The Advocate April 2014

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“The distance between ordinary and extraordinary is shorter than you think.” JOHN MAXWELL PAGE 13>>

APRIL 2014

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Mark Desebrock, Director Anthony Howes, Tyler Jacob Jones and Erin Hutchinson taking a break from rehearsals for The Passion of Christ 2014.

The Passion of Christ The Passion of Christ 2014 – A Contemporary Easter Story will be staged in the gardens of Government House with the kind permission of His Excellency the Governor, Malcolm McCusker on 12 and 13 April. The event is presented by the Anglican Diocese of Perth, supported by the Heads of Churches (WA) and City of Perth. Written by Australian playwright and former Senior Lecturer in Performance Studies at Curtin University, Tony Nicholls, and directed by Anthony Howes, The Passion of Christ 2014 is a modern exploration of the traditional Easter story. The script is based on the ancient poem The Dream of the Rood in which the story of the passion and resurrection of Christ is seen from the point of view of the cross. This version is set in 21st century Perth, through the eyes of a young man-on-the-run named Gary, who unexpectedly meets a mysterious ensemble of performers. To this scenario he brings all the doubts and questions of modern man. It is a story of ancient and modern; questioning and profound faith. “This is an amazing opportunity for Christians in our

city to unite and focus on Jesus, our Saviour and Lord,” Heads of Churches (WA) Chair and Baptist Churches Western Australia Director of Ministries, Mark Wilson said. The production builds on the memorable success of The Passion of Christ 2012 performed in mediaeval style at the Government House Gardens. The event is free, with tickets

available on a first come, first served basis. There will be two performances at Government House Gardens on the Palm Sunday weekend Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April at 7.30pm. “The Passion of Christ 2014 establishes another vital event in the calendar of our city, Assistant Bishop of Perth, The Right Reverend Tom Wilmot said. “The greatest story ever told continues to be told with transformative power.” Bringing together the Perth Christian community, The Passion of Christ 2014 features Channel Seven personality Rick Ardon as MC, well known Perth actor James Hagan with Tim Bowles, Mark

Desebrock, Mackenzie Dunn, Justin Freind, Rick Hearder, Erin Hutchinson, Dean Irvin, Tyler Jones, Ben Thomas and members of the Red Foot Theatre Company with a community chorus. All Christian denominations are represented in the cast. St George’s Cathedral will be open for quiet reflection for people attending the performance on Sunday 13 April. At 5pm there is a Service of Passiontide Music and Readings. Clergy will be available to speak with people about the play and its meaning. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/DMMR

Mighty Men in Cuballing The first Mighty Men’s Conference in Western Australia for 2014 will be held from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April in the farming community of Cuballing.

More than 70 men are registered for the event. This year’s theme is ‘God is able’. Organiser Pastor Craig Lydon said the aim of the event was to gather men in a simple setting for fellowship, worship and spiritual encouragement. “We’re not wanting to build a movement, or an organisation,”

Craig said. “We’re building a network of relationships to encourage men to minister where they are, with what they have, out of who they are.” For more information and to register, visit www. mightymensconference.org.au

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