Onside

Onside in the New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:11:00 +0000

ONSIDE FEBRUARY 6th 2009

Tim Ellis, 52, is a season ticket-holder at Sheffield Wednesday and has worn his earring since he was 18.

He may not conform to the traditional stereotype of a bishop, but he says people have got used to his individual style during his previous work in the county.

Dr Ellis said: "I've worked around the county and people have got used to the idea that they have an archdeacon who follows football very keenly and is interested in modern music.

"I had the earring put in when I was 18. It's become part of me and people regard it as part of my personality. I literally never take it off.

"The interesting thing is most people don't react to it at all. It's actually people outside the church who find it surprising and, surprisingly, young people too.

"I also wear a Make Poverty History bracelet, which makes a very serious point about the poor of the world. We have the wherewithal and power to rid the world of poverty and starvation and hunger.

"Of the two pieces of jewellery I wear, that is the one I'd like people to focus on."

Dr Ellis plans to focus his attention on work with young people. He said: "Being an archdeacon meant that youth work had to take a back seat, and I'm especially delighted that I will be coming back to working with young people.

"Our churches are largely empty of young people at the moment, but they are our lifeblood and can stir us into new life. We have much to learn about life from the young.

"I hope we can help the Church of England in south Lincolnshire into the premier league."

November Onside

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0000

Future Onside Speakers

Friday 28th November Nick Battle

Nick’s high flying career over the past thirty years in the music industry has

seen him introduce the Spice Girls to their music publishers, co-write songs

with Gary Barlow from Take That and work with Simon Cowell.

In fact it is perhaps easier to list the people he hasn’t worked with!

He has by Gods grace endured great tragedy and through the good

times and the bad Nick has always held on to his Christian

faith it sustained him through his darkest days when he lost his wife

to breast cancer and was left with two young daughters to raise.

Nick is passionate about three things.... Jesus, his family and the written

word.

He has been called a mogul, an impresario and an entrepreneur.

None of which impresses him.

What he does care for, are people who have lost loved ones especially if they

have young families. Young musicians, worship leaders and songwriters.

And most important of all…. ‘The Lost’, who don’t yet know Jesus.

He is a mans man who will frequently call a spade a shovel, and yet women

also like him for his sensitivity.

At the encouragement of his friend and mentor J John he has founded Gravel

Road Ministries and he hopes to pursue this calling through writing books,

articles for newspapers and magazines and speaking anywhere God wants to

take him.

He lives in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire with his wife Nicky, daughters Misha

& Jodie, son Jesse and his dog Max.

Nick is an Associate of The Philo Trust and is published by Authentic Media.

His new book , ‘The Daily Male’, is due for release in August this year.

October ONSIDE

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:02:00 +0000

Friday October 3rd 2008 Baz Gascoyne

Baz Gascoyne is originally from Darlington and has lived in Sheffield since 86.

Baz is a communicator and does this through speaking, writing and now painting and soon to attempt Stand up comedy.

Baz has co wrote two Men's books with his friend Lee and will have another two books being published in October 08 and Feb 09

Baz is on a mission to ban the word FINE in and outside of Church.He longs for reality and has been described by others as the Gordon Ramsay of Christendom as he is Raw, Real , Relevant and Releasing. Baz sees things differently to most people.You decide once you have heard him speak.

Baz only discovered he is dyslexic and numeracy dyslexic a few months ago which has been so releasing for him considering he has failed 'O' Level & GCSE Maths four times.

His interests are Comedy, Food & Wine, all Sport, Music and Darlington Football club

Mike Fitton to speak at next Onside

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:03:00 +0000

At the next Onside Meet and Hear

Mike Fitton
President of the UK Christian Motorcyclists Association

Friday 27th June 2008
Free Entry 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Hallamshire Suite
Sheffield Wednesday Football Stadium
Bar - Food - Quiz - Friendship

'I was looking for an answer,

but I didn't know what the question was!'

My life began with a desperate search for something that would bring satisfaction, purpose, peace.

I tried endurance sports (climbing, mountaineering, riding motorcycles, canoeing, backpacking) I was hooked on the temporary high it gave, but always needed more.

I became a Police Officer thinking an exciting career would be the answer car chases and fights. I met Christians on duty they ultimately introduced me to Jesus.

Years later lost my career after 20 years service through injury on duty. Became a full time youth evangelist, worked voluntarily with CMA. Invited to become first full time UK President to change CMA from bike club to Mission to Bikers mindset. I now travel extensively in the UK, Europe, South Africa and the USA speaking at rallies and conferences.

(We ride a 1999 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1340cc)

Man Talk

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:46:00 +0000

MAN TALK

In Sheffield at lunch time and want somewhere to go?

A place where men can talk together?

A place where friendships can grow?

A place where encouragement can be found?

A place where faith can be discussed?

MAN TALK is that place in the heart of Sheffield

12.30pm - 2pm Monday 13th October 2008

3rd Floor Montgomery Hall Surrey St Sheffield S1 2LG

All Men Welcome - Drinks Provided

Past Onside speakers

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:53:00 +0000

In Feb 2008 Grant Sharp told how his life of addiction to alcohol and drugs was turned around and how he now serves addicts as a professional counsellor.

Snooker Player Shaun Murphy

Ex International and Premiership Referee Matt Messias

Ex Prisoner Noel Fellowes

Boxing Trainer Brendan Ingle

Manchester United Football Club Chaplain Rev John Boyers

James Hope-Gill (2nd left front row) Chief Executive of the Sheffield and Hallamshire Football Association