5 March 2017

CAP MONEY COURSE The CAP Money Course is a money management course that really works, helping people with budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system which will help you get more in control of your finances, so you can budget, save and spend. This course is good for anyone at any stage in life to reflect on how you manage money or ask the question, “What happens in my situation?” It runs over three weeks and will be held on Mondays 13, 20 and 27 March in the Ark Room at 7.30pm. For more information and to register please go to thisiscfc.com/cap or sign up at the Resources Desk.

VOLUNTEER REQUIRED Every Sunday afternoon, some time is spent tidying up the building to make it ready for the evening service. We would love to find some volunteers who could spare this time, and serve our community in this way on a rota basis. If you can help please contact bronwen.kearney@thisiscfc.com

Find out more at www.thisiscfc.com East Belfast Sunday Services: 10.00/12.00/19.00 East Belfast Café Church Services: 10.00/12.00 South Belfast Sunday Service: 11.00

INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER MINISTRY Mondays 13 and 27 March, 7.30pm, Main Auditorium. These two evenings will give an introduction to Prayer Ministry at CFC for anyone who would like to pray for people, see God move in incredible ways and to explore joining a Sunday team at any of our sites and services. You do not need any previous experience or to fall into a particular age category as there will be training and mentoring, you just need a heart to pray and care for people! For anyone who then decides they would like to join a team, there will be two more training evenings on Mondays 15 and 22 May. After this you would apply to join a team as a trainee and be mentored. You do not need to be a member to come along to the course, but would need to come into membership before joining a team. Registration at thisiscfc.com/prayer-ministry. If you require any further information please contact Bronwen Kearney at bronwen.kearney@thisiscfc.com

TELL US YOUR STORY Everyone has a story. God moves in lives in different ways, from the most dramatic and complex situations to the simplest touch, the smallest voice. We want to hear your story. How did God first impact your life? What first brought you to church? What changed when God came in to your life? Perhaps you’ve been part of someone else’s journey? If you have a story you’re willing to share, we’d love to hear it! Go to thisiscfc.com/yourstory

CONNECT IN We have launched a new experience that will help you find your place here in our family, it’s called Connect In. It all begins with attending our Connect IN cafe that is running today in Eden (24-26 Belmont Road) during our 12pm service, or if you attend CFC South it will run straight after the service. Why should you attend Connect IN cafe? If you want to find out more about our vision, values, meet some key people and discover how you can get more involved in the life of CFC, then you need to be there! The Cafe will run for around 1hour 15 mins and will include videos, discussion and of course some tea & coffee. Sign up at thisiscfc.com or at the Resources Desk. We look forward to seeing you there!

PODCASTS: thisiscfc.com/ category/podcast

To find out more visit: WWW.THISISCFC.COM or call: 028 9067 1838

KINGDOM COME The first command God ever gave humanity was to fill the earth and rule over it. It's a command that's found echoed in the prayer Jesus taught us, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done". The will of the Father is that the rule of Jesus would fill every inch of creation, every sphere of influence and every tribe and tongue. For too long the church has withdrawn from this mandate and focused our energy, resources, skills and passions on church activities. The 'ministry' has been reserved for a select few who operate in church leadership. This was never the intention of Jesus. Kingdom Come is an evening where we aim to help you understand your call and anointing and to equip and release you as agents of the Kingdom of God. Business & Government: Thursday 16 March, 7.30pm, CFC East Education & Healthcare: Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm, CFC East Sport & Culture: Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm, CFC East

CONNECT GROUPS These are small groups who meet together every week to encourage and support each other. For more details pick up a leaflet from the Resources Desk or visit thisiscfc.com/connect-group/join-a-connect-group

PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH AND MUSLIM WORLD A monthly meeting to pray for the Persecuted Church and Muslim world. The next meeting is on Thursday 16 March at 7.30pm in the Prayer House. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact pete@357.org.uk

CFC PRAYER HOUSE The Prayer House is open Tuesday and Wednesday 7am-12 midnight and Thursday 7am-Friday midnight. To sign up go to www.thisiscfc.com/prayer

CONNECT QUESTIONS: Connect Questions are available by visiting thisiscfc.com/connect-groups/

STOREHOUSE AT CFC TOP NEEDS: Storehouse are currently in particular need of the following items:

*Biscuits *Cereal (including variety

packs) *Crisps

*Cuppa Soup *Long Life Milk

*Pasta *Pasta Sauce

*Spaghetti *Super Noodles

*Tea bags *Tinned Dessert

*Tinned Fish *Tinned Fruit

*Tinned Meals *Tinned Meat

*Tinned Potatoes *Tinned Vegetables

CFC OPENDOOR We are starting a new ministry in CFC East called OpenDoor. OpenDoor is aimed at the 55+ age range and will reach out to our community and create a place where people can find friendship, support and somewhere to belong. This is an exciting opportunity to create an ‘open door’ to our church that will see lives changed. We need volunteers who want to use their skills and talents to make it happen. If you’d like to be part of the team then please contact Frances Olley on 028 9067 1445 or e-mail feolley184@yahoo.co.uk

DONATIONS “OpenDoor” is looking for donations of the following: Indoor bowls, chess sets, draughts, dominoes, playing cards and jenga. They should be in good condition. Please leave these items at the Resources Desk.

FUNDRAISER On 24 March a team from CFC are heading out to Myanmar to work alongside Andrew and Lesley Dornan undertaking a building project refurbishing a maternity unit in a rural village. This will have an amazing impact hundreds of lives. In the foyer today you can buy a traybake to go with your tea or coffee - all the proceeds will go to the building work.

PRAYER FOR SYRIA As the situation in Syria continues to unfold knowing how and what to pray can be a challenge! A 30 day prayer resource entitled ‘Good News for Syria’ is available at the Resources Desk and will help you know who and what to pray for. They are free and courtesy of Frontiers Ireland.

OASIS EARLY YEARS Oasis Early Years have signed up to Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme 2017. You can collect vouchers in Sainsbury’s stores and online, £10.00 = 1 voucher. Vouchers can be collected until Tuesday 2

May.

The more vouchers collected the more great sports/cooking equipment can be purchased for the children to enjoy! Please send vouchers to any of the Oasis staff.

HEART TO HEART Heart to Heart is a prayer support group for parents of children with Additional and Special Needs. Our next get together will be in the CFC Prayer House on Monday 6 March from 9.15am-11.15 am. Please feel free to drop in for a chat, to meet people with similar experiences and to pray together for our children and families.

CFC ANTRIM SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Alister Wallace Ruth Wallace Ruth Neill Greville Neill Alan Wilson Keith Bell Rachel Sheppard

CFC PRAYER HOUSE The Prayer House is open Tuesday and Wednesday 7am-12 midnight and Thursday 7am - Friday midnight. To sign up go to www.thisiscfc.com/prayer

5 March 2017

Antrim

VIDEO SERMONS Our Sunday sermons are available to watch on our website at thisiscfc.com/watch

MEN’S BREAKFAST There will be a men’s breakfast on Saturday 1 April - not a joke! Details to follow but please put the date in your diary now.

NIGHT OF PRAYER Advice notice of a ‘Night of Prayer for the Sick’. On Friday 7 April we will be joining with Antrim Elim Church in the ‘Old Courthouse’ in Antrim for a night of prayer for the sick. Please consider who you could invite to this service and begin to pray for them.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY We are currently recruiting for more people to assist with 'Little Kids’ on a one week in four basis. If you are interested in serving this way please speak with Raquel.

ANTRIM FOODBANK Can you take part in our 40 for 40 challenge? Lent is traditionally a time of reflection, where people choose to give up something to mark the occasion. This Lent we are asking people if they will give up 40 pence for the 40 days of Lent to help us continue to support Foodbank for people in crisis. For some of us 40 pence a day isn’t much to give up, it’s not even the price of a bar of chocolate these days, but this small act of kindness really can transform lives. Taking part is easy, simply find an old jam jar or similar container and start collecting! At the end of Lent you can pay in your collection.

NEW CONNECT GROUP There is a new morning Connect Group starting Tuesday 7 March Ruth Neill's house. Please talk to Ruth for more information.

ANTRIM CAP CENTRE Antrim CAP Centre is looking for a Debt Coach. The main purpose of the Debt Coach is to communicate CAP’s debt centre advice to people taken on by the centre as CAP clients. This must be done in such a way as it positively reflects the Christian faith and the core values of the charity. Eight hours per week is the minimum time commitment, comprising of two sessions of four hours. At least one session being within normal working hours of 9am -5pm. This position is as a volunteer, with travelling costs to and from clients being paid, plus any necessary telephone calls. To obtain a full job description speak or phone Robert Jones, Centre Manager on 07771 803003.

To find out more visit: WWW.THISISCFC.COM or call: 028 9067 1838

KINGDOM COME The first command God ever gave humanity was to fill the earth and rule over it. It's a command that's found echoed in the prayer Jesus taught us, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done". The will of the Father is that the rule of Jesus would fill every inch of creation, every sphere of influence and every tribe and tongue. For too long the church has withdrawn from this mandate and focused our energy, resources, skills and passions on church activities. The 'ministry' has been reserved for a select few who operate in church leadership. This was never the intention of Jesus. Kingdom Come is an evening where we aim to help you understand your call and anointing and to equip and release you as agents of the Kingdom of God. Business & Government: Thursday 16 March, 7.30pm, CFC East Education & Healthcare: Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm, CFC East Sport & Culture: Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm, CFC East

INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER MINISTRY Mondays 13 and 27 March, 7.30pm, Main Auditorium. These two evenings will give an introduction to Prayer Ministry at CFC for anyone who would like to pray for people, see God move in incredible ways and to explore joining a Sunday team at any of our sites and services. You do not need any previous experience or to fall into a particular age category as there will be training and mentoring, you just need a heart to pray and care for people! For anyone who then decides they would like to join a team, there will be two more training evenings on Mondays 15 and 22 May. After this you would apply to join a team as a trainee and be mentored. You do not need to be a member to come along to the course, but would need to come into membership before joining a team. Registration at thisiscfc.com/prayer-ministry. If you require any further information please contact Bronwen Kearney at bronwen.kearney@thisiscfc.com

March 2017

SLC Service Times: 1st Sunday, Ark room 7pm 2nd & 4th Sunday, Park Avenue 11am Interpreted Service Times: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday, CFC East 10am 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday, CFC East 7pm www.thisiscfc.com

To find out more visit: WWW.THISISCFC.COM or call: 028 9067 1838

SFE 22 APRIL SFE is on Saturday 22 April (not 16 April) at 2-6pm.This will be a Family Fun Day! We will provide a lot of entertainment such as bouncy castle, plenty of fun games, hot food and much more. Bring your family, kiddies and friends. Come along to have fun, or watch and enjoy the company. We look forward to seeing you there!

SFE EVENTS 2017 SFE has its own email address: sfevening@gmail.com. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Also, if you have any ideas for our quizzes or games please let us know!

VIDEO SERMONS Our Sunday sermons are available to watch on our website at thisiscfc.com/watch

SFE SUNDAY 19 MARCH SFE will be back again on Sunday 19 March at it’s normal time of 6:30pm. Interested in finding out about Kevin’s mission trip to Morocco? Come along to have a wee look at his photos and join in the fun. Great games planned. Or watch and enjoy the company! We look forward to seeing you there.

EUROPEAN DEAF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP TRAINING If you are interested in attending this event on 5 - 8 May at the Glenada Hotel in Newcastle, please book your place ASAP at http://thisiscfc.com/edcwt. The cost is £120 per person and includes a coach travelling down from Glengall Street (Europa) at 5pm on Friday 5 May and returning on Monday morning. Book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment - the deadline is 31 March.

KINGDOM COME The first command God ever gave humanity was to fill the earth and rule over it. It's a command that's found echoed in the prayer Jesus taught us, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done". The will of the Father is that the rule of Jesus would fill every inch of creation, every sphere of influence and every tribe and tongue. For too long the church has withdrawn from this mandate and focused our energy, resources, skills and passions on church activities. The 'ministry' has been reserved for a select few who operate in church leadership. This was never the intention of Jesus. Kingdom Come is an evening where we aim to help you understand your call and anointing and to equip and release you as agents of the Kingdom of God. Business & Government: Thursday 16 March, 7.30pm, CFC East Education & Healthcare: Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm, CFC East Sport & Culture: Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm, CFC East