Making Sense of Scripture

A Course during Lent at St Wilfrid’s.

Lent is a good time to take up a new challenge; so here’s an invitation!

Reading the Bible is not always easy for us.  We need to remember that it’s made up of different types of literature.  Poetry is quite different to prose, and each needs to be read in different ways.  We might find that we can make some sense of the Gospels, yet we’re bewildered by Proverbs or the Prophets.

This course gives practical guidelines on how to read these different types of books which we find in the Bible.  The first hour of each session will involve teaching and discussion, led by Bill Goodman.  Then the second hour will be about putting it into practice, probably in pairs or in a group.  You could do this with other members of your Home Group, if you choose to come along together.  Each evening is self-contained, so missing one or two is not a problem. 

We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall in Kibworth.  We’ll begin each evening at 7.30pm (7.15 if you’d like coffee), and finish at 9.30pm.  Here’s the plan:

March 16^th       Lost in Translations:             Which Bible Shall I Read?

    Caring Conversations:          How to Read the New Testament Letters

March 23^rd     Striking Stories:                     How to Read Biblical Narratives

March 30^th      Four Stories of One Story:    How to Read the Gospels

April 6^th          Praying Poetry:                     How to Read the Psalms (and Wisdom)

April 13^th           Proclaiming and Predicting:  How to Read the Prophets (and Law)

April 20^th        Revealing Mysteries:             How to Read the Apocalyptic Books

Whether you know the Bible well, or hardly at all, you should find something worthwhile here.  Do come along – all welcome!

Bill Goodman

Kibworth & Fleckney Praise

Pentecost marks a significant step in the development of the Christian faith. As everybody met together, the Spirit came and rested upon them.
Prophecies were fulfilled on that day, and many people came to follow Jesus.
Peter encouraged people to repent and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This was the promise made to all.
On Sunday 31 May we will be celebrating Pentecost as we all meet together to relive the promise.
This is an event for everybody - the promise is for you, your children and those still far off.
4pm, Sunday 31 May at St Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth. There will be a family picnic afterwards.
Organised jointly by St Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth; Kibworth Methodist Church and New Life Church – Fleckney.

Kibworth & Fleckney Praise

The next Kibworth and Fleckney Praise event promises to be as moving and exciting as the last one.

With great worship and praise, and wonderful fellowship, we hope and pray that you will come to New Life Church, School Street, Fleckney on March 8th, 7.30pm.

The following Kibworth and Fleckney Praise will be a Pentecost Praise held at Kibworth on 31 May, at the special time of 4pm. We will have a family tea afterwards, so put the date in your diary.

You can keep in touch with Kibworth and Fleckney Praise on the blog at http://kibworthandfleckneypraise.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook at http://en-gb.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46592947849

Worship in Music Weekend

St Wilfrid's Church in Kibworth are holding a Worship in Music Weekend from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October. 

The Friday night worship will be led by Noel Alexander and the team. 

The Saturday workshops are for all guitarists, drummers, keyboard players and singers.

Everyone is invited to the Sunday 10am service. 

There is no charge for the event. To register fill in your details below or telephone 0116 2793358.

Kibworth and Fleckney Praise

The next Kibworth and Fleckney Praise is in September

We are very lucky to have two amazing items to look forward to: The talk will be by Barrie Hockney on 'Walking with God', and the Worship is being led by a new and young worship band, The Calling.

As always, a warm welcome and refreshments afterwards.

Lambeth Conference Open Meeting with the Bishop

The Rt Revd Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester will address an OPEN MEETING about this important event on WEDNESDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER 2008 at 7.30 pm at ST WILFRID’S CHURCH, KIBWORTH.
Members of the Gartree Deanery Synods extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to attend.
EVERYONE WELCOME

Kibworth Relay for Life

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2008 – Kibworth Relay for Life
In aid of Cancer Research (UK), the Kibworth Relay for Life is a 20-hour, community, family, overnight event that will be held at Kibworth and Smeeton Football Ground 30th and 31st August 2008. It will be a charity event raising money for cancer research. If you are interested in finding out more, please call Sharon Archer on 0116 279 6559, or Valerie Griffey (Joint Committee Chair) on 0116 279 1162 or email shazarch61@hotmail.com

Worship Leaders' Course at St Wilfrid's Kibworth

A Worship Leaders' Course, focusing on modern worship songs and leading worship rather than musicianship will take place at St Wifrid's Church Kibworth from Friday 3rd to Sudany 5th October. Rev'd Ludger Fremmer, Priest-in-Charge of St Wilfrid's Kibworth is happy to extend an invitation to attend to musicians from partnership churches (both singers and instrumentalists) with the recommendation of their incumbents. Please let Ludger know numbers in good time and put the date in your diary now.

Merton College Oxford Concert St Wilfrid's Kibworth

The choir of Merton College, Oxford, consisting of graduates and undergraduates, men and women, will entertain us on Saturday 10th May at 7.30 pm with a programme of much-loved choral music: serious and light-hearted items, including excerpts from the contemporary masterpiece by Karl Jenkins, 'The Armed Man, a Mass for Peace'. Conductor will be the choir's Director, Organ Scholar, Chris Chan.
Drinks will be available in the interval in the adjoining church hall.
Tickets at £7.50, or £10 for premium reserved seats, are on sale in Kibworth Beauchamp at Ireland & Longhill, 10 Station Street, at the Kibworth Post Office on High Street or from Roger Whiteway on (0116) 279 2543 or rogerwhiteway@aol.com

Kibworth and Fleckney Praise

The next Kibworth and Fleckney Praise will be on Sunday 13 April, 7.45pm at St. Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth.

The theme this month is Sports Mission and we are very lucky that Nick Ferraby will be talking about Play, Pray, Say, based on Colossians 4, 2-6, and about the work of Christians in Sport.

For further information contact Ludger Fremmer on 0116 279 2294 or email ludger.fremmer@tiscali.co.uk

Christ in the centre

Christ in the Centre takes place on Good Friday 21st March.  Details of this year's festival (route map and timings) are available.  This year the event starts at Castle Yard at about 10.15am.  The procession will have moved to Town Hall square by 11am, and be at Humberstone Gate for the final scenes by 11.45am. This year we are delighted that Kristyna Myles will be helping to lead the singing during the worship.

A Night With Dave Carr

St. Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth invites you to experience a taste of renewal...
A Night With Dave Carr.
Teaching, ministry and prayer.
All Welcome.
This event is FREE of charge and suitable for youths and adults. There is no need to book – just turn up on the night. There is disabled access at the Church. Coffee and tea served at the end of the evening.

For more information call 0116 279 2294.

News around the Mission Partnership

Friday, 18th April, in St. Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth commencing at 7.30 p.m. 
A concert, given by the Leicester GILBERT AND SULLIVAN  OPERATIC SOCIETY to include a variety of music including songs from their shows. Tickets: £7.50 from 0116 279 2860.    All proceeds in aid of The Children's SocietyLooking forward to seeing you there!   Elizabeth Cox  elizabethcox91@tiscali.co.uk 

Choir Trainer Required - Kibworth
St Wilfrid's Church, Kibworth are looking for a choir leader and trainer owing to the retirement of the present choir mistress.  The choir has 26 members of all ages who sing for services on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday mornings and other special occasions.  They practise weekly and are RSCM affiliated.  Contact:  Revd Ludger Fremmer.  0116 279 2294, ludger.fremmer@tiscali.co.uk  for further information.

The following events may also be of interest...

Sunday 30th March 2008, BIG GOD NIGHT !  at the 'Y' Theatre, East Street, Leicester (YMCA, near the railway station). “Transfusion” is hosting the Superhero U.K. Tour 2008.   Transfusion aims to bring the message of Jesus to young people across the East Midlands in a challenging and relevant way, using the music ministry of local and national Christina bands.  Every year it is even bigger and better than the last.  Tickets are £6 in advance, £5 each for groups of 10 or more.  Or pay £7.50 on the door.  Call the ticket hotline – 0116 233 7915 or email tickets@transfusionuk.co.uk 

Saturday 8th March at Church of the Martyrs, Westcotes Drive, Leicester. 6.30pm
All welcome to “Jean Watson – Discover the spiritual in the ordinary.”  A unique opportunity to experience the inspirational and motivational speaker and award-winning Christian singer/songwriter, Jean Watson on her much acclaimed second UK tour.   Tickets £2 from Ann Raja 0116 291 0264 

Saturday 10th May - The Ultimate Event at Alton Towers
This really is a BIG day out at Alton Towers, after experiencing the white-knuckle rides all day, the experience culminates in a big worship evening with Christian bands (headlining this year is “Delirious?”). Take a look at website: www.ultimateevents.org.uk/altontowersintro.aspx
Youth leaders are now planning a return visit to an event that was enjoyed so much by so many young people last year – NB, a word of advice -it is much easier all going together by coach(es) rather than in individual cars or hiring minibuses !  

Helen Bence