The event was part of the build up to ‘Connect’, the second annual week of worship, teaching and ministry, to be held at Holton Lee between July 13–17 this year.
Connect 2011 will build on the success of its launch event in July 2010 when nearly 2,000 people attended, representing around 30 churches and fellowships.
Around double the number of attendees are expected this year.
Speakers will include Russ Parker, Brian Draper and Angela Seaton-Mills, plus Labid Madanat, head of the Bible Society’s three branches in the Bible Lands, and Victor Kalisher, Bible Society director in Israel.
The Connect 2011 programme will include seminars, interest groups, activities, evening celebrations, and a family-focussed weekend with camping, a youth and children’s programme.
Worship bands from local churches will lead worship in the afternoon and evening main tent sessions.
Organiser Rob Richards said: “Last year’s event exceeded our expectations in every way and feedback from church leaders ever since has been extremely positive. We know around double the number of churches are getting involved."
www.connect2011.org.uk Photography by Phil Dowding
