CITY PRAYER WALKS

City Prayer Walks March

Thursday mornings 9:30am – 12:30pm

A small team from the Beacon is prayer walking the different wards of the city over 40 weeks,
12 weeks done by Christmas last year. We are connecting with churches in the area to partner
in the vision to declare God’s glory and goodness over the city.
Updates are on the Beacon website and through Cross Rhythms interviews.
Please let us know if we are walking in your area and you would like to support or join the team for the morning
Tel: 01782 827238
Email: thebeaconhop@btconnect.com

March

4 March - Newstead, Trentham Lakes
11 March - Blurton, Holly Bush
18 March - Blurton, Heron Cross
25 March - Dresden, Lightwood

Philippa Hanna in Concert

Philippa Hanna in Concert Sat 6 March
(Work In Progress – UK Tour)… with full band and support from Roo Walker and Andy Baker

Sheffield-based Philippa bounced into the music scene in 2007 with her debut album Watching Me.
The 12-track offering has been selling brilliantly since receiving critical acclaim from international digital
distribution giants CDBaby who placed the album at the top of their recommended chart for the 'Contemporary Christian' genre.


Date: Saturday 6 March 2010
Place: Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AB
Doors open: 7pm
Price: £3 per ticket

For more info and to buy tickets telephone 01782 645191 or philippahanna@trenthamchurch.org.uk

Encounter

Worship & prayer to see the glory of God revealed

Saturday 13 March 2010

Venue: Bridge Centre
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. ST2 8DD
(large free car park to rear)
Time: 7.30pm

Join with Christians from across our area…come & hear ‘glimpses of gold’ stories

For more info contact Jyoti Whicker at the Saltbox on 01782 207200

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? 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00pm
Place: Beacon House of Prayer
550 High Street
Sandyford
ST6 5PD

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com

Philippa Hanna in Concert Sat 13 March
(Work In Progress – UK Tour)… with full band and support from Roo Walker and Andy Baker

‘Philippa Hanna – Work in Progress’ UK tour at Rising Brook on 13 March. Phillippa Hanna is the UK number
one Christian Artist who also gives her testimony during the concert, making this an appropriate event to invite friends and family who have no contact with church. Sheffield-based Philippa bounced into the music scene in 2007 with her debut album Watching Me.
The 12-track offering has been selling brilliantly since receiving critical acclaim from international digital
distribution giants CDBaby who placed the album at the top of their recommended chart for the ‘Contemporary Christian' genre.


Date: Saturday 13 March 2010
Place: Rising Brook
Burton Square
Stafford
ST17 9LT
Doors open: 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
Price: £5 per ticket

For more info and to buy tickets call on 01782 683781 or info@risingbrook.org

Rob Bell…Drops Like Stars Tour

We plot, we plan, we assume things are going to go a certain way and then they don’t and we find ourselves in a new place, a place we haven’t been before, a place we never would have imagined on our own, and so it was difficult and unexpected and maybe even. Tragic and yet it opened us up and freed us to see things in a whole new way. Suffering does that— it hurts, but it also creates.How many of the most significant moments in your life came not because it all went right, but because it all fell apart?Its strange how there can be art in the agony…"The Drops Like Stars tour is a two hour exploration of the endlessly complex relationship between suffering and creativity— and I’d love to see you there." - Rob Bell

National Tour…only Midlands date…almost sold out.

Date: 15th March 2010Doors Open: 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Finish: 10.00pm
Venue: The Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall
Bagnall Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3AD
Price: £9.00 + booking fee £1.50

For more info and to buy tickets e-mail info@nxt.org.uk or telephone: 01782524200

Colin’s 2010 UK Tour
Tuesday 16 March

Australia’s Number 1 Kids Christian Artist
http://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

NIGHT CHURCH

From Catherine Cowell:

We wanted to let you know about the exciting things happening with Nightchurch over the next few months. We would love you be part of this adventure into the future of Nightchurch. We know that Nightchurch has great potential and has been powerfully used by God to touch people's lives over the last two years. We have a real opportunity this year to build on this. Please join with us in this adventure.

NIGHT CHURCH SPECIAL SESSIONS 2010
All sessions 7.45pm - 10pm
At The Lounge, Gitana Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Next to Saltbox
Cake and Coffee provided. Free entry and Open to everyone interested.

We will be meeting for the following interactive sessions.

Session 3: Weds 17th March – What makes us unique?
Session 4: Weds 31st March – How do we best communicate our message?
If you can't make all the sessions and just want to dip in to some, that's fine. However, this is a journey, each session building on the last, so it will be great if you can come and join us.

You can download a copy of the invitation here: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4292226589_044bb5379d_b.jpg

For more info please get in touch:
Email: cowellcatherine@yahoo.com
Telephone: 07828 180179

SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
'EQUIPPING FOR REVIVAL'
January 2010 sees the start of a new period of training in the life of the Beacon House of Prayer as they seek to facilitate revival.
New Beacon School of Ministry running from January to July 2010

Are you hungry to see fresh outpourings of the Spirit in our day?
Are you excited by the signs of increased kingdom activity around us?
Do you want to be more equipped to live and minister in revival times?
Why not sign up for our new school of ministry?

Winter term programme:

1st & 3rd Fridays: 19th March
Venue: Beacon House. Choose either 10am-12noon or 7-9pm session.
Course free but donations welcome

Friday 22nd January is the first session of training in ministry led by Dr William Porter at the Beacon HOP. As a house of prayer in the city they want to offer resources to help equip the body of Christ for revival.
The sessions will be involving some of the Beacon team and also outside speakers, and be made up of worship, teaching, small group sharing and ministry. Course handouts will be provided.
For more information & to register please contact us at the Beacon: 01782 827238 or thebeaconhop@btconnect.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

Mark Harrington and Tommy at a Family Tea Party

Mark never ceases to amaze and fascinate both child and adult alike.
Even the most fidgety child (or adult) is spellbound by the illusions and magical entertainment

Come and see if Mark can get out of his straight jacket!

Date: Saturday 20 March
Venue: St James’ Church Hall
Audley
Time: 2:30pm
Cost: £3.00 Adult} includes cake and sandwiches
£1.50 Child} includes cake and sandwiches

For more information and tickets call 01782 720381 or 01782 722106

FIT FOR LIFE FOREVER

A taster day to show you ‘How to Stop Dieting and Start Living’ by author Sue Prosser
Weight loss with a Christian ethos

Date: Saturday 20 March
Venue: Hanley Baptist Church
Regent Road
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3BT
Time: 10am – 4:30pm
Tickets: £2.50 (inclusive of a light lunch)
Speaker: Sue Prosser

For more information and tickets contact Doreen English on 07709009647 or e-mail tnd.english@talktalk.net

The Presence Conference

Date: Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 March
Speakers: Paul Miller, Eddie Lyle, Bob Dunnett, Jane Holloway and Ian Cole
Venue: The Hayes Conference Centre
Swanwick
Derbyshire
Cost: £105 – Standard Room
£135 – Ensuite Room

For more information and to book contact The Hayes on 01216 337393 or www.worldprayer.org.uk/events

TOOLBOX

A day full of ideas for all those who work with Children & Young People
Please bring a pack lunch and drinks will be provided
There will also be a bookstall

Date: Saturday 27 March
Time: 9:30am Registration
10:00am – 3:30pm
Speakers: Pete Oakley & Amy Walker from ‘Pulse Ministries’
Venue: St Andrew’s Church
375 Weston Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HB
Cost: £5 for the day (Cheques made payable to ‘Lichfield DBF’)

For further details contact:

Mark Hatcher (Lichfield Diocesan Youth & Children’s Adviser) 01782 502822
Mark Hackney (North Staffs YFC) 01782 285522
Jon Phillips (Stafford Circuit Youth Worker) 01785 242634
John Todd (Mid Staffs Youth Net) 01785 242631
Ben Topham (Youth & Children’s Worker, St Lawrence Church 01782 513891

CITY MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS SERVICE
invite you and a guest to attend the

Super Singing Community Celebration Event

The event will feature performances from the City Youth Choir and City Youth Training Choir along with students from selected schools in Cluster 3. Schools involved are: Longton High School and Arts College, Sandon High School Business Enterprise College,
Crescent Primary School, Belgrave C.E © Primary School, Alexandra Junior School,
Grange Primary School, St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and St. Matthew’s C.E (A) Primary

Date: Monday 29 March 2010
Venue: The Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall
Bagnall Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3AD
Time: 6:45pm

For more info and to buy tickets please contact Caroline Hollingshurst as soon as possible on 01782 237664 or email Caroline at caroline.hollingshurst@stoke.gov.uk

An Evening with
Syd Little

LATEST...From Ant & Dec`s Takeaway to BBCTV`s Cash in the Attic..
Syd Gospel Dates Now Available...PLUS DANA & Jimmy Cricket Dates Just Released....

“Brilliant and moving." “A smash hit!” “Outstanding & highly entertaining.”

Syd Little, one half of legendary comedy duo Little & Large, is celebrating the filming of a new DVD of his life story by offering new dates to churches for his popular Gospel show.

From Chris Gidney:

Recently featured on ITV`s prime-time Ant & Dec`s Takeaway as well as Big Brother and Granada TV’s Trust Me I’m A Holiday Rep, Syd is celebrating 10 years of touring churches with his Gospel show which has proved extremely popular across the UK, often as part of an Alpha Supper or as a special guest event.

Forty years in the fickle world of showbiz is a truly remarkable achievement and Syd, a veteran of stage and screen who entertained a whole generation with a 14-year primetime slot on BBC TV, invites his audiences to take a look behind the fame and glamour of a lifetime in showbiz and the faith that got him through the good and bad times.

In 1995 Syd`s eldest son Paul died of a drug overdose whilst his daughter had her life threatened when she was seriously attacked by an enraged boyfriend. “I have always been a churchgoer and believed in God, “says Syd “But it never had much to do with the reality of my life, and all the difficulties I faced. Now I know that whatever happens, God is with me, and helps me through. “

Syd makes space in his diary each year for his Gospel events alongside his new solo career with 2009 his busiest year to date. Having spent 17 weeks at the Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne last year, this summer will see him starring in a long summer season in Bournemouth alongside jet-setting off to the Greek Islands for the exclusive Thompson Gold Resorts, and the top Cruise circuits, with UK national tours, pantomime and TV appearances alongside. As well as his autobiography, Little by Little, his laughter book, A Little Heavenly Humour remains a best seller. His new DVD was released in March 2009.

An Evening with Syd Little is a fun-filled event of music and chat with a very moving gospel message at its heart. As Director of Christians in Entertainment, I have the privilege, and pleasure, to travel with Syd for these evenings and interview him about his life, his work and his faith. This entertaining programme is ideal as an outreach event to those who don’t normally attend church, and has been very successful over the past ten years, often proving to be self-financing. Look above and below for some of the responses we have received from churches who have recently hosted us.

Fresh from starring in his latest season, Syd will be continuing his Gospel tour throughout 2009 for you to host this special celebrity event at your church or local venue. If you think this might fit your church’s strategy for outreach, don’t just take my word for it! The person to contact for further info, availability, the technical requirements and costs - and to book an evening - is my colleague Nick Page at Shorehill Arts.

Nick will be able to offer you a variety of dates, and he also looks after events with other Christian celebrities including DANA, Jimmy Cricket, Dad’s Army’s Frank Williams, Wendy Craig, Cannon & Ball and DANA. Contact him at nickpage@shorehillarts.co.uk . I suggest you give him a telephone number and he will be very happy to call you and answer all your questions.

I would be delighted to bring Syd to share this special evening with you.

Contact Chris Gidney - chris@cieweb.org.uk
Christians in Entertainment http://www.cieweb.org.uk/

Just10
From JJohn:
We are delighted to announce that you may now register your church online at www.just10.org.
By registering to run the just10 series, you will be provided with the just10 Tool Kit, which contains everything you need to ensure your just10 series is a success!

Introductory Letter from J.John Essential Tools DVD Containing:
just10 DVD Box Set J.John’s just10 Scripts
just10 for Kids (children’s curriculum) just10 Mission Manual
5 copies of just10 Study Guide How to Use Guide
‘Making the Connection’ by J.John Publicity Materials
‘Ten’ by J.John Local Press Release
5 copies of Breaking News Promotional DVD Clip
Breaking the News Link to online Web Tools
The introductory price of the just10 Tool Kit is £99 + P&P until the 30th April, when it will rise to £120 + P&P. In order to register, please go to http://www.just10.org/ and click ‘Sign Up’. The information required is:
Personal Contact details
Church details
Card payment details
You will also be asked to create a username and password, essential to access online resources & discounts
Thank you for prayerfully considering taking part in the just10 series - for additional information and online support please visit http://www.just10.org/ or email enquiries@just10.org

4 JOB OPPORTUNITIES..............

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Enjoy variety? Want a new challenge?

Longton Community Church:

Is looking for a Part time Youth and Community Worker

We are a pioneering church committed to demonstrating Gods love in our community. We recognise that our future lies in seeing young people come to their full potential. We are therefore recruiting an exceptional person to be our first youth and community worker.

You are an experienced youth worker with a passion for young people and the drive to see this project succeed.

You will:
· develop an existing community youth group with a specific focus on empowering young people to make a difference in Longton
· have a key role in creating and developing links between the church, young people and the local community
· play an important part in the life of Longton Community Church helping to connect the generations

Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £17,000 to £19,000 pro rata depending on experience

This project is funded for one year through the Faith in Action programme administered by CDF for Communities and Local Government

For an application pack please email: andy@longtoncc.org.uk
Write to Pastor Andy King at Longton Community Church, Caroline Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, ST3 1DE.

Closing date for applications Friday 26th March

Interviews will held on Friday 9th April

For more information about Longton Community Church check out our web site http://www.longtoncc.org.uk/
This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check and the successful candidate will actively support the ethos and values of Longton Community Church

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North Staffs YMCA

VACANCY: Christian and Spiritual Development Worker
(30 HOURS PER WEEK)
The YMCA is a developing Association currently providing, accommodation, training, recreation and sports programmes.
We are looking for somebody who is excited about working with young people. The Job role has two major themes; i)To develop a dialogue with young people about faith, ii) to strengthen our links with the faith communities.

Salary will be £ 16,300.00 (FTE)

For further information regarding conditions of service please contact Josie Mensah or for application forms
please contact us on 01782 222376 or call in to the reception at YMCA, Harding Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent.
ST1 3AE

Closing date is 12 March 2010.

North Staffordshire YMCA Foyer is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all races, ethnicity, cultures and religions. Applicants will be expected to have empathy with the Christian faith and ethos of the YMCA.

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Centre For Equality & Diversity

Volunteer Refugee Mentor
The Centre for Equality and Diversity is looking for volunteer refugee mentors to support and empower their mentee to each their full potential in the U.K in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.

As a volunteer mentor you would be:
Meeting with your mentee regularly for a minimum of 5 hours a month for 6-10 months.
Setting achievable goals together with the mentee.
Putting together an Action Plan which sets out how the goals will be achieved.

We are looking for mentors with the following personal skills:
· Reliable
· Trustworthy
· Enthusiastic
· Compassionate
· Interested in other people and cultures
· Good listener

The following knowledge and experience is desirable (not essential)
Language skills
Knowledge of local area
Computer skills
Teaching skills
Professional skills

What’s in it for me?
Gain valuable experience in a unique environment
Use and build on your existing skills
Make a difference in YOUR community.

For further information, please contact the RIES Mentoring Team on 01384 456166 or volunteering@cfed.org.uk

Centre for Equality and Diversity.
16a Stone Street
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1NS

Registered Charity no. 1114821

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North Staffs Youth for Christ

North Staffs Youth for Christ are looking for a volunteer to become their 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