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| HOMECALL OF MAURICE POPE
Christmas and the New Year was overshadowed by the loss of Maurice, Dave’s brother, who passed away peacefully at the Care Home on 20th December 2024. Maurice’s illness was diagnosed exactly 12 months ago, and the journey for him, close friends and family has been tough, but he is now free from all discomfort and promoted to a far better place. Dave writes: ‘I have been overwhelmed by the expressions of love and support as we walk through the Valley of the Shadow. Although expected outside of miraculous intervention, Maurice’s death was still a shock as it all happened so quickly, but messages, letters and cards have eclipsed the normal Christmas mail and have brought re-assurance of love and support. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to be in touch. We have sensed God’s presence and peace even in this season of sadness.’ Farewell arrangements are as follows: There will be a service at Gornal Wood Crematorium, Chase Road, Dudley, DY3 2RL on Thursday 23rd January at 11.40 a.m., to be followed by a get together of family and close friends with light refreshments at the Dudley Arms, Wolverhampton Road, Himley, West Midlands, DY3 4LB. As seating at the crematorium and reception venue is limited, it is suggested that those of you who would want to support the family at this time, please use the online streaming facility where Maurice’s service will be available. Details are as follows: Please visit the Website: https://watch.obitus.com Enter the Username: kiru3030 Password: 038550 The recording will be accessible for 28 days after the event. Donations in lieu of flowers and attendance are invited for the support of Flame’s Playground Projects and the ‘Maurice Project’ – the latter enabling disadvantaged members of the community in Dudley to be ‘up-skilled’ in car engineering and motor mechanics, using one of Maurice’s prize possessions to benefit others. The Playground Project is well known to Flame partners and we are currently researching the next construction for 2025. - Should you wish to give a donation, this can be done via Flame Trust and can be ‘Gift Aided’. Please make cheques payable to ‘Flame Trust’ and send to: Flame Trust Ltd, PO Box 15, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1YQ. - Alternatively, payment can be made directly into Flame’s Bank Account. Please see details below: Flame Trust Ltd, Barclays Bank - Or you can donate securely online via Stewardship, our giving partner here. Please include the words 'In memory of Maurice Pope' in the 'Message of support' section. The dress code is bright colours and a Ferrari theme will be in evidence, so if you wish to wear something red, yellow, white or black, feel free, but not too much black please. Maurice always loved colour. Dave, Brian and members of the wider Pope family would value your prayers at this time. Although a premature event in many respects, they are helped and comforted by the certainty of knowing that Maurice is in his Eternal Home. CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY
 DAVE POPE'S MINISTRY Dave is now entering his 53rd year of ministry. It all started in 1970 when he joined a mission organisation known as MWE. Since then, he went on to be the founder of Saltmine, and participated in many global events, working with many agencies including the Billy Graham organisation and the Luis Palau Association. Our office is operational part time. Please call 01384 232786, or email office@flametrust.org Jackie Eames will be happy to help you with any queries relating to our tours and other projects. Please leave a message and she will call you back as and when she can. You can also Contact Us here Thank you for your visit - please come back soon. Sincerely
Dave Pope FLAME ADMINISTRATION Flame is a comparatively small organisation, but is served well by a team of folk who look after the administrative need. | Dear Flame Friends We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your prayers and support over this past year. Thank you so much - you are deeply appreciated. May we wish you and your families a Blessed and Happy New Year 2025 Dave, Jackie, Calin, Jen, Clare and Stewart ROMANIA PLAYGROUND PROJECTS Flame Trust, in conjunction with our partner Habitat for Humanity, has now successfully completed four playground projects in Romania, meeting the needs of many children and their communities. Dave Pope comments: The projects have enriched the lives of children and parents alike, and have made a profound statement about why we do what we do.
Our overseas breaks – for the purpose of spiritual refreshment and relaxation - have always featured as part of Flame’s programme for partners and supporters. For 2025 we are excited to have secured a new venue: Puerto Pollensa, staying at the Cabot Pollensa Park Spa from 25 September to 2 October, close to the beach in a sheltered bay on the north coast of Majorca.
Highgate House proved to be a wonderful venue for our Flame Family Autumn Conference. The weather was amazing, and there was plenty of time to explore the delights of Northamptonshire and indeed the Highgate Estate, which was ideal for rest and relaxation. Click here for pictures from the event and for recordings of the talks given by Pastor John Price
Read Dave's latest Newsletter, including details on a new location for Time Out in 2025 (booking opens on 2 December 2024!), alongside updates on Flame's ministries. To download / read the Newsletter, just click here Or read the newsletter online here in brochure style
The link for the highlights video from Praise Gathering 2024 is below - be blessed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBDztF-6wmA Dates for 2025 : Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Saturday 21st June – Edinburgh’s Usher Hall There have been suggestions that we should have a mini Flame / Time Out reunion in Glasgow … Watch this space !
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Times change, and Heads of Schools and Academies come and go – as do the CEO’s of Academy Trusts. So, we are in the process of realigning and reassessing our Chaplaincy Ministry support to make sure that we continue to provide spiritual input where most needed. Please pray for us as we plan for all of the opportunities and challenges ahead. 
