Explore is a series of weekend courses designed to train and equip God’s people through a journey of learning, understanding and personal transformation.

WHAT IS EXPLORE?

Together we will find that there is hope and help for the issues we struggle with in everyday life – issues of anxiety, stress, physical pain, emotional distress, problems in relationships, addictive behaviour and depression to name just a few.

Those who journey through Explore will grow in their personal relationship with the Lord but also become better equipped to help others as they learn how to minister in the love and power of God to those in need.

Each of the events in the series will include time for worship, biblical teaching, group discussion, activities and opportunity for prayer.

EXPLORE A COURSE

EXPLORE A1: THE ABUNDANT CHRISTIAN LIFE                                17 – 18 MAR 2023

ABOUT THE COURSE

Living the Christian life offers us many promises, yet we can easily feel stuck or dry in our relationship with God. We can look at others who seem to be thriving and feel bad because we can’t overcome our personal life issues.

This course is all about hope. Hope for freedom from the past and hope for abundant life in the future.

It answers life’s foundational questions from a solid biblical perspective as we look at the sweep of history from the early days in Genesis until the Lord’s return in Revelation. We will understand better how humankind got to be in such a mess, God’s amazing rescue plan for each one of us, and the promise of an abundant life in the midst of it all.

The teaching will look at possible roots of issues in our lives, explore God’s passionate heart to heal, how that was expressed through the life of Jesus and how He is still the God who heals!

Find out more: https://ellel.uk/courses/listing/ellel-glyndley-manor/march-2023/explore-a1-the-abundant-christian-life/

Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre are holding a Teaching Day on March 10^th to explore the theme an ‘Increasing Intimacy with God.’  They say:

 In our present fragmented and busy world, many of us long for greater connections and deeper relationships. In the deepest places of our hearts, we yearn for a greater intimacy with God, a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with Him.

 Come and join us for a Teaching Day on March 10th when we will be exploring the theme an ‘Increasing Intimacy with God.’ We will look at the incredible book from the Bible, the Song of Songs, how God wants to overwhelm with His love and draw us to Himself into a deeper place where we can hear His heartbeat. We will be looking at what prevents us from coming to that place, as well as time-honoured practical ways that can help us do so.

 Can you hear His invitation to experience in a fresh way the wonder and mystery of His love… ‘Come away with me, my beloved!!’ (Song of Songs 2v10)?

 £30 per person to include morning refreshments, a 2 course lunch, afternoon refreshments & cake and use of the fully equipped art room.  Alternatively, there is the option to join the teaching sessions via Zoom at £10 per person.

 To book call 01424 830204 or visit https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/retreat.php?retreat=710

Thank you to those who attended the recent The Word One to One training event.

The team would love to hear your feedback. They would really appreciate it if you could please spare a couple of minutes to fill in this form.

If you haven’t done so already, you can also connect with The Word One to One ministry at www.theword121.com/eastbourne

By doing that, you’ll receive:

• An email to help you get started with information on:
  

• • how to get the books, including the free online versions and
    
  • an online version of the Getting Started booklet, in case you didn’t get your hands on one at the event.
    

• The occasional email with news and updates from the ministry as well as tips and encouraging stories of people sharing God’s Word around the world.

Kings Church/Centre has an exciting employment opportunity. We are looking to recruit an apprentice to serve on our staff team.

Key details

30 hours per week – salary £8,236 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Key tasks

1. Dealing with initial letting enquiries
2. Dealing with church members and ministry groups room requirements.
3. Communicating with clients and building positive relationships with them.
4. Ensuring enquiries are followed up in a timely manner.
5. Inputting and retrieving information using a database.
6. Producing mail merge and spreadsheet reports.
7. Produce forecasts reports, and event packs.
8. Setting up technical equipment for events and conferences.
9. Ordering and rotation of stock.
10. Offering practical support at larger events.
11. Ensuring excellent client experience.

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship is offered though East Sussex College.

The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship has been designed to develop an employee’s skills, knowledge and behaviours in a broad range of areas relevant to their role as an administrator. Employees on this apprenticeship programme will be expected to show initiative, manage priorities and their own time, problem-solve and make decisions while delivering their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. Running a work-based project is required as part of this apprenticeship.

Learners will study the following topics:

• Using IT systems to write emails, create proposals and produce spreadsheets
• Maintaining records and files
• How to build positive working relationships
• Communications skills
• Resource planning
• Project management techniques

Qualifications/Certification gained on completion:

• Apprenticeship Certificate (Pass or Distinction)
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (optional)
• Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade A-C or level 9-4) unless exempt.

Applicants must be 19 years or older. All learners will be required to complete an English and Maths initial assessment prior to the apprenticeship. This is a 100% worked-based position.

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, then please contact monica.wrafter@kings-centre.co.uk for further details.

Victoria Baptist church are hosting a service for Hope Lebedyn a local charity that supports a mission centre and church in Lebedyn eastern Ukraine. It is the first anniversary of the war. We will hopefully be linking up with the team from Lebedyn via zoom. It will be a time of prayer, worship and thanksgiving for the way God has provided for the church and grown the work since the war began.
Please can you advertise the service on your regular email to people.

Date is 25th February @4pm tea and cake, 4.30pm service

Contact: Peter Martin
Peter.Martin@hopelebedyn.org
Jez@victoriabaptist.org.Uk

We’re looking to expand our Eastbourne CAP Debt Centre. After a successful first 2 years, we are now recruiting for a CAP Debt Coach to join the team. We would be especially interested in applications from members of other churches in Eastbourne.

All the details are here: https://www.victoriabaptist.org.uk/church-life/christians-against-poverty/ and I’d be happy to chat further.

Helen Diplock