Wednesday 5 March 2008

Principal Services - Easter and Pentecost 2008

The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus dominate the gospels and the writings of the early church. These events are the most decisive in all history, changing the world and transforming lives.

In the weeks of the Easter season we’ll be focussing on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. It begins with the biggest themes, as the significance of Jesus and the events of Easter are celebrated. But these aren’t abstract ideas. Very soon the letter asks questions about the implications of this transforming grace for practical living.

At Pentecost and in the week’s that follow, we’ll look in greater detail at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Being ‘resurrection people’ is about new life in the Spirit of God and you’ll discover more of this freedom in these services.

Our “All Together Church” services are for all ages and last no more than one hour. “The Word Service” includes a time of more focussed teaching and, like our communion services, lasts just under an hour and a half.

23 March 2008 – Easter Day

10.00am Holy Communion

Alleluia! He is risen!

Acts 10.34-43 and John 20.1-18

  

30 March 2008

10.00am The Word Service

The cosmic significance of Christ

Colossians 1.1-23

  

6 April 2008

10.00am Holy Communion

Christ in you, the hope of glory

Colossians 1.24-2.23 and John 10.7-10

  

13 April 2008

10.00am All Together Church

Wanting to be all grown up – Why childhood is precious

Matthew 18.1-7

  

20 April 2008

10.00am The Word Service led by Random Fish

New life in Christ

Colossians 3.1-17

   

27 April 2008

10.00am Holy Communion

How should I behave towards Christians?

Colossians 3.12-4.1 and John 13.33-35

   

4 May 2008

10.00am Holy Communion

How should I behave towards others?

Colossians 4.2-18 and Mark 9.50

   

11 May 2008 - Pentecost

10.00am Family/Parade service for Pentecost

Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Acts 2.1-18

   

18 May 2008

10.00am Holy Communion

What does the Holy Spirit do?

Romans 8.1-17 and John 3.5-8

  

25 May 2008

10.00am The Word Service

How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

Acts 8.5-24