New Word Alive News

Programme and event updates

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

International Student Track Update

Further details on New Word Alive 09's International Student track are now available here.

Dick Dowsett is our main speaker and will be teaching us from 1 Corinthians. He is a popular speaker with many years experience of teaching students from all over the world. He has travelled widely in many parts of the globe!

Don't forget. If you qualify for an International Student Bursary you can receive £30 towards the cost of coming to the event.

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Latest After Hours news - including our winner

"interlite" have won the final after hours slot at this year's New Word Alive. www.myspace.com/interlite

"The band were the clear winners, and have a great melodic sound" said Clive Parnell (After hours co-ordinator)
It was great to hear many acts from around the UK who had sent in their mp3's.
The after hours at New Word Alive week 1 and 2 looks like this -

Music from

Cathy Burton, Keith and Kristyn Getty. Andy Hunter, Pause, The Mystery Tent, Stewart Townend, Yvonne Lyon,

Other acts

The late show and Lance Pierson

To hear these acts and to to enjoy the whole weeks program book into New Word Alive today.

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

2009 Event Programme Update

Thank you for your interest in New Word Alive. This message is to let you know some of our plans and ideas for NWA 2009 so you can get excited about what is in store. We are praying that God will help us fulfil our vision of “serving the church” (that’s you!), and so help the church in its role of “reaching the world.”

If you haven’t yet booked your place at NWA – it’s not too late! There are places available on both weeks of NWA, but some types of accommodation are selling out so do act quickly to get the places you would like. We look forward to seeing you there.

Main Programme

We’re very excited about the wonderful topics and great speakers we have lined up for 2009. They include:

Bible Readings

NWA 1 - Vaughan Roberts teaching from 1 Corinthians
NWA 2 - Liam Golligher teaching Jonah Rough Guides to the Bible – helping us grasp God’s great plan of rescue and glory
Doctrine Tracks on “Being right with God” and “Living in the Light of Heaven” and more
History Matters - New to 2009 –– be inspired by key Christians from history and the truths they fought and often died for.

International Student Track - NEW to 2009

New Word Alive 1 - with Dick Dowsett plus others from Friends International & OMF

Pre-School Families at NWA 1

Those with pre-school children are very welcome at NWA. There will be:

morning sessions for pre-school children
training track on teaching the gospel to children
worship and teaching for preschool families

Children's and Youth Programme at NWA 2

NWA 2 will have a full youth and children’s programme focussing on Jonah along with additional seminars and topics suitable to the different age groups. We will also have the Families Together All Age Worship.

See the After Hours line up for news on new After Hours plans for teenagers.

Afternoon Training Tracks

Our afternoon sessions aim to train and empower Christians in particular areas of discipleship and service. Come and be equipped by God to serve his people!

We have lots planned but they include:

Reaching the World for Christ
Being Changed by God – overcoming our sin and becoming more like Christ
Being a Christian in the Workplace
Answering objections to Jesus
Improving our Marriages
Engaging with God – how to grow in a real relationship with our heavenly Father
Student Survival Kit – handling student issues and pressures today
Medical Ethics – what should we think and do about current debates
Islam – how to reach our Muslim communities
Social Action/Reaching the poor and marginalized for Jesus
Parenting as Christians
Preaching Master-Class
Skills for Home Group/Small Group Leaders
Living by Grace – a special afternoon track led by Terry Virgo

After Hours

Concerts by

Keith and Kristyn Getty – www.gettydirect.com
Stuart Townend – www.stuarttownend.co.uk
Cathy Burton – www.myspace.com/cathyburton
The Mystery tent - www.myspace.com/themysterytent
Yvonne Lyon - www.myspace.com/yvonnelyonmusic
Pause – www.myspace.com/pausetour

Club Night with Andy Hunter – www.myspace.com/andyhunter

NWA 2 – NEW to 2009 – The Not So Late Show for teenager

A Great Holiday

Don’t forget that NWA offers a great holiday too. The holiday park has got lots of activities for families and the local area has beautiful beaches and great walking and even climbing in the Snowdonia National Park. Click on links below to get a flavour!

www.havenholidays.com/Parks/wales/hafanymor/
www.snowdoniaguide.com/
www.visitsnowdonia.info/
www.wales-calling.com/guide/lleyn.htm

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Win a gig at New Word Alive (competition now closed)

The dealine has now passed and entries for the competition are closed.

You have heard of the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, well we are nothing like them!. However we are keen to encourage talented bands and singer/songwriters who are looking to share their gifts at an New Word Alive

We has an exciting after hours line up for 2009. Music acts confirmed so far are Cathy Burton, Andy Hunter, Yvonne Lyon, The Mystery Tent and Multi-media arts combo – Pause.

Worship will be lead by Sam Parker (Soul Survivor), Keith and Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend.

There is 1 slot available for the winning entry.

This is during week 1 – 30 March - 4 April 2009 and will be on 30 March at 10pm.

What do you need to do?

Submit an Mp3 to afterhours@newwordalive.org and send us some information about yourself.

Look forward to hearing from you - closing date for entries is December 8th 2008.

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