Lamentations
Phil Thomas
18th November 2018 Woodlands Bible School: Lamentations - Phil Thomas (Muller and Woodlands)
What is the Alpha Course?
Alpha is for anyone who wants to explore faith, life and meaning.
The course runs over ten weeks. Each evening features refreshments, followed by a short talk and then discussion in small groups. It's the ideal opportunity to explore the Christian faith.
Our next Alpha course starts Wednesday 23rd January and runs from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Find out more about the course and watch peoples video stories on our Alpha Page.
Carols by Candlelight, Sat 15th Dec 7pm / 16th Dec
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sat 15th Dec 7pm / 16th Dec 5pm & 7pm. If you are looking for a more traditional Christmas carol service then Candlelight might be the one for you. With a traditional tone, it’s guaranteed to make you feel all Christmassy.
Find out more about all our Christmas services at www.woodlandschurch.net/christmas.
No ticket booking this year, just turn up early!
Radical Middle - David Mitchel
December 2nd 2018. Radical Middle
Podcast 7pm: Radical Middle - David Mitchel
December 2nd 2018. Radical Middle
Luke Songs: Zechariah's Song Speaker - Rob Scott-Cook
December 2nd 2018. Songs in the key of Luke: Zechariah’s song (Luke 1:67-80).
In Luke’s gospel, four ‘songs’ begin the story of Jesus in the first two chapters. They include Mary’s Magnificat, Zechariah’s prophetic song, the song the Angels sing, and the song of Simeon (Nunc Dimitis). How do these songs link with and build on one another? Download Discussion notes
Podcast 11am: Luke Songs: Zechariah's Song Speaker - Rob Scott-Cook
December 2nd 2018. Songs in the key of Luke: Zechariah’s song Luke 1:67-80.
In Luke’s gospel, four ‘songs’ begin the story of Jesus in the first two chapters. They include Mary’s Magnificat, Zechariah’s prophetic song, the song the Angels sing, and the song of Simeon (Nunc Dimitis). How do these songs link with and build on one another? Download Discussion notes
Carols by Laserlight, Sun 9th Dec 5pm & 7pm
Carols by Laserlight is our alternative and contemporary look at a Christmas carol service. It’s fun, lively and will help kick start your festive season.
Find out more about all our Christmas services at www.woodlandschurch.net/christmas.
No ticket booking this year, just turn up early!
Christingle Celebration, Sat 1st Dec
Come and join us as we start the festive season with our Christingle service. There will be fun in the foyer before the short service starts.
This is a great event for all the family and everyone is welcome.
Find out more about all our Christmas services at www.woodlandschurch.net/christmas.
Christmas At Woodlands Church
The birth of Jesus is a special time for us, so we have a whole suite of Christmas events during December. We are really excited about these events, so we’re inviting you to come along - whether you are familiar with church or less so, everyone is welcome!
If you have a disability and require special seating arrangements please contact access@woodlandschurch.net (please also note there is no ticket booking this year, so don’t forget to come early!).
CHRISTINGLE CELEBRATION Sat 1st Dec 4pm. All are welcome to our all-age Christingle Celebration - with festive fun and refreshments in the Foyer followed by a special Christingle service in the Main Hall. A great event for families with young children.
LASERLIGHT Sun 9th Dec 5pm & 7pm. Carols by Laserlight is our alternative and contemporary look at a Christmas carol service. It’s fun, lively and will help kick start your festive season.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sat 15th Dec 7pm / 16th Dec 5pm & 7pm. If you are looking for a more traditional Christmas carol service then Candlelight might be the one for you. With a traditional tone, it’s guaranteed to make you feel all Christmassy!
NATIVITY SERVICE Sun 23rd Dec, 9.15am & 11am. There's so much going on at the Nativity Service! It's full to the brim with songsand drama and it's great for kids. Come along to the 9.15am or 11am. Literally, fun for all the family!
A TINY FOLKY CHRISTMAS Sun 23rd Dec 5pm & A LITTLE FOLKY CHRISTMAS Sun 23rd Dec 7pm. If you fancy a good old knees up then come along to our Folky Christmas services! This year, because it has been so popular, we are putting on a special version for families with children at 5pm!
MIDNIGHT COMMUNION Christmas Eve 11.30pm. Christmas Eve is such a special time - this service is a more reflective one (with liturgy and communion) that sees us right through into Christmas morning. Doors open 11pm and the service starts at 11.30pm.
AND ON CHRISTMAS DAY ITSELF…
CHRISTMAS DAY Morning Service 10.30am. Come along for our special one-hour family friendly service to celebrate the birth of Jesus – the Saviour of the world!
Woodlands hosts a Christmas Dinner and we would particularly like to invite people from who are unable to be with family for Christmas (this includes if you're an international student or away from home). To find out more visit the Christmas Meal booking page.
Woodlands Bible School: Philippians 3 with Tim Dobson
philippians 3
tim dobson
November 22nd 2018 7pm. Strength Bible School - Philippians 3 - Tim Dobson
Content of Chapter 3 v1-11 Earning and Effort Safeguarding - protecting the vulnerable. There are Jewish people insisting that non-Jews (Gentiles) must be circumcised in order to be fully Christian. They were putting confidence in the “flesh” rather than just having simple faith in Jesus. Similar to the situation in Galatia (Gal 3), Paul warns them to keep clear of such people and not circum to their teaching. The word “flesh” in the New Testament can mean “sinful, human nature” or it can mean “human endeavour” as apposed to God’s gracious work. Download Discussion notes
Sustainable: Sat7: Spiritual Intimacy - Terry Ascott
November 25th 2018. Sat7: Spiritual intimacy
Podcast 11am: Sustainable: Sat7: Spiritual Intimacy - Terry Ascott
November 25th 2018. Sat7: Spiritual intimacy
Sustainable: Spiritual Intimacy - Matt Dobson and David Mitchell
November 25th 2018. Spiritual intimacy (Revelation 2:2-4. Revelation 3:20 Luke 24:45-49) Some of us are activists, some of us are contemplatives by nature. Both personality types are vital in the life of God’s people. Sometimes we need to stir up activity. Sometimes however we need to check ourselves and our relationship with our Lord. As we go into a busy Christmas season and as we want to have a strong vision for mission, and city transformation, what is our secret history with our Lord like? Are we working for Him or with Him? Download Discussion notes
Podcast 7pm: Sustainable: Spiritual Intimacy - Matt Dobson and David Mitchell
November 25th 2018. Spiritual intimacy (Revelation 2:2-4. Revelation 3:20 Luke 24:45-49) Some of us are activists, some of us are contemplatives by nature. Both personality types are vital in the life of God’s people. Sometimes we need to stir up activity. Sometimes however we need to check ourselves and our relationship with our Lord. As we go into a busy Christmas season and as we want to have a strong vision for mission, and city transformation, what is our secret history with our Lord like? Are we working for Him or with Him? Download Discussion notes
Sustainable: Spiritual Intimacy - David Mitchell
November 25th 2018. Spiritual intimacy (Revelation 2:2-4. Revelation 3:20 Luke 24:45-49) Some of us are activists, some of us are contemplatives by nature. Both personality types are vital in the life of God’s people. Sometimes we need to stir up activity. Sometimes however we need to check ourselves and our relationship with our Lord. As we go into a busy Christmas season and as we want to have a strong vision for mission, and city transformation, what is our secret history with our Lord like? Are we working for Him or with Him? Download Discussion notes
Podcast 9 am: Sustainable: Spiritual Intimacy - David Mitchell
November 25th 2018. Spiritual intimacy (Revelation 2:2-4. Revelation 3:20 Luke 24:45-49) Some of us are activists, some of us are contemplatives by nature. Both personality types are vital in the life of God’s people. Sometimes we need to stir up activity. Sometimes however we need to check ourselves and our relationship with our Lord. As we go into a busy Christmas season and as we want to have a strong vision for mission, and city transformation, what is our secret history with our Lord like? Are we working for Him or with Him? Download Discussion notes
Woodlands Bible School: Strength - Philippians 2 with Tim Dobson
November 15th 2018 7pm. Strength Bible School - Philippians 2 - Tim Dobson
Content of Chapter 2 v 1-4 Encouragement to disunited believers to be united Everyone must be focussed on something other than themselves, and that something is someone - Jesus Christ, and his Good News which has come to take the world over in His name. “Remember the most interesting person in the room is the one sitting next to you” Download Discussion notes
Building sustainable families - Hazel Askew
November 18th 2018. “Building sustainable families” (Colossians 3:18-21) “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will be discouraged.” Download Discussion notes
Money Talks - Breaking the power of poverty: Disciplines for life - Nigel Savage
November 18th 2018. Breaking the Spirit of Poverty through Spiritual disciplines. Matthew 6. Much of the book of Proverbs!
Nigel challenged us in his sermon to ask whether we were cup half full or cup half empty people. The Spirit of Poverty is not about actual poverty but relative poverty, poverty of the heart. We can feel poor in time, energy, faith or money. How does Jesus address these issues in his teaching and lifestyle? Jesus once described himself as having nowhere to lay his head. Does he come across as in poverty to you? Download Discussion notes