All articles by Kerry Orchard
Kerry serves as an elder in Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff.
By Kerry Orchard
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2019 South Wales Revival Conference
This year was the 20th annual week-long conference (6-13 July). The fine weather was matched by excellent ministry. Stuart Olyott (Liverpool) opened the conference with a fine exposition of Ephesians 5:18: ‘Be filled with the Spirit’. Interestingly, the other sermons were all drawn from the Old Testament. Each evening from Monday to Friday, Mark…
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By Kerry Orchard
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September 2018
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Conference – South Wales Revival Conference
The days of 7 to 14 July saw the 19th annual conference take place. Ian Parry opened the conference with a searching message from Elijah’s confrontation with the Baal prophets at Mount Carmel. Paul Mallard’s two pastoral sermons took us to the letters to the churches in Revelation, while Stuart Olyott’s theme was ‘Spirit-inspired…
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By Kerry Orchard
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November 2016
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Events – Union School of Theology
The meeting room, for the first commissioning service of the Union School of Theology (UST), was nearly full, mostly of campus students, both degree and from the International Foundation Course. Jonathan Stephen also introduced representatives from learning communities in England and Wales: Hull, Liverpool, London, Eastbourne, Worthing, Oxford and Porthcawl. Excitingly, there were even…
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By Kerry Orchard
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July 2015
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Wales Evangelical School of Theology thanksgiving
Saturday 16 May was a full day for staff and students at the Wales Evangelical School of Theology (WEST). In the morning there was an Open Day for prospective students. After a hearty lunch, at 2.30pm the end-of-term thanksgiving service was held. This brought along more staff and students, with supporters, friends and relatives…
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By Kerry Orchard
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August 2014
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WEST Revival Conference
The week of 21-28 June was distinctly summery and nearby beaches well frequented in the free periods. Alan Hayes, the chef, served up a feast all week for people gathered at the 15th Wales Evangelical School of Theology (WEST) Revival Conference. But the spiritual fare was of the highest order. The principal of Highland…
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By Kerry Orchard
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July 2014
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WEST thanksgiving
Saturday 17 May was a beautifully sunny day and the SaRang Thomas Centre was nearly full for the Wales Evangelical School of Theology (WEST) thanksgiving service. This was led by the principal, Jonathan Stephen. Pastoral and church theologian, Phil Hill, read Acts 20:13-38 and led in prayer. WEST now owns the freehold of the…
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By Kerry Orchard
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July 2013
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WEST thanksgiving
On Saturday 18 May, Wales Evangelical School of Theology (WEST) held its annual thanksgiving service. In January, a partnership began with the Porterbrook network, which has opened up worldwide opportunities. Since February, church-planting students from Operation Mobilisation Europe have trained at WEST. Former student, Sean Rossi, was reported as being instrumental in this…
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