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EXPLORE B7: CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND HEALING

6 – 7 OCT 

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Creative expression is all around us, not just in art but in engineering, science and maths as well! Made in the image of our Creator God, we are all creative and our human spirits thrive when being able to express our inner self through creative expression.

Allowing such expression of our inner-self, in a safe family atmosphere, opens the doors to God’s gentle but profound healing as we allow him to access the deep recesses of our hearts where words are not enough to express long-forgotten pain.

This course provides time to discover the joy of being creative in a non-threatening way with a wide array of creative workshops to try. There are no expectations of producing something – but you may be surprised at what you can achieve with the encouragement and guidance of our talented creativity team.

With heart-to-heart teaching and plenty of time for creative workshops, this is not so much a course as an experience of God!

REVIVE

10 OCT 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

A Series of Free Evening Courses Held at Each UK Centre

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God wants to revive us!

He knows our weaknesses and struggles. He knows that we often feel stuck and unable to move forward in our Christian walk. He knows we can’t fix it on our own and He knows the shame we often feel for struggling in the first place.

Revive is a series of free evening events available for anyone to attend. Held at each of our UK centres, they are for those who want to grow in their relationship with God, to find new life in Him and to then share that life with others.

By choosing any or all of these evening events you will start to discover:

• the core biblical principles behind Christian healing ministry
• how inner healing profoundly empowers our walk with God.
• all the different teachings and residential retreats that Ellel Ministries offers.

EXPLORE A7: RESTORING THE HUMAN SPIRIT 

13 – 14 OCT 

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Some things in life impact us deeper than others. In fact, sometimes the things we go through can have such a profound impact on our human spirit that they shape the way we live, behave and relate to others, including God.

This course is designed to explore the function and purpose of our human spirit which brings revelation that opens doors to healing opportunities never explored before.

Based on biblical examples, we will look at how our human spirits can be damaged in various ways. It will also challenge our responses to this damage that can cause us ongoing hurt, pain and life struggles, often leaving us with a sense of constant inner distress and overwhelm.

Looking at how our human spirit encompasses our God-given identity, our creativity and the place of connection with God, this is a vital topic that can radically change how you approach dealing with the issues you face in life.

With this shift of understanding, Jesus can enter into the very core and deep places of our hearts to outpour his healing, bringing true and lasting transformation of our lives.

GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM

Identifying and moving on from the deeper reasons for your life issues

20 – 22 OCT

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As with weeds in a garden, there are issues in life that you may keep trying to deal with but somehow, they keep rising up again, which can cause frustration, overwhelming guilt, shame and a myriad of additional issues which just makes the situation worse.

Addictions, physical sickness, relationship problems and many more issues can be the bane of your life, but they are not the primary issue, they are an expression of a deeper concern.

This course seeks to investigate beyond the presenting issues and looks to the roots that can hold us into these struggles. With a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, it seeks to bring clarity to why you have the problems that you face daily in your life as well a Biblical understanding of Gods heart and pathway for moving into a life of freedom.

PRACTICAL PRAYER MINISTRY TRAINING

Learning how to help people more effectively through prayer ministry.

27 – 31 OCT

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Knowing how to pray effectively into a person’s healing needs is a vital key to helping people move forward into freedom. Yet people are complex beings and their healing needs often seem just as complex. It can be hard to know where to start untangling the issues, what to pray for first or even how to pray at all.

This course aims to equip Christians to minister more effectively to friends, family or people in their local church by providing a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the common needs you are likely to come across. Drawing together over thirty years of Ellel’s personal ministry experience, this course teaches you not just the theory but, more importantly, the value and significance of praying in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

The week will be split into three main focusses:

Part A will provide a solid framework of guidelines for ministry.

Part B will look at specific issues that are commonly encountered in ministry.

Part C will put into practice the principles learned.

Find out more at

https://ellel.uk/courses/?centre=ellel-glyndley-manor

Football. A game so deeply embedded in the fabric of our society that perhaps every story that can be told about it has already been told. But then a late summer evening treat had yet to unfold…

Recently Eastbourne United’s ground and around 80 riveted spectators witnessed something quite extraordinary – the first ever football match that the Sanctuary United team have played in with their inaugural match against Eastbourne District and General Hospital (EDGH) Team.

The Sanctuary United team was made up of men who had never before played a match together and whose training sessions only began in the week before the match. More importantly, as people seeking asylum, they have faced some of the greatest challenges that life can deliver.

The Hospital team – a group of hospital staff whose journey into existence was borne out of a desire to promote health and well being amongst the staff had pulled together to create a team comprising a wonderful blend of youth and experience.  Fresh from their success against their rivals at the Conquest Hospital, they were only too delighted to offer Sanctuary United a game.

A more perfect evening there could not have been. The late summer sun offering the heat and sunshine that demands excellent football.

The shouting and cheering echoed round the ground as the goals poured and the game see-sawed – first one side, then the other getting the upper hand. The pressure on both sides was relentless.

In that time, men who have often been isolated as individuals came together as a team and delivered joy to everyone. There was so much poignancy – a ‘normal’ game of football being far from normal. The usual divisiveness of competition did not apply and the spectators came together in collective shouts of encouragement and joy – celebrating and expressing all our diversity with respect and unity.

At one point Sanctuary United’s number 9 scored and in celebration he raised his top to reveal a cross, RIP and the name of his sister. A reminder of the family he had to leave behind to come here. He scored and in joy remembered his sorrow, the two mingling for him and for all that watched reminding us that this game could never be just a game.

Whilst the EDGH team left the pitch full of respect and sometimes in awe, in the very act of playing and being part of the spectacle, they also gave the opportunity of another small step towards healing.

And the score? 5 – 5 at the final whistle.

In agreement with both captains the scene was set for the dreaded penalty shoot. The energy, joy, competitive spirit that poured out of both teams in those final agonising last minutes was plain to see and the crowd lapped it up. Sadly, for Sanctuary United, it wasn’t their night and the victory went to the EDGH team.

The success of the evening (over £300 was raised to support the work of Sanctuary) and the quality of football has ensured that both teams are likely to face each other again in the future and we look forward to another fantastic game of football.

Special thanks to Eastbourne United Football Ground, all the players and coaches in both teams, the wonderful referee Matt plus the young Oliver who stood in as linesman last minute and finally to Zack who organised the whole event and Dem Shish who kindly provided the kit for Sanctuary United.

Hope into Action now has more than 100 houses and supports over 350 people across the country. There are 3 properties in Eastbourne, overseen by the local Christian charity, Kingdom Way Trust, but we’d love to be able to offer more homes. This requires people to pray, invest, provide practical help, offer friendship, and support tenants.

Many people require support in various ways and the sense of belonging within a community is very positive. During the past five years, local churches have shown love and provided friendship and community to many individuals and families who have lived in our Hope into Action homes.  There are many more people in Eastbourne who would benefit from a home and support.

If you are interested in how you and your church could respond to the need, please come and find out more about Hope into Action on Monday 9th October 7.30pm at King’s Church, 27 Edison Rd, BN23 6PT, Eastbourne.
Jon Kuhrt, the new leader of Hope into Action, will be speaking. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are able to publicise this event in your church for others that may be interested, that would be much appreciated. Thank you

www.kingdomwaytrust.org

Wednesday 11 October 2023 at Penhurst Retreat Centre

*NEW* Prayerful Crochet: Making a Prayer Shawl
Leader: Vicki Cottingham

Come together and crochet a prayer shawl, spending time praying for the person who will be receiving it. Whilst we crochet the shawl as a gift for someone else, the act of crocheting itself is a gift to ourselves as it is beneficial for our own mental and emotional wellbeing.

Cost of the day is £40 and includes a light lunch.

For more information and to book your place go to https://www.penhurst.org.uk/programme.php?viewretreat=794