Olympic Games 27/7/12 - 12/8/12
Paralympic Games 29/8/12 - 9/9/12
In Brief
ADVENT RESOURCES
Another resource that I hope you will enjoy this advent is a advent calender with a sporty theme that the More Than Gold Prayer Team has put together with the Evangelical Alliance: see www.eauk.org
The season of Advent is one of preparation and this advent time you may like to visit some Advent resources; Darkness to Light, has been prepared by Jill Baker, president of Methodist Women in Britain. www.mwib.org.uk click on the purple candle and take it from there!
SONGS OF PRAISE
When the BBC'S Songs of Praise reviews the coming year on 8 January, look out for More Than Gold.
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Prayer Point
SHINE FOR THE NEW YEAR
A call to welcome 2012 with Prayer some time between 31 December and 8 January.
I am asking churches to mark the arrival of 2012 with prayer and am glad to be able to report that More Than Gold have produced a range of free resources to help, including service outlines and written prayers.
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Welcome to Games News
Games News will keep you up-to-date with plans for 2012 throughout the Methodist Church, and help you make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Ish Lennox
Methodist Church wins cultural approval from Olympic organisers
The London 2012 Organising Committee has given the go-ahead for a Methodist art project to feature as part of the Cultural Olympiad.
LOCOG awarded an Inspire Mark – its official seal of approval – to the Outside/In project, which will see young people and adults from different parts of Newcastle telling stories about themselves, their
history, culture and communities through art.
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Hospitality Needed...
Could you or someone you know give hospitality to family members of a 2012 Games competitor? Without this kind of help, the high cost of accommodation will mean many not being able to attend and give their support.
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The Torch Relay
The Olympic Flame is one of the enduring symbols of the Olympic Games, representing peace, unity and friendship. The Torch Relay will bring the Games to the doorstep of your church.
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Training - make a date for your church
More Than Gold will be providing a training day to ensure that churches are resourced to make the most of the Games 'moment'
Games Pastors More Than Gold are forming ‘Games Pastor’ Teams, these Teams will serve visitors and local communities in the lead up to and during the Games and Paralympics 2012.
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