30 August 2020 - 11am Service
Re-Create: Building Back Better
This Sunday we are concluding our new series Re-Create with a talk from Dave Mitchell looking at Nehemiah and how we can be Building Back Better.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 7am service is also looking at this topic, and Luke Addison, will be sharing with us. Check it out!
Fruits of the Spirit: goodness
Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.
These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.
Time to Think
What do you think of when someone says goodness? Sometimes we think of goodness as something a bit boring or like things that we’re supposed to do, (but don’t always want to) like tidying up after ourselves, being nice to our brother or sister or doing homework on time.
What does the bible tell us about what is good?
Check out what Ellie has to say about goodness on our video below (you can skip to 8 minutes 30 seconds for the talk) I think sometimes we forget to do things we know we should because we are in a rush. Try slowing down this week and think about how things you do affect others.
Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Ellie about what goodness is.
Here’s a game you could play with your family!
Dear God,
Thankyou for all the things you do for us. Help me to stop and think about how you would like me to act towards other people
Amen.
23 August 2020 - 11am Service
Re-Create: Creativity
This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Amy Viner on Creativity.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 7pm service is live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...
23 August 2020 - 7pm Service
Re-Create: Creativity
This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Clare Thompson on Creativity.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 11am service is also looking at this topic, so if you’d like another perspective, Amy Viner preached on the topic earlier today.
Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness
Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.
These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.
This week we are looking at the story of the good Samaritan.
TIME TO THINK
Do you think it’s important to be kind? Why?
It is easier to be kind to someone who is kind to you, what about being kind to people who are unkind! That’s a bit more tricky. Jesus wants us to be kind to everyone, even when it is difficult.
Have a look at the acts of kindness chart on the resources button below, how many of the things could you do for someone in the next few weeks?
Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Libby about what kindness is.
Dear God,
Please help me to be kind to people in my life. Can you show me someone you would like me to be kind to this week,
Amen.
16 August 2020 - 7pm Service
Re-Create: New Creation
This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Joe Cook on New Creation.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 11am service is also looking at this topic, so if you’d like another perspective, Rob Scott-Cook preached on the topic earlier today.
16 August 2020 - 11am Service
Re-Create: New Creation
This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Rob Scott Cook on New Creation.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 7pm service is live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Joe Cook will also be preaching on the topic of new creation.
Fruits of the Spirit: Patience
Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.
These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.
Today we are looking at the story of Jairus’ daughter.
You can find this in Mark 5:22-41
TIME TO THINK
How do you think Jairus felt when Jesus didn’t immediately come with him to heal his daughter?
Many people who came to see Jesus came to be healed. Even when people from Jairus’ household came to tell him his daughter had died Jesus didn’t rush to the house. He knew everything that was going to happen, what a test of faith it must have been for Jairus to trust that Jesus would help him.
Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Isaac about what patience is.
Dear God,
Please help me to be patient when I need to wait for things. I trust that you know what is best for me and that things happen at the right time.
Amen.
9 August 2020 - 7pm Service
Re-Create: Recreation
This Sunday we start our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Tim Dobson on Recreation.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
9 August 2020 - 11am Service
Re-Create: Recreation
This Sunday we start our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Nigel Savage on Recreation. Clare Thompson is hosting the service, Mandy Addison is leading our prayers and our Woodies band is leading our worship time.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Remember, our 7pm service is live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Tim Dobson will also be preaching on the topic of recreation.
Woodlands FC are now back in pre-season training. We are all really excited for getting back onto the football pitch - it's been a long time since a ball was last kicked.
Last season didn't end how we wanted it to, with our season cut short due to COVID-19. However, that does mean that the players are ready and raring to go again. There have been a few changes behind the scenes - we have a new women's team who will be playing in the Bristol Casual League. That means that now we have 4 mens teams (FC, United, Spartak & Academy) and 2 women's teams (Woodlands Women & Woodlands Women Development).
This season we really want to increase our interaction with you.
To do this, we have set up some new social media channels…
@woodiesfc on Facebook
@woodiesfc on Instagram
Follow us for updates about how we are progressing week by week! Who knows, maybe there will be a cup final we could all go to!
Fancy pulling on one of our famous maroon shirts? Woodlands Women are recruiting players ready for next season - no matter what your experience, they will ensure that you are placed in a session which challenges you and teaches you new skills. Great for increasing that post-lockdown fitness too! Why not get involved?
Contact football@woodlandschurch.net to find out more.
For more information about the club, feel free to have a browse of our website: www.woodlandsfootballclub.co.uk
#UpTheWoodies
#WeAreWoodlands
In August, we’re starting a new preaching series called Re-Create.
From the beginning of Creation to the coming of Jesus up to today - it’s clear that we have a Creator God who made us in His image and wants to be at the centre of our lives.
This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before.
Our sermons in this series will look at these topics at both the 11am service and the 7pm online service…
Recreation - 9 August
New Creation - 16 August
Creativity - 23 August
Building - 30 August
Coming soon!
Fruits of the Spirit: Peace
Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.
These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.
This week we are thinking about Peace. Have a watch of the video below
TIME TO THINK
How do you think you would react being on a boat in the middle of a storm? I think I probably would have been scared like the disciples!
In life we go through hard times and sometimes things that are a bit scary, just as Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, we don’t have to be afraid either. When we trust in Jesus His peace will be with us no matter where we are or what we are doing.
Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode.
Dear God,
When I am afraid or nervous please help me to remember You are always with me. Give me your peace and help me to feel safe.
Amen
2 August 2020 - 7pm Service
The Heart of Worship
This is a one-off worship special as we have a break in-between our July and August series where April Ballard will speak on The Heart of Worship.
Be sure to tune in next week when we start our new series, Re-Create on 9 August 2020!
2 August 2020 - 11am Service Takeover!
NEW WINE: United Breaks Out
On Sunday, 2 August we’re having a New Wine takeover instead of our 11am service. This United Breaks Out session with Nicola Neal on Psalm 23 will explore how the reality of 'God with us' during the challenges and pain of this last season will help us to both define and fuel the way we now move forward as we interact with a hurting, disorientated and fearful world.
You and your family and friends can join in with United Breaks Out online this summer. And don't worry if you've missed anything, it's ALL available online, for free, at new-wine.org/breaksout.
As much as we’re loving coming together as a church family with our brothers and sister in Christ online, we know lots of us can’t wait to be reunited in Peterborough next summer. And New Wine have just announced that United 21 is now open - and a Flash Sale is on!
Head over to new-wine.org/united21 to find out more, and to book at the Flash Sale price to save up to £50 on tickets.
It’s going to be a long time until we are able to gather in our church building for large services - so we want to recruit Camera & Tech Team volunteers to enable us to live-stream services on Sundays.
We’ve worked throughout lockdown to create pre-recorded services, but we want to move to live-streaming from the Main Hall at Woodies. This feels more like ‘the real thing’, as it enables a flow of worship and gives space for interaction through social media too.
The Seven PM team has piloted the live-streaming process for us, we’ve created a new Operations Manual and it’s been running smoothly. However, to begin live-streaming an 11am service and keep the 7pm going strong, it’s vital that we recruit a much larger camera and tech team to help out on Sundays.
If you’d like to volunteer on a regular basis (either once a month, once a fortnight or weekly), we are specifically looking for people to be:
Camera operators
Live-stream producers
ProPresenter users (Worship words overlays)
We can teach you everything you need to know to feel confident in these voluntary roles. People who are technically inclined will be best suited for these volunteer roles.
Want to get involved? Contact April Ballard to find out more and sign up to help make church happen!
Email April.Ballard@woodlandschurch.net with your name and contact info.
Include your regular availability and what roles you might be interested in.
Woodlands Church has an exciting opportunity for someone to join their Comms Team as a Video & Production Assistant. This essential role will support the Comms Lead in delivering high quality video and media for our increasing online presence.
The Video & Production Assistant will work closely with the Comms Lead, Service Planning Teams and Worship Teams to produce high quality and engaging video content for social media and the church website. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, working well in a team and on their own.
Video & Production Assistant duties will include, for example:
Lead a team of production volunteers to film, record sound and live-stream two church services on Sundays to our website, YouTube and Facebook.
Plan, produce, and film video content that is pre-recorded to be inserted into live- streaming services, such as interviews, stories, prayers, promos and video notices, etc as needed.
Create overlays, animations and motion graphics as needed to compliment the branding of church services online.
Assist in managing the church’s YouTube account, including channel playlists.
Support the Worship team to produce high quality worship video content.
Publish links to YouTube onto the homepage of the church website
Qualifications:
Essential: GCSE or equivalent English
Essential: Video production skills
A minimum of college level video production skills, preferable higher. A strong portfolio of video work can be presented in lieu of, or in addition to an academic qualification.
Specific Experience and Knowledge:
Technical Competence
Experience in operating cameras for video and photo at live events and set up recordings is essential. Use of systems like Castr is desirable.
Experience in operating Adobe Creative Cloud software, focusing on Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and After Effects is also essential
Creativity
The ability to approach design and communication projects from a highly creative viewpoint is essential
The ability to understand and utilize brand guidelines is also necessary
A sense of fun and a willingness to take risks in creativity will be welcomed
The ability to work in a team is essential – collaborating with others and a willingness to receive and give constructive criticism
Administrative Skills
Good time management is essential, together with the ability to be self-motivated
Good admin skills should be demonstrated in terms of file and resource management
Written and Verbal Skills
Good written skills will be advantageous
Ability to communicate ideas and solution verbally
All members of the creative media team are required to have the ability to communicate the Christian gospel and values in a clear and authentic manner. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 there is, therefore, is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and we would expect them to adhere to our values as a church.
The post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.
Post: Part time - 2.5 days
Salary: between £21,000 - £22,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 Month Contract)
To apply:
View and download the Full Job Description
Download an Application Form to fill in
Please send completed Application Forms to julia.shrimpton@woodlandschurch.net
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday, 31 July 2020.
If shortlisted, interviews will take place within August 2020.
Fruits of the Spirit:
Joy
Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.
These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.
TIME TO THINK
How can you be joyful? Did you know the bible says the joy of the Lord is our strength. The more joy we have the stronger and more courageous we will feel.
Do you know how to have more joy?
Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Richard and Ellie about what Joy is.
Dear God,
Help me to be joyful in every situation. Remind me that Your joy is my strength.
Amen
26 July 2020 - 7pm Service
Fruitfulness
We're continuing our FRUITFULNESS series during July. Dave Mitchell will be sharing a special message on planting from John 15.
Attached are the resources for our 'take two.' This week, Megan Saunders from our student community shares some thoughts on planting in a short video along with some additional questions to take into your group.
During August, The Seven PM team will be taking a break from sending out out 'take two' notes. However, do keep an eye on our Woodies Instagram (@woodieschurch) and Facebook pages for some content that might keep you ticking on over summer. As always, we hope that you find these useful.
You can also check out Dave's discussion questions below. First read John 15:14-15, 20-21, 26-27.
These verses speak of disciples carrying on the master's business, through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading the gospel. It is an opportunity for us this Sunday to reflect on what it means for us to be a Church that is a Church planting Church, wanting to see fruitful reproduction of Church all over our City.
What does a fruitful Church community look like?
How important is 'connecting' for us a Church planting other Churches to maintain fruitfulness? How do we guard unity while releasing life?
Sometimes Church planting makes a 'mother church' feel pruned. How can we make that pruning something that is positive not a source of damage (bad pruning can hurt a plant)?
How can we be fruitful in transforming our City and region? How has our strategy been affected by Covid-19.
26 July 2020 - 11am Service
Fruitfulness
This Sunday we will be finishing off our FRUITFULNESS series, looking at John 15. Sammy and Jasper Savage are hosting and Tim Dobson and Jess Wilson will be preaching together on the topic of planting. We've got some great worship recorded live by April and our Woodlands worship team. Plus Rachel caught up with Ziju and Cornelia, who lead our prayers. We also say goodbye to two of our team, Zoe Germain and Joey Mitchell. Thanks for all your hard work guys!
Remember, our new 7pm service is being live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Dave Mitchell will also be preaching on the topic of planting
Read John 15:14-15, 20-21, 26-27. These verses speak of disciples carrying on the master's business, through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading the gospel. It is an opportunity for us this Sunday to reflect on what it means for us to be a Church that is a Church planting Church, wanting to see fruitful reproduction of Church all over our City.
What does a fruitful Church community look like?
How important is 'connecting' for us a Church planting other Churches to maintain fruitfulness? How do we guard unity while releasing life?
Sometimes Church planting makes a 'mother church' feel pruned. How can we make that pruning something that is positive not a source of damage (bad pruning can hurt a plant)?
How can we be fruitful in transforming our City and region? How has our strategy been affected by Covid-19.
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