Ministry across Europe, Autumn 2022

Chat Linguæ Christi November 10, 2022

Since the last series of blogposts, I’ve been doing a good bit of travel. Travelling and connecting with current and potential ministry partners in Europe have always been a bit part of my job in my role with Linguæ Christi—the networking and mobilisation role. During the Pandemic, much of that kind of travel simply was not possible. Consequently, now that things are opening up again, I’m trying to make up for lost time with a bit of a “vengeance,” as they say. There are three areas of travel to note for you.

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Ministry in Wales, Autumn 2022

Chat Linguæ Christi November 10, 2022

I had a couple of very good and instructive opportunities during the month of September. First, we had a site team from Dawson Baptist Church in Alabama to visit with us. We’re planning for them to bring a large youth choir (about 150 people, including adults) to North Wales in summer 2023. It’s a huge project, but we’re very excited about it.

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Self-denial through fasting

Aside Linguæ Christi October 18, 2022

In our near constant consumption of food, stories, and ideas, fasting has the appeal of a load of bricks. Denial of self lacks more than just appeal. It seems foreign and antiquated, a relic of bygone religions. Sure, fasting from food has reappeared as a dieting trend, along with other purges and fads designed to reset your body clock or get you back into that old pair of jeans. But fasting as a form of self-denial—to undermine yourself—seems out of place in our society today.

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Director’s Update — August 2022

Chat Linguæ Christi August 1, 2022

I hope that this message finds you all well, though I think most of us have been struggling with intense heat (for our areas) this summer. I realise that you may be a bit surprised by this message, as you might have been thinking, “where is the monthly newsletter and update from Linguæ Christi?” We are still very much alive and kicking and busy with our various ministries.

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