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Net News June 09 2
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-june '09(2)
In this issue:
- Tim's ramblings
- News from the sectors
- ACE quarterly session
- Leaders' net news
- GENnet news
- CFAN news
- St John's NETHERTON update
- KIDS’ LEADERS SEMINAR/PRAISE PARTY IN WOLVES
- X-Cite 2009
- Bobby Ball in Perton
- JOBS (Living Springs/UCB/Grace Academy)
Dearest Black Countryites,
Here we are again!
Well, here's our latest news supplied by YOU and for YOU.
There's loads to read, so I will ramble lightly and swiftly.
Please see below an extract from 'The Ragamuffin Gospel' by Brennan Manning that someone recently sent to me, and I hope it helps many of you out there to know that if you can only view yourself slightly differently today, the path ahead may strangely change it’s course.....
"What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness.
Buffeted by the fickle winds of failure, battered by their own unruly emotions and bruised by rejection and ridicule, authentic disciples may have stumbled and frequently fallen, endured lapses and relapses, gotten handcuffed to the fleshpots, and wandered into a far country. Yet they kept coming back to Jesus.
After life has lined their faces a little, many followers of Jesus come into a coherent sense of themselves for the first time. When they modestly claim, 'I am still a ragamuffin, but I am different," they are right. Where sin abounded, grace has more abounded.
Peter had built his whole relationship with Jesus on his assumed capacity to be adequate. That's why he took his denial of the Lord so hard. His strength, loyalty and faithfulness were his self-generated assets of discipleship.
The fallacy in Peter's mind was this: He believed his relationship was dependent on his consistency in producing the qualities he thought had earned him the Lord's approval. Many of us face the same problem. We project into the Lord our own measured standard of acceptance. He will love us if we are good, moral and diligent. But we have turned the tables; we try to live so that he will love us, rather than living because he has already loved us.
The gospel says ‘we can't lose, because we have nothing to lose..."
The disparity between our ideal self and our real self...the awareness that I am not living what I believe reinforces a nagging sense of guilt...that I have failed.
BUT here the words of Jesus...
"Little Brother, I witnessed a Peter who claimed that he did not know ME, a James who wanted power in return for service to the Kingdom, a Philip who failed to see the Father in ME, and scores of disciples who were convinced I was finished at Calvary. The New Testament has many examples of men and women who started out well and then faltered along the way.
YET on Easter night I appeared to Peter. James is not remembered for his ambition but for the sacrifice of his life for ME.
Philip did see the father in ME when I pointed the way and the disciples who despaired had enough courage to recognise ME when we broke bread at the end of the road to Emmaus. My point, little brother, is this: I expect more failure than you expect from yourself."
Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.
With that in mind, may you experience Him deep down in your hearts today in a fresh and vibrant way, and may you and I come to continually realize that it is not about you (or me), but Him, and when it comes to the Black Country, it's not how impressive we can get our churches/groups/organizations to be, or ourselves to appear, but it's about Jesus, and HIS ABILITY to shine through broken vessels, to reach out through wounded limbs, and to walk with our limps with a limping generation.
God is good. Life is for living. May we all rise up as ragamuffins this week to understand The Great News of the Gospel once more, and may this revelation affect everyone and everything around us.
God bless you all,
Tim.
bing - bong - bing...
hi-de-hi campers. ho-de-ho.
yes - at the next breakfast we shall all cook bacon & eggs outdoors shortly before the beauty pageant is held at the former swimming pool at the quality hotel (now the car park) - to be hosted by captain tim in his yellow blazer and shorts.
hang on, i'll start again, otherwise who knows where this email will go?
good evening / morning each and every one.
please excuse me while i get this guinea pig bone out of my mouth.
anyway - i am writing about the next breakfast 1st July already !!!!!!
at the time of the next breakfast, it transpires my dear wife will be in uganda fighting hippopotami and so - guess what? sadly i can't be there (kids / school run / etc).
however, we do have a very unique and wonderful message to share. some members of the team have already had the pleasure of hearing this particular story and they are highly highly enthusiastic about sharing it with you.
i think its safe to say it will expand your understanding of who jesus is.
so, i don't want to ruin it, but make every effort to be there next time and feel safe that you could invite your friends along without any fear of cringe-worthiness.
more details later and the usual 'are you coming email' but put the big date in your diary now - 2nd july 2009
you wouldn't want to miss it!!!
Leaders' net
MISSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY - VISION DAY – 20th June 9.45-4.00 Venue - Amblecote Christian Centre, Brettel Lane, Stourbridge
If you and/or your team are interested in attending please book in at vision@freshexpressions.org.uk The cost is £5 per person payble on the door but places must be booked in advance please.
Thanks,
Adrian Lowe and Andrew Roberts
GEN net news
Hi Guys,
Hope your all ok?
Please see below for the next GEN night and other news,
Love Cookie
On Behalf of the GENnet Team
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GENnet Weekend Away
We have just returned from another amazing weekend away where we were challenged, inspired and really stretched. The relational times and curry were great as well.
We are looking to put all the teaching from the weekend onto CDs along side some other words and teachings from the last few years, please let me know if you want a copy of these and I will let you have them as soon as they are done.
A while ago I also advertised a December weekend away, unfortunately at this stage we have had to cancel this weekend, we will try to keep you informed of any more news or progress regarding weekends away as it happens
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cfan news
Daniel Kolenda in Wolverhampton – 08-09 July 2009
Who is Daniel Kolenda?
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda is a fifth generation preacher who, as a young boy, was called to take the Gospel to the nations. As a teenager, his life was radically changed after an extraordinary encounter with God’s power that ignited a passionate burden for the lost.
It was at one of Reinhard Bonnke’s Great African Crusades that Daniel first saw the massive crowds of people being saved, healed and filled with the Holy Spirit. And it was there that the Lord renewed the burden in him to take the Gospel to the nations.
Daniel is now the co-evangelist with Reinhard Bonnke of Christ for all Nations, and during our latest crusades in Africa, which he led, he has seen over 2,000,000 people make a decision for Christ.
Daniel’s ministry is marked by a powerful, evangelistic anointing, with miracles following the preaching of the Word.
Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
Thursday 9th July – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a powerful evening of worship and encouragement. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda will be presenting the powerful message of the Gospel and stirring hearts to see a move of God in the United Kingdom. Bring you unsaved friends and family for an evening that is sure to change their lives!
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Address: Wulfrun Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ
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Church Leaders
Daniel is also holding a morning meeting especially for church leaders – attendance must be pre-booked. At this meeting, you will have an opportunity to listen to Daniel speak about his passion for evangelism and how he turned his challenge to reach the lost into a practical, powerful ministry. At the end of the meeting, there will be a question and answer session, which will be followed by lunch.
This meeting will be held at:
All Nations Christian Centre
Temple Street
Wolverhampton
WV2 4AQ
Date: 08 July
Time: 09:30 to 13:30 (approx)
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For further details on both of these events, and to register your interest, please visit:
www.cfan.org.uk/events or telephone 0121 602 2000 where our Partner Support team will gladly assist you.
DOUG HORLEY – HUMONGOUS EVENT!
KIDS’ LEADERS SEMINAR AND PRAISE PARTY IN WOLVERHAMPTON
Don’t miss these two fab events on July 18th 2009 at St. Jude’s School, Wolverhampton.
Kids’ Leaders Seminar “Worship for 21st Century Kids” 2-4pm. Only £5 per person – bring all your leaders!
Praise Party for families and kids 6.30-8pm. £3 per ticket! Bring your kids’ groups.... Fun, funky music, puppets, dancing all wrapped up in the gospel.
For more information and to find out how to buy tickets please check out www.humongousbigevent.webs.com or call Liz on 01902 337 110.
Thanks!
Liz Pemberton
Children and Families Minister
St. Jo's Church, Merry Hill
Wolverhampton
SJ YOUTH MINISTRY INVITES YOU TO
X - C I T E 2009
“ A Christian Youth Event Full of Inspiration, Diversity & Power”
The Theme is:
STEP UP 2 YOUR CALL
(Praise & Worship, Choirs, Bands, Solo Singers, life changing Testimony)
Guest Speaker: CHRIS JAMES (Lay worker @ Holy Trinity, Birmingham)
(Previously supporting the Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministries)
Chris is truly a passionate and gifted man of God, who is dedicated in sharing the exciting, powerful and unconditional message of Jesus Christ in our local communities, schools and cities !
TICKETS - £1.00pp , PLEASE RESERVE EARLY, LIMITED SPACES !! (No Joke!!)
( 11-18 yrs)
Friday July 10th, 2009
7pm - 9.30pm
@
S.PETER’S SCHOOL
HAYWARD THEATRE, Compton Road West, Compton Park
Wolverhampton.
(light refreshments served)
For more details contact
Raj Kaul (St Jude’s Youth & Community Worker)
07846 290057
Bobby Ball in Perton
Bobby Ball is with us in Perton on 11th July at 7.30pm at the Civic Centre, Perton.
Ticket information is at: www.lakesideperton.co.uk
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Vacancies for Family Support Workers
We are seeking staff who will be employed on a flexible sessional basis which means working “as and when” required. (No guaranteed hours).
Essential: NNEB, or equivalent NVQ3
Full driving licence & own car for business use
Experience in working with children and families
in an educational or care setting.
Under OFSTED regulations we are obliged to take up three references and an enhanced CRB check. 6 Months probationary period payable at basic rate.
Availability between 9am to 7pm weekdays
£6.90-£7.75/hr dependent upon experience
£10.35-£11.62 /hr weekends.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN
APPLICATION FORM
Living Springs is a Christian based organisation. We are a family centre providing a friendly, home setting for supervised day contacts between parents & children in foster care. Our workers collect children from their carer’s home, bring them to Living Springs, supervise contact and then return the children.
Living Springs
Bridgnorth Road
Stourton, Stourbridge, DY7 6QY
01384 872817
http://www.livingsprings.co.uk/
Centre Director: Jane Chapman
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 http://www.ucb.co.uk/. Please also look at our media web site www.ucbmedia.co.uk
Presenter
UCB is looking to recruit an experienced radio presenter who must be confident in ‘live’ performance, skilled in voice tracking, comfortable with communicating and proficient with a prep sheet. The successful candidate will preferably have a media qualification and be creative in the formulation of programme production; a proficiency in the RCS raft of products would be an advantage.
UCB offers four radio brands and you will be expected to work competently across all four. The team you will be joining is accomplished and well established; so you must be a team player, but above all will understand what UCB’s vision and ethos means from a broadcasting perspective. There may be the possibility of some TV presentation work.
You will be joining UCB at an exciting time as we look to consolidate our two DAB stations, grow and develop TV, and continue to play our role on the DAB broadcasting platform.
This position is based at our Broadcasting Centre in Stoke on Trent.
Please note: You will be required to provide a demo CD with your completed application form.
Salary: Up to £23,000 per annum depending on skill and experience
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2009
An application form and job description can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies
Post Title | College Manager |
Reporting to | Assistant Principal |
Responsibility Level |
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Location | Grace Academy Darlaston |
Job Purpose | · To ensure that the College is managed to enable personal excellence and a sense of pride to be developed by all students · To ensure that students understand and subscribe to the values and ethos of the Academy · To maintain the highest standards at all times · To provide the highest standards of pastoral care and guidance to all students in the College at all times · To encourage students to have high aspirations and to have high expectations of them through excellent pastoral care and guidance |
Main Duties | · To create a team ethos with the Tutors and to provide support and monitor their work · To take assemblies for the College group as necessary · To plan Vertical Tutoring activities and Inter-College competitions · To liaise with Heads of Faculty, subject leaders and teachers about issues regarding student achievement, behaviour and learning of individual and groups of students · To be the first port of call for parents, after the Tutor, in relation to student behaviour and barriers to learning · To be an exemplary leader in dealings with staff, students, parents and outside agencies · To support the delivery of PSHE lessons for the College through the Head of Citizenship and PSHE · To support the development of assessment and recording procedures · To carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the line Manager |
Specific Duties | · To take a lead in supporting students in their learning, and encouraging positive attitudes and exemplary behaviour in and around the Academy · To monitor, with Tutors, students’ punctuality and attendance · To encourage and develop parental contacts with Tutors and others as appropriate · To liaise with the Behaviour Consultant, SENCo, Learning Mentors, Connexions Personal Advisors as necessary · To liaise with outside agencies, including assisting with the preparation of reports of various kinds · To develop the role of the Academy Council and encourage students to be more actively involved in Academy life · To take all measures necessary to improve College attendance including holding attendance reviews and rewarding good attendance through assemblies and other measures · To be ‘On call’ and available for students throughout the day · To plan the organisation of Parents' Consultation and information evenings |
Qualifications and Key Skills | Appropriate qualification(s) and experience |
Yvonne Perry
Business and Community Partnerships Manager
Grace Academy, The Pavilion, Manor Drive, Coleshill, West Midlands
B46 1DL - 01675 435 538 (O) 07812 144 978 (M)
Family and Children’s Worker
Gornal and Sedgley Methodist Circuit, West Midlands
Salary £18,000 - £19,425 - depending on experience
(Full Time - 5 Year Contract)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic committed Christian to work primarily with families and children in 3 churches within the area of Gornal and Sedgley. This work will involve engaging with and enthusing current programmes within the local churches, developing new initiatives and building on current links with the local schools. We desire an individual to share our passion to reach families with little or no contact of church.
For an application form and information pack please contact:
Rev Steve Jackson - 101 Viewfield Crescent, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 3UL
Email: Arnaljackson@aol.com
Application deadline: Monday 3rd August 2009
Start date: September 2009 (negotiable)