NEWS ARCHIVES 2012

UPDATES TO RESOURCES

  • 2012 Bible Time annual update for Crosstrax groups - circulated at the end of 2011.
  • Autumn Bible Time update for Delta - circulated during summer 2012.

If for any reason you have not had an update please liaise with H.Q. but please first confirm that you have registered your resource pack with HQ as this may be the reason if you have not had any updates as yet.
For more details contact our Award Manager Julie Witchalls.

CAMPAIGNERS - A DofE (NATIONAL) LICENSED ORGANISATION

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Although for practical purposes nothing has changed, Campaigners is now a Licensed Organisation with the DofE. It has come about because the DofE have been examining and updating their structures.

The scheme is aimed at young people aged c14 to 25, so falls within our Delta programmes.

ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER BOOKLET

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The booklet for our annual day of prayer was sent out some time ago prior to the day but it can still be downloaded from this website.

It is a useful resource for ongoing prayer so why not keep it with your Bible.
  • It contains listings for your daily prayer time. If we all use this it would mean that there could be 400+ Friends praying for the movement 90 years on!
  • The theme is on LOVE.
  • The items of prayer are numbered 1 – 31, one for each day of the month.
  • It contains photographs to help you visualise the people in your prayers.

90TH BIRTHDAY EVENT

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6th October 2012 was a bright and sunny day in Coventry, so we were able to celebrate as planned -- the wet weather programme was not needed.

The service, led by the group Double Impact, started at 11.00am and  was attended by Campaigners & supporters from all over the Country. It contained elements for all who attended: from the youngest Junos, though Crosstrax and Delta, right up to our retired supporters and "Friends". A great time of Praise and Worship thanking the Lord for the last 90 years, while looking forward to our future in His service.

After the time in Church we had a "picnic" lunch in the Hall at Christ Church and then moved on to Kenilworth Castle for the afternoon. Despite rumours, there was no climbing on walls and everyone had a good time.

An excellent day, enjoyed by all  ........ now for the 100th!
Our thanks go to the teams that planned and hosted the event.

OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER

Many of you will have seen us advertising for a Development Coordinator over the summer period.

The responses were good and there were good number of high quality applications. Interviews were held at Coventry and our panel of Trustees finally invited Tim Greenhalgh to take on this challenging appointment.
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Edwins Sowerbutts (Vice chair) [left] and Graham Payne (Chair) [right] welcome Tim [centre] at his induction early in September.
Tim started on 1st September and has already met with the Board of Trustees and agreed a strategy for his early months with us. More of this later, as his role develops.

Please pray for Tim as he takes up this key appointment, that the Lord will equip him and give him a vision for growth in Campaigners in England and Wales.

CAMPAIGNERS BACK AT KESWICK

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Static display board
It has been many years since Campaigners last took part in the Keswick Convention.

We joined in from 14th to 20th July, the first week of the three week event.
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Computer display
Our stand was set up to advertise our organisation to attendees who hopefully included local church leaders and members. The team that manned the stall were encouraged by the contacts made and felt that it was really worthwhile taking part because they were able to:
  • show that Campaigners still exist, not only in England & Wales but also in Scotland and Northern Ireland 
  • renew friendship with former Campaigners and present supporters and to
  • share information about us with enquirers
and also give wristbands to children and young people.
Trustees will be reviewing our attendance at this event and whether to do the same, or more, for next year. It is expected they will look at attending other similar Christian events.
We pray that the contacts made on this occasion and in future will bear fruit as we seek to grow.

AUTUMN 2012 NEWSLETTER

The AUTUMN Newsletter for Leaders and supporters was published before Christmas.
  • Email copies and postal versions have been sent out.
  • If you feel that you have been missed on this mailing please let HQ know.
  • It is also available to download on the Leaders web pages.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENT

Campaigner Centres were told about this day at the end of March and we are hoping that they will all be supporting this day. However Friends and supporters are also warmly invited to join in with the day.
SATURDAY 6th October 2012
MORNING - Celebration Service
  • 11.00am Christ Church Coventry
  • “Double Impact” a very talented group will be taking the celebration service which is for all ages.
  • It will not be Campaigner orientated as the previous thanksgiving service in 2010, but will celebrate our birthday with items of Campaigner interest and will be aimed at both young and old.
  • MEMORABILIA
If you have any memorabilia such as photo's etc. please send them to the office so that a display can be arranged for viewing before and after the service/lunch.
AFTERNOON
  • The Campaigner groups have an educational visit arranged to Kenilworth Castle.
  • You are welcome to join us at the Castle (which is 5 miles easy drive from Coventry) although the Educational part of the visit can only be offered to youngster and leaders. If you would like to do this, we need to arrange a group booking soon so please see the letter that has been sent out for details and a booking form. Please CLICK the image of Castle above to download a copy.
  • Other options are Coventry Cathedral (entrance charge) or Transport Museum (free) in the city centre. A local bus can take you there in 5 minutes or there is an excellent car park for both venues in Fairfax St. For further details please contact the office.
Please reply by  31st July 2012 to help us with the arrangements.

ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER BOOKLET

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The booklet for our annual day of prayer has just been sent out by your preferred method of contact.

Why not keep it with your Bible.
  • It contains a basis for your prayer time for this day. Just imagine there could be 400+ Friends praying for the movement 90 years on!
  • The theme is on LOVE.
  • The items of prayer are numbered 1 – 31, one for each day of the month.
  • A selection of photographs have been added to help you visualise the people in your prayers.
The mailing will have 90th birthday wristbands if you have not previously been sent them.
If you are a Registered Leader/ Friend and have not received either the hard copy Prayer Booklet or wristbands please let HQ via the contact page of this site.

ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER

Sunday 20th May 2012

The special day that we try to set aside to pray especially for Campaigners. On this occasion it is particularly relevant as we celebrate 90 years of ministry. In this way we can be sharing the day joining together with over 500 praying Friends.
The prayer booklet that we will send out at the beginning of May will be accompanied by a 90th birthday wristband. Wearing these on this Sunday at church may lead to questions and offer opportunities to share about the ministry of Campaigners.
EARLIER YEARS