At the time of writing this eNews, our nations are facing increasing challenges. In post election USA leaders have to face reality with the economy as well as other difficult issues.

We also look at the state of the nation of Syria being torn apart; the changing of the guard in China with the end of one dynasty for another; the changes in Zimbabwe (undergoing elections as I write). We see that wherever we look there is change on a considerable scale and the complexities of our world are increasing.

At such a time as this, we must take seriously what we are about, considering dutifully the stewardship God has entrusted to us with our message into the nations. I’m challenged as I return from a conflict resolution symposium in London, including Moslems, Jews and Christians. They were seeking how they will come to terms with the way the nations are changing. There are movements of people due to persecution and ethnic cleansing on a high scale; not to mention some of the serious trafficking of people from our Western nations.

The USA, the UK and nations right across our world are in desperate need of the message of hope and deliverance that Jesus Christ brings. I think it is in that context that we give hope rather than loose hope. We believe deeply in the commitment of the Lord Jesus Christ who said I will be with you always.

No, we do not loose hope, if anything, our hope shines the brightest at this time. We have involvement into China, Africa, the United States of America, Europe, Argentina (and the South America’s), Mongolia, the United Kingdom, and other nations. We are partners in the Gospel of the kingdom doing God’s will in this time.

And so it is in that context we are sobered while at the same time sharpened by the reality of the world’s needs. The desire of the nations is to find somebody they can trust in leadership. We know this can only be found ultimately in Jesus Christ.

Blessings,
Alan Scotland

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Along with this, Hope College is entering a new phase in it’s life as the aim is to become more accessible in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. As you know, Hope College is the training arm of Global Horizons in Southern Africa. Over the past 10 years many leaders have been trained through our certificate and diploma programs.

In moving forward in 2013, we are expanding the diversity of our training offerings for leaders, connecting more closely with a number of different church networks. God has really used this school here and now the courses will be brought to where the people are.

This year we will be focusing on foundations and leadership training so that churches can raise up instructors. There are so many new believers here. We will also do next level leadership training for those who have already had the basic course. Over time, people will be able to get a diploma as they participate in these shorter but just as effective training courses.

Hope College Update 2012 from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

John Leitzel has spent the past year in this process of synchronizing the churches and the colleges. He reports that the Lord is bringing different pastors and ministries together in a teamwork for His Kingdom.

For many years now there have been teams and networks who have had a relationship with Global Horizons but it is exciting during the year 2012 to see how these brothers from both Zambia and Zimbabwe have started to move in teamwork together with a much greater degree of cooperation.

We are excited about the greater commitments they are making to one another to serve together in the Kingdom. This opens up a new phase of cooperation and sharing of strengths back and forth between the gifted leaders that God has already brought together.

This is an exciting period in Southern Africa. Indeed, there are other pastors in this part of Africa who are watching and looking because they like what they see and they are interested in participating themselves. We are trusting the Lord for wisdom in this step by step progression that helps us keep in step with the Holy Spirit while finding the Lord’s wisdom as we move forward.

John Leitzel Networking With African Leaders and Churches from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Peter Kaunda and Jones Chila In Zambia from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Silent Gwashavanhu & Simon Moyo - Zimbabwe from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Three years ago we started a Day Care Centre with just 7 children, today we have two Day Care Centres with a total of 95 children attending. Over the last three years more than 60 children have joined mainstream school having been with us for two years.
This is just one example of how God has been faithful and has blessed our ministry. Thank you for being part of this ministry through your prayer and support.

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Paul Mitchell - Grace Overflows from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Paul discovers just how big grace is and how it brings peace to a driven life. Paul is a member of the Swansea Community Church.

Dr. Martin Robinson is the Principal and Chief Executive of Springdale College founded in 1980. Students continue to come from a wide range of Christian denominations who wish to learn how to be more effective in discipleship and ministry. He spoke on two topics related to each other in two sessions.

Europe - The Exceptional Case - Martin Robinson Session 1

Leaders Day, Session 1 Europe - The Exceptional Case from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

The lack of belief in God in Europe is the exception in a world that is more interested in God now more than ever.

The Church Is Not The Issue - Martin Robinson Session 2

The Church Is Not The Issue - Martin Robinson Session 2 from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

The Kingdom of God is the main purpose of Christians. The church is not the main issue (although still important).

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Europe - The Exceptional Case - Martin Robinson Session 1

The Church Is Not The Issue - Martin Robinson Session 2

God’s Abundant Provision - Liz Malaiperiman from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Liz had strayed from attending church when God planted the desire to become part of Burnham Community Church. She soon discovered that church is more than a meeting as God began to surprise her with blessings. Listen to her as she shares just how God did this.

No Longer A Victim - Tony Passey from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Sexually abused as a child, Tony was filled with anger and addiction until transformed by Jesus. Now a member of Burnham Community Church, Tony has found the ability to forgive as he has been transformed to a new man.

Dear Friends,

It is always a joy to share with you updates of what is happening among the churches throughout the world. The church is made up of God’s people who exist to bless the world in Jesus’s name. Included are a couple of stories that illustrate the much wider picture of the churches plus updates on Trinity School of Ministry and a planned ministry trip to Goa, India.

Blessings,
Alan Scotland

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In June, 17 people from around Lifelink churches in UK and USA went on a mission trip to Lusaka, Zambia for two weeks. We had representatives from churches in Cambridge, Bishops Stortford, Dunstable, Rugby, Birmingham, Liverpool and London in the UK, and Chicago and Lansing (Michigan) in the US. Our ages ranged from 18 to 60. We didn’t come with any great skill or ability, but a desire to serve the churches in Zambia in any way we could.

Our initial aim had been to help Hudson Luwi and Fountain of Life churches in any way that we could.  However, in the two days before we arrived, Alan Scotland, Ian Rawley, Barry Fitzpatrick and John Leitzel had been running a conference for the leaders of six church networks in Zambia and Zimbabwe that were looking for closer relationship with Lifelink churches.  As a result of the conference, we finished up working with the other two church groups in Lusaka as well as Hudson’s network, and one of the Zimbabwean groups even sent us there of their youth group to help us at our children’s camp.

The first few days were spent immersing ourselves in the local culture, learning to eat nshima, the local staple food, and working with three different church groups in Lusaka. We taught in two schools run by the local churches, we visited a local hospital and ministered with the patients and staff, we helped to redecorate a childrens’ home run by Africa Enterprise Trust, and we made plans for our weekend teenagers camp.

Over a long bank holiday weekend, we ran a camp for around 55 teenagers. They came from each of the three churches we were helping, and some were orphans from the Africa Enterprise Trust children’s home. Although most of us slept in chalet accommodation, all the teaching and eating at the camp was outdoors.  We worshipped, we taught, we played sports, we swam, we went for safari walks and saw giraffes and zebras, we had some social evenings, and everyone had a good time. 10 of the children became Christians and many others had their faith stretched or made recommitments.

We then spent a couple of days in Livingstone seeing Victoria Falls, and then returned to Lusaka for the last weekend, where we helped to redecorate the Fountain of Life church building, and then we were able to participate in Sunday meetings at two of the local churches, with many of them bringing word and testimony.

As a team we were stretched, we were operating beyond the limits of our natural ability, and we were all able to testify to God changing us over the two weeks. It was humbling to work alongside the local churches, to seek to serve them, to be motivated by their evident faith despite their limited resources.  God was clearly at work with the church networks in Zambia and Zimbabwe where we have relationships, and it was exciting and a privilege to be around helping them as they seek to put their own relationships and working together on a stronger basis.

If you get a chance to go on a future mission trip – take it – it will change your life! 

David Brown and Sam Rawley, team leaders

Janae Stansbury - Connecting The Generations from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

I was born in Maryland but grew up in Pennsylvania. For the past 4 years I have been studying at Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. I recently graduated and am now working as an intern at Christ Church in Generation Church (ages 12-30 something) in Apple Valley, MN.

This has turned out to be a cool “God Thing” because they were looking for a fourth person on the core team of GC (Generation Church). They already had two men and one woman and they needed another woman with worship leading experience to complete the team. I am a vocal major with a worship minor and also have been involved in student government as vice president. This prepared me for being part of this team.

Josh Mitchell, GC Pastor, got in touch with Ken Steorts, president of Visible Music College. Ken said this position would be perfect for me and as they agreed, this internship was now mine; and that’s how God led me here.

One thing that I liked about Christ Church is something that I lacked while growing up, is a church very dedicated to the youth. Generation Church is incredible. So much time and energy is put into the youth to raise them up by them learning their gifting and being a place where they are encouraged to use their gifting.

I was 18 when I first was saved and I never had this kind of encouragement. This is really cool to see here. I also get to be part of the core team, which is made up of people who grew up in this church. They are now able to encourage the next generation.

This last weekend was the Inside Outside Worship Fest, which was an idea coming from one of the college students. They started by worshiping inside and then camped outside and ended with an outside worship time Sunday morning. It consisted of the youth and the older generation worshipping together.

There were two different youth-led worship teams and an international worship team from another ministry. The worship was incredible! Cal, the college student with the original idea, gave a Word on “Refreshing Worship”.  We wound up with the church sending out a mission team to Columbia and had a dinner supplied by the Women’s Ministry of the church.

One of the things that I have had on my heart since I came to Christ Church is connecting youth with the older generation. I have seen a huge disconnect of these two generations. The focus for youth today is career over being a mother (for women) at first. The result has been the loss of learning from the older generation of women. I am starting to work on this in a small way, putting together the women from these two generations so the younger will have mentors and friends. I will start with three groups, which are all teaching some form of cooking. The goal is to have a common thing to learn together and also have conversation about their lives.

I have been here at Christ Church for two months so far, yet I already feel so connected and accepted. I am living with one of the elder’s family as I work as an intern.

I should begin this letter by thanking two persons, one is God and the other is you. I mean to say those of you who prayed for us, visited and supported us. And are continuing all these things for the sake of the King and His Kingdom. I cannot fully express how I am grateful of your right hand of fellowship, if you had not stood with us, we would not have seen the fruit of the partnership in His vineyard.

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Dear Friends,

You along with our other members are making a difference to poor and disadvantaged people in our world. Below are three of the most recent grants we have given. Each grant sends a ripple through eternity in the form of changed lives. This is our Summer edition of the O2H eNews which we send out two times a year.

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Rugby Street Pastors from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Throughout the UK, a unique and deeply appreciated group of Christians from various churches patrol the streets from 10pm-4am on weekends. Their purpose is to bring help and peace in a time of the night when often there is danger for people coming out of the clubs in the town centers.

New Life Church, Rugby, participates in this vital ministry along with the other churches which are part of Revive a cooperative group of churches in Rugby which seeks to meet practical needs in the community (such as a food shelves, help for the homeless, etc.).

A presence of Street Pastors at 3.30 in the morning around the clock tower in Rugby Town Centre, where intoxicated clubbers congregate whilst waiting for a taxi, brings a calming, reassuring influence. Many people have said they feel much safer when they see Street pastors are watching out for them. The role is not about preaching heaven and hell, but one of listening, caring and helping – working in an unconditional way. 

People in Rugby are now getting to know that the Church is there for them in a practical way. Whether Street Pastors are pointing people in the right direction, persuading someone not to do something, providing emergency first aid, giving out flip-flops and lollies, or just being a shoulder to cry on, they are practically demonstrating the Christian ethos of caring for one another…..not just to one another in their respective church congregations, but to the wider community – the Cities, Towns and villages where they live and work.

Watch the video where the people on the streets coming out of the clubs share what Street Pastors means to them. Listen to club owners, the police, town officials have to say. In recognition of the work undertaken by volunteer Street Pastors, they were presented with an award by Rugby’s Community Safety Partnerships Board.

Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue.

It was pioneered in London in January 2003 by Rev Les Isaac, Director of the Ascension Trust, and has seen some remarkable results, including drops in crime in areas where teams have been working. There are now some 9000 trained volunteers in around 250 teams around the United Kingdom.

Each city project is set up by Ascension Trust and run by a local coordinator with support from Ascension Trust and local churches and community groups, in partnership with Police, Council and other statutory agencies.

For more information on Street Pastors, you can visit the web site by clicking HERE

Shaun Church - It Took A Miracle from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Shaun Church is from the London Community Church. He was an atheist when his brother told him to come to a meeting at LCC. He and his wife were unable to have children and although he didn’t believe in God, he decided he had nothing to lose so he asked the speaker to pray they would have children. Three months later his wife was pregnant and within a short time Shaun became a follower of Jesus.

Students from Trinity School of Ministry participated in a week of mission, outreach and service with Cornerstone International Church in Brussels, Belgium. The specifically looked to bless the refugee and homeless friends of Brussels.

Here is a brief video Scott Lencke put together about the mission trip.

Mission Brussels 2012 from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

We experienced a real anointed time at the annual leader’s prayer retreat at Hothorpe Hall. Although it is a prayer retreat, there were four keynote speakers.

You can hear each of these sessions by clicking HERE.

Jonny Shepherd produced a new worship album titled “The Sun And The Sattelites”. I had the great opportunity to sit down and visit with him when I was last in Rugby.

Jonny Shepherd from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Jonny wrote the following:

We have had the successful launch of the new album. Success is a funny thing where God is concerned – it’s often the hidden things he is concerned with rather than the seen. However, the ‘seen’ has been very pleasing!

The Sun & The Satellites has received a glowing review from Louder Than The Music, Sing Sing Sing has been played on the UCB Unsigned show, I’ve been interviewed on Radio Plus in Coventry, and our launch party really got people buzzing!

I’ve been leading worship since around 1996 (memory is beginning to fade…I think the year is about right?), and was worship pastor at Rugby Christian Life Centre for around 10 years. Through that time I’ve led worship for a range of events including those organised by Youth For Christ, New Wine, Fresh Fire UK and also led for the Jesus Culture England 2006 conference.

I now attend New Life Church in Rugby and continue to write material for a new projects in 2012.  This includes the upcoming album ‘The Sun & The Satellites’ and an as yet untitled childrens worship recording.

Through my whole journey as a worship leader God has give me a passion for writing new worship music to serve the church that is relevant to todays culture, and to see the standards in worship increase in church.

For more information go to: jonny shepherd.com

God Has Something For Me To Do - Matt Smith from Global Horizons on Vimeo.

Matt Smith grew up in difficult times in a family that was not supportive. He soon turned to drugs and anything else that would make him happy. God woke him up when he met his wife and was met by God. This is a story of how God miraculously saves people.

Matt and his wife are members of Church Alive in Birmingham, UK.

Dear Friends,

So much is happening throughout the world where you are making an impact as churches and people together under the banner of Global Horizons/Lifelink International. It is my heart to keep you up to date with all that is going on. May God bless you as you continue to impact your community and the world for the Kingdom of God.

Blessings,
Alan Scotland

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Dear supporters and praying friends,

We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers and support for our ministry in India. Over the past few months we have been greatly encouraged by the responses we have received from the people whose lives have been touched through our various projects.
“The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes”. Psalm 118:23. This verse is true in our ministry and in our family life. As you read this update we pray that you will be encouraged to know you are making a difference in the lives of the people through your giving and your prayers.
Warmest regards

Francis, Alison, Abigail and Joel

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In March 2012, the elders from the churches in the USA gathered at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI. It was an exciting time of being provoked toward God’s purposed. This year, the themes was “Interpreting The Past, Embracing The Future”. We have posted five of the sermons both in video format and in audio only.

For Video, click HERE

For Audio, click HERE

On March 10, 2012, the Rugby Food Shelf was opened with a dedication service and ribbon cutting.

The programme featured: Bob Reeve representing street pastors, the Mayor Gwen Hutton, the MP Mark Pawsey, Diana Mansell coordinator of the food shelf, the Rev. Dr. Michael Bochenski and Alison Morgan the community champion from Asda.

Sally grew up with dysfunction and rejection which left her alone and depressed. A simple invitation to a church totally changed her life as she discovered Jesus was real. Sallie is a member of Kings Church, Wirral.

Dear Friends

It is great to be in communication with you. I know that you have a busy life like I do. It is good to reflect on what God is doing across our relationships on an international dimension.

Serving Jesus together,
Alan Scotland

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James Muffett, an elder in the Lansing, MI church (Liberty Christian Church) has been actively mentoring and training the next generations of government, business, and news media leaders. I believe James has had more impact on our future all of these years.

Watch the video and be amazed with what God has done through the work of Student Statesmanship Institute:

From small beginnings with 14 students, SSI has grown to include: three separate week-long summer camps, serving more than 300 students each year; a traveling, two-day, on-site program for Christian, public and home-school students; and an exciting, discipleship program for SSI alumni called the Ambassador League.

Hundreds of young people, aged 14 to 19 years from a variety of denominations and backgrounds, are touched each year by the ministry of SSI.

The result? Today, SSI is Michigan’s Premier Biblical Worldview & Leadership Training Program for high school students.

SSI represents a whole new way of thinking. Young people come to understand that God has a destiny and purpose for their lives. They start to realize that faith is not a ‘crutch’ for weak people, but rather it has relevance to every area of life. They begin to see themselves as Christ’s Ambassadors, who have been commissioned to influence the world for His Kingdom. They learn to give themselves as servant leaders in a bankrupt culture. They are equipped to counter the narrow-secular worldview that is so pervasive in our society.

The mission of restoring traditional values to our society is most effectively accomplished by making an eternal investment in young people—the next generation of leaders—our primary focus.

The Student Statesmanship Institute (SSI) is a dynamic Biblical worldview and leadership training program established by the Foundation for Traditional Values (FTV) to further the mission of affirming and restoring America’s Judeo-Christian heritage.

Visit their web site at the following link: www.ssi-online.org

Eric and Ann were in Southport, UK when they encountered a woman at the cafe who needed healing from shingles. Eric prayed a very simple prayer and the woman was healed.

Both Eric and Ann are members of City Church, Liverpool.

God’s gift of healing is not just for ourselves, but for all those around us. Listen as Ruth shares a story of God’s healing power with a neighbor who had cancer. Jesus really shows up when we pray for our neighbours.

Ruth Jones is a member of the City Church, Liverpool.

Dear praying friends and supporters,
The end of the year brings both memories and hopes. We’ve had a great year in terms of ministry and family life, so there‟s much to be thankful for and so much to share with you, most importantly please accept our heartfelt thanks for all that you have done and continue to do for us in your prayers and support.

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Francisandalisonjan2012update.pdf

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In 2011, the Visible Music College moved into it’s iconic downtown campus in Memphis, TN. Here is a video that expresses the thanks to all who helped and lets all of us get a glimpse of the campus.

As we begin this New Year together, we thought it was very important to acknowledge to you how you have had an impact throughout the world through O2H. If you are not a current member of O2H we still want to inform you of what many people who give together on a grass roots level can make such a difference.

Opportunity2Hope (O2H) is a mercy ministry operated by ordinary people to help the poor throughout the world. O2H is best described as a grass roots organization where the members not only contribute but also initiate grants for worthy projects.

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Stacie Murphy has had the wall of hate torn down and replaced with peace and love through Jesus.

Stacie grew up in an atheist home and although she always knew there was a spiritual part of her, it wasn’t until she realized that there was a “wall” in her life that needed to come down.
Stacie is a member of King’s Church, Wirral, UK.

Jubilee is a day filled with fun, hope and encouragement. Through donations from churches, individuals, corporations, and O2H (you), have brought blessings of food, merchandise, services, all in a fun, festive atmosphere. It’s all FREE!

The Mission of Jubilee is to give away more than just stuff. The true mission of Jubilee is to serve God by giving generously, compassionately and unconditionally to people in order to demonstrate the hope and love that can only come through Jesus. This is the ninth consecutive year for giving away thousands of dollars of goods and services.

This year there were 1815 registered attendees with 24 area churches contributing. 60 + Vision screenings were given away (mobile clinic), 11 attendees had dental treatment (free) in a mobile clinic, 1600+ bottles of laundry soap distributed, thousands of pieces of clothing, baby items, and household items given away. 1728 loaves of bread were served and over 925 families were taking part. 1,700 bags of groceries were given away along with 65 haircuts, 140 family portraits and all with live clowns, music, dance acts, pizza and more.

To serve this many people, 470 volunteers show up to help distribute the goods and services, all in Jesus’ name. Each family receives a certificate good for 7 FREE blessings. These blessings include: a bag of groceries, a choice of services (haircut, photo session, etc.) and many new or gently used items such a clothing, toys and household merchandise. All this while items are being distributed there is food, treats, live music, bouncy houses and entertainment. Truly the people who attend call this their own fair for the poor!

On December 3rd, the students and faculty put on a fantastic Christmas Show called “Rock N Roll Christmas Show” at their new downtown facility. Here in this montage, you get a glimpse of each act.

Carol Griffiths has experienced the peace and healing that God gives when we pray. Having gone through a very painful and life-threatening situation, Carol affirms that Jesus is with us in the valley of the shadow of death and brings life and peace in the midst of it.

Carol is a member of the New Life Church, Letchworth, UK

Although Elaine was unaware of it, unforgiveness lay deep within her. Unforgiving of herself and of people who had hurt her. Elaine discovered that the grace of God could not only empower her to forgive, but to be free.

Elaine is a member of New Life Church Letchworth, UK.

Although Ruth knew about God she did not know what it was to have a relationship with God through Jesus. As her life spun out of control with abuse, divorce, drugs, alcohol and depression, God met her and transformed her when she was at her worst.

Ruth Jones is a member of the City Church, Liverpool, UK.

Dave Paterson grew up in Africa and when he needed a career, he decided to move back to the UK and join the Army.

Dave drifted away from God and began to live the life of a soldier, partying and living his own life. He saw his career going nowhere so he decided to take a job change within the army and moved to the Chester area.

Here, he began going to Northgate Church, Chester, UK and it was here that he recommitted his life to Jesus and not only saw transformation happen in his life, but in his career.

John Coppack lived a life of addiction to drugs and alcohol. He was resigned to the fact he would die using; but God miraculously changed him from the inside out and now he is a follower of Jesus! Listen to his story of transformation.

John is a member of King’s Church, Wirral.

We are at a very special time and season in the calendar year when we are reflecting on all that God has done and provided for us. It is a time of celebration, a time of thanksgiving, a time of family get-togethers. I can’t think of a better season where we can enjoy one another’s company, and contemplate the goodness of the Lord.

It is in this respect that I want to rehearse what the Lord has done, to give thanks and look forward to the months that lie ahead.

Alan Scotland

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The audio to the messages given at the UK National Leader’s Meeting are now available by clicking HERE.

The time together was especially anointed. I hope you enjoy what we are all about.

Here is the full video of “Ministering To Children” by Sam Donoghue that so many of you requested:

Alan Scotland - “Elijah The Tishbite” Alan uses Elijah to share how God uses a Tishbite (stranger) to speak to a king.

David Latham - A Confident Identity In The Favor Of God Dave Latham proclaims how we need to have a secure identity in the favor of God and understand our world and it’s needs like Daniel did.

Gustavo Lara - We Need Each Other  Gustavo uses the passage about Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish that Peter was given to show that we need each other to haul in the catch or our nets will burst.

Hudson Luwi - Humility Is Essential  Hudson Luwi proclaims the necessity of humility especially humility between the young and the older so they can receive and work together. Hothorpe Hall Conference 4-6 November 2011

Javier Uboldi - The Holy Spirit Is My Friend Javier speaks about a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. Preached at the Hothorpe Hall Conference 4-6 November 2011.

John Leitzel - Relying On God’s Spirit To Produce The Vision John Leitzel warns that when we try to accomplish the vision God has given us by using our own strength, it produces and Ishmael. Preached at the 4-6 November 2011 Hothorpe Hall Conference.

Ken Steorts - A Worship Leader’s Philosophy Of Worship. Ken Steorts shares from a worship leader’s perspective what worship is and how to work with the pastor in leading worship. From the 4-6 November 2011 Hothorpe Hall Conference.

Roy Pullen - A Pastor’s Philosophy Of Worship  Roy Pullen shares a pastor’s view as to how a worship team should work with the pastor to lead a solid Biblical worship. From the Hothorpe Hall Conference 4-6 November 2011.

Maria’s life was a mess and no matter what she did she sank deeper into that mess. With 6 children she was desperate to get out of all of the things which were destroying her life but it wasn’t until she had an authentic encounter with Jesus that her life began to change.

Watch the video as she shares how Jesus transformed her to a life that blesses everyone around her - especially her family.

Maria works with the youth of King’s Church, Wirral, UK where her life has become a message of hope for the transformation of that generation.

Ted Forman (Vladimir) was an orphan with no hope living in Russia. He shares how a shoebox gave him hope and eventually his life was completely turned around by adoption and his new life knowing Jesus.

Speaking at the Christ Church, MN family camp, Ted was part of a project with Christ Church to be the “hands and feet of Jesus”.

This story will inspire you that God uses the littlest things to make big changes and that Jesus really meant that if we give a cup of cold water in His name there is reward. If you have ever been part of “Operation Christmas Child” you will want to see how much one shoebox changes lives and brings hope.

Shannon Mitchell was heading the wrong direction in life feeling pushed and shoved into boxes that just weren’t meant for her until she was transformed by Jesus. Shannon was encouraged by a friend to come to her youth group where she felt acceptance and love. Shannon’s friend then invited her to her church, New Life Church in Rugby.

Shannon no longer feels she has to fit in a “box” others put on her because now she is in the “box” God designed for her.

Shannon’s mother, Karen Mitchell, observed the transformation in her daughter and was drawn to the same church where she ultimately met Jesus for herself. What impacted her was a women’s breakfast where three women talked and that spoke right to her heart as if it was designed just for her.

Karen now feels all things are new for her because she now understands what it means to be “reborn”.

Both of these women are changed forever!

Irena Toska grew up in Albania where the Communist Government did everything it could to wipe out religion. Although Irena grew up in a family that held no spiritual believes Irena discovered Jesus was her source of hope.

Watch her tell the story of just how this transformation took place. Listen to Alan Scotland share of how he and others at the Bible College of Wales were led to pray for Albania which had been declared a country where God was dead.

Surprise - the old regime died and Jesus is very much alive in Albania!

On October 9th, CrossPoint Church ordained Dave Hamstra as an elder and pastor. On the same day, John and Karen Leitzel were commissioned as they will be going to Zambia in January.

The church was commended for it’s faith that has caused it to grow both numerically and spiritually.

Ian Rawley proclaimed the message of the continuation of the book of Acts. Truly it was a day of celebration. You can view a bit of the celebration by watching the following video

Speaking on the subject of Hope for the nations, Alan described himself and people who have this hope as being “A Prisoner of Hope”. No matter what goes wrong or how we are defeated, the Kingdom of God will not only triumph but produce the very hope that the nations long for.

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Hi Friends

I am so glad to report to you. In this issue you will read about our training initiatives. 

Colleges Working Together seeks to work to foster a mutual sharing as to what facilitates training on the various continents. We have much to report.

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We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers and support for our ministry among the broken people of India. Over the months we have been greatly encouraged by the responses we have received from the people whose lives have been touched through our various projects.

On the 20th of June we opened a new Day Care Centre where we are educating children whose parents are affected with HIV/AIDS.

Through the Tailoring Centre many girls’ lives are changing. We would love to share all the stories with you but we just do not have enough space in one newsletter.

We are only able to help people because of your faithful giving and standing with us through prayer, you are making a difference! We trust that as you read this update you will be blessed and encouraged knowing your support is changing and transforming lives.
Warmest regards,

Francis, Alison and Abigail

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Jenny Coles of Chester, UK was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed surgery. Jenny felt the peace of God to go ahead with the necessary operations all the while sensing and experiencing God’s peace.

However, when it came time for chemo therapy, she lost that sense of peace and sought God as to what to do. This video is the story of how God led her and his participation with her in her situation.

Up to 22 men meet weekly to study and apply the Bible to their lives. Based on a book called Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro, Guy Lister called men to meet every week at a McDonald’s restaurant at 6:30 a.m. to apply what they read to their daily lives.
To say the least, this has transformed their lives. Watch the Video to capture from some of the men themselves what they say has happened to their lives!

Shirley Brown of the Northgate Church, Chester, UK shares how God has called her to support families of children with additional physical and communication needs, from birth to school age.

                                              Shirley Brown Sharing About LINKS

Named “Links”, she aims to provide a venue where parents of children with additional needs can come and meet other parents experiencing similar challenges and provide a compassionate environment where they feel they belong.

Nathan Paylor and Aaron Edwards of Northgate Church, Chester, UK have a heart to reach lost people on the streets on the streets of Chester.

They both admit that this is outside the box, but they sense a call to the twin ideas being both wise and fools in order to proclaim the Gospel on the streets in the same way that Wesley did many years ago.

                                                      Video of Nathan and Aaron

They both claim this is a blessing and an honor. They want to be relevant but not skip the truth. They observe that people are listening and responding.

They say, ‘You can dismiss Christians, the church, but not Jesus for he is still respected and admired by people even in this post-modern age.

              Left to right: Jenny Coles, Mark and Emma Ramkelawan with baby Jacob

Mark & Emma Ramkelawan of Chester, UK have experienced a very miraculous birth of Baby Jacob. Virtually given no real probability of conception and birth, God had other plans for them. Watch their story unfold in the video below:

Mark and Emma tried for one year to have a baby when it was discovered that they had a 0.04% change of ever getting pregnant. Needless to say, they were very discouraged.

Mark’s mother was praying for them when God reminded her that at their wedding, she felt led to pray for the future grandchildren. Jenny went over to pray for them and “call the baby into being”.

Mark and Emma were at the airport for a much needed holiday when she discovered she was pregnant. It turned out that Jenny said, “They really needed to take a test before they leave.” Mark shared that if they had not taken the test when they did, the fertility treatments they would undergo would have caused a miscarriage!

A very successful Visible Music Instructive (or VMI) was held in at New Life Church, Rugby, UK this past July 3-6, 2011.

The purpose was to train current musicians and worship leaders. Specifically, it will provide hands-on, practical musical instruction on one’s instrument or voice, plus music theory, music band-ensemble training, and biblical-spiritual input. Musical emphases include vocal, percussion, bass, guitar, and keyboard, plus we offered worship leading and songwriting workshops to help you grow in these important areas as well.

The VMI was led by instructors from the Visible Music College, Memphis, TN, USA.

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Jeff Enfiled has been a pastor and elder at Christ Church in the Minneapolis area for a decade. In September he will be ministering along with the apostolic team based in Rugby, UK and working in the UK and Africa.

He will also do further studies/ research working at the Trinity School of Ministry. He will play an important role with apostolic team of ministries.

His wife, Stephanie and daughter MacKenzie will preceed Jeff so that MacKenzie can begin her school. His daughter Meredith will stay in the US completing her university education.

Accelerate is a six-month training initiative with Global Horizons, developing practical ministry and personal discipleship with excellent biblical teaching. Accelerate will link with Trinity School and New life Church Rugby UK and engage with the ‘Lifelink’ family of churches across the nation and beyond. There will be organised team projects including outreach events and social action initiatives serving in the community.

                                                    Ian Rawley Announces Accelerate

‘Accelerate’ will focus on building ‘whole people’ - who are not only trained in ministry and Bible teaching, but are also maturing in their personal walk with God. We will help you appreciate your identity as a child of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform your life. Worship, prayer and sharing God’s word will be an important part of personal growth and in building a team to work together in ministry.

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Chris Williams and Keith Brockbank gave the Lifelink Leaders an update on Awareness Sunday which will be taking place on 11 September 2011 (911).

Hear the sermons from Celebration 2011 USA both video and audio

Several US Churches met together for a family camp at Camp Williamson, Carlynville, IL July 15-17th. The preached word was especially powerful.

Friday Night: Hudson Luwi from Lusaka, Zambia speaking on “Courage Provokes The Miraculous”

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Saturday Morning: Hudson Luwi from Lusaka, Zambia speaking on “My Pain Is Your Gain”

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Sunday Morning: Alan Scotland from Rugby, UK speaking on “Participating In The Supernatural, Believing The Unbelievable”

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Terry Bostick is a vital part of CrossPoint Church in Crown Point, Indiana. Although Terry did not know much about healing and how to pray for healing, he felt a strong urge to pray for a woman whom his boys went to school with who had cancer. To his surprise, she did get healed. The following is the story as told by Terry.

Because God had used him to pray for healing, others asked him to pray and he was more that willing. But, as time went on, he did not see everyone get healed and that opened him up to doubts and questions of faith.

Part 2

In part 2 below, Terry is surprised again by God’s healing - this time for himself (even though he did not seek it out). As a result, Terry’s doubts have been blown away and his assurance is that God is in charge of healing, not him. He has again started praying for people to be healed.

                                      Ryan, Joslynn, and their three sons

Little did Ryan and Joslynn know that they would have an “instant” family including teenagers.
Listen to a story that was initiated by the Holy Spirit and has brought transformation to them and all those around.

                                                                    Video Story

Ryan and Joslynn Heath had no idea when they married what God has in store for them. Both had graduated from college and were settling in to their marriage, when after a vacation to Costa Rica Together,  Joslynn had a strong sense that God wanted her to go back to school to learn Spanish. She had struggled with Spanish before in high school and couldn’t believe why in the world God would want her to take more Spanish.

They decided to go on a missions trip to Nicaragua where they worked in a small orphanage. It was there that they first met the three brothers that would end up being their sons. The Holy Spirit spoke to Joslynn first and then to Ryan that these boys would be their sons. When they shared this with their pastor, he confirmed this by saying, “Bring those boys Home.”

When they returned to Nicaragua to petition the government for adoption the authorities said no based on three laws.

1- The age of the children was such that Joslynn was too young.

2 - In Nicaragua, the government chooses who you will adopt, not the parents.

3 - They would have to move to Nicaragua and raise them there until each of the children were 18.

But God had His own plan, and the government later made an exception to each issue and 2 years later the boys live with Ryan and Joslynn in Munster, Indiana as their sons.
God said He was going to transform the Heath’s lives. Ryan stresses “This is how a relationship with God can be where God speaks to you.”

One of the transformational works that Living Word Church, Lansing, IL has been involved with has been fostering children. Most have brought the love of Jesus to families through fostering children through Safe Homes For Children. 

When crisis strikes, many of us rely on relatives and our church family for support. But for some parents, there isn’t a safety net. Often problems such as drug addiction, domestic abuse, incarceration, or illness can be debilitating, making it impossible for parents to care for their children. With the changing economy many more families are experiencing financial crisis, unemployment, and homelessness. During such crisis, children are especially at-risk for neglect or abuse as their parents struggle to cope with crushing circumstances and emotions.

Safe Families for Children has offered sanctuary to thousands of children, minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect and giving parents the time and tools they need to help their families thrive. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and support parents so they can become Safe Families for their own children.

Each family below has a uniquely different story to tell. Each one is worth watching.

The first family we will hear from are Larry and Ellen Barker.

                                          Above Video: Larry and Ellen Share Their Story

The Barker’s first foster child was a 3 day old baby whose mom was in Prison. Because of the care given to the baby, the visits to the Prison where Ellen brought the baby to see her mom, and sharing Jesus, the mom came into relationship with Jesus committing her life to the Lord.

They have also taken in a special needs child who had a stroke. When the baby arrived, he couldn’t sit up nor do much of anything. Both Larry and Ellen learned what they needed to know to help the child from many people and when the child went back to his family 9 months later, he could sit up and feed himself.

You could say that fostering and adoption is a transformational theme of how the churches in the Chicago region have been moved to bring the life of Jesus and His Kingdom to their world. Listen to their story as they share how this has transformed them as well as to the families they have been ministering.

Larry and Ellen have 9 children of their own and everyone pitches in to bring life to these precious foster children. They all have learned what it means to deny themselves for the needs of another.

The next family is Neil and Lori O’Dea.

Listen to each family member as they share that although there are difficulties and inconveniences in fostering, they each have been transformed by the servanthood God has involved them in. They say the blessings are worth everything!

                                      Above Video: Neil and Lori O’Dea And Family Share Their Story

Bob and Brittany Jansma have chosen to “foster to adopt” through the Indiana child welfare. Bob and Brittany have adopted one son and continually foster other children. They both see this as a call of God on their lives. Listen as they share how although they had to struggle through a lot of red tape, God has helped them realize their hope and dreams.

                                          Above Video: Bob and Brittany Share Their Story

Andy & Michelle Smith
Andy & Michelle have always felt they would have a family in addition to children born to them.
Andy had mentored Illya for several years and when Illya’s mom needed some help, Andy and Michelle brought Illya into their family as a spiritual son.
Andy and Michelle have a 3 year old daughter, Autumn and are expecting another child.
Andy is the Youth Pastor at Living Word Church where the family actively participates.

                                      Above Video: Andy, Michelle & Illya Share Their Story

Both Brad and Lori Feltis are part of Faith In Christ Fellowship, Eagan, MN USA. Brad is one of the leading pediatric surgeons specializing in pre-born surgery (surgery on fetuses in the womb).

Listen to their story as how God transformed their marriage when all seemed hopeless.

Brad has always believed he could depend on himself to solve all of his problems until one day he woke up and found his marriage, family, and house were about to be removed from him. When all hope seemed lost to both Brad and Lori, God began to bring about a dramatic change in the same way a caterpillar enters the confines of a cocoon and emerges a butterfly.

You too can experience the transformation power of Jesus Christ.

Opportunity2Hope (O2H) is a mercy ministry operated by ordinary people to help the poor throughout the world. O2H is best described as a grass roots organization where the members not only contribute but also initiate grants for worthy projects.

Since O2H began, the Board (a group of O2H members who are purely volunteers) has agreed the distribution of over £100,000 ($162,825 US) worth of grants. Often these grants are no more than £3,000 ($4,885 US)/ project. It has been amazing watching how ‘seed’ grants have made a difference to the lives of the poor and disenfranchised. Without the regular monthly giving of O2H members this would not be possible. Some of the grants O2H have made recently include:

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The 2010-2011 school year is quickly coming to a close. This year is particularly special as we’re celebrating our 10 year anniversary all year – and first concert at our new urban campus (200 Madison)! ... For the rest of the newsletter, just click May_2011_Newsletter.pdf

We want to take this opportunity to thank you for standing with us through your prayer and support in 2010. As we are now well into 2011, we are aware that each year brings with it fresh blessings and challenges. The Lord continues to open doors that are far beyond our thoughts or imagination… To read the entire newsletter, click: Francis_and_Alison_update_-2011_Jan_to_March.pdf

St. Charles. MO USA

Thanks be to God! We are now in our new facility. There is still much to do before we are truly settled in, but we have made the major transition. Our new location features business, residential, and tourism. This new environment demands a significant cultural change of us. In many ways, our new home is similar to Cross Point’s. We are already involved in city-wide activities and reputation building opportunities. 

As an example of our changing culture, we have changed our name from Risen Lord Church to Main Street Church (churchonmain.com). 

All this has come about because of the faithfulness of God’s people here, and in your congregations.  We want to thank all who generously gave money during our fund raising phase, encouraged us, prayed for us, and set an example of Gospel spreading zeal.  More will be coming soon about our move.  We hope we will be an encouragement to our Lifelink family. Thanks, Doug Hon

116 N. Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
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This year marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and lands on a Sunday.

Because the result of 9/11 has been fear, suspicion, grief, despair, sorrow and anger, Chris Williams (London Community Church) and Nadim Nasser of the Awareness Foundation, have called for a day of remembrance on September 11, 2011. They call this Awareness Sunday.

Church services will take place in many key venues across the world, including Westminster Abbey in the UK. This provides an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our prejudices and renew our pledge to build a path to peace.

What they are asking is that churches have their own services on that day as part of this international movement.

Chris Williams of London Community Church preached a powerful sermon at the UK National Leader’s Conference which gave both a Biblical and practical motivation for this. You can view it by going to the following link: Click Here

You can get a audio only link at:  Click Here Also, there is a web site where you can download a brochure: www.awarenesssunday.com

Quotes in support of Awareness Sunday

‘Awareness Sunday…is acknowledging, through education, the urgent need to dispel ignorance and to help each one of us to build a path to peace in our diverse, ever-changing world.’  The Most Revd & Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury and Patron of the Awareness Foundation

‘Today the Sacred is exploited by ideologies and reduced to mere goods in a global supermarket. In such a worldly context, the Awareness Sunday initiative promoted by the Awareness Foundation offers the solid ground to find space once again for the communion of Christians and all other believers, uniting their different minds, hearts and voices in one single prayer. This will only be possible if people still believe in a world which is essentially peaceful and loving and where differences can enrich us all - a world which has the awareness to be part of that ‘project of the One’ we call God.’ Father Dr Patrizio Carolini, Roman Catholic Diocese of Massa Carrara, Italy

‘Around my neck I wear a cross bearing the words of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The words read: “Peace will flower when love and justice pervade our environment.” I welcome Awareness Sunday as it seeks to reach out and build better relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.’ The Most Revd & Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York

‘9/11 redefined our understanding of the world. It is vital that we neither forget that day nor the lessons that we have learnt from it. I am delighted that Awareness Sunday, the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, will be marked in Westminster Abbey on the 11th September, and I hope that men and women from every part of society will want to join together to pray, reflect and renew our confidence in God.’ The Revd Jonathan Edwards, General Secretary, Baptist Union

‘The future stability of the world depends upon good relationships between the faith communities both locally and internationally. In raising awareness of this I pray that religious leaders will sense all the more our responsibility to build paths of peace to one another.’ The Rt Revd James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool

‘We live in a complicated and dangerous world. People use religion to perpetrate evil. Awareness Sunday is an initiative that seeks to turn this evil into good and to let religion play its proper part in our contemporary world - adding value to life and seeking the noblest possible goals for humankind. I welcome this initiative.’ Lord Griffiths of Pembrey and Burry Port

‘This is a wonderful initiative. We need to make each other more aware of our God-given humanity. We need to celebrate our rainbow diversity. That is how God will help us to build a world of peace and justice. I support the initiative of Awareness Sunday.’ The Most Revd Dr Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town

I am so happy to share with you the many things which have happened in the last month or so. Your influence is felt around the world as you have prayed for and supported people and needs around us. May you be blessed immeasurably as you read this newsletter.

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It is our desire to remain in contact with one another and to celebrate what is happening in each school. Click here for the newsletter: Colleges_Working_Together_2_2011.pdf

The leaders from our Lifelink Family in the USA met in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Amway Grand Hotel. There were about 60 in attendance from the USA along with Alan & Betty Scotland, Ian & Carole Rawley, and Rick Miller from the UK.

The sessions were on the topic of the Holy Spirit and I placed them here because of their quality and importance. There are also audio files of each speaker.

Alan Scotland - Session 1

Ian Rawley - Session 1

John Leitzel - session 3

Javier Uboldi - Session 4

Panel: John Hamstra, Jim Magee, and Jim Schutz - Session 5

Alan Scotland - Wrap Up Session 6

Abby King has recently started a devotional blog for women, she has a team of 16 women from across the churches who will be writing for the blog, and we will be posting something every other day, initially. The idea is to create a place for women to connect and be encouraged and supported.

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Isaiah 40:29f says, ‘He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.’

There are times we fly over our problems (like an eagle) or we run and don’t grow weary but sometimes we walk and don’t faint. For the believer in Jesus, God is present and giving grace by each of the above. Jill shares how God’s grace was present in adverse situations where God walked with her through her move to Rugby in His loving provision through impossible situations and through cancer.

Gill Roberts tells her own story of transformation to encourage you that for those who believe in Jesus’ name, there is grace, peace, and provision in all of life’s difficulties.

Video of Gill Roberts

Gill is an active member of the New Life Church, Rugby, UK.

Every year Tony Martin along with other believers in Glastonbury, has spearheaded Grace Festivals. The impact has been clear and positive in the community surrounding Glastonbury. Watch the videos below to gain an insight as to how God is using the arts to bring kingdom of God influence.

Video of the Performing and Visual Arts Festival held in May each year in Glastonbury, UK.

Video of Two pastors discuss the lasting impact that Grace Festivals in Glastonbury have on the community and individuals.

Grace Festivals 2011 - 29th April - May 2nd in Glastonbury

There are Three Grace Exhibitions that precede the Festival:

1. 15-19th March - Grace Notes Art Exhibition: Tony Martin,
  (Silver Street)

2. 5-10th April - Art Exhibition: Alistair Pirrie (Silver Street)

3. 16 April - 2nd May - Grace Arts Easter Exhibition, (Silver Street)

To see some of Tony Martin’s art work, visit Tony Martin’s Web Site

From time to time we will highlight stories of transformation because of the obedience of God’s people to Christ in reaching the lost and extending their blessing beyond the walls of the church. These stories of how life has changed due to the Gospel speak to a generation that knows only about self-help and self-hope. Jesus grants the grace and power for an abundant life.

Alistair Pirrie from Glastonbury, UK,  has a heart to minister to the homeless and to a group of people known as the ‘Travelers’. The Travelers are a group of people in the UK who have dropped out of society and live in caravans in quarries, or any place they can settle for a bit of time. Alistair felt compelled by Jesus to visit the Travelers in the Glastonbury region when the presence of Jesus surprised one of them with His presence. Watch the video as Alistair shares what happened next.

Alistair Pirrie

Simon Williams from Weston-super-Mare was surprised by the healing power of God in Lusaka, Zambia. Having traveled to minister to the New Springs of Life Church in Lusaka he strengthened the relationship that Woodspring Community Church has with Peter Kaunda. He spend time preaching and teaching when God surprised him with healing a woman who had cancer.

Simon Williams

Our first story was about a pastor who traveled to one of our related churches in India and experienced the miracle power of Jesus to heal. Watch and Geoff Brown from Northgate Church in Chester, UK shares what happened.

Geoff Brown

Church leaders from around the world gathered in early December to be inspired, to pray and to fellowship. We were especially blessed to have Tom Kyle among us from St. Charles, MO, who graciously ministered the Word to us.
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What’s New In Global Horizons and Lifelink?

We also broadcast video news from related churches from all over the world. First, Lovemore and Caroline Madavo are interviewed by Alan Sutton (Dunstable, UK) about what is happening in Zimbabwe. They have planted a new church called New Dawn Ministries, so named because there is a new dawn for Zimbabwe. Based in the Capitol, Harare, watch as they share what’s currently happening in Zimbabwe:

Lovemore and Caroline Madavo

Next, Randall Morgan heads up a Christian festival called Sozo both in the UK and in Eastern Europe.

Video of Alan Sutton Interviewing Randall Morgan

Alan next interviews Hudson and Brenda Luwi from Lusaka, Zambia who has an apostolic roll in that country.

Hudson and Brenda Luwi - Lusaka

Hear Alan Scotland share about Global Horizons which brings together three charities under one charity and one web site Global Horizons web site

Alan Scotland

Ben Rawley encourages our youth to participate in Soul Survivor.

Ben Rawley

Ruth and Ben share about “Deeper” for the youth in the UK.

Ruth and Ben

Scott Lencke and Barbara Brockbank share about attending the Fast Forward and other events at Corerstone International Church, Brussels.

Scott and Barbara Share

Alan Scotland - The Prospect of a Better Future - 1 Samuel 1:10 -16 minutes

Alan Scotland - In Due Time - 1 Samuel 1:20 - 38 minutes

Alan Scotland - The Hinge That Swings To A Better Future - 1 Samuel 9:18 - 45 minutes

Ian Rawley - Setting Our Hearts On Hope In Difficult Times - 1 Samuel 30 - 50 minutes

Tom Kyle - Faith To Build Our Future - Genesis 6:9-7:1 - 42 minutes

Chris Williams - Awareness Sunday - John 4 - 30 minutes

Francis & Allison Pidugu 2010 Ministry to Goa - 23 minutes

On 23 October, 2010, Hope College graduated 20 students who had studied two years. This was an exciting time for them and for us. Many of us send tutors to Hope College over the two year course and you are to be congratulated along with the graduates for a work well done.

Barry Fitzpatrick, the guest of honour and Global Horizons representative, congratulated and challenged the students. The whole day was a celebration of joy.

The next two year course will begin in January 2011.

I’m writing to you from Starved Rock State Park, where the USA leaders have gathered for their annual prayer retreat. We had a wonderful couple of days together. We are also blessed with the strategy of what we are to do as we move into the future meetings together. To read the entire newsletter, click on November_2010_eNews.pdf

This last week has been a memorable week at Faith In Christ Fellowship! We had our one year anniversary on October the 5th and our one month anniversary at our new building! Through it all, we have seen God’s provision at every step. It was a real blessing to have Ty from Christ Church come along to our first meeting in the building to bring a blessing. That was a true encouragement to all of us.

It remains a huge blessing that we were able to buy the building at all, but in the end, the sellers dropped the price $300,000 and lowered the interest rate 2 and 1/2 percent. It came within a thousand dollars a month of renting a space so we feel completely and utterly blessed.

Since we have moved in, the congregation got busy and has begun renovations and painting to transform it into a wonderful place of worship and fellowship. Everyone continues to pitch in to help.

Christ Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota has held a Jubilee Celebration for the poor for eight years. Inspired by the giving away of free food and good clothes in an atmosphere of a state fair. Everything is free.

11 area churches,  the city of Apple Valley, and businesses combine their resources for this annual event.Thousands of pounds of groceries, along with thousands of items of clothes and furniture as well as toys are given away, free. There are free fun sliders and jumpers plus prepared food for all (free). They are given free haircuts, free family portraits, free entertainment, all as described by one of the attenders as a “state fair for the poor”.

Dear prayer partners and supporters: We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers and support for our ministry among the broken people of India. Over the months we have been greatly encouraged by the responses we have received from the people whose lives have been touched through our projects.Francis_and_Alison_update_Oct-10.pdf

It’s a real time of celebration for Risen Lord Community Church in St. Charles, MO. They have just purchased a building in the center of the historic downtown of St. Charles, MO. They have much to do as they will use the main floor for services and the second floor for offices and children’s ministries. Each floor as 6,000 square feet.

They call the building “Chapel on Main Street” and will share the building with other churches and for weddings. It is their hope that this building will be treasured by the community as it is their goal to be a very active part of the community.

Stay tuned for updates as they are readying themselves for the new launch into this historic site.

Mike Rimmer, part of Church Alive, in Birminham, UK, has been a significant part of the contemporary Christian radio scene.

According to Tony Cummings who is Cross Rythms music editor and has been involved in the music world for years, “Mike’s work is pivotal in the whole development of the Christian music world in the UK. Mike is known by everybody in the Christian Music world from the smallest unknown artist through to the biggest Christian star.”

Mike has been working in Radio since 1982. There was no Christian radio in the UK, but Mike had a vision for what it should be like and what it could do. In 1991, Mike was asked to be a presenter for a Bible Week’s radio program and he has been a radio presenter ever since.

Below is an 8 minute mini-documentary that gives you a glimpse into Mike’s radio Program called “Rimmerama” on Cross Rhythms radio. It is a funny, entertainment show that at the same time challenges people who do not have a relationship with Jesus to think about it.

Catch the latest news from Alan Scotland about what’s happening amongst the churches in the world. Just click on this link: Lifelink_eNews_Sep_2010.pdf