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Hope08
is a powerful initiative that, via engagement with the
community, expresses the good news of the Gospel in
a way that reaches the whole person – body, soul
and spirit. The main high points are:
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Fresh Hope in January --> Churches offering
lifestyle courses.
- The Big Hope in March --> Making the Easter
message accessible to all.
- Hope on the Streets in May --> Christians
giving one million hours of kindness to their communities
and linking with Global Day of Prayer (11th May).
- Hope Explored in September --> Churches
offering courses such as Alpha, Christianity Explored,
Start, or having 'Back to Church' services.
- The Gift of Hope in December --> Making
the real Christmas message accessible to all.
Click
here to visit the national Hope08 website.
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As
part of Hope church communities are pledging to
bring a million hours of kindness to the people
around them. We are encouraged to record the hours
we spend showing kindness to neighbours, friends
and strangers within our community.
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TOTAL
RECORDED HOURS SO FAR ..... |
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Click
here to view pictures from Hope08 and Churches Together
events throughout the year.
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Also
as part of Hope 'Friday Focus' invites Christians to pray
on Fridays for friends, neighbours, families, work colleagues,
communities, churches and our nation to see 'His Kingdom come'.
Each
Friday of every month there is an issue to pray for and a
related bible reading. The idea is to pray a BLESSing for
these people and places. The BLESS acronym helps us to pray
for basic life issues.
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B
stands for body - health, protection, strength.
L stands for labour - work, finance, security.
E stands for emotional - joy, peace, hope.
S stands for social - love, marriage, family, friends.
S stands for spiritual - salvation, faith, grace. |
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Click
the download link below to get a copy of the latest
Friday Focus prayer themes. Friday Focus is provided
by the 'World Prayer Centre'.
Download
Friday Focus
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