Soul Survivor 2018

Here is our own highlights video from Soul Survivor made by Alex. Do come along and join us in church on Sunday when some of our young people will be sharing their stories from Soul Survivor with us.

Great North Run

Not long to go now! My running number has arrived with details for the big day on 9th September.
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Joint Service

As has been customary in recent years, this Sunday, the Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, was a joint service between St Paul’s and St Peter’s. This year it was held at St Peter’s. The service was led by Steve Bailey, the rector, and Liz Wilson, the vicar at St Peter’s preached.

Her sermon was the latest on the series of characteristics of the Church. This week, it was that of love. She pointed out that Greek had many words for love (the sacrificial love of God, sexual love, the love of parents and family, and love of friends). She pointed to the story of St Peter, who had denied Jesus. And when, after the resurrection, Jesus had asked him: “do you love me (agape – love of God)?” he had only been able to reply: “you know that I am your friend.” Eventually, Jesus just asked him: “are you my friend” and Peter replied: “you know that I am.” Even with this weakest affirmation, Jesus was able to use him, and gave a task: “Feed my sheep.” So too, it is for us. Jesus will transform our weakest love. Above all these forms of love stands the cross – the sign of Christ’s supreme sacrificial love for us.

Members of both churches took part in leading the service. It was good to meet together as we remembered the love of Christ for us, as we partook of Communion together.

Our Highlights From Week B!

A group of us have just returned from Soul Survivor Week B. Here is the highlights video they produced. We are hoping to share some of our stories during our service soon, once we have caught up on some sleep!

Holiday at Home Was Noticed!

Three weeks ago we organised a "Holiday at Home" particularly for those who were unlikely to get away. That was picked up by the website of Leicester Diocese.

For a description and pictures, click here.

Holiday Club 2018

Enjoy this video of all that took place at our Holiday Club this week. Many thanks to all who came along and all who worked hard to make it happen.

Holiday Club Adventure Cruise

We have enjoyed two great days so far of our Summer Holiday Club with some fantastic kids joining us. Here are some pictures of the Team Bases and the set for our drama. Looking forward to our last day tomorrow followed by a celebration service and BBQ on Sunday!

Eden

This is a great spoken word from the Bible Society, written and performed by Dai Woolridge, enjoy!

The Restoration Story

Principal Services — July — September

Dear Friends,

Following on from last year's success, we are holding "Holiday at Home" and look forward to celebrating with them in our service on 8^th July. A month later in August we are again running a summer "Holiday Club" for primary school aged children. Their celebration service on 12^th August is followed, hopefully, by a BBQ.

We continue with our sermon series based on David Watson's book I Believe in the Church through July & August. In September we welcome Sandra for Baptism and family who will be here to celebrate with Richard & Jordan.

Also in September we will be commissioning our Home Group leaders and celebrating with the groups all that they do to help us grow in our discipleship.
Finally at the end of the month we celebrate Harvest which will give us a great opportunity to invite others to join us following on from our Church Open Day on Saturday 29^th September.

Every blessing,

Steve

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