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Rector: Revd David Commander is the Rector of the Benefice of Benenden and Sandhurst. He originally trained and worked as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer for 28 years. He served his curacy at St James's, Tunbridge Wells, before moving to Benenden in October 2013. He and his wife, Helen, have two daughters, two grandsons, a grandaughter, and an extremely friendly dog, Barney.
T: 01580 240658 M: 07710 416978 revdavidcommander@gmail.com
The Rectory, The Green, Benenden, Kent TN17 4DL
Assistant Priest: Though she was born in London, Rev. Rosemary Kobus van Wengen has spent most of her adult life abroad, teaching in schools and universities in Uganda and The Netherlands. She was ordained in 2001 in Canterbury Cathedral, and since then has served as a non-stipendiary priest (now ‘retired’, with Permission to Officiate) in Benenden and Sandhurst. Besides a passion for parish ministry her interests include art and literature, handwork and gardening. rosemaryvanwengen@gmail.com
Assistant Priest: Rev. Ylva Blid-Mackenzie was born and raised in Sweden, moving to Kent in 1996. She finished her theological studies at St Augustine's College in May 2020 and then served her Title Post in Benenden and Sandhurst with the Revd. David. She trained as a Landscape Architect and runs Madrona Nursery with her husband Liam. They have three sons, two border collies and some chickens.
T: 01233 820100 M: 07766 711957 rev.ylva@gmail.com
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Scripture & Reflection: Sunday 21st July - Eighth Sunday after Trinity - and for the week ahead:
Scripture
“He got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astonished.” (Mark 6.51)
Why were they utterly astonished? How could they not have been ready to accept that Jesus would be able to provide the help they had asked for? How far does our own experience echo theirs? – recognising the wonderful ways in which our lives are made possible and enriched, our daily bread provided and so many possibilities of growth and healing,… and yet we are astonished if our prayers are answered.
David Harmsworth
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SUMMER TEAS AT ST GEORGE'S - EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY & AUGUST - from 2 to 4pm in church - All welcome!
“Services” and Prayer:
Please make use of the beautiful quiet space in St. George's Church any day for individual private prayer; prayer resources are available.
UPCOMING SERVICES IN JULY:
Sunday 7th - Sixth Sunday after Trinity
8 am Holy Communion
10 am All Age Communion & Baptism
5 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 14th - Seventh Sunday after Trinity
8 am 1662 BCP Holy Communion
10 am Morning Worship & Baptism
Sunday 21st - Eighth Sunday after Trinity
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Sung Eucharist
Saturday 27th
4 pm 'Connect Four' Famiy Service at the Mission Church, Sandhurst TN18 5JU
Sunday 28th - Ninth Sunday after Trinity
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Morning Worship
Mid-week Communion: Every Tuesday at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst TN18 5JU
Morning Prayer takes place at St George's at 8am on Mondays and Fridays and at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst TN18 5JU at 8am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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