Special Interest Groups Sunday 3.45pm – 5.00pm     Healing service In the midst of a busy Assembly here is an opportunity to come aside, be quiet and reflective, and to find God’s renewing strength and wholeness. This healing service will include worship, prayer, reflection on the Scriptures, silence, and the laying-on-of-hands either for yourself or someone else. Arranged by Baptists for Healing   How radical can Baptists be? “William Winterbotham of Plymouth in prison and thinking of America” The threat of revolutionary France in the 1790s prompted the British government to curtail civil liberties in the name of national security. What impact did this have on Baptists? Sentenced to four years in prison for preaching allegedly seditious sermons, in captivity Winterbotham’s thoughts held the vision of a young republic across the Atlantic. Speaker: Dr Emma Macleod, University of Stirling Arranged by Baptist Historical Society   Why does the devil have all the good genres? The devil does not have all the best music. Thankfully, cool is by no means limited to the satanic or the secular. From Hip-hop to Hardcore, Screamo to Ska, there’s a world of Christian sound and vision beyond the worship scene. And this music-video-led session will give you a glimpse. Presented by Alex Baker, Jonty Langley and Mark Craig Arranged by BMS World Mission and the Baptist Times   Journey – into Mission Could going abroad be part of God’s journey for you? In a world of so many needs and opportunities the challenge of overseas mission continues. Have you ever considered if this is something for you?  If you are just looking into going overseas then come for an informal chat with BMS staff and personnel; be inspired, be challenged and have your questions answered.  Let us journey with you and explore possibilities. Arranged by BMS World Mission   Suffering God and pastoral care Where is God when people suffer through injury or illness? Healthcare chaplains care for those in this situation, trying to help them find how God is with them and meets them in their experience. Sponsored by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Working Group, this meeting offers the chance for ministers, pastoral team members and others engaged in caring for people who are suffering to learn from chaplains’ experience and share understanding. Arranged by BUGB Sector Ministries   Safeguarding / launch of new Safe to Grow An introduction to the new version of Safe To Grow. This latest update relates to the implementation of the Vetting and Barring Scheme which starts in July. Arranged by BUGB Ministry Department   Baptist Union Retreat Group AGM The Baptist Union Retreat Group (BURG) as it gathers for its AGM will also create a space for silence and meditation. Hosted by the Baptist Union Retreat Group   Mainstream The truth of the Word coupled with the power of the Spirit! That's Mainstream's basis of ministry. We continue to grow as an apostolic network, whose intention is to help church leaders and leadership teams build missionary disciples. Come and find out how we can help you – and come open to the Spirit! Hosted by Rob and Marion White   Connexion Open to male and female spouses of those in, training for, or retired from, any form of Baptist ministry. Find out about the unique support network that is Connexion by meeting and chatting with others in your situation. Our session will also include some essential AGM business matters. Look forward to seeing you there. Arranged by Connexion   Dr George Beasley Murray Memorial Lecture Everyone is invited to this lecture which will be given by Dr Ruth Gouldbourne of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church on the topic ‘In praise of incompetence: ministerial formation and the development of a rooted person’. Speaker: Dr Ruth Gouldbourne Arranged by Spurgeon’s College   South West Baptist Association AGM The SWBA AGM will include news of the local Association and its churches during the last 12 months as well as some essential business. All welcome but only those formally appointed to represent SWBA churches can vote. Hosted by the South West Baptist Association