Welcome
to Issue 83, 30th July 2010
NEC president Pastor Ian Sweeney in a letter sent to Pastors and local
church leaders this weekend, is calling on the churches across the
conference territory to set aside Sabbath August 7 as a day of special
prayer as we seek for divine guidance as steps are taken to address the
financial challenges being faced by the North England Conference. While
the letter focuses on the financial challenges...
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When you start to plan an outdoor event a year in advance, you hope and
pray for good weather. Without it, you're sure that people will not turn
up and the British weather will make it a 'washout'. This was only one
of the primary considerations when Yardley started planning what was
first called 'Evangelism in the Park'. In 2009 Pastor Sayers and the
church board at Yardley agreed to an idea...
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After much planning and many invitations being sent near and far, the
Home Coming Day, 17th July was deemed a success. Under the leadership of
Rose Kerr (Sabbath School Superintendant) and her team, a full to
capacity church was realised.
Pastor Paul Liburd, a former minister of the church brought a
thought-provoking message entitled...
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A sad farewell was made to Pastor Felix Jack (former Family &
Children’s Ministries Director) by the NEC Office staff on Tuesday 20th
July 2010. This farewell gathering was prompted by the decision of the
UK Border Agency not to extend Pastor & Sister Emma Jack’s leave to
remain and work in the UK. As you are aware, the UK Government is
tightening their rules with respect to...
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Health expos which have been running since 1982 are health evangelism
exhibitions teaching the public about the Adventist health message based
on NEWSTART principles. They can be effective in letting people know
how to manage common health issues and may be the first introduction
they have to the Seventh–day Adventist church...
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Notices...
No NEC Communicator for the Next Two Weeks
Please note that there will be no NEC Communicator for the next two
weeks. The next issue will be published on Thursday, 19th August
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Attention Sabbath School
Departments!!!
Sabbath School Teacher training dates for part 1B (continuation from
Part 1A) have been changed
to the following dates:
- 12TH SEPTEMBER - Areas 5 & 6 –
Camp Hill Church
- 10TH OCTOBER - Areas 1 & 2 –
Preston Church
- 17TH OCTOBER - Areas 3 & 4 –
Nottingham Central Church
All venues remain the same. Dates for Part 1C of Sabbath School teacher
training will be rescheduled soon. Any further queries,
please contact Orlene
Dunkley (Secretary for Sabbath School Department).
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Cook required for L.I.G.H.T
Medical Missionary School
Missionary volunteer wanted to to cook nice healthy meals for the LIGHT
school, which takes place at the Wolverhampton University between
August 16th and September 12th 2010. Free accomodation and meals. For
more information, please contact Grace Walsh
(07791 230 043) or Neil Blest
(07810 470 402)
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BUC Evangelism Training,
26th July - 1st August
STOP
PRESS! PRICE REDUCTION: The cost for this event is now
£130 instead of £220. Book Now!
For
those interested in inclusive Evangelism this is the 2nd
year that the BUC will offer one course that will help members to grow
spiritually, to understand how to nurture other members and how to move
a little closer to a discipled member of the Church model. This
programme is designed to help members understand some of the
multidisciplines in Evangelism and will focus on discipleship and
holistic small groups, while engaging them to function efficiently in
their local area.
Book
online now or contact the BUC Personal Ministries Department
on 01923 672 251.
Special
Offer: If your Church registers three or more
people there will be a £10.00 subsidy per person up to a maximum of
five persons per church. The idea behind this is to have a
base support group in each church to help implement some of the
strategies that will be taught over the week.
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Bournville Campaign,
Health March and Health Expo
7th -
21st August 2010: Bournville Seventh-day Adventist Church
hosts New
lifestyle Series 2 - Jesus is the Answer.
Speakers: Enoch Adu and Bournville Youth. Singing Evangelist:
Mahali Selepe Venue:
Selly Oak Park, Gibbins Road, Birmingham B29. Under the
white tent. Nightly 7pm
to 9pm except Thursdays All are invited.
7th
August: Health
March from Weoley
Castle Square to Selly Oak Park, Gibbins Road, Selly Oak,
Birmingham B29 Time:
2.30 - 4pm Pathfinder and Adventurers are asked to come in
their uniforms. A Gospel Explosion would commence after the
March. Bring a friend and come along.
8th
August: Health
Expo - Free Health Checks, Keep Fit classes, Harvard step
test, blood pressure check, peak flow and much more. Time: 1pm - 5pm Venue: Selly Oak Park,
Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham. B29. Under the White tent. Invite
a friend and come along.
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Handsworth 'Gospel Roller
Bash', 22nd August 2010
Handsworth SDA Youth Dept. proudly presents...
Gospel Roller Bash 2010, Sunday
22 August 2010
Venue:
Derby Rollerworld, Mansfield road, Derby.
Time:
6-10pm
Tickets:
£10 adults/ £5 children (aged 15 and under)
Ticket includes entry, skates and entertainment.
What's
on offer:
2 huge roller rinks, with separate rink for children
Hot and cold food, including vegetarian
Entertainment:
- 4 hours of skating and non stop
entertainment
- The best gospel tunes
- Stand up comedy
- Games such as British bulldog &
relays
- Fancy dress competition
So come eat, drink, laugh, shake a leg and raise money for the
Handsworth AY project.
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NEC PM Dept. Special Offer -
"The Seventh Day" DVD set
“The
Seventh Day: Revelations from the Lost Pages of History”
5 DVD Set
A
fantastic series, which outlines the history of the Seventh day Sabbath
from creation to modern days, showing the Sabbath in different cultures
and settings. Ideal gift to share with a friend, neighbour or
family member who wants to know more about the Seventh day Sabbath.
SPECIAL
OFFER (RRP £50)
5 DVD Set £20.00+postage
Pre-order price before June 30th 2010
(From July 1st 2010 normal price £25.00)
Pre-order
yours today!
Contact NEC Personal Ministries Department
0115 960 6312
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Editor:
Pastor
Jeff
Nicholson
Prayer
Requests
- Emma & Felix Jack, Eron and Felesha
- Richard & Angela Jackson, Samuel & Talitha
Upcoming
Events
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Events
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July
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27th -
3rd Aug |
TED Pathfinder Camporee |
August
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| 8th |
Singles Event - "Singleness &
Time", Manchester Central |
| 15th |
KCFS & CRB Training, Area 3, Leeds
Central |
| 16th - 12th Sep |
L.I.G.H.T Medical Missionary Training |
| 27th - 29th |
Health Expo, Area s4 |
| 29th |
Ministerial Family Day |
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