CE:C PROCESSION OF WITNESS NEWSLETTER
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e-mail: cechesterfield@gmail.com
Launch Night – a success !
Launch Night was well
attended and there was a real buzz in the air as members of a wide variety of churches
anticipated what a successful act of witness this will be.
As ever, the whole idea is to show something of Jesus’ love for all . For this 170th Anniversary the team has decided to convey some of the major moments during our Lord’s time on earth . We hope for twelve tableaux or more to convey a short, visual account of Jesus’ life on earth ( see below ).
The power to spread our
message widely will be helped by those who are attending as our guests. The
High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Tony Walker, with his wife as his consort, The
Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, The Roman Catholic Bishop Ralph from the
Hallamshire Diocese, The Anglican, Archdeacon Carol representing the Derby
Diocese and Methodist Chair of
District Gill Newton. We look forward to
hearing from representatives for The Baptist Union and The United Reformed
Church Synod
In order to reach a wider
audience still, it is pleasing to report a positive reaction from the local
media who seem only too pleased to give coverage to Procession 170. The
Derbyshire Times will cover The Procession as usual, ‘Reflections’ will run an
800 word article prior to the Procession in its May edition and ‘Derbyshire
Life’ are considering doing likewise. In addition more localised magazines,
such as S40, Twist and Wings, are to be approached to include articles.
As for the BBC, Radio Sheffield will interview the new
CE:C President – The Ragged School’s David Botham – and the ‘Songs
of Praise’ team are considering whether they can fit The Procession
into their schedule.
Do pray for Procession 170 . It is our hope to
convey the life & love of Christ to those
who see and hear our Procession of Witness whether it is by being in town on Spring Bank
Holiday Monday (May 25th ) or through the press and social media.
Remember, start time is 9.45am in front of Chesterfield Town Hall.
‘LIFE OF CHRIST’ - CHOICES
FOR YOUR CHURCH’S TABLEAU – HAVE A GO !
This year the tableaux will portray the life
of Christ from birth to
resurrection. Please select a
title from the list and let us know which you have chosen as soon as possible (
e-mail address above) . Choices will be on a first come first served basis. Four
have already been chosen).
1) The Nativity ( Central Methodist); 2) Mary
and Joseph find Jesus in the temple 3) John baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan;
4) Jesus calls His first disciples (Rose
Hill URC); 5) The Sermon on the Mount; 6) ‘Feeding the 5,000’ ( Holy Trinity/Christ Church ); 7) Mothers
bring their children to Jesus; ( Church
of the Annunciation) 8) Palm Sunday;
9) The Last Supper; 10) The Crucifixion; 11) The Empty Tomb 12) Christ appears
to His disciples ( New Life Church ).
HYMNS & WORSHIP SONGS
CHOSEN – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
We shall open our brief Act of Worship at the
Town Hall with the hymn ‘Joy to the
World’, which reminds us of the joy open to all because of Jesus’ birth in
Bethlehem . At the end of the Procession
we shall gather in front of the Town Hall and our final hymn will be ‘Thine
Be The Glory’ .
Other songs to be sung at the Town Hall were
chosen by a vote at the Launch Night: ‘ Bless the Lord O My Soul (10,000 Reasons)
‘ , ‘Crown Him with many crowns’ and ‘Lord I lift your name on high’.
There will of course be music as the Procession
winds itself around town. The Carlton Brass and The Ashover Brass Band will be
taking part & we are hoping that some churches will be equipped to take
amplified music with them en route. Let us know if you can do this. E-mail
address above.
