As part of Churches together in West Kirby we participated in a Good Friday outreach that saw over sixty crosses stationed around the West Kirby Marine Lake.
This proved to be an affective witness before the town and its many visitors who came to our seaside town to enjoy the rare combination of sun and bank holiday.
As well as this mass visual testimony, many leaflets were handed out and discussions entered into reminding people as to the Good Friday and Easter messages. All of which seemed to be well received, and the impact was such that many left the beach to see what was happening.
It was great to see so many people from different church’s come and participate in and support this outreach, I we can only pray, more Lord, let there be more!
David
This conference was a great blessing to me personally as the word brought by Stu Glassborrow and ministry from the CTF team came together to speak into my walk with the Lord, giving me a spiritual feast to chew on over this year. Much honour and time was given the ministry of Holy Spirit and His activity was very evident in the lives of many hungry attendants.
It was also a blessing corporately to have such a quality of ministry visit our church as we seek to grow our conference ministry to the wider body of Christ.
Dave
A great joy to me about this conference is that good teaching was followed immediately with time to meet with God.
For instance, we were encouraged to get to know each member of the Trinity in a more intimate way – then precious time was given to do just that. It demonstrated that scripture truth isn’t for study with the mind but for meditation – where we come face to face with the Lord and that is what we want.
Moses’ story in Exodus 33,34 was used to illustrate that the more we encounter the Lord – as Father, son and Holy Spirit, the more we want. In the end Moses’ insatiable hunger for God just burst out of him with his cry “Please show me Your Glory”.
I know the Lord’s plan is for me to be just as desperately hungry for deeper intimacy with Him – Help me on this Journey, Holy Spirit! The world needs me to reflect that Glory.
Trica
Well the Christmas period is just about over! We thank God for the many blessings that we experienced amidst this very busy period. Such as our ‘M Factor’ night, which based on the popular TV programme ‘X Factor’ provided a great platform for our Mad Mondaz kids to show case their diverse talents in front of an audience of proud parents and guests. Followed by the blessings of having the opportunity to minister the message of this season through carols and word to our town and a local residential home. Finally there was a packed house at our Christmas eve celebration where following a light and much enjoyed buffet a series of seasonal songs , carols were sung and Pastor Richard gave a Christmas poem.
Well now the new year has begun and we pray that this year will proved the most blessed of all.
Dave
‘Refreshed in the Fire’
18th – 19th Feb 2011
Speakers: Stu and Chlo Glassborow.
Worship: Catch the Fire Worship Team
Venue: Riverway Christian Fellowship, Grange Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 4EQ
Sessions: Friday: 10am, 2pm, & 7pm. Saturday: 10am & 2pm
Cost: £25 per person. £45 per married couple.
To Register: Contact the CTF office: Tel: 0207 663 8091. Email: uk@catchthefire.com
CTF reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event at any time if the minimum registrations are not met. CTF will not be held liable or responsible for pre-booked transportation or accommodations or any other fees associated with the event other than the registration refund for the event and course material(s) if applicable.
Yes we’re on the move! For approximately 7 years we have been holding our morning services at the Concourse Leisure centre. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the staff for their help and friendliness. It has truly been a joy and a blessing to have spent this session in our church history with them.
But as life teaches us, all seasons change and so has this one. A combination of extensive improvements completed on our Church building and a change in circumstances at the concourse lead us to see and grasp this change. So from 19th Sept we will be holding our morning services in our Church Building. The time will remain the same (10.30am), but the new season before us I believe will lead to many new things, and only God knows what the following season will bring and where we will be meeting! So if you cannot make it to our last meeting at the concourse this Sunday (12th Sept) then why not join us at our new venue our Church building (Riverway Christian Fellowship, Grange Road, West Kirby) Hope to see you there!
Join us from 7.30pm on 14th Sept and for the following 10 weeks at our Church Building (Riverway Christian Fellowship, 86 Grange Rd, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 4EQ)
As a course, Alpha attracts a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints. Over 15 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the world. Over 7,000 churches are currently running the Alpha course across the UK in rural and urban settings, including every major UK city.
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions. Guests do Alpha for a wide variety of reasons – some want to investigate whether God exists; others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss; others want to understand what the purpose of life is. Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.
Each course lasts approx 1 hour and over ten weeks the Alpha course covers the following subjects. Week 1 Who is Jesus? Week 2 Why did Jesus Die? Week 3 How can we have Faith? Week 4 Why and how do I Pray? Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible? Week 6 How does God Guide us? Week 7 How can I Resist Evil? Week 8 Why and how should I tell Others? Week 9 Does God Heal Today? Week 10 What about the Church?
We would love to see you and I believe that you would enjoy this series.
This week (10th – 14th Aug) was an opportunity to work with ‘churches together’ to bless our town of West Kirby. Although the weather and tides did not allow us to work on the beach as in previous years, we were however able to use various venues in our town to minister to all ages and needs. This is a work that has been built up over a number of years and has been a great way of building a working unity between the Churches of West Kirby. It was also a great blessing to have made many new contacts, prayed for the sick and lead people to making a decision for Jesus. This mission culminated in a ‘Fun Day’ held at the Coronation Gardens on Saturday. Here Churches Together provided bouncy castles, various games, ministry tent, puppet ministry, cakes stall and BBQ all of which were given for free which drew many people! This lead many people to ask why? which gave us the opportunity to explain that it is like the free gift of Life given to us in Jesus!
 
This was a smashing fun men’s day out. The weather was kind to us and the company was great! The different levels of experience in steering led to much laughter and leg pulling. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and getting to know each other a little better. The slow pace of canal life meant we had an opportunity to rest and recharge our batteries as well. Dave.
Once again the annual Riverway men’s outing has come and gone. And as last year it was a case of ‘once more unto the canal dear friends’as bill Shakespere once said. We met at Bartington wharfe at around 10 in the morning, 8 good souls in all looking forward to our time on the water..
After the preliminary advice from the owner on how to safely steer a barge all forgotten, we weaved down the canal to a turning circle to set off in the opposite direction.. Our trusty irish captain gave up after 43 attempts at doing a 3 point turn and we ended up stuck in the mud. Some judicious rocking and a new captain saw us off. This start put the banter and leg pulling into overdrive,just as well we all know each other.
Before reaching the first of two tunnels ,our Naval man took over the steering and narrowly missed a tree in the bank,in which we once again became firmly stuck. Imagine that and after all those years he had sailing under Nelson!!! We arrived at the first of two long tunnels under a hill ,single lane only so we could only proceed after waiting for half an hour.for the perscibed timing. The tunnel was a marvel of victorian building
,eddie enjoyed sounding the hooter to warn any bats of our passing ..well done eddie ! no bats were harmed during the passage only eardrums .
A second tunnel slightly shorter then followed and then lunch at a canal side hostelry,finally arriving at the basin where the Anderton lift was situated. Shaun who so kindly organised the whole outing talked the lift operators into giving us a trip up and down . we moored to wait our turn ,engaging in conversation with 4 bargees on holiday from south africa,incredibly they knew my daughter who is still living there…small world etc. We leapt aboard to go into the lift ,one slight problem one of the crew had tied the rear mooring line knot so well that it took four people on the barge shouting advice and four people on the quay to undo it…who was guilty????? Mr bowline no doubt.
So onto the lift,the structure was built in 1875 and fell into disrepair sometime in the 1980′s? and put back in commission by the lottery fund in 1997. It lifts alternating tanks containing up to two barges at a time up 60 ft,very impressive. We moored alongside the unfortunate colonial cousins and went for our ride up and down. Lots of info and patience from the two guys who sort the lift out, they must see all sorts of incompetence during their day (not us surely!) In no time we were back up at the top and out of the basin guided by the experienced hand of the new captain,who skillfully and without hitting anything got us back most of the way,i cant mention this guys name due to overpowering modesty. Les was our final steerer and we arrived back at 6 after a very good day out,lots a interesting features on this stretch of canal but of course as usual the cherry on the cake was the incredible company and the good humour from all the participants . Many thanks to Sean once again for organising and the generosity of Les, An amazing day for the band of brothers,cant wait for next year. Gordon.
It was nice, for once, to be a ‘passenger’, and just to let things happen. The boat was a slightly different layout, but good. We were blessed to be able to take it down and back up the Anderton Lift, which we all found very interesting. Shaun
Joined seven other spirit filled brothers on the canal barge “Poppy”. Definitely not the Sea of Galilee, blowing a Hooley, however we did see the Lords Glory in the beautiful weather, countryside and fellowship. Thank you God for a cracking day in wonderful company. Bill
Great day out with our fellowship on the Trent and Mersey Canal, what an expedition on a canal boat! Steering with me and Bill proved to be footpath trimming and tree trimming! Great day had by all. Eddie
This was our third annual boat trip and each time it has been special for different reasons. On this occasion it was the tunnels and the Anderson Sky Lift. Also it’s an opportunity and fun each time to test your nerve steering the boat straight and away from the banks! Les.
Once again the annual Riverway men’s outing has come and gone. And as last year it was a case of ‘once more unto the canal dear friends’as bill Shakespere once said. We met at Bartington wharfe at around 10 in the morning, 8 good souls in all looking forward to our time on the water..
After the preliminary advice from the owner on how to safely steer a barge all forgotten, we weaved down the canal to a turning circle to set off in the opposite direction.. Our trusty irish captain gave up after 43 attempts at doing a 3 point turn and we ended up stuck in the mud. Some judicious rocking and a new captain saw us off. This start put the banter and leg pulling into overdrive,just as well we all know each other.
Before reaching the first of two tunnels ,our Naval man took over the steering and narrowly missed a tree in the bank,in which we once again became firmly stuck. Imagine that and after all those years he had sailing under Nelson!!! We arrived at the first of two long tunnels under a hill ,single lane only so we could only proceed after waiting for half an hour.for the perscibed timing. The tunnel was a marvel of victorian building
,eddie enjoyed sounding the hooter to warn any bats of our passing ..well done eddie ! no bats were harmed during the passage only eardrums .
A second tunnel slightly shorter then followed and then lunch at a canal side hostelry,finally arriving at the basin where the Anderton lift was situated. Shaun who so kindly organised the whole outing talked the lift operators into giving us a trip up and down . we moored to wait our turn ,engaging in conversation with 4 bargees on holiday from south africa,incredibly they knew my daughter who is still living there…small world etc. We leapt aboard to go into the lift ,one slight problem one of the crew had tied the rear mooring line knot so well that it took four people on the barge shouting advice and four people on the quay to undo it…who was guilty????? Mr bowline no doubt.
So onto the lift,the structure was built in 1875 and fell into disrepair sometime in the 1980′s? and put back in commission by the lottery fund in 1997. It lifts alternating tanks containing up to two barges at a time up 60 ft,very impressive. We moored alongside the unfortunate colonial cousins and went for our ride up and down. Lots of info and patience from the two guys who sort the lift out, they must see all sorts of incompetence during their day (not us surely!) In no time we were back up at the top and out of the basin guided by the experienced hand of the new captain,who skillfully and without hitting anything got us back most of the way,i cant mention this guys name due to overpowering modesty. Les was our final steerer and we arrived back at 6 after a very good day out,lots a interesting features on this stretch of canal but of course as usual the cherry on the cake was the incredible company and the good humour from all the participants . Many thanks to Sean once again for organising and the generosity of Les, An amazing day for the band of brothers,cant wait for next year. Gordon.
It was a challenge and a delight to attend the ILSOM2 Conference in Leicester. Before the conference I was plodding along in my own little comfort zone, only doing something unusual when I was pushed by someone.At this conference God pushed me. He made me see He is closer than any friend or member of my family could ever be.
My heavenly Daddy cares for me and loves me more than me earthly Dad, and I know how much he loved me. He wants me to spend time getting to know Him more and listening to Him. He has a wonderful work for me to do when I put my confidence in Him and I fully understand “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. Jenny
I have just returned from a wonderful mission trip to Ghana, 5th -13th April 2010.
Christine Perkins a clergy wife from Battersea London, Jo Wylie and I were invited to minister at a six day Anglican clergy wives conference in Accra. The ladies traveled from as far as six hours away. As we ministered the Lord touched their hearts in an amazing way and many were baptised in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.
The theme for the conference was “There must be more than this.” And the morning sessions were based on the life of Gideon. Some of the other topics were Marriage, Hearing God’s Voice, and soaking in God’s presence. On the Sunday we traveled to two tribal areas north of Accra where new works had been opened. To start a work they began a school to bless the village and then proceed to do outreach from there.
I came away blessed and encouraged knowing the ladies would share what they had received with the congregations in their care. Ruth
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