Pray each day
Each month, you’re invited to pray for church and all that is happening with our monthly Prayer Calendar. You can view and download the calendar below as a PDF.
Jesus Stories Series
Jesus Stories Series
Unpacking Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom
Jesus was a master storyteller. Twenty-one centuries on, his stories are still timeless and provocative, but they were also deeply relevant and challenging in the surrounding culture of his day.
Our series Jesus Stories highlights five well known parables told by Jesus to explain the unique dynamics of the kingdom of God. It's teaching that is designed to both reassure us and get under our skin!
The purpose of this series is to explore the teaching of Jesus on what it means to be a disciple and a citizen of His Kingdom. Here’s what we’ll be talking about each week on Sunday…
1st September: Seeds of Faith
8th September: On This Rock
15th September: Lost Sheep & Little Ones
22nd September: Unmerciful Servant
29th September: The Kingdom of God is a Party
Download our discussion notes to go deeper with the topics each week. This also includes recommended reading and videos to watch as well:
MESSAGES FROM THIS SERIES
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Summer Bible School: Session 2 - Romans
This August, we are running Woodlands Bible School every Tuesday evening in the Foyer, looking at the book of Romans. All are welcome. We had 90 guests turn up for our first one!
13th August 2024
Listen to the session below:
Summer Bible School: Session 2 - Romans (WAV)
Summer Bible School: Session 1 - Romans
This August, we are running Woodlands Bible School every Tuesday evening in the Foyer, looking at the book of Romans. All are welcome. We had 90 guests turn up for our first one!
6th August 2024
Listen to the session below:
Influencers: Ruth | Fatima Sibanda | 4th August 2024 at 6.30pm
This August, we are looking at stories of extraordinary women in the Bible who shaped the course of human history by their faith, strength and courage. This series invites us to read their stories and be challenged and inspired into greater devotion towards the God they loved and served.
We were blessed to have Pastor Fatima Sibanda join us a guest speaker, sharing her testimony with us in this service. Fatima and her husband Osian are the Senior Pastors of God’s House International Centre.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Watch Fatima’s preach: https://www.youtube.com/live/UVTzWXHFzDY
Influencers: Ruth | Dave Mitchell | 4th August 2024 at 11am
This August, we are looking at stories of extraordinary women in the Bible who shaped the course of human history by their faith, strength and courage. This series invites us to read their stories and be challenged and inspired into greater devotion towards the God they loved and served.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Transformed | Dave Mitchell | 28th July 2024 at 6.30pm
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Bible School Tim Dobson: Intro to reading Romans well
Once a month, we run Woodlands Bible School during our 6.30pm service. We are joined by Tim Dobson, speaking on reading Romans well. All are welcome.
21st July 2024
Listen to the session below:
Influencers Series
Influencers Series
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN WHO SHAPED HISTORY
This August, we are looking at stories of women in the Bible who shaped the course of human history by their faith, strength and courage. This series invites us to read their stories and be challenged and inspired into greater devotion towards the God they loved and served.
Here’s what our messages will be looking at each week…
4th August: Ruth
11th August: Esther
18th August: Mary (Mother of Jesus)
25th August: Mary & Martha
Because our midweek groups take a break in August, instead of providing discussion notes, we’re recommending two books that will help you go deeper with the series content.
Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta
How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
Better Together by Danielle Strickland
How Women and Men Can Heal the Divide and Work Together to Transform the Future
MESSAGES FROM THIS SERIES
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August Prayer Calendar
Pray each day
Each month, you’re invited to pray for church and all that is happening with our monthly Prayer Calendar. You can view and download the calendar below as a PDF.
All In: Transformed | Clare Thompson | 28th July 2024 at 11am
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Gifted | Rob Scott Cook | 21st July 2024 at 6.30pm
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Gifted | Nigel Savage | 21st July 2024 at 11am
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Equipped | Matt Dobson | 14th July 2024 at 6.30pm
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Equipped | Angela Moseley | 14th July 2024 at 11am
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Called | Clare Thompson | 7th July 2024 at 6.30pm
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
All In: Called | Ruth Morgans | 7th July 2024 at 11am
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
July Prayer Calendar
Pray each day
Each month, you’re invited to pray for church and all that is happening with our monthly Prayer Calendar. You can view and download the calendar below as a PDF.
All In Series
All In Series
A call to action
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Here’s what our messages will be looking at each week…
7th July: Called
14th July: Equipped
21th July: Gifted
28rd July: Transformed
You can also go deeper with the topics using the series Discussion Notes….download a PDF copy below.
MESSAGES FROM THIS SERIES
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inHope: July's Mission Partner
Each month at Woodlands Central, we have a monthly offering where we raise funds to support our local mission partners.
This July, we’re highlighting the work of InHope, a Bristol based charity with a vision of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential, free from injustice and insecurity. InHope helps people overcome insecurities such as homelessness, hunger, addiction and poor mental health.
Find out more about how you can get involved with inHope through volunteering, praying, fundraising and more:
https://www.inhope.uk/get-involved/
Find out more about inHope’s work on their website:
www.inhope.uk
You’re invited to take part in their Wild Goose Chase this summer, a family friendly summer holiday activity.
In July and August across central Bristol, 15 of Joy’s knitted Wild Goose friends will be loose!
Will you join her in taking on a Wild Goose Chase and help her to find the secret phrase? Your hard work will unlock a special certificate!
As well as a low-cost way to have fun, get outside and spend time together during the holidays, you and your friends and family will learn about homelessness and be helping people in need, who rely on the Wild Goose for food, clothes, toiletries, a shower, laundry and much more.
“The Wild Goose saved my life, and it has helped so many other people. You feed us no matter what. You look after us.” – a Wild Goose Guest
Purchase a digital trail map for £3, which includes a map and information on how to receive your certificate once you’ve finished. Every map purchased could provide a meal for someone who is rough sleeping in Bristol!
You are also always welcome to give online to our Local Partnership Fund, which supports of mission partners in Bristol.