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Living From Desire?
Dear Black Countryites,
Well, here we are with rather a long edition of Netnews below for you all. If you're of the pursuasion of "glass half-empty", you may be thinking that it is rather a chore to have to plough through it all (remember, it is voluntary! It should not replace your "Every Day with Jesus" either!).
If, on the other and rather more attractive hand, you're in the "glass half-full" camp, you might be led to think how wonderful it is to live in a region, area or City where there is so much "connectedness" between Christians and churches. Having spoken to Christians in many regions around the UK, and abroad, I thank God for what He is doing amonst us, though we don't for one moment think we've got it cracked as there is much for us to be and do together yet that we haven't even seen as yet......but we "raise our Ebenezers" as the scriptures say.
Today, we stand back and pause.......and thank our FATHER for how He is drawing us together in our respective boroughs, and even as our bouroughs maybe in the current season.
Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley make up THE BLACK COUNTRY in political, economic and many other ways. We are somehow linked geographically and historically too, whether we live in the reality of that or not.
Yet, it is something beyond all that that excites me, and has done for almost 20 years now....that's a long time to be excited guys!
I know that many others of you out there are equally excited, and you have great expectations of something very large and significant coming our way in the things of God, though even the most positive among us have to admit that we have only seen "A CLOUD" the size of a bloke's 'ond thus far! (BCV)
As "The Net"*, we continue to press into what The Lord is wanting to build between us, and we carry a burden very deep in our hearts for what He desires to reveal among us.
As a *RELATIONAL NETWORK of Christians, churches and organizations, we pray that we will continue to respond to what The Head tells us to do, and as a small core team seeking to serve into our region, we have to admit that we feel inadequate for the task most of the time, yet incredibly honoured and privileged to be "called into The Kingdom for such a time as this". Much has changed over the years, and in the current season we have not felt it right to try to gather larger numbers or arrange lots of events, though many of you still yearn for these, and we understand this fully.
But rest assured, there is plenty going on out there, and we are more excited than ever about what The Lord has been doing "on the ground" amonst us all, some of which you can read about below. We have never sought to promote "The Net" as an organization in and of itself, and we have no intention of starting now, despite calls in some quarters to do so.
Yet, we are the sum of our parts, and that is YOU, and we realize that much of what is happening is simply not known or celebrated. Whilst there are times when it is good that that "the right hand does not know what the left is doing", there are also times when The Body needs to be acting in a co-ordinated fashion, and when it is good to get a wider and clearer perspective of what is happening in and around "us" all.
It has become evident that as we have stood back "centrally" in some ways, The Father has called MANY things into being all over the region, and for this we are very grateful to Him for the calling, and to the many of YOU out there who are responding, connecting and rising up to tackle the huge challenges that many of our comunities face, and TOGETHER we ARE stronger as Jon "Panda" Grant of Sandwell NET keeps reminding us! (see Sandwell news below).
We're all about people, and as people we stand on behalf of others. We are a very large group of people when we all stand together, maybe as many as 20,000-25,000, so there are only a couple of venues in TBC that could contain us if we all decided to get together......maybe we will one day??
Anyway, I just felt like I should say these things today NOT to draw attention to a central organization but to CELEBRATE what Jesus is doing in HIS BODY all over the place, and especially what He has been developing and blessing in the 4 boroughs in recent years.
HENCE, for the first time in this format, I have asked some of the wonderful Servants and God-given "connectors" in the WIDER BODY to give us just a wee peep into what is happening in the 4 regions out there, and their responses are below for you read, celebrate and hopefully pray into. They are all very different, as you'd expect where God is building with LIVING STONES, and they are all a direct result of what PEOPLE in each area are hearing from God, and are now doing, with RELATIONSHIP as the key driver in it all (see Ephesians 4/1 Cor 14). How wonderful. How radical. How inspiring!
"Lord, we truly thank you for all You are doing, and we stand back today and recognize YOUR hand in and through it all. Please help each of us to play our part, take our stand, and to be obedient to Your call in this season, and whatever is coming next as You reform and re-shape Your Body to reach further and deeper in The World You have sent us into to redeem back to Yourself.
May we truly be ONE as You are One.
It is Your Church, Your Body and Your Bride.
For Yours is The Kingdom, the power and the glory.
Amen".
Well, Black Countryites, I feel like I have somehow released something in these ramblings, and I genuinley pray that some of them connect with your heart today.
You too have been called for such a time as this, and YOU are a vital part of Jesus' Church. It is time that we ALL believed it, and occupied the places that Jesus has called us and placed us TO BE, with an assurance of being SENT to be there, equipped to be there, and fundamentally empowered to see "THERE" transformed.
Come on!
May The Lord take these simple words and transform them within you so that we can ALL become the agents of transformation we are destined to be.
We are One, and one day (hopefully soon), this will be revealed, and as His glory is unveiled around us, His Kingdom will come on earth as it IS in Heaven.
I could sow my life into that, and maybe live a few more years to see this come to pass....how about you?
Much love,
Tim.
For YOUR NETwork of Black Country Christians
Hi everyone
When I set out in full time ministry over 20 years ago, I was pretty much gripped by the need to succeed. This is understandable but certainly for me, it tended to isolate me from others in ministry in my town. The subconscious thinking was that I must prove myself and my call; I must grow my church and ministry. The idea of sowing time and energy into the wider body of Christ would not contribute to that priority, indeed I might end up aiding their success rather than my own!!! Furthermore, I considered our church to be a cut above the rest in doctrinal purity. We needed to maintain our ‘distinctives’ by just holding ourselves apart a little.
Needless to say, God has conducted quite a work of renewal in my thinking especially in recent years. I have come to see how precious indeed it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. I used to think that differences between believers were barriers to unity that must be overcome before we can meaningfully express unity. I have now come to see that the crucial issue is relationship not doctrinal agreement or denominational allegiance. I have come to value my brothers and desire their success because this contributes to God’s plan for the world and for the city.
The success of one is the success of all. In fact it works both ways because I will be helped and blessed as I give myself to blessing, encouraging and serving others.
I trust you enjoy a blessed holiday time over the next few weeks,
Best wishes in Christ
TONY WASTALL (on behalf of Wolverhampton NET)
DUDLEY LEADERS
Every month a small group of leaders from different congregations and denominations meet for breakfast. This small network is very much in its embryonic stages. There has always been a large group of leaders from the borough who attend Leaders Net on a regular basis but a gathering of leaders in the borough has in the past been a bit "hit and miss" ! We have been meeting for about 2 years in our current shape and there is a growing sense of connectedness as we share life together. Our aim is to develop stronger relationships with each other and if something is born out of those relationships great, if not it is our conviction that the value of the relationships is not diminished.
Out of the time we have spent together over the last two years we have connected about 17 different congregations together in a month of 24/7 prayer in the run up to the Global day of Prayer where we pray specifically for the borough of Dudley. Civic leaders were asked for their feedback on how we could support them in prayer and we met with some of these leaders on the Global day of Prayer, heard their stories and prayed for them.
At Christmas we have planned a Christmas Carol Concert at the Concert Hall in Dudley where we aim to bring together both believers and unbelievers in a Charity Carol Service that we hope will be also be attended by Civic Leaders from across the borough. This is a great opportunity for the Gospel to be preached and see people respond to the story of Christmas.
Pray for us! We need it. As many have said,our future will only be brighter when we don’t just work together but have a real unity of heart.
Adrian Lowe (on behalf of the Dudley church leaders' group)
John Price (on behalf of Walsall church leaders' group)
Dear Sandwellians,
Please see below some more events/activities that are happening across the lovely borough of Sandwell.
Together we are STRONGER!!!
Jon Grant
Sandwell Net
New additions!
Youth Service review meeting – Youth pastors/workers needed
Men’s Conference in West Bromwich 28th September
Last email
West Bromwich Network Church Just 10 series at the Public
FREE FLO event – Britannia Park (see poster attached)
Krunch Gap Year
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CALLING ALL CHURCH BASED YOUTH WORKERS AND PASTORS!! MEET WITH THE HEAD OF THE YOUTH SERVICE TO INPUT THE REVIEW AND COMMUNICATE WHAT WE OFFER!
6.30-8.30pm on Tuesday, 3rd August 2010 at Krunch, Sandwell Christian Centre, Langley Crescent, Oldbury, B68 8RE
I am sorry for the short notice in this! have been in discussion with Sharon Nanan-Sen, Principal Youth office for Sandwell Young People’s Services over the last few weeks Sharon is responsible for assessing, reviewing and evaluating Young People’s Services across Sandwell. I have met with Sharon a number of times, she is very supportive of the community and voluntary sector and faith based organisations. I would really like the Church of Sandwell ito form part of the review. We are key players in the delivery of services to young people across Sandwell and it is important that we make every effort to be a part of this review process. It would be really great to see Church and project youth workers well represented at this meeting. I cannot stress how important a role we do and can play moving forward. We have a great opportunity to be a part of the shaping process of youth services across Sandwell and also an integral part of the delivery of future work. This is where the Church can and should be helping shape youth deliver across our borough! There will be secular voluntary sector groups attending but wouldn’t it be great for Sharon to see that the Church has a part to play??
Please pass on to your youth pastor/youth workers!
Thanks
Jon
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Men’s Conference – 28th September 7.15pm
I’m organising an event for men at WBCC on the 28th September with Carl Beech from CVM, and includes food!!! The premise is inspire Christian men to reach other men for Christ and give them some tools to do it!
For more info please contact me
Iain Hesketh (pastor) West Bromwich Community Church
office: 0121 553 3823 (ext 202) mob: 07780 221856
web: www.westbromchurch.org & www.iainhesketh.com
twitter: www.twitter.com/revhesk facebook: www.facebook.com/revhesk
West Bromwich Network Church Just 10 series at the Public!
Dear All,
Hope your all well, I just wanted to let you know about an event that we are running in the theatre of The Public called just10. It is a ten week series starting wednesday 8th September looking at the ten commandments. The event is free to attend but we encourage you to invite non-christians to come with you. If you want to know more about the event please go to www.wbnc.orguk/just10. If you want to be involved in the event at all please let me know via email.
God Bless
Andy
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FREE FLO
A Jam Packed Day hosted by KICC – Britannia Park, Rowley Regis
31/07/2010
12 – 7pm
Featuring Dj’s, Dance, Games, Drama, Bouncy castles, Football, Athletics, music and much more!!
This event is being organized by KICC in Blackheath but they are looking for local churches and organisations to be involved in putting on a fun family day for the local community. If you are local or your church is in the Blackheath area please promote and maybe you could get involved too!
For more info contact 0121 559 9620 or email:kiccbirmingham@kicc.org.uk
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GAP YEAR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 18 - 25
Our Gap year programme will give you the opportunity to achieve a professional qualification in youth work through the NOCN course Engage. You will be able to use and develop your skills, gifts and talents to engage and encourage young people, and with a supportive team grow your confidence as a youth worker.
Become a part of a team and have the opportunity to be involved in some of these activities:
• Schools work, lessons assemblies and Christian unions
• Mentoring, various forms of informal learning
• Supporting staff to deliver topic based workshops for young people referred from Sandwell schools
• Church for the un-churched
• Discipleship teaching
• Weekly youth provisions
• Social action projects in Sandwell
For more info contact Ed Knott – ed@krunch.org.uk 0121 552 5556 www.krunch.org.uk
THE BLACK COUNTRY
church
Sector news I trust that you are all well. Having just inherited this sector database from the extremely reverend Jolyon Barker, and having just found out how to use it today (!), I thought I would say HELLO to you all, and resume regular communications as Mr Barker is extremely busy working with Saltmine and Foodbank and his own business too. It was great to see many of you at our last breakfast, as always on the 1st Wednesday of each month, and we hope to see you again in August, as below, but please try to let me know in advance so that I can let the hotel know how many sausages and eggs to prepare!! - We next meet on Wednesday 4th August at 7am, as always, and at The Quality Hotel, Dudley.- We have also started offering an evening session when we link with GENnet, and the next session is on Thursday 19th August at 8pm, as below. At our next session, we will be taking an offering for Paul Miller & Steve Rayment who are journeying through some stuff with us this year. If you need to know more, or want Gift Aid details, please let me know. - We have also scheduled a Weekend away for the 12-14th November at The Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer (around 50 minutes from Black Country Central!) for those who wish to commit more time to this journey, but I know that places are now very limited, so please let me know ASAP if you are interested to come along with us. Much love, Tim Fellows On behalf of the Sector net team Business & Commerce Education & Learning Law & Justice Dudley Sandwell Walsall Wolverhampton the church in the black country 01902 880000.OR tim@thenet.org.uk Black Country Education Network Hi everyone, Just a couple of things to tell you about this month. Our next Education Network Prayer Breakfast will take place on Saturday 22nd September, 10am-12pm, at The Net Chapel, Sedgley. Please put the date in your diary so you can join us as we pray our way into the new academic year. Finally, please continue to read below for just a few words of encouragement I penned when thinking of you all a few days ago. The end of term. A wondrous, beacon of light that flickers throughout the year. Sometimes that light is weak. Far off. Months and months away and yet it remains nestled there in the distant future like the lights from a welcoming distant shore, beaming, giving us a reason to keep going, to keep plodding forwards. Other times that light is bright and near. Its vibrancy literally pulses energy towards us, helps us to get up in the morning and get through the day, safe in the knowledge that it will soon be here. It will soon be lighting our entire lives for six glorious weeks. This may not be an exact description of your attitude. Maybe you’re far more positive about your job right now and the summer holidays are just a nice addition to your already very contented outlook on work. Praise God if that’s you – what a wonderful place to be in. But for many of us, the 2009-2010 academic year has been extremely tough. We’ve experienced stress like we’ve never experienced before. We’ve encountered issues with pupils and staff alike that have genuinely shocked us with their severity. We’ve taught the worst pupils we’ve ever met and have at countless times during the year, felt like we may as well have been banging our heads against a brick wall for all the progress we’ve made. Whether your year has been wonderful – a year of victories and answered prayer – completely average to the point of boredom, or the worst of your career, the truth remains unfazed and unchangeable: God has been with you through every single minute of it. Every pupil you felt like throttling, every pupil you could have wept over, every colleague who you grew to love (or resent – let’s be honest shall we?!), every overwhelming or disappointing exam result, every difficult parent, every infuriating conversation with your boss, every grateful smile and every tearful goodbye. He was holding your hand through every step of this year. Whether you felt Him there with you or not is an irrelevancy. The Truth remains completely unshaken by your emotions or by your ability to ‘feel’ it. Listen: “O Lord, You have searched me and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways…where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in depths, You are there…Your right hand will hold me fast.” (Psalm 139:1-10) At the highest and lowest points of your year, He was there. Every single day of your holidays, He’ll be there. And whether you’re going back to the same workplace in six week’s time (or fewer for those less fortunate amongst us!), or starting out somewhere new, He will still be there with you, from the second you wake up in the morning, through all of the emotions you feel as get yourself ready for work, through the challenges that each new day will bring, He will be there. His name declares it: Jehovah Shemah: The Lord Is There. So enjoy the light of the summer break, but remember there is a Brighter Light that shines throughout the year. This Light never diminishes and never burns out. It is a Light that lives and shines within you (Matthew 5:14-16) and it is a light that gives us purpose and hope and joy in any and every situation we face. If that isn’t reason enough to celebrate, then I don’t know what is! Have a wonderful, wonderful holiday and I'll see you in September. Linsey Pearson On behalf of the Black Country Education Network (NB: Please email any responsesto smethills@hotmail.com not this email address.) Leaders Net news Good Morning, It is just six weeks until we meet for our next Leaders Net session and we wanted to remind you so as you won’t miss out on the fantastic presentations and discussions we have been having during this series of groups. This meeting is called The Leader & Team Leadership – here are the details: - The Leader & Team Leadership Leaders Net, Amblecote Christian Centre, 102-104, Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge. DY8 4BS 7th September 2010. 9.30am for coffee, lunch 12.15pm. £5 per head. Here is what the Core Vision Team say about the session: - Leadership can be both an enormous joy, but also a huge responsibility, and often we feel the very real weight of the calling that we have to lead the people of God. Therefore, we want to use our next three of our Leaders Net mornings to focus specifically around our roles as leaders. 2010 is the year in which we want to address a number of issues related specifically to leadership. A challenge every leader faces is to build a leadership team that recognises gifting and calling whilst at the same time developing strong account for relationships. In this session will explore how team can be built and will include some practical examples of how team can be developed. We are looking forward to seeing you there, why not hit the reply button on this email right now and let John know you are coming. He also wants to know if you are staying for lunch or not. Lunch is just £5 each so he will ask you to confirm your place so he can order your lunch. See you all soon, Adrian and the team. Sent by: - Hi Everyone,, Hope your ok?? Please see new GENnet nights below and also don’t forget to book in for the two weekends away!! Love Cookie On Behalf of the GENnet Team ……………………………………………………………………… Weekend Away Please reply ASAP to this e-mail to book in, we are already up to 35 people and we have only provisionally booked for 40 (Not a marketing ploy) We really need to know numbers so that we can secure some more rooms with the centre!! Date - November 12th – 14th 2010. The venue will be the Pioneer Centre. The price for adults is £90, a kids price will be coming soon. If you could send me a deposit of £25 ASAP, or if you can the full price this will really help us as we have already had to send off a deposit to secure our place. Plesae make cheques payable to “The Net” and send them to – GENnet, C/O Brierley Hill Project, South Street,, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RR More details to follow and once you have booked in!! ……………………………………………………………………… GENnet Kids Weekend Hi, I’ve enclosed details of our weekend away for children which will take place on Friday 17th-Sunday 19th September 2010. It is for children who are currently in School Yrs 3-6 (2009-2010 school yr). It is £45 and includes accommodation, food and plenty of activities. Last year we had over 100 on the weekend and it sold out. We are expecting it to be extremely popular again this year, so book in early to avoid any disappointment. We do have the extra facility of camping this year which is at a cheaper rate of £25- you would need to provide tents and sleeping equipment but all food and activities are included. Please read through the attached information and if we can provide any more information, please contact Phil at philmiles@junction10.com Looking forward to a great weekend Kind Regards Phil Miles On behalf of the GENnet Kids Team PLEASE PASS THIS E-MAIL ON TO WHOEVER LEADS THE CHILDREN’S WORK AT YOUR CHURCH ………………………………………………………………………… NEW GENnet NIGHT Dates – Dates are – 19th August 16th September 14th October 25th November 9th December All of these take place at the Chapel in Sedgley, 8pm start!!! More details and directions if required!! …………………………………………………………………………… Hi everyone When I set out in full time ministry over 20 years ago, I was pretty much gripped by the need to succeed. This is understandable but certainly for me, it tended to isolate me from others in ministry in my town. The subconscious thinking was that I must prove myself and my call; I must grow my church and ministry. The idea of sowing time and energy into the wider body of Christ would not contribute to that priority, indeed I might end up aiding their success rather than my own!!! Furthermore, I considered our church to be a cut above the rest in doctrinal purity. We needed to maintain our ‘distinctives’ by just holding ourselves apart a little. Needless to say, God has conducted quite a work of renewal in my thinking especially in recent years. I have come to see how precious indeed it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. I used to think that differences between believers were barriers to unity that must be overcome before we can meaningfully express unity. I have now come to see that the crucial issue is relationship not doctrinal agreement or denominational allegiance. I have come to value my brothers and desire their success because this contributes to God’s plan for the world and for the city. The success of one is the success of all. In fact it works both ways because I will be helped and blessed as I give myself to blessing, encouraging and serving others. Even in the Old Covenant law there was an obligation to ensure that the name of close relatives did not die out from the nation. If a man would not fulfill his obligation, he was publically shamed with the words, ‘So shall it be done to the man who does not build up his brother’s house,’ (Deut 25:9). What, I wonder, is the New Covenant equivalent? Perhaps Paul’s exhortation that we should, ‘look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others’, (Phil, 2:4); or the statement, ‘There should be no division in the body, but its parts should have equal concern for each other’, (1 Cor 12:25). Of course we are all given a race to run and an assignment to fulfill but we must also acknowledge that however successful any individual church or ministry becomes, it will always only be one piece of the jigsaw! We need each other and the full purpose of God for our towns and cities awaits this recognition. We met as pastors again last week and it was inspiring to hear the direct and tangible benefits of living as the one body. Around the table different leaders shared of how relationships with each other are benefitting the whole. We heard of joint baptism services, of youth going away together to Soul Survivor and churches partnering to help each other. Here is a testimony of how many contributed to the success of an important mission in Zimbabawe: On the 4th of April last year, our congregation in Wolverhampton conducted a medical mission to Zimbabwe, to answer to the great need in that nation. The mission needed manpower that is nurses and doctors, which was readily and freely given by our congregation. Each missionary paid their own ticket to and from Zimbabwe, but the actual medicines and resources had to be found from elsewhere. The sending congregation carried 30% of the burden while the 70% was carried by the Pastors of different congregations around Wolverhampton (mostly) and a couple from out of town. While there our teams were able to attend just over 700 patients for free in a city called Kwekwe, where we worked in partnership with the local city council clinics, which ordinarily has to charge for those services. All consultation and all medicine dispensed was free, all done in the love of Jesus. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Wolverhampton Pastors' Net, which we are a part of as a church. Yours in Jesus Christ Emmanuel Kapofu I share these things acutely aware that time is running out for the privileged place the church has enjoyed in our society for so long. Islam is rapidly replacing the Christianity as the religion with favored status! The only way forward is together. The only future we have is together. ‘You in your small corner and I in mine’ won’t do in our changing world. We have to put real value on the belief in unity we all subscribe to. We can’t all do everything for sure. Finding each other will look different for each of us. But relationship is the issue, giving value and taking initiative to express the reality that we are one and seek any opportunity to demonstrate it. Now for a few practical reminders: Monthly leaders’ prayer lunch We will not be meeting in August. Our next time together will be Tuesday 14th September, 12.30pm at the Asian Christian Fellowship, Darlington Street Methodist Church. We encourage you to be there if at all possible. Each time we meet we pray, we eat and we share life together. Visit of Jesus Culture The visit of Jesus Culture to Wolverhampton is taking place Tuesday 28th September, 7.00pm at the Civic Hall. We are amazingly privileged to have Banning Liebscher and the team coming to Wolverhampton. This will be a sell-out! So please encourage your youth leaders to book tickets as soon as possible. This can be done through the website as follows: All Nations are handling much of the administration and they are preparing flyers and posters. These will be distributed as best as possible. For more information contact All Nations on (01902) 714469. In addition, Banning Liebscher will be holding an additional meeting for leaders on 28th September, 1.00pm at All Nations building on Temple Street. This is an unscheduled extra in a very busy itinerary just for us! We highly recommend this meeting! Visit of Chris Overstreet Hot on the heels of Jesus Culture will be Chris Overstreet visiting Wolverhampton again. Who can forget the meeting at which Chris ministered last time and the demonstration of God’s power! The date is Monday 4th October, 7.30pm at the Jack Hayward Suite at the Molineux. This will be a healing outreach. Chris will also be conducting a healing training seminar open to all, between 2.00 and 5.00pm at All Nations Church building that same afternoon. Flyers will very soon be available from CLC bookshop on Worcester Street. I trust you enjoy a blessed holiday time over the next few weeks, Best wishes in Christ TONY WASTALL Hello Everyone,, We do hope you will be able to join us at Bethel for the event above with Daniel Kolenda. Daniel is a man whom God is using mightily to save souls. Reinhard Bonnke has recognised the call of God on Daniel’s life and for the last 2-3 years they have tirelessly preached the gospel together at our campaigns around the World. Daniel has seen over 8 million people make a decision for Jesus during that time. He has something to say about evangelism that is relevant and effective and we would love for you to hear what God has to say to you. Please do all you can to come... this will be a momentous night for the Black Country. If you need more information, would like hand outs/flyers for your church please visit http://www.cfan.org.uk/bethel or call us on 0121 602 2000. We look forward to seeing you there. Mark Oakes UK Director – Christ for all Nations Redeeming Our Communities - Birmingham Following the success of Redeeming Our Communities in Greater Manchester and Merseyside, we are pleased to announce the official launch of Redeeming Our Communities (ROC) in Birmingham on Tuesday November 16th 2010. Read more In many Black Country churches there must be boxes of old Bibles hidden away which people have not read for years. In others, there are libraries of Christian books which members have stopped reading, In many homes there are surplus versions of the Bible which we do not really need. Eagle Vision 2010 FRIDAY 13th AUGUST 2010 - 7.30pm – 10pm SATURDAY 14th AUGUST 2010 - 10am-12pm / 2pm-4pm/ 6pm-9pm SUNDAY 15th AUGUST 2010 - 11am-2pm FREE ENTRY Circumstances holding you back? Break free from your limitations, tear down barriers, hurdle life’s challenges, face your fears, rise above your circumstances and face the future with confidence - reach your full potential. Come to Eagle Vision 2010. Conference featuring : Helen Smallwood, Chris Smith, Christiana Olomolaiye, Chris Nven and Diana Dowe, Music Teams led by Vi, Gemma and Lulu Venue: Church@Broad Street, Broad Street, Wolverhampton , WV1 1JD Enquiries: 07890503574 E:mapconferences@aol.com Please register via email to Mapconferences@aol.com giving your name , address and contact details with confirmation that you will be attending. Registration is free. Available facilities include: ? Creche ? CLC Bookshop ? J10 Counselling ? Refreshment Kiosk ? Limited free car parking ? Bus &Train stations nearby ? VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Small Street Centre operates as the head office for the charity, First Base Walsall, and also as a resource centre to support the needs of the local community. We are currently offering volunteer opportunities to Christians who would like to work in a clean, fresh (and sometimes mad) environment. Our most urgent need is for someone to staff the reception area; answering telephone, meeting and greeting, & booking people onto computers in our internet café - which is a really simple operation (full training given). So if you are good with people, we would like to hear from you. I mean – we would really love to hear from you! If you could offer: why not contact us, come in and have a chat and a look around – see what you think – no obligation. Other areas where we would welcome any help would be: STOP PRESS We now have 3 fully serviced offices available at very reasonable rates. Please ask for details. Please contact us – our details are shown below. Malcolm Jones Charity Administrator Jobs Jesus ran because he wanted to, not simply because he had to or because the Father told him to. He ran "for the joy set before him," which means he ran out of desire. To use the familiar phrase, his heart was fully in it. We call the final week of our Savior's life his Passion Week. Look at the depth of his desire, the fire in his soul. Consumed with passion, he clears the temple of the charlatans who have turned his Father's house into a swap meet (Matt. 21:12). Later, he stands looking over the city that was to be his bride but now lies in the bondage of her adulteries and the oppression of her taskmasters. "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem," he cries, ". . . how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing" (Matt. 23:37, emphasis added). As the final hours of his greatest struggle approach, his passion intensifies. He gathers with his closest friends like a condemned criminal sitting down to his last meal. He alone knows what is about to unfold. "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you," he says, "before I suffer" (Luke 22:15, emphasis added). Then on he presses, through the intensity of Gethsemane and the passion of the Cross. Is it possible he went through any of it halfheartedly?
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We pray these churches will be able to support other initiatives by other congregations in the future. The Lord bless you all
Over 5000 people attended the launch of ROC Merseyside at the Echo Arena last summer and we expect the event in November to be just as exciting and effective in its capacity to inspire and equip people to engage with their local community.
The launch event takes place at the NIA, doors open at 6.00pm for resource exhibition, main programme starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets are now on sale for £5 in our web site shop CLICK HERE to buy a ticket. Please book early as the tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis and our event in Merseyside sold out weeks before the date (watch Merseyside highlights), (Please note that the DVD highlights is 5 minutes long and takes a couple of minutes to upload).
Redeeming Our Communities was featured at the Launch of CPA in Birmingham, CLICK HERE to see the highlights, which include Bishop David Urquhart, Bishop of Birmingham endorsing Redeeming Our Communities.
CLICK HERE to download the front cover of the flyer.
CLICK HERE to download the back cover of the flyer.
CLICK HERE to download the poster.
We hope to see you on November 16th.
Debra Green
Director Redeeming Our Communities
0161 946 2372/3
info@redeemingourcommunities.org.uk
If this applies to you or your church why not donate the books to Book Aid and help the millions of people in Africa or India who would need then and would love to have them? Jim Kirk at 62 Borneo Street, Walsall, has ample storage space, or I would be willing to travel any reasonable distance to collect them.
Fred Stainthorpe 01902-417065
fredandjohn@hotmail.com
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Living from Desire - surely the place to be Black Countryites??
(The Sacred Romance
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