We are often asked how successful friendsfirst is?
If you judge success by the number of marriages we've had then we are very successful. And if you add in the numbers of people making new friends (which is what some people join for) then it's even better
For more details of couples stories
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Enquirers Newsletter October 2008
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friendsfirst's 16th Newsletter
Is work taking up all your time? October, 2008 - Issue 16
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| Dear Friends First, |
Welcome to friendsfirst's 16th newsletter - especially if you are a new subscriber.
As you can see there's a theme developing over the past few newsletters - which this one continues. We are featuring couples who've all met through us but have all had circumstances in their lives which might have made it difficult for them to meet each other without having joined us. We hope you'll relate to one of these - and if you don't - well they are heart warming and encouraging stories anyway.
We trust you will enjoy this newsletter which provides food for thought for single people.
With best wishes,
Katharine
Katharine Gray - Director, and the team at friendsfirst
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friendsfirst's NEWS
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Once again our summer holiday, which was run in conjunction with St. Rhadagunds in the Isle of Wight, was a great success with everyone getting on very well and having a good time. Lots of activities were provided and taken up and it was a good break for all who went. We'll be doing another holiday next year so keep your eyes on our website for more details.
In our last newsletter we told you about the engagement of Ruth and Clive. How time flies. They are now married and have sent us their story which is well worth reading - it just shows what can happen when you make a move and don't give up. Click here to read it in full.
We've just written to 1000s of churchs across the country sending ministers and church leaders our new flyers to display on notice boards. They are A5 and very colourful - if there isn't one on your church notice board, please ask your vicar if he got one - alternatively ask us and we'll send you one to put up.
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Is work taking up all your time?
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Charles's career as a Healthcare Advisor gave him the opportunity to relocate to the country. But once there he found it difficult to meet new people.
As a busy GP, keen on her faith, Andrea found she wasn't meeting like-minded, suitable people at church. The chances of her bumping into Charles through work or church were one in a million.
Charles and Andrea both decided to join friendsfirst. They read each other's profiles and saw they had a great deal in common. Coincidentally they wrote to each other at the same time and their letters crossed in the post.
A strong friendship soon developed, so when Charles asked Andrea to marry him she was totally ready to say 'yes!'
If your job makes it difficult - for whatever reason - to meet the right people, why not join friendsfirst and let us work hard on your behalf? Call our Membership Manager today on 0121 427 1286.
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£££ - the cost of joining friendsfirst
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Have you thought about joining friendsfirst but haven't because of the cost? Well let's take a little closer look at what it does cost and what you get for your money.
Firstly, annual membership starts at £210. This is equivilant to £17.50 per month - which is very comparable with many online organisations. But with friendsfirst you get a whole heap more than just names and photos and the ability to get in touch with people.
With friendsfirst you get a very personalised service from the moment you contact us - you are never just a name on a computer bulking up our numbers. We know all our clients, talk to them all regularly and love to support them throughout their membership. Here's a comment we received on the 6th October :
Thanks so much for the call last night - I did appreciate it and all the work that you are doing on behalf of the friendsfirst members. You really do provide a personal and caring service. I've not been involved with any other kind of agency but I would imagine that you are rare in the care that you provide and demonstrate.
Now it's that sort of service you don't get from many organisations let alone online ones. Furthermore you'll see if you read Ruth and Clive's story, that had it not been for our intervention, they might never have met. You can read more comments about our service by clicking here. And as a result of this personal service you are much much safer than putting yourself around on line.
Of course you might think you don't need any help and you can do it all yourself - and of course you might be able to. But if you are like most other humans who need occasional support and encouragement (and help to keep going), then coming to us is money WELL SPENT.
It's so true in life that you get what you pay for. Buy a cheap service and a) you'll be mixing with other people who don't value themselves or their future very highly and b) you'll soon find yourself wishing you hadn't wasted your precious money on what seemed cheap but has turned out to be a complete waste of time let alone money.
So when you consider joining us, don't just look at the cost - think about what you're getting and whether you'd be wasting your money if you go elsewhere. And if you really can't afford to join, keep reading this newsletter and take advantage of the offers we make.
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Christian Dating on the web - do you really know what you are getting into?
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Did you know that the majority of Christian dating sites on the Internet, including most of the largest and well-know sites, are owned by secular companies, many of whom operate other dating sites catering to fornicators, adulterers, gays and lesbians? Shocking but all too true. We've found a website detailing all these dirty tricks and which sites to avoid if you are thinking of going down that route. Click here to read all about it.
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Overcoming Shyness
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Many people we talk to tell us they feel nervous about meeting new people and generally feel quite shy in social situations. Actually this is a reality for MOST people - it's just that some people have mastered their shyness better than others. If you are single and looking to meet new people - whether at work, at church or socially - being shy is a real hindrance. There are some great articles on the web about how to overcome shyness and if you're in this situation, then it'd be good to read some of them. One such article to get you started can be read by clicking here. Put into practice what is advised and I'm sure you'll soon see a difference.
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I hope you've enjoyed reading this newsletter and have found something useful in it. If we can be of service to you in any way please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
With best wishes
Katharine
Katharine Gray friendsfirst Director
0121 427 1286
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Join now
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Join friendsfirst before the 25th October and save the initial £60 profile fee. To take advantage of this offer download our application forms from our homepage and send us a cheque for your chosen level of membership (less the £60). Put GN16 on the top of the form so we know you've received this offer. Alternatively ring us and we'll take a payment over the phone and get you going straight away.
Go for it now - we have 100s of people waiting to meet you - you might be just the person they've been waiting for.
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