NEWSLETTER. SUMMER 23.

 

NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2023

 This is the day that the LORD has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

Summer is a time for rejoicing! ‘What?’ I hear you say. ‘Isn’t it a bit early for Summer?’ Well, at the moment, the sun is shining. People are wearing shorts and hats, flocking to the beach, and smiling! I would call that Summer! We take what we can get in this country. So, I am taking this opportunity to share with you some of the great Church events that are taking place this Summer starting this week. Here we go...

MOVIE NIGHT
THURSDAY 8 JUNE 7.00PM

This movie shows the birth of a revival and Christian movement in America in the 70s. It is inspiring and shows what the Holy Spirit can do if we open up our minds and churches to what he is doing. There will be drinks and sweets. Also, because there have been some issues with the sound, we are including subtitles with this movie so that we can understand all the words! 

NEW SEMINAR AND TEACHING SERIES

This year we are looking at Freedom in Christ by exploring key scriptures and finding out what they really mean for us.  This Summer we will be focusing in developing this theme with

2 TEACHING SEMINAR SERIES

- THE FIRST SESSION WILL BE A SEMINAR ON THURSDAY 22 JUNE  7.15pm

- THE SECOND SESSION WILL BE ON SUNDAY 2 JULY 10.30am

1. FREEDOM IN THE SPIRIT 

The work and leading of the Holy Spirit is vital for us to be free as Christians. So, we are going to explore this in teaching and practical activities. We will be looking at what is means to be free in the Spirit; how the Spirit brings freedom, how we can live and move in  that freedom by the Spirit, through the work and leading of the Holy Spirit in us. 

CHURCHES TOGETHER CARNIVAL PARADE
SATURDAY 8TH JULY 10.30am

The St Annes Carnival takes place this year on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July. Every year there is a carnival parade to start the proceedings. The churches together St Annes is walking in the carnival this year. Let’s be part of this great event showing that the Body of Christ is alive and a vital part of our community.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER AND OUTREACH EVENT
-  SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
SATURDAY 15 JULY

Mark is a full-time evangelist based in Liverpool. He spoke so powerfully at our Church in January. He is an anointed speaker who moves in the power of the Holy Spirit. He is inspiring, practical and humorous. On the Saturday morning Mark will lead 2 sessions. Then we will break for lunch. After lunch he will take us out to do what we have learned. As a focus,  we will hold our summer outreach with worship sharing and a short message on the Bandstand on St Annes Prom  and there will be plenty of opportunities to give our tracts, engage in conversations and pray with people who are in need.

MORNING SESSION

starts at 9.30 am for coffee then 2 sessions with a break

10.00am – 12. 30 pm

at 12.45 we will break for lunch - sandwiches tea etc. 

Then we will go out to the Bandstand and Promenade for outreach

at St Annes bandstand from 2.00pm – 3.30pm

2. FREEDOM FROM FEAR

SERIES OF 3 SEMINARS LED BY SANDY AND LUTHER

  THURSDAY 20 JULY, 27 JULY, 3 AUGUST AT 7.15PM

On the theme of Freedom in Christ Sandy and Luther  will be leading us to look at how we can be truly free from fear in the  kingdom of God and share that freedom with others. This will be great teaching with practical application. 

FAMILY BEACH PARTY
SUNDAY 23 JULY 10.30AM

Children and adults have fun on St Annes beach with kite flying, boules, cricket, and a treasure hunt/scavenge. Bring a picnic with food to share. There will be ice creams provided. Members of the Church will join us after the meeting at 12.30.

BBQ FOR CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SUNDAY 6 AUGUST 5.30PM

At Steve and Tess’ garden - 7 THE CROFT ST ANNES

Let’s enjoy good food, fun and fellowship in wonderful surroundings. The garden party was such a success. This will be just as good. Bring a friend or neighbour, and of course lots of food!

CHURCH PICNIC IN ASHTON GARDENS AFTER THE SERVICE
SUNDAY 27 AUGUST

After the Sharing Service we usually have a meal together.

But after this Sharing Sunday on 27th August are going to all go to Ashton Gardens for a picnic and games for the kids.  Bring your own sandwiches etc. If the weather is poor, we will have the picnic in Church!

It is going to be a great Summer!

So, get your diaries out and get excited about some of the wonderful things happening in the Church in the coming months.

Pastor Steve