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A Christmas musical entertainment for all the family!
After an excellent production in 2007 of The Mystery of Simon Shepherd, Jacqui Haines has decided to put on another - 'The Christmas Queen'.
Journey with the Queen, Dorcas to Bethlehem as she goes in search of the new born King of kings. Along the way, Dorcas is joined by Deborah the Angel who helps her on her quest. During their journey, they meet some people in need and Dorcas misses the birth of Jesus, but she learns some important biblical truths as well.
Our second Advent Wreath Weekend was held on the 29/30 November 2008 and once again proved to be a very happy and successful occasion. The church was decorated with imaginative wreaths from local businesses, Knighton Fields Primary School and church groups with the schoolrooms and Cup of Cheer Café hosting the Annual Christmas Fair.
Our Advent celebrations were enhanced by the production of some truly beautiful Advent Candle and Angel Hangings, the red, gold and green colours of which have been matched by the flower arrangements throughout the whole period of Advent to Epiphany.
Once again this weekend turned out to be a successful community initiative which brought together all of the individual talents possessed by members within the church. Please join us for what we hope will be another successful event this year.
Parish Praise is coming soon!
The venue: St. Guthlac’s The Date: Sunday 1st November The time: 6.30 pm The Theme: All Saints’ Day. Come along and celebrate – there will be lots of great music and all ages are taking part. Discover what this little known festival is all about and be guaranteed no tricks but lots of treats!
Suitable for all ages.
THE CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY
Cavendish Road Leicester
A Church of England/Methodist Partnership
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB LEADER
We are a church seeking to develop our work with children who live in the area of Aylestone Park.
We really want to appoint a person to lead an After School Club (7-11 years) which will meet on a weekly basis during school term time. The aim of the Club is to give the children the opportunity to explore the Christian option for their life.
We are a friendly Church of England/Methodist partnership passionate about serving our community and we hope to reach out to young people.
Whilst we have a number of willing volunteers, who will offer wonderful support, we feel we need a person who can offer dedicated time and professional input which our children will need to develop our outreach programme. Are you that person?
The leader will take responsibility for the planning, organisation and overall running of the programme for the Nativity After School Club. The post holder will also be responsible for the co-ordination of the volunteer support team.
We hope to start this project in January 2010. This is a part time post paid as an honorarium of £12.50 per hour for 3 hours per week. This includes travel and preparation time.
If you’re interested please contact Patricia Ewen Church Secretary for more details on 0116 299 4732 or
patricia.ewen@ntlworld.comClosing date for applications: Friday 30 October 2009
Interview Date: Wednesday 11 November 2009
The post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the CRB
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The Edge’s Vision
Our vision is to share the good news with young people and give them the opportunity to encounter the Christian story and Jesus Christ thorough our detached youth work project.
We are constantly seeking new ways of bringing the Christian Gospel to young people, and challenge misconceptions of the Church, and give young people the opportunity to develop a fresh expression of Church which will be led by young people, for young people.
How are we doing this?
We have developed and established a detached youth work project called the ‘Edge project’ within the Mission Partnership. This has enabled us to engage with the young people on their turf, develop positive relationships, build on self-confidence, aspirations and goals and to provide opportunities for our local young people.
The mission partnership is about Churches, and indeed people, of all walks of life coming together across traditional boundaries, sharing gifts, resources and ministries in the service of God’s mission. We have a core group of young people who have been at the heart of the project from the word go; together we have been exploring and praying about which direction God wants the Edge youth project to develop, exploring various forms of both personal and corporate worship and different Christian traditions.
Recent Activities
Networking with various agencies
Engaging in detached youth work in the Saff and Aylestone
Worked alongside other youth service providers
Have a regular group of young people who we meet to play football with weekly
Helped with the YMCA youth consultation event
Funding applications!!!!
Met with different organisations about how they can help the project move forward
Begun working with volunteers
The ‘God Slot’
For those who wish to be able to support this project in practical ways we would really love it if you could include the following in your regular prayers....
Continued support by other service providers
Discernment as to which areas God wishes to see this project develop
Opportunities to engage with local young people
The football project – Thanks to those who supported this project in prayer over the last few months.....now we just need to get the project ‘kicked off’
Thanks.........to the Girls for all their hard work in securing such a big funding stream for the project!!
Ali Simpson
Detached Youth Worker for The Edge Project
