Issue 23 - November 20

St James
November 2020
November 2020
Issue 23
Messenger
Don’t hold on to the embers
Unleashed – The Acts Church Today
An up-date on church planting & outreach

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During unprecedented
times people tend to
hold-on to the embers of
what once was and long
to go back to the
normality that they had
before any particular
crisis, but let's put this
into perspective.
When it comes to Christianity, when it comes to proclaiming the
gospel, when it comes to doing the things that Jesus asked us to
do during the great commission, perhaps it is time to a re-assess,
to re-think and perhaps it is time to do things slightly differently.
You see what we have is tendency to drift, we drift away from our
original teaching. Take driving for instance, do you think people
drive like they did when they passed their test, no and why is that;
because they have drifted away from the original teaching and
obviously they know better than their instructor!
Over the past couple of weeks I've started to read a book by
Gavin and Anne Calver that talks about the unleashing of the Holy
Spirit and the effect that can have on individuals and communities;
in some respects the material isn’t new, in fact it’s around 2000
years old, but it’s refreshing to go back to the original plan that
God has for his people – so why not join us in November as we
work through this theme of being unleashed in the power of the
Holy Spirit.
Unleashed

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If you miss our Sunday talks
why not catch us on YouTube
1 st Unleashed Power Harry Gwinnett
8 th Unleashed People Gloria Hardisty
15 th Unleashed Presence Pam Kershaw
22 nd Unleashed Potential Mavis Rouse
29 th Unleashed Participators Harry Gwinnett
www.James4u.org
https://www.facebook.com/james4u.org/
https://www.facebook.com/stjameschurchthornton
https://twitter.com/harry_gwinnett

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The power and authority of the Name of Jesus rightfully belongs
to you as a born-again Christian, and He expects you to use it!
Before Jesus ascended to be seated at the right hand of the
Father, He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me.” Matthew 28:18 NIV).
He has the authority!

It’s not to late to get
your shoebox packed
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Despite the current circumstances it’s still easy
for you to pack a shoebox in the traditional way
individually or in a small group.

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Zoom in to
morning prayer
Every Tuesday at 9am we continue to meet for morning prayer via
the Zoom service and you can connect with us via the internet or
by using your normal landline telephone and it’s a Freephone
telephone number.
To connect via the internet
or smartphone use the following zoom meeting number
996-9646-3899
To connect via a standard Telephone
0800 260 5801 FREEPHONE
0800 031 5717 FREEPHONE
0330 088 5830 Local rate
When prompted enter the following num. 996-9646-3899#
Prayerline
Need to chat to someone
07379 39 15 18

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think!
Thinking about what’s
important is one of
the most valuable
If you need help in any way, just give us a call on
01274 830 133 or email harry@James4u.org
things we can do.

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Join us as we talk
about Mental Health
Because let's face it: 2020 has been pretty tough and
living through this time can be pretty stressful.
That's why taking care of our mental health is so
important, especially right now. Check out our videos for
the next three weeks at 4:15 on Sundays - just search
Allerton Community on YouTube or Facebook.
Urgent support
1 Nov Kevin & Jayne
8 Nov Rob & Lisa
15 Nov Annie & Janet
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to
cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get
support - services are still open during the coronavirus
pandemic call Samaritans on 116 123

NewWine
Celebration
A time to come together, listen to some
great worship music and hear some
inspirational words for NewWine’s chair
of Regional Directors.
Richard Pennystan
Richard - serves as Chair of
Regional Directors and Regional
Director for the North West. He leads
St Chad’s, Romiley and is Network
Leader for South Manchester.
Worship from the team of
Fountains Church, Bradford.
Sat 21 st November
Tickets available soon
Limited numbers due to Covid restrictions
St James church, 300 Thornton Rd. BD13 3AB

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Please support the
work of St James
We have lots of
ways you can give
on-line
www.james4u.org
bank
Parochial Church Council of
Thornton Parish Church
Barclays Bank
20-11-81 40891355
post
300 Thornton Road, Thornton
Bradford BD13 3AB
text
2FROMME to 70085 to give £2
5FROMME to 70085 to give £5
10FROMME to 70085 to give £10

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Looking forward to Easter
News about our Foodbank
Update from the Church Planting Team
A snapshot of our church
plant and outreach into
the community

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Does the increase in poverty in the UK upset you? Are you keen
to help local people who are experiencing difficult times? Your
skills could be just what we need
We are looking for volunteers on Saturdays between 9:45 - 12:15
to distribute the food to our walk-in clients.
Over the past 6 months we have provided 100s of meals through
our FoodBank and wondered if you would like to get involved.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for
one of the least of these brothers and
sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Looking forward to Easter
News about our Foodbank
Update from the Church Planting Team
Volunteers are the life
blood of foodbanks.
If you are interested in
volunteering please get in
touch with Michele on 01274
831109 because she’d love
to hear from you.

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