Heart for Haiti

Please find below & attached details of a special benefit concert for Haiti taking place at the Victoria Hall on Friday 12 February.

Confirmed artists include Yfriday, the Abundant Life Worship Team & Andy Hawthorn (Message Trust).

Tickets will be available for a donation. Suggested minimum donation is £10 for an adult and £5 concession

Telephone: 01782 575129

Please consider passing this information on to members of our your congregations.


Heart For Haiti Appeal

Benefit Concert

Friday 12 February, 2010 Victoria Hall, Hanley

From the Rev Ashley Cooper:

We have all been shocked and saddened by the news from the Capital City of Haiti, Port-Au-Prince. Haiti was already a country with massive problems, lack of infrastructure and severe poverty.
Before this tragic earthquake took place agencies like ‘Compassion’ were working tirelessly to support the poorest communities, families and particularly children. Compassion had over 20 projects working in Port-Au-Prince, projects that provide education, medical support, food and clothing and where necessary shelter and core family support. These projects made a massive difference in bringing transformation to this desperate country.

The earthquake of 13th Jan has destroyed many of these projects, it has ripped communities apart and taken away some of the infrastructure that could make a difference at a time it is so desperately needed.
‘Heart for Haiti Appeal’ seeks to rebuild some of these important projects making sure that the care, support and provision these projects bring are working again quickly.
All money raised will reach the projects directly so that the maximum amount can be used effectively.

We have already been amazed by offers of support and have now put in place a benefit concert on Feb 12th 2010, this is possible because of the massive support of the Victoria Hall and those who will offer equipment and time to make this happen. No-one involved will be receiving payment for their time.
Artists will include:-

Kev Whitmore (ECG Artist), Blush (a band working with ‘The Message Trust’ in Manchester), The Abundant Life Worship Team (Coming from one of the UK’s largest Churches) and the fantastic Yfriday (one of the UK’s foremost worship bands) . There will also be lots of special guests and the latest news from Compassion Projects in Port-Au-Prince.
More info on the bands can be found at.

www.yfriday.co.uk
www.abundantlifeworship.co.uk
www.blushuk.com
www.kevwhitmore.com

Tickets will be available for a donation. Suggested minimum donation is £10 for an adult and £5 concession – but there is no suggested top ticket price – we will leave that to each individual.

The concert will be broadcast live on Crossrhythms City Radio – a community Radio station in Stoke-On-Trent , this can be heard on 101.8 FM locally and online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk.

An appeal account has been set up and will be over seen by Swan Bank Church. Cheques can be made payable to ‘Heart for Haiti Appeal’ and sent to :-
Heart for Haiti Appeal
C/O Swan Bank Church
Swan Square
Burslem
ST6 2AA

For more information about this event please contact:-
Rev Ashley Cooper on 01782 575129

North Staffs Youth for Christ

North Staffs Youth for Christ are looking for a new treasurer who will take the lead in
overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure that proper records and procedures are maintained.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for reaching young people in North Staffs with the good news of Jesus; who will work with the rest of the team and be willing to attend bi-monthly meetings of the NSYFC exec in an advisory capacity.

For a full description of the tasks involved please call Mark Hackney, Centre Director,
on 01782 285522 or email mark@northstaffsyfc.co.uk

Resourcing...House Groups and Life Groups

A workshop discovering new approaches and materials for House and Life Groups

The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley ST1 1DY
(next to the Methodist Book Centre)

7 for 7.15pm Monday 1 February 2010

Presented by:
· Rev.d Peter Barber Chair of District
· Julie Ann Ellis Manager Methodist Book Centre
· David Syson Training Officer
(All denominations and independent / house churches welcome)


CHESTER & STOKE-ON-TRENT DISTRICT
An evening to support new and existing House & Life Group Leaders
An opportunity to:

· See a presentation of new materials suitable for group work as house / life groups and for discipleship
· Learn about how House / Life Groups can Extend Discipleship and Explore Vocation together (EDEV)
· Learn about developments in learning approaches
· Read, view and purchase materials
· Match materials with group requirements
· Network and learn / share experiences
· Develop new networks for ongoing support

Cost
The cost is £5. For anyone attending there is a £2.50 discount off any materials purchased from the Methodist Book Centre on the evening.


Further details
If you have any queries about the evening please contact:
David Syson 01260 223343 or dsyson@googlemail.com
Julie Ann Ellis 01782 212146 or methodistbookcen@btconnect.com

Booking
To book a place please forward a completed booking form and cheque to:
Hazel Griffiths Methodist District Office, Bishop’s Wood, Nantwich CW5 7QD
chester.stoke@btconnect.com or 01270 627774

The Marriage Course

The Marriage Course is designed and written by Nicki and Silla Lee of HTB.
It is an excellent opportunity to invest in you marriage however long you’ve been together.

Place: CGC Stoke, St Clare’s Centre, Lysander Road, Meir Park
Date: Tuesday 19 January 2010
Time: 8pm
Cost: £15 per couple (which covers the materials and refreshments)

For more information contact Alison Macklin on:

Tel: 07906 577305 E-mail: info@cgcstoke.org

Colin Buchanan's 2010 UK Tour

Australia’s Number 1 Kids Christian Artist
www.colinbuchananuktour.com

Date: Tuesday 16 March 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Place: St Andrew’s Church
Westlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tickets: £4.50

For more info contact Chris Gill 01782 625924 or Chris.gill@tesco.net

Daisy Chain - Women in Faith United
All ladies welcome for a night of fun, fellowship, worship and this includes refreshments

Date: Friday 12 February 2010
Place: St Andrew’s Church
375 Weston Road
Weston Coyney
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 6HB
Time: 7:30pm
Speaker: Hilda Hollinshead from Christian Prayer Ministry

Please let the Church Office know if you will be attending and for more info
Telephone: 01782 312570
Email : caverswall382@btinternet.com

An afternoon with Mal Fletcher

Saturday 30th January, 3pm

Bethel City Church, Main Campus Leek Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent, ST2 8BY

Ahead of the Curve – Leadership for the Digital Age

Mal will be looking to help churches and networks of churches to become partners in strategically and proactively shaping change over the next decade – at all levels of city life. Mal is renowned for helping church leaders deal proactively with future change as society moves into a hyper-tech environment, recognising the unique contribution churches and other faith organisation play in building better communities for all.

A world-renown, highly sought speaker and social commentator.

A great afternoon, not to be missed!

Please confirm your place(s) by emailing steffy@bethelcitychurch.com

For more information on Mal Fletcher visit www.2020plus.net

Singing for Uttoxeter

Churches Together Event

Come, sing and worship with Uttoxeter Churches and
joining our prayers for Christian Unity.

Date: Saturday 23 Jan 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Place: St Mary’s in the Market Place

Refreshments served afterwards

Further details: Mptrudel@aol.com

Saturated
Be in the intimate place with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Date: 19 -20 March 2010
Place: Penkhull Christian Fellowship
Franklin Road, Penkhull
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DS
Times: Friday 19 – 7:00pm
Saturday 20 – 10:00am – 9:30pm
Price: Free Admission but love offerings will be taken
Speakers: Tai Mostovy from the USA
Kola Emiola from Nigeria
Jim Ford from UK

For more info contact Jim Ford or Darren Holmes

Jim Ford - 01782 717682 or 07747 843337
jimford@usa.com
Darren Holmes - 07799 580826
darrenwholmes@googlemail.com