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(video) Initial reflections – Sierra Leone Visit 2011

Posted on 13/04/2011 by Ben Quant
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Day 6: Last Day of Conference

Posted on 04/02/2011 by Ben Quant

Hard to believe that today was the last day of Conference and we only have a week left! I will be sorry to leave but pleased to see the family again (although we’ve just managed a great Skype conversation). We … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Jui Junction, Conference & Late Night Service

Posted on 03/02/2011 by Ben Quant

Back home at the end of a long day. Much to our surprise we were offered the morning off again today, as it was the day of the late night service. We were happy to accept this offer as many … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Jui & Conference

Posted on 02/02/2011 by Ben Quant

Much to our surprise we were given the morning off today! They were devoting their time to various reports such as finances and committees, which although important, would always be hard for us to follow and often irrelevant to the … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Conference

Posted on 01/02/2011 by Ben Quant

Today was the opening day of Conference. Conference is always an colourful affair – lots of friends old and new, debates to be had, procedures to be followed, and offerings to be taken. Its not everybody’s cup of tea, but … Continue reading →

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Conference Programme

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Ben Quant

We have just received the programme for the 219th Annual Conference of the SL Connexion which we will attending during our visit this year: Conference 2011

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2011 Visit Preparations

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Ben Quant

Preparations are now coming together for our visit later this month. We’ve had our jabs, the visas have been collected and tickets bought. We’re staying at The Hope Centre (I suspect this may be their website) which is in Jui, … Continue reading →

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Friday 12th February: Election Day

Posted on 12/02/2010 by Ben Quant

Today has been a tense day. All Conference has been working up to this moment, the day of the elections for the Connexional Officers, including the post of Chairman and General Superintendent, currently held by the Rev. Reuben Dove. Behind … Continue reading →

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Thursday 11th February: A long day at Conference

Posted on 11/02/2010 by Ben Quant

Another day at Conference. It is fascinating being there, getting to know everyone and seeing for ourselves what they are passionate about and how they run ther affairs. It was a packed day yesterday with reports from the schools and … Continue reading →

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Keynote Sermon

Posted on 10/02/2010 by Tim Wells

Ben’s story telling skills were put to good use yesterday – two stories in one sermon and everyone was touched by them. Ask him about the story of the little boy who met God on a park bench and you … Continue reading →

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