tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103694402024-03-13T04:30:39.171+00:00lRichard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-34519645615608316242007-03-15T10:42:00.001+00:002007-03-15T10:42:28.993+00:00YFC Film Team's Percussion Video<p> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/at5vs5oIkAM" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></p> <p><a title="http://www.youtube.com/yfcfilmteam" href="http://www.youtube.com/yfcfilmteam">http://www.youtube.com/yfcfilmteam</a></p></embed>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-77256631354490605612007-03-14T22:11:00.001+00:002007-03-14T22:11:21.110+00:00How to transform your community!<p></p> <p><a href="http://innocentdrinks.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/gg.jpg"><img title="http://innocentdrinks.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/gg.jpg<br />Gg" height="431" alt="Gg" src="http://innocentdrinks.typepad.com/innocent_drinks/images/gg.jpg" width="350" border="0"></a> <p>Seeing as it's now <a href="http://innocentdrinks.typepad.com/innocent_drinks/2007/03/i_spy_in_our_lo.html">spring</a> it's the perfect time to be thinking about gardening. If you don't have a garden/window box/allotment/terracotta pot then why not try some guerrilla gardening*? Described as 'a floral assault on neglected public spaces', it's definitely got something going for it. Read more <a href="http://www.guerrillagardening.org">here</a>... <p>*<small>YFC in no way condones illict acts of horticulture.</small></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-8668539705835394522007-03-14T12:53:00.001+00:002007-03-14T12:53:07.728+00:00Stop the traffik<p><a href="http://5x5m.com/files/stop_the_traffik/">http://5x5m.com/files/stop_the_traffik/</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-76243040977747359892007-03-13T23:08:00.001+00:002007-03-13T23:08:40.829+00:00Kevin Robert's Credo<p></p> <p><b><i>1</i></b><b><i>. Ready. Fire! Aim.<br></i></b><b><i>2. If it ain’t broke ... Break it!<br></i></b><b><i>3. Hire crazies.<br></i></b><b><i>4. Ask dumb questions.<br></i></b><b><i>5. Pursue failure.<br></i></b><b><i>6. Lead, follow ... or get out of the way!<br></i></b><b><i>7. Spread confusion.<br></i></b><b><i>8. Ditch your office.<br></i></b><b><i>9. Read odd stuff.<br></i></b><b><i>10.</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i><u>Avoid moderation</u></i></b><b><i>!</i></b></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-56303426099018962282007-03-12T22:17:00.001+00:002007-03-12T22:17:43.795+00:00Evangelical Alliance Introduces New Charity Commission Guidance<p></p> <h3>The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is introducing a publication of a new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show that it is for the public benefit. </h3> <p>by Gretta Curtis <p> <p><a href="javascript:fontSz(18);"></a></p>The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is introducing a publication of a new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show that it is for the public benefit. <br>The EA has worked closely with the Charity Commission, leading to the publication of its consultation and draft guidance relating to the principles of public benefit.<br>For the first time, the Charities Act 2006 requires all new and existing charities to demonstrate that they provide clear public benefit. <br>No legal presumption will any longer automatically qualify anybody.<br>Don Horrocks, the Evangelical Alliance’s Head of Public Affairs, said: “While there is certainly a new challenge involved for churches and religious charities, it is a challenge that should be welcomed.<br>“There should be nothing to fear from the switch away from presumption of public benefit for religion to a requirement to demonstrate it.<br>“After all, if it cannot be shown that religious groups are benefiting the public it is reasonable to question why they should receive public tax concessions.”<br>He added that the EA has been assured that the burden of proof will not be troublesome, since there is ready acceptance that religion generally contributes to social and spiritual wellbeing.<br>Assurances have also been given that churches and others will not be forced to undertake community activities that religious activities open to the public will be deemed to confer public benefit, and that mission and evangelistic organisations can also expect to qualify without difficulty.<br>David Jones, Chief Executive of Alliance member organisation Stewardship, said: “Religious charities can be reassured that the propagation and teaching of faith principles will continue to be regarded as beneficial, provided it is open to and directed towards the public as a whole.<br>“We now have an excellent opportunity to put our case to the Charity Commission by responding to its consultation, although together with the Alliance we have been working closely with them to ensure that in its first draft form the guidance appears in a broadly acceptable format.<br>“We shall be responding to the consultation and would urge all religious charitable bodies to do the same.” <p> <p><a title="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/evangelical.alliance.introduces.new.charity.commission.guidance/9890.htm" href="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/evangelical.alliance.introduces.new.charity.commission.guidance/9890.htm">http://www.christiantoday.com/article/evangelical.alliance.introduces.new.charity.commission.guidance/9890.htm</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-75940330715649833402007-03-11T19:04:00.001+00:002007-03-11T19:04:48.520+00:00VideoJug<p>This is a fun little website that can be useful.</p> <p><a title="http://www.videojug.com/" href="http://www.videojug.com/">http://www.videojug.com/</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-50387002889065976142007-03-09T22:22:00.001+00:002007-03-09T22:22:11.183+00:00Does YFC conform to this or challenge it?<p></p> <p><b><i>“</i></b><b><i>The Bottleneck Is at the Top of the Bottle”</i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b><i>“Where are you likely to find people with the least diversity of experience, the largest investment in the past, and the greatest reverence for industry </i></b><b><i>dogma:</i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b></b><b><i><u>At</u></i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i><u>the</u></i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i><u>to</u></i></b><b><i>p!”<br></i></b><b><br></b><b></b><b>— Gary Hamel/</b><b><i>Harvard Business Review</i></b></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-35276106915091945112007-03-09T22:19:00.001+00:002007-03-09T22:19:49.651+00:00Great Quote<p></p> <p><b><i>We </i></b><b><i><u>become</u></i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b><i>who we hang out with </i></b></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-33193776010226656992007-03-09T22:09:00.001+00:002007-03-09T22:09:43.177+00:00A Friend is a Woman<p>"<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article1485205.ece">A friend is loyal, kind, true ... and probably a woman</a>." An academic study based on 10 years of data. Conclusion: "Friendship between women seems to be fundamentally different from friendship between men." "Friendship is much deeper and more moral for a woman. Women tend to keep their friends through thick and thin, across geography and social mobility. Men, on the other hand, are more fickle with their relationships and seem more interested in asking 'What's in it for me?'"</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-79553416749855282192007-03-01T16:34:00.001+00:002007-03-01T16:34:48.559+00:00The Certificate Moment<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yehright/406888473/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/406888473_f6778711f7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yehright/406888473/">The Certificate Moment</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/yehright/">Richard Bromley</a>. </span></div>Last night, the 28th Feb we launched Ivybridge YFC, the 3rd new centre this year. Please pray for Elis, Helen and the team.<br clear="all" />Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-81099309596387565382007-02-26T15:16:00.001+00:002007-02-26T15:16:13.929+00:00The New Building<p>You can get an update on where we are with the building is available here. <a href="http://www.yfc.co.uk/building/">http://www.yfc.co.uk/building/</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-24043187134078063052007-02-26T08:27:00.000+00:002007-02-25T17:31:53.770+00:00This weeks links 26 Feb<a href="http://www.governmentfunding.org.uk/VCSSearch.aspx?WCI=htmSchemeView&WCU=DSCODE=DSCLIVEGF,SCHEMEID=12-S89,SEARCH=DS=DSCLIVEGF">HMRC grant</a> for those helping people with benefits advice<br /><a href="http://www.laban.org/laban/bonnie_bird_choreography_fund.phtml">The Bonnie Bird Choreographers Fund </a><br /><a href="http://www.sampa.com/ ">Sampa</a> to set up your website or <a href="http://www.blogger.com">blogger</a> to set up your blog.<br />The world as you have never seen it before at <a href="http://www.worldmapper.org/">worldmapper</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.sermons.org/illustrations.html">Illustrations</a> for your talks.<br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/johnnybravo/sets/72157594528058265/">Exam funnies</a> to make you laugh!Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10754203880377183559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-56708972468503258682007-02-25T17:37:00.001+00:002007-02-25T17:37:13.241+00:00Silence<p></p> <p><strong><a href="http://prodigal.typepad.com/prodigal_kiwi/2006/08/michael_casey_g.html">Michael Casey</a></strong> <p>“<strong>Solitude and silence give us the opportunity to close out many external voices that claim our immediate attention and are trying to shape our choices and our future.</strong> We need to learn how to keep our need for noise and entertainment to a minimum as a first step to a more intense spiritual life. If this is successful, we can begin to struggle against a greater hindrance, the inner noise that comes from deep within us: old resentments, fantasies, ambitions as well as various forms of self-programming. This source of disturbance is harder to still, but any progress we make will be liberating. <p>We can sometimes find silence in a crowded place, but most often we need to be imaginative in making opportunities for ourselves to enjoy our own interior space: a quiet seat in a garden, walking the dog, painting a fence, listening to music, long-distance driving, ironing, weeding a flowerbed, reflective reading. <strong>Many recreational activities and manual tasks can become rich inner experiences if we learn to resist the temptation to fill them with noise and distraction</strong> …” <p>Read the whole article (for a limited time) <strong><a href="http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/sample_view.cgi?aid=33#">here</a> </strong>.</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-84011529973243359642007-02-23T23:53:00.001+00:002007-02-23T23:53:50.222+00:00New Building Latest Shots<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yehright/400201186/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/400201186_3f65159544_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yehright/400201186/">New Building 230207 003</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/yehright/">Richard Bromley</a>. </span></div>Hey, it is looking better now.<br clear="all" />Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-89672188728603567412007-02-22T10:48:00.001+00:002007-02-22T10:48:52.622+00:00Foundations 21 - Discipleship Material<p><a href="http://www.yehright.com/donotdelete/Foundations21DiscipleshipMaterial_980D/foundations21logo11.gif" atomicselection="true"><img height="53" src="http://www.yehright.com/donotdelete/Foundations21DiscipleshipMaterial_980D/foundations21logo1.gif" width="240"></a> </p> <p>The new way to do discipleship</p> <p><strong>What is Foundations21?</strong> <p>Foundations21 is: <ul> <li>web-based - using your own computer <li>for new and experienced Christians who want to be more effective disciples of Christ <li>a combination of personal exploration and interaction with other people <li>a mix of Bible exploration, web-based activities and personal application</li></ul><br>The <strong>Foundations21</strong> website includes: <ul> <li>Over 3500 web pages of discipling material <li>Links to over 7000 external websites to go deeper <li>Daily Bible reading <li>Thought for the day <li>Maps and Cyclopaedia <li>Bulletin boards <li>Chat room and much more</li></ul><strong>Foundations21</strong> is a web-based discipleship programme that will take about a year to initial completion. But, with multiple pathways through and regular up-dates, it can last you a lifetime. <p>To take part you need a computer with a connection to the internet – either dial-up or (ideally) broadband – and a DVD-ROM. You will then meet once a month in a small group for mutual support. <p><strong>Foundations21</strong> is divided into twelve ‘rooms’ each introduced by a video. It encourages you to choose one or more friends to be your discipleship mentor(s), who work with you as you progress through the rooms. You have a choice of learning styles suited to different personalities – offering four different pathways through the material. <p><a href="http://www.foundations21.com"><img alt="F21 logo" src="http://www.brf.org.uk/photos/foundations21_p.jpg" width="75" border="0"></a> <p>Take a more detailed look at Foundations21 and find out how it could work for you:<br><a href="http://www.foundations21.com">www.foundations21.com</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-84777125687405976152007-02-21T22:08:00.001+00:002007-02-21T22:08:44.336+00:00East Norfolk YFC Launch<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktuma/397861999/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/135/397861999_7a13940bda_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktuma/397861999/">PICT3450</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/marktuma/">Mark Tuma</a>. </span></div>The moment the certificate was handed over to Craig Millward, the Chair of the Trustees of East Norfolk YFC<br clear="all" />Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-20332185877083955632007-02-20T20:11:00.001+00:002007-02-20T20:11:40.034+00:00Want to know what young people are like?<p></p> <p><strong> <p></strong> <p>The results of a major online survey commissioned by the Scout Association of a nationally representative sample of 1,004, 13 – 18 year olds can be found at: <p><a href="http://www.nfpsynergy.net/downloads/Jan_2007_What_Makes_Young_People_Thrive_Final_Report.pdf">http://www.nfpsynergy.net/downloads/Jan_2007_What_Makes_Young_People_Thrive_Final_Report.pdf</a>.</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-77839199901914543412007-02-20T19:22:00.001+00:002007-02-20T19:22:31.054+00:00Global Day of Prayer<p></p> <p>For the latest on GDOP: <a href="http://www.christiantoday.com/prayer">www.christiantoday.com/prayer</a> <p>By the end of today we would have prayed for One Thousand, one Hundred and fifty-two Hours non stop!! Join today <a href="http://www.londonprayer.net/2007">www.londonprayer.net/2007</a> <p>I encourage you as I say to myself; let’s spend more time PRAYING for our CITIES and the World!!</p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:0dd23b8b-f64c-4294-84c5-693b0c2419a7" contenteditable="false" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Technorati tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/London" rel="tag">London</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Prayer" rel="tag">Prayer</a></div>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-52606685182731918142007-02-20T19:20:00.001+00:002007-02-20T19:20:42.580+00:00East Norfolk YFC<p>On the 17th February we launched East Norfolk Youth for Christ. This was a great evening with 120 people present.</p> <p>They are the 64th YFC Centre.</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-24370544433234949742007-02-19T18:07:00.001+00:002007-02-19T18:07:31.429+00:00"Friends and Heroes"<p></p> <p>"Friends and Heroes" is an action-and-adventure animation story which introduces stories from the Old and New Testaments to ages 6-10. <p>You can discover more about Friends and Heroes on the web site at <a href="http://www.friendsandheroes.com/">www.friendsandheroes.com</a>. <p>The first Series of 13 episodes is to be broadcast on the CBBC channel on weekdays 12 - 23 March! The output is largely targeted at schools - Stapleford Centre are working to ensure that at the time of broadcast there will be free lesson plans and pupil worksheets so that teachers will be able to use these programmes as part of the national syllabi for all the countries in the British Isles. <p>The programmes are not branded as "religious", so that they are accessible to the widest possible audience - whatever their faith. If broadcast is successful, the BBC might be prepared to run the show on more popular Terrestrial TV Channels - and might also consider showing Series Two and Series Three when they are completed in 2008 and 2009.</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-88386356746397381662007-02-19T16:04:00.000+00:002007-02-19T16:11:12.245+00:00This weeks links<a href="http://www.percybiltoncharity.org.uk/">The Percy Bilton Trust</a> £500 - £2000. Deadline 5th May<br /><a href="http://www.shaftesburysociety.org/campaign/welcome1.htm">Shaftsbury Society</a> resources<br /><a href="http://www.youthpastor.com/">Youth Pastor.com</a> for free youth ministry resources <br /><a href="http://www.playingwithtime.org/cgi-bin/browser/gallerybrowser.pl?page=1&sort=clipFileSize&searchCriteria">free video clips</a> on the theme of lapsed time<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/ymwomen">YMWomen.com</a> <br /><br />and this weeks funny is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EobF2TM9Fig">here</a>Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10754203880377183559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-77256031519285490232007-02-14T23:21:00.001+00:002007-02-14T23:21:32.756+00:00Confusion<p></p> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brainyquote/QUOTEBR/~3/90492020/harry_s_truman.html">Harry S. Truman </a> <p>"If you can't convince them, confuse them."</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-40984055613220164512007-02-13T20:41:00.001+00:002007-02-13T20:36:49.998+00:00The Synoptic Problem in 8 easy steps<p>Ever been confused by the Synoptic Problem, here it is in 8 easy steps. Click <a href="http://ntgateway.com/weblog/2007/02/synoptic-problem-in-eight-easy-steps.html">here</a></p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-56847964226574856532007-02-13T20:36:00.001+00:002007-02-10T15:16:50.833+00:00Now, there's a thought<p></p> <p>Wright notes that: <p>“…Jesus believed himself called to do and be things which, in the traditions to which he fell heir, only Israel’s God, YHWH, was to do and be. I think he held this belief both with passionate and firm conviction and with the knowledge that he could be making a terrible, lunatic mistake. I do not think this in any way downplays the signals of transcendence within the Gospel narratives. It is, I believe, consonant both with a full and high Christology and with the recognition that Jesus was a human figure…”</p>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10369440.post-81480370510868413912007-02-09T20:20:00.001+00:002007-02-09T20:04:09.409+00:00TV Bible Adventure Stories to Air on BBC<p></p> <p>A television series based on Bible stories for children has been scheduled for broadcast on the BBC's children's slot CBBC in March.<br>by Gretta Curtis <blockquote>A television series based on Bible stories for children has been scheduled for broadcast on the BBC's children's slot CBBC in March.<br>Set in the first century AD, the UK-produced Friends and Heroes, is the epic animated tale of two young people - Macky and Portia - whose idealism and friendship leads them across the ancient world.<br>Through Macky and Portia, the Friends and Heroes series brings stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.<br>The 13 episodes will be broadcast on weekdays between March 12 and 23, sometimes twice a day, starting at 12 noon and 12.30pm, or in single episodes starting at 12.30pm. The series will form part of the BBC's factual output on CBBC which is also used by schools.</blockquote> <p>Looks like fun.</p> <p>From <a href="http://www.christiantoday.com/">Christian Today</a></p><a href="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/tv.bible.adventure.stories.to.air.on.bbc/9420.htm">TV Bible Adventure Stories to Air on BBC</a><br><a href="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/tv.bible.adventure.stories.to.air.on.bbc/9420.htm">TV Bible Adventure Stories to Air on BBC</a>Richard Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495103123294714784noreply@blogger.com0