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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.
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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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.
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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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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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 ones 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.
Click HERE to go to the Visible Music College Web Site.
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 Gods 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).
My desire is to keep you informed of what is happening in the Lifelink Church family of churches as well as the partners and ministries under the Global Horizons banner. May this arm you to pray for and connect with your brothers and sisters in ministry together. To read the entire eNews just click HERE
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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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
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.
Click to see PDF eNews: March_2011_eNews.pdf
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
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.
Fast Forward 2010 Brussels was a success! It was a time of equipping Gods people in ministry and leadership that they might serve Him in this generation. Much happened in a very compact time. Fast Forward was hosted at Cornerstone International Church and was be lead by a team of gifted leaders from Lifelink International.
To hear for yourself, you can listen or download each of the sessions by going to this audio link: Audio Fast Forward 2010
To download the notes, just click Fast Forward 2010 Notes.pdf
Celebration 2010 held at Lake Williamson Christian Center on July 16-18th, was a tremendous success! 200 plus people gathered to enjoy the fellowship, fun, food, inspiration and life together.
The facilities were fantastic. Everything indoors was air-conditioned which was great in the Midwest summer heat. There was an indoor pool, an outdoor pool as well as a beach with lots of fun things for the whole family. Indoors, there was a high ropes course, several pool tables, 2 gyms, Cafe, Cafeteria, large meeting rooms, lodge and much more.
The inspired worship and preaching (by Alan Scotland and Ian Rawley) were the best. If you want to hear the audio just click Audio link. If you want to see the video of the full sermons, just click Video Link.
Above is a short summary video of Celebration 2010
It has been quite an eventful year for us as a group of ministries and churches working together both in the United States and the United Kingdom, across into continents. In some small way, we have made a real contribution to the good of our fellow man… To read the eNews, just click on the following link: March 2010.pdf
On the 28th of February, the New Life Church in Rugby, UK laid hands on Andrew Scotland. There were elders from several churches in the UK and the USA as they celebrated the very important meeting. The following video is a short summary of the entire ordination celebration.
The Orphanage in Zimbabwe is just about finished. Barry arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe on January 6th. There were three purposes of the visit: to see the new orphanage project in Nyanga, to relate to church leaders in Zimbabwe, and train 50 church leaders.
The founder of the Rekai Orphanage is Livingstone & Lena Nerwande. He is also the leader of a network of churches called “Holy Cross”. The project has been spearheaded by Claire Baggley, a godly and dedicated young woman. Livingstone has a close relationship with the Letchworth and Dunstable churches in Lifelink.
Take a look at the video and see how far the project has come.
Alan Scotland and Ewen Robertson visited the two ministries with which we partner in India. Francis and Alison Pidugu in the Goa region reported that it was a real blessing to have Alan and Ewen visit. They were able to visit the Day Care Centre, preach to the Dalit people and see the Micro enterprises (and computer centre).
To see the newsletter from Francis and Alison, just click on this link: Alan_and_Ewen_visit.pdf
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Happy New Year! I Hope this letter finds you well and delighting in the hope of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Our January eNews is overflowing with testimonies of God’s goodness. Take the time to read these articles from Alan Scotland then visit our website at lifelinkinternational.org to see more of what God is doing in our shared world.
Blessings,
Mary Schutz
Lifelink International eNews
To see the newsletter, just click on the following link: Lifelink_eNews_January_2010.pdf
This is the 7th Jubilee to give generously to the poor in a celebration atmosphere. Started by Christ Church, Apple Valley, MN, this year, 17 congregations joined them. The City of Apple Valley provided a park for the venue and the Mayor of Apple Valley invited them back next year.
There were 1,900 registered guests, over 2000 bags of groceries given away, 100 haircuts, 120 family photographs, 80 gift certificates, 15 salvations - Praise the Lord!, 90-100 business contributors, 17
churches involved, an eye Dr. examined 40 people, one was critical and sent to ER, over 300 registered volunteer workers.
Listen to what the mayor of Apple Valley and some of the volunteers have to say about the Jubilee 7.
