NEWS
26 Aug 2010
Nearly there!
The builders left site today having finished their part of the project. The less visible elements now need to be completed - PA and lighting cabling, connections and testing, installation of PA, AV and lighting controls into the new enclosure, completing the enclosure, final adjustments of projectors, screens and positioning, plus the drapes! And did someone mention carpet?
20 Aug 2010
It looks so different!
One side of the partition wall is finished and the other will be completed early next week. More work is still to be done on the PA, AV and lighting. We're working towards having as much as possible finished by 5 September when Matt Partridge is with us.
19 Aug 2010
Building work nearly finished
It really is the finishing touches to the building work this week. The doors are fitted and with final coats of paint and wood trim, it's almost complete. Further work over the next few weeks on the PA system, lighting and drapes. There's even talk of a new carpet!
13 Aug 2010
Another week and more change
The wood trim starts to be fitted on the partition wall. The enclosure will also house lighting controls and the AV computer as well as the PA desk.
12 Aug 2010
Progress every day
The new fire exit doors are operational, the painting of the partition gives way to measuring for the wood trim and the PA enclosure takes shape.
11 Aug 2010
Painting and new PA enclosure
Gary and Mark take a well-earned rest before starting on another coat of paint on the partition wall. And Jamie starts to build the new enclosure for PA, lighting and AV.
09 Aug 2010
Final coats and exit doors
There's still a couple of weeks to go but the final coats of paint are started on the short partition. At the same time the new fire exit doors are created on the north wall.
06 Aug 2010
Painting and wood trims
Painting of the main partition starts as does fitting the wood trim to the small wall.
04 Aug 2010
Plastering is completed
The last side of the wall is plastered today.
03 Aug 2010
And work continues
The main partition wall starts being plastered today and the lighting guys are back to continue their part of the project. Then it's on to painting and preparation of the wood trims.
30 Jul 2010
Great progress this week
It's amazing the difference when you look at the pictures at the end of last week to now. Then we had large holes in the ground partially filled with concrete. Now we have a partition wall complete with steels and fully boarded on one side (the other side may well be done by Sunday).
29 Jul 2010
Plaster and glass fibre!
The short wall has its first coat of plaster while the main partition continues to be filled for sound insulation.
28 Jul 2010
Progress update on the wall
Sound insulation boards and infill means this part of the process seems slower compared to other days.
27 Jul 2010
The wall takes shape
More steels are placed and the timber framework appears -
26 Jul 2010
Construction commences
With demolitian and foundations behind us, the construction begins in earnest.
23 Jul 2010
From building site to church meeting
The building work still continues but gradually through the day there will be a transition going on which will enable us to meet on Sunday. It won't be quite the same as usual and that's not just because we'll be facing a different direction!
22 Jul 2010
Building update
More holes are being dug today in preparation for foundations for steels and supports for the new wall. Other work on the PA system, lighting and stage continue to progress.
21 Jul 2010
Building work commences
The building started this week as planned with the stage and left hand side cupboard demolished and holes being drilled into the ground. The next few Sundays will be interesting!
19 Jul 2010
Baptisms (July 2010)
Yesterday 6 people were baptised at Kings Church. Santino Hamberis, one of the church pastors, briefly explained that by being baptised these 6 people were demonstrating their faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. He then asked each one into the pool (of fairly chilly water) and asked them to confess their love and trust in Jesus. Each was then submerged to arise to much cheering and clapping.
04 Jul 2010
Summer Fair success
The first King's Church Summer Fair was declared a great success yesterday after hundreds of people attended. The weather was beautiful and this certainly made the afternoon enjoyable. With a variety of stalls, an outstanding acrobatic display from Acromax and even a visit from the Fire Service gthere was something for everyone. A huge inflatable assault course kept the children occupied and the human table football was extremely popular with participants and sepctators alike. The Summer Fair proceeds will support St Michael's Hospice.
10 May 2010
Mark Stibbe at King's Church Hastings
We are pleased to confirm that Dr Mark Stibbe will be speaking at King's Church Hastings on Sunday 13 June (7pm-9pm). Mark was the senior leader at St. Andrews, Chorleywood for 12 years before founding the Father's House Trust, a charity dedictaed to bringing the Father's love to the fatherless. He is the author of many books including From Orphans to Heirs and Prophetic Evangelism. You are warmly invited to join us to hear Mark speak. Refreshments will be provided before the meeting.
15 Apr 2010
World Cup on the big screen
Watch England all the way!
All the England matches in the World Cup will be shown at The Hastings Centre on a big screen. Details of the group matches are available on the church web site (kingshastings.org). The site will be updated with further matches as England progresses.
01 Mar 2010
10 baptised in one meeting!
Yesterday at King's Church, 10 people, including several teenagers, were baptised during the Sunday morning meeting. They each declared their faith in Jesus before being completely submerged into the large pool of (warm) water. They immerged to many shouts of encouragement from the congregation of about 400. The meeting was led by Santino Hamberis, one of the church leaders, who briefly explained about why these people were being baptised and then gave some an opportunity to express something of their own personal story. Matt Beaney, another leader, spoke about how Christians are those whose lives have been changed, not just rearranged. His talk can be downloaded from the Resources section of this site. The meeting closed with lots of chatter, tea, coffee and doughnuts!
24 Feb 2010
Cycling and Walking Group
The King's Church Cycling and Walking Group has a planning meeting to be held on Monday 1 March at 7.30pm in the Alpha Room at The Hastings Centre. Everyone welcome.
24 Feb 2010
Calendar updated
Church calendar updated for May - August 2010
11 Feb 2010
Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course
Due to the adverse weather conditions the course scheduled for tonight (11 February 2010) has been cancelled.
08 Feb 2010
Quiz Night success
The annual King's Church Quiz Night was again a very successful event. Nearly 300 people took part, competing for some outstanding team prizes. Third prize was games of ten-pin bowling for the team of 10 at Ocean Bowling in Bexhill. Second prize, also for the team of 10, was a meal at Porters Wine Bar in the Old Town, Hastings. First prize, won by the team from Barclays Bank (pictured here receiving their prize from Quizmaster, Kevin Burford), was an extremely generous donation from Arena Pursuits, Flimwell (www.arenapursuits.com), of a 2 hour Quad Biking Session for the whole team.
09 Jan 2010
Sunday meeting CANCELLED
Due to adverse weather conditions all meetings on Sunday 10 January 2010 have been cancelled. This information is being circulated through the small groups. Please pass the word if you think of people who may not have been informed. Also the Alpha taster on Tuesday 12 January has been postponed until Tuesday 19 January.
09 Jan 2010
Leadership CANCELLED
The Leadership meeting due to take place on Sunday 10 January at 6.30pm has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Please pass on this information if you think of people who may not have been informed.
09 Jan 2010
Alpha taster POSTPONED
The Alpha taster planned for Tuesday 12 January 2010 has been postponed to Tuesday 19 January due to adverse weather conditions.
08 Jan 2010
Quiz Night booking opens
Booking forms for the Quiz Night on 5 February will be available from the Information Desk or Church Office from Sunday 10 January. To ensure a confirmed booking for a table at the Quiz Night the form must be completed in full, including the team name, and handed in together with a booking fee of £20.
05 Jan 2010
New preaching series starts
Paul Mann kicked off the new preaching series last Sunday. The series is looking at dynamic truths from an ordinary man - Barnabas. Paul's preach can be downloaded from our web site - just go to the Sermon archive under Resources.
21 Dec 2009
Saviour King success
More than 750 people gathered at The Hastings Centre on a cold and frosty afternoon yesterday to enjoy Saviour King. Choir, soloists, dancers, readers and more than 20 Totz Klub children dressed in an array of costumes from kings and shepherds to angels and sheep, made this a thoroughly enjoyable and excellent event. In addition Adrian Holloway, best-selling author and former BBC TV presenter, gave a fascinating presentation of the Christmas story, which if true, can provide each of us with peace forever. He challenged all to make a personal investigation into the truth of the Christmas message. Paul Mann, leader of King's Church, invited anyone wishing to take up the challenge to attend the Alpha Course which starts on 12 January 2010. An offering taken for St Michael's Hospice raised £600.
16 Dec 2009
New preaching series announced
From 3 January 2010 to 14 February, King's Church will be running a preaching series on Barnabas entitled En-Courage. Paul Mann, lead elder, said, 'We have 7 Sundays from the start of January when we will be looking at some great truths from the life and experience of Barnabas.' Details of speakers and titles available soon.
13 Dec 2009
Auf wiedersehen to the Duttons
This morning we said, "So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye," to the Dutton family, who had their last Sunday with us before moving to Berlin, Germany.
Nigel has been leader of King's Church Hastings for seven years before he handed over to Paul Mann in September 2009. Nigel delivered his last preach as a leader of King's Church Hastings this morning. On Tuesday he will move with his wife Clare and children Toby, Abbie, Ben and Ewan to the German capital.
The plan is to settle into their new flat, enjoy Christmas and then set about getting established in the city with a view to planting a vibrant, nation-changing church.
To keep up-to-date with the exploits of the Duttons, visit www.newfrontiersberlin.de
08 Dec 2009
Saviour King details confirmed
The King's Church annual Christmas service will take place at 4.30pm on Sunday 20th December. Traditional carols, contemporary songs and modern dance will be followed by a short talk by former BBC sports presenter Adrian Holloway. Spiced punch and mince pies will be served at the end of the event.
Flyers are now available from the Information Desk on Sunday mornings or from The Hastings Centre during the week.
06 Dec 2009
Spend Christmas morning with your family of 350
This year our Christmas service will start at 10.30am and last one hour. Children are welcome to bring their favourite gift to show the congregation.
During the service, we will be encouraging donations to help those suffering in the drought and famine in Kenya.
08 Nov 2009
Remembrance Day
A group of 8 members of King's Church joined with over 2,000 at the Memorial in Alexandra Park. Pete Tickner laid a wreath on behalf of the church.
