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Update on progress so far!!!

As one part of WEC UK's mobilising strategy we have developed the use of Bulstrode our hq, Springhead Park House in Leeds, and Portadown in Northern Ireland as "Centres of Influence for Missions" - places where people can come, meet with God, and be inspired for Mission." Part of this process has been the redevelopment of the facilities.

So, where have we got to at Bulstrode? Are we still in the process of redevelopment? Yes, the practical work is ongoing and we are about to embark on the planning process for the next phase. Is this holding us back from praying and working together to fulfil the vision? No ... Bulstrode already hosts many people, all of whom we seek to influence!!! In the last 12 months we have seen over 7,500 visitors to Bulstrode, 1200 staying for at least one night - church events, pastors' retreats, Mission & Me weekends, missions courses, leaders' days etc.

We seek to serve each person that comes through the door, share our heart for the world, and build relationships that we are trusting will lead to many people challenged to pray, send or go!

So we are moving forward ... every available Saturday is now booked until the 9th of July 2012!

Please continue to pray for
~ Personnel and finance to both complete the redevelopment work and run the "Centre of Influence" activities
Inspired ideas for new events that will draw more folk in!
~ Relationships to build and strengthen ... and for the people we make contact with to sense God's call upon their lives for mission.
~ People to be better informed concerning the challenges faced in completing the task of World Evangelisation, better equipped to send and support others and, of course, for more workers prepared to go!

If you have any creative ideas of what we could do, would like to explore partnering with us to run events, or would like more information generally then get in touch!

Look forward to hearing from you soon!

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