12 November 2008 -
Turn your eyes upon Jesus...
...look full in his wonderful face. There are some great things happening in the church at Bootle at the moment - Pastors Steve and Yvonne spent a few days up at Glasgow Elim where John and Carol Arnott from Toronto Airport Fellowship in Canada were ministering. The teaching, blessing and anointing that they received, they have begun to impart and pass on to us all on Sunday night and no doubt, this will be set to continue. In addition, many of us returned from The Stand event in Birmingham at the weekend with a deep experience of the injustice that still exists in this world we have been entrusted with. Whether this be as a result of caste ideologies in India and the plight of the Dalit people or closer to home with young people drawn into grooming circles and abuse, it is clear that we as children of Christ need to be at the forefront of stopping this in its tracks. We have been filled up and have been positioning ourselves for what God's plans and purposes are at Bootle and there will be more opportunities now to get involved in making a difference over the weeks to come. We have plenty of info packs and DVDs from The Stand and hope to initiate some action through the House and Prayer Groups shortly. You can talk to any of us that attended (Ian and Kate Y, Ian M, Les & Lynn, Trish, Andy & Mike) or e-mail us and we'll be glad to tell you more. Please continue to pray for God's wisdom and direction for everything we do because doing stuff out of our own strength is a waste of time! We'll be putting some new links up on the "Media" and "Links" buttons in the next few days with further information on some of the causes and issues and a proper link to our GodTube area (www.godtube.com/elimbootle)which we hope to develop in the weeks and months to come. Jesus wants us to fill up and give out, he showed the way and we hope that the website, services and information will help you all do just that. God bless you all until next time...
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28 October 2008 -
High and Lifted Up!
Let's all shout "Hallelujah"! Our football team are through to the next round of the National cup, with a 2-1 home victory over Ecclesiastical of Cheltenham. A trip down to Surrey for the next round is the next challenge for the team - well done boys! As ever, there are lots of things on the go in Bootle at the moment...We have had a number of new faces at our morning and evening meetings and it's always wonderful to make new friends as well as see our "old" ones! The Sunday evenings are a perfect opportunity to just lift up the name of the Lord Jesus and focus on Him. As Pastor Steve said just the other week, bring the youngsters along if you can so they can share and soak in the presence of God as much as possible - the promise is that it's ALL GOOD! The Alpha, marriage courses and House groups are now well established and lots of good comments and smiling faces have been noted - I believe that the Alpha guys are getting a right Royal feed at Carol and Bud's (in more ways than one! - P.S. any leftovers are always greatly appreciated!!!) We are in the process of arranging a new video service through the GodTube network and will be posting further details when this becomes available. It would be great if you could keep praying for more of God's wisdom in the media/ web based activity and all of our outreach into the community, with the children's work and whatever else God asks us to do so we can see more breakthroughs for Him. Bless you all...
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19 October 2008 -
A quick update...
Apologies that due to some sound problems, we have been unable to upload the service from 4th October. If you would like a dvd of Roy Morgan's talk from last week, please put your order in with Mike or Ian and we'll arrange that for you. We are hoping to re-launch the video service online in a couple of weeks through a new provider so please pray that we can overcome the initial difficulties and that God will continue to move through the website and touch more people. Ain't He great?!
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11 October 2008 -
New Wine
Our new house groups and Alpha courses are now up and running and a good night was had by all. However, there is still time to get signed up and involved - please contact us by the normal methods or speak to Steve or Yvonne. Perhaps we had better not make too much of the football team's Akeju cup result!? All I will say is that the perfect number of goals went in for our opponents! Let's pray that the guys recover and move forward in the league... There will be some more videos added during the next week for your enjoyment after some technical hitches with the new equipment, discs being mislaid etc - however, all is now well and I'll get right on it! Keep coming back for more during the week. Bless you all...
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03 October 2008 -
The Kingdom, The Power & The Glory
Congratulations to John & Debbie Massey who are now Mr & Mrs! Everyone had a marvellous time and enjoyed their day immensely - Have you seen the new name for our Sunday evening service (it's the headline in case you missed it!)?? Whatever we call it, expect God to do great things, to continue to empower lives and move in Bootle, Liverpool and the North West when we honour, seek and worship Him. Come and join us soon - can you afford not to?! Thank you to Les and Peter who stood up on Sunday morning and gave amazing testimonies of what God has been and is doing in their lives - very humbling and powerful. These true life stories are now featured, with the guys' consents, in our Media/ video library. Anyone who ever has any bad days, wobbles or doubts (is that all of us then?!) should CHECK THESE OUT and see that God is on the move, reviving and mobilising His people. If you are impacted by these words at all, please feel free to e-mail or phone us or better still come along and see us. As our home page says "Everyone welcome!". The Sunday morning message will also be posted up on the Media button very soon. House groups start up from Wednesday 8th October and if you want to be involved in one or don't know who you are with, please see Steve and Yvonne who will be glad to assist. Loads more going on at the moment so check out the "Events" log and "What's On" for more - Phew, it's getting pretty hot, isn't it (or is that just the steam off my keyboard?!!)
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25 September 2008 -
Let them eat cake!
A great week in Bootle already and more to come! Check out the Sunday word in the video section along with a memorial video for Steve's 50th birthday. You can check out what the footy team guys are up to at http://full-time.thefa.com and looking up Merseyside Christian League Division 3 (Man of the match goalkeeper from our previous win, Andy Yates, played at left back this time and scored??? You don't get that in the Premiership eh?!) Our final Wednesday meeting (for now!) took place this week and was a unique experience with God as always. We keep saying it but it's true! Our God is awesome and keeps things fresh, new and exciting if you will just allow Him to. The name of Jesus is lifted high and darkness flees! This weekend, Debbie and John are getting married so please pray for them and that they have an amazing, blessed day. Until next time, God bless you all and expect more soon!
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20 September 2008 -
Media Update...
The Media section is now fully updated with the latest videos from last week. Check them out (via the Media button on the left)especially if you were not able to make it last weekend - God never wants anyone to miss out!
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14 September 2008 -
Seek Me and live...
Things are changing in more ways than one...From the end of September, House Meetings are starting up at a couple of different locations. Full details will be posted up very shortly on our Events log. As well as this, there will be an Alpha Course starting up within the next couple of weeks at the church building headed up by Carol and Bud Wall, which works through fundamentals of life and faith incorporating the basics of Christianity over approximately 10 weeks. Please contact us whichever way by e-mail, phone or direct (not by carrier pigeon, please!)if you are reading this and want to know more about coming along - you will be very welcome. Dates and start times will be confirmed very shortly... We are trusting in God that this is the right time to re-introduce these activities to our programme... In other news, our football team fought well but lost their away game to St David in Broad Green 3 - 1 yesterday morning. However, they came out unscathed and are ready and fired up for their next game at home on Saturday against Kirkby CF B team. Come support or just pray for all the guys who are taking part!!! There will be more news updates as we get them plus more additions to the video library later in the week. Watch this space!
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08 September 2008 -
The Victory Is Ours!
Lots happening at Bootle this week inside and out! Our new football team has recently had its first official outing in Merseyside Christian League Division 3 against Stanley Park. We won our first game, a very close encounter, 3 - 2 home at Brooke Vale, with Andy Yates securing the "Man of the Match" honours with a sterling performance between the posts. Let's pray that God protects those hands of his for the worship this week (along with the rest of the team of course!) The team have their first away game against St David's coming up this weekend so keep them all in your prayers. Our program of activities is now back in full flow after a summer break so please take a look at what we are up to via the Events and "What's On" sections. It is going to be an amazing few months ahead - exciting times to add to those we have already had so praise God - let's keep on pressing in to what He has planned!!!
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02 September 2008 -
Empowered...
Many of us returned from the "Empower" week at Cefn Lea Holiday and Conference Centre feeling just that - empowered for a new season ahead. It's back to school, college and work for everyone(if you have been off at all!) and it is a very busy time for all. Our additional meetings continue and throughout all the recent meetings, the many testimonies of what God is doing in peoples lives are becoming more common. Many more are stepping forward in faith, sharing visions, experiences and stories of what God is doing right NOW in their lives... New video from the weekend morning service will be available later this week and please remember, if you want to get in touch, share anything with us, need us to pray for you, whatever it is - drop us an e-mail (address on the Home page).
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21 August 2008 -
The River of Life is flowing...
Another spirit packed week at Bootle. New videos from Sunday 17th August are now uploaded to our video area so please check Steve's word out again especially if you haven't had an opportunity to listen - it might just change your life! Our God is an awesome God and our meetings continue to be blessed with people being touched by him just where they are. The meetings to date have seen around 1000 people pass through the doors and there have been many testimonies of healing, prophetic words and lots of other great things happening amongst God's people. The additional meetings will continue through September as God is not finished yet... The new season is upon us in more ways than one and Chatter Tots and Youth Night will be starting up again from week commencing 1st September. Jigsaw Club will be starting again the following week commencing 8th September. Lots of new stuff for the young church is planned and our doors are always open to new and old visitors - come along and join the fun...
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13 August 2008 -
Onward and upward...
Whilst it has kept physically pouring from the heavens during a very wet August, it's continues to be pouring out spiritually too! Thank you God, as over 700 have been at our meetings since Steve and Yvonne's return from the USA. Every meeting thus far has drawn people closer to God and many have committed or re-committed their lives to Him. Please continue to pray for all concerned, our leaders, worship teams, intercessor team and for all those seeking and hearing. We want to draw people to God and its not about us, its about Him and our relationship... Contact us or come meet with us soon, we would love to hear from you...
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03 August 2008 -
Blessing in abundance - the week so far...
An amazing week - more people coming and receiving from God. Our evening meetings are open to all, with no agenda and God is honouring that. No two nights the same but all full of God's goodness. This morning, we had a wonderful time of blessing celebrating Carol & Bud's 40 years of marriage and with a fruit breakfast together (as well as the Lord's supper!) plus an amazing, relevant and powerful word from Alex Tee. Video details will be online in the week including some great testimony from Carol and Bud. It was just an awesome morning in God's presence and followed up with another evening celebration fit for the King. Our band of 3, Lee, Andy and James led worship with a fresh power and focus on God tonight whilst Kate and Ian are away. A great time is a guarantee in God's presence and He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things! More to come - watch this space!!!
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29 July 2008 -
Weekly News...
Since Steve & Yvonne's return from Florida, we have had around 400 people at our meetings! God is moving in a great way and if you are reading this and haven't been to visit us yet, please do so. We are giving full focus to God and these meetings through August so there is still time! See u there!
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24 July 2008 -
Sound the fire alarm!
Our Wednesday night meeting was again truly an amazing night full of power and it was an honour to share in God's fabulous presence with everyone. As well as plenty of local support, we had plenty of visitors from Southport, Crosby, Moreton and beyond! If you have not yet shared in this series of meetings, we warmly welcome you to come along - God is inviting you...
In other news, the Sunday morning talk by David Woodfield is now uploaded for your pleasure. Check it out via the "Media" button to the left and follow the link to our video area. If you would like to purchase the double DVD of the opening "Signs, Wonders and Miracles" from Sunday 20th July, it is now ready - see Mike or Ian in house or send your details to the e-mail address and we'll arrange to get a copy to you.
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22 July 2008 -
The heat is rising...
Sunday morning brought a visit from David Woodfield and we were all glad we came!
It was a perfect preparation for the first "Signs, Wonders & Miracles" meeting on Sunday night. God really blessed a very mixed gathering with his amazing presence. Fantastic testimony and reports from the outpouring in Florida from Steve and Yvonne, powerful anointed worship and ministry time. Come along on Wednesday (7.30pm) and Sunday nights (6.30pm) until further notice!
GOD's In The House - DON'T MISS OUT!!! We hope to have the 2 part, spirit-filled DVD of the opening meeting, available by Sunday 27th July - see Ian or Mike for details or e-mail us if you wish to make an order...
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20 July 2008 -
Are you ready?!...
Steve has announced that we will be holding "Signs, Wonders & Miracles" services on Sunday nights from now throughout August. ALL are welcome, come along, seek and receive from God. He is going to do some great things in Bootle so be part of it...
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10 July 2008 -
Hot off the press!!!
Why wait until Wednesday when you can get some on Sunday?! Please see our events list for some revised details of the impartation meetings now starting Sunday 20th July...
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09 July 2008 -
Yates's Go To Lakeland (and other news!)
If you hadn't heard already, our Pastors Steve & Yvonne are off to Lakeland, Florida on Thursday 10th July 2008 to spend a week at the Florida Outpouring led by Todd Bentley & Fresh Fire Ministries. Our prayers and blessings go with them in the expectancy that God will just give them an amazing experience and they will bring back the hot coals to share with everyone! Jan and Bob Clough will be leading the Sunday service with guest speaker, Roy Morgan, in their absence this week.
In other news, Graham and Alison are on their way home from Turkey for a visit and we hope that they will be joining us and sharing their news this weekend. We were blessed with an amazing day last Saturday for the joint Elim BBQ - around 150 of us (including over 90 of the Bootle crowd) assembled despite a few prophesies of doom over the weather! God answers prayers and we stood firm in faith and through the early clouds and rain... God gave us a scorcher in the afternoon (there were some red heads and bodies to prove it afterwards!) and it was enjoyed by one and all. Thanks to God and everyone involved practically with the catering, travel and organisation and that came along to make it such a fun day.
And finally...
Chattertots and Jigsaw Club for the youngsters finish this week for the Summer. Youth Club will be open for business a further week finishing Friday 18th July 2008. Looks like, we'll be getting the pizza in again (and garlic bread hopefully!) ...
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03 July 2008 -
Weekly update...
As there were few people away last week and involved with Race For Life etc, apologies for the delay with the video uploads this week. If anyone would like a dvd copy of Alex Tee's talk last Sunday whilst the technical hitches are ironed out, we can arrange a copy for you for just £1 (same price as the audio cd)
What a bargain!
Please see Mike or Ian if you would like one...
Our night with the YKids and PAIS team was excellent once again but tinged with a little sadness as the existing PAIS team prepare to finish their season and move on to new challenges. Please continue to pray for Claire and the YKids project and for Michael, Pete, Shona, Julia and Rachel in their new ventures.
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30 June 2008 -
Visit from YKids
On Wednesday evening, 2nd July 2008, Claire Morgans & YKids will be visiting us to give an update on their progress and issues for prayer. Please come along and support these guys, who do amazing work with the young people of Sefton if you possibly can...
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24 June 2008 -
Video section updated...
The latest videos from Sunday 22nd June have now been uploaded. If you haven't checked the service out yet, please do so by clicking the "Media" button to the left and following the link. We have an archive of talks from Steve, Roy Morgan and Bob Clough available to re-visit so please "spread the word" and tell others about it too...
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24 June 2008 -
Details for this week...
Wednesday night - we will be showing the next dvd from Elim Conference '08 in Prestatyn - all are welcome, lights down for 8pm! Thursday night at Mel's, the youth cell group will be watching the 2nd dvd session with Cy Rogers.
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16 June 2008 -
Annual BBQ at Formby Point
Our annual BBQ takes place on Saturday 5th July 2008. If your name isn't on the list, it needs to be - pop into the building asap and put your name down. Les, Ronnie and Phil need to arrange amounts of food - also please pray for a great day of weather!!
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16 June 2008 -
National Trumpet Call - Places available
The National Trumpet Call event at the Birmingham NEC takes place on Saturday 21st June 2008 - a few tickets and coach places are still available but be quick! Contact Steve direct or via our website e-mail...
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16 December 2007 -
What We Do At Church
All Age Family Teaching, Worship and Communion with Creche and Children's Church;
Ladies Keep fit;
Alpha Course;
Marriage Course;
Wednesday Evening Celebration;
Chatter Tots
Parent/Carer Toddler Group;
Youth Cell;
Running Club;
Jigsaw Kids Club;
Youth Club
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11 September 2007 -
Website Live!
Bootle Elim's website went live Tuesday, 11th September 2007!
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