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| Time Out 2024 We have just received confirmation about a brand new Christian Conference facility in Northamptonshire – set in stunning grounds, a beautiful old We have conducted some initial research, and are investigating the possibility of holding a Time Out event - ideally in October - in this attractive new venue. Find out more about this opportunity and how to register your interest here CALIN IS AWARDED BRITISH CITIZENSHIP We are proud and delighted to announce that Calin Rezmuves, Flame’s Practical Assistant, was awarded British Citizenship in an official ceremony on Thursday 14th December. It was conferred by the Home Office, and he was given his certificate by the Mayor of Dudley, when he also (Pictured above - Deputy Lord Sheriff and the Mayor of Dudley with Calin) SAD NEWS
Ian Frith, one of the founding members of Flame Trust, passed away on 27th November after a period of ill health. Ian was a very close friend of Dave Pope, and was active and supportive in the breadth of Flame’s ministries. He had been unwell for a number of months, but was admitted to hospital where he died peacefully. Our thoughts and prayers are with his dear wife Marjorie who at present is in a nursing home, and also with his three children, Paul, Elizabeth and Helen, and all of the wider family and friends. Ian will be sadly missed, and Dave remembers a recent conversation when Ian had been invited to Calin’s British Citizenship ceremony that is to be held in Dudley on 14th December. Ian wanted to be there, but a few days before he died he called Dave to suggest that he invited someone else in his place, as he might not be well enough to attend. He concluded his conversation simply by saying, ‘but I shall be there in spirit’. His words are even more poignant in the light of his homecall. ‘Promoted to glory – good and faithful servant’. Thank you Ian for all the encouragement, support and input over so many years. Words are inadequate to express our grief and sadness. Be assured that your legacy will live on in our hearts and minds. You will never be forgotten. A thanksgiving service for Ian’s life will be held at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church on 19th December at 2pm, and an invitation is extended to all those who knew Ian to attend. Ian was a passionate supporter of the Flame Playground Projects in Romania. If you would like to find out more about the completed playgrounds, and would consider making a donation to future projects, you will find more details here.
Dave is now entering his 53rd year of ministry. It all started in 1970 when he joined a mission organisation known as MWE. Since then, he went on to be the founder of Saltmine, and participated in many global events, working with many agencies including the Billy Graham organisation and the Luis Palau Association. Our office is operational part time. Please call 01384 232786, or email [email protected] Jackie Eames will be happy to help you with any queries relating to our tours and other projects. Please leave a message and she will call you back as and when she can. You can also Contact Us here Thank you for your visit - please come back soon. Sincerely
Dave Pope |
PLEASE PRAY FOR MAURICE Maurice, Dave’s brother, is seriously ill in the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham. He is on the critical list. Please pray that he will respond to medication and treatment, and that he will recover a good measure of health and strength. Dave would also appreciate your prayers at this time
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We are delighted to announce that David Coffey’s new book, ‘Around the World in 80 Ways’ has now been released. The book costs £12.50 which includes postage charges. Please do contact David by email on [email protected] should you wish to order, giving your name and address detail, and he will then advise regarding payment.
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FLAME ADMINISTRATION Flame is a comparatively small organisation, but is served well by a team of folk who look after the administrative need.
This was the title of an album that Dave Pope recorded in the nineties with the worship leader Don Moen, but it perfectly describes the sound coming from Flame’s new playground construction in Valea Seaca, Romania. Carefully planned and directed by Calin Rezmuves, Flame’s Practical Assistant, and using the building expertise of friends in Habitat for Humanity, the playground was delivered on time and on budget. CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY
Gerry Denston continues to head up our support for Chaplaincies in the immediate area, and at the beginning of July, a Conference was organised for all 6th formers to attend. DATA PROTECTION It is therefore critical and essential that if you want to receive information from Flame Trust Ltd regarding its ministry and activities, that you send us your agreement that indicates you wish to receive newsletters, updates etc. Therefore, if you haven't already completed this form, please do ensure you do so, and return it to us – either electronically or by printing it off and by popping it into the post. Sadly, there will be a limit as to how many more requests we can make for this information. |
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS - DAVID COFFEY
