A vigorous faith often shuts its eyes at difficulties, laughs at impossibilities and cries “it shall be done� C.H. Spurgeon
ever had and we are so privileged to have Ps John Bevere with us as well as our great friend Ps Russell Evans. Check out the conference page for more information.
WELCOME It’s the summer!! Welcome to our all new summer edition of !Audacious City Church Magazine. We’ve gone for a new design format and hope you enjoy all the new features within it. 2010 is moving along at high speed and we are fast approaching !Audacious conference in August. It is going to be the biggest and best conference we have
Amos 3:3 says “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?”. God is doing amazing things in !Audacious City Church at this time as we choose to live as a people in agreement with one another. David writes in Psalms that the “Lord bestows His blessing, even life evermore” when we as a people live in agreement. As we look to the future it is with passionate agreement that we say our best days are ahead of us, God is building a
phenomenal foundation upon which he will build his Church and we have the amazing honour of being a part of it. Thanks for joining us on the journey and agreeing with us as we become all God has called us to be. Lots of love
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CONTENTS New to Church? What’s what?............................................................................. 04 Meet the team........................................................................... 10 WEDNESDAY CHURCH
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Life Groups................................................................................ 12 Life Pods.................................................................................... 14 Life Café..................................................................................... 16 Leadership Development......................................................... 17 DEPARTMENTS Kids Rock................................................................................... 20 Urban Youth.............................................................................. 22 Urban Uni.................................................................................. 24 Urban Legends.......................................................................... 26 ilovemygen................................................................................ 30 Boss - Wise words for men!.................................................... 32 Bling........................................................................................... 34 A-Teams..................................................................................... 36
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Really useful stuff Highlights.................................................................................. 40 Calendar.................................................................................... 42
An interview with an !Academy Student......................46
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NEW TO CHURCH? Hey there! If it’s your first time with us we want to take a moment to welcome you to !Audacious City Church. Church was designed by God to be a fun-packed, faith-filled, life-fuelling encounter between Him and us. As you are with us today expect to enjoy yourself, be challenged in your thinking, and then walk away believing God has a fantastic future in store for you. There are loads of options you can access to plug into the life of the church. Let us recommend one to you! Coffee Night is coming up on the 10th June and 30th September. This is such a great chance to meet those who lead the Church, ask questions and relax while drinking great coffee. (We pay too!) Make sure you go to connections after the service where you can meet some of our amazing team who will create that feeling that you’ve come home. Have an amazing day!
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SUNDAY LIVE 9.30am • 11.30am 5pm • 7pm We love Sundays here at !Audacious City Church which is why you can expect to hear powerful preaching, inspiring worship and spend time building incredible relationships. The perfect way to start your week.
WEDNESDAY CHURCH Life Groups The the best way to connect and make friends is through Life Groups! These are small groups meeting in homes all around Manchester for coffee, chat, a DVD presentation and cake! For your nearest venue see the Life Groups page. Life Pods These are the social interest groups of !ACC. Meeting once a month, Life Pods can be anything from golfing to salsa dancing! Whatever your interests, there is a Pod for you. For a list of current Life Pods see the Life Pods page. Life Cafe Life Café is for connection, coffee & conversation. Meeting in coffee shops all across Manchester, Life Café is a great opportunity for the Life Groups in each region to gather together. The night consists of coffee, live music and a live presentation. To
finish, as usual, we have more coffee!
worship, life groups and great teaching.
Leadership Development Urban Youth Once a month on a Wednesday night our Leadership Development nights are designed for the training, development, impartation, connection and information flow for all leaders throughout the life of !ACC. So whatever team you are leading or if you are involved in leadership within church, this night is for you. Featuring !ACC pastors and special guests there will be two sessions each night, including praise and worship, group work, practical sessions and seminars, no two nights will be the same. Krispy Kreme Donuts will also be there.
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Urban Youth is for everyone in high school or college. With programmes running in South, East and Central Manchester there’s bound to be a God encounter close to you. For full programme details see the church website. Urban Uni The student arm of !Audacious City Church is here to make you feel right at home during your time in Manchester. From Sunday meetings to student Life Groups to Life Pods. this is the place to be equipped to impact your university campus. YOUNG ADULTS Young adults is about empowering a generation to invest their lives into someone else. We’re believing for you to have such an encounter and transformation through the power of God that you have an even greater sense of wanting to pour your life out. We have created opportunities for just this! From socials to powerful God encounters, you will never live a boring life. ilovemygen
Generations brings together Kids Rock, Urban Youth, Uni and Young Adults – from kids right through to young adults. It’s all about one generation So come and join us as we making a difference on this explore how incredible our God planet. It’s a mentality that is through crazy games, puppet says, “I want to stand for my shows, dramas, praise and We also have an awesome fun filled, action packed !Kids Rock programme for all 3-11 year olds (up to Year 6).
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generation”. It’s not concerned about age, race, or any other demographic, but purely about people!
redlight district.
iBelieve & Alpha
If you have recently made a decision to follow Christ ACTIVE: If you want to find out then you can find out more from our three week iBelieve why !Audacious City Church programme. exists, what the culture of the If you simply want to find out house is and core values then more about Christianity then come along to DNA Active. A two-part course answering any Alpha is a seven week course that helps you to discover the questions you may have. meaning of life. PARTNERS: For those that have completed DNA Active and have decided to make For all those that have !ACC their home. This twoan entrepreneurial spirit, part course talks about what Possibility is a forum to inspire it means to be partnered with and give practical input to help !ACC and how you can get you move forward with your more involved. ideas. Brought to you by those who have gone before you.
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WHAT NEXT? coffee nights Come and meet the team 10th June • 30th Sept 7.30pm at Costa, Fort Retail
Boss
For all men that are part of !ACC. From breakfasts to football, Boss brings you a great opportunity to hang out with just the men as well as an opportunity to hear some great guest speakers from around the world.
Bling
ibelieve is a rolling three week programme that you can join at any point Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Bling is our incredible women’s ministry. With international speakers, dinner parties and truly inspiring weekends away, the heart of the team is to empower women to be God’s gift to their world.
A-Teams This is the social action arm of church. Involved in community projects, Macmillan Cancer Support, homeless and the
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a place to call home
We made !ACC our home because we loved their heart for the city and the way they are seeking to bring God's light to the community. They are living out the gospel rather than just talking about it. We wanted to be part of a Church that was making a real difference in the community we love, but did not lose sight of the poorest in the world through its partnership with Compassion. We were also specifically looking for a Church that valued kids and taught them about God's love for them and the world. Kids Rock is fantastic and it’s great to know our son is receiving great teaching week-in weekout. The more we find out about the Church the more we feel we share the same heart. Ian & Catherine Rowbotom (a great family in !ACC) !ACC
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MEET THE TEAM
Dave & Anne Adams New Christian’s Pastors Bill & Dawn Moffat West Region
MEET THE TEAM Lindsey Etherton Media Ministry
Wayne & Hannah Adkins Youth Pastors/ PA to Glyn & Sophia Darren & Elaine Sharp Central Region
Joel & Becky Weaver Student Pastors
Glyn & Sophia Barrett Senior Ministers
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Ian & Jen Henderson East Region
Julian & Kathryn Wolstencroft North Region Keith & Sarah Reid Children’s Pastors
Matt Hill Worship Pastor
Mark Steele !Audacious & Youth Alive UK
Mark & Emily Foster Associate Ministers
Stuart & Julie Keir Associate Ministers
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LIFEGROUPS Life groups are the best way to connect and make friends. These are small groups meeting in homes all around Manchester for coffee, chat, a DVD presentation and cake! Check out the list of venues for your nearest Life Group.
DATES
9th & 23rd June 7th & 21st July House Parties 11th or 18th or 25th August 15th & 29th September
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For more info on North Life Groups please contact Julian Wolstencroft on 07973 634 941
Please contact Rob Ray on 07973 634 941 for more info on South Life Groups
For more info on East Life Groups please contact Ian Henderson on 07813 102 516
BROOKLANDS Rob & Rachel Ray
FAILSWORTH Nathan & Lindsey Milnes
URMSTON Mark & Loretta Harmer
MOSTON Rob & Becci Bishop
ALTRINCHAM Mike & Rosie Braye
HARPURHEY Ian & Jen Henderson
STRETFORD Matt & Elena Hill
ASHTON-U-LYNE Dave & Anne Adams
SALE Tony & Wendy Taylor
PRESTWICH Ian & Catherine Rowbottom
NEW MILLS Paul & Eira Garner
MOSSLEY Paul & Gayle Woods
BURY Julian & Kathryn Wolstencroft BLACKBURN Mark & Michelle Steele MOSTON Mark & Beccy Riley BOLTON Hannah & Wayne Adkins MIDDLETON Andy & Helen Geerling
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Please contact Bill Moffat on 07590 851 233 for more info on West Life Groups
For more info on Central Life Groups please contact Darren Sharp on 07525 254 319
Please contact Joel Weaver on 07920 521 908 for more info on Student Life Groups
WORSLEY Bill & Dawn Moffat
CITY CENTRE Darren & Elaine Sharp
MANCHESTER UNI Laura Hindley
SWINTON Dave & Sarah Sharpe
NEW BROUGHTON Chris & Lindsey Etherton
MANCHSTER MET Steph Houston
CULCHETH, WARRINGTON Catherine Whelan
HULME Justin & Paula Dring
SALFORD UNI Adam Shardlow
BROUGHTON Caroline Woods & Ed Baptist
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LIFEPODS Life Pods are the social interest groups of !ACC. To join one of the following Life Pods please email info@audaciouscitychurch.com or call the office on 0161 830 7000 and tell us which Life Pod you would like to connect with. We will then email you with the dates and venues of your Life Pod. Alternatively you can check the website for venues.
DATES 14th July 8th September
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walky Talkies
STUDENT POD
See the Urban Youth page for dates & venues.
A walk (not too strenuous) then great food together.
For all you students!
Young Adults
PARENTS & TOTS POD
See Young Adults page for dates & venues.
Chat & chill around the city of Manchester.
Every Monday, Astroturf 6-a-side football.
SNOWBOARDING (Various times) Regular sessions at Chill Factor with the occasional trip to a resort.
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footy
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ticket ticket
BAGS THAT ROCK POD
gig guide
CHILL POD
Knitting and crocheting, then felting trendy bags!
(Various times) Checking out different bands in Manchester
golf
RACQUET POD
For girls who want to eat chocolate, chat, watch DVDs and generally just... CHILL!
Simply playing golf! Driving range in Winter, courses in the Summer.
Dust off your squash or badminton racquet and get fit again WII pod
Wii
BALLROOM & LATIN POD Attending lessons in the above! CLASSICAL MUSIC POD Concerts, recitals and more.
Everything Wii related - we have it!
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29th Sept • 7.30pm Life Café is for connection, coffee & conversation. Meeting in coffee shops all across Manchester, Life Café is a great opportunity for the Life Groups in each region to gather together. The night consists of coffee, live music and a live presentation. To finish, as usual, we have more coffee! All Life Cafés start at 7.30pm.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT !ACC
2nd June Pastor John Cameron Arise Church, New Zealand
30th June Stuart Keir & Mark Foster
22nd September Glyn Barrett
Once a month on a Wednesday night our Leadership Development nights are designed for the training, development, impartation, connection and information flow for all leaders throughout the life of !ACC. So whatever team you are leading or if you are involved in leadership within church, this is for you. Featuring !ACC pastors and special guests there will be two sessions each night, including praise and worship, group work, practical sessions and seminars, no two nights will be the same. Krispy Kreme Donuts will also be there. !ACC
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Parenting Hi my name is Jen and I’m married to a great guy called Ian and have 2 daughters, Hope aged 6 and Ella aged 3. We are the regional leaders for the East Region and made this church our home about 2 and a half years ago. I can honestly say that being a parent is one the most wonderful and challenging things I’ve done with my life and being a parent of young children in church can add to these feelings.
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I didn’t grow up in the church, have to know people’s names or therefore I’ve had to learn a even enter into conversations lot about the parent I want to but through a high-5 they can be and I am raising my kids connect with people, have a in church through trial and laugh and feel noticed error. Unfortunately churches and valued. have been famous for wanting children to sit still and be quiet. I have recently noticed myself Luckily for you and your kids, doing something that I’m !Audacious City Church is the desperately trying to change. complete opposite. If you are When people ask me how I new to our church, you will have am, I have been automatically noticed that the worship is fairly answering by talking about my loud and very energetic! Our children. I know that how my kids love week has this way of been is Churches have been worshipping very closely but need us connected famous for wanting to model to to my children to sit still them how children. to respond and be quiet. Luckily However, to the music as parents for you and your and engage we must with God. work hard kids, !Audacious We have to not lose City Church is the found that ourselves moving or hide complete opposite. out of our behind our seats and kids. I’m standing where they can see the trying to consciously talk about stage and have room to dance things completely unrelated to and have fun is a great start. My my girls as a way of reminding kids know me very well, warts me that I am a person in my own and all. Over time I have come right and God is doing things in to realise the power in them my life as well as in my family’s. knowing that if I’m having a bad week, I can still raise my hands and dance with them because worship is not about me, it’s about God and His goodness.
Please don’t get me wrong, my kids are great at distracting me when I’m wanting to focus and at times it is just tough. They always need the toilet just as the service is starting. They always want things to eat half way through the worship slot. I remember that I’ve not got any change for the Kid’s Rock offering and have to scramble around in my bag in the dark trying to find something. My back is aching because Ella is refusing to dance in worship without being carried (saves on gym membership though). I completely understand the demands and limitations that children of all ages, but especially young children can put on parents. It is easy to let these things control the service and before you know it, it’s home time. I really want to encourage you to try and not get bogged down with these practicalities and keep focused and enthusiastic. I can honestly say that trying to do these things has helped me to have a new sense of personal freedom on a Sunday and passion about growing and serving together as a family.
I believe it’s so important for children to feel that they are part of the church family and need to know other children and adults in the congregation for this to happen. Each service we have a time where everyone is encouraged to walk about and say hello to people. This can be a difficult time for young children, especially if they are shy or can’t speak much yet. We have found that you can’t go wrong with a good high-5. Children don’t
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Summer is here!!! Or at least a Manchester style summer. Get out your shorts, sunhats, sunglasses and of course your brightly coloured wellies! Kids Rock is about to dive into our sunny summer programme and we hope that you will be around to enjoy the summer with us. Incase you are stuck for something to do this summer, we’ve come up with 10 of our favourite family things to do around the city.
Diary EVERY WEEK !Kids Rock
Sundays • 9.30am, 11.30am, 5pm, 7pm
!Kids Rock East Tuesdays 6.15pm - 7.45pm 50p (term time only)
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Kids Rock Create East Campus 10am - 1pm £1 per day
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Gulliver’s World Meet at !ACC 9.30am (parents of children under 5 are invited to attend)
!Kids Rock Dance (for boy & girls) Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.15pm £1 (term time only)
Mini Heroes Fridays 10.30am-12.15pm £1 (term time only)
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10 great things to do as a family this summer in Manchester. 1. Heaton Park. Go and visit the Animal Centre, have a picnic or just play in the park. Free unless you buy an ice cream!
2. Lego Land Discovery Centre has just arrived at the Trafford Centre! (Grab a bargain and go after 4pm for a reduced rate.) 3. Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Loads to see, explore and create! www.mosi.org.uk 4. The £1 challenge Choose a pound shop or supermarket of your choice and each family member has £1 to spend on a silly gift for one of their family members. 5. Manchester City Council has a load of FREE activities and events on all through the summer. From circus skills workshops to bat hunts. Check out their website for more info. www.manchester.gov.uk 6. Swim 4 Free at one of your local pools. Register at www.manchestersportsandleisiure.org/swim4free 7. Pond Dipping/ Bug hunting Get along to a local park and find as many creepy crawlies as you can. Take pictures of the bugs you find then put them back in their little homes. You will
need: Digital camera, net, tray and a jar.
8. Huntfun Manchester Treasure Hunt Award winning ‘Huntfun’ treasure hunts are a great fun way to explore your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different! Getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours, opening your eyes to many things you would normally just walk straight past! Register at www.huntfun.co.uk and for a small fee they will provide you with everything you need including maps, directions clues and the answers (no cheating though, they are only meant for checking at the end :0) 9. Stadium Tour Man United or Man City? Whether you are a Red or a Blue, both have organised tours of the grounds which are actually loads of fun! Visit www.manutd.com/ or www.mcfc.co.uk 10. Pony party at Glen Jakes Riding school. Get together some of your favourite people and book a party to celebrate how amazing you are! You need a minimum of six people but it’s guaranteed fun. !ACC
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What’s hot what’s not Brews (classic even in summer) Summer Shindigs (family time) ilovemygen.com (necessary) Wisdom (tips for life) BBQ’s (meat) iPhone Apps (Angry Birds) Flip Flops (no socks please) SCHOOOOOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Well… almost! We are looking forward to blasting into summer with a jam packed Urban Youth diary - designed with you and your mates in mind! Urban Youth is for EVERYONE who is high school, 6th form or college age and is all about living life large, loud and passionately… exactly the way God intended it to be! So get ready for an unbelievable, unbeatable summer with the Urban Youth family. Jump on board, because HERE…WE… GO…!
The Sun (hot) Pre-Show (hilarious) Tommy K (changes everything) Chippies (diets... who cares!) Skinny Shorts (athletes only) The word ‘Literally’ (over used) The Arctic (chilled) Bling on boys (Usher wannabes only) Pirate Boots (so pirates of the Caribbean) Mexican Accents (ARIBA! ARIBA! Amigos!) Myspace (plummet) Over 10 Facebook statuses a day (boring)
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Black Cats called Charlie (fat & scary) Adidas Hoodies on over 30 year olds (not really retro) Boxer Shorts on show (unacceptable)
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4 & 18 Urban Bounce College/6th Form After Party 9pm-10pm
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Urban Bounce Central Campus Fridays • 7pm-9pm
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BBQ Bash Central Campus 12pm-3pm £4
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Power Breakfast (Yr10 upwards only) Central Campus 10am-1pm • £1
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Generations Night Central Campus 6pm-7.30pm Yr 7&9 8pm-10pm Yr 9 up
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Power Breakfast (Yr10 upwards only) Central Campus 10am-1pm • £1
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Urban Youth Footy North Manchester School for Boys 8pm-9pm
Urban Youth South St. John’s Church, Urmston Thursdays • 7.30pm-9pm Urban Create Central Campus Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Urban 180 Youth Alpha Central Campus Fridays 6pm-7pm
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t o p t e n URBAN UNI URBAN UNI topten The sun is out and summer’s here! Urban Uni is feeling fresh! From Exams to Graduation, Summer Holidays to Freshers’ Week... Get ready for an incredible summer and start to an amazing new uni year! Here’s a few things to help you on your way. Check out our last minute top ten revision tips and if you’re a fresher - then here’s our guide to manchester! Joel & Bex
revision 1. Go Public: Post your revision timetable where others can see it and hold you accountable. 2. Catch the worm: Start early! 3. Ask questions of yourself: Rather than just writing down facts, write down a question that makes you recall the answer. 4. De-digitalise: Shut-down your laptop/computer to stop yourself roaming onto the internet. 5. Come up with mnemonics: Make Names Easily Memorable by Organising Nominated Initial Characters! 6. Believe in bananas: Potassium-rich preformance enhancers! 7. Act out the French Revolution: If you’re studying something like history, get your mates round and act out various historical moments.
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8. Make the stairs work for you: Put a revision card on each step and make ‘dead time’ productive.
flickr.com/photos/ urbanuni
9. Quality time: Ask your friends over to test you
youtube.com/ urbanuniTV
10. Watch TV: Make sure you treat yourself with your fave TV programme.
EVERY WEEK Student Dinners
On Sunday 6th June to 26th September 2pm • Free
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BBQ 6pm • £3 Meet at !ACC
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Beach Trip Lytham St Annes 11am • £5
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Shopping No doubt you will end up spending a large quantity of your student loan on looking and feeling good. Once again Manchester will not fail you, with a massive out of town shopping centre - The Trafford Centre - having everything you could ever ask for - honestly, take your mum, she’ll love it. In town The Arndale Centre is high street heaven, leading to King Street which none of you will be able to afford but it’s always nice to look at a Louis Vuitton bag though the window. The independent and quirky Northern Quarter offers a huge number of eclectic boutiques, including Afflecks Palace which could be described as The Camden Market of the North. Trust us, if you can’t find it in Manchester, you’ll struggle to find it anywhere.
Indian, Pakistani and Turkish restaurants and takeaways per sqm than anywhere in the world. A lot of these places also allow you to bring your own drinks, which is an added bonus. For kebab houses we recommend Abduls, you will find a few of them around the city. A kebab is not just a kebab!
Health & Fitness Strangely enough, you will find yourself feeling fitter at University because you’ll be walking everywhere. University also offers a whole host of Clubs and Societies to join and enjoy anything from football to formula one.
The Sugden centre off Oxford road and the Armitage centre in Fallowfield offer great student discounts on gym memberships and classes. Also, don’t forget the Aquatics centre, an Olympic swimming pool right on Oxford road, again Lots and lots and lots of places offering discounts. to eat in Manchester, from very nice restaurants to pokey little Keeping healthy is up to kebab houses. You can read all you- the whole world and his about eating in Manchester at dog will tell you something www.skiddle.com, and can different. Common sense is the also book tables online. If you best advice. Eat well - I’m sure are travelling from Manchester you have all seen the ‘feed your back to Fallowfield you will family for a fiver’ ad - there is pass through Rusholme, the a big Sainsbury’s in Fallowfield, golden ‘curry mile’, with more so why not get a house/flat kitty
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on the go. If you have something you’re not sure of, then you can call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for advice, or in an emergency, regardless of the circumstances if somebody needs urgent medical attention, call an ambulance. Sometimes people get carried away, accidents happen, and people aren’t seen quickly enough because someone thinks they might get in trouble. Just a thought.
music Manchester’s pulsating music scene is renowned throughout the UK. Here’s are a few places to get you started: # Underground House Hero? - Sankeys/Warehouse Project # Commercial Dance Printworks # Soul Shakin Disco Funk Mint Lounge # Indie Individual - 42nd Street/The Deaf Institute # Hard and Loud - Goodgreef # Chilled out chune follower - Odd and Trof bars
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Summer is nearly upon us so there’s no better time to find some great places to hang out in Manchester. We’ve caught up with one of our very own Young Adults, Ed Baptist. He’s new to Manchester so we thought we would ask him about his favourite new hangouts!
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Being relatively new to the city and having relocated from London, the mega metropolis that is our fair capital in the deep south, I was a little nervous that Manchester wouldn’t have the creative edge and cultural richness and most importantly good food I’d become used to! Fortunately, my concerns were pretty short lived thanks in large part to the awesome people here at !ACC. I was soon introduced to some of the hidden (and not so hidden) gems in this great northern city. From bars to pizzerias, from libraries to cinemas and from cakes to clothes there’s a whole lot going on right under our very noses!
I was soon introduced to some of the hidden (and not so hidden) gems in this great northern city. architectural wow!
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The John Rylands library has to be one of the most gorgeous buildings I’ve been in in a long while. It knocks spots off the library in Elm Park where I got my ‘good readers club’ certificate! If you get a chance why not have a wander round this amazing place and enjoy the oldest known piece of the New Testament, the St John Fragment! Just try not to gasp too loud!
No not the Trafford Centre… Gosh! I’m talking about the cornerhouse. I went along to see the banksy film only to find out they do an amazing meal & movie ticket deal. And then on the way out I discovered their book shop, which had a wicked good magazine selection. Add to this their gallery space and you’ve pretty much got all the culture you can handle in one place!
Ok I could have just said go to the northern quarter cos’ the next few suggestions are all pretty much next door to each other! Let’s start with the Teacup Café. If you’re an indecisive person the food counter could have you stumped as it all looks so darn good! To help you out just order the dropped apple & cinnamon cake and a cup of tea and get a mini revelation of heaven!
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!warning! do not go here unless you’ve just had a raise or a bonus! But if you want to look good the Thomas St Post Office has the nicest selection of streetwear this side of NYC. There’s some seriously lovely stuff for both guys and girls here, but if it’s all a little overwhelming you can just keep it simple and grab yourself a nice new pair of Vans.
So when I get to heaven and Jesus hands me the keys to my mansion, the smell I will be greeted with as I open my front door will be the smell of freshly baked pizza! But between now and then I’ll just have to keep up my regular visits to Dough, simply gorgeous food in a fantastic setting. and prices are pretty decent too. There’s even a Dinky Dough menu for kids! Too cute!
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So there’s my little list of favourite fun finds and discoveries so far. This list might not be new to you, in fact you probably have a few haunts of your own. Well come on then… share with the group!
Welcome to Your Extraordinary!
-John Bevere
Have you often thought, “there must be more”? You’re not alone. I believe a fresh revelation of truth will unlock the God-potential within you. You probably know that by God’s grace you’re forgiven and saved, but do you know that His grace empowers us here and now in this life? “And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.” (John 1:16). Here’s the point so many miss: with grace we can receive the fullness of God’s nature! Grace is the gift that not only saved us but also imparts to us the completeness of Jesus. We are in Christ, He is in us, and we have the fullness of His nature. Without this insight, we cut ourselves off from that flow of grace. Most believe God’s grace has forgiven their sin and saved them from hell, but there is so much more! We have been given a new nature and we are empowered to walk in holiness with authority to bring Heaven’s will to earth. My life changed dramatically once I discovered grace not only includes God’s amazing forgiveness and promise of heaven, but also His empowerment in this life. Before this, I struggled trying to be good in my own strength. I found many of God’s instructions too difficult to fulfill, I battled inferiority and poor self-image as I wondered why there was so little eternal fruit in my life. However, once the realization came that I possessed the fullness of God’s nature, my life stabilized, blessings flowed and my impact for the kingdom greatly increased.
Many believe they are merely struggling sinners who’ve been forgiven – and someday, in heaven, they will be like Jesus. This fallacy keeps people in bondage and nullifies God’s power in their lives. The Bible tells us we are His children: “Beloved, now we are children of God” (1 John 3:2). If we are now His children, we now have access to fully operate in the character of Jesus. We have the ability to live as He intended us to live from the beginning—extraordinarily! We can live in His image, His likeness, possessing His ability – all through grace! You are a son or daughter of God. You possess His nature. You were meant for anything but ordinary!
ered life are not driven by personal gain or greed. They live to bring light, love, truth and resource to those they influence. In reaching beyond themselves they touch hurting humankind, and naturally flourish. Extraordinary living has been God’s plan for you from the beginning – nothing less.
Grace not only instructs us, it also empowers us to live above our human potential. We’re born again; brand-new people free to live an extraordinary life! The same power that raised Jesus from the dead abides in us. This is why the Enemy has strived to reduce grace down to merely a ticket into heaven. If you find out who you are, you will rise up and be a great threat to his work. You’ll be extraordinary and change your world!
To discover more about this life extraordinaire visit www.ExtraordinaryOnline.org and check out John’s newest book & curriculum, Extraordinary: The Life You’re Meant to Live.
But, you must truly believe this to begin enjoying a godly life, advancing in all areas of society. You were designed with the potential to be the most creative, innovative and wisest on earth! You were created to heal the sick and free captives! A revelation of who you are and what you are called to do awaits you… ask, seek, knock – and believe!
“All who receive God’s abundant grace and are freely put right with Him will rule in life through Christ” (Romans 5:17, TEV). This scripture shows we are to rise above the norm. We are influencers and leaders. If you’re a teacher, you can come up with the most innovative ways of communicating knowledge and wisdom. If you’re a designer, your creative ideas can be cutting edge. As a businessperson, you can have inventive ideas and keen marketing strategies that are ahead of the curve. You’ll know when to buy and when to sell. If you’re a stay-at-home mom, you can be the most imaginative mom in your neighborhood. As rulers in life, we will meet other’s needs by the exceedingly great power that’s in us. Those who find this grace-empow!ACC
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Spanning across Kids Rock, Urban Youth, Urban Uni and Young Adults, Generations brings together the departments as one, to impact our city.
DIARY JULY 2 Generations Night
Yr 6 - Yr 8 6pm - 7.30pm
Yr9 - Young Adults 8pm - 10pm
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My Story... I was prepping for a ballet show; it had been a busy few days of 14-hour rehearsals and we were finally getting the last few things sorted before the show started in two hours. I knew that one of the girls had been having trouble with her pointe shoes in final rehearsals but then I had forgotten about it and never gave it another thought. It was then I overheard a conversation and it became clear that the girl wouldn’t be able to dance in her shoes and her parents were going to be unable to do anything about it as her mum couldn’t afford new ones, and her dad was refusing to pay. It was then I knew that I had to do something, as I knew how hard this girl had worked towards the show.
ilovemygen ilovemygen isn’t a night, it’s not something you go to, it’s who you are! ilovemygen is a culture. It is about physically creating culture on this planet. It’s doing secret acts of kindness purely to show a city that someone cares and to inspire them to do the same. ilovemygen is also about making public demonstrations of this new culture to a city through acts that make a statement. Check out ilovemygen.com for inspirational real life stories of people loving their generation. Follow us on Twitter: @ilovemygen
Part of me was worried about the money, the reason I was working over my Easter holidays was to pay for my next semester at uni and pointe shoes aren’t cheap. Time was also an issue because I had so much to do before the show and I knew the dance shop would be closing soon, I realistically did not have enough time to get to find out the girls size and get to the shop and they often don’t stock every size. There was so much against me but I knew I had to do something, my heart was beating so fast and it broke my heart to think the girl couldn’t perform after all her hard work. That’s when I did it, I found someone else to chaperone my dressing room and I ran to the dance shop, arriving 5 minutes before closing time. I wanted to get her the nicest shoes possible and they had the perfect pair, perfect size. I got them to wrap them up and in the box I popped an ilovemygen card. I went back to the theatre and left the box at reception. Over the next hour a whisper rippled through the theatre, where were the shoes from? What did the card say? I stood back and smiled. Even the girl’s mum contacted the dance school to see where the shoes were from and to send them a card of thanks. I am so glad that the opportunity arose, that I was in the right place at the right time and as a result the girl got to perform knowing she was loved by someone. That was the best feeling ever! Keep sending your stories in to mystory@ilovemygen.com. !ACC
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World Cup Final Sunday 11th July 7pm • Live at !ACC
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In Genesis 1 v 26, on the sixth day, God spoke Adam into existence. God says “Let us make man in our image.” All of creation was in agreement with God. This is the first example of agreement in the Bible and today we are in agreement with everything around us, whether spiritual or secular. The power of agreement could be which football team to support, what to have for dinner, which car to buy, or something far more important like coming to church or accepting Jesus. It would seem that the power of agreement is in the very minor and major aspects of our lives and in the same way that God is incredibly detailed, so is this power. Agreement is a choice that has consequences, which can affect your future in a massive way. The opposite of agreement is disagreement and this can be seen as wrong or an injustice.
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to create and destroy people’s lives – imagine the difference we could make in our worlds if we agreed to always speak positive at home or at work!
>> Never agree with people that envy or do not like you. Not everyone will like you. >> Never agree with things that pull you down. You don’t have to. It’s not what the Bible says.
Act positive. God cannot be fooled by our motives. We need to serve and bless others, >> Never agree with not act in an irresponsible intimidation, fear or smallness. selfish way. David didn’t when he 2. Agreement unites hearts. faced Goliath.
Amos 3:3 says: ‘Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?’
Here are a few thoughts on the power of agreement. 1. Agreement is the key that unlocks the door. What you agree to will determine what doors will open in your life. The way you agree to think will determine the life that you will live. Proverbs 23:7 says: ‘As a man thinks in his heart, so he is’ Think positive. If your thinking is negative then it will only lead you to a negative place. If you think faith-filled optimism then you will reap faithfilled optimism. Speak positive. Hebrews 11 v 3 talks about the world being created by words. Words have the equal power
For two people to become married, they need to agree. Where there is agreement, there is oneness. What you agree to actually defines you, because you become one with that. 8 things we should never agree with: >> Never agree with those who are worse off than you. Not financially but spiritually. Psalm 1:1 says: ‘Blessed is that man who doesn’t sit in the seat of mockers.’ Don’t agree with people who aren’t where you are spiritually. >> Never agree with people who have nothing invested in what you do. Don’t listen to people who knock you for going to church and making the right choices
>> Never agree with mediocrity. Don’t settle for good, when great is possible. Jesus didn’t die so we could live routine boring lives. >> Never agree with your lot. Your God owns the cattle on a thousand hills! Marriage is an agreement that separates us from everyone else to one person so that two can become one. Agreement separates us from our past and joins us to God. It draws a line in the sand between all that has happened to us and all that God has for us. Choose to agree with positivity and everything God has for you. As we separate to him choose not to allow people (even those you know and love) to hold you back. This article is an extract from a series called “The Power of Agreement” by Glyn Barrett. For more on this visit the resource area and purchase the two-part CD.
>> Never agree with people who contradict the word of God. Only the Bible has final authority on the matters of faith. !ACC
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What is Bling? Bling is not what you wear, not what you want, not what you need, not what makes you pretty Bling is YOU. Not the you you should be, could be, would be. Not the you others want you to be, need you be to, it’s not what you do or don’t do, not your mistakes or successes, not your pain or shame. Bling is not pink and it’s not blue, Bling is YOU. The you created in the heart and mind of God. The you God knew before you were in your mother’s womb. The you that in Him is beautiful, complete, powerful and equipped. What is Bling? Bling is You. The gift of God to her world. The key that unlocks the supernatural. She inspires She strengthens She heals She nurtures She reflects who God is She is the gift What is Bling? Bling is YOU. You are the gift.
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In May we officially launched our partnership through A-Teams with Macmillan Solutions. An exciting new volunteer-led project that aims to allow people to get on with their lives, and try to return to the life they had before cancer. Macmillan Solutions will help to do this by offering: • emotional support • practical support on day-today tasks • personal budgets that are non means tested allowing people affected by cancer to improve their own sense of well-being. Be part of the solution We’re looking for volunteers who are dedicated and enthusiastic to really make a difference in people’s lives. If you would like to find out how you can get involved please call 0161 830 7000 or email info@audaciouscitychurch.com
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As well as our partnership with Macmillan, we still have our regular community programmes below. For more information please call 0161 830 7000.
A-Teams ‘In The Community’ Practical help to families in need. From decorating to hospital visits.
A-Teams ‘Xtreme’ Christmas giveaways to community fun days.
A-Teams ‘On The Streets’ Thursday & Friday Evenings Reaching out to the homeless and into the redlight district.
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SOUND ADVICE Malcolm Hill is a husband, father and pioneer of the live music industry. Since the early 70’s, his innovation, technical skill and risk-taking have made him into an influential expert, worldwide. We caught up with him to ask about the early days of his business and how God played a part in all of it. How did you first start out in the business world? My life until 15 had been a disaster. I was a horrible kid and a complete loser. I was branded ‘a waste of space’ and I agreed. But when I became a Christian, I was overwhelmed by a desire for freedom, and an audacious conviction that my future held something special that I could aim for. So I left school at 16, and turned my hobby (electronics) into a business. I called it Electronic Research and Construction. My other hobby was music, so pretty soon I was building amplification for the exploding Rock ‘n Roll music scene. So how did you go from being “that kid”, to being where you are today? I would say favour. Favour of man, and Favour of God. Ludicrous, insane favour. How else could a 16 year old ‘drop-out’, with no money, experience, training or contacts, build a business, that in less than 15 years would be a global leader, selling in 80 countries? For example, one day I offered to play bass for a Christian band; as we were packing up after our first rehearsal, we met another band coming in; their tech guy saw my amplifier, and took my number. The next day he rang and set up a meeting with Rupert Neve, THE inventor of Studio
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mixing consoles. As the Neve consoles weighed 2 tons and cost 2 oil wells, the tech guy then commissioned me to design and build (probably) the world’s first portable mixing console for touring bands. One of the first consoles was for the first Greenbelt Festival, and by the 1990’s we had built tens of thousands. If you could go back in time and change anything, or do anything differently, would you? I wish I had read the Bible more and understood more about God’s plans for our prosperity. In actual fact, I ended up making the business my ‘God’. So, eventually, I had to give the business away, to get myself back to my true God. But now I know that God wanted me to have both.
What have been your greatest successes so far? Pioneering the sound equipment business and helping mould it into a pretty solid industry. Holding many world ‘firsts’ in product design. A unique record for the design, manufacture and supply of complete sound systems. Business-wise, it was the manufacturing company that made the money, and the property company that kept the money secure.
‘impossibles’: “MoR 1984” Three festivals in three days - in different countries - with the same system!!! Status Quo 1989 - 4 shows in ONE day!! And, of course, Live Aid. 23 bands in six hours. Global TV to Satellite time schedules! Great successes, but they didn’t make any money! More recently, starting up Rock-tech from scratch, has been very fulfilling.
Helping a whole new generation of talented All the other businesses were people, with a totally new really just for fun: client base, achieve great things in lighting and video, The huge Monsters of Rock sound systems, The massive as well as sound. US touring systems for Of course, I am also the best bands like AC/DC, A-HA, Dad in the world ever, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, but everybody already Gary Numan... knows that.................... A whole list of so-called
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3 JULY • 12pm - 3pm BLING PICNIC Join us for some summer fun in the park. In true Bling style this will be no ordinary picnic.
calendAr highlights 6 JUNE • ALL SERVICES PASTOR JOHN CAMERON John & Gillian Cameron are the pastors of ARISE Church, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing churches (now in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch). John is a sought-after speaker for conferences, churches and events, and is well known for his leadership intuition and strategic thinking.
10 JULY • PARENTING DAY We have two choices with parenting; learn on the job or learn from others. We are hosting our first parenting day conference and are privileged to have Ps Ken & Christine Williamson join us for the day. They are the senior pastors of Bethel Church in East London and more importantly the parents of two great kids who have grown up to serve God with passion! 13 JUNE • AM • PLANETSHAKERS BAND The Planetshakers Band, all the way from Melbourne, Australia, will be with us for our AM services only. Forming after the first Planetshakers Conference in 1997, Planetshakers has a vibrant and edgy sound. The band are passionate in their ambition to see generations worldwide unite together to worship God and be transformed by His presence.
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19 SEPTEMBER • !ACC’S 3RD BIRTHDAY Join us on an incredible sunday of celebrations and partying as we turn three!
25 JULY • 5PM !AUDACIOUS ACADEMY GRADUATION Join us as we see the !Audacious Academy Class of 2010 graduate. An opportunity to honour their incredible hard work this year.
12 SEPTEMBER • BAPTISMS If you have never been baptised then this is a great opportunity. Speak to you Life Group Leader or Regional Pastor to know more.
2-5 AUGUST • !AUDACIOUS CONFERENCE With special guests John Bevere and Russell Evans this is a conference not to be missed! Check out the stand in church for more info and !AUDACIOUS 2-5 AUGUST how2010you can be a volunteer. mAnCheSTer CenTrAl (fOrmerley GmeX) wITh Glyn BArreTT & The !AUDACIOUS BAnD PlUS SPeCIAl GUeSTS JOhn Bevere rUSSell evAnS rAISe GOSPel BAnD
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!AUDACIOUS ACADEMY
The !Audacious Academy is a 1 or 2 year leadership training programme that runs right here in our very own church. We thought we’d give you an insight into the life of one of our students; Hayley Charlton. Hayley is about to finish her second year here in Manchester after moving from the North-East. Here’s what she has to say...
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Hayley: Although I had been a Christian for a couple of years I rarely spent any time reading the Bible, and when I did it I only ever read the New Testament because the Old Testament appeared to be irrelevant to my everyday life. However I knew I wanted to do some form of in-depth Bible study when I took Philosophy and Ethics for my A levels. I remember being in class wanting to explain why I was a Christian and why I believed what I did and the reason I chose to live life differently to the rest of my class mates. Discussions would often end with me claiming something was in the Bible and then having no knowledge of where it was and what exactly it said. After finishing my A Levels, I decided to take a gap year that would involve expanding and developing my Biblical knowledge; a course that would give me a solid foundation. Initially I only wanted to do one year, however as soon as lectures began I was captivated. I soon realised that the Bible was neither boring nor irrelevant and is in fact vital for my development (both the New and the Old Testament) I eagerly soaked up everything that was presented to me and what excited me the most about the Bible is that no matter how much I learnt, there was always more to be revealed.
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where to start in sharing some of the most memorable experiences, there really has been so, so many! Hayley: Before I came to Manchester I had never really heard of !Audacious so I had spent a lot of time looking into different Bible Colleges and organisations. I was looking for a course that was both academic and practical, but couldn’t find one that I felt was right for me. After a friend’s suggestion, I looked on the !Audacious website and as soon as I read the ‘welcome to the !Audacious Academy’ I knew that this was something I wanted to be a part of. ‘If you are looking for average, the !Audacious Academy is not for you! If you are looking for the ultimate, then why not send off your application today.’ This quote really stood out to me. Although I was nervous about applying to something I wasn’t familiar with, the statement ‘you can never cross chasms with small safe steps, only the leap will get you there,’ reassured me that this was something I needed to do. I chose to do the !Audacious Academy because everything it offered, I wanted; and even though I had looked into many different options nothing else seemed to even come close.
Hayley: I don’t even know
Being on Academy has exposed me to so many incredible things. Lectures with some of the world’s most influential and anointed leaders, touring around the county on the Reggie Dabbs tour, including eating pizza with him and having the opportunity to ask anything we wanted! The massive conferences, oneto-one discipleship, mission and being part of a church launch, I could go on and on. It’s been a crazy two years, beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and what has made the memorable experiences is the amazing friendships that have developed. The other Academy students literally have become like family!
away barriers I had put up against God and people, and also just allowing His truth to envelope my life so I could become the woman I was created to be. I have also learnt to lead myself and others, especially in this second year. I have been challenged to step up and take responsibility and ownership and to have the confidence to live a life worthy of my calling.
Hayley: Next year I will be continuing volunteering at !Audacious City Church, alongside doing a degree in counselling at the University of Salford.
Hayley: Whilst on the Academy I have faced many challenges but I know they have all been part of my journey and I have grown and learnt so much from each one. Identity was a massive challenge for me in the first year and it was a process of really finding out who God was rather than just who I thought He was. It enabled me to find out who I am and also what it really means to be in a relationship with God It involved a lot of stripping
If you’d like to know more about the !Audacious Academy, then pick up a brochure from reception or email info@audaciouscitychurch.com
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!KRAKOW CITY CHURCH
KRAKOW CITY CHURCH One year ago !Audacious City Church launched a congregation in Krakow, Poland! Based in the nation’s most beautiful and historic city, !Krakow City Church has a mandate to reach its 1 million people including one of the largest student populations in Europe. With Zibi & Magda as congregational pastors and Matt & Lyndsey and team assisting them, the passionate and enthusiastic culture of !Audacious is reaching beyond the United Kingdom. If you’re in Krakow, join us on Sundays at 11am in the Park Inn hotel opposite the famous Wawel castle or Thursday evenings for Coffee Night and Lifepods. See www.koscioldlamiasta.pl for more detailed information.
Zibi & Magda Marzec Campus Pastors
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Glyn & Sophia’s Ministry Itinerary June
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SOphia: Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Dartford Glyn: Hong Kong City Church, Hong Kong Glyn: Mongolia Glyn & Sophia: Ethopia with Compassion Glyn: Hillsborough Bible Week, Northern Ireland Glyn: European Conference, Christian Outreach Centres, Brighton !Audacious Conference Glyn: Arise Church, Wellington, New Zealand Glyn: Equippers Church, Auckland
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