Net News March 09

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In this issue:

  1. UK Prayer Forum news
  2. Tim's ramblings   
  3. News from the sectors GATHERING NEXT WEEK
  4. Leaders' net news 
  5. GENnet news
  6. The Big Weekend (Kids)
  7. Youth For Christ news
  8. Wings (Women in leadership)
  9. St Jude's news (Wolves)
  10. Wall Heath church request
  11. Wolverhampton Net news
  12. Faithworks news
  13. WST Resources & Training Programme 2009
  14. "Deborah Arise" Prayer Day 
  15. Sandwell Net news
  16. foodbank news
  17. JOBS

PRAYER FORUM News March 2009

 Including: Global update: UK Season of Prayer and Fasting; Northern Ireland ;

The G20 summit; Will you join in a million hours of prayer for Manchester ?

Praying at 12 noon; Global Day of Prayer 31st May; An engagement!

 Let’s continue to press on – Global Update:

News from The Joshua Project, a collaborative missions effort that focuses on unreached people groups, reports that an average of 160,000 a day hear the message of redemption in Christ for the first time. Every hour, 3,000 more people decide to follow Jesus Christ. In 1800, those who had never heard the Gospel were almost 75% of the globe's population. Today the percentage of those who have not heard is 28% which is a major move forward. However that means about 1.5 billion people have not heard the Gospel message even one time! Fifteen years ago there were about 100 prayer networks around the world. Today there are 4,000 networks involving an estimated 25,000,000 intercessors. Source: Joshua Project www.joelnews.org (no 677)

Season of Prayer & Fasting

We know that many people gathered to pray in smaller and larger meetings all over our nations on Saturday 28th February at the start of this season of prayer and fasting to continue through until Pentecost. The steering group is meeting on 27 March. Let’s pray for the cry to our Lord and Saviour to rise across our nations and wisdom for the Group in discerning the way ahead. www.candmministries.org.uk

Praying for the nation at 12 Noon. A simple way to stop and pray for the needs of our nations:

Noon Ministries uses the prayer adopted by the BBC during WW2 www.noonministries.org.uk

24-7 prayer have united around the Lords’ Prayer since 2007. www.24-7prayer.com

The London Global Day of Prayer movement has now adopted saying the Lord’s Prayer. www.gdoplondon.com

Praying for the situation in Northern Ireland

Our Prayer Forum contacts encourage us: to be thankful for all the signs coming from the people of the land ‘we are not going back’ and the response as thousands gathered in peace rallies around the province; and to pray for all our brothers and sisters who continue to pray, work and speak out for peace and reconciliation; for the rising generation not to be drawn back into division; for the spirit of forgiveness and love to permeate every area of society.

Praying for G20 Summit : London 2 April 2009

Following the meeting in March of the finance ministers from the 20 leading economies in the world, the heads of these nations gather to formulate a blueprint for the new global economy amidst the current state of the global economy.  Micah Challenge is calling Christians worldwide to rise up and join together in prayer, download the prayer guide ‘Rise Up’. www.micahchallenge.org.uk/g20

One million hours of prayer for Manchester 1st May-9th August 2009 – will you join?

‘Over the last few years some great things have happened in Manchester . Crime has come down and at last churches across the region are starting to grow. Most recently Hope Manchester has brought great social engagement, yet we still face some serious challenges. So in 2009 we’re raising the bar of our efforts to tackle these issues and aim to draw a line in the sand, and raise 1 million hours of prayer for Manchester.  We praise God for all that has happened to date, but it’s not enough. We want to see Manchester totally transformed and, we know it won’t happen without sacrificial prayer.

That’s why we are writing to ask if you, your prayer group or church would participate in this prayer initiative for the 2.5 million people living in Greater Manchester. We are inviting people from all over the UK and beyond to join in prayer for 20 minutes a day for 100 days and develop a movement to see Greater Manchester radically changed through 1 million hours of prayer, starting on 1st May. We are also encouraging existing prayer groups and events to join in this special effort. We will fuel your prayers through key requests and with exciting answers’.  The campaign will end with large scale outreach events and the Audacious conference 2009 on 9th August.  Sign up now, www.1millionhours.com.’ This is organised by The Message Trust (working with Audacious, Maranatha, Redeeming our Communities, World Prayer Centre and The Prayer Forum of British Isles and Ireland).

Global Day of Prayer – 31st May 2009: www.globaldayofprayer.co.uk

Globally: Latest figures show 176 nations registered for this years GDOP event!  ‘We are seeing an enormous growth in the amount of gatherings in the respective nations.  Many are testifying of smaller numbers of people but more places which means there is more depth in the prayer meetings – people are coming to really pray for their nation and the world.’  GDOP Update S.Africa.  Across the UKThe new GDOP UK website is now live and we are beginning to get event registrations from across the UK .  We already have events in Driffield, Norwich , Gillingham, Southampton, York , Nuneaton, Stroud and Fintona ( N. Ireland ).  For more details, check out the GDOP website.

National days of prayer

London : 11th July 2009 - March of Repentance which will end with a rally meeting in Trafalgar Square .  www.repentuk.com

NEC Birmingham :  17th October 2009 “The Presence” organised by World Prayer Centre:   inviting all to gather to pray and proclaim: The Glory of the Gospel, The Glory of the Cross and The Glory of His Presence.  Book on-line from 1st April 2009 at www.worldprayer.org.uk.

An engagement!  I am delighted to let you know that Natasha got engaged on 1st March. She will be marrying Colin Ruddock on 31 Oct 2009 and will be moving to Manchester in the summer. They would appreciate your prayers during the transition period leading up to their wedding day, especially with finding a new job and home in Manchester .  We will of course miss her and would also ask you to pray for her successor! 

Jane Holloway ~ Prayer Forum

Tel:  0121 6... ~ Email: prayer@worldprayer.org.uk

PA: Natasha Dovey ~ Email: natasha.dovey@worldprayer.org.uk

 C/o World Prayer Centre  Cornerstone House

5 Ethel Street  Birmingham  B2 4BG  UK

World Prayer Centre:  www.worldprayerorg.uk ~ Prayer Forumwww.prayerforum.org

 The World Prayer Centre is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England No: 3601828.  Registered Charity No: 1072222


Dearest Black Countryites,
We trust that you are well.
It's been a while, but we're back again with a long netnews and a very short "ramblings".
Very short indeed......enjoy the lighter nights next week!
More to say next time....check the new style web-site too...... www.thenet.org.uk
Love,
Tim
On behalf of your NETwork of Black Country Christians

 

News from the Sectors
Our next breakfast is coming this WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 7AM QUALITY HOTEL - and , no that's not an April fool.

I don't know about you but we are sensing a time of pressure amongst us and we will certainly take some time to be ministering to one another relationally.
Please text or email me to confirm.

No great speaker this time - just great fellowship.

together...

jolyon -  0771...     jolyon@businessnet.org.uk

 


 

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.

 

 

 PLUS

 

 

A BIBLE LECTURE WITH A DIFFERENCE!

 

The Sacred art of Misreading the Bible’ Chris Meredith

7.30pm 24th April 2009 Amblecote Methodist Church (on the A461 opposite Lidl)

This lecture asks some questions about how we read the bible. What does it mean to read? How stable is meaning? Where is it 'located'? In the text? In the author? What does 'meaning' mean? What implications do these questions have for readers of the Bible? This lecture will try and navigate some of these questions, respond to the issues that are raised, probably provoke some problems in our neat, tidy perceptions about the bible, and offer some radical solutions to being a bible reader in a post modern age; to being a community with The Book, in a post modern age.

 

Who is Chris Meredith? Chris has a first class Master's in Biblical Studies and is currently researching a PhD thesis on Hebrew Narrative/Poetry at the University of Sheffield, where he occasionally teaches. He is also currently working on several Journal articles for scholarly publication, covering: the use of space and conversation in I Samuel; the unravelling effect that Jotham's parable has for Judges 9; and a look at whether or not the author of Jonah was a good sailor. His research interests are generally literary, though they also encompass feminist theory, theoretical geography, Hebrew linguistics and postmodern discourse. He is also interested in the place of the Bible in a 21st Century Church."

 

 


GEN net news

 

Hi Guys,

Hope your all ok?

Here are a few dates for you to be aware of and also a couple of things for you to connect with!!

Love Cookie

On Behalf of the GENnet Team

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GENnet Weekend Away – May 8th – 10thPLACES ARE GOING FAST NOW WITH OVER 40 PEOPLE ALREADY BOOKED IN. James Hamilton is booked again so if you have children over 4 years old you have the option of them being in there own sessions!!

Prices –

Under 4s – Free   4-7 year olds - £56    8-16 year olds - £84    16+ - £112

 We have booked Kings Park, Northampton as the venue after such great reports back after the last weekend, we have booked 50 places to start with but we have the option to increase these depending on the demand (However this will only be for a short time as the centre is really busy) if you are looking to come please can you contact me ASAP with a £20 deposit to secure your place.

Don’t forget as well guys you can pay for others that might not be able to afford this opportunity, and also if it would help you can pay by monthly instalments.

To secure your booking please send your deposits to

GENnet, C/o Brierley Hill Project , South Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RR

 

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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 ....

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 ... or email Liz Pemberton on 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!


 

Youth for Christ have some exciting overseas options for young adults (18-25 year olds), both short and longer-term.  This gives a great opportunity for people to ‘see the bigger picture’ with regard to what God is doing in other countries and provides a challenging environment for young people to grow in their faith, see God use them and gain some important leadership development skills too.

Summer 09 opportunities include Brazil , Antigua and Cape Town and there are longer-term options (1 month up to a year) in countries like South Africa , Botswana , The Gambia and Australia .  All the placements provide experience in youth and children’s work alongside YFC staff and volunteers.

More information on www.yfc.co.uk/international - if you would like someone to come and speak about mission please contact Judy Lloyd on judy.lloyd@yfc.co.uk or phone  012....

 


 

 

WINGS
Women Leaders
Inspire
Network
Grow in God
Support
You are invited to a
Quiet Day for ladies in leadership
on Saturday 16 May from 10 - 3.30
at The King's Way Church, Wombourne
Cost £20 including a buffet lunch
Join us to seek God's face; Pray together: Be together
Places are limited please book early and by 30 April at the latest.
Send cheques for £20 payable to The Flame Community Church
to Wings
The Flame Community Church
Cardale Street
Rowley Regis
B65 0LY
for more information contact Ruth Silver  0121 5...

Good Friday - April 10th.

 Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

 GOOD FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 12 – 3.00PM at ST JUDE’S TETTENHALL ROAD.

 This email comes as an invitation to you to join us for part, or all, of a 3 hour time of Meditation upon the Agony and Victory of the Cross. Whilst we are mindful that many churches will be having special services on Good Friday, there are those of you  who depend upon rented/leased accommodation whereby a Good Friday event is impossible.

 This year (as in 2007 and back by popular demand), we have Adrian Glasspole a CMJ Evangelist to share in the Meditation. He has entitled the talks (probably 3 x ½ hour Meditations within the 3 hour act of Worship)

 ‘It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming!’

 Adrian is a Jewish Convert ... a Messianic Jew  who will provide insights of the Cross and Passion of our Lord that many of us fail to see.

 If you are like myself, one of those who cannot truly Celebrate the Resurrection of Christ without being taken on that journey to the Cross, then please consider this email as a warm invitation and pass on these details to others, especially your own Church members.

 Yours in Christ’s Saving Name,

Robert Carter

St Jude’s
Wolverhampton.

 PS. Looking forward to joining you on Easter Saturday for the Open Air and Public Witness for the Lord.

Robert.


 

The Church of the Ascension, Wall Heath, require about

20 Mission Praise Hymn books Bar code:- ISBN 0-551-01979-4 in good

condition. If anyone can help please contact Graham with price etc.

garene@blueyonder.co.uk, or phone  01384 ...

Thank you.


Wolverhampton NET

 

Dear friend

 ‘For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace, and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome’, Jeremiah 29:11, Amplified.

 May you be encouraged and strengthened by these wonderful words that are so familiar to us. God is at work in our city and his only thoughts toward it are of grace and mercy. We can be assured that we have his attention and his heart is for us all.

 This email comes as a reminder that our next ‘Healing For You’ event is just one week away; Friday 27th March, 7.30pm at St. John’s in the Square. We are full of anticipation as we welcome Nathan Morris among us. There is a rich unity, trust and friendship between us. We are seeing a building of momentum. Please encourage your people to be there and advertise this wonderful opportunity in your services this weekend!

 Following closely after the healing meeting is our Easter March on Saturday 11th April. We attracted over 1000 people last year and expect at least the same this year. We are experiencing open doors to make the march happen. Many obstacles have been removed to enable us to go ahead. Please let you church know. We would also like as many ministers to be at the head of the march as possible. Please present yourself there when you arrive. We assemble 10.30am at West Park for a start at 11.00am.

 Finally our next ministers’ prayer lunch is Tuesday 14th April, 12.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Bushbury Road, Heath Town. We look forward to seeing you there.

 The Lord bless and encourage you constantly!

 TONY WASTALL

 www.lifespring.uk.com  


 The Faithworks Faith to Engage project has been funded for 5 years by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund to strengthen networks of faith sector agencies in each of the nine government regions in England. We therefore seek to select, through a competitive tendering process, a Regional Partner for the West Midlands.

The Regional Partner will be central to delivering the project in the region. To be successful in this role you or your organisation will have experience of:

·         Working in the Christian faith sector at regional level in the region applied for

·         Positive collaborative working with a range of partners across different faiths and sectors

·         Understanding and experience of working with regional statutory agencies

·         Understanding and experience of working with the third sector, particular CVS

·         Understanding of faith-inspired service delivery

·         Experience and willingness to engage in detailed monitoring and evaluation

·         Working with ‘hard to reach’ faith based organisations

·         Successful project management

·         Successful financial management, particularly with grant funding

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Wednesday 8th April 2009

For full details and an application form please contact: Faithworks, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS.  Telephone:  020 79... or email FaithtoEngage@faithworks.info  www.faithworks.info/jobs

 Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.                Registered Charity No. 1026487

 

 Jenny Seal, Faith to Engage Manager
Faithworks, The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS | T.  020 7921 4283  | F. 020 7921 4201 | www.faithworks.info


WST resources & Training Programme 2009

WST available resources

 WST Solomon Prevention Project has produced a DVD called “Keeping Safe”. 

 

·         Keeping Safe addresses the issues surrounding safe & unsafe relationships leading to sexual exploitation.

 

·         Keeping Safe is an interactive education package that can be used in schools, youth groups & other small groups.

 

·         Keeping Safe is aimed at Year 6, 7 & 8 children.

The DVD package including age appropriate slide shows and supporting materials costs £50 (plus £3 pp).

To order a copy, please contact WST - details given below. 

Keeping Safe is used as part of the WST Solomon Prevention Project and has been shown in a number of Walsall schools.  The Solomon Prevention Project addresses internet safety, grooming, bullying and sexual exploitation. 

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WST currently run two training programmes:

Recognising & Supporting Young People at Risk of Sexual Exploitation

·         Friday 24 April

·         Friday 26 June

·         Friday 30 October

Young Men at Risk

·         Friday 31 July

·         Friday 27 November

To book a place on a training course:

·         Download & complete the Training Booking Form

·         Email, fax or post to WST

You will then be contacted with confirmation of availability, venue and timing. 

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our office.

 Recognising & Supporting Young People at Risk of Sexual Exploitation

Walsall Street Teams would like to offer your organisation training on working with young people who are sexually exploited.  This one day course is on offer to anyone directly working with children and young people, particularly Social Care, Health, Police, Education and voluntary and community services.

Aims and Objectives of the day:

  • To increase knowledge and awareness issues in relation to young people who are sexually exploited.
  • To promote an understanding of the needs these young people have for support and protection.
  • Identify factors which may influence a young person to become abused through prostitution
  • Explore routes into prostitution and factors relating to abusers
  • Identify the impact sexual exploitation has on a young person’s welfare – emotional, psychological, health, educational, social and physical
  • Understand child protection procedures and support services better, in order to ensure better outcomes for young people
  • Identify and improve joint working between all agencies involved in providing a service for young people

Details of the day:

·         Venue: Small Street Centre, Small Street, Walsall WS1 3PR

·         Date: see separate Training Programme for details

·         Time: 9:30am – 3pm

·         Cost £35 per person

If you would like to attend one of these courses please fill out the booking form

 Young Men at Risk

Walsall Street Teams would like to offer your organisation awareness training on working with young males who are sexually exploited. This half day course is on offer to anyone directly working with children and young people, particularly Social Care, Health, Police, Education and voluntary and community services.

Aims and Objectives of the day:

  • To increase knowledge and awareness issues in relation to young males who are sexually exploited.
  • To promote an understanding of the needs of these young males have for support and protection.
  • Identify both key similarities and differences in exploitation, relating to gender and sexuality.
  • Look at local and national trends relating to the exploitation of males.
  • Identify the impact sexual exploitation has on a young person’s welfare – emotional, psychological, health, educational, social and physical

Details of the day:

·         Venue: Small Street Centre, Small Street, Walsall WS1 3PR

·         Date: see separate Training Programme for details

·         Time: 9:30am – 3pm.

·         Cost: £35 per person

If you would like to attend one of these courses please fill out the booking form

 

Walsall Street Teams

Training Course Booking Form

Course Title:___________________________________________________________

Please state the date you wish to attend:_______________________________________

Name:________________________________________________________________

Organisation:__________________________ Job Title:__________________________

 Organisation Address:____________________________________________________

 ____________________________________________________________________

Telephone No:_________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________

Please state any dietary requirements:________________________________________

I would like to be offered a place on the above course and will inform Walsall Street Teams if I am unable to attend at least 5 days prior to the course.  No refunds will be given for non-attendance or later notification of cancellation.

Please select:

 

o I enclose payment of £35 for the course. 

(Please make cheques payable to Walsall Street Teams)

 

o  Please invoice my organisation (Please give details)____________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________

Signed:______________________________ Date:_____________________________

Please return to:

Walsall Street Teams, Bradford Street Centre, 51 Bradford Street, Walsall WS1 3QD

 

 

Walsall Street Teams
Bradford Street Centre
51 Bradford Street
Walsall
WS1 3QD

Tel:  01... / 629980   Fax: 01922 725115

 Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales no: 3758772, Registered Charity no: 1075862

 

 


 

 

 

"Deborah Arise" Prayer Day 

 

On Saturday 9th May Kingswinford Christian Centre is delighted to be hosting the Midlands Regional Prayer Day for 'Deborah Arise International'
 
Mrs June Richards, senior pastor of King's Way Christian Fellowship in Sale, Manchester, birthed 'Deborah Arise' a few years ago following a clear calling from the Lord.  The vision of 'Deborah' is to mobilise women to pray for children and young people, within our families, churches, areas, nation, that God would protect them and raise them up to be the generation He intended. A challenging but hugely rewarding calling !
 
This is an open invitiation to any women who have a heartcry for this generation, to join us in what we believe will be a strategic day for our area.
 
For a registration fee of just £5, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
 
For Registration Form, or  futher details about the day, contact  :
 
                                             Denise Raybould           01384 ...
                                             Christine Rolfe              01384 ...

 


SANDWELL NET NEWS

 

Hi Sandwellians,

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.

Sandwell – Global Day of Prayer II Sunday May 31st West Bromwich Town Hall 6pm - Please come and please bring your congregation so that TOGETHER we can pray and seek God’s face.

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…

Love

Jon Grant

 Sandwell NET co-ordinator

  012... sandwellnet@thenet.org.uk

 


 

FOODBANK NEWS
Hello Everyone
We're having another delivery of four tonnes of foodstuffs
at Food Bank
on Wednesday April 1st
at about 11:00am
(St.John's Church on the Stourbridge Ring Road, DY8 1EH)
We need help with unloading, sorting, stacking, making cuppas and praying.
The Food will be such a blessing for ministries and individuals across the Black Country, Amen!
If you can spare a couple of hours on wednesday, please email us or text to  07929 924513 
If you can't make it will you please pray
        for the drivers; Roly, Cormack and Tony
        for the volunteers;
        for storage space;
        for those receiving the food.
Over three tonnes of food has already been redistributed across the Black Country and Birmingham City Mission is coming over on Friday to collect as much as they can use!
C'mon, let's bless the socks off the Black Country, in Jesus' name, Amen
We've been so blessed, let's spread the blessing around....
We're seeing more and more people who are almost in shock as they find themselves needing help for the basic nessecities of life.
Please don't think we as Church can stop collecting food and goods because we've had this blessing, the need is there and Jesus is stocking His storehouses.
Ok, preach over, God Bless you
Love
Wendy
The Food Bank Team
 0753... Replenish @ St.John's, Stourbridge: Office & Distribution
01384  57 22 27   Brierley Hill Project: Distribution

 


 

Jobs

 

 

Zion Christian Centre - Director of fundraising

This is an exciting new post resulting from the church’s vision to serve Christ and the local community. We are planning a new building development in Halesowen, West Midlands to house additional new activities and services. We are looking for a director of fundraising to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to attain income from trusts, foundations and other grant makers from UK. 

You will have the ability and connections to enable the funding of both the new building as well as special projects. You will bring with you strong relationships with external bodies and key stakeholders and maintain these through clear and effective communication.

You will have a proven track record of income generation from high level trust and/or statutory funders, experience of managing and developing long term relationships with funders, the ability to plan and undertake research effectively and prepare accurate project descriptions and detailed budgets.

You will need a degree or equivalent, demonstrate that you can work well with people. Strong business acumen is an important attribute, as is the ability to work with complex income/expenditure budgeting programmes.

You will be a Bible believing Christian who is able to sign our statement of faith, who understands and implements a belief in Jesus Christ and the Bible in all aspects of their work. This post is closely and directly connected with the Church body itself and with the leadership of the Church. You will be acting as an ambassador and representative of the Church congregation in all functions associated with the post. An essential part of the post is praying about and praying for the fundraising and specific projects undertaken.

For the avoidance of doubt, in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, this post is only open to practising Christians [who are able to sign the declaration of faith].

Number of hours and rate of pay are negotiable dependant on experience. Any questions regarding these issues should be raised with senior leader Leon Evans

Please send CVs to Rachel Jewson - Director of Operations

Closing date Friday 24th April 2009

 


 

 

 

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

 

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


 

West Bromwich & District YMCA, a thriving Christian charity, is looking to recruit a number of key individuals to develop and deliver its expanding services and I thought, given your church connections, you may know of people who might be interested to find out more. The roles are:
  1. Head of Family Support and Childcare Services
  2. Children’s Centre Operations Manager
  3. Young People & Resident Participation Worker
  4. Supported Lodgings Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
West Bromwich & District YMCA is a thriving and well-respected Christian charity that delivers a range of community services across Sandwell Borough, including:
  • 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
Given how well connected you are, it may be that people known to you would be interested to hear about one of the following salaried roles. Who do you know that works in childcare, social work, early years’ education, health or housing?
1.                   Head of Family Support and Childcare Services
a.       Purpose:                 Purpose:                 To provide strategic leadership and empowering management for a fast-growing department of c.65 staff delivering a range of children’s and family services (e.g. nurseries, extended school facilities, Children’s Centres) in partnership with statutory, voluntary, and church partners across Sandwell and  Dudley Metropolitan Boroughs.
      Responsible for:       c.65 staff, inc 4 managers
      Responsible to:        Chief Executive
      Keywords:               Leader; Strategic; Networker; Visionary; Enabler; Performance; Manager, Christian.
      Remuneration:         £34-38K + benefits
      Location:                 Sandwell Boroughs
      To start:                  ASAP
      Hours:                     37.5 hours a week
CRB clearance is a requirement. Also, because this a Senior Management Team position with the YMCA, which operates from a clear and inclusive Christian ethos, in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the Head of Family Support and Childcare Services to be an active Christian.
2.                   Children’s Centre Operations Manager
a.       Purpose:                 Purpose:                 To manage the development and delivery of a multi-site/ multi-agency Children’s Centre programme in a defined community which meets both local needs and national objectives/ standards, including:
·                         Integrated early learning with full day care for 0-5s
·                         Family support/ parental outreach
·                         Child & family health services
·                         Links with local schools/ children’s information services
·                         Training and employment advice through Job Centre Plus
·                         Links with other services (children with disabilities, older children etc)
     Responsible for:        c.12 staff, inc 3 Team Leaders, across multi-sites in close geographical proximity
     Responsible to:         Head of Family Support and Childcare Services
     Keywords:                Manager; Performance; Quality; Partnership; Organised; Community; Participation.
     Remuneration:          £29-33K + benefits
     Location:                   Sandwell/  Dudley Boroughs
     To start:                   ASAP
     Hours:                      37.5 hours a week
CRB clearance is a requirement, as is the ability and willingness to respect the clear and inclusive Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.
3.                   Young Person & Resident Participation Worker
a.       Purpose:                 Purpose:                 To support young people and residents to participate in decision-making within the life and mission of the YMCA at local and national level, as well as within the local community, and to communicate the Christian ethos of the YMCA movement:
     Responsible for:        0 staff
     Responsible to:         Personal Development & Learning Co-ordinator
     Keywords:                Relational; Community; Empowering; Participation; Communication; Youth Work; Christian.
     Remuneration:          £19-22K + benefits
     Location:                    West Bromwich
     To start:                   July 2009
     Hours:                      37.5 hours a week
CRB clearance is a requirement. Also, because the post-holder is required to actively demonstrate and communicate the YMCA’s clear and inclusive Christian ethos, in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the Young Person & Resident Participation Worker to be an active Christian.
4.                   Supported Lodgings Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
Purpose:              To support the Host Coordinator in the running of the scheme.  This will primarily be through
·         interviewing applicants
·         introducing young people to the Host family
·         providing on going support for the young person through the Foyer facilities and visiting in the family home
·         assisting in the publicity and administration of the scheme
·         helping to deliver Host training.
Responsible to:        Supported Lodgings Host Coordinator
Keywords:               Youth Work; Empowering; Quality; Reliability; Organised; Community; Team.
Location:                 Sandwell Borough
      To start:                  ASAP
Hours:                     22.5 hours (3 days) a week from April till September 2009
CRB clearance is a requirement, as is the ability and willingness to respect the clear and inclusive Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.
For a strictly confidential conversation about any of the above roles, please contact Danny Brierley on  01... or  07... or danny.brierley@wbymca.org.uk. If not relevant for you, please pass on to those known to you who work in childcare, social work, early years’ education, health, youth work, or supported housing.
I do appreciate your assistance in this matter. If, in the future, you do not wish to receive such information from West Bromwich & District YMCA, please do email to let me know and we will of course respect your wishes.
Yours sincerely
Danny Brierley
Interim Developments Manager
West Bromwich & District YMCA
Tel No:  0121 524 1971     Mobile :  07545 ...    Email: danny.brierley@wbymca.org.uk    Web: http://www.wbymca.org.uk/