Monday, 8 February 2010
Sunday Talks. Listen Here!
Waiting patiently for the Lord
2gether shop hits record profits
Last year was a great year for 2gether in many ways. We saw an increase in both customers and volunteers, which affected how well we processed donations, and in turn brought an increase in sales. We generated approximately £90,000 profit, which goes to Chislehurst Youth for Christ who mentor, support and encourage young people locally.
Since January 2009 there are some interesting developments that have really helped. Firstly improved rates for our rags (recycling clothes/shoes/bags/books) make anything between £150-£250 every week. 2. Electrical items are now being tested weekly by Michael Owen from the Annunciation church and are selling well. 3. Chris Guzer launched our 2gethershop eBay store, which is building up a very good reputation based on her eBay sales skills. She tirelessly researches, sells and sends interesting items and makes anything from £150 - £400 a month.
In May and November we held two late nights to launch seasonal clothes plus we had a Winter Evening in October that was organised as part of the Chislehurst Festival, which was a huge success. For the first time last year we held a stall at the Chislehurst Fair, which made £450 and are set to do the same again this year.
In November, we launched the 2gethershop website. This gives information about the shop and the charity and can be updated with news as it happens. We have had about 300 people visiting the site, which you can find at: www.2gethershop.org.uk
In the last few weeks I have been very pleased to see an increase in customers purchasing hot drinks and using our coffee area. It adds life and a new coffee table and chairs has made the whole area look inviting. Customers also seem to know the Christian books and bibles are kept in that area and the other day I caught one old man taking ALL of the free pamphlets for his friends. The free Bibles go like hot cakes so if you have any surplus please drop them in.
Finally, we have free WiFi (internet access) and already we have had some young people sitting down with their laptops. (I think we may be the only place on the High Street that offers this free of charge!) This is an important part of the shop and an area we would like to encourage as it brings life and provides a welcoming atmosphere.
We now have 50 volunteers and I am praying I manage to slot everyone in the right places, making the most of their individual talents and trying to build strong teams each day. We rely on them, but also of course on all of you, who bring good quality donations to sell and take the time to pop in for a browse.
Thank you for all your support. Clare
News & Info
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Sunday 7th Feb
Congregational Lunch at the Herriots'
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Sunday 7th Feb
4.30pm
Ichthus Celebration at St. Dunstan's College
What Jesus said about Poverty
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This Week
House Groups
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Forthcoming Events
Youth Big Weekend
Crouch End
12-14th Feb
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Forthcoming Events
Ichthus Prayer Day
Sat 20th February
Going Deeper (see flyers)
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Forthcoming Events
Evangelistic Healing Evening
With Che Ahn
Wed. Feb. 24th February at South Street
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This information can be found on the NEW Ichthus Chislehurst blog site
www.ichthuschislehurst.org.uk
News & Info
Saturday, 23 January 2010
"Good Evening, I'm Rachel Hall and here is The News."
This Sunday Morning we have Chris Orange coming to speak to us from Mark 2:21-3:6
Sunday afternoon is the Churches Together in Chislehurst celebration at The Annunciation Church Opp. Sainsburys @ 3:30pm
It is also the Ichthus Celebration at St Dunstans at 4:30 This weeks title is What Jesus said about Religion. I just wanted to flag up now that next weeks topic Sunday 31st January is 'what Jesus said about suffering and sickness'. I am assuming that there will be an opportunity at this meeting to be prayed for, it might be an idea to begin thinking and praying about those who might benefit from this. You can click here to here the first two excellent talks in this series.
The Mum's housegroup are going to be looking at Letters from a skeptic. If you have a copy that you wouldn't mind lending the group please could you bring your copy to church THIS Sunday and give it to either Clare Low or Lisa.
There are NO Evening House groups next week as there is a Housegroup Leaders Meeting on Wed 27th Jan.
But there is an Evening of Prayer and Worship next Friday 29th Jan. at Phil and Carol's at 8pm
If you have missed any of this year's preaches you can listen to them by clicking here on our listen again service on the website. The address is ichthuschislehurst.org.uk
That was the News
Thank you and Good Night!
New songs for a new year?
Thursday, 14 January 2010
News & Info 10/01/10
Monday, 11 January 2010
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Sunday 17th January, 4.30pm, Ichthus Celebration at St. Dunstan's College: What Jesus Said About Loving Your Enemies, with very special overseas guest Georg Taubmann.
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Throughout January we continue with our month of prayer and fasting, praying for a fruitful 2010.
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Week beginning Sunday 10th January: We expect house groups to be meeting this week. Please check with your house group leaders for info.
Friday & Saturday 15th & 16th January is the Ichthus Leaders' Conference.
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Saturday 23rd January: Evangelism Training Day, 10am-3pm at Ichthus Prayer House
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Churches Together in Chislehurst: Week of Christian Unity Service on Sunday 24th January, 3.30 pm at The Annunciation Church.
16 Keys to a Fruitful Year
Sunday, 10 January 2010
For those of you that may have missed it, here is today's talk from Martin Hall. You can click on the slide to enlarge it.
