Join us for our annual Woodlands Group of Churches Thanksgiving Evening on Tues 18th June at 7.45pm. It’s an evening when we come together to hear amazing stories of what God has done and to give thanks for all that God is doing.
Woodlands Bible School: Biblical Peace with Helen Paynter
theme of peace in the bible
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17th March 2019: Woodlands Bible School, Theme of Peace through the Bible
Parables: The Kingdom - Angela Moseley (8am Podcast)
May 19th: Parables: The Kingdom (Matthew 13v31-34, 44-45; Matthew 20v1-16; Matthew 22v1-14)
During the three years of Jesus' preaching ministry, he seemed to have a holy obsession with the Kingdom of God. He only mentions Church twice, but talks about the Kingdom over 100 times. He is so desperate for his disciple to understand what the kingdom is all about that in the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension, we are told in Act 1v3, what he chose to teach them about was "the Kingdom of God". The rule and reign of God's kingdom in our world is such an amazing thing that Jesus frequently used parables to help people fully understand all the wonderful attributes of the Kingdom and reorientate their lives around kingdom priorities. We are going to look at a few of Jesus' kingdom parables tonight. Download Discussion notes
Parables: Times and Seasons - Helen Paynter (8am Podcast)
May 12th: Parables: Time and Seasons (Matthew 13v1-23)
Jesus often uses things from nature to teach people spiritual principles. For example Matt 6v28-33. As we consider the way God provides for the natural world, we should not be anxious but rely on Him with simple trust. Matthew 13 contains a number of agricultural/growing parables. Download Discussion notes
Scripture and Story: Emmaus Road - Helen Paynter (8am Podcast)
April 28th 2019: Scripture and Story Topic: Emmaus Road (Luke 24: 13-35)
Parables: The Kingdom - David Mitchell (11am Podcast)
May 19th: Parables: The Kingdom (Matthew 13v31-34, 44-45; Matthew 20v1-16; Matthew 22v1-14)
During the three years of Jesus' preaching ministry, he seemed to have a holy obsession with the Kingdom of God. He only mentions Church twice, but talks about the Kingdom over 100 times. He is so desperate for his disciple to understand what the kingdom is all about that in the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension, we are told in Act 1v3, what he chose to teach them about was "the Kingdom of God". The rule and reign of God's kingdom in our world is such an amazing thing that Jesus frequently used parables to help people fully understand all the wonderful attributes of the Kingdom and reorientate their lives around kingdom priorities. We are going to look at a few of Jesus' kingdom parables tonight. Download Discussion notes
Parables: The Kingdom - Tim Dobson (7pm Podcast)
May 19th: Parables: The Kingdom (Matthew 13v31-34, 44-45; Matthew 20v1-16; Matthew 22v1-14)
During the three years of Jesus' preaching ministry, he seemed to have a holy obsession with the Kingdom of God. He only mentions Church twice, but talks about the Kingdom over 100 times. He is so desperate for his disciple to understand what the kingdom is all about that in the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension, we are told in Act 1v3, what he chose to teach them about was "the Kingdom of God". The rule and reign of God's kingdom in our world is such an amazing thing that Jesus frequently used parables to help people fully understand all the wonderful attributes of the Kingdom and reorientate their lives around kingdom priorities. We are going to look at a few of Jesus' kingdom parables tonight. Download Discussion notes
Parables: The Kingdom - Tim Dobson
May 19th: Parables: The Kingdom (Matthew 13v31-34, 44-45; Matthew 20v1-16; Matthew 22v1-14)
During the three years of Jesus' preaching ministry, he seemed to have a holy obsession with the Kingdom of God. He only mentions Church twice, but talks about the Kingdom over 100 times. He is so desperate for his disciple to understand what the kingdom is all about that in the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension, we are told in Act 1v3, what he chose to teach them about was "the Kingdom of God". The rule and reign of God's kingdom in our world is such an amazing thing that Jesus frequently used parables to help people fully understand all the wonderful attributes of the Kingdom and reorientate their lives around kingdom priorities. We are going to look at a few of Jesus' kingdom parables tonight. Download Discussion notes
Parables: The Kingdom - David Mitchell
May 19th: Parables: The Kingdom (Matthew 13v31-34, 44-45; Matthew 20v1-16; Matthew 22v1-14)
During the three years of Jesus' preaching ministry, he seemed to have a holy obsession with the Kingdom of God. He only mentions Church twice, but talks about the Kingdom over 100 times. He is so desperate for his disciple to understand what the kingdom is all about that in the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension, we are told in Act 1v3, what he chose to teach them about was "the Kingdom of God". The rule and reign of God's kingdom in our world is such an amazing thing that Jesus frequently used parables to help people fully understand all the wonderful attributes of the Kingdom and reorientate their lives around kingdom priorities. We are going to look at a few of Jesus' kingdom parables tonight. Download Discussion notes
Parables: Times and Seasons - Clare Thompson
May 12th: Parables: Time and Seasons (Matthew 13v1-23)
Jesus often uses things from nature to teach people spiritual principles. For example Matt 6v28-33. As we consider the way God provides for the natural world, we should not be anxious but rely on Him with simple trust. Matthew 13 contains a number of agricultural/growing parables. Download Discussion notes
Parables: Times and Seasons - Clare Thompson (11am Podcast)
May 12th: Parables: Time and Seasons (Matthew 13v1-23)
Jesus often uses things from nature to teach people spiritual principles. For example Matt 6v28-33. As we consider the way God provides for the natural world, we should not be anxious but rely on Him with simple trust. Matthew 13 contains a number of agricultural/growing parables. Download Discussion notes
My Baptism Story - Rhianna
Rhianna shares her story of faith in Jesus.
My Baptism Story - Ben
Ben tells why he wants to get baptised.
My Baptism Story - Dan
Dan tells his story of why he wants to make Jesus Saviour and Lord of his life.
Luke's Story
Luke tells his story of getting hold of faith in Jesus.
Parables: Times and Seasons - David Mitchell
May 12th: Parables: Time and Seasons (Matthew 13v1-23)
Jesus often uses things from nature to teach people spiritual principles. For example Matt 6v28-33. As we consider the way God provides for the natural world, we should not be anxious but rely on Him with simple trust. Matthew 13 contains a number of agricultural/growing parables. Download Discussion notes
Parables: Times and Seasons - David Mitchell (7pm Podcast)
May 12th: Parables: Time and Seasons (Matthew 13v1-23)
Jesus often uses things from nature to teach people spiritual principles. For example Matt 6v28-33. As we consider the way God provides for the natural world, we should not be anxious but rely on Him with simple trust. Matthew 13 contains a number of agricultural/growing parables. Download Discussion notes
Love Running Celebration
On 5th May 2019 over 250 people took part in the Bristol 10k as part of Love Running. Together we have raised over £70,000 for the poor, the oppressed & the needy. Once again, we're giving half of all we raise to global causes, focusing on Syrian Children Refugees, and the other half to local causes, addressing some of the areas of greatest need in Bristol.
Love Running is an incredible initiative that helps ordinary people do extraordinary things. It’s about engaging with our communities, making a difference to people’s lives, and doing ourselves some good while we’re at it.
This is the sixth time we've done Love Running in Bristol, and since we've started we've seen over 2,500 people running and raised more than £600,000 for those that need it the most.
Come join us and be part of something truly heroic.
Get fit. Get friends. Change the world.
Do watch our 2019 highlights video here:
Once again, we're giving half of all we raise to global causes, focusing on Syrian Children Refugees, and the other half to local causes, addressing some of the areas of greatest need in Bristol.
These are the charities working in key areas of Bristol need that we are planning to support:
Homelessness // Crisis Centre, Julian House/Trust, Home for Good
Vulnerable Women // Beloved, One25, Unseen, Spring of Hope
Community Projects // The Noise, Urban Pursuit
Single Parent Families // Reach
Asylum Seekers // City Fund, b.friend
Food Poverty // 5k Partnership
Prisoners & Ex-Offenders // Sixty One
If you would still like donate to Love Running - please visit the Love Running Website here.
Parables: Lost and Found - Rob Scott-Cook (Podcast 7pm)
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
Parables: Lost and Found - Nigel Savage (Podcast 11am)
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