Worshipping God together... Growing in Jesus... Serving the world
The challenge now is to actually do something with all this information. For all of us, it’s too easy to be stirred in a service - or challenged at home... but for life then to continue exactly as before! ‘Poor talkative Christianity,’ someone once said dismissively of much of Church life; lots of words, but not much else. It’s a phrase that has haunted me ever since I first heard it.
Why did ‘the Lord add to their number daily those who were being saved’ as our motto text says? Well, at least in part, it was because here was a group of people who took seriously the need to put into practice the things they were learning. They acted on the words and, because they did, the Church grew! I wonder if that will be our story, too?
David Court, Vicar of Cromer
Our hope is that different groups (or individuals) within the Church Family will organise an appropriate event between 28th March and 4th April to 'Celebrate Easter' with those that they are in contact with, but who may not usually stop to think about what Easter means for them. If you have an idea of a possible event for this week, please start talking about it now with those who will be able to help you organise it. Think: "What could we invite people to, or what could we put on or do to 'Celebrate Easter'?" There are people in each congregation who are willing to try and answer any questions you may have about 'Passion for Life', so find out who they are, talk to them and pray that God would use what we hope will be a really exciting week for us all!
Pints of View is a contribution to Passion for Life that aims to bring Christian and non-Christian men together in a familiar social environment to enjoy an evening of discussion, fellowship and a pint (or two!).
At this first meeting, Pints of View will be explained, and an agenda of topics for discussion and speakers agreed. Pints of View will meet each Monday, and men from the Cromer Church family will be encouraged to bring along friends, work colleagues or neighbours to share in the discussions and hear the Gospel through the Christian views and responses of those involved.
Interested? Contact the leader for full details.
Peter was a long-time member and leader of the church here in Cromer, and a Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Parish Church at 2 p.m. on Friday 19th February. Please pray for his family, and for all who mourn his loss.
Scripture Union publishes a wide range of resources to bring the good news about Jesus to children, young people and families, and encourages them to develop spiritually through reading the Bible and through prayer. The work of Scripture Union is our particular focus in the month of February.
Steve is seeking sponsors and intends to let his beard and hair grow for the month - and maybe longer. This is Steve’s way of thanking BIG C for their support during the last year. Contact or sponsor Steve here.
*Cornerstone will serve light refreshments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and 12 noon while, on Thursdays, lunches and light refreshments will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
*Cornerstone can be found in the Parish Hall (opposite Boots the Chemist) in the town centre.
She would welcome donations of cakes (or donations of money, which you can do from our Home Page) and hopes that everyone will come to church that morning ready to buy! Contact us for details.
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