Podcast 7pm: False Friends: Self Pity - Clare Thompson

February 3rd 2019: False Friends: Overcoming Self Pity (Jonah 3:9 - 4:11)

Self pity is defined as‘ excessive, self-absorbed unhappiness over one's own troubles’ and no one likes to think of themselves as having it! Deceptive because it can feel comforting and familiar, it reminds us of all the hurts we’ve experienced from life and at hands of others and can keep us living in the past. Scripture tells us that whilst God has great compassion for those that suffer He also calls his people to move into freedom from the past and to forgive those who have hurt us. It can be uncomfortable journey!.

Group discussion notes available here

False Friends: Self Pity - Nigel Savage

February 3rd 2019: False Friends: Overcoming Self Pity (Jonah 3:9 - 4:11)

Self pity is defined as‘ excessive, self-absorbed unhappiness over one's own troubles’ and no one likes to think of themselves as having it! Deceptive because it can feel comforting and familiar, it reminds us of all the hurts we’ve experienced from life and at hands of others and can keep us living in the past. Scripture tells us that whilst God has great compassion for those that suffer He also calls his people to move into freedom from the past and to forgive those who have hurt us. It can be uncomfortable journey!.

Group discussion notes available here

Podcast 11am: False Friends: Self Pity - Nigel Savage

February 3rd 2019: False Friends: Overcoming Self Pity (Jonah 3:9 - 4:11)

Self pity is defined as‘ excessive, self-absorbed unhappiness over one's own troubles’ and no one likes to think of themselves as having it! Deceptive because it can feel comforting and familiar, it reminds us of all the hurts we’ve experienced from life and at hands of others and can keep us living in the past. Scripture tells us that whilst God has great compassion for those that suffer He also calls his people to move into freedom from the past and to forgive those who have hurt us. It can be uncomfortable journey!.

Group discussion notes available here

Podcast 7pm: Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah - David Mitchell

January 20th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 1:1-11).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray.Nehemiah opens with a wonderful prayer, but throughout the book there are constant references to short ‘arrow prayers’ he prays in the midst of his very active life. Download Discussion notes

Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah - Tim Dobson

January 20th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 1:1-11).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray.Nehemiah opens with a wonderful prayer, but throughout the book there are constant references to short ‘arrow prayers’ he prays in the midst of his very active life. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 11am: Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah - Tim Dobson

January 20th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 1:1-11).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray.Nehemiah opens with a wonderful prayer, but throughout the book there are constant references to short ‘arrow prayers’ he prays in the midst of his very active life. Download Discussion notes

Job vacancy as Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Across Woodlands group of Churches we have the amazing opportunity of caring for and reaching out to 100s of children and young people. We take our safeguarding very seriously and so we are advertising for a six month paid role as "Woodlands Group of Churches Safeguarding Co-ordinator"

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop safeguarding practice and policy across the group of churches. You will have experience in safeguarding, you will be organised, a good communicator and able to work closely with others within a team. You will be a member of the WGOC and will work across all sites and congregations. If you are interested please contact Julia.Shrimpton@woodlandschurch.net for the job description or speak to Louise Hughes (trustee with responsibility for safeguarding) for more information. Closing date for applications is Feb 9th.

Podcast: Love Running 2019 - Philip Jinadu

January 13th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Jesus. Luke 11.1-13 (c.f. Matthew 6:5-14) Love Running 2019.

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. Pre-eminent of course is Jesus himself. The one thing we read his disciples asking him to teach them is to pray. In Luke 11 Jesus does this, not just in the great and universal prayer of the Church, the Lord’s prayer, but on in the following verses about the spirit in which we petition God. Download Discussion notes

Praying with the Saints: Praying with David - David Mitchell

January 27th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with David. (2 Samuel 12:16-23. 2 Samuel:22. Psalm 51).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. David is described as a man after God’s own heart, and in his story, and in the many psalms that reflect his prayer and worship life we see an extraordinary intimacy with God. How is intimacy with God revealed in the different mood and practices of David’s prayer life? Download Discussion notes

Praying with the Saints: Praying with David - Hellie Brunt

January 27th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with David. (2 Samuel 12:16-23. 2 Samuel:22. Psalm 51).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. David is described as a man after God’s own heart, and in his story, and in the many psalms that reflect his prayer and worship life we see an extraordinary intimacy with God. How is intimacy with God revealed in the different mood and practices of David’s prayer life? Download Discussion notes

Podcast 11am: Praying with the Saints: Praying with David - David Mitchell

January 27th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with David. (2 Samuel 12:16-23. 2 Samuel:22. Psalm 51).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. David is described as a man after God’s own heart, and in his story, and in the many psalms that reflect his prayer and worship life we see an extraordinary intimacy with God. How is intimacy with God revealed in the different mood and practices of David’s prayer life? Download Discussion notes

Podcast 7pm: Praying with the Saints: Praying with David - Hellie Brunt

January 27th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with David. (2 Samuel 12:16-23. 2 Samuel:22. Psalm 51).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. David is described as a man after God’s own heart, and in his story, and in the many psalms that reflect his prayer and worship life we see an extraordinary intimacy with God. How is intimacy with God revealed in the different mood and practices of David’s prayer life? Download Discussion notes

Strength Bible School is back!

Strength Bible School starts it’s four week course on Thursday 7th Feb 7.45pm for 8pm start in the crypt at Woodlands. 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. This term we will be studying the book of Hebrews, seeing some of the fascinating links between the Old Testament and the New Testament understanding of who Jesus is. Click here to book in. All welcome, whatever your existing Bible knowledge.

Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah - David Mitchell

January 20th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 1:1-11).

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray.Nehemiah opens with a wonderful prayer, but throughout the book there are constant references to short ‘arrow prayers’ he prays in the midst of his very active life. Download Discussion notes

Refresh Women's Conference 2nd Feb

Women's Refresh morning Sat 2nd Feb

An opportunity for women from all the Woodies congregations to get together to worship, hear from God and be refreshed when winter seems to be dragging on and before our women’s conference on June 22nd.

Hellie Brunt will be sharing about hearing from God and there will be lots of worship led by Carly Webster with time for prayer and listening to God for ourselves and others. Pastries and refreshments at 9.30 and tickets are £3 Book here

The Wholeness Course

The Wholeness Course is a 6 week course which helps people to find God’s love, healing and forgiveness.

For more information and to register your place please click here

Join the Alpha Course

Alpha is a brilliant way of investigating the Christian faith for yourself. The evening starts with a meal at 7.30pm, followed by an informative and entertaining talk, then the chance to ask any questions you might have in a small group. To sign up click here Everyoine is welcome!

Love Running 2019 - Philip Jinadu

January 13th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Jesus. Luke 11.1-13 (c.f. Matthew 6:5-14) Love Running 2019.

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. Pre-eminent of course is Jesus himself. The one thing we read his disciples asking him to teach them is to pray. In Luke 11 Jesus does this, not just in the great and universal prayer of the Church, the Lord’s prayer, but on in the following verses about the spirit in which we petition God. Download Discussion notes

Sign up for Love Running 2019

Love Running will take place on Sunday May 5th as those who are 15+ take part in the Bristol 10K.

Junior Love Running will happen on Sunday 19th May for all children under 15.

For more details visit loverunning.info

Praying with the Saints: Praying with Paul - Tim Dobson

January 6th 2019. Praying with the Saints: Praying with Paul. (Ephesians. 1:16-23/3:14-21)

The Bible includes the prayers of many great men and women of God which are incredibly helpful in teaching us how to pray. Paul was clearly a great man of prayer and encouraged in his letters those in his Churches to follow his example in. Paul helpfully often tells his readers what he is praying for them. Do you ever do the same, tell family, friends and colleagues not just that you are praying for them, but what you are praying for them? Download Discussion notes / Download Handout