SM10 Donor Transplant appeal - let's make it 1000 !

We heard from brave Charlene Barr at Summer Madness this year and so far, over 350 of us have promised to sign up for the Organ Donor Scheme. 

Charlene says:

“A transplant would be the answer to my prayers as I am continually worn out and have no energy for anything. It would also mean that I might get back to Uganda – that would be my dream”.”

Emily Thackray, Chairman of the Transplant Charity Live Life Then Give Life says:

"Three people like Charlene die waiting for a transplant every single day. Even though most of us support the concept of Organ Donation, only 28% of us have actually signed the Organ Donor Register. It's something a lot of us don't really think about, even though any one of us could need a transplant at some point. I hope that people who have been moved by Charlene’s story take action and sign up today."

If you are going to visit www.uktransplant.org.uk  then please also text 'yes' to 07797803716 so that we can let Charlene know that her visit to SM was worthwhile in this regard as well :-)

Here is a bit more background to it all

WE'RE UP AND RUNNING -

We've been beavering away into the wee hours and the site is nearly ready to greet the thousands of campers due to arrive after lunch.... (or later preferably!)..
So here are a few tips/reminders about getting ready...
CAR PARKING: - You will have to pay at Harberton Gate G now..the website option has finished.
REGISTRATIONS - Everyone comes in through the Admin tent - where you can pick up your armbands and complete any payments necessary.
LATE BOOKINGS - Turn up at the Admin tent, fill out some forms and pay your way in -)

Monk for a day

CIYD / YOUTH LINK venue at SM10 are hosting the Benedictine Monks for the week-end and are inviting you to sample the daily routine of a modern 'urban monk'
Why not check out this this video link to see what it's all about and if you could imagine observing The Rule at Summer Madness...
JK

Armbands at Summer Madness

In case you were wondering, or didn't get the earlier email about armbands......this is just a wee reminder that we decided that THIS YEAR we will give out the armbands at registration on the Friday 2nd !

We will be down on site from Monday 28th but you can still email us or call (the office number will divert to my mobile: 02890673379, or 07788562340)

See you soon!

JK

CAR PARKING AT SM10

Don't forget to get your Car Park pass on line before the Festival and save yourself £2.50 !
It will be £7 plus fee for the whole event or £4 per day. AT THE CAMP IT WILL BE £10 for the whole Festival and £4 per day...

The AWKWARD questions...

Summer Madness is known as a place where you can question, test and explore your faith and new ideas. Sometimes it may be difficult or controversial issues, sometimes the focus might be on really getting to grips with some really important aspects of faith.

This year we have a bit of a focus on questions that some non-Christians may want to ask. Stuff that they find hard to deal with, which holds them back from faith. And we have a specific session, just looking at the BIBLE and some of the harder passages or doctrines that may puzzle even a Bishop :-)

These two seminars (check out page 55&57 of the handbook) invite a great deal of audience participation and we'd like you to submit your questions - even before the event.

Here is a little form you can use to ask whatever you like - about the Bible or about difficulties/doubts that you (or your friends) may have..

THE FLOOR IS YOURS....

LEADERS HANBOOK FOR SM10

We expect every Leader to do his/her duty :-)


So you may be new to the Madness or an old hand. It might be a large group or just a small bunch of friends on an outing....-  but it's always good to keep up to date with what we the organisers are thinking!

We keep it really simple - every one is at SM to enjoy themselves and benefit from the big experience of God - make sure your actions help that to happen for others as well.

Venture Photography

Venture have partnered with SM this year to offer a free gift to all SM10 campers !

The complimentary Venture Portraits Session entitles your family to:

• One hour of fun in the studio with an award winning Venture Photographer.
• This is followed by an exclusive viewing of your images, one of which you can choose for your complimentary 10" x 8" desk portrait. However, if you prefer, you can use the value of
your desk portrait (worth £165) towards an authentic branded product from an amazing range of wall frames and displays.
• This whole experience is usually worth £215.

To ensure you receive your complimentary voucher simply complete the contact information here
and hand back the completed form to a Venture Photography representative during the Summer
Madness weekend.

SPOTIFY OPEN..just in time for those SM10 worship playlists....

SPOTIFY RELEASES A NEW FREE VERSION..

JUST IN TIME FOR YOU TO LISTEN TO THIS YEAR'S SUMMER MADNESS WORSHIP SET !!!

We are hugely privileged in this part of the world - for so many reasons. Now 'Spotify' brings another to your list of blessings.

This is a free music player that allows you to listen to vast amounts of music across the internet - FOR FREE. If you were a really early bird you might already have a free account with Spotify..but if you've been waiting on an invitation to get one of these freebies - wait no more.

Spotify have now released a totally new account which costs nothing at all - but is limited to 20 hours streaming per month. TRY IT OUT NOW 

When you are up and running HERE IS THE LINK to our 'SHARED PLAYLIST' that contains most of THIS YEAR'S WORSHIP MUSIC AT SUMMER MADNESS

What a gift - you can explore the very latest in music of all kinds and discover what you like and what you can leave behind the rest.

Get yourself up to speed before the Festival and use up all of those 20 hours on the SM play list :-)

SUNDAY NIGHT MADNESS

A 4th OF JULY SPECIAL

So, on the Sunday at Madness we are organising a special 'seeker friendly' service in the evening - that you should feel comfortable inviting your non-Christian friends along to (as if SM is anything else!!) But if you are praying for someone in particular and would like to invite them to join you at Madness for all or part of the day, you can request a special 'free pass' for the Sunday evening. This is open to any camper booked in to the Festival for the week-end. All we ask is that any camper wishing to avail of this evangelistic opportunity logs on to this link and leaves us the details. The person concerned will be put on a 'guest list' and can pick up their free pass at the Admin tent at Madness. We will do our best to confirm with the group 'leader' who has been invited. Keep praying....