the builders of 150 years ago, and now has been found by the builders of today. Where would we be without opportunities for a tea-break, and some good old builders’ tea!

November is the month in which we’re invited to “Remember, remember the 5th of November” and we see the sky lit up with firework displays. It’s also an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts past and present, and we will gather around the war memorial at 10.50 am on Sunday 13th November for our annual service of remembrance.

But this month we will also be remembering the financial needs of our church, which has ministered to the people of Scaynes Hill for one hundred and fifty years, and which now needs to raise a further £90,000 in order that the annexe project might be completed. In my first few months here, I’ve seen that St Augustine’s Church has a particular place in the heart of the community of Scaynes Hill, for those who consider themselves “churchgoers” and those who don’t. Please consider if you might be able to make a personal contribution, or if you have links with any businesses or community groups who might be able to offer some support.

And one more thing to remember: we will be holding a fund-raising craft fair in the church on Saturday 12th November, between 2 pm-5 pm, and there will be lots of potential Christmas presents on sale, as well as the chance to enjoy tea and cake!

Every blessing,

Lisa Barnett

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