I believe the most effective preachers in the future will be those who fuse the head and the heart in their preaching.

If you preach mostly to the head of your audience, start thinking about what connects with the heart.

Information alone doesn’t bring about transformation. Preaching to the head can lead to a changed mind, but not a changed life.

This year, we’ve uncovered a whole bunch of students praying. Praying in new, different ways for their universities, friends and cities. Praying through the night, sacrificing sleep. Praying instead of studying or partying. 

Students stepping up and following God’s gentle whisper.  

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Glenn told the world during his 1998 shuttle mission, “To look up out at this kind of creation and not believe in God is to me impossible. It just strengthens my faith.” He told reporters that he was praying every day in orbit. He made public his faith across his career in the military, NASA, and public service.

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Christians in the Middle East are in desperate need of hope. War and severe persecution threaten their very survival. Many have fled their homes to escape Islamic extremists intent on destroying the church. But many courageous Christians have chosen to stay. They want to shine in the darkness with the light of Christ, now and in the future. They believe they have a vital role to play in rebuilding their shattered societies.

We asked church leaders and Christians from Syria and Iraq what would give them hope. They highlighted three things: equality, dignity and responsibility. It’s vital that their call reaches the ears of world leaders so that change can happen on the ground.

This is only possible with global support – with your support.

One million voices can make this happen. Will you join with others around the world – including Christians in the Middle East – in calling for a hope and a future for Christians and others in that region? Make your voice count – please sign the petition today!

 http://advocacy.oduk.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=77&ea.campaign.id=54115&ea.tracking.id=Web

Risca Christmas Market and Light Parade comes to town from 12pm – 5.30pm.  Held in Tredegar Park, Risca, with stalls and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

A fun light parade at 4.45pm is the finale to the event, along with the Christmas light switch on and carols around the Christmas tree.

This is a free event.

For more information call 02920 880 011.

This event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council in partnership with Risca West and East Community Event Group.

Blackwood Street Pastors holding their 7th Anniversary Celebration service on Thursday 20th October at St Augustine’s Church Pontllanfraith – commencing at 7pm

Understanding the current conflict in Syria
Glenwood Church,
Cardiff, CF23 6UW
Sat 22 Oct. 9:30am – 3:30pm

Today Open Doors staff are in Parliament to launch the new report and campaign, Hope for the Middle East. Over 80 MPs have said they’ll be coming to hear first-hand accounts from the Middle East, in-depth research and calls to action. We’d love it if you would pray for this event, which starts at 14:30pm