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Creech Men hear that
Science & Faith can mix!
After a hearty
cooked breakfast early on Saturday morning (18th April), 30 men at Creech St
Michael Baptist Church heard Rev. Professor Barry Jennings speak about the
relationship between science and faith. Among his many qualifications,
Professor Jennings is a retired research professor of Physics & Chemistry,
as well as being ordained in the Anglican Church, so just the right person
to answer the question of whether science and faith are compatible or not.
As the men listened on intently, Professor Jennings talked about some of the
most significant scientific discoveries in the past centuries and then
linked them to what the Bible teaches. A number of questions were asked by
the men after the talk and some extremely positive comments were received.
Organiser of this Creech Men event and Assistant Minister of Creech St
Michael Baptist Church, Gary Birch said ‘the whole morning was very well
received by all and Professor Jennings certainly knew his onions! It was
good to hear that people of faith needn’t be afraid of science – after all
science and nature is all part of God’s creation anyway, as we heard at the
breakfast. I guess you could say the whole morning went with a big bang!’
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CREECH MEN Went… COMMANDO!
On
Wednesday 28th January, Creech Men visited Norton Manor Camp, the
home of Royal Marines 40 Commando. After being escorted through security
and to the other side of camp, we were then led into the dark and muddy
woods. Late evening, so extremely dark, torches and flares lit up the
surroundings, enabling us to see the conditions that the Marines so
often train in.
Led by Sgt Jim McCurry, a team of Marines showed us the workings of trip
flares, weaponry, food rations, camping and personal equipment and night
vision equipment.
Every man who came thoroughly enjoyed the trip, but we can also now
appreciate some of what our soldiers go through in training and in
service to their country. Whether you agree with war or not, the reality
is that young British men and women are on the front lines and some are
even giving their lives, and we want to support them in our prayers and
understanding. We also took a collection for the Royal Marine Benevolent
Fund.
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On Friday 18th April, Creech Men visited Taunton Fire Station. The
evening began with a Road Traffic Accident training exercise, when one of
our group, David Cull, was asked to be an injured driver who needed to be
cut out of a vehicle. Firefighter Barry Tucker talked us through what was
happening as the glass was all shattered, the medics stabilised the patient,
doors were removed before the roof finally cut off.
After this demonstration, we were shown round the station's main
appliances by Crew Manager Ainsley Bird, and shown all that they carry, from
a 100ft ladder, full chemical protective suits, all manner of tools right
through to a simple teddy bear that is used to calm down anxious children!
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Breakfast with
Tough Talk
Saturday 10th November
2007
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30 men gathered at CSMBC to enjoy a hearty breakfast of the 'fat bloke'
type, after which Ian, who had driven from Essex on the morning, shared some
of his life story. From growing up in a single parent home in the heart of
the east end of London to working on the doors of clubs and pubs, Ian fought
his way through life the hard way. He lifted weights for his country but
also took steroids to enhance his abilities, even injecting himself with
steroids meant for horses. Life on the doors meant carrying weapons at all
times, regularly using them to stay alive yourself. With a contract on his
life and with friends being killed all around him, Ian eventually found his
peace with God through Jesus Christ, when after a friend of his had attended
a church and been physically healed from some serious injuries, Ian took
stock of his wretched life and asked God to come and help him sort it out.
Listen to what Ian had to say on downloadable
mp3
(left click to play, right
click & 'save target as' to download)
Visit the Tough Talk
Website to find out more about them.
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See pictures of our flybe
visit here
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Don't forget the regular Men's Prayer Breakfast every 2nd and 4th Saturday
Morning from 7.30am - 9am at Zion. Bring your own breakfast!
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Men e-mail list, click
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Creech
Men and CVM
Men of Zion is
affiliated to Christian Vision for men, an organisation that aims to
encourage and equip Christian men in the UK to share their faith in Jesus Christ
with their friends and colleagues . For more information click on the image to
go to their website.
For more information on forthcoming Creech Men activities, contact Gary
Birch on 01823 442213 or
e-mail
gary@creechbc.co.uk
