An update from CVM...
The Gathering
Have you booked into The Gathering yet? We thought we would let you know some of the cool stuff we've got lined up so far:-
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Mega Scalextric
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Football masterclass with Linvoy Primus (ex Porstmouth defender)
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Inflatables
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Tug of War
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Burning stuff
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5 aside competition
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Comedian Tony Vino
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Roo Walker
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Andy Flannagan
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Steve Legg
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Darts
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Pub
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Car Display (with the odd super car)
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Carl Beech
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Mark Meluish
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Graham Kendrick and band
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Tins and Hymns
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Cosmic Vending Machine (CVM)
What's not to like? It's designed for you to bring your mates who aren't yet followers of Jesus. Every year so far, numbers of men have decided to follow Jesus as a result of The Gathering. It's 3/4 full so get booking ASAP...
Scotland Update
Over the last 18 months or so CVM Scotland has been steadily gathering momentum, from not being very well known to now working with churches, ministries and denominations across the country. Highlights include:-
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Delivering “Winning Men” seminars at the Elim Scotland Men’s Day
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Delivering “Purity in the Workplace” Seminars at Purity events organised by CARE Scotland
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Exciting discussions are taking place for joint working between CVM Scotland and CLAN (Christians Linked Across the Nation)
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Working with More Than Gold 2014 and Christians in Sport to provide effective strategy and resources to churches during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014
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Delivering the Inverness Regional Day in association with aLive Ministries
One of the most significant partnerships that we have set up is with Scottish Christian Broadcast (SCB). The number one platform for connecting Christians in Scotland, SCB publishes a glossy magazine twice a year and monthly e-newsletters. Through SCB, CVM Scotland will be bringing the latest developments in men’s ministry and details of all the latest CVM events to the Scottish church.
Although all of the stuff above is massively exciting, this is only the tip of the iceberg as to what is needed and potentially could be done in Scotland. Our vision is to increase the number of partner churches in Scotland by at least 10 in 2013, to recruit Area Co-ordinators in all major cities, to have Regional or Town days in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen and ultimately we want to equip, resource and encourage the local church to focus on men’s ministry in Scotland so that Jesus can transform the men of this great nation.
 We have managed to achieve all of the success in Scotland simply by our director for Scotland giving up a few hours each week, on top of a full time job! Thanks to a very understanding wife and a not so understanding four year old, he has been able to put in the time and effort required, often involving very late nights and early starts! The vision is to release Stephen full time into the ministry as soon as funds allow!
Read the full story of the developing work in Scotland and find out how you can help here...
Cheers
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