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Chris and Meryl enjoyed probably the best water in the world and then Barbara and Tim introduced us to the woman who didn't want to make a fuss but caused a scene. This week, 1st March, it's Alun and Anna's turn to say, 'The lady's not for stoning.' The following week there'll be an opportunity to reflect on what we've heard so far about Jesus and women, and to celebrate new life in the dedication of Tobias Michael Burgess.

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Don't forget to book your tickets for An Evening with Kev Johns at Ostreme Centre on Friday, 13th March. A joint event with Mumbles and Bethany Baptist Churches.

Call the office on 01792 403777 to reserve a place.

On Sunday, 8th February, Alice and Alun started the new teaching series on Jesus and women with a look at women in Linden, in the world and in the Bible. Alun says, 'This series will challenge men to rethink how they perceive women and encourage women to step into their rightful place, as Jesus saw it. Linden should prepare itself for a radical reformation!'

Next Sunday, Chris Matthews and Meryl Williams will encourage us to enjoy what is 'probably the best water in the world.'

And in the evening, Christians from all over Swansea will be meeting together at Parklands Church, Sketty Park, at 6.00 pm for a time of worship and prayer as Swansea Hope is launched.

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Linden's Got Talent night was voted a huge success by all who attended it and nearly £400 was raised to be shared between Red Cafe, schoolswork and the trip to Mutende. We're hoping to have some clips up on youtube and the Linden website soon.

The next evening entertainment is with Kev Johns in Ostreme Centre in Mumbles, in a joint venture with Mumbles Baptist Church. That's on 13th March.

Linden's Got Talent!

And to prove it, we're showing it off next Saturday from 7.00 pm. An evening of eclectic entertainment. Come along and enjoy! Bring friends, family and the milkman.

Admission is free but there'll be an opportunity to give to the work of Linden, specifically the Mutende trip, Red Cafe and schoolswork.

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Saturday morning sees us start a new teaching series when Alun and Alice will be introducing Jesus and women.

The New Year has begun in Linden much the same as it has everywhere else!

Lots of exciting things planned plus more of the same ...

Our Sunday morning talky bits are concentrating on what inspires us. Last week Cath spoke movingly about people who inspire her and particularly about what she's learned about her relationship with God through having a baby - the delicious Aaron.

This coming Sunday, 11th January, the Hunters, Helen and Andy, will be talking about what inspires them, and the following week, 18th, we have a guest speaker, Gaynor Jenkins from Aberdare. The final Sunday of the month we have an open meeting with communion. On the 25th we also have a time of worship in the evening from 7.00 pm.

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Other events to look forward to with eager anticipation ...

Next Sunday, 18th, January

unplugged

acoustic @ Red Cafe, bring your own bottle and enjoy some great chilled out live music, from 7.30pm, £2 on door, 18+ .

Saturday, 7th February

Linden's Got Talent

7.00pm Not to be missed! Start rehearsing with your comb and paper!

Friday, 13th March

An Evening with Kev Johns

...and delicious soup. , at Ostreme. Tickets available soon - a joint local churches event.

And there's more ...

Wednesday music practice is back! Meeting every other Wednesday at 7.45pm in Linden. All musicians/singers, any standard, welcome to come along for jamming, practisce and prayer. Next gathering is on January 21st.

PAUSE, 29th Chapter and friends. An evening of live music, spoken word, poetry, audio-visuals and drama monologues aiming to explore questions concerning ourselves, life and spirituality. Launching student alpha...
25th January, doors open 7.30pm, Club DV8, Swansea University, Admission FREE

The first ESSENTIAL youth event of 2009 is on Saturday, January 29th, 7.30pm at Zac’s Place in Swansea. Speak to Ben Evans for more details.

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Now if you've stayed with us this long you deserve a reward, so here we're proud to present the winner of the Mutende Fitness Challenge 2008! Big drum roll ............... Mr Timothy Tudor!!!!

Christmas is coming!

After a brilliant and innovative open meeting yesterday, we now look forward to next Sunday when Nick Burton will tell us what inspires him.

We're starting to get that Christmas spirit! Janet and Liz are singing 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!'

Save money! Save trees!
Ensure that nobody is left off your Christmas card list!
Send a greeting to Linden people by emailing the office and telling us what you'd like to say. We ask people here for a donation but if you're living away we'll trust you to make a charity donation in your own area.

quick update

I'm assured by Chris that the blokes' weekend was a wonderful must-be-repeated experience but he says he's not at liberty to tell me what happened on it. Let's just say that Alun isn't in work today following the weekend ...

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Next Sunday we round off the series on the Lord's prayer with an open meeting and communion. The following Sunday, 30th November, Nick Burton is speaking about what inspires him.