The Great Escape?

The great escape is the annual SBS weekend away that takes place the weekend after exams finish so this year we’ll be away from the 27 – 29th Jan.

Ok so…What are we gonna be doing??

Well, this year, Nick Tucker, a lecturer at Oak Hill College will be coming to speak to us. He’s gonna be helping us to get our heads stuck into the Bible. Along side this we’re gonna have fun and games, lots of food, singing and praying, board game action , footie, table tennis and leg wrestling or walking in the beautiful shropshireness. It’s gonna be a jam packed weekend of teaching fun and fellowship.

… where is it?

It’s at the Quinta Centre in the prettyful Shropshire. “Quinta Hall is a Victorian country-house, which was later developed as a residential school, and is now a popular venue for church family groups.” It’s a pretty cool place for a weekend away!

but… how do we get there?

We’ll be getting a coach down from church on the Friday at 5.30 promptly!! If timing that’s gonna be an issue give me (Manny) an email and I’ll let you know of other options available. We usually have a few folks who drive down. We’ll be getting back for about 4pm on the Sunday.

… what will I need to bring?

All the usual bits n bobs needed for a standard trip

- a towel, tooth brush.. and other cleany things.

- Bedding (sheet, pillowcase, duvet or sleeping bag)

- Money for discount books at the EPIC BOOK STALL

- Boots for walking or for footie action

- Most importantly a BIBLE, notepad and a pen!!

Hhhmm … that all sounds pretty costly… how much is it?

Transport, food, accommodation, teaching and all, come in at a grand total of £45 pound, yep, you read it rightly it’s only £45!! What a bargain. You wouldn’t find a better deal at Lidl… or the weekend away equivalent of Lidl.

It’s going to be a great time of teaching and fun and a great way to get to know some new people from SBS. We’d love it if everyone from SBS could make, even if you don’t make Thursday evenings regularly we’d love to see you there.

If you’re interested return the form along with your £45 to Paul Jump.

Hope to see you there.

Hey Everyone,

This week, instead of our usual SBS meeting, we’re supporting the CUs in GO week. It’s a great opportunity to get the gospel out to friends and neighbours!

So get involved in one of the events the CUs are doing or do your own thing! Invite some friends round for dinner and share your testimony with them or do a discussion dinner, where you watch a debate or a challenging movie to stimulate discussion to point toward JESUS!!

SBS will be on again next week.

University of Manchester CU

CU Central

Come and get to know amazing evangelist Michael Ots, who will be speaking at the CU Carol Service in December and the ‘Skeptical?’ mission week in February.

Free-Lunch Friday

Bring your mates to Jabez Clegg on Friday at 1pm for a free lunch and a talk on ‘Why Jesus?’

Ceilidh

One of Manchester’s favourite Scottish-Irish dances, hosted by the Christian Union, this Saturday night in the Council Chambers.

Events in Halls

Allen Hall

Get involved!

See you next Thurs,

Much love,

Your MTs

SBS is back! And it kicks off with a meal together! “Awesome” you must be thinking, awesome indeed!

As it’s the first SBS of the term we’re going to enjoy each other’s company for the whole evening. Instead of breaking up into small groups, this week we’re going to be sticking together in the hall for food, worship and encouragement from the word of God.

It’s going to be an amazing evening, 100 students worshiping Jesus together as we prepare to study His Cross, it would be great if you could be a part of it.

So keep Thursday night free and come to Church hungry.

Remember 7PM!!

Hey!!! Welcome to Manchester!

If you’re not familiar with the local area yet and would like a lift to church or would like the company of others as you make your way down to church feel free to email

manny@plattchurch.org

and we will gladly arrange either!!

Again welcome to Manchester and to Platt Church, I’m sure you’re going to have an awesome time with us.

Student lunches

Student lunches will be starting on this Sunday!

For 4 sweet weeks Lunch on Sundays will be provided at platt… “Really?” I hear you say, yes really.  After the 11.30 services, in the hall, students will be able to have a free lunch!!

It will be a great opportunity to grab some tasty grub, meet both old and new students at Platt AND mull over some pretty interesting questions about Christianity.

Here are the topics

18^th September

Is Christianity arrogant?

25^th September

How can a loving God send people to hell?

2^nd October

Isn’t Christianity restrictive?

9^th October

How can a good God allow suffering?

So, make a note of the dates and get yourself into Church for some grub and food for thought!

The University of Manchester CU are doing ‘move-in’ which is where we help the freshers to move into halls. This is happening on the 15th-18th September and it would be really great if Platt students could help out. There is also a returners meal in the evening of the wednesday (14th) to catch up and pray about everything that is going on in freshers week, here is where people will find out all about what is happening in freshers.

For more information go to www.truefreedomtrust.co.uk.