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Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure.
2 Cor 13:11-12 (The Message)
Many comments have been made over the recent riots in the UK, and much blame has been apportioned ranging from bad parenting, social deprivation as well as what the government can or does not do.
Blaming others is easy, and it’s something that’s common in the workplace as well. Job losses, poor working conditions and bad decisions are all blamed on management by those under them, and on workers at the bottom of the corporate ladder, by those in senior positions.
However, it is within this blame culture that Christians can really stand out – not by joining in the blame game but by doing something positive, whether through encouragement, showing that there is a ‘better way’, or by doing something that relieves workplace stress and tedium.
Christians in Cardiff Council are a great example of people doing something to change the culture at work and succeeding. See the article below (God at Work in Wales) for more details.
Christians are called to make a difference, so it’s up to us to step out and let God work through us in our ‘mission field’. To help you do this in a practical way, we are organising a conference in conjunction with New Community Church Southampton, on November 26th. To find out more see the article below.
Another way in which we can stand out is to comfort and help those who are stressed. To this end we have just published a 12-page booklet written by Dr Adrian Miles which gives practical advice for avoiding and dealing with workplace stress. The booklet is free and can be ordered from the web site – see the article below for more details.
May God richly bless you this week and help you to stand out for Him
The Transform Work UK team.
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| Upcoming Events from the Transform Work UK web site |
| The following events come from our web site calendar. Click here for a complete diary of events. |
St Peter's Barge: Supporting...
| | 1:05pm Wednesday 23 May, St Peter’s Barge, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London | | Our weekly meeting for those working in the Wharf. Each week there is a 20 minute talk from the front explaining part of the Bible and showing its relevance to our lives today. The meeting is laid out in a café-style format with free coffee on each table. / All are welcome, whether you are someone who wants to explore the Christian claims in a relaxed, unpressured setting, or a Christian who would like an opportunity for teaching Do come along and see for yourself. |
| St Peter's Barge: Supporting...
| | 1:15pm Thursday 24 May, St Peter’s Barge, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London | | Our weekly meeting for those working in the Wharf. Each week there is a 20 minute talk from the front explaining part of the Bible and showing its relevance to our lives today. The meeting is laid out in a café-style format with free coffee on each table. / All are welcome, whether you are someone who wants to explore the Christian claims in a relaxed, unpressured setting, or a Christian who would like an opportunity for teaching Do come along and see for yourself. |
| A Celebration of Business
| | Friday 25 May
- Thursday 31 May, Palace Green. Ely, Cambs | | A celebration of business will be held at Ely Cathedral between 25 - 31 May 2012. / Key note address on Thursday 7pm Formal with Rt Reverend Stephen Conway and |
| TBN Annual Conference:...
| | Friday 25 May, Congress Centre, London | | As a business or professional person, your skills can have an impact of the neediest areas of the world. By mentoring and training emerging entrepreneurs, helping establish a business or investing, you can bring transformation and combat poverty. / Our London conference is set for the 25th of May so book the date in your diary now. The conference will be held at the Congress Centre and we are putting together an exciting programme for the day. |
| St Peter's Barge: Supporting...
| | 1:05pm Wednesday 30 May, St Peter’s Barge, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London | | Our weekly meeting for those working in the Wharf. Each week there is a 20 minute talk from the front explaining part of the Bible and showing its relevance to our lives today. The meeting is laid out in a café-style format with free coffee on each table. / All are welcome, whether you are someone who wants to explore the Christian claims in a relaxed, unpressured setting, or a Christian who would like an opportunity for teaching Do come along and see for yourself. |
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