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STUART’S BLOG

There are a lot of things that I no longer remember from my schooldays. Eleven years learning and a life time trying to remember! I dohowever, have a recollection for certain things. One of those is theamazing cycle of how rainfall nourishes the land, creating mountainstreams, which in turn creates rivers, which eventually pour into thesea via vast estuaries. Across the huge expanse of the oceans, waterevaporates to create clouds which are blown across the land releas-ing fresh downpours of rain- and so the cycle continues.Creation points us to a God who is continually pouring himself uponus. He wants to rain into our lives the glorious Holy Spirit whosepresence begins as a stream in our hearts, and according to our thirst,increases to become a river of life that flows from us – and so thecycle continues.

John 7:37 “Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone whobelieves in me may come and drink! For the scriptures declare,‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart’.

There is always more rain. The rain to create a river. God wants youto come to him thirsty and he will release a fresh downpour in yourlife to create a river that flows from your life. But it seems that onlythe thirsty find such refreshing resources- those who approach Godand ask Him. May that be you and I, here at CLC. May we be men andwomen who are asking God for more of Himself.

Rivers of LIVING water…

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Practical Wisdom for Living from the book of:

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C O N T I N U E D . . .

* Please be aware INFUSE2013 is fast approaching!Please see Mark or the

team for more info

B A P T I S M

“Thereforego and makedisciples of all

nations,baptizing them in thename of the Fatherand of the Son and

of theHoly Spirit”

S u n 1 6 t h J U N E / / 6 . 3 0 p m

I f y o u h a v e n o t y e t b e e n b a p t I z e d a n d w o u l d l I k e t o ,p l e a s e f i l l o u t a f o r m a t r e c e p t I o n a n d a t t e n d a b a p t i s m

p r e p c l a s s h e l d o n W E D N E S D A Y 5 t h J U N E o rW E D N E D A Y 1 2 t h J U N E

p l e a s e f i l l o u t a f o r m a t r e c e p t I o n a n d a t t e n d a b a p t i s m

DNA is a brand new discipleship Life Group designed to establishnew Christians in the faith by taking a closer look at somefoundational truths in a week by week study of scripture.

Please speak to Lynette Pienaar for further details.

Discover who God is & who you are in Him;

draw Near to Him and know Him intimately;

Attach yourself in relationship to the life of the Church

DNALIFEGROUP

LAUNCHING WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE, 7.15pm, THE LIFEHOUSE

- E V E R Y W E D N E S D A Y -

ARKNew Team Leader

Earlier in the year, we employed Esther West as our ARK project leader.Unfortunately, Esther had to leave this post at the beginning of May to take upa full-time position that was made available to her. We are very grateful forEsther’s enthusiastic leadership of ARK both in a voluntary and staffed posi-tion over the last 18 months or so, and wish her well in her new careeropportunity.

We are delighted that Jess Pritchard is taking up this important post leadingARK. She will be working two days a week, leading a great group ofvolunteers. ARK is a ministry of CLC that provides emergency food, clothingand support to people in need and we run a Drop-In on a Thursday as acontact point for many people in genuine need.

JESS

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PHOTOGRAPHYLIFEGROUPThursday 6th June, 7.30pm@ The LifehouseThe photography lifegroup meetmonthly on the first Thursday of themonth and is specifically designed forthose with an interest inphotography. Please see Vic Nichollsfor more information.

INSPIRESaturday 8th June, 10am@ The LifehouseInspire is a lifegroup designedspecifically for those who work inthe education sector. We meetmonthly on a Saturday. If you areinterested or would like to knowmore, please speak to PaulineDrummond.

HEALING ONTHE STREETSSaturday 8th June, 10.30am @Northfield, outside of postofficeThe Healing on the Streets team meeton the second Saturday of eachmonth in Northfield praying for thosewho are sick and in need of healing.

Mike NichollsFarewellSunday 9th June, 6.30pm@ ChurchMike has been a life-long member ofCLC, and many of us have watched himgrow in stature both naturally and spir-itually. It has been a joy to recently seehim graduate from his bible collegestudies and prepare for his new role asYouth Pastor at the Elim church inNorthampton following his marriage to

Beki on 29th June. We all wish them bothGod’s very special blessing upon theirmarriage and ministry together. Please

join us on the evening of 9th June whereMike will be sharing with us.

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ACT FOR JUSTICEWednesday 12th June, 7.30pm@ Andy & Emma Davies HouseOur Act for Justice group aims to aid andsupport the ministry of Hope for Justicewho work towards ending modern dayslavery in the UK. The group meetmonthly on a Wednesday. If you wouldlike to know more or would like to getinvolved, please see Zena Hollins orcontact her on 07989 865 008.

*Please be aware that the team arenow collecting the sponsor moneyfrom the Zoe Cycle challenge.

PRIMETIMEThursday 13th June, 2pm @The ChurchThis month Prime Time look forwardto the visit of Country Gospel singerIvor Shaw who will be sharing with us.The afternoon will also include testi-monies about what God has done inpeople’s lives

WHOLEHEARTEDLADIESThursday 20th June, 7.30pm@ The CentreWholehearted is our ladies ministry forthose 30’-50’s. We continue to look at the‘Remarkable Women of the Bible’material. If you would like moreinformation please see Amand Blount.

PRIVILEGEDGIRLS GROUPThursday 20th June, 7.30pm@ The ChuchPrivileged is a new discipleship group forgirls aged 11-18. If you would like to findout more about this ministry, please seeJessica Pritchard, or contact her [email protected]

JUNEMon Tue Wed Thu

37pm Intercessors (CH)7pm Elders (LH)7.15pm Worship Team (CH

410am Oasis Coffee Shop(LH)10.30am Lifegroup (CH)7.30pm Lifegroups

59.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7pm Core (CE)7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)7.30 Baptism Prep Class(CH)

611am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm PhotographyLifegroup (LH)

107pm Intercessors (CH)7.15pm Worship Team (CH


129.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)7.30 Baptism Prep Class(CH)7.30 Act 4 Justice (Andy &Emmas house)7.30pm Baptism Prep Class(CH)

1311am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)2pm Primetimem (CH)



199.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7pm Core (CE)7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)

2011am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7pm Privileged (CH)7.30pm WholeheartedLadies (CE)7.30pm Meet The Leaders(CH)



269.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7.15pm DNA (Lifehouse)

2711am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm Emerging Leaders (By invitation only)

JUNEThu Fri Sat Sun

1 29/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Ignite Live (CH)6.30pm Life Studies (CE)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm PhotographyLifegroup (LH)

76.30am Early MorningPrayer (CH)9.30am Cosy Toes (CE)6pm Kidzone (CE)7.30pm Cafe (CE)7.45 Gathering on Tour (CH)

810.30am Healing on theStreets (Northfield)10.30am inspire Lifegroup

99/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Mike NichollsFarewell (CH)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)2pm Primetimem (CH)

146.30am Early MorningPrayer (CH)9.30am Cosy Toes (CE)6pm Kidzone (CE)7.30pm Cafe (CE)

15 169/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Baptism Service(CH)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7pm Privileged (CH)7.30pm Wholehearted

7.30pm Meet The Leaders


22 239/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Evening Service(CH)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm Emerging Leaders (By invitation only)


29 309/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Evening Service(CH)

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MEET THE LEADERS

www.christianlifecentre.com

This evening provides an opportunity for any who are newto Christian Life Centre to join us for an informal eveningwith the leaders of our church. We are also very keen toget to know more about you and to share with you what itmeans to partner with us as a church in serving God’s pur-

poses for us. For the purpose of refreshments, pleaseleave your name at reception if you would like to be with

us on this evening.

We plan to launch another Intern Programme in September of this year here at

CLC. This volunteer programme is open to young people aged 18 and over on 2nd

September 2013. There are two places available, and details, along with an ap-plication form can be obtained by contacting the church office on 0121 471 3677or [email protected] The internship offers an opportunity for work-ing closely with our church staff team in specific areas of church life, along with a

programme of personal development and mentoring from key leaders in ourchurch. We are particularly interested in young people with some of the follow-ing skills and interests: Media and graphic design; Youth work; Children’s work

and Social action.

CLC Intern Programme 2013/14

On behalf of Hope for Justice, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyonewho helped to make our Fun Day a big success.

So many people came to support us on the day and enthusiastically took part in thevarious different things that we had going on. Thank you.

The total so far of all that we raised during the actual Fun Day, plus numerous verygenerous donations is a fantastic £2216.13!!!!!

We also still have to collect in and add up all the sponsor money from the Pastor'sCycle Challenge (Well Done to our Pastors!).

Steve, Junie and Ivan's upcoming cycle rides (on 29th May/ 1st June) will also add toour total once their sponsor money is collected.

So over the next few weeks the amount raised should rise again and we will let youknow as soon as we have a final figure.

Special thanks go to all of the very kind donations that we received from localbusinesses towards our Silent Auction and Jewellery stands.

Also to the amazing people in our Act for Justice group who knitted and baked andmade jam and cards to sell.Thank you too to the Refreshments team, who did awonderful job; and to all of the members of our church who baked cakes to sell.

We couldn't have done it without everyone playing their part so THANK YOU all againso much. Together we have made a stand against Human Trafficking and brought hopeto precious lives.

“With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord;

in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him.

For he stands at the right hand of the needy,

to save their lives from those who would condemn them.”

Psalm 109:30&31

Family Fun Day ReView

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9:00am Worship Service including communion and a Children’s programme

11:15am Family Service including Youth & Children’s programme

6:30pm Celebration Service including prayer ministry

Church: At the junction of Bristol Road & Langleys Road 900 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HW

Offices: 2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB Phone: 0121 471 3677

Would you like us to pray for you?

For healing, your relationships, your finances, your work

God cares ... and so do we ...

Please email us with your prayer requests to:[email protected]

Or put your your request in the prayer box in the church.

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