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District Evangelism Enabler - Spring Update 2021

Hello and welcome to the April edition of the District Evangelism Enabler's Newsletter which includes information on upcoming events and resources to advertise in your churches and small groups, as well as my update and an encouraging good news story!

Part of my role in the District over the last few years has included working with local churches as they consider their growth/end of life plans, or as they think about Mission Statements and strategies for outreach.

At the moment it’s really difficult to think about such things and perhaps we need to take some time to consider what God has been saying to us over this last year and how we might now respond to our communities. Follow this link to read my reflections on this and to find some questions that might be helpful as congregations go back into their buildings. https://www.newcastlemethodistdistrict.org/mission-planning-after-covid/

I honestly think we are entering into a very difficult period of time for the Methodist Church…but perhaps we are also heading into a time when we will see more mission and pioneering as we navigate this new way of living. Whatever happens, let’s hold firmly to the greatest commandment – to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind, and secondly to love our neighbour as ourselves.

Elaine Lindridge
District Evangelism Enabler for the
Newcastle upon Tyne Methodist District.
elaine@lindridge.org.uk 07734 904475

Active Listening Seminar

Elaine Lindridge and Andy Longe invite you to an Active Listening Seminar on Thursday 10th June at 1pm.

The seminar will focus on listening skills and asking good questions.

To book your place visit eventbrite using this link.

Please contact Elaine for further information on this seminar.

Online Church Planting Webinar

Elaine Lindridge and Fiona Fidgin invite you to an Online Church Planting Seminar on Tuesday 15th June at 1.30pm.

There has quite rightly been discussion about hybrid church over this past year, but what about creating community or planting churches solely online?

If you are interested in thinking about this more then why not join other practitioners at this webinar?

Bring your questions and reflections.

To book your place visit eventbrite on this link.

Please contact elaine@lindridge.org.uk or fidginf@methodistchurch.org.uk for further information.

The Great 50 Days

The Great 50 Days officially started on Easter Sunday and will run until Pentecost journeying through the Gospel of Mark, focusing on a different passage each day.

There will be daily reflections, audio clips and reflections with opportunities to explore further together.

Like the facebook page The Great 50 Days or visit the website www.thegreat50days.org.uk to see the daily reflections or sign up for a daily email.

Please also invite your friends who might be interested to like the facebook page to read the daily reflections.

Good News Story - Community Prayer Space

A prayer bench was set up outside St John’s, Kingston Park in July 2020 and a simple invitation was offered via Facebook and a community magazine encouraging people to use it at any time to pray, reflect, be still, or just sit and rest.

Laminated sheets attached to the fence nearby include prayers and poems and from time to time there has been literature to take away, or ribbons to attach to a cross.

In August 2020 a memorial garden was created adjacent to the bench and members of the community invited to scatter forget-me-not seeds and to place a name marker in recognition of people lost during the pandemic.

Residents and staff from the nearby care home had written and laminated a poem which was added to the display.

God for All

A new booklet is available to download from the Methodist Website Take Your Next Steps in Evangelism and Growth.

This booklet provides opportunities and ideas for individuals, churches and circuits.

The booklet is free and is produced by the evangelism and growth team.

Mission Hub

Here is a link to the recording of the Mission Hub that took place in February 2021.
Including interesting thoughts from Pete Philips on Missional Digitality, a good news story from Tracey Hume, followed by a presentation by Leslie Newton about the Kairos Movement.

Pioneer Hub Update

The next Pioneer Hub will take place on Wednesday 5th May. Contact Elaine for zoom codes and to book your place if you plan to attend.

Another Pioneer Hub meeting is being set up for those who are unable to attend during day times. Please let Elaine know if you would be interested in this.

Harvest Hands Prayers

Join the Harvest Hands Facebook Group for updates and prayers on Mondays at 10am

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