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“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift myFather promised, which you have heard me speak

about. For John baptized with water, but in a few daysyou will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

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Acts 1:4-5

I'm not sure about how much of the history and heritage of CLC that you are aware of.It may depend upon how new you are to our church. But it is one that is rich with trueaccounts of men and women who not only pursued the reality of the Holy Spirit butwho have encountered him in some very powerful and life changing ways. It would beso sad if all we had were stories of what has been. I long for us to have fresh accountsof what is. That is why I am giving myself to a personal pursuit of the Holy Spirit for myown life and for our church.

It's a journey I am urging you to join me in. To thirst for the more of God that he haspromised and to give ourselves in our daily living to search for an increasing passion forGod's presence and his fullness in our lives. There are three things I want to ask of youas your shepherd and leader.

Thirst for God and ask Him for a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit in your every-day living. Make room for Him and make time for Him in the course of your very ordi-nary routines in life.

Come to our meeting times together thirsty and open to God. Shun the tendency torely on old patterns in our worship and seek God for a fresh encounter with His pres-ence. We long to see God at work in our church family in supernatural ways and I amdetermined we will pursue Him with a renewed heart and passion.

Plan to come along to the special 'School of the Holy Spirit' we are holding on Friday17th & Saturday 18th May. This is Pentecost weekend and we have the visit of Davidand Greta Peters from New Zealand to lead this school and minister in our Sundaymeetings. There is more information further on in this newsletter.

Desire and longing are more than words, they are expressed in decisions we make andactions we take. God is looking for those who are looking for Him. Is that you?

There are those who are reluctant because they have never encountered the Spirit in ameaningful way before, but there are also those who are reluctant because they seeno need for any more of God than they have previously experienced. Thisdoesn't have to be you! Ask your Heavenly Father to fill you afresh with his promised Holy Spirit.But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.......

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Practical Wisdom from Living from the book of:

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HEALING ONTHE STREETSSaturday 11th May, 10.30am@ Northfield, outside of postofficeThe Healing on the Streets teammeet on the second Saturday of eachmonth in Northfield praying forthose who are sick and in need ofhealing.DRIVERS NEEDEDThe team are appealing forvolunteer drivers who could committo driving the church van withequipment to and from the site on arota basis. Please speak to JeanPerini on: 07737 117 321 if youwould like to be involved.

PHOTOGRAPHYLIFEGROUPThursday 2nd May, 7.30pm@ The LifehouseThe photography lifegroup meetmonthly on the first Thursday of themonth and is specifically designed forthose with an interest inphotography. Please see Vic Nichollsfor more information.

IGNITECOREWednesday 8 & 22nd May@ The CentreIgnite Core is a discipleship group thatruns for 11-15’s on the second andfourth Wednesday of every month.For more information please speak toMark Savage or Dave Grogan.

PRIMETIME:BRING AND BUYThursday 9th May, 2pm @ TheChurchPrime Time is our ministry for thosewho are aged 60+. This monthPrimetime will be having a ‘Bring &Buy’ event at the church. See LornaBrowne for further details.

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INSPIRESaturday 11th May, 10am@ The LifehouseInspire is a lifegroup designedspecifically for those who work inthe education sector. We meetmonthly on a Saturday. If you areinterested or would like to knowmore, please speak to PaulineDrummond.

ACT FOR JUSTICEWednesday 15th May, 7pm@ Andy & Emma Davies HouseOur Act for Justice group aims to aid andsupport the ministry of Hope for Justicewho work towards ending modern dayslavery in the UK. The group meetmonthly on a Wednesday. If you wouldlike to know more or would like to getinvolved, please see Zena Hollins orcontact her on 07989 865 008.

WHOLEHEARTEDLADIESThursday 16th May, 7.30pm@ The CentreWholehearted is our ladies ministry forthose 30’-50’s. We continue to look at the‘Remarkable Women of the Bible’material. If you would like moreinformation please see Amand Blount.

UNWANTEDSPECTACLESDo you have any unwantedspectacles lying around that you nolonger have need of? If so, pleasepass them on to Sarah or MartinO’Connor or leave them atreception clearly marked for theirattention. They will pass them onto Spec Savers Opticians who sendthem to third world countries. Manythanks for your help.

* Friday sessions: 7pm - 9.30pm*Saturday Sessions: 9.30am - 4pm

M A Y

Mon Tue Wed Thu

19.30am Cosy Toes (CE)

211am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7pm Priviledged (CE)7.30pm PhotographyLifegroup (LH)

6Bank Holiday Monday

710am Oasis Coffee Shop(LH)10.30am Lifegroup (CH)7.30pm Lifegroups

89.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7pm Core (CE)

911am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)2pm Primetime (CH)

137pm Intercessors (CH)7pm Elders (LH)7.15pm Worship Team (CH


159.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7pm Act for Justice (Andy& Emma Davies House)

1611am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm WholeheartedLadies (CE)

207pm Intercessors (CH)7.15pm Worship Team (CH


229.30am Cosy Toes (CE)7pm Core (CE)

2311am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)

27Bank Holiday Monday

2810am Oasis Coffee Shop

29 3011am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)7.30pm Emerging Leaders(invite only)

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Fri Sat Sun

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7pm Priviledged (CE)7.30pm PhotographyLifegroup (LH)

36.30am Early MorningPrayer (CH)9.30am Cosy Toes (CE)6pm Kidzone (CE)7.30pm Cafe (CE)

4 59/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Ignite Live CH)6.30pm Life Studies (CE)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)2pm Primetime (CH)


1110.30am Healing on theStreets (Northfield)10.30am inspire Lifegroup1pm Hope for JusticeFamilyFun day (CH)

129/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Evening Service(CH)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)7.30pm Wholehearted

176.30am Early MorningPrayer (CH)9.30am Cosy Toes (CE)6pm Kidzone (CE)7.30pm Cafe (CE)7pm SCHOOL OF THEHOLY SPIRIT

189.30am SCHOOL OF THEHOLY SPIRIT

199/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Evening Service(CH)*ALL WITH DAVID ANDGRETA PETERS

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)12.45 CAMEO (CH)


25 269/11.15am Worship Service(CH)6.30pm Evening Service(CH)

11am Drop in (CE)11am Job Club (LH)7.30pm Emerging Leaders

316.30am Early MorningPrayer (CH)

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* A NEW GOURP FOR GIRLS AGED 11 - 18

PLEASE SEE JESS PRITCHARD, NATALIE GRAVES OR EUNICE OPPONG FOR MORE INFO

Splendour is the annual Women’s Conference hosted by Trinity

Cheltenham. The theme is that each one can be ‘more of who we havebeen created to be, by the power of God’s Spirit’.

It says in Psalm 92 “they will flourish in the courts of our God” and weat Trinity Cheltenham will be looking forward to welcoming and spoilingyou. We are already praying that God will pour out his blessing on all of

us, so that we can all be more of who we were meant to be for His Glory!Though we are not planning to organize a group booking, we have madeavailable some booking forms at reception for anyone that would like to

make their own arrangements to attend the event

.THE CENTRE.

THURS 9TH MAY6.30pmOur lady & St Rose ofLima Catholic ChurchGregory Ave, Weoley Castle

Birmingham, B29 5DYContact: 0121 475 1634

FRIDAY 10TH MAY7pmWeoley Hill UnitedReformed ChurchGreen Meadow Rd, Selly Oak

Birmingham, B29 4DEContact: 0121 244 6711

FREE

EVENT

WWW.WATOTO.COM

Beautiful Africa: A New Generation features vibrant, original music;dance routines; stories of transformation; exciting audiovisual effects;

and even music videos – all produced to celebrate the beauty ofAfrica and the transformational power of the love of Jesus.

Watoto Children’s Choirs present Concerts of Hope as a voice for thecry of the African child, many who have suffered some of the worst

atrocities known to man. But whose lives have been restored by the love of Jesus.

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9:00am Worship Service including communion and a Children’s programme

11:15am Family Service including Youth & Children’s programme

6:30pm Celebration Service including prayer ministry

Church: At the junction of Bristol Road & Langleys Road 900 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6HW

Offices: 2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB Phone: 0121 471 3677

Would you like us to pray for you?

For healing, your relationships, your finances, your work

God cares ... and so do we ...

Please email us with your prayer requests to:[email protected]

Or put your your request in the prayer box in the church.

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