CMJ Conference 2011
The CMJ Annual Conference was held at The Hayes Conference Centre, in July 2011. Our largest conference, in recent years, with over 450 delegates arriving during the weekend.
The Saturday evening also saw the premiere of the highly anticipated Bride Song production.
Our keynote speakers were David & Karen Davis, (Leaders of Kehilat HaCarmel, a community of Messianic believers located on Mt. Carmel in Haifa). This included the visual reminder of God's Heart - the One New Man, as David invited his Jewish wife, Karen, to stand side-by-side with Gentile believer, Sue Aldridge and together they lit the candles of the menorah. We were also joined on Saturday afternoon by Canon Andrew White (Vice-President of CMJ and leader of the Foundation for Relief & Reconciliation in the Middle East) who shared his testimony as the Vicar of Baghdad, and his thoughts from Isaiah 19.
There were a variety of seminars offered on the Saturday, from well renowned speakers, including Sam Gordon of Messianic Testimony, Yoel Ben David of Jews For Jesus, David Pileggi Rector of Christ Church, Israel, Theresa Newell, of CMJ USA, Adrian Glasspole, CMJ UK and many others.
We were also joined by the CMJ President, Bishop David Evans, who led us in our Communion Service on Sunday. Prior to this service, we had undertaken, together, an emotional understanding of the journey Kay Wilson has been walking since she was attacked in December 2012, an attack which saw her friend and colleague Kristine Luken murdered. The Bride Song performance on Saturday night was dedicated to the memory of Kristine.
There was opportunity for people to catch up with old friends, engage with new ones; and to browse the Exhibition and Resources Room finding out more about the work of CMJ around the world, as well as purchasing a number of items, including hand-made knitted items and jewellery - the proceeds of which went to support the Sunshine School in Israel, some beautiful paintings and artwork from artists who are passionate about Israel.
The CMJ Conference was honoured by the attendance of other organisations, who are also working tirelessly to reach the Jewish People with the Gospel of Yeshua, this included Messianic Testimony, Christian Friends of Israel and Jews For Jesus.
Feedback from delegates:
"Overall, this was a terrific conference!"
"I really enjoyed being amongst people who share the same vision and mindset for Israel and the Jewish People."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the unity, vibrancy of this year's conference, engaging with the 'bigger picture' regarding Israel and current events. It was a privilege to hear such speakers"
"There was such a sense of excitement about the Lord's blessing on the work of CMJ"
"I have enjoyed this Conference very much - there was a real friendly and welcoming atmosphere from CMJ staff"
"The teaching was excellent. I felt humbled, challenged, empowered and enthused. The Lord had already been speaking to me about Isaiah 19 before I arrived!"
"What a wonderful conference. I brought a friend with me this year, and what a great time we had... can't wait for next year!"
"What can I say about this year's conference... To say it was brilliant would be an understatement. Thank you so much for all the work which obviously went into it. I am so glad I came and am looking forward, Lord willing, to High Leigh next year!"
CD Sermons:
CDs are now available of the main sessions with David & Karen Davis, Canon Andrew White and the CMJ UK, CMJ International & CMJ Israel updates - including Kay Wilson's testimony. Each CD costs just £4.50, or you can order a full set of the whole conference for £20, including postage & packaging. Some of the Workshops were also recorded, please email enquires@cmj.org.uk for more information.
CMJ Conference 2012
Next year's conference will be held at High Leigh from Friday July 20th – Sunday 22nd 2012 with Guest Speaker: Marvin R. Wilson, Author of “Our Father Abraham”. We will upload more information and booking details soon, so watch this space!
CMJ Photographer: Stephen Hamer