SIX churches from across Leigh have joined together to launch the Searchlight mission in a marquee at Kings Park Christian Centre on Leigh Road.
More than 140 people are in the mission team, 33 of whom have travelled to Leigh from different parts of the country to help serve the community.
This week there are events for families, sports enthusiasts, professionals and women.
The Mayor of Wigan councillor John Hilton and the Rt Rev Christopher Mayfield, Bishop of Manchester, were among the hundreds who were at the launch.
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Rev Elizabeth Brazell is leading the mission.
The idea to have the mission developed between Rev Peter Leakey of Christ Church Pennington and Pastor Yaw Adu-Dwumaa of King's Park Christian Fellowship.
Mission events include: Bygone Days in Leigh - A time to reminisce in the Marquee, tomorrow, 4pm-6pm; Faith, Food and (rugby league) Football at the Mick Martyn suite, Hilton Park, Leigh featuring Bill Ashurst, ex-Wigan and Great Britain rugby league star, tomorrow from 7.30pm. For ticket information call 01942 601070
On Sunday the closing service starts at 6.30pm in the marquee at King's Park Centre. Mr Leakey said: "We are concerned about our town and the fact that many people are wondering around not knowing where they are going and of course our belief is that Jesus Christ is the way."
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