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
Parables: Lost and Found - Nigel Savage
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
Ministry Vacancy - Assistant Children's Minister
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
Azeem Wazir
Azeem Wazir is the church cleaner at Woodlands Church & is due to be deported to Pakistan on the 10th May. As a Pakistani Catholic he was accused of 'dishonouring the religion of Islam, prophets, Quran and Muhammad' and a fatwah was placed against him because of his protests against the Blasphemy law and his involvement in the campaign 'Stop Killing Christians'. Azeem has been targeted by Islamic extremists in Pakistan and has left family and a prosperous lifestyle in 2015 in fear of his life. His wife who is still in Pakistan have continued to receive threats against Azim including unknown people firing weapons outside their home and stoning the building.
If Azeem is deported this week his family expect him to be incarcerated and charged with blasphemy which carries the death penalty. Azeem's own fear is that Islamic extremist networks will arrange for his murder.
Here in Bristol in the UK Azeem has proved himself a warm and loving member of the community and has served in local Church and community life. We believe the Home Office needs to take account of the serious persecution Azeem and people like him face at a time when (according to the report released this week by the Bishop of Truro) Christians are identified as the most persecuted group in the world today.
We ask for Azeem to be released from Colnbrook detention centre and given time to build a proper case for his right to remain in the U.K.
Please sign the petition to raise awareness of Azeem’s case & help him stay in the UK: https://www.change.org/p/https-www-sajidjavid-com-contact-stop-the-deportation-of-azeem-wazir
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.