Lent 2008 in Kings Norton Parish
Our theme: Prayer

Lent began on Ash Wednesday - 6th February.
It is a time of reflection, preparation - and of trusting God to sort us out, ready for Holy Week and Easter (March 16th-23rd ) (see also Lent page on BBC website by clicking here)

For Lent 2008, our Bishop has asked that the whole diocese focus on prayer - and so it is our focus too.

God doesn't look for brilliant prayers from us. We are asked only to pray as we are. As we do, God promises that we shall grow in praise, in the opening of our hearts to the needs of the world, the church and our neighbours - and that we shall grow in generous faithful love. Please join us - as you are.

The diocese has prepared prayer booklets for use every day in Lent, so that we know we are praying together. These are for all who want to share in this. (Do ask if you don’t have one by 6 th February)

.... and every Wednesday, St Nicolas Church will be open from 7.30am - 9pm for quiet, prayer and worship

Will you, as the Bishop has asked and as you are able, promise to come into St Nicolas, even for a few minutes each Wednesday in Lent to offer your prayers as part of the whole?

Cafe T will focus on prayer each Tuesday (8pm at Gill and David's home).

Candlelit Church will do the same each Wednesday in St Nicolas Church between 6.30pm and 9pm

Other lent Groups: You may want to join others in a group at another time and place. Do tell the clergy, church wardens or Parish Office if you would like to form or be part of a Lent group.

Lent Events 2008

Every Wednesday St Nicolas Church will be open: 7.30am-9pm Please use our parish church as a place to gather shelter and grow in prayer. If you're not able to, please offer prayer where you are.

7.30 a m :	Holy Communion
9.00 am :	Morning Prayer
12.30 pm :	Midday Prayer, followed by bring and share lunch
2-3.30 pm :	Growing in Prayer, led by Rebecca, Rob and others
5.30 pm :	Evening Prayer
6.30-8 pm :	Candlelit Church
8pm-9 pm :	Exploring Prayer for all

...and between and within all these, space for all to come and go. (Please look out for special arrangements on Wed 13 th March: 12-4pm )

Ash Wednesday: 6th February - a day for all who are able to be in church. Holy Communion in St Nicolas Church at 7.30am and 8pm.

Every Sunday:

Sunday Services at usual times in each church.
Be with us as you can each Sunday in Lent and share its Gospel:

Lent 1	Sun Feb 10	Jesus is tested and overcomes.	(Matthew 4.1-11)
Lent 2	Sun Feb 17	Jesus meets Nicodemus by night.	(John 3.1-17)
Lent 3	Sun Feb 24	Jesus meets an amazing woman.	(John 4.5-42)
Lent 4	Sun Mar 2	Jesus changes a man born blind.	(John 9.1-41)
Lent 5	Sun Mar 9	Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb	(John 11.1-45)
Sat 15 Mar		Children's Activity Morning: Activity Morning in St.Nicolas Hall for 5 - 11yrs from 9.45am - Noon Come along and have some fun! click here for the poster (100kB PDF)
Palm Sunday - 16th March		Holy Week begins. Please visit the Holy Week & Easter Services page by clicking here.
Holy Week leaflets are available in the Churches and details provided in the March magazine.