missionscene - december 2011

December 2011

A bi-monthly publication of the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

Mission through the seasonsp4

The Big Jubilee Lunch

p10

Can you be an Olympic Games pastor p17

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In this edition

Page 3 Editorial Alisdair Longwill introduces this edition looking at mission through the seasons

Pages 4-6 Using the seasons Special events in 2012 year planner Creative Mission

Pages 7-8 Baptist Events Find out about whatrsquos going on and how you can get involved Youth Children and Family Workersrsquo Residential Incarnate houseparty Out of the Ashes tour

Page 9-11 Other Events Events being run by other organisations which may be of interest to you or others in your church

Lead Academy taster days Cafe Church Network training day Crucible course Mission opportunity from the EBF Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Carry the Torch

Pages 12-18 Resources A range of resources to help you and your church in mission

Evangelism has the pendulum swung too far More to Christmas card Biblefresh Advent prayer Christmas Unwrapped ChurchAdsnet The Christmas Experience Share the Story Get in the Picture and competition Christianityorguk Paperless Christmas Christmas crossingplaces Mission File Bible Messages for Today Funding Central grants Poverty and Homelessness Action Week More than Gold Olympic Games pastors New resource from Bible Society Putting on a Comedy night for the community Viewfinder service resources for 18-30s

Pages 19-24 Youth Children and Family Workers News of events and resources suitable for those working with children young people and families

Messy Teenagers Hand in Hand conference Youth Children and Family Workersrsquo Residential Church-based Toddler Groups Mainly music Church-based Toddler Groups BWA conference Prayer spaces in schools Side by Side with God Top Tips worshipping with under-5s FURY Prayers Seeking Young Adults for the BUGB Younger Leadersrsquo Forum

Page 24 A final word

Page 25 Contact details Get in touch with your local representative on the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

are where we arebull with non-believersbull with the intent to be to do to say and to think as Christ would in the situation

bull with an expectancy that something transformational will happenA crossingplace may involve us as part of a whole

church event in a smaller group of which we are

part or on our own in our daily living

is a bi-monthly publication of the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

Sign up to receive a direct link to each new edition at wwwfbbieu

3

It goes without saying that Christmas is a significant time of the year It is significant in many ways ndash not least of all in that it has the potential to remind us of the mission of God ndash and of where that mission might lead God is always reaching outwards to mankind ndash perfectly illustrated in the sending of Jesus This is the same Jesus who wonderfully demonstrates how God goes about mission ndash reaching out in person through relationships (often sacrificial ones) and within a particular context in history geography and culture

In John 2021 Jesus passes the mantle of Godrsquos mission on to the disciples lsquohellipJust as the Father sent me I [now] send yoursquo He sends them (and us) to engage in the mission of God in Jesusrsquo own way ndash reaching out in person through relationships (often sacrificial ones) and within a particular context in history geography and culture

We will shortly enter the season of Advent Before very long it will be Easter and spring then summer (allegedly) and so onhellip In each of these seasonal contexts God sends us outwards to engage in his mission ndash just as Jesus did How can we best make use of the seasons as we engage in the mission of God

Many churches will engage in seasonal evangelism ndash various Christmas events Easter services (summer) Holiday Bible Clubs (summer) missions Even Alpha courses tend to be seasonal ndash beginning at a particular time in the year

I wonder how might we as individuals families or small groups of friends or colleagues engage in the mission of God throughout the seasons Jesus has called us not only to love God but also to love our neighbours as ourselves Surely this means engaging with others and developing relationships with them ndash both those who are Christians and those who are not-yet Christians How might you and I best use the variety of the seasons to build on our existing relationships and also to develop new ones

Christmas for example is a time of year when people are inclined to socialise Could you use this time of year to deepen your relationships with friends neighbours (you normally just lsquonodrsquo towards) or colleagues - to show the grace and generosity of God and when you have an opportunity inquire about how they understand Christmas Do they think the lsquoreligiousrsquo aspect of Christmas is still relevant today if so ndash in what way They might even reciprocate and ask us how we understand it

It seems to me that an essential part of the relational lsquoequationrsquo is the on-going development of relationships with others Not so much lsquohit and runrsquo as lsquoletrsquos do this againhellipand sometime soonrsquo

Christmas is followed by New Year celebrations which are followed by Burnrsquos Night then Easter (just to mention the important ones) In the summer we have the OlympicshellipWimbledonhellip and in between will be all kind of social events for meeting face to face (or shoulder to shoulder for men) How might you and I best use these seasonal events as we join in the mission of God And what might God get up to as we volunteer for his mission

Alisdair LongwillRegional Minister

West of England Baptist Association

4

January28 January to 5 February

Poverty and Homelessness Action WeeklsquoBreaking Barriersrsquo

wwwactionweekorgukhtmlhomehtml

FebruarySunday 5 February

Education Sunday 2012wwweducationsundayorguk

Tuesday 14 FebruaryValentinersquos Day

wwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfilesdoc_download379-sharing-a-message-of-love-on-

valentines-dayhtml

Tuesday 21 FebruaryShrove Tuesday (lsquoPancake Dayrsquo)

wwwhopetogetherorgukArticles221872HOPEResourcesBooksHOPE_for_Easteraspx

22 February - 7 AprilLent - beginning on Ash Wednesday


27 February - 11 MarchFairtrade Fortnight

wwwfairtradeorguk

Wednesday 29 FebruaryA Leap Year

use it as a day of blessing

MarchTuesday 8 March

International Womenrsquos Daywwwinternationalwomensdaycom

Sunday 18 MarchMothering Sunday

wwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfilesdoc_download677-mothering-sundayhtml

April1 - 7 AprilHoly Week


Sunday 8 AprilEaster Sunday

Thursday 12 April Centenary of the sinking of the Titanic wwwinternetevangelismdaycomblog

archives5174

April is Digital Outreach MonthSunday 29 April

Internet Evangelism Daywwwinternetevangelismdaycom

MaySaturday 19 May ndash 27 July

Olympic Torch RelayFind out when the Torch will be near you at

wwwlondon2012comolympic-torch-relay-mapFind out how you can get involved at www

morethangoldorgukservicethe-torch-relayhtml

Sunday 27 MayPentecost Sunday

28 May - 3 June - tbcNational Family Week

wwwnationalfamilyweekcouk

JuneSaturday 2 - Tuesday 5 June

Diamond Jubilee bank holiday celebration

Sunday 3 June The Big Jubilee Lunch

wwwthebiglunchcomaboutjubilee-2012php

Sunday 10 JuneDay of prayer for Toddler groups

www1277orgukwwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfiles

doc_download436-toddler-groupshtml

Sunday 17 JuneFatherrsquos Day

wwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfilesdoc_download373-fathers-dayhtml

Special Events in 2012 which make ideal crossingplace opportunities

5

July27 July - 12 AugustLondon Olympics 2012

wwwmorethangoldorguk

AugustHoliday Clubs for Children

For a sports-themed holiday club to link with the Olympics see this new resource

wwwjohnhardwickorgukstoreindexphp_a=productampproduct_id=21

For a range of other themes seewwwscriptureunionorguk

HolidayandMidweekClubs2368id

Holiday at Home for elderlywwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfilesmission-ideas-and-resourcesdoc_download396-second-half-of-life-journey-between-third-and-

fourth-agehtml

29 August - 9 SeptemberParalympics 2012

wwwmorethangoldorgukwwwbmsworldmissionorgundefeated

SeptemberEarly September

Back to School with Godwwwprayforschoolsorgeventspfs-eventsback-

to-school-with-god

Sunday 23 SeptemberThe Big Welcome

wwwbaptistorgukthebigwelcome

Sunday 29 SeptemberGlobal Day of Prayer - London

httpgdoplondoncom

September OctoberHarvest

New resource coming from Hope Together wwwhopetogetherorguk

wwwbmsworldmissionorgresourcesvideoharvest

OctoberSeptember October

Harvest

Thursday 18 OctoberSt Lukersquos Day

wwwhealthcaresundayorgukwwwparishnursingorguk

Sunday 21 OctoberBible Sunday

Resources from wwwbiblesocietyorguk

Wednesday 31 OctoberHalloween

wwwscriptureunionorgukFamiliesParentsTalkingaboutHalloween1198id

NovemberThursday 1 November

All Souls DayRemembering loved ones who have died including through miscarriage stillbirth and newborn deathwwwcareforthefamilyorgukarticlearticle=434

Sunday 11 NovemberRemembrance Sunday

DecemberSunday 2 December

Advent Sundaywwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsresources-

for-advent-and-christmashtmlstart=1

Decemberwwwbaptistorgukcomponentdocmandoc_download790-christmas-crossingplaceshtml

Get in the Picturewwwgetinthepictureorguk

Carol servicewwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsresources-

for-advent-and-christmashtmlstart=2Christingle Service

wwwchildrenssocietyorgukwhat-you-can-dofundraising-and-appealschristingle

Crib Servicewwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfiles

seasonal-resourcesdoc_download372-crib-servicehtml

Tuesday 25 DecemberChristmas Day

6

Creative MissionOver 50 ideas for special days celebrations festivals community-based projects and seasonal activities

Creative Mission

Author Rona Orme

ISBN 978 1 84101 806 5

RRP pound899

Publisher BRF - Barnabas for Children (2011)

Creative Mission sets out to demonstrate that mission is fun practical easy-to-do and above all possible The book contains a wealth of ideas to help churches large and small urban and rural to connect with people who have occasional contact with the church as well as suggestions for the church family to join in community events

A review of Creative Mission

I do not know about you but sometimes I just need an idea to get me started to create a mission event The book Creative Mission states on the cover that is has over 50 ideas for special days celebrations festivals community-based projects and seasonal activities In fact as I looked through this book I noticed it had far more than 50 ideas Some were around events Baptists would normally celebrate such as Harvest Easter and Christmas others were less obvious - midsummerrsquos day welcoming tourists Lammastide and Bonus day

For each occasion it has a wealth of ideas to help churches large or small urban or rural to connect with people who have occasional contact with a church as well as suggestions for the church family to join in community events Many of the ideas are for families children and adults to enjoy together or alongside one another The ideas are arranged to fit the four seasons and the church calendar plus well known secular points in the year

Each idea as well as putting it into context is backed up by biblical texts website details to find out more and ideas to get you thinking out of the box As well as helping you to think of mission ideas and event this book would be a great help for anyone who has regular school assemblies or all age worship to plan

This is one of those books that you want to have and use often for inspiration and ideas You would keep taking it off the shelf to get another idea from it or it would springboard further ideas to note in the margins for future occasions My prayer is that churches leaderships and individuals will be inspired by this book to see there are ways both within Christian festivals and using secular events such as Red Nose Days for the church to be engaged in the community and world I wholeheartedly commend this book as a resource that should be on the shelf of every Christian worker More importantly that it should affect the way we do mission and our missional thinking Well worth the pound899 cover price

Ian Bunce

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A number of day and residential events are available throughout the year with inspiring speakers the

opportunity to share ideas and encouragement and meet with others working in similar situations Please book your place at events as early as possible and note that some venues have limited space - places

may fill up before the closing date

Incarnate Church Plantersrsquo Gathering 20-22 March 2012

Healthy churches healthy plantersThe annual gathering is a great opportunity to mix with a wide range of church planters pioneers overseers and those wondering if this could be their future

Margaret Gibbs will help us explore lsquoHealthy churchplantersrsquo Margaret served with BMS World Mission inNepal and then at the Albanian Bible Institute and is now the BMS Regional Team Leader for Asia A key part of her role is encouraging the physical and spiritual well-being of BMS personnel

Stuart Murray Williams will help us to explore lsquoHealthy church plantsrsquo Too many churches planted in the past twenty years have failed to thrive remained immature or developed pathologies of various kinds What can we do to encourage and resource the planting of healthy missional churches Might our fear of measuring lsquosuccessrsquo be hindering us from asking the hard questions How can we assess the health and vitality of the churches we plant

The gathering will use a mix of workshops interactive sessions talks coaching and times ofprayer and reflection to explore the theme - all this and other content facilitated by the Incarnate Network team

Venue accommodationSomersal Cottages Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5PDwwwsomersalcottagescouk

Booking TermsBook by 1 February at the discountedprice of pound115 which includes meals the eventand accommodation in shared rooms Singlerooms at pound80 supplement (After 1 February sharedrooms pound126 single rooms at pound94 supplement)

Book online at wwwincarnate-networkeu

Incarnate Church Plantersrsquo Gathering Healthy churches healthy planters

in partnership with Baptist Union of Great Britain Mission Department

20-22 March 2012Derbyshire

Mission Department Baptist Union of GB Baptist House PO Box 44 129 Broadway Didcot Oxon OX11 8RT telephone 01235 517713 facsimile 01235 517715 email missionbaptistorguk

Registered Charity Number 1125912

Kingrsquos Park Conference Centre Kings Park Road Northampton NN3 6LL

Booking

The cost for the event is pound90 per person (including pound30 non-refundable deposit) including overnight accommodation in single en-suite rooms and all meals To reserve a place please book as early as possible at

wwwbaptistorgukeventshtml Closing date for bookings is Friday 9 March

Please book as early as possible since places may fi ll up before the closing dateFor more information please contact missionbaptistorguk

A space for all sortsYouth Children and

Family Workersrsquo Gathering

a gathering for those employed in youth and childrenrsquos ministries in Baptist churches

organised and hosted by the Association Youth offi cers

Kingrsquos Park Conference Centre Northampton

22 - 23 May 2012


See page 19 for details or wwwbaptistorgukeventshtml

8

Out of the Ashes Tour 2012Peter Gladwin was barely one when a domestic fire left him partially disabled and horribly scarred The third of nine children he was raised on a very rough council estate in Halifax

Peter was always in trouble with the police in and out of care homes spending his time on the streets Then he was stabbed in a gang fight and effectively lost the use of his right arm Every relationship failed For years Peter took refuge in gambling drinking and drugs

Then at the age of twenty-four he was the victim of a hit and run His sister Annette four years senior was called after Peter contemplated suicide at the age of twenty-nine The message she shared was the start of Peterrsquos profound transformation

In 1993 he started a two-year Theological and Pastoral course at Regentrsquos Park College and met his wife Sarah After years working in drug rehabilitation and as a probation service officer in Hampshire he now speaks about his experiences in order to help others

Peter has been a member of Andover Baptist Church for the last 10 years and through an amazing set of circumstances has written his autobiography which was published by Lion Hudson in October

Peter will be touring the UK and Ireland throughout 2012 At this stage he is particularly focused on securing bookings between January and April 2012 but is willing to consider other dates Please note that due to the content of Peterrsquos testimony this event is unsuitable for those under 15 years of age The evening will be equally accessible and relevant to both believers and to those outside of the church

For more details of the tour seeandoverbaptistorgukout-of-the-ashes-tour-2012

Author Peter Gladwin

Publisher Lion Hudson

RRP pound799

ISBN 978 18542 4992 0

Published 21 October 2011

Having listened to Peter I have been inspired and encouraged by his passion for Jesus and his desire to communicate the impact the gospel can make His down-to-earth nature combined

with humour underpinned by biblical truth make him accessible and a voice that God has and will continue to use to build his Kingdom I look forward to hearing how his life story will continue to

impact many to Godrsquos glory

David Judkins Associate Minister Andover Baptist Church

Listen to Peter share some of his story at wwwyoutubecomwatchv=MaVVlHlAE5k

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Crucible

Crucible is a training programme for Christians with courage and imagination who suspect

bull We live in a mission context and need to think like missionaries

bull We need to think creatively about church in diverse and changing cultures

bull We serve the God who constantly does new things on the margins

Crucible consists of three intensive training weekends each year to equip Christians to follow Jesus on the margins

Find out more at wwwurbanexpressionorgukcruciblecrucible-course

Download the 2011-2012 Crucible brochure from wwwbaptistorgukcomponentdocmandoc_download874-crucible-brochurehtml

To book your place contact Doreen Westley at crucibleurbanexpressionorguk

By offering two-year learning communities for church leadership teams who share similar ministry contexts Lead Academy uses a distinctive and creative approach to equipping leaders and helping churches fulfil their vision

Many people would like to explore further before they are ready to invest in joining a two-year Learning Community so why not sign up to one of the Taster days for a stimulating few hours discover more and find out if this may be just what your leadership team needs

bull Tuesday 17 January - Woodlands Church Bristol

bull Thursday 19 January - St Paulrsquos Church St Albans

To book go to wwwleadacademyneteventsLead Academy is led by Baptist minister Chris Stoddard and further information is available at

wwwleadacademynetor email infoleadacademynet

A mission opportunity from the European Baptist Fellowship

The EBF is looking for churches in the UK which are interested in mission work in Romania They have projects in Arad which are looking for help from partner organisations and churches

If yoursquod like to find out more please contact Ian Bunce on ibuncebaptistorguk

Cafe Church Network Training DaysCome to a training day that will equip you to run a cafechurch The next day will be on Saturday 28 January in Bournemouth More details and booking forms available from wwwcafechurchnetemail infocafechurchnet tel 020 8664 8506

10

To mark 60 years of the Queenrsquos reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012 The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend bank holiday weekend in 2012 on 2 3 4 and 5 June

This is a great crossingplace opportunity as local communities gather to celebrate Now is the time to start praying discussing and planning (if you havenrsquot already) and find ways for your church to work together with other organisations in the neighbourhood

Saturday 2 June - The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby

Sunday 3 June - The Big Jubilee Lunch

Monday 4 June - BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace

The Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Beacons A network of 2012 Beacons

Tuesday 5 June - Service of Thanksgiving at St Paulrsquos Cathedral and a formal carriage Procession by The Queen

The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations The beauty of The Big Lunch is that people themselves decide everything about their own event The venue can be wherever you want or have space the theme whatever you fancy - food and people are the key ingredients You can close your road if you fancy a big street party or use a local park for a small community BBQ - it really is up to you

The Big Lunch team will be available to help you plan your Big Jubilee Lunch event Get in touch via infothebiglunchcom call 0845 850 8181 to speak to one of the team or see wwwthebiglunchcom

HOPE is partnering and supporting the Big Lunch

The Jubilee is a major opportunity for the Church to join in what is going on in their communities or to host a big lunch in a street near your church HOPE are working on some amazing resources and ideas that will help you to use this brilliant mission opportunity - and wersquoll share more information soon

Roy Crowne HOPErsquos Executive Director said ldquoThis is a calendar moment and an unmissable opportunity to make connections in your area to be part of building up your community and to use opportunities for outreach through our words and actions This could be just the start of 2012 community engagement with the Olympic celebrations following on As followers of Jesus we should be in the business of community-building and sharing our hope with othersrdquo

11

Over one thousand leaders gathered in the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 17 September took up the challenge to lsquoBe The Torchrsquo for UK revival by helping mobilise Christians across the British Isles to fill the stadium for a national day of prayer on 29 September 2012

One ThOusand Leaders TO Carry The TOrCh FOr WembLey 2012

CARRY THE TORCH

Delegates from Africa Australia Europe and USA stood in prayer with teams from the Isles Scotland Ireland Wales Anglia Birmingham Newcastle Nottingham Liverpool Manchester and Leeds There were leaders from many regions within Yorkshire the Northeast Northwest EastWest Midlands South West South East and London Over 2000 others watched the gathering LIVE via the GDOP London website

There was a tangible spirit of unity and hunger for national transformation as leaders joined hands

together to pray for the nation

Many remarked that it was a sign of Godrsquos favour as the sun shone all day over Wembley while other parts of the capital were covered in rain They all marvelled as a mighty bright rainbow arched right over the stadium just as the event ended

Throughout the Carry The Torch summit a wide variety of national and international leaders took to the stage to pray and challenge leaders to be a part of national transformation prepare for the Olympics and unite everywhere for prayer and mission

Many key leaders came away fired up to come back for a national day of prayer at Wembley Stadium on

Saturday 29th September 2012 ldquoThe important thing from today is that all the leaders go away with that determination to come to a new place in God themselves to impact those they lead so that when we come back in a yearrsquos time people have already met with Godrdquo said Colin Urquhart founder of Kingdom Faith

He added ldquoThey wonrsquot just be carrying the torch but theyrsquoll become the torch and from a great prayer gathering here revival fire can go out all over the nationrdquo

Over one thousand leaders gathered in the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 17th September took up the challenge to lsquoBe The Torchrsquo for UK revival by helping mobilise Christians across the British Isles to fill the stadium for a national day of prayer on 29th September 2012

At the GDOP London hosted Prayer Summit leaders from all denominations streams networks and ethnic backgrounds responded with arms raised and widespread applause when convener Jonathan Oloyede commissioned them to come back to Wembley in 2012 bringing tens of thousands of praying believers This memorable time of commissioning was the climax of an historic day when key national and international leaders shared from the platform including Gerald Coates Colin Urquhart evangelist Will Graham grandson of Billy Graham and many others Facilitators included Bishop Eric Brown Ian Christensen Hush Osgood Ade Omooba Debra Green Shirley Brownhill Stephen Gaukroger Jane Holloway Dave Wilson Celia Collins Lyndon Bowring Bishop David Hawkins and Phil Hulks

Carry The Torch is hosted by GDOP London in collaboration with denominations (including the Baptist Union of Great Britain) national organisations local churches and regional networks The Wembley Stadium National Day of Prayer scheduled for Saturday 29 September 2012is an invitation to the whole of the British Isles It is hoped that Christians from Scotland Ireland England Wales and the Isles will unite together to repent pray for revival and collaborate for missionFor more informationTel 08456 528 600 wwwgdoplondoncom

Sources of help and guidance for the Big Jubilee Lunch

Beacons Find out more about the events happening near you and how to register your own event for freewwwdiamondjubileebeaconscoukDiamond_Jubilee_BeaconsHOMEhtml

Local government advice wwwcommunitiesgovukpublicationscommunitiesstreetpartyguide

wwwdirectgovukenHomeAndCommunityGettinginvolvedinyourcommunityCharitiesDG_192701

Big Jubilee Lunchwwwthebiglunchcomaboutjubilee-2012phpA very extensive website with ideas games decor food recipes music artetc

As a crossingplace opportunitywwwhopetogetherorgukGroups181443HOPEThe_Big_LunchThe_Big_LunchaspxResources will be available soon from this website

How to organise a street party wwwstreetpartyorgukresidentsFull of practical advice on insurance street closure etc

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Evangelism has the pendulum swung too farThe Christian calendar presents opportunities and whilst our society doesnrsquot perhaps understand Harvest Pentecost Easter other than having some time off Christmas at least creates a conversation Most or a great deal of society know little or nothing of the lsquoreason for the seasonrsquo but there are at least some pointers some connection

The challenge for the Christian community then is to engage with our culture at a time when the opportunity presents itself to explain what itrsquos really about to start that conversation to identify a crossingplace a God-given moment

As a Baptist minister I reckon Irsquove had an easier time in starting conversations as within moments of meeting someone they often ask lsquowhat do you dorsquo and hey presto (sorry Hallelujah) Irsquom in

Recently at the bistro near to Viz-A-Viz Ministries in Essex when ordering my hot chocolate and asked about the size (grande medio humongous) I was encouraged by the server ldquogo onhellipbe a devilrdquo An opportunity

Chris Duffett President elect of the BUGB has many wonderful and creative ways of engaging in conversation and we have much to learn from a man who spends most of his time talking to people about the love of Jesus Christ and I believe that his presidency will inspire many new initiatives Irsquom sure too we could come up with hundreds of examples of creative and relevant evangelism

There are across the ecclesiological spectrum a great many exciting and creative expressions of mission happening Urban rural fresh emerging experimental and viral are just a sample of Christians working out how the gospel engages with culture We are properly gaining ground on understanding our culture and donrsquot get me wrong itrsquos good very good However we should ask the question lsquoat what costrsquo Have we been pre-occupied with the important and missed the vital

In all this absolutely necessary re-imagining of mission and recognition of the failure of Christendom has there been a loss of focus on that part of mission that we call evangelism The announcement pronouncement proclamation of the good news about Jesus For all the great and right practical expressions of Missio Dei has there been too heavy a price when it comes to speaking about what Jesus has achieved for us at the cross Has the pendulum swung too far in the direction of demonstration and missed the opportunity lost the art of articulation

Has the militant atheism purported by Dawkins and Toynbee (to name just two) sent us back to declaring that the lost will know Jesus through our actions alone our voices muffled by hesitancy and loss of confidence And even if we have the confidence in our personal faith do we have not-yet Christians to share our faith with And what is our motivation To save them from hell (whatever that means) or share our ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ A beggar telling another beggar and all thathellip And anyway if presented with the opportunity how do we start lsquothatrsquo conversationMy wifersquos granddad upon meeting a new potential boyfriend for his granddaughter would ask ldquoAre you washedrdquo (in the blood) Irsquom not sure itrsquos ever been a good conversation starter for anyone let alone a slightly nervous spotty 18 year old

Read Chrisrsquos blog at httpduffettwordpresscomand Chrisrsquos book Smack Heads and Fat Cats

which is available for pound795 fromwwwgileadbookscom

13

As we engage I believe we must ask lsquowherersquos the fruitrsquo lsquoIs it workingrsquo lsquoAre we seeing lives transformedrsquo If the Mums Dads and Totsrsquo group for example are flourishing then it wonrsquot simply be about numbers attending but about the fruit of the gospel surely Itrsquos not simply about telling someone what to do what to believe Engagement is about understanding relevancy listening and speaking If we donrsquot speak then is the danger that the fruit isnrsquot harvested Irsquom not trying to be simplistic

Christmas presents a wonderful opportunity to lsquostart a conversationrsquo and that can be over a mince pie at the Christmas party at the Carol service or in the toddler group In partnership with the Holy Spirit the confidence we have in Godrsquos word and the encouragement through prayer and the synergy of others in the local church there is a wonderful opportunity to share our faith in this season of advent

Allow me tobull Encourage you to pray for the opportunity to

speakbull Have wisdom to know when to listen when to

speak what to saybull Have clarity in sharing your story His Story

Wouldnrsquot it be great to have personal evangelism on the agenda of our church meetings Inspiring and equipping individuals to share their faith Go on then

Merry ChristmasJon Stannard

Jon is the National Director of Viz-A-Viz Ministries UKFor more information look at wwwvizavizorg or call 01268 530531

More to Christmas Card

This year give a Christmas card with a purpose

At Christmas an extra 57 million people across the UK attend church (Churchgoing in the UK Tearfund research project 2007)

Imagine the difference you could make if you gave all the people who visit your church this Christmas something which will help them to see that Jesus is relevant in their everyday lives

The lsquoMore to Christmasrsquo card provides an easy way for you to do just that and is an ideal gift for people attending carol services nativity plays and other special Christmas events It is also great to give to friends family and neighbours

Produced by Viz-a-Viz Ministries the More to Christmas Card includes a DVD with engaging testimonies of people who follow Jesus The card can also be overprinted with your churchrsquos details Over 26000 were sent last year

wwwmtlresourcesorgmtccardhtm

14

Christmas so easily gets tainted by consumerism so that many of the things we do each Christmas

have little to do with the heart of Christmas The real message gets lost in a festive flurry of

Santas shopping and tinsel Several organisations have produced resources to help us to prepare and

share the real story of Christmas this year

Advent Prayer ndash Running the race

Together we can make a differenceLeading up to Christmas this year the Evangelical Alliance is encouraging churches and individuals to take a short time every day of advent to reflect and pray The benefits could last for a lifetime and beyond

This yearrsquos Advent Prayer leaflet has material from people involved in prayer ministries across the UK It has been written by the team at More Than Gold - the umbrella organisation working to encourage and equip churches to make the most of the opportunity presented by the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012 They have taken their passion and

knowledge to provide some wonderful insights and encouragements

The themes include faith joy and perseverance Alongside the reflections are prayers both for us but also for the nations There are many things that need our prayers as we head into another year The Advent Prayer material provides a fantastic opportunity both to put Jesus at the centre this Christmas season and to pray for change to come

Why not get copies of Advent Prayer for your church or prayer group members Together you can make a difference this advent - a difference that can last long after the decorations have gone

To download a free copy or to make a bulk order see wwweaukorgadvent

Christmas UnwrappedThe Bible Society has produce some FREE envelope stickers to add to your Christmas cards Check them out at wwwchristmasunwrappedorguk

There are also some great Christmas resources at wwwbiblesocietyorgukchristmas11 includingbull animated Christmas readings ndash great for school

assemblies or church servicesbull a short Christmas video ndash which you could embed

on your church website

ChurchAdsNetOnce again ChurchAdsNet have produced a powerful ad campaign for Christmas proclaiming the message lsquoChristmas Starts With Christrsquo Visit wwwchurchadsnet to find out how you can get involved

The Christmas ExperienceLinked to the lsquoChristmas Starts with Christrsquo campaign is this opportunity to follow the dramatic story of Jesusrsquo birth with a series of free messages via text email or twitter

Experience the 2000 year old nativity story in real time as eye witness messages are sent direct to you

The story starts on 18 December and finishes on 1 January Itrsquos free and will give your Christmas a whole new perspective

Help your church to encounter the Christmas story in a powerful new way and help those beyond to experience it for the first timeSee wwwchristmasstartscomexperiencehome for details

15

Competition - Are you taking part in Get in the Picture this year

This year wersquore holding a competition to find the town with the best nativity scene so take a photo of your scene and submit it via the Get in the Picture website There is no one way that a nativity scene has to look You can be as creative and adventurous as you like safety permitting but a simple scene can also make a big impact

We look forward to seeing how creative you can be

Christmas crossingplaces

Seasonal events in the year give churches many opportunities to connect with their community and nowrsquos a good time to be planning ways to share the story of Godrsquos gift to us at Christmas

To help you with this BUGB has produced a lsquoChristmas Crossingplacesrsquo Mission File which is available to download free of charge from the lsquoseasonal resourcesrsquo section of the Mission Files library (wwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfileshtml)

It includes a variety of suggestions that have come from individuals and churches who have tried them out in recent years

Share the StoryFree Christmas cards and bible resources are available for you and your church from SGM Lifewords

To order visit wwwSGMlifewordscomChristmas

Get in the Picture helping us think about

Christmas and its meaning

download your photo from wwwgetinthepictureorguk

wwwchristianityorgukFor people who come into your Christmas events and services and want to find out some more about Christmas and Christianity donrsquot forget to put this Christian Enquiry Agency website address on your literature and cards It now works on smart phones as well wwwchristianityorguk

Paperless ChristmasLast yearrsquos online lsquoroad moviersquo version of the Christmas story proved a great hit It is available again and is ideal for your Sunday school and youth group Visit wwwpaperlesschristmasorguk

16

28 January ndash 5 February

Our world is filled with barriers between people Barriers that prevent us from understanding one another They are created by unfair benefits rules and inadequate wages by the stigma attached to being poor or homeless and by the growing gap between the richest and poorest people in our society

To combat these issues this coming January will see the start of Poverty amp Homelessness Action Week 2012 The theme is Breaking Barriers and it will help people to get involved with their churches or other groups to help break the barriers that trap people in poverty and homelessness

This yearrsquos new materials for those planning events during Action Week include games and activities for engaging with children and young people ideas for how to involve the themes in your worship (including preaching suggestions and possible prayers) and suggestions for events you might like to hold from hosting coffee mornings to arranging talks led by those with experiences of poverty and homelessness All the resources are available as free downloads at wwwactionweekorgukhtmldownloadresourceshtml

If you do decide to put on an event please register it online so that anyone visiting the website can find out about your eventFunding Central

Funding Central is a free website for charities voluntary organisations and social enterprises The site provides access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs

The website is funded by the Cabinet Office and you need to log on

wwwfundingcentralorguk

Bible Messages for Today

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their modern day psalms and parables over the past few months Wersquove received a great many thought-provoking uplifting and inspiring entries and a selection of these has compiled into this new booklet

Why not give a copy or two this Christmas and inspire others with these reminders of God at work through all the seasons in our lives

Copies available from the BUGB online store from late November at pound6 + pampp

17

More than GoldCan you be an Olympics Games Pastor

Christian Nightlife Initiatives Street Pastors London City Mission and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are joining with More Than Gold to facilitate people who can help out over the Olympics (27 July - 12 August) and Paralympics (29 August - 9 September) as Games Pastors

Games Pastors are part of the More than Gold initiative providing practical and spiritual care for all during the 2012 Games They are part of specialised group of trained volunteers sharing compassion and love of Christ to others They may be the first line response serving as part of a team to everyone attending the Games

Games Pastors will be working at transport hubs near games venues as a presence on the streets and possibility supporting community events throughout the period of the Games The primary task of Games Pastors is to ensure safety for all They will be available to offer help and support especially to the vulnerable and provide whatever appropriate assistance and support is necessary as well as other appropriate duties as required

Games Pastors will be a Christian witness during the Games and prayer is an important part of our preparation and activity It is important that all Games Pastors during the time of the Games have the spiritual back-up of their own church and home groups Games Pastors should also be able to identify individuals who will need spiritual support during the games as well as practical assistance

For full details including a job description and an application form go to

wwwmorethangoldorgukgamespastors

Helping your church make the most of the 2012 Games Coming to the UK next year is the worldrsquos premier sporting event - the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics The Games offer a unique opportunity for churches to impact the lives of guests from around the world as well as our own communities

The Baptist Union alongside many other denominations is pleased to be a Global Sponsor for More Than Gold The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games provide us with a unique opportunity for Christians and Christian communities in the UK to make our mark They provide an opportunity for service and ministry to athletes their families Games officials and organisers hundreds of thousands of visitors and to millions of locals throughout the country

Have a look at the More than Gold Mission File which is full of ideas and resources to help your church make the most of the Games Download it from wwwbaptistorgukresources-eventsmissionfilesdoc_download727-more-than-goldhtml

Check the website wwwmorethangoldorguk and make sure that your church has its own Gold Champion to receive all the latest news for your church

Want to get the Good News out during 2012Bible Society is creating three fantastic resources to support you in your church or group initiatives before during and after the summer of sports in 2012 (all available from February 2012)

bull Graphic comic for young people with a follow-up website for outreach to youths aged 12-14

bull Sports lyfe lsquoSoul Trainingrsquo for small groupsbull Sports Good News Bible (with accompanying

Bible studies and stories of sporting faith and virtues)

More details coming soon - or contact resourcesbiblesocietyorguk

Games Pastors will play a lead role inresponding to the practical and spiritualneeds of thousands of visitors coming forthe Games

Where people gather ndash from transportterminals to games venues ndash GamesPastors will be there If yoursquove heard ofStreet Pastors Street Angels or TownPastors you will get the picture

More Than Gold is working with thetransport hubs and thechurches to make sure the rightnumber of the right kind ofpeople are where they areneeded

Why are GamesPastors neededDuring London 2012 vastnumbers will be arriving atairports and train

terminals and thronginggames venues and

the approaches to them

For example ndash bull St Pancras International Station thelsquoGateway to the Gamesrsquo expectsaround 100000 additional travellersevery day

bull Heathrow Airport will have its busiestday ever after the Olympic ClosingCeremony and its second busiest dayimmediately following the Paralympicsbull Every day up to 800000 extra peoplewill travel into London ndash spilling out intostreets around Games venues officialbig screen Live Sites and other venuesAnd many will need the support of afriendly face and a caring attitude - in theform of a Games Pastor

What will Games Pastors doGames Pastors will be wherever peoplegather in large numbers They will betrained equipped and supported toassist travellers sightseers andspectators with practical advice and help And all the while they will have aneye open for those who may be inspecial need

wwwmorethangoldorguk 0845 475 2012 infomorethangoldorguk

opportunities toserve as aGames Pastor

18

Has your church considered putting on a comedy night as a community event

If you would like to find out more about putting on a comedy event email Tony on tonytonyvinocouk call him on 07989 234031

A comedy night is a great way to reach out and engage with your community by putting a smile on peoplersquos faces The idea is for Christians to bring mainstream comedy open to all people into their locality whether that be in a church building pub or community hall It also works as a great form of breaking down pre-conceptions to non-Christians about our faith

Tony Vino is a full-time professional comedian who has been performing for seven years to venues of all shapes and sizes and been regularly booked to perform at high-profile events such as Greenbelt Easter People Pentecost New Wine Soul Survivor and Spring Harvest

As well as churches and Christian festivals Tony has been touring the mainstream comedy scene in clubs pubs theatres arts centres and performed internationally There are example clips of Tony on his website wwwtonyvinocouk

Tony tells us ldquoWhen doing a church comedy night I usually perform either one set of over an hour or two x 30-45 minute sections The show is a mixture of stories jokes and audience interaction It is modern original alternative stand-up comedy All the material is clean and family friendly What works particularly well is having a meal as part of the night such as a curry and comedy night Or I can perform at an existing event such as a pre-Alpha launchrdquo

Service resources for 18-20 year olds using recent films

Viewfinder Services is a new resource from Damaris which aims to reach 18-30 year olds (which research by the Evangelical Alliance has identified as a missing generation in many UK churches)

Each service is shaped around a recent film and uses film clips and interviews to think about issue The first edition was released in October and uses clips from X-Men First Class to help 18-30 year olds explore the issues of tolerance and acceptance and to appropriately introduce them to the Christian gospel A full script and PowerPoint is provided

wwwviewfinderservicesorg

19

Messy Teenagers

Are you a young helper at Messy Church Would you like to help Messy Churches internationally to be better at welcoming teenagers Come to a day for teenagers who help at Messy Churches across the UK and their accompanying adults

Saturday 21 January 2012 - 1100-1600Methodist Church House in central London

The day is aimed at young people between the ages of 11-18 with accompanying adults If you are above this age please bring a young person with you

Cost pound5 for under 18rsquos and 18 year olds and pound10 for over 18rsquos and includes lunch

For more information see wwwmessychurchorgukpages6233htm

Hand in hand conferenceFriday 3 - Sunday 5 February

Whether you have been involved in childrenrsquos or family ministry for years or are just starting as a volunteer the Hand-in-Hand weekend conference in Eastbourne is a great place to be

Yoursquoll find seminars workshops ministry showcases exhibiting organisations and resources that are helpful to you There will also be time to worship pray and study the Bible together ndash sending you home resourced refreshed and reinvigorated for your work with children and families

To encourage you to bring your junior leaders along there is a half-price ticket for under 21s and some sessions aimed particularly at them

For more information and to book your place visit wwwfamilyministrycoukconferences

This is the third annual conference for people who are paid Youth Workers Childrenrsquos Workers and Family Workers This year our theme picks up the need for churches to be more welcoming to people of all ages - seeing them not as the church of tomorrow but followers of Jesus and part of the whole church community who can share in every aspect of the life of the church and faith Of course this challenges the way in which we do church celebrate faith and view the faith of young people and children Alongside the main sessions addressing this theme there will also be time for sharing praying and being relaxed among peers who are doing similar roles in their local church

Speakers Mark Griffiths and Sian Hancock

Cost pound90 per person (including pound30 non-refundable deposit) including overnight accommodation in single en-suite rooms and all meals

For more information and to book seewwwbaptistorgukeventshtml

Closing date for bookings is Friday 9 March




Booking









22 - 23 May 2012


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lsquomainly musicrsquo equips churches to run pre-school music groups with an emphasis on fun and a focus on relationships These are not music classes although there are many learning opportunities but rather a place for parents and carers to enjoy music together with their young children Started by a mum in New Zealand in 1990 lsquomainly musicrsquo has spread to Australia South Africa the United States and is just getting established in the UK

Back in April 2007 International Baptist Church Cults Aberdeen launched lsquomainly musicrsquo on Thursday mornings At that point in time our church had no existing connections with families with preschool children within our local community even though the church is located beside a nurseryprimary school We put up posters advertised in our local community newsletter We also began praying that God would send two local mums along to our mainly music group and these two mums would be the means of telling other mums all about mainly music mums networking in action

Well two mums with young children from the church did come along and they brought a few friends and we started our lsquomainly musicrsquo group with fear and trepidation We were absolutely thrilled when community mums started to come along and they told others

As a team from the church we enjoy doing the weekly programme with lsquomainly musicrsquo providing the schedules of songs to use each week music tracks songs on PowerPoint actions to the songs props ideas etc We soon outgrew meeting in the church lounge and moved into the main church sanctuary

We also include gentle God songsrhymes within each music session and these have become firm favourites by the families that attend It also gives us the opportunity to celebrate Easter Christmas calendar dates that allows us to present the real story behind these lsquoholiday breaksrsquo We honour our mums on Motherrsquos Day and Dads for Fatherrsquos Day

21

Hospitality is another key factor where we provide scrummy home bakes good quality coffeetea Our mumscaregivers are so appreciative of being served by the team this tea time also allows us to enjoy deep conversations whilst the children have their snack and play with toys we have set out

We have held theme days family nights a bonfire night and last term we had 40 local families registered lsquomainly musicrsquo produces fantastic and professional resources giving us so many ideas and help us each step of the way

lsquomainly musicrsquo is not just another lsquotoddler music grouprsquo Itrsquos an amazing God-led ministry connecting our church with our community creating bonds between adults and children adults and adults and church and community

Recently on 4 September 2011 International Baptist Church was re-launched as Hillview Community Church and we were so very excited to see many lsquomainly musicrsquo families come along to celebrate our special launch event We aim to show Godrsquos kingdom through our lsquomainly musicrsquo team by the way we love and care and interact with one another and with our lsquomainly musicrsquo families We hope and pray our families see the love Lord Jesus has for them

For further information and an information pack contact the Area Coach Barbara Last

Tel 01651 843693 Email areacoachscotlandmainlymusicorg

wwwmainlymusicorguk

Hillview Community Church lsquoPirates and Princessesrsquo themed session

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Church based Toddler groupsIt is estimated that in the UK there about 27000 church based toddler groups Research has shown that 52 of the UKrsquos under-5s attend a church-based toddler group Thatrsquos around 2 million children who regularly go somewhere warm and safe to play but they are not the only ones who benefit Obviously this is also of benefit to the parents and carers who attend with them To this end a new consortium of churches and agencies has come together to support church toddler groups and help release the mission opportunities that exist through toddler groups The consortium is called 1277 as on average a UK child has just 1277 days between birth and starting nursery education Together we want to lsquomake them countrsquo for the children for their families and for the toddler groups that they attend To find out more go to www1277orguk This is a huge opportunity for the church - what other group in this nation has 52 of its membership in touch with the Church

Suntec Singapore International Convention amp Exhibition Centre

Baptist World Alliancewwwbwanet org

A life-changing experience Youth

strengthened encouraged emboldened

Meet fellowship amp worship with Baptist

youth from around the world

SingaporeJuly 17ndash21 2013

We are working

on a package for groups

attending the conference

If your group is interested in

finding out more contact

missionbaptistorguk








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Top Tips on Worshipping with Under-5s

Top Tips booklets from Scrpture Union are designed for all those working with children and young people This new title published in October gives practical pointers to help under 5s to worship God and grow in relationship with him It offers encouragement and inspiration from experienced practitioners

Author Alison DayerPublisher Scripture Union (Oct 2011)RRP pound350ISBN 978 18442 7568 7

Side by Side with God in Everyday Life

This new book from BRF invites churches and families alike to use a simple retelling of stories from the Bible as the basis for helping children to think more deeply about a wide range of everyday topics It is ideal for children aged 6-10

There are 28 easy-to-use story-based sessions each one featuring one of the times and seasons outlined in Ecclesiastes 31-8 such as birth death planting uprooting laughing mourning dancing giving listening love hate war and peace Each session picks out two related Bible stories which can be used to promote open questions reflection discussion further exploration and prayer to prompt a deeper understanding of what it means to walk side by side with God in everything we do

Author Yvonne MorrisPublisher BRF (Aug 2011)ISBN 978 18410 1855 3RRP pound799

Prayer Spaces in Schools

Prayer Spaces in Schools enables children and young people to explore faith and spirituality from a broadly Christian perspective in a safe creative and interactive way

A range of flexible resources can be adapted to work for participants aged 5-18 bringing an experiential dimension to a variety of subject areas and to pastoral aspects of school life

See wwwprayerspacesinschoolscom

Prayers by Young People

The Fellowship of United Reformed Youth (FURY) is developing an ecumenical prayerresource book for publication in September They are inviting young people of all denominations and organisations to write prayers to be included in the book These should link in with the themes of praise confession giving thanks and praying for others Please encourage young people in your church to write prayers and send them to furyprayershotmailcom by 31 May

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Your invitation to get involvedThank you for reading this far through missionscene We hope and pray that you have found things that are useful to you and your church as you live in the crossingplaces to which God has called youMissionscene over the past few editions has been developing We want to continue this into the next edition om which we will be introducing a letters page We would love letters on any missional topic or comments on articles in this edition Sadly we cannot guarantee to publish every letter and we retain the right to edit them Please send your letters by email to missionscenefbbieu Whilst we are looking for a range of topics we would be particularly interested in letters suggesting how we could use the extra day 29 February as a day of blessing We will be having an article about that next time

We are often getting complimentary comments about missionscene and for that we are grateful We would love it as always to be even better We are therefore always delighted when people feedback ideas resources and comments about how it can be improved So let us know - this is the mission magazine of the Baptist family and that includes you

May you have a meaningful Advent and amazing Christmas and as you enter the new year may you do so knowing that God has called you to the crossingplaces of his world Ian Bunce

Seeking Young AdultsThe Baptist Union of Great Britain has a number of vacancies on the Younger Leaders Forum (YLF) Meeting over a weekend twice a year the YLF seeks to make a difference to the discipleship of young people and to inform the Union on what can be done to see this missing generation back in local churches

Only 31 of young adults attend church regularly as compared to 63 of all ages So we are looking for some very creative young leaders to join this group

What sort of people are we looking forbull Between 18-30 (the lower in this range the

better)bull Creativebull A leader or emerging leaderbull Able to think right out of the boxbull Male or femalebull People of faith and prayerbull Being mad helps (as does eating curry and

pizza)

The YLFrsquos vision statement islsquoThe Baptist Union Younger Leadersrsquo Forum has a vision to see a generation of young adults united in faith to build each other up and have their voices heard We will be influential in developing Christ-centred community creating cultural shift and being the voice of young people to the BU Council

As YLF we are a group of diverse young leaders from Baptist churches nationwide between the ages of 18-30 who meet bi-annually to discuss and challenge the BU regardingbull How the Church relates to young adults in

todayrsquos societybull The major issues facing Baptist churches from

young adultsrsquo perspectivesbull Our own vision to revive the missing

generation of 18-30s within the Church

We meet as an authentic worshipping community reliant upon honesty support and trust which seeks to provide an opportunity for young developing leaders to establish meaningful relationships and realise their potentialrsquo

If you know someone who is likely to be interested in this group to help to fill the gaps and work with the group to really make a difference please do talk with them If someone would like to find out more please contact Ian Bunce on ibuncebaptistorguk to start a discussion

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Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

BUGB Mission DepartmentIan Bunce

01235 517716missionbaptistorguk

ShetlandIslands

Channel Islands

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South Eastern Stuart Davison 01444 253163

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Regentrsquos Park Baptist College Nick Wood

01865 288129nicholaswoodregentsoxacuk

South West Malc Reddaway 07917 330030

malcroselandscommunitychurchorguk

Southern Counties Colin Norris

07725 039943cnorrisscbaorguk

London David Shosanya 0208 543 6447

davidshosanyalondonbaptistorguk

Spurgeonrsquos Baptist College Roger Standing

020 8653 0850 ex228 rstandingspurgeonsacuk

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Irish Baptist Networks

Stephen Adamsstephenadamsibnetworksorg

wwwibnetworksorg

Peter Dunn (Director for Mission)

01235 517648pdunnbmsworldmissionorg

Mat Wilson (IMC Team Leader)

0121 683 7948mwilsonbmsworldmissionorg

wwwbmsworldmissionorg

December 2011

BUGB Mission DepartmentKathryn Morgan01235 517704

kmorganbaptistorguk

Y Coleg Gwyn (North Wales Baptist College)

Elfryn Jones01248 362608

coleg-gwynhotmailcouk

West of England Alisdair Longwill 01453 883308

awlongwillgooglemailcom

Bristol Baptist College Principal - Stephen Finamore

0117 946 7050adminbristol-baptistacuk

South Wales Baptist College Principal - Peter Stevenson

029 2025 6066pksswbcorguk

South Wales Andy Hughes

029 2049 1366andysouthwalesbaptistassociationorguk

Northern Community Learning Network

Glen Marshall 0161 249 2520

glenmarshallbigfootcom

Scottish Baptist College Principal - Jim Gordon

0141 848 3988 scottishbaptistcollegeuwsacuk

Central Helen Wordsworth

01788 817292revhrhwordsworthpluscom

Eastern Richard Lewis 01842 754953

richardlewiseasternbaptistorguk

Yorkshire Jane Day

0113 278 4954 janedayybaorguk

Heart of England Adrian Argile

0121 472 4986 adrianargileblueyondercouk

East Midland Mike Fegredo 07972 350242

mfegredoembagmailcom

North Western Sandra Crawford 01942 221595

sandranwbaorguk

Baptist Union of Scotland Alan Donaldson 0141 423 6169

alanscottishbaptistorguk

Baptist Union of Wales Marc Owen

01267 245660 marcbedyddwyrcymrucouk

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Northern John Singleton 01642 655551

johnsingletonthenbaorguk

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In this edition

Page 3 Editorial Alisdair Longwill introduces this edition looking at mission through the seasons

Pages 4-6 Using the seasons Special events in 2012 year planner Creative Mission

Pages 7-8 Baptist Events Find out about whatrsquos going on and how you can get involved Youth Children and Family Workersrsquo Residential Incarnate houseparty Out of the Ashes tour

Page 9-11 Other Events Events being run by other organisations which may be of interest to you or others in your church

Lead Academy taster days Cafe Church Network training day Crucible course Mission opportunity from the EBF Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Carry the Torch

Pages 12-18 Resources A range of resources to help you and your church in mission

Evangelism has the pendulum swung too far More to Christmas card Biblefresh Advent prayer Christmas Unwrapped ChurchAdsnet The Christmas Experience Share the Story Get in the Picture and competition Christianityorguk Paperless Christmas Christmas crossingplaces Mission File Bible Messages for Today Funding Central grants Poverty and Homelessness Action Week More than Gold Olympic Games pastors New resource from Bible Society Putting on a Comedy night for the community Viewfinder service resources for 18-30s

Pages 19-24 Youth Children and Family Workers News of events and resources suitable for those working with children young people and families

Messy Teenagers Hand in Hand conference Youth Children and Family Workersrsquo Residential Church-based Toddler Groups Mainly music Church-based Toddler Groups BWA conference Prayer spaces in schools Side by Side with God Top Tips worshipping with under-5s FURY Prayers Seeking Young Adults for the BUGB Younger Leadersrsquo Forum

4 A final word

Page 25 Contact details Get in touch with your local representative on the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

are where we arebull with non-believersbull with the intent to be to do to say and to think as Christ would in the situation

bull with an expectancy that something transformational will happenA crossingplace may involve us as part of a whole

church event in a smaller group of which we are

part or on our own in our daily living

is a bi-monthly publication of the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland

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