Bible Sunday

Yesterday was Bible Sunday and was especially interesting this year because of the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible.  As our Area Dean, Revd John Bentham said, it was the first Bible to be translated into English, ordered by King James to be read to and by EVERYONE. It is now read world-wide. Imagine not being able to read or permitted to read the Bible! 
We have the education, freedom and understanding to read for ourselves and we are missing such important information and messages if we do not read our Bibles. It has had a profound influence on our language too.

Do you have a Bible?  If you haven't read it for a while or never read it, try starting with the New Testament, which is all about Jesus e.g. the book of Mark.  A well translated Bible in modern language can help too. Ask the clergy for advice.
Set aside a quiet time to read it, because you need to concentrate and wait for God to speak to you through His words.  Man may have written the words, but they were inspired by God.
This will be THE most important book you have ever read!

Next Monday 31st Oct - 1st Nov. 5.30-7.30pm - 'Light Party event' - The Archbishop of York, John Santamu will visit Southwell Minster.  Contact Nick Harding on nick@southwell.anglican.org.

'Celebrating the 400^th Anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible.'
A series of three public lectures in the Great Hall at the University of Nottingham
Wednesday 2^nd November 7.30 p.m, Wednesday 9^th November 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 16^th November 7.30 p.m. Contact: Revd Canon John Bentham john.bentham@nottingham.ac.uk. These lectures are open to everyone ,who would like to know about the history and the importance of the Bible.

This Thursday, 27th Oct. will be the first of our Fun and Games afternoons at St Mary's Church from 2.00-4.00pm.  Come along and meet some friends and play board and table games for the afternoon.

All Saints Sunday, 30th Oct. 10.00am United Benefice service.
This will be the 5th Sunday of the month when everyone from the Benefice is invited to share the service at St Mary's.  Please note the change of time: 10.00am!