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.

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.