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Local Mission: TW Churches Winter Shelter
TW Churches Winter Shelter (TWCWS) will soon be in operation, housing the most vulnerable in our community for 9 weeks during the coldest time of the year. TWCWS depends on a vast number of volunteers to deliver this ministry in an effective manner. It is a great joy to see so many people from so many different churches (30+) volunteering to help in some capacity with the Winter Shelter. Recruitment and training begins now, so please see the information below for training sessions to attend. You can also find information on the website: www.tunbridgewellswintershelter.co.uk
Anyone wishing to volunteer for the first time MUST attend a training session on either
- Wednesday 12 October, 7-10pm at Church of Christ, Commercial Road (note change of time and venue from previous information) or
- Saturday 5 Nov, 1-4pm at St James’s Church. Volunteer Application forms can be filled out at these sessions.
All Volunteers (new and returning) are encouraged to attend one Police Training session which will take place at the following times and dates:
- Monday 7 November; 7-9pm at St James’ Church Hall
- Friday 14 October; 9-11am at St James’ Church Hall
- Saturday 1 October; 9-11am at St Philip’s Church
DEADLINE for ALL volunteer applications is Wednesday 30 November.
If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact Wendy Hogg at twcws.office@gmail.com Please pray about your involvement in the TWCWS this year and we hope to see you at one of the training sessions. Do please get your application forms back in as quickly as you can so that rotas can be drawn up and distributed in good time.
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Courses, Conferences, Trips
- New CAP Job Club coming to Tunbridge Wells - Tunbridge Wells Christian Fellowship are partnering with Christians against Poverty (CAP) to provide a Job Club in Tunbridge Wells. CAP Job Clubs offer free weekly workshops to boost the job-hunting process for unemployed people by equipping them with the tools, skills and confidence to find work. The CAP Job Club at TWCF will be a weekly 1 day course that combines one-to-one consultations, group support, and practical sessions that cover topics such as identifying strengths, CV writing and interview techniques. The club will run weekly starting from Thursday 6th October at Christian Centre, Hanover Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EY. To find out more about CAP Job Clubs or to book your place, visit www.capuk.org/i-want-help/cap-job-clubs/introduction or telephone 0800 328 00006
- Recovery [from addiction] Course meets every Tuesday at Tonbridge Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, TN10 3HZ. The evening begins with food at 7pm and the course runs for 15 weeks. Anyone who is interested should please email info@recoverytwo.org or text 07711 040779. All addictions are included.
- The Recovery Course Conference is on Saturday 12 November and details can be found on www.recoverytwo.org The aims of the conference are to equip churches which are interested in running a Recovery Course and to encourage churches which are already running one.
- Holy Land Trip: Jim & Parvin Stewart are leading another trip to the Holy Land in September 2017. Do take a look at the brochure if you would like to join them http://www.stjamestw.co.uk/holyland.htm, and feel free to email Jim if you have any questions: JPStewart4@gmail.com.
Job Opportunity
Part time cleaning staff required for a well-established cleaning company. It is mainly domestic and office cleaning in the TW Area, approximately 20 hours per week. The person must have their own transport. Training will be given but candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and be flexible with the hours worked which means some early starts, and possibly some weekend hours. Good rates of pay and bonus for the right person. Successful candidates will be DBS checked. Call 07778 286032 for more information.
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Future Dates
- Friday 4–Sunday 6 November: Spiritual Refreshment at Burrswood. Christian Mindfulness – exploring ways of making space for God in our busy lives through prayer and meditation. Ring 01892 865988 or contact admissions@burrswood.org.uk for more information.
- Saturday 5 November: Training for TW Churches Winter Shelter, 1-4pm at St James’s Church.
- Saturday 19 November: TW Churches Winter Shelter Commissioning Service, 7.30pm at Christ Church, High Street.
- Friday 25 November: Oasis Kyrgyzstan Fundraising Event, 7.30pm at Christ Church, High Street, TW. Come and find out more about Oasis and Kyrgyzstan, and buy some Christmas presents to support their work. More details to follow. Contact Jackie Nelson for information.
- Monday 28 November–Thursday 1 December: Spiritual Refreshment at Burrswood. Advent: Light shines in the darkness. Ring 01892 865988 or contact admissions@burrswood.org.uk for more information.
- Saturday 3 December: Christmas Concert at Burrswood, 7.30pm, featuring the Tunbridge Wells Orpheus Male Voice Choir. Tickets are £12.50. Contact 01892 865985 or events@burrswood.org.uk for information or tickets.
- Monday 5 December: Crossways Christmas Carol Service, 7pm.
- Friday 16 December: UNITE Christmas Party
- Sunday 5 February 2017: Church @ Prayer: 6.30-8pm at TW Christian Fellowship. A chance to experience something of the Week of Prayer for Tunbridge Wells as we gather to pray for needs in our town, nation and world.
- Sunday 23–Friday 28 April 2017: Week of Prayer for Tunbridge Wells
Help Required
Street Teams are in need of more male volunteers on Wednesday nights. Street Teams provide food for the homeless every night of the week in the Crescent Road Car Park. For more information, please contact Vicki Stewart at vickistewart7@btinternet.com or visit their website at www.twstreetteams.org.uk
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