The Saltbox Christian Centre

UPDATES & INFORMATION: 4 November 2011

2011-11-14T12:13:00.002Z

Dear friends

Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to forward this to others.

Please note the two Saltbox vacancies at the end.

1. Beacon School of Prayer…Fri 4 Nov
2. Book Launch…Sat 5 Nov
3. Day of Prayer for the City…Sat 5 Nov
4. Pathways…Sun 6 Nov
5. Lichfield Inter-Faith Forum…Sat 12 Nov
6. Your Worship Zone…Sat 12 Nov
7. At7…Sun 13 Nov
8. ADSIS Training Drugs & Alcohol Awareness…19 Nov
9. Godfrey Birtill in Concert…Sun 20 Nov
10. Inter Faith Week…Sun 20 – Sat 26 Nov
11. Signs, Wonders, Healings & Miracles…Fri 25 – Sat 26 Nov
12. St Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast…Sat 26
13. Seriously Funny Tour…Thurs 1 Dec
14. Christmas Present Appeal…Fri 2 Dec
15. A Christmas Carol…Fri 2 Dec
16. Faith in Photography…Sat 3 Dec
17. Christmas Tree Festival…Tues 6 – Thurs 8 Dec
18. Arise…11 Dec
19. Closer to Home Walking Network
20. Peanut Graphic Design
21. Office Space Available
22. Heart 2 Heart
23. Stoke Minster
24. Flat to Rent
25. Women’s Group
26. Fountains Counselling Service
27. Access
28. RubyGirl
29. Breakthru’ Counselling
30. Lounge Bookings
31. Healing Rooms
32. Saltbox…practical donations needed
33. PhoneLink Volunteers Needed
34. Saltbox Vacancies
25. Vacancy: Whitemoor Lakes
26. Vacancy: LICC Assistant Director
27. Vacancy: LICC Operations Manager
28. Vacancy: LICC Team Administrator
29. 2012…WHY NOT PRAY FOR A CHANGE?

Every Blessing
Lloyd

Lloyd Cooke
Chief Executive
Saltbox Christian Centre

Supporting Church & faith groups
Supporting the elderly
Supporting ex-offenders
Supporting those in debt

Beacon School of Prayer

Training for a year of prayer...worship, teaching, small groups, prayer activities...learning together how to develop our prayer life and seeing things change through prayer.

All sessions start at 7.30pm with refreshments from 7pm. Handouts are provided and the cost is on an individual
donation basis.

Dates:
· Friday 4 November Session 3 - Using God's word in prayer
· Friday 18 November Session 4 – Understanding intercession
· Friday 2 December Session 5 - The happy intercessor
· Friday 16 December Session 6 - Signs of the times and watches of prayer

Venue: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

Book Launch

Robert Mountford’s new book “Heal the Land” about the corporate prayer movement in Stoke-on-Trent in the last 10 years.
Launch hosted by Lloyd Cooke.

Date: Saturday 5 November
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1DY
Time: 12 noon

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker at the Saltbox on 01782 207200 or email Jyoti@saltbox.org.uk

Day of Prayer for the City

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves & pray & seek my face & Turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, & I will forgive their sin & will heal their land…

Date: Saturday 5 November
Venue: Longton Elim Church, Carlisle Street, Dresden, ST3 4EN
Time: 10am – 4pm
Please bring your own lunch

For further details contact Longton Elim Church on 01782 320008 or email longton.elim@btinternet.com or visit the website www.longton-elim.org.uk

Pathways

Praying for Cobridge Community Health Centre
Come and join us to pray for the health services that will be available from the newly opened Cobridge Community Health Centre and for the contribution of the Body of Christ to health and well being in the area

Date: Sunday 6th November
Venue: Christ Church, Cobridge
Time: 6pm

Pathways is a partnership of local Christian expressions including Christ Church Cobridge, Urban Expression Cobridge, St John’s Burslem and St Paul’s Middleport.

Lichfield Inter- Faith Forum - Part of Churches Together in Lichfield

On Remembrance weekend, Churches Together have invited you to the second of our Boley Park seminars, ‘Faith & Force, Intervention – why, when & how?’

Date: Sunday 12 November
Venue: Boley Park Community Hall, 7 Ryknild Street, Lichfield, WS14 9XU
Time: 10am – 12:30pm

For more details please contact Steve Wilkinson on hardystevew@hotmail.co.uk

Your Worship Zone
Noel Robinson is a name that is synonymous with British Gospel Music. Noel travels extensively giving workshops and concerts. He is the Leader of a group of singers and musicians that travel with him called NU Image. Noel Robinson & Nu Image were nominated for seven awards at the British Oasis 2002 Awards. They won four awards, including Best Album. Noel Says, “There are many accolades and awards that have been gained over 15 years of musical ministry but Noel submits that there is none greater than to be called a friend of God and that thru his life and ministry he can reflect the truth of Jesus.”
Noel has much to share that will challenge and inspire the heart of every worshippper, musician, preacher and church leader. Noel started playing guitar at the age of seven, taught by his dad. during his school years he began studying classical guitar, piano and Double bass playing for local orchestras Noel went on to study Jazz composition at Goldsmith College in London He honed his musical skills by playing in church. During that time UK Christian music became a vibrant scene and Noel became one of the first session musicians playing for many of the popular UK and US bands of the day.
Date: Saturday 12 November
Venue: The Bridge Centre, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2DD
Time: 9:45am – 4pm
Cost: £10

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker at Saltbox on 01782 207200 or email info@yourworshipzone.com

At7 – Real Life, Real Meaning, Real God

Worship, teaching testimony & prayer ministry
Come & meet with God – just as you are

Date: Saturday 13 November
Venue: Market Drayton Methodist Church, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL
Time: 7pm
Speaker: Rev Anthony Clowes

For more information call 01630 657343

STAFFORD STREET PASTORS: Awareness Training for Drugs & Alcohol

All Stafford Street Pastors undergo an extensive training programme of which the ADSIS training is a vital part.

ADSIS are providers of training in the awareness of drugs and alcohol. The full details can be found at www.adsis.org.uk

We would be delighted to extend an invitation to you for anybody within your organisation who would benefit from such training. We would be pleased for you to pass this information on to your network of contacts who may also have people who might like to be part of this training event. It would be our pleasure to host this for anybody interested and we would ask only for a small donation towards the costs of holding the event (relevant to the number from any organisation attending). ADSIS provide a certificate of course completion for all attendees.

Date: Saturday 19 November
Venue: Rising Brook Baptist Church, Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9TL
Time: 9:30am – concluding around midday

For more information contact William Morris 01785 607932 or 07720850720

Godfrey Birtill in Concert
A free concert featuring Godfrey Birtill, a worship leader with a unique style and God given ideas.

Date: Sunday 20 November
Venue: Longton Community Church, Caroline Street, Longton, ST3 1DE
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

For more information & to book tickets contact Andy on 01782 324517 or email andy@longtoncommunitychurch.org.uk

Inter Faith Week

Date: Sunday 20 – Saturday 26 November

For Inter Faith Week, there will be a national faith communities’ event in England which will take the form of an inter faith conversation on the theme of ‘living well together’ in Britain today. If you have not yet planned an event and are thinking of doing so you may be interested in arranging a discussion on this theme. Attached is a list of questions developed as background for the national faith communities' conversation. Developed in consultation with the Officers and Executive Committee of IFN, they reflect, as you will see, many of the issues which have been coming to the fore at local and national levels (including within discussion at the IFN Executive Committee and within the IFN Faith Communities Forum).

They are also available on the Inter Faith Week website in the 'Resources' section http://www.interfaithweek.org/index.php/resources/living-well-together

For more information email ifnet@interfaith.org.uk or look at the website www.interfaith.org.uk
Signs, Wonders, Healings, & Miracles
Open to all who desire a deeper walk with the Lord & those in need of healing.
Date: Friday 25 – Saturday 26 November
Venue: Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Fri – 7:30pm & Sat – 10am, 2pm & 7pm
For more information visit www.trevornewport.com

St. Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast

“I would like to invite you to attend a ‘Prayer Breakfast’ on Saturday 26th November at St Peter’s Academy. We will meet at the Bucknall Site and enjoy a time fellowship together whilst tucking into a delicious continental style breakfast. Following this we shall enter into a short time of prayer and worship together. We know that ‘prayer changes things’ and thought that this would be a great opportunity to get together collaboratively and pray for the future of St Peter’s Academy. I pray that you will leave feeling both physically and spiritually ‘fed up’.”
Maria Rubin (Worship Coordinator)

Date: Saturday 26 November
Time: 9.00-11.30am
Venue: St. Peter’s Assembly – BUCKNALL site

Please email Mrs. Rubin to confirm your attendance: mbailey@sgfl.org.uk

The All New Seriously Funny Tour 2011

Adrian Plass, Jeff Lucas & Nicki Rogers in an evening of conversation about life, love & God.

Date: Thursday 1 December
Venue: Breathe City Church, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8BY
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £5 (no concessions)

For tickets or more information tel: 01903 705360 or visit: www.plasandlucasontour.com
Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army needs your help to make Christmas special for children, families & others who have little or nothing under the tree on Christmas morning. All new, unwrapped toys & gifts welcome.
Distribution points are:
· Roebuck Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1SW
· Freeport, Talke, ST7 1XD
· Any Salvation Army centres

For more information contact Teresa Dunn on 01782 564529

A Christmas Carol by the Saltmine Theatre Company
Dicken’s classic tale comes to life this Christmas in a theatrical spectacular from the Saltmine Theatre Company. Suitable for all family.

Date: Friday 2 December
Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Weston Coyney, ST3 6HB
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £5 (no concessions)

For more info & to book tickets call the box office on 01782 312570 between Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm

Faith in Photography

Faith in Photography invite you to a Conversation Event, for all who are creative Christians (card and jewellery makers, musicians, painters etc.) encouraged to come along and share their talents and gifts for a networking event. Testimonies and an Exhibition from Faith in Photography, food is provided.

Date: Saturday 3 December
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY
Time: 11am-2pm

For more details visit www.FaithinPhotography.co.uk or contact Andy via email andy@faithinphotography.co.uk

Christmas Tree Festival
Come along & enjoy trees decorated in the theme of ‘Christmas Carols’ by Church & Community groups. As part of the festival Community Carols at St Peter’s on Thursday 8 December at 7pm-8pm
Date: Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 December
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Caverswall,
Time: 2pm – 4pm (Wednesday 7 – 7:30pm-9pm)

For more info Mrs Janice Buxton and Miss Ruth Bell on 01782 312570 or email caverswall382@btinternet.com

ARISE

An evening of city-focussed prayer & worship…powerful contemporary intercession & ministry.

Date: Sunday 11 December
Venue: Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD
Time: 7.00-9.00pm

For further details: 01782 683781

Closer to Home Walking Network

With the leaves starting to turn there has never been a better time to discover the beauty that is on your doorstep with the Closer to Home Walking Network. For details of all our upcoming events, including our annual autumn colours photography walks and competition
Our complete time table of all Circular Walks now has more groups than ever offering free drinks and special themes, so there has never been a better time to join us on one of our walks.
For more info contact Elise Butler on 07580 314300 or 01782 831900

Peanut Designs

Peanut Designs is a Graphic Design company based in South Yorkshire. From our studio we provide graphic design solutions for churches, charities & businesses up and down the country, but we are not limited to the United Kingdom coastline. We provide logo design, based on typography and illustration. Poster design either typography based or graphics based. We also provide Website Design based in Wordpress, CD Artwork in various designs, plus photo shoots in specific locations. Also letterheads, business cards, Book Covers, DVD Artwork, Web Banners, T-Shirts and much more.

For further information please visit www.peanutdesigns.co.uk or email Laura at laura@peanutdesigns.co.uk

Office Space Available

Voluntary and community groups and start-up businesses have an opportunity to rent an office at Cobridge Community Centre. Value for money rates available from 1st November 2011.

Cobridge Community Centre is a hub for the local community, hosting groups and organisations which deliver a variety of services to meet local needs.

This is an opportunity to rent an office space in this popular community centre, which enables groups to deliver key services for the local area. The rooms are currently used by Mum2Mum Breastfeeding Support who will shortly be moving to the new health centre. We’ll be sad to see them go. As we are committed to providing services for the benefit of the local community, the office space is only available for voluntary / community organisations, social enterprises, start-up businesses and statutory services.

The rent includes heating, lighting, cleaning, internet access (but not telephone costs).

The Community Centre also has 2 rooms for rent, which are spacious and reasonable to hire. They are ideal for training sessions, presentations and meetings (of up to 25 people).

Additionally, the Centre has a large hall for hire with a capacity for 150, which is great for hosting events, conferences, film screenings and workshops.

The Centre is accessible for wheelchair users. It has an industrial kitchen which can be hired or we can provide catering for your events at an extra cost. Room hire rates start from £13 an hour.

For more information call Jane or Julie on 01782 838045 to make a booking to view the offices for rent.

Heart 2 Heart…City Centre Lunchtime Prayers & Communion

Lunchtime prayers & communion for shoppers, workers & those with a desire to pray for Stoke-on-Trent.

Date: Every Thursday (commencing: 6 October)
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley
Time: 12.45-1.30pm

For further details contact: 01782 534013

Stoke Minster

Evening Prayers every day in Stoke Minster at 5.15 p.m.

Lasts about 20 minutes. All are welcome.

For more information contact David Lingwood: dp.lingwood@btinternet.com

Flat to rent

Available for rent: a modern, unfurnished, two-bedroom first floor flat (top floor), in a small development built about six years ago.
Easy access to Hanley and the city centre. The flat has gas central heating. Would suit a couple, or two people sharing.
Rent is £425 pcm.
If interested, please contact Barbara by email bmcleish@btconnect.com

Woman’s Group

Are you, or do you know, an Asylum Seeker or Refugee with children?
Are you feeling isolated and lonely?
If so, then come to our Women’s Group

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: St Mark’s Church, Shelton, Snow Hill, ST1 4LJ

· A chance to connect with other women who are have refugee status or who are asylum seekers.
· Free tea, coffee and toast.
· Supervised Crèche facilities for your child/children.
· Share your story or just sit and listen.
· Non judgemental, open and relaxed environment.
· Food and provision parcels for women and children.

Please contact Julia Roberts at julhindi@yahoo.co.uk or call 07989 980016 for any further information or if you would like to co-ordinate delivery of provisions.

www.hanleyteamministry.org.uk

Fountains Counselling Service

Fountains Counselling Service (formerly CCS) is a voluntary organisation staffed by qualified volunteer counsellors who are members of local Christian churches in Stoke on Trent, Stafford and Cannock. In Stoke on Trent, counselling takes place at the Saltbox Centre, Hanley.

The service is available to anyone over the age of 18, individuals or couples of any faith or no faith. There is no fixed fee for our service but contributions are welcome. However, no one will be refused counselling for lack of money. Our counsellors have experience in areas of anxiety, stress and depression, loss and bereavement, anger, abuse, marriage counselling and other relationship difficulties.

Contact our coordinator on 07980 387847. If our coordinator is not available please leave your contact details and she will return your call as soon as possible.

Access

Having a clear out? Access is a local Christian charity that needs your unwanted items for its on-line charity shop. We can sell anything but DVD's, CD's, PC/console games, books etc. are particularly in demand. We can also pick up items from you, if required. Access reaches out to non-Christians through media, training and community action and any donated items would help us in our work.

For more information contact Steve Perry on 07914 488648 or email: steve@accessradio.biz

RUBYGIRL UK

“Her worth is more than jewels or rubies” - Proverbs 31

Rubygirl UK is a non-profit organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, supported by national Christian charities NXT (North Staffs), The Message Trust (Manchester) & Oasis Trust (London) .
The aim is to engage, energise & empower teenage girls to realise their value, Reach their potential & in turn regenerate their world.

RGUK does this through a variety of creative media that fuse together youth culture & education, working with girls aged 13 plus in secondary schools, pupil referral units, alternative education provisions, church youth groups, festivals, youth offending institutions, hostels & other establishments that support young girls. RGUK delivers 'LOVE ME'- an innovative 4 week course to promote self esteem & aspirations in marginalised teenage girls, the REAL ME roadshow & many other creative products & services.

RGUK is presently looking to recruit 'RGUK REPS' who are passionate about inspiring teenage girls, making a difference to this generation & being trained up to deliver various facets of the RGUK products. The opportunity is initially to be a RGUK trainee giving as little or as much time as individually available, including a full training package as well as 'on the job' training. Post training there may be further 'paid' opportunities to work with RGUK.

For a RGUK TRAINEE application form & informal interview please contact our admin team on 07812 774 632
www.rubygirluk.com

Breakthru’ Counselling

We are a local charitable organisation delivering counselling to individuals who are dealing with issues such as mental health, drug and alcohol or other addiction issues. We are looking to provide support through churches to people who may have issues around mental health and or addiction, and whilst it is not Christian Counselling, can come from a background of faith and faith development within these areas.

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705

The Lounge Booking

Need a place to hire for meetings or training days?
Why not book the Lounge in the heart of the city centre. £8 per hour.
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk

Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and
encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.
What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.
When are we open? Every Wednesday
Opening Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Place: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

North Staffs Community Chaplaincy would like to say a BIG Thank You, on behalf of the vulnerable adults we support.

We are pleased to say we now have ample supply of most items requested, however we still required small wardrobes and coffee tables.

For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed
Are you a ‘people person’? Are you a good listener? Can you spare an hour or two a week to offer a friendly ear to older and vulnerable members of society in Stoke on Trent?
PhoneLink needs you!
Telephone befriending is a rich and rewarding way to volunteer your time. No qualifications or experience necessary – though warmth, compassion and a sense of humour are a definite advantage!
To enrich your life and make a real difference locally, join us at PhoneLink.
Contact Zi Makhiwa for more information on 01782 265651 or email Zi@saltbox.org.uk

SALTBOX VACANCIES

The Saltbox is looking to appoint two new members of staff.

Receptionist/Administrator
· Based at Saltbox HQ
· Full time (35 hours)
· General administration, reception and project monitoring duties in a busy office environment.

Administrator
· Based with Saltbox’s ex-offender service
· Part time: 21 hours
· General administrative duties including an understanding of Sage accounting

For further information please telephone the Saltbox, 01782 207200, or email email@saltbox.org.uk

Closing date: Weds 9 November, 12 noon

Interviews for both possessions will take place on Weds 16 November

Vacancy: Whitemore Lakes

Whitemoor Lakes (near Lichfield) is currently recruiting for the following positions: CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS.

If you have experience of working in an Outdoor Activity Centre, a minimum 1 NGB qualification, and are enthusiastic to work with young people in a Christian environment.

For more info call 01604 499699 or email adampope@actioncentres.co.uk
London Institute of Contemporary Christianity
Exciting times for Christians in the UK today. What kind of difference can we make in today's rapidly changing culture? How do we and our churches grow as fruitful followers of Jesus in the whole of life? How might we do so in such a time as this?
At LICC, we're seeking to play our part in a new missional movement in the UK. Our team is growing and we have three new vacancies for you to check out if our cause catches your imagination.Vacancy: Assistant Director, LICC Work Forum (Closing date November 14th)We're looking for a co-labourer for our newly appointed Director, someone to design, develop and deliver two new programmes within the Work Forum's remit: Church Works - helping churches equip the workers for the workplace and Work Start - helping young adults in their first decade of work. It's a tremendous opportunity to engage biblically, culturally and practically with these challenges and to share what we're learning through a variety of media.Vacancy: Operations Manager (Closing date November 7th)This is a key role within the LICC team and critical to our flourishing. Leading a small Operations Team, this role delivers the operations and administrative functions required by LICC's mission and strategy. It supports the staff through good employment practices. We anticipate that the role will take increasing workflow responsibility for the Institute through this period of growth.Vacancy: Team Administrator (Closing date November 7th)This role provides the primary point of contact and welcome to LICC by phone, email or in person. It's the lynchpin that enables the office and staff team to function on a daily basis and includes the support for all internal and external speaking engagements. The role also manages the hire of our building and associated hospitality.If you sense that any of these roles might really energise you and use your gifting well, then visit our vacancies page for more about each role, who we're looking for and how to apply. Take a look, have a think, pray a prayer, pass it on ... one of these role just might be for you or a gift for someone you know.Further questions can be directed in the first instance to Stephanie Smith by email or phone - 020 7399 9575

LICC website: www.licc.org.uk

Dear friends

In 2001 a national survey placed Stoke-on-Trent bottom of a list of 376 towns & cities in England & Wales.

On 31 October 2001, around 200 local Christians met together for a one-off prayer gathering using 2 Chron 7.14 as a basis for prayer, worship & sharing.

Many of you will know that this gathering became the springboard for the local 2C7 prayer movement. During the next seven years monthly city-wide prayer gatherings were supplemented with other seasons of united prayer. We organised weeks of unbroken 24-7 prayer, specific months of unbroken prayer & also two periods of 40 days of prayer & fasting.

I believe that one of the significant outcomes of our united praying was the emergence & raising up of the Beacon House of Prayer. Over the last decade such houses of prayer have been birthed in different parts of the UK. I am honoured to be able to say that God has gifted the Body of Christ in North Staffs with one of the best developed & best resourced prayer houses in the nation.

In 2012, the Beacon House of Prayer launches a year of unbroken prayer under the title “Why not pray for a change?”

I am writing this email to you to ask if you would consider individually supporting this strategic initiative?

There are two specific ways that individuals like you can practically get involved:

i) Pray where you are:
· Choose to pray & fast once a month (or once a week).
· No need to visit the Beacon HOP, simply pray & fast at home or work.
· Complete the simple form on the ‘get involved’ website section: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/get-involved

ii) Pray at the Beacon House of Prayer:
· We are looking for people who will register for a prayer watch weekly, fortnightly or monthly
· Visit for one or two hours
· Choose either day or night
· The Beacon need 100 local people to register – be one of the 100!
· Sign up on the website & then choose your specific dates & times: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/signup
If you would like to talk to one of the Beacon team call 01782 827238 or email: whynotpray@btconnect.com (see Cc above).

Finally, your local church can also get involved. The Beacon is looking for 25 local churches who will offer to come & pray on two Saturdays during 2012. Why not talk to your church leader & encourage them to think about getting more people praying from your church.

Having sought God together using the ‘IF’ from the Old Testament (2 Chron 7.14) many of us are now believing that we will see the promise of the ‘IF’ from the New Testament - “If you believe you will see the GLORY of God” (John 11.40). This year of unbroken prayer in 2012 may be part of the ushering in of such GLORY…to that end, let me encourage you to play your part & get involved.

Every Blessing
Lloyd

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2011-11-14T12:07:00.000Z

Updates & Information: 4 November 2011

2011-11-07T16:21:00.001Z

Dear friends

Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to forward this to others.

Please note the two Saltbox vacancies at the end.

1. Beacon School of Prayer…Fri 4 Nov
2. Book Launch…Sat 5 Nov
3. Day of Prayer for the City…Sat 5 Nov
4. Pathways…Sun 6 Nov
5. Lichfield Inter-Faith Forum…Sat 12 Nov
6. Your Worship Zone…Sat 12 Nov
7. At7…Sun 13 Nov
8. ADSIS Training Drugs & Alcohol Awareness…19 Nov
9. Godfrey Birtill in Concert…Sun 20 Nov
10. Inter Faith Week…Sun 20 – Sat 26 Nov
11. Signs, Wonders, Healings & Miracles…Fri 25 – Sat 26 Nov
12. St Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast…Sat 26
13. Seriously Funny Tour…Thurs 1 Dec
14. Christmas Present Appeal…Fri 2 Dec
15. A Christmas Carol…Fri 2 Dec
16. Faith in Photography…Sat 3 Dec
17. Christmas Tree Festival…Tues 6 – Thurs 8 Dec
18. Ceramic City Choir…Sat 10 Dec
19. Arise…11 Dec
20. Closer to Home Walking Network
21. Peanut Graphic Design
22. Office Space Available
23. Heart 2 Heart
24. Stoke Minster
25. Flat to Rent
26. Women’s Group
27. Fountains Counselling Service
28. Access
29. RubyGirl
30. Breakthru’ Counselling
31. Lounge Bookings
32. Healing Rooms
33. Saltbox…practical donations needed
34. PhoneLink Volunteers Needed
35. Saltbox Vacancies
36. Vacancy: Whitemoor Lakes
37. Vacancy: LICC Assistant Director
38. Vacancy: LICC Operations Manager
39. Vacancy: LICC Team Administrator
40. 2012…WHY NOT PRAY FOR A CHANGE?

Every Blessing
Lloyd

Lloyd Cooke
Chief Executive
Saltbox Christian Centre

Supporting Church & faith groups
Supporting the elderly
Supporting ex-offenders
Supporting those in debt

Beacon School of Prayer

Training for a year of prayer...worship, teaching, small groups, prayer activities...learning together how to develop our prayer life and seeing things change through prayer.

All sessions start at 7.30pm with refreshments from 7pm. Handouts are provided and the cost is on an individual
donation basis.

Dates:
Friday 4 November Session 3 - Using God's word in prayer
Friday 18 November Session 4 – Understanding intercession
Friday 2 December Session 5 - The happy intercessor
Friday 16 December Session 6 - Signs of the times and watches of prayer

Venue: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

Book Launch

Robert Mountford’s new book “Heal the Land” about the corporate prayer movement in Stoke-on-Trent in the last 10 years.
Launch hosted by Lloyd Cooke.

Date: Saturday 5 November
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1DY
Time: 12 noon

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker at the Saltbox on 01782 207200 or email Jyoti@saltbox.org.uk

Day of Prayer for the City

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves & pray & seek my face & Turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, & I will forgive their sin & will heal their land…

Date: Saturday 5 November
Venue: Longton Elim Church, Carlisle Street, Dresden, ST3 4EN
Time: 10am – 4pm
Please bring your own lunch

For further details contact Longton Elim Church on 01782 320008 or email longton.elim@btinternet.com or visit the website www.longton-elim.org.uk

Pathways

Praying for Cobridge Community Health Centre
Come and join us to pray for the health services that will be available from the newly opened Cobridge Community Health Centre and for the contribution of the Body of Christ to health and well being in the area

Date: Sunday 6th November
Venue: Christ Church, Cobridge
Time: 6pm

Pathways is a partnership of local Christian expressions including Christ Church Cobridge, Urban Expression Cobridge, St John’s Burslem and St Paul’s Middleport.

Lichfield Inter- Faith Forum - Part of Churches Together in Lichfield

On Remembrance weekend, Churches Together have invited you to the second of our Boley Park seminars, ‘Faith & Force, Intervention – why, when & how?’

Date: Sunday 12 November
Venue: Boley Park Community Hall, 7 Ryknild Street, Lichfield, WS14 9XU
Time: 10am – 12:30pm

For more details please contact Steve Wilkinson on hardystevew@hotmail.co.uk

Your Worship Zone
Noel Robinson is a name that is synonymous with British Gospel Music. Noel travels extensively giving workshops and concerts. He is the Leader of a group of singers and musicians that travel with him called NU Image. Noel Robinson & Nu Image were nominated for seven awards at the British Oasis 2002 Awards. They won four awards, including Best Album. Noel Says, “There are many accolades and awards that have been gained over 15 years of musical ministry but Noel submits that there is none greater than to be called a friend of God and that thru his life and ministry he can reflect the truth of Jesus.”
Noel has much to share that will challenge and inspire the heart of every worshippper, musician, preacher and church leader. Noel started playing guitar at the age of seven, taught by his dad. during his school years he began studying classical guitar, piano and Double bass playing for local orchestras Noel went on to study Jazz composition at Goldsmith College in London He honed his musical skills by playing in church. During that time UK Christian music became a vibrant scene and Noel became one of the first session musicians playing for many of the popular UK and US bands of the day.
Date: Saturday 12 November
Venue: The Bridge Centre, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2DD
Time: 9:45am – 4pm
Cost: £10

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker at Saltbox on 01782 207200 or email info@yourworshipzone.com

At7 – Real Life, Real Meaning, Real God

Worship, teaching testimony & prayer ministry
Come & meet with God – just as you are

Date: Saturday 13 November
Venue: Market Drayton Methodist Church, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL
Time: 7pm
Speaker: Rev Anthony Clowes

For more information call 01630 657343

STAFFORD STREET PASTORS: Awareness Training for Drugs & Alcohol

All Stafford Street Pastors undergo an extensive training programme of which the ADSIS training is a vital part.

ADSIS are providers of training in the awareness of drugs and alcohol. The full details can be found at www.adsis.org.uk

We would be delighted to extend an invitation to you for anybody within your organisation who would benefit from such training. We would be pleased for you to pass this information on to your network of contacts who may also have people who might like to be part of this training event. It would be our pleasure to host this for anybody interested and we would ask only for a small donation towards the costs of holding the event (relevant to the number from any organisation attending). ADSIS provide a certificate of course completion for all attendees.

Date: Saturday 19 November
Venue: Rising Brook Baptist Church, Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9TL
Time: 9:30am – concluding around midday

For more information contact William Morris 01785 607932 or 07720850720

Godfrey Birtill in Concert
A free concert featuring Godfrey Birtill, a worship leader with a unique style and God given ideas.

Date: Sunday 20 November
Venue: Longton Community Church, Caroline Street, Longton, ST3 1DE
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

For more information & to book tickets contact Andy on 01782 324517 or email andy@longtoncommunitychurch.org.uk

Inter Faith Week

Date: Sunday 20 – Saturday 26 November

For Inter Faith Week, there will be a national faith communities’ event in England which will take the form of an inter faith conversation on the theme of ‘living well together’ in Britain today. If you have not yet planned an event and are thinking of doing so you may be interested in arranging a discussion on this theme. Attached is a list of questions developed as background for the national faith communities' conversation. Developed in consultation with the Officers and Executive Committee of IFN, they reflect, as you will see, many of the issues which have been coming to the fore at local and national levels (including within discussion at the IFN Executive Committee and within the IFN Faith Communities Forum).

They are also available on the Inter Faith Week website in the 'Resources' section http://www.interfaithweek.org/index.php/resources/living-well-together

For more information email ifnet@interfaith.org.uk or look at the website www.interfaith.org.uk
Signs, Wonders, Healings, & Miracles
Open to all who desire a deeper walk with the Lord & those in need of healing.
Date: Friday 25 – Saturday 26 November
Venue: Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Fri – 7:30pm & Sat – 10am, 2pm & 7pm
For more information visit www.trevornewport.com

St. Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast

“I would like to invite you to attend a ‘Prayer Breakfast’ on Saturday 26th November at St Peter’s Academy. We will meet at the Bucknall Site and enjoy a time fellowship together whilst tucking into a delicious continental style breakfast. Following this we shall enter into a short time of prayer and worship together. We know that ‘prayer changes things’ and thought that this would be a great opportunity to get together collaboratively and pray for the future of St Peter’s Academy. I pray that you will leave feeling both physically and spiritually ‘fed up’.”
Maria Rubin (Worship Coordinator)

Date: Saturday 26 November
Time: 9.00-11.30am
Venue: St. Peter’s Assembly – BUCKNALL site

Please email Mrs. Rubin to confirm your attendance: mbailey@sgfl.org.uk

The All New Seriously Funny Tour 2011

Adrian Plass, Jeff Lucas & Nicki Rogers in an evening of conversation about life, love & God.

Date: Thursday 1 December
Venue: Breathe City Church, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8BY
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £5 (no concessions)

For tickets or more information tel: 01903 705360 or visit: www.plasandlucasontour.com
Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army needs your help to make Christmas special for children, families & others who have little or nothing under the tree on Christmas morning. All new, unwrapped toys & gifts welcome.
Distribution points are:
Roebuck Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1SW
Freeport, Talke, ST7 1XD
Any Salvation Army centres

For more information contact Teresa Dunn on 01782 564529

A Christmas Carol by the Saltmine Theatre Company
Dicken’s classic tale comes to life this Christmas in a theatrical spectacular from the Saltmine Theatre Company. Suitable for all family.

Date: Friday 2 December
Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Weston Coyney, ST3 6HB
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £5 (no concessions)

For more info & to book tickets call the box office on 01782 312570 between Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm

Faith in Photography

Faith in Photography invite you to a Conversation Event, for all who are creative Christians (card and jewellery makers, musicians, painters etc.) encouraged to come along and share their talents and gifts for a networking event. Testimonies and an Exhibition from Faith in Photography, food is provided.

Date: Saturday 3 December
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY
Time: 11am-2pm

For more details visit www.FaithinPhotography.co.uk or contact Andy via email andy@faithinphotography.co.uk

Christmas Tree Festival
Come along & enjoy trees decorated in the theme of ‘Christmas Carols’ by Church & Community groups. As part of the festival Community Carols at St Peter’s on Thursday 8 December at 7pm-8pm
Date: Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 December
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Caverswall,
Time: 2pm – 4pm (Wednesday 7 – 7:30pm-9pm)

For more info Mrs Janice Buxton and Miss Ruth Bell on 01782 312570 or email caverswall382@btinternet.com

Ceramic City Choir

Handel’s Messiah
Orchestra da Camera
Ian Riddle – Organ
Oliver Neal Parker – Conductor

Date: Saturday 10 December
Venue: Victoria Hall, Hanley
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: £15, £12, £10 & students £5

For more information visit the website www.ceramiccitychoir.org.uk

ARISE

An evening of city-focussed prayer & worship…powerful contemporary intercession & ministry.

Date: Sunday 11 December
Venue: Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD
Time: 7.00-9.00pm

For further details: 01782 683781

Closer to Home Walking Network

With the leaves starting to turn there has never been a better time to discover the beauty that is on your doorstep with the Closer to Home Walking Network. For details of all our upcoming events, including our annual autumn colours photography walks and competition
Our complete time table of all Circular Walks now has more groups than ever offering free drinks and special themes, so there has never been a better time to join us on one of our walks.
For more info contact Elise Butler on 07580 314300 or 01782 831900

Peanut Designs

Peanut Designs is a Graphic Design company based in South Yorkshire. From our studio we provide graphic design solutions for churches, charities & businesses up and down the country, but we are not limited to the United Kingdom coastline. We provide logo design, based on typography and illustration. Poster design either typography based or graphics based. We also provide Website Design based in Wordpress, CD Artwork in various designs, plus photo shoots in specific locations. Also letterheads, business cards, Book Covers, DVD Artwork, Web Banners, T-Shirts and much more.

For further information please visit www.peanutdesigns.co.uk or email Laura at laura@peanutdesigns.co.uk

Office Space Available

Voluntary and community groups and start-up businesses have an opportunity to rent an office at Cobridge Community Centre. Value for money rates available from 1st November 2011.

Cobridge Community Centre is a hub for the local community, hosting groups and organisations which deliver a variety of services to meet local needs.

This is an opportunity to rent an office space in this popular community centre, which enables groups to deliver key services for the local area. The rooms are currently used by Mum2Mum Breastfeeding Support who will shortly be moving to the new health centre. We’ll be sad to see them go. As we are committed to providing services for the benefit of the local community, the office space is only available for voluntary / community organisations, social enterprises, start-up businesses and statutory services.

The rent includes heating, lighting, cleaning, internet access (but not telephone costs).

The Community Centre also has 2 rooms for rent, which are spacious and reasonable to hire. They are ideal for training sessions, presentations and meetings (of up to 25 people).

Additionally, the Centre has a large hall for hire with a capacity for 150, which is great for hosting events, conferences, film screenings and workshops.

The Centre is accessible for wheelchair users. It has an industrial kitchen which can be hired or we can provide catering for your events at an extra cost. Room hire rates start from £13 an hour.

For more information call Jane or Julie on 01782 838045 to make a booking to view the offices for rent.

Heart 2 Heart…City Centre Lunchtime Prayers & Communion

Lunchtime prayers & communion for shoppers, workers & those with a desire to pray for Stoke-on-Trent.

Date: Every Thursday (commencing: 6 October)
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley
Time: 12.45-1.30pm

For further details contact: 01782 534013

Stoke Minster

Evening Prayers every day in Stoke Minster at 5.15 p.m.

Lasts about 20 minutes. All are welcome.

For more information contact David Lingwood: dp.lingwood@btinternet.com

Flat to rent

Available for rent: a modern, unfurnished, two-bedroom first floor flat (top floor), in a small development built about six years ago.
Easy access to Hanley and the city centre. The flat has gas central heating. Would suit a couple, or two people sharing.
Rent is £425 pcm.
If interested, please contact Barbara by email bmcleish@btconnect.com

Woman’s Group

Are you, or do you know, an Asylum Seeker or Refugee with children?
Are you feeling isolated and lonely?
If so, then come to our Women’s Group

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: St Mark’s Church, Shelton, Snow Hill, ST1 4LJ

A chance to connect with other women who are have refugee status or who are asylum seekers.
Free tea, coffee and toast.
Supervised Crèche facilities for your child/children.
Share your story or just sit and listen.
Non judgemental, open and relaxed environment.
Food and provision parcels for women and children.

Please contact Julia Roberts at julhindi@yahoo.co.uk or call 07989 980016 for any further information or if you would like to co-ordinate delivery of provisions.

www.hanleyteamministry.org.uk

Fountains Counselling Service

Fountains Counselling Service (formerly CCS) is a voluntary organisation staffed by qualified volunteer counsellors who are members of local Christian churches in Stoke on Trent, Stafford and Cannock. In Stoke on Trent, counselling takes place at the Saltbox Centre, Hanley.

The service is available to anyone over the age of 18, individuals or couples of any faith or no faith. There is no fixed fee for our service but contributions are welcome. However, no one will be refused counselling for lack of money. Our counsellors have experience in areas of anxiety, stress and depression, loss and bereavement, anger, abuse, marriage counselling and other relationship difficulties.

Contact our coordinator on 07980 387847. If our coordinator is not available please leave your contact details and she will return your call as soon as possible.

Access

Having a clear out? Access is a local Christian charity that needs your unwanted items for its on-line charity shop. We can sell anything but DVD's, CD's, PC/console games, books etc. are particularly in demand. We can also pick up items from you, if required. Access reaches out to non-Christians through media, training and community action and any donated items would help us in our work.

For more information contact Steve Perry on 07914 488648 or email: steve@accessradio.biz

RUBYGIRL UK

“Her worth is more than jewels or rubies” - Proverbs 31

Rubygirl UK is a non-profit organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, supported by national Christian charities NXT (North Staffs), The Message Trust (Manchester) & Oasis Trust (London) .
The aim is to engage, energise & empower teenage girls to realise their value, Reach their potential & in turn regenerate their world.

RGUK does this through a variety of creative media that fuse together youth culture & education, working with girls aged 13 plus in secondary schools, pupil referral units, alternative education provisions, church youth groups, festivals, youth offending institutions, hostels & other establishments that support young girls. RGUK delivers 'LOVE ME'- an innovative 4 week course to promote self esteem & aspirations in marginalised teenage girls, the REAL ME roadshow & many other creative products & services.

RGUK is presently looking to recruit 'RGUK REPS' who are passionate about inspiring teenage girls, making a difference to this generation & being trained up to deliver various facets of the RGUK products. The opportunity is initially to be a RGUK trainee giving as little or as much time as individually available, including a full training package as well as 'on the job' training. Post training there may be further 'paid' opportunities to work with RGUK.

For a RGUK TRAINEE application form & informal interview please contact our admin team on 07812 774 632
www.rubygirluk.com

Breakthru’ Counselling

We are a local charitable organisation delivering counselling to individuals who are dealing with issues such as mental health, drug and alcohol or other addiction issues. We are looking to provide support through churches to people who may have issues around mental health and or addiction, and whilst it is not Christian Counselling, can come from a background of faith and faith development within these areas.

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705

The Lounge Booking

Need a place to hire for meetings or training days?
Why not book the Lounge in the heart of the city centre. £8 per hour.
Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk

Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and
encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.
What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.
When are we open? Every Wednesday
Opening Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Place: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

North Staffs Community Chaplaincy would like to say a BIG Thank You, on behalf of the vulnerable adults we support.

We are pleased to say we now have ample supply of most items requested, however we still required small wardrobes and coffee tables.

For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed
Are you a ‘people person’? Are you a good listener? Can you spare an hour or two a week to offer a friendly ear to older and vulnerable members of society in Stoke on Trent?
PhoneLink needs you!
Telephone befriending is a rich and rewarding way to volunteer your time. No qualifications or experience necessary – though warmth, compassion and a sense of humour are a definite advantage!
To enrich your life and make a real difference locally, join us at PhoneLink.
Contact Zi Makhiwa for more information on 01782 265651 or email Zi@saltbox.org.uk

SALTBOX VACANCIES

The Saltbox is looking to appoint two new members of staff.

Receptionist/Administrator
Based at Saltbox HQ
Full time (35 hours)
General administration, reception and project monitoring duties in a busy office environment.

Administrator
Based with Saltbox’s ex-offender service
Part time: 21 hours
General administrative duties including an understanding of Sage accounting

For further information please telephone the Saltbox, 01782 207200, or email email@saltbox.org.uk

Closing date: Weds 9 November, 12 noon

Interviews for both possessions will take place on Weds 16 November

Vacancy: Whitemore Lakes

Whitemoor Lakes (near Lichfield) is currently recruiting for the following positions: CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS.

If you have experience of working in an Outdoor Activity Centre, a minimum 1 NGB qualification, and are enthusiastic to work with young people in a Christian environment.

For more info call 01604 499699 or email adampope@actioncentres.co.uk
London Institute of Contemporary Christianity
Exciting times for Christians in the UK today. What kind of difference can we make in today's rapidly changing culture? How do we and our churches grow as fruitful followers of Jesus in the whole of life? How might we do so in such a time as this?
At LICC, we're seeking to play our part in a new missional movement in the UK. Our team is growing and we have three new vacancies for you to check out if our cause catches your imagination.Vacancy: Assistant Director, LICC Work Forum (Closing date November 14th)We're looking for a co-labourer for our newly appointed Director, someone to design, develop and deliver two new programmes within the Work Forum's remit: Church Works - helping churches equip the workers for the workplace and Work Start - helping young adults in their first decade of work. It's a tremendous opportunity to engage biblically, culturally and practically with these challenges and to share what we're learning through a variety of media.Vacancy: Operations Manager (Closing date November 7th)This is a key role within the LICC team and critical to our flourishing. Leading a small Operations Team, this role delivers the operations and administrative functions required by LICC's mission and strategy. It supports the staff through good employment practices. We anticipate that the role will take increasing workflow responsibility for the Institute through this period of growth.Vacancy: Team Administrator (Closing date November 7th)This role provides the primary point of contact and welcome to LICC by phone, email or in person. It's the lynchpin that enables the office and staff team to function on a daily basis and includes the support for all internal and external speaking engagements. The role also manages the hire of our building and associated hospitality.If you sense that any of these roles might really energise you and use your gifting well, then visit our vacancies page for more about each role, who we're looking for and how to apply. Take a look, have a think, pray a prayer, pass it on ... one of these role just might be for you or a gift for someone you know.Further questions can be directed in the first instance to Stephanie Smith by email or phone - 020 7399 9575

LICC website: www.licc.org.uk

Dear friends

In 2001 a national survey placed Stoke-on-Trent bottom of a list of 376 towns & cities in England & Wales.

On 31 October 2001, around 200 local Christians met together for a one-off prayer gathering using 2 Chron 7.14 as a basis for prayer, worship & sharing.

Many of you will know that this gathering became the springboard for the local 2C7 prayer movement. During the next seven years monthly city-wide prayer gatherings were supplemented with other seasons of united prayer. We organised weeks of unbroken 24-7 prayer, specific months of unbroken prayer & also two periods of 40 days of prayer & fasting.

I believe that one of the significant outcomes of our united praying was the emergence & raising up of the Beacon House of Prayer. Over the last decade such houses of prayer have been birthed in different parts of the UK. I am honoured to be able to say that God has gifted the Body of Christ in North Staffs with one of the best developed & best resourced prayer houses in the nation.

In 2012, the Beacon House of Prayer launches a year of unbroken prayer under the title “Why not pray for a change?”

I am writing this email to you to ask if you would consider individually supporting this strategic initiative?

There are two specific ways that individuals like you can practically get involved:

i) Pray where you are:
Choose to pray & fast once a month (or once a week).
No need to visit the Beacon HOP, simply pray & fast at home or work.
Complete the simple form on the ‘get involved’ website section: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/get-involved

ii) Pray at the Beacon House of Prayer:
We are looking for people who will register for a prayer watch weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Visit for one or two hours
Choose either day or night
The Beacon need 100 local people to register – be one of the 100!
Sign up on the website & then choose your specific dates & times: www.whynotprayforachange.co.uk/signup
If you would like to talk to one of the Beacon team call 01782 827238 or email: whynotpray@btconnect.com (see Cc above).

Finally, your local church can also get involved. The Beacon is looking for 25 local churches who will offer to come & pray on two Saturdays during 2012. Why not talk to your church leader & encourage them to think about getting more people praying from your church.

Having sought God together using the ‘IF’ from the Old Testament (2 Chron 7.14) many of us are now believing that we will see the promise of the ‘IF’ from the New Testament - “If you believe you will see the GLORY of God” (John 11.40). This year of unbroken prayer in 2012 may be part of the ushering in of such GLORY…to that end, let me encourage you to play your part & get involved.

Every Blessing
Lloyd

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Updates & Information: 25 August 2011

2011-08-25T17:03:00.001+01:00

Dear friends

Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to forward this to others.

Beacon House of Prayer…Aug

Shane Claiborne…Sun 28 Aug

Olive Branch Training… Mon 5 Sept

Celebrating Christian Nightlife Initiatives…6 Sept

Job & Training Day…Fri 9 Sept

Celebrate Recovery…Weds 14 Sept

Closing the Back Door…14 & 28 Sept

Carry the Torch…Sat 17 Sept

Evening with Bobby Ball…Sat 17 Sept

Mental Heath First Aid…Tues 6 & Tues 13 Sept

Bereavement Course…Mon 19 Sept

Percussion & Worship…Sat 24 Sept

UNITE…Sat 24 Sept

Exclusive Invitation from UCB…Mon 26 Sept

Don Francisco Tribute Evening…Wed 28 Sept

The Steels in concert…Fri 7 Oct

2020Plus:Stoke…Thurs 13 Oct

Access

Ruby Girl

Breakthru’ Counselling

Firm Foundations

Whitemoor Lakes

Community Scrap Centre

Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry

Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service

Do you want extra publicity for your event?

Lounge Bookings

Healing Rooms

Saltbox…practical donations needed

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed

Vacancy: Finance Officer / Community Accountant

Vacancy: UCB Breakfast Presenter

Vacancy: UCB Presenter

Vacancy: UCB TV Volunteer

Vacancy: Musician

Vacancy: Community Develop Manager

SALTBOX VACANCIES: Support Workers

Every Blessing

Lloyd

Beacon House of Prayer

Summer holiday opening hours for the Beacon house of prayer are as follows

Dates: 1 August – 2 September (Monday – Friday)

Times: 10am – 1pm

Evening

Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Healing Rooms

Dates: Wednesdays 10, 17, 24 August

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm

Closed for Bank Holiday – 29 August

For more information ring the Beacon House of Prayer on 01782 827238

Shane Claiborne & Rend Collective - The Upside Down Kingdom Tour

"The prophets have said, The last will be first and the first will be last. The mighty will be cast from their thrones and the lowly will be lifted up. The hungry will be filled with good things and the rich will be set free of their riches. The people will beat their weapons of war into farm tools. And war will be no more."

If that's what's coming... why not start now? Join a movement to re-imagine the world. Join a revolution that has been wreaking havoc on empires for a couple thousand years. The Upside-Down Kingdom Tour coming to a city near you soon. With worship from The Rend Collective Experiment: http://www.upsidedownkingdomtour.com/

Date: Sunday 28 August

Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Swan Bank Church, Burslem
Tickets: £6

For more information contact: www.nxtshop.org.uk/shane-claiborne---the-upside-down-kingdom-tour-306-p.asp

Oliver Branch Training

Fire Safety Awareness Courses

The training courses listed below are open to all. Additional courses can be arranged on request for Local Churches and Mothers Union Branches

· Monday 5th September am - Cannock Community Room

· Wednesday 7th September am - Uttoxeter Community Room

· Tuesday 20th September am - Sandyford Community Room

· Friday 23rd September pm - Tamworth Community Room

· Monday 3rd October am - Cannock Community Room

· Wednesday 12th October am - Uttoxeter community Room

· Friday 14th October pm - Tamworth Community Room

· Tuesday 18th October am - Sandyford Community Room

The Olive Branch Programme was initially launched in mid 2007 following the tragic fire death of Olive Simcock. One of the lessons learnt following her death was for key agencies to engage in closer partnership working to better communicate and refer vulnerable persons to the appropriate agency or organisation.

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue are committed to reducing the number of accidental dwelling fires which result in injury or death for the most vulnerable members of our communities through partnership working. Olive Branch Training is completely FREE of charge, the team self sufficient and if necessary venues can be provided.

We aim to ensure all home visitors involved with caring for the elderly, disabled and vulnerable on a daily basis, are trained to identify hazards and vulnerabilities within the home and to understand and know how to deal with and reduce these risks.

In addition, Olive Branch training will inform & train home visitors to identify when to refer to Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service for a Home Fire Risk Check, thus enabling the Fire Service to engage with our most vulnerable community members, give advice on Fire Safety in the Home and provide any necessary smoke alarms or assisted technology equipment to ensure the occupants are as safe as possible.

The session is primarily based around a case study, PowerPoint presentation & a hazard spotting DVD, where deliverers will encourage audience participation.

The Olive Branch team are based at Central Risk Reduction in Stafford; its members are Martin Hall, Jane Moss & Rebecca Gill.

To gain more information or book training sessions, we are contactable on 01785 898559 or olivebranch@staffordshirefire.gov.uk

Celebrating Christian Nightlife Initiatives

Bringing peace to the community across the Diocese of Lichfield with Rev Russ Parker & Bishop Geoff Annas

Date: Tuesday 6 September

Time: 7:30pm

Venue: Lichfield Cathedral, WS13 7LD

For more information contact David Primrose on 07975 644044 or email tc@lichfield.anglican.org

Mental Heath First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a two day training course and explores the help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained.

Aims:

To preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others

To provide help to prevent the mental health problems developing into a more serious state.

To promote the recovery of good mental health

To provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem

Mental Health first Aid does not teach people to be therapists. However, it does teach people how to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems, how to provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help. MHFA is evidence based national training programme regulated by the national health Development Unit

Requirements A mental health first aid course requires:

A commitment from all participants to attend both days of the course. Certificate of attendance and course handbook are only available to participants who complete the course.

An understanding from all participants that the topic of mental ill health is a complex area that does not come with ‘quick fixes’.

An understanding that any discussion about individuals is to be anonymous and confidential involvement in small group discussion.

Date: Tuesday 6 or 13 September

Time: 9:30am – 4pm

Venue: Training and Development Centre, Weston Coyney Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke on Trent, ST3 6ES

For more information & to book contact the Training & Development team on 01782 235300 or email training.development@stoke.gov.uk

Jobs and Training Day

Date: Friday 9 September 2011

Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Venue: Boothen Neighbourhood Centre, Boothen Garden, London Road, Stoke

FREE workshops, advice and information from local agencies and employers to help people of all ages get into work or training. See timetable over the page.

Interview skills, CV writing, self-esteem and confidence building, starting a business, apprenticeships, money advice and MUCH MORE.

No need to book.

Further details call Liz on 07941 017 759

Organised by SWOCA (Stoke West and Oakhill Community Association).

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step recovery program which has been running for over 10 years in the UK, helping people to recover from the 'hurts, habits and hang-ups' that rob us of our quality of life. The programme runs continuously from September 14 2011 until April 2012 so you can join at any time.

Venue: St. Martin’s Church Hall, Crown Bank, Talke ST7 1PU (By Swann Pub)

Date: Weds 14 September

Time: 8.00-9.30pm

For more information contact: Paul Howard on 01782 782348 or Dawn on 077899 11927

Email: paulhoward510@tiscali.co.uk

Website: www.celebraterecovery.co.uk

CLOSING THE BACK DOOR

Date: Wednesdays 14 & 28 September 2011

Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Venue: St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph

The biggest denomination in our country is “those who used to go to church”. This two part course examines why people leave our churches and offers practical ways to close the back door.

The course is for those involved in leadership, pastoral care, and anyone concerned that the church grows and keeps those who come.

It will be led by Revd. George Fisher, Director of Mission and co-author of ‘Everybody Welcome’ It’s no good getting them if we don’t keep them. Come and find out how to close that back door.”

Admission Free.

It will be helpful to know numbers coming for handouts and refreshments so please book your place with St Lawrence’s Office 01782 513891 or email office@biddulphchurch.org.uk

Carry the Torch…Wembley Stadium Leadership Event

Date: Saturday 17 September

Time: 10am – 4:30pm
Venue: Grand Hall Suite, Wembley Stadium
Tickets: £6

Dr Kalpana (Hallowed) & Jonathan Oloyede (Global Day of Prayer London) desire is to see leaders in each county, town and city come together with leaders from ALL denominational streams, sectors of society, churches & organisations, for a day of united prayer and strategic envisioning for the UK.

“We are all aware of the urgency of the hour as this family of nations stands at a crossroads. We know that only the merciful intervention of God through the corporate prayers of the saints will turn the tide and pull us from the end of such a dark moral, social and spiritual precipice. We are so grateful to our Father for His mercy and grace towards us in recent years.”

They believe that 17 September will be a significant and strategic day as we invite 1000 leaders from across the British Isles, to come together to pray and act prophetically as one. They want to come together to hear what the Spirit is saying to His church in this season and be inspired and challenged as we pray for the release of His presence through all the mission opportunities that lie ahead in the next few years.

If you are in a leadership position in your congregation you are invited to attend this event.

All details on how to register are found on: www.gdoplondon.com

Evening with Bobby Ball

An evening with Bobby Ball, his humour, his life, his Christian faith.

Date: Saturday 17 September

Time: 7:30pm – doors open 6:30pm

Venue: Tunstall Methodist Church, ST6 6EE

Cost: £5

For more information contact the Office on 01782 215468

Bereavement Course

This course, originally offered at Holy Trinity, Brompton, is for anyone experiencing the pain and loss of bereavement, whether recently or over several years. Working through grief takes a very long time, and for no two people will the journey be the same. Based on Christian principles, the course is suitable for anyone with or without a Christian faith or church background. Topics covered include:

· Attachment, separation and loss

· Death in our culture

· The pain of grief

· Adjusting to change

· A Christian perspective

Each evening begins with a short talk before we separate into small groups for discussion/ support. There are opportunities for sharing for those who feel able to, but no-one is put under any pressure to do more than they wish and confidentiality is maintained. We hope that you will be able to come along to all five weeks of the course as the talks are interdependent. We have found that the groups can become places of safety and support. There is time to socialise and light refreshments are available.

Venue: St. Martin’s Church Hall, Crown Bank, Talke ST7 1PU (By Swann Pub)

Date: Monday 19 September (launch supper)…followed by 5 Mondays 26 Sept-24 October

Time: 7.00pm

To book or information: telephone 01782 782348 or email: paulhoward510@tiscali.co.uk

Percussion & Worship

Date: Saturday 24 September

Time: 2pm

Venue: Market Drayton Methodist Church, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL

Cost: £2

Guest Speaker: Piers Lane from Cliff College

For all ages school year 3 & up, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Why not bring a packed tea & stay for the evening Worship Celebration at 7pm

For more information contact Paul Savill on 07811 517324 or visit www.mdmc.org.uk

UNITE

Want to meet with other Christians on a Saturday evening?

Want to hear how Jesus is changing people’s lives?

Need prayer support?

You are invited to this first ‘Unite’ meeting

Date: Saturday 24 September

Time: 7pm

Venue: Cardway Business Park (1st floor), Linley Lane, Alsager. ST7 2UX

Cost: £2

Guest Speakers: Jamie and Mel Boulton will be talking about their life and walk with the Lord Jesus.

All welcome, especially those wanting to know more about the Christian Faith. Light refreshments available.

Contact Cedric or Jean Barber 01782 776959/07815 830123 or email je_ce_barber@hotmail.co.uk

Invitation from UCB International

UCB is delighted to invite you to a very special event at the De Vere Conference Centre, Near Crewe, Cheshire. Featuring special guest, Phil Cooke, an internationally known writer and speaker, who has made a great impression on the ministry of UCB around the world.

Phil Cooke - Writer, speaker, filmmaker and media consultant whose work focuses on helping clients navigate the tremendous change happening in our culture today.

Date: Monday 26 September

Venue: The De Vere Conference Centre, Wychwood Park, Weston, Nr Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP

Time: Registration is at 8.30am, ready for a 9am start and we expect to finish by 5.45pm

Cost: £120

THIS PRICE INCLUDES LUNCH AND TEA/COFFEE DURING THE VARIOUS BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

This is a ticketed event and places are limited – so bookings are accepted on a strictly, first-come, first-served basis.

For more information contact Bill Partington, Executive Assistant. Direct Line: 01782 764935
Email: bpartington@ucb.co.uk
Web: http://www.ucb.co.uk http://www.UCB2GO.co.uk http://www.LookingforGod.com

Don Francisco Tribute Evening

Starring Simon Parkes plus his wife Claire. Hosted by Alton Christians Together.

“If you enjoy Don Francisco’s finger-picking style of guitar playing then you are in for a treat, nobody does it better than Simon”.

Date: Wednesday 28 September

Venue: Alton Village Hall, ST10 4AP

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: Free – donations to cover expenses accepted

Light Refreshments Served

Further information from Ken 01538 702556

The Steels in Concert

Date: Friday 7 October

Venue: Leek Pentecostal Church, West Street, Leek, ST13 8AA

Time: 7pm

For more info contact Cate Hall on 07914 201385 or email iain-cate@sky.com

2020Plus: Stoke

Avodah Enterprises Ltd would like to invite you to an event on 13 October 2011, 2020Plus: Stoke. Avodah Enterprises Ltd has the privilege of welcoming Mal Fletcher, broadcaster and social commentator, who works extensively with national and international press to highlight the need for change and how business, civic and other leaders in a city can engage in this process.

Date: Thursday 13 October, 2011

Time: 7.30am - 10.00am

Venue: Breathe City Church, Leek Road, Stoke On Trent, ST2 8BY

Cost: Free

For more information about 2020Plus Project, Avodah Enterprises Ltd and to book your place, please go to: www.avodah.co.uk/2020plus

Access

Having a clear out? Access is a local Christian charity that needs your unwanted items for its on-line charity shop. We can sell anything but DVD's, CD's, PC/console games, books etc. are particularly in demand. We can also pick up items from you, if required. Access reaches out to non-Christians through media, training and community action and any donated items would help us in our work.

For more information contact Steve Perry on 07914 488648 or email: steve@accessradio.biz

RUBYGIRL UK

“Her worth is more than jewels or rubies” - Proverbs 31

Rubygirl UK is a non-profit organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, supported by national Christian charities NXT (North Staffs), The Message Trust (Manchester) & Oasis Trust (London) .

The aim is to engage, energise & empower teenage girls to realise their value, Reach their potential & in turn regenerate their world.

RGUK does this through a variety of creative media that fuse together youth culture & education, working with girls aged 13 plus in secondary schools, pupil referral units, alternative education provisions, church youth groups, festivals, youth offending institutions, hostels & other establishments that support young girls. RGUK delivers 'LOVE ME'- an innovative 4 week course to promote self esteem & aspirations in marginalised teenage girls, the REAL ME roadshow & many other creative products & services.

RGUK is presently looking to recruit 'RGUK REPS' who are passionate about inspiring teenage girls, making a difference to this generation & being trained up to deliver various facets of the RGUK products. The opportunity is initially to be a RGUK trainee giving as little or as much time as individually available, including a full training package as well as 'on the job' training. Post training there may be further 'paid' opportunities to work with RGUK.

For a RGUK TRAINEE application form & informal interview please contact our admin team on 07812 774 632

www.rubygirluk.com

Breakthru’ Counselling

We are a local charitable organisation delivering counselling to individuals who are dealing with issues such as mental health, drug and alcohol or other addiction issues. We are looking to provide support through churches to people who may have issues around mental health and or addiction, and whilst it is not Christian Counselling, can come from a background of faith and faith development within these areas.

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705

Firm Foundations

Firm Foundations are currently recruiting young people aged between 18-24 years old to become an Activity Instructor Trainee. You will live on site and all your training and meals are paid for and you will earn £200 per month. You will receive training in Archery,Fencing,Climbing,Life Guard, Paddle Sport, Orienteering and many more and gain Nationally Recognised qualifications. For more information please visit www.firmfoundationsacuk.co.uk or contact Jon Munt on 07714 307865 or jonmunt@actioncentres.co.uk

Whitemoor Lakes

A brand new Christian Conference & Activity Centre for groups of 12 to 300 - Whitemoor Lakes - is opening in October 2011. The lakeside centre situated near Lichfield is set by a 40 acre Lake offering contemporary full board en-suite accommodation, full meeting facilities and an exciting range of instructed activities such as climbing, kayaking, high ropes, archery and much more. The Centre is an ideal place for Church fellowship holidays, leaders conferences, youth weekends, houseparties and development training courses etc.

If you require further information, want to view the centre for yourself or would like to speak to someone then please contact, Jon Munt, on 07714 307865 or email jonmunt@actioncentres.co.uk

Community Scrap Shack

Community Scrap Shack reclaims surplus materials and makes them available as affordable creative resources. The Scrapstore is filled with a selection of paper, card, vinyl, fabric,

plastics, wood, unusual items and so much more. There is always something different to discover and with a little imagination your art, play and curriculum projects will be enhanced whilst developing a heuristic and sensory learning environment.

Daily & annual membership options available for schools, pre-schools, nurseries, out-of-school clubs, childminders, community & uniformed groups, art & craft clubs, artists, crafters, individuals, families and anyone who can see the creative potential of ‘scrap’!

Call in and take a look, there’s no obligation to join or see our website for more details.

Tuesday 10am-4pm

Wednesday 10am-8pm

Thursday 10am-4pm

1st Saturday in Month 10am - 12pm

Address: Elsing Street (off City Road), Fenton. Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2PR

Telephone: 07956 606 334 / 07968 348 645

Web: www.communityscrapshack.btck.co.uk

Email: scrapstore@hotmail.co.uk

Community Interest Company No: 7411468

(Not for Profit)

Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry

Validated by Staffordshire University

The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry has been developed by the Centre for Youth Ministry in partnership with St John’s Nottingham and is validated by Staffordshire University. It is designed to provide work-based training opportunities for those involved in any kind of pioneering ministry.

Beginning in September 2011, the course is work-based, with the flexibility for students to study from two to four years. Students will attend St John's for up to 18 Wednesdays a year for teaching and formational input. Online resources will be provided as part of a blended learning approach, which will give students support as they continue learning in their own place of work, provide extra resources for study and opportunities to stay connected to others in their learning group.

Throughout their time on the course, students will work in an appropriate pioneer ministry context, such as a church, Christian community project, church plant, fresh expression, chaplaincy setting, YfC centre or mission agency.

Through this practical experience they will develop their skills and have the opportunity to put into practice all they are learning through their academic work. They will also compile portfolios of their work around five competences:

Personal Skills

Facilitation Skills

Leadership Skills

Community Skills

Ministry Skills

Taught modules relate directly to the students’ ministry contexts and enable them to enhance their practical and theological understanding and develop their ministry skills. Types of assessment will vary to reflect different learning styles and preferences.

Modules in Year 1: Theory and Practice of Pioneer Ministry, Bible in Practice, Understanding Communities and Culture, Human Development in Practice, Models of Contextual Theology, Learning and Discipleship, Basic Skills for Pioneer Ministry.

Modules in Year 2: Spirituality for Pioneer Ministry, Entrepreneurial Skills, Approaches to Mission, Leading and Managing, Pastoral Care in Pioneer Ministry, Negotiated Study, Advanced Skills for Pioneer Ministry.

The supportive, creative and practical learning environment of MCYM courses attracts students from diverse cultural and church backgrounds with a range of different work and ministry experiences and of varying educational ability. CYM has worked in partnership with Staffordshire University since 2009.

The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry, validated by Staffordshire University, is a valuable academic qualification in its own right. However, students successfully completing this award will have the opportunity to progress to a BA Honours Degree in Contextual Ministry if they wish to do so.

For further information please contact Gill Benson in the MCYM office:

Tel: 0115 968 3222

Email: mcym@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk or www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service

Portable Appliance testing for small businesses, hotels, churches, offices, audio/DJ equipment & kitchen appliances.

For more information 01782 341721 or 07928 230197 or email: safeandsoundpattesting@gmail.com

Do you want extra publicity for your event?

Make sure your details are included in the Lichfield Diocese “What’s On” guide.

There is a simple self-service form at http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/add-event.

The Lounge Booking

Need a place to hire for meetings or training days?

Why not book the Lounge in the heart of the city centre. £8 per hour,

Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk

Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and

encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.

What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.

When are we open? Every Wednesday

Opening Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Place: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

North Staffs Community Chaplaincy would like to say a BIG Thank You, on behalf of the vulnerable adults we support.

We are please to say we now have ample supply of items requested, however we still required small wardrobes and coffee tables.

For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed

Are you a ‘people person’?

Are you a good listener?

Can you spare an hour or two a week to offer a friendly ear to older and vulnerable members of society in Stoke on Trent?

PhoneLink needs you!

Telephone befriending is a rich and rewarding way to volunteer your time. No qualifications or experience necessary – though warmth, compassion and a sense of humour are a definite advantage!

To enrich your life and make a real difference locally, join us at PhoneLink.

Contact Zi Makhiwa for more information on 01782 265651 or email Zi@saltbox.org.uk

Vacancy: Finance Officer / Community Accountant

Newcastle-under-Lyme Community & Voluntary Support (NCVS)

22 Hrs p.w. Salary NJC Scale so1 Pt. 28 £23,708 Pro rata (plus contributory pension)

NCVS is looking to recruit a Finance Officer/community accountant to be responsible for the day to day management of NCVS budgets and financial practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, financial control and PAYE. This position would suit an enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative and is competent to provide high quality financial support to management, VCO’s and the board of directors. Knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. The post is funded for 12 months initially.

The closing date for all completed applications: Friday 9 September 2011

Interviews will be held on 19th or 20th September 2011

For an application form and job description please telephone NCVS on 01782 629269 or e-mail j.wheeler@nulcvs.co.uk For an informal discussion please telephone Jackie Wheeler on the same number.

UCB, one of the largest Christian media ministries in the UK, has a vision of changing lives for good through the power of God’s Word. Our mission is to offer every person, every place, every moment of the day the opportunity to hear, watch or read the word of God in a relevant and engaging way. We do this through a range of platforms, including National Christian Radio on DAB, UCB TV, our daily Bible devotional, The Word For Today, Christian resources and life-changing support.

For more details, check out UCB’s website at www.ucbmedia.co.uk

Vacancy: Breakfast Presenter

We are looking for a creative and talented communicator with proven experience in both live and pre-recorded broadcasting, who has loads of initiative and can display the resourcefulness necessary to engage with a wide audience base. This exciting position is an integral part of the Broadcasting function. If you want to make a difference to people’s day, have a desire to do a national breakfast show and are passionate about the ministry of UCB then this may be for you. You will be highly motivated, capable of playing a key role in the development of our Broadcasting strategy and setting an example for others to follow. A strong team player you will be well organised and have the ability to prioritise a very diverse workload. The job is based in Stoke on Trent.

You will be required to provide a demo with your completed application form; impress us with your skit tape, we look forward to hearing it!

Salary up to £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on skill and/or experience. UCB also provides a range of employee benefits.

Closing Date: 30th September 2011

An application form and job description can be downloaded at www.ucb.co.uk/vacancies

UCB is a Christian organisation. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Check us out at www.ucbmedia.co.uk …..download the new App!

Vacancy: Presenter – (fixed term contract to cover maternity leave)

UCB media is looking to recruit a radio presenter who must be confident in ‘live’ performance, have skills in voice tracking, comfortable with communicating and proficient with a ‘prep sheet’. The successful candidate will preferably have a media qualification and have great production skills. You will be a natural and talented communicator with oodles of creativity in order to engage with our afternoon audience. You must be a team player as you may be required to work across all of our radio brands, you must have excellent organisational skills and thrive on the challenge of prioritising a diverse workload, above all you will have a passion and enthusiasm for Christian radio. The job is based in Stoke on Trent.

You will be required to provide a demo with your completed application form; impress us with your skit tape, we look forward to hearing it!

Salary £18,000 per annum dependent on skill and/or experience. UCB also provides a range of employee benefits.

Closing Date: 30th September 2011

An application form and job description can be downloaded at www.ucb.co.uk/vacancies

UCB is a Christian organisation. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Check us out at www.ucbmedia.co.uk …..download the new App!

Vacancy: Volunteer in UCBTV

UCBTV is looking for a volunteer to be part of our vibrant, youthful media team who will be dedicated to helping UCBTV progress with our plan for future development in both our internal procedures and ‘on-screen look. This opportunity will enrich, inspire and develop your career prospects and your spiritual walk with God.

If you think you have the commitment, energy and creativity to assist in TV studio applications, compliance editing as well as administrative duties, then we want YOU! A qualification or background in media is not essential but would be preferred. If you have a passion to see the work of the gospel grow and would like to use the skills and abilities that God has given you to help us in this ministry then please complete the volunteer application form.

You will be based at our offices in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent, where on-site accommodation and a budget for food will be provided.

Duration period: 6 to 12 months (ideal for a gap year)

Closing date for applications: 30 August 2011

A role description can be downloaded at www.ucb.co.uk/vacancies

A volunteer application form can be downloaded from our volunteers section, please follow the link to this at the bottom of the vacancies page

Vacancy: Musician

A young experienced bass player is required for a hard working, gigging, four piece Christian rock band who write and record their own material. This position requires full time investment as the band are focusing the next 12 months on touring the UK, Ireland and Europe; developing their careers in the industry. Ownership of your own equipment is essential. We would love to hear from you if you have a heart for God, hard work, creativity and fun.

For more details call 07920 405439 in first instance.

Vacancy: Community Development Manager

Elim Pentecostal Church Silverdale require a Community Development Manager to expand the operation of their community enterprise and other community projects within and around in the Silverdale area. The salary is £26,993 per annum and the position is funded for 18 months by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.

We are looking for an experienced person who can develop projects from the beginning onwards; consultation with the community, obtaining funding, working with volunteers, supporting community groups, networking with statutory and the voluntary and community sector, creating monitoring and evaluation systems.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5 September 2011

Applications can be emailed to cornerstonecommunitycentre@yahoo.co.uk by preference or by post to Elim Pentecostal Church Silverdale, High Street, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 6LY. For an application pack email cornerstonecommunitycentre@yahoo.co.uk

EPCS is part of Elim Full Gospel Alliance Registered Charity 251549

Saltbox Vacancies

As part of Saltbox’s growing work supporting ex-offenders returning to North Staffordshire we have two vacancies in our NSCC team:

Senior Support Worker

To supervise a growing team of Support Workers as well as providing structured support to ex-offenders returning to North Staffordshire. The successful candidate should have experience of supervising staff. Full Time (35 hours).

Support Worker

To work as part of our growing NSCC team to provide support to ex-offenders. Full Time (35 hours).

Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and their families is essential for both positions.

For further information and details on how to apply please visit our website: www.saltbox.org.uk

Closing date for both applications: 14 September 2011

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UPDATES & INFORMATION: 29 JULY 2011

2011-08-01T09:36:00.002+01:00

Dear friends

Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to forward this to others.

Beacon House of Prayer…Mon 1 Aug

Andy Flannagan…Sat 13 Aug

Enterprise Club for Free Advice…Tue 16 Aug

Concert for Compassion…Sat 20 Aug

Shane Claiborne…Sun 28 Aug

Celebrating Christians Nightlife Initiatives…Tues 6 Sept

Mental Heath First Aid…Tues 6 & Tues 13 Sept

Percussion & Worship…Sat 24 Sept

Exclusive Invitation from UCB…Mon 26 Sept

Breakthru’ Counselling

Firm Foundations

Whitemoor Lakes

Community Scrap Centre

National Citizen Service: School leavers offered a chance for the ‘Summer of a Lifetime’

Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry

Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service

Do you want extra publicity for your event?

Lounge Bookings

Healing Rooms

Saltbox…practical donations needed

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed

Vacancy: Finance Officer

Vacancy: Service Manager Domestic Abuse & Advocacy

Vacancy: Musician

Every Blessing

Lloyd

Beacon House of Prayer

Summer holiday opening hours for the Beacon house of prayer are as follows

Dates: 1 August – 2 September (Monday – Friday)

Times: 10am – 1pm

Evening

Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Healing Rooms

Dates: Wednesdays 10, 17, 24 August

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm

Closed for Bank Holiday – 29 August

For more information ring the Beacon House of Prayer on 01782 827238

Andy Flannagan in Concert

Date: Saturday 13 August

Time: 7:30pm

Venue: Hanley Elim Pentecostal Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, ST1 2AF

Cost: £5 per ticket

For more information & to book tickets call 01782 279092 or visit www.hanleyelim.co.uk

Enterprise Club for Free Advice

Do you have a business idea… and would like to become self employed?

Are you finding it difficult to find a job in the current climate?

We can help, come along to the Enterprise Club to meet experts offering free advice & information

Date: Tuesday 16 Aug, Tuesday 20 Sept, Tuesday 18 Oct

Time: 10am – 1pm

Venue: Unity, Hillcrest House, Garth Street, Hanley, ST1 2AB

For more information contact Gaynor Parkinson on 07834 657828, Gayle Jessiman on 07969 557915 or Lisa Davies on 07866 807134

Concert for Compassion

Free admission, donations are welcome in aid of Compassion

Title: Psalms, Songs and Sacred Sounds
Date: Saturday 20 August,

Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Hanley Baptist Church, Regent Road, Hanley, ST1 3BT
Who: Tim Lucas and Vanessa & Jasmine Conner

For more information contact Hanley Baptist Church on 01782 280559

Shane Claiborne & Rend Collective - The Upside Down Kingdom Tour

" The prophets have said, The last will be first and the first will be last. The mighty will be cast from their thrones and the lowly will be lifted up. The hungry will be filled with good things and the rich will be set free of their riches. The people will beat their weapons of war into farm tools. And war will be no more."

Date: Sunday 28 August

Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Swan Bank Church, Burslem
Tickets: £6

For more information contact: www.nxtshop.org.uk/shane-claiborne---the-upside-down-kingdom-tour-306-p.asp

Celebrating Christian Nightlife Initiatives

Bringing peace to the community across the Diocese of Lichfield with Rev Russ Parker & Bishop Geoff Annas

Date: Tuesday 6 September

Time: 7:30pm

Venue: Lichfield Cathedral, WS13 7LD

For more information contact David Primrose on 07975 644044 or email tc@lichfield.anglican.org

Mental Heath First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a two day training course and explores the help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained.

Aims:

To preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others

To provide help to prevent the mental health problems developing into a more serious state.

To promote the recovery of good mental health

To provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem

Requirements A mental health first aid course requires:

A commitment from all participants to attend both days of the course. Certificate of attendance and course handbook are only available to participants who complete the course.

An understanding from all participants that the topic of mental ill health is a complex area that does not come with ‘quick fixes’.

An understanding that any discussion about individuals is to be anonymous and confidential involvement in small group discussion.

Date: Tuesday 6 or 13 September

Time: 9:30am – 4pm

Venue: Training and Development Centre, Weston Coyney Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke on Trent, ST3 6ES

For more information & to book contact the Training & Development team on 01782 235300 or email training.development@stoke.gov.uk

Percussion & Worship

Date: Saturday 24 September

Time: 2pm

Venue: Market Drayton Methodist Church, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL

Cost: £2

Guest Speaker: Piers Lane from Cliff College

For all ages school year 3 & up, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Why not bring a packed tea & stay for the evening Worship Celebration at 7pm

For more information contact Paul Savill on 07811 517324 or visit www.mdmc.org.uk

Invitation from UCB International

Phil Cooke - Writer, speaker, filmmaker and media consultant whose work focuses on helping clients navigate the tremendous change happening in our culture today.

Date: Monday 26 September

Venue: The De Vere Conference Centre, Wychwood Park, Weston, Nr Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP

Time: Registration is at 8.30am, ready for a 9am start and we expect to finish by 5.45pm

Cost: £120 - although bookings received by 30 June will be subject to a £20 early bird discount

THIS PRICE INCLUDES LUNCH AND TEA/COFFEE DURING THE VARIOUS BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

This is a ticketed event and places are limited – so bookings are accepted on a strictly, first-come, first-served basis.

Breakthru’ Counselling

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705

Firm Foundations

Whitemoor Lakes

If you require further information, want to view the centre for yourself or would like to speak to someone then please contact, Jon Munt, on 07714 307865 or email jonmunt@actioncentres.co.uk

Community Scrap Shack

Community Scrap Shack reclaims surplus materials and makes them available as affordable creative resources. The Scrapstore is filled with a selection of paper, card, vinyl, fabric,

Daily & annual membership options available for schools, pre-schools, nurseries, out-of-school clubs, childminders, community & uniformed groups, art & craft clubs, artists, crafters, individuals, families and anyone who can see the creative potential of ‘scrap’!

Call in and take a look, there’s no obligation to join or see our website for more details.

Tuesday 10am-4pm

Wednesday 10am-8pm

Thursday 10am-4pm

1st Saturday in Month 10am - 12pm

Address: Elsing Street (off City Road), Fenton. Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2PR

Telephone: 07956 606 334 / 07968 348 645

Web: www.communityscrapshack.btck.co.uk

Email: scrapstore@hotmail.co.uk

Community Interest Company No: 7411468

(Not for Profit)

National Citizen Service: School leavers offered a chance for the ‘Summer of a Lifetime’

North Staffs YMCA has been engaged by v, the young people’s volunteering charity and Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust to deliver a pilot project across the city, offering 16 year olds the chance to take the challenge of their lives. After completing their exams year 11 students are being invited to apply to take part in a free and exciting summer of activities and community events, which they will design and deliver with support from an experienced staff team.

National Citizen Service is a Big Society initiative, supporting young people from all backgrounds to work together, take on new challenges and make a difference. It is a voluntary programme for 16 year olds and includes fun and challenging activities, away from home residential experiences and a self-designed social action project. The National Citizen Service aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society by bringing young people from different backgrounds together to make a difference in their communities. Twelve pilot projects will run across England in summer 2011 giving 11,000 young people the chance to take part.

North Staffs YMCA have teamed up with Wolverhampton college to offer a challenging and fun packed week away at Kinver Scout camp in Stourbridge, participants will take part in exiting activities such as archery, climbing abseiling and zip lines. This will be followed by another week away at the C.O.G.7 centre in Nantwich where we will begin to plan a community project. We then move on to a full time week of planning and a couple of week’s part time to deliver the event.

YMCA Chief executive Danny Flynn Says “The YMCA’s national vision is that we are an inclusive Christian movement that want to see Young People, contribute, grow and thrive. Leaving school is a scary thing, you’re facing a new world of fantastic possibilities but where has everyone gone? The National Citizen Service will act as an exciting, creative bridge into those early days of independence. Young People will be taking part in activities where they will be unlocking their gifts, talents and have practical volunteering opportunities where they will learn both rights and responsibilities to themselves whilst serving others.”

If you are a year 11 student or a parent and would like more information please contact Steve Bailey or John Beswick on 01782 204975 or e-mail: steve.bailey@northstaffsymca.org.uk or you can also register online at: www.http://vinspired.com/summer-of-a-lifetime

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For further information please contact Gill Benson in the MCYM office:

Tel: 0115 968 3222

Email: mcym@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk or www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Safe & Sound Pat-Testing Service

Portable Appliance testing for small businesses, hotels, churches, offices, audio/DJ equipment & kitchen appliances.

For more information 01782 341721 or 07928 230197 or email: safeandsoundpattestingservices@gmail.com

Do you want extra publicity for your event?

Make sure your details are included in the Lichfield Diocese “What’s On” guide.

There is a simple self-service form at http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/add-event.

The Lounge Booking

Need a place to hire for meetings or training days?

Why not book the Lounge in the heart of the city centre. £8 per hour,

Venue: The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

For more information contact Jyoti Whicker on 01782 207200 or email jyoti@stlabox.org.uk

Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and

encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.

What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.

When are we open? Every Wednesday

Opening Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Place: Beacon House of Prayer, 550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

North Staffs Community Chaplaincy would like to say a BIG Thank You, on behalf of the vulnerable adults we support.

We are please to say we now have ample supply of items requested, however we still required small wardrobes and coffee tables.

For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708

PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed

Are you a ‘people person’?

Are you a good listener?

Can you spare an hour or two a week to offer a friendly ear to older and vulnerable members of society in Stoke on Trent?

PhoneLink needs you!

Telephone befriending is a rich and rewarding way to volunteer your time. No qualifications or experience necessary – though warmth, compassion and a sense of humour are a definite advantage!

To enrich your life and make a real difference locally, join us at PhoneLink.

Contact Zi Makhiwa for more information on 01782 265651 or email Zi@saltbox.org.uk

Vacancy: Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) – Fixed Term Contract 12 months

UCB is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to maintain the purchase ledger system which will include payment to suppliers, the maintenance of petty cash and cash collection. In addition you will be required to assist with the gift aid scanning and filing.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone, assisting both internal customers and external suppliers. Time management and an ability to prioritise a diverse workload is essential as you will need to accurately process multiple tasks within specified timescales.

Ideally you will have achieved GCSEs in Mathematics and English or be able to demonstrate the equivalent and have previous experience in a similar financial environment.

This position is on a fixed term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Salary - £14,249 per annum

Closing Date – Friday 12August 2011

An application form and job description can be downloaded at www.ucb.co.uk/vacancies

UCB is a Christian organisation. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Vacancy: Service Manager Domestic Abuse and Advocacy

Barnardo’s Cheshire

£32,072 to £39,351 per annum

Macclesfield Base

This post will initially manage two services in Cheshire East. The first service is the advocacy service, which delivers independent advocacy for all children and young people who are known to or cared for by social care in the borough.

Barnardo’s has also recently launched Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Service (CEDAS) based in the northern area of the borough. The service will provide accommodation with support for female victims of domestic abuse and their children, along with floating support to male and female victims and their children within their own homes.

CEDAS is currently offering floating support across the area, and we are working with Cheshire East Council and other partners to identify appropriate accommodation for the refuge element of the service. A recruitment process is underway, and some staff are already in place in a newly established office base in Macclesfield.

We are seeking an experienced manager to lead these services. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts between 7am and 10pm, and will be required to provide on-call cover.

For information on how to apply go to www.barnardos.org.uk

Closing Date 12^th August 2011

Vacancy: Musician

For more details call 07920 405439 in first instance.

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