13 Week Course, The Vicarage, 7:30 p.m., beginning Wednesday, 16 April 2008
What does it mean to be free in Christ? How are we free and what are we freed from? This course uses scripture to show how to break the chains once and for all to become what we were made for. Interested? Why not come along. Sessions are temporarily suspended for August holidays. Stay tuned for the updated schedule.
Services in Coniston and Torver for the 6th of April are as follows:
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Evening Worship will be held in St. Andrew’s at 6:30 p.m. Members on the Electoral Roll may vote at the meeting.
On Wednesday evening, 2 April at 7 p.m., a meeting to discuss changes proposed for removing the pews was held at St. Andrew’s church.
Information is available from some outside sources on this issue. Read History of Pews which is from www.churchantiques.com .
A recent article on the controversy was published by The Guardian and can be read at Pew Controversy.
What is your vision for St. Andrew’s Church? What would Christ say? How can we use the resources we have “To encourage people to meet, and then follow Jesus?”
In December, my family gathered in Nashville, Tn just after Christmas. It was one of the rare occasions when we all could be together. We came from the UK, Ohio, MN and GA to see one another.
To ensure that we actually went out together, my Mother booked tickets to see The Rockettes Christmas show. We had no idea what to expect but found that it was a total delight. For the finale, a screen went down and behind it could be seen a nativity scene with the baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary. When the screen went up, live camels and sheep were revealed and wise men came up through the audience bearing gifts with the words ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told” to rapturous applause.
The events celebrated this week, culminating with the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, are the reason why the story of Jesus is The Greatest Story Ever Told. When Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, he wept. He knew everything before him and all he felt was love for the souls he was going to save through this incredible act of sacrifice.
One day we will each find ourselves on a road of no return. Could Jesus have stopped short of the cross? Could he have opted out? What will be our response when our time comes? May you all be blessed with new life this Easter.
Out of the Blue… comes a series of events in the Furness Deanery to focus on Mission. Click to view the entire programme. Events are planned for the week of February 10 to 17, 2008.
The Team
James Newcome, Bishop of Penrith
John Reeves, Officer for Evangelism
Furness Deanery Team
Members of our Congregations
Tuesday, 9 October, 2007 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Church
Our first Encounter of the season will be launched Tuesday evening, 9 October at St. Andrew’s Church. This is a totally spirit led session with a mixture of music, prayer, scripture and praise. Come along and be totally immersed in the spirit of the living Lord. Open to all Christians, local and visitors in the area, are you ready for Encounter?
