http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=303http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=241Generational Healing andamp;ndash; Francis MacNutt.Though generational healing is, for us a new concept, it has strong scriptural foundations.andamp;nbsp; A common theme throughout the Bible is that the sins, as well as the blessings, of our ancestors pass down to us through the generations. (Ex. 34:6-7 and Deut: 5:9-10.)Predispositions to sickness and sin descend upon us in two ways: physically and spiritually.andamp;nbsp; Physical weaknesses can manifest as a tendency to fall victim to certain bodily sicknesses.andamp;nbsp; Doctors recognize that some families and ethnic groups are prone to certain sicknesses.andamp;nbsp; A predisposition, such as sickle-cell anemia, provides an obvious example of the need for generational healing.Theandamp;nbsp; recognition that certain family groups have tendencies to develop certain spiritual and emotional problems such as alcoholism is a reflection of spiritual weaknesses.andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; An example this is true of Native Americans in my wife, Judithandamp;rsquo;s family.andamp;nbsp; It is important for people to be aware of generational curses and other inheritances in order to break the negative wounding that descend upon them through their ancestry.Identifying family curses and blessings, and their inherited patterns, can be done by filling out a genogram or ancestral andamp;lsquo;Family Treeandamp;rsquo;.andamp;nbsp; Just filling out the genogram often helps us find out how we can best pray, in two ways: Finding out how God has given our families certain gifts of character for which we can thank and praise him.Finding out patterns of weakness which we need to break through with prayer.For example, when studying my own family tree, I realized in a profound way that the men in my ancestry were affected by abandonment and loneliness.andamp;nbsp; This may have increased my inclination to go it alone, leading to an exaggerated independence and an excessive desire for solitude.Demonic influence can also be passed on from generation to generation one way or another.andamp;nbsp; Whatever your religious background you can do something to free yourself from anything evil that has come down in time- from recent times or from a thousand years past.We have seen great positive results by healing people of generational weaknesses through the power of the Holy Spirit.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=265Whitehill Chase is used as our training resource for all our programmes, including Christian healing and medicine to churches and society. We conduct an extensive programme of teaching, training and retreats, a full list of which is available.Whitehill Chase is a 19th Century Hunting Lodge within several acres of peaceful gardens and woodlands. Located in the small town of Bordon, near Petersfield in Hampshire. It is provided by the Whitehill Chase Trustees for the use of Acorn Christian Healing.It is an ideal location for churches, fellowships or other organisations to use for their own conferences and courses. The spacious setting and peaceful atmosphere at Whitehill Chase enables all who visit to leave behind the pressures of everyday life, and be free to fully appreciate and absorb the teaching and training that is offered.Facilities and conference rooms We have the following available facilities within the main house:andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Large lounge with a maximum seating capacity of 60 which can be sub-dividedandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Chapel with 50 seats in the main area and overflow into the library annexe for 30 people (20andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; restricted view)andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Dining room with a capacity of 24 for sit-down meals or also suitable for self-service buffetandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; style for up to 60andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Seminar room on the first floor (stair access only) for 12 to 16 peopleandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Well-stocked bookshop on all aspects of healing and wholenessandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Library with sections on general theology, spirituality, healing ministry and biographyEquipmentData projector and screen, widescreen TV andamp;amp; DVD player,andamp;nbsp; Video Player, OHP and flip charts available to hire. There is a Piano in the lounge and keyboard (limited range) in the Chapel.Photocopying can be arranged through the office at reasonable rates The Chapel is equipped with a selection of worship books. There is a payphone for guests to use for outside calls. Emergency incoming calls can be received on 01420 - 479321.CateringAll food is prepared on site by our catering staff. Most common dietary requirements can be covered provided adequate notice is given. Meal times can be arranged to suit course requirements but are normally:andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * 8.00am Breakfastandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * 1.00pm Lunchandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * 6.30 pm Evening mealandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * Morning coffee and afternoon tea can be as requiredFor one-day courses, under normal circumstances, when a group books the facilities, Whitehill Chase would expect to provide morning coffee, a suitable lunch and afternoon tea.AccommodationThe rooms are in three different locations, but with ease of access to the main house:andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * The Coach House has six rooms on the ground floor (two double and four twin) and three on the first floor (two twin and one single)andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * The Bungalow has four rooms (one double, two twin and one single)andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; * The Main House has three rooms (two twin and one single)All rooms are equipped with hand basins and hot and cold water. Bathroom and shower facilities are approximately one per two rooms with the exception of the Bungalow, where the double is en-suite and the other three share a bathroom, a shower room and a separate toilet. Each room contains tea and coffee making facilities except the Bungalow which has its own kitchen. All linen, towels and soap are provided free of charge. For further details please contact our Bookings Secretary.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=283 The View from Here ~ Prayer Poems ~ CDandamp;nbsp; andamp;pound;9.99. This brilliant CD has just been released by Russ.andamp;nbsp; It contains some of his most popular poems. andamp;nbsp; For further details and to order please use the following link: The View from Here ~ Prayer Poems ~ CDhttp://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=313Russ' excellent book 'Forgiveness is Healing' has just been reprinted with SPCK priced andamp;pound;10.99. Order your copy now through our online bookshophttp://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=344Russ' exciting book - Healing Wounded History has just been reprinted with SPCK. For further information please see the Press Release issued by SPCK. Order your copy now through our online bookshophttp://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=351We have recently been approached by families seeking a venue for a gathering after a funeral and who have found the choice of venues in the Bordon area to be rather limited. We were happy to hire our facilities to them and felt that this might be of wider interest.Although we have been here for more than 30 years, our existence is not that well known and not many people realise that our facilities are available for hire. We have a large lounge and a separate area for serving food, together with kitchen facilities. We are happy for outside caterers to use our facilities or to put together a package using our regular caterer, subject to availability. We have good car-parking and our property, Whitehill Chase, is set in pleasant grounds which can be used if the weather permits. Finally, we have bedrooms available and are able to provide overnight accommodation if this is required.Please see our small brochure which describes our facilities.If you would like to visit us to view Whitehill Chase, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a time.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=361 Encountering Depression ~ Frequently asked questions answered for Christians - andamp;pound;8.99 This accessible and easy-to-read book deals with depression in both a practical and spiritual way, raising questions such as 'what is depression?' and 'why is God letting this happen to me?'andamp;nbsp; In each chapter the authors offer some basic information on the topic in question; meditative material drawn from the Christian tradition to aid reflection; an inspirational story from a fellow sufferer, a helpful quotation or a cartoon to lift the spirits and a simple exercise for the reader to try to help them feel better. This book covers both the features of depression that are applicable to all, and those that are specific to Christians in dealing with it.andamp;nbsp; It is divided into small chunks, enabling the reader to dip in and out at leisure and is not daunting for someone seeking help for their depression. 'I just couldn't put it down!andamp;nbsp; This is a andquot;must haveandquot; book and, almost frustratingly, I agreed with every word...andamp;nbsp; The insights brought by a very experienced priest and counsellor along with those of a gifted Christian psychiatrist (who happens to be his wife) bring a brilliantly complementary and illuminating approach.andamp;nbsp; Many in depression will find hope for tomorrow and gain a confidence in the truth that the valley of a depressive illness will end.andamp;nbsp; There is so much empathy and constructive help offered for the person who is depressed, their family and carers...Difficult issues are tackled, such as andquot;Where is God in this?andquot;, andquot;Is it the devil?andquot;,andamp;nbsp; andquot;It must be my fault.andquot;andamp;nbsp; I hope this book will be a recommended read for all.'andamp;nbsp; Dr Gareth Tuckwell, CEO of Burrswood, Christian Hospital and Place of Healing Order your copy of Encountering Depression today andamp;nbsp; http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=402Hereandamp;rsquo;s an easy way to support Acorn financially andamp;ndash; if you shop online, shop through easyfundraising!andamp;nbsp; It really is easy and costs you nothing.andamp;nbsp; You donandamp;rsquo;t even need to shop andamp;ndash; just searching can raise money for Acorn.andamp;nbsp; Hereandamp;rsquo;s what you do: Go to the easyfundraising website www.easyfundraising.org.uk Click on andamp;ldquo;I want to support a good causeandamp;rdquo; In the andamp;ldquo;Choose a good causeandamp;rdquo; search box type Acorn Christian Acorn Christian Healing Foundation should come up top of the list Click the support button Enter your details If you opt to download the optional toolbar and reminder this will help you to support Acorn every time you search or shop online.It really is that easy and the amount can soon add up if we all spread the word and get more people supporting Acorn this way.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=309Listen to specially selected sermons from Whitehill Chase.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=288Our Open Days each Tuesday (apart from the month of August) are an ideal way to get to know more about the work of Acorn. Morning coffee is available from 10.30am and people often spend time in fellowship or browsing our well stocked bookshop. The service of healing and wholeness and healing starts at 11.30am and is organised by our Chaplain, Revd Elizabeth Knifton, (Bishop's Advisor on Healing for Guildford Diocese). Ministry is available during the service from our Ministry Team who have received prayer ministry training in many areas including anxiety, depression, bereavement and stress. A buffet lunch is available at 1pm and the Ministry Team are available for further prayer ministry and listening during the afternoon.We look forward to seeing you very soon andamp;ndash; Elizabeth http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=408December 2012Dear FriendsWe launched the 2012 Appeal in September with a target of andamp;pound;45,000.andamp;nbsp; We thank God that as the closing date approached we edged towards this and in the end received just over this amount.andamp;nbsp; God is indeed good and so are you, the people through whom He works. Read more from Acorn's Chairman of Trustees Acorn News ~ Winter 2012/13 Response Formhttp://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=398Do you have a heart for those who are hurting in you Church or Community? Do you have a heart for encouraging healing in and through your Church? Russ Parker has recently completed the revision of the very popular Growing a Healing Ministry. An interactive and imaginative five session course on the Christian healing ministry for use by small groups. Anyone who has experience in leading a small group can lead this course. It gives an excellent introduction to the ministry of healing and provides helpful practical advice for encouraging the healing ministry in and through the local church. andamp;nbsp;Using the analogy of a plant growing, the five sessions are as follows: andamp;nbsp;1.andamp;nbsp;Seeds of Faithandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; To help group members to understand the nature andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; and the breadth of Godandamp;rsquo;s healing ministry. andamp;nbsp;2.andamp;nbsp;Rich Soil for Growthandamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; Explores the attitudes needed for a caring andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp; approach to the healing ministry. andamp;nbsp;3.andamp;nbsp;Leaves for Healingandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; Looks at the diverse ways in which healing is andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; experienced and considers the difficult question andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; of when people are not healed. andamp;nbsp;4.andamp;nbsp;Growing a Healing Churchandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; Enables the group to see how the whole church andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp; can live as a healing presence in the local andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; community. andamp;nbsp;5. andamp;nbsp;Fruit Abundantandamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; A practical session for making plans to develop andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; the healing ministry in and through the church. andamp;nbsp;The revised course was recently trialled at Whitehill Chase and received some very positive comments. andamp;lsquo;A course that anyone can share inandamp;rsquo; andamp;nbsp;A complete pack is available to purchase which will include Leadersandamp;rsquo; notes, PowerPoint Presentation and a copy of the participantandamp;rsquo;s handbook. Each participant attending a Growing a Healing Ministry course will need their own handbook. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: andamp;nbsp;Growing a Healing Ministry Pack ~ andamp;pound;17.50 + andamp;pound;5.00 Pandamp;amp;P (andamp;pound;22.50) andamp;nbsp;Handbooks ~ andamp;pound;5.50 each including Pandamp;amp;P andamp;nbsp;(andamp;pound;45.00 for set of 10 handbooks including Pandamp;amp;P) Growing a Healing Ministry Response Form (To be given out at the end of course)http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=433Acorn Christian Healing Foundation DirectorWe believe that Jesus passionately desires every person to be transformed through experiencing his love and care.andamp;nbsp; Acornandamp;rsquo;s calling is to make this a reality through our work of listening, healing and reconciliation.We are looking to recruit a successor to Rev Dr Russ Parker who is stepping down later this year as Acorn's Director to pursue a freelance portfolio of teaching and writing.andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; Full details are available in the job description and if, having studied these, you would like further information please contactandamp;nbsp; Simon Strachan, Chairman of Trustees (Strachansimon@gmail.com tel: 01276 684942).Letters of application, with CVs and contact details of two referees should be sent (marked Confidential) to Simon Strachan at Acorn Christian Healing Foundation, Whitehill Chase, High Street,andamp;nbsp; Bordon, GU35 0AP.andamp;nbsp; Closing date: 31 May 2013.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=437Guildford Diocese in association with Acorn andamp;nbsp;A Day of teaching, workshops, worship andamp;amp; healing prayer andamp;nbsp;CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ACORNandamp;rsquo;S MINISTRY! Keynote Speaker: Revd Dr Russ Parker Saturday 31st August 2013http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=436The latest edition of the Acorn Newsletter is now available to download.http://www.acornchristian.org/index.php?cID=438Staying in Touch Listening to people affected by dementiaNew tutor led resource for churches coming soon!Dementia often causes isolation for both the person with the condition and their family. Learning to communicate well with someone who is living with dementia is one way we can re-establish relationships, so that their isolation is less devastating. Those who care for family members with dementia say that being listened to really does make a difference to their lives.andamp;nbsp;This course will help your church and community reduce this isolation - helping people to stay in touch. We can do more collectively if we have a common understanding and look for creative ways to respond to those affected by dementia living in our community. How does it work?Run by specially trained tutors in two half-day (or evening) sessions, it provides an appreciation of the impact of dementia. Part one looks at the difficult issues facing those caring for people living with dementia and how we might give appropriate support. In part two the emphasis is on how we can effectively listen to and communicate with a person living with the condition. Special introductory offer to churches: andamp;pound;250 for the course including 10 handbooks. Handbooks for additional attendees andamp;pound;3 or andamp;pound;25 for 10 inc. Pandamp;amp;P. For more details and to arrange a course for your church contact us at:andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp;info@acornchristian.organdamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp; 01420 478121