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This is a nationwide initiative which encourages us all to help
transform our communities. See
http://www.hopeinfo.co.uk . Events will be taking place throughout the year.
Friday Focus - Every Friday at 4:00 pm in
Brewood church for 15 minutes, using prayers from World Prayer Centre.
We have now
been praying regularly for our villages, every Friday and every month, for the
whole first half of 2008. Have you noticed any difference? Have you seen signs
of God at work in our communities?
Please let us
know - contact Marilyn, Penny or David
Monthly Prayer Walks - One per month walking around
different areas, always meeting on the corner by the Jubilee Hall opposite
Speedwell Castle.
‘iHope’ Churches Together Youth Event in Brewood
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On Friday, June 20th, an exciting and successful youth evening was held in
Brewood, attended by 15 young people from all our local churches.
Starting at six o’clock that evening, they enthusiastically joined in a
whole range of activities, which included a shared meal which they had
helped to prepare.
After watching a short film showing the plight of homeless children in South
America, the young people used recycled cardboard boxes to build themselves
street shelters. Much ingenuity was shown - and quite a bit of competition
between girls and boys. We have to say that the girls won! |
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An informal collection taken during the event has raised £80 for the
‘Toybox’ street children's charity.
Following further refreshment of sausage rolls and chocolate cake (!) they
then took part, with parents and leaders, in the monthly ‘prayer walk’
around the village; prayers were said outside all the social venues, pubs
and restaurants.
The next activity was to ascend the tower of St Mary & St Chad, up to
parapet level, admire the view in the gathering dusk, and release
helium-filled ‘Hope 08’ balloons with their prayers attached. This was a
very special moment, watching as the balloons bore our petitions
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This left time for some very creative artwork, inspired by the events of the
evening.
As a finale, part of the movie ’Pay It Forward’ was shown - the theme of the
film - changing the world for the better - fitted in very well with the
ideas which had been discussed during the evening. Hot chocolate was served
and final prayers were said around a candlelit cross in front of the church
altar.
By then it was midnight, parents were arriving, and a tired but happy band
departed for home. Thanks to all who led, supported and took part in the
event - when is the next one?
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