Tumbletown is a children's soft play area, parents retreat, and cafe located under the church hall of Murwillumbah Baptist Church. It provides a space for children to play independently while parents can relax and socialize. The facility is staffed by volunteers and offers refreshments. Since opening, Tumbletown has attracted many young families from the community and generated enough funds to hire a full-time pastor. It also creates opportunities for outreach through playgroups, Bible studies, and other church-run programs. A seed grant from Baptist Community Services helped improve some initial facilities and launch new community activities. Tumbletown has been successful in both outreach and supporting the financial needs of the church.
This newsletter from St Paul's Anglican Church in Beaconsfield provides information about upcoming parish events and notices. It announces a charity quiz night fundraiser for a charity supporting education in Nepal. It also includes the church's daily prayer schedule, notices about required child protection training, and a report from a youth who attended the Anglican Diocese of Perth's Youth Synod discussing how to engage young people in the church. Upcoming fundraising efforts and electronic giving details are also provided.
The document discusses various local and global outreach ministries of The Crossing Church. It provides brief descriptions of 16 projects focusing on areas like feeding the homeless, helping abused families, assisting prisoners, and serving the underprivileged. It encourages readers to volunteer, donate, or pray for these efforts to spread the gospel and bring practical aid to communities in need.
The document discusses the decline of church membership in various Christian denominations in the UK and proposes that Messy Church is an approach that can help reverse this trend. It provides details on what Messy Church is, its principles, a typical session, and a positive personal account of a family's experience with Messy Church. Research is cited showing membership declines for Methodist, Church of Scotland, and Church in Wales denominations by certain dates if current rates continue. Fifteen reasons for religious disillusionment and declining faith are also listed.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas located in Toronto, including contact details, prayers for the week, upcoming events, and notices. It includes prayers for various areas of the world, church, and individuals in need as well as announcements about services, programs, and outreach initiatives at the church over the coming week and during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
This document summarizes the work of Father Boyet and the Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin de Porres center in Bustos, Bulacan. The center began as a soup kitchen in 2002 and now houses and cares for 120 former street children. It has stone houses built in the style of those in Batanes and dormitories surrounded by fishponds where the children live. Father Boyet has dedicated his life to helping vulnerable members of society and through his work and inspiration, has established homes for abandoned elderly, disadvantaged youth, and cares for over 200 orphans in Bustos and 500 in Tondo.
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, and upcoming events at the church. It includes prayers for various groups and individuals, notices about Advent activities like wreath making and a program on Jesus, and announcements of services and events like the Christmas Feast and Lessons and Carols service.
The document provides notices for the week at a parish, including:
1) Today is Divine Mercy Sunday and Easter Masses and blessings are being held.
2) An OLCM half-yearly session and PPC meeting will be held today or tomorrow.
3) A blood donation camp is being organized by the parish in association with a hospital.
4) Seventeen children will receive First Communion next Sunday and parents should ensure they attend preparation classes.
This newsletter from St Paul's Anglican Church in Beaconsfield provides information about upcoming parish events and notices. It announces a charity quiz night fundraiser for a charity supporting education in Nepal. It also includes the church's daily prayer schedule, notices about required child protection training, and a report from a youth who attended the Anglican Diocese of Perth's Youth Synod discussing how to engage young people in the church. Upcoming fundraising efforts and electronic giving details are also provided.
The document discusses various local and global outreach ministries of The Crossing Church. It provides brief descriptions of 16 projects focusing on areas like feeding the homeless, helping abused families, assisting prisoners, and serving the underprivileged. It encourages readers to volunteer, donate, or pray for these efforts to spread the gospel and bring practical aid to communities in need.
The document discusses the decline of church membership in various Christian denominations in the UK and proposes that Messy Church is an approach that can help reverse this trend. It provides details on what Messy Church is, its principles, a typical session, and a positive personal account of a family's experience with Messy Church. Research is cited showing membership declines for Methodist, Church of Scotland, and Church in Wales denominations by certain dates if current rates continue. Fifteen reasons for religious disillusionment and declining faith are also listed.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas located in Toronto, including contact details, prayers for the week, upcoming events, and notices. It includes prayers for various areas of the world, church, and individuals in need as well as announcements about services, programs, and outreach initiatives at the church over the coming week and during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
This document summarizes the work of Father Boyet and the Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin de Porres center in Bustos, Bulacan. The center began as a soup kitchen in 2002 and now houses and cares for 120 former street children. It has stone houses built in the style of those in Batanes and dormitories surrounded by fishponds where the children live. Father Boyet has dedicated his life to helping vulnerable members of society and through his work and inspiration, has established homes for abandoned elderly, disadvantaged youth, and cares for over 200 orphans in Bustos and 500 in Tondo.
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, and upcoming events at the church. It includes prayers for various groups and individuals, notices about Advent activities like wreath making and a program on Jesus, and announcements of services and events like the Christmas Feast and Lessons and Carols service.
The document provides notices for the week at a parish, including:
1) Today is Divine Mercy Sunday and Easter Masses and blessings are being held.
2) An OLCM half-yearly session and PPC meeting will be held today or tomorrow.
3) A blood donation camp is being organized by the parish in association with a hospital.
4) Seventeen children will receive First Communion next Sunday and parents should ensure they attend preparation classes.
Pope Francis calls Catholics to experience real poverty and sacrifice during Lent in order to help others in need. He asks believers to give up luxuries and spend money to enrich the lives of the poor. The school community will have two "fasting days" where students eat a simple meal of beans and corn instead of the regular menu, donating the cost savings to a school in Mozambique struggling due to drought. Pope Francis wants Catholics to experience a charity that costs something and causes discomfort, to better understand the real suffering of the poor.
This document provides information from the April 2020 newsletter of the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It announces that Easter services have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but emphasizes that Easter is not cancelled. It provides updates on using Zoom and YouTube for services and meetings. It also requests donations for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and volunteers for a homeless shelter. The pastor's message discusses adjusting to social distancing during Holy Week and Easter but maintaining hope in the resurrection. It announces an upcoming sermon series and provides the worship schedule and prayer list for April.
This document contains the schedule of masses, services, and volunteers for a parish church over the Christmas period. It lists the times and intentions of masses from December 19th to 27th. It also includes the names of people assigned to roles like eucharistic ministers, readers, and altar servers for each mass. The document provides some notices about parish events like a Christmas crib, reflections, and collections. It concludes by thanking various volunteers and groups in the parish and providing some additional announcements.
This document is a bulletin from the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas providing information about upcoming events, prayers, services, and notices. It includes prayers for various intentions, notices about upcoming services and events like a blessing of bicycles, vacation bible camp, and a parish bazaar. It also includes schedules, contact information, and thanksgivings.
The document discusses several topics related to a parish community in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
1) Encouraging prayer at a local holy well and reflections on how the pandemic has changed perceptions of power and humanity's relationship with nature.
2) Providing information about parish radio broadcasts, newsletter availability, and supporting the church financially during this difficult time.
3) Announcing plans to repair the church roof and asking for donations.
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas has actively promoted stewardship as a way of life over the past two years. The church's youth groups have leaped into service projects in the church and community. The church also supports an elementary school and partners with a church in Nigeria, assisting them spiritually and financially. Through various programs and ministries, the congregation has increased participation in outreach, liturgy, and financial support of the diocese.
The document provides information about Mass times and intentions for a local parish. It includes schedules for readers, Eucharistic ministers, and the altar society for upcoming Masses. It also lists upcoming events such as a novena and pilgrimage, and provides other announcements about tax reclaim forms, baptisms, choir practice, and more.
Marineland catalunya aqualeon decalogo verano 12 (2)evercom
El documento presenta un decálogo con 10 consejos básicos para disfrutar de forma segura de las piscinas y parques acuáticos durante el verano, lanzado por Marineland Catalunya y Aqualeon. Entre los consejos se incluyen evitar bañarse en lugares no habilitados, no entrar bruscamente en el agua, no perder de vista a los niños pequeños, usar protección solar adecuada, y mantenerse hidratado.
El documento describe las razones por las cuales varias materias académicas son importantes, incluyendo la administración para entender el funcionamiento de las empresas, las matemáticas y el pensamiento lógico para desarrollar habilidades mentales, la contabilidad para llevar cuentas financieras, el inglés como idioma universal, la informática para mejorar el trabajo, y la metodología de estudio para aprender de manera más efectiva.
The document contains a single name: Graham Chaffee. No other details are provided about this person. The limited information given identifies an individual named Graham Chaffee but provides no context or additional biographical information about who this person is.
Multiservicios Médicos es una empresa mexicana especializada en la venta y reparación de equipo médico. Cuentan con ingenieros especializados y experiencia en el sector. Ofrecen los productos y servicios más solicitados de su catálogo a hospitales, sanatorios y otros clientes interesados.
This document discusses using PyTables to analyze large datasets. PyTables is built on HDF5 and uses NumPy to provide an object-oriented interface for efficiently browsing, processing, and querying very large amounts of data. It addresses the problem of CPU starvation by utilizing techniques like caching, compression, and high performance libraries like Numexpr and Blosc to minimize data transfer times. PyTables allows fast querying of data through flexible iterators and indexing to facilitate extracting important information from large datasets.
This document provides a marketing plan to increase student visitors to the ReStore, a reuse center, by 15%. It identifies the target audience as on-campus students who are unaware of the ReStore's local impact. The key insight is that students do not want to sacrifice their free time. The main message is that shopping at the ReStore benefits the community with no extra effort required. Various marketing tactics are proposed across print, digital, outdoor and social media to raise awareness among students.
This document discusses bioprocessing and its relationship to biotechnology. It defines bioprocessing as using living cells or their components to produce desired products. Bioprocessing involves upstream processing to extract raw materials, fermentation to culture microorganisms and convert materials, and downstream processing to purify fermented products. The document also notes that bioprocessing is a type of bioengineering which applies engineering and life science principles to tissues, cells and molecules.
El documento describe la civilización del Antiguo Egipto, incluyendo su ubicación a orillas del río Nilo, sus principales actividades económicas como la agricultura y el comercio, y sus manifestaciones culturales como la arquitectura, la escultura y la pintura. También analiza los patrones de asentamiento urbano, los sistemas constructivos y los tipos de viviendas egipcias.
This set of slides, originally prepared as the Area Council Report to Diocesan Council, April 2013 and since updated, describes the richly diverse nature of the Episcopal Area of York-Credit Valley and celebrates the work taking place there.
The Anglican Church of Canada passed a motion to allow same-sex marriage which received the necessary majority vote. This represents a historic decision to be more inclusive. Over the next three years, there will be discussions on this issue before a final vote in 2019. Locally, clergy can now offer same-sex marriages. The parish is also undertaking initiatives like a monthly LGBTQ service and speaker series to promote understanding. Additionally, the parish is exploring property redevelopment options to support its mission and become financially sustainable long-term.
This document is the 2011 State of the Parish Report from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes reports from the Senior Pastor, David Hatch, and various church boards. Some key details include:
- The church saw a record harvest with 26 souls confirmed or baptized in recent months.
- Sunday school, adult education classes, and other programs are thriving and growing.
- The building is in constant use with groups and activities throughout the day and week.
- The various boards provide updates on their areas of focus, including education, elders, evangelism, fellowship, personnel and finance, stewardship, trustees, and youth. Most report continued growth and blessings throughout the year.
This document summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Canada's former system of Indian residential schools. It discusses how the Commission listened to survivors' testimony for seven years to understand the "dark chapter" of the residential school system. The Commission called on Canadians to acknowledge this history and climb the "mountain" to healing relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people. The document also notes early efforts by indigenous communities to establish their own day schools and argues for restoring relationships through a deeper understanding of history.
Pope Francis calls Catholics to experience real poverty and sacrifice during Lent in order to help others in need. He asks believers to give up luxuries and spend money to enrich the lives of the poor. The school community will have two "fasting days" where students eat a simple meal of beans and corn instead of the regular menu, donating the cost savings to a school in Mozambique struggling due to drought. Pope Francis wants Catholics to experience a charity that costs something and causes discomfort, to better understand the real suffering of the poor.
This document provides information from the April 2020 newsletter of the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It announces that Easter services have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but emphasizes that Easter is not cancelled. It provides updates on using Zoom and YouTube for services and meetings. It also requests donations for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and volunteers for a homeless shelter. The pastor's message discusses adjusting to social distancing during Holy Week and Easter but maintaining hope in the resurrection. It announces an upcoming sermon series and provides the worship schedule and prayer list for April.
This document contains the schedule of masses, services, and volunteers for a parish church over the Christmas period. It lists the times and intentions of masses from December 19th to 27th. It also includes the names of people assigned to roles like eucharistic ministers, readers, and altar servers for each mass. The document provides some notices about parish events like a Christmas crib, reflections, and collections. It concludes by thanking various volunteers and groups in the parish and providing some additional announcements.
This document is a bulletin from the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas providing information about upcoming events, prayers, services, and notices. It includes prayers for various intentions, notices about upcoming services and events like a blessing of bicycles, vacation bible camp, and a parish bazaar. It also includes schedules, contact information, and thanksgivings.
The document discusses several topics related to a parish community in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
1) Encouraging prayer at a local holy well and reflections on how the pandemic has changed perceptions of power and humanity's relationship with nature.
2) Providing information about parish radio broadcasts, newsletter availability, and supporting the church financially during this difficult time.
3) Announcing plans to repair the church roof and asking for donations.
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas has actively promoted stewardship as a way of life over the past two years. The church's youth groups have leaped into service projects in the church and community. The church also supports an elementary school and partners with a church in Nigeria, assisting them spiritually and financially. Through various programs and ministries, the congregation has increased participation in outreach, liturgy, and financial support of the diocese.
The document provides information about Mass times and intentions for a local parish. It includes schedules for readers, Eucharistic ministers, and the altar society for upcoming Masses. It also lists upcoming events such as a novena and pilgrimage, and provides other announcements about tax reclaim forms, baptisms, choir practice, and more.
Marineland catalunya aqualeon decalogo verano 12 (2)evercom
El documento presenta un decálogo con 10 consejos básicos para disfrutar de forma segura de las piscinas y parques acuáticos durante el verano, lanzado por Marineland Catalunya y Aqualeon. Entre los consejos se incluyen evitar bañarse en lugares no habilitados, no entrar bruscamente en el agua, no perder de vista a los niños pequeños, usar protección solar adecuada, y mantenerse hidratado.
El documento describe las razones por las cuales varias materias académicas son importantes, incluyendo la administración para entender el funcionamiento de las empresas, las matemáticas y el pensamiento lógico para desarrollar habilidades mentales, la contabilidad para llevar cuentas financieras, el inglés como idioma universal, la informática para mejorar el trabajo, y la metodología de estudio para aprender de manera más efectiva.
The document contains a single name: Graham Chaffee. No other details are provided about this person. The limited information given identifies an individual named Graham Chaffee but provides no context or additional biographical information about who this person is.
Multiservicios Médicos es una empresa mexicana especializada en la venta y reparación de equipo médico. Cuentan con ingenieros especializados y experiencia en el sector. Ofrecen los productos y servicios más solicitados de su catálogo a hospitales, sanatorios y otros clientes interesados.
This document discusses using PyTables to analyze large datasets. PyTables is built on HDF5 and uses NumPy to provide an object-oriented interface for efficiently browsing, processing, and querying very large amounts of data. It addresses the problem of CPU starvation by utilizing techniques like caching, compression, and high performance libraries like Numexpr and Blosc to minimize data transfer times. PyTables allows fast querying of data through flexible iterators and indexing to facilitate extracting important information from large datasets.
This document provides a marketing plan to increase student visitors to the ReStore, a reuse center, by 15%. It identifies the target audience as on-campus students who are unaware of the ReStore's local impact. The key insight is that students do not want to sacrifice their free time. The main message is that shopping at the ReStore benefits the community with no extra effort required. Various marketing tactics are proposed across print, digital, outdoor and social media to raise awareness among students.
This document discusses bioprocessing and its relationship to biotechnology. It defines bioprocessing as using living cells or their components to produce desired products. Bioprocessing involves upstream processing to extract raw materials, fermentation to culture microorganisms and convert materials, and downstream processing to purify fermented products. The document also notes that bioprocessing is a type of bioengineering which applies engineering and life science principles to tissues, cells and molecules.
El documento describe la civilización del Antiguo Egipto, incluyendo su ubicación a orillas del río Nilo, sus principales actividades económicas como la agricultura y el comercio, y sus manifestaciones culturales como la arquitectura, la escultura y la pintura. También analiza los patrones de asentamiento urbano, los sistemas constructivos y los tipos de viviendas egipcias.
This set of slides, originally prepared as the Area Council Report to Diocesan Council, April 2013 and since updated, describes the richly diverse nature of the Episcopal Area of York-Credit Valley and celebrates the work taking place there.
The Anglican Church of Canada passed a motion to allow same-sex marriage which received the necessary majority vote. This represents a historic decision to be more inclusive. Over the next three years, there will be discussions on this issue before a final vote in 2019. Locally, clergy can now offer same-sex marriages. The parish is also undertaking initiatives like a monthly LGBTQ service and speaker series to promote understanding. Additionally, the parish is exploring property redevelopment options to support its mission and become financially sustainable long-term.
This document is the 2011 State of the Parish Report from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes reports from the Senior Pastor, David Hatch, and various church boards. Some key details include:
- The church saw a record harvest with 26 souls confirmed or baptized in recent months.
- Sunday school, adult education classes, and other programs are thriving and growing.
- The building is in constant use with groups and activities throughout the day and week.
- The various boards provide updates on their areas of focus, including education, elders, evangelism, fellowship, personnel and finance, stewardship, trustees, and youth. Most report continued growth and blessings throughout the year.
This document summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Canada's former system of Indian residential schools. It discusses how the Commission listened to survivors' testimony for seven years to understand the "dark chapter" of the residential school system. The Commission called on Canadians to acknowledge this history and climb the "mountain" to healing relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people. The document also notes early efforts by indigenous communities to establish their own day schools and argues for restoring relationships through a deeper understanding of history.
The document provides readings and reflections for an upcoming Sunday, including a passage from Luke describing Jesus applying a scripture reading to himself to fulfill its meaning and bring justice, and notes on community events like a book discussion and calls for volunteers.
The document provides a schedule of events for Emmett Nazarene Church for the week, including Sunday school, worship services, prayer groups, and activities. It also lists leadership contacts and provides notices about upcoming events like a benefit concert, potlucks, and ministry gatherings. The schedule and notices help members and visitors know what programs and activities are happening at the church in the coming days.
This document provides information about upcoming events at the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood including a Fall Kick-Off Luncheon, Hispanic Heritage celebration, Trunk or Treat event, and encouragement to join the church choir. It outlines the church's leadership and provides the schedule of worship services and sermon topics for upcoming Sundays in September.
This document outlines the vision, needs, and plans for St. John's Church. The vision is to be a living, caring, outward-looking family church that provides a warm welcome. It aims to win and build followers of Jesus Christ. The document discusses the needs of the church, including reaching the community, providing for youth, and supporting worldwide missions. It also describes plans to build a new facility to better meet these needs and reach out to more of the local community.
This document outlines the vision, needs, and plans for St. John's Church. The vision is to be a living, caring, outward-looking family church that provides a warm welcome. It aims to win and build followers of Jesus Christ. The needs include proclaiming the good news, welcoming all, and reaching the local community. The church plans to build bridges and serve the local community by opening its doors and showing Christ's love.
St. john's mag october 2021 - colour - web versionChris Lyne
The document is the October 2021 issue of the Boxmoor Parish Magazine. It includes advertisements for local businesses, announcements about upcoming parish events, and a diary of church services and activities for the month. The main stories are about the parish's upcoming Harvest Festival celebrations on October 3rd, including a harvest quiz night, harvest supper, and collection for the local food bank; and confirmation that the Rt Revd & Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu will become the new Chair of Christian Aid starting in November.
Knightdale Baptist Church March 1st 2015 Worship BulletinKnightdale Church
This document is a church bulletin that provides information about the order of service and announcements for Knightdale Baptist Church. The bulletin includes details of the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, sermon, and other parts of the Sunday service. It also lists upcoming meetings, fundraisers, and volunteer needs and opportunities within the church community.
The Reverend John Aldous draws comparisons between shopping and going to church. He notes that both are necessary for sustaining life, whether physical or eternal. However, churches could learn from supermarkets in how they present and market themselves. Shops entice customers with sales, loyalty programs, and product displays that change with the seasons. In contrast, churches have a single, unchanging product - eternal life through God - yet do little to promote it innovatively. Aldous encourages viewing one's next shopping trip with new eyes, looking for similarities between commercial and religious institutions. The high-level message is that churches could better promote their "product" by taking a page from supermarkets' book.
2015-16 Brochure St Martins Anglican ChurchSharron Hanna
This document provides information about St. Martin's Anglican Parish in Ottawa, including its history, leadership, worship services, community involvement opportunities, and namesake St. Martin of Tours. It discusses the parish's spiritual home and community under the leadership of Reverend Canon John Organ, who aims to offer comfort, wisdom and insight. It also encourages readers to get involved in the parish community through various roles and activities.
This document is an issue of The Tower magazine from Highland Park United Methodist Church. It includes articles about various Lenten studies and events being held at the church during the Lenten season, including a Lenten devotional, women's bible studies, and Stations of the Cross services. It also highlights various volunteer opportunities and ways members serve in the church community.
This document announces faith formation and discipleship opportunities at St. Anne's Parish for the fall of 2015. It describes a 24-week women's Bible study, a speaker series, and dates for conferences and events. It also provides details on children's and youth programs, including catechesis, sacramental preparation, and middle/high school ministries. The parish seeks to partner with parents in the Christian formation of their children through these offerings.
Wade Street Church, a URC/Baptist LEP in the centre of the small city of Lichfield, is constantly trying to reach out to the surrounding community by engaging with the life of the city and using those opportunities both to model and to proclaim the values of the Kingdom of God. WSC encourages its members to become involved in all aspects of the life of the city and has gained a reputation for its welcoming and hospitable outlook and its engagement with the many different initiatives which help to improve the life of the citizens (Foodbank, Late Night Listeners, Schools’ Work and so on).
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Children's Soft Play, Parents Retreat
and Cafe
Provides a flexible platform for creative bridges to faith.
Encourages friendship and uninterrupted conversation.
Appeals to young families and carers
Draws attention of Church attenders towards caring outreach.
Potential of surplus funds for other ministries
Gives opportunities for a wide diversity of abilities and spiritual
gifts to be exercised e.g. praying, serving, training volunteers,
purchasing supplies,maintenance, leadingplay groups and family
nights.
Tumbletown Workshop
Baptist Community Services Conference
"Towards Kingdom Communities" 29th Oct 2005
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Suggested 'bridges to faith'
Example budget and volunteer forms
3. But the lack of young and middle ages wasstill a problem. How would the church
reach out to the community in anattractive wayand raise some additional funds
to allow a full-time pastor to be employed?
Following an idea that arose during a brainstorming session between Peter
Knight and Graham Eggins the idea of building a soft-play centre as a 'parents
retreat' and children's play area beganto emerge. Eventually this trickle
became the raging torrent of Tumbletown'.
Tumbletown is a
• maze of completely netted cushioned tunnels,
• padded area for upto age2and
• a huge ball pit constructed in rooms under the church hall.
It includesa cafe serving excellent Gloria Jean's coffees andlight
refreshments such as pies, ice creams and cold drinks. The Centre was quickly
supported by young families from the town, as the parents were able to relax
and enjoy a great coffee andsome adult conversation- while their children
were safe, happy and playing independently. Children 2 years and over pay $4 to
use the equipment and refreshments are sold at close to commercial rates.
Everyday starts with prayer as a group of 14 committed volunteers work in
teams of two to welcome parents and children, provide the refreshments andbe
a friendly Christian face to young families whooften are nearly overwhelmed
with modern life, children andeverything else. The volunteers being
predominantly older fits well with this ministry as retirees canoffer time,
energy, Christian maturity andbe a grandparent type figure -sometimes
reading storybooks to children.
Various Christian magazines (Christian Women,
Christian Parenting, John Blanchard's tracts on SeptEveryday with
prayer.... 11<& Suffering, Bible documents, Evolution) were
placed on a table for some interesting reading.
On visiting the facility a month after it officially opened, Mrs June Heinrich -
CEO of BCS wasstruck by the opportunities it created. On the way home June
Heinrich said, "Every Church should have one!". Tumbletown is ideal for:
• Playgroups
• Midday Evangelistic Bible study
• Evening family Housegroup
• All kinds of pre-evangelistic andevangelistic meetings.
4. BCS Seeding Grant Assistance
It wasreadily obviousthat the church hadcut a number of corners in aneffort
to stay within budget andwaswaiting for Tumbletown income to payfor quite a
few, semi-necessary items. Air-conditioning had been installed but the
electrical supply hadyet to be upgraded to allow it to be switched onat the
same time as the pie warmer or dishwasher, resulting in some careful juggling on
hot days. A top quality sign board with colourful logo had been donated but the
church waswaiting for funds to add opening times andcontact details. Some
old school tables had been cobbled together and carefully covered with table
cloths but along with the steel chairs were not that comfortable. The list could
go on. June Heinrich suggested that BCS could assist to bring the purchase of
these items forward through it's Seeding Grants for Communityprojects appeal
and so donated $5,000. This was given towards:
• cafe tables andchairs
• lounge chair area andcoffee table
• business bureau peripherals
• signage
• electrical supply upgrade
• advertising formal community contact meetings
o "Coffee <& Toddlers" play group for young mums <& others and
o "Indoor Bowling" for more elderly child minders
The Church wasoverjoyed with the gift andthanked &od for His generosity.
After two months opening they have, on average, tripled their breakeven point
and have been blessed with great newcontacts and natural outreach
possibilities. A needy town of over 15,000 people can continue to be impacted
with the gospel as a wonderful newfull-time pastor with his young wife and
family, Pastor Andrew & Naomi Brown, accepted a call and began their ministry
there in February 2005.
Whenever you are around the far north coast of NSW make sure you call in or
better still, make a special trip. If youwould like aninformation pack about
Tumbletown and explore the possibility of installing something similar in your
Church feel free to contact Pastor Peter Knight, geter@knight.c_c or 02 6676
2063.