RENEW 2008
RENEW 2008
FRIDAY 23RD MAY-B/H MONDAY 26th MAY
A PERSONAL INVITATION TO THE
RENEW PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FRIDAY EVENING 23rd MAY
- The Weekend Begins with a Bang!
6.00pm Doors, Café and Youth Café open. Why not browse the bookshop and fair-trade goods stand, spend a while in THE CHANGING ROOM or just enjoy the atmosphere?
6.15pm Worship begins. Our LIVE bands - ‘Delivering the Goods’ and youth band ‘One Way’ bring songs old and new, celebratory and serene - all to Gods glory.
7.00p.m - 10.00p.m MORPH’S – FRIDAY FILM FEST.
Morph’s is a separate Youth Zone within Renew ’08 which will be hosting its own programme throughout the weekend.
7.30pm Adults can now enjoy our visiting speaker, BISHOP GORDON. Meanwhile children 4 –11 years will be welcome to leave the main marquee and join in their own KIDS CLUB.
8.30pm Altogether for the GIANT BARBEQUE, the café and shops are still open and we welcome KESH leading Chill-Out until approx 10.30pm.
10.00pm FIREWORKS
SATURDAY MORNING 24th MAY
10.00am-12.30pm Transformers - Children 4-10yrs are welcome at this art & music workshop. This will be a fantastic opportunity to get stuck into some seriously crafty stuff and vocal transformation.
10.00am-3.30pm Youth - Those aged 10yrs+ are invited to join in their own Transforming Artwork programme.
10.00am-4.30pm COFFEE MORNING open house today from 10.00am.until 4.30pm Why not take the opportunity to bring a friend and stay awhile enjoying the atmosphere.
This might be the opportunity to visit our CHANGING ROOM - a place of quiet relaxation and inspiration ideal for renewal and transformation.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON 24th MAY
1.30pm Bishop Gordon will be hosting a seminar 1.30pm
T’Formation –design and create a cool tee shirt, a workshop for young people aged 8-12yrs.
1.30pm Poetry and creative writing workshop
3.30pm Silk Painting Workshop aged 16yrs+.
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6.30pm
“Saturday Night Live - The Big Youth Event”Doors open at 6.30pm
Gospel Artist - Joel McLean
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THE GENTLEMEN
SUNDAY MORNING 25th MAY - CELEBRATION SERVICE
11.00am A celebration for all, Worship, friendship and an opportunity to experience God’s amazing power and love. Rev Gordon Gatward and Jean Lupton will be sharing with us. Faith Mission will be providing children aged 4-10 with their own workshop. All are welcome.
12.30pm VILLAGE PICNIC Please bring your own food and join in with the fun. Our Café will be open for drinks and cakes.
(Youth feel free to come & DIY your own)
2.30pm – 4pm Open Mike - a chance for the young people of Leigh to
show off their talents on the main stage. Sign up in advance
5.30pm –EARLY START with HOG ROAST
6:30
Children can enjoy Faith Missions workshop once more this evening
Café, Bookshop and Fairtrade goods all available this evening.
MONDAY 26TH MAY
10.30am Village Showcase – voluntary organisations and clubs from our community will be promoting a wide range of activities in the main marquee.. You may find something that you would enjoy becoming a part of. Come and see what’s on offer.
10.30am Junior Football Competition
2.00pm Youth Treasure Trail – around the village with challenging clues and a surprising journey.
6.30pm Doors Open
An Evening with Syd Little. For a great night out come and hear about the life, work and faith of one of Britain’s best loved comedy stars
Supported by musicians Sarah & Paul.
Tickets cost £5.00 and are limited. These can be bought in advance from Leigh Post Office or 01889 502571 or ask in your Church
(Children are free when accompanied by an adult).
Time for Transformation - Rob Mountford will be with us and the worship will be led by Guest band the from the New Testament Church and our own House bandROMANS 12:2
and do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind……………….
Organisers request that you would respect this timetable may be amended–however there will be posters up beforehand and publicity boards at the event to keep you up to date with any changes or further additions to the programme.
RENEW 08 HIGHLIGHTS
Friday 23rd May
Doors Open 6pm
Worship Bands, Bishop Gordon of Stafford,
Children’s club, youth zone – film night
Café, fair-trade stall, bookshop
Giant Barbecue and Fireworks
Saturday 24th May
10-4pm Coffee morning Book Stall, Fairtrade, Light snacks
Childrens 4-10yrs art & music workshop (10am-12.30 register on site)
Morphs 10yrs+ transforming artwork
Changing Room—A place of quiet relaxation and inspiration—ideal for renewal and transformation
1.30pm Bishop Gordon seminar —all welcome
Creative activities for all ages
6.30pm doors reopen
THE BIG YOUTH EVENT - see card—free entry to all.
Gospel musician Joel Maclean,
Indie Funk Band THE GENTLEMEN
Chip Van , Café, Bookstall, Changing Room.
Sunday 25th May.
11am Celebration service with Breaking of Bread.
Host Rev. Michael Parrott, speakers Jean Lupton (motorcycling evangelist)
Rev. Gordon Gatward (rural community advisor)
4-10 yrs children’s club with Faith Mission.
12.30 pm Picnic for all (please bring your own!)
5.30pm Grand Hog Roast.
6.30pm Time for Transformation.
Worship led by guest band from The New Testament Church, Birmingham.
Speaker Rob Mountford.
More children’s work with the Faith Mission.
Monday 26th May
10.30am—3.30pm Village showcase featuring local clubs, skills & crafts.
6.30pm An evening with SYD LITTLE. Tickets £5 (01889 502571)
Churches Together in Leigh invite EVERYONE to come and join with us to
worship and glorify God in a church without walls.
After visiting the Renew Festival over the weekend with my family, we would all like to say what a fantastic achievement by all those involved, so, very well done!
We would also like to express our huge gratitude for such a warm welcome by everyone we met.
I shall look forward to meeting and working with many more families and indeed, the wider community, very soon when I take up my new position of Headteacher at All Saints First School.