Education

Exciting news from the Association of Christian Teachers

Over many years, as part of the work we do in the Education team at Free Churches Group, we have worked alongside the Association of Christian Teachers.

We are delighted to share with you all that they have appointed a new Executive Officer to oversee the work they do. Their recent press release says:

“The Association of Christian Teachers (ACT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzie Harewood as their new Executive Officer with immediate effect. Lizzie (pictured below) brings twelve years’ experience of working in both state and independent schools, along with skills in the delivery of social media and creative content writing. She has a passion for the pastoral support of all those in the education sector and also brings experience in this field through her active involvement in local church leadership.”

The news from ACT goes on to say,

“Lizzie will initially be focused on both supporting existing members, and growing the organisation through the development of ACT’s Regional Representatives and links with other Christian partners. Following the attainment of a Law degree, Lizzie has taught both in the UK and overseas, but most recently has been teaching up to A level in the north of England. She is married with two children and enjoys cooking, singing and when time permits, running marathons.”

On behalf of us all at FCG, we hope and pray that Lizzie settles into this new role well

and the work of the ACT goes from strength to strength under her leadership.

Mrs Lizzie Harewood

Mrs Lizzie Harewood

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Pray for Schools

For many years, the Free Churches Group has been active members of the Pray for Schools network. It is wonderful to be part of such an amazing body of faithful praying people.

There are all sorts of resources, events, prayer diaries and further information on how to pray for schools below.

And watch this space - Pray Day is coming up next month - 17th November

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Day of Prayer for schools across the UK... 24th September

As you may already know, the Free Churches Group has been an active member of Pray for Schools, for many years, along with other partners across the UK. This work is supported by the Care and includes lots of agencies such as Youth for Christ, Association of Christian Teachers and Scripture Union.

As part of this work and the mission of Pray for Schools, we invite you to join in a day of prayer on Thursday 24th September.

The Pray for Schools press release says,  “Our friends at Pais are initiating nationwide prayer for UK schools and we're joining in….                    

Pray for Schools is hosting 3 Prayer Zoom sessions led by:- 
   9am: Celia Bowring of CARE,
   1pm: Jane Newey of Pray for Schools 
   6pm: Tim Cole of the Association of Christian Teachers. 


We will use Ten Ways to Pray for Schools and premiering our ‘Prayerwalk for Schools’ video!

We'd love you to join in.
Click on this Eventbrite link for details   
Please tell others - everyone warmly welcomed!
Jane and Claire


Jane Newey                                      Claire Wall
PFS England Coordinator            PFS Wales Coordinator
england@prayforschools.org      wales@prayforschools.org

PS Click on 'YouTube' below the image on the right to listen to the recent CAREcast on praying for schools!”

(cover photo courtesy of Pray for Schools website)

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Praying for Christian students and staff...

On our final day of these ten days we have dedicated to praying for our school, we pray for Christian students and staff.

‘You are the light of the world ... let your good deeds shine out for all to see,

so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.’

Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT)

Let us pray…

Dear Jesus, please inspire and equip those in our schools who love You to be faithful, loving, bold and wise ambassadors for the gospel, through their words and lives wherever they are.

Amen

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Care and Pray for Schools for inspiring us to pray through these recent times.

You can download and share the Ten Ways to Pray for our Schools sheet HERE.

Thank you all too for joining in with us!

Dates for your diary:

UK wide Day of Prayer for Schools 24th September

Pray Day for Schools 17th November

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Praying for coronavirus' effect on schools

Today, we join with the partners and network of Pray for Schools and share this reading and prayer together, in the challenging yet hope-filled times…

‘The Lord is close to all who call on Him ... He grants the desires of those who fear Him;

He hears their cries for help and rescues them.’ Psalm 145:18,19 (NLT)

Let us pray…

Lord, please provide our teachers and pupils with all they need in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Help children to readjust and to continue to thrive and enjoy their learning, especially those most affected by lockdown.

Amen

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