‘How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along! It’s like costly anointing oil…’ (Psalm 133, The Message). It is thrilling to find Christians all over the country working together in mission as we prepare for 2014. Momentum is building as denominations and groups, who’ve caught the vision, are planning word and action mission.
In this last month we’ve confirmed two key events which will begin the countdown to 2014.
In this last month we’ve confirmed two key events which will begin the countdown to 2014.
On 18 October we will join the 40,000 gathering for the RCCG churches’ Festival of Life at
On 24 October, Archbishop of
But HOPE isn’t just about the national initiatives. The impact will be in villages, towns and cities as individuals, churches and communities become followers of Jesus. Use HOPE – The Heartbeat of Mission to plan at least one thing in mission next year – and let us know your plans so we can put you on the map.
Christmass carols in the Amex Stadium
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Sports stadiums are one of the few places where people sing together outside churches. Matt Baker, who leads Sports Chaplaincy UK which is partnering with HOPE to back the events, said Christmas carol services are a great way to bring fans, churches and whole communities together. Pilot events have been held for the past two years. This year more than 50 sports stadiums are expected to host a HOPE Stadium Carols event. Andy Rimmer’s tried-and-tested action plan is on the HOPE website here to make it easy for you to plan Stadium Carols for your community.
Churches at the heart of the WW1 centenary plans
The Diocesan YES team are seeking to set up Academies in the Chichester Diocese…check out http://www.yesonthenet.org.uk/
Churches at the heart of the WW1 centenary plans
‘Greater Love’ is the theme of HOPE’s resources to help churches and communities to mark the centenary of the start of World War 1. We are working with Lifewords, youth and schools ministries and denominational ministry teams to provide a commemorative give-away, which will help start conversations about Jesus’ love and sacrifice, plus other resources and ideas to help churches point communities to Jesus when they gather in remembrance.
Mission Academies
The Diocesan YES team are seeking to set up Academies in the Chichester Diocese…check out http://www.yesonthenet.org.uk/FUTURE PLANS…
A small group are meeting in mid-July to discuss ideas and plans. Do let us know if you have anything lined up, any good ideas and if you would like to get involved.
