Things are laid out in an easy to read magazine format with three simple categories so you should be able to find what you’re looking for quickly and you can always use the handy search bar at the top if there’s something specific you want to find.

Over the next few weeks and months we’ll be adding more content so keep checking back. PFG Sermons have now been downloaded over 1,000 times so we’re also going to start adding new mp3′s, if you’ve got any to recommend let us know.

We’d like to introduce you to our new feature which lets’ you write for Passion for God! Simply click the text at the top of the page which says write for PFG or read the news item about it and you can submit your own article for publication on PFG. You can add pictures, audio and video from an update about what’s happening in your church to a book or dvd review or a longer article on something you’ve been studying. So why not write your own article and get featured on www.passionforgod.org.uk?

You can read more about these stories over at World Outreach. World Outreach is an internal missions agency with a vision to work amongst over 100 least reached people groups by 2015. They recently celebrated their 80th Anniversary and you can find out more about them and the work they do at www.world-outreach.com. They have various short term and other opportunities which you can also find out more about here.

The BigChurchDayOut is all about us coming together to celebrate our faith, no matter what our church or background. The inaugural event at Wiston, West Sussex in May 2009 attracted 15,000 people, making it the biggest one-day Christian event in the UK. In 2010, with an additional site in the Midlands, over 25,000 came together over 3 days to worship and have fun together, and with just one event at Wiston House in 2011 BCDO again saw 20,000 join in celebration.

The BigChurchDayOut is about people and faith, music and worship, activities, families, and just being together. There’s something for everybody, from a nice cup of tea with a Chamber Orchestra, to high energy worship, and some of the best ‘Christian’ music the world has to offer…it’s all about being ‘church’ together.

Our aim is to encourage and inspire people to press in for all that God has called them to do, both locally and further afield, and to provide a relaxed environment to introduce friends and family who have little or no experience of church.

Tim Jupp, formerly of Delirious, heads up the BigChurchDayOut team. Partners include the Wiston Estate, other numerous organizations and local churches and supporters from across the UK and beyond, who share a common desire to serve the church. Individuals, church leaders, whole churches and other Christian communities give their time and expertise to bring the BigChurchDayOut alive.

This year the theme is the ‘The Promises of God’. The Scripture is rich in revealing the greatness of our God and His heart towards us His people. Ron Bailey will be leading the Bible Studies on this subject.

After the success of the second morning sessions last year, we will be following a similar format, exploring a range of subjects from a practical viewpoint and in a way that will be relevant to everyone.

Separate meetings and activities are arranged for young people and children. The evening meetings in the Main Marquee will remain free for worship and the ministry of the word.

Book early and come ready to be blessed and to bless. There is a discount if you book before 15th June of more than 25% on delegate fees. New Life Radio will be broadcasting throughout the conference to allow you to listen from the comfort of your own home.

That is what Release International are encouraging churches all over the UK to do in order to support churches across the world who are unable to hold services in their church building due to persecution for their faith.

They are also dedicating the month of May to praying for Christians across the Middle East at this time of change. To get your prayer diary just ask for a copy of the latest Release magazine.

Also Christine Yaxley from River Church, Orpington is collecting unwanted or broken jewellery and will be using them to make new items with profits going to Release. You can send your items directly to Christine at 3 Anglesea Road, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AN. Why not do a collection in one of your meetings to see how much you can raise!

You can read more at http://www.releaseinternational.org/pages/take-action/the-great-outdoors-church-service.php or visit the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/releaseinternational 

Release International work to support persecuted Christians around the world and you can learn more about their work and the persecutions Christian face by going to www.releaseinternational.org. They produce a range of material which you can use in your church to raise awareness of the persecutions Christian face on a daily basis.

New sermons and mp3′s are now available from Passion for God on our sermons page including the latest mp3′s from the Passion for God 2012 conference. The mp3′s have now been downloaded over 1,000 times which is an average of 50 downloads for each sermon. You can listen to preaching from the last several years and we will be adding new mp3′s in the future from up and coming preachers and sermons that you recommend to us.

If you want some ideas why not use on one of the following. Keep it to 250-500 words and use some pictures or include a video or audio clip:

• Write a review of a book or CD/DVD
• Write a news item talking about what you’re doing in your local church or news from other parts of the world
• Review a website or Christian ministry for others to read
• Talk about an event that is coming up
• Write a bible study or article
• Create a resource for other churches to use

We look forward to receiving your news and content for Passion for God. Happy writing!

That is what Release International are encouraging churches all over the UK to do in order to support churches across the world who are unable to hold services in their church building due to persecution for their faith.

They are also dedicating the month of May to praying for Christians across the Middle East at this time of change. To get your prayer diary just ask for a copy of the latest Release magazine.

Also Christine Yaxley from River Church, Orpington is collecting unwanted or broken jewellery and will be using them to make new items with profits going to Release. You can send your items directly to Christine at 3 Anglesea Road, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AN. Why not do a collection in one of your meetings to see how much you can raise!

You can read more at http://www.releaseinternational.org/pages/take-action/the-great-outdoors-church-service.php or visit the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/releaseinternational 

Release International work to support persecuted Christians around the world and you can learn more about their work and the persecutions Christian face by going to www.releaseinternational.org. They produce a range of material which you can use in your church to raise awareness of the persecutions Christian face on a daily basis.

This is the third and final installment of our Worship series from Stephanie. Stephanie leads worship at Jubilee Church in Liverpool and at the Passion for God Ladies weekend.

Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the worship leader/musicians to glorify God, draw the attention away from themselves and onto Him, and to encourage and facilitate the congregation in worship. The worship leader/musicians may also bring exhortations, prophetic songs and other gifts of the spirit. A worship leader should lead by example, and take care to include and encourage the other musicians in where they want the time of worship to go. It is not the responsibility of the worship leader to ‘guard the flock’, give correction or bring a rebuke. These are the responsibility of the church leaders.

A final word about preparation…

Be prepared, plan ahead and anticipate problems. Extra chord charts, song lists and spare strings/batteries never go amiss and it’s always helpful to bring a memory stick with the words to new songs on.

Above all, spend time alone, worshipping God and seeking His presence. For me personally, I often find that as I worship God by myself, I have various song choices stirring in my heart and sense the Holy Spirit directing me to certain truths & aspects of God’s character, which I want to come through during the worship time.

It is as we pray, meditate on His word, and spend time in His presence that we find our anxieties are stilled, our spirits are quickened, our strength is renewed and fresh faith is stirred in our hearts….

“But those who wait on the LORD

Shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:31 (NKJ)

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