THE SHIFT HAS BEGUN

Wow!! What can we say except “Thank You Jesus!” The Love Revolution conference was truly an amazing time of worship, healing, encounter and teaching. We are so blessed that Jerame and Miranda Nelson were able to be with us.

They flew in straight from San Diego and began the awesome ministry the following day, not allowing jet lag to hinder them. Instead they were eager to share God’s heart of love, and His amazing presence.

We saw several significant healings take place throughout the weekend, and the lives of those attending were refreshed, renewed and challenged by the anointed teaching and stories of what God is doing today.

A big word of thanks also to the staff at the Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester, who accommodated Golden Valley Church in the Parkside Suite, and catered for us so efficiently.

It is clear that this was a time of ‘Shift’ for GVC and for the city. Praise God!

(above: Worship at Love Revolution; “Fire!”)

PARTNERS IN HARVEST CONFERENCE

Last week several of the leaders of Golden Valley Church attended the bi-annual European Partners in Harvest conference in Hemel Hempstead.

The conference was a momentous few days of Holy Spirit impartation, teaching, testimony, and friendship; making us aware again of how much we appreciate this family of churches, to which we are affiliated. Stories of what God is doing in the nations abounded, as well as testimonies of God’s love and healing.

The main speakers were John & Carol Arnott, Rolland & Heidi Baker, Dan Slade, and Jerry Anderson (LaRed). Between them they addressed a variety of pertinent issues, and exhorted all who attended in their relationship with God. Worship, led by teams from Northern Ireland and Sunderland was truly first class and an awesome experience to be part of.

The conference was well oversubscribed, with several who attempted to book places late, having to be turned away. How fantastic is it when there is so much demand to be in God’s Presence and to go to ‘church’?!

God is very much alive and well in Europe, and we are thankful to be a part of what He is doing.

DALTONS RETURN

No it’s not the name of a pub or a football match but it is with great pleasure we welcome another visit to Golden Valley Church by Scott and Hilary Dalton from “Rivers of Grace Ministries”, and who are also itinerant ministers out of “Catch the Fire, Toronto” (previously Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship).

Scott and Hilary travel widely sharing the love of God the Father through teaching and prayer ministry. Their mandate is “to ignite a passionate love for Jesus in the hearts of all people”. They believe this passion will be ignited as people deeply encounter both the Word of God and the Presence of God.

Last year they were with us for a weekend conference entitled, “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”, which as the title suggests focused on finding the victory in life that belongs to us because of Jesus Christ. The teaching was Biblical, clear, practical and relevant, and the presence of the Holy Spirit evident throughout.

The Daltons are with us again in Golden Valley Church on Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th September. Meetings will be held in Innsworth Community Hall commencing 1pm on Saturday, and finishing about 4:30pm on Sunday.

“All things are possible to those who believe!” Maybe you are familiar with those words, and long to find a deeper reality of them in your life. the subject of faith can be confusing and challenging, and often bring pressure, disappointment, or condemnation.

In this conference we will be trusting God to assist us in removing some of the ‘roadblocks’ in faith, to renew our hearts and minds, and set us free to believe in Father’s love and the Word of God in much greater measure. Come expecting to be impacted by God’s loving presence and powerful word.

Further details can be found on our website, or on our Facebook event page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=140551332643124&ref=ts

VISIT OF STEVE & SANDRA LONG

We are looking forward to the visit of Steve and Sandra Long, senior pastors of Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship (now renamed “Catch the Fire, Toronto”) in two weeks time.

It’s three years since they were with us in Golden Valley Church, and we are pleased to welcome them back, as colleagues and friends. Steve and Sandra have been in pastoral ministry at TACF since the early days of renewal there in 1994. In January 2006 they were commissioned as Senior Pastors by John and Carol Arnott.

They specialise in healing and freedom, and share a desire to see people released into effective ministry that impacts their area and the wider world. We know that this will be a time when the Holy Spirit is present and God’s Love is released.

Renewal Meeting will take place at the Cheltenham Regency Hotel on Tuesday 17th August 2010 at 7:30pm. There is no charge, but a (good) offering will be taken.

MARRIAGE VOW RENEWAL

What a privilege it was to share with Paul and Helen and their family and friends as they renewed their marriage vows together after 34 years.

The service took place in Wheatpieces Community Centre, Tewkesbury on Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was one of awe and joy and appreciation to God. The service was led jointly by Wes & Sharron Boxall, and worship led by Rebecca and Colin Boucker. Paul and Helen testified in their vows to God’s goodness to them as a couple and made promises for the future. A short address was given by Colin Sinclair, former pastor of Prior’s Park Chapel in Tewkesbury; who had also conducted the couple’s original wedding. Church leaders, family members, and friends gathered around the couple to pray for God’s blessing on their future together, and to express the honour that was in God’s heart for them.

Many of the couple’s original wedding guests were also present for the renewal service as well as family and new friends. The service was followed by photographs within the grounds of the Centre, and a fabulous buffet meal, with a chance to catch up with people. It was indeed a wonderful occasion, and underscored afresh the Godly importance of marriage and family.