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FRESH CHALLENGES IN BULGARIA ~ MARCH 2012
I returned from Bulgaria with mixed emotions. Most of the churches we have input into are doing really well yet still face huge challenges as the economic situation is hitting the people hard and those who don’t have much to start with end up with even less.
Pastors are losing the small salaries they survive on due to reduced giving brought about by the recession. An income of 400 leva (approx £168) was an average monthly wage before the downturn when things changed. One lady related to me how she works from 6am until 8pm in a chicken processing factory for five days a week for about £39. That works out at £0.55 an hour and although the cost of living is slightly lower than the UK you can appreciate that her renumeration makes for an extremely low income.
In addition the church in Sofia has lost around four metres off the end of their building. Having some years ago been granted a license to build by the then mayor, they find that the permission actually counts for very little legally .........
Mighty Men's Conference 25th-27th May 2012
NEW!! NEW!! NEW!!
The Mighty Men's Conference is taking place at the Nidderdale Agricultural Show Ground and will encourage and inspire men to re-evaluate their lives, get themselves back on track and to seek the Lord to be their Father, Friend and Guide.
Angus Buchan, author of 'Faith Like Potatoes', will address the question of "Where are all the men who have integrity, honesty and strength?" and encourage men to know what they are doing; where they are going and how to live their lives as a witness to others. To be the Mighty Men of Valour who will stand for what they believe and will not compromise.
For more information and how to book your place for this FREE conference please click here
Stoughton Tent Event
In the beginning...
Three years ago, Rob Russell (who leads Church in a Club) wondered about a Tent Event on Stoughton Recreation ground, with the aim of drawing local Christians and churches together to bless the local community. In cooperation with Tim Grant of Spearhead Ministries, Rob sought support from churches in Guildford to enable Spearhead Ministries to pitch one of their tents on the Rec........
Next Event:
Bridgewater Friday 13th Apr 2012 ....to Sunday 15th Apr A Culture Of Evangelism Within The Church click here for further events .......
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