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lifelines 21st Century Discipleship This little article in our church newsletter gives me an opportunity each month to think out loud. It’s a slightly frightening thought because some of my thoughts make no sense at all and some of them I wouldn’t want heard! I suppose what it really means is that I can explore for a few minutes something that may make you think a little too. So here goes…..

Is it any different being a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century than it was in the 1st century?

church buildings – in the ‘real’ world. And that is what makes many of us begin to feel uncomfortable.

Following Jesus is still about having a relationship with an invisible God and living the truths, values and principles he has taught us so that everybody else can see it. In that way, maybe its not so different here in the 21st century.

I know that there were some things that the 1st century followers of Jesus experienced I am glad that so far I haven’t had to face. Like persecution, dispersion and of course death.

I know there are some obvious differences.

For example we worship in our own specially designed buildings, they didn’t.

We have musicians and PA systems, they didn’t. We have printed church newsletters and computer graphics and they didn’t.

But those things are not really what discipleship is about. None of the above will make you a better follower of Jesus. Honestly, they won’t.

There are some very real challenges that we face today, here in the UK, as we follow Jesus.

We are in the minority in our society. We are surrounded with a moral malaise that has affected all parts of life in our country. There are deliberate attempts to marginalize the church politically and we have created an insular church culture that finds it easier to retreat than advance publicly.

Discipleship, or as one Christian author likes to call it, ‘followship’, is about how we are living our lives every hour that we live outside our

These are either problems or opportunities. It depends from which angle you look at them. And so I hope that I have begun the conversation and got you thinking

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ENABLE MENS CONFERNCE is a day for men all across the Elim Movement to join together in Telford. The day will host a varity of speakers including Rob Parsons, Joel Virgo,Darrell Tunningly and Colin Dye. The cost of the day will be £20 including travel and conference pass. We will be leving CLC at 8am prompt and returning from Telford at 5.30pm. For more info please leave your name at reception or see Pastor Stuart.

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ENGAGE MONTHLY: ‘GOD & SUFFERING’ - GUEST TIM ALFORD Tuesday February 5th 7.30pm @ The Church Engage monthly is our monthly event where our young adults join together over free food and discussion. This month we have our in house live band and are joined by Tim Alford from the 40:3 Trust bringing us his Big Questions seminar on God & Suffering. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and would like to come along please feel free to just turn up. If you want to know more about Engage monthly please speak to Mike Nicholls or Phil & Grace Worthington.

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PHOTOGRAPHY LIFEGROUP Thursday7th February 7.30pm @ The Lifehouse Our photography lifegroup will hold its next meeting on Thursday 4th February, 7.30pm at the Lifehouse. This group is for those who have a keen interest in photography and offers a fantastic opportunity to invite friends and family into the life of our church.

Vic Nicholls Lifegoup Leader

PRIMETIME Thursday 14th February 2-4pm @ The Church Primetime is our monthly ministry for the 60+ at Christian Life Centre. This month we will be meeting at the Church at 2pm on Thursday 14th February to meet and fellowship with each other. This month we will be having a special afternoon with Pastor Emmanuel Sule.

HEALING ON THE STREETS Saturday 16th February 10.30am @ Northfield Meeting outside the post office on Northfield high street, the team seek to minister a message of love and wholeness through prayer.

Please speak to Jean Perini for further details.

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ACT FOR JUSTICE Wednesday 20th February 7.30pm @ Andy & Emma Davies’ house Our Act for Justice group aim to aid and support the ministry Hope for Justice who work towards ending modern day slavery in the UK. The group meet monthly on a Wednesday. If you would like to know more or would like to get involved, please see Zena Hollins on 07989865008.

PRISON MINISTRY Sunday 10th February meet 7.45am at Church

The next Brinsford Prison Ministry Outreach will be held on Sunday 10th February (and every 2nd Sunday of Thursday 21st February 7.30pm @ every month). Can those who are part of the POT - Prison Outreach Team The Centre meet at the main church for 7:45am.

If you are a lady in your 30’s-50's we The Prison Outreach Team will also be would love you to connect with our meeting together for prayer, feedback monthly Wholehearted Ladies group. and planning on the Wednesday 30th This month we will be continuing our January 7:30pm (pending weather) at series of ‘Remarkable Women in the Lifehouse Frederick Road.

Bible’. For more information please contact Amanda Blount or Michelle Dyson.

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PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY Saturday 23rd Feb 5-6.30pm in The Lifehouse Lounge If you have a heart for prayer and for families this is a group that pray for families within the life of our church.

Prayer for the Family runs monthly on a Saturday. If you would like to know more please speak to Joyce Sule.

MINISTRY TEAM PRAYER MEETING

Sunday 24th February 6pm in The City Rooms.

If you a part of the ministry team at CLC We ask that you would join us at 6pm Rooms before the evening Service. This is an important time for us to come together and pray as a team. If you have any queries please speak to Pastor Emmanuel.

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SOCIAL ACTION VISION GIFT DAY 9 / 11 . 1 5 a m S u n d a y 2 4 t h F e b THE WORDS OF JESUS For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

(Matthew 25:35-36) On this visions and gift Sunday we aim to profile the amazing work being done by our committed team of volunteers in reaching out lovingly and practically to hurting and needy people through our ARK/drop in project.

We also aim to raise at least ÂŁ6000 to support a worker to lead and develop this vital ministry from our church.

Join us to hear the stories of how people are seeing and experiencing the love of God in action.

Please come ready to give generously to enable us to continue and extend the influence of this ministry in our city.

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Please email us with your prayer requests to: prayerneeds@christianlifecentre.com Or put your your request in the prayer box in the church.

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