November 15th 2018 7pm. Strength Bible School - Philippians 2 - Tim Dobson
Content of Chapter 2 v 1-4 Encouragement to disunited believers to be united Everyone must be focussed on something other than themselves, and that something is someone - Jesus Christ, and his Good News which has come to take the world over in His name. “Remember the most interesting person in the room is the one sitting next to you” Download Discussion notes
November 18th 2018. “Building sustainable families” (Colossians 3:18-21) “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will be discouraged.” Download Discussion notes
November 18th 2018. Breaking the Spirit of Poverty through Spiritual disciplines. Matthew 6. Much of the book of Proverbs!
Nigel challenged us in his sermon to ask whether we were cup half full or cup half empty people. The Spirit of Poverty is not about actual poverty but relative poverty, poverty of the heart. We can feel poor in time, energy, faith or money. How does Jesus address these issues in his teaching and lifestyle? Jesus once described himself as having nowhere to lay his head. Does he come across as in poverty to you? Download Discussion notes
November 18th 2018. Breaking the Spirit of Poverty through Spiritual disciplines. Matthew 6. Much of the book of Proverbs!
Nigel challenged us in his sermon to ask whether we were cup half full or cup half empty people. The Spirit of Poverty is not about actual poverty but relative poverty, poverty of the heart. We can feel poor in time, energy, faith or money. How does Jesus address these issues in his teaching and lifestyle? Jesus once described himself as having nowhere to lay his head. Does he come across as in poverty to you? Download Discussion notes
November 18th 2018. Sustainable: Sustainable Family. (Ephesians 5 -6:9. Matthew 8-22, 15:3-7).
Family is an issue for all of us, whether family life is great, challenging, or largely absent from our current experience. The bible has a lot to say about families, healthy family life is seen as foundational to the health of wider society. The story of Israel is the story of families. God wants family to be a place where children can be safe to grow into all He has planned for them. In reality family life is often difficult and painful and the bible illustrates this all too starkly in the stories it tells. Download Discussion notes
November 18th 2018. Sustainable: Sustainable Family. (Ephesians 5 -6:9. Matthew 8-22, 15:3-7).
Family is an issue for all of us, whether family life is great, challenging, or largely absent from our current experience. The bible has a lot to say about families, healthy family life is seen as foundational to the health of wider society. The story of Israel is the story of families. God wants family to be a place where children can be safe to grow into all He has planned for them. In reality family life is often difficult and painful and the bible illustrates this all too starkly in the stories it tells. Download Discussion notes
November 8th 2018 7pm. Strength Bible School - Philippians 1 - Tim Dobson
Background of the Book. Author - Paul - Born in Tarsus as a Roman citizen, Hebrew, Pharisee, learned from Gamaliel, zealous for God, persecuted early disciples of Jesus, Damascus Road conversion, then zealous for Jesus, Apostle to the Gentiles, Download Discussion notes
November 11th 2018. Spending your time and money on what matters most - Mark Scandrette
November 11th 2018. Spending your time and money on what matters most - Mark Scandrette
The birth of Jesus is a special time for us, so we have a whole suite of Christmas events during December. We are really excited about these events, so we’re inviting you to come along - whether you are familiar with church or less so, everyone is welcome!
If you have a disability and require special seating arrangements please contact access@woodlandschurch.net (please also note there is no ticket booking this year, so don’t forget to come early!).
CHRISTINGLE CELEBRATION Sat 1st Dec 4pm. All are welcome to our all-age Christingle Celebration - with festive fun and refreshments in the Foyer followed by a special Christingle service in the Main Hall. A great event for families with young children.
LASERLIGHT Sun 9th Dec 5pm & 7pm. Carols by Laserlight is our alternative and contemporary look at a Christmas carol service. It’s fun, lively and will help kick start your festive season.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sat 15th Dec 7pm / 16th Dec 5pm & 7pm. If you are looking for a more traditional Christmas carol service then Candlelight might be the one for you. With a traditional tone, it’s guaranteed to make you feel all Christmassy!
NATIVITY SERVICE Sun 23rd Dec, 9.15am & 11am. There's so much going on at the Nativity Service! It's full to the brim with songsand drama and it's great for kids. Come along to the 9.15am or 11am. Literally, fun for all the family!
A TINY FOLKY CHRISTMAS Sun 23rd Dec 5pm & A LITTLE FOLKY CHRISTMAS Sun 23rd Dec 7pm. If you fancy a good old knees up then come along to our Folky Christmas services! This year, because it has been so popular, we are putting on a special version for families with children at 5pm!
MIDNIGHT COMMUNION Christmas Eve 11.30pm. Christmas Eve is such a special time - this service is a more reflective one (with liturgy and communion) that sees us right through into Christmas morning. Doors open 11pm and the service starts at 11.30pm.
CHRISTMAS DAY Morning Service 10.30am. Come along for our special one-hour family friendly service to celebrate the birth of Jesus – the Saviour of the world!
Woodlands hosts a Christmas Dinner and we would particularly like to invite people from who are unable to be with family for Christmas (this includes if you're an international student or away from home). To find out more visit the Christmas Meal booking page.
November 4th 2018. Sustainable: Sustainable Planet. (Genesis 2:15. Leviticus 25).
Sustainability is a 21st Century issue and a discipleship issue. We know more about the planet than ever at this time in history and have the best technology to manage it, yet the systems that make the planet a place where humans can thrive are themselves in danger. The problems of climate change and the impact of population growth, consumption and industrialisation affect the whole planet but particularly impact the poorest people in the world. How then should we live? Download Discussion notes
November 4th 2018. Sustainable: Sustainable Planet. (Genesis 2:15. Leviticus 25).
Sustainability is a 21st Century issue and a discipleship issue. We know more about the planet than ever at this time in history and have the best technology to manage it, yet the systems that make the planet a place where humans can thrive are themselves in danger. The problems of climate change and the impact of population growth, consumption and industrialisation affect the whole planet but particularly impact the poorest people in the world. How then should we live? Download Discussion notes
