A New Focus
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This lack of posting has become a bit habitual lately. Note to self: 'Must try harder'.
A fair amount has been going on for the CIH lately. Yes, funerals, midweek services and Sunday services still continue but the last few weeks have brought a new focus to the CIH's ministry.
Just after I last posted, the church hosted Andrew Pearkes for a second weekend. This time, in addition to a men's breakfast and a Saturday night healing service, he gave an afternoon's practical workshop/teaching session on 'listening to God in the context of healing' (some people struggle to listen to God in any context but this particular session was in the context of healing). He also spoke at the Sunday morning service and offered to pray for healing there too. This was exciting because this time, he used a large number of the church's own members to assist with the prayer ministry. As a result, the church has moved on significantly in its understanding of spiritual gifts.
Hence the new focus for the CIH's ministry in Highley. He has been given the responsibility of assessing the methods, style and focus of the teaching for the whole of the church's youth and children's provision from age 0 - 20. This is a huge undertaking and one which is far beyond his ability. Thankfully, he has got other people to fall back on - oh, and don't forget God.
An initial meeting last night proved to be very exciting. Many members of the church gathered to discuss the way forward and as a result, a new management group is being formed to oversee the whole of the Young people's provision. Many of the existing leaders have agreed to continue whilst a few a considering if it is time for them to step down. Over the next few weeks and months, we are expecting God to call new people into this important ministry. In the meantime, the CIH will concentrate on the formation of the management group and the development of the children's groups.
Another new development far from youth and children's work is a new men's group 'Monday Men' which starts today. This is more the RIH (Rector in Highley)'s baby but it will be interesting to see how many men we can gather together for this new regular group.
Sorry
This lack of posting has become a bit habitual lately. Note to self: 'Must try harder'.
A fair amount has been going on for the CIH lately. Yes, funerals, midweek services and Sunday services still continue but the last few weeks have brought a new focus to the CIH's ministry.
Just after I last posted, the church hosted Andrew Pearkes for a second weekend. This time, in addition to a men's breakfast and a Saturday night healing service, he gave an afternoon's practical workshop/teaching session on 'listening to God in the context of healing' (some people struggle to listen to God in any context but this particular session was in the context of healing). He also spoke at the Sunday morning service and offered to pray for healing there too. This was exciting because this time, he used a large number of the church's own members to assist with the prayer ministry. As a result, the church has moved on significantly in its understanding of spiritual gifts.
Hence the new focus for the CIH's ministry in Highley. He has been given the responsibility of assessing the methods, style and focus of the teaching for the whole of the church's youth and children's provision from age 0 - 20. This is a huge undertaking and one which is far beyond his ability. Thankfully, he has got other people to fall back on - oh, and don't forget God.
An initial meeting last night proved to be very exciting. Many members of the church gathered to discuss the way forward and as a result, a new management group is being formed to oversee the whole of the Young people's provision. Many of the existing leaders have agreed to continue whilst a few a considering if it is time for them to step down. Over the next few weeks and months, we are expecting God to call new people into this important ministry. In the meantime, the CIH will concentrate on the formation of the management group and the development of the children's groups.
Another new development far from youth and children's work is a new men's group 'Monday Men' which starts today. This is more the RIH (Rector in Highley)'s baby but it will be interesting to see how many men we can gather together for this new regular group.
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