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