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Otley Parish Church 7pm Activate Service
Sunday 18th July 2010
Theme: Love Reigns
Bible Reading: First letter of John 4: 7-12 (from The Message)
Following the Bible reading, Robin Smith (Otley Deanery Youth Worker) speaks about the greatness of the unconditional, self-sacrificing love of God. We are called to love one another and this is only made possible by absorbing God's love and then reflecting it back out to those around us.
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19 minutes in length

Note: Activate offers contemporary and dynamic worship on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Otley Parish Church 10am Service
Sunday 11th July 2010
Theme: The Good Samaritan
First Bible reading: Colossians 1: 1-14
Second Bible eading: Luke 10: 25-37
Following the 2 bible readings, Fran Dale (Church of England Reader) explores the question "Who is my neighbour?" and gives examples of local initiatives to help people with particular needs. Through the story of The Good Samaritan, we are challenged to share God's love and mercy wherever it is needed, in Jesus' name
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21 minutes in length

Otley Parish Church 10am Service
Sunday 27th June 2010
Theme: Young People
First Bible reading: Acts 20: 7-12
Second Bible eading: Luke 9: 51-62
Following the bible readings, Judith Wigley speaks about the work of the Otley Deanery Youth and Children's Network as they seek to respond to the call of God to welcome, love and nurture young people. This is set in the context of the readings where we are challenged to proclaim together the Kingdom of God, to count the cost, to not delay responding to Jesus' call and to keep looking forward.
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19 minutes in length

Otley Parish Church 7pm Activate Service
Sunday 20th June 2010
Bible reading: Matthew's Gospel, chapter 14 verses 22 to 36
(from The Message) - Jesus walks on the water
Following the reading, Graham Buttanshaw encourages us to act like Peter by doing the following:
1) Be together
2) Look out for Jesus
3) Ask him
4) Step out
5) Trust him
Graham concludes by asking if we are ready to "step out of the boat".
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16 minutes in length

Note: Activate offers contemporary and dynamic worship on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Otley Parish Church 10am Service
Sunday 20th June 2010
Theme: "We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes"
1st Bible Reading: Dramatised reading based on Numbers 13 - Exploring Canaan (by the young people)
2nd Bible Reading: Luke 8: 26-39 - The healing of a demon-possessed man
Following the 2 bible readings, Graham Buttanshaw speaks of how, like the Children of Israel and the demon-possessed man, we all have battles to face. As we survey the landscape of our lives ahead, can we face those challenges and take action with confidence and strength in God, staying close to him and seeking the help of each other?
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22 minutes in length