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College in Coatesville Open House Dates- April 7 & 12
Life Transforming Ministries will be hosting two open house events for those interested in earning a college degree through the College in Coatesville partnership with Harcum College. Through this opportunity students can earn an Associates Degree through Harcum by attending classes two nights a week at the Open Arms Transformation Center (643-645 E. Lincoln Hwy.) in Coatesville. Available degrees include Leadership Studies and Human Services. No money for college? Come to the open house to find out how to apply for financial aid that can make your dream of earning a degree a reality. The deadline for the PA State Grant deadline is May 1, 2010. Apply for the grant by completing your FAFSA online. For more information call Life Transforming Ministries at (610) 384.5393.
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English & Spanish ALPHA course- April 11
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course will meet once per week for 10 weeks beginning Sunday, April 11th at 5:45pm. The course starts with a light supper and then moves into the session. Each session people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile.
Questions like-Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?
There is no fee for the course, but a small cost for the participant manual. Both a Spanish and an English version will be run at the same time.
ALSO- Pancake Breakfast- April 10
Saturday, April 10, 7 AM - Noon
Tickets: Adults $6.50; Children $3.00 (age 3-11)
Purchase at the church office or at the door the day of the event.
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Pancake Breakfast- April 10
Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, April 10, 7 AM - Noon
Tickets: Adults $6.50; Children $3.00 (age 3-11)
Purchase at the church office or at the door the day
of the event.
Proceeds: Benefit Misisons & Ministries of the church
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Clean Sheets Performance- April 14
Clean Sheets is for anyone who wants to have their faith encouraged, or those who may not be there yet. This powerful one woman performance is the journey of a young artist caught in a world of drugs and violence, told with humor and pathos, interweaving music and storytelling and ultimately bringing the audience together in a celebration of faith and redemption.
Delaware County Christian School
DeMoss Center for Performing Arts 462 Malin Road, Newtown Square, PA 7:30 p.m. Advanced Tickets will be on sale at www.
Directions
Due to mature subject matter, not suitable for children under 14
For more information about Clean Sheets go to: www.mihocleansheets.org. For questions about the show send an email to:
dwiedis@servingleaders.org and/or
mihokahn@comcast.net or Call: 610-793-2717
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Taste of Alpha in Coatesville- May 14
WANT TO START YOUR OWN ALPHA COURSE?
TASTE OF ALPHA LUNCH MEETINGFriday, May 14, 12 Noon to 1:30 PMBrandywine Center, 4th Floor Meeting Room
744 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320
Sponsored by the Minister's Alliance of Coatesville & Vicinity
Do You Plan to Attend?
PLEASE RESPOND TO Ministers_Alliance@verizon.net or CALL 610-384-0997
Please include...for each one who attends:
· The name of the church or ministry
· The name of each participant
· Telephone number and email address for each participant
Taste of Alpha
Taste of Alpha is an opportunity to learn more about the Alpha course over a 90 minute lunch meeting. We encourage pastors and key leaders who are interested in finding out more about the Alpha course to attend this "Taste of Alpha" luncheon meeting.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, nonthreatening setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with an optional day or weekend away.
It is low-key, friendly, and fun-is supported by all the main Christian denominations-and is an opportunity for persons to explore the meaning of life.
Other Dates
· Saturday, June 12, 2010 - One Day Training Event @ Family Center in Gap, PA to train leaders of Alpha Courses
· September 2010 - Launch Alpha Courses
For More Information
Websites:
www.Alpha.org
www.alphamidatlantic.org
Contact Bill Drennen, Alpha Rep. for the Mid-Atlantic region
Phone: (610) 287-3071
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Mid-Atlantic Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment Conference- April 16-17
 Global challenges for the global church.
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE BROCHURE HERE
Choose one of these three pre-conference tracks:
1) David Hall will moderate a panel discussion on Business as Mission. Mike Baer of Jholdas International, Peter Greer of Hope International and Dr. Solomon Aryeetey are the panelists. Learn about the many different manifestations of business as missions and how it is changing.
2) Bob Sjogren, well known speaker and founder of Unveiling Glory will speak on Marrying the Glory of God to World Evangelization.
3) Prof. Dave Shive will be moderator for a discussion on Different Churches, Different Sending Models with panelists Dan Witwer (Hershey Ev. Free), Brad Steele (LCBC), Jim Gibbs (Grace Fellowship in MD), Andy (Living Word York, PA)
On Saturday Dr. Solomon Aryeetey will speak at the morning and afternoon plenary session. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Date & Time
Start: 4/16/2010 6:00 PM
End: 4/17/2010 4:15 PM
Location
Calvary Fellowship Church
95 W. Devon Drive
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-363-7171
Coordinator
Joe Steinitz
ACMC Regional Director
410 561 8424 x210
jsteinitz@gfc.org
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Finances For Women- April 27
"Kennett Presbyterian Church sponsors financial education series"
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Women's Conference- April 30 - May 1
Women's Spring
Conference 2010
Friday, April 30th 7p-10p &
Saturday, May 1st 8:30a-4p
Featuring Author and Speaker Carol Kent( www.carolkent.org) and Worship Leaders, Heart of Joy (wwww.heartofjoy.info)
"A Brand New Season of Your Life."
Topics Include:
* Embracing a New kind of Normal
* Turning Fear into Faith
* Developing Spiritual Authenticity
* Becoming a Woman of Influence
The cost is $35.00 per person.
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Coatesville Area Prayer Gathering- May 5
"On the eve of the National Day of Prayer"
 Wednesday, May 5, 7 pm to 9 pm
► DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. & PRAISE & WORSHIP BEGINS AT 6:45 P.M. ◄
TOWERVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 Hannum Drive, East Fallowfield, PA 19320
LOCATED IN EAST FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
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Chester County Leadership Prayer Breakfast- May 6
Thursday May 6
6:45 am to 8:30am
Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
One Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
Millions will unite in prayer for the 59th Annual National Day of Prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast. Won't you please join us?
The theme for this year is "Prayer for Such a Time as This" and is based on the verse from Nahum 1:7 which states: "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him."
Purchase your ticket now for $25/person.
Beginning May 1: $30/person
Purchased at the door: $35/person
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Womens Fellowship Luncheon- May 22
The Women's Retreat Fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Passtown
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Celebrating Women: "Who Is My Sister"?
DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2010
TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00PM
DONATION: $15.00
IT IS ALSO "HAT DAY"
All ladies can wear a hat of their choosing if they so desire. There will be a contest, judging hats in the following categories:
The Most Creative
The Most Beautiful
The Hat with the Most "Hatitude."
The event will also feature the laughter and comedy of Sis. Regina Scott, first lady of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Coatesville.
This will be a wonderful time of fellowship and encouragement, embracing each other and remembering that we are our sister's keeper.
First Baptist Church of Passtown
Sis. Rita Washington-Brown, Coordinator
Rev. Dr. David A. Heard, Pastor
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Child Evangelism Fellowship Camps- July/August
4 GREAT WEEKS OF CAMP
Kiddie Camp
July 5-9 Valley Christian School
200 Airport Rd., Coatesville
July 26-30Bethany Christian School
1137 Shadyside Rd., Oxford
9:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Age 4 through completed grade 1
Cost: $8 for the week for the 1st child;
$5 for the 2nd child in the same family (sibling); 3rd child (or more) in the same family (sibling) is free.
Camp Good News
July 19-23 Valley Christian School
200 Airport Rd., Coatesville
Aug 2-6 Bethany Christian School
1137 Shadyside Rd., Oxford
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Completed grade 2 through grade 6
Cost: $10 for the week for the 1st child; $5 for the 2nd child in the same family (sibling); 3rd child (or more) in the same family (sibling) is free.
All money for all camps is required with registration & is nonrefundable.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAMP GOOD NEWS
& games and sports
& archery
& contests
& exciting stories from the Bible
& a cliff-hanging missionary story
& Quiz Down!
& Surprise Time
& Kids' Choir
& "Maestro Monotone" and "Captain Noah"
& snack
& Scripture memory AND a special Mini Concert performed by the campers, at 3:00 PM Friday. Family and friends are invited! (no concert at KiddieCamp)
Camp Good News is dedicated to providing a well-rounded program to meet the spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional needs of boys and girls.
For more information and a registration form please contact: CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY
PO Box 50, Coatesville, PA 19320
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Weekly Coatesville Community Childrens Mass Choir & Praisedance Ministry- starting now
COATESVILLE COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S MASS CHOIR
& PRAISEDANCE MINISTRY (AGE 5 - 12)
Every "WEDNESDAY" Evening
TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm
WHERE:
Olivet United Methodist Church
3rd Ave & Chestnut St
Coatesville, Pa.
*"FREE MEAL INCLUDED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!"
This ministry is in affiliation with the Coatesville Community Night
Spearheaded by: Pastor Steve Wilson
ALSO hosting the
Coatesville Community
"Children's Easter Fashion Show" & Concert
by
The Coatesville Community Children's Mass Choir
WHEN: Easter Sunday Afternoon at 3:00pm
WHERE: The Coatesville CYWA
TIME: 3:00pm
For more information and/or to sign up contact:
Evangelist Cynthia A. C. Jones - 484.319.9219
Church Affiliation - Judah Ministries Church Of God In Christ/ Elder Montez O. Jones - Pastor
FBI Approved/Child Clearance Certified
Helpers Wanted ( All Helpers must have Criminal Background Check & Child Clearance Certification!) we have all necessary paperwork and you must obtain these credentials at your own cost. |
Shoes to Share- Operation T.H.E.R.E.
"The Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort"
 Shoes2Share was birthed in Haiti when the organization's founders, Tim and Rhonda Wampler, spent significant time there during an extremely difficult adoption process of their 2 youngest children. Through communications with their friends and associates in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, they have received heart-wrenching, eyewitness accounts of the terror and devastation brought about by this disaster.
Shoes2Share is facilitating a significant outreach to the nation of Haiti through Operation T.H.E.R.E. To get more information about this outreach and to find out how you can contribute please visite their website: www.shoes2share.com |
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The National Christian Conference Center
located in Valley Forge, PA
Life Transforming Ministries would like all readers to be aware of our friends at the National Christian Conference Center, where you can experience Jesus through relaxation, reflection and revelation. Please go to their website: www.nc3.org in order to get a taste of what they offer and to view their accomodations.
For a limited time, if you refer a ministry or church to book their conference or retreat with NC3, they will not only offer you 10% off your next event when the referral books, but they will also give first time guests of 25 or more 10% off their overnight event.
For more information please contact:
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Last Chance in 2010!
"Free Income Tax preparation through LTM"
 Life Transforming Ministries will prepare your income taxes through its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance outreach. Through this collaborative partnership with the IRS and numerous church and community organizations, volunteers are equipped to prepare basic federal and state tax returns for low and moderate income families throughout Chester County. Last year more than 30 volunteers served 300 plus households and returned over $400,000 to taxpayers.
 Click HERE for more information on the VITA program.
If you would like to have your taxes prepared through LTM's VITA program please call (610) 380-9099 to review your tax situation and to make an appointment.
Tax preparation services are available in Coatesville, West Chester, Phoenixville, Kennett Square and Exton.
If you are interested in supporting this outreach there are ways Church, Corporate and Agency groups can help:
- Host sites
- Volunteer teams
- Publicity, customer statement or employee W2 stuffers (multiple marketing products available)
- Hospitality
- Behind the scenes
- Cash and in-kind donations
If you are interested in assisting with any of these opportunities in the future, or would like to schedule a group presentation on the program and how to get involved, please contact Bud Herman at (610) 380-9099 or bherman@QuietRevolution.org
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Serving Christ and the Community,
Bill Shaw
Executive Director
 Life Transforming MinistriesPO Box 29 643-645 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
610.384.5393
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Fellowship and Prayer at the Double D- April 8
Each Thursday at 8am, pastors, prayer warriors and Christian leaders are invited to gather together for breakfast, fellowship and prayer at the Double D diner (1323 E. Lincoln Highway) in Coatesville.
The purpose of the breakfast is to develop cross-cultural and interdenominational fellowship, promote healthy and trust filled relationships in the body of Christ, and enhance unified prayer amongst Christian leadership. Come and allow us to pray for you and God's leading for your church or ministry.
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Recommended Reading for your Inbox
*E-Update- Contact Casey Jones at bps461@msn.com to receive a weekly email loaded with timely resources impacting families.
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Monthly Meeting Reminders
*Delaware Valley Pastors Fellowship- 8:30am 2nd Tuesday each month
*Chester County Prayer and Worship Meeting- 10am to 11am 4th Wednesday each month
*Childrens Ministry Network Meeting- 12 noon to 2pm on the last Thursday of each month (Sept - May)cmnetworkconnection@gmail.com
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