Banner Conferences COVID-19 update: Cancellation
Following the most recent government advice of 16 March, we have made a decision to cancel both the Youth and the Ministers’ Conferences.
We are saddened that we should have to take this action, but believe that in light of the current circumstances it is the right thing to do.
We will be ensuring that anyone who has booked will receive a full refund of their fees, and we would ask for your patience as we process refunds. There is no need to contact us to request this.
PSALM 46
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
(ESV)
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