SERVICE AT ST AUGUSTINE'S CROSS

On the Saturday of the August bank holiday weekend, a group from Pathways joined with other churches from our Cluster at St Augustine's cross near Ramsgate.  This marked the official celebration of the start of Walking the Way as written about in our previous post.

As a church we are supporting Dave Cape as he walks the entire Pilgrims way between Ramsgate, Canterbury, Winchester and London, carrying his Cross and  Bowl.  The Pilgrims Way passes right by our village of Lenham, so it carries a special significance for us.

St Augustine's cross can be found at Cliffsend near Ramsgate, and marks the point which is traditionally thought to be the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597.  A plaque by the cross read that Augustine "preached his first sermon to our countrymen thus he happily planted the Christian faith which marvellously spread throughout the whole of England".

We started our service with some worship, then Dave Cape shared a few words.  Neil from Jubilee Church Maidstone told us a bit about the history of the site.  We read some bible verses and prayed, before sharing communion together. We also buried a peg with some  bible verses written on it in the ground. It was a special time and felt significant. 

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​Psalm 24:3-9 
"Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in."

John 14:6
"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Over the next few weeks we will be following Dave's progress, and walking and praying with him at times, so watch this space for more updates!