Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Fame at last – did you know ‘Counties‘ are famous (depending on your view for the right or wrong reason) for being named as an organisation that the National Secular Society is “concerned about”? See http://www.secularism.org.uk/evangelism-in-schools.html – http://www.secularism.org.uk/groups-currently-active-in-schoo.html

“Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honourably in everything we do.” (The Bible: Hebrews 13:18 New Living Translation)

Great start this morning at Sarisbury Green Junior School, Southampton. The children listened intently as I shared the story of the lost son (Luke chapter 15)

Tonight an evangelistic Quiz Evening at Manor Road Evangelical Church, Guildford – lots of friends and relatives of the Church members have promised to come along. Please pray for them as they hear something of the good news of Jesus!

in good company @ the Bristol Evangelists Conference (Sat 21st to Mon 23rd Sept)

as well as reporting on the work in Hampshire, it is a chance to take in some lectures and bible teaching!

They’ve arrived! Aline (Germany), Fiona (USA), Katie (Canada), Rachel (N. Ireland) and Yasmin (Somerset). They are all settling in at Tilsley College, enjoying study and lectures…..and in their spare time being the FirstServe Spice Girls!

FirstServe is a dynamic Christian gap year programme for 18-25 year olds. It is great to be part of the steering group for this project and to encourage young people to develop their gifts and skills in service for Jesus Christ!

The weekly ‘Kids Klubs’ & ‘Youth Clubs’ have restarted at Duncan Road Church after the summer holidays.

Great to have most of ‘Youth Club’ wanting to come and help at ‘Kids Klub’, although this can provide a problem as we find ourselves ‘inventing’ jobs for them to do!

It has been a real encouragement over the past twelve months to see quite a number of young people from the Youth Club come to faith, please pray for them as they are nurtured and followed up!

FirstServe (a dynamic Christian gap year programme for 18-25 year olds ) – It’s count down to the start date for the new FirstServers! They will be arriving at Tilsley College 10th and 11th September. Five countries are represented: Canada, England, Germany, Northern Ireland and the USA. Pray for them as they make final preparations and as some are leaving home for the first time.

It is great to be part of the steering group for this project and to encourage young people to develop their gifts and skills in service for Jesus Christ!

80 people enjoyed three days of teaching, fellowship, prayer and breaking of bread (Acts chapter 2 verse 42) at this years ‘The 2:42 Experience’.

The sun shone, people chatted and laughed together, Peter Brind gave some excellent, practical Bible teaching from Luke’s gospel and it was great to see many respond to his appeal to commit themselves to Jesus as men and women of faith!

Great Camp in so many, many ways!

“N had an amazing time at Good News camp”

“Amazing time at Good News camp with everyone!”

“God never fails to give an amazing Good News Camp!!! Just Wow, God is awesome”

GOOD NEWS CAMP!
Set up today
Campers arrive tomorrow
Please pray for a great week in every way!

What is it?
‘Good News’ Camps are packed with interest and provide excellent value for money. Campers are given the opportunity to explore new places, meet new friends, and take part in exciting activities! Organised Camp activities include onsite sports and art and craft sessions, plus trips into the New Forest, a jaunt to the beach and a splash in a nearby swimming pool. During ‘free time’ campers can just ‘chill out’ or use the onsite facilities e.g. snooker, table-tennis, volleyball, badminton, football and a variety of board games.

At the beginning of the week all campers are placed into teams and healthy competition is encouraged throughout the week. Teams will compete with each other in a whole range of fun based activities, scoring points and trying to make sure they are the team who will win the team prize at the end of the week!

Note: These Camps are Christian based. That means that each day all campers take part in various forms of Bible study and prayer. The main learning time takes place in an action packed, fast paced programme called ‘T.G.S.’ (The God Slot). This event includes singing, quizzes, Bible readings, competitions, prayers, fun spots, video stories and a short talk.

Really good time this week with Space Academy 4 day Holiday Club at Cannon Court Evangelical Church Fetcham. Great to finish today with Prize-giving and a B-B-Q
Thank you for your prayers