Saturday 9 February 2013

HOPE DURING LENT ~ REALISED DURING EASTER

Investing in young people
72% of Christians surveyed in a recent Evangelical Alliance survey said they had made a decision to follow Christ before they had reached 20 years of age. Statistics like this underline the importance of effective youth mission. Read about how HOPE is working to support young people through Mission Academies and how HOPE Revolution is making 2013 a year of unbroken prayer as we build to HOPE 14.

Outward looking Easter
Christians in villages, towns and cities nationwide are joining together to host Easter festivals or put on public performances of The Passion in the heart of their communities.
The Passion will be performed in Trafalgar Square, London, on Good Friday, 29 March 2013 at 12 noon and 15:15.
• In Coventry they spread the Easter story through song, dance and prayer in the city centre. Last year they polished shoppers’ shoes in a modern re-enactment of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples.
• In Brighton ‘Soul by the Sea’ is mounting ‘The Passion of Christ', 2pm The Lawns St Peter’s Church at the heart of the city, Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Sunday. www.soulbythesea.org
 • In Cambridge local Christians surprised residents by giving away free mince pies at Christmas - watch a video of residents’ reactions.  What about giving away Hot Cross Buns or Easter eggs on your local streets this Easter? Mission doesn’t have to be a major song and dance; just simple acts of love. What are you planning?
Lent and Easter resources from the Evangelical Alliance.
Easter mission Ideas

HOPE’s biggest and best resource
Next month you will be able to order HOPE – the Heartbeat of Mission and members of the HOPE leadership team will be available to provide training for churches in your area, in preparation for HOPE in 2014.

Norwich 2014 and Norwich Mission Academy
The Bishop of Norwich brought the city’s church leaders together at the end of 2012 to talk about mission. As a result, Norwich churches are now preparing for HOPE 2014 and young people are taking the lead. Norwich Mission Academy had their first weekend together from 2-3 February sparking fresh ideas to build community and open up conversations about Jesus. Latest from Norwich

Church turn-around sparked by youth mission
How did a church threatened with closure, in a downtrodden part of Cambridge, grow from a congregation of six to 60 in less than a month? The dramatic turn-around was sparked by a regional youth mission backed by HOPE Revolution and followed by dedicated evangelism and community work. Story: A church renewed

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Monday 4 February 2013

HOPE 14 ~ MISSION HUBS

 Hope 2014  Mission Hubs



Thursday February 28th  10.00am - 1pm Church House, Hove



Come and hear from Phil Timson about the Year of Mission being planned for 2014 as part of the ongoing "Hope" initiative - YES, are pleased to be able to facilitate this gathering and act as host on the day - but, this is an event for ALL - please pass on to your contacts and join us! 

 For more information on "Hope" check out Hope Revolution

You can sign up for this event at...

http://sussexhope2014.eventbrite.com/

 or email... ali.campbell@chichester.anglican.org