Pensarn Cottage

Weekends are regularly run at Pensarn Cottage to help people understand and explore the nature of prophecy.
The weekends are held at Pensarn Cottage, which is situated about 2 miles from the market town of Mold, the leading town in Flintshire. It is set in the Clwydian Hills above the snow line and has 17 walks (of differing lengths and difficulties) into the surrounding countryside.

The weekends are as follows:

The Art and the Prophetic Workshop explores the relationship between the creative arts and prophetic expression. The workshop includes teaching to stimulate ideas and practical sessions given to drawing/painting. We spend time looking at the 'prophetic' - how it can be expressed creatively, plus a review of how art can and has been used prophetically. The 'practical' is left to the individual to explore what is 'real' for them at the time.

The Prophetic in the Workplace Workshop considers the expression of the prophetic nature of our relationship IN Christ within the context of our workplaces. The workshop is divided between teaching based upon the book of DANIEL, and group sessions examining how the core 'prophetic' principles can be realistically applied to our individual and unique situations. The workshop encourages a 'holistic' view of life - appreciating that God is involved with us 24/7 - including "work" - whether we are aware of it, or not.

The Music and the Prophetic Workshop will look at the clear link found in Scripture between musical expression and prophecy. The journey will take us through David and his musicians in Chronicles and Paul and his use of Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians. We will consider how we can use our instruments and voices to convey what we hear from God both in our own quiet times and in our public worship. Part of our time will be practical so bring your instruments and voices - whatever your level of skill.

The Dreams and the Prophetic Workshop explores a specific aspect of revelation. God speaking to people in dreams is a common occurrence in the Bible. On this weekend we will seek to discern where dreams come from & how to interpret them. We will also explore the different types of dreams spoken of in the Scriptures. Those who come will be expected to share from their own experiences in their area.

The Dance and the Prophetic Workshop explores another aspect of our creativity & how we develop what we hear from God in movement. God communicates in a vast number of ways in order to reach people with the good news of Jesus. This weekend will also have time devoted to practical sessions. Those who come should preferably have some experience.

All of the above details can be downloaded in this PDF flier.

If you would like further details, or would like to apply for a weekend, get in touch using the details on the "Contact Us" page.
If the applicant is unknown to the leaders or those with whom they have a relationship, it may be necessary to ask your Church leader to endorse your application. A suitable form will be sent to you on request.

Dates

Weekends for 2007:

26-28 January Art and the Prophetic
9-11 March Music and the Prophetic
23-25 March Prophetic in the Workplace 1
11-13 May Dreams and the Prophetic
8-10 June Dance and the Prophetic
6-8 July Art and the Prophetic
14-16 September Music and the Prophetic
19-21 October Prophetic in the Workplace 2
16-18 November Dreams and the Prophetic

Russ and Lesley Howell

Russ & Lesley Howell met when Russ was training at South Wales Baptist College and Cardiff University and Lesley was studying music and singing at Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh School of Music and Drama. She has taught piano, singing and other instruments. Prior to his time at theological College Russ had been to college where he studied Dance/Drama and Art. Ministry began when Russ was Ordained as a Baptist Minister in 1972 in Mountain Ash. Russ was called to Hoole Baptist Church in Chester in 1977, where they are still members. During that time he also worked with leaders and Churches throughout the City. Lesley worked alongside him leading Prayer Ministry and Worship Teams. In 1986 they began a wider ministry working with Churches in Hungary and then travelling in East and Western Europe and Sierra Leone. They have been involved in In-Service training for Clergy and full-time Christian workers and pastoring prophetic teams. Since 1995 they have worked mostly with Church leaders in Britain, with the occasional trip to Europe. Since they moved to Pensarn Cottage in 1994 they have developed a 'Retreat' facility and working with Brian & Margaret offer weekends for Church Leaderships, worship teams and intercessors as well as running these weekends. Lesley is an Asda Chaplain and also tutors for Acorn Christian Listeners. Russ was at one time one of the editorial consultants for the Prophecy Today magazine.

Brian and Margaret Squires

Brian & Margaret Squires have been members of Hoole Baptist Church for 12 years. They work together drawing upon their different experiences and relationships with God to work out their vision for God's purposes for them. They are involved in prayer & intercession groups, house-group leaders and general support of church leadership through teaching, prophetic ministry, and pastoral care. They have been working with Russ & Lesley for several years running weekends for church leaderships, worship teams & intercessors, as well as some of these weekends. Margaret has been a Christian for 33 years. She has led ladies retreats, and is currently running 'Handmaidens' group within the church. She has completed 8 years of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), and is maintaining a Devotional Journal (watching over God's word). She has a degree in History, has been a teacher, a mother of 2 (now adults), a tour guide and is currently working in Wesley Owen Bookshop. Brian has been a Christian for 36 years, and involved in supporting church leadership over many years. He is currently running a 'Prophetic Company' in the church, and working closely with the leadership to explore how the '5 Fold' ministries can serve God's purposes today. He initially trained at Art College, was nearly a teacher, but retrained for a career in computing. Starting as a programmer he progressed to become a Data Warehouse Consultant until he was made redundant in 2003. He is now running a Fine Art Printing business. He is also involved with the YMCA on a Dads & Lads project. This is all within the context of exploring the 'opportunities' that God has now granted to workout how His ways can be applied to life in the 21st Century.

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