Rosemary Lethbridge uses very creative ideas as a planter – now planning a new plant (The Watering Hole) in Southampton, England: CARD MAKING: In the UK card making is the number one hobby at the moment. Plan a Christmas card making class. Everyone needs cards so why not have fun making that special handmade card… Continue reading
Date Archives → December 2006
CHRISTMAS Ideas
Here are some Christmas ideas from planters in Sydney, Australia: CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX: Kids go out to the community to invite people to pack a shoebox with toys, candies, books, etc. These shoeboxes are collected and then distributed to needy families with kids. SCHOOL BREAK CRECHE: Organize different activities and workshops during the school holidays. These… Continue reading
DUTCH Ideas
Here are ideas from three church plants in the Netherlands: Middelpunt church planting team use GAME NIGHTS – where teenage kids from the neighbourhood bring their own gear (like TV-sets and game boxes) to a rented community centre and have the time of their life, gaming all night. Middelpunt also have a GIRLS CLUB for… Continue reading
JIGSAW Ideas
Jigsaw is a creative ministry in Fremantle, Western Australia – that may even emerge as a church plant. Brad Flynn shares the following 'learnings' from the past 6-8 months. This may give you some ideas to brainstorm around: 1) Kid’s Holiday programs are a great start! We’ve been utilising the Group publishing resources such as… Continue reading
LIFE CHANGE!
Dana and Leslie King moved to Yeovil, England to plant a church. Two plants have been cultivated – and a community ministry involving hundreds of kids and a local charity to foster support has been established. Dana shares a few principles – and some very practical ideas: Involve community kids in planning and leading. Let… Continue reading
THE WATERING HOLE – a Vision!
Rosemary Lethbridge is researching (at the desk, on foot and in prayer) in preparation to plant a new church for the “indigenous majority population” (IMPS) in Greater Southampton, England. “IMPS are at the far left of the Engel's scale and Southampton is among the most affluent areas of the UK – so God has a… Continue reading
Conversational Prayer
Conversational prayer is perhaps the best way to teach people to pray – and certainly one of the most enjoyable ways to experience fellowship with God and friends. Christians who are hesitant about praying in a group also find conversational prayer meaningful. The five Essentials of Conversational Prayer There is no need to take time… Continue reading
Agape Meal Ideas
An Agape Meal provides a great opportunity to experience God and share Christian faith. It resonates with the commitment of many today to live as New Testament believers did, as described in the book of Acts. It builds on the experience of those early Christians – who met often for fellowship, to revel in their… Continue reading
NEWS 23 Jan 06
Hello church planters, Each week I receive many emails from church planters around the world – and I love the commitment to building 'spiritual friendships' and sharing Jesus with friends. Rebecka (Sweden) reflected on how nice it will be to experience heaven – and wrote: "Sure will be nice to get there someday…. Continue reading
NEWS 13 Feb 06
Hello church planters, Last week Judy and I moved into a home in the western suburbs of Melbourne (Australia). We are enjoying getting to know the vision of those at Living Waters – a church plant connected to Gilson College (650 students). There are exciting possibilities – and we will really enjoy… Continue reading