Ichthus Newsletter Spring 2020 | Page 7

LWPT News Roundup We said Goodbye to Amelia Gosal, our CEO My time at LWPT has seen the organisation go through a huge amount of change and I am proud to leave a charity which is financially stable and really focused on a mission to support those that preach across all Christian denominations. Highlights include seeing Sermon of the Year grow from the initial event held at CRE to being the hugely successful celebration of preaching event that it is today and also the dynamic partnership with the Methodist Church in growing the Bible Month partnership. I have been thoroughly supported by a wonderful Trustee Board and have been truly grateful for hardworking, inspired and generous colleagues. We said hello to our Membership and Marketing Officer CRE Midlands 4/5 March In November we welcomed Lucy Lewis as our new Membership and Marketing Officer. After her film degree at London South Bank University, Lucy went on to work at John Lewis for several years in various departments. She co-founded Christian YouTube channel ‘LivinlifeTV’, producing and filming testimonies to inspire and motivate people to pursue a relationship with Christ. She’s also a member of the media team at her church, filming services and promotional videos for events. In her new role at LWPT she will be dealing with Membership enquiries, helping to raise the profile of LWPT using social media, increasing memberships and establishing strong relationships with Christian organisations. We’d be delighted to see you at the Christian Resources Exhibition in Kenilworth. Pop along to Stand B21 for the latest LWPT news, copies of Preach magazine and to have your Membership queries answered. Winter Appeal Update A huge “Thank you” to everyone who contributed to our recent Winter Appeal. The money raised so far, which comes to £2182.05, will help us to provide grants for Students Preachers most in need. You can still make a donation now at www.lwpt.org.uk/donate. Open all hours The LWPT online shop is now open at preachweb.org. You can sign up for Preach Membership, order back issues of Preach – from issue 1 onwards - and purchase copies of Bible Month, Sermon of the Year books and our 2020/21 Diary and Lectionary. Most products are available in both hard copy and in digital format. 7