The Mayor of Ollerton, Councillor Stella Smedley andMike Phillips jointly opened the Centre amid anexcellent performance from the O’Dwyer Academy ofIrish Dance and some amazing singing from theLifespring Band and Sarah Prothero. The congregationviewed a video showing the many varied ways in whichthe Centre is now being used.

The event was attended by local dignitaries includingCouncillor Irene Millar. Anton Rodgers and Paul Deanrepresented the Architects (Cadrchitecture) and Alan

Sheppard Carters Construction. MrPeter McNestry attended from theCoalfields Regeneration Trust andMrs. Jane Tarr represented the

Community Builders Fund – the major sponsors of theredevelopment. Rev David Shearman from theChristian Centre, Nottingham, delivered the keynotespeech. The Prayer of Dedication was said by Rev PaulJohnson and the offering was led by Mr DavidSummers (a local Councillor and a member of theBoard).

The ceremony ended with the unveiling of aplaque to commemorate the event amid therelease of balloons. The Oasis Cafe served up anexcellent buffet which included an Indianselection, pastries and savouries, not to mentionmelt in the mouth meringues.

he Opening Ceremony of Lifespring Centre on 4th May 2013 presented an image of a Town thatis undergoing regeneration.

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CENTRE IS OPENED FOR GOD ANDCOMMUNITY

Lifespring Centre, Sherwood Drive, New Ollerton, NG22 9PPPhone: 01623 860303 E-mail: lifespring@talktalk.net

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June 2013

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Youth Festival

Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lifespring Centre

Calling all young people!On the 12th and 13th July 2013 there will be a youth festival held at Lifespring. The event will be held over 2 jampacked evenings. Activities will include loud music, drumming, a dance off, games, drama, comedy, lights, a smokemachine and a very special youth speaker to ignite the fire to live forever! There will also be stalls selling everything

from hot dogs and popcorn to jewellery and nail art for just 50p. This is an event not to be missed.

Summer at OasisSalmon, New Potatoes and Salad

£4.75

Home Cooked Giant Jacket Potatoes with One Filling

From £2.50

Slimline menu All food made to order Takeaway available

Home Made Potato Salad and Coleslaw

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Ezekiel’s vision of the valleyof dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)came to him after God haddirected him to prophesy therebirth of Israel in chapter 36.

Israel’s present condition wasdire. Israel was “dead” as anation, deprived of her landand her Temple. She hadbeen divided for so long thatunification and restorationseemed impossible. So Godgave Ezekiel the vision of thedry bones as a sign that Israelwould be restored.

What possible meaning couldthis have for us today? Itmeans that nothing is toohard for the Lord. God mustnot be underestimated. Godhas two amazing weapons -His Word and His Spirit. Hesaid to Ezekiel to speak HisWord over the bones and tobreathe the breath of theSpirit into them. Then, theycame to life.

Can these dry bones live?What are we talking about?A dead marriage? A severebout of depression? Abereavement? A life withoutpurpose? Can God do theimpossible? Can our dreamsbe realised and our lives beresurrected? The testimonyof the Bible is an unequivocal“yes”. We will see thegoodness of God; ourmarriages will be healed andpeople’s lives can berestored.

Addressing the congregation at the official opening of the Centre, Mike Phillips said, “Lifespring churchdreamed the dream of establishing a larger Church building that would also serve as a multipurpose community hubthat makes a difference to the lives of people in this area; a Centre that would meet needs and bring peopletogether”. The Church, he felt, had kept its promise to the community.

YOUR CENTRE STAFF TEAMMike Phillips - Pastor and Chairman - 07736274347

Liz Phillips - Worship Leader and Centre Manager 01623 860303Catherine Northey - Administrator - 01623 860303

Rachael Evans - Events Co-ordinator - 07412 413846

Lifespring Church Charity number: 1087842Global Community Connect Ltd Charity number: 1132497

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“Dry Bones”

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Councillor Smedley, the Mayor, addressed the congregationwho gave her a very warm welcome. She reminisced abouther 50 years as a public servant in Ollerton. Two dayspreviously, she had been re-elected as a Councillor – anelection she had fought from her Hospital bed.

The Mayor went on to speak about heradmiration for the way the church hascared for the community in its manyacts of kindness; from food hamper tofinancial support. She thankedLifespring Church for being a Churchthat looked out for its neighbour.

Mike Phillips went on to express hisappreciation to all who had helpedmake the dream reality and he finished by saying, “And a veryspecial thank you to the people of Ollerton and Boughton.You are the ones who bring your children here; you are the

ones who eat, socialise and lose weight here. You are theones who are helping us to keep the doors open, the lights onand the bills paid. Many thanks for your amazing support”.

Rev David Shearman, who brought thekeynote speech, said the LifespringChurch had a community focus since itsinception.

Rev. Paul Johnson, in bringing thePrayer of Dedication, pointed out thatthe Sherwood Drive site had been aMethodist centre of worship longbefore the present building was

erected in 1928.

The offering on the day raised £813.00 towards the building.

Want an amazing wedding at abudget price in a beautifulvenue? Lifespring Centre is theplace to come. Bar available.Speak to Rachael who will helpyou organise your special day.We also do any “occasion”parties. Great rates.

Quiz NightSociable, friendly andhumorous! Greatatmosphere. Bring a bottle.Dinner on the night.

All for £5.00. What morecould you want for yourSaturday night?

Saturday 22nd June at 7.00pm

Wedding ReceptionsParites

Room ratesRegular Bookings:Lifespring Hall - £12.50 perhour (seats up to 200).Training Room - £10.00 perhour (seats up to 30 people).Meeting Room - £7.50 perhour (seats up to 15 people).

One Off Bookings (Up to 4hours):Lifespring Hall - £90.00Training Room - £60.00Meeting Room - £40.00

Oasis CafeOur Oasis Cafe is a great place toeat and a great place to get a nicecup of coffee.

Who would have thought youcould have a Slim Line FullEnglish, Giant Jacket Spuds andfantastic home cooked fillingsthat are in line with yourslimming plan? The cafe servescurry, chilli and to top it allfantastic taste and great value.Open daily from 9am to 2pm.

Lifespring ChurchDo you sometimes feel there should be more to life?

Are you looking for a Church?Seeking to make a fresh start in life?

Then come to LifespringSunday morning at 10.30am.

Practical Preaching

Crèche available

Sunday School

Sunday Lunch

Warm Welcome

Lively Music

All AgesFamilyFriendly

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