Ignite Sampler - March 17th 2009

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Is Evangelicalism dying?

Christianity magazine investigates fears that our evangelical health might
mask a deadly sickness underneath. In recent times we've seen the Evangelical Alliance grow to around 50,000 members, TearFund become a leading charity, and ‘Bible Weeks’ attracting huge numbers. So that means everything is all right, doesn't it?

Reaching out to Africa		Sharing testimonies

When Vessie van der Vesthusien's South African church heard reports of people dying of starvation in Zimbabwe they decided to do something about it. He and Brendon Smith of Barnabus Fund in South Africa spoke to Justin Brierley about just what they are up to.		Dave and B chat to Christian Liberal Democrat MP, Sir Alan Beith, about his life and politics. They asked how he manages to maintain integrity in the wake of the expenses scandal, how his faith was affected after the death of both his wife and son and how he marries his faith in politics.

Look who's captive		Happiness with J. John

Everybody has troubling thoughts from time to time, yet how do we properly support people with anxiety or depression? How can we apply the scripture, ‘Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ’?		J. John shares some of his secrets to happiness as he chats to Premier about his new book. Having been in church since 1975, he has never heard anyone teach on the beatitudes and decided to do something about it.

	The Mountain Top We have six pairs of tickets to Katori Hall's, The Mountaintop, staring James Dacre, to give away. See the story of Martin Luther King's last night before he was assainated. Not to be missed!
	Oberammergau Passion Play: Find out about this once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the Oberammergau Passion Play and a 7 night holiday just over the border from Bavaria in magnificent Austria!
	The Mysteries - A spectacle of music, dance, colour and spirit From the Creation to the Resurrection through Noah's Ark and the Nativity, some of the greatest stories ever told are brought to life in this vibrant play. DON'T MISS IT! Showing from the 11 Sept - 3 Oct for Three weeks only!

We have 5 copies of Wash Away from Don Poythress to giveaway this week. Recorded LIVE at Christ Church in Nashville, Tennessee, Wash Away features Don Poythress in a moving worship experience from the heart of one of Nashville’s top worship leaders and songwriters.

Be amongst the first to own a copy of Rob Bell's new book “Drops Like Stars: A Few Thoughts on Creativity and Suffering” and save a whopping £10.00 off the cover price if you order it now on Amazon.