SICM News 2009

Sedgley International Christian Ministries

SICM news 2009

Thursday December 31 2009

Thank you for your support in 2009....... And as we say goodbye to one year, we welcome in another. And regardless of what sort of 2009 you had, may the coming twelve months be the best they you have ever lived through....... click here for more

Wednesday December 30 2009

Vilage school in Ghana....... The following photograph was recently sent to us by Rev Osmond Owusu. It's always a great pleasure to see with your own eyes the fruits of your support....... click here for more

Tuesday December 29 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....... It is actually the first church I ever preached at, way back in 1985, so it's always nice to go back....... click here for more

Monday December 28 2009

Lose weight and benefit Swaziland.......Now that Christmas is over and many of us are thinking about shedding a few pounds, then why not benefit Swaziland in the process?....... click here for more

Sunday December 27 2009

Village evangelism in Ghana....... He recently sent us the photograph below of a scene taken before an evangelistic outreach in one of the villages....... click here for more

Saturday December 26 2009

Church building news from Silas Mkumbu....... As a church we received a gift for our church building, so we have managed to finish the roof and guttering and have plastered the walls and laid a new concrete floor........ click here for more

Friday December 25 2009

Merry Christmas from SICM....... We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas....... click here for more

Thursday December 24 2009

Money transfer successful We received an e-mail today from Silas Mkumbu to say that the recent transfer of finances was successful....... click here for more

Wednesday December 23 2009

Come and join us on On-lineFC........ Now that we're in the Christmas period, with many people having time off work, then why not do something positive with your free time and join us at On-lineFC?....... click here for more

Tuesday December 22 2009

Silas Mkumbu report....... Sorry for delay in sending reports but have been in Mombasa, Kenya for ministry....... click here for more

Monday December 21 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....... I've been in ministry for 23 years and this is the first time a church has done this for us. If you appreciate your minister then why not do something similiar?....... click here for more

Sunday December 20 2009

Supporting Pastor Dennis in Ghana....... Below is a brief introduction to his life, as told by Pastor Osmond Owusu...... click here for more

Saturday December 19 2009

Brandhall lose for only the second time....... In last week's website update we were calling Brandhall & Quinton FC champions-elect. Talk about the kiss of death!....... click here for more

Friday December 18 2009

James Colton update....... Now I am up again and well - now preparing for Seminars at Silas' church next week. And good news I have my new passport!.......click here for more

Thursday December 17 2009

A daily devotion on the way....... However, we haven't got a name for it yet so if you can come up with something that will fit the bill, then get in touch as soon as possible....... click here for more

Wednesday December 16 2009

Malan money transfer successful....... Many thanks to everyone that supports them on the mission field in Asia. On behalf of the Malan family, you are all very much appreciated....... click here for more

Tuesday December 15 2009

Photograph from Ghana....... The above photograph is of the children in the school project. It's shots like this that really encourage us in what we do....... click here for more

Monday December 14 2009

Heading for Swaziland ....... Let me say to you that the borehole will make a big difference to many Orphans in that village....... click here for more

Sunday December 13 2009

Crestwood Church FC edge the derby....... At the moment the team with the best chance of catching them is Crestwood Church FC, and they did themselves a massive favour as they claimed bragging rights in the Crestwood Church derby....... click here for more

Saturday December 12 2009

This is what it's all about....... The photograph below is of some of the orphans that will be directly benefiting from the South Africa water project. The heading of the news item says it all!....... click here for more

Friday December 11 2009

Completion by January 2010....... I’m not sure if the Christmas holiday will affect us otherwise early January it will be done. Thanks once again for your contribution to the church in Africa.'....... click here for more

Thursday December 10 2009

The Growing Church series completed....... Stewart Bloor has added the tenth and final video to YouTube in the growing church series. This one looks at 'Understanding the times' and focuses on generational cohorts....... click here for more

Wednesday December 9 2009

A pound for a pound....... Want to lose weight and help build a rural water project in Swaziland? ....... click here for more

Tuesday December 8 2009

Cheque received in South Africa....... The photograph above is of Pastor Solly with the cheque. And look closely for the little boy peeping from behind one of the pillars. It shows up better on the full sized photograph but it's brilliant!....... click here for more

Monday December 7 2009

Jeway Wharf Church going well....... The church building project you help us started at the frontier village of Jeway Wharf near Half-Assini, Western Region is now in use for worship....... click here for more

Sunday December 6 2009

All set nicely for the Crestwood Church derby....... And with the Crestwood derby being the next game on both team's radar, it looks like being extra spicy, as just behind the Cobras in the league are Crestwood Church FC....... click for more

Saturday December 5 2009

Making a commitment to Swaziland....... The great news - and most of all for the people that will benefit from it of course - is that we have made a commitment to go ahead. Now this is where it gets interesting!....... click here for more

Friday December 4 2009

Silas Mkumbu report....... Sunday we had a good morning service with Pastor James (Colton) ministering. He spoke on Jesus not only being able to heal and minister to us but that He is also willing and is ready to do so if we would draw to Him in faith....... click here for more

Thursday December 3 2009

SICM Sevens openings for next season....... It's always good to plan ahead and on that note if you are local to us in the Black Country area of England, you may want to consider entering a team into the SICM Sevens league for next season....... click here for more

Wednesday December 2 2009

Congratulations Tipton Family Church FC....... It was a very close game, much tighter than the score suggests, with half-time seeing the teams level at 0-0. There is a video of the game, that you can see via the SICM Sevens video playlist....... click here for more

Tuesday December 1 2009

Hazyview water project photograph....... The photograph below is of the pastor, Solly Solomons, with the tanks which stand on the site where the project will be based. Those tanks will hold a lot of fresh water!....... click here for more

Monday November 30 2009

Update on latest water project....... To us it’s yet another miracle for we do not have fresh drinking water on the site and this is God's answer to our prayers....... click here for more

Sunday November 29 2009

Bringing new life to Africa....... We have a number of churches and individuals that support us, and one of the former is New Life Christian Ministries in Maryland, USA....... click here for more

Saturday November 28 2009

It's looking good for Brandhall & Quinton FC....... This coming Monday sees the final of The Summer Cup between Hilly House and Tipton Family Church FC. Opinions are divided on who will win, but one thing is for certain, it's going to be a close affair....... click here for more

Friday November 27 2009

Congratulations Dr Peace Donkor....... And so it is with great pleasure and joy that we can congratulate Peace as he has graduated with honours in his studies in Maryland, USA. ...... click here for more

Thursday November 26 2009

SICM Sevens videos on-line....... If you are a regular visitor to the site - even if you don't like the beautiful game of football - you will no doubt be familiar with SICM Sevens....... click here for more

Wednesday November 25 2009

Supporting the work in Ghana....... One of the things that you find working in a nation like Ghana is that if you want to be really effective, then you have to approach things holistically....... click here for more

Tuesday November 24 2009

DBMT draw made at Tipton Family Church....... The David Bloor Memorial Trophy is one of the competitions in the SICM Sevens and the draw was made at Stewart Bloor's church - Tipton Family Church - on Sunday just gone....... click here for more

Monday November 23 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....... We had a Christening / Dedication on Sunday morning at Tipton Family Church. We had so many first time visitors that we were bringing out seats from everywhere and several of our members sat on tables at the back where we normally put the refreshments....... click here for more

Sunday November 22 2009

James Colton update....... In fact this Sunday I will be ministering for Silas at his church at Urafiki, Dar Es Salaam...... click here for more

Saturday November 21 2009

The dummy run worked....... However, the money arrived safely and in double-quick time too. That means we can now go ahead and send the rest........ click here for more

Friday November 20 2009

Brandhall & Quinton FC halfway there....... It's looking very rosy in the Brandhall garden as they hit their halfway stage in the league. Their 4-0 victory over Ebenezer FC gives them an average of 2.5 points per game, which is certainly title winning form....... click here for more

Thursday November 19 2009

Money transferred to the Malans....... Those who support the Malan family in India will be pleased to know that a transfer has been made this week to their bank account....... click here for more

Wednesday November 18 2009

Dummy run money transfer....... Internet banking is a wonderful asset to an organisation like ours that works around the world. But when we transfer money for the first time we always send a small amount....... click here for more

Tuesday November 17 2009

Anonymous donation boosts water project....... We have just received a four-figure anonymous donation intended for a water project in Africa. This is going to be transferred this week to South Africa where it is going towards a scheme in a rural area that will benefit the wider community....... click here for more

Monday November 16 2009

Getting involved in the community....... Osmond Owusu from Ghana (who we support financially) shares some of the projects and difficulties they encounter....... click here for more

Sunday November 15 2009

Resources a blessing in Kenya....... We are still inviting more people to attend our studying hours and prayers. As time goes by we are going to increase in number and grow through your love and labour for us....... click here for more

Saturday November 14 2009

Update from the Malans....... We also had the second monsoon begin with VERY heavy rains! 73 people have died in our area and there have been many landslides....... click here for more

Friday November 13 2009

Some shock results....... What a week of results that was! Take your pick for the game of the week! First up, Brandhall & Quinton FC tasted defeat for the very first time as they went down to a Crestwood Church FC team that battled away and never gave up....... click here for more

Thursday November 12 2009

James Colton Sunday report....... Each service concluded with a time of ministry praying for God to meet needs and to bless - each time almost all the congregation came forward for prayers....... click here for more

Wednesday November 11 2009

Silas Mkumbu update....... Pastor Zangazanga, the missionary from Malawi, came to preach for us....... click here for more

Tuesday November 10 2009

Church plants in Ghana....... The crowd was so thick that we were prevailed upon by the chief to immediately open a church.The next day 25 new converts were baptised....... click here for more

Monday November 9 2009

Tipton Family Church FC into the final....... Leading 2-0 at the break, it looked very comfortable until a well taken free kick from Kingsway put them back into the game. But TFC settled the semi-final tie as they again established the two-goal margin....... click here for more

Sunday November 8 2009

Was there power in Elisha's bones? ....... You can check the video out via the link on the home page of the SICM web site in the teaching videos section. It is currently on page two, but only just and will soon be on the newly created third page!....... click here for more

Saturday November 7 2009

News from James Colton....... I will speak at the English service at 7:30am and then after Sunday School to speak at the Swahili service....... click here for more

Friday November 6 2009

Numerical goal setting and the growing church ....... Is it biblical to set numbers, after all we are called to feed the sheep not count them aren't we? ....... click here for more

Thursday November 5 2009

Crestwood Cobras up to third ....... The final game on Monday evening saw Crestwood Cobras climb into third place in the table as they saw off a determined challenge from AFC Fatherless Barn to clinch the game 4-1....... click here for more

Wednesday November 4 2009

Update from Silas Mkumbu .......I thank God for the work He has done in my life and for what He is continuing to do for me. I thank God for Pastor James and his help and encouragement to me. But now I need your help, I need your prayers....... click here for more

Tuesday November 3 2009

Resources received in Kenya....... Through these wonderful books we have received other three new members who have joined our group, now we are 25 people in number and still we are expecting more people to join us and grow together in the Lord....... click here for more

Monday November 2 2009

Come and join us on the discussion board....... SICM runs a discussion board that goes by the name of On-lineFC. There is just about something for everyone on there, especially for the football fan....... click here for more

Sunday November 1 2009

Tipton Family Church FC hit Kingsway for six....... After two consecutive league defeats, Tipton Family Church FC bounced back in style on Tuesday evening, as they hit Kingsway Lions for six. However, the 6-0 scoreline hides the fact that for most of the first half it was a tight game....... click here for more

Saturday October 31 2009

James Colton ministry report....... It was part of a 40 day seminar on Evangelism, I had 3 days and spoke about Testimony. It was an encouraging time and the ministry was greatly appreciated. ...... click here for more

Friday October 30 2009

Latest resources on their way...... The ministry of resource sending offers local churches the opportunity to put much needed items directly in the hands of Christian leaders in the developing world. Contact us for details on how to get involved....... click here for more

Thursday October 29 2009

Close all round....... On Monday evening we had the amazing fact, that five minutes into the second half, the top three teams in the league were all trailing. And although there was the inevitable recovery as the evening wore on, only one of the three came through to claim all three points....... click here for more

Wednesday October 28 2009

Disappointment for Ebenezer FC....... And so it was on Tuesday when high flying Midland Elite FC took on Ebenezer FC, who are rooted in the bottom two and still to get a point this season. But far from being a formality, the game was very close indeed. However in the end it was Elite who won 6-5 in the clash of the new boys in the league.......click here for more

Tuesday October 27 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....... On the evening I preached at Birchfield Gospel Hall in Birmingham. For anyone that knows their football, this church is literally in the shadow of Villa Park!....... click here for more

Monday October 26 2009

News from James Colton.......Last night I was taking the Bible Study at church, I was teaching about Spiritual Maturity - it was a powerful message (so Pastor Komba and some of the people were saying to me afterwards- all praise to God)....... click here for more

Sunday October 25 2009

Week of seminars in Tanzania......Thank you for your prayers for our week of seminars. The teacher taught about wisdom and her teaching was well received....... click here for more

Saturday October 24 2009

Brandhall & Quinton FC still unbeaten - Just!...... Taking a 2-0 lead, they allowed Brandhall to get back in it at 2-2, but didn't give. In fact they went 3-2 ahead and looked the better team....... click here for more

Friday October 23 2009

Resources packed and ready to go...... Our next batch of resources is heading for the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in particular to a Bible college over there. The parcels are made up of Christian books and literature that will be a great blessing to those that will receive them....... click here for more

Thursday October 22 2009

Goal setting and the growing church...... Stewart Bloor has added video number eight in the series on church growth to YouTube....... click here for more

Wednesday October 21 2009

James Colton report...... Having been ill and a long time recovering, it was wonderful to be back in harness and be able to minister the Word of God at the English service at our church on Sunday morning....... click here for more

Tuesday October 20 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report...... I was at Tipton Family Church, as usual, on Sunday morning. It's always an encouragement when you get a first-time visitor and especially so when they make good positive comments about the church....... click here for more

Monday October 19 2009

Resources received in Kenya...... A batch of resources recently sent to Kenya have started to arrive. The following e-mail was received from the pastor that they are addressed to....... click here for more

Sunday October 18 2009

Silas Mkumbu update...... The ministry is very good and everyone is being blessed by what they are receiving. We are having good attendance for the seminars....... click here for more

Saturday October 17 2009

The clash of the titans...... The two remaining unbeaten teams went head-to-head on Tuesday as Brandhall & Quinton FC took on Tipton Family Church FC. Taking a 4-0 lead as the second half progressed, it looked as if the points were comfortably in the bag for B&Q....... click here for more

Friday October 16 2009

Transfer to James Colton......We have made a money transfer to James this week. Many thanks to all those that support him; in fact on the office desk right now are a number of receipts that will be sent over the next few days to some of James' supporters....... click here for more

Thursday October 15 2009

The Cobras are top of the Crestwood tree...... The top Crestwood team so far this season though is definitely the Cobras, who came away from their game with Ebenezer FC with maximum points on the board. They remain in fifth but are just four points off the top....... click here for more

Wednesday October 14 2009

YFC staff conference .....News from Ronas Marule in South Africa: Every year we attend a staff conference for Youth For Christ SA, this year was special because our national director wanted to share his vision with all of us....... click here for more

Tuesday October 13 2009

James Colton update ..... The first packages have started to come through as on Friday I had 4 resource parcels........ click here for more

Monday October 12 2009

Crestwood Church FC fail to make the cut.....In the other game, The Summer Cup semi-finalists were decided, as St Matthew's Ravens beat Crestwood Church FC 4-2. The loss means that Crestwood cannot now make the cut for the last four....... click here for more

Sunday October 11 2009

Host Church profile..... The current water project (sponsored by Providence Baptist Church in Coseley, Staffordshire, England) in South Africa is being hosted by Hosanna Church in Hazyview....... click here for more

Saturday October 10 2009

Home page remodelled..... Regular visitors to the site will notice that there have been changes on the home page. The obvious one is the colour change as that hits you as soon as you log on....... click here for more

Friday October 9 2009

Caution is the name of the game first time ..... So first time we will send a token amount. Just like we did last week to a new account in South Africa. And to date it hasn't arrived. We're confident that it will, but you don't sweat over £50 in the same way that you would if £5,000 had gone missing!....... click here for more

Thursday October 8 2009

Report from Silas Mkumbu..... The week of prayer proved to be a time of great blessing and encouragement to everyone. We wait now to see the answers to our prayers....... click here for more

Wednesday October 7 2009

AFC Fatherless Barn get their first points..... Well done to AFC Fatherless Barn, who at the fifth attempt so far this season, put some points on the board. And they did it in style as well, as they recorded a convincing 8-2 victory over debutants Ebenezer FC....... click here for more

Tuesday October 6 2009

Peterborough AOG provides for a generator..... Peterborough International Christian Centre, led by Pastor David and Judith Weeks, has been able to bless James Colton in Tanzania with a generator....... click here for more

Monday October 5 2009

The Growing Church video 7 added..... Stewart Bloor continues his series on The Growing Church, and today video number 7 has been added to YouTube. The latest short message is titled 'The importance of positive belief' and stresses that it's not mind over matter but rather faith in God's will....... click here for more

Sunday October 4 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... Just the Sunday morning service today - at Tipton Family Church. We usually sing contemporary songs but today was designated as hymnbook Sunday, although we still had the band! It was great to sing the hymns and feedback was excellent, which is good as we have another one planned for December!....... click here for more

Saturday October 3 2009

Silas' money arrived..... In these days of technology, speed is the keyword in terms of money transfer. And within a matter of a few days, the transaction between our bank in the UK and Silas Mkumbu's in Tanzabia has been completed....... click here for more

Friday October 2 2009

Brandhall & Quinton FC leading the way..... Brandhall & Quinton FC continue as early pace-setters in the league, as they reached thirteen points by beating Crestwood Cobras 4-0. But like most of the victories this week, they had to work hard for the win....... click here for more

Thursday October 1 2009

Blessed visit to Tanzania.....Pastor David Weekes from Peterborough, together with his wife Judith, recently visited James Colton in Tanzania, strengthening the ties between the church in Cambridgeshire and James in Africa....... click here for more

Wednesday September 30 2009

Resources on their way to Kenya..... One of the areas of ministry that we are involve in is the equipping of church leaders in nations where resources are hard to come by, either because of cost or general availability....... click here for more

Tuesday September 29 2009

Church growth video added..... Stewart Bloor has added the lastest video in the series on The Growing Church to YouTube. This one continues with the role of the congregation in church growth and looks at what must be embraced if the fellowship is to grow numerically....... click here for more

Monday September 28 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... My wife Debby is in the worship band and the service saw the debut of her new red Epiphone guitar. I don't know much about music but it sounds good to me! On the evening I took the service at nearby Providence Baptist Church in Coseley. I spoke on the importance of the church having favour with the people around....... click here for more

Sunday September 27 2009

Money transfer to Silas Mkumbu..... In the last few days we have transferred money to Silas in Tanzania. Many thanks to those who continue to support him financially, it is greatly appreciated....... click here for more

Saturday September 26 2009

Health news from James Colton..... Making progress, feeling much better, though still tend to tire easily....... click here for more

Friday September 25 2009

Update from Silas Mkumbu..... Week beginning Monday 28th September we are having a week of seminars at the church....... click here for more

Thursday September 24 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report..... Brandhall & Quinton FC become the first team in the league to reach ten points, as they defeated bottom club AFC Fatherless Barn 7-3. It's early days and so lots of points still to be played for, but another way of looking at it is they are one-fifth of the way through their league season and they're four points clear!....... click here for more

Wednesday September 23 2009

Parcels on their way to Tanzania.....Courtesy of Stewart Bloor's preaching visit to The Endowed Mission on Sunday evening, a number of parcels will be making their way to James Colton in Tanzania over the coming weeks....... click here for more

Tuesday September 22 2009

Happy birthday James Colton..... Today is James' birthday and so clear your throat and join in with us....... click here for more

Monday September 21 2009

Update on water project in South Africa..... The project host fellowship is Hosanna Christian Church in Hazy View on your way to Kruger Park. As you know that area Stewart, it is a poor rural community, the church is feeding over 100 orphans every day.......click here for more

Sunday September 20 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... Sunday morning saw me at Tipton Family Church for a family service with a football theme. We encouraged people to wear their football shirts....... click here for more

Saturday September 19 2009

James Colton prayer requests..... It has taken these 3 weeks to recover and even now I have small strength and am easily tired. It has also been draining emotionally and spiritually. But now I am beginning to lift up again. But it all has been very draining....... click here for more

Friday September 18 2009

SICM Sevens weekly update..... Well done to Tipton Family Church FC who confirmed themselves as group winners of The Summer Cup by beating Hilly House 5-4. It was another good game and although Tipton found the net seven times, two of those goals were behind their own keeper....... click here for more

Thursday September 17 2009

Update from Silas Mkumbu..... We are continuing to see God bring more and more people along to visit our church, many saying we will come again....... click here for more

Wednesday September 16 2009

Resources received in Kenya..... One of our ministries is sending resources such as books, Bibles and other items of Christian literature to church leaders in various countries around the world....... click here for more

Tuesday September 15 2009

Video number five in the growing church series..... This one if number five and looks at the role of the congregation and focuses on four things to avoid if the local church is to be a growing one....... click here for more

Monday September 14 2009
Stewart Bloor weekend report..... I've called this a weekend report as opposed to a Sunday one, as on the Saturday we went to Worcester to see Formal Affair in concert. My youngest daughter Miriam plays bass in the band....... click here for more

Sunday September 13 2009

News from James Colton..... Today I went to the clinic to check that malaria was clear and all is OK....... click here for more

Saturday September 12 2009

SICM Sevens weekly update..... It's looking likely that Crestwood Church FC will not make the cut in The Summer Cup as they lost 3-2 to Hilly House. For the second week on the trot they let a 2-1 lead slip in the last few minutes. But with some very much improved performances on the field recently, they will be looking to have a good season in the other competitions....... click here for more

Friday September 11 2009

Money transfer to India gone through..... Many thanks to all those that support the Malan family. As you will be aware they have had several major obstacles and hurdles to face in recent times. Jesus never promised an easy life!....... click here for more

Thursday September 10 2009

First transfer to South Africa successful .....Youth For Christ may be another organisation, but that doesn't matter to us. As far as we are concerned, we are all in the same team and working together for the same goal. SICM is not an empire building ministry but a kingdom building one....... click here for more

Wednesday September 9 2009

Did Jesus descend into hell? .....Question Time is the name of a short slot that Stewart Bloor does at Tipton Family Church most Sunday mornings. As its name implies, it's an answer to a question, posed by a member of the congregation....... click here for more

Tuesday September 8 2009

The role of the pastor in the growing church..... The fourth video in the series on 'The Growing Church' has been added to YouTube, and as the title of this piece indicates, this time it's about the role of the pastor....... click here for more

Monday September 7 2009

Praise points from Ronas Marule.....We were able to launch the OVC project, ministering to 240 children and young people so far....... click here for more

Sunday September 6 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... Our worship was good as usual and the band practised a Casting Crowns song, All because of Jesus, before the service, which they are going to play soon in the meeting....... click here for more

Saturday September 5 2009

Video number three in the Growing Church series..... The third video has been added to the series on the growing church. This time round Stewart Bloor looks at the congregation's price....... click here for more

Friday September 4 2009

Was Judas forgiven?..... Stewart Bloor has added another video in the Question Time series to YouTube, this time the topic is 'Was Judas forgiven?' It appears from a verse in John's gospel where Jesus is talking, that he was lost....... click here for more

Thursday September 3 2009

Parcels posted to James Colton ..... This week we have sent a number of parcels to James Colton containing medical supplies. These are regular items that are despatched, and so no cause for concern as they are not related to his present battle with malaria........ click here for more

Wednesday September 2 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report.....They're not there mathematically yet, but Tipton Family Church FC's 3-2 win over Crestwood Church FC in The Summer Cup, puts them in a very strong position to take the first honours of the season as group winners beckons. With six wins out of six, they need just one point from their final two games - and that's assuming St Matthew's Ravens win their next three games and score a lot of goals in the process....... click here for more

Tuesday September 1 2009

From the desk of Ronas Marule..... I also visited Mozambique, where I met Alberto. He shared materials with me and I learnt a great deal that will be useful to us in Mpumalanga....... click here for more

Monday August 31 2009

Christian Wolves update..... A month into the club and we have seven members, a couple of videos and a cluster of people on the facebook fan page........ click here for more

Sunday August 30 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.....In the morning I was at Tipton Family Church, where we continued the series on church growth. This time round we looked at the price that the congregation has to pay, which is the third in the series....... click here for more

Saturday August 29 2009

A call to Swaziland?.....The initial information available is brief, but obviously more can be forthcoming if someone is interested. An opportunity has arisen through Youth For Christ in South Africa for someone to work as a missionary in Swaziland....... click here for more

Friday August 28 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report..... The league table has a new team at the top - the third in as many weeks - as Tipton Family Church FC moved up two places as they convincingly beat AFC Fatherless Barn 10-0. TFC have had an excellent start to the season, remaining unbeaten so far in all competitions. And as well as the league, they also enter September as the runaway leaders of The Summer Cup group stage. It's looking good so far, but there's lots of football to be played before next spring....... click here for more

Thursday August 27 2009

SICM Sevens video on-line.....Following the recent SICM Sevens presentation, we now have published the video to YouTube and it is available for viewing. The video features our special guest, Dennis Pearce, and shows some of the presentation to the Tipton Family Church FC team....... click here for more

Wednesday August 26 2009

James Colton health update..... The following has just been received from Robert Chidundo in Tanzania....... click here for more

Tuesday August 25 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report..... Although it's still very early days of course, we have new league leaders, as Brandhall & Quinton FC nudged Hilly House into second place in the table. And they did it in style as they brushed aside Crestwood Cobras 7-1, which also gives them a healthy goal difference. And with things expected to be tight this time round, goal difference may well settle a few places along the way, and who knows, even the title!........ click here for more

Monday August 24 2009

Robert Chidundo update..... I went to Gairo with James Colton to Stephen Mwigiwe's church, we had good ministry. I served as a translator and James preached. I visited Kibaigwa where I organized outreach with University students where 179 people gave their life to Jesus....... click here for more

Sunday August 23 2009

Christian Wolves' new signing..... By the nature of its potential members it is going to be a small group, or at least a group that will grow slowly....... click here for more

Saturday August 22 2009

Follow Stewart Bloor on Twitter.....If you're into the internet (and there's a good chance you are if you are reading this!) then why not follow Stewart on Twitter?....... click here for more

Friday August 21 2009

James Colton on a ministry tour..... I travel on the 24th August to Kahama, Shinyanga region; then on to Manyoni, Dodoma region; and finally to Kiteto - Magungu village....... click here for more

Thursday August 20 2009

Introducing Ronas Marule..... As recently announced on the website, we are going to start supporting Ronas Marule financially. The following is from the Youth For Christ literature from South Africa.......click here for more

Wednesday August 19 2009

Money transfer to James..... In the last few days we have made a money transfer to James Colton in Tanzania. Thinking back to the 'old days' when any transfer made overseas was such an effort, it's such a blessing that all we have to do now is enter a few characters and within seconds, money is on its way to James' account in Africa. Couldn't be easier!....... click here for more

Tuesday August 18 2009

The growing Church series expands..... This short teaching message looks at the price that the pastor has to pay if the church is to grow. And as Stewart stresses, even if we aren't ministers ourselves then there is still something that we can glean and take on board....... click here for more

Monday August 17 2009

Update from India .....The good news though is that the issues were resolved and so as soon as Geoff gives the nod, we'll restore stuff....... click here for more

Sunday August 16 2009

What is the unforgivable sin? .....In the latest Question Time video, Stewart Bloor looks at the unforgivable sin. This is something that has troubled, worried and concerned many believers through the years....... click here for more

Saturday August 15 2009

Another visitor for James..... On Tuesday August 18, Melissa Perry will be spending a few days with James and the gang in Kibaha....... click here for more

Friday August 14 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report ..... In the other fixture of the week, Tipton Family Church FC dropped their first points of the season. They still remain undefeated though, as they shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Brandhall & Quinton FC. It was a well fought game, with both teams looking as if they could snatch a winner, so perhaps a draw was a fair result....... click here for more

Thursday August 13 2009

SICM Sevens presentation report..... Dennis has played for Wolves, Notts County and Peterborough United during his professional career and is currently playing non-league football with Halesowen Town. The photograph above is of Stewart Bloor and Dennis, with the David Bloor Memorial Trophy, one of the competitions in the SICM Sevens....... click here for more

Wednesday August 12 2009

James Colton health update ..... I contracted malaria again and this time it was very serious, hence delay in emailing. It began the day we travelled to Pandambili for crusades and seminars, I did not feel well as we travelled....... click here for more

Tuesday August 11 2009

SICM Sevens presentation ..... Tomorrow evening is the SICM Sevens 2008/2009 season presentation....... click here for more

Monday August 10 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... We were encouraged at Tipton Family Church yesterday by three first-time visitors to the service....... click here for more

Sunday August 9 2009

Ronas Marule introduces his family ..... I would like to introduce my family to you: My wife Busie sitting next to me....... click here for more

Saturday August 8 2009

James reports on visit..... They were a great blessing to us and to those they ministered to. They saw Silas and me in ministry and appreciate our work....... click here for more

Friday August 7 2009

SICM Sevens report ..... And talking of The Summer Cup, there is no stopping Tipton Family Church FC as they created a massive lead at the top of the table by defeating St Matthew's Ravens 4-3. It was always going to be a close game, but it was TFC who had that little extra. The win means that they have now won five out of five in the competition and are strong favourites to win the group....... click here for more

Thursday August 6 2009

Supporting Ronas Marule..... Ronas is one of the Provincial directors for Youth For Christ and we'll be bringing more news very shortly, so as they say, watch this space!....... click here for more

Wednesday August 5 2009

The growing church series..... Videos have a 10 minute limit and Stewart believes that if you can't say something interesting in less than 10 minutes then having half an hour wouldn't make much difference!....... click here for more

Tuesday August 4 2009

Where did Cain get his wife from? ..... The latest video from Stewart Bloor on YouTube looks at this question. It is one that very often puts Christians on the back foot, and in order to provide an answer, suggestions are made that when God created Adam and Eve he also made other people at the same time....... click here for more

Monday August 3 2009

Prediction league - Come and join us.....With the new football season just around the corner, we again have a Prediction League ready to kick off. This year it is being run by LaceySt, who in 'real life' is an Elim pastor from Scotland....... click here for more

Sunday August 2 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report..... Holidays and stuff took its toll today on the congregation at Tipton Family Church, but the Lord was with us and that's what really counts. It's better to be with 30 people and Jesus than 300 people and no Jesus!....... click here for more

Saturday August 1 2009

Football and faith in harmony.....Can football and faith sit comfortably together at the same table? Well we believe that they can, and the birth of Christian Wolves is the result of that belief....... click here for more

Friday July 31 2009

The Church video (16) added ...... The series on The Church in Acts 2 has now been completed and the final video is on-line....... click here for more

Thursday July 30 2009

Water project in South Africa ......Working in Africa, practical projects are an integral part of the wider picture. In fact being a Christian organisation is far more than just preaching and teaching....... click here for more

Wednesday July 29 2009

SICM Sevens update......Tipton Family Church FC made it four out of four as they beat Crestwood Church FC 5-2 in The Summer Cup. The goals were well spread throughout the team with five individual scorers...... click here for more

Tuesday July 28 2009

What are ghosts?......It is important that if we are Christians we get our theology from the Bible and not from programmes such as Bewitched, Ghostbusters or some other TV show.......click here for more

Monday July 27 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report...... We used this as a launch pad for our campaign over the next year or so where we are looking for 100% numerical growth by the end of 2010. We thank God for what he's done so far, but we are hungry for more and look forward to expansion in the coming months....... click here for more

Sunday July 26 2009

Getting involved with SICM......With so much to do on the mission field, opportunities are always there, and even if a position doesn't exist as such, it's pretty to easy to create one to take advantage of gifts and abilities that people are able to offer....... click here for more

Saturday July 25 2009

Robert Chidundo report ......I am very thankful to God for the opportunity to work with SICM. On this side we are going on very well, my church is growing and above forty permanent members and they are very happy with my ministry....... click here for more

Friday July 24 2009

SICM Sevens report ......Congratulations to Juaniche Wanderers who, on the very last game of the season, completed the treble as they defeated Crestwood Church FC 6-0 in the final of the David Bloor Memorial Trophy....... click here for more

Thursday July 23 2009

Three days of meetings for Silas Mkumbu......Things are going well at church with more people coming in....... click here for more

Wednesday July 22 2009

The church - enjoying the favour of people ......The latest teaching video from Stewart Bloor has been added to YouTube....... click here for more

Tuesday July 21 2009

Visitors for James Colton ...... The church in Peterborough is one that supports James in his work in Tanzania and so it will be great for them to see what is happening first hand........ click here for more

Monday July 20 2009

James Colton reports on successful seminars......All were pleased and blessed by the teachings received. For many it has "transformed their lives and ministries"....... click here for more

Sunday July 19 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......We continued our look at The Church in Acts 2, this time verse 47 about enjoying the favour of people....... click here for more

Saturday July 18 2009

Are denominations a good or a bad thing? .......This is the question that has been asked on the SICM discussion board, On-lineFC. We have a variety of answers, as expected, so far. But what do you think?....... click here for more

Friday July 17 2009

Back to full health .......Those who follow James Colton's progress in Tanzania will be aware that he has not been well recently....... click here for more

Thursday July 16 2009

SICM Sevens report.......With all league games now completed we are winding down the season with the DBMT competition. But the teams still involved in the competition are doing anything but take it easy, and in the second semi-final it was a game that saw Crestwood Church FC rise to the occasion....... click here for more

Wednesday July 15 2009

Looking through the window....... A feeding station attracts the birds and a pond just metres from the office has a breeding colony of smooth newts. It certainly helps to inspire with the natural world just feet away. ....... click here for more

Tuesday July 14 2009

More parcels on their way to Geoff....... Courtesy of Stewart Bloor's visit to Bilston Pentecostal Church on Sunday, another 25 parcels of Christian books are on their way to Geoff Malan....... click here for more

Monday July 13 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......The building was packed wall-to-wall with people, and until we fetched extra chairs out (we had already put out more prior to the day) it was standing room only. A great problem for churches to have! ....... click here for more

Sunday July 12 2009

Where did Cain's wife come from?.......One of the current threads on the SICM discussion board deals with this exact question....... click here for more

Saturday July 11 2009

Money transferred to the Malan family.......Modern technology is such that we can send finances across the world from our own office here in England, and we don't even need to visit a bank in person. In the 'old days' it used to be quite a process to make an international money transfer........ click here for more

Friday July 10 2009

Where do dinosaurs fit in with the Bible?.......Stewart is a 6-day creationist who believes in a young earth - which isn't a popular option these days, even in some church circles!...... click here for more

Thursday July 9 2009

SICM Sevens report.......In the last league game of the season, Crestwood Church FC failed to get the win they needed against Crestwood Cobras to secure the mini-league. With the game 0-0 right until the end, three goals scored went in the Cobras' favour and they ran out 2-1 winners. The result means that Kingsway Lions win the mini-league, so congratulations to them........ click here for more

Wednesday July 8 2009

Urgent prayer for the Malan family .......We really need God's wisdom on this one. Please do pray with us! ....... click here for more

Tuesday July 7 2009

Teaching video number 14 on The Church....... This particular message looks at three reasons to praise God - for who he is, what he has done for us, and the great privilege of serving him....... click here for more

Monday July 6 2009

National Youth Camp report....... Many nights they stopped up late and spent the time in praise, worship and prayer. (They were sleeping at the church). On the Friday night they had a night of prayer. So we thank God for His rich blessings....... click here for more

Sunday July 5 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ....... In practical terms it has meant that my Sunday mornings have been very much taken up with Tipton Family Church, as opposed to the past where I would be pretty much out and about most weeks, operating what we call an itinerant ministry....... click here for more

Saturday July 4 2009
Brief update from James Colton....... But now busy preparing for ministry in Mikumi next week.It will be a full programme with 4 or 5 sessions each day for pastors and church leaders....... click here for more

Friday July 3 2009
The National Youth Camp ....... The camp went very well - people saying it was too short and wanted to stay for more. In the afternoons the youth went "door to door" and over the week there were 30 decisions for Jesus. ....... click here for more

Thursday July 2 2009

SICM Sevens update.......Well done to St Matthew's Ravens who clinched second place with a convincing 6-2 victory against AFC Fatherless Barn . They are on a roll at the moment and will be looking forward to the new campaign, but in the meantime they also have the DBMT to play for. ....... click here for more

Wednesday July 1 2009

James Colton health update .......So now recovered from malaria, blood pressure under control and on Saturday the tooth was removed........ click here for more

Tuesday June 30 2009

Join us on facebook .......Yesterday we started a page on facebook and it would be great to have you as a fan! Yes, that's what they call people who connect with the group....... click here for more

Monday June 29 2009

Resources for Geoff Malan .......The photograph above is of Stewart at home about to set off for the church. ....... click here for more

Sunday June 28 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report........Stewart reports a brilliant Sunday morning service at Tipton Family Church - and he didn't do a thing! ....... click here for more

Saturday June 27 2009

Discussion thread - suicide can cost your salvation?........An interesting discussion is taking place on the SICM discussion board at the moment as to whether suicide can cost us our salvation. ....... click here for more

Friday June 26 2009

Volunteers wanted for admin support........ You will be a very valuable part of the team here at SICM. We're looking for people based in the UK, but not necessarily within our immediate area as there is no need for direct or regular face-to-face contact. ....... click here for more

Thursday June 25 2009

SICM Sevens update........Kingsway Lions roared to the top of the mini-league as they hit the goal trail in their fixture with AFC Fatherless Barn, while there's no stopping Juaniche Wanderers, who ended the season in style as they left Hilly House Adecco reeling........ click here for more

Wednesday June 24 2009

Does a Christian who commits suicide lose their salvation?........In the following video link, which is the second of the Question Time clips that Stewart Bloor has produced, he shares his thoughts on the subject........ click here for more

Tuesday June 23 2009

James Colton health update ........First I had malaria and had a rough time but recovered to a toothache. Went to the dentist but was told first to take a course of antibiotics so that the dentist could treat the tooth. Returning to the dentist she then wanted to know my blood pressure as she may have to extract the tooth. ....... click here for more

Monday June 22 2009

Number 13 in The Church series video on-line ........ There was obviously something about the early believers that attracted those around, and in verse 46 we find two key elements in the words 'sincere hearts'....... click here for more

Sunday June 21 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ........ Father's Day so we had opportunities for people to give testimonies or tributes etc to their dads........ click here for more

Saturday June 20 2009

Forum discussion - How do we know that the Bible is true?........ One of the current topics on the SICM discussion board is 'How do we know that the Bible is true?....... click here for more

Friday June 19 2009

The power of the pen on the mission field ........We're referring to the opportunity of joining a letter writing rota to James Colton on the mission field in Tanzania........ click here for more

Thursday June 18 2009

SICM Sevens website update ........Whoever does get to the final itself will be up against Juaniche Wanderers, who narrowly beat Brandhall & Quinton FC 4-3. The only league game of the week saw Hilly House Adecco defeat Marsh Lane CFC 4-1....... click here for more

Wednesday June 17 2009

SICM Sevens Fair Play Award trophy........The photograph is of the Fair Play Award trophy that is awarded to the team in the SICM Sevens league that gets the most votes....... click here for more

Tuesday June 16 2009

Question Time with Stewart Bloor........It is currently number 18 and is titled 'How do we know that the Bible is true?' You can watch the video by clicking on the link. ....... click here for more

Monday June 15 2009

The Church video series ........ Stewart Bloor has just published the 12th video in the series on The Church in Acts 2. ....... click here for more

Sunday June 14 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ........ Stewart reports that the Sunday morning meeting at Tipton Family Church went well - as always! ....... click here for more

Saturday June 13 2009

Looking ahead for James Colton ........Certainly July is busy, first I have a week of seminars for pastors and church leaders at Mikumi, Morogoro Region from 7-12 July....... click here for more

Friday June 12 2009

James Colton malaria update ........ It badly affected my stomach which is still unsettled but I am feeling much better in myself, though as I say tired and without energy. ....... click here for more

Thursday June 11 2009

SICM Sevens report........ The league continues to provide us with twists and turns all the way, as Tipton Family Church's failure to beat Hilly House Adecco in their final game of the season gives St Matthew's Ravens the upper hand in the battle for second place. ....... click here for more

Wednesday June 10 2009

Silas Mkumbu church building update ........I am happy to say work is going well on the building of the wall. It is already halfway completed. ....... click here for more

Tuesday June 9 2009

There's still plenty of snail mail ........ The photograph above is of Stewart Bloor holding 30 letters that are now ready to post. Even though the internet is very much part of SICM's daily life, what we call 'snail mail' still takes up a chunk of what we do ....... click here for more

Monday June 8 2009

The week ahead ........ Received from Geoff Malan: This coming week I will be ministering locally and am pleased to be home for most of the week. ....... click here for more

Sunday June 7 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report........ Five people were at the front being welcomed into membership, and with none of them coming from another church, that was a particular blessing........ click here for more

Saturday June 6 2009

Geoff Malan back in India ........This week back in India has been really busy. We have had so much on the go, we thank the Lord for His grace and strength. ....... click here for more

Friday June 5 2009

SICM Sevens 2009 / 2010 website........ But as we draw closer to the new campaign - which will begin in July with The Summer Cup - then the site starts to take shape. ....... click here for more

Thursday June 4 2009

James Colton has malaria ........ Back home I was tired so rested. But developed headache which lasted all day, all night and into Thursday morning. So went to get malaria test at Mailimoja. Confirmed I had malaria........ click here for more

Wednesday June 3 2009

SICM Sevens report........Although we are in the final weeks of the season, there is still plenty to play for. Second spot is wide open and both challenging teams now have their destiny in their own hands. Tipton Family Church FC's failure to beat Crestwood Cobras, as they drew 2-2, meant that a lifeline was handed to St Matthew's Ravens. ....... click here for more

Tuesday June 2 2009

Robert Chidundo in Dodoma ........I was in Dodoma the capital city of our country and we had very good mission. It was big open air meeting of people from different denominations, and during the morning hours all people had to do street evangelism. ....... click here for more

Monday June 1 2009

Providence Church supports another two wells ........Stewart Bloor was invited and a cheque presentation was made during the service. The photograph above is of Jonathan and Stewart (in an African shirt!) ....... click here for more

Sunday May 31 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ........ The service had a Ghana theme, as the usual monthly 10 minute missions update was replaced by a lot more, as the meeting focused on the West African nation....... click here for more

Saturday May 30 2009

Miriam Bloor joins Formal Affair ........As reported last week, Miriam Bloor (Stewart's teenage daughter) has joined the Christian band Formal Affair as bass player. ....... click here for more

Friday May 29 2009

On-lineFC discussion board ........ Of course the main one is spiritual chat and the current topics include titles such as 'Protest staged over gay minister', 'When Adam was a boy' and 'Men want macho hymns'. ....... click here for more

Thursday May 28 2009

Connect with Stewart Bloor on facebook.......If you're on facebook then add Stewart Bloor as a friend. ....... click here for more

Wednesday May 27 2009

Snippets from James in Tanzania ....... Had very good day ministering on Sunday at my base church/home church in Picha Ya Ndege and Edward and I sang "And can it be." ....... click here for more

Tuesday May 26 2009

Melissa Perry returns to Tanzania ....... As you may know I am returning to Tanzania on the 6th July for two months with an organisation called First Aid Africa. First Aid Africa is a humanitarian organisation who teaches first aid and provides equipment to schools and orphanages in remote areas where access to hospitals is severely limited. ....... click here for more

Monday May 25 2009

James Colton seminar report ....... The people were well ready to receive from God and as we prayed for each individually on Saturday they received from God and some began to evidence the working of the Holy spirit working in them and through them. Bishop Ezekiel as very happy and was wanting me to return for more seminars! ....... click here for more

Sunday May 24 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report .......Stewart reports another great Sunday morning at Tipton Family Church, with five new faces in the congregation. It's the norm now to see new people turning up for the Sunday service and of course this is reflected in a growing church. ....... click here for more

Saturday May 23 2009

Geoff Malan in England .......Following on from the recent news item about Geoff being in England, he has now arrived. Stewart Bloor spoke with him this afternoon on the telephone and he has had a safe journey from India ....... click here for more

Friday May 22 2009

A visitor from the mother country .......James Colton has a couple of visitors today from England........ click here for more

Thursday May 21 2009

Eleven down, one to go! .......We have two new teams so far, one from a church in Kingswinford and the other from a church in the Oldbury area. ....... click here for more

Wednesday May 20 2009

Update from Silas Mkumbu ....... As a result of his speaking people have pledged to give money at the end of this month so that in June we can do the building work on the side wall, and hopefully the floor as well. ....... click here for more

Tuesday May 19 2009

SICM Sevens places available ....... As our current season draws to a close, we have given the current teams the deadline date to apply and that has now passed. Therefore the invitation to apply is open to all. ....... click here for more

Monday May 18 2009

James Colton's June newsletter ....... We're now in the process of sending out James' June newsletter (paper copy by snail mail). The first batch of newsletters are being sent out today....... click here for more

Sunday May 17 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......Joining them on stage was Stewart's daughter Miriam who played bass. In fact Miriam has just been invited to join the band itself, so that's breaking news! ....... click here for more

Saturday May 16 2009

Stewart Bloor teaching video added .......The subject is 'unity', which is number 8 in the series........ click here for more

Friday May 15 2009

SICM Sevens weekly report.......Both teams chasing the honour scored five goals to keep the pressure on the other this week. Tipton Family Church FC beat AFC Fatherless Barn 5-3 while St Matthew's Ravens continued their excellent run of form by defeating Crestwood Church FC 5-1. ....... click here for more

Thursday May 14 2009

Levi Elonga back from Kampala.......I reached Soroti safely after mission trip in Kenya and Kampala. I am in the office this morning and quite busy with load of work that has been waiting for me and compiling of reports and photos to send. ....... click here for more

Wednesday May 13 2009

James Colton photograph .......The photograph below is of James and Bishop Mhina praying for the pastor and his wife at Masasi, Mtwara Region....... click here for more

Tuesday May 12 2009

Geoff Malan speaking in England.......Geoff is speaking at The time of refreshing conference in Bournemouth, Dorset later this month....... click here for more

Monday May 11 2009

Robert Chidundo update....... We had a good Sunday service and everything is well and the church members are very happy........click here for more

Sunday May 10 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......The Sunday morning service at Tipton Family Church was called 'Hymnbook Sunday' for obvious reasons. In a departure from the usual PowerPoint words and modern songs, the church sang hymns - although the band played so the music was still contemporary....... click here for more

Saturday May 9 2009

Malan family update ....... I am also in the middle of applying for extensions for our visas, quite a bit of paper work, would appreciate your prayers that there are no hassles with this.' ....... click here for more

Friday May 8 2009

Forthcoming ministry for James and Silas.......I have just been invited to do a week's seminars from Monday 11th May....... click here for more

Thursday May 7 2009

SICM Sevens weekly update.......In a cracking game on Tuesday evening, Tipton Family Church soaked up the pressure from Brandhall & Quinton FC, eventually running out 2-0 winners. ....... click here for more

Wednesday May 6 2009

Stewart Bloor shares his thoughts on signs and wonders.......On Sunday just gone the sermon was on '...wonders and miraculous signs' and you can check out the condensed version of the message via this playlist ....... click here for more

Tuesday May 5 2009

Levi Elonga reports from Kenya .......and at the time of writing I am in Nairobi, Kenya, at the invitation of Kenyan pastors and Leaders. ....... click here for more

Monday May 4 2009

James Colton ministry report.......Sunday God mightily met with His people and blessed them. I spoke on the Holy Spirit and many received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, many received "something more" from God being refreshed and strengthened in their spirits........ click here for more

Sunday May 3 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......It's great to see so many of the young people in church on a Sunday morning - between 40% and 50% of the average Sunday congregation is under the age of 20. ....... click here for more

Saturday May 2 2009

Silas Mkumbu report.......On Tuesday evening we had a good Bible Study meeting at church........ click here for more

Friday May 1 2009

Geoff Malan in Coimbatore ....... I did a seminar for some Bible School teachers to encourage them to teach creatively and for life change. ....... click here for more

Thursday April 30 2009

SICM Sevens report ....... Tipton Family Church FC are still in the driving seat for second place, as they beat a very determined Hilly House Adecco 2-1....... click here for more

Wednesday April 29 2009

James Colton update ....... Just as well as on Friday I have three days of seminars with Pastor Patrick Kasianju - he is taking me to the village Masai. We will be travelling to and fro each day. ....... click here for more

Tuesday April 28 2009

Silas Mkumbu Sunday report .......

Now this week the papers are being drawn up and signed that give the church and a small piece of land for an office to us. We thank God for this, as it gives us security and we feel confident to continue with the building programme for our church........ click here for more

Monday April 27 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ....... Although James Colton has visited the church on several occasions, with new people since his last visit, Stewart shared how James and he met, and how James got to end up in Tanzania....... click here for more

Sunday April 26 2009

A recent photograph of Silas Mkumbu .... The following is a recent photograph of Silas and for those churches that support and pray for Silas, feel free to print a copy and use it in your newsletter, noticeboard etc. ....... click here for more

Saturday April 25 2009

SICM Sevens 2009/2010 season......All current teams have until May 18 to apply to re-enter, places will then become available on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you are local to us then get your name down on the waiting list....... click here for more

Friday April 24 2009

April - the month of missions ...... Youth meetings were fantastic and we managed to minister to over 3600 youth people through groups who came from different regions. We also visited and ministered in 35 local churches and in a Christian conference attended by over 7000 christians from various Church fellowships. ....... click here for more

Thursday April 23 2009

James Colton photograph......The following photograph was taken at the Kibaha Pentecostal Ministers' Fellowship where James spoke on 'marriage' and 'unity and reconciliation'....... click here for more

Wednesday April 22 2009

SICM Sevens update......But the other two teams contesting the runners-up position - St Matthew's Ravens and Tipton Family Church FC - both won convincingly, scoring 8 goals each in the process. And for a period of 24 hours until TFC played on the Tuesday, the Ravens occupied number two slot. ...... click here for more

Tuesday April 21 2009

Understanding the fear of God ...... In his latest video on The Church, based on Acts chapter 2, Stewart Bloor looks at the term which we call the fear of God. It's not something that we hear of that often, perhaps the use of the word 'fear' deters people....... click here for more

Monday April 20 2009

James Colton Easter news ...... After ministry we were fed and received tea to drink, not from a thermos flask but from a bucket! Before leaving one of the elders of the church took us to see his house - small and without windows. The kitchen fire is inside and next to the beds, which are hard and they sleep on cow skins (leather). ....... click here for more

Sunday April 19 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ...... The sermon was another in the series on The Church, based on the last few verses of Acts chapter 2. This time round Stewart preached on 'Everyone was filled with awe' and opened up teaching on the fear of God........ click here for more

Saturday April 18 2009

Silas Mkumbu Easter news...... I went with Pastor Zangazanga (missionary here from Malawi) to Bunju, Pwani for seminars over Easter - Thursday to Easter Monday. We shared ministry as well as I was translating for him....... click here for more

Friday April 17 2009

SICM Sevens report......Having wobbled in recent weeks, Tipton Family Church FC put in a battling performance to get the points from an equally determined Crestwood Church FC........ click here for more

Thursday April 16 2009

Robert Chidundo report.......I was in Kahama district, which is a 14 hour drive for fast buses....... click here for more

Wednesday April 15 2009

James Colton photographs....... The following photographs are of James in Tanzania with the 'mamas' which is the term given to the ladies........ click here for more

Tuesday April 14 2009

Levi Elonga update (part 2)....... This month (April) I am taking a team of missioners to the districts of Kampala, Mubende, Busenyi and Masindi for Leaders seminars, outreach work, youths workshops, Christian conference and ministry in churches....... click here for more

Monday April 13 2009

Levi Elonga update (part 1)....... The quality and numerical growth of the body of Christ is really interesting plus many other happenings within the spiritual aspect of ministry. ....... click here for more

Sunday April 12 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.... Stewart reports that the Easter morning service at Tipton Family Church was brilliant! ....... click here for more

Saturday April 11 2009

Update from Levi Elonga....We have a great mission this month and we are all away on ministry trips scheduled....... click here for more

Friday April 10 2009

A warm welcome to the Malan family supporters....We publish regular updates on the home page - look for the Indian flag - and at the base of the same page you will find a link that will take you to designated pages of previous updates........ click here for more

Thursday April 9 2009

Connect with Stewart Bloor on facebook.... Stewart uses facebook a lot and in the short time that he's been on there, he's already seen some great openings and opportunities for the Lord's work....... click here for more

Wednesday April 8 2009

SICM Sevens update .... Well done to AFC Fatherless Barn, who confirmed their qualification for the knock-out stages of the DBMT, as they edged through 1-0 in their group stage match with Tipton Family Church FC....... click here for more

Tuesday April 7 2009

Silas Mkumbu update....Ministry continues well in my church since returning from Mombassa. Had a good Bible study Tuesday evening and then a good prayer meeting Thursday evening....... click here for more

Monday April 6 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....The church is going very well and again there were first-time visitors in, which is pretty much the norm for TFC. And in a day and age - not to mention country - where church attendance is down, it's great to be able to say that there are churches that are bucking the trend. ...... click here for more

Sunday April 5 2009

Malan family newsletter.... We count it a great privilege to serve the Lord in the beautiful land of India and our desire is to see the Name of Jesus made GREAT in this nation. Thank you for your prayers, support and partnership with us as we serve the Lord here. ...... click here for more

Saturday April 4 2009

A busy week ahead for James ....On Monday Bishop Rwekiza is coming to my home, stopping overnight and then on Tuesday we travel together to Kiteto, in what was once part of Arusha Region........ click here for more

Friday April 3 2009

Silas reports on his Kenya mission....We saw people coming and receiving Jesus, also God's blessing upon His church as believers were encouraged and discovering the joy of the Lord, as they received ministry from the Word of God. ....... click here for more

Thursday April 2 2009

Rain stops play for James Colton....We had to wait until the rain stopped. But despite the problems we had a blessed time and everybody was helped and encouraged through the teachings. Thank you as you supported me with your prayers. ....... click here for more

Wednesday April 1 2009

Preparations for mission trips ....The team preparations for the mission trips in Uganda are going so well and soon we are going to be away for ministry in the districts of Kampala, Mubende, Masindi and Kasese....... click here for more

Tuesday March 31 2009

The 4th video now on YouTube.....Stewart Bloor has now published the 4th video in the series on 'The Church' on YouTube...... click here for more

Monday March 30 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.....There was 1 first-time visitor, someone with no church background, which is always a blessing....... click here for more

Sunday March 29 2009

News from Levi in Uganda.....Many thanks to Buttery family and the Fownes who sponsored the wells. As soon as we are through with photos will send by internet transfer plus some thank-you letters from beneficiaries....... click here for more

Saturday March 28 2009

Photographs of Geoff Malan ......The following photographs were taken during Geoff's recent visit to Tipton Family Church....... click here for more

Friday March 27 2009

Planning and preparing in Uganda.......I have just come back home after planning and organizing lots of ministry meetings in the city of Kampala and in the districts of Mubende, Masindi and Kasese........ click here for more

Thursday March 26 2009

Geoff Malan news....... Then went on to do some training at a Bible school in Chennai, which was also a real blessing....... click here for more

Wednesday March 25 2009

SICM Sevens report.......Juaniche Wanderers look certain to take their 2nd league title, as a 17-2 victory over Marsh Lane CFC gives them a massive 13 point lead at the top with just 8 games to go....... click here for more

Tuesday March 24 2009

Brief news from Geoff in India.......I would also appreciate prayers for the training I will be doing next week in Tenali, we have 40 pastors coming together. ...... click here for more

Monday March 23 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......There were a number of people in for the first time (4) and a number of people who are regular visitors. It's always a real encouragement and blessing when people visit who have no church background, and this happens a lot at TFC....... click here for more

Sunday March 22 2009

Silas Mkumbu travels to Kenya today.......They have planned a week of ministry for me, teaching seminars....... click here for more

Saturday March 21 2009

James Colton update.......Then next week I am away to Mbagala, Dar Es Salaam for 5 days of seminars for Pastor Christina....... click here for more

Friday March 20 2009

News from Okulonyo and Ochulura well projects.......We are grateful and really thank you and SICM for the tremendous support. The wells are flowing very nicely and supplying us with clean and safe water for drinking....... click here for more

Thursday March 19 2009

Abigail Malan shares from India ....... so it's all wet and muddy which is not too great when we don't have a car as the autos are open and not so covered....... click here for more

Wednesday March 18 2009

SICM Sevens report....... AFC Fatherless Barn, currently in 3rd spot, can win the group or they can finish bottom and fail to qualify. They can also lose both of their matches and still make it. Sounds confusing? Check the table and it will make sense. ....... click here for more

Tuesday March 17 2009

Robert Chidundo news....... Last week I had seminars with pastors and other church leaders, a total number of 47 attended....... click here for more

Monday March 16 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ....... There was also a missions update where prayers were offered for the family of Rev Michael, recently killed in Uganda....... click here for more

Sunday March 15 2009

Report on Akoboi and Akum wells .......People could walk for over four miles away from their homesteads to collect water from swamp areas for drinking. Water was shared with grazing animals which led many people to serious illness and death from water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea or intestinal worms etc....... click here for more

Saturday March 14 2009

Geoff Malan back in India.......The rest of my trip went well and I had a good trip home. It has been very busy since I arrived back and this is really my first opportunity to get some emails done....... click here for more

Friday March 13 2009

Kampala update .....I arrived in Kampala safely Tuesday evening at around 7.30 pm and was well received by a group of seven pastors who head up different church fellowships within the city area....... click here for more

Thursday March 12 2009

SICM Sevens update......Brandhall & Quinton made it a hat-trick by adding Crestwood Cobras to the list, as they defeated the top three teams in consecutive weeks....... click here for more

Wednesday March 11 2009

Abigail Malan shares her thoughts from India.......Our house is great and so is the school, and life in general is going very well. The school is amazing and the people are great........ click here for more

Tuesday March 10 2009

Pray for the family of Rev Michael.......We have been devastated by the death of Rev.Michael who has been the pastor of Harvest mission church and one of our team members....... click here for more

Monday March 9 2009

Second video added in 'The Church' series .......The second one in the series looks at 'The apostles' teaching' and has been added today....... click here for more

Sunday March 8 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......Attendance on a Sunday morning has doubled in the last three months and it's looking good....... click here for more

Saturday March 7 2009

Evolution v Creation discussions - get involved.......Stewart Bloor, who is a regular contributor to On-lineFC, believes that the belief in a literal six-day creation is vital to understanding the rest of the Bible........ click here for more

Friday March 6 2009

Silas Mkumbu reports from Africa.......We have been encouraged by the results so far, as some of the people not only said they would visit but have actually come....... click here for more

Thursday March 5 2009

Ministry report from James in Tanzania.......On the Sunday morning the ministry of the Word - I spoke on the Place of Safety, Strength and Fulfillment - was followed by one and half hours of prayer ministry - praying with each person. I also prayed for each child and baby present praying God 's blessing upon them....... click here for more

Wednesday March 4 2009

Brandhall & Quinton hit form.......In the SICM Sevens games this week, Brandhall & Quinton hit form once more as they defeated second-placed Tipton Family Church FC 4-2...... click here for more

Tuesday March 3 2009

A video series on The Church....... Stewart Bloor has just started a series on Sunday mornings at Tipton Family Church on The Church. Taking Acts chapter 2 and verse 42 onwards as the passage that speaks of how the early believers organised themselves....... click here for more

Monday March 2 2009

Robert Chidundo update....... On Friday I will be travelling to the Iringa region for seminars that will last for two days. I need your prayers....... click here for more

Sunday March 1 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report ...... Stewart reports that the Sunday morning meeting at Tipton Family Church went well, with 2 people in for the first time as well as several others returning....... click here for more

Saturday February 28 2009

Series of prayer videos on YouTube......The church has just concluded a 5-part series on prayer and you can access the condensed versions of the messages on Stewart's YouTube site, which you can access here...... click here for more

Friday February 27 2009

Geoff Malan at Tipton Family Church......There is a video that you can check out on the Tipton Family Church 2009 YouTube page, which can be viewed here....... click here for more

Thursday February 26 2009

Update on the Abulabula plant......The photograph above is of the house where Rev Michael is going to live in the village of Abulabula. As you can see, the building is still being constructed and when finished the walls will be up to the thatch....... click here for mor e

Wednesday February 25 2009

Thirteen is unlucky for some - but not TFC......Not that we as Christians should believe in luck -whether good or bad - but to many the number 13 is associated with bad luck. However, for Tipton Family Church FC this week, 13 was anything but negative as it was the number of times they hit the Marsh Lane CFC net....... click here for more

Tuesday February 24 2009

Robert Chidundo update......This will involve me travelling to 3 different regions, a total of 2600km. This will Include Njombe 12 hrs drive, Mpanda two days drive and then to Kigoma 3days journey....... click here for more

Monday February 23 2009

The growing church in Uganda......But in many parts of Africa, the church is advancing in leaps and bounds - and we're more than happy to be part of that Kingdom-expanding movement....... click here for more

Sunday February 22 2009

Outreach photograph from Uganda......In Uganda, Levi Elonga runs regular outreach programmes, taking the gospel into villages where there is no established Bible-believing Church. The following is a photograph taken at a recent church planting mission with people making decisions to follow Christ....... click here for more

Saturday February 21 2009

On-lineFC......Current threads on the spiritual section include 'Testimonies', 'Christians praying for God's glory to come over the UK' and 'What gets you out of bed on Sunday?'....... click here for more

Friday February 20 2009

James Colton's week of seminars......I am away next week on seminars with Bishop Mhina so will email again after 1st March........ click here for more

Thursday February 19 2009

Well project update from Levi Elonga......My wife Ketty and her team are the ones helping to cook food for the people working on the well project. Ketty and her team feel extremely happy to be part of the work in that village as showed in the attached photograph above....... click here for more

Wednesday February 18 2009

Back to business for SICM Sevens.......After two weeks of cancelled games due to the snow, everything was back on track this week in the SICM Sevens league....... click here for more

Tuesday February 17 2009

Silas Mkumbu shares his vision....... For God's continued blessing upon my ministry as pastor and that I may continue to know the leading of the Holy Spirit. Besides pastoring my church - as I am an Evangelist I want to do 3 big open air meetings during the year and 3 smaller ones as well....... click here for more

Monday February 16 2009

Geoff Malan at Tipton Family Church.......This coming Saturday (February 21) Geoff Malan will be at Tipton Family Church....... click here for more

Sunday February 15 2009

Dave Walker spends six days on a volcano.......The walk takes 6 days in total and I fly back on Sunday 22nd feb. Kili is the highest free standing mountain in the world and is an inactive volcano....... click here for more

Saturday February 14 2009

Abulabula church plant.......I am so pleased to send the attached photograph of "Harvest Mission Church Uganda" which is a vibrant Pentecostal church that we recently planted in the village of Abulabula....... click here for more

Friday February 13 2009

Congratulations to Gavin Calver.......Gavin plays in the SICM Sevens league for Brandhall & Quinton, having previously been at AFC Fatherless Barn. At Youth For Christ he has been working as Director of Church and Schools Resources but will now be taking on the position of National Director....... click here for more

Thursday February 12 2009

News from James Colton.......The following are snippets taken from an e-mail to Stewart Bloor from James Colton. Although James doesn't have the same access to the internet as we would have in England, nevertheless he is able to make fairly regular communication that way....... click here for more

Wednesday February 11 2009

Work begins on new well in Uganda.......The people of Ochulura village are really so happy and asked me to thank you for the support........ click here for more

Tuesday February 10 2009

Osmond Owusu report (part 2).......Some of our people wanted to go ahead because they wanted to die for God, but I also told them God had to tell Joseph and Mary to run and hide in Egypt until Herod's death before they came back....... click here for more

Monday February 9 2009

Osmond Owusu report (part 1).......What shocked me the most was the level of poverty and my heart was choked with tears but despite the poverty they were very happy people. We have actually decided to start a guinea pig farm for them as an income generating project........click here for more

Sunday February 8 2009

Stewart Bloor weekend report....... Saturday evening saw Stewart and Debby supporting their daughter Miriam as she played with The Lightning Strikes. The band's bass player was away for the day and they asked Miriam if she would step in for the gig....... click here for more

Saturday February 7 2009

Ministry opportunities .......James Colton reports plenty of opportunities: Concerning ministry I have had four pastors approach me for ministry in February and March.......click here for more

Friday February 6 2009

Geoff Malan ministry update.......It is a busy time and on Monday they threw in a wedding for me to do in the evening, and yesterday I spoke at the regional ministers meeting........ click here for more

Thursday February 5 2009

Robert Chidundo reports from Tanzania.......We are planning to have more churches built in this coming year. It is my prayer that the vision God has given me may be accomplished and that is planting churches and reaching the unreached........ click here for more

Wednesday February 4 2009

Snow stops play....... This week's games in the SICM Sevens league were cancelled due to the snow that has hit the area over the last few days....... click here for more

Tuesday February 3 2009

Exciting news from Silas.......Please pray for us as a church as we do this outreach. I look forward to sharing with you the results of this campaign. Thank you as you remember me in prayer....... click here for more

Monday February 2 2009

Five days of seminars for James Colton.......I had five days ministry at Pastor Christina's church in Mbagala, Dar Es Salaam. Each evening I had a seminar for the church leaders. We had a very good time together and felt God's presence with us....... click here for more

Sunday February 1 2009

SICM Sevens update.......In this week's games in the SICM Sevens, Kingsway Lions moved out of the bottom two with an emphatic 7-0 victory over fellow strugglers Crestwood Church FC. The game had 'draw' written all over it but Kingsway turned it on and were the better team on the night....... click here for more

Saturday January 31 2009

The Malan family back in India.......The electricity has been rather erratic since our return and we have had quite a few power cuts each day, but that's India. It is great to be back home....... click here for more

Friday January 30 2009

Project updates...... I have just finished visiting all projects that SICM supports in the nation of Uganda and I am really excited for the progress and difference that they are making in the lives of people.......click here for more

Thursday January 29 2009

James Colton water situation update...... The pump has been fixed but during the shortage many people attacked the pipes, breaking them open looking for water....... click here

Wednesday January 28 2009

Giving thanks for answered prayer...... Yesterday, I brought my children and my wife home from hospital. They are in good health and we thank God the answered to our prayer of faith and unity! Glory to almighty God!'....... click here for more

Tuesday January 27 2009

Melissa Perry returns to Africa...... So much so in fact, that she is preparing to return in the near future. Please pray for her, that all the preparations will go smoothly........ click here for more

Monday January 26 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......It was a family service, which the church has once a month, and had a football theme. Stewart wore his 1950's Wolverhampton Wanderers retro shirt....... click here for more

Sunday January 25 2009

Prayer request update.......Following the request from a couple of days ago, we've received the following 2 e-mails from Doru Cirdei in Moldova.......click here for more

Saturday January 24 2009

Well done to AFC Fatherless Barn.......In the current SICM Sevens batch of fixtures, the result of the week goes to AFC Fatherless Barn (based at the church of the same name near Halesowen) who took a well-earned point from Crestwood Cobras.......(videos included).......click here for more

Friday January 23 2009

Moldovan prayer request.......Please, join us in prayer. We really appreciate your support! We need God’s mercy again!....... click here for more

Thursday January 22 2009

Abulabula church plant report (part 2).......We were excited for a total of 1300 souls that came to the Lord and with that number we planted the church straight away and named it HARVEST MISSION CHURCH....... click here for more

Wednesday January 21 2009

Abulabula church plant report (part 1).......We blended together as a team and there was a real spirit of unity amongst us. No one had their own agenda but to see souls saved and coming into the kingdom of God....... click here for more

Tuesday January 20 2009

Malan family fly to India.......Those of us who have travelled internationally for the Lord will know that it is often a tense time once you reach your destination. Will there be any hassle? What if we encounter anti-Christian hostility and opposition?....... click here for more

Monday January 19 2009

Photograph of schoolchildren in Accra.......You can't work in Africa and simply preach the Gospel with words only, you have to get involved much more deeply than that....... click here for more

Sunday January 18 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......Although lots of outreach is being planned the foundation of prayer is being laid as being crucial to everything that the church does. There was also a reading from Miriam, Stewart's youngest daughter....... click here for more

Saturday January 17 2009

James Colton prayer request...... But we have had no water in our area. Many are seeking out small muddy streams to get water....... click here for more

Friday January 16 2009

Photograph of Jamestown, Accra....... Osmond is based in Jamestown, Accra and the photograph below is typical of the area that Osmond works in........ click here for more

Thursday January 15 2009

SICM Sevens site updated.......There is also a video that you can access from the Sevens home page. Sometimes we feature a Christian song, other times such as this week, you get to hear the sound of the games....... click here for more

Wednesday January 14 2009

Tipton Family Church FC in second place....... On Monday evening Tipton Family Church FC came back from 3-0 down to earn a point with Hilly House Adecco, edging them into second spot....... click here for mor e

Tuesday January 13 2009

Connect with Stewart Bloor on facebook .......Although it is a secular social networking site it presents great opportunities for people to connect together and to both encourage other believers and present a positive image of the Christian faith....... click here for more

Monday January 12 2009

An e-mail received from Geoff...... One date that is definitely free though is Monday February 23 so if anyone would like Geoff at their church or fellowship meeting then get in touch with us asap. ....... click here for more

Sunday January 11 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report.......The church also added a new family as members today and so that was a time of real blessing....... click here for more

Saturday January 10 2009

News from James Colton...... I am working on the Discipleship notes as I have chance, as well as preparing sermons and Bible studies. On the 21st I have 5 days of seminars for pastors and church leaders at Mbagala....... click here for more

Friday January 9 2009

News from the Malan family......We had an e-mail from Geoff today and things are going well with the paperwork, and the passport and ID applications are now being processed. Please pray that all goes well....... click here for more

Thursday January 8 2009

More from the church plant......We are heavily occupied with outreach work in the village of Abulabula and God is doing wonders and saving lives in great numbers....... click here for more

Wednesday January 7 2009

Church plant in Abulabula...... We have a programme this week to plant a church in the village of Abulabula in the Soroti region. About 9000 people live in this area but without a church....... click here for more

Tuesday January 6 2009

Off...Off...Off.......You can check out the website here and if you are local to us and would like to enter a church-based team for next season then contact us asap....... click here for more

Monday January 5 2009

On-lineFC discussion board.......Current topics in the spiritual forum include '2009-How did church go?' and 'Prayer'. The general chat section also has a topic on the current Israel / Gaza situation so if you have feelings on that, why not make them known........ click here for more

Sunday January 4 2009

Stewart Bloor Sunday report....... The programme has the foundation of prayer and the sermon this morning was called 'The purpose of prayer' and is the first in a series of five. You can check out the video which is currently number three on this playlist .......click here for more

Saturday January 3 2009

Silas Mkumbu's Christmas and New Year report......Hope you had a good Christmas as you remembered Jesus' birth. At church Christmas morning Pastor James (Colton) came and shared the Word of God and spoke on the Peace of God....... click here for more

Friday January 2 2009

Levi Elonga's Christmas and New Year report...... We have had a great Christmas celebration and ministry of the Word of God here in Uganda....... click here for more

Thursday January 1 2009

We trust that you have a brilliant 2009....... We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful New Year and may 2009 be twelve brilliant months that surpass your widest dreams. We serve a big God - bigger than any of us fully appreciate really - and may every single one of the next 365 days be witnesses to his greatness....... click here for more

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