Non-campers... don't be put off, there are options!

I know that not everyone is keen on life under canvas, even for less than a week (my husband being one of them these days) so I've been doing a bit of research.
Warwick is FULL of guest houses... I've even made up a list of those from the local Tourist Board or you can visit their page here Visit Warwick

So if you'd like to visit LE this year there are options! Don't miss out just because a roll-mat and sleeping bag don't appeal to you, there are special rates on the booking forms for people staying off-site.

On a somewhat different note, how about visiting the LE facebook page and catching up with friends old and new... plan your stay together or share stories and hopes for this year.
It's a bit sad to see the page so underused and I really don't want to have to talk to myself any more than I already do!

Jill

Done...

They'll be in the post tomorrow - thank goodness!!

I see the winning post...

Almost there... should finish the stuffing today :) then comes the stamping - self-adhesive this time, have learned from the foolishness of ordering licky envelopes...

Next year, God-willing, there will be stuffing parties or envelope days to achieve this task - I reckon there is an opportunity for community and sharing the load. It's not that I don't appreciate offers of help I've had this year, I've just had this perverse notion that I needed to experience what it takes - does that make sense? Now, I know, and a team effort will be most preferable.

To all who are chomping at the bit, please accept my apoligies for lateness of this years mailing. I hope and pray that this year's LE will be more than worth the wait.

BIG Blessings

Jill

Just keep printing, just keep stuffing...

My weekend consisted of envelopes... lots and lots of envelopes.
My Monday - and it's not over yet - is consisting of printing, printing and more printing!

My life for the next week will be taken over by the LE mailout (wonder what the post lady is going to say when I need to post over 4000 envelopes?)
I'm planning a 'stuffing party' either Wednesday or Thursday evening, with food provided, so if you're local to the Norwich area I'd love to hear from you :-)

I'm making notes for next year, oh yes I am, about how I might manage to streamline the process, but I needed to do it this year so I could see exactly what it is needs doing - does that make sense?

So - we really are 'watch this space' for the enticing brown envelope with the snazzy LE labels... hopefully going 'plop' on a doormat near you VERY soon!

Jill

What an exciting day...

I've been in Basildon with the creative planning team and - practical changes aside - we've pretty much nailed this year's LE programme... I AM SO EXCITED!!

As you already know, this year's theme is based on Psalm 46 (The Message) and is titled Step out of the Traffic - refuelling for living. We believe that to refuel, we need to encounter God, and our daily themes will begin by focusing on Biblical encounters.
Right across the ages, we'll be looking at the same stories and asking God to show us things that are appropriate to us where we are - giving families and groups opportunity to share experiences later on.

We'll be receiving quality teaching, given the opportunity to consider applications that relate to our daily lives and listening to inspirational speakers with opportunities to respond.

The name may be the same, but the format of this year's Leading Edge will be something new!

Have I said enough to whet your appetite?

Look out for your friendly postie over the next week or so... I'll be spending the next few days stuffing envelopes and your brochures will be on their way.

Jill

Welcome to 2011

Today is my first proper day back at work and I almost had a minor panic when I realised that LE will take place in just over 6 months... eek!

When I'd calmed down, I wrote some emails, made some phone calls and got to work on a few letters, then I felt much better.
I'm now waiting on the delivery of publicity before I embark on a MASSIVE mail out - the sooner that happens, the better. Please think of me as I stuff envelopes and lick stamps... okay, maybe not so much, but it is a mega-task... I'm hoping to conscript a few volunteers... look out my Genesis chaps!

Next Tuesday, the programme planning team is meeting and I'm really excited about that - we'll be adding detail to the programme outline and shaping the whole event... watch this space! I'd love to share any developments with you.

Meanwhile, here's to a hopeful and God-filled 2011 and an amazing Leading Edge.


Blessings

Jill