Eight tips to get you in the right lane for the Games

In 25 days the world and that of the Olympics will become inseparable. This opens the way for churches to use the interest and enthusiasm generated to share the message of Jesus.

It is still not too late to get involved listed below are some last minute tips on how you could be part of the moment.

1. If you are planning an event please do register your event on the More than Gold website  http://www.morethangold.org.uk/your-church/register-your-event.html    It will also be linked to LOCOG's Local Leaders programme.

2. Check and see what others are planning and get in with them

3. Olympic themes events such as quizes, all age services are easy to plan

4. Plan your journeys but make sure that you don't travel unecessarily

5. Make the most of the numerous Festivals that's happening

6. Watch out for the Torch relay celebrations

7. The Tree of Ligth event takes place on the 21st July  at Stoner Park book your place and take a few friends with you

8. Our conviction is that prayer and mission go hand in hand as churches respond to the Games.That’s why we are inviting every church, group and organisation to explore creative ways to pray for all that will happen before, during and after the Games.We are using the theme A Time To Shine, drawn from Isaiah 60:1-5. This tells of God's light shining through us for the good of others For the big picture of our plans and programmes please click here to download a one page PDF

http://www.morethangold.org.uk/your-church.html