Are you interested in volunteering to help at LE? Have you ever volunteered for LE before? If you HAVE, it's okay, I'm off the hook, you already know how things work around here... if you HAVEN'T then I've made a minor (major) error...
I should have told you how to get hold of information for new volunteers in your publicity pack... I didn't, sorry.
However, it's never too late! If you'd like to volunteer this year (and haven't done so before) you can find out all the info you need on the LE website www.baptist.org.uk/leadingedge
If you click the 'Get Involved' tab there's info about what roles are available and how to apply for them.
LE has always been well served by numerous volunteers - I can't say enough about how wonderful and appreciated they are.
If you need any more information, just drop me a note and I'll do my best to get it right!!!
Blessings
Jill
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Saturday, 12 February 2011
It's been a while...
In fact it's been several weeks!
Life has picked up a pace and, much as I love it, it's left little time for blogging.
I hope, by now, you've received your information for this year's event. I know that some people haven't had volunteer forms in their packs - I do apologise for this, it's one hundred per cent human error (mine!) as I tried to visually amalgamate the labels on envelopes with an excel list.
If you've volunteered before and wish to do so again, please do let me know and I can make sure you have what you need.
If you volunteered in 2010, you can re-register online - there's a link on this page and on the Facebook group page. The page is set up via Googledocs and is password protected, accessible only to myself BUT, if you prefer, you can still complete and return an actual real-life-paper-form!!!
So, since I last blogged we've had a Director's meeting (see pics illustrating just how hard they work)... a major mailing - note to self... next year make sure envelopes and stamps are self-adhesive - and our first actual booking.
The programme is taking shape and exciting things are afoot. I'm off to Warwick on the 21st to see how we can liaise with the Folk Festival for a smooth handover... your prayers would be most appreciated.
Exciting times....
Life has picked up a pace and, much as I love it, it's left little time for blogging.
I hope, by now, you've received your information for this year's event. I know that some people haven't had volunteer forms in their packs - I do apologise for this, it's one hundred per cent human error (mine!) as I tried to visually amalgamate the labels on envelopes with an excel list.
If you've volunteered before and wish to do so again, please do let me know and I can make sure you have what you need.
If you volunteered in 2010, you can re-register online - there's a link on this page and on the Facebook group page. The page is set up via Googledocs and is password protected, accessible only to myself BUT, if you prefer, you can still complete and return an actual real-life-paper-form!!!
So, since I last blogged we've had a Director's meeting (see pics illustrating just how hard they work)... a major mailing - note to self... next year make sure envelopes and stamps are self-adhesive - and our first actual booking.
The programme is taking shape and exciting things are afoot. I'm off to Warwick on the 21st to see how we can liaise with the Folk Festival for a smooth handover... your prayers would be most appreciated.
Exciting times....
Look at all those notes and laptops... hard-working and good-looking... LE Directors at work!
Sunday, 30 January 2011
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
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
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Sunday, 23 January 2011
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
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
Monday, 17 January 2011
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
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
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
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
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
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