Testament to the Good Book

A CELEBRATORY weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of King James' version of the Bible published in English is being held by the parish church of St Stephen's, Down Road.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th May 2011, 12:00 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 21:22 BST

It starts at 3pm today (Friday) with the opening of a Bible exhibition at the church, together with public reading of the New Testament. Admission is possible until 8pm.

The exhibition and readings continue from 10am to 4pm tomorrow (Saturday), and there will also be communal writing of Mark’s Gospel.

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In the church hall at 11am, and then again at 3pm, an illustrated talk will be given, charting the development of the King James version of the Bible. At noon, a Bible cake will be prepared.

Ongoing activities throughout the day include the making of Bible promise cubes, Bible book marks and children’s activities.

At 10.30am on Sunday, St Stephen’s will host a celebration service, followed by a bring and share parish picnic on the church lawn at noon (or if wet, in the church hall) followed by a range of games.

Finally, at 3pm, the aim is to hold an open air Bible praise service on the church lawn. Throughout the weekend, the New Testament will be read to completion. A collection for the Bible Society will be held.