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Notices for Bulletins
Events
Freemantle Prayer : Mondays 15th Feb, 1st & 15th March : Testwood Road
 A few Christians who live in Freemantle have been getting together and praying for the area and for their witness in it. At the moment, 12 people are meeting to pray from 6 different churches. The next few dates for meeting are 1st February, 15th February, 1st March and 15th March, 5.30-6pm at 3 Testwood Road. If you would like to get involved or find out more, please email Becky via becky@unitesouthampton.org.uk. |
Alzheimers - A Shared Concern : Wed 10th February : 7.30pm : Augustine Centre
 Alzheimer's is a common problem and a shared concern. Southampton Community Family Trust are hosting an evening at the Augustine Centre on 10th February to help people gain a basic understanding of dementia issues and provide support to family and carers. Guest Speaker Barbara Pointon MBE plus speakers from the medical, caring and legal professions.
Doors open 7pm. Admission free (Donations welcome). Seats may be reserved by contacting SCFT. For more information, please phone 023 8021 6003 or email info@scft.org.uk |
Connect | Southampton Youth Event : Sat 13th February : Central Hall : 7.30pm
 Connect's monthly youth events on a Saturday evening consist of spirit-led worship, life-changing ministry and a biblically-based talk. February 13th promises to be an incredible evening with worship from the Connect | Southampton team and a talk from Darren Paffey. Admission cost £1. Starts 7.30pm at Central Hall. More info at www.connectsouthampton.org. |
Premiere of Furious Love Film : Sunday 14th February : Central Hall : 6.15pm
 Furious Love, sequel to Finger of God, is the story of one man’s journey into some of the darkest spiritual climates on earth to test the limits of God’s love. The film is being released worldwide on 14th February and will be showing at Central Hall that evening at 6.15pm. Witness God’s response to the demon possessed in Africa, the heroine addicts of Madrid, and witches in Salem, Massachusetts. See this love in relentless pursuit of the persecuted church in India and the oppressed victims of sex trafficking in Thailand. Suggested minimum on door donation: £3. For more information visit www.furiouslovethemovie.com. |
Echoes in Eternity 2 : Mens Day with Eric Delve : Sat 20th February : Central Hall
 Men across the region are invited to this mens day with Eric Delve at Central Hall on Saturday 20th February, 9.30am-5pm. Eric will explore four challenges for men in terms of their roles as soldiers, athletes, farmers and fathers. Probable cost £10, contact Central Hall on 023 8023 7700 for more information. |
OneWayUK Puppet Ministry Training Day : Sat 27th February : Holy Trinity Weston
 This training day will give you hands on experience of puppetry including puppet manipulation skills, how to start a puppet ministry, props, scenery and much more! Ideal for schools workers, church leaders, Sunday school teachers, youth/children's workers, puppet team leaders or members. It is not suitable for children under the age of 10. There will be performances and demonstrations throughout the day to give you plenty of starting ideas. Cost £12.50 if booked before 18th Feb, £17.50 thereafter. Book directly online at www.onewayuk.com |
Fresh Expressions Vision Day : Sat 27th February : Highfield Church Centre : 10am-4pm
 A day for the whole Christian community to find out more about fresh expressions of church. Run by Zoe Hart, Diocesan Fresh Expressions Enabler and the Revd Canon Steve Pittis. Cost £5, cheques made payable to WDBF. For more information or to book please contact 01962 737349 or email Ian Knight at ian.knight@winchester.anglican.org. |
Using 12 Steps Recovery Programme in Discipleship : Sat 27th Feb : 2-5pm
 On Saturday 27th February, there is a meeting at Central Baptist Church, 2-5pm for anyone who is interested in using a 12 steps based recovery programme as a discipleship tool. Nigel Skelsey, coordinator of Holy Trinity Brompton's Recovery Course will be speaking. For more information, please contact Noel McNamee on 07939 349630 or noelmcnamee7@yahoo.co.uk |
Mission Shaped Intro Course : 4 Wednesdays in March : Highfield Church : 7.30-9.30pm
 Exploring the ‘why’ of creating fresh expressions of church rather than the ‘how’, this four week course takes us on a journey looking at the ever-changing nature of our social communities and why the church needs to rethink its approach to those communities in meaningful and relevant ways. £15 for the whole course, 7.30-9.30pm at Highfield Church on 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March (Wednesday evenings). For more info contact 01962 737349 or email ian.knight@winchester.anglican.org. |
The Marriage Course : Thurs eves starting 4th March : Riverside Family Church : 7.15pm
 A seven week course offering married couples tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Over a number of evenings, couples talk about important issues over a candlelit dinner. Privacy as a couple is always respected. There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else. Cost is £90, which includes a candlelit supper each week and all materials. Running at Riverside Family Church, Northam Road (formerly Augustine Centre) starting on 4th March. To book, download a form from www.southamptonchristiannetwork.org/marriagecourse2010 or contact SCFT on 023 8021 6003 or info@scft.org.uk. |
Rob Bell : Drops Like Stars Tour : Thursday 18th March : Central Hall : 7pm
 Gifted author and communicator Rob Bell will be speaking at Central Hall, Southampton on March 18th as part of his 'Drops Like Stars' tour: a two hour exploration of the endlessly complex relationship between suffering and creativity. Tickets are £9.00 (plus booking fee) and are available NOW. Rob will only be speaking at 6 venues in the UK. Book directly online at http://www.purashop.com/Shop/Sections/Section.aspx?section_id=8632 |
Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ : Sat 27th March : King's Community Church
 This one-day event will give you confidence to lead others through The Steps To Freedom In Christ. You will find it helpful whether you are planning to lead personal freedom appointments or a “Steps Away Day” as part of the Freedom In Christ Discipleship Course. It is ideal for those who have themselves been through the basic Freedom In Christ discipleship teaching and now wish to help others as part of a team in their church. Cost is £20. Call 0118 321 8084 for more info or book online at http://www.ficm.org.uk/acatalog/Main_Menu_Helping_Others_Find_Freedom_In_Christ_23.html. |
Come and Sing Fauré's Requiem : Saturday 27th March : Highfield Church
 All are welcome to this "workshop" rehearsal and performance on Saturday 27th March at Highfield Church. 2.30pm practice, 7pm informal performance. Refreshments provided. Let us know if you want to borrow a score on the day - (limited numbers available so 1st come 1st served) otherwise bring your own - any edition. Informal dress. Please register with Laura Hewitt by email: laura@hewittpeople.co.uk or phone: 023 8058 5978; providing name, email, phone number, voice type and whether you need to borrow a score.
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Narrow Road : Riding Lights Production : Friday 2nd April : Highfield Church : 7pm
 On Good Friday (2nd April) Riding Lights Theatre Company will be at Highfield Church in Southampton performing The Narrow Road - a moving combination of powerful theatre, meditation and corporate worship. Meeting the characters and re-living the events of the gospels, this passion story takes its audience back along that original road, through the place of the cross and into the challenge of a life beyond. Compellingly performed, The Narrow Road asks each of us to review the understanding and practice of our own faith in relation to that journey today. Tickets cost £5, available from Highfield Church Office on 023 8055 8234. |
Anointed : A Women's Conference : 23rd-24th April : Central Baptist Church
 Hosted by Bridge Christian Fellowship, Anointed is a conference especially for women; it is for extravagant lovers and for those who wish to rediscover their identity as daughters of the King. Speakers include Christine Larkin, Donna Leppitt and Carole Shiers. Cost £20 in advance (concessions £10), or £25 on the door. The Saturday evening celebration is free, but an offering will be taken. See www.bridgecf.org for more details and a booking form. |
Global Day of Prayer Citywide Evening Service : Sun 23rd May : Central Hall : 7pm
 Once again we will be hosting a citywide evening prayer celebration on Pentecost Sunday, which is also the Global Day of Prayer. This has been a very encouraging event over the last few years. Join with other churches and Christians across the region to worship God together and pray for our city, nation and world. |
Big Church Day Out 2010 : 30th & 31st May : Wiston House : West Sussex
 Big Church Day Out is back, and has added an extra date on Bank Holiday Monday as well. Each day the lineup includes Hillsong United, Switchfoot, Toby Mac, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Brenton Brown, Graham Kendrick, Lou Fellingham, LZ7 and the Kings Chamber Orchestra. It promises to be an incredible event as people of all ages and church backgrounds gather together again to celebrate the faith that's bigger than all of us. Tickets available online at www.bigchurchdayout.co.uk - huge discounts for early bird and group tickets. |
Discovering the Father Heart of God : Conference with Mark Stibbe : 4th-5th June
 Southampton Christian Network are hosting a conference with Mark Stibbe at Central Hall on Friday and Saturday 4th-5th of June 2010 focussing on the Father Heart of God. We believe that in order for the city of Southampton to have a revelation of the father heart of God, we need to receive it first in the church. This is a conference for the whole citywide church, so we recommend booking early to guarantee a place. The cost for the whole conference is £15 (£10 concessions). To book, download a booking form from www.southamptonchristiannetwork.org.uk/fatherheartconference |
Global Awakening School of Healing and Impartation II : 16th-19th June : Central Hall
 Following the impact of last year's School of Healing and Impartation, Global Awakening are running a follow up School in Southampton on 16th-19th June at Central Hall, focussing on Healing, Deliverance and Disbelief. Randy Clark, John Arnott and Rodney Hogue are all confirmed to speak. Registration opens on 22nd January 2010, and early booking is recommended, as this event was very oversubscribed last year. Full details and booking on the Global Awakening website or visit our event page at www.southamptonchristiannetwork.org.uk/shi2 |
Jobs and Miscellaneous
Wanted! Project Manager / Executive Pastor
 Exilio is a new missional church being launched in Southampton in October 2010. We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with business skills who can help us think outside the box whilst developing robust systems and infrastructure. Skills needed also include event management and finance. Initial contract is for 9 months and will require a minimum of 20 hours a week. Further details and application form available from: admin@exilio.org.uk or contact Louisa Petley, Exilio administrator, Tel: 023 8033 3747.
Closing date: 26th February 2010 with interviews early March. |
Lead Practitioner Vacancy at Noah's Ark Pre-School
 Noah’s Ark is a small, popular pre-school attached to King's Church Southampton. They are looking for someone who will share the vision for Noah’s Ark to be part of the outreach into the local community, and to lead the team making the pre-school an excellent place for children. Applicants need a minimum of a level 3 qualification and experience of working in a pre-school setting. For more details or an informal look round, contact Jan Carpenter on 023 8052 8515 (mornings). To register your interest and receive an Application Pack, write now to: The Chairman (Ref: Vac PSMS), Noah’s Ark Pre-school, King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Road, Lordswood, Southampton, SO16 5LL. |
Cafe Manager Vacancy at Kipper Cafe in Northam
 Love Coffee? Love People? Love God? Kipper Cafe opened in October 2008 in Northam as part of the ongoing work in that community being done by Riverside Family Church. The project has been well received and the cafe is attracting many local residents and business people. The position of manager is coming up; if you would be interested in applying then please contact Neil Maddock on 07737 287 152 or neil@scfchurch.net. |
Volunteer Opportunities at Kipper Cafe in Northam
Love Coffee? Love People? Love God? Kipper Cafe opened in October 2008 in Northam as part of the ongoing work in that community being done by Riverside Family Church. The project has been well received and the cafe is attracting many local residents and business people. Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved with this project and serve the community. If you would be interested, then please contact Neil Maddock on
07737 287 152 or neil@scfchurch.net. |
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