Is there more to life than this?

Ask big questions in a relaxed environment. Enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat while you’re at it, all this for free!

Where?: FUSE Cafe, Swinegate, York. Next to the Biltmore Bar & Grill.

When?: Every Tuesday from 16th October, 5.30-7.30pm.

For more info telephone (01904) 767283 or 07737 729821 and ask for Graham or Penny, or email: mail@york-epc.org.uk.

Ministering to Muslims - One Day Seminars

• Letchworth - Tuesday 9th October 2007

• Halifax - Tuesday 30th October 2007

• Cheltenham - Thursday 1st November 2007

Star: 9.30am End: 3.30pm

Speaker Biography

Martin [British] lives in Bromley with his wife Jensie [Swedish] and their Swenglish sons . Martin & Jensie have a passion for taking the Good News to Muslims and have worked amongst them for over 25 years, having spent much of that time iun the Middle East.

Martin currently provides support and development for church planting teams, shares the Gospel with Muslim friends, teaches around the world on Muslim evangelism and represents OM on interagency networks. When he can fit it in he works as an independent cultural consultant and executive coach for clients such as GSK, PWC, Motorola, Rolls Royce, GM, Ford and Ericsson.

He has a Masters Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary where he completed a double specialisation in Islam and Christian Leadership Development. In 1997 Martin reveived the Paul Person Award for Innovative Vision and Creativity in the Task of World Evangelism.

Why Attend?

• Feeling equipped and able to share the Gospel with Muslims in your locality.
• Understanding the cultural adaptations needed, where appropriat, to increase trust and respect with Muslims.
• Being able to answer some of the standard Muslim objections to Christianity.
• Knowing some of the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims and be able to use these as bridges when sharing the Gospel.
• Encouraged that God is clearly and powerfully at work in the Muslim world.
• Motivated to increase your prayer for Muslims both here and abroad.

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Yes it is true!

For the first time in almost 50 years, the camp will not be taking place this year. The field is just too waterlogged.

Go to the Fraisthorpe Camp website for full details.

There are a number of opportunities for helping with camp this year by using your car.

Tow-bar Help

Friday, 20th July, we need help from drivers who have tow-bars on their cars.

The task is to move caravans from storage to the camp site at Fraisthorpe. We meet at the storage place at 10:30 AM and move as many as we can in the time. When we finish we go for a lunch at the fish and chip cafe.

The storage place is Catfoss Industrial Estate, Brandesburton. To see where that is go to this MAP.

Lifts for Campers

Some young people and their luggage need transporting to camp on Sat 28th July or 4th Aug (depending which week they are booked in for).

Middle Sunday Barbecue

We usually meet for a 4;30 PM barbecue before going to the evening meeting. Some of our church would love to be there if transport was available. Can you help?

Yes it is that time of the year again. Next Friday, 20th July, we need help from drivers who have tow-bars on their cars.

The task is to move caravans from storage to the camp site at Fraisthorpe. We meet at the storage place at 10:30 AM and move as many as we can in the time. When we finish we go for a lunch at the fish and chip cafe.

The storage place is Catfoss Industrial Estate, Brandesburton. To see where that is go to this MAP.

Today along with other believers in the UK, Christians gathered in town halls and civic centres to pray for peace. Here in York we had been invited by the Lord Mayor to meet in the Medieval York Guildhall. There we prayed for our city of York, for the nation and our world. The civic party were in attendance.

This was a One Voice event and many churches were represented.

The Spurriergate Centre led the prayers for the world. People were invited to place a small umbrella on a world map as they prayed to represent the covering of God’s care we were calling to God for.

I got a photo of the world map with some of the umbrellas just before it had been fully cleared away.

The Summer Soul team led the praying for the city of York. Hand shaped notes placed on the floor as we prayed for the city of York.

Umbrellas were used in another prayer station led by Sue Wallace of “Visions“. We were invited to thank God for the “umbrella” of His protection because the recent bombing attempts in London and Glasgow were unsuccessful. That got me thinking… Look for my thoughts on TheMorningFlight

Voluntary administrative support required.

York School of Theology (YST) offers a wide range of training to Christians of all churches in and around York.

After an exciting first year of operation YST is looking to grow and therefore seeks a person to commit themselves on a voluntary basis, to provide administrative support. The amount of time required is the equivalent of one or two days per week.

It is a role which can offer great satisfaction for service in a strategic area of Christian work.

For further details see the newssheet or contact us at the York Elim office.

If you are wanting to borrow for something special you may be tempted to accept the offer of easy loans from doorstep sales reps. DON’T!

Provident Personal Credit are often found offering their services in lower income areas and sell door to door. Borrow from them and you are bonkers! They charge interest at 177% interest.

That’s right 177%! It is something I think should be outlawed.

A far better option for those in York is to apply to the York Credit Union which works with Citizens Advice Bureau in York. They check that any borrowing applied for is affordable, but that should be welcomed because they believe in responsible lending. It costs £1 to join.

I met Mike Beckett of Citizens Advice and York Credit Union in the York Guildhall today at a Carers Day (part of a National Carers Week) I went away with a bundle of info.

York Credit Union is a great way to save too. You can start saving with a minimum payment of only £1. They even have a special Christmas Saver Account. By saving with them you are able to support the credit union’s work of protecting the vulnerable from being exploited and taken into unmanageable debt by unscrupulous lenders.

To pay back your loan some York employers have an arrangement with the Credit Union to have the payments made directly from your pay.

Have a look at their site for more info.

Summer Soul is the new name for York Student Outreach which was started at St Michael le Belfrey by David Watson about 20 years ago. It is now run in partnership with other churches and some of our Elim people are already planning to take part this year.

Summer Soul is happening from the 29th June to 9th July ‘07 and looks to be another fantastic year. This year the target is to have at least 100 students on the mission. There is still time to sign up.

Details of how to support Summer Soul call Alyson Lamb on 01904 624190 or email her on alyson.lamb@stmichaelsyork.org.

York Elim has opportunities for 3 interns in the academic year ‘07-’08. More details upon request.

Focus of internship:

• Personal development within the context of Christian Ministry, preparation for both full-time and part time ministry lifestyles.
• Training and discipleship.
• Testing of ministry calling/vocation.

What the intern will offer:

• Work with youth and/or, children and “tweenagers”.
• Work in Ministry Team on Sundays in main meetings.
• Commitment to the training and opportunities offered.

We offer:

• Ministry training and opportunities.
• Music, worship-leading opportunities.
• Mentoring.
• Inclusion in leadership meetings.
• Study opportunities, i.e. York School of Theology (www.ystyork.org), “Engage” youth worker training).
• Exposure to overseas and UK church and mission situations through our extensive international network.

Person Specification:

• Passion for their specific ministry.
• Willingness to be flexible in their roles.
• Suitable references.
• Evidence of suitable Christian character and discipline for the ministry opportunities.