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-Wednesday 26 November 2008-
A thanksgiving for 7 years of 2C7 Wednesday evening prayer meetings - completed.
Dear friends
Last night was the 7th anniversary of our first 2C7 meeting which took place on 31 October 2008.
A few weeks ago whilst away at a conference, both Robert Mountford & myself suddenly sensed that we felt that the Lord was asking us to "lay down the 2C7 seed". This was a real surprise to both of us. Since then, we have spent time speaking to a number of Christian leaders who have been involved with our 2C7 journey. Some were surprised. Some were saddened. Some readily agreed that they, too, felt it was right. Some were unsure.
Last night we announced that we would be allowing the 2C7 seed to "fall into the ground".
At a packed & powerful meeting it was really helpful that, by God's providence, we had Bishop Eddie Mulenga (Zambia) as our guest speaker. His message about God's timing & His seasons, about the temple & the Glory of God was inspirational. His call for us to see that God often calls us to lay down a seed before the next "new seed" has appeared was very timely.
We have a sense that we need to "make space" for the next part of God's Kingdom plan for North Staffs to emerge.
"Truly, truly, I say to you unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth & dies, it remains by itself alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit" John 12v24
Of course, there are still a number of initiatives already planned for 2009 that will help continue our united focus on seeing God's "new day" emerge in our area. These include a week of unbroken 24/7 prayer at the start of the year (www.beaconhop.org/cf/247prayer.php), 40 days of prayer & fasting during Lent & also Embrace '09 - a day of unbroken worship.
Whilst we laid down the 2C7 seed last night, we have been encouraged to use our planned November 2C7 evening as a thanksgiving event. Please come & join us on Weds 26 November as we seek to thank God for our journey together over the last seven years, to highlight some of the fruit from our united prayer &, most importantly, to pray into the future.
"If you believe you will see the Glory of God" John 11 v40
Every blessing
Lloyd
PS...Interestingly, in an email bulletin received this morning from USA Christian leader, Chuck Pierce (Glory of Zion International Ministries) there was the following item:
The Sowing "Paradox"! by Brian KooimanDuring Tuesday Morning Prayer this week we prayed about the paradox of the Kingdom, as well as the principle of sowing and reaping. The Lord quickened to me the paradox of sowing seeds. All of us have a full expectation that if we plant "dead" seeds in the ground then we can see life spring forth. This is amazing because we don't expect to plant something like car keys in the ground and see them grow into cars. God created the ability for us to discern between inanimate and dormant objects! There is life in what has laid dormant in us. Now is the time to put a seed of faith in good soil and watch it grow into a full tree of great fruit!
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Sat 29 November
The Lacey Theatre Company
with their new show:
"Liberator"
Sat 29th Nov at 7.30 p.m.
St. Matthias, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent
A modern day mystery play. Lacey Theatre Co’s brand new show based on Rob Lacey’s latest book of the same name, and based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, with live music, satire and storytelling that will have you glued to your seat!
See a sneak preview:
http://laceytheatrecompany.com/theshows_liberator.html
Further details to follow...
with their new show:
"Liberator"
Sat 29th Nov at 7.30 p.m.
St. Matthias, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent
A modern day mystery play. Lacey Theatre Co’s brand new show based on Rob Lacey’s latest book of the same name, and based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, with live music, satire and storytelling that will have you glued to your seat!
See a sneak preview:
http://laceytheatrecompany.com/theshows_liberator.html
Further details to follow...
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Mon 1 December 08
Rob Parsons: "Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know"
Monday 1 December 2008
Kings Hall, Stoke...7.30-10.00pm
Tickets £6...available from http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/teenagers/
Hear best-selling author Rob Parsons live in this event for parents, grandparents, teachers and youth workers. During the evening he'll give you practical ways to help you get your teenager through these turbulent times. Whether it's the sudden rudeness, a lack of effort at school, the bad friends or a worry that you can't just reach them anymore – this event will give you not just answers, but hope.
Special discountBuy 'Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know' half price - only at this event!£3.98 (RRP £7.99
Monday 1 December 2008
Kings Hall, Stoke...7.30-10.00pm
Tickets £6...available from http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/teenagers/
Hear best-selling author Rob Parsons live in this event for parents, grandparents, teachers and youth workers. During the evening he'll give you practical ways to help you get your teenager through these turbulent times. Whether it's the sudden rudeness, a lack of effort at school, the bad friends or a worry that you can't just reach them anymore – this event will give you not just answers, but hope.
Special discountBuy 'Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know' half price - only at this event!£3.98 (RRP £7.99
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Saturday 18 October yfriday
Saturday 18 October
yfriday
Bethel City Church
tickets £2 for a LIMIITED TIME ONLY
Bethel City Church, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton
Tel: 01782 537079 Email: admin@ourc1ty.org
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Bethel City Church
tickets £2 for a LIMIITED TIME ONLY
Bethel City Church, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton
Tel: 01782 537079 Email: admin@ourc1ty.org
2C7 Wed 29 October 7.30pm Bethel, Abbey Hulton
2C7 Wed 29 October 7.30pm
venue: Bethel City Church, Abbey Hulton
venue: Bethel City Church, Abbey Hulton
Special Guests
- Julia Bridgewater CEO University Hospital of North Staffordshire, talking about hospital and health issues
- Bishop Eddie Mulenga from Zambia
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Sat 1st November 08
In concert
CASTING CROWNS
plus...yfriday
This will be Casting Crowns only UK mainland date this year. Don't miss them!
Sat 1st Nov @ The Queens Theatre, Burslem
7.30pm
Tickets £16 and £12 Concessions
Available from The Methodist Book Centre or online at
http://www.nxt.org.uk/
For more details please phone 0870 066 0766
CASTING CROWNS
plus...yfriday
This will be Casting Crowns only UK mainland date this year. Don't miss them!
Sat 1st Nov @ The Queens Theatre, Burslem
7.30pm
Tickets £16 and £12 Concessions
Available from The Methodist Book Centre or online at
http://www.nxt.org.uk/
For more details please phone 0870 066 0766
Monday 29 September 2008
Friday 7 November
In concert:
Dave Bilbrough
St. Mary's Church, Bucknall
Friday 7th November
Further info: tel (01782) 279300
Dave Bilbrough
St. Mary's Church, Bucknall
Friday 7th November
Further info: tel (01782) 279300
Thursday 18 September 2008
Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation
Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation 
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 8.30am to 11.15am
venue St Marks Shelton, Broad Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3BQ
This Saturday our area will be the location for a British National Party rally in the city to which BNP activists from across the country will meet together.
We are pleased to be able to inform you that, also on Saturday, local Christians will be holding a special morning prayer event:
Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation in Stoke-On-Trent
Venue: St Mark's Shelton, Broad Street, S-o-T. ST1 3BQ
Date: Sat 20 Sept
Time: 8.30am - 11.15am
There will be short times of led prayers at 9.00, 10.00, and 11.00am.
At other times people will be able to pray at various prayer stations, focussing on different aspects of peace in our city and world.
Please do come and intercede for our communities. Please also invite others.
We are pleased to be able to inform you that, also on Saturday, local Christians will be holding a special morning prayer event:
Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation in Stoke-On-Trent
Venue: St Mark's Shelton, Broad Street, S-o-T. ST1 3BQ
Date: Sat 20 Sept
Time: 8.30am - 11.15am
There will be short times of led prayers at 9.00, 10.00, and 11.00am.
At other times people will be able to pray at various prayer stations, focussing on different aspects of peace in our city and world.
Please do come and intercede for our communities. Please also invite others.
Monday 8 September 2008
Saltbox Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Saltbox Receptionist/Admin Assistant
The Saltbox's pioneering work in & beyond Stoke-on-Trent has grown considerably in the last two years.
As a result we are now looking to recruit a receptionist/admin assistant. The successful candidate will be friendly & efficient, providing a range of reception & administration support for the Saltbox’s strategic work.
This is a full-time post with a salary of £13,650.
Further information about this job, including a job description & person spec’, can be found on the Saltbox website: http://www.saltbox.org.uk/documents/Reception-AdminsupportVACANCY4Sept2008.pdf
Alternatively, telephone the Saltbox on (01782) 207200 or email: email@saltbox.org.uk.
The closing date for application is Friday 19 September 2008
As a result we are now looking to recruit a receptionist/admin assistant. The successful candidate will be friendly & efficient, providing a range of reception & administration support for the Saltbox’s strategic work.
This is a full-time post with a salary of £13,650.
Further information about this job, including a job description & person spec’, can be found on the Saltbox website: http://www.saltbox.org.uk/documents/Reception-AdminsupportVACANCY4Sept2008.pdf
Alternatively, telephone the Saltbox on (01782) 207200 or email: email@saltbox.org.uk.
The closing date for application is Friday 19 September 2008
Monday 11 August 2008
PhoneLink
PhoneLink
Saltbox launches PhoneLink which will provide a free, city-wide, telephone-out befriending and support service for the elderly, socially isolated and vulnerable people within our communities - 7 days a week/365 days a year.
What is PhoneLink?
It is.......
· A befriending service, which will seek to build and maintain the confidence and well-being of older, vulnerable and less able people.
· A support service, encouraging and supporting independence at home and promoting engagement in other community activities.
· An informal monitoring service, that monitors the
well-being of the PhonePal, being aware of significant changes in health and well-being and taking appropriate action.
· A signposting service, to provide the option of information about other agencies and service providers.
· A low-level advocacy service, making connections with other providers to help solve unresolved issues raised by the PhonePal.
· Faith linkage, offering the opportunity to connect with a local faith community for pastoral and/or spiritual support.
For further information please contact
Jan or Ann on 01782 207200
Saltbox launches PhoneLink which will provide a free, city-wide, telephone-out befriending and support service for the elderly, socially isolated and vulnerable people within our communities - 7 days a week/365 days a year.
What is PhoneLink?
It is.......
· A befriending service, which will seek to build and maintain the confidence and well-being of older, vulnerable and less able people.
· A support service, encouraging and supporting independence at home and promoting engagement in other community activities.
· An informal monitoring service, that monitors the
well-being of the PhonePal, being aware of significant changes in health and well-being and taking appropriate action.
· A signposting service, to provide the option of information about other agencies and service providers.
· A low-level advocacy service, making connections with other providers to help solve unresolved issues raised by the PhonePal.
· Faith linkage, offering the opportunity to connect with a local faith community for pastoral and/or spiritual support.
For further information please contact
Jan or Ann on 01782 207200
Wednesday 23 July 2008
2C7 Wed 30th July 2008 7.30pm
2C7 Wed 30 July, 7.30pm
SPECIAL GUEST - Tony Scholes, Chief Executive of Stoke City Football Club
Venue: Bethel City Church, Abbey Hulton
Come & join with hundreds of other Christians as we continue to pray for God's "healing of our land" and His transforming power to be released across our area.
SPECIAL GUEST - Tony Scholes, Chief Executive of Stoke City Football Club
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Resonate '08
Resonate '08 is the biggest 4 day hug this city has ever had.
6th - 9th August 2008
Imagine hundreds of people doing more than talking about making a difference. Imagine hundreds of people putting the effort in that is required to bring about change.
Imagine hundreds of people so in love with this city gathering to litter pick, paint, clean, build & serve.
If this resonates with you then come and join the revolution! 6th - 9th August RESONATE '08
http://www.lovestoke.org/ brings us the national Hope '08 initiative and is backed by numerous churches and our very own council.
Work hard in the day, Party in the evening & through it all love Stoke and help make a difference.
The schedule is packed with great opportunities to get involved and awesome events in the evening with a line up that includes Andy Hawthorne from THE MESSAGE [Manchester], Sean Smith from Hope Community Church [Stoke on Trent], Mark + Dawnie Deaville from ViP, Adam Brown & Crew [Ad-apt], Rhi Stapleton & James + Becky Galloway from Bethel City Church [Stoke on Trent].
Churches from across the city and nation are lining up to be involved so give the office a call and take the initiative to get on board.
We look forward to hearing from you. for more information contact Rhi Stapleton or Dawn Deaville on 01782 537079 or email admin@ourc1ty.org
6th - 9th August 2008
Imagine hundreds of people doing more than talking about making a difference. Imagine hundreds of people putting the effort in that is required to bring about change.
Imagine hundreds of people so in love with this city gathering to litter pick, paint, clean, build & serve.
If this resonates with you then come and join the revolution! 6th - 9th August RESONATE '08
http://www.lovestoke.org/ brings us the national Hope '08 initiative and is backed by numerous churches and our very own council.
Work hard in the day, Party in the evening & through it all love Stoke and help make a difference.
The schedule is packed with great opportunities to get involved and awesome events in the evening with a line up that includes Andy Hawthorne from THE MESSAGE [Manchester], Sean Smith from Hope Community Church [Stoke on Trent], Mark + Dawnie Deaville from ViP, Adam Brown & Crew [Ad-apt], Rhi Stapleton & James + Becky Galloway from Bethel City Church [Stoke on Trent].
Churches from across the city and nation are lining up to be involved so give the office a call and take the initiative to get on board.
We look forward to hearing from you. for more information contact Rhi Stapleton or Dawn Deaville on 01782 537079 or email admin@ourc1ty.org
Tuesday 15 July 2008
adoration 08
adoration 08
Friday 18th & Saturday 19th July 2008
YES, you can buy tickets on the day at the venue - NB! there is no telephone at the venue, simply turn up!
YES, they will do their best to help you if you have paid in advance but not yet received your tickets; simply take any details to the Adoration ticket desk at the main entrance to the Italian Gardens at Trentham Gardens, the team are there to help you
YES, as it is an out door event in a huge setting, there is plenty of room, so no-one will be turned away as all will get in
YES, there is plenty of car parking, and there are car park stewards there to look after you
YES, the line-up is on the web site with any other last minute info http://www.adoration.nxt.org.uk/
YES, Trentham Gardens have all the usual facilities but specific info might be found at http://www.trenthamleisure.co.uk/
The follow on from the hugely successful PASSION07 event held in Stoke on Trent. This year we are going even bigger and better. We are relocating to the magnificent large grassed amphitheatre at Trentham Gardens, using the beautiful lake as the backdrop to what promises to be one of the most exciting band line-ups of the year.line up...
The event will be spread over 2 days with Friday night having a more worship focus with bands such as Trent, The Gentlemen, Bluetree, Johnny Parks and headlining will be The London Community Gospel Choir.
Saturday is an all day event with a smaller Fringe Stage during the day with artists like Philippa Hannah, Matt Giles, Kev Whitmore, Phil Nankivell and others performing and then on the main stage in the evening we have the Innervation trusts tbc, The Band with no Name, RPM, Yfriday and headlining will be JARS OF CLAY.
The London Community Gospel Choir
Friday 18th & Saturday 19th July 2008
YES, you can buy tickets on the day at the venue - NB! there is no telephone at the venue, simply turn up!
YES, they will do their best to help you if you have paid in advance but not yet received your tickets; simply take any details to the Adoration ticket desk at the main entrance to the Italian Gardens at Trentham Gardens, the team are there to help you
YES, as it is an out door event in a huge setting, there is plenty of room, so no-one will be turned away as all will get in
YES, there is plenty of car parking, and there are car park stewards there to look after you
YES, the line-up is on the web site with any other last minute info http://www.adoration.nxt.org.uk/
YES, Trentham Gardens have all the usual facilities but specific info might be found at http://www.trenthamleisure.co.uk/
The follow on from the hugely successful PASSION07 event held in Stoke on Trent. This year we are going even bigger and better. We are relocating to the magnificent large grassed amphitheatre at Trentham Gardens, using the beautiful lake as the backdrop to what promises to be one of the most exciting band line-ups of the year.line up...
The event will be spread over 2 days with Friday night having a more worship focus with bands such as Trent, The Gentlemen, Bluetree, Johnny Parks and headlining will be The London Community Gospel Choir.
Saturday is an all day event with a smaller Fringe Stage during the day with artists like Philippa Hannah, Matt Giles, Kev Whitmore, Phil Nankivell and others performing and then on the main stage in the evening we have the Innervation trusts tbc, The Band with no Name, RPM, Yfriday and headlining will be JARS OF CLAY.
The London Community Gospel Choir
Monday 30 June 2008
Craig March local itinerary
Craig Marsh - North Staffs itinerary
Healing evangelist from New Zealand
Sunday 29 June
10.30am & 6.00pm St. John's CoE, Wetley Rocks
Tel: 01782 302418
Tuesday 1 July
7.30pm The Galley (venue: Kidsgrove Methodist Church)
Tel: 01782 863143
Wednesday 2 July
7.30pm St. Martin's CoE, Talke
Tel: 01782 782348
Thursday 3 July
7.30pm Wesley Hall Methodist
Tel: 01782 812456
Friday 4 July
8.00pm Youth meeting
Tel: 07739 017657
Sun 6 July
10.30am Potter's House, Birches Head - tel: 01782 641033
6.00pm Longton Elim Pentecostal - tel: 01782 320008
Healing evangelist from New Zealand
Sunday 29 June
10.30am & 6.00pm St. John's CoE, Wetley Rocks
Tel: 01782 302418
Tuesday 1 July
7.30pm The Galley (venue: Kidsgrove Methodist Church)
Tel: 01782 863143
Wednesday 2 July
7.30pm St. Martin's CoE, Talke
Tel: 01782 782348
Thursday 3 July
7.30pm Wesley Hall Methodist
Tel: 01782 812456
Friday 4 July
8.00pm Youth meeting
Tel: 07739 017657
Sun 6 July
10.30am Potter's House, Birches Head - tel: 01782 641033
6.00pm Longton Elim Pentecostal - tel: 01782 320008
Monday 16 June 2008
2C7 Wed 25 June 2008 7.30pm
2C7
Weds 25 June, 7.30pm
Venue: Bethel City Church, Abbey Hulton
Come & join with hundreds of other Christians as we continue to pray for
God's "healing of the land" & His transformational power
to be released across our area .
This month we have 2 special guests:
Craig Marsh
Steve Robinson
Weds 25 June, 7.30pm
Venue: Bethel City Church, Abbey Hulton
Come & join with hundreds of other Christians as we continue to pray for
God's "healing of the land" & His transformational power
to be released across our area .
This month we have 2 special guests:
Craig Marsh New Zealand healing evangelist
Steve Robinson Chief Executive, S-o-T City Council
‘GLIMPSES OF HEAVEN’
‘GLIMPSES OF HEAVEN’
IGNITE ONE DAY LOCAL CONFERENCE
Friday 20 June
Special guests include Miguel Escobar from Chile, Scott McDermott & Perry Dalton from USA.
Miguel, Scott & Perry have spoken at local & national Ignite events before and are used by God in both teaching God’s word and ministering in the power of the Spirit. This will be a great opportunity to be refreshed in faith and equipped for mission.
Sessions: 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm.
Cost: £15 per person, includes light lunch.
VENUE: Tunstall Methodist Church, Queens Ave, Tunstall. ST6 6EE (large car park to rear)
From Rev William Porter (Beacon House of Prayer & Ignite Revival Network)
"We are very excited about these conferences in the season of Holy Spirit activity right now. There is an amazing outpouring in Florida that you may well know about. Karen & I have just returned from the healing revival meetings there and are amazed at what God is doing. Thousands are coming to catch fresh fire and take it home to impact their communities. It seems that God is raising the spiritual temperature in the nations and asking the church to step out in faith for more kingdom breakthrough. We are expectant that these Ignite conferences will carry the same fire of the Spirit. Come and share in them and bring a friend!"
See website for full details: www.igniterevival.net
To register your attendance now, email: wkporter@talktalk.net
IGNITE ONE DAY LOCAL CONFERENCE
Friday 20 June
Special guests include Miguel Escobar from Chile, Scott McDermott & Perry Dalton from USA.
Miguel, Scott & Perry have spoken at local & national Ignite events before and are used by God in both teaching God’s word and ministering in the power of the Spirit. This will be a great opportunity to be refreshed in faith and equipped for mission.
Sessions: 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm.
Cost: £15 per person, includes light lunch.
VENUE: Tunstall Methodist Church, Queens Ave, Tunstall. ST6 6EE (large car park to rear)
From Rev William Porter (Beacon House of Prayer & Ignite Revival Network)
"We are very excited about these conferences in the season of Holy Spirit activity right now. There is an amazing outpouring in Florida that you may well know about. Karen & I have just returned from the healing revival meetings there and are amazed at what God is doing. Thousands are coming to catch fresh fire and take it home to impact their communities. It seems that God is raising the spiritual temperature in the nations and asking the church to step out in faith for more kingdom breakthrough. We are expectant that these Ignite conferences will carry the same fire of the Spirit. Come and share in them and bring a friend!"
See website for full details: www.igniterevival.net
To register your attendance now, email: wkporter@talktalk.net
Sunday 15 June 2008
Operation Nemesis
'OPERATION NEMESIS' UNCOVERS TWO MORE CANNABIS FACTORIES
Thanks to information received from members of the public, two more cannabis factories in North Staffordshire have been uncovered by police, one in Tunstall and the other in Newcastle.
Supt Bernie O’Reilly, of Stoke-on-Trent division, said: “Thanks to information received from members of the public we have uncovered a further two cannabis factories, and stopped drugs from getting onto the streets. Operation Nemesis is a dedicated campaign by Staffordshire Police to get drug dealers off the streets, and we will continue to take action against offenders who operate in this county.”
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the supply of drugs and urge anyone with information to call them on 08453 302010 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks to information received from members of the public, two more cannabis factories in North Staffordshire have been uncovered by police, one in Tunstall and the other in Newcastle.
Supt Bernie O’Reilly, of Stoke-on-Trent division, said: “Thanks to information received from members of the public we have uncovered a further two cannabis factories, and stopped drugs from getting onto the streets. Operation Nemesis is a dedicated campaign by Staffordshire Police to get drug dealers off the streets, and we will continue to take action against offenders who operate in this county.”
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the supply of drugs and urge anyone with information to call them on 08453 302010 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Friday 13 June 2008
Refuge & Asylum public meeting
Refugee and Asylum public meeting
Invitation from Hughie Lawrence
I am pleased to invite you to a further public meeting to clarify and hopefully resolve refugee and asylum issues. We would welcome your attendance and contribution to this debate. Issues include:
How the Refugee and Asylum Seekers System operates,
The involvement of the Police and Immigration Officers,
The decision making process prior to a warranted home visit,
The need for assurance that this will be dealt with sensitively and fairly, that people affected by it may have redress,
The role of other agencies in the process and
What consideration is given to process prior to the detention of a person?
At the meeting Chief Superintendent Jane Sawyer from Staffordshire Police, Alison Sponge from Immigration and Border Control, Local Government, Local Church representatives, various interest groups as well as the general public will be in attendance. Please could you inform others who may have an interest in this important issue .
The meeting will be held at North Staffordshire African Caribbean Association (NORSACA), Lindsey Annexe, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST1 4EP on Weds 25 June 2008 @ 7pm
For further information telephone 01782 267888
To advise of your availability please email: shaneotooles@yahoo.co.uk
Thanking you in anticipation
Shane O'Toole on behalf of Hughie Lawrence
Invitation from Hughie Lawrence
I am pleased to invite you to a further public meeting to clarify and hopefully resolve refugee and asylum issues. We would welcome your attendance and contribution to this debate. Issues include:
How the Refugee and Asylum Seekers System operates,
The involvement of the Police and Immigration Officers,
The decision making process prior to a warranted home visit,
The need for assurance that this will be dealt with sensitively and fairly, that people affected by it may have redress,
The role of other agencies in the process and
What consideration is given to process prior to the detention of a person?
At the meeting Chief Superintendent Jane Sawyer from Staffordshire Police, Alison Sponge from Immigration and Border Control, Local Government, Local Church representatives, various interest groups as well as the general public will be in attendance. Please could you inform others who may have an interest in this important issue .
The meeting will be held at North Staffordshire African Caribbean Association (NORSACA), Lindsey Annexe, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST1 4EP on Weds 25 June 2008 @ 7pm
For further information telephone 01782 267888
To advise of your availability please email: shaneotooles@yahoo.co.uk
Thanking you in anticipation
Shane O'Toole on behalf of Hughie Lawrence
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Trumpet Call Saturday 21 June NEC
Trumpet Call
Saturday 21 June - NEC, Birmingham
If you planning to attend this strategic national event & would be willing to take someone with you please telephone the Saltbox 01782-207200
RAISING A BANNER
At a given moment in the day, as we pray for our nations we shall invite you to raise a banner with the name of your village, town or City under the words “Jesus is Lord of…..” The NEC has asked that we restrict the size to 24 inches (60 cms) by 6 inches (15 cms) of any colour. This size will make it easy to unroll and hold up on the day. Please note: NEC will not allow you to bring poles into NEC to support your banner.
Saturday 21 June - NEC, Birmingham
If you planning to attend this strategic national event & would be willing to take someone with you please telephone the Saltbox 01782-207200
RAISING A BANNER
At a given moment in the day, as we pray for our nations we shall invite you to raise a banner with the name of your village, town or City under the words “Jesus is Lord of…..” The NEC has asked that we restrict the size to 24 inches (60 cms) by 6 inches (15 cms) of any colour. This size will make it easy to unroll and hold up on the day. Please note: NEC will not allow you to bring poles into NEC to support your banner.
"The Elderly...who cares?"
"The Elderly...who cares?"
CLASP Forum
Churches Linked Across Staffordshire & the Potteries
CLASP Forum
Churches Linked Across Staffordshire & the Potteries
The needs of older people...statutory provision...Christian responses
Thursday 19th June 2008
Displays from 7pm, main Speakers from 7.45pm
Venue - Clayton United Reformed Church
35, Stafford Avenue, Clayton,
Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 3BN
35, Stafford Avenue, Clayton,
Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 3BN
Further information: Tel 01889 564482
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Vacancy for a Community Chaplain
Saltbox wish to recruit a Community Chaplain to work as part of the existing team. Closing date 21st May 2008. For details click here. Full time (35 hours a week) or two part time job share posts.
The successful applicant(s) will provide support, housing and mentoring services to ex-offenders returning to the local area. Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and their families is essential. Knowledge and experience of working alongside different faith traditions is desirable.
The successful applicant(s) will provide support, housing and mentoring services to ex-offenders returning to the local area. Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and their families is essential. Knowledge and experience of working alongside different faith traditions is desirable.
In concert: Rebecca St James
In concert: Rebecca St James .....her only England date
Stoke-on-Trent welcomes Rebecca St James (internationally renown music artist from the USA) Sunday June 8th, performing at an evening concert starting at 7.30pm at Swan Bank Methodist Church - this will be her only England date before returning to the states.
Tickets £12 Concession £8.
01782 575129 for more info and tickets.
Tickets also available from http://www.nxt.org.uk/
Tickets £12 Concession £8.
01782 575129 for more info and tickets.
Tickets also available from http://www.nxt.org.uk/
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Global Day of Prayer - Pentecost Sunday 11 May 2008
GDOP events will be taking place this Pentecost Sunday in 212 out of the 220 nations of the world.
An estimated 500 million Christians will be involved in GDOP events.
There are over 50 registered GDOP events in the UK.
25,000 Christians are expected to gather at Millwall FC's stadium in London at 3.00pm.
Please pray for:
Sunday's Global Day of Prayer event in London
For the event's programme co-ordinators, Rev Jonathan Oloyede (Glory House) & Jane Holloway (World Prayer Centre).
For your encouragement:
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, invited 100 church & prayer leaders to a two hour reception at 10 Downing Street to acknowledge the importance of the GDOP event & to thank Christian leaders for the community work that happens at grass root level. Thank God for such a significant occasion.
An estimated 500 million Christians will be involved in GDOP events.
There are over 50 registered GDOP events in the UK.
25,000 Christians are expected to gather at Millwall FC's stadium in London at 3.00pm.
Please pray for:
Sunday's Global Day of Prayer event in London
For the event's programme co-ordinators, Rev Jonathan Oloyede (Glory House) & Jane Holloway (World Prayer Centre).
For your encouragement:
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, invited 100 church & prayer leaders to a two hour reception at 10 Downing Street to acknowledge the importance of the GDOP event & to thank Christian leaders for the community work that happens at grass root level. Thank God for such a significant occasion.
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Pottermouth Poem
Pottermouth Poem 
A number of Christians have heard the recently broadcast 'Pottermouth Poem' from an ardent Stoke City fan & have commented about its stirring, even 'prophetic' nature. Here's an except from one email:
Dear Lloyd
I don't know whether you've heard of the "Potter Mouth Battle Cry." I heard it on radio Stoke this morning and it was like something moved within me when I heard it. It was like God was saying "do you see what's happening". The battle cry is a rallying cry to the people of Stoke to get behind the lads, it's going out over the airwaves, quite light hearted, but uses words like:
Do it for the sake of the people
Do it for all Stokies
Do it for Stokies all over the world
Do it for the sake of the oatcakes
Do it for the sake of Wrights pies
Do it for the sake of the "duck"
Do it, do, it, do it........................
It's no coincidence that the church have been crying out to God to 'do it' in our city, remembering our heritage etc and asking him to do it again! It seems to me that the 2 battle cries are running parallel with each other, I sense that this is really significant. Some months ago God told me to "keep abreast of the spiritual climate" stay in tune with what's happening. We need to continue to ask for more of God's revelation to us. Praise him for his goodness to us!!!!!!!!!
love and God's blessings
EC
I don't know whether you've heard of the "Potter Mouth Battle Cry." I heard it on radio Stoke this morning and it was like something moved within me when I heard it. It was like God was saying "do you see what's happening". The battle cry is a rallying cry to the people of Stoke to get behind the lads, it's going out over the airwaves, quite light hearted, but uses words like:
Do it for the sake of the people
Do it for all Stokies
Do it for Stokies all over the world
Do it for the sake of the oatcakes
Do it for the sake of Wrights pies
Do it for the sake of the "duck"
Do it, do, it, do it........................
It's no coincidence that the church have been crying out to God to 'do it' in our city, remembering our heritage etc and asking him to do it again! It seems to me that the 2 battle cries are running parallel with each other, I sense that this is really significant. Some months ago God told me to "keep abreast of the spiritual climate" stay in tune with what's happening. We need to continue to ask for more of God's revelation to us. Praise him for his goodness to us!!!!!!!!!
love and God's blessings
EC
Many of you will be aware that back in September 07 we asked a secular leader who visited one of our Weds night city prayer gatherings to give us some practical targets to aim for in prayer. One of targets he gave us was to see Premiership football as a means of improving the morale of the city. At no time subsequently have we sought to pray for any one football team or to imply that success of football teams is a spiritual barometer. However....co-incidence or God-incidence?
You can watch & hear the Pottermouth Poem on YouTube...amusing or prophetic? You choose....ENJOY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmsRwj6Iu04
Monday 21 April 2008
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES [SCVYS]
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES [SCVYS]
Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services with Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Consortium of Infrastructure Organisations (SCIO) Volunteer Centres and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic team to develop, promote and support opportunities for youth volunteering in Staffordshire.
Youth Volunteer Advisor
37 hours – NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa plus 3% pension
· To strengthen the Volunteer centres outreach to young people under-represented in volunteering
· To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people in volunteering across the Chase district and South Staffs District and help place them into a volunteering opportunity.
· To champion youth-led volunteering through the creation of local Youth Action Teams to provide a range of volunteering activities.
Project Youth Volunteer Adviser
18.5 hours - NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa for 37hrs) plus 3% pension
· To support Youth Workers in SCVYS registered groups and defined Staffordshire County Council Managed Youth Projects to involve young people in volunteer and assist Youth Workers to develop new inspiring volunteer opportunities for young people
· To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people to assist them to access volunteering opportunities that are inspiring, develop skills and attract accreditation.
· To champion youth-led volunteering, by promoting through the Youth Workers the creation of local Youth Action Teams within SCVYS registered Youth Groups and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service managed Youth Projects.
For more information please visit www.wearev.org.uk
Please contact Karen Foster for an application pack on 01785 242782, email karen.foster@staffordshire.gov.uk, Post SCVYS c/o YFC Centre, County Showground, Weston Rd Stafford ST18 0BD. Posts are funded until 31 March 2011.
Application forms only, no CVs. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 6th May 2008.
These posts are subject to Enhanced CRB screening.
SCVYS is committed to equal opportunities and is a registered charity 1104690
Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services with Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Consortium of Infrastructure Organisations (SCIO) Volunteer Centres and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic team to develop, promote and support opportunities for youth volunteering in Staffordshire.
Youth Volunteer Advisor
37 hours – NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa plus 3% pension
· To strengthen the Volunteer centres outreach to young people under-represented in volunteering
· To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people in volunteering across the Chase district and South Staffs District and help place them into a volunteering opportunity.
· To champion youth-led volunteering through the creation of local Youth Action Teams to provide a range of volunteering activities.
Project Youth Volunteer Adviser
18.5 hours - NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa for 37hrs) plus 3% pension
· To support Youth Workers in SCVYS registered groups and defined Staffordshire County Council Managed Youth Projects to involve young people in volunteer and assist Youth Workers to develop new inspiring volunteer opportunities for young people
· To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people to assist them to access volunteering opportunities that are inspiring, develop skills and attract accreditation.
· To champion youth-led volunteering, by promoting through the Youth Workers the creation of local Youth Action Teams within SCVYS registered Youth Groups and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service managed Youth Projects.
For more information please visit www.wearev.org.uk
Please contact Karen Foster for an application pack on 01785 242782, email karen.foster@staffordshire.gov.uk, Post SCVYS c/o YFC Centre, County Showground, Weston Rd Stafford ST18 0BD. Posts are funded until 31 March 2011.
Application forms only, no CVs. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 6th May 2008.
These posts are subject to Enhanced CRB screening.
SCVYS is committed to equal opportunities and is a registered charity 1104690
Sunday 20 April 2008
Government jobs relocation
Government jobs relocation
I received the following encouraging news about new jobs coming into North Staffs from a Christian involved in regeneration. Please the note the specific prayer targets.
Dear Lloyd,
I wanted to update you on developments associated with Government office relocation (getting public sector jobs relocated to North Staffordshire from London and the South East).
You will probably have read in the Sentinel about the new developer agreement at Keele. This is a great move forward, that has taken several years to take to this point. Keele have agreed an 8 acre plot within the Science Park extension will be developed by a consortium called Governetz Helical.
Governetz is a consultancy that works with Government Departments tasked with reviewing their presence in London and the South East. All departments that have a lease break/lease end on their property now have to justify their continued presence in London to the treasury and OGC. Helical is a property company that are developing dedicated sites (one for each region) to encourage Government departments to relocate. Attracting Government use is very attractive for developers. The partnership is fully supported by the Treasury and Office of Government Commerce, who are responsible for delivering the public sector relocation programme.
The agreement with Keele is a major step forward in attracting top level jobs and raising aspirations within the area. The next few months will be significant as there is strong interest in locating to Keele.
Please could I ask for your continued prayers on this issue. In particular,
- that those involved in the development work effectively to attract Government activity
- individuals within departments tasked with relocation are encouraged to make decisions,
- that the business case for locating to Keele stands out clear and strong,
- that the jobs created raise future aspirations within the area and bring benefit to the community.
This has always been a long term project within the area. Sustaining activity over several years, especially when priorities shift and resource is limited is always difficult. The jobs that will be created will also be over several years as the development has not yet been constructed.
Your support and prayers on this issue have been greatly appreciated. I do believe that God is instrumental in this project and that your prayers are a vital element in its success.
Best regards
XX
I received the following encouraging news about new jobs coming into North Staffs from a Christian involved in regeneration. Please the note the specific prayer targets.
Dear Lloyd,
I wanted to update you on developments associated with Government office relocation (getting public sector jobs relocated to North Staffordshire from London and the South East).
You will probably have read in the Sentinel about the new developer agreement at Keele. This is a great move forward, that has taken several years to take to this point. Keele have agreed an 8 acre plot within the Science Park extension will be developed by a consortium called Governetz Helical.
Governetz is a consultancy that works with Government Departments tasked with reviewing their presence in London and the South East. All departments that have a lease break/lease end on their property now have to justify their continued presence in London to the treasury and OGC. Helical is a property company that are developing dedicated sites (one for each region) to encourage Government departments to relocate. Attracting Government use is very attractive for developers. The partnership is fully supported by the Treasury and Office of Government Commerce, who are responsible for delivering the public sector relocation programme.
The agreement with Keele is a major step forward in attracting top level jobs and raising aspirations within the area. The next few months will be significant as there is strong interest in locating to Keele.
Please could I ask for your continued prayers on this issue. In particular,
- that those involved in the development work effectively to attract Government activity
- individuals within departments tasked with relocation are encouraged to make decisions,
- that the business case for locating to Keele stands out clear and strong,
- that the jobs created raise future aspirations within the area and bring benefit to the community.
This has always been a long term project within the area. Sustaining activity over several years, especially when priorities shift and resource is limited is always difficult. The jobs that will be created will also be over several years as the development has not yet been constructed.
Your support and prayers on this issue have been greatly appreciated. I do believe that God is instrumental in this project and that your prayers are a vital element in its success.
Best regards
XX
Saturday 19 April 2008
Bentilee Prayer Walk
Bentilee Prayer Walk
We are invited to join a Saturday morning prayer walk around one of our area's most needy communities.
Taking place on Saturday 26 April, meeting at St. Stephen's Community Church, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee.
9.30am Worship & preparation
10.15 onwards into prayer groups out we go,
11.30 back for tea/coffee/light refreshments
Please come & invest some of your time praying for others.
We are invited to join a Saturday morning prayer walk around one of our area's most needy communities.
Taking place on Saturday 26 April, meeting at St. Stephen's Community Church, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee.
9.30am Worship & preparation
10.15 onwards into prayer groups out we go,
11.30 back for tea/coffee/light refreshments
Please come & invest some of your time praying for others.
Wednesday 2 April 2008
Pentecost 2008 Prayer and Fasting Rota
PENTECOST 2008 PRAYER & FASTING ROTA
1st April to 10th May 2008
40 days...960 hours...57,600 minutes of prayer and fasting leading up to Pentecost, involving churches and praying groups across the area.
PLEASE SHARE COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR PRAYER TIME ON OUR BLOG. (simply look towards the top right-hand corner, and click "Sign In" if you have a blog account, otherwise click "Create Blog" -- it's simple and it's free!)
3 Prayer themes -
Harvest: for increasing numbers of people to come to faith in Christ.
Healing: for a release of God's healing power on people, congregations and the land.
Glory: for the presence of God to be experienced throughout community life.
4 Prayer targets -
Local: for your congregation, other local churches and Christian ministries in North Staffordshire; for regeneration and community renewal.
London: For God's blessing and protection on England's capital and for increasing unity across the body of Christ.
National: for other UK towns and cities; for denominations; for strategic leaders and "all in authority".
International: for the growth of the Kingdom of God and for peace on earth; for a location somewhere in the wider world with which you already have contact.
Tuesday 1 April 2008
Vacancies - Methodist Church
The Chester and Stoke-on-Trent Methodist District
- seeks to recruit experienced and creative people to the following posts to start from 1st September 2008:
Ø Regional Training Officer (part-time 17.5hpw)
Ideal candidates for the role will have:
· background in one or more of the following: theological education, training, course design, adult education
· the ability to deliver training outcomes which reflect the Methodist Church's ethos, 'Our Calling' and ‘Priorities for the Methodist Church’
The person appointed will also have a regional role with the North West Methodist Training Forum.
Salary for lay applicants at HE Pathway Level 3 (pay spine 35-46 capped at 39); or standard ministerial terms and conditions + College Tutor’s allowance (20%).
Ø District Development Enabler (part-time 17.5hpw)
Ideal candidates for the role will have:
· experience of mission audits and mission strategy
· experience of implementing organisational development
· ability to deliver development outcomes which reflect the Methodist Church's ethos, 'Our Calling' and ‘Priorities for the Methodist Church’
Salary for a lay appointment in accordance with the Methodist Church salary scale for lay employees £31,818p.a. (pro rata; pay review pending); for a ministerial appointment standard terms and conditions will apply.
Applicants for both posts will need to demonstrate the following:
· a personal commitment to participative ways of working
· the ability to think strategically
· a high standard of presentation and communication skills
· the ability to reflect theologically and enable others to do so
· an understanding of the voluntary sector
· experience of team work
Both posts are open to lay or ordained members in good standing of a Church in association with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or equivalent. Final salary pension scheme is available for both posts.
Closing date for applications: April 30th 2008
Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th May 2008
Further details and application pack is available from: Hazel Griffiths, Methodist District Office, Bishops Wood, Nantwich, CW5 7QD
Tel: 01270 627774, e-mail:chester.stoke@btconnect.com
CHRISTIAN FAITH IN WORD AND ACTION
Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th May 2008
Further details and application pack is available from: Hazel Griffiths, Methodist District Office, Bishops Wood, Nantwich, CW5 7QD
Tel: 01270 627774, e-mail:chester.stoke@btconnect.com
CHRISTIAN FAITH IN WORD AND ACTION
Thursday 27 March 2008
2C7 Wed 30 April 7.30pm Bethel, Abbey Hulton
Our next 2C7 city-wide united prayer gathering takes place on
Wed 30 April, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
go to 2C7 information
Wed 30 April, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
go to 2C7 information
Thursday 20 March 2008
2C7 Wednesday 26th March 7.30pm Bethel Abbey Hulton
Our next 2C7 city-wide united prayer gathering takes place on
Wed 26 March, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
Wed 26 March, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
40 Days of 24-7 Prayer & Fasting 1 April to 10 May
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Happy Easter...."Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!"
Happy Easter...."Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!"
Since 2005, we have had four separate months of unbroken prayer across North Staffs. Now, we have a 40 day period to unite in prayer and pray for a greater release of God’s presence and power. Please consider how you might engage with this opportunity - the full rota is now on the Saltbox's web site. As well as supporting your own congregation (if it is involved) why not look to visit another church and bless them with your support and prayers. You will also see some other extra prayer opportunities including:
The Beacon House of Prayer is providing several prayer meeting opportunities each week.
Cross Rhythms City Radio are providing special two different prayer programmes - "Breakthrough Nights" and "Britain Prays" take place on several occasions.
We are invited to join a Saturday morning prayer walk around Bentilee on Sat 26 April.
St. Mary’s Bucknall is the venue for a praise and renewal event called "Breathe" taking place on Sat 10 May, the final night of the 40 days.
St. Mary’s Bucknall is the venue for a praise and renewal event called "Breathe" taking place on Sat 10 May, the final night of the 40 days.
As well as encouraging prayer for local and national needs, we are also encouraging Christians to specifically pray for London. Christians in our capital have asked for prayer support from other English towns and cities and, encouraging, the Body of Christ around the Potteries will be the one of the first locations to take up this challenge. Our Pentecost Prayer Rota concludes the day before the Global Day of Prayer event in London – please pray for God’s blessing on Rev Jonathan Oloyede and his team who are leading this strategic event.
There is a growing sense that the since the beginning of the 2C7 prayer network in 2001 a prayer foundation has been laid and that we are now beginning to see the ‘green shoots’ of a New Day of God-given favour, opportunity and growth.
Those of you on the Saltbox's bi-monthly Information Service mailing will be receiving your own copy of the Pentecost Prayer Rota through the post next week, or you can download the Saltbox web site.
Finally, let me encourage you in your reading of the Bible to be open to God highlighting to you His GLORY….Jesus said "If you believe you will see the glory of God".
Every Blessing,
Lloyd
Monday 18 February 2008
2C7 Wednesday 27 Feb 7.30pm venue Bethel Abbey Hulton
Our next 2C7 city-wide united prayer gathering takes place on
Weds 27 February, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
On this occasion we will be joined by special guest worship leader, Godfrey Birtill.
For those of you who have previously experienced his unique & outstanding worship leading ministry then Godfrey will require no introduction.
For those who haven't, then you are encouraged to come & share in some powerful & prophetic contemporary Christian worship.
PS...folk are encouraged to arrive early as last time Godfrey was with us we struggled fitting all 400 people in!
Weds 27 February, 7.30pm
venue Bethel Christian Centre, Abbey Hulton.
On this occasion we will be joined by special guest worship leader, Godfrey Birtill.
For those of you who have previously experienced his unique & outstanding worship leading ministry then Godfrey will require no introduction.
For those who haven't, then you are encouraged to come & share in some powerful & prophetic contemporary Christian worship.
PS...folk are encouraged to arrive early as last time Godfrey was with us we struggled fitting all 400 people in!
UCB Job Vacancies
UCB, one of the largest Christian media ministries in the UK and Ireland, has a vision which is changing lives for good, as God leads, through Evangelism, Discipleship and Mission. UCB’s outreach is to people, inside and outside the Church, through quality Christian radio/TV programming, through a daily Bible devotional, through a variety of relevant Christian resources, through practical help and by providing prayer support, to anyone who asks.
For more details, check out UCB’s website at www.ucb.co.uk.
We are seeking to recruit: Prayerline Volunteers
UCB Prayerline receives several hundred prayer requests each week via a variety of communication modes. UCB is in need of volunteers who will receive prayer requests from the following:
e-mail
text messages
letters
messages left on the answerphone.
Do you have a prayer ministry; has God given you the gift of praying for others; could you spare a few hours each week? If your response is positive enthusiasm then UCB Prayerline may be the organisation for you.
All our Prayerline volunteers are given full training and ongoing support. If you want to be part of a ministry that is uniquely changing lives for good across the UK and Ireland then please contact: dhawkes@ucb.co.uk or telephone 01782 764938
UCB is a Christian organisation. Regulations 7(2)a and/or 7(2)b of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 apply.
For more details, check out UCB’s website at www.ucb.co.uk.
We are seeking to recruit: Prayerline Volunteers
UCB Prayerline receives several hundred prayer requests each week via a variety of communication modes. UCB is in need of volunteers who will receive prayer requests from the following:
text messages
letters
messages left on the answerphone.
Do you have a prayer ministry; has God given you the gift of praying for others; could you spare a few hours each week? If your response is positive enthusiasm then UCB Prayerline may be the organisation for you.
All our Prayerline volunteers are given full training and ongoing support. If you want to be part of a ministry that is uniquely changing lives for good across the UK and Ireland then please contact: dhawkes@ucb.co.uk or telephone 01782 764938
UCB is a Christian organisation. Regulations 7(2)a and/or 7(2)b of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 apply.
Job Vacancies
Staffordshire Children’s Trust Manager
Salary: PO E/F £36,657 - £40,101
Staffordshire Children’s Trust is committed to ensuring that all children and young people in the County are supported to achieve the five outcomes identified in Every Child Matters through integrated services and processes involving a wide range of partners. Established in April 2005, the Trust is seeking a well organised and highly motivated individual to lead the next stages in its development.
You will be experienced in multi-agency partnership working and have a broad understanding of the public and voluntary organisations delivering children’s services. You will act as the programme and planning manager for the Trust and will be expected to provide a high level of advice and professional support. As well as having project management skills, you will be able to influence, persuade and challenge whilst maintaining effective relationships across the partners. You will ensure that Board decisions are implemented and disseminated and you will monitor and maintain the mechanisms by which the Trust achieves its strategic vision.
The postholder is employed by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of the Children’s Trust and will be based in Stafford.
For further details about the post, please contact:
Sally Rowe, telephone: 01785 85 4315
E-mail: sally.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk
This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council’s employment policy will be found within the application pack.
This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
You can view and download an application pack by visiting Staffordshire County Council’s website at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/CLL877 to request a postal pack by ringing 0845 452 0538 (24 hour answerphone) quoting job reference number CLL877
Closing date: 22nd February 2008 Interviews will be held on: 18th March 2008This position is subject to a Standard Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council's employment policy will be found within the application pack.
Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) with Staffordshire& Stoke on Trent Consortium of Infrastructure Organisations (SCIO),Volunteer Centres and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic team to develop, promote and supportopportunities for youth volunteering in Staffordshire.
Youth Volunteer Development Manager
37 hours – NJC SCP 30 £24,545pa plus 3% pension
1. To establish and lead the vinvolved team to achieve a step change in youth volunteering in Staffordshire
2. To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise the developmentof new opportunities for young volunteers and to support placementproviders to adopt best practice in volunteer recruitment and retention
3.To support with SCVYS partners a County Youth Action Team to bringyoung people’s energy and influence to the vinvolved team
4. To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the programme, ensuringachievement of targets, milestones and outcomes.
Youth Volunteer Advisor
37 hours – NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa plus 3% pension
1. To strengthen the Volunteer centres outreach to young people underrepresented in volunteer and assist organisations to develop new inspiringvolunteer opportunities for young people
2. To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people involunteering across a designated area of Staffordshire and help placethem into a volunteering opportunity.
3. To champion youth-led volunteering through the creation of local YouthAction Teams to provide a range of volunteering activities.
For more information about vinvolved please visit www.wearev.org.uk
Please contact Barry Halls for an application pack on 01785 240378, emailbarry@staffscvys.org.uk, Post SCVYS c/o YFC Centre, County Showground,Weston Rd Stafford ST18 0BD Posts are funded until 31 March 2011.
Application forms only, no CVs. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 20 February 2008. These posts are subject to Enhanced CRB screening.
SCVYS is committed to equal opportunities and is a registered charity 1104690
Salary: PO E/F £36,657 - £40,101
Staffordshire Children’s Trust is committed to ensuring that all children and young people in the County are supported to achieve the five outcomes identified in Every Child Matters through integrated services and processes involving a wide range of partners. Established in April 2005, the Trust is seeking a well organised and highly motivated individual to lead the next stages in its development.
You will be experienced in multi-agency partnership working and have a broad understanding of the public and voluntary organisations delivering children’s services. You will act as the programme and planning manager for the Trust and will be expected to provide a high level of advice and professional support. As well as having project management skills, you will be able to influence, persuade and challenge whilst maintaining effective relationships across the partners. You will ensure that Board decisions are implemented and disseminated and you will monitor and maintain the mechanisms by which the Trust achieves its strategic vision.
The postholder is employed by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of the Children’s Trust and will be based in Stafford.
For further details about the post, please contact:
Sally Rowe, telephone: 01785 85 4315
E-mail: sally.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk
This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council’s employment policy will be found within the application pack.
This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
You can view and download an application pack by visiting Staffordshire County Council’s website at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/CLL877 to request a postal pack by ringing 0845 452 0538 (24 hour answerphone) quoting job reference number CLL877
Closing date: 22nd February 2008 Interviews will be held on: 18th March 2008This position is subject to a Standard Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council's employment policy will be found within the application pack.
Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) with Staffordshire& Stoke on Trent Consortium of Infrastructure Organisations (SCIO),Volunteer Centres and Staffordshire County Council Youth Service are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic team to develop, promote and supportopportunities for youth volunteering in Staffordshire.
Youth Volunteer Development Manager
37 hours – NJC SCP 30 £24,545pa plus 3% pension
1. To establish and lead the vinvolved team to achieve a step change in youth volunteering in Staffordshire
2. To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise the developmentof new opportunities for young volunteers and to support placementproviders to adopt best practice in volunteer recruitment and retention
3.To support with SCVYS partners a County Youth Action Team to bringyoung people’s energy and influence to the vinvolved team
4. To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the programme, ensuringachievement of targets, milestones and outcomes.
Youth Volunteer Advisor
37 hours – NJC SCP 24 £20,099pa plus 3% pension
1. To strengthen the Volunteer centres outreach to young people underrepresented in volunteer and assist organisations to develop new inspiringvolunteer opportunities for young people
2. To deliver high quality advice and guidance for young people involunteering across a designated area of Staffordshire and help placethem into a volunteering opportunity.
3. To champion youth-led volunteering through the creation of local YouthAction Teams to provide a range of volunteering activities.
For more information about vinvolved please visit www.wearev.org.uk
Please contact Barry Halls for an application pack on 01785 240378, emailbarry@staffscvys.org.uk, Post SCVYS c/o YFC Centre, County Showground,Weston Rd Stafford ST18 0BD Posts are funded until 31 March 2011.
Application forms only, no CVs. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 20 February 2008. These posts are subject to Enhanced CRB screening.
SCVYS is committed to equal opportunities and is a registered charity 1104690
Thursday 24 January 2008
2C7 Wednesday 30 January 2008. 7.30pm venue: Bethel Abbey Hulton.
At our first 2C7 prayer gathering of 2008 we will be joined by special guest Rev Dr Jonathan Oloyede (Global Day of Prayer co-ordinator, and co-organiser of London's Soul in the City, leads a church of 3,000 in London).
This meeting is part of an emerging national strategy to encourage greater prayer for the UK & especially for London. Stoke-on-Trent is being seen as taking a lead as one of first English cities to stand with London for God's blessing on our capital & to encourage greater 'connectivity' across the nation.
Also, here in North Staffs many of you will remember taking part in in previous 24-7 months of unbroken prayer across our area. At next week's 2C7 meeting, we will also be hearing about the vision for 40 days of unbroken prayer & fasting across North Staffs leading up to Pentecost '08.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to friends & members of your congregation.
This meeting is part of an emerging national strategy to encourage greater prayer for the UK & especially for London. Stoke-on-Trent is being seen as taking a lead as one of first English cities to stand with London for God's blessing on our capital & to encourage greater 'connectivity' across the nation.
Also, here in North Staffs many of you will remember taking part in in previous 24-7 months of unbroken prayer across our area. At next week's 2C7 meeting, we will also be hearing about the vision for 40 days of unbroken prayer & fasting across North Staffs leading up to Pentecost '08.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to friends & members of your congregation.
Opportunities 12 January 2008
Please find below information on a series of opportunities.
i) Genesis Process - addiction counselling & therapy training course
ii) Pray & paint workshop
iii) Two new UCB vacancies
iv) Adult learners' awards
Please feel free to pass these on to friends & congregational members who may be interested.
i) The Genesis Process
Addiction counselling & therapy training course
Date: 7-11 April 2008
Venue: Gilead Foundation, Okehampton, Devon
Cost: £343 (£318 before 21 March)
Further details: Laura Alm on 01837 851240 or email: laura.alm@gilead.org.uk
ii) Pray & Paint Workshop
"A morning of contemplative prayer & expression through artwork"
Date: Sat 23 February 2008
Venue: St. Matthias Parish Church, Hanford
Cost: £10 (includes materials & light refreshments)
Further details: Gill Prina on (10782) 658322 or email: mgjr@mprina.freeserve.co.uk
iii) Two UCB vacancies
United Christian Broadcasters, one of the largest Christian media ministries in the UK and Ireland, has a vision which is changing lives for good, as God leads, through Evangelism, Discipleship and Mission. UCB’s outreach is to people, inside and outside the Church, through quality Christian radio/TV programming, through a daily Bible devotional, through a variety of relevant Christian resources, through practical help and by providing prayer support, to anyone who asks. For more details, check out UCB’s website at ucb.co.uk
* Marketing and Web Assistant
We are seeking to recruit a Marketing and Web Assistant to join our dynamic and fast paced Marketing Department to cover maternity leave until 31st December 2008. You will have the opportunity to work on a varied selection of projects, working with designers and print companies.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and be prepared for a very demanding, challenging and rewarding role. Furthermore, the candidate must be confident using Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to use Photoshop, Dreamweaver and other design applications would be an advantage but is not essential. Flexibility and creativity are paramount attributes which the applicant must possess alongside excellent communication skills and be a Christian.
Salary - £13,366 per annum
* House Services Assistant
An enthusiastic and self-motivated person is required to join the Site Services Team; working full time, 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate will report to the House Services Supervisor and be responsible for:
cleaning duties in our large, well-kept buildings
laundry and ironing of bed linen
providing hospitality for small & large groups
They will have a friendly manner and preferably, have experience in this or related fields. This position will involve some catering duties so any appropriate qualifications and experience would be welcomed. The position will be located at our Hanchurch site which does not have access to public transport; therefore a full driving licence and own transport is essential. However, the candidate must be willing to work across both sites when required.
Salary - £11,502.40 per annum
Closing date for both vacancies - Wednesday 30th January 2008
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies
UCB is a Christian organisation. Regulations 7(2)a and/or 7(2)b of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 apply.
iv) Adult Learners' Week Awards 2008 now open
* Do you know an adult learner whose achievements could inspire others?
* Does your organisation, company, community group or learning centre offer a creative programme of learning that reaches out to adults?
* Do you know a group or family who are working together towards a common goal or purpose?
If you know someone whose remarkable learning achievements deserve recognition and could inspire others, then nominate them for an Adult Learners' Week Award. We want to hear the remarkable stories of how learning has transformed people's lives. The awards are a great way of celebrating the achievements of learners and, in doing so, encouraging others to get involved as well. Winners come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have remarkable learning stories which inspire others to have a go. Click here to read more about previous winners <http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/2007/learners/winners.htm>
There are a variety of awards for learners who have learnt as individuals, in a group or as a family, as well as the Opening Doors Awards for projects whose innovative approach motivates and inspires learners. Everyone nominated will receive a Certificate of Achievement, and the winners will be invited to an awards ceremony and receive a learning voucher.
Making a nomination is straightforward and easy - and can be done online or by post.
Click here to nominate online <http://www.alw.org.uk/nominate>
Tel: 0116 204 4200/1 Web: www.alw.org.uk Email: alw@niace.org.uk
Address: Campaigns and Promotions, NIACE, 20 Princess Rd West, Leicester LE1 6TP.
i) Genesis Process - addiction counselling & therapy training course
ii) Pray & paint workshop
iii) Two new UCB vacancies
iv) Adult learners' awards
Please feel free to pass these on to friends & congregational members who may be interested.
i) The Genesis Process
Addiction counselling & therapy training course
Date: 7-11 April 2008
Venue: Gilead Foundation, Okehampton, Devon
Cost: £343 (£318 before 21 March)
Further details: Laura Alm on 01837 851240 or email: laura.alm@gilead.org.uk
ii) Pray & Paint Workshop
"A morning of contemplative prayer & expression through artwork"
Date: Sat 23 February 2008
Venue: St. Matthias Parish Church, Hanford
Cost: £10 (includes materials & light refreshments)
Further details: Gill Prina on (10782) 658322 or email: mgjr@mprina.freeserve.co.uk
iii) Two UCB vacancies
United Christian Broadcasters, one of the largest Christian media ministries in the UK and Ireland, has a vision which is changing lives for good, as God leads, through Evangelism, Discipleship and Mission. UCB’s outreach is to people, inside and outside the Church, through quality Christian radio/TV programming, through a daily Bible devotional, through a variety of relevant Christian resources, through practical help and by providing prayer support, to anyone who asks. For more details, check out UCB’s website at ucb.co.uk
* Marketing and Web Assistant
We are seeking to recruit a Marketing and Web Assistant to join our dynamic and fast paced Marketing Department to cover maternity leave until 31st December 2008. You will have the opportunity to work on a varied selection of projects, working with designers and print companies.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and be prepared for a very demanding, challenging and rewarding role. Furthermore, the candidate must be confident using Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to use Photoshop, Dreamweaver and other design applications would be an advantage but is not essential. Flexibility and creativity are paramount attributes which the applicant must possess alongside excellent communication skills and be a Christian.
Salary - £13,366 per annum
* House Services Assistant
An enthusiastic and self-motivated person is required to join the Site Services Team; working full time, 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate will report to the House Services Supervisor and be responsible for:
cleaning duties in our large, well-kept buildings
laundry and ironing of bed linen
providing hospitality for small & large groups
They will have a friendly manner and preferably, have experience in this or related fields. This position will involve some catering duties so any appropriate qualifications and experience would be welcomed. The position will be located at our Hanchurch site which does not have access to public transport; therefore a full driving licence and own transport is essential. However, the candidate must be willing to work across both sites when required.
Salary - £11,502.40 per annum
Closing date for both vacancies - Wednesday 30th January 2008
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded at ucb.co.uk/vacancies
UCB is a Christian organisation. Regulations 7(2)a and/or 7(2)b of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 apply.
iv) Adult Learners' Week Awards 2008 now open
* Do you know an adult learner whose achievements could inspire others?
* Does your organisation, company, community group or learning centre offer a creative programme of learning that reaches out to adults?
* Do you know a group or family who are working together towards a common goal or purpose?
If you know someone whose remarkable learning achievements deserve recognition and could inspire others, then nominate them for an Adult Learners' Week Award. We want to hear the remarkable stories of how learning has transformed people's lives. The awards are a great way of celebrating the achievements of learners and, in doing so, encouraging others to get involved as well. Winners come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have remarkable learning stories which inspire others to have a go. Click here to read more about previous winners <http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/2007/learners/winners.htm>
There are a variety of awards for learners who have learnt as individuals, in a group or as a family, as well as the Opening Doors Awards for projects whose innovative approach motivates and inspires learners. Everyone nominated will receive a Certificate of Achievement, and the winners will be invited to an awards ceremony and receive a learning voucher.
Making a nomination is straightforward and easy - and can be done online or by post.
Click here to nominate online <http://www.alw.org.uk/nominate>
Tel: 0116 204 4200/1 Web: www.alw.org.uk Email: alw@niace.org.uk
Address: Campaigns and Promotions, NIACE, 20 Princess Rd West, Leicester LE1 6TP.
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