The Alpha Course asks: Does God exist? Yes? No? Probably…

Alpha takes place in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions.

Join Bear Grylls and millions of others who have invested a small part of their lives to explore the Christian faith through Alpha.

You will be welcomed with a pleasant meal, enjoy a brief presentation followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions.

For course details please click: events@lakesideperton.co.uk

For further Alpha Course information, please click: uk.alpha.org/

Dear Friends,

In the passage which includes John 10:10, Jesus using the analogy of a shepherd and his sheep, promised his listeners ‘life in all its fullness’ , where the sheep would enjoy good pasture and the protection and guidance of the ‘good shepherd’. Jesus extends the analogy to include himself as the gate or entry point of the protective sheepfold, as well as the good shepherd who leads out his flock and ultimately saves them from thieves, robbers, false shepherds and destroyers:  John 10:7 Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Now either Jesus was misleading us, or telling us the truth. If we choose to believe his words as the truth for us in context, there is hope for you and me which extends to every situation, transforming our understanding of the point of life, having its focus on Christ.

People the world over are precious, valuable and beyond price; our interactions with them provide opportunities for the Good Shepherd to bring ‘life in all its fullness’ to those we meet every day.

May 2010 be the year where you experience ‘life in all its fullness’!

God bless you,

Pastor Rob Pearson

From 30 July - 3 August 2010, cost £79 if you book early!

Soul Survivor is a THE event for young people in our region.

With amazing worship, great speakers, challenging teaching and time with your mates, you can’t miss it. For further details visit: www.soulsurvivor.com/uk/ss2010

The Wolverhampton NET churches are encouraging all their young people to attend, please aim to be one of them!

Further details from our Youth Pastor, Andrew Bradley.

Come and join us for our weekend away at Cefn-Lea Park in the beautiful rolling hills of Mid Wales, Friday 10 – Sunday 12 September 2010. We spend the weekend with friends in worship, teaching, seminars and special evening events with facilities for children & young people. Cefn Lea provide suitable accomodation, and there is nearly Newtown for shopping and riverside walks plus the local mountain to climb. Cefn-Lea always provides a memorable occasion and many of us have been powerfully impacted by God at these weekends.

Guest speakers for 2010 are: Simon Trundle who leads the VIA Hope Church in Wellingborough, Northampton and Tom Cleary who has been a friend of our church for many years and had significant influence with our young people.

For further information on the location please visit: www.cefnlea.co.uk/discover.php

Dear Friends,

Join us for our series of monthly prayer gathering: ‘HUNGRY FOR GOD’ from 8.00pm – 9.30pm in the Lakeside Hall, Civic Centre, Perton.

We come together to seek God in worship, prayer and prophetic activity for: Lakeside Community Church Perton, our local community, local church partnerships, Wolverhampton NET group of churches, our nation and our 6 mission partners, all in 90 minutes!

We set aside a themed prayer area for each of the above as well as space for personal prayer and reflection which allows both prayer alone or with others in a group.

There is opportunity for reflection and prayer ministry for the individual. The RH sidebar and calendar show details of the next event.

Please make this a priority so that the whole church gathers to fuel our mission and ministry.