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CHURCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020 - Christian Life Church
NEVER GIVE UP
 CHURCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020
CHURCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020 - Christian Life Church
NEVER GIVE UP

    As I’ve been reading the Bible recently I’ve been really challenged by God’s gift of
    free will. God loves me enough to let me take decisions that will have huge
    ramifications on my life and the lives of others. He daily presents me with the
    choice of whether to deny myself and follow Him or indulge myself and ignore His
    ways. That’s the evidence of God’s genuine and unconditional love for us.

    As a parent, who dearly loves his children, I know that feeling of pride when I see
    them make great choices and the pain when they ‘occasionally’ make bad ones.
    How often must we hurt our Heavenly Father by making wrong choices? I’m
    reminded in Deuteronomy of the choice God presented to His people: ‘Now
    choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the
    LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life,
    and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers,
    Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.’ (Deuteronomy 30:19b-20). We have a daily choice to
    choose life, life that will not only affect us but our family and the generations to
    come. But choices must lead to action and we read three things we must do if we
    are to choose life: Love the LORD your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to
    him. They sound easy but they are a daily choice.

    I’m sure, if you’re like me, at the beginning of the year you started with great
    intentions of how you were going to make better choices. Perhaps choices linked
    to physical health like eating healthier or doing more exercise. You may have
    made choices about how you spend you time, less at work and more with friends
    and family. Or you may have promised God to be more faithful, to read the Bible
    and pray more. Sadly, often by February, good intentions have been forgotten
    and we feel fed up as we see ourselves return to the old habits and lifestyle. But
    as followers of Jesus, there is good news! We don’t have to wait for a New Year to
    make a resolution to change, God graciously gives us a daily choice, a brand new
    opportunity each day to choose life. To make great, positive and healthy
    decisions that will lead to the abundant and fruitful life Jesus made possible.

    Be encouraged! If you like many of us made plans to make better
    choices in 2020 but have already failed on several occasions, don’t
    give up. God’s mercies are new every morning, let every day be a
    new day, a day to choose life. Let’s hold fast to God, the Author of Life.

                                                                              Andy Boxall
                                                                             Senior Pastor
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Content
           FEBRUARY 2020
Sat 1st    Ignite - Open Mic Night          PAGE 6
Sun 2nd    Baptism
Fri 7th    After hours                      PAGE   6
Sat 8th    Prayer Chain                     PAGE   11
Mon 10th   Evangelism Team Launch           PAGE   8
Tue 11th   Business Leaders Breakfast       PAGE   8
Tue 11th   CAP Prayer Meeting               PAGE   12
Thu 13th   Introduction to Healthy Eating   PAGE   4
Sat 15th   She is Strong                    PAGE   7
Sat 15th   Limitless ONE                    PAGE   6
Mon 17th   Spring Term Half Term            PAGE   11
Thu 20th   Primetime                        PAGE   11
Fri 21st   After hours                      PAGE   6
Fri 21st   Prayer Ministry                  PAGE   8
Sat 22nd   Food Bank Day                    PAGE   14
Tue 25th   Exploring Partnership            PAGE   5
Wed 26th   Lent Begins                      PAGE   11
Fri 28th   Final Friday Prayer              PAGE   7
Sat 29th   Word and Spirit Conference       PAGE   4
Sat 29th   Prayer for the Family            PAGE   11
            MARCH 2020
Sun 1st    Word and Spirit Conference       PAGE   4
Sat 7th    Men's Breakfast                  PAGE   7
Sat 7th    Ignite - Conversations           PAGE   6
Sun 8th    Welcome Lounge                   PAGE   5
Tue 10th   Welcome Track starts             PAGE   5
Tue 10th   CAP Prayer Meeting               PAGE   13
Fri 13th   After hours                      PAGE   6
Sat 14th   Prayer Chain                     PAGE   11
Thu 19th   Primetime                        PAGE   11
Fri 20th   After hours                      PAGE   6
Sun 22nd   Mother's Day                     PAGE   13
Fri 27th   Final Friday Prayer              PAGE   7
Sat 28th   Prayer for the Family            PAGE   11
Sun 29th   Family Bring and Share           PAGE   4

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Introduction to Healthy Eating
           Thursday 13th February | 7:30pm to 9:30pm | The Life House Centre
      What should we eat to be healthy? This is an evening led by Joyce Sule, a nurse
      and pastor's wife, to explore how to eat healthily. This is a huge topic but vital if
      we are going to be good stewards of what God has provided for us. Please sign up
      online.

                            Family Bring and Share
                      Sunday 29th March | 1:00pm | Church Auditorium
      Our church family shares a diverse range of food, from around the
      world. Bring your favourite food, enough for you and some extra to share. We
      will provide drinks and cutlery so lets all come together as we share in a family
      meal. If you have an dietary requirements, please contact Jorge Carreon by email
      starodie2004@yahoo.co.uk

                  Word and Spirit Conference
                 Saturday 29th February / Sunday 1st March.
    Refreshments from 8:30am. 9:00am to 1:00pm | Church Auditorium
    Keith Warrington will be leading a seminar called Word and Spirit on
    Saturday 29th February and he will be our speaker at a conference, on
    Sunday 1st March. This will be a conference Sunday, each service will
    have a different talk. Why not join us for all three services.

                                 Counselling at CLC

      Counselling is a carefully arranged opportunity for individuals or couples to talk
      through issues that are affecting their lives with someone specially trained to
      help. The process of talking about how to work through an issue can help an
      individual to clarify things in their thinking, explore options, develop strategies
      and increase self-awareness in a safe and confidential setting.

      We ask those attending counselling to make a contribution, which goes towards
      the Life House Project. This will be discussed at the first appointment.

      For more information, please speak to Pastor Sean or email:
      counselling@thelifehouse.net

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Exploring Partnership
          Tuesday 25th February | 7:30pm-9:00pm | Church Auditorium
At CLC, we refer to our members as partners. Christian Life Church is part of a
large charity and it is important that we can identify those who have decided CLC
is their home church and want to partner with all that God is doing at CLC. We are
one body with many parts, each created by God with gifts for a purpose. We want
you to know how to get involved and play your part. If you would like to know
more about becoming a partner in CLC we would like you to attend our exploring
partnership meeting. Please sign up online.

                             Welcome Lounge
              Sunday 8th March | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Church City Room
If you're new to CLC we would like to invite you to our Welcome Lounge. There
will be a light lunch, an opportunity to meet some of the team and hear a little bit
about the CLC family. If you would like more information speak to one of the
welcome team. Please sign up online.

                              Welcome Track
   Tuesday 10th, 17th and 24th March | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Church Gallery Room
If you are considering making CLC your church family, we would highly
recommend our Welcome Track course. This is our opportunity to take time over
three weeks to share CLC's vision and values and a chance for you to 'get under
the bonnet' proverbially; to see how we work and learn why we do what we do.
You will hear our story and what we believe, and to discuss how you could get
involved. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions. For more information
speak to Pastor Andy. Please sign up online.

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Ignite
          Saturday 1st February, 7th March | 8:00pm-10:00pm | The Life House Centre
     For all 18-30 years olds we have something called Ignite. This runs the first Saturday of
     the month in the evening.
        1st February | Open Mic Night
        7th March | Conversations
     For any more information speak to Becca Hudson or any of the YA Team and we would
     be happy to help. Becca's email address: becca.hudson@weareclc.co.uk

                                         After hours
              Friday 7th, 21st February, 13th and 20th March | 8:00pm-10:00pm
                                     The Life House Lounge
    For young adults 18 to 30 years old, social time playing games, eating food, praying
    together and chatting.
                                       Praise Night
                Saturday 4th April | 8:00pm-10:00pm | Church Auditorium
    For youth and young adults. Please save the date.

                                     Plug in Groups
                                Every Friday (term time only)
     Plug in groups are for youth (11-18 years old).
        Gaming Group | 6:00pm-7:30pm | The Life House Lounge
        Netball | 7:00pm-8:00pm | UoB school
        Basketball | 8:00pm-9:00pm | UoB School

                                       Limitless ONE
                      Saturday 15th February | 6:00pm-9:00pm | LifeCentral
    We have a chance to join with other young people across the Midlands for an evening of
    worship and teaching. There will also be guest artist A-Star performing.
    There will be a coach leaving CLC at 6:00pm to take us to LifeCentral, Halesowen and we
    will arrive back to CLC at 9:15pm.

    Tickets are £10 and can be purchased online. If you have any more questions then
    please contact Becca at becca.hudson@weareclc.co.uk

             @clc_ya                                                      @weareclcyouth
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Saturday 15th February | 10:30am-12:30pm | Church Auditorium
Our Guest Speaker is Ola Sijuwade. Ola believes in following the leading
of the Holy Spirit and has a passion for the word of God and for prayer.
She has worked on children's issues for many years and is currently
employed as a manager in Barnardo's children's charity. Ola enjoys
helping ladies reach their full potential in Christ by finding their place in
the church and community. Ola and Michael lead Sandy Community
Church in Bedfordshire, where they have seen many people come to
Christ. They have three beautiful daughters.

Tickets are £3.50 each. Please sign up online or at reception.

                          Men's Breakfast
          Saturday 7th March and 6th June | 8:00am-10:00am
             Toby Carvey, Pershore Road South (B30 3JX)
Two hours to eat and get to know other men in our church. Once a term
we are calling all men to meet for breakfast. Afterwards there will be
plenty of time left to get those jobs done around the house and spend
time with the family.

Breakfast is around £5, please pay for it on the day. For more
information, please contact Rob Hunter on 07944 906506.

                      Final Friday Prayer
Friday 28th February and 27th March | 7:30pm | Church Auditorium
A time to come together as a family to pray and worship. Last Friday of
every month (except August and December) at 7:30pm.

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Business Leaders Breakfast
     Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 14th May | 7:00am-8:15am
             The Duck, Beefeater, 176 Hagley Road (B16 9NY)
    We know there are many business leaders in our church and we want
    to provide an opportunity to connect and encourage each other,
    providing time to connect and be inspired. Plenty of parking!

    £9.50 for a full English and £7.50 for continental breakfast. Please pay
    for the breakfast on the day. For more information, please contact
    Leslie Mukwedeya on 07706 949 813.

                    Evangelism Team Launch
       Monday 10th February | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Church Auditorium
    Rev Mark Greenwood is a national evangelist and is part of the Elim
    Reach Team. Recently Mark wrote a new book entitled Big Yes, Little
    Yes, Healthy Maybe. This will be a night of training and considering
    how we can use our evangelistic gifting to win souls.

    Please contact Andy for more information:
    andy.boxall@weareclc.co.uk

                            Prayer Ministry
        Friday 21st February | 7:30pm-9:00pm | Church Auditorium
    The seminar is primarily designed to offer some teaching and
    techniques on how to respond to people who want prayer during or
    after our Sunday meetings. This seminar is open to everyone!.

    If you would like more information, please speak to Pastor Emmanuel
    or Pastor Sean email: emmanuel.sule@weareclc.co.uk or
    sean.charlesworth@weareclc.co.uk

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Befrienders
        Friday 6th March | 7:30pm-9:00pm | Church Auditorium
Befrienders are those who are trained to walk with others who would
like a friend to give support. This training evening is an essential part
of our Pastoral Care Plan at CLC and is overseen by Pastor Emmanuel.
Training will be given by
Pastor Emmanuel and Pastor Sean. This is by invitation only.

If you would like to more information or would like to be invited
please speak to Pastor Emmanuel or Pastor Sean email:
emmanuel.sule@weareclc.co.uk or
sean.charlesworth@weareclc.co.uk

                         Car Parking
Recently there has been a rise in parking issues. Please remember
to park correctly. This is one way we can love our neighbors and the
local community. Also if you have parked in the car park blocking
someone in, at the end of the service make sure you move your car
so the person can go easily.

Please contact Stanley Ugwueze for more details:
stanley.ugwueze@weareclc.co.uk

          Renewing the Maintenance Team
All our buildings need consistent maintenance work including
electrical, plumbing, gas and general maintenance. We need
volunteer Building Team Members with different skills sets. Currently
the time requirement is ad hoc. Join and be part of the building team.

Please contact Paul Harvey for more information: 07827 457661

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CHURCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020 - Christian Life Church
New Security Team
     Our church always has visitors and with our intention to grow, the
     need for a security team increases. This is to add safety for
     everyone in our buildings. We need volunteer Security Team
     members and training is provided. Security needs to cover all
     Sunday services and major events. Come and be part of the
     security team.

     Importantly, there is now a duty elder at our Sunday services and
     major events. This is a point of contact for any emergencies.

     Please contact Dennis Easy for more information:
     denz.easy@icloud.com

                             Office Admin Support
     There is a lot of admin work in the church, our community project (the Life House)
     and our ESF Life House Employment Support Programme. We need volunteer
     Admin Assistants who can support various activities including reception, events,
     marketing (social media, website, Church News...), fundraising and more! Basic
     skills are needed including computer. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to
     5:00pm.
     Please contact Phil Jones for more information: phil.jones@weareclc.co.uk

                  Cosy Toes Volunteer Needed
     Cosy Toes is our mid week stay & play toddler group on
     Wednesdays and Fridays. There is an urgent need for playgroup
     helpers on Wednesday's from 9:00am to 11:30am.

     For more information:
     https://www.facebook.com/cosytoessellyoak/ Please contact
     Natasha Easy to get involved: natasha.easy@icloud.com

                            Volunteers for ushering
     Every week we have a small team of friendly, helpful volunteers who welcome us
     and shows us to our seats. We really appreciate them but we would also like to
     invite more people to help us serve our church family and visitors. If you would
     like to serve as an usher in church, please contact Lynette at
     lynette.pienaar@weareclc.co.uk.

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Primetime
          Thursday 20th February and 19th March
        10:30am-12:00pm | The Life House Lounge
Primetime is our over 55's group who meet every third
Thursday of the month. It is a time to relax, chat and enjoy good
company. For more details, please contact Eula Harbun on
07593 271373.

             Sunday Prayer Meetings
                        Every Sunday
Currently we have prayer meetings before our morning
services committing the service to God. These are the details:
   8:00am-8:45am | Church City Room
   10:35am-11:00am | Church Prayer Room

There is space to start a prayer meeting before our evening
service.
Please contact Emmanuel: emmanuel.sule@weareclc.co.uk

                         Prayer for the Family
          Saturday 29th February and 28th March | 4:30pm-5:30pm
                          The Life House Board Room
           A meeting to pray for families. Final Saturday of the month.

      For more information, please contact Moji Balogun on 07790 291621.
                               Prayer Chain
                    Saturday 8th February and 14th March
Each person prays for one hour before calling the next person on the chain to
pass on the prayer baton. To get involved, please contact Moji Balogun on
07790 291621.
                    Lent Begins - Wednesday 26th February
         Spring Term Half term - Week beginning Monday 17th February
           Easter Holiday - Week beginning Monday 6th and 16th April

LOST AND FOUND - The lost and found items are kept in reception. This will be
cleared out on the last Sunday of each month. Please ensure you collect your
items before they are removed.

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CAP Prayer Meetings
        Tuesday 11th February and 10th March | 7:45pm-9:00pm
            Christ Church, Pershore Road, Selly Park B29 7PS
     Pray for those people in poverty.

                         CAP Money Course
                               Coming soon!
     Marlene Ledgister and Jill Davies will be leading another CAP
     Money Course soon.

                                       CAP NEWS
     Thank you to the Paragon Bank in Solihull for giving thirty of our ongoing clients
     very generous Christmas hampers! We really appreciate their help and support.
     Thank you, too to Birmingham City Mission, and their supporting churches, for
     supplying Christmas presents to clients' children.

     CAP are not taking on any new clients until February as they need to clear the
     increased demand for help in very complex cases, and also adpat to new legal
     requirements which affect all debt agencies.

                     Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
                           CHRISTIAN LIFE & WITNESS COURSE
      Sat 8 Feb       Moseley: Riverside Church, Queensbridge School, B13 8QB
      Sat 8 Feb       Sutton Coldfield: Harvest Fields Community Church, B75 5TJ
      Sat 15 Feb      Aston: RCCG Covenant Restoration Assembly, B6 4LD
      Sat 22 Feb      Lozells: New Testment Church pf God, B19 1NP
      Sat 29 Feb      Halesowen: Lifecentral Church, B63 3AJ
      Sat 29 Feb      Aston: Mount Zion Community Church, B6 4TN
      Sat 7 Mar       Kingstanding: ELIMLIFE Church, B44 8QD
      Sat 7 Mar       Solihull: Renewal, B91 2JR

     Wednesday 17 June

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2020 Guest Speakers

                               Mark Ritchie at The BiG Invite
                                           Sunday 10th May
               Dave and Greta Peters
               Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May
                          Barry Woodward at The BiG Invite
                                     Sunday 4th October

2020 DATES
Baptism Sunday Sunday 2nd February | 6:30pm | Church Auditorium
She is Strong Saturday 15th February | 10:30am-12:30pm | Church Auditorium
Limitless ONE Saturday 15th February | 6:00pm-9:00pm | LifeCentral, Halesowen
Conference by Dr. Keith Warrington Saturday 29th February/Sunday 1st March |
time TBC | Church Auditorium
Mother's Day Sunday 22nd March | 9:00am, 11:15am and 6:30pm | Church
Auditorium
Palm Sunday Sunday 5th April | 9:00am, 11:15am and 6:30pm | Church
Auditorium
Easter Good Friday 10th and Easter Sunday 12th April
Parents Summit Saturday 9th May | time TBC | Church Auditorium
Pentecost Sunday Sunday 31st May
Father's Day Sunday 21st June | 9:00am, 11:15am and 6:30pm | Church
Auditorium
International Sunday TBC
Limitless Festival Friday 7th to Tuesday 11th August | Stafford Showground
Summer BBQ Monday 31st August | time TBC | Rubery Leisure Centre B45 9AD
Week of Prayer Monday 7th to Friday 11th September
Remembrance Sunday Sunday 8th November | 3 services on Sunday | Church
Auditorium
AGM Thursday 26th November | 7:00pm | Church Auditorium
Christmas Friday 25th December | 10:00am | Church Auditorium
New Year's Eve Thursday 31st December

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Food Bank Day
              Saturday 22nd February | 10:00am-4:00pm | The Life House
     We have received lots of food donations recently which is really good. However,
     we now need a hand to sort the food out to make food parcels for the coming
     year. Please come on the day ready to get sorting. Lunch will be provided on the
     day.

     Please contact Timothy Pereira on
     timothy.pereira@weareclc.co.uk

                                                 Direct Payment/Standing Order:
                                                 CLC or Operation Life House
     Gift Aid (forms are available)
                                             Christian Life Church: Lloyds
     Online: www.weareclc.co.uk/giving       Account Number: 00686007
     www.thelifehouse.net/operationlifehouse Sort Code: 30-91-87
                                                 The Life House: Lloyds
     Card Payment – At reception in Foyer        Account Number: 78867968
                                                 Sort Code: 30-91-87

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Engage more with CLC: ChurchSuite
One way of engaging more with the life and activity of CLC is by using ChurchSuite. The
church uses this management tool that has a range of features such as address book,
children and youth, life groups, room bookings, ministry rotas, events calendar, giving and
general admin. All of our events are on it with the latest details. Also every one of our life
groups key information is included on it. ChurchSuite is integrated into our website too.

ChurchSuite Connect
When we gather we are starting to use ChurchSuite Connect at the reception and Connect
Point. You’re able to connect with the church with your contact details and update them
(including your email address). Browse a list all of our events / life groups and even sign up.
Donate one-off and recurring online donations through the secure online giving system.

My ChurchSuite
Another great aspect is My ChurchSuite which is a member facing platform. This is a
customised experience for you! You can access it through a web browser or download the
App from Apple App Store or Andriod Play Store.

You’re able to keep your details up to date and privacy / communication settings. Parents
can manage their children’s information. You can see all upcoming events and life group
information; and sign up to them. You’re able to give financially to the church including Gift
Aid. You’re able to view your previous giving, when you gave and to which funds. Also you’re
able to catch up on sermons. There are many more actions you can do…

To log into My ChurchSuite, you need to be on the database with an email address.
Currently 27% of our contacts are missing their email address. To check if you are on the
database please contact the office. To be on the database please complete a Connect Card
or go to the church Connect Point.

Overall
In 2019, around 40 CLC users used this platform which means we are underutilising the tool.
We will send new invites to My ChurchSuite. Also one Sunday we will have a demo of My
ChurchSuite. If you have any issues, please email Phil on phil.jones@weareclc.co.uk

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Weekly Church Programme
WEDNESDAY                                                  Our Venues
9.30am The Light House Cosy Toes Toddler Group (CE) *      CH: Christian Life Church, 900
                                                           Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6HW
                                                           LH: The Life House, 2-6 Frederick
THURSDAY
                                                           Road, Selly Oak, B29 6PB
11:00am The Life House Drop-in Lounge (CE)
                                                           CE: The Centre at the Life House,
1.15pm CAMEO (CH) *                                        rear of the Life House

FRIDAY
6.30am Early Morning Prayer (LH)
9.30am The Light House Cosy Toes Toddler Group (CE) *
10:00am Craft and Card Making (LH) *
8:00pm YA Connect event (Young Adults Night) (CE) *
                                                           Contact Details:
                                                           0121 471 3677
SUNDAY                                                     www.weareclc.co.uk
09:00am Worship & Communion                                2-6 Frederick Rd., Selly Oak, B29 6PB
      incl: Children’s programme (CH)
11.15am Worship Celebration (CH)
      incl: Children’s and Youth programmes
6:30pm Evening Service

* Term time only
Life Groups happen throughout the week                                       @weareclc

Please visit our website for all the latest information.            @wearechristianlifechurch
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