Annual Review and Annual Report for 2011

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More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 7 March 2012 at 3:50pm.

Church Office revised opening hours

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From 1 April 2012, the Church Office will be open from Tuesday to Friday from 9am until 1pm.  During those hours, our office team will be happy to assist you with GBC office and administrative matters.  You can leave a voicemail message or email at any time. 

Our paid staff may be working from their GBC offices at other times and, as always, will help wherever possible with office questions. However, please do not rely on them being present to gain access to the building or answer the telephone.

If you need to speak to one of the pastors when the office is closed, as previously, it is best to call their mobile number:

John:  07704 122352 | Adrian: 07912 282482 | Daniel:  07909 767505.

Read all of Church Office revised opening hours: Part of GBC News.
More information available from Ruth Blakey (ruth.blakey@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 7 March 2012 at 3:21pm.

Safeguarding Policy and Procedures

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More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 6 March 2012 at 1:11pm.

Live recording: Our OCC shoeboxes being delivered

This year our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes went to rural Swaziland. OCC were able to broadcast live on internet a shoebox distribution to school children in a small village called Kaphunga . If you missed it you can watch it here.  They lost their link the first time!  We are not responsible for any advertising added by UStream.

More details from: http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/shoebox-live

Read all of Live recording: Our OCC shoeboxes being delivered: Part of GBC News.
More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 8 February 2012 at 11:58am.

YouVersion - a new way to read the bible

YouVersion

There are plenty of places to read the bible online—the best being BibleGateway and the increasingly popular YouVersion. a completely fresh approach to engaging with the Scriptures.

When the Bible is always nearby, you can use any moment to read and share God’s Word.

*Use it on nearly every mobile device *Enjoy 150+ Bible translations in many languages *Listen to audio Bibles on the go *Choose from hundreds of reading plans *Share verses quickly on Twitter & Facebook

It’s free. It’s easy to use. It’s right where you are. On your computer: http://youversion.com

On your phone: the Bible App.  Install it in minutes: http://youversion.com/download

The Bible App has now been installed on more than 35 million mobile devices, and they are averaging about 2 million installs each month. It is probably the best bible reading app available at present.  It is available for all mobile operating systems.  The Android and iPhone apps are especially good; as usual the Symbian one leaves a little more to be desired!

If you don’t already use YouVersion on a digital device, [...Full item]

Read all of YouVersion – a new way to read the bible: Part of GBC News.
More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 20 December 2011 at 12:29pm.

Helping to Heal

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HELPING TO HEAL: HOW CHURCHES CAN SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

A SPRING MINISTRIES’ TRAINING DAY – 3 MARCH 2012 AND 29 SEPTEMBER 2012

Sexual abuse, according to research, affects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys.  That equates to about 10 million people in the UK who are survivors of sexual abuse.  A report by the Church of England said that 80% of churchgoing women will go to someone in church for help rather than a counsellor or other professional.

There has been a welcome increase in recent years in the availability of training around child protection issues in churches. But there is very little information and training available on how to respond well to adult survivors of child sexual abuse.  This training day looks to plug that gap.

On this ‘Helping to Heal’ training day we will look at some basic information, to lay a foundation, such as:

· what is child sexual abuse?

· what is the ‘spectrum of abuse’?

· what is the impact of abuse on people’s [...Full item]

Read all of Helping to Heal: Part of GBC News.
More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 15 December 2011 at 8:54am.

Could you host a competitor’s family member?

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COULD YOU – OR SOMEONE you know – give hospitality to family members of a 2012 Games competitor? Without this kind of help, the high cost of accommodation will mean many not being able to attend and give their support.

More Than Gold’s Athlete Family Homestay Programme was launched last month with Stephanie Cook MBE (pictured), whose family used the programme when she competed in Sydney. Now we just need the right people to come forward.

Hosts provide bed and breakfast for at least eight days for up to two guests. In addition they will also give the practical help needed for their guests to make the most of their stay during the Games.

For all the details just click here.

Read all of Could you host a competitor’s family member?: Part of GBC News.
More information available from Daniel Beckett (daniel.beckett@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 12 December 2011 at 9:55am.

Starbucks for the Youth!

imageWe hired Starbucks in Huntingdon on the 21 December from 7pm-9pm and over fifty of us turned up bought drinks and food and enjoyed the Starbucks ‘thing’!

As part of the evening there was a 5-10 minute presentation about ‘Why Christmas?’ Aimed at making people think about what Christmas is all about and the reason it is celebrated.

Read all of Starbucks for the Youth!: Part of GBC News | Youth.
More information available from Daniel Beckett (daniel.beckett@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 30 November 2011 at 2:44pm.

New Wine 2012

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Join a huge celebration of God’s goodness, generosity & grace!

• Encounter God in heartfelt worship • Learn through his Word and from his Spirit • Be renewed to know him better • Be healed and transformed in body, mind and spirit • Get equipped to serve him in new ways • Gain fresh vision from what he is doing elsewhere in the world • Be part of something that’s bigger than any local church!

A group from GBC will be going to the North and East week from Saturday 28 July – Friday 3 August at Newark & Nottinghamshire County Showground, Newark.

For more information and to book: new-wine.org/summer

Read all of New Wine 2012: Part of GBC News.
More information available from John Smith (john.smith@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 25 November 2011 at 12:47pm.

AIC November prayer points

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More information available from Ruth Blakey (ruth.blakey@godmanchesterbaptist.org).
Published on: 24 November 2011 at 10:00am.
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