livingwell.org by Steve Kelly

It was lovely to see new and familiar faces this afternoon at Lawley Primary School. We concluded the Autumn series by thinking about JESUS THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD. We are celebrating twelve months in the school and the year draws to an end with a sense of encouragement about what has happened this year and a sense of excitement about what is ahead. We believe that the message of Christmas is as relevant today as it has ever been:-

Where there is brokenness, Jesus can give us a new start; He can put things back together; He can heal broken hearts and lives.

Where there is darkness, Jesus can bring light and hope.

Where there is emptiness, Jesus can bring a sense of purpose and direction.

Where there is selfishness, Jesus can turn lives around so that we live for him and offer something of ourselves to serve and help others.

This is all possible becuase Jesus has come as the SAVIOUR of the WORLD. May you know something of his love, His life and His power this Christmas time.

Would you like to join a local walk in Lightmoor?

Some local people have trained as Walk Leaders with Walkabout Wrekin, the local Walking for Health Scheme, and we are ready to start a Lightmoor Walk. Now we need to know when you want to walk, and what your needs are. If you are interested in a regular (weekly or fortnightly) ¾ hour walk on and around Lightmoor Village, please complete this questionnaire and return it to Emma Phillips.

Download this questionnaire and email to emmaphillips@waitrose.com

For details of the various things which are happening this term, follow this link for our Autumn term Card.

COMMUNITY WORSHIP is a cafe style church for Lawley and Lightmoor. We aim to provide opportunities to meet friends and neighbours from the community, to explore what it might mean to have Christian faith today and to learn together by looking at the bible and listening to each others experiences.

Come and join us on Sunday 6th DECEMBER. There will be something for the whole family between 4pm and 5pm but why not come along at 3.30 for coffee, cake and a Sunday paper. You can expect it to be fun, relaxed, relevant and thought-provoking. Click here for a flier with the details. For directions to Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, click here.

Lawley Primary School is closed over the summer so our regular Community Worship is also taking a break.

There are a number of community events in Lawley and Lightmoor during the summer and we are hoping to have something informal at our place towards the end of the holidays. We’ll keep you posted !!

In the meantime, if you are travelling or taking a holiday break in the coming month, we wish you safe travel and a good break. If you are staying local, do make the most of the chance to take a break, enjoy the countryside and spend time with friends and neighbours.

Community Worship is a cafe style church for Lawley and Lightmoor. We aim to provide opportunities to meet friends and neighbours from the community, to explore what it might mean to have Christian faith today and to learn together by looking at the bible together and listening to each others experiences. Check back for details of the Autumn programme.

Come and join us for a family walk around the Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton on Saturday 13th JUNE. The Carding Mill Valley is located just off the B4370 which runs between All Stretton and Little Stretton.

We will meet at 12.15 AM at the National Trust tea shop in the Carding Mill Valley (the Chalet Pavilion). Post code SY6 6JG should get you close and grid ref. SO 443945 even closer.

There will be a choice of two easy walks :-

(1) a short stroll around the valley and a walk to the small reservoir at New Pool Hollow

(2) a longer walk up Light Spout Hollow past the waterfall and back along the Jack Mytton Way

Please bring a packed lunch or picnic (or have lunch in the tea shop), suitable shoes and clothing. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS. Click here for the poster with all the details.

Come and join us for a family walk up the Wrekin on Saturday 30th May. Meet at 10.30AM at the car park at the foot of the Wrekin. This can be found on the minor road between Cluddley (just off Junction 7 of the M54) and the village of Little Wenlock. (Grid ref. SJ638092 also called “The Forest Glen”) Bring a packed lunch, suitable shoes and clothing and note that children must be accompanied by adults. For more details, go to this link.

“This walk is a half day excursion following one of the quieter approaches to the summit of the Wrekin. It follows the lovely woodland path around the south eastern flank and reaches the summit over Little Hill before returning via Hell gate and Wrekin Cottage.”

It’s CHRISTIAN AID week. Christian Aid works with the world’s poorest communities in 49 countries and invests in projects that provide benefits for years to come. We are donating £300 from our funds and invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families around the world. You can send a cheque to CHRISTIAN AID, FREEPOST (no stamp or postcode required).

You can also donate online at http://www.caweek.org  or find out more about Christian Aid at http://www.christianaid.org.uk/

On Good Friday, Jesus was crucified and his body was taken down from the cross and buried in a cave. The tomb was guarded and an enormous stone was put over the entrance so that no-one could steal the body. On the following Sunday, some women visited the grave and found that the stone had been moved and that the tomb was empty. Then they saw Jesus alive and realised that something incredible had happened. Over the next few days, 100’s of people saw him and the news of his resurrection began to spread. The man we now call doubting Thomas refused to believe until he met Jesus face to face. Then he too realised that Jesus had been raised from the dead.

The miracle of Easter continues to inspire Christians. The cross is a reminder of the death of Jesus but we also remember that he rose again and is alive today. This resurrection power is still changing lives today!

We would like to wish everyone in Lawley and Lightmoor a happy and joyful Easter. We hope to see some of you at some of the local easter events.

 

Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus’ head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.

The gospel of John chapter 20 verses 6 to 8

Come and join us on Sunday 5th JULY for our monthly Community Worship. There will be something for the whole family between 4pm and 5pm but why not come along at 3.30 for refreshments. You can expect it to be fun, relaxed, relevant and thought-provoking.  

Over the next 3 months, we will be meeting on the first Sunday of each month, from 4pm to 5pm. Click here for a flier with all the details. For directions to Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, click here.

Community worship is a cafe style church for Lawley and Lightmoor. We aim to provide opportunities to meet friends and neighbours from the community, to explore what it might mean to have Christian faith today and to learn together by looking at the bible together and listening to each others experiences.