Friday 20 November 2009

The Vicar writes...



The Vicar writes...

Dear All,

What will be important to you on the day you die? What memories will you treasure and hold to your heart as important and significant? Who on that day will prove to be worthy of your trust? The first Christmas most in Bethlehem got it wrong. They passed the important by whilst they worked towards the unimportant. The innkeeper turns Mary away, the crowd of Bethlehem are unaware of the angelic hosts in the heavens as Jesus is born…God Himself had come to earth as a human baby born of Mary.

The Vicar writes...


Dear All,

I am writing a second letter which is not looking at Christmas, but rather into next year. In this letter I have outlined the Aims you will find in summary form on the front page of Network News. I hope you will look at each aim, pause and pray over it, and give God permission to lead you in them.

The Aims explained...

To develop a culture of honour:
We feel God is calling us to a new emphasis in the way we relate to each other. The discipleship course is helping us and we expect to see more honouring of one another and sensitivity to the calling /anointing each one has as we learn to bear the glory of God amongst us.
This will involve holding a new marriage courses and parenting courses Next year we want to encourage families, helping parents to be secure in their parenting and in their marriages. We hope to introduce more parenting courses next year.

Satan shows his hand more (according to I Corinthians 7) when there is no proper marriage relationship. We have found in the last few years Satan has sought to wreck lives when those who are married are not in an active married relationship for whatever reason. Whilst we continue to value widows, divorcees, in our church (and we are looking for those who have been through these life events who could advise others, because we want to run a course for this too!) , we also want to help those who are married. Jim & Rosemary Gillespie will be running a new marriage course next year.

To develop our calling as a beacon to the region: To hold a major Christian conference in Bridlington October 7-9th
We have for many years felt called to be a resource church, and whilst we are a church that is known throughout the Uk, few actually know the blessing God is bringing here. We feel the time has come no longer to be a secret treasure and to remove the light from under “the bushel” (Matthew 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. ) One of the ways we hope to be able to impart blessing to people outside Bridlington is as they visit for this conference. It is also a way we can start to play our part within the tourism of the town. Our hope is that 1000 delegates will come to Bridlington and this is the start of an annual conference. The theme is around God’s presence changing a nation.

To develop our own Guidance resource to run within our learning centre
As a guidance centre we can operate like the old careers service

To develop another CCS shop
We are actively looking at a Community shop which can continue to be an outlet for furniture store ( when Springfield Avenue is knocked down in the regeneration of Bridlington ) and can also have outlets for other projects. If any would like to invest to help bring this about, see Andy Jefferson.

To prepare to build a new entrance to the church in 2011
We want to provide a place of welcome and information at the entrance to our site. We as a church saw and approved plans last year which we have not implemented because we have no funds to do so. We plan to start a fund for a new entrance and hope to have enough by the summer to consider applying for faculty and planning , getting the costings from builders, and getting the work done. The plans will be on display in the forecourt in January

To develop further ways of welcoming those linked to us to engage with Jesus. To develop effective work with the young adults and teenagers on multi levels
We long for everyone who accesses our church site to also have an opportunity to find out about Jesus. We want to be able to form an evangelistic oversight/action team so that good strategies emerge and many are blessed

To foster the current network churches and to create space to deepen spiritual life in social networks through different types of small groups, prayer meetings, and conferences
We have already diverse groups ranging from bible study to social/pastoral groups. We have groups for the elderly and groups for the young around interest groups We will increase these, and are dependant on those who have benefited from small groups being willing to lead or host new ones. We would like to have groups around choirs, bible study groups led by under 20s, pub discussion groups, chill out groups where you share your story and pray together. Further details from Jonathan as groups cannot form unless there is declared interest and willingness to try it expressed

To meet all our financial obligations
We think we will achieve this. We are praying that everyone allows God to guide us in our giving as we contribute to the collection every week

To partner with other churches in national/ regional events which encourage a platform for revival: Yorkshire prayer conference
Many of us may not be aware that our involvement in the Yorkshire Prayer conference has now seeded similar works in Derby, Lincoln ,Lancashire and Cumbria and is as a result bringing into the north of England a new wave of prayer which is part of the move of God to bless this nation. We are continuing our connection, primarily through Jonathan who is the director for the East Riding and on the central committee for the prayer conference.
In addition Jonathan and Andy Hall are actively networking with leaders in the UK to foster initiatives for revival

To sell 100 Springboard 2010 shares to help foster revival through us to the nation
We issue Springboard shares to those who want to join with us in part of our mission. Each Springboard 2010 share costs £5 per month and you can buy as many shares as you want. These will go to help promote revival in the nation through us as a network.

To Develop Church Planting Strategies
We would like to explore ways in which we can grow the Kingdom beyond Bridlington and investigate Church planting strategies for future growth

Jonathan

Thursday 19 November 2009

Martongate Community Church



At Martongate we have just celebrated our first five years and the this reading from Isaiah was given to Angela on the morning of our very first service.
Isaiah 41 v 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand
At a time of so much uncertainty and opposition we were afraid in our natural state but God was/is calling us in a supernatural way, He has strengthened us He has helped us and He has led us victorious in His right hand throughout the disappointments, throughout the criticism, throughout the opposition.


It also says in Isaiah Ch 42 v 16
I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. I will make the darkness bright before them and smooth out the road ahead of them.
Yes I will indeed do these things; I will not forsake them


It certainly was a new path we were venturing along as it was the first network church of Christ Church. As a house group, meeting at Tom and Beryl’s, we had captured the vision which Jonathan had laid before us, we had to step into that vision having faith in the Lord and also a burning desire in our hearts to launch a platform to bring the Love of Jesus into people’s lives in the martongate area, also fulfilling a dream of Len and Ann Straker which they had hoped for many years earlier.


We were like blind Israel going down a new path, the territory and terrain was so unfamiliar to us all, but thoughout all our mistakes, thoughout all the opposition, those 15 members of the initial house group ‘stuck at it’ they knew that the Lord was with us, the support we received from the Bishop of Hull, The Archdeacon, the Rural Dean and the PCC brought the pervading darkness into light. “I will make the darkness bright before them”.


As Andy Hall spoke about the new wells bring opposition Genesis ch 26 v 20 but the herdsmen of Gerar quarrelled with Issac’s herdsmen and said “The water is ours”. Wells are blocked by relational conflict, All churches should drink from the same well, but when the quarrelling still exists despite many efforts to resolve the conflict we have to move on. v22 He moved on from there and dug another well and no one quarrelled over it . The herdsmen moved on geographically, but when Jesus came the springs of living water flow for all to drink, wherever they are, the early church multiplied at an extraordinary pace when the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached, that is our only focus. “For I am your God”


The Lord has indeed strengthened us for that first 15 is now 50/60, All our ministries have flourished, Mums and Tots, Senior Citizens, Craft Fayres, House groups, Worship, Preaching, Refreshments, Data Projection and especially in the area of administration
We have also been blessed by many from the Christ Church network who have supported the music and preaching we are so grateful.


So what of the next five years
Isaiah 41 v 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand


This isn’t a message for the past or the here and now it is a message for God’s Church here at Martongate, it is foundational. The well is dug the future is secure Genesis ch 26 “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land”


Because of Jonathans vision and direction, and the willingness and obedience of all concerned we have a land where the Lord can flourish.


God Bless you all

Roger





On the 28th November we celebrated our 5th Anniversary and we would like to thank all of the people who have supported us over the years, especially those who have supported us with music; Craft Fayres; Mums & Tots etc.

The Mums and Tots will meet on the following dates at Bridlington North Library 9.15 to 11.45 a.m. This is a Social get together for Mums, with soft play for pre-school children.
11th December 2009
8th and 22nd January 2010
12th and 26th February 2010
12th and 26th March 2010

The Signpost Club meets every 4th Friday of the month at Bridlington North Library from 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Senior Citizens are welcome to call in to reminisce, chat or seek help. Refreshments are available.











Equipped To Live



Living Life in Today’s World

“Transformation not just information”

Equipped to live is open to anyone. It is designed to help us live life in today’s difficult world where there are so many choices and seemingly few pointers for life. We think this course will be relevant to everyone who wishes to find the keys for living and making the most of life.

Next Session Saturday 5th December 9.30am to 4.00pm
Hearing Gods Voice
What does God sound like, how and why does He speak to me?

New Year Session Saturday 9th January 9.30am to 4.00pm
Overcoming Strongholds in my life
We all have areas we know we could improve in Sometimes a new years resolution is not enough. How do we identify negative strongholds in our thoughts and habits and how do we get free of them?

The cost of each discipleship meeting is £15. If you cannot afford this come along and pay what you can afford

Other Dates: Saturday 6th February & 6th March
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Wednesday 18 November 2009

Behold I Stand at The Door and Knock





On every breath
Behold I stand at the door and knock

When the floor is knee deep
In discarded wrapping paper
And the new books are open at page one
And the new toys are already broken
Behold I stand at the door and knock

When the family is squashed
Elbow to Elbow
Around the table
And furious rush for food is over
And the only word that can describe the feeling
Is full
Behold I stand at the door and knock

And when Christmas is over
And when the television silent
For the first time in two days
And who sent which card to whom
Is forgotten until next year
Behold I stand at the door and knock

And when the nation has finished celebrating
Christmas without Christ
A birthday without a birth
The coming of a Kingdom
Without a King
Forgotten
Despised
Rejected
Crucified

Behold I stand at the door and knock

Tuesday 17 November 2009

Praise God for Free Speech Victory

Dear Friends and Supporters

We are writing with wonderful news of deliverance from the pernicious attempt by the Government last night (11th November) to remove Lord Waddington’s free speech shield from the face of the laws of this land.

David & Chris Price November 2009 Newsletter

Prices November 2009

Passion Play - Actors and Cast Members Still Needed


If interested please attend
Emmanuel Church
Sunday 6th December at 2 pm or
Friday 8th January at 7pm
Rehearsals for speaking parts will take place on Fridays, commencing 8th January, 7-9pm, at Emmanuel Church. Other cast members and musicians will join the rehearsals later. Children are very welcome to participate with other family members who are able to supervise. We wish to be as inclusive as possible of all who want to participate irrespective of age.

This is a joint Churches Together and Community initiative which has Council and Police approval.

For further information please contact Dr Anthony Clarke, Practice 3, The Medical Centre or 01262 404100/ 400992

Monday 16 November 2009

My Alpha Story

"I had a wonderful time on the Alpha course. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, ask questions and learn about the Christian faith. Although the alpha course is designed primarily for non-churchgoers, it is open to everyone; whatever your background, belief or denomination may be, you will be made more than welcome!

Alpha makes Christianity relevant to modern life and gives people the chance to explore and discover the faith in an informal, friendly environment. No pressure is applied by anyone to become Christian or to join the Church, though many people do find it to be a transforming experience - discovering the true meaning & purpose of life in the person of Jesus.
I was already a church-goer when I joined Alpha but I found that it was still a transforming experience for me. It helped my faith to come alive and gave me Christian companionship.
All of these quotes are from guests who have taken the Alpha Course.

"When I first heard about the Alpha course I was at a stage when I was searching for something 'out there'. I really needed to ask questions and not feel like I was getting a hard-sell pitched at me. Now I perceive things differently and just feel so at peace. I have also met a wonderful bunch of new friends on the course."

"The first evening surprised me completely. During the first evening, there were no prayers or heavy preaching. We were just given the opportunity to listen to the talk and then discuss anything we wanted. I chose to ask some challenging and confrontational questions, but they were welcomed, and I was made to feel valued and appreciated. I enjoyed the evening so much that I couldn't wait to go back the following week..." “Before I had always thought you had to do good to be a Christian, and I knew I was not good enough…But the people in Alpha…helped smash that idea…no one is better than the next.”

"I didn’t expect the warm welcome I received, the interesting discussions or the lack of pressure to speak in the small groups that followed. I found that I could express any doubts about Christianity, and that my opinions would be respected. If I had an issue with something, I had a forum to voice it with no need to apologize."

"Over the years, church became more of a social club… I’m still figuring it out. I was nervous the first week but was placed at a table with other young people, many of whom were going through the same stuff I was. But now God is a daily part of my life. The friends from Alpha have become some of the closest friends I’ve ever had."

“For the first time in my 30+ years I realized that God wasn’t something far away.” “I feel a true peace about my life. Life is still difficult as a single mother, yet I know that Jesus is right there with me. I always felt that there was something missing and now that Jesus is in my life I know that it was knowing Him.”

“I realized that even though I had a limited religious background I was very naïve about Christianity. I was challenged by the thought of where my life was headed…why is it so empty? Even though I had a great wife and good kids something was missing.”

“I have come to the realization that one cannot depend on other people in life – I can only depend on the Lord. I have been released of the dependence of so much depression medicine. Alpha helped me find focus and centre in life.”

If you would like to register on the Alpha Course which starts on Monday 11th January 2010 at 7.00pm Christ Church Bridlington, please contact us on
01262 404100

The Truth We Can Trust

What is at the heart of Christmas?

In the words of C.S Lewis, at Christmas we remember the ‘central event in the history of the earth — the very thing the whole story has been about’

The point of Christmas is Jesus Christ. At Christmas we celebrate the birthday of the most important person who has ever lived. He is the centrepiece of our civilisation.

Jesus is ‘THE TRUTH WE CAN TRUST’

Saturday 14 November 2009

Alpha Starting Again

Alpha Starts again on Monday 11th January at 7pm in the Church Hall
Over 2 million people in the UK including and 11 million worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the world.
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with an additional "Away day".
Revd Jonathan Couper says:
"We are now offering two Alpha courses a year and would like to invite you to come along and enjoy this exploration of the basics of the Christian faith!
There’s good company and an evening meal provided, so you can meet and get to know other course members.
The Alpha Course gives you an opportunity to ask those questions that you have always wanted to ask in a non-threatening environment
So many of the people who have been on the course have said ,"I wish I had done the course earlier in my life, it has given me a new understanding of why I am here on earth"."

Course Content
The talks each week cover the following topics, which people are then free to discuss in the small groups afterwards:
Week 1 Who is Jesus?
Week 2 Why did Jesus Die?
Week 3 How can we have Faith?
Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6 How does God Guide us?
Week 7 How can I Resist Evil?
Week 8 Why and how should I tell Others?
Week 9 Does God Heal Today?
Week 10 What about the Church?

There's also a Day Away which covers:
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I Make the Most of the Rest of my Life?


To register

01262 404100

Or pick up a registration form at Key Centre Reception or back of church, complete and return to the Key Centre Reception

Friday 13 November 2009

The New Marrriage Course Launch




For all married couples ….. a date for your diary.

Marriage Course Valentines Dinner
at Christ Church

Friday February 12th 2010 . 7pm

A free 3 course meal ( donations to Marriage Course) : bring a bottle!

A great opportunity for a special night out, and to hear about the updated Marriage Course that will be running at Christ Church in May 2010. Please prayerfully consider coming to this, and make a date with your spouse. Also, use the opportunity to invite friends to introduce them to the Marriage Course.


Places for Marriage Course Dinner can be reserved by getting a (free) ticket, available from the Key Centre from Jan 1st, or by completing a booking form at the Key Centre

Network Christmas Services

Network Christmas Services

Thursday 12 November 2009

Candle Lit Carol Services at Christ Church

Candle Lit Services at Christ Church

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Catch up with the latest teaching form Bethel Church by Clicking here

Christmas Message from the Archbishop of York


Christmas is a time of sharing the wonder of God who pitched his "fleshly-tent" among us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, born of a woman - very flesh of our flesh, very God of very God. So Christmas should be a time for thanksgiving, generous hospitality and togetherness. A time for unmerited favour.

News In Brief

Music Festival: Thank you to everyone involved
A huge thank you to all those who supported and contributed to the East Coast Christian Music Festival. A big thank you to Paul Lowe for the vision and the hard work behind the scenes
Jonathan



Thank you for Romania boxes (340 boxes this year.) Thanks also to John Luty for taking them out with Val Taylor
Jonathan


New Wine Women’s Day
6 March 2010
International Conference Centre,
Harrogate
With Deborah Reed (Bethel Church California)

For info and to book:
www.new-wine.org/women



Pre-School Nativity
at Christ Church

Monday 14th Dec
10.30am
Everyone Welcome!


I would just like to say….
Thank you to all those who sponsored me and supported me in prayer while doing The Great North Run. I achieved my goal (with a little help from my friends) by completing it in four hours. The charity I as raising money for was Marie Curie Cancer Care. If you sponsored me, would it be possible to have it handed in as soon as you can please.

Whether you were a fast or slow runner, they all encouraged each other. It didn’t matter what background they had or what pace you were doing. We were all going the same way, with the same thing in mind. The route was like a roller coaster - it had its ups and downs.

The three times I have done the half marathon, it doesn’t get any easier. Each of the occasions God has used me in many ways. One of which to come side by side and getting down to the person’s level, meeting them as they struggle, but we get over the finish line with aching limbs, emotional but with elation.

Many Thanks & Blessings
Fay Reddington


Confirmation & The Alpha Course

Alpha is a great way to explore the Christian faith and a very helpful way to make new friends at Christ Church. If you are thinking about being confirmed and have not done Alpha, this is a good time to do the course as confirmation happens at Christ Church in the early summer.

The course will start with a launch supper at 7.00pm on Monday 11th January 2010 Please call 01262 404100 for details. To book a place on the course pick up a registration form available at the back of church today or from Reception.


Big Thanks for Supporting the Romania Shoe Box Appeal
Thank-you to everyone who has filled shoeboxes with gifts for Romania. Hundreds of families will have great joy receiving a Christmas shoebox.
Thanks again
Sue Graily



TODZ and FURNITURE STORE
Don’t forget the Furniture Store and Todz shop if you are wanting household things or children’s clothing or toys. We accept donations too!
Thanks, Bev, Gren and Lesley



Equipped To Live (ETL) -
Living Life in Today’s World

“Transformation not just information”

Equipped to live is open to anyone. It is designed to help us live life in today’s difficult world where there are so many choices and seemingly few pointers for life. We think this course will be relevant to everyone who wishes to find the keys for living and making the most of life.

Next Session Saturday 9th January 9.30am to 4.00pm

Overcoming Strongholds in my life
We all have areas we know we could improve in Sometimes a new years resolution is not enough. How do we identify negative strongholds in our thoughts and habits and how do we get free of them?

The cost of each discipleship meeting is £15. If you cannot afford this come along and pay what you can afford

Dates: Saturday 9th January, 6th February, 6th March
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm


Christmas Services in the Network - Who can you bring?

All the Christmas services we run over Christmas is a great opportunity for you to bring along someone who does not normally attend church throughout the rest of the year. Have a look at all our Christmas services throughout the Network on the back page.



Notice of Revision of Electoral Roll for Christ Church Parish


The electoral roll may be just a piece of paper, but it helps us know who
are part of this church and who are just visitors.

It is the formal membership list of the church. All members of the Network should be on an electoral roll (either Christ Church or West Hill). If you would like your name added to the Christ Church Parish roll please complete an ‘Electoral Roll 2010 Application Form’ available at the back of church or from reception and please leave in Reception on completion by 31st January 2010

The new roll will be displayed in the church for several weeks during February 2010 prior to the PCC Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 7.30pm


BONFIRE

The community bonfire on the 6th November was a great success with well over 200 people attending, enjoying a free BBQ and good fellowship.

It was thrilling to see so many young families enjoying an evening out on the Church site.
A big thank you to everyone who helped in the organising and serving on the evening, you did a great job.

Jeff

Womens' Weekly

Dec 8th Father Michael Chaffey
Dec 15th Christmas Lunch Outing
Closed until new year—date to be arranged

House of Prayer

Tue 1st Dec Revival Christina Denton
Wed 2nd Dec Kingfisher Trust Dorothy Woodley
Thu 3rd Dec The Nations Mike & Shirley Green
Tue 8th Dec Pre-School Dinah Rogers
Wed 9th Dec Prayers Joy Hensman
Thu 10th Dec Prayers Mike & Shirley Green
Tue 15th Dec Healing On the Streets Steve Frazer
Wed 16th Dec Prayers Mike & Shirley Green
Thu 17th Dec Prayers Neil Mackay

Closed for Christmas Holidays and will re-open on Tuesday 12th January 2010



CHRIST CHURCH ACTION TEAM
helping to make Bridlington a better place to live

Christ Church Action Team
is a team of volunteers and people on work placements helping keep the town centre of Bridlington clean and tidy.

We are able to deal with litter hot spots, dog-fouling and graffiti in and around the town centre of Bridlington. If you are a resident or a business owner with any relevant problems in the town of Bridlington please get in touch.

If you feel you can help in anyway or have a few hours spare. Why not make a difference in keeping Bridlington a better place. Please contact me Jason Smith 10262 404100

PASSION PLAY CHOIR

The Churches Together in Bridlington and District will be contributing to the Passion Play (Good Friday 2nd April) by singing a hymn in 4 parts after the crucifixion. There will be 3 reheasals on the last Thursday of the month - commencing Thursday 28th January at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Church.

If you do not wish to be involved with acting, please consider the choir.

Please contact Anthony Clarke for more details via Christ Church Reception 01262 404100/400992


From the Christ Church Wardens.
Mark and Frank would like to thank all of our fellowship for your support in prayer, help in activities, giving and your personal support to us, Thank you to the staff in both CCS and PCC and all the volunteers associated with these projects. Without all your support we would not be able to do God’s will in our community and in the wider world. We give thanks to Jonathan and Anne for their leadership and vision.

We wish you A Very Happy Christmas and a new year full of joy and the Holy Spirit refreshing you every day.

Frank and Mark

Thank You form Dinah
I would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported and encouraged me over the last few years in my training as a Lay Reader, especially all those at Martongate . Also THANK YOU to all of you who made the trip to York on a very wet and windy November Day to be at my Licensing in York Minster. It made it a very special occasion for me and one I will not forget marking the end of one season in my life and the beginning of another. Many thanks to you all.

Dinah Rogers


Calling all Mentors!
For your new year diaries!

There will be a meeting with Bev and Jonathan on
THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY

7.00-8.00PM for existing mentors.
This will be in church.

You will be getting a more detailed note from me nearer the time!
Many thanks for all you do.
Bev

The Curate writes…

A phrase from the Lord’s prayer and a verse that follows:

…and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.
Matthew 6:12

For if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive people their offenses, your Father will not forgive your offenses."
Matthew 6:14-15

When preparing for conflict, military personnel practice particular moves over and over and study tactics particularly carefully. They learn things for different battles and scenarios very carefully, for obvious reasons. Their lives depend on it.

Trisha Wick's CMS Link Letter

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New Wine Network: Pastoral Prayer Ministry Training Day at Pickering


Pastoral Prayer Ministry Training Day
Pickering, North Yorkshire
28 November 2009

Seminars

The following areas will be covered:

Guidelines for establishing a Pastoral Prayer Ministry in your church

People’s problems and their causes

Irrational beliefs

Protective strategies

Practices in pastoral prayer

Time for questions and ministry


Lunch

Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided during the day.


Speaker

Elaine Wainaina was born in Lancashire to Yorkshire parents, taught in Kent and Kenya, married Francis in 1975 and worked in Kenya in various settings until 1988. She has been involved in pastoral prayer since 1989, trained as a counsellor in 1998 and now runs a charitable Christian counselling service in Harrogate. She is passionate about ministering wholeness.



Programme

The day will run from 9.15am to 4.30pm.



Directions

Venue:

Memorial Hall
Potter Hill
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8AA

Map: Available from Christ Church reception 01262 404100


How to find the venue

For directions by car, please find below a list of online route finders that may help you in planning your journey:

AA - www.theaa.com
RAC - www.rac.co.uk
Multimap - www.multimap.com

New Wine Network: A Day with Michelle Guiness Saturday Dec 5th


A day with Michele Guinness who will be speaking about

‘Celebration’

When: Saturday December 5th

10am-4pm

Cost: £10 for the day

(refreshments included, please bring a packed lunch)

Where: St Martin’s Church, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, North Yorkshire,
YO12 4QG



To book:

Please send the form (available at back of church or reception)to:

Hazel Hall, 8 Mayfield Drive, Seamer, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4RA

Any questions please email Laura on revlaurajane@yahoo.co.uk

Cheques payable to ‘St Martin’s, Seamer PCC’

MICHELE GUINNESS - A BIOGRAPHY

Brought up in a practising Jewish family, Michele Guinness has worked as a presenter,
researcher and writer for national TV and radio, and for two years presented her own
three-hour, daily lunchtime programme on BBC local radio.

When she moved to Lancashire she became press officer for a children’s hospice, moved to the NHS two years later to become a communications manager, then eventually Head of Communications for the whole of the NHS in Cumbria and Lancashire. She gave it up at the last government reshuffle three years ago to concentrate on writing, training and
speaking.

For two years Michele had a monthly cookery column in Woman Alive Magazine, and continues to contribute regularly to several magazines and newspapers, including Families First, Christianity and The Church of England Newspaper.

She has written eleven books, mainly biographical, mainly from her uniquely Jewish perspective - except her biography of the Guinness family, (The Genius of Guinness,
Ambassador), which tells the story of her husband’s famous brewing, banking and missionary ancestors.
Woman the Full Story, Zondervan, was published in 2004.
The Heavenly Party: Recovering the Fun - Celebrations for Home and Community, published in October 2006 by Monarch, is a guide to celebration - at home or in the community.
Chosen, published in 2007, is a re-write and update of her best-selling autobiography, Child of the Covenant, (over 350,000 sold) first published 25 years ago. and A Little Kosher Seasoning.
Her latest book, Autumn Leave - A Season in France, the diary of a three month sabbatical, about the pleasures and pitfalls of buying a house in France will be published by Authentic in July, 2009.

Michele is a regular speaker at New Wine and Spring Harvest. She has also spoken at Greenbelt, ECG, Detling and the National Gathering of the Church of Scotland – as well as for secular organisations such as the WI and Rotary.

She is married to Peter, Vicar of St Thomas’ Lancaster, and has a grown up son and daughter, and two small grandchildren.

Monday 9 November 2009

Thursday 5 November 2009

Boys' Brigade Visits Hull Museums

Boys Brigade

TRISHA WICK'S NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 2009

RAHAMA
Pray for Wilson's (my Driver) daughter Rahama, who was attacked with a hammer on her way to school in Yambio and has a serious head injury. Hospital cannot x ray etc.

ELECTIONS
The month of November is the time for all Sudanese over the age of 18 to get their names put on the Electoral Register in preparation for the Elections in April 2010. There is an increase in insecurity in many areas as tension mounts.

TESSA
My dog Tessa, is very pregnant and due to give birth in late November.

CANON'S INSTALLATION
On November 8th I will be installed in my Canon's Chair in All Saint's Cathedral in Maridi Diocese.

YOUTH CONFERENCE
The Diocesan Youth Conference is from November 16th - 20th. Youth from all over the Diocese will come. Pray for Wilson in his work as Diocesan Youth and Sunday School Coordinator.

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
In my new role I have started to visit all 8 Archdeaconries to do teaching on Discipleship. We have now finished writing and translating 'Following Jesus' Book 2 and will soon start Book 3.

LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY
The LRA Ugandan Rebel Group which has been terrorizing Western Equatoria for a couple of years, are now moving North towards Darfur and Chad. Some smaller groups are still around our area. Pray for a solution.

MA STUDIES
I am now working on my second assignment which is preparing a proposal for my Dissertation for my third year. The topic will be looking at 'Is a lack of Discipleship Training the main reason why we do not retain some of our Youth in Maridi Diocese?' Does anyone have any expertise in any aspects of this?

DRY SEASON
It seems the rains have finished and we are now entering the dry season. Christmas is usually the hottest time of the year. Our local harvest is good this year and we are enjoying many fruits too.

COMPOUND REPAIRS
This is now the time of year to make repairs to buildings etc. as plenty of grass is available for the roofs. We also need to repaint the house.

CHAIMA COLLEGE
Bishop Justin is upgrading our Theological College to include extra courses such as computer, accounting, management, project planning, administration. When our young people finish at our Secondary School they will then be given the opportunity to go onto further studies such as these.

WILSON TO VISIT UK?
If God opens the way my Colleague Wilson may visit UK with me next year for about three months. Bishop Justin is very supportive of this. The problem will be getting the Visa - only God can provide, so much prayer needed.

PARENTS
They are such a wonderful support! Continue to pray for their health.

I am fit and well and very happy here.

Love to you all,
Trisha

Tuesday 3 November 2009

David & Chris Price write...

Dear praying friends

Just a quick line to let you know that we have arrived safely in Jakarta, we are staying in the NTM guest house here. Tomorrow we will travel to Salatiga where we will be living and studying for the next year.

We are keen to see where we will be living and also to be able to sleep in the same bed for more that a couple of nights!!

There are lots of different sights and sounds and smells around, we would appreciate your prayer that we would be flexible and gracious as we adjust to a different way of life here.