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Following the success of "An Afternoon of Comedy & Tragedy" at the Ventnor Fringe which presented the gospel through an Amateur dramatic production, the play "To Timothy" which featured as part of the program, returns to the stage by popular demand! See poster below for details.
Above: John Poerscout-Edgerton as Portius Festus
& John Sharpe as Herod Agrippa II discuss the case of the
The key element to this group is that we welcome all family members in blended families rather than just children who have been adopted or fostered. This allows families to play together as a whole whereas birth children are often not included in council funded events.
Imagine 100,000 Christians on the streets at Christmas singing Carols and sharing the Gospel everywhere!
A nationwide Christmas campaign called Shine Your Light, will be taking place this year over the weekend of 13th – 15th December 2024.
This UK and Ireland grassroots movement saw over 75,000 Christians from over 700 churches take their Carol services and nativity events into shopping centres, town halls, high streets and public spaces last December. This was suggested by many leaders to be one of the largest Christmas outreaches on behalf of the UK Church.
Shine Your Light is a united collaboration of many Christian Denominations, organisations, local churches, and networks; including The Salvation Army, Bible Society, Evangelical Alliance and hundreds of local congregations in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic.
Many church and national leaders endorsed the event including the Prime Minster, Downing Street and politicians. The weekend was highlighted by many media outlets including Good Morning Britain where hundreds of thousands heard that Shine Your Light was about proclaiming Christ at Christmas!
To see Christians recognised for taking the message of hope and joy to our communities from 10 Downing Street was so encouraging. We are praying that the Prime Minister and his new Government would equally get behind this campaign.
As a result of Shine Your Light last year, we heard stories of people coming to faith and churches welcoming in new people. It showed that when Christians come together for the Gospel, whole communities can be reached!
This Christmas, the vision is to mobilise over 100,000 Christians outdoors to reach 1 million people in the streets and public places with the Gospel. Last year, we heard of hundreds of flashmob style carol events, open air Christingle services and nativity events from the small to the large including some in Castles, country parks and housing estates.
This year, the vision is to see how the united Church can put CHRIST back into Christmas so that the whole nation can hear the bold proclamation of Good News and why we sing “Joy To The World!”
All our Shine Your Lights events are solely focused on enabling the true message of Christmas to be heard by those outside the Church. While it is acknowledged, Church attendance increases during the Christmas season, there will be many who will not darken the door of a church.
The church has a unique opportunity this year in towns, villages and cities to bring Light and Joy to many through our boldness and unity.
Put the date of Shine Your Light in your denomination or church diary now: Friday 13th – Sunday 15th December 2024.
We encourage you to register today to join the movement of Believers responding to this Gospel Call!
If you would like to connect Shine Your Light to the programme of events you are already planning, explore some of our great resources and to register, please visit:this site or to speak to one of the team, please telephone: 07429 379 777
Renew Wellbeing Café – A place where it’s OK not to be OK.
Every Monday, 10-2, including soup lunch. Cowes Baptist Church, Victoria Road, Cowes.
All welcome.
“How to walk in your God-given destiny.” by Richard Buxton
“In more than 45 years of ministry, Richard Buxton, along with his wife Rajinder, has witnessed first hand what happens when you discover God’s divine purpose for your life and allow Him to work in and through you. That personal experience moved Richard to write this book, with the aim of helping those who already follow Jesus to find their God given destiny, and those who don’t yet know Him, to come into a genuine life changing relationship with Him.
This remarkable book tells that story. Drawing on personal experience through years of serving as a missionary in Tanzania and Malaysia and leading a large multi-national church in West London, Richard shares vivid and amazing stories of miracles, healings and divine interventions, even in everyday encounters and experiences.
At its heart is an invitation to discover your God given destiny and begin a fresh adventure of partnering with Jesus Christ in living the fruitful and abundant life for which He has created you.
It will inspire you not only to rejoice at what Richard and Rajinder have seen God do in their lives, but to step out with renewed confidence and faith in God’s promises to use you in building His kingdom and helping others experience new life in Christ.
It is so engaging and easy to read – also faith building”
Rev. Chris Cartwright,
General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal churches
“Some are excellent practitioners, whilst others are gifted in observing and earthing the experience of others for us all to benefit from. More rarely there are those who are both practitioners and teachers.
Richard Buxton is one such man. Not only has he managed to harness complex truth into easily digestible portions of practical truth, but he has lived these lessons out in the arena of a dedicated life in three continents of the world, over more than three decades.
This book is full of insights from a man who has seen some amazing acts of God and practical wisdom: from finding the will of God in your life about where to live,
who to marry, and what job to work in - to the power of forgiveness and practical teaching on deliverance.
You can read this book quickly and be blessed by the great stories, but I suggest taking time and learning the many lessons weaved throughout its pages.
I wholeheartedly recommend both the author and his book.”
Rev. David Campbell
Superintendent of Elim’s Metropolitan Region
“This is a fantastic book through which Richard tells his story with authenticity and integrity. As Richard unpacks his call to follow Jesus and subsequent call to life as a missionary serving overseas, then leading a thriving church in London, he roots his story in God’s story. Richard draws us to believe that God’s purposes for humanity are to know God, be known by Him and live life to the full, as we pursue his will for our lives.
It is full of stories that will inspire its readers to action and leave them in awe of God, as He breaks into what we think is normal, to rewrite the story of people’s lives who have been in the grip of disease or demons. This book helps us understand what normal looks like, when we live under the Lordship of Jesus as part of his kingdom, and draws us to hope for the age to come.”
Rev Iain Hesketh,
Elim’s International Missions Director
Christian Motorcyclists Association Isle of Wight (CMA Vectis)...
We’re pleased to announce that the Isle of Wight now has a Branch of the Christian Motorcyclists Association UK (CMA), which is part of CMA’s International Ministry to Reach the world, 'One Heart at a Time', bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists worldwide.
Christian Motorcyclists Association Isle of Wight or CMA Vectis Branch (previously Isle of Wight Christian Bikers) are Christians on the IoW with a passion for the large Motorcycle community on the Island, as well as the thousands of Bikers from the UK and beyond, visiting throughout the year.
There’s lots of information about our ministry on our Website or Facebook page. Not forgetting our FREE Biker Bibles, with a New Testament, Testimonies and CMA Information.
The CMA UK Video is a great way to understand what the CMA Mission actually is and chatting with us locally to find out more, if we don’t know the answer we’ll ask someone who does. We’ll also be available to visit Churches and other groups to talk about our ministry, please email: chair.iow@bike.org.uk
We're now building a branch of CMA Supporters and Members, living out our faith together, with other Christians, Bikers and organisations. Enjoying Fellowship, Support, Ride Outs, Bike Meets, Christian events, Social Activities, Helping others, giving, etc. If this speaks to you and you would like to be part of this Ministry, or have any questions please contact us: chair.iow@bike.org.uk
We Need You 1. Website Management
We need someone who is a disciple of Jesus Christ with a
God-given gift for maintaining and developing websites. Our
website needs you to make it work properly. Can you find it?
Please email creationmattersx@gmail.com if you can help 2. Caring For Creation
Your God-driven greening initiatives deserve to be celebrated
across the Island, so CM! is compiling a directory to do just
that. From a new flower bed to an Eco Church Gold Award, and
from car sharing to solar panels, your efforts to care for creation
in Jesus’ name might inspire numerous others to take action. Please email bob.white55@btinternet.com with your initiatives
Thank You
“All this beauty is of God.”
(Isle of Wight motto) Creation Matters! is led by Christians from churches across the Isle of Wight. We
want to encourage and inspire creation care on and around the Island and to bring
hope and practical good news to the places where we live through innovative
community engagement.
email: creationmattersx@gmail.com
Kingdom Living Ministries (KLM) is a training school for Christians of all ages, from all denominations. Our vision is to fuel revival within the body of Christ and as a team we love to equip and activate believers to live a supernatural lifestyle. We understand so much flows from knowing our true identity as children of God, along with pursuing intimacy with Him. We want to see the body of Christ fully alive, living and loving like Jesus.
Although a ministry school, offering a three year programme, committing a year at a time, we also love to serve the church in various ways, taking students on mission trips to run evangelist workshops, prophecy training days and short courses on identity and intimacy or anything else the church desires to see their congregation flourish in.
Our new academic year commences in October and applications are open until 15th September, should anyone wish to find out about joining our Wednesday evening Online Course, they cancheck out details on our website.
In the grounds of La Charpenterie, parts of which date back to the 15th Century. Great for all year round breaks; each with Wood Burning Stoves. Pet friendly
The Living Room is a community café in the heart of Newport High Street.
A place to relax, chat with friends or enjoy some time to yourself, and enjoy great coffee.
a be place where everyone from our community can come, feel at home, be valued and looked after
a range of teas, coffees and soft drinks are served as well as an enticing array of cakes
For all the latest news and information please visit their Facebook page (you don’t need a Facebook account to read the updates)
FOOTCARE SPECIALIST
NEWPORT, COWES, WESTWIGHT & SURROUNDING AREAS.
£20 INITIAL APPOINTMENT FOR ALL NEW CUSTOMERS.
Nail cutting, removal of hard skin and corns, diabetic care, cracked heels,
general footcare advice and treatments.
All appointments in your own home, providing a friendly and gentle service.
30 minute appointment £28
PLEASE CALL LEANNE - 07552628465
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Kingdom Creative, an initiative that seeks to help churches/ministries with their graphic design work in order to reach more people for the kingdom.
Projects, posters, branding or any other graphic design work.
Helping churches with their youtube thumbnails for their weekly livestream, so that instead of having the same image, each livestream has a designed thumbnail suitable for the specific message. The idea of this is that this way the videos get viewed more by the public when they see a thumbnail specifically representing that talk. Website
Peter Herman
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Accredited Counselling Training
on the Isle of Wight
Known as WCTI ( Wight Counselling Training Institute) We are an established counselling training provider in Shalfleet, Near Newport that provides 3 accredited Counselling Qualifications:
An introduction to counselling over 10 weeks
A professional certificate in Counselling over 12 months
A professional diploma in Counselling leading to registration as a counsellor ( 2 years)
We also provide organisations on the island with funded counselling support.
If you would like more information or wish to apply, please do get in touch
Charlotte Collins Co-director Wight Counselling Training Institute Web Site01983 722625
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The Greenhouse is a Place of Prayer and Worship. A place of Enounter with God. A Place Where You Can Grow
The Greenhouse Christian Centre is situated between Poole and Bournemouth and just a 20 minute walk to the beach. The Centre holds Led and Silent Retreats, Quiet Days, Healing Services, Art Weeks, Discipleship Training Days and so much more.
Are you lonely and not particularly enjoying facing life on your own? Do you wish God would answer your prayers for a soul mate? Then you should contact Friends1st the off-line Christian friendship and introductory agency who've been introducing Christians to each other since 1999. Click here to find out more.
Source: Mike Peskett 
