Elim International News

SNOWDEN SPONSORED TREK

Walk up one of the most beautiful mountains in the world and at the same time raise funds for Nepal and Haiti. A sponsored walk will take place on Thursday 10^th June 2010 meeting at 10am at the Railway Station at Snowdon. Many people from Elim Conference will be taking part. Pick up your sponsorship forms and a T-shirt from the Missions Stand or email Christina on christina.barron@elimhq.net for a sponsorship form to start raising money now! 

WORLD MISSIONS SUNDAY 2010

This year Elim’s World Missions Sunday is on 27^th June when special events are held to raise funds for Missions. This year we’ve got a challenge for you.In the UK our average household spends £45 a week on food. That includes £10.10 on meat, £3.40 on fresh vegetables, £2.80 on fresh fruit, £3.80 on soft drinks and £1.80 on chocolate and sweets. There are over 1 billion, yes 1 billion, people in the world who never have enough to eat. They struggle to survive. They go hungry every day.So our challenge to you is to see how much you can save on your weekly food shopping for one week in June and send that money to Elim Missions.Are you up for it?If you are, then send the money you save to Elim Missions (cheques payable to Elim International Missions to address below) or give to your Missions Co-ordinator in your church to send in.Thank you, thank you, thank you – on behalf of all the people this will help. 

JUST LOOKING @ MISSIONS

Thursday 11^th November 2010 at Elim International Centre, West Malvern. Join us at 10.15 for a tea/coffee and find out loads more about missions. Lunch will be provided and we will finish by 3.30 pm. Everyone is welcome but numbers are limited, so email now to book your place Christina.barron@elimhq.net 

MISSIONS TRAINING

A training course for those going overseas for over a year will be held at West Malvern starting on the evening of Tuesday 7^th September and ending Friday lunchtime 10^th September.There will also be a one-day training course on Saturday 11^th September at West Malvern for those going overseas for less than a year.Contact Christina.barron@elimhq.net for more information. 

LIFELINK

We are updating our records – if your church is involved in Lifelink, please get in touch with Sophie on Sophie.lavery@elimhq.net to let her know so we can include you on our Lifelink email mailing list. 

ELIM CONFERENCE

At our Missions Meeting in Lunars on Sunday evening 6^th June Andrea Minichiello Williams from Christian Concern for our Nation will be speaking as well as Mervyn Thomas from Christian Solidarity Worldwide. And Andrea and Mervyn will also be sharing at our Lifelink meeting in the Fun Factory on Monday afternoon. It will be both exciting and challenging – do join us!

 FACT

On the day you read this, over 20,000 people will die of hunger. (worldometers) 

THE END BIT

• My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 68. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"
• After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?"
• My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?'' "You're both old," he replied.
• When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised, "mine says I'm 4 to 6."
• A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go and get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."

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APRIL 2010

 SPAIN DVD

We recently sent a DVD to every Elim church on the building project in Girona and trust you found this useful for your church and small groups. If you need more copies, please get in touch with John on john.martin@elimhq.net or it is available on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe7gl1k61qU 

WORLD MISSIONS SUNDAY 2010

This year Elim’s World Missions Sunday is on 27^th June. On this day churches hold special events to raise the profile of world mission, to pray for and to raise funds for overseas missions Elim is involved with. What will your church do this year? For a leaflet on fundraising ideas, contact Sophie on Sophie.lavery@elimhq.net 

ELIM RELIEF ASSOCIATION APPEALS

Thank you to everyone who has responded to our appeal for funds to help in Haiti. We are now working on a three-year plan to make a difference in the lives of some of those so dreadfully affected by the earthquake.Our appeal for funds for Maryam and Marzieh is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has given. 

MISSIONARIES WORKING IN SENSITIVE NATIONS

Please don’t include any information on people working in sensitive nations on websites, blogs, twitter, facebook, etc. This could jeopardise their safety or result in them being expelled from the country. If you aren’t sure which nations or people this might apply to, contact Kathy on Kathy.cooper@elimhq.net 

ELIM MISSIONS WEBSITE/FACEBOOK

 Our new website will be up and running immediately after Easter www.elimmissions.co.uk  Do take a look and if you have any comments contact John on john.martin@elimhq.net  We also have our own Elim Missions group on facebook – why not be part of this with those who have already joined www.facebook.com/elimmissions 

TRAINING FOR MISSIONS

A training day will be held at Elim International Centre West Malvern on Saturday 11^th September 2010 for anyone looking to serve overseas for up to one year. The cost will be £50.A training course is being held from Tuesday 7^th to Friday 10^th September 2010 at Malvern for anyone going overseas for more than a year. The cost for this including accommodation will be £225.For more information or to book a place, contact Mandy on mandy.campbell@elimhq.net 

ELIM CONFERENCE PRESTATYN

Our Missions Celebration takes place on the Sunday evening at 7.15 in Lunars. Come and hear Mervyn Thomas (Christian Solidarity Worldwide) and Andrea Minichiello Williams (Christian Concern for Our Nation). For more information on our Conference programme see the April-June edition of Outreach magazine. 

LIFELINK GIFTS4LIFE

Thanks to your generous giving of alternative gifts to your friends and family we have sent loads of gifts including sheep, medical equipment, Bibles and support for babies and orphans.  Remember Gifts4Life are not just for Christmas – ask us for a brochure or check out our website to find out what meaningful gifts you can give that really do make a difference.

 SPONSORED EVENTS

Monday 3^rd May 2010 • Belfast Marathon – join others to raise funds for Elim Missions during this Bank Holiday marathon

Thursday 10^th June 2010 • Snowdon Trek • meet at 10am at the Railway Station at the foot of Snowdon • minimum sponsorship £10 • anyone that enjoys a good walk can take part, including those at Elim Conference

Saturday 22^nd May 2010 • Malvern Walk • in the beautiful hills near Elim’s International Centre • great for the family

April 2011 • Everest Trek • to base camp at the foot of the world’s highest peak • £500 sign-on fee £2000 minimum sponsorship • funds raised will go to Elim’s work in Nepal • the challenge of a lifetime! (you may have received a flyer saying this trek is 2010 but it is definitely 2011)For more details on any of these events or to register contact Sophie on Sophie.lavery@elimhq.net 

CHEQUES AND MONTHLY RETURNS

When sending gifts via cheque or Monthly Returns, if you wish the funds to be designated to a specific ministry or missionary, can we please ask you to clearly state this so there is no confusion – thank you very much.

 FACT

Two out of three Christians surveyed believe they belong to the most persecuted religious faith in the UK and that the risk of persecution is getting worse (source-Premier Christian Radio) 

THE END BIT

• I went to buy a watch and the man in the shop said, 'Analogue.' I said, 'No, just a watch.'
• I met the bloke who invented crosswords today. I can't remember his name, it’s P something T something R
• I was reading this book today, ‘The History of Glue’, I couldn't put it down
• I phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just went on and on
• The recruitment consultant asked me, 'What do you think of voluntary work?’ I said, 'I wouldn't do it if you paid me.'
• This policeman came up to me with a pencil and a piece of very thin paper. He said, 'I want you to trace someone for me’
• I phoned the local builders today. I said to them, 'Can I have a skip outside my house?' He said, 'I'm not stopping you!'
• This cowboy walks in to a German car showroom and he says 'Audi!'

 Elim International Missions, Elim International Centre, De Walden Road, West Malvern, WR14 4DFTel: 0845 302 6750   Direct Line: 01684 588 940   Fax: 0845 302 6752Web: www.elimmissions.co.uk  Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance charity number 251549 (England) SC037754 (Scotland)

IN THIS EDITION:  Christmas appeal 2009 ? John and Rachel itinerary ? Team visits 2010 ? Church Team Overseas Visits ? Sponsored events – dates for your diary ? Economic downturn ? Last posting dates for Christmas ? Christmas office hours ? Fact ? One-Liners ?

 CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2009Our special appeal this year is two-fold:

LIFELINK GIFTS4LIFEStuck for what present to buy for someone?  Why not give your friends and family a gift with a difference?  In our Gifts4Life brochure you can choose gifts such as goats, pigs, shoes, food parcels, day care, text books, sewing machines and much, much more.  Gifts start from £4 and make a massive difference to those who receive them.  If you would like a copy of the brochure, email missions@elimhq.net or call 01684-588940.  What about buying a gift from the whole church instead of sending Christmas cards to each other? Last date for Gifts4Life orders is Friday 18^th December.

MARYAM AND MARZIEHWe are appealing for funds to help Maryam and Marzieh with medical, legal and other costs.  If you would like to contribute, please send cheques payable to Elim International Missions to the address below. On their release from prison Maryam and Marzieh said, “Words are not enough to express our gratitude to the Lord and to His people who have prayed and worked for our release.”  If you wish to know any more about Iran, we are pleased to recommend Matt Rogers of Elam Ministries to you.  You can contact him on matt@elam.com 

JOHN AND RACHEL McDONOUGH - ITINERARY

John and Rachel have successfully completed their term in Paraguay and will be spending a few months back in the UK before being posted to Honduras in March.  They will be visiting churches in January and February and if you are interested in them visiting you, please contact missions@elimhq.net They may not be able to visit everyone, but we will do our best.  

TEAM VISITS 2010

SUDAN - we are planning a team visit to Sudan in October/November 2010, cost approximately £1800.

ISRAEL – an outreach team focussing on the Boombamela New Age festival 28^th March to 8^th April 2010, cost £1000, over 18s with a reasonable grounding in the Bible preferred.We are also arranging other teams.  If you are interested in receiving more details, contact missions@elimhq.net  

CHURCH TEAM OVERSEAS VISITS

Are you thinking about sending a team from your church overseas but not quite sure how to go about it?  We would be very happy to help.  We can suggest possible destinations and advise on what needs to be put in place (visas, insurance, emergency contact details, etc.).  If you prefer, we can organise all the paperwork for your church team visit for you.  For more info contact mandy.campbell@elimhq.net 

SPONSORED EVENTS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Want to join with others to raise money for missions and have some fun and exercise at the same time?  Why not take part in one of our sponsored events – for more info contact missions@elimhq.net

WALK the Malvern Hills 22^nd May 2010 – 10 miles (or 20 miles return if you are up for it!) 

SWIM the Great North Swim 13^th September 2010 – one mile open water at Lake Windermere

RUN the Belfast Marathon 3^rd May 2010 – 26 miles in Northern Ireland

 ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

In line with the majority of organisations in the charity sector, we are seeing a noticeable downturn in giving to Missions.  May we please ask you, if you are holding any monies, to send them in now.  You might not know that we rely 100% on your giving, we don’t receive anything from Elim central funds.  We do appreciate that many people are finding things difficult, but if you are able to give, then we humbly ask you to do so in order that we can continue to do the job we have been given: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20). 

 LAST POSTING DATES FOR CHRISTMAS

OVERSEAS:Friday 4^th December for South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Far East, Asia, New Zealand and AustraliaThursday 10^th December for Japan, USA, Canada and Eastern EuropeFriday 11^th December for Western EuropeUK:Friday 18^th December for 2^nd classMonday 21^st December for 1^st classWednesday 23^rd December for Royal Mail Special Delivery 

CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS

Our office closes at lunchtime on Wednesday 23^rd December and reopens at 8.30 am on Monday 4^th January 2010.  

FACTAIDS is now the biggest single cause of death worldwide among children under the age of five.

 ONE-LINERS

• Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set
• A lot of church members who are singing ‘Standing on the Promises’ are just sitting on the premises
• Don’t put a question mark where God puts a full stop
• God doesn’t call the qualified – He qualifies the called
• God loves everyone, but probably prefers ‘fruit of the Spirit’ over a ‘religious nut’!
• He who angers you, controls you
• The will of God never takes you to where the grace of God will not protect you
• We don’t change the message, the message changes us
• The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close!

• Good King Wenceslas phoned for a pizza.  The salesgirl asked him, “Do you want your usual? Deep pan, crisp and even?
• Someone sent me a huge pile of snow, then rang me and asked, “Did you get my drift?”
• “Mum, can I have a cat for Christmas?” “No son, you’ll have turkey like the rest of us.”
• And remember, there has only been one Christmas – the rest are anniversaries.

 Elim International Missions, Elim International Centre, De Walden Road, West Malvern, WR14 4DFTel: 0845 302 6750   Direct Line: 01684 588 940   Fax: 0845 302 6752

Web: www.elimmissions.co.uk  Youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/elimmissions 

Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance charity number 251549 (England) SC037754 (Scotland)

IN THIS EDITION:  Malvern contact details ? Pray for Iran free guide ? Just Looking @ Missions ? Cambodia ? August Bank Holiday ? Fact ? One-Liners ?

MALVERN CONTACT DETAILS

Our new contact details are:Elim International Missions, Elim International Centre, De Walden Road, West Malvern WR14 4DF.  Tel: 0845 302 6750 or Missions direct line 01684 588 940

Emails: Kathy.cooper@elimhq.net; dan.johnston@elimhq.net; Sophie.lavery@elimhq.net; paul.hudson@elimhq.net; john.martin@elimhq.net; mandy.campbell@elimhq.net 

PRAY FOR IRAN – FREE GUIDE

 In Iran Christians face severe persecution and are crying out for freedom.  Elam Ministries (an NLT approved organisation) has produced an excellent free prayer guide ‘IRAN 30’ with 30 short, easy to read sections on four key subjects.  ‘IRAN 30’ will help you discover what is happening behind the scenes and pray effectively.  Order your free copy by phone on 01483-427778, by email contact@elam.com or online at www.iran30.org.  

JUST LOOKING @ MISSIONS

This takes place Thursday 5^th November 2009 at Elim International Centre, Malvern from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm.  It’s for pastors, leaders, missions representatives, missions teams and anyone interested in short or long term missions work.  It’s free but places are limited.  Contact Kathy.cooper@elimhq.net  to book a place. 

 CAMBODIA

In December Elim Missionaries John and Ann Turner will be returning to Northern Ireland for a year as John has teaching commitments to fulfil.  John and Ann are making a real difference in Phnom Penh with a Khmer church, International church, Day Care Centre, young women’s trainee programme, English classes, sewing and craft classes, computer training, Ad-Chy ministry (reaching very poor who wander the streets collecting recyclables) and Steung Meanchey rubbish dump outreach.  For images and movie clips visit www.picasaweb.google.co.uk/johnturner460  A couple will be appointed to oversee the ministry during the Turners’ absence.  

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY

Hope you have a good break over the bank holiday weekend.  The office will be closed Monday 31^st August and Tuesday 1^st September, reopening 8.30 am Wednesday 2^nd September.   

FACT

The world’s leading causes of death are 1) Heart disease 2) Cancer 3) Respiratory infections 4) Lung disease 5) HIV/AIDS 6) Digestive disease 7) Diarrhoeal disease 8) Tuberculosis 9) Malaria 10) Traffic accidents

 ONE-LINERS 

  Many folk want to serve God, but only as advisors.      

When you get to your wit’s end, you’ll find God lives there.      

People want the front of the bus, the middle of the road and the back of the church. 

 Forbidden fruits create many jams.      

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.      

If God is your co-pilot, swap seats.      

Don’t give God instructions, just report for duty.      

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.      

1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given