UPDATES & INFORMATION: 4 November 2011

Dear friends

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

Please note the two Saltbox vacancies at the end.

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

Every Blessing
Lloyd

Lloyd Cooke
Chief Executive
Saltbox Christian Centre

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


Beacon School of Prayer

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

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

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

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

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com


Book Launch

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

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

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


Day of Prayer for the City

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

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

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


Pathways

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

At7 – Real Life, Real Meaning, Real God

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

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

For more information call 01630 657343

STAFFORD STREET PASTORS: Awareness Training for Drugs & Alcohol

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

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

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

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

For more information contact William Morris 01785 607932 or 07720850720

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

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

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

Inter Faith Week

Date: Sunday 20 – Saturday 26 November

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

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

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

St. Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast

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

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

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

The All New Seriously Funny Tour 2011

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

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

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

For more information contact Teresa Dunn on 01782 564529

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

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

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


Faith in Photography

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

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

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

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

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


ARISE

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

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

For further details: 01782 683781


Closer to Home Walking Network

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


Peanut Designs

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

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


Office Space Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Heart 2 Heart…City Centre Lunchtime Prayers & Communion

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

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

For further details contact: 01782 534013


Stoke Minster

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

Lasts about 20 minutes. All are welcome.

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


Flat to rent

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


Woman’s Group

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

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

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

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

www.hanleyteamministry.org.uk


Fountains Counselling Service

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

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

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


Access

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

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


RUBYGIRL UK

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

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

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

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

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


Breakthru’ Counselling

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

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705


The Lounge Booking

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

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


Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

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

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com


SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

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

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

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


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


SALTBOX VACANCIES

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

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

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

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

Closing date: Weds 9 November, 12 noon

Interviews for both possessions will take place on Weds 16 November


Vacancy: Whitemore Lakes

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

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

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

LICC website: www.licc.org.uk


Dear friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every Blessing
Lloyd

END

Updates & Information: 4 November 2011

Dear friends

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

Please note the two Saltbox vacancies at the end.

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

Every Blessing
Lloyd

Lloyd Cooke
Chief Executive
Saltbox Christian Centre

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


Beacon School of Prayer

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

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

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

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

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com


Book Launch

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

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

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


Day of Prayer for the City

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

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

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


Pathways

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

At7 – Real Life, Real Meaning, Real God

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

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

For more information call 01630 657343

STAFFORD STREET PASTORS: Awareness Training for Drugs & Alcohol

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

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

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

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

For more information contact William Morris 01785 607932 or 07720850720

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

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

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

Inter Faith Week

Date: Sunday 20 – Saturday 26 November

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

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

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

St. Peter’s Academy Prayer Breakfast

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

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

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

The All New Seriously Funny Tour 2011

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

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

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

For more information contact Teresa Dunn on 01782 564529

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

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

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


Faith in Photography

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

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

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

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

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


Ceramic City Choir

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

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

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

ARISE

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

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

For further details: 01782 683781


Closer to Home Walking Network

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


Peanut Designs

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

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


Office Space Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Heart 2 Heart…City Centre Lunchtime Prayers & Communion

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

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

For further details contact: 01782 534013


Stoke Minster

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

Lasts about 20 minutes. All are welcome.

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


Flat to rent

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


Woman’s Group

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

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

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

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

www.hanleyteamministry.org.uk


Fountains Counselling Service

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

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

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


Access

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

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


RUBYGIRL UK

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

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

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

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

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


Breakthru’ Counselling

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

For more information contact Kacey Scullion on 0777 585 1705


The Lounge Booking

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

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


Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge

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

For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com


SALTBOX

Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders

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

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

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


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


SALTBOX VACANCIES

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

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

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

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

Closing date: Weds 9 November, 12 noon

Interviews for both possessions will take place on Weds 16 November


Vacancy: Whitemore Lakes

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

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

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

LICC website: www.licc.org.uk


Dear friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every Blessing
Lloyd

END