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The BBQ in the Woods! A great way to end this years series of monthly events for men. 36 men enjoyed some of Andy Payne’s special kebabs (squirrel, chicken, ostrich, beef, rabbit, pork and who knows what else?) as well as some of the Titchfield Butchers special sausages.
Thanks also to Bob Telford for a challenging talk around the fire, it was good to see a number of men responding to the invitation to follow Christ! A good night to finish off a good series of events – ‘The Net’ will start again in November!

Always a pleasure and a privilege to visit local schools and take assemblies.

Today was the juniors and Friday morning will be the seniors at Meoncross Private School. Stubbington..
Please pray that the impression made will be positive and the content of the assembly will be helpful to both staff and pupils.

Moses: Miracles, Manna & Murmurings – Numbers chapter 11 verse 1-35 – sermon by Gordon Curley

PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

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The Great British Pudding PowerPoint Quiz

How many of these well known puddings can you recognise?

Ideal for a Family Service / School Assembly / Youth Group or just a bit of fun.

‘BodyBuilders’ Houseparty 2016 – another cracking weekend of fun, laughter, friends and encountering God in a fresh way!

Sunday: BBHP 2016 – Gameathon, TGS (The God Slot), Mega-roast, Wet & Wacky @ Littledown Lesuire Centre follwed by a few hours at Moors Valley Country Park followed by a chill time back at base.

A full Saturday on the BBHP 2016 – indoor games, TGS (The God Slot), trip to Swanage, outdoor games, and then back home for the BBHP ‘Bake Off’ – we will sleep well tonight!

Friday Night at BBHP 2016 – we’re here! 33 of us invading Charminster Chapel, Bournemouth for a few ice-breaker games and then off for a late night hike round Hengistbury Head before supper and the sound of zzzzzzzzzzzzz silence!

Minibus 1 loaded and heading off to Bournemouth – The 2016 ‘BodyBuilders’ Houseparty starts this evening!

What is it?
‘BodyBuilders’ houseparties are packed with interest and provide excellent value for money. Campers are given the opportunity to explore new places, meet new friends, and take part in exciting activities!

Organised Houseparty activities include sports and games sessions, plus trips into the New Forest, a jaunt to the beach and a splash in a nearby swimming pool.

During ‘free time’ campers can just ‘chill out’ or use the onsite facilities e.g. table-tennis, badminton, table-football and a variety of board games.

Note: The Houseparty is Christian based. That means that each day all campers take part in various forms of Bible study and prayer. The main learning time takes place in an action packed, fast paced programme called ‘T.G.S.’ (The God Slot).

This event includes singing, quizzes, Bible readings, ice-breakers, prayers, fun spots, video clips and a short talk.

‘BodyBuilders’ Houseparty is an inter-church event run by ‘Counties’ Hampshire

This year (2016) is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. How well do you know the origin of these English phrases? Test yourself with this quiz – The Bard or The Bible!
Were these modern English phrases popularised by William Shakespeare or the King James Bible?

The Bard or The Bible? PowerPoint Quiz
According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564.
It is impossible to be certain the exact day on which he was born, but church records show that he was baptized on April 26, and three days was a customary amount of time to wait before baptizing a newborn.
Shakespeare’s date of death is conclusively known, however: it was April 23, 1616. He was 52 years old and had retired to Stratford three years before.
This year is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.