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What’s inside? Find your way around all the info crammed into this programme using this handy contents page – or flick to the index at the back. Important info
Welcome 3 What is Momentum? 4 Main meetings (incl Big Top 8 Café & communion)
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Articles
Soul Survivor Youth Bible 58 Soul61 (our leadership programme) 60 The offering 64 Support Momentum 65 Prayer Ministry 66 Soul Action 69 Loud & Clear (a one-day conference 70
Café Uno 10 The Union 11 on preparing & delivering great talks) Soul Action café 13 Bible notes 72 The Live Lounge 14 Grounds/Breakfast café 15 Late Night Worship 17 Day 1 35 Furnace 18 Day 2 36 The Chat Room 18 Day 3 40 Sports 19 Day 4 43 Celluloid 22 Day 5 47 The ToolShed 24 Timetable 50 Momentum Café 26 Site maps 52 ToolShed Café 27 Bios 54 The Office 27 86
Day planner
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Momentum Shop Child’s play Seminar recordings Stay in touch! Student Reception Hot dates Be green Helpful things to know Health and safety Site rules
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Welcome to Momentum 2012 We love having this time together to worship God, to learn and grow together, and to hang out and enjoy each other’s company. This summer our focus is on intimacy because being close to God is the key to life and everything else comes from there. When we draw close to God and see more of who he is, we realise again why he deserves our whole-hearted devotion. As we spend time in God’s presence we realise how loved we are and that nothing could be greater than being loved by him. This is the place where we let go of the things that have hurt us, we get envisioned and equipped for the things that are ahead of us and we enjoy simply spending time in God’s presence. So we can’t wait for our main meetings where we will explore this theme through our worship, teaching and ministry but we’re also excited about all the other things happening during Momentum too! We’ve got a packed seminar programme so we can go deeper into a whole range of topics, we’ve got plenty of cafes (including the Soulympic café to show highlights of the games) plus the Live Lounge is back, there are sports and films – and (as if that wasn’t enough to keep us all busy!) we’ve also got a special surprise for you which we’ll announce in the main meetings!
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What is Momentum? Some of you have been hanging around with us for many years (which makes us very happy), and some of you are new to the Momentum scene (which also makes us very happy!). If you’re not sure how Momentum began (or have stumbled onto the Showground by mistake and are wondering what you’ve got yourself in to) here’s a very brief history lesson. Momentum was born out of Soul Survivor which was itself born out of New Wine (so we’re something like second cousins twice removed). Soul Survivor started in 1993 because Mike P (the funny – and yes, we mean odd – Greek guy on stage) was passionate about reaching teenagers for Jesus and giving them a place they could grow in their relationship with him). A few years later those teenagers had grown up and were dealing with a whole new set of challenges and joys in their faith as they negotiated university, careers, leadership roles and relationships. So in 2004 Momentum was born with the sole purpose of helping people in their twenties and thirties stay passionate about Jesus and keep him at the centre of their lives.
Did we hit the spot? We’d love to know if Momentum is getting it right in terms of encouraging and equipping you where you are at. When you get home we’ll email you a link to a quick questionnaire and we’d love it if you could fill it in to let us know what we’re getting right and what we could improve for you. We’ll also tweet the link (follow us @MomentumGB) and put it on our Momentum Facebook page too.
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Days of the week We had an argument with the days of the week and we’re currently not on speaking terms. Until we make it up, we’ll rename the days we’re here as follows:
Friday 17th August = Day 1 Saturday 18th August = Day 2 Sunday 19th August = Day 3 Monday 20th August = Day 4 Tuesday 21st August = Day 5
Tell us a story… We’d love to hear what God has been doing in your life during Momentum. It doesn’t have to be anything spectacular, anything that brings God glory is good with us! We also love hearing how the things God did in you last year have played out in the last 12 months. You can: 1) Scribble your story on a piece of paper and drop it in the testimonies box on the stage (please let us know if you’d like to keep the story or your name private) 2) Email us during or after Momentum at testimonies@soulsurvivor.com 3) Share it with the world via the Twitterverse – give @MomentumGB or #2012momentum a mention so we get to hear your story
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A typical day If you’re new to the whole Momentum scene, this will give you a rough idea of what to expect: 8.30am
Time to put the kettle on or grab a coffee and a pastry in Grounds.
9.30am
The first seminar slot of the day (except on Day 5 when we meet at 10am for Communion instead).
11am
Get yourself down to the Big Top for some main meeting action.
1pm
The whole site goes into overdrive as all the cafes open, sports kicks off and the ToolShed opens its doors for business.
2.30pm & 4pm
Two more seminar slots – check out what’s what using the day planner starting on page 35.
7pm
It’s the big one! We all head down to the Big Top for worship, teaching and ministry – don’t miss it!
9ish
All the nightlife shifts into gear once the main meeting is over so take your pick from: coffee & cake in a café, a drink and some dancing in the Union, a chance to show off your talent in the Live Lounge, a browse around the ToolShed, a cinematic treat in Celluloid, some more worship in Late Night Worship, a spot of contemplative prayer in the Furnace, or an opportunity to hang out with your mates over a portion of chips. Phew! Good job we have five days so you don’t have to do all of that in one night…
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Main meetings Twice a day we all get together in a big ol’ tent for what we imaginatively call ‘main meetings’. This is the highlight of our time together and there Venue are usually three main components Big Top of our meetings:
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Day 1: 7pm Days 2-4: 11am and 7pm Day 5: 10am and 7pm
Worship We believe we were created to be in relationship with God and to bring him glory. There are lots of ways we can do this in our everyday lives but one thing the Bible mentions quite a lot is singing praises to God. It’s more than just singing one song after another; we believe worship gives us an opportunity to be intimate with God – to tell him we love him, to thank him for all he’s done, and to be honest before him.
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Biblical teaching The Bible is packed full of amazing stories, teachings and wisdom for how we can live lives that will bring God’s kingdom to earth. In our morning meetings this week Mike and Andy will be helping us look at the lessons we can learn from the life of King David.
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Ministry We make space in all our meetings to invite the Holy Spirit to increase his presence among us. This is a great chance to be prayed for, or to pray for others (if you’re new to that, check out our Ministry guidelines on Page 66). We want to be sensitive to what God wants to do during these times so we can’t say what we’ll be praying for ahead of time. But often when the Holy Spirit meets with people he empowers them to live for God, releases them from painful emotions, heals them from physical pain, and draw them closer to Jesus. We believe encountering God in this way is literally life-changing so we would encourage you to make the most of opportunities to be prayed for.
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Big Top Café
10am and 6p after the m m (closes ain meeti ng)
Fancy a brew?! We’ve tucked a little café into a corner of the Big Top so you can grab a drink before and after the main meetings. It’s a great chance for some pre/post-match analysis with your mates – and you might even find a cheeky pastry or two to keep your stomach happy. Bon appetit!
Communion
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As our time together draws to a close, we love to celebrate communion together to remember the incredible sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross and to celebrate the new life we have through him. The meeting will start at 10am (so we won’t have any 9.30 seminars) and we’d love to see you there as it’s always a really special time of thanking the Lord for all he has done.
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Venues There are loads of venues to pick from with places to drink tea, dance, listen to live music, have a pint, watch films, eat cake, pray, chat and play sport.
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Café Uno By day Uno plays host to some of our finest seminars, offering you the chance to grab a coffee to propel you on your quest for learning. By night Uno lets out its wild side and you don’t want to miss out on the action! The brilliant Re:Sound are our resident jazz/funk/ soul band who will get you up on your feet and dancing your sweet little socks off. The wellstocked bar offers wine, beer and anything you could want besides, while the café serves all the tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats you need to keep a smile on your face and your dancing energies up!
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Day 1: 9.30pm midnight Days 2-5: 1pm 6pm and 9.30pm midnight
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The Union The Union is Momentum’s poptastic-dance venue! Pick up a pint, don your dancing shoes and dance the night away while DJ Olly plays your favourite tunes.
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Soul Action café The Soul Action Café is a chilled out haven offering the finest cups of tea and coffee in all the land. You’ll also find plenty of fair-trade goodies to eat, places to chat with your mates, comfy bean bags to laze away the afternoons, giant Jenga games to release your competitive spirit, and – if you look a little bit closer – a world-changing strategy that each one of us can adopt. Pretty nifty for a tent in Somerset eh?! In case you haven’t heard, Soul Action is the bit of Momentum that’s all about understanding and engaging with God’s heart for justice. For more info about Soul Action check out page 69.
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Day 1: 9.30pm midnight Days 2-5: 1pm 6pm and 9.30pm midnight
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The Live Lounge Show us what you’re made of! If you’ve got a talent* we’d like to see it. Sign up for an open mic slot and wow the crowds, or come along and support your fellow Momentum-ites as they sing their hearts out. The awesome [Dweeb] are back to make sure each night delivers more fun than a fun factory on overdrive. They might even play you a tune or two but only if you chant “This is not our shed!” *generally we mean a musical or comic talent, rather than the ability to gurn. Though ‘yay you’ if that’s your bag – every good and perfect gift and all that.
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Need a place to chill out? Looking for somewhere quiet to chat to a friend, get stuck into a good book, or sprawl out with the day’s newspaper? Then Grounds is the place for you. All the treats you would expect from one of our fine cafes with minimal fuss so you can relax and find some peace and quiet to do your thing.
Day 1: 9pm - midnight Days 2-5: 8.30am - 10am, 1pm - 6pm and 9pm - midnight
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Grounds
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Breakfast café If you’re up early come along to Grounds and grab something caffeine-infused to help wake you up. Order a delicious pastry on the side for the best start to the day.
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Days 2-5: 8.30am – 10am
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Late Night Worship You can’t get too much of a good thing. That’s how we feel when it comes to worshipping God, so each evening we’ll have an extra worship session to end the day. The music will be more stripped back than in our main sessions but there’s still plenty of opportunity to connect with God. Our friends Rend Collective will be hosting Late Night Worship again this year so come along and enjoy the vibe!
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Days 1-5 : 10.30pm - 11.30pm
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Furnace Need a place to pray? The Furnace is a creative and vibrant space where you can talk to God!
Day 1: 9.30pm - 11pm Days 2-5: 8am - 10am (prayer meeting at 9am), 12 - 6pm and 9.30pm 11pm
Come along to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus, or join in one of our group prayer sessions. The Furnace opens at 8am, with a group prayer meeting at 9am to ask God for his blessing on the day ahead. Between 12 noon and 6pm we’ll also be praying for various things going on around the UK and the world (see notices in the venue for more details) so come and join in, or tuck yourself away in a comfy spot if you’d like to chat to God about something else!
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The Chat Room We’ve gathered a team of some of the wisest, kindest people we know and put them all in one place so that if you fancy a chat, you can pop in and say hi. You might want to talk about how things are back home, what God is speaking to you about during Momentum, questions you have about your faith, or what your hopes are for your future. Big or small, the Chat Room team are here for you, so come along for a cuppa and a welcoming smile.
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Day 1: 9.30pm - 11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm - 6pm, 9.30pm 11.30pm
Sports
We’ve all spent enough time this summer sitting on the sofa watching other people play sport – now it’s time to get stuck in ourselves! The Momentum Sports line-up is…
Basketball Three-on-three games. Sweet.
Five-a-side football tournament Forget the Olympics, this is the competition everyone wants to win. Sign up with four mates on Day 1 to be in with a chance!
Volleyball Set, dig and spike your way to glory in our volleyball championship. Day 4: 2pm
Ultimate Frisbee Come along on Day 2 from 1pm for some fast and furious fun with a Frisbee!
Bouldering (climbing) trailer wall A 42 ft wall to climb around that can also be used for Archery (but not while people are climbing. Obvs.)
Peddle go-karts Have a go for fun or take on a mate in a race! continued...
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Mountain bike skills course
Low to the ground ramps and challenges for up to six people at a time. Bikes & helmets supplied.
Problem solving exercises
Get those brain cells whirring with assorted fun challenges to do on your own or in a group!
Soulympic cafÊ Watch highlights of this summer’s Olympics on a massive screen while taking a sip from a long, cool drink. Sounds like a good plan to us.
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Soul Action Fun Run Even if you’re not much of a sports enthusiast, you’ll be able to make it round our Fun Run course and raise money for the work of Soul Action! It’s just two miles that you can walk, run, hop, skip, jump, swim*, dance or pogo around all in the name of charity.
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If you’d like to take part wearing a nice fancy dress costume we won’t turn our noses up, so dig out a great outfit, some comfy footwear, a running number and get yourself down to the starting line. Sign up at the Soul Action stand in the ToolShed, and get your mates to sponsor you and cheer you on (and rub your feet/buy you a beer afterwards – you deserve it). Day 4 from 5.15pm
*you might have trouble with this one
Mini Olympics Find some friends, form a team and sign up to take part in the Momentum Mini Olympic Extravaganza! You’ll be asked to compete doing all kinds of crazy tasks that are likely to get you soaking wet, covered in mud, and laughing until your sides hurt – all for the ultimate bragging rights of being Momentum 2012 Champions.
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Celluloid Who needs Orange Wednesday when you can have a free cinema every night of the week?! Take your pick from these brilliant flicks…
The Help Based on the amazing book, The Help takes us on a journey through Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s where black maids are expected to raise white children but are not permitted to share the same toilets. Our heroine, Skeeter, sees the outrageous situation for what it is and tackles it head on, offering the maids a chance to tell their side of the story, causing outrage, tears, laughter and more than a little trouble in the process. Day 1, 146 mins
Warhorse Mr Spielberg knows a thing or two about making epic films and he doesn’t disappoint here with this story of friendship and war. Albert is the young man who befriends our war horse Joey before he heads off on his adventures, changing the lives of British cavalry and German soldiers on his journey towards No Man’s Land. Day 2, 146 mins
The Way One of our favourite men in the entire world – Martin Sheen* takes a pilgrimage in the footsteps of his lost son, walking the Camino de Santiago. Though he sets off alone to try and understand his son, he finds himself joined by others on a similar journey, trying to make sense of pain and grief in their lives and find a greater meaning. Soulful, sweet, uplifting, and emotionally honest. *we have to confess we have some difficulty distinguishing him from President Bartlett Day 3, 123 mins
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The Iron Lady Officially this year’s best female performance (according to that know-it-all Mr Oscar), Meryl Streep gives us an insight into the life of Britain’s first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. We see her early days, her fight to rise to power, and her years leading the country, as well as the course of her life since losing power and finding herself with mental health issues. An uncomfortable portrait but a compelling story nonetheless. Day 5, 105 mins
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Featuring some of Britain’s best actors and actresses, this film follows the adventures of a group of retirees as they find themselves staying in a derelict old Indian hotel, instead of the plush surroundings they had hoped for. The real story is in how the inhabitants learn to embrace change, let go of the past, and discover a lust for life, leaving you with a feel-good film full of warmth, laughs and top-notch performances. Day 4, 124 mins
The ToolShed Caution! Inside the ToolShed you will find more information and lovely resources than you may be able to handle… We’ve travelled far and wide, seeking charities and organisations who want to help you in your walk with Jesus and we’ve brought them all together under one (very large) roof. You’ll find exciting Gap Year opportunities, CDs, books, DVDS, and loads of great charities you can get involved with to change the world. So take your time, stop at one of the cafes to refuel regularly and enjoy everything the Shed of Tools has to offer!
What’s the story?
You’re pretty special. Yeah – we said it, and we’re not even blushing. So whilst you’re at Momentum we want to make sure no one tries to give you any hard sell and push you into spending money/signing up to their organisation/change your theological standpoint/selling a kidney. What that means in practice is that we don’t let any organisations
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market to you outside of the ToolShed. All the organisations represented in the ToolShed are here to equip and encourage you in your relationship with Jesus. Items that are being sold should either resource you or be raising money for a charitable cause and no one should give you any hard sell. If you think someone is being a tad over-enthusiastic and giving you a hard time, please pop into Information and let us know. If you’re an observant sort you might notice that Mike & Co may sometimes mention a book/CD/ charity in the main meetings. If they Day 1: do it’s because 9pm - 11.30pm it’s genuinely Days 2-5: something they 1pm - 5.30pm and want to talk about – 9.15pm - 11.30pm not because anyone has paid them to say it!
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Momentum Café Come and meet our friends!
We’ve got some of our mates to run the friendliest café since Central Perk and they’d love to say hi, so pop along for a cup of tea, a slice of cake, and a very warm welcome. We’d love to answer any questions you have about Momentum or other events that we run, plus you’re within reach of the Momentum stand so you can check out our latest resources and goodies.
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Day 1: 9pm - 11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm - 5.30pm and 9.15pm - 11.30pm
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ToolShed CafĂŠ Our balcony cafe is the perfect place to stop and rest on your trip around the ToolShed. You can pop along for coffee, cake and cold drinks, or to plug in your mobile phone for a free recharge!
The Office If you’ve got withdrawal symptoms from not looking at a computer screen, get a 15 minute fix for just 30p. Let our computer whiz kids connect you to the outside world via the marvels of the world wide web.
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Momentum Shop Pop along to the Momentum stand in the ToolShed and get your hands on this great stuff! Fairtrade Soul Survivor hoodies £27.50 The brand new, all-singing, all-dancing Soul Survivor Youth Bible (see page 58 to find out more) £11.99 2012 Live Album – pre-order your copy & save money using your voucher on page 87.
DVDS of talks Get all the talks from Momentum 2012 on MP3 or get all the mainstage talks on DVD £30.00 (or £25.00 if you use your voucher at the back of the programme!)
Books Ali Martin’s been pretty busy this year – not only did she have another baby, she’s finished two books! ‘Loud & Clear’ will help any seasoned or aspiring preachers to be better communicators, and ‘Heart to Heart’ (written with Liza Hoeksma) will help you explore the state of your heart and find peace, hope, fulfilment and freedom in Jesus £5.99 each. You can order when you get home too from shop.soulsurvivor.com – with free UK p&p (although please bear in mind the office will be shut until the middle of September while we catch up on some sleep so it may take a little longer than usual to fulfil your order).
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Child’s play Got a little one with you? We’d love to keep them entertained for you! We’ve got activities for the 0-11 age group so they can enjoy their time here at Momentum, you can get to the main morning meetings and hopefully everyone is entertained. The two groups are Jelly Tots (0-4s) and Refreshers (5-11s) and they’ll be doing a mix of fun and games, plus age appropriate worship and teaching.
Registration (The Welcome Tent/Seminar A) You can register your child for Jelly Tots or Refreshers on Day 1 by bringing them along to the Welcome Tent from 4pm. We’ll take your details and give you a security card which will allow you to pick your child up at the end of each session. Children will also need to be signed in and out each day for added security, unless they are aged 10 or 11 in which case you can let us know whether you’re happy for them to leave unaccompanied.
Registration Day 1: from 4pm Days 2-4: 10.45am - noon Day 5: 10am - noon
Special Needs We want to do everything we can to include children whatever their needs. Please let the kids team leader know if your child has additional needs that would be helpful for them to be aware of.
FREETIME @ Refreshers Each afternoon Refreshers is open so you can drop in for however long you want with your little ones. There will be toys and games available, as well as some space to run about. Oh and some caffeine and a chair for you!
Baby bathing Hats off to all of you negotiating camping on a showground with a baby! We know it’s not always easy so we’d like to try and help out by giving you a place to bathe your nipper. Each evening we’ll provide a dry spot with warm water and some baby baths – bring along a baby, some toiletries and a towel and Bob’s your uncle/ washed is your baby!
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Each evening we’ll show a U rated film to keep the little ones happy from 7pm. These sessions are supervised so you can leave children aged 5+ in our care. We’ll also have some colouring and craft activities to keep them entertained.
The Smurfs Chased from their safe homeland by the evil wizard Gargamel, the Smurfs find themselves in the heart of New York. Day 1, 98 mins
Alvin and The Chipmunks – Chipwrecked When a cruise goes wrong the Chipmunks and Chippettes find themselves on a desert island, cue plenty of sing-along pop songs. Day 2, 87 mins
Happy Feet 2 Erik doesn’t want to dance so he runs away from his toe-tapping penguin friends, only to encounter something much more terrifying – a penguin who can fly. Day 3, 95 mins
Cars 2 Lightening McQueen uncovers international espionage when heading overseas to compete at the World Grand Prix race. Day 4, 112 mins
Tangled A classic Disney music-fuelled adventure with romance, humour and magical hair. Day 5, 100 mins
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Seminars
Day 2: 9.30am, 2.30pm & 4pm Day 3: 9.30am & 2.30pm Day 4: 9.30am, 2.30pm & 4pm Day 5: 2.30pm & 4pm
To help you navigate the wonders of the Momentum seminar programme we’ve put each seminar into one of our three streams: Up, In and Out.
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Seminar recordings
In this stream we’ll focus on ways we communicate with God and how he communicates with us so we’ll look at things like worship, the Bible, and prayer.
There are so many seminars going on at Momentum it can be hard to pick which ones to go to. (There’s also the outside chance you might oversleep and miss the odd one too…) But never fear! We will record each and every seminar and make them all available for you to download or buy on CD after Momentum. Each seminar is given a little number to identify it (which you’ll find at the end of the seminar description) and that’s the magic number you need to purchase the seminar you’re after.
IN These seminars are on things like developing character, letting go of past pain and developing our gifts.
OUT This stream looks at how we work out our faith in the world around us so things like what evangelism looks like at uni and at work, how we can live lives of justice, and how we can change the world in Jesus’ name.
Locations – see day planner for more info
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Day One What’s going on tonight? There are no seminars today to give you time to get settled in to your new canvas home! Things kick off tonight with our evening celebration at 7pm (if you’d like a recording of the talk please use reference number 16101). The Big Top Café will be open from 6pm so come on down and enjoy some coffee and cake before we get started! Please note: unfortunately you can’t take fold-up chairs, duvets or pillows with you into the Big Top as they are a fire hazard. There is a good amount of seating available for those who need it (please ask a Steward if you can’t see where it is).
Evening venues • Grounds is the early bird, opening at 9pm • All the other cafés open at 9.30pm with cakes, drinks & other goodies (choose from Soul Action Café, Café Uno or the ToolShed cafés) • Book an open-mic slot or watch the talents of your fellow Momentum-ites in the Live Lounge from 9.30pm • Grab a drink at the bar or throw some shapes on the dance floor in The Union from 9.30pm • Speak to some brilliant organisations and browse some great resources in the ToolShed from 9.30pm • Find out what’s going on in our prayer hub, the Furnace, from 9.30pm
• Get sporty and sign yourself up to the sports tournaments from 9.30pm • Celluloid – Head on down to watch ‘The Help’ at 10pm • Finish the evening with some Late Night Worship led by the brilliant Rend Collective from 10.30pm
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Reject Apathy Krish Kandiah How can we make sure our faith doesn’t run out of steam? What does everyday activism look like for ordinary believers? Discover the transformation triangle as a way to maintain your passion for God over the long term. SEMINAR A (16001) Life And Death Sean Doherty In today’s culture we face literal life and death choices in the areas of abortion, fertility treatment and assisted suicide/euthanasia. Sometimes Christians are unsure what to think and are wary of appearing bigoted or judgemental, so this seminar will provide a biblical basis for looking at the issues. It will also offer pastoral guidance for praying and supporting people suffering in these heartbreaking areas. CAFÉ UNO (16002) Awake To Your Past (Part 1 of 3) Annie Kirke Have you ever considered that every significant person and experience in your life may have prepared you for God’s purposes? In the first session, we will look at your sacred journey from birth to now, and discover how God has been active through positive and painful circumstances to help you discover your purpose with him. LIVE LOUNGE (16003)
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Chaotic Order Danielle Strickland Ministry and Kingdom growth and structure look completely different to the normal way of doing things; growing a church is completely different from building a company or a house. Come and find out the chaotic principles of life with God - how he established his order to bring transformation. (16004) SEMINAR B Help, I Am Not Recovered Yet Maggie Ellis We all suffer in different ways in life and this seminar will look at how we can process traumatic experiences and be free of their damaging hold. It may be that we’re still reeling from relationship blows, have been sexually abused or have been through events that have left us with flashbacks. Whatever the case, Maggie is here to point us towards Jesus and help us find the road to recovery. SEMINAR C (16005) A Man’s Spiritual Journey (Part 1 of 2) Rich Wilson What makes you a man? What does following Jesus look like as a man? Rich helps us explore how we can lay strong foundations for the journey ahead. SEMINAR D (16006) Praying For People So That Stuff Happens Jeannie Morgan This seminar is for all team members but also open to anyone who would like to see God move when they pray for others. It will cover the basics of how we go about praying for one another and touch on what you might experience or see in the main meetings. SEMINAR E (16007)
Love The Lord Your God With All Your... Heart (Part 1 of 4) Mark Bailey Jesus told us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. In the first of a fourpart series, Mark will help us explore what it means to love God with all our heart. Do our hearts break for the things that break the heart of God? How can our lives be an expression of the compassion that started with the cross 2000 years ago? UNION BAR (16008) Ancient Paths For Modern Dilemmas: Spiritual Rhythms David Westlake At Momentum it’s easy to feel connected to God but for the rest of the year, with so much going on in our lives, it can be hard to maintain a really vibrant spiritual life. How can we stay connected to God with so much going on around us all the time? What if we went back to some of the early Christian ideas to help ourselves get some spiritual discipline? SOUL ACTION CAFÉ (16009)
2.30pm Soul Sista: The Keys To True Peace Danielle Strickland Taking a look at Gideon, Danielle will help us focus on how we can agree with God about who he says we are, learning humility and dependence which are the true keys to peace. THE BIG TOP (16010) Soul Man: What Is Masculinity? Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft Mark Driscoll or Rob Bell? Rocky Balboa or Justin Bieber? Mike Pilavachi or Andy Croft?! Who represents the true image of masculinity? SEMINAR B (16011)
The Unavoidable Church Bishop Graham Cray Love it or loathe it, attend it or drop out of it, whether it’s your proudest association or your guiltiest secret - if you belong to Jesus you are part of the Church! For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, and even for better or worse - to be a Christian is to belong to the bride of Christ. So what is church and why can’t we avoid it, even if we don’t go? CAFÉ UNO (16012) No Ceiling To Hope Patrick Regan When you are bombarded with images and headlines telling you that families are broken, communities are dangerous, poverty and war are ever present and that you are not good enough the way you are, it is very hard to see the possibility of transformation. Patrick encourages us to let go of our own agendas and start to see things from God’s perspective where love can overcome hate, brokenness and violence are restorable and we are accepted as children of God. LIVE LOUNGE (16013) There Must Be Some Way Out Of This Place Tom & Suzie Brock We sometimes find ourselves trapped in a cycle of repeating the same sins over and over again. It can be exhausting and discouraging so how can we get set free? Tom & Suzie will look at how we can make a clean break from habitual sins and move on in our lives. SEMINAR A (16014) Confidence In The Gospel Laurence Singlehurst How do we communicate our faith to friends and colleagues in language and metaphors that they understand? Words like ‘sin’ and ‘repent’ are meaningful to us but are not in today’s vocabulary. Laurence gives us practical tools to speak in powerful and contemporary language. SEMINAR D (16015)
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2.30pm continued The Domino Effect In Leadership Mark Bailey So often we allow fear and frustration to limit what it is that God wants to do in and through us, and we forget the fact that he’s on the throne and that he’s Lord of all. This seminar explores how we overcome our fears and frustrations, how we step into courageousness, and how we can take risks to be used by God in leadership. SEMINAR E (16016) Making Your Life Count Roger Ellis Life lived for a vision is a life filled with purpose, passion and challenge. Roger will help us explore how God’s call touches each of our lives, how we can grow in our callings and what preparation might be necessary for God to use us. UNION BAR (16017) Our Helper Clement Wong Do you ever wonder if we are alone? Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit to help us live effectively but do we know him or relate to him? Acquiring a deeper understanding of who he is and how he can help us will change our Christian walk. SEMINAR A (16018)
4.00pm We Found God In A Hopeless Place Krish Kandiah and friends Where is God when life turns bad? You’ve heard the theology, now four 20-somethings tell their personal stories of grappling with faith in the darkest of places. SEMINAR A (16019) Sex Unplugged (for married couples) Roger & Maggie Ellis This is an open forum where you can anonymously ask any questions you want to about sex. Maggie is an accredited Psychosexual therapist and has worked professionally helping people with every sexual dilemma under the sun. There is nothing too trivial or too deep you cannot ask Roger and Maggie in this session. CAFÉ UNO (16020) Why Does God Allow Suffering? Andy Croft How do we reconcile a loving and powerful God with the pain and mess we see in the world around us and experience in our own lives? Why does God allow bad things to happen? Andy will wrestle through these massive questions and give space for Q&A at the end. LIVE LOUNGE (16021) Healing Instead Of Hurting Jeannie Morgan Throughout life we all face loss whether that’s losing loved ones, being abused, relationships breaking up, or failing exams. Some loss leaves us with a gaping hole in our hearts but this seminar will explore how we can receive healing and let Jesus bring wholeness. Prayer ministry will be available. SEMINAR B (16022)
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Soul Satisfaction Freddie Pimm Jesus says he has come to give us life to the full, yet to many outside the church the Christian life appears boring and old fashioned. In this talk Freddie will examine why that is, and explore what a full and satisfied life really looks like. SEMINAR D (16024) Mini Alpha #1: Why Did Jesus Die? Student Alpha team Christians say that Jesus died for us but why?! And what has it got to do with us, 2000 years later? Come and look into the heart of the Christian faith: the death of Jesus Christ. Explore the problem, hear the solution, and see the results it offers! If Jesus was who he said he was, then there’s no bigger question than this. SEMINAR E (16025) Knowing God’s Will And Our Calling Ness Wilson When we discover Jesus, we discover a sense of destiny. How do we play our unique part in fulfilling God’s big redemption plan? How can knowing God’s will become a source of confidence for us rather than a source of anxiety? UNION BAR (16026)
4:30-5:30pm Internationals Cream Tea If you’re visiting us from outside of the UK, we’d love to invite you to join us for a traditional English Cream Tea so we can say hi. This will be a great opportunity to connect with others from far-flung places and some of the Soul Survivor UK International Team so come along and make some new friends! GROUNDS CAFÉ
Other Stuff Going On Today 8.30am Grab a coffee & pastry to help you face the day at our breakfast café in Grounds 11.00am Yes! It’s our first morning celebration! (16102) 1.00pm ToolShed and cafés open 2.00pm Sports tournaments kick off with five-aside footie, Ultimate Frisbee and more!
What’s Going On Tonight? Evening celebration (16103) Worship, teaching and ministry with Mike & Co from 7pm • Have a quiet coffee in Grounds from 9pm • All the other cafés open at 9.30pm offering you the finest coffee and cakes in all the land • Live music, open-mic, dancing and other shenanigans start at 9.30pm in the Live Lounge & The Union • Take some time out to pray at the Furnace from 9.30pm • Browse some of the amazing resources in the ToolShed from 9.30pm • Watch the epic ‘Warhorse’ from 10pm in Celluloid • End the day praising God in our Late Night Worship venue at 10.30pm
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How To Interpret The Bible Chris Lane The Bible is a huge book written by people in times and cultures far removed from ours, so how does it apply to our lives today? Why do we think it’s wrong to steal but OK to wear clothes made of different types of material when both are forbidden in the Old Testament? This seminar will give some useful tools for dealing with these issues and many more important ones! SEMINAR C (16023)
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Hawking, Dawkins And God David Wilkinson David will explore the challenges and opportunities for the Christian faith arising from the current debates about science and faith in the media. SEMINAR A (16027) Sex And Singleness Sean Doherty The world is obsessed with sex and at times it seems that the church is obsessed with marriage! But Paul said that singleness is better than marriage. This session will look at Jesus’ teaching on sex and relationships to find a far more fulfilling way of life than contemporary sexual ‘freedom’. CAFÉ UNO (16028) Awake To Your Present (Part 2 of 3) Annie Kirke Each of us has a set of core values which motivate our behaviour. Discovering what they are enables us to pursue bringing hope, healing, wholeness and joy to the world we live in. In this session we will look at what your core values are and who God says you are, so that you can consider how your dreams are essential to the building of his kingdom. LIVE LOUNGE (16029)
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The Liberating Truth: How Jesus Empowers Women Danielle Strickland Women remain the most oppressed people group on the planet and releasing them to full empowerment is a gospel imperative. Come and find out how Jesus sets the pace and God inspires equality and freedom through the Word. SEMINAR B (16030) Care For The Caregivers Maggie Ellis Christians can give a lot of profile to calling people to serve and sacrifice themselves but sometimes don’t give much follow up as to how to care for the caregivers. If you’re giving out a lot to others, come along and have a think about how well you are caring for yourself so you don’t let your tank run dry and end up a cynical ex-Christian in the next decade. SEMINAR C (16031) Transforming Values Laurence Singlehurst Discipleship is on everyone’s agenda; in a post-modern culture we as Christians have to be the real deal and our lives need to validate the words we share. Laurence explores how values rather than rules provide transformation, offering dynamic principles for ourselves and those we are involved in discipling. SEMINAR D (16032) Love The Lord Your God With All Your... Soul (Part 2 of 4) Mark Bailey Some people in our culture find their souls empty and their lives feeling meaningless. In this seminar we learn how to recapture childlike wonder and find rest and restoration in a relationship with Jesus. SEMINAR E (16033)
Christian Responses For Modern Problems: Caring For Creation David Westlake The state of the environment is one of the big issues of our time. Christians often lurch between two extremes: acting as environmentalists with Bible verses, or dismissing the issue as a distraction to the gospel message. But what if we think of creation care as the gospel message? What if we think about looking after our environment as a key part of our worship and our search for justice? SOUL ACTION CAFÉ (16035)
2.30pm Soul Sista: The Keys To True Freedom Ness Wilson As women we can sometimes be held back by a lack of self-confidence, self-worth and self-belief; controlled by anxiety, fears, lies, worries, addictions and unforgiveness. Yet scripture says “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free”. Is that a promise for men only, or can women learn to live in the reality of that promise? THE BIG TOP (16036) Standing Up For My Faith Eddie Lyle What does it look like to stand up for our faith against all the odds? Join us as we take a look at faith through the lens of the persecuted church. Come, be inspired and hear stories of mission, miracles and martyrs with Eddie and special guests from the persecuted church. SEMINAR A (16037)
Whirlpool Church Or Launch-Pad Church? Bishop Graham Cray What is the local church for? Churches can be whirlpools which suck us further into their life and demands but they are meant to be launch-pads for diverse ministries to serve the Kingdom of God in their neighbourhoods or networks. How can we be churches that meet to equip people to be scattered for the King? CAFÉ UNO (16038) Hope In Our Own Lives Patrick Regan As well as seeing pain and suffering in the world around us, we all face difficulties in our personal lives which sometimes leave us wondering if we’re in a good position to help others. This seminar will look at the hope and comfort God promises us in these situations and how focusing on this will in turn enable us to help others. LIVE LOUNGE (16039) Soul Man – Friendships Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft In a competitive fast moving and individualistic world, how do we make and maintain friendships that reflect the life of Jesus? SEMINAR B (16040) Surviving Divorce Mark Russell Divorce can be a devastating and painful thing, so how are we supposed to handle it if our parents split up? And how we can we help others who are going through the same thing? Mark shares from his own experience after dealing with his parents splitting up when he was a teenager. SEMINAR C (16041)
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A Man’s Spiritual Journey (Part 2 of 2) Rich Wilson How can we swim in the deep water of faith without the armbands of youth? Rich helps us tackle some of the common challenges on the journey to becoming a man of God. UNION BAR (16034)
2.30pm continued Who Cares How Many Camels They Had? Tom & Suzie Brock Why is it so important to read the Bible? Can’t we just listen to a sermon once in a while and be done with it? Tom & Suzie shed some light on why we should read God’s word and how we can make sense of it when it talks about how many camels people owned. SEMINAR D (16042) Mini Alpha #2: How Can I Have Faith? Student Alpha team If following Jesus is all about faith, then we’d better know what it is and how to have it! This session shows that far from being a blind-folded ramble in the dark, faith is something clear and certain. Come and learn about the word of God, the work of Jesus, and the witness of the Spirit, to see the relevance of faith in Jesus for today, and how it’s gained and then maintained… Seminar E (16043) Leadership And The Entrepreneurial Spirit Roger Ellis Growth comes via leaders who don’t just have a great idea - they make it happen! How can we grow into leaders who pioneer and take risks? How can we find better solutions to problems and not let worst-case scenarios keep us from achieving positive results? UNION BAR (16044)
4.00pm There are no seminars at 4pm today as we have an exciting surprise planned instead! Listen out in the main meetings for more details!
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Other Stuff Going On Today 8.00am Pop to Furnace to pray for the day ahead – open from 8am, prayer meeting starts at 9am. 8.30am Start the day the right way with breakfast in Grounds! 11.00am Worship, teaching and ministry in our morning meeting (16104) 1.00pm ToolShed and cafés open for the afternoon 4.00pm We’re so excited about our activity for this afternoon but we can’t tell you what it is here as Mike wants to spill the beans during one of our main meetings!
What’s Going On Tonight? Evening celebration (16105) Head on down to the Big Top for worship, teaching and ministry from 7pm or drop by the Big Top Café from 6pm. • At 9pm our evening venues start to open: • Enjoy live music in the Live Lounge, or check out the DJ in The Union from 9.30pm • Cafés, resources and lovely people are in the ToolShed from 9.30pm • Find a chilled out café vibe in Grounds from 9pm • Seek out a more lively café experience in Café Uno, Soul Action café or the ToolShed cafés from 9.30pm • Get sporty or watch Olympic highlights in the Soulympic Café from 9.30pm • Watch the ever-amazing Martin Sheen in ‘The Way’ from 10pm in Celluloid • Feel like you want to continue praising God in song? Get yourself down to Late Night Worship from 10.30pm
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From Darwin To Dawkins David Wilkinson What lessons can we learn from the history of evolution? What does it mean to be human? How should we interpret the early chapters of Genesis? SEMINAR A (16045) Sexuality Sean Doherty The traditional Christian view of marriage is of one man and one woman, for life. But if people are born with a fixed sexual orientation, how can we expect gay people conform to such an ideal? This seminar will look at the issue of homosexuality from a theological and personal perspective. CAFÉ UNO (16046) Awake To Your Future (Part 3 of 3) Annie Kirke In this last session we will discover who and what you have been created to bless, influence and serve in this world and the personal impact your life can have as you pursue God’s call on your life. In you there may be an artist, teacher, social entrepreneur, politician, chef, business leader, magician, youth worker, doctor, aid worker, actor, social worker or church leader. Explore how your passions and skills are kingdom gifts to bring restoration to our communities, country and world. Live Lounge (16047)
The Whole Old Testament In One Hour Chris Lane This seminar will attempt the ridiculous task of telling you everything you need to know about every book in the OT in one hour! Head on down to get the low down on all 39 books from Genesis to Malachi and see how the great story of the Old Testament points towards Jesus. SEMINAR C (16049) A Biblical Approach To Politics Patrick Regan Many people feel cynical and downright depressed about politics but is there a way we can put social justice back at the heart of the political agenda? What’s the most effective way of impacting the political world? How can we be involved in bringing hope to our communities, making a difference and tackling the root issues that often lead to crime? SEMINAR D (16050) Love The Lord Your God With All Your... Mind (Part 3 of 4) Mark Bailey Our minds are a battle ground and our thoughts shape our lives and our futures. Mark will help us explore how we can take every thought captive and make it obedient to Jesus. Seminar E (16051)
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Exodus: Finding Freedom Danielle Strickland Are you a slave? Do you look, feel and smell like the world? Do you worship Pharaoh - prosperity, power and privilege? Do you tire of the endless cycle of work - does it feel like you are enslaved? We are called to be free! Come find out what it means to confront the powers of this world and live a different way. SEMINAR B (16048)
9.30am continued Does This Stuff Really Happen To ‘Normal’ People? Tom & Suzie Brock There are amazing stories of things that God did in the Bible but is he doing anything today? Come and hear true stories of modern day miracles to inspire you about what God could do in your life. UNION BAR (16052) Jesus’ Lessons For Fighting Injustice: Understanding Global Poverty David Westlake What is poverty? Perhaps more importantly, why is there poverty and what is the solution? Humans have ignored the instructions God gave us about looking after the world and each other. We’ve become divided - some of us ended up rich, many more poor. Jesus challenged the way the world was run and inspired a new group of people who loved and followed God. What if you were one of them? SOUL ACTION CAFÉ (16053)
2.30pm Soul Sista Meets Soul Man: Relationships Q&A Mike Pilavachi and panel Come along and put your relationship questions to our team! THE BIG TOP (16054) Secret Church Eddie Lyle Imagine if going to church meant putting your life in danger. For many believers around the world, it does. Join us for a secret gathering, a church service with a difference. This is an opportunity to experience and capture the heart of the persecuted church, made up of those willing to pay a price for the one that paid the biggest price of all. SEMINAR A (16055)
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God Is Looking For A Vessel Clement Wong What we consider as a chance or accident may be God’s way of catching our attention. God set the stage to meet Moses with a burning bush – how might he set a stage for you? CAFÉ UNO (16056) Who Are You, God? Tom Greggs In a world in which people have lots of gods (football, money, power, fame …), who is the God of the Gospel? What does God’s good news tells us about who he is? How does the understanding of God in the Bible relate to other understandings of God in philosophy and culture? LIVE LOUNGE (16057) Mission As A Work-Style Mark Greene For the vast majority of Christian adults the primary context to change the world, alleviate poverty, wrestle for social justice, minister love and grace, show and share Jesus is their daily workplace. Still, many of us struggle to integrate our walk with Jesus and our daily work. What does fruitfulness at work look like? And how can we grow in it so we’re not just leaving Gospel action to evenings and weekends? SEMINAR B (16058) Blockages In Leadership Mark Bailey Balaam was the most respected prophet of his day, yet he was dumber than a donkey. He had to discover that it’s not about where you’re going, but who you’re becoming. Sometimes God gets in the way of our leadership so that we can become the people and the leaders he wants us to be. SEMINAR E (16059)
Evangelism Is Hard Work! Mark Russell We all know evangelism is important but it’s such hard work! Or is it? Mark leads a mission movement and will share how we can make a real difference for Jesus in the world around us. UNION BAR (16061)
4.00pm Church Beyond The Reach Of Church Bishop Graham Cray Who will never be reached by the models of church we have now? How can we plant new, sister congregations for those who don’t get church as we know it? SEMINAR A (16062) Who Are We Then? Tom Greggs What does it mean to be a human? This seminar will take us on a journey to understand that humanity is destined to be like Jesus, looking at the Bible to see how humanity is created, fallen, reconciled and redeemed. CAFÉ UNO (16063)
Why Trust The Bible? Andy Croft The Bible is the foundation of our faith but how do we know it isn’t made up? Why should we trust its wisdom for our lives today when it was written thousands of years ago? And how do we handle seeming contradictions and deal with some of the difficult things it says? Andy helps us tackle the crazy book that is God’s word! LIVE LOUNGE (16064) Blocks To Receiving Inner-Healing Jeannie Morgan Some of us have strived to receive healing and can’t understand why it hasn’t taken place yet. Jeannie will help us explore choices we’ve made to try and protect ourselves from pain; irrational beliefs, lies, vows, anger and fear, and show us how we can make choices to receive freedom and healing. Prayer ministry will be available. SEMINAR B (16065) The Whole New Testament In One Hour Chris Lane This seminar does what it says on the tin; every book in the New Testament, from Matthew to Revelation, in one hour. Bring a notepad and get inspired to read it for yourself! SEMINAR C (16066) Mini Alpha #3: How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? Student Alpha team The Bible tells us to “go on being filled with the Spirit”…but how can we do this? Is it a good thing? And what happens to us when we are? For anyone looking to go deeper with God, this is the session for you! Come along and find out more about the Holy Spirit and why he has gifts and fruit he would like to give you! SEMINAR D (16067)
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Developing A Vision For Missional Discipleship (Part 1 of 3) Toby Bassford We throw around the words ‘discipleship’ and ‘mission’ but what do they actually mean?! Toby helps us see how we can move our faith from being an intellectual proposition to something that is experienced in our day to day lives, and how we can view mission as when we bring the reality of God’s kingdom to our world. Come and develop a dangerous vision for missional discipleship! SEMINAR D (16060)
4.00pm continued Developing The Values Of Missional Discipleship (Part 2 of 3) Toby Bassford It’s all well and good developing a vision for missional discipleship, but how on earth do you live it out? What mindsets and values do we need if it is ever going to become real for us? Part two of this series looks at these questions and suggests some simple but transformational values to equip us for living as disciples in daily life. SEMINAR E (16068) Becoming The Right Partner Ness Wilson Who you marry is the second most important decision you’ll make (after becoming a Christian). What can you do to ensure you decide well? What can you do when you’re single that will lay great foundations for a future marriage? How can you become the best husband or wife you can be? UNION BAR (16069)
Other Stuff Going On Today 8.30am Bored of burning your beans on your camping stove? Head to Grounds for breakfast instead 11.00am Everyone will be hanging out at the Big Top so come & join us! (16106) 1.00pm ToolShed and cafés open 2.00pm Get sweaty with the Mini Olympics or Volleyball at 2pm and the Soul Action Fun Run from 5.15pm!
What’s Going On Tonight? Evening celebration (16105) Head on down to the Big Top for worship, teaching and ministry from 7pm or drop by the Big Top Café from 6pm. • Grounds café opens at 9pm Also from 9.30pm • Browse the ToolShed • The Union and Live Lounge kick into action • Like a quiet spot to pray? Pop along to Furnace! • Sports galore or sit back and relax in the Soulympic café • Check out some of England’s finest thespians in ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ from 10pm • Join Rend Collective for Late Night Worship from 10.30pm
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2.30pm THE WAITING ROOM Ken Costa The Bible says “Choose Life” and life choices made now will determine your future. In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, how can we be certain of God’s will for our lives? When should we seize opportunities and when is it right to hold back? Is there a spiritual waiting room? And how much should we allow our peers and social networks to play a part in the way we make choices? SEMINAR A (16070) WHAT REALLY IS THE CHURCH? Tom Greggs What is the point of the church? Isn’t it enough just to have faith? This seminar looks at the way the Spirit establishes the church to be an intense community of God’s presence to serve the world. It will examine what it means for the church to be one, holy, catholic and apostolic, as it participates in, encounters and is transformed by the living Christ. CAFÉ UNO (16071) WHAT ABOUT OTHER RELIGIONS? Andy Croft In today’s culture people can think we’re arrogant if we say we know the truth and that Jesus is the only way to God. Many people prefer to pick & mix between elements of a number of religions, so how can we say we know the truth without trying out the alternatives? LIVE LOUNGE (16072)
ANCIENT PRACTICES TO NOURISH THE SOUL Mark Russell We are all busy people and so often God gets squeezed out of our lives but Celtic Christians used models of prayer, silence and meditation to draw deeply from God. How can we apply the wisdom of this ancient world to our busy lives today? SEMINAR C (16074) SO YOU’RE ABOUT TO START UNI? Fusion team If you’re heading off to uni come along to find out how to prepare well, survive and thrive in the new world of university in this practical and reassuring seminar. SEMINAR D (16075) WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP? BUT WHAT ABOUT TIMOTHY? Bishop Graham Cray At Soul Survivor we are convinced that the Bible teaches that all leadership roles in the Church are open equally to women and men. But doesn’t Paul tell Timothy that women can’t lead or teach? Bishop Graham will tackle Paul’s important and disputed passage. SEMINAR E (16076) LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR... STRENGTH (Part 4 of 4) Mark Bailey As well as loving God with our heart, our soul and our mind, Jesus told us to love God with our strength. What does this mean? This is where love gets turned into a verb, so come along and find out about this final frontier! UNION BAR (16077)
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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF FILM Mark Greene How do you read a film? Mark will help us appreciate some of the techniques film-makers use to communicate their messages so we can spot the deeper meanings. You may never watch a film in the same way again! SEMINAR B (16073)
4.00pm Getting Collared Sean Doherty If you’ve ever imagined yourself leading a church at some point in the future, and think that might be within the Church of England, this seminar is for you. It will explain what ordination is, how you can tell whether you’re called and what the process is for selection and training. CAFÉ UNO (16078) How On Earth Does God Work? David Wilkinson Where do God’s acts fit into a world described by scientific laws? David suggests that the new scientific world of quantum theory and chaos opens up new possibilities for understanding miracles. LIVE LOUNGE (16079)
Help! Who Am I? Jeannie Morgan Some of us don’t like ourselves let alone love ourselves. When we have low self-esteem it can affect our relationship with Jesus, our ability to form close relationships with others, and the choices and decisions we make. During this seminar we will look at issues of identity and how we can get healed and affirmed, allowing Jesus to build our image and identity from the inside out. Prayer ministry will be available. SEMINAR B (16080) Developing The Vehicles Of Missional Discipleship (Part 3 of 3) Toby Bassford Some believe we live in a period that will experience the reformation of the church. That means we need a new vision and new values, but also a new way of thinking about the vehicle of the church. What shapes and sizes could the church take? How is it structured? Who leads? How do people gather and how often? These questions and lots more will be explored in the final part of this series on missional discipleship. SEMINAR C (16081) Worship Leader Q&A Soul Survivor worship team with Rend Collective Experiment Got some questions about worship? Whether it’s about what the Bible has to say about worship, why we do things the way we do, or if you’ve got a practical question about how to lead others, come along and ask the team. SEMINAR D (16082) Living And Learning In Leadership Mark Bailey One of the greatest obstacles to growth in leadership is the fact that God is always teaching but we aren’t always listening or learning. This seminar will explore some of the lessons God wants us to learn for leadership and life. SEMINAR E (16083)
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8.30am Grab a coffee & pastry to help you face the day at our breakfast café in Grounds 10.00am A chance to share in Communion together and hear some stories of what God has been doing amongst us this week (16108) 1.00pm ToolShed and cafés open 2.00pm Not tried the mountain bikes or go-karts in Sports?! Now’s your chance!
What’s Going On Tonight? Evening celebration (16109) Our last evening together (sob!) – we’ll see you at 7pm! Grounds is the first of our evening venues to open at 9pm. From 9.30pm you can: • Enjoy all the other cafés that are stuffed full with cakes, drinks & goodies • Make the most of the Live Lounge • Dance it out at The Union • Grab that book you’ve been meaning to buy in the ToolShed • Try bouldering and archery in Sports • Hang out with ‘The Iron Lady’ in Celluloid (from 10pm)
Student Reception (for school leavers and current students) Rich Wilson An opportunity to meet other students starting or already at uni. Forget Facebook - this is social networking taken to the extreme! Lots of fun and some helpful info as well. UNION BAR
• End the week the same way we began - by praising God through song. Head to Late Night Worship from 10.30pm
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DAY 2 9.30 Saturday am 18th Aug 2.30 pm
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Awake To Your Past Annie Kirke
Chaotic Order Danielle Strickland
There Must Be Some Way Out If This Place Tom & Suzie Brock
The Unavoidable Church Bishop Graham Cray
No Ceiling To Hope Patrick Regan
Soul Man: What Is Masculinity? Mike Pilavachi & Andy Croft
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We Found God In A Hopeless Place Krish Kandiah & Friends
Sex Unplugged For Marrieds Roger & Maggie Ellis
Why Does God Allow Suffering? Andrew Croft
Healing Instead Of Hurting Jeannie Morgan
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Hawking, Dawkins And God David Wilkinson
Sex & Singleness Sean Doherty
Awake To Your Present Annie Kirke
The Liberating Truth: How Jesus Empowers Women Danielle Strickland
Standing Up For My Faith Eddie Lyle
Whirlpool Church Or Launchpad Church? Bishop Graham Cray
Hope In Our Own Lives Patrick Regan
Soul Man: Friendships Mike Pilavachi & Andy Croft
Soul Sista: The Keys To True Peace Danielle Strickland
Soul Sista: The Keys To True Freedom Ness Wilson
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Soul Man & Sista: Relationships Q&A
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From Darwin To Dawkins David Wilkinson
Sexuality Sean Doherty
Awake To Your Future Annie Kirke
Exodus: Finding Freedom Danielle Strickland
Secret Church Eddie Lyle
God Is Looking For A Vessel Clement Wong
Who Are You, God? Tom Greggs
Mission As A Workstyle Mark Greene
Church Beyond The Reach Of Church Bishop Graham Cray
Who Are We, Then? Tom Greggs
Why Trust The Bible? Andrew Croft
Blocks To Receiving Inner Healing Jeannie Morgan
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Life And Death Sean Doherty
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DAY 5 Tuesday 21st Aug
CAFÉ UNO
Reject Apathy Krish Kandiah
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The Waiting Room Ken Costa
What Really Is The Church? Tom Greggs
What About Other Religions? Andrew Croft
How To Make The Most Of Film Mark Greene
Getting Collared Sean Doherty
How On Earth Does God Work? David Wilkinson
Help! Who Am I ? Jeannie Morgan
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Help, I’m Not Recovered Yet Maggie Ellis
A Man’s Spiritual Journey (Part 1) Rich Wilson
Praying For People So That Stuff Happens Jeannie Morgan
Love Your God With All Your... Heart Mark Bailey
Ancient Paths For Modern Dilemmas: Spiritual Rhythms David Westlake
Our Helper Clement Wong
Confidence In The Gospel Laurence Singlehurst
The Domino Effect Mark Bailey
Making Your Life Count Roger Ellis
How To Interpret The Bible Chris Lane
Soul Satisfaction Freddie Pimm
Mini Alpha: Why Did Jesus Die? Student Alpha Team
Knowing God’s Will And Our Calling Ness Wilson
International Tea
Care For The Caregivers Maggie Ellis
Transforming Values Laurence Singlehurst
Love Your God With All Your... Soul Mark Bailey
A Man’s Spiritual Journey (Part 2) Rich Wilson
Breakfast Café
Christian Responses For Modern Problems: Caring For Creation David Westlake
Surviving Divorce Mark Russell
Who Cares How Many Camels They Had? Tom & Suzie Brock
Mini Alpha: How Can I Have Faith? Student Alpha Team
Exploring Leadership And The Entrepreneurial Spirit Roger Ellis
Breakfast Café
Jesus’ Lessons For Fighting Injustice: Understanding Global Poverty David Westlake
Watch this space! The Whole Old Testament In One Hour Chris Lane
The Whole New Testament In One Hour Chris Lane
Biblical Approach To Politics Patrick Regan
Love Your God With All Your... Mind Mark Bailey
Does This Stuff Really Happen To Normal People? Tom & Suzie Brock
Developing A Vision For Missional Discipleship Toby Bassford
Blockages Mark Bailey
Evangelism Is Hard Work! Mark Russell
Mini Alpha: How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? Student Alpha Team
Developing The Values Of Missional Discipleship Toby Bassford
Becoming The Right Partner Ness Wilson
Communion Ancient Practices To Nourish The Soul Mark Russell
So You’re About To Start Uni? Fusion
Women In Leadership? - But What About Timothy? Bishop Graham Cray
Love Your God With All Your... Strength Mark Bailey
Developing The Vehicles Of Missional Discipleship Toby Bassford
Worship Leader Panel Q&A
Living And Learning In Leadership Mark Bailey
Student Reception Rich Wilson
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Momentum Bios Mark Bailey For the past 18 years Mark has been the Lead Pastor at Trinity Cheltenham, a multi-congregational church which seeks to live out the adventure of Christian mission, both in its local community and beyond. Mark has been part of the Leadership Team of New Wine for the past 13 years and is Director of the Central South West Region. He is married to Karen and they have three grown up children, James, Sam and Hannah. Sam Bailey Sam has been working at Trinity Cheltenham church but from September will be joining Soul Survivor to work alongside Beth Croft as our Assistant Director of Worship. Sam has a degree in Sociology and Behaviour studies, enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is completely obsessed with rugby. Toby Bassford Having worked at St Thomas’ Church in Sheffield for over 10 years, Toby has recently planted a church for students and young adults in the city centre. His life commitment is to be part of a new movement of missional discipleship in the UK. He is married, has two kids, and is currently training as a Pioneer Ordinand in the Church of England. Tom & Suzie Brock Tom and Suzie have founded and directed ministries which have sent missionaries to four continents, as well as serving as pastors for two congregations. They live in California where they are the Directors of Wave of Life Ministries International. Their passion is to help people find their place in the body of Christ.
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Ken Costa Ken is Chairman of Alpha International, a Church Warden at Holy Trinity Brompton, and is the author of ‘God at Work’. He previously worked at an investment bank for over 30 years and was the Chairman of Lazard International (the leading independent global financial advisory company) until last year. Bishop Graham Cray Graham is Chairman of the Soul Survivor Trust and a Bishop in the Church of England (which means he gets to wear a pointy hat). As well as being Mike’s boss he leads the Fresh Expressions team, which helps churches to plant new congregations to reach people who won’t come to the ones we’ve already got. He’s been an avid follower of popular music for 50 years - impressive! Andy Croft Andy is married to Beth and heads up Soul61, our leadership course. He’s a big fan of studying theology (and got himself a First Class degree from Cambridge don’t you know) and is obsessive about going to the gym (mainly so that he can beat Mike at weights).
Sean Doherty Sean is a tutor in Ethics at St Paul’s Theological Centre and one of the clergy at a housing estate church plant in London. He has just completed a doctorate on economic ethics, has written a booklet on medical ethics, is married to Gaby (whom he met at Soul Survivor) and has three young children. Maggie Ellis Maggie is Director of Lifecentre which supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse (www.lifecentre.uk.com). She is a UKCP registered Psychotherapist and a Psychosexual therapist and writes Christianity magazine’s Agony Aunt column on sex. She is an Associate Trainer at Cantle leadership development centre (www.cantle.net) in Scotland and an Executive Coach.
Mark Greene Mark used to work in advertising and is now Executive Director of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He works as a speaker, writer and consultant specialising in work issues and contemporary culture. Mark is married to Katriina and they have three exuberant teenagers - Matt, Tomas & Anna-Marie – and a dog called Spark. Krish Kandiah Krish is an Executive Director at the Evangelical Alliance. Previously he has worked in Albania as a missionary, in Oxford University as a lecturer and Harrow as a church leader. He is married to Miriam and they have four children. He is an author, evangelist, foster-parent and blogger (http://krishk.com/). He supports Liverpool FC, loves fair-trade chocolate and watches as many movies as he can fit into his waking hours.
Roger Ellis Roger helped start and build the student ministry Fusion and Revelation Church, Chichester. He is part of the Leadership team of the Pioneer network of churches and is involved in training and mentoring church leaders, helping shape churches and ministries. He’s an author, runs a fishing business and is married to Maggie. event programme 2012
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Beth Croft Beth is married to Andy and heads up worship at Soul Survivor and Soul Survivor Watford. She’s handy with a drill and hammer, is a Maths geek with a degree to prove it, and is a big fan of internet shopping because she loves getting parcels in the post!
Tom Greggs Tom is Professor of Historical and Doctrinal Theology at the University of Aberdeen, and is currently the youngest professorial chair in theology in the UK. He graduated with the highest first class honours degree in his year from the University of Oxford, and has a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of Cambridge. He preaches internationally and is a very accessible speaker.
Annie Kirke Annie is a vicar in the Church of England. She works across the Diocese of London planting missional organic communities which focus on discipling people who are not part of a church. Annie is passionate about the church rediscovering its original missional DNA and commission to make the kind of disciples Jesus made and seeing people discover their true destiny.
Mike Pilavachi Mike heads up everything that goes on at Soul Survivor and its associated church, Soul Survivor Watford. He considers The West Wing to be essentially viewing for anyone aspiring to leadership, loves growing grapes and having BBQs with friends. This year he became a Reverend in The Church of England.
Chris Lane Chris lives in Salford and leads Langworthy Community Church. He has three kids, one wife, one fish, two hooded tops and one Kindle. He enjoys watching Man Utd and reading theology, often at the same time.
Freddie Pimm Freddie is a 5th year medical student at Imperial College in London. He is passionate about playing rugby, surfing and learning to live the gospel. He’s involved in a church plant in Fulham called St Alban’s and when he’s not studying he lives in Weston-Super-Mare with his family.
Eddie Lyle Eddie is the Chief Executive of Open Doors UK & Ireland, which means he travels extensively as an advocate for the persecuted church. He is also President of Medic Assist International, which is involved in building capacity in health care systems amongst people suffering persecution, oppression or poverty. Eddie is married to Christine and they have a 21 year old son called Adam and an Irish Blue Rowan Cocker Spaniel.
Patrick Regan Patrick founded the charity XLP which serves thousands of young people and their families weekly in inner-city London. His work has involved engaging with politicians, gang members, victims, perpetrators, police and councils, and he was recently awarded an OBE by the Queen. Patrick lives with his wife and four children in south-east London and is the author of a number of books, the latest of which is ‘No Ceiling to Hope’.
Jeannie Morgan Jeannie is passionate about seeing Jesus heal people from past hurts and is author of the books ‘Let The Healing Begin and ‘Encounter The Holy Spirit’. She is part of the Soul Survivor team involved in encouraging and equipping people of all ages to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be involved in prayer ministry. Jeannie has surprised herself recently by regularly going to the gym, which has had the added bonus of allowing her to more easily reach the top shelf in the supermarket for her favourite chocolate!
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Rend Collective Experiment The Rend Collective Experiment is a group of musicians and artists who try to make music that speaks from their hearts as they follow God’s heart.
Mark Russell Mark is the Chief Exec of the Church Army, a charity with more than 300 evangelists working with the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland. He is passionate about evangelism and has a strong background in youth work.
Danielle Strickland Danielle is currently based in Edmonton, Canada as a local church and justice leader. Her passion is living out Isaiah 58 and as a speaker, advocate, writer, wife and mother of three small boys, Danielle is confident that God’s Kingdom is coming. Her latest book is ‘The Liberating Truth: How Jesus Empowers Women’ and she’d love to see that become a reality around the globe.
Rich Wilson Rich is the National Team Leader for Fusion, and is passionate about students living all out for God. Rich is married to Ness and lives in a community household with family and friends. He is also involved in the leadership of Open Heaven Church; to relax he enjoys a round of golf, any form of food and drink, and playing with his kids. Rev Clement Wong Clement is currently the Senior Pastor of Church of Praise in Ipoh, Malaysia which he pioneered in 1985. The church has planted several outreaches and social works including two orphanages. Clement has ministered around the world, and he and his wife Mary have three children.
David Westlake David is Tearfund’s Integral Mission Director. He heads up Soul Action and is passionate about inspiring a generation of Christians who understand God’s heart for justice. David is married to Minu and they have one daughter, Ellie. He likes collecting books and sofas and watching The West Wing. David Wilkinson David is Principal of St John’s College, and a Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University. He’s got not just one but two PhDs (one in astrophysics and another in systematic theology – we stand in awe). He is married to Alison and they have two teenage children, Adam and Hannah. Ness Wilson Ness leads the Open Heaven Church in Loughborough and is passionate about great communication and seeing the local church flourish. Her time is divided between leading the church, being a mum and investing in friendships, other leaders and new Christians. She is married to Rich and they have two daughters. event programme 2012
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Laurence Singlehurst Following on from his post as National Director of Youth with a Mission, Laurence is currently Director of Cell UK. This allows him to engage his passion for equipping churches to reach their communities, with an emphasis on network evangelism empowered by cell church values.
Brand new Soul Survivor Bible! Your youth group may be becoming a dim and distant memory but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some valuable info in the brand new Soul Survivor Youth Bible! For you: We’ve packed in loads of helpful details including topical studies on tricky books, articles exploring the Bible’s themes and topics, answers to tough questions, and an easy to understand background to every book. We’ve looked at issues like sex and relationships, sacrifice, alcohol and self image, but we’ve also tried to look at the big themes of the Bible such as where we see Jesus throughout the scriptures, sacrifice, worship and prayer, to help us discover what the Bible has to say about how we should live every day.
For young people you know: All the content is accessible for young people too so get a copy into the hands of a young person who you want to encourage to get stuck into the Bible! There are different streams on each topic for individual or group study, Bible reading plans, helpful facts and accessible stories. We’ve packed over 500 articles in from a wide range of writers (including Mike P, Andy C, Danielle Strickland and Chris Lane) and we don’t even have room here to tell you about it all so head over to the Momentum stand in the ToolShed to check it out for yourself! The Soul Survivor Youth Bible is being released in September with a RRP of £16.99 but we’ve got some copies on site just for you! They are £11.99 each or ten for £109.90 (saving £1 per Bible).
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Stay in touch! We love hanging out with you guys in the summer and we’d love to stay in touch all year round (otherwise we’d miss you and that would make us sad).
Website – www.soulsurvivor.com/momentum There’s a special Momentum website just for you lovely twenty and thirty-somethings! On there you’ll find: • Lots of Momentum event info (details about the Momentum retreat weekend, speaker info about the summer etc) • Free resources – we post articles, videos, and MP3s of talks all in the hope that they will encourage you in your relationship with Jesus. You can also find out about wider Momentum and Soul Survivor events at www.soulsurvivor.com/uk
Twitter Tell us what you’re up to and find out all our latest news, views and general ramblings @momentumgb or #2012momentum
Facebook Post us your summer pics (we love a good nosey!), check out ours, and find out all the latest Momentum news on our Momentum Facebook page. There’s also a SoulNet page for youth leaders with regular devotionals.
Youtube We like making vids – some of the teaching variety – others that just make us laugh. Check them out on youtube.com/soulsurvivoruk
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Soul 61 I arrived in Watford not really knowing what to expect from Soul61 and looking back now I realise how much it changed me and taught me. From the very outset I found myself being thrust into the centre of church life and out of my comfort zone; whether that was leading a small group on the Alpha course, praying for someone in the town centre or pretending I knew how to work the church coffee machine. It’s terrifying yet liberating to completely rely on God showing up in instances like these, and Soul61 was the perfect environment for me to be stretched and challenged. Soul61 taught me how Jesus’ model of leadership is counter-cultural because it starts with humbly serving and loving others. We were encouraged to develop authentic and genuine relationships with other people, as well as pressing into God and pursuing an intimate relationship with him. I’d recommend Soul61 if you want to take a year out from the busyness of life to run after God’s heart, meet like-minded brothers and
sisters in Christ and gain a valuable insight into what church leadership is really like. It’s enriched my life in so many ways and I’ve made lifelong friendships as a result. As I’ve continued to step into leadership since, I feel equipped and confident in the calling God has for my life. I know that the key is sticking close to Jesus; listening to his still small voice and enjoying his presence.
I’m so excited about the future God has for me, and I can’t wait to play my part in rebuilding the ancient ruins and renewing the ruined cities as it says in Isaiah 61:4.
James was on our leade rship course in 2010 and is now study ing at the University of Manchester. www.soulsurvivor.co m/uk
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Heading off to uni soon or already part-way through a higher-ed course? Come along to our special student reception to find others who are in the same boat! It’s a great way to make some new friends, and to get advice from some of our team on how to not only survive life at uni, but have a great time, get a good degree, and grow your faith in the process.
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Hot Dates! Roll up! Roll up! Get your hot dates right here… Momentum weekend 15th – 17th March 2013 A cheeky weekend at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs (no camping – yay!) for 20s and 30s. Come and join the fun as we enjoy a weekend of hanging out, worshiping God, hearing from his word, and praying for one another.
Momentum 2013 Friday 23rd – Tuesday 27th August – the Bank Holiday weekend! Somerset It’s the big one and you know what it’s all about! Hope to see you back here for five more days of fun next year!
Saturday celebrations 2012/13 15th September, 27th October, 5th January, 23rd February, 9th March, 27th April, 25th May and 22nd June. 5pm and 8pm Come along to the Soul Survivor Watford warehouse (WD24 7XF) for worship, teaching and ministry!
SoulNet youth leader retreat 1st – 3rd February 2013 A weekend of spiritual refreshment for youth leaders in the peaceful surroundings of Center Parcs.
Naturally Supernatural 13th – 16th February 2013 An opportunity for the whole church to learn more about the gifts of the Spirit and how to use them in the church and in everyday life.
Equal 15th June 2013 A one day conference exploring the theology and practice of woman in leadership with Ali Martin, Mike Pilavachi and guest speaker Jane Williams.
Soul Survivor 2013 Our three summer events for under 18s. Why not bring along some young people you know or think about being on team?
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26th – 30th July, Stafford Showground
Week B
13th – 17th August, Bath & West Showground
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The offering During the evening main meeting on Day 4 we’ll be taking up an offering to go towards these things: Soul Action At Momentum we’re passionate about engaging with God’s heart for justice and finding ways to help people out of poverty. So in partnership with our friends at Tearfund we formed Soul Action to do just that. You can find out more about Soul Action and how you can get involved on page 69.
Young leaders To see the church continue to grow and thrive we need to keep investing in young leaders. Since Soul Survivor began we’ve had the privilege of working with leaders like Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Vicky Beeching and Ben Cantelon. We’d love to keep investing in more young people to resource the church with pastors, worship leaders and Church planters.
The persecuted church When you’re openly worshiping God with thousands of others it’s hard to imagine that everyone doesn’t enjoy the same freedom. But all around the world our brothers and sisters in Jesus are persecuted for their faith. We want to stand by our Christian family and do all we can to support them and encourage them and we have strong links with a number of Christians in Central Asia who we work alongside. If you miss the meeting you can pop any donations in to Information during the week. If you would like to give to the work of Momentum please check out the ways you can support us on the following page.
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Support Momentum Momentum is part of the Soul Survivor charity and is specifically geared towards you lovely folks who are in your 20s and 30s. As a charity we rely on people who are passionate about our vision and values to enable us to keep doing what we do. If you’d like to support Momentum here are some of the ways you can get involved: Pray with us Our heart is to faithfully follow God and we’d really value your prayers that we would hear his voice and be obedient to whatever he asks us to do. As a team we commit to praying for everyone who comes to our events during the year that their relationship with Jesus might flourish. If you want to pray with us email supporters@ soulsurvivor.com and ask to receive our regular prayer updates.
Serve on team during the Momentum conference Momentum events are run by a really small staff team and a massive team of volunteers. If you would like to be one of these super special volunteers then you can find out about all the different team roles available on our website. Most team members receive a free place at the event and get their meals provided for them.
Tell people about us The more people who come to Momentum events, the more money we can invest in them! So tell your mates about us and encourage them to come along, or point them in the direction of our website so they can check out our resources for themselves.
Show us the money! There are loads of things that we’d love to do to resource and equip you guys in your 20s and 30s but we don’t currently have the funds to make those dreams a reality. If you can give us a one-off donation or set up a Standing Order, we would greatly appreciate your support. Find out more at www.soulsurvivor.com/uk/give or give by texting SOUL11 to 70070 with the amount you would like to give (maximum of £10 per text and three texts per month).
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Prayer ministry One of the things we’re really passionate about at Momentum is meeting with God. During the main meetings we will always try to let God lead what’s going on by his Spirit. As part of this the leaders of the meeting will make time for us to wait on God’s Spirit and pray for particular groups of people they believe God wants to ‘minister’ to. This is a great chance for God to work in our lives and it’s brilliant to be as open to him as possible. Don’t worry if you’ve never had prayer offered in this way, or if you’re not sure how to pray. Mike P and the team will talk you through what’s going on as it happens (to the best of their knowledge!). We also have an experienced ‘Enabling Team’ who will be around to give you a guiding hand, plus there’s also a seminar on the Holy Spirit and praying for others too, so get along to that if you can. There is no ‘right way’ to pray for each other. However, we’ve included these guidelines as they are tried and tested and tend to work quite well! While you’re with us please stick to the advice given.
So, what happens? Ministry times usually begin with an invitation from someone on the main stage for people to respond to the Holy Spirit. In praying for people, the most important thing to remember is that this is God’s work, not ours. We are there to encourage those seeking God and to bless what the Holy Spirit is doing in people.
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A guide to praying for others… God can use any of us to help people meet with him, but we’ve found that some of this common sense stuff is useful in making sure we don’t get in God’s way when we’re praying for others.
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Only pray for someone who shares your gender. Prayer ministry can bring up all sorts of stuff and so it’s a tried and tested principle to always have at least one person with you who shares the same physical bits as the person you’re praying for. Even if you’re married we’d ask you to bear this in mind to avoid any confusion for others around you. Thanks.
Mouth: Don’t be afraid to ask someone
what they would like you to pray for and what God is doing – even if the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully on them (in Luke 18v40 Jesus asks the blind man ‘What do you want me to do for you?’). However, be aware of not turning this into a long conversation, this is a time for the Holy Spirit to offer counselling, not you! If appropriate speak into the situation or condition in Jesus’ name, be sensitive and recognise that you may be wrong. If you have a prophetic word or picture, offer these as a prayer or in such a way that the person being prayed for can make their own decision as to how appropriate they are. Never insist that what you have to say is a word from God but seek to build up, comfort and encourage the person you’re praying for (1 Corinthians 14v3).
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God and be still, rather than pray for themselves. Some people may show this attitude by opening their hands in front of them. You can also lay your hands on them (if they are comfortable with that). This can be helpful for the person being prayed for and it’s Biblical, especially with regards to healing (in Mark 1 v40-45 Jesus heals a man of leprosy), and as a blessing (in Matthew 19v13-15 Jesus blesses the children). Be sensitive about where you place your hands.
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Keep your eyes open when you pray for someone. This means you are more aware of what God is doing and how the person is responding. It also means you can be prepared if they look like they may fall over in the power of the Spirit. If this does happen then please make sure they are in a comfortable position, not draped over anyone else and that their dignity is maintained (i.e. nothing is on show that shouldn’t be). Stay with them as long as needed and encourage them to go on receiving from God. It is not always necessary to stay with the person you have prayed with but keep a watchful eye on them and continue to check that they are safe.
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you are praying with, and to God. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and encouragement, and be prepared to wait; this is God’s work, not yours. The person you are praying for may tell you about things that have happened in their life. Don’t appear to be shocked by any disclosures. Remember that confidentiality is of the utmost importance but DO NOT promise to keep anything secret (especially with regards to claims of abuse). Your first contact in such a situation should be a member of the Enabling Team. They are there to support you and the person you are praying with and will be able to take things further if necessary. continued... event programme 2012
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The whole body: Allowing the
expression of feelings is very important and this might mean people cry, shake or respond in other ways to what God is doing. This is totally fine, but be careful not to suppress or to build up the situation. Alternatively some people might not seem to respond physically at all. That’s fine too. We want God to do what he needs to do, we don’t want to get in the way of that and we want to make sure people leave a time of ministry feeling loved and valued.
Space:
It’s brilliant to have more than one person praying for someone at a time so feel free to go over and join someone who’s praying already. That said, it’s can be distracting if a large group gather around someone when the ministry is of a sensitive nature so please ensure people have enough personal space.
And finally… Not everyone is familiar with ministry and prayer times and some people feel a bit concerned or nervous when they become aware of God working through the Holy Spirit. We need to help people who are receiving, to feel comfortable and safe, and to encourage them to reach out to God. Always be sensitive and respectful, keep in mind how you would like to be prayed for, and constantly ask for God’s help. Reassure those being prayed for that God has heard sincere prayers and the cries of our hearts and encourage them to expect answers. Speak healing, peace and release in the name of Jesus and remember the place of repentance, forgiveness and being forgiven. Do not make appointments to pray with people outside of the meeting. If extra prayer or counselling is needed then find a member of the Enabling Team and explain the situation. You can also refer people to the ‘Chat Room’ on site where there will be people available to pray with them. It should also be encouraged that individuals should seek help from their home church where ministry can be continued. If at any time you feel out of your depth then ask for help. The Enabling Team will be moving around the venue and wearing bright pink badges. We all find ourselves in situations that we can’t handle alone. This is not failure and it’s often good to pray with others, plus it’s a great way to learn more! All these are tips to help you let God work through you. Remember: don’t worry. The Enabling team and the person leading the meeting will be giving directions and advice to everyone. The important thing is that you are ready and willing to pray for those around you.
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Soul Action – What if? What if… … we changed the rhythms of our life? What if… … those small changes changed the world around us? We’re passionate about obeying God’s desire for us to tackle injustice and we desperately want to make a difference – but how? The needs can sometimes overwhelm us so we don’t know where to start. Enter… Rhythms – an app that helps you take small steps that can change your daily habits, and help change the world in the process. Actions are based around four themes:
Connection – breaking out of our bubbles and connecting with the world around us.
Advocacy – making our voices heard and speaking up on behalf of the poor.
Generosity – learning to live for others and sharing all we have.
Contentment – standing against our consumer culture to find contentment in God and not our possessions.
Just visit the Soul Action stand in the ToolShed to find out more and to download the app or to sign up online. Each action you take helps you grow a virtual tree to see how far you’ve come – you can even get together with your mates to grow a whole forest!
Fast For Freedom
We’d love to take up a challenge together: while you’re here at Momentum why not give up food for a day and give the money you save to Soul Action to help us fight slavery? If you’re up for a real challenge, why not consider giving up something else for a longer period of time? Maybe commit to having just one drink in the pub instead of two over the next few weeks, going for a month without buying clothes or music, or think about giving up something you eat or drink regularly. Save up the money you would have spent and send it to Soul Action so we can work together to fight slavery.
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Get it across – loud & clear!
Need a bit of help preparing a talk? Whether you give short talks in a small group setting, or get asked to speak to a whole church or large crowd, Ali Martin has some brilliant advice for you in her new book ‘Get it Across, Loud & Clear’. The purpose of the book is to help anyone who’s interested in communicating God’s word be the best speaker they can be.
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Top tips
• C larity – Make sure you are actually saying what you want to say! It might be clear in your head,
where you have spent weeks pondering the subject, but you need to make sure it comes across when you deliver it. The best way to check is to test it on someone. Don’t tell them what your main point is, but at the end ask them what you actually communicated. Make sure the weight of your material is where the weight of your point is.
• Make one point and make it well. Don’t be tempted to cram three sermons into one. Find
one focus and gather all your material (Bible verses, illustrations, application) around that one point. It something doesn’t fit, get rid of it – even if it’s a brilliant stand alone thought!
• Learn to be an engaging communicator. Spend time thinking about your delivery as well as your content because even excellent content will get lost through bad delivery. People need to be interested in what you’re saying and kept engaged for the full length of your talk.
•W hen you get asked to speak you may have a gut feeling about what you should
speak on (if you’re given the choice that is). It’s easy to dismiss this and think you should speak about something else but that first thought is often where the power is because that’s the seed the Holy Spirit has planted in you. Learn to listen to what the Holy Spirit is putting in your heart.
• D ecide to take feedback well, from anyone, even if they are mean! If we want to grow as
communicators we need to be able to be told what our weaknesses are as well as our strengths. We may need help from others to see what annoying habits we have that distract people from hearing God’s truth. Choose to be teachable and accept people’s feedback (you may want to ask a few kind but honest friends particularly to help you in this). Feedback is invaluable to growth.
You can read loads more in Ali’s book ‘Get it across – Loud and Clear’ which is available on the Momentum stand in the ToolShed for £5.99 (RRP £7.99). Or you can come along to our training day in Watford on 13th October to find out loads more about preparing and delivering talks. The training day costs £10 and you can find all the details online. Ali Martin is part of the leadership of Soul Survivor and an assistant pastor at the associated church, Soul Survivor Watford. Ali has worked with Soul Survivor ministries for more than 14 years, where she has headed up Soul Sista, and spoken at conferences and churches all over the world. As part of her role with Soul Survivor Watford, Ali mentors and trains other speakers and pastors within the church.
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Bible Notes The Upper Room In John 13 to 17 John tells us of what happened at the Passover meal, just before Jesus is arrested. There, Jesus teaches his disciples for the last time before his death. It’s a wonderful image of Jesus’ love and care for his followers, but also includes some challenging teaching. There is so much in what Jesus says, and we’ve got so little space to explore it here. As you read, listen to what God is saying to you. We’re going to start reading at chapter 14, so before we begin, read chapter 13. This way you can get the full picture of what Jesus says and does. What do the events of chapter 13 tell us about Jesus, and his relationship with his disciples? What about his relationship with us?
Day 1 The Way You may have heard ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’ many times before. But take a moment to think about what it means.
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John 14:1–11 Why does Jesus say that famous phrase? You’ll have noticed that Jesus is replying to Thomas’ question about how the disciples can know the way to the Father’s house. Put yourself in Thomas’ place – would you have understood what Jesus was talking about in verses 1 to 4? What are your reflections on Jesus’ reply?
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And what about Philip’s question in verse 8? How well do you know Jesus? And how often do you reflect on the fact that ‘Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father’? I’d like to think I’d be more with it than Thomas and Philip, but the reality is that I’d be asking the same questions. I’m too quick to talk and not quick enough to spend time getting to know Jesus. Go back to thinking about ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’. What does that mean to you in terms of your relationship with him? How have you seen the Father through Jesus?
Day 2 The Spirit What does the word ‘intimacy’ mean to you? How does it describe relationships? What impact has thinking about intimacy at Momentum had already on your thoughts?
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John 14:12–21 and underline all the places where Jesus talks about the relationship between himself, us, the Father and the Spirit. What did you underline? Certainly there is lots of stuff in here about the complex relationship between us and our triune (three-in-one) God. In verses 17, 20 and 21 Jesus speaks about knowing, living and loving. We’re involved and in relationship with God, and by the Spirit, he lives in us. I wonder if you underlined verses 13 and 14? This is not some kind of magic phrase with which we should finish our prayers, in order to get God to do what we want. A name is meant
How well do you know Jesus? Do you feel like your prayers and desires are the same as his?
Day 3 The Peace Think about your walk with Christ so far – how has it been? Easy? Difficult?
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John 14:22–31 and reflect on Jesus’ words as you think about your relationship with him. How does this passage make you feel? Does it tell you anything new about him? Read verse 23 again. Sometimes, it can seem like there is an element of compulsion here. If you’re going to love Jesus, then you have to follow his commands. But it’s not like that. It’s more like cause and effect – it’s because we love Jesus that we desire to follow his commands. The more closely we know and love Jesus, the closer we get drawn into living for him. And what does this close relationship, this intimacy bring? Peace! We sometimes blithely take about peace – depending on your personality, you may love or dread ‘sharing the peace’ at church. But take some time meditating on verse 27. What is God saying to you about this?
Day 4 The Vine Think about a relationship that has faded. Maybe you know people who were once good friends, but now you rarely see. What made that relationship grow dim?
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John 15:1–8 Have you heard this ‘I am’ statement before? Think about it for a moment, then read the passage again. Relationships often fade when we don’t see friends as much – they move away, family situations change… and Jesus is saying it’s the same with our relationship with him. If we lose connection, our relationship with him dies, just as a branch dies when it’s cut from a vine. But if we stay connected, then we grow and flourish. How well connected are you to Jesus? Jesus also talks about God pruning the vine (verses 1,2). What do you think that means? Have you ever felt pruned by God? It can be a painful process, but it also brings us further into intimacy with God – our own priorities and goals are cut away, so we can concentrate on what he has in store for us. Do you feel like areas of your life have become overgrown? Have your own desires got you tangled up? Spend some time with God talking about these things – ask him to cut these away. What can you do to stay close and connected to God? Read the Bible more? Get a mentor? Kick start your prayer life?
How do you personally feel about following Jesus’ commands? Does it feel like some kind of compulsion? Or does it come from love? How ‘peaceful’ do you feel?
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to reveal something of character (Jesus, after all, means ‘God saves’). And as we get to know Jesus’ character, we get to know his plans and purposes. And so we pray alongside those, not our own.
Day 5 The Love
Day 6 The World
Look back over yesterday’s reading. How many times does Jesus talk about remaining in him and he in us?
So, are you home now? Spend a moment or two reflecting on what you have learnt about yourself, God and your relationship with him. What difference is it going to make?
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John 15:9–17 and highlight where Jesus talks about remaining in him and he in us in this passage. All through these chapters, we get a picture of the intimate relationship Jesus is drawing us into: through the life Jesus brings us, through the Spirit, through following Jesus’ commands, through remaining in him, and here through Jesus’ love. What does that say to you? Remaining in Jesus’ love is not an inactive thing though. He doesn’t call us to stay in his love like a comfortable, warm bed. No, he loves us and so we need to love others in the same way. Easy to say, but how hard is that to do? How easy do you find it to love others? Make a list of those people who you find it hard to love. Pray about each of these people – talk to God about the difficulties and ask him for help.
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John 15:18–27 What’s your situation ‘in the world’? Do Jesus’ words have some resonance with you? Here, Jesus recognises that things aren’t going to be easy. If people persecuted Jesus, and we follow and are ‘connected’ to him, then we’ll get persecuted too. We may not be in physical danger (not in Britain, anyway), but there will be pressures and flashpoints that will cause us to be at odds with the world. But we’re not alone. The intimacy we have with Jesus means that he is always with us. The Spirit, living in us, comes from the Father and tells the world of who Jesus is. So now you’re back in your home situation, how are you going to tell the world who Jesus is, with the Spirit’s help? Just as at the start of this time, spend a few moments thinking and praying about what you have discovered at Momentum. What impact will it have?
This Bible engagement stuff was brought to you by Alex Taylor and Scripture Union. For more Bible engagement stuff, go to SU’s stand in the Toolshed for a free copy of Closer to God, or visit WordLive (www.wordlive.org).
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Be Green We’d love to encourage you to be green while you’re with us and not let all your usual resolve to look after the earth dissolve in the face of a tent. This stuff is really important so we’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for you to be good stewards. Recycling. There are recyling bins and bags in each camping village for glass, plastics, cans and cardboard. If you could take the time to use them we – and the environment – would be very happy. Fairtrade. All of the tea, coffee and sugar in our cafes is fairly-traded and we’ve sourced a few other Fairtrade (and some organic) treats too. Drink in peace friend.
Waste not, want not Got any leftovers at the end of the week? If you don’t fancy taking that tin of spam home with you (or any non-perishable, un-opened food), bring it along to the Food Collection point (Seminar A) after 5pm on the last day. We’ll make sure it goes to a good home (by which we mean a local charity) and you’ll have a lighter load – everyone’s a winner!
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Helpful things to know Got a question? Head to the Information marquee and be amazed at all the ways they can help you… Broken your wristband? They’ll change it for you! Trying to find out where a seminar is? They will let you know! Queries about your booking? Trot right along and they will be happy to help! This eversmiling bunch of super-human Information Gurus are sugar-powered and ready for action so pop along and say hi if you need some help.
General Information The Momentum office can be reached by telephone on 0303 333 1333.
Information Helpdesk Times: Day 1 12pm - 7pm, Days 2-5 9am - 5.30pm
The Comms Team Times: 24 hours a day Our Comms team are a super special bunch. They stay up 24-7 (or 24-5 in the case of a Momentum week) and are there to help if you have any practical problems on site (such as accidents, emergencies, or broken toilets). They are masters of the Phonetic Alphabet and can work wonders with a walkie-talkie. Pop along if you’re in need because seeing is believing.
Information Points Check out the big blue ‘i’ spots around the Showground to get the latest info on seminar times and locations, to check out a map or to find out what film is showing when.
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Wristband replacement Some things are just meant to go together like fish & chips, Ant & Dec, gin & tonic, and now you and your wristband. Yep that’s right, you and your wristband will spend the next few days at very close quarters not even being separated while you shower or sleep. Shocking we know. If you have a falling out and your wristband finds itself in pieces as a result, please bring the bits with you and the team at Information will provide you with a new shiny wristband for £1. If you lose all the pieces you have lost the game and will have to pay a penalty of £40 to replace it. So try and stay friends.
Village Hosts
Stewards Our stewards are an amazing bunch. They give up their time to come and make sure we all stay safe here at Momentum and have a lovely time. You’ll spot our stewards by their attractive yellow jackets and their megawatt smiles (you might need your sunglasses – it’s an overwhelming combo) – they’ll be the ones who check your wristband as you enter a venue, or who will tell you if you’re causing an obstruction by having a picnic on a main road. Please do listen to what they say – they know what they’re talking about and they’re here to keep us all safe and happy. What a nice bunch they are.
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When you think of a village you tend to envisage picturesque churches with tranquil ponds, olde worlde tea shops and perpetual bird song and sunshine. At Momentum you’ll find a village is just a little bit of the campsite that you can call home. But before you go knocking our villages, we have something special in each and every one – a – drum roll – village host! Your host is there to make sure your stay at Momentum is top notch. We’re talking hot chocolate on tap, a friendly ear if you want a chat, a brilliant knowledge of all things Momentum if you’ve got a question, and possibly even a mallet if you’re having trouble with an errant tent peg. Look out for your host, say hi and make the most of them during your stay – you may make a friend for life!
All main meetings have a loop system facility – please see the Stewards in each venue for exact locations. Main meetings will be signed so please use the designated seating area in the Big Top.
Gate opening times Make your way down to the Blue Gate for the Grand Opening every morning at 7am. The Closing Ceremony will happen at 10pm. If you need to get on or off site outside of these times, use the Main Gate (or the deliveries entrance).
Lost property – Information Tent Lost something? Pop along to Info to see if you we can give you a joyful reunion. If you don’t realise you’ve lost something until you get home, you can email info@soulsurvivor.com. We can only hang on to non-valuable items for a month before donating them to a charity shop so please get in touch as soon as possible.
Post services The onsite post box has collections every day and the mini-market also offers a couple of Post Office services. If you need to receive some post while you’re here make sure the sender addresses it as below: Your name and delegate ref number starting M2KI2 c/o Momentum Information Royal Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QN
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Food Not enjoying cooking on a stove? Running short on supplies? Check out the food vans to experience Somerset’s finest culinary fare such as burgers, Chinese food, crepes, hot doughnuts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and more chips than you can shake a stick at (even if you’re very good at stick shaking). Momentum cafes also offer delicious cakes, snacks and hot and cold drinks in:
Café Uno Soul Action café Grounds ToolShed – Momentum café ToolShed – Compassion café
On site shop The nearest supermarket is Tesco which is a 10 minute drive away (where you’ll also find the nearest cash point). To get there, turn left out of the Main or Blue gate, follow the A37 into the centre of Shepton Mallet and look for the superstore signs. You can also order your goods online and have them delivered to your tent! Just use the following address: YOUR NAME YOUR VILLAGE Royal Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QN
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Road safety on the A371 Please don’t try and walk along the A371 (the main road the showground is located on). It’s a very busy road and one of the main lorry routes across Somerset.
Freezer packs You can buy a new frozen freezer pack for just £2 or exchange them for free from Stores between 8.30am - 9am and 5pm - 5.30pm.
Out of gas? If you are literally out of gas, go and make friends with the Gas Man who will gladly replenish your stocks (as long as you know the secret hand shake/hand over some cash). If you are metaphorically out of gas, well, a chat with the gas man may well cheer you up. You’ll find him near the main gate at the following times Day 1: 5pm - 6pm Days 2-5: 8.30am - 9.30am, 12.30pm - 2.00pm and 5.00pm - 6.00pm Departure Day: 8.30am - 9.30am for the return of deposits
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When you love your neighbour, it’s tempting to camp as near to them as possible but whilst that may create love, peace and harmony, it can also be a fire hazard. Stay safe and pitch your tents three metres apart. Oh and in case this isn’t stating the obvious; don’t try cooking in your tent; it’s a disaster waiting to happen!
First Aid
Illness like diarrhoea and vomiting (our good old friend Dee & Vee) can spread quickly on a packed campsite, so make sure you wash your hands regularly and let us know if any of the toilets or showers are broken or dirty (just pop into Comms and tell them what you found in graphic detail). If anyone in your group falls ill with a sudden fever, cough or meets Dee & Vee then try and keep them in their tent and contact the First Aid team. In an emergency call 0303 333 1335.
Times: 9am - 7pm (On call 24 hours a day) Location: By the main gate If you need any medical attention whilst at Momentum then we have a lovely team of First Aiders on hand 24 hours a day. The medical centre is open from 9am to 7pm. For any emergencies outside of these times please go to Comms and they will find a medically trained person for you. If you have an ongoing medical condition that may cause you problems during Momentum it would be really helpful if you could pop in and let the First Aid team know when you arrive… they’d be happy to store any medication you have and need to keep cool in their special fridge.
Emergency procedure 1. Don’t panic! 2. Don’t call 999 yourself. This can cause confusion and delay help getting through. 3. Go to Comms, call Comms on 0303 333 1335 or get hold of your nearest Steward/Village Host and allow them to contact Comms on your behalf.
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2 Days of Impartation, Ministry and Teaching Hosted by: Reinhard Bonnke & Daniel Kolenda with special guests J.John and Mark Stevens
Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th November 2012 LG Arena, Birmingham, UK
Site rules 1) If anyone at Momentum is under 18 then they are, at all times, the responsibility of the group/youth leader or over 18 they came with.
10) No speeding. When arriving/leaving the showground or unloading/packing up please observe the 10mph speed limit. We know it’s so slow it’s painful, but it prevents accidents so, you know, it’s important. Please also note that driving lessons are not permitted on site.
2) Strictly no drugs or drug paraphernalia on site – except for medical purposes. Anyone found in possession of drugs will be evicted from the site and refused further entry to the event. All drug11) Pets are not allowed on site – except guide dogs related incidents will be dealt with by our Site (on arrival owners and their guide dogs should Management Team and the Police representatives pop into Information). on site. 12) Do not go into any area that has been marked 3) No alcohol is to be consumed by any under 18s out of bounds by red and white tape or you might that are on site. never be seen again. 4) After arrival, all vehicles must be moved to the designated car parks in order to comply with official Fire and Safety regulations. The only cars allowed on site during Momentum are emergency vehicles or those displaying a valid disabled badge. 5) Wristbands must be worn at all times – even if they clash with your specially chosen outfit. They are the only way to get into venues so if you lose one, you’ll need to go and see the nice people in Information to get another one (but please note there is a charge of £40 to replace lost wristbands). 6) Please respect other people’s privacy and don’t take any photos/video footage during ministry times. 7) Smoking is not permitted inside buildings, marquees or individual tents. 8) If you want to roller-blade, skateboard or cycle after dark, you must have appropriate lighting. 9) No swimming in the lake. Nessy takes his holidays there and might nibble your toes.
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13) Unless you are a member of Momentum team and are on duty, please don’t wear a high-vis/ fluorescent jacket. It’s too much for our eyes (and causes confusion). 13) The use of generators is prohibited on site. Please speak to a member of the team in Comms if you have a critical need for a power supply. There will be a charge for the provision of an electrical hook up. 14) Momentum wishes to make clear that it does not favour sectarian propaganda or proselytising within the Christian fellowship. This means any individual or group that uses Momentum and its facilities for such purposes does so against the spirit of the event. The organisers reserve the right to cancel any such person or group’s booking and escort them off the site/premises immediately. If you think someone is trying to force their views on you and others please do let us know immediately (at Information) so we can deal with the situation. 15) Momentum does not operate any holiday insurance or cancellation scheme, we strongly recommend that you contact an insurance broker if you require this cover. Momentum cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to persons or personal property. Sorry about that.
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Index A handy A-Z of everything you might ever want to know while you’re at Momentum! Archery...................19 Baby bathing..........30 Basketball...............19 Bible teaching...........8 Bible reading notes...72 Big Top.....................8 Bios ........................54 Bouldering..............19 Cafes Big Top café ..........9 Café Uno..............10 Grounds/Breakfast café......................15 Momentum café...26 Soul Action café...13 Soulympic café ....20 ToolShed Café.....27 Celluloid..................22 Chat Room..............18 Children’s work.......30 Communion..............9 Day planner............35 Emergency procedure ...........82 Facebook................59 Feedback..................4 Films.......................22 Kids films................31 First Aid..................82 Food.......................80 Football tournament..........19 Freezer packs..........81
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Fun Run ..................21 Furnace ..................18 Gas..........................81 Go-karts .................19 Grounds..................15 Information tent......77 Information points..77 Internet access........27 Late Night Worship.17 Live Lounge ...........14 Lost property..........79 Main meetings .........8 Maps.......................52 Ministry ....................9 About........................4 Ministry guidelines.. 67 Mountain bikes.......20 Offering..................64 Olympics.................21 Phone charging.......27 Prayer room – Furnace.............18 Recycling ................76 Retreat weekend....63 Rules.......................84 Seminars.................32 Seminar recordings.32 Shops Site shop..............28 Tesco...................80 Soul61(Leadership programme).........60 Soul Action.... 64 & 69
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Sports.....................19 Student Reception..62 Stay in touch...........59 Testimonies ..............5 The Union...............11 ToolShed.................27 Twitter....................59
Ultimate Frisbee.....19 Volleyball................19 Website .................59 Worship....................8 Wristband replacement.........78 Youth Bible.............58
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