This leaflet aims to introduce you to student life at Platt...

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Want to get more involved at Platt? You can...
one-to-ones
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Meeting up with an older Christian once a week to
study the Bible and pray, to get to know Christ
It’s all about
Jesus: not just a hippy-
looking peasant with a beard from
better. Ask any of the student team for more details. two thousand years ago, but God himself who
has always existed and will rule the universe forever.
serving at platt The astounding news is that you can know him
If you consider Platt your church in Manchester, we personally, forever, and that knowing him will make
encourage you to serve in some way – there are lots sense of your life and give you joy like no other god,
of opportunities, ask us for more details. person, thing or experience can.
link lunch How you respond to Jesus is the most important
Sunday 9 November: an opportunity to get to know decision you will ever make in your life. He’s worth
non-students in church over lunch in a home. Look exploring.
WELCOME
out for the chance to sign up nearer the time. Platt runs an informal course on Monday nights
called Christianity Explored: a relaxed place to find
9:38 out more about God, faith, Jesus, the Bible and its about Jesus. because of Jesus and for Jesus
Saturday 11 October: a great chance to explore what more. You won’t be asked to pray, sing or read
is involved in Christian work and the opportunities
platt
aloud, and you can ask any questions you like. Or, if
available. you prefer, you can just come along and listen.
living and speaking for Jesus For more info, tick the box on the tear-off form or
We encourage students at Platt to be part of your email explored@plattchurch.org.
university or college Christian Union and to get
involved with sharing the very good news of Jesus
on campus. Ask the student team for more details.
PAUL JUMP
paul@plattchurch.org
0161 224 1123
CONTACTS students
LINDA JOOSTE
lindajooste@hotmail.co.uk
ANDREA JACKSON
andreajackson@hotmail.co.uk
AUTUMN 2008

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chat, listen to a short talk, and then study the BIble
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I would like to join SBS on Thursday evenings. a bit longer. This term we’ll be looking at the life
I would like to join SBS but I can’t make Thursday and teachings of Jesus, from Matthew’s Gospel.
evenings.
I’m interested in coming along to a Christianity
Explored course. Please get in touch with me about it.
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Friday 30th January – Sunday 1st February 2009
I’m willing to help out at a student lunch.
Coming on THE GREAT ESCAPE is great for getting to
I’d like to know more about... fill in the blank below know other students at Platt better, and getting to
know God better. Last year 70 people came to THE
GREAT ESCAPE, don’t miss out this year – look out for
the booking form later in term and book by 22 January.
HOL TRINITY PLATT CHURCH
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Platt Lane, Rusholme, MANCHESTER. M14 5NF office@plattchurch.org.
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