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WHAT IS MENTORING?
Coffee shop chatLearning, growth and spiritual development occurs in relationship. C.S. Lewis describes it well, ‘Think of me as a fellow patient in the same hospital who, having been admitted a little earlier, could give some advice.' Mentoring at PBC is an informal ministry that practices a simple principle: ‘Those who walk with the wise grow wise' (Proverbs 13:20). The goal is encouragement. Mentoring is not about a carefully outlined curriculum. It's about life-on-life relationships. Being mentored or being a mentor is one of the most important investments of time we can make.

WHAT'S THE TIME COMMITMENT?Mentoring 1 - Mentoring
This can be decided by you, but an hour, once or twice a month for one year is a good aim.

HOW DO I FIND A MENTOR?
Prayerfully think of people of your gender who you admire and would like to spend more time with. Approach them personally or contact Wayne Alexander to talk it through. If there is no one you think you can approach, please speak to Wayne Alexander on 01892 825590 or . Please let Wayne or an Elder know that mentoring is taking place.

News & Announcements

HOPE Pembury Churches Together Sais Mandi Masquerade Ball

30th January, 2012

HOPE Pembury Churches Together's year of fundraising for the flood torn Sais Mandi region continues with a Masquerade Ball on Saturday 18th February, being held at Pembury Village Hall from 7.30pm to 11pm. There will be live music, a curry banquet, other fundraising opportunities and great fun as well as a licensed bar. Tickets are fifteen pounds each and are available from the PBC Church Office on 01892 825590 or from St Peter's Pembury on 01892 824761. There is a limited number of tickets so please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Thanks: Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

23rd January, 2012

We have received a letter of thanks from Blythswood Shoebox Appeal and a little detail and photos of the handing out of shoeboxes, some of which you donated before Christmas to be taken into Eastern Europe and India. You can read it by clicking on the header then clicking the link in the article.

Pastor Dave Baxter's New Year Message

10th January, 2012

Pastor Dave Baxter welcomed in the new year in the PBC News with a story of Hans Nielsen Hauge. That touch of God's hand and answer to prayer was the start of Hauge's God-driven mission to the whole of the Norwegian people. It was a time when Norwegians were emigrating to America and consequently, Hauge's teaching on repentance and salvation went over to the US with the Lutherans. What will God do in our lives this year? What are we praying for? Click on the header for the story and our Pastor's welcome in full. Happy New Year!