We are excited to announce we’re recruiting for our Children’s Ministry. The available position is that of Assistant Children’s Minister. For a role overview and further information, please go to our job page.
My Baptism Story - Hannah
Hannah tells her story of finding faith in Jesus and why she wants to face more challenges with Jesus.
Lauren's Story
Lauren tells her story of knowing Jesus and why she wants to get baptised.
Pete's Story
Pete tells history of finding faith in Jesus.
Parables: Lost and Found - Rob Scott-Cook
May 5th 2019: Parables: Lost and Found (Luke 15, Matt 18:10-14, John 10:1-18, Matt 13:44).
We are starting a new series looking at the parables of Jesus. In reading through the gospel accounts, you very quickly discover that Jesus often teaches through telling stories or parables. Download Discussion notes
Video of Noise action
There is a great video showing some of the Noise highlights from Saturday here
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - Rachel Riddall
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Discussion notes click here
Young Adults Weekend Away 17-19th May
This year’s young adults weekend away is almost upon us & we can’t wait to spend a weekend in the Welsh countryside together. tickets are already flying out the window so get in there quick!! Tickets on churchsuite & for more info chat to Steve
Book in for Junior Love Running
Registration for Junior Love Running closes on Monday May 6th. If you have a child or young person between the age of 3 and 15 who would like to take part, please register here.
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - Chris Harlow (11am Podcast)
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Summer Guide
Our new Summer Guide is here!!
It contains everything that you need to know this term, from when Bible School is to Summer Alpha dates to joining a team at Woodies!
Do pick one up from the Info Desk in the Foyer, or download a digital copy here.
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - Rachel Riddall (7pm Podcast)
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - David Mitchell
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - David Mitchell (11am Podcast)
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Easter Sunday: Resurrection - Tim Dobson
April 21st 2019 7pm. Easter Sunday: Resurrection,
Accessible Church Conference - Sat 27th April
We’re excited to be hosting this one day conference put on by New Wine. Looking at how we make church accessible to everyone. For full details, line up of speakers and registration go the the New Wine Event page.
Holy Week Day 5 - Dying
“Darkness covers the earth, creation is silent, creation is waiting”
Golgotha - Crucified alongside criminals
Nails hammered through hands and feet
Flesh is torn, blood pouring down
A man’s frame lowered into pain. Immense pain.
Abba…… Thy…. will…be… done
They come to stare – they come to spit
They hurl insults, laying the gauntlet down:
“Let him come down off that cross if he truly is the Messiah”
Abba…… Thy…. will…be… done
Suffering, bleeding, gasping, dying
“He Trusts in God Let God rescue him now if he wants him”
Torturing body, mind, soul, spirit
Abba…… Thy…. will…be… done
Darkness covers the earth, creation is silent, creation is waiting
The powers are waiting, the people are waiting, the angels are waiting
The Lord of heaven and earth is giving himself up unto death
Willingly, knowingly, completely
Abba …… where are you? Why have you forsaken me?
Abandonment
‘For he was cut off from the land of the living
For the transgressions of my people he was stricken.
And the Lord has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all’
Into your hands I commit my spirit
He breathes his last
It is finished.
Holy Week Day 4 - Rememberance
“After super Jesus removed his outer garment, poured water into a basin and washed the disciples feet, when Jesus had finished he asked “do you understand what I have done to you?”
This Maundy Thursday as we look back in remembrance of Jesus’ final day with his disciples and recount the bible stories of the last super, the gospel of John tells us that after super Jesus removed his outer garment, poured water into a basin and washed the disciples feet, when Jesus had finished he asked “do you understand what I have done to you?” This question strikes a deep note for me as I try to contemplate how those first disciples may have felt at this act of servitude but also what it means for me today as a Christian. I came to faith three years ago and new instantly on giving my life to Christ that although I looked the same, the me that I once new had been changed in some way. I had received something untouchable within my soul that would be the building blocks from which I would begin a new life. I had been forgiven, my sins washed away. My prayer today is that my heart would be a prism through which the light of Jesus would shine and my life would be lived in remembrance of all that he has done for me.
Holy Week Day 3 - Betrayl
“ One of the darkest moments in history; the betrayal of Christ with a kiss of death”.
Judas had spent 3 years with Jesus as one of his 12 disciples. He had heard his teaching, experienced his love and witnessed countless miracles yet knowing the chief priests wanted rid of Jesus he sought them out to see what was in it for him. Greed opened his heart to Satan’s influence leading to one of the darkest moments in history; the betrayal of Christ with a kiss of death. The price: 30 pieces of silver, reminiscent of Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers as he was sold into slavery for 20 pieces of silver. Once more God in his great plan would take what was intended for harm and use it for good.
Cross Vision: Glory - Helen Paynter (8am Podcast)
April 14th 2019. Cross Vision: Glory. (John 12:27-32)
As we go towards Easter we are looking at different facets of the cross. This week we are looking at Glory and the Cross. A famous hymn says
In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.
When the woes of life o’ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me, Lo! It glows with peace and joy.
When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day