Marilyn Baker on Revelation TV
Starting this month on Revelation TV: Treasure in Jars of Clay, presented by Marilyn Baker – the well-known singer/songwriter who just happens to be blind. This series with Marilyn Baker will show how people overcame disabilities and are used of God. It will be broadcasted each week at the following times: Tuesdays 05:00 | Thursdays 21:00 | Fridays 13:30 Do not miss this inspiring programme on Revelation TV Sky Guide 581 | Freesat 692 | Freeview HD 113 |...
Read MoreDisability Week on Premier
Premier Life, the community unit of Premier Christian Media, has entered into a strategic partnership with Churches for All to bring to you Disability Week 2012 (2nd to 9th September) as we work towards a fully inclusive Church where all are welcomed and encouraged to play their God given role within the body of Christ. Visit the Disability Week 2012 website to find out more or go direct to the schedule of Disability Week programming on Premier Christian Radio. Download your Disability Sunday resources pack or find more information under the Paralympics...
Read More‘In His Image’ Musical Evening
SEC* invites you to an evening of inspirational music on 8th September 2012 at Newbold College, St Mark’s Road, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42 4AN – featuring international Christian artist Neville Peters. The event is a celebration of diversity ‘in the image of God’ during the Paralympics season. Supporting artists include Resurrection, Yemi, Anthea and more. Music CDs on sale. Free entry with freewill offering. Doors open at 7pm. Contact: 07768 298297. * SEC: South England Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church with ASNA Download In His Image...
Read MoreOn the BBC
Dr Mike Townsend, Chair of Through the Roof and trustee of Torch Trust is preaching the sermon for the BBC Radio 4 service on Sunday 19th August. The service is billed as ‘Anticipating the Paralympic Games and exploring the encounter with God through disability’. The service is broadcast live from Coventry and led by The Revd Yvonne Stone, from the Olympic Chaplaincy Team in Coventry. Mike, who is a deacon at Fleckney Baptist Church in Leicestershire, lost his sight at the age of eight. You can listen to the service on the BBC iPlayer and read a transcript of the service including Mike Townsend’s sermon and contributions from Alan Whetherly and Stefanie Reid. Goto the page on the BBC...
Read MoreFaith and Sport
Alan Whetherly Former blind paralympian Alan Whetherly to appear on Channel 4 TV at 7:15pm Saturday 4th August. Alan works with Churches for All partner organisation Through the Roof. The programme is one of a 4thought.tv series about faith and sport – films in which people respond to the question ‘What role does faith play in sport?’. The films can also be seen at...
Read MoreREDEFINING ABILITY: Paralympics Disability Sunday pack published
Churches for All launches its new Disability Sunday pack entitled REDEFINING ABILITY with content that links with the London 2012 Paralympics. Disability Sunday for 2012 is either of 2nd and 9th September. The underlying challenge for churches remains ‘who’s missing?’ – do disabled people feel not just welcome but fully included within our church life. The Paralympics present a unique opportunity. What church leader will not want to do something to link to the Paralympics on either or both of the Sundays when the Paralympics is happening in London. Here’s a pack of resource that can provide the inspiration for a Disability Sunday service – or, even better, an ‘All-Ability’ Sunday service … Get the Churches for All Paralympics Disability Sunday resource pack....
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