Peter's Place Easter Workshop

At St Peter's, Oadby, Jayne and Jan are preparing for a special Peter's Place Easter Workshop from 2-4pm on Wednesday 2 April 2008.

Contact Jayne (0116 271 2685) or Jan (0116 271 3462) for an afternoon of drama, singing, crafts, prayers and food.

The next Peter's Place is on Sunday 20 April from 4-5.30pm.

Transfusion Youth Event - Sunday 30th March

Happy Easter

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
John 11:25-26.

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Happy Easter

Once for all. The death and resurrection that changed everything. Wouldn’t it change everything to know for sure that death wasn’t the end? To be certain that life isn’t just “three score years and ten” of existence followed by timeless oblivion that renders the existence almost meaningless…. Isn’t that what we’d all like to know? For Christians, the symbol of the cross and the message of Easter is a reminder that Jesus Christ, God’s son, died on a cross 2000 years ago to offer us forgiveness and eternal life. To offer us the gift of a new start and a relationship with him that starts now and lasts beyond our death. This Easter we’d love to offer you the chance to discover the reality of God’s love for you. Why not come to one of our services, enjoy the celebration and find out more for yourself. We look forward to welcoming you. 

The Passion - Easter Sunday scheduling

The BBC has just announced that episodes 1,2 and 3 of The Passion will be repeated en bloc on Easter Sunday 23rd March at 2.15pm after the Eastenders Omnibus. This is intended for all those who've missed it during the week or would like to catch up.  The final episode, dealing with the resurrection appearances, will then transmit at 7.30pm.  The team at www.rejesus.co.uk have produced resources to back up the series, including exclusive interviews. They are intended as a source for those who would like to go a step further in exploring faith.

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.

Dates for your Diary

Don’t miss the Wyvern Singers’ Concert, Saturday 8th March, 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, Oadby. Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle. Director, Charles Paterson; Piano, Nest Harris; Organ, Simon Ainge. Four vocal soloists, including the Cathedral Precentor, Stephen Foster, and a really entertaining work that is easy to absorb without having heard it before. Interval with refreshments. Please come along for a wonderful evening’s entertainment. Buy your tickets £7 (£6) on the door.
 
A Voice for the Voiceless – Discussion and Talk led by Mr Masud Karim from Christian Aid’s partner, the Madaripur Legal Aid Association, Bangladesh. Friday 14th  March at 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church Oadby (Barnabas Centre). All welcome. A meal in Bangladeshi style will be served at 6.30pm. You are most welcome to join us for the meal but please Tel: Patricia Lessels on 271 7824 to make a reservation.
 
"Explaining our differences - Baptism" 7.30 pm Monday 19th May at United Reformed Church Oadby run by Churches Together in Oadby. All welcome.

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