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CHURCH CALENDAR
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DECEMBER 2011
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Sunday 4th
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Christmas Gift Service: We will be collecting small gifts for our Christmas Charities – Community of Grace, Women's Refuge, and Refugee Star Appeal.
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Friday 9th
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Advent/ Christmas Meal. This will be along similar lines to our Gospel Meal, with a range of different readings while we eat. More details to follow.
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Sunday 11th
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10.45 Sunday School Nativity Service, with a Nativity Presentation followed by Communion
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Sunday 18th
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10.45am Christmas Carol Service
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Monday 19th
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Sing Christmas: 7.00-8.00pm Join us in the Town Hall Square to sing along with the Christmas Carols from the Radio Leicester Broadcast.
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Sunday 25th
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Christmas Morning Service, 10.00am (Note the earlier start time on Christmas Day)
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PREVIOUS EVENTS AT BISHOP STREET METHODIST CHURCH:-
Summer of 2011: We took part in activities linked to BIBLEFRESH - see www.biblefresh.com
2011 is the 400th anniversary since the publication of the King James Version of the Bible and is a unique opportunity for the Church to focus its attention on the Word of God.
Biblefresh is a movement of churches, organisations, colleges and festivals which has a vision to reignite and re-enthuse the church in its passion for the Bible. For many in our churches the Bible is in danger of feeling tedious and toxic rather than treasured, trusted and true. The aim of the Biblefresh initiative is to encourage a greater confidence and passion for Scripture across the Church.
Our events.
- Sunday Mornings in August: Refresh your use of the Bible: a series of worship and learning. 10.45-12.00 each Sunday (see below)
- Gospel Meal: Thursday August 25th, 7-9pm at a city centre restaurant: Enjoy a meal together while we read the entire text of a Gospel. Look out for more details.
- Your Bible: Be photographed with a Bible significant to you.
- Our Bible: Help write out a Gospel by hand.
Refresh your use of the Bible
at Bishop Street, August 2011
A Sunday morning series of worship and learning
The series will be introduced at the morning service on 31st July. Each of the four Sundays in the series will follow the same pattern:
10.45 – 11.15 Morning Worship
11.15 – 12.00 Exploring the Bible
7th August ‘The Bible’s good to read...’
Led by Miriam Stevenson
14th August ‘The Bible guides your life...’
Led by Richard Gill
21st August ‘The Bible keeps you company...’
Led by Revd. Jill Marsh (Communion Service)
28th August ‘The Bible makes you think...’
Led by Clive Marsh
 
Our Gospel Meal last Thursday was a fabulous evening at Bar Roma, Halford Street. 17 of us enjoyed a feast of Italian cooking, and a wide range of readers and translations took us through Mark’s Gospel in around 2 hrs.
BIBLEFRESH : YOUR BIBLE. Do you have a copy of the Bible which is special to you? Perhaps it has been in your family for generations or belonged to a loved one or someone who encouraged you in your faith? Perhaps you were given it at a special time in your life - a christening, a marriage or when you began work? Perhaps it is in your mother tongue? Perhaps it marks a time in your life when you made a personal commitment to follow Christ or study the Bible more. We are planning a photographic exhibition of people holding their cherished Bibles to be ready for the Ride and Stride and Heritage Open Day on September 10th. We want people to see and learn how the Bible is not just another book but has a unique place in our lives. Robin will be taking pictures of people with their cherished Bibles on 31st July and 14th August, alternatively if you are in town in the week you could arrange with Robin to have your picture taken. If you know anyone else who would like to be photographed and have their 'Bible story' recorded please encourage them to join in.
BIBLEFRESH : OUR BIBLE. During our celebration of Biblefresh we are going to make our own Bishop Street hand-written copy of the Gospel of John. The Sunday School will begin the copying this Sunday and then there will be lots of opportunities - particularly on Sundays and at Open Church - for church members, friends and members of the public to copy out verses and, if desired, record their reflections. By writing the Gospel by hand, we join the line of faithful scribes who recorded and preserved the record of Jesus's life. We also slow down to focus on the words and their meaning for us today.
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Some of our recent events:-
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APRIL
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22nd April GOOD FRIDAY
 10.00am Annual Bishop Street Good Friday Service ‘Pierced and Nailed to the Tree’. (We are joined by Methodists from around Leicester for this 30 minute service, and join the Christ in the Centre procession at 10.30) The service focussed on the Misereor Hunger Cloth, by Jacques Chéry of Haiti.
The Misereor Hunger Cloth is inspired by the biblical texts of the five Sundays in Lent. The artist depicts the world of the bible in the vivid colouring appreciated by the Haitian people, and set in the world of today as many people in Haiti experience and suffer it. It is the world the artist looks to confront with Christian belief, and comprehend in the light of the Gospel.
(What is a Hunger Cloth ?)
Good Friday Re-enactment:
Pictures of the 2011 Christ in the Centre are hopefully by now posted at www.christinthecentre.co.uk
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A day for singing together led by Mandy Roberts, from Warwick. Mandy is an experienced musician and music teacher and has led a wide range of singing groups and music workshops.
Suitable for anybody who enjoys singing!
Saturday May 14th: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Bring your own lunch. Drinks and breaks for refreshment and to 'catch our breath' will be provided through the day. For more details contact the Church Office on 255 4111. There will be extra spaces on the day but please book if you know you will be coming.
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 Friday June 10th
International Songs of Praise
an evening of songs from around the world -
solos, choral items and favourite hymns for all to join in. 7.30pm No entrance charge, but with a collection for the Development Fund
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES
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OPEN CHURCH: Tuesday to Friday 11.30am-1.00pm. The church meets informally and then has prayers at 1.00pm each day. It is a chance to share all sorts of ways of living out our faith together. Also includes: Wednesday letter-writing with Amnesty International and on Thursdays, Bible study, Bring and Buy, and Craft activities.
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 Boys Brigade: We started a new brigade, for boys and girls, aged 5-8 and 9 upwards, from March 12th 2011. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us at the church office, with your details, or come along to the session. We meet on Saturdays, 11.30am-1.00pm
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Friday Pop-in: Fridays 9.45–11.30am. Pop-in for a hot drink, and a chance to pick up a bargain from the stalls.
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Oriental mums and babies group: THIS WILL BE RE-STARTING ON MONDAYS, 12.00-2.00, from May 16th 2011
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ZA Leicester Drop-in: Run by the Zimbabwe Association, open to all interested in Zimbabwe. This is fortnightly on Friday afternoons.
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Maitri drop-in: Mondays 10.30–4.00, Foyer open for a listening ear, run by a multi-faith group, for people of all faiths or none.
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Churches Together in Leicester City Centre:First Thursday Prayers: see notices for location
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Monday Prayers: Celtic Daily Prayer, 1.00pm in the Church.
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The Bridge: Soup and sandwiches for homeless people, in our foyer: Thurs evenings and Sunday afternoons. Tel 0116 221 8635.
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AA Groups: every day, at various times. see http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk and search on Leicester for details.
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Depression Alliance: meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 6.00-9.00pm. Ring side door bell, marked 10a.
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CD/Record Fairs, run by MVF Music:
These are held on Saturdays in our church foyer.
During 2011 they will be held on:-
Saturday 09 April 2011
Saturday 30 April 2011
Saturday 14 May 2011
Saturday 28 May 2011
Saturday 18 June 2011
Saturday 02 July 2011
Saturday 16 July 2011
Saturday 20 August 2011
Saturday 03 September 2011
Saturday 17 September 2011
Saturday 08 October 2011
Saturday 22 October 2011
Saturday 05 November 2011
Saturday 19 November 2011
Saturday 10 December 2011
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Tuesday 27 December 2011
Transition Leicester’s GREEN LIGHT CAFE is held normally on the 3rd Saturday of each month:-
Sat May 21st 2011
Sat June 18th
Sat July 9th
(Transition Leicester has now ended the monthly Bishop street cafe. They will be holding cafe events at a wider range of venues, generally in conjunction with other activities. Look out for them at events around the city.)
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