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Net News April 09 3
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-april '09(3)
In this issue:
- Tim's ramblings
- Global Day of Prayer
- News from the sectors
- ACE quarterly session
- Leaders' net news
- GENnet news
- Revival Fires update - Rodney Howard Browne in Dudley
- InTune conference
- "Father & Sons" in June
- Living Springs news
- Hopes and Dreams
- Prophetic conference - Dr. Commey
- St John's Church Preservation Group - Dudley
- Centrepoint Streets Project - West Bromwich
- YMCA Open Door, Supported Lodgings Scheme
- KRUNCH TIME
- JOBS
We do hope that you are doing well. This is such a wonderful time of year for me as the light nights settle upon us and we begin to get used to being warmer and generally more upbeat as the strange creatures we are!
But how much God loves us.
It rarely ceases to amaze me how weird people are to be honest, and recent times have revealed my own innate odd humanity too. We do the strangest things, imagine the craziest scenarios and worry about the most ludicrous situations that could never happen even if we were the most unfortunate people in history.
Yet, how much The Father adores us.
As I stoop over my 2 year old's bed every single night with the deepest and sincerest affections for my wonderful offspring, it rarely ceases to utterly amaze me how much I would do for the smelly little rascal, and whether he has amused me, abused me or accused me, my love just never wavers. I just want to squeeze him and have him know how special he is (even when he honks!).
How much more does YOUR Heavenly Father love you?
But this has to move beyond the spectrum of head knowledge, or the ability to quote a scripture, albeit verbatum, and even if you know how many of the synoptic gospels this is recorded in, can quote chapter and verse and sing it in Latin, it matters not a jot!!
How much are you loved?
The answer to this question is not formed in words, or how hard you try to convince yourself of what you should say in response to this most basic of human questions. The key is that you know in your deepest experience who your Father is, and you walk out your knowledge of Him next time you face a crisis, feel the temptation to worry or fall into despair, or simply doubt that He is actually there. He IS.
How great is the love that The Father has lavished on us, that we might be called the children of God. FOR THAT IS WHAT WE ARE.
Oh wow! What an amazing statement (RECORDED IN JOHN'S FIRST LETTER). This is our new nature. We have been utterly and totally transformed. The reality of this is not temporal, visible or emotional, for these realms will one day perish.
This is not what we think, what we feel or what we have been taught.....THIS IS WHAT WE ARE by nature!
We may enot understand it, we may not grasp it, and we may not feel it right now, but do we trust our own understanding, or even worse, our feelings/emotions OVER and above God's eternal Word?
This is what we are! This is WHO we are!
Oh wow! I am a child of God. I am therefore a Prince. I am an heir. But as Paul wrote to the Christians in Galatia, as long as the heir is a child, we are no different to a slave, even though we own the whole estate. Why?
To access what we are, we need to know who we are, and this means that we obtain the credit to spend in The Kingdom, here on earth. This is what is recorded of Abraham. He believed what God said, and he was given credit. Why are we given credit? Credit is only good for one purpose.......to aquire!
I could ramble al night long, as many of you know, but I'll park it there, as whilst these thoughts are not the deepest you'll ever read, they require much revelation and inner desire to aquire.
Creation itself is longing to see the revelation of God's SONS on the earth......that's you and me folks. We are the people we've been waiting for. You are the answer to most of your prayers.
The Black Country awaits this revelation too, as she looks on anxiously awaiting a vision of Jesus' Body here on earth in the 21st century. "What will He look like?", she asks, and history will record what she sees by how she responds.
As with any other generation since the first disciples, the responsibility for this lies with us, not with The Father. He has shown us all He can in Christ, and now He asks that we reflect His true nature in our communities, through our lives and by our walk.
This is the truest version of what it really means "to bring Him glory". It's a bit tougher and riskier than swaying in time and singing loudly!
Come on Church, let's shine more than we have ever done before. Come on Body of Christ, let us rise up with a fervour and passion for Him and for the lost that has never been seen before in these here parts.
The Black Country awaits us. Yet, unless we truly grasp this most basic of spiritual facts, we may sadly repeat the mistakes of yesteryear, and hundreds of thousands of dear dear souls may also perish, even though The Perfect Father hovered over their dwellings every night brooding and seeking to demonstrate His love, passion and affection for them, yet was without hands to hold, lips to kiss and a Body to envelop them in
How great is The Father's love for us, and them?
Love,
Tim
On behalf of your NETwork of Black Country Christians
GDOP - Global Day of Prayer - 31st May 2009
We have encouraged you all to connect to this rapidly growing phenomenon for a few years now, and over 300 million believers worldwide connect on one day to pray for this precious planet. There are gatherings, events and the like of all types all over the world on this day, and we have adopted a borough approach as The Black Country in recent times.
Here's Sandwell's version below, and please contact us for news in your area or borough relating to this;
Sandwell – Global Day of Prayer II Sunday May 31st West Bromwich Town Hall 6pm
SIX SUNDAYS TO GO – PLEASE PROMOTE!
Please come and please bring your congregation so that TOGETHER we can pray and seek God’s face.
I hope you are all well! It does not seem yesterday since we had our first Sandwell Global Day Of Prayer in May last year. We prayed into lots of situations local and global. As local leaders we all feel this would be good to do again but it would also be good to get a few testimonies of what God has done over this last year. If you know of anyone or if your church has seen God do some amazing things due to prayer/breakthroughs etc. If you could let me know, it would be great to include some testimonies on the night.
Iain Hesketh from West Brom and I felt it would be good to gather a few local leaders to pray on top of one of the highest points in Sandwell, a place called Bury Hill in Rowley to hear God’s heart for our borough. Those of us that were mad enough, met together one Monday earlier this month to pray. It is an amazing view where you can literally see all of Sandwell. From this high point you do not see the lines that divide us ie town boundary lines, you see ONE Sandwell, the way that God sees it. This was a great launch pad for Sandwell Global Day of Prayer II. I am in the process of gathering the words that God gave us to share with you all on the night.
PLEASE let us join as one voice to pray into our borough that desperately needs Jesus, that desperately needs His church. It would be great to see West Bromwich town Hall full, not for numbers sake, but for the sake of encouraging one another, supporting one another, seeing the bigger picture of what God is doing and joining together our fragmented borough which sadly is not too dissimilar at times to the Church! We are all placed strategically in neighbourhoods, towns doing great pieces of work, but for one night I beg you let us come together to proclaim Jesus as King and to seek his face for the people of Sandwell.
I am more than happy to come and promote the night at your congregation, please let me know if you would like me to do this ASAP so that I can fit it in.
Thanks for your time, I know it’s a ramble but hopefully, like me you want to see your little bit of Sandwell transformed, not just physically but spiritually, and if we join all that together…
Jon Grant
sandwellnet@thenet.org.uk
News from the Sectors
Come join us at our next breakfast on Wednesday 6th May at The Quality Hotel, Dudley. This is a venue we chose as it is relatively central to the regions, and the four boroughs.........7-9am.
Please book in as we have to inform the hotel regarding breakfasts.
Come join people fromall different sectors as we seek God together, and listen to each-others' stories.
No speaker again this time, but we've asked people like YOU to come and share their experience and heart from within their sector, yet our hearts all connect in the centre....His Kingdom come, on earth, as it is in Heaven!!
together...
jolyon - 07711 413800 ... jolyon@businessnet.org.uk
ACE Quarterly Networking Event
“Fishing in a Small Pool”
Date: 6th May 2009
Time: 10.00 – 14.00
Venue: Alpha House, Tipton Street, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY3 1HE
Key Questions:
1. What are the issues and barriers to recruiting a workforce who will be ambassadors for your mission?
2. How do you think ACE can support you with the solutions to your barriers?
David Bendor Samuels – David is the Corporate Affairs Director of Prospects. Prospects deliver distinctly Christian services to people with learning disabilities. David is also the vice chairman of Church for All which is a consortium of Christian disability charities. David is married with two young children.
Paul Lindsay - Paul is Executive Director of Christian Vocations (CV).
CV exists to provide:
- personnel recruitment for Christian charities, churches and businesses
- vocational advice for Christians exploring service options
- resources and motivational activities for churches and events on mission
and service
CV works for and with hundreds of organisations and is probably the UK’s leading Christian agency for personnel recruitment.
Brian Dash – Brian comes from an agricultural background where he managed farms, often organising large teams of workers. Having become a Christian in his teenage years, he has always been committed to a local church where he gravitated to leadership positions. To compliment this he also represents an Ecumenical Schools Work Trust in the Lichfield. In January 2004 Brian put down the church leadership role and spent the next 3 years training in Mentoring, Supervision and the Integrated Coaching Process. He also established his own company which uses his resource in a number if different areas. His portfolio of clients includes pastors, head teachers, educational workers and a range of private clients. Currently he works on a part time basis for the Saltmine Trust as its Operations Director. This includes the practical leadership and management of 27 staff plus volunteers. He is also back in a leadership role within his local church and has an expanding teaching and preaching ministry to compliment the one on one work he undertakes.
This event will be looking at the issues surrounding recruitment within the our sector.
If you wish to attend please contact Melissa Rogers at ace@thenet.org.uk or call 01922 621951.
Leaders' net
LEADERS’ NET – MAY 2009
MISSION AND COMMUNITY May 12th 2009
Andrew Roberts - Fresh Expressions Team
Zion Christian Centre
What is the session about? In this session the team will help us to take a fresh look at the communities we serve and ask ourselves is who we are relevant to the people we are attempting to reach. In this session we will look at three models of mission and there effectiveness.
Attractional – This is asking people to come and join the activities you already have in place. Alpha etc.
Engaging – Activities that touch a community, works of service etc. This remains a come and visit us model.
Emerging – This is starting in the community and staying the community. Planting
something new that people can connect to.
This is the main area of mission that we will be looking at on this day.
Who is Andrew Roberts?
Andrew worked for Ford Motor Company as a financial analyst before entering training for the Methodist ministry in 1988. He served in the Doncaster and Stourbridge and Brierley Hill Circuits before working as a Director of the Saltmine Trust. Andrew developed two fresh expressions of Church personally. A Church plant in a community centre in Doncaster and the Funky Fish Club for children in Stourbridge. He leads the National training Team at Fresh expressions.
Hi Guys,
Hope your all ok?
Please see below for news,
Love Cookie
On Behalf of the GENnet Team
GENnet Weekend Away – May 8th – 10th
This weekend is now booked up, however if you are desperate to come or want to join us on the Saturday only please let me know ASAP
For those of you that have booked in more details i.e. map, dietary requirements etc will be coming through soon
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GENnet Kids Weekend is NOW FULLY BOOKED.
We have no more spaces for the children’s weekend from the 29th May-31st May 2009. However if you would like further information on GENnet Kids and future events we are planning,
please do not hesitate to contact Phil on philmiles@junction10.com or ring 01922 639277.
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KIDS STUFF
DOUG HORLEY VISIT TO WOLVERHAMPTON - JULY 18TH
Calling all those with a passion for children's ministry!
A bunch of children's workers met for a coffee in Starbucks Wolverhampton and out of it came a hunger and a vision to resource children's workers, whether paid or voluntary, across Wolverhampton as well as provide an event that is relevant and exciting for children! By working together we can learn from each other as well as resource each other.
So far the churches involved are St Jude's, St Phil's, St Jo's and St Bart's but we would love others to be involved, whatever denomination, whether you have 5 children or 50 we would like to hear from you!
Planning is very much in its early stages. We have booked Doug Horley to come and lead the main children's event in the early evening as well as run an afternoon training session for children's workers/leaders/helpers on Kids' Worship. The date is the 18th July and the venue is yet to be confirmed. It promises to be an action packed day where as part of the main event the kids will also have a chance to do workshops such as breakdancing, puppets, circus skills or chill out in a quiet corner. There's something for everybody.
If you would like to know more or be part of the planning we are meeting together on the 17th March, 8-9:30pm at St Joseph's C of E Church, Coalway Road, Merry Hill. Or if you have any further questions please contact Jo Godfrey, on 01902 752542 or email Liz Pemberton on mailto:liz@saintjosephs.co.ukPlease RSVP if possible if you'd like to come to the planning meeting.
We hope that you will join with us as we seek to grow together. Our long term aim is to see the Wulfrun Hall full of children praising God with children and families from across Wolverhampton , One body, many parts!
Revival Fires update
Rodney Howard-Browne starts his UK Great Awakening Tour in Dudley!
25 May 2009. Monday at 7.30pm. Held at The Apostolic Resource Centre.
Registration is essential for this event. There is no fee for registration. Please register online at
http://www.revivalfires.org.uk/conf
Rodney Howard-BrowneRodney and his wife, Adonica, travel 46 weeks of the year under the banner of Revival Ministries International, holding weekly meetings in cities across North America and around the world. They also pastor a church in Tampa, Florida, The River at Tampa Bay, which they founded on December 1, 1996 and which now has 3000 members. In 1997, they started the River Bible Institute, training students in the Word and the Spirit, imparting into their hearts both a spirit of evangelism and of revival. Rodney and Adonica burning passion is to see souls saved and lives touched. Their commission from the Lord is to "Stir up the churches and tell them to get ready for the coming revival." Rodney and Adonica feel that God has called them to teach the body of Christ, by example, how to create an atmosphere in the church, through the worship of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, so that the presence of God can be made welcome and so that He can touch His children as He sees fit.
InTune conference
Hi there,
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the InTune conference being held in Kingswinford West Midlands on the 6th June
At In-Tune we offer our advice and teaching based on 20 years of music ministry to bands who want to serve God through their music. The event takes place during one day between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm at Kingswinford Christian Centre in the West Midlands (UK) on the 6th of June. The event is FREE OF CHARGE.
The seminars and activities at the next event will be designed to help you serve God better through your music. There will be an opportunity for you to ask us questions about any aspect of Christian music ministry and to receive prayer for you or your band.
Two of the confirmed speakers for this years InTune are Dave Williams - Director of Meltdown Ministries and Brian Bassingthwaighte from Steel Cross Ministries
We would LOVE you and your band to join us at the next In-Tune. Maybe you do not yet play in a band but are thinking of setting up a new band, well you are welcome too. In fact ANYONE is welcome if they feel that they would like to work with Christian music.
For more details visit www.meltdownmusic.co.uk and click on InTune
To register a place email steelcross@hotmail.co.uk
"Father & Sons" in June
Hi,
My bags are packed ready to fly out to South Africa tomorrow to join close on 200,000 other guys on a Farm in Kwa Zulu Natal for MMC 2009.
In June you have the opportunity to be present at a similar event in the UK – all the details are on the website, just follow the links to Father & Sons.
MMC started from humble beginnings a few years ago.
When we started out on this journey our plans included a 2,000 seater tent – when we get back from SA at the end of the month we shall have to decide whether we need a bigger tent. We have approaching 1,000 guys already booked.
Please give serious thought to who you can bring and get your booking form off the website and return it asap.
There is no charge and the need is great in this nation for the men to realise who they are in Christ – so come on guys – do it!
See you in June
Richard
ps MMC 2009 will be broadcast from South Africa next weekend on God Channel if you want a taste of things to come!
Living Springs news
We were wondering if through your contacts in The Net you may know of someone who may like to purchase a Jack Leg Portacabin (32ft by 10ft). Clean and carpeted inside, recently had the roof repaired so it is watertight, heat and light, windows all around and door.
We have used it for a classroom and a contact room during the past four years but now we can longer have planning permission (because we’re in the greenbelt) and we need to move it on asap..
We would like to be able to use funds from its sale to launch a mini farm project for the community (potentially excluded children)
If you could pass this around, we would be most grateful and ask them to get in touch with Julie on 01384 872817.We are looking for £1100 plus the cost of removal (transport and crane within a 150 mile radius)) £550. Total £1650.
Many Thanks
Julie
Administration Support Living Springs 01384 872817
“COULD YOUR CHURCH HOST A MUSICAL?”
We hope that lots of churches will host this musical, it would make an excellent ecumenical celebration, or a special outreach event as part of a community festival or mission programme.
The musical is free to put on any Saturday or Sunday during 2009 (hoping your date is available) – we would ask the host Church to encourage any of its singing groups (all ages) to be involved for one night only – they would be asked to attend rehearsal prior to the performance starting – also we ask for a collection basket at the end of the performance or a small gift for Share Jesus International, who are the producers of the musical.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact: Janet Berrill 07890121339 or Wendy Baker 07786352457 or email: janetberrill@btconnect.com
Yours in Christ
ALL SAINTS DANCERS
Prophetic conference Dr. Commey
RAMAH PROPHETIC MINISTRIES / RAMAH BIBLE COLLEGE
PRESENTS…
One day explosive prophetic and teaching conference, with UK based International prophet Dr. Richard Commey!
Come and receive prophetic insight into your life, ministry, and prophetic destiny!
There will be powerful song ministrations and personal prophetic ministry!
DATE: 15TH MAY, 2009
TIME:7PM TO 10PM
VENUE: Goldthorn Hotel (formerly Quality Hotel), Regency Suite
126 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ER
CONTACT DETAILS: 01902 564726 ( The King’s Church, Wolverhampton)
St John's Church Preservation Group - Dudley
Hallo Tim and all,
If it's Ok with you I will start sending you in some news about our group for inclusion in The Net News. Thank you for the items you have previously published.
Our aims and activities and up to date news can be seen on our website http://www.savestjohnschurch.zoomshare.com/
First up:
We need volunteers every Saturday working on the church grounds with us - St John's Church, St John's Road, Kates Hill, Dudley from 10.30am onwards to help with grounds clearance and maintenance. Gloves essential.
Some of our working tools have been stolen and we are in need of donations of: secateurs, loppers, lawn rakes, a garden fork, a good spade and a good shovel, a brush cutter and a large wheelbarrow.
We would also appreciate if anyone with a petrol strimmer would come and do some strimming for us.
All enquiries to Deb Brownlee 0787 119 5042
On Saturday 2nd May from 12-4pm we will either be on the carpark of the Old School House immediately next door to St John's or in the St John's Parish Hall immediately opposite St John's Church, holding a St John's Church Preservation Group information event plus tombola. We will be hoping to speak to members of the St John's Church Preservation Group, potential members and anyone else interested in knowing more. We hope also to collect donations for our St John's Church Restoration Appeal. From 2-4pm there will also be a table top sale in the Parish Hall, raising funds for the Parish Hall.
Also in May, it is our AGM on Thursday 21st May 7.30pm at the Quality Hotel, (Ward Arms), Birmingham Road, Dudley. Speaker English Heritage. We would appreciate support from anyone interested in our efforts to save St John's. No attendance fee.
We are still seeking new committee members and helpers. If anyone is interested could they ring Deb Brownlee on 0787 119 5042.
Many thanks, and keep up the good work.
Deb Brownlee
Chair, St John's Church Preservation Group
Centrepoint Streets Project - West Bromwich
To Friends, Family and Christian Brethren,
Over the last ten years of so, Centrepoint Christian Church has held, almost annually, a Summer Play scheme/Holiday Club Project for the hard to reach and marginalised children and youth within our area.
We have been able to attract funding for these programmes largely through local and national government funding. Due to the economic downturn our normal sources of revenue have dried up and we are having to look for other funding streams to raise the capital required to host normally a six weeks programme over the summer holidays. Our project normally attracts over 50 children and teenagers most of whom come from low income families, many from broken homes. These are not ordinary kids, last years theme was "Guns, Drugs and Gangs" and many of them already had experiences of each of the topic areas. Over the weeks we are able to unpack the gospel message, share Christ's Love and sow the message of Hope and establish relationships we can build on the remainder of the year.
Normally we are able to attract between £4000-5000 to fund the project which includes venue hire, equipment, transport costs etc..
We don't spend it on trips to Alton Towers etc.. but we hold daily planned sessions around themes using multi-media, performing arts, visiting speakers, and yes arts and crafts, and also take groups out for example hiring bikes and cycling in the countryside, walking under the longest canal tunnel in the UK, hill walking over the Malvern Hills etc.. experiences these kids don't normally have access to.
To help us raise the the funds we need for this year, my son Peter and one of my church elders Myles Wilson, are going to do a sponsored walk over Hadrian's Wall. All funds raised to go to the Summer School Project.
Would you be kind enough to promote this sponsored event amongst your friends, church members, work mates etc. We would be most grateful.
Should you be able to help us, any donations or gifts to be made payable to "Centrepoint Streets Project" and sent for the attention of :
Mrs Tracey Hay Centrepoint Christian Church P.O. Box 2156 West Bromwich west Midlands B70 6HA.
I have attached a few pictures of some of the children and teens who attend our project, not to pull the emotional strings but just so that you can visualise some of the guys we have worked with.
Every Blessing
Pastor David R Marsh
Centrepoint Christian Church, West Bromwich, West Midlands
YMCA Open Door, Supported Lodgings Scheme
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, Matthew 25 -35
Can you help??
DO YOU HAVE A SPARE ROOM? West Bromwich YMCA are looking for Hosts within Sandwell who have a spare room and are interested in hosting a vulnerable or homeless young person as a lodger. In return for providing a room, food and some support you will receive £110 a week and a great support package. If you would like to find out more information please contact Nathan Adams – 0121 5241974, nathan.adams@wbymca.org.uk.
Also, if you know of any 16/17 year olds with a housing need then please feel free to get in touch.
Thanks!
Nathan
Nathan Adams, Host Co-ordinator, Supported Lodgings
West Bromwich & District YMCA
0121 524 1974 / 07595 793155
KRUNCH TIME
The NOCN (National Open College Network) is a level 3 qualification and is recognised by the national youth agency as support worker level. The course is called Engage and is run by CYM (Centre for Youth Ministry). For more information look at the website www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
The overall cost of the Gap year with placements in a variety of secular and church provisions and including the course accreditation is £270. Krunch will help with travel expenses as well as putting volunteers through CRB (criminal Records Bureau) checks.
Currently, Krunch is supporting three churches in Sandwell providing a team of volunteers to work in their church. Volunteers also deliver schools work, mentor young people and support group workshops at our premises. Placements can take place in your own church and these will need to be negotiated with your church leadership.
Ed Knott
Youth Work & Volunteering Manager
Krunch, Sandwell Christian Centre, Langley Crescent, Oldbury
West Midlands, B68 8RE, 0121 552 5556
We will have a St John's Church Preservation Group information table on the carpark of the Old St John's Church School Car Park (at the end of the church wall)
Saturday 2nd May
1-4pm.
Please come along and get details about our forthcoming AGM, purchase tickets for our next few events including the Aynuk's Black Country Night, join the group, donate to help with the restoration of St John's, volunteer to help, collect labels for loose change containers and please bring us your email addresses.
There is also a table top sale event in the Parish Hall on the same day, organised by the St John's Church Parochial Church Council, raising funds for the Parish Hall, from 2 - 4pm, refreshments available.
Why not have a look at the clearance work completed around the grounds during your visit - helpers still needed every Saturday from 10.30am.
Many thanks
Deb
OPTIONS FOR LIFE is a voluntary organisation and registered charity (no. 1064848), which enables people with a learning disability to advance their personal development and lead a full life within the community, using the support and friendship of staff and volunteers. The organisation has a Christian ethos and is an equal opportunities employer. We offer a range of different services under the umbrella of 4 ‘Options’, and employ approximately 50 staff. For more information about Options for Life, please visit our website on http://www.optionsforlife.info/ We currently have the following vacancy:
SUPPORT WORKER (SUPPORTING PEOPLE)
Salary £16,473 (pro rata) Part-time hours available (maximum 15 hrs/week)
As part of our Supporting People service, the post-holder will support people with a learning disability in their own homes, enabling them to maintain their tenancy, gain knowledge and practical skills, have healthier and more fulfilled lifestyles, achieve their potential, improve their quality of life and gain greater independence.
We are looking for a reliable and committed team-player for this post, with excellent organisational and motivational skills, and the ability to encourage and empower service users to take control of their own lives.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, a warm and friendly personality, good attention to detail, knowledge of the issues facing service users and a basic knowledge of home safety and security.
Essential requirements – the post-holder must have a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle (which meets minimum safety standards and which must be insured for business use) and be willing to travel to service users’ homes. 1 year prior experience of supporting vulnerable people in a health and social care setting within the community is essential, as is NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2009 (5pm)
For an application form and more information about the post, please contact:
Email: mailto:tracey.grainger@optionsforlife.info, or
Phone: 0121 544 6611
Post: Tracey Blunt, Administration Manager, Options for Life, Oak Green Lodge, Oak Green Way,
Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8LR
United Christian Broadcasters, one of the largest Christian media ministries in the UK and Ireland, has a vision which is changing lives for good, as God leads, through Evangelism,Discipleship and Mission. UCB’s outreach is to people, inside and outside the Church, through quality Christian radio/TV programming, through a daily Bible devotional, through a variety of relevant Christian resources, through practical help and by providing prayer support, to anyone who asks.
For more details, check out UCB’s website at www.ucb.co.uk
Senior Finance Officer
UCB currently has a vacancy within its busy Finance department for a Senior Finance Officer. The position utilises a wide range of accountancy skills. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day, month-on-month management of the finance function and all related systems, including the preparation of monthly reports and statistics and supporting the management and development of the Finance team.
The ideal candidate will be part qualified to CIMA/ACCA and have a full working knowledge of PC systems accounting software; the ability to communicate and explain procedures to non-financial staff; be able to prioritise and disseminate tasks in line with the required month/year end timetables and be ready for a new challenge.
This position is based at our Burslem site in Stoke on Trent.
Salary: £18,000 - £22,500 per annum depending on expertise and experience.
Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2009
Emmanuel School
School Secretary
We are looking for someone to work from 8.10 to 3.10 every day in the school office. The main aims are to act as a day-to-day administrative support to the school and to provide clerical support to other staff. The secretary will need good people skills as they will be the first point of contact for enquiries into the school. They will be directly accountable to the School Manager. A full job description, application form and salary details are available on request.
Infant Teacher
A part-time infant teacher is required for the Year 1 / 2 class. It is likely to be a job share position and include one session working with the Reception class. The successful applicant will be directly accountable to the Infant Manager. A full job description, application form and salary details are available on request.
Junior Teacher
A full-time junior teacher is needed. The successful applicant will teach a mixed Year 5 / 6 class in the first year. There is the possibility of taking on a management role that will involve co-ordination of the junior department. A full job description, application form and salary details are available on request.
Senior Teacher
A full-time senior teacher is required. The successful applicant will need to be flexible and would ideally be able to teach most of the following subjects: Geography, English Language, Art and Technology, Music, PE and French. A full job description, application form and salary details are available on request.
General Comments
Emmanuel School is a growing Christian school in the West Midlands entering a new and exciting stage of development that will include a new building and an opening up to a larger catchment area to serve the whole region. Applicants need to have a vibrant Christian faith, a passion for Christian education, a servant heart and the ability to do the job well. Please note that salaries are significantly lower than state equivalents.
For more details, please contact Ann Kendrick in the school office on (01922) 635810.
Emmanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a CRB disclosure at the appropriate level.
• Emmanuel School will seek references for short-listed candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience and qualifications before the interview.
• If you are currently working with children, in a paid or voluntary capacity, your employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any for which the penalty time is expired and whether you have been subject to any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If you are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, that previous employer will be asked about those issues.
• Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if you have been selected and possible referral to the police.
Administration Officer
UCB is looking to appoint an administration officer to work within the busy Supporter Care Department. The successful candidate must be computer literate, be able to process data accurately and be well organised. Ideally you will possess excellent communication skills; both written and verbal and be able to prioritise a fluctuating workload.
This position is based at our Operations Centre in Stoke on Trent.
Salary: £12,916 per annum.
Closing Date: Thursday 9th April 2009
An application form and job description can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies
UCB is a Christian organisation. Regulations 7(2)a and/or 7(2)b of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 apply
Wanted-Pastor/Lay Preacher for the Bethel MissionHalesowen
The individual would be in charge of the church in partnership with five deacons. We are looking for some- one who is self sufficient financially as the church can only offer an expense type salary, however, that is open to negotiation. The congregation at the moment is about 15-20 strong and operate both morning & evening services. All persons will need to be considered i. e. Male & Female. Your help in advertising this position would be greatly appreciated.
Ed & Sue Pettit
cp004f0149@blueyonder.co.uk
- Head of Family Support and Childcare Services
- Children’s Centre Operations Manager
- Young People & Resident Participation Worker
- Supported Lodgings Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Childcare – two major nurseries (130+ spaces); two Out of School Clubs (100 spaces); Teenage Pregnancy Project; 4-site Children’s Centre
- Supported housing – supported housing (82 residents); supported lodging scheme
- Healthy living and fitness centre – gym; sports hall; dance studio; café
- Community Learning Services
Tel No: 0121 524 1971 Email: danny.brierley@wbymca.org.uk Web: http://www.wbymca.org.uk/