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NEVER GIVE UP CHURCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020
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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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.
10Primetime
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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11CAP 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
122020 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
13Food 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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14Engage 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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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
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