New filmmakers, students and any one with a video camera will be invited to make their own short film based on a Bible theme or story – which will be judged by some high profile experts, and which could win them a cash prize!
Pentecost is part of Hope 08 – a year of mission across the Church. Hope 08 is an ambitious project to mobilise churches across the UK to ‘do more, do it together and do it in word and action’. It’s about churches joining forces to serve and witness to their communities, and major Christian organisations are working to build momentum behind the campaign.
Bible Society is involved to continue its campaigning work in the public square, on the back of high profile campaigns in Nottingham, Bristol and last year in Greater Manchester. The aim is to open dialogue with communities and individuals as they engage with the Bible in surprising or unusual ways.
All this is part of Bible Society’s mission to make the Bible heard in our culture. The Bible may be available on tap in this country – but people no longer understand its value, significance or relevance to their lives.
Rob Cotton, Bible Society’s senior campaign manager, said, "We call this Bible poverty – and Bible Society exists to fight Bible poverty. We want to challenge perceptions about the Bible. We want its message to be known, loved and understood everywhere.
"So we approach our work with energy, creativity and innovation. Bible Society links with those in arts, education, politics and the media to allow the Bible to connect with the fabric of everyday life. We’re making Scripture accessible where there is none, and we’re working with the Church to help it live out the Bible’s message in its daily life and witness."
The performances of Luv Esther will be held at The Shaw Theatre, Euston Road, London, on Friday 9 May, 7.30 pm and Saturday 10 May, 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
Don’t miss out! Visit www.pentecostfestival.co.uk now to book your tickets and find out more about all the exciting events happening during the festival weekend.
Rob added, ‘We look forward to seeing you there. Bring your family, friends and colleagues to join the fun and find out more about our work to put the Bible back in the public square.’
