Oct 14th, Creed: Suffered under Pontious Pilate - Dave Mitchell (AM)

Oct 14th, Creed: Suffered under Pontious Pilate - Dave Mitchell. In our series on the great Christian Creeds we are examining some of the phrases that have summed up orthodox Christian belief for Centuries. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the early Fathers of the Church, meditating on Scripture and in debate with one another distilled some foundational truths that are not just theoretical but deeply enable Christian life and practice. This week we are thinking about what it means for Jesus Christ to have ‘suffered under Pontius Pilate’. 

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Oct 14th, Mission of Jesus: Forgiveness - Dave Mitchell (7pm)

Oct 14th, Mission of Jesus: Forgiveness - Dave Mitchell. Paul the Apostle shares his testimony several times in the book of Acts. In Acts 26 he is speaking to some very powerful people but shares his direct experience of Jesus and the commission he has been given. The clarity of that commission is challenging. How would you describe Paul’s commission? Was it unique for Paul or for all Christians for all time? Last week we looked at the idea of people being under the power of Satan (a scary thought!). This week we are thinking about forgiveness.

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n.b. The scene Dave refers to in his preach is linked here.

Strength: Mid Week Bible School in November

We all need strength in our lives and God’s word is food for our souls, encouragement for our minds and inspiration for our spirits. Strength will run for four weeks covering the Book of Philippians one chapter each week. If you are not part of a mid-week group, why not give this a try for four weeks and it will give you the chance to connect with others from church.

Dates: Thurs 8th, 15th, 22nd. 29th Nov
Time: 8-9.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Crypt

Woodlands Church Vision Evening 9th Oct 2018

If you could not make it to Vision Evening, don’t worry about it! You can catch up right here. Also here are Dave’s notes from the evening.

Podcast: The Mission of Jesus: Ministry - Rob Scott Cook (7pm)

Oct 7th, The Mission of Jesus: Ministry - Rob Scott Cook (Acts 26:17-18). Paul the Apostle shares his testimony several times in the book of Acts. In Acts 26 he is speaking to some very powerful people but shares his direct experience of Jesus and the commission he has been given. The clarity of that commission is challenging. How would you describe Paul’s commission? Was it unique for Paul or for all Christians for all time? Download the discussion notes.

Oct 7th, The Mission of Jesus: Ministry - Rob Scott Cook (7pm)

Oct 7th, The Mission of Jesus: Ministry - Rob Scott Cook (Acts 26:17-18). Paul the Apostle shares his testimony several times in the book of Acts. In Acts 26 he is speaking to some very powerful people but shares his direct experience of Jesus and the commission he has been given. The clarity of that commission is challenging. How would you describe Paul’s commission? Was it unique for Paul or for all Christians for all time? Download the discussion notes.

Oct 7th, The Creed - The Trinity: Tim Dobson (am)

Oct 7th, The Creed - The Trinity: Tim Dobson. We are starting a new series looking at the basics of Christian belief. Woodlands Church would say that we are a church that holds to orthodox Christian doctrine. But what is orthodox doctrine? Download the discussion notes.

Podcast: The Creed - The Trinity: Tim Dobson (AM)

We are starting a new series looking at the basics of Christian belief. Woodlands Church would say that we are a church that holds to orthodox Christian doctrine. But what is orthodox doctrine? Download the discussion notes.

Learning from Learners

Sept 2nd, Learning from Learners: Naomi, Learning through hardship - Rachel Riddal. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Spend some time discussing the response to the message and the issues that it raised. Download Discussion notes

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Sept 9th, Learning the supernatural: Elisha - Rob Scott Cook (1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15; 2 Kings 2:19-22) What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Download Discussion notes

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Sept 16th, Learning through faithfulness: Daniel - David Mitchell (Daniel 1; Daniel 6). What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Download Discussion notes

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Sept 23rd. Learning Through Mistakes: Peter - Jon Wilcox (Luke 22:31-34, :54-62; John 21:1-19) What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Download Discussion notes

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Sept 30th, Learning through mentoring: Timothy - Clare Thompson (Acts 16:1-5, Philippians 2:19-22; 1 Timothy 4:7-16, 2 Timothy 1:3-7) Start off with feedback from Sunday's message. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Download Discussion notes

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Catch up on all our previous 7pm preaching series here

Learning from Learners: Timothy - Learning Through Mentoring - Clare Thompson

September 30th 2018. Timothy. Learning through mentoring. (Acts 16:1-5, Philippians 2:19-22; 1 Timothy 4:7-16, 2 Timothy 1:3-7) Start off with feedback from Sunday's message. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Spend some time discussing the response to the message and the issues that it raised. Download Discussion notes

Centre Church: New Seasons - David Mitchell

September 30th 2018. Centre Church: New Seasons (Psalm 1. Ephesians). In Psalm 1 the Psalmists talks about ‘walking’ ‘standing’ and ‘sitting’ with groups of people that the psalmist sees as ‘bad news’. In contrast Ephesians has a ‘Sit, Walk, Stand’ pattern as the book unfolds. What can we learn from these two contrasting scriptures as we review the seasons of life? Download Discussion notes

Learning from Learners: Timothy - Learning Through Mentoring - Clare Thompson (7pm Podcast)

September 30th 2018. Timothy. Learning through mentoring. (Acts 16:1-5, Philippians 2:19-22; 1 Timothy 4:7-16, 2 Timothy 1:3-7) Start off with feedback from Sunday's message. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Spend some time discussing the response to the message and the issues that it raised. Download Discussion notes

Centre Church: New Seasons - David Mitchell (am Podcast)

September 30th 2018. Centre Church: New Seasons (Psalm 1. Ephesians). In Psalm 1 the Psalmists talks about ‘walking’ ‘standing’ and ‘sitting’ with groups of people that the psalmist sees as ‘bad news’. In contrast Ephesians has a ‘Sit, Walk, Stand’ pattern as the book unfolds. What can we learn from these two contrasting scriptures as we review the seasons of life? Download Discussion notes

Centre Church

Sept 2nd, Centre Church: Worship Centre - David Mitchell (Matthew 4:10, John 4:23,Romans 12:1) This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

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Sept 9th, Centre Church: Community Centre - Nigel Savage (John 13:34-35). This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

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Sept 16th, Centre Church: Outreach Centre - Rob Scott Cook (Matthew 5:14-16. Luke 10:2-12). This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

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Sept 23rd, Centre Church: Wholeness Centre - Clare Thompson (1 Thessalonians 5:23 Luke 17:19). This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

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Sept 30th, Centre Church: New Seasons - David Mitchell (Psalm 1. Ephesians). In Psalm 1 the Psalmists talks about ‘walking’ ‘standing’ and ‘sitting’ with groups of people that the psalmist sees as ‘bad news’. In contrast Ephesians has a ‘Sit, Walk, Stand’ pattern as the book unfolds. What can we learn from these two contrasting scriptures as we review the seasons of life? Download Discussion notes

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Catch up on all our previous morning preaching series here

Learning from Learners: Peter - Learning Through Mistakes - Jon Wilcox

September 23rd 2018. Learning from Learners: Peter - Learning Through Mistakes - Jon Wilcox (Luke 22:31-34, :54-62; John 21:1-19) Start off with feedback from Sunday's message. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Spend some time discussing the response to the message and the issues that it raised. Download Discussion notes

Centre Church: Wholeness Centre - Clare Thompson

September 23rd. Centre Church: Wholeness Centre: (1 Thessalonians 5:23 Luke 17:19) (well NIV =sozo ‘whole’) This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

Learning from Learners: Peter - Learning Through Mistakes - Jon Wilcox (7pm Podcast)

September 23rd 2018. Learning from Learners: Peter - Learning Through Mistakes (Luke 22:31-34, :54-62; John 21:1-19) Start off with feedback from Sunday's message. What did those that were there - or those that have caught up online - take away from it? What encouraged them, what informed them and what challenged them? Spend some time discussing the response to the message and the issues that it raised. Download Discussion notes

Centre Church: Wholeness Centre - Clare Thompson (am Podcast)

September 23rd. Centre Church: Wholeness Centre: (1 Thessalonians 5:23 Luke 17:19) (well NIV =sozo ‘whole’) This September we are reflecting on our call and purpose. What is Woodlands Church called to be? We are a local Church, but also a gathered Church and part of a city movement. It can be challenging to relate to a large Church and feel our place in it; a clarity of vision and purpose can help us. Download Discussion notes

Vision Evening Tues 9th Oct

We would love to invite you to our Vision Evening on Tuesday 9th Oct. Please prioritorise the date as its a special time where we come together to share about the coming year and where we feel God is calling us as a church. Woodlands Main Hall, 7.30pm start. See you there!

Part-time Young Adults Pastor Vacancy

We want to support young adult ministry by giving some part time remuneration to a young adult pastor. Job description and application forms are available now from Julia Shrimpton, julia.shrimpton@woodlandschurch.net.

Download the job spec here: Young Adults Pastor (Woodlands) advert Sept18.pdf