Following disastrous floods in Pittsburg (Pennsylvania), Adventist Community Services provided relief and support. Executive Director Andrew Clark was also aware of the spiritual needs of the devastated community. Now, with the support of that community, they have opened Conscious Café – an extremely successful storefront specializing in loose leaf tea, herbal infusions, fruit smoothies, organic salads and wraps;… Continue reading
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Conscious Café – touching lives!
Floods brought Andrew Clark to Pittsburg. Andy is a passionate church planter – and Conscious Cafe has now opened. (read more)
Conscious Café – opens Upper Room
At-risk youth hanging out at Conscious Café create a teen drop-in-center called the Upper Room. (read more)
NEWS 28 Feb 08
Hello friends, Judy and I live in Melbourne, Australia. In many ways it is a microcosm of western societies – with a population of 3.7 million of over 140 different nationalities, with 160 languages spoken in homes, 50,000 overseas students, and 15,000 indigenous people. It is projected that there will be at least a further… Continue reading
Family idea for Easter
The Robinson family have enjoyed a special family meal at Easter time for 17 years. This could work for your church plant. (read more)
Gospel Choirs reach Postmoderns
Postmodern secular young adults are joining gospel choirs in the Czech Republic – and through their participation are coming to know Jesus. Check out the Mamina Gospel Choir.
Get socializing & have some fun!
It is easier to invite people to get to know God if they already know you. For fun ideas used by re:vive (read more)
Surprised by the Spirit
“During this week I have seen miracles,” says Hensley Gungadoo – commenting on a Week of Prayer in his church plant. (read more)
NEWS 21 Dec 07
Hello Planters, It is many weeks since the last Church Planting News. These have been busy months. In October/November, Judy and I visited church planters and planting projects in Belgium, France and Switzerland – and also spent a few days with friends in the UK. This NEWS is a series of very short stories. You… Continue reading
NEWS 01 Sept 07
Hello Planters, Many have sent news items in the last few days. Some items are now on newchurchlife.com (where we have also added a page for Seminars & Conferences) – but here are more ideas, links and encouragement! Your stories encourage others! Every time a CHURCH PLANTING NEWS goes out, I hear from Olga Murga…. Continue reading