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Part-time Church Internships at Elim
May 20th
York Elim has opportunities for 3 interns in the academic year ‘07-’08. More details upon request.
Focus of internship:
- Personal development within the context of Christian Ministry, preparation for both full-time and part time ministry lifestyles.
- Training and discipleship.
- Testing of ministry calling/vocation.
What the intern will offer:
- Work with youth and/or, children and “tweenagersâ€.
- Work in Ministry Team on Sundays in main meetings.
- Commitment to the training and opportunities offered.
We offer:
- Ministry training and opportunities.
- Music, worship-leading opportunities.
- Mentoring.
- Inclusion in leadership meetings.
- Study opportunities, i.e. York School of Theology (www.ystyork.org), “Engage†youth worker training).
- Exposure to overseas and UK church and mission situations through our extensive international network.
Person Specification:
- Passion for their specific ministry.
- Willingness to be flexible in their roles.
- Suitable references.
- Evidence of suitable Christian character and discipline for the ministry opportunities.
Weekly Bulletin, Sun 20 May ’07
May 20th
Info and dates for your diary:
24/10 PRAYER – Ascension to Pentecost. In the City Centre Prayer Room, in our old Church building (29 Swinegate, York YO1 8AZ, beside the Biltmore Bar). See our map which shows the location.
Our shift in this prayer chain this week is 5:00 pm Wed 23rd May to 10:00 am Thurs 24th May. For those who have booked your hour, please do not arrive late as the previous person can not leave until you arrive. Any problems, contact Graham (as John is away this week).
Next Sunday 27th May GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER IN YORK MINSTER – . 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Join with the millions around the world who are taking part in this prayer event.
The evening will consist of opportunities to pray in various formats with other believers of many traditions. We will pray for our communities, our nation and our world.
BBC Radio YorkMembers of our congregation are being invited to write thier story for the BBC website. See the example that Graham has been sent.
Bell Ringing at St Laurence’sWe have been asked if any of us would like to join the bell ringing. They meet on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm and say we can More >
News From our Global Church
May 14th
It is great to have so many young people from so many different nations worshipping among us. And when we see them coming to faith in Christ we celebrate with them.
It is also exciting to hear of their adventures after they have gone from us. We think of them as our “global church”. We have just heard some great news from a young man who came to Christ among us about 18 months ago. He still visits from time to time when he is in York.
Go to his blog to hear about how Jesus has been at work in his mum’s life.
Don’t miss his next instalment!
News from Geneva!
May 14th
Those of you who remember Harry and Debee will be delighted to hear that Debee gave birth to a daughter on Thursday evening – Roshani Sara Grace. We praise God for her safe arrival and pray God’s blessing on the family.
We will update this post with a photo when we have one.
Harry has been in touch.Mother and baby are doing well and are already home.
He says,
Apparently for the poor girl, she has my eyes and nose. She is quite good with the sleep – she can sleep for 4 hours at a time which isn’t bad. We have a very good midwife and today I was allowed to give Roshani a bath :)
Weight :- 8lbs 0.5oz (3.65kg)
Length:- 20 inches (50cm)
Click for big pics:
Fancy a working holiday this summer?
May 14th
Do you come to our church or could get a reference from a church we know? Then why not come and be part of one of the teams that make Elim Youth Camp happen!
Do you have a gift or talent that could bless others? Jobs include catering, sports officer, youth/children’s teams, musicians, putting up tents etc.
The camp runs from Sat 28th July to Sat 11th August, you can come for one week or two, the cost is £50 which includes 3 good meals a day, we can also provide you with accommodation if needed. The camp takes place at Fraisthorpe Sands near Bridlington on the East Yorkshire coast (about 1hr travel time from York). We may be able to help with transport.
Or perhaps you’d like to help with setting up the camp (from Fri 20th July onwards), or taking everything down on the final day (Sat 11th August). If you’d like to know more please contact us or visit www.fraithorpecamp.com
Abi’s News From Nigeria
May 14th
Hello everyone! In case you’ve forgotten me, my name’s Abi and I was at Elim church, York while at University (2003-2006). Since graduating last summer, I spent 8 months at home searching for work and trying every day to trust that God would provide something amazing…He is so faithful!
Three weeks ago, I flew out to Nigeria where I will be based for the next year working as PA/secretary to a Nigerian King! I am living in the grounds of the Palace and so far, things are going very well – apart from an escaped ostrich on my doorstep every now and then!! I have settled in here and am slowly learning the job – I say slowly as there’s a lot of sitting around and waiting for things to do, so it can be boring at times. But I’m not complaining as it’s a great adventure and I’m learning so much already, even in 3 weeks!It’s a little overwhelming to consider how much I’ll learn in a year! So here I am and I’m ready and desiring for God to use me however He chooses. He’s brought me here for His purpose and I really hope I’ll be a More >
April’s Turkish Christian Martyrs Inspire Spanish Vigils
May 8th
My friend Tim Barton (from our church but who now lives in Barcelona) has told me that following the murder (martyrdom) of Christians in Turkey a few weeks ago, Christians around Spain decided to hold a half-hour silent vigil in front of town halls.
Over 2000 turned up in Barcelona. These first two videos here are of Barcelona: http://www.cristianosperseguidos.blogspot.com/
Tim says the videos don’t quite capture what a special time it was, but they’re worth watching anyway.
See my previous post for more background.
This image is of Jesus Christ from Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. For more great images go to the gallery at the Turkey tourism site.
Turkish Christians feature in the New Testament, notably the Apostle Paul who came from Southern Turkey. I can not image what the church would have been without the great Turkish Christians who were at the birth of the Christian church.
News from Matthew Chng
May 7th
Matthew and I have been in touch recently as he is the one working to renew our site. He said I can report some of his news.
He sounds as if he has settled into church life back in Singapore. He tells me that he’s been really busy at work programming websites for some big multi-national companies. He says it’s been wonderful at work and even though there’s a lot of work he is enjoying myself.
At church Matthew is leading a small group of teenage boys in a course in growing as a Christian.
Matthew with his sister and cousin. Click on pic for larger image
Historic Baptisms in York City Centre
Apr 9th
Easter Sunday 2007 was an historic day in the centre of York.
The churches of York had completed 40 days of prayer and many came together for a celebration in the city centre. At the same time the ‘red carpet treatment’ was given to the general public. We invited people to walk on strips of red carpet and gave them a card explaining the simple truth of the gospel that God thought they were so special that Jesus made a way for them to walk to Him through His blood. From 12.30pm there was music and singing in St Sampson’s Square with the band from York City Church. There was face painting going on and an information desk. The stage had a huge banner behind it carrying the One Voice logo and web address. The PA was particularly good and everyone in the area could hear what was going on. Word had got around that Baptisms were going to be conducted, as people had travelled from towns all over Yorkshire, even from surrounding counties and at least one family came up for the day from London!
Archbishop John Sentamu agreed to baptise candidates from all the churches along with their own leader. More >
