Scottish Christian

Venue:
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Cornerstone House, 1 Esk Walk, Cumbernauld G67 1EW

Date and time:
12 November 2011, 9 am – 9.30 pm

Description:
You are invited to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship’s first ever women’s conference. The theme for HOPE 2011 is ‘Worriers or Warriors’.

Speakers: We are delighted to have Jean Black (Director of Pray for Scotland), Shely Ganguly (a storyteller with a difference!) and Vivianne Crispin (involved in women’s ministry in the local church), come to speak.

Cost for the day is £25 which includes a packed lunch and hot buffet dinner.

Website:
www.hopeconference.org.uk

Email contact:
hope@cornerstone-house.org.uk

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Venue:
The Clyde Auditorium, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow G3 8HN

Date and time:
2 November 2011, 7.30 pm -10.00 pm

Description:
This evening seminar will address what causes our children to turn their backs on God – and how to help prevent thousands of young people walking out of church forever.

Website:
www.gettingyourkidsthroughchurch.org.uk

Email contact:
tricia.fraser@cff.org.uk

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