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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 30th April - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - and for the week ahead:
Scripture:
“The branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine” (John 15.4)
Reflection:
Was Jesus stating the obvious? Vines need lots of pruning if they are to bear a good crop, and pruned shoots never do get to produce fruit. “I” said Jesus “am the true vine”.
It’s like the parable of the seeds – some seeds get started but… To live, and to live well, we need not just physical blood supply, we need a constant supply of fresh Spirit. If mains appliances are unplugged, they stop working; rechargeable batteries need a power source. The life and words of Jesus are a source of inspiration: the story of the Resurrection is not about the past, it’s a way of saying that the power for good that was shown in Jesus is very much alive and with us. Let’s not get cut off!
David Harmsworth
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“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 APRIL:
Sunday 7th - Second Sunday of Easter
8 am Holy Communion
10 am All Age Communion
5 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 14th - Third Sunday of Easter
8 am 1662 BCP Holy Communion
10 am Morning Worship
Sunday 21st - Fourth Sunday of Easter
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Sung Eucharist
Sunday 28th - Fifth Sunday of Easter
8 am Holy Communion followed by breakfast at the Memorial Hall
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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