Matt Records Song for UCB TV

On Monday our Worship Leader, Matt McChlery went along to UCB Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent to record a live acoustic version of my song 'Fingerprints' that is off his latest worship EP 'All Things New'. The TV recording was for UCB Watch and is due to be aired on the 'Faith In Action' chat-show programme in the coming months.

We will let you know when the programme will be aired.

Messy Church Trial

We had a great turn out for our Messy Church Trial on Sunday. The theme was 'Telling People About Jesus' - which is exactly what we want Messy Church to do! Everyone engaged with the all-age activities that included: biscuity traffic lights; gospel catapults; trinity pyramids; magnetic trains and many more. The 'Celebration' was good fun and everyone enjoyed the short skit performed by some of our very capable actors! We then all enjoyed a delicious meal of spaghetti bolognese followed by some yummy Eaton Mess for dessert.

We are hoping that Messy Church will launch officially in January 2016 on a Saturday afternoon/early evening. Keep visiting our website for details.

  

Register Now for Word on The Wash Conference

A new opportunity for Christians in West Norfolk, Fenland and Holland to come together for faithful and relevant bible teaching, worship and encouragement in our Christian lives.

Registration begins 7.00pm Friday 11th September. The programme continues throughout Saturday 12th from 10.00am.

Jonathan Lamb, CEO of Keswick Ministries, will lead four main sessions from 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 on ‘Authentic Christian Living’. Afternoon seminars with Martin and Elizabeth Goldsmith will focus on cross-cultural and family issues in today’s world. The children’s programme on Saturday will be led by Kevin Baldwin of Crowns’ Trust. Kevin and his team will teach and care for children from 4-15yrs throughout all daytime sessions.

This conference is free of charge to all – but donations are welcome either at the event or made previously by direct transfer online.

For more information please visit the Word On The Wash website.

King's Church Musicians at KingsStock Music Festival

A group of musicians from The King's Church, Wisbech and the Salvation Army joined forces on Sunday and played on the main 'Impact' stage at this year's  'KingsStock' Christian Music Festival. Matt McChlery, Joel Fitzsimmons, Matt Kinsey and Clare Kinsey played well-known worship songs which had the KingsStock audience singing along and were a blessing to many who were there.

KingsStock is a Christian music festival that happens every year. It has recently changed location and is now held on the historic Moggerhanger Park country estate in Bedofrdshire.

Find out more about the festival here: www.ksmf.co.uk

Ragtag Misfits at After Hours Live

Helly and Andy, otherwise known as the Ragtag Misfits delighted the After Hours Live audience in the picturesque Octavia's Cafe in Wisbech last night. Expertly weaving their life-story of homelessness and poverty that ended up leading to discovery of faith throughout their set, held the audience entranced. They sang some stunning original songs mixed in with a few covers that all blended seamlessly together in their acoustic / folk style. Having travelled all the way from Liverpool to perform they had to include a Beatles number. With the addition of an harmonica to the drum and guitar their version of 'Love Me Do' was breathtaking.

Having recently completed a tour of every county in the country to raise money and awareness about Foodbanks, After Hours Live did not miss the opportunity to take a collection of food items for our own local Wisbech Foodbank. People were very generous and two crates of food have been donated. Thank you.

After Hours Live takes a break over the summer holidays but we will be back in September with an extremely talented young, local musician, Joel Fitzsimmons - don't miss it!

New Chairperson of Wisbech Churches Together

Matt McChery (Chairperson) and Keith Aplin (Vice-Chair)

Matt McChlery was duly elected as the new Chairperson of Wisbech Churches Together at the annual AGM on 17 June 2015. He is Director of Music and one of the Worship Leaders at The King’s Church, Wisbech as well as a teacher at Magdalene House Prep School. The former Chairperson, Keith Aplin stepped down after many years of dedicated service. We wish to say a heartfelt thank you to Keith for all that he has done for Churches Together as Chairperson. He made the decision to step down as the Wisbech Foodbank is demanding more of his time and attention.

Jacob Serenades After Hours

Accomplished violinist, Jacob Keet and friends played to an absolutely packed audience at After Hours Live in June. Jacob is an excellent violin player and is a member of the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra. He played several pieces, but he was not along. Indeed the night featured an array of talented singers and musicians from in and around the Wisbech area of all ages. These included: Thomas Clarkson Academy Srtings; The Wisbech Community Choir, The Wisbech Buskers, and Loc Mai and Gabriel Fitzsimmons on keyboard.

The evening too the audience on a musical journey from the Middle Ages up tot he present day, guiding the audience on a musical journey across Europe.

This was the first time After Hours Live had hosted an evening of classical music and based on its success, will definitely be having another one.

July sees 'The Ragtag Misfits' take to the After Hours Live stage at Octavia's Cafe in Wisbech. It is set to be a fun filled night so do please come and join us. Find out more on the After Hours Live website.

Were you at Jacob Keet's After Hours Live event? If so, what did you think? Please leave your comments in the section below.