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| 2 Motorbikes bought for Ignite Liberia |
posted by: Admin on 06 October 2008 @ 11:44
 Offerings were taken at New Wine Cymru and the last Ignite Hope event in Cardiff which allowed us to send money to Liberia to buy 2 motorbikes and crash helmets. The work in Liberia is bigger than in the UK with 10 centres already established in 6 of the 10 counties there. We realised some of the centre managers were travelling huge distances, through difficult terrain, so felt it would be good to fund motorbikes. They are delighted to have them and want us to pass on their thanks to all who kindly gave a donation. These will be used to reach even more young people in Liberia.
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| Urban Sanctuary |
posted by: Gary Smith on 24 September 2008 @ 07:52
Urban Sanctuary is the bus that is run by our mates at EZ-36. It is a mobile youth dropping centre with coffee, dj decks, games consoles and lots of other cool stuff.
It is just about to begin a new term of youth work with kids on the Trowbridge estate in East Cardiff. Are you up for an Urban Adventure? We need volunteers on Thursdays nights to join the team. For more information, contact Pete Croall at: debandpete@googlemail.com
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| Life |
posted by: Dave Burton on 22 August 2008 @ 12:42
In light of the tragedy of so many young people committing suicide in South Wales recently, Ignite teamed up with Dan Clemo of STØRM VC to produce a DVD to offer a message of hope to a generation in despair. Dai Hankey, Richard Stanton, Jess Wilson and Mark Beacher spent a day filming testimonies of God’s deliverance from suicide and self-harm, heart-felt conversation about the current situation and a stirring challenge to respond to Jesus’ offer of life to the full. The main feature – a 10minute film can be viewed on youtube (or on this site in the Ignite Media section.
If you like it, make sure you post your comments up there too. DVDs of the film, as well as full testimonies and group conversation will be available to purchase from Ignite very soon. Each order will include 2 DVDs – one for you and the other for you to prayerfully give to your local school, youth group, church etc. as an evangelistic tool. Contact us here at Ignite if you’d like to get hold of one – info@igniteme.org or 029 2051 2247.
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| AFLAME IGNITES IN KENYA |
posted by: Nigel James on 28 July 2008 @ 17:54
We've just received news that we have our first 49 young people signed up to the Ignite Declaration in Nairobi, Kenya. We partner there with a youth ministry called Aflame, and we've recently produced Ignite Africa cards for the three African countries that we work in.
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| Motorbike for Ignite India |
posted by: Admin on 11 July 2008 @ 08:41
On his recent trip to India, Nigel presented our Youth Director, Sagar with a motorbike. Sagar will use the motorbike to visit the growing number of Ignite youth in the many villages in which Gateway ministry have churches.
We are now hoping to provide motorbikes to the guys working with Ignite in Liberia.
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| It's good to share |
posted by: Dave Burton on 09 July 2008 @ 23:09
Apparently there's this phenomenon called Facebook going around at the moment. I mean, I hadn't personally heard of it but according to my sources a lot of you young people (and those young at heart) have got profiles where you share pictures and stuff like that.
If you are one of the growing number of people who have an account with Facebook, or stumbleupon, del.icio.us or such sites and you want to spread the word about Ignite then you can help us and it's so simple!
You'll notice that on most pages on our site we now have a row of icons - often under the left menu bar. You can use these too bookmark the site on any of the social networking sites. So if there is advice on a page, a forthcoming ignite event or something that you want to share with ALL your friends - now there is a quick and easy way to do so!
Many thanks
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| New Third Day Book! |
posted by: Dave Burton on 08 July 2008 @ 17:03
Nigel James' brand new book "Lessons from the Road" is now available on the Third Day UK site. It is not officially released until September but we have 10 copies for sale to lucky Third Day fans.
The book is a compilation of lessons that have been learnt whilst he was on the road with the band Third Day and is a must for all Third Day fans. Visit: www.thirdday.co.uk to get yours today!
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| Tales from Rajahmundry |
posted by: Nigel James on 24 June 2008 @ 17:42
I've recently returned from another mission trip to Rajahmundry, this time with students from IPFW University in Fort Wayne, USA.
We managed to visit 4 of the Ignite churches, and were involved in the dedication service for one, and helped lay some bricks at another. In one church service we prayed for a young Hindu girl with an arm withered by polio. It had been completely immobile but by the time we left she could raise it to her mouth in a cupping motion in order to feed herself!
Perhaps the highlight was presenting Sagar, our Youth Director, with the keys for a brand new motorbike which will help him visit the hundreds of young people signed up to Ignite throughout many rural villages. You can see some photos from the trip on the page.
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| Stop the Suicides |
posted by: Admin on 23 June 2008 @ 20:37
There has been a spate of tragic suicides amongst young people in South Wales. A group of Christians have decided to pray and fast this Wednesday. It will be a time to cry out to God and ask him to prevent this terrible loss of life. To register formally, sign up on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15989509363
In any event, consider praying and fasting either from food or even TV, the internet, mobile phones...indeed whatever will drive you to prayer.
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| Nigel in India |
posted by: Admin on 16 June 2008 @ 09:16
Nigel in currently in India. He is leading a team with Ben Gates, the chaplain from IPFW in Fort Wayne. They start a Pastors conference today but have already seen God do amazing things on this trip. They prayed for a girl who had a damaged arm as a result of polio. She is now fully able to use the arm for the first time, Praise God!
This partnership with Pastor Prassad and Gateway ministries has been a blessing to Ignite. For more information click on the India flag at the bottom of the page
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| Hope for Prince Charles |
posted by: Dave Burton on 13 June 2008 @ 15:58
Yesterday our very own Nathan Davies was given the honour of visiting Clarence House, along with other key Hope 08 workers, to meet Prince Charles. We'll be getting feedback from Nathan himself in the coming days (hopefully) but here's the official press release sent out by Hope 08:
On June 12th over 80 Hope08 participants gathered at Clarence House, attending a reception hosted by The Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness paid tribute to Hope08 – and those involved – for their ‘devotion and ability to motivate people’.
He said that he was ‘fascinated to hear about how Hope08 started and what a marvellous response it has received all over this country.’
‘It’s so encouraging to hear how it seems to have struck a chord. It’s wonderful to witness the fact that so many denominations are working together and overcoming possible suspicion – you are helping to overcome all that, and display that kind of witness which is so incredibly valuable.’
All the delegates present are taking part in the Hope08 ‘hours of kindness’ scheme – serving their communities in word and action.
For example, the team of delegates from Hull have been working to help those around them. They have been helping 13-19 year olds access education, training and employment. Other projects they are doing include clubs for elderly people, refugee groups and numerous community action events.
Bob Duerden – the chairman of Hope08 in Hull – said that Thursday was ‘a very good day that was most encouraging’.
The next high point of Hope08 activities is ‘Hope Explored’, a chance for churches to invite those they are serving to find out more about Christianity. Events planned so far include town wide banquets, street parties and courses in churches throughout the UK.
For more information and photos contact fritha@hope08.com (01273 571947)
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| Intern Opportunities |
posted by: Admin on 13 June 2008 @ 10:38
We are looking for a number of people to join us in September to help young people to discover God's purpose in their life, to be a disciple and to transform their generation. If you are interested in using your talents for God, find out more at http://www.igniteme.org/news/jobs.asp
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| Intern Opportunities |
posted by: Admin on 02 June 2008 @ 19:26
Ignite is passionate about releasing young people into ministry. We have a number of intern options for this year.
1) Intern to the Executive Director. You will be a committed Christian who is interested in learning all aspects how a Christian organisation runs. You will be involved in assisting Gary Smith in his busy workload of managing events, heading up new initiatives and leading Ignite. You will hold a full-driving licence as the role will include driving him to meetings.
2) Do you feel God calling you to Ignite. Call us and discuss how you might be used in the next academic year. Roles include, admin, marketing, event management and many more.
All positions carry great training opportunities. Access to the leadership academy and one to one mentoring
Call 029 20 512247 for more information or email gary.smith@igniteme.org
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| IgniteHope- Done! |
posted by: Admin on 16 May 2008 @ 15:37
May 2nd-May 5th saw 430 young people deliver in excess of 6,700 hours of social action and acts of kindness. Over 800 people were onsite for the celebrations, bands and to hear the Gospel being preached.
More information and pictures are available on the IgniteHope page.
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