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“But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head”
UK Northern Spring Conference 2012
'The Spirit of Grace and Supplication' Friday 9 and Saturday 10 March - Billinge Family Church
Book now for the ICEJ Northern conference at Billinge Family Church!
A map of the venue is available HERE
Speakers include well known Bible teacher and author Rev. David Pawson, Dr. Fred Wright (Ezra International), Roy Thurley (Hatikvah Film Trust) introducing the film 'Blessing, Curse or Coincidence', and Dr. David Elms (ICEJ UK National Director). Worship will be led by ICEJ Worship Director Ray Ramirez who will join us from Jerusalem. As usual there will be the opportunity for a dance workshop and to pray for Israel.
Registration: £25 for both days, £10 for Friday only, £15 for Saturday only. Fee includes refreshments and a light lunch on the Saturday. Offerings for the work will be taken.
Begins Friday at 2 pm (registration from 12) and all day Saturday.
For a postal booking form, please click HERE
To make a secure online booking please click below, and ensure that you provide the names of each person on your booking, either at the PayPal checkout, or via separate e-mail to info@icejuk.org :
Are you a Christian? Do you find it difficult to forgive? Are you locked into habitual ways of thinking? Struggling with low self esteem?
Do you ever ask yourself : How do I increase my faith? How do I renew my Mind? How do I walk in the Spirit?
Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course
11 week Discipleship Course for Christians - Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Kingsway Christian Centre
See John Shergold or Gary Valjalo to find out more, or click HERE to view our page.
Men's Weekend Retreat **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE ** The Men's Ministry are planning a weekend retreat to Cefn Lea, Mid Wales on 11th and 12th May 2012. Please see Vic Dunning or any member of the team if you are interested in taking part. Special Speakers including Alan Hewitt and, on Friday Night, Richard Roberts. Richard plants churches, is director of Studies for Together in Mission/Springdale College, his background is medicine. He and his wife Norma live in Dorset and have 3 children. We will be leaving Kingsway Friday 5pm and returning after lunch Sunday. Cost £65.00 including accommodation and food. We are looking to car pool, and there will be a small charge for fuel. A £10.00 Deposit to secure your place is required as soon as possible.
* Do you need help overcoming life's hurts? * Are you struggling with bad habits?
Celebrate Recovery offers a safe place to help you recover from life's hurts, habits and hang ups
Meetings each Wednesday, 8-9.30pm - please see John Shergold or Dave Meath for details
Bible Insights Ernie Williams has contributed a few thoughts on 2 Kings 6, in his article 'The Axe Head Fell Into The Water'. You can read it HERE
Love Is..Ladies Meeting The next meeting will be at 6.30pm on Sunday 19th February, when our speaker will be Jenny Reid.
Mark Stibbe CD’S of the Evening Celebration 3.12.11 These are still available priced at £2.00 each. Please contact Steve Ho (Men's Ministry Team), or contact the Church Office for further details.
Bible Insights Ernie Williams has contributed a couple of articles 'Holiness - the Promised Land' and 'The Resurrection Body' to the Bible Insights section of the website. You can read them HERE
Our Israel Experience - October 2011 (Alan & Marian Chester, Vic & Di Dunning) Our visit to Israel was semi-official, visiting establishments connected with Christian Friends of Magen David Adom and with Prayer For Israel. I have produced a report into our “doings and happenings”. If you would like a copy, and it is an interesting read, please ask me. Alan Chester
Tea and Coffee Rota This is an important ministry to the body within the Church, which facilitates fellowship and nurtures relationships following our Sunday morning meetings – which is really appreciated.
Please check the Notice Board in the foyer to see when your group is on the Rota. If you are not on the Rota but would like to be included, or if your group has any problems please contact Karen in the church office.
New to the Website Now available on the site are pictures from the recent Valued event (click HERE) and the carol singing in South Road (click HERE). Margaret Roberts has also contributed a new article, Whatsoever things are noble, a meditation on Philippians 4:8. You can read it HERE.
Christmas Market for Christian Friends of Magen David Adom Many thanks to everyone who helped with our very successful day; catering, selling, carrying, donating etc. The proceeds, which include some elements of donations as well as sales, mean I will be sending £1,008.12 to M.D.A. in Israel (with no deductions for administration and the like). Because of the amount and quality of the donated items still in stock, we are planning a Summer Market. If you have saleable stuff, please retain for now. If they are electrical, and need testing, please let me know and I can arrange. Alan Chester
AGM – Annual Report & Accounts 2010 If you would like a copy of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2011, please contact either Karen or Mike.
Gift Aid Donations If you are a tax payer and do not currently ‘Gift Aid’ please consider doing so. If you already ‘Gift Aid’ and your personal circumstances change please let Mike know.
Can You Help? After Rodney Pereira’s time in prison in Sri Lanka he feels a need to help prisoners however he can. They need toothpaste, toothbrushes and soap. The conditions in prison are appalling. Many are there without trial or any charges being brought, their families are suffering greatly as a result. The simplest way to help is to send money for them to buy what they need. If you'd like to contribute please contact Geoff Metcalf.
Ladies Mentoring I'm gathering names now for our next season of one-to-one Bible study and prayer, I'll be by the door after the meeting if you just want to give me your name, but feel free to come and chat if you'd like to know more. Christine Bentley
Valued Event 250 women attend - all were challenged by Gee Walker with her compassion, humility, integrity and forgiving heart. The profits were split: The Anthony Walker Foundation £720, church refurbishment project £300 and Another Place Choir £100. A big thank you to all who attended and to the many who helped make this event possible. Lesley-Anne and the Valued Team
Mission / Media Training – U.C.B. Giovanni Zappalá From January 2012 Giovanni will be in New Zealand at U.C.B. for training in Christian Media. This is an important part of his preparation and development for ministry in this area. Please support him, firstly and most importantly in prayer, but if you feel able to support him financially; either with a one-off gift or monthly donation, please contact Karen in the church office.
Can You Help? After Rodney Pereira’s time in prison in Sri Lanka he feels a need to help prisoners however he can. They need toothpaste, toothbrushes and soap. The conditions in prison are appalling. Many are there without trial or any charges being brought, their families are suffering greatly as a result. The simplest way to help is to send money for them to buy what they need. If you'd like to contribute please contact Geoff Metcalf.
Concerning Italy Giovanni has created a presentation, 'Concerning Italy' - you can view it HERE
A Few Thoughts... Margaret Roberts has contributed a new article entitled 'What Do I Give Him?' You can read it HERE.
Feast of Tabernacles 2011 The following words from this year's Feast are still available for viewing on demand at the ICEJ website:
MONDAY 2 APRIL 2012 7.45 PM. ( ADVANCE NOTICE) A PASSOVER PRESENTATION AND MEAL, AT THE CENTRE. TICKETS TO BE ON SALE IN THE NEW YEAR. NOTE THE DATE AND WATCH THIS SPACE.
Baptism We are planning a baptism service in the near future. If you are thinking of getting baptised or wish to know more about baptisms, please see John Shergold or Dave Meath.
A Few Thoughts... Margaret Roberts has contributed a few thoughts on Colossians 1:27 and 3:15. You can read the articles HERE.
A Few Thoughts.. Margaret Roberts and Ernie Williams have both contributed some inspiring articles - you can read them HERE
Ladies Mentoring Please give a thought to the Mentoring, which will be starting again in January 2012, we will begin collecting names in a couple of weeks. Being Mentored, Mentoring, Praying, whatever your interest we would love to talk to you. Christine & Diane
Sunday School We have changed our groups slightly so that each group has 2 school years. Please make sure your child is in the correct group. Please note we have divided the youngest group so that now RECEPTION is for school years Reception and Year 1, still meeting in the end room downstairs. Our new group, INFANTS, is for school years 2 and 3, and will be meeting in the top annexe room. Sue Rainger
A Few Thoughts.. Ernie Williams has contributed a few more thoughtful articles to our 'Bible Insights' section. You can read them HERE.
Free Speech - Commons Vote expected soon! Now is the time to write to your MP, for further information please see the Notice Board in the foyer or contact Alan Chester.
David Wilkerson - 'A Call to Anguish' Following the showing at the 'Together' meeting, a number of people have requested this link : http://video.christianpost.com/a-call-to-anguish-by-david-wilkerson-2506/
Groups We have a number of groups to help people grow in their Christian faith. For example, we have a daytime Alpha Group, Wednesday evening Celebrate Recovery Group, Discipleship and Discovery Classes. We also have a number of House Groups in various regions. If you would like to know more about any of these groups, please speak to one of the stewards who will direct you to the appropriate person. Alternatively, contact Karen in the office.
Prayer for the Persecuted Church Between 11.30am - 12.30pm, every Thursday (term time only) we will be meeting in the Prayer Room to pray for The Persecuted Church. Please join with us, even if it’s only for part of the hour. For more information please contact the office.
Prayer Room The Prayer room (Dave’s old office) is for the use of anyone in the Fellowship who wants to pray. There are maps on the wall and a board which from time to time will contain prayer issues relating to the Fellowship. We want to encourage all departments and everyone in the Fellowship to make use of this wonderful facility. Please book a time slot with Karen in the office if you want to use the room.
Photo Gallery Wendy and Tony Wilcox have kindly provided a wonderful selection of pictures for our Gallery - you can view them HERE
CRI On behalf of the local drugs team CRI, a thank you for our continuing support. They are delivering a Parenting Factor Skills Programme over 12 weeks and have requested specific goods to be donated for the clients attending. For those whom feel led please continue to donate in the green tub in the foyer BABY WIPES, BABY/CHILDRENS SHAMPOO or BUBBLE BATH, BIBS, FEEDER CUPS ETC. For any further information please speak to Lesley-Anne Corlett.
Spring Harvest - Skegness - 2012 Forward planning – if anyone is interested in going to Spring Harvest next year, please contact the office. Places are booked up quickly, so let me know as soon as possible. Karen
Kingsway Visitation Team A team of people have been training since last summer putting together a “visitation team” so that we can, as a church, visit those that are sick and in need. All have been CRB checked and are willing to listen, comfort and pray for those that are in need. “…I was sick and you visited Me… assuredly, as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” Matthew 25:36-40 If you would like a visit or know of someone that is in hospital, please phone the church office. For more information see Val Turpin or Diane Dunning.
Library There are both books and CD’s available to borrow from the library. Dave Carr CD’s also available for a small donation – see Victor Dunning for further information.
Real Life Stories Gwyn has contributed her life-changing to testimony to our Real Life Stories section - you can read it HERE.
Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery is a tried and tested Christ centred 12 step programme that offers people help to recover from hurts, habits and hang ups. The programme runs on a Wednesday evening - 7.30pm coffee, 8.00pm start. For more information contact John Shergold or Dave Meath.
Good Housekeeping When you use any of the rooms, please leave them as you would expect to find them. This particularly applies to the Lounge – if you have refreshments it is your responsibility to clean up afterwards, i.e. vacuum, wipe tables, etc. If you have any problems please let me know. Karen Crichton
Biblefresh
2011 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible and therefore presents a unique opportunity for the Church to focus its attention on the Word of God. Biblefresh is a movement of churches, agencies, organisations, colleges and festivals which has a vision to reignite and re-enthuse the church in its passion for the Bible. For many in our churches the Bible has become tedious and toxic rather than treasured, trusted and true. The aim of the Biblefresh initiative is to encourage a greater confidence and passion for Scripture across the Church.
Regular Monthly Meetings 1st Sunday 6.30pm - Monthly Fellowship Prayer Meeting 1st Monday 7.45pm - Prayer for Israel 1st -3rd Tuesdays 8.00pm- House Groups 2nd & 4th Friday 7.00pm - Impact on Crime – Prayer Meeting at Ray & Norma Vaughan’s 3rd Saturday 9.00am - Men’s Breakfast 3rd Sunday 6.30pm - Love Is … Ladies Monthly Meeting 4th Sunday 6.00pm- Praise & Ministry 4th Monday 7.00pm -Prayer for Wholeness 4th Tuesday 8.00pm -House Groups, Monthly Fellowship Prayer Meeting
'Not Ashamed'
The Not Ashamed campaign provides an opportunity for Christians across the UK to stand together and speak up for the Christian foundation of our nation, motivated by the conviction that Jesus Christ is good news not just for individuals or for the church but for society as a whole. Indeed, He is the only true hope for our nation. Discovery Class These classes are held in the Library every Sunday morning at 10.00am. Their purpose is to rediscover the vision and values of Kingsway. Newcomers are more than welcome!
Christian Friends of Magen David Adom The CFMDA page has now been updated - click HERE to read what has been happening with this valuable organisation.
Website Did you know that you can now become a member of this website and access our chat forums, submit articles and requests for prayer? To register, just go to the 'Home' page, and click on the link in the top right-hand corner.
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