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THEY SAID TO EACH OTHER, “DIDN’T OUR HEARTS BURN WITHIN US AS HE TALKED WITH US ON THE ROAD ...”

Luke 24:32

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I’ve stood with many people around a graveside as they say an emotional farewell to someone they have loved so very much. It’s such a difficult time because there is this nagging feeling that something wonderful has come to an end. It’s a human emotion that many people each week of the year experience and it commences a journey that can be very painful and very lonely for some.

It’s how I imagine a group of Jewish women felt as they approached a tomb very early one Sunday morning. They had come to conclude the necessary matters when preparing a corpse to lie in a tomb for many centuries to come. For them, that morning signaled an end to a wonderful incursion into relationship with the divine. We know the story but we can’t begin to imagine the surprise and shock to find an empty tomb.

The truth is that the tomb of Jesus wasn’t an end it was a beginning. What had happened was only the precursor to an amazing series of events that proved God’s power over death – and let’s be honest if you can beat death, you can beat anything. You see what we consider is an end is actually only the beginning. God never concludes his actions with death he always introduces life.

Easter is great – but it’s only a beginning. What God did with that rather discouraged, fearful and timid group of people is simply remarkable. For 6 weeks he meets with them in varying numbers. He teaches them and reveals more of God’s promise to them and then he returns to the Father. But even that’s not the end. One week later he pours the Holy Spirit out upon them in the most astonishing way and sends them out into the big wide world to tell His story, share His love and reveal His power. You see it was only the beginning.

What you think is an end may actually only be a new beginning. When you feel utterly defeated and deflated you may be just weeks away from a phenomenal outpouring of God’s grace and power in your life. The One who conquered death is able to triumph in your apparent crisis.

(Philippians 1:6 NLT)

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Today we celebrate the greatest news that mankind could ever receive: Jesus is risen! He has overcome every power of darkness and has secured our victory in His name and our eternal security and promise of being with him forever!

Join with us this evening for a special time of praise and thanksgiving to our Lord and Saviour.

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JUST LOOKING….

THURSDAY 25TH OF APRIL // 7-8.30PM // THE CENTRE JUST LOOKING is an opportunity for you to come and find out more about the mentoring programme we run in our youth department Ignite.

We are keen to get every member of our youth partnered with a mentor, but we need more mentors!

If this is something you would be interested in, you are invited to a ‘just looking’ event where you can find out more about our mentoring scheme. Please email mark@christianlifecentre.com if you would like more info.

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Our Job Club runs each Thursday at the Lifehouse and its aims are to assist those who are seeking employment by helping to create personal CV’s and covering letters for clients. If you have computer skills and a good level of literacy and would be willing to offer a couple of hours each Thursday, please speak to Steve Baxter or contact the church office where your details will be passed on. Many thanks.

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INSPIRE LIFEGROUP Saturday 13th April, 10am-12 pm @ The Lifehouse Inspire is a lifegroup designed specifically for those who work in the education sector. We meet monthly on a Saturday. If you are interested or would like to know more, please speak to Pauline Drummond.

HEALING ON THE STREETS DRIVERS NEEDED Saturday 13th April, 10.30am @ Northfield The Healing on the Streets team meet on the second Saturday of each month in Northfield praying for those who are sick and in need of healing.The team are appealing for volunteer drivers who could commit to driving the church van with equipment to and from the site on a rota basis. Please speak to Jean Perini on: 07737 117 321 if you would like to be involved.

PHOTOGRAPHY LIFEGROUP Saturday 13th April @ Hanbury The photography lifegroup will not be meeting on the first Thursday of the month but instead will be taking a trip to Hanbury on Saturday 13th. Please see Vic Nicholls for more information.

LIFEGROUP LEADERS MEETING Tuesday 16th April, 7.30pm @ The Lifehouse Lifegroup Leaders please note there will be no Lifegroups running from Tuesday 2nd April - Tuesday 23rd April but there will be a leaders meeting with Pastor Emmanuel at 7.30pm at the Lifehouse on April 16th.

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PRIMETIME Thursday 18th April @ Hatton Country Park Prime Time is planning a special spring visit to Hatton Country Park in Warwick.

The park has a shopping village which contains an array of independent shops including gifts, antiques, furnishings, a discount clothes store and much more carved out of Victorian farmyard buildings.

The coach will be leaving the church at 1.30pm and return at approximately 5.45pm. Please see Lorna Browne for further details.

RESIDENTIAL HOME MINISTRY

WHOLEHEARTED LADIES ROSE CONFERENCE

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Saturday 20th April, Stourport Manor Hotel

We now have the opportunity to offer ministry in 3 residential homes on a regular basis, therefore we need men and women who can commit an hour a week to this new ministry. If you are interested in this ministry, or would like more information please contact Cindy Proctur on 0121 421 4677.

This month Wholehearted Ladies lifegroup will be going to Rose Conference, an inspirational one day event for women of all ages, with great teaching from internatinal speaker Jeff Lucas and worship from Nicki Rogers. The cost of the day will be ÂŁ23 (including a hot lunch). The closing date for booking is April 11th. If you would like to attend please see Amanda Blount or Michelle Dyson.

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ACT FOR JUSTICE Wednesday 17th April 7.30pm @ Andy & Emma Davies’ house Our Act for Justice group aims to aid and support the ministry of Hope for Justice who work towards ending modern day slavery in the UK. The group meet monthly on a Wednesday. If you would like to know more or would like to get involved, please see Zena Hollins or contact her on 07989 865 008.

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SCHOOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Friday 17th May- Sunday 19th May David and Greta Peters are based at Church Unlimited, a large, multicultural church situated in Auckland, New Zealand and with more than thirty years experience in prophetic/teaching ministry. They are founders and directors of SpiritLife Ministries, a contemporary prophetic/teaching ministry. We are delighted to invite them to share with us next month for a weekend of teaching and encounter with the Holy Spirit.

What Happens at a School?

- People are filled with the Holy Spirit - They have powerful personal encounters with God - Many sick people are healed - Everyone receives prophetic encouragement.

And attendees are taught how to minister all of the above to others. The school is suitable for all ages, young and old alike. The workshops run on Friday evening and all day on Saturday. The cost of the school is ÂŁ10 per person. David and Greta will also be sharing and ministering all day on Sunday.

TOWNSEND GARDENS CHEQUE PRESENTATION

Stuart & Esther presenting a cheque from CLC to the staff & residents at Townsend Gardens

Pastor Stuart and Esther West presented a cheque to staff and residents at Townsend Gardens from our church, after we took up special offerings at Christmas which enabled us to give ÂŁ1200 to support this charity that offers housing and support to homeless girls aged 18-25. Along with Christmas gifts for each girl we were able to show God's love for young ladies separated from family for all kinds of reasons. Both Stuart and Esther were welcomed to a coffee morning to thank our church. This act of kindness has created a great opening to continue to help and support this hostel situated opposite our main building.

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Would you like us to pray for you?

For healing, your relationships, your finances, your work God cares ... and so do we ...

Please email us with your prayer requests to: prayerneeds@christianlifecentre.com Or put your your request in the prayer box in the church.

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Worship Service including communion and a Children’s programme

11:15am 6:30pm

Family Service including Youth & Children’s programme

Celebration Service including prayer ministry

Church: At the junction of Bristol Road & Langleys Road 900 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HW Offices:

2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB Phone: 0121 471 3677

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