EASTER DAY FLOWERS 2014

FLOWER FESTIVAL 2014

TO CELEBRATE OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE

1964-2014

'PRAISE THE LORD!'

A FLOWER FESTIVAL

Friday May 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th 

10.45am Sunday Eucharist Preacher

Bishop of Manchester, Rt Rev'd David Walker

                                        Friday 16th May: 10.30am - 6pm

                                    Saturday 17th May: 10.30am - 6pm

                                       Sunday 18th May: 2pm - 4pm

Closing Service: 'Songs of Praise' at 4.15pm

ALLELUIA. CHRIST IS RISEN.

Matthew 28

The Resurrection of Jesus

After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.” This is my message for you.’ So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’

HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!

GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS 2014

 Our three churches together in the parish of Langley

making the 'Walk of Witness'

from Birch to Bowlee

 This is our 'VICTORY PARADE'

 Hot-cross buns at the ready Graham

 Muriel enjoying one of our free hot-cross buns

 Also holding one of our give-away cards saying:

CHOCOLATE

TWO BANK HOLIDAYS

HOT CROSS BUNS

THAT'S EASTER NAILED, ISN'T IT!

GOOD FRIDAY 2014

 The beauty of All Saints and Martyrs on this bright sunny day hides the pain and darkness of our Good Friday services going on inside - crucifixion, death and the darkness of the tomb.

 But just as we see here today, that the sun always shines after the darkness of winter, 

so too will the Son burst through in the mystery and power of what is going on inside the tomb.

Death will not have the last word!

GOOD FRIDAY MESSY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Toby and Imogen in the Easter garden made by the children 

Yummy treats and baskets all beautifully made 

 More creative work - 

eggs, flowers and the all important cross shown off proudly by Lydia

Hilary reads the Easter story to the children
with lots of questions and some great answers

 Scarlett, Caitlyn and Libby

hold up their crosses with pride

BAPTISMS APRIL 2014

Cerys Lilly with her family

Cerys with Rev'd Jackie

Cerys after her baptism with her loving family and Rev'd Jackie

So precious, so beautiful, so privileged to baptise baby Amelia Elizabeth today

Amelia with her proud mum, dad and Godparents

Baby Archie enjoying his special day with very happy parents and godparents

What's that Archie?
Your keys are still wet after you dropped them in the font!

PALM SUNDAY 2014

Jesus and the donkey go to Jerusalem

The procession continues. Great donkey!
Christine you are doing really well with that brush and shovel! 

The trees are waving a royal welcome

The Brigade children show off their skills with coconut shells sounding like donkey hooves!

Three young glockenspiel players led by Andrea playing the hymn "Oh When The Saints Go Marching In" 

The percussion section of the Brigade band

EXPERIENCE EASTER 2014

What a great privilege and blessing it has been to welcome almost 400 children from Bowlee Park, Parkfield and Middleton Parish schools to Experience Easter.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, especially year 5 from Bowlee Park.

More pictures to follow.