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Latest News:

Christian Aid Vaccination Wall of Thanksgiving
Launch of ROUNDED for 16-19s
Leprosy Mission Sunday 24th April
In case you missed it:
Care for the Family free sessions
Rwanda Visit
Vacancy for Birmingham District Chair
New "God is with us" grants
District Children's Support Fund

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Christian Aid Vaccination Campaign



Click here to see the press release from Lichfield announcing that the District is joining them in partnering Christian Aid in giving people an opportunity to give thanks for their Covid-19 vaccine by helping others in crisis across the world.  
 
Here’s the online giving link here:  https://events.tapsimple.org/online/christian-aid/diolichfield
 

 

Launch of ROUNDED for 16-19s in college


ROUNDED is WM Churches' Further Education Council's new Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development resource for 16-19s in college and beyond.
 
Six interactive, flexible-format sessions cover different character dispositions which can help young people prepare for an ethical and fruitful life.
 
If you would like to learn more we would love you to join us for one of the two launch events. 
 
On: Tuesday 16 March 2021, 12.45-1.30 (lunchtime session)
Or: Wednesday 17 March 2021, 18.00-18.45 (twilight session)
On Zoom
 
 The session will include:
- Demo of one of the interactive films
- Introduction to ROUNDED and how to use it
- Hear from ROUNDED's creator, Simeon Whiting
- Time for questions
 
For further information on the resources or joining details for the zoom launch please contact District Representative Rosie Bryant in the first instance, available at rosiebrnt@gmail.com
 

 

Leprosy Mission Sunday Resources

I’m excited to tell you about a unique opportunity to journey with Dame Darcey Bussell to help end leprosy in Mozambique.
You can join with Darcey and The Leprosy Mission to show Jesus’ love in action to rural communities in desperate need. Over half of these people are Christians and they are living through poverty, disease and a recent cyclone.
Our God of unconditional love has called us to stand with our brothers and sisters. And what's more is that until 24 April, every gift will be doubled by the UK Government meaning that your churches will have twice the impact.
If you haven’t already, I would be so grateful if you would encourage your churches to hold a Leprosy Sunday over the coming weeks with a Leprosy Mission speaker, whether on Zoom or with a pre-recorded video.
You can watch the five minute film introduced by Dame Darcey Bussell here on Vimeo (it can be downloaded too for churches to use as they wish):
 
https://vimeo.com/513449308/20d9208628
 
We also have a Leprosy Sunday service for you to share with churches – who might like to use it as their own virtual service. This 30-minute virtual service filmed for Lyndon Methodist church in Birmingham using their church as backdrop) includes 2 hymns (performed by Aldridge Parish Church), a talk from me as well as the film above, with readings and prayers:
 
https://vimeo.com/516243968/9a1c508f67
 
Churches may wish to use this within their worship or do get in touch if you would like me to send particular pre-recorded elements of it, such as the sermon.
Please do find out more at www.unconditionalappeal.org.uk
They can also order resources for them to hold their own Leprosy Sunday here. Please do contact me on 01733 516087 to discuss what would work for your church - I'll be happy to help.
Together we will see an end to the disability, stigma and transmission of this terrible disease. Together we will see an end to leprosy in the name of Jesus!
 
Every blessing
 
Allister
Allister du Plessis
Regional Manager
 
P.S. If church would like to book a visit at a Sunday service when churches open again fully, then please do get in touch.
 

 

Care for the Family free session on connecting with families and children

Care for the family are inviting church leaders and children’s workers to join them for a free session, hosted by the Kitchen Table Project and guest speakers, to look at how we can effectively connect with families and children and explore ideas to help as we move into a new season.
 
• Hear from Rob Parsons (Founder and Chairman of Care for the Family), Andy Frost (Director of Share Jesus International) and Mike Andrea (CEO of 24 -7 Prayer).
• Expanded findings of the 2020 research from Dr Sarah Holmes (Liverpool Hope University).
• Case studies and ideas from churches just like yours who are trying new approaches and seeing opportunities available now.
• How we can involve parents in nurturing their children’s faith.
• Resource ideas and practical solutions.
• Time for discussion and Q&As.
 
Registering for this event includes a copy of the brand new leaders’ guide on how to become a parent-equipping church, to be used at the event and the opportunity to access ongoing support from the networking team.
 
Eventbrite is now live so you can book in, places are limited so please book in as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The links to book in are as follows:
 
17 March 10am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141697867135
17 March 1pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141797962523
18 March 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141798875253
23 March 10am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141799657593
23 March 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141800301519
24 March 1pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141800062805
 
 
Jo Yair l Ministry and Mission Coordinator

 

 

Rwanda Visit 


WHEN?  Tuesday 18th January to Thursday 3rd February ( arriving home on Friday 4th February ) 2022
 
WHAT IS THE COST?  £1,500 to include air fares, accommodation, food and transport in Rwanda
 
WHERE WILL WE STAY? In Kigali at the Good News Guest House, Gikondo ( can be viewed on line ) and at the Methodist Mission Station, Kibogora in the west of Rwanda on the shores of Lake Kivu.
 
WHAT WILL WE DO? In Kigali we will visit 2 genocide memorials and spend time with PHARP (Peacebuilding, Healing and Reconciliation Programme ) Meeting local people who have partnerships with PHARP. To include sewing groups, women’s groups and HIV/AIDS support groups.
We will be able to observe the difference that has been made to people’s lives by offering our support.
In Kibogora we will spend time with the community on the Shara Peninsula. Particularly the churches of Ntumba and Murama.
Visiting the school at Ntumba, the ladies of the baskets of peace initiative and the group of the Ebeneezer Boat Company. Speaking with the local people. Learning how alternative gifts of health insurance, hens, pigs and goats have transformed lives.
We will also attend worship at the churches at Shara.
Visiting Kibogora hospital and distributing knitting to the hospital and the health centres of Nyabinaga and Nyarusange.
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Contact;
Yvonne Gough  ygough@hotmail.co.uk or call 07773093048
Or Deacon Annie Trembling  annietrembling@googlemail.com
to register your interest.
 
We will organise a zoom meeting very soon for interested parties so that any questions can be answered.
Looking forward to speaking to you all.
God Bless, please pray for our preparations.
Bishop Samuel, Rachel, Julienne, Anastase and all our friends are looking forward to welcoming us again.

 

 

Birmingham District looking for a new Chair

Any presbyter who might be considering taking up the position of Chair of Birmingham District, please click on the link below.
 
https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/connect/jobs-volunteering/jobs-around-the-connexion/birmingham-district-chair-closing-date-26-february-2021-at-noon/

 

 

New round of "God is with us" grants

Every Circuit responded to the District invitation to bless their communities at Christmas through the availability of small grants and 27 different projects were enabled.  In this short video https://youtu.be/KDYwJ3Diu7I a sample of these are celebrated and a new round of grants is launched to coincide with Valentines Day, Thinking Day and Mothering Sunday.  Anyone with a creative, missional idea which will bless people on the fringes of, or beyond the usual congregation* can apply for a grant of up to £150 with the agreement of the Superintendent Minister.  Grants are limited to 3 per Circuit.  It’s essential that activity does not breach lockdown restrictions nor increase chances of Coronavirus transmission but, with careful planning, much may still be achieved.  
Click here for a grant form.
 
*We recognise the huge importance of offering support and pastoral care to Church members and recognise the value of the work that is being done across the District .  However these grants invite churches and Circuits to go beyond that. 
 

 

District Children's Support Fund

The funding allocated specifically to the support of children and families in the District - particularly those experiencing some form of deprivation - is still open to accept applications at the moment.  Are there projects you might consider which could offer support even during the lockdown?  

The maximum amount of any claim is £500 and a Church can apply at any time using the attached form and send it electronically to Tim Lorimer who will process your application and give a decision within six weeks of receipt. The application will need the support of the hosting Church and circuit superintendent. Church’s cannot apply for retrospective funding.
We would hope that individuals and groups that have contributed in the past to the Holiday Fund will still wish to do so knowing that there money will still be used for Children’s Projects.  For more information please contact Tim Lorimer   on lorimertim@yahoo.co.uk 07971899084. 
 

 

 

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