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Life in Kerith

community church

Issue 4 January- April 2011

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Left to rightSola OsinoikiKen BothamleySimon BenhamAlan LanderLincoln OsunkoyaBen Davies

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Chief Editor Beccy Oliver Copy Editor Steve ScottConsulting EditorsSimon Benham, Penny Lander, Colin BoyleMagazine coordinatorJoanna KrzeczunowiczEditorial contributionCharlee Buzzard, Jacqui Webber-Gant,Stacey Omokaro, Yvonne ScottArt Director Mike Charlton The graphics teamSarina Cooper, Philippa Webber-GantHead of Photography John MitchellPhotographic contributionDebbie Bradley, Chris Bradley,Ben Hiscoe, Catrina Benham

Kerith mapped out Kerith Sundays Project 125 Foodbank - 2nd helpingDesigner Christian

Kids say the funniestthings

Caroline HanburyTeacher to outreacher

Cloudy DaysMarriage course

Expansion/momentumby Simon Benham

Christmas thoughts REAL 2011 for womenUnited for men

Alpha coursesRewind

Alan Lander inSerenje

What’s happening?Dates for your diary

Kerith contactsThe directory

ELDERSSENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

In this issue of LinK we’re focusing on the issues ofgrowth and expansion. At a time when our nation isfacing a period of cuts and austerity, it’s important thatwe don’t allow ourselves to be caught up in theprevailing mood, but instead continue to think in termsof growth and expansion. To see the opportunities inevery situation rather than just the difficulties.As a church we’re in a season of expansion. Growingnumbers on a Sunday and taking part in midweekactivities, growing national and international impact,growth in outreach to the community through CAP debtcounselling, Foodbank, crisis intervention and ourspecial needs ministries, growth in staff and growth inbudgets. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of the magazine.

Simon BenhamSenior Pastor

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International hub

Oakwoodyouth challenge

District line

Central line

KerithCommunity

Church

Serenje appealFive-year programme supporting HIV/AIDS projects in Zambia

Partner organisationoutward bound activityand leadership trainingcentre

LithuaniaHelping establish firstLithuanian Willow CreekLeadership Summit

FranceChurch plant in Melle

AlbaniaDeveloping leaders andsupporting youth events infive churches

PolandSupporting leaders intwo churches

Music groups

Lighting, sound and video recording

Website, graphics,set designand literature

Group for adults withlearning disabilities

Practical help forpeople in crisis

Feeding local people in crisis

National debtcounselling service

Group for the deaf and hard of hearing

Support groups for children with disabilities and their families

Women’smentoring programme

Women’s book club

Women’s writing group

Midweek small groups

Midweek group for the retired

Friday night youth event

Kerith in the community

Hilltop

TMTL

FoodBank

Crisis Intervention

Konnections

RespiteSaturday and holidayclubs for disabledchildren

YouthMonday night youthgroup

Mums’ groupSupport group formothers of disabledchildren

Sunday buddiesSupport for disabledchildren during ourSunday children’smeetings

CAP Deaf Hope

Children’s ministry

Unique women’s ministry

United men’s ministry

Creative arts

Life groups

Volunteers

Groundbreakers

Rock solid

Bouldergang

Blast

Explode

Kids choir

Freedom in ChristThe Alpha course

Parenting

The marriage course

BracknellCar parking

Welcome team

Refreshments

Sandhurst

Wokingham Binfield

Discovery workshop

InspireExp

Activate

Worship

Tech teamVideo editing and animatedproduction

Media Graphics teamFootball club Golf club Events

Cycling

Exposition

Kerith fast-track

Youth ministry

Life

J Generation

Schools’ work

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Sunday youth meetings

dance groupfor ages 5-11

Networking within localsecondary schools

Monday nights Saturdays

Midweek meeting

Sunday meetingsand productions

Drama

Sparklers

Kerith courses & academies

Young adultcommunity

Midday bible study group

Parent andtoddler group

Sunday children’s groups that meet in K2, ourbuilding across the car park from The Kerith Centre

Intermediate discipleship Introduction to the Christian faithBuilding great relationships

Realise your spiritual gifting

Worship academyMusical tuition in the context of worship

Practical skills to help with parenting

Money managementCAP Money

Year training in theology and practical service

Kerith academy

Outreaching work of Kerith

Life within Kerith

Discipleship groups

Facilities

Courses

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for boys and girlsaged 8-11 who

want to knowmore about God

for children aged 5-11

Treasure Tots

KonstuctionKrew

Twinkles prewalkers

Jewels1s

Little Gems2s

PreciousStones3s and 4s

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Any special needs?

From deaf signing at 11am, to special

needs buddies for children, to spaces

for wheelchair users – we want to

make life as easy as we can for you.

Please ask our welcome team – they’re

here to help you.Got children?

At 9am and 11am, children who are

primary-aged or younger can be

registered with our experienced

volunteer team in K2, across from The

Kerith Centre, from ten minutes before

the meeting. And if your under 5 needs

you, a call-out will appear on the

auditorium main screen.

In years 7-9 at school?

J-gen is for you, with lively discussions

and fun activities at all three meetings.

Worship in The Kerith Centre to start,

then look out for the slide for J-gen time.

Rushed and thirsty?

We serve tea and coffee before and after

all meetings, so make yourself at home.

New to the church, or just

want to find out more?

Head for the comfy sofas and the

Connect team downstairs in the

auditorium, straight after morning

meetings.

Sunday evenings

Lights down, volume up, coffee ready

from 6pm, meeting starts at

7pm.Welcome just as warm, teaching

and worship just as inspiring.

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SUNDAYS@ KERITH

Still confused?Ask any of our friendly welcome team - those chirpy folk who wear red in the morning and welcome lanyards in the evening.They will be only too willing to help and advise you.

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The Kerith Centre car park is available

for first-time visitors, the elderly and

disabled. Otherwise we use the

Bracknell & Wokingham College car

park on Sunday mornings, just before

The Kerith Centre, but please ask at

Reception for a Kerith car park pass if

you’re unable to walk from the

College. If you come Sunday evenings

please park at The Kerith Centre.

Sundays at the Kerith -

over 900 people of all ages and

types gathering weekly at

9am, 11am or 7pm to worship God,

hear great teaching and build

friendships. Come to any of the

meetings and our friendly welcome

team will be ready to help you.

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You can give to Project 125 online through

www.justgiving.com/Project125.

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But, why? What’s the reason for all this

commotion?

LIFE have taken on the task of raising £125,000to build a girls’ dormitory in Serenje, Zambia.Only 2% of girls in Serenje finish their schooling.The school is ready to have them, the teachersare ready to teach and the families have madesacrifices to ensure that the girls have someaccommodation during the schooling term. Theproblem is that when the girls live away fromhome, on their own, they are living in very basicconditions and they are vulnerable to men in thesurrounding area. The girls fall pregnant, areinfected with HIV/AIDS or simply run away. Hardly any make it.We think that’s sufficient reason for a commotion.

Friday, half-term. The laziest teenagers are still in bed,many are out with friends and some are even doing

homework. But many of the LIFE loving variety gather togetherat the Kerith Centre.These teenagers don glaringly red PROJECT 125 T-shirts andassume their positions for the day. Carwashers with sponges at the

ready, sponsored Rave about to kick off and Chris McCann all setfor crazy challenges in his very short shorts.

Not to mention a whole group of youngpeople preparing to march into

Bracknell, laden withan abundance ofleaflets and a fire intheir hearts.

Performance ofsongs at The RoyalOak Pub

raised £315

Project 125 marketstall in Bracknell

raised £90

An ebay challenge, selling donated itemsonline

ongoing

Project 125 Day: All day sponsored Rave-athon, carwashing, donate to challenge a LIFEteam member, selling hotdogs andburgers, talking to people in the towncentre

raised £800

Baking for making -sales in schools

ongoing

Sponsored silence

raised £315

LIFE is Kerith’s Friday night youth event. We started in September 2009 with 50 people, andwe now gather up to 500 teenagers on a single evening. We wanted to create a youth eventthat was simply amazing and professional, but without ever losing its real meaning andpurpose – to get to know Jesus. Expect raves, sumo suits and open mic nights; plus prayer,miracles and God changing people’s lives!

On Saturday 9th October, eight teenagers formed a congaline and made their way from Bracknell to Windsor to raisemoney; this being the latest event in a local fund-raisingcampaign. Named Project 125, the campaign, by the youth of KerithCommunity Church, is aiming to raise £125,00 to build agirls dormitory in Serenje, a town in Zambia. At present,many girls who attend school in Serenje have to findaccommodation in the slums where they are vulnerable and,as a result of this, the majority of girls are raped. Adormitory would mean they were safe and protected duringtheir education.Callum Wyles, age 15, organised the conga line to Windsor :“It was just a quality time really, seeing youth, people myage, although in a small group, doing an amazing thing forthe good of others, it's a moving thing.” Liam Parker, youth pastor: “The young people in Bracknellhave taken a monstrous challenge to raise £125,000 but tobe honest its not about hitting a target. The young peoplehave come to realisation that if they can raise £400 then onegirl can go to school safely without the fear of being rapedand abused and the young people aren't interested in hittingfigures or meeting targets. They want to change lives andthats what they are going to do!”The Conga Line raised roughly £240 and took about 4 and a half hours.

raised £240

BRACKNELL YOUTH RAISING MONEY FOR SERENJE

“We'd been talking about the young people becomingworld changers and making a difference, and I think inour culture we just expect the young people to do thegood thing, but actually we never equip them orfacilitate for them to do it. I've had emails from youngpeople saying that it's just such a fantastic opportunity,they really love it. Yes, £125,000 is a lot of money, butwe're going to keep going and see what we can do.”-Liam Parker Youth Pastor

PRESS RELEASE - BRACKNELL MEDIA

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Begin by rooting yourself in God. Fruitfulness flows inlarge measure from where you’re planted. Rootyourself in the world and you’ll be up when the worldis up, and down when it’s down. Root yourself into theGod who never changes and you’ll be on a securefoundation which can never be shaken, and in aposition to grow even when those around you arestruggling.

You were never designed to do life on your own, butin a community of people who will love you, speaktruth into you and want to be your biggestcheerleaders. Go to church on a Sunday, get into asmall group, find a mentor. Be honest and open aboutwhere you’re at and what you’re feeling. If you’regoing to flourish you’re going to do it in community.

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despairGod wants you to grow – in your relationshipwith Him, your relationships with others, in joy,in peace, financially, in your job, in yourbusiness, with your children, with yourneighbours, in every area of life. He wants youto live a fruitful life, in fact Jesus said yourfruitfulness would be one of the signs of you being His disciple.

Every decade seems to havewords which would sum it up.The 1960s were all about‘flower power’ and ‘sexualliberation’, the 80s were allabout ‘personal responsibility’and ‘individual choice’, thenoughties might besummarised by ‘Iraq’ or ‘9/11’and ‘Girls Aloud’. The words forour times seem to be ‘cut’,‘deficit’, ‘reduction’ and‘despair’. The whole feel is of atime of austerity, a time to bethinking smaller not bigger anda time to batten down thehatches in the hope that abetter season is coming.

Yet I believe that God wants us to use adifferent vocabulary. That we shouldn’t bedefined by the events happening around us,but should look to be the ones who redefinethe times we live in. That the words whichshould characterise us should be words like‘growth’, ‘expansion’, ‘opportunity’ and‘advance’, not small-minded small-thinkingwords.

But is that really possible when the wholenation is facing cuts and difficulties? I believe itis. Christians love to quote the words ofJeremiah, when he says: ‘”For I know the plansI have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans toprosper you and not to harm you, plans to giveyou hope and a future.”’ We can easily forgetthat this was written at a time when God’speople had just been taken into exile, whenthey were suffering incredible hardship and feltthat all of their hopes and dreams were gone.Yet at that precise moment God wants tospeak expansion and growth into them.

That message echoes through the Bible. Thepromise to Abraham in Genesis 12 was thatGod was going to bless him, and that throughhim all the nations were going to be blessed -spoken at a time when he had no heir, and novisible way of getting one. Psalm 1 speaks ofthe people who root their lives in God and hiscommands, and promises that: “whatever theydo they prosper.” Jesus told us in John 15 thatif we rooted ourselves in him that we wouldbear “much fruit.”

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Simon BenhamSenior Pastor

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How important do you think the work ofthe Foodbank is in the Bracknell area?Although Bracknell seems to be an affluentarea there are people who really do needhelp for whatever reason, maybe domesticcircumstances or redundancy, and you don’tnecessarily realise that is the case in thisarea. So it is vital.

In September the Foodbank celebrated itsfirst birthday, and what a year it was! Duringits first twelve months in Bracknell over10,000 meals were served and more thaneight tonnes of emergency food was givenaway – that’s the equivalent of 22,500 tins!Over 1,100 people received food, and LinKspoke to one of those about their lifeline.

When did you first hear about theFoodbank and how?In early 2010 my family had a terrible two-month period where things just kept goingwrong and everything got on top of us.Eventually we got half way through the monthand we’d gone over our overdraft limit, whichmeant there was no money left for food orthe rest of the bills coming out of our accountthat month. I heard about the Foodbankthrough a friend of mine from the Kerith whoknew about my situation.

What did the help you received from theFoodbank mean to you?It was absolutely fantastic for us, it meant wecould manage until the end of the month andwere able to feed our children. It gave ussome breathing space and also stopped ushaving to get into more debt. It was such arelief and we’re really indebted for the helpwe received in a really awful situation.

How difficult a time was it for your family?It was our son’s birthday and we wereextremely anxious for our young family, notbeing able to provide for them was veryupsetting. We also didn’t want all of ourfriends to find out about our difficulties;everybody else always seems to be copingreally well and you just don’t want to admit it.

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great to hear such lively worship in such amodern style. We ended up coming back formore, and were really impressed by howgenuinely friendly and welcomingeverybody was. I found myself wanting tolearn more about Christianity and joinedthe Freedom in Christ course, which spurredme on to making the decision that Ibelieved Jesus had died for me and inresponse I gave him my life.

How have things changed for you since then?My whole outlook has changed, and I feel asif I’ve been through a period of personalexpansion. I find that God gives meconfidence in all the different areas of mylife, looking outward and not in, and I’m lessconcerned about what people think.

What kind of things have you beeninvolved in at the Kerith?I’ve always believed that my creative talentis a gift from God and I’ve always wanted togive something back. I firmly believe thatGod put me on a path to the Kerith thatChristmas in 2008. I’ve since gone on towork on projects including Kerith eventsand stage set design, promotional materials, signage, postcards,ministry work, website, and I’m veryprivileged now to be Art Director for this very magazine!

Can you tell us a bit about your childhood?Sadly my mum died when I was nine-years-oldso I was forced to grow up very quickly andhelp look after my little sister when dad wasworking. My parents were Christians and weattended church on Sundays, but as my sisterand I got older we lost interest and eventuallystopped going. It wasn’t that we didn’t believe,we just didn’t follow.

How did you get into your current career?When I was 16 I moved to London to findwork, armed with just £30 and a mate’s floor tosleep on. After a few disasters – includingfinding myself homeless, jobless and hungry –the move was a success and I made my firststeps into the publishing industry. A few yearslater, I moved back to my dad’s home inBerkshire and began a long career ineverything from advertising and photographyto newspaper publishing and production forTV and cinema.

How did you first find yourself at the Kerith?Every Christmas we went to church, which weenjoyed but not enough to make me want togo more regularly. In 2008 my son joined theKerith and when it came to Christmas hesuggested we went there with him. So weturned up at one of the Christmas events, andwhen I first saw the auditorium and the lights Icouldn’t believe we were in a church! But whatreally hit me was the worship – it was just

He’s worked for the likes of Sony, Vodafone, ITV and the BBC, and his other pastclients include British Airways, Zanussi, NEC, Lexus, Toyota and Hoover. Five years ago he won four gold industry awards for his work, and he now runs hisown design business. So how did Kerith member and LinK art director MikeCharlton end up where he is today? We met up with the creative guru to find out.

interview : Mike Charlton : team LinK

STOP PRESS:

During Harvest 2010

Foodbank received

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nurseries, schools and

churches totalling

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For more information on FoodBank,please phone 01344 862699or email: [email protected]

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Kids say the funniest things - but behind their cute innocence they can also besurprisingly profound! LinK got eight Konstruction Krew kids together and quizzed them

on all the important subjects - God, church, parents, TV and Christmas!If you could be any Bible character, who would you be and why?

PIP: I’d like to be Noah because he was strong and he did what

God told him to do, even though people thought he was mad.

EDWARD: Jesus, because he could heal people.

MIA: I would be Jesus because he’s got powers, and in Adam and

Eve he tells them off and he always does the right thing.

ELLIE: I like Eve because when God tells her not to eat the apple

she gets tempted by the snake to eat the apple on the tree.

Konstruction Krew kids: Joshua (7) Ellie (10)Mia (7) Edward (9) Adam (6) Pip (10) Jessica (10)and Emily (7)

Laying foundations Building community Enjoying God together

What is your favourite thing about Konstruction Krew on a Sunday?

JESSICA: We have so much fun there.

MIA: I like it when we talk about Jesus.

JOSHUA: The most fun thing I do at Konstruction Krew is worshipping

God. I like singing, dancing and playing the inflatable guitars.

ADAM: Learning more about Jesus, reading the Bible, and doing fun

stuff like playing on the wii games.

What is the most annoying thing about your mum and dad?

ADAM: That they don’t let us watch Cartoon

Network.

ELLIE: My dad sometimes embarrasses me by

dancing with me. He’s quite good but not all the

time though, and he sings at the same time.

EDWARD: They have to hold your hand in town

when your friends are around and they have

to kiss you before school. If my friends see me

they just take the mickey out of me!

JOSHUA: That we’re not allowed to go wild, and

that we’re not allowed to go anywhere by

ourself. And that they tell us off all the time,

and they’re bossy, and they have loads and

loads of rules.

What is your favourite film or TV

programme?

JOSHUA: Ben 10, because he’s

cool and he goes into 10 aliens.

PIP: My favourite film is Black

Beauty because I love horses.

EMILY: iCarly because Sam

looks really like me.

What is your favourite thing about God?JOSHUA: That Jesus died on the cross cos he loves us.ELLIE: That he’s with me everywhere

I go.PIP: He’s brilliant and he’s kind to meand I can see him working in my lifealready.

What do you like best about Christmas?ELLIE: When we all get round together andwe all eat a family meal together.JESSICA: The fact that it’s to worship Jesus.EMILY: That I get loads of presents and Iget to help putting the Christmas tree up.

Drop into K2 hall early on Sunday mornings and you’d soon notice a buzz as the Konstruction Krew team prepare for the arrival of over 70 lively 5-11 year olds at 9am and 11am.Ask any of these children what they like about Konstruction Krew and they’ll tell you they have loads of fun, they enjoy the games they play when they arrive and the team activities later on, they love the energetic worship –

dancing, playing inflatable guitars, shouting, marching and singing their hearts out!We ALL have an amazing time together every Sunday and in the week during term time too,

from 4.30-5.30pm in the K2 Lounge:

TUESDAYS – Blast! a group for boys and girls aged 8-11 who want to know more about God

THURSDAYS – Explode – a dance group for children aged 5-11

FRIDAYS – a Kids Choir for children aged 5-11

For more details of any of our activities please contact:

Yvonne Scott – Children’s [email protected]

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It sounds like my life has been idyllic and pain-free, butaged nine, my world suddenly changed one day whenmy father was drowned whilst swimming in the sea.Our family holiday was abruptly ended and nothingcould have prepared us for the after shocks of such anevent. Despite the kindness and support of lovingfamily and friends, the impact of this loss has affectedmy adult life. I have experienced difficult times andperiods of depression, and I know firsthand that life asa Christian is not always one of easy times and joy. Ibelieve that God can use us in our weakness and Hebecomes our strength. Reaching out to others and helping them connect to God and to each

other in the church community has always been my heart. Starting theMums and Toddlers group 20 years ago, and more recently thewomen’s mentoring ministry, has given me great opportunities in theseareas. So I was very excited when I was offered this new pastoral role.We’ve prioritised two key areas for development; how we welcome andintegrate new people into church life, and how we support people newto the Christian faith. I work two days a week and meet with my core

team to develop and resource these areas andbegin to address some of the wider pastoralissues. I know I cannot fix everyone oreverything, but I want – with God's help – todraw together a team of people who alongsideLife Groups can effectively care and supportpeople in our church community.

I’m Caroline and I have recentlybecome the pastoral co-ordinator atKerith Community Church. I ammarried to Jonathan and have twoadult daughters. I grew up in Surreynear the North Downs, the eldest ofthree. My parents were verysociable and hospitable, and I haveinherited this love for creatingopportunities for gathering people.

Both my parents and many of my extended family were Christians. My grandfatherran a large Sunday School and had a huge heart for reaching families and childrenwith the gospel. This passion had a significant impact on me.Music has been a golden thread running through my life, my parents encouragedme and gave me opportunities to develop my skills on piano and cello. I went touniversity to study music, then trained and worked as a secondary music teacherand now work part-time in Sandy Lane Primary School.

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putting it back on course....

Jonathan and Sue Davis have been hostingour marriage course for a number of yearsnow, and both have been through tough timesin the past. Sue's first husband David diedafter only five years of marriage – leaving herwith two small children – and Jonathanexperienced the pain of divorce. They'vebeen married for 21 years, and think it couldbe fun to reach their golden anniversary, bywhich time another couple will be hosting thecourse!

Henry Youngman once said: “Some people askthe secret of our long marriage. We take time togo to a restaurant twice a week. A littlecandlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. Shegoes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.”

That is so nearly right! The strongest advice ofthe marriage course is to spend quality time

together on a regularbasis. Over seven weekswe look at essential topicsincluding building strongfoundations,communication, resolvingconflict, parents and in-

laws, forgiveness, good sex and love languages– all preceded by a delicious meal. Just the two

of you. Each talk isillustrated with severalrecorded interviews withcouples from allbackgrounds. Time is set-aside for you to get toknow each other better. It’s for any couple,whether you’ve been married for six months or

sixty years, and howeversuccessful you’d sayyour marriage has been.There’s room for

improvement whatever your answer, so why notinvest some time in it?

“Every week hasbeen very helpfuland has definitelymade a positivedifference to ourmarriage.”

“This course hasgone a long wayto enabling us togive our marriageanother chance.”

“I really appreciatedtime each week tospend together.”

“The course hasbeen essential,and means ourmarriage now hasa future. Thanks amillion!”

“On Sundays I have a seat reserved on the end of the backrow. Why? Because if someone sits behind me and talksthrough the sermon I can’t understand what is being said. Aside effect of my medication is hypersensitive hearing. Ihear sounds louder than most people, which can be verypainful, actually inside my brain. Sounds mix together and itis as if they are talking another language.Sometimes I experience strange thoughts, triggered bywords in a song maybe, and the thoughts can be very real

and frightening. So I have my car in thechurch car park, where I can go to feelsafe and calm down.

I have prayed for years that one day Godwill break through and we will have a

mental health awareness day, so I was very excited andencouraged to discover that the rumours about the

conference were true. Many churches are behindthe outside world in their attitudes towardsmental illness. I have even been told that

Christians don’t get depressed, so if I have a mental illness Ican’t be a Christian!Over the summer I struggled with very intrusive suicidalthoughts, hard to resist, but a close friend told me that Godhad more for me to do here on earth.People with mental illness are used to being misunderstoodand rejected. How would Jesus treat them? He wouldwelcome, love and accept. Mental illness can be frightening.Fear comes from the unknown, and I would love you to cometo the conference, to learn and understand a bit more andbreak down the fear.”

KERITH CONFERENCE 2011 KERITH COURSE 2011

February 5th will see the first conferenceon mental health at the Kerith Centre. LinK spoke to Sue Toms, who has beenpart of Kerith Community Church for 23 years and has suffered frombipolar/manic depression for 40 years.

Giving permission and a framework to discuss mental health

To book a place on the course starting in February 2011 please email [email protected]

To register for this conference, pleasephone 0118 933 7961 or email:[email protected]

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Serenje

I visited Serenje in October,and it was such anencouragement and privilegeto see first-hand thedifference the project is

making for so many children and families. There were also anumber of individuals I met there who had a big impact on me.

The first of these was Lovnish, a widow of 17 years with threechildren. She tirelessly works as a volunteer, providingphysical help, hygiene and health education, and spiritualencouragement. She often collects anti-retroviral medicinesand food supplements for those with HIV, and she also checkshow children being supported by the project are getting on atschool. She is incredibly cheerful and kind, and despite herown difficult circumstances she gives herself to those in suchdire need. Lovnish epitomises the passionate, selflessdedication of the volunteer work force in Serenje.

I also met Martha, an orphan who I will never forget. At 15 shelives in squalor in a tiny shack in a shanty town area. Sheshares with another girl, and does all her own cooking andcleaning whilst getting herself ready for school andcompleting her homework, because the school is too far fromthe village where her siblings and grandmother live. Many of the girls in this community live near small bar areasserving cheap alcohol. Martha is very vulnerable

Alan Lander and his wife Penny joined Kerith

Community Church in 1981, and for more than 20 years

he has been an Elder – part of the Senior Leadership

Team. Alan was instrumental in the setting up of the

project in Serenje, Zambia, so LinK asked him to tell us

about his role and his recent visit.

I can trace my desire to helpvulnerable children back towhen Penny and I went to Chinato adopt the first of our twodaughters. Something awoke inme as I saw the very real needs.

There is a verse in the Bible which says religion that God findsacceptable is looking after orphans and widows (James 1:27),and for years I had not been able to shake that off. Then in 2006 Iwas deeply affected by hearing an interview with Bono of U2,where he spoke about how it is the church’s responsibility to acton the HIV/AIDS crisis. He challenged church leaders to getinvolved and I knew straight away that we needed to respond, soI invited two people I knew very well who were working withHIV/AIDS projects to come and talk with the Senior LeadershipTeam. Over the next few months we’d set up a five-year self-sustaining project in Serenje, partnering with a couple of otherorganisations.

What was yourinvolvement in theearly stages of theproject?

What impacted youon your recent tripto Serenje?

to sexual harassment and has no responsible adultthere to provide for her or keep her safe. This is whyProject 125 is so vital, to build a dormitory so girls likeMartha can study and live in safety and dignity. InZambia they say: ‘educate a girl and you educate thenation.’

Finally, on the Sunday I was invited to Pastor Chola’shome for lunch after church. As I walked into theirsparse room I noticed a small bundle on the sofa, ababy girl only seven days old. I asked her name andwas totally speechless when they asked me to nameher. After I got over the shock they insisted, sayingthat in their culture they name a child on the seventhday, and as I was their 'honoured guest' I was asked toname her. So I said I would like to call her Hannah.What an incredibly humbling and emotionalexperience. Two of their seven children are beingsupported at school by the project, and as I heldHannah I knew this girl had a hope and a futurebecause of the project we’re supporting.

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THE ALAN LANDER INTERVIEW

Lovnish Baby HannahAlan

Martha

If you would like to donate to theSerenje project visit:www.justgiving.com/serenje

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Christmases…there’ve been a few. Some joyful

and exciting, others very sad and

painful. The one that I remember and cherish

the memory of is the one in Poland in 1944. As refugees

from Warsaw, we were given food and shelter in exchange for

my parents’ help on a farm. There was no money involved, my

parents had none. My mother remembered my disappointment

when the only present under the tree was a pencil…yes, one,

single, solitary pencil. Where and how did they get it from? I

do not know…it must have taken some doing in the depth of

the war-torn countryside. That was my mother’s recollection,

but what I remember of that Christmas is walking to the

Midnight Mass through fresh, soft, knee-deep snow, aware of the

beauty of the starlit and silent night, and of the mystery which

filled the air. The Saviour was born… the ultimate mystery of

God’s mercy, grace and love. Krystyna Lysakowska

Christmas I remember trying to get to sleep on Christmas Eve. I was five-years-oldand an avid believer in Father Christmas. I lay there desperately trying to get to sleep or at least look like I was asleep, terrified that if Father Christmas saw me awake he wouldn’t fill up mystocking – how would I explain that to my parents? About a year later, agirl in my class revealed the devastating truth about Father Christmas. Itwas this year that I was part of the Nativity Play at school. I played theinnkeeper and did a Jewish dance in a tunic and a tea towel – it wasbrilliant. I remember realising, that, unlike my school friends, I wasn’t toodisappointed about Father Christmas because I had something else to believein. There was a lot more to my Christmas than presents and family. I wascelebrating the birth of my special friend Jesus. Ellie Jackson

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Thoughts and memorieson Christmases past,around the globe.....

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The Kerith Bookshop is open either side of the meetings on a Sunday and sells a range ofbooks and CDs at super low prices (often cheaper than Amazon!!!) Look out for new titles and CDs this Autumn.

“I was really nervous about going to Real as I wasgoing on my own, although I knew I would know quitea few people once I got there. I got lost drivinground Bracknell and all those roundabouts, but when Igot there I knew I was in the right place. The rest ofthe day was amazing – to be surrounded by women,my friends and God, changed my day completely fromone that I was so scared of into somethingenlightening. What a difference from the morning!When you think God isn't there, think again becauseHE is always there.”Claire

‘’How wonderful tohave ladies withtime and love topray for us. Athought-provokingday: difficult forsome, fun for others,and ‘real’ in manyways.’’

Sharon

“I was just so moved to see a simple idea ofreflecting on ‘24 hours that make up my day’communicated so well – the short opening filmand the posters around the reception lounge thatwere poignant, funny and interesting. The longerstories of real lives in the programme meant thateven in quiet moments we were drawn to the‘Real’ theme that pervaded so many aspects ofthe day – like lettering through a piece of rock.” Jacqui

Being Real. Existing in this moment, thisspace as you really are. Not as you’d like tobe, not as you think others would have yoube, all ‘if onlys’ and ‘next times’ set aside –Real is a statement of faith. This is Real 2011. A moment in our crazy, busy year, to be us before God.Exciting…scary…stretching, as we chooseto take time out to be with God and withother women!

Real 2010 was full of colour, inspiring worship, poignant lifestories. Girls beautifully giving gifts away to help others.Challenging teaching on choosing to HOPE, on giving Godaccess to all the areas of our lives. And scrummy cakes!Women walking away excited about the future.Real 2011 is for you! If you came last year – you are part of us,come and be a part again. If you’re new, come. And girls, telland bring your friends along to share the experience.

What’s being planned for the comingyear?MATT RANGER: There’ll be quiz nightsin March and September, plus in Junewe’ll be having a hog roast and inNovember the famous Strictly No SaladBBQ will be returning.PHIL JONES: And in between all thatwe’ve got loads of sports eventshappening – cycling on Saturdaymornings, badminton and football onMonday nights, and we’re talking aboutstarting a Kerith rugby team – so watchthis space!

Coalitionto run Unitedevents

BREAKING NEWS

The publication that makes tabloids look like newspapers

Morecambe and Wise, Jagger and Richards,

Shearer and Sheringham.Everybody loves a double act,

so LinK caught up withUnited’s very own - Ranger and Jones -to see what’s in store

for 2011.

Will there be a particular theme for thequiz nights?MATT RANGER: We’ve had themes inthe past but Ben Oliver’s team keepswinning, so he’s going to be banned nexttime and we need to think of a differenttheme aswell – anything to stop himwinning!What’s the best thing about United?MATT RANGER: People can meet andhave a chat, whether they’re from churchor not. Lots of different guys of all agesare coming along, so no matter who youare there’s always going to be somebody

who you can start talking to.PHIL JONES: We’re not just a load ofmiddle-aged zombies like Matt! We getsuch a spread and it’s great to see 18-year-olds talking to 60-year-olds.How can people find out more about theevents?MATT RANGER: Everything’s on theUnited facebook page, so search for us andwe should come up.PHIL JONES: Also, look out for the new United page on the Kerith website(www.kerith.co.uk), as it’s currently beingrevamped.

Oliver’s armywin the battle (again)

Kerith men XCELin Bradford

‘Champions Elect’ proved thatgood things come in threes bybeing crowned winners of theUnited quiz night for the third

successive time, in September.Men came from far and wideto dethrone their unbeatenopponents, but it seemed thechallengers had bitten off

The Xcel conference was held at the Abundant Life Church inBradford on the 19th and 20th of November. With well over2,000 delegates it was easy to get lost in the crowd, but anexcellent turnout from the men of Kerith meant you were neverfar from a familiar face. The purpose was to equip men withtheir role in life - as a husband, a father, at work and generallyin the wider world with the big message being “take risks - bebold”. Guest speaker Pastor Kevin Gerald’s quote fromBraveheart sent us on our way to freedom.

more than they could chew –and that wasn’t just the fish andchips – as the ‘Elect’ completedan unprecedented quiz night

hat-trick.Team captain Ben Oliver said:“As the pundits say, winningbecomes a habit – and we seemto have become addicted to it!”

ENJOY GOLF, FOOTBALL,CYCLING, QUIZ NIGHTS?

JOIN UNITED NOW!ITʼS FREE, ITʼS FUN

BUT YOU HAVE TO BE A BLOKE

FRIDAY1ST & SATURDAY 2ND JULY2011

REFLECTING ON REAL 2010

UNITED€

To register for this conference, pleasephone 01344 862699 or email:[email protected]

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Men’s quiz night September 2010

October 2010

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Bracknell

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January 2011

11,18, 25 Parenting Course 8pm

16 Ben Cooley speaking

19/20 Prayer Meeting 8pm

25 CAP Money Course 8pm

26Alpha Course 7.30pm

30Disover Kerith Lunch 1pm

February

1, 15 Parenting Course 8pm

1, 15CAP Money Course 8pm

2, 9, 16, 23 Alpha Course 7.30pm

5Cloudy Days in Summer Conference 10am-4pm

12 Unique Women's Quiz Night

16, 17 Prayer Meeting 8pm

22 Marriage Course 7.30pm

March

1, 8, 15, 22 Parenting Course 8pm

1, 8, 15, 22 Marriage Course 7.30pm

2, 9, 16, 23 Alpha Course 7.30pm

2, 9, 23, 30 Freedom in Christ Course 7.30pm

12 United Men's Quiz Night

16, 17 Prayer Meeting 8pm

19 Unique Women's Word & Worship Evening

April

3 Mothers Day

5 Marriage Course 7.30pm

6 Alpha Course 7.30pm

6 Freedom in Christ Course 8pm

5/6 Come as You Are Conference with John Burke

24 Easter Sunday

27, 28 Prayer Meeting 8pm

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

EASTER 2011

Giving permission

and a

framework

to discuss

mental health

Saturday 5 February 2011 10-4pm.Tickets £10. Available from Kerith Reception.

People find mental health canbe difficult to discuss. Thisconference is aimed at thosewho suffer and those whowalk alongside the sufferers.

ComeAs You AreBut Don’t Stay That Way

John BurkeGateway Church, Austin, TexasJames Emery White Mecklenburg Community Church, North Carolina

both senior pastors and gifted conferencespeakers.

To book, go to www.willowcreek.org.uk or ask at the Kerith Centre Reception

Building Life - Changing Churches Conference 4-5 April 2011

2O11Yes ladies.... It’s time to get REAL again.Due to popular demand REAL will be back next July.

Make sure the dates are put in your 2011 diary!Book online from January - visit www.kerith.co.uk

JULY

1ST

& 2

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MOTHERS DAY

Hope for Justice has a mission -to seek a lasting solution tostamp out human trafficking.

Ben Cooley is with us on Sunday16th Jan in all three meetings totell us more. Don’t miss it.

Join us as we celebrate the event thatgave us eternal salvation.

Good Friday April 22nd 7pm Easter Sunday 9am, 11am and 7pm

Sunday 3rd April 2011Celebrating mothers of all ages.

Dates for your diary

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Alpha is an opportunity to explore themeaning of life through a ten week coursedesigned as a basic introduction to theChristian faith.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699register via www.kerith.co.ukCourse Leader: Lee Layton­Matthews

The Freedom in Christ course is designed tohelp you take hold of the amazing truthabout who you are as a follower of Christ.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre Reception Phone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leaders: Rob & Stacey Omokaro

An opportunity to enhance your marriage bydiscussing all those things you never gettime to do at home.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jonathan & Sue Davis

An eight week programme designed to helpdevelop practical skills to become moreeffective parents.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leaders:Duncan & Sharon KlitgaardRichard & Hazel White

Serving the wider Bracknell community withpractical help and support to families andindividuals alongside other services in the area.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leader: Catriona Mitchell

A mentoring programme where women meet together regularly to supportand encourage one another in their lives.

Find out more:Email: [email protected] Leader: Caroline Hanbury

A book club that is open to all women who enjoy reading or who want to be motivated to read more books. The group meets bi­monthly.

Find out more:Email: [email protected] Leader: Ope Olugbile

A women's writing group for those who would like to grow in the art ofwriting. Exposition meets on the thirdFriday of the month in K2 to write togetherand share our work.

Find out more:[email protected] Leader: Jacqui Webber­Gant:

We are a large and friendly toddlergroup for all pre­school children(including babies) and their carers.

Find out more:Phone: 01344 862699 email: [email protected] Leader: Dany Smith

For advice on handling your money betteron a day to day basis join the CAP Moneycourse.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699Email: [email protected] Leader: Helen Dodwell

A group serving the deaf and hard of hearingin the Kerith community.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leaders: Mark & Alex Hooper

KERITHDIRECTORY

KERITH COURSES MINISTRIES & COMMUNITY

MEETINGS & GROUPS

RECRUITMENT

Freedom in Christ

Parentingcourse

A 3 week training course to help you todiscover your spiritual gifts.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699Email: [email protected] Leaders: Geoff Hawke & Mark Ridgway

An informal opportunity to explorethe Bible, led by Ben Davies.12.50pm Wednesdays.

Find out more:Phone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leader: Ben Davies

The Midweek Meeting

Small Midweek Groups that meet in people’shomes. We seek to get to know God moreand do life together.

Find out more:visit: www.kerith.co.uk visit the Life Group Stand in the Receptionafter a Sunday meeting for a chat.Email: [email protected] Leaders: Ben & Beccy Oliver

Life groupsdoing life together

The Alpha course

Deaf hope

Restoring Dignity Reviving Hope

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leader: Pat Hallett

Foodbank

kerith in the community

HILLTOP is for adults who have a learningdisability and is a place where they arewelcomed and valued.Sundays, once a month from 4.45pm.

Find out more:Pick up a form from Kerith Centre ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leaders: Melita Cullis & Hazel White

Hilltop

DiscoveryWorkshop

The marriage course

Unique is the ministry for all womencomprising both main events and a numberof interest groups.

Find out more:Pick up postcards from Kerith ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699Email: [email protected] Leader: Catrina Benham

UNIQUE ministryfor women

Events and quiz nights for men of Kerith andtheir friends, as well as regular groups suchas badminton, football and golf.

Find out more:Pick up postcards from Kerith ReceptionPhone: 01344 862699Email: [email protected] Leader: Charles Ravenhill

Events for menSPARKLERSparent and toddler group

INSPIRE

EXPOSITION

ACTIVATE

EXP is the community for 16­30(ish!) young adults. We meet for various social events and gatherings throughout the year.

Find out more:www.kerith.co.uk/expphone: 01344 862699email: [email protected] Leader: Ben Pocock

EXPyoung adult community

CAPmoney

Meet people and get involved with the manyprojects and ministries that make up KerithCommunity Church.

Find out more:Email: [email protected] line: 01344 828808 Group Leader: Sue Ranger

We welcome all children from birth to final year of primary school, including those with disabilities. To find out more come along any Sunday to K2.

Find out more:visit: www.kerith.co.uk Under 5s ­ Lydia Harris­[email protected]­11s ­ Yvonne Scott [email protected] Leaders: Lydia Harris­Lane and Yvonne Scott

Kids 2at the kerith

TMTL is a group dedicated to the retired.Thursdays from 1.00pm.

Find out more:Phone: 01344 862699 Email: [email protected] Leaders: Roy Buck, Bob Wilson, Bill Dick, Dave Barker.

There’s more to life

Free debt advice from a national awardwinning charity for anyone struggling withdebt.

Find out more:Appointments freefone: 0800 328 0006 Bracknell Centre: 01344 828805Centre manager: Andy Jackson

Christiansagainst poverty UK

A community of young people school years 7­13.

Find out more:[email protected]/youthuGroup Leader: Liam Parker

Youth & Lifeat the Kerith

A number of different groups that seek tosupport both children with disabilities andtheir families

Find out more:Karen Mehta­01344 [email protected] orSandy Carter­01344 [email protected] Leader: Karen Mehta

Konnectionssupport group

KerithVolunteers UNITED TMTL

konnections

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