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Rivers of LIVING water… There are a lot of things that I no longer remember from my school days. Eleven years learning and a life time trying to remember! I do however, have a recollection for certain things. One of those is the amazing cycle of how rainfall nourishes the land, creating mountain streams, which in turn creates rivers, which eventually pour into the sea via vast estuaries. Across the huge expanse of the oceans, water evaporates to create clouds which are blown across the land releasing fresh downpours of rain- and so the cycle continues. Creation points us to a God who is continually pouring himself upon us. He wants to rain into our lives the glorious Holy Spirit whose presence begins as a stream in our hearts, and according to our thirst, increases to become a river of life that flows from us – and so the cycle continues. John 7:37 “Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart’. There is always more rain. The rain to create a river. God wants you to come to him thirsty and he will release a fresh downpour in your life to create a river that flows from your life. But it seems that only the thirsty find such refreshing resources- those who approach God and ask Him. May that be you and I, here at CLC. May we be men and women who are asking God for more of Himself.
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LIFE STUDIES S U N J U N 2 nd 6.30PM
Practical Wisdom for Living from the book of: CONTINUED...
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IGNITELIVE S U N D A Y 2 n d J U N E // 6 . 3 0 P M // C H U R C H
*WITH DAVE NEWTON //IGNITE BAND
* Please be aware INFUSE 2013 is fast approaching! Please see Mark or the team for more info
*CAFE //NEW FEATURES E: Mark@christianlifecentre.com E: Dave@christianlifecentre.com
BAPTISM Sun 16th JUNE//6.30pm
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
If you have not yet been baptIzed and would lIke to, please fill out a form at receptIon and attend a baptism prep class held on WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE or WEDNEDAY 12th JUNE
DNALIFEGROUP - EVERY WEDNESDAY-
Discover who God is & who you are in Him; draw Near to Him and know Him intimately; Attach yourself in relationship to the life of the Church DNA is a brand new discipleship Life Group designed to establish new Christians in the faith by taking a closer look at some foundational truths in a week by week study of scripture. Please speak to Lynette Pienaar for further details. LAUNCHING WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE, 7.15pm, THE LIFEHOUSE
ARK New Team Leader JESS Earlier in the year, we employed Esther West as our ARK project leader. Unfortunately, Esther had to leave this post at the beginning of May to take up a full-time position that was made available to her. We are very grateful for Esther’s enthusiastic leadership of ARK both in a voluntary and staffed position over the last 18 months or so, and wish her well in her new career opportunity. We are delighted that Jess Pritchard is taking up this important post leading ARK. She will be working two days a week, leading a great group of volunteers. ARK is a ministry of CLC that provides emergency food, clothing and support to people in need and we run a Drop-In on a Thursday as a contact point for many people in genuine need.
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PHOTOGRAPHY LIFEGROUP
HEALING ON THE STREETS
Thursday 6th June, 7.30pm @ The Lifehouse
Saturday 8th June, 10.30am @ Northfield, outside of post office
The photography lifegroup meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month and is specifically designed for those with an interest in photography. Please see Vic Nicholls for more information.
The Healing on the Streets team meet on the second Saturday of each month in Northfield praying for those who are sick and in need of healing.
Mike Nicholls Farewell Sunday 9th June, 6.30pm @ Church
INSPIRE Saturday 8th June, 10am @ The Lifehouse Inspire is a lifegroup designed specifically for those who work in the education sector. We meet monthly on a Saturday. If you are interested or would like to know more, please speak to Pauline Drummond.
Mike has been a life-long member of CLC, and many of us have watched him grow in stature both naturally and spiritually. It has been a joy to recently see him graduate from his bible college studies and prepare for his new role as Youth Pastor at the Elim church in Northampton following his marriage to Beki on 29th June. We all wish them both God’s very special blessing upon their marriage and ministry together. Please join us on the evening of 9th June where Mike will be sharing with us.
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ACT FOR JUSTICE
PRIMETIME
Wednesday 12th June, 7.30pm @ Andy & Emma Davies House
Thursday 13th June, 2pm @ The Church
Our Act for Justice group aims to aid and support the ministry of Hope for Justice who work towards ending modern day slavery in the UK. The group meet monthly on a Wednesday. If you would like to know more or would like to get involved, please see Zena Hollins or contact her on 07989 865 008.
This month Prime Time look forward to the visit of Country Gospel singer Ivor Shaw who will be sharing with us. The afternoon will also include testimonies about what God has done in people’s lives
*Please be aware that the team are now collecting the sponsor money from the Zoe Cycle challenge.
WHOLEHEARTED LADIES
PRIVILEGED GIRLS GROUP
Thursday 20th June, 7.30pm @ The Centre
Thursday 20th June, 7.30pm @ The Chuch
Wholehearted is our ladies ministry for those 30’-50’s. We continue to look at the ‘Remarkable Women of the Bible’ material. If you would like more information please see Amand Blount.
Privileged is a new discipleship group for girls aged 11-18. If you would like to find out more about this ministry, please see Jessica Pritchard, or contact her on jess@christianlifecentre.com
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3 7pm Intercessors (CH) 7pm Elders (LH) 7.15pm Worship Team (CH
4 10am Oasis Coffee Shop (LH) 10.30am Lifegroup (CH) 7.30pm Lifegroups
5 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 7pm Core (CE) 7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse) 7.30 Baptism Prep Class (CH)
6 11am Drop in ( 11am Job Club 12.45 CAMEO 7.30pm Photo Lifegroup (LH)
10 7pm Intercessors (CH) 7.15pm Worship Team (CH
11 10am Oasis Coffee Shop (LH) 10.30am Lifegroup (CH) 7.30pm Lifegroups
13 11am Drop in ( 11am Job Club 12.45 CAMEO 2pm Primetime
17 7pm Intercessors (CH) 7.15pm Worship Team (CH
18 10am Oasis Coffee Shop (LH) 10.30am Lifegroup (CH) 7.30pm Lifegroups
12 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse) 7.30 Baptism Prep Class (CH) 7.30 Act 4 Justice (Andy & Emmas house) 7.30pm Baptism Prep Class (CH) 19 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 7pm Core (CE) 7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)
24 7pm Intercessors (CH) 7.15pm Worship Team (CH
25 10am Oasis Coffee Shop (LH) 10.30am Lifegroup (CH) 7.30pm Lifegroups
26 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)
20 11am Drop in ( 11am Job Club 12.45 CAMEO 7pm Privileged 7.30pm Whole Ladies (CE) 7.30pm Meet T (CH) 27 11am Drop in ( 11am Job Club 12.45 CAMEO 7.30pm Emerg By invitation o
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2 9/11.15am Worship Service (CH) 6.30pm Ignite Live (CH) 6.30pm Life Studies (CE)
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7 6.30am Early Morning Prayer (CH) 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 6pm Kidzone (CE) 7.30pm Cafe (CE) 7.45 Gathering on Tour (CH)
8 10.30am Healing on the Streets (Northfield) 10.30am inspire Lifegroup
9 9/11.15am Worship Service (CH) 6.30pm Mike Nicholls Farewell (CH)
14 6.30am Early Morning Prayer (CH) 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 6pm Kidzone (CE) 7.30pm Cafe (CE)
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16 9/11.15am Worship Service (CH) 6.30pm Baptism Service (CH)
21 6.30am Early Morning Prayer (CH) 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 6pm Kidzone (CE) 7.30pm Cafe (CE)
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23 9/11.15am Worship Service (CH) 6.30pm Evening Service (CH)
28 6.30am Early Morning Prayer (CH) 9.30am Cosy Toes (CE) 6pm Kidzone (CE) 7.30pm Cafe (CE)
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30 9/11.15am Worship Service (CH) 6.30pm Evening Service (CH)
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MEET THE LEADERS This evening provides an opportunity for any who are new to Christian Life Centre to join us for an informal evening with the leaders of our church. We are also very keen to get to know more about you and to share with you what it means to partner with us as a church in serving God’s purposes for us. For the purpose of refreshments, please leave your name at reception if you would like to be with us on this evening.
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CLC Intern Programme 2013/14 We plan to launch another Intern Programme in September of this year here at CLC. This volunteer programme is open to young people aged 18 and over on 2nd September 2013. There are two places available, and details, along with an application form can be obtained by contacting the church office on 0121 471 3677 or office@christianlifecentre.com The internship offers an opportunity for working closely with our church staff team in specific areas of church life, along with a programme of personal development and mentoring from key leaders in our church. We are particularly interested in young people with some of the following skills and interests: Media and graphic design; Youth work; Children’s work and Social action.
Family Fun Day ReView On behalf of Hope for Justice, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make our Fun Day a big success. So many people came to support us on the day and enthusiastically took part in the various different things that we had going on. Thank you. The total so far of all that we raised during the actual Fun Day, plus numerous very generous donations is a fantastic £2216.13!!!!! We also still have to collect in and add up all the sponsor money from the Pastor's Cycle Challenge (Well Done to our Pastors!). Steve, Junie and Ivan's upcoming cycle rides (on 29th May/ 1st June) will also add to our total once their sponsor money is collected. So over the next few weeks the amount raised should rise again and we will let you know as soon as we have a final figure. Special thanks go to all of the very kind donations that we received from local businesses towards our Silent Auction and Jewellery stands. Also to the amazing people in our Act for Justice group who knitted and baked and made jam and cards to sell.Thank you too to the Refreshments team, who did a wonderful job; and to all of the members of our church who baked cakes to sell. We couldn't have done it without everyone playing their part so THANK YOU all again so much. Together we have made a stand against Human Trafficking and brought hope to precious lives. “With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him. For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them.” Psalm 109:30&31
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Would you like us to pray for you? For healing, your relationships, your finances, your work God cares ... and so do we ... Please email us with your prayer requests to: prayerneeds@christianlifecentre.com Or put your your request in the prayer box in the church. 9:00am
Worship Service including communion and a Children’s programme
11:15am 6:30pm
Family Service including Youth & Children’s programme
Celebration Service including prayer ministry
Church: At the junction of Bristol Road & Langleys Road 900 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HW Offices:
2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB Phone: 0121 471 3677
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