Easter on the Isle of Wight
There is Hope.
You are invited to join us on the Isle of Wight this Easter.
Easter Family Fun Day
Saturday 11th April 3-5pm
Carisbrooke C of E Primary School, Wellington Rd, Newport PO30 5QT
You are invited to celebrate Easter with us at a joyful afternoon packed with activities for all ages, aimed at primary-aged children, but it is great for the whole family to attend. Enjoy an exciting Easter Egg hunt, crafts, games, food, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others as we remember the hope and new life Easter brings.
Easter Day Celebration and Baptisms
Sunday 5th April 9:45am
Carisbrooke C of E Primary School, Wellington Rd, Newport PO30 5QT
09:45am - Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt.
10:30am - Easter Sunday Meeting.
Join us on Easter Sunday morning for a free breakfast together, with an Easter Egg hunt for the children. Then, from 10:30am, enjoy a lively meeting with all ages together (with no separate children’s groups). With a time of worship, a short Easter message, and baptisms. If you are interested in being baptised, tap the button below to register.
Good Friday
Friday 3rd April
Walk of Witness Newport Churches
12:30pm starting at Newport Congregation Church
Joining with other Newport Churches we will have a ‘walk of witness’ to St Thomas’ Square, where there will be a short service including bible readings and songs.
Worship and Prayer
7:30pm-8:30pm at Gunville Methodist Church
Join us for an evening of free-flowing worship and prayer. A space to encounter the presence of God together through worship and communion, as we reflect on the death of Jesus on the cross.
Why Easter?
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We celebrate Easter because we are celebrating the death of Jesus for our Sin and His magnificent resurrection from the tomb! We are celebrating Jesus as the Son of God. With Him being risen from the dead, it means that He’s living and thus preparing a special place in Heaven for all of his believers. Others may celebrate the true cause while also celebrating a reason to get together as a family, honouring Him with their own traditions and rejoicing in the Lord.
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Although it remains unclear where Easter got its name, some argue that it has to do with the pagan goddess of Spring, Eostre, who was believed to be worshipped by the Saxons before Jesus was born. Others suggest it has more to do with a derivative of the word “erstehen,” an older form of the word “auferstehen” which is a German word for “Resurrection.”
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There are various important reasons why the death and resurrection of Jesus is so important:
Jesus’ death replays the story of Adam and Eve except Jesus is successful over Sin through His obedience in dying on the cross.
Jesus’ death satisfies the adoration we could not fully give to God.
Jesus’ death took on the debt that we owed because of the wrong things we do.
Jesus’ death and resurrection is a triumph over evil and the devil.
Jesus’ lived a pure, blameless, sinless life and therefore sets the example for us to live by.
Jesus died as our representative and substitute, and takes away the penalty meant for us.
FAQs
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Carisbrooke CofE Primary School, Wellington Rd, Newport PO30 5QT
Our Sunday services are held here and all of our Easter events will be too.
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There are a number of spaces in the school car park which will be available, and you can also park on Wellington Road on Sundays (The single yellow line just means we can’t park there during school pick-up and drop-off during the week)
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If you’d like to help make any of these events happen, please contact dan.wells@kerith.church. Dan will help get you onto a serving team.
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All of our Easter events are free of charge!
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Throughout the year, we meet every Sunday at 10:30 am. Find out more about us here.