World Mission
Whilst serving God's Transformation of the North is becoming our primary mission focus, we also support a number of key Mission Partners bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. This is co-ordinated by the World Mission Steering Group, who support our Mission Partners, bring information to the church about them, and encourage world mission activities by individuals and groups within the church.
Mission Updates in Congregations
Our Mission Partners are supported by the whole church although they are each linked with two or three congregations for communication and prayer. Mission Updates are regularly brought to the congregations for prayer and if present, the Mission Partner is interviewed.
Prayer - The Mission Prayer Meeting is every second Tuesday in the month at different venues.
News for Prayer - This newsletter is produced monthly with up-to-date information for prayer.
Hot News - Is produced at regular intervals with mission news for the whole church.
Belfrey Groups - Groups are encouraged to ‘adopt' a Mission Partner.
Our long-term Mission Partners are:
- Catherine Djimramadji with Wycliffe Bible Translators in North England
- Tim and Susie Eves with SIL in SE Asia
- Judy Homer with World Horizons in Llanelli South Wales
- Kevin and Sue Jarrett with Wycliffe Bible Translators and Mission Assist
- Bill and Irene Manley with Mary and Martha Mongolia
- John and Kate Marsden with Food for the Hungry (FH) in Bangladesh
- Dave Burton with Food for the Hungry (FH) in Bangladesh
- Andy and Rose Roberts with South American Mission Society (SAMS) in Brazil
- Anna Tash working with Operation Mobilisation in Belgium
In addition to our long-term partner support, The Belfrey also offers the opportunity for church members to participate in short-term visit opportunites overseas. If you are interested in long/short term mission or want to be involved in teams going from the church please contact the World Mission Steering Group. We may not be able to support you financially but we can give you ideas on th next step, raising funds and prayer support.
For further information - including receiving news for prayer, please e-mail: mission@belfrey.org
Mission news
Pray for More Than Gold
With events taking place across the city (and further afield) for More Than Gold, we all need to be praying that God would change our city.More Than Gold Resources
We've pulled together some resources for the More Than Gold mission week. There are some training videos by One Voice York, a short series on apologetics from Jim Roberts and if you're really stuck for ideas, we've got some of those as well.James Fletcher
James writes
An evening with Dave Bainbridge and Martin Nolan
An evening with Dave Bainbridge and Martin Nolan, celtic sound meets contemporary jigs, reels, airs and Iona music. A fantastic event for inviting friends on Wednesday May 30th at 7.30pm. Tickets available on 01904 629393 or reserve them by email Richard Staples purplepatch57@gmail.comMore Than Gold Photoshoot
Do you like treasure hunts? Do you love taking photographs? Then you'll enjoy this 'More Than Mozart' Classical Concert
Wednesday 30 May, 7.30pm in the Belfrey Hall: An evening of classical music to tie in with Jubilee week and More Than Gold, including instrumental and vocal works by Mozart, Haydn and Handel. Tickets are available at £3 from the Parish Centre. Contact rachel@gray-matter.co.uk for details. More Than Gold Musicians Directory
The Music and Worship team would love to serve your Belfrey Group's More Than Gold outreach event. For example, if you're putting on a dinner party might like to have some live classical music to enhance the atmosphere, or if you're hosting a barbecue you might want a few songs from a guitarist to complete the event. 24-7 Prayer: this week
This is a week of 24-7 Prayer in the Parish Centre from Friday 18 to Thursday 24 May in preparation for More Than Gold. Please sign up to pray for the mission and our city - whoever you are, whatever your age, and however easy you find it to pray.