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'Tell Me The Old Old Story...' By Roger Bye
These are words from an old hymn written in 1866 by Kate Hankey. She was associated with William Wilberforce, and a group of prominent evangelical Anglicans from the Clapham area. This group helped to establish the British and Foreign Bible Society, promoted the abolition of slavery, and was involved in improving the lot of England's working classes. She taught Bible stories to shop girls in London and visited the sick in local hospitals. She knew how to tell the extraordinary old old story to normal people!
The story hasn’t changed. In the words of the hymn – it is the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.
It is the same story that is changing our lives. It’s the same story that we are given to share with those who need to know where true hope can be found, today, whatever our need. The Good News of Jesus is as potent today as ever in transforming lives.
Each week we are learning together to take steps in sharing this story a bit more freely in natural ways. This month we will have Graham and Charlotte Webb from Jubilee Church Liverpool with us over the weekend of 23-24th November. They will serve us well to help share this amazing story of God’s love to others. I believe it will be an important weekend for us all. Please do make it a priority and be praying that we will all be better equipped as storytellers!
Brian and Cath Oldrieve Retirement Gift Day By Patrick Sharman
On 24th October, we had a gift day to bless Brian and Cath Oldrieve. Many thanks for your generosity in supporting them in their retirement and honouring their faithful service to hunger relief and proclaiming the gospel. To date £3600 has been raised and will be transferred shortly.
Ukrainian Evening of Food and Culture By Alison Fielden
On 20th October, a fundraiser evening of Ukrainian food, drink and culture was held at South Street Community Rooms, to raise money for humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
"It was a wonderful event. The people involved worked very hard to bring it all together. There was an interesting time learning about the customs and history of Ukraine, with a quiz, and also an exhibition of Ukrainian artefacts. We were treated to some very tasty food, including Borscht, dumplings, and pancakes. It was very emotional when the Ukrainian ladies sang their national anthem and we were entertained with more Ukrainian songs. It was quite a scene as they were all beautifully dressed in traditional costumes. They even did a lovely dance for us, which I believe is traditionally performed at weddings. (See photo)
All in all, the evening was very enjoyable, informative and lots of money was raised for humanitarian needs in Ukraine. Well done to all the team!"
November Family Get Together
Join us on 16th November for our next Family Get Together - great for families with primary-aged children and younger! There will be crafts, games and activities, toys and snacks. 10.30-12.00 at the Hub.
Christmas Dates for your Diary
Please note down the dates for all of our Christmas events in December and feel free to invite friends and family along to all that we have planned.
Devoted 2025
22nd - 25th August 2025 | Staffordshire Showground
Book in by 31st January 2025 for the the super early bird price! Devoted is all about 'being friends and enjoying God together'. We want to leave you empowered, inspired and commissioned to bring the Kingdom of God into every area of life! To find out more and to book in today visit: www.devotedevent.org.
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