Loser: Losing your rights - Clare Thompson

September 15th 2019 7pm: Loser: Losing your rights. (Philippians 2:1-18. I Corinthians 9).

We live with two ideas that are both ‘modern’. One is the idea that we have agreed inalienable human rights. The other is ‘individualism’. In a 1st Century culture outlook would have been very different about both those assumptions. The great passage of Philippians 2 speaks of Jesus laying down his rights in the deepest possible way. In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul demonstrates in his own life what it means to surrender rights. Download Discussion notes

Loser: Losing your rights - Rachel Riddall

September 15th 2019 11am: Loser: Losing your rights. (Philippians 2:1-18. I Corinthians 9).

We live with two ideas that are both ‘modern’. One is the idea that we have agreed inalienable human rights. The other is ‘individualism’. In a 1st Century culture outlook would have been very different about both those assumptions. The great passage of Philippians 2 speaks of Jesus laying down his rights in the deepest possible way. In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul demonstrates in his own life what it means to surrender rights. Download Discussion notes

Loser: Losing your rights - Clare Thompson (7pm Sermon)

September 15th 2019 7pm: Loser: Losing your rights. (Philippians 2:1-18. I Corinthians 9).

We live with two ideas that are both ‘modern’. One is the idea that we have agreed inalienable human rights. The other is ‘individualism’. In a 1st Century culture outlook would have been very different about both those assumptions. The great passage of Philippians 2 speaks of Jesus laying down his rights in the deepest possible way. In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul demonstrates in his own life what it means to surrender rights. Download Discussion notes

Loser: Losing your rights - Rachel Riddell (11am Sermon)

September 15th 2019 11am: Loser: Losing your rights. (Philippians 2:1-18. I Corinthians 9).

We live with two ideas that are both ‘modern’. One is the idea that we have agreed inalienable human rights. The other is ‘individualism’. In a 1st Century culture outlook would have been very different about both those assumptions. The great passage of Philippians 2 speaks of Jesus laying down his rights in the deepest possible way. In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul demonstrates in his own life what it means to surrender rights. Download Discussion notes

Loser: Losing your rights - Nigel Savage (9.15am Sermon)

September 15th 2019 9.15am: Loser: Losing your rights. (Philippians 2:1-18. I Corinthians 9).

We live with two ideas that are both ‘modern’. One is the idea that we have agreed inalienable human rights. The other is ‘individualism’. In a 1st Century culture outlook would have been very different about both those assumptions. The great passage of Philippians 2 speaks of Jesus laying down his rights in the deepest possible way. In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul demonstrates in his own life what it means to surrender rights. Download Discussion notes

Foundation Prayer Ministry Training

Get equipped! We believe that everyone is a minister (not just the keenies). This practical day of training is for everyone to come and learn how to pray for people. It’s great fun, inspiring, easy to do and full of the Holy Spirit. It’s completely free and we want everyone to do it. BOOK IN NOW!

The Changing Face of Europe

In this time of great change in Europe, this conference looks at what are the opportunities for the gospel. Speakers include church planters, missioners and evangelists. For more information and to book your place please click here.

Leadership Training

As a growing church we need to form new mid-week church groups almost on a weekly basis. For this to happen we need new leaders! If you are some one who thinks you could help with leading a mid-week group or you know some one who could, then the Leadership Foundation course is the thing for you!

It runs over three Monday evenings starting on 30th Sept. We will be covering the following topics

30th Sept - The Character of a leader. What does it take to be a leader that some one can follow?

7th Oct - The Pastoral heart of a leaders. Some practical tips on how to notice people and what to do about what you notice!

14th Oct - Leading an evening. Creative ideas about running an evening

You may already be leading a group but would like a Leadership refresher, you’d be welcome too.

For more information and to book in click here

Loser: Lose your faith - Tim Dobson (with Steve Ballard)

September 8th 2018 7pm. Loser: Lose your faith (Hebrews 3:12-19, 6:4-6)

Losing your faith sadly happens to people. It is a major concern of the book of Hebrews. Losing faith can mean losing ‘dynamic’ faith and sinking into ‘religion’ and ‘dead works (instead of live works). It can mean backing away from identifying as a follower of Jesus for fear of persecution. It can mean de-constructing faith, or coming to question previous experiences or convictions. How can we avoid losing our faith? Download Discussion notes

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD VACANCY

We’re recruiting for someone to help lead our communications.

The role summary can be found here

For application form and full job spec. please email: heather.thomas@woodlandschurch.net

Loser: Lose your faith - Dave Mitchell

September 8th 2018 11am. Loser: Lose your faith (Hebrews 3:12-19, 6:4-6)

Losing your faith sadly happens to people. It is a major concern of the book of Hebrews. Losing faith can mean losing ‘dynamic’ faith and sinking into ‘religion’ and ‘dead works (instead of live works). It can mean backing away from identifying as a follower of Jesus for fear of persecution. It can mean de-constructing faith, or coming to question previous experiences or convictions. How can we avoid losing our faith? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your faith - Tim Dobson with Steve Ballard. (7pm Sermon)

September 8th 2018 7pm. Loser: Lose your faith (Hebrews 3:12-19, 6:4-6)

Losing your faith sadly happens to people. It is a major concern of the book of Hebrews. Losing faith can mean losing ‘dynamic’ faith and sinking into ‘religion’ and ‘dead works (instead of live works). It can mean backing away from identifying as a follower of Jesus for fear of persecution. It can mean de-constructing faith, or coming to question previous experiences or convictions. How can we avoid losing our faith? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your faith - Dave Mitchell (11am Sermon)

September 8th 2018 11am. Loser: Lose your faith (Hebrews 3:12-19, 6:4-6)

Losing your faith sadly happens to people. It is a major concern of the book of Hebrews. Losing faith can mean losing ‘dynamic’ faith and sinking into ‘religion’ and ‘dead works (instead of live works). It can mean backing away from identifying as a follower of Jesus for fear of persecution. It can mean de-constructing faith, or coming to question previous experiences or convictions. How can we avoid losing our faith? Download Discussion notes

Give me Wision...

Come and join us for our annual Woodies Vision Evening on Tues 8th Oct. We’re cancelling everything else for the week (including parliament and Brexit) so you can be there. Come and hear what we sense God asking of us over this next year and how you can play your part!

Book your place in the 24/7 Prayer Room

We are opening the 24/7 prayer room for Prayer Week on Sun 15th-22nd September. To book your slot click here.

The Woodies Podcast - September Edition

Our third instalment of the internationally acclaimed podcast. This month's episode features an interview with Dave Mitchell on what we're getting up to in the Autumn term and also the why behind it. We interview Emily Quilter about her amazing work in the field of leprosy treatment and Jon Peach, who shares about recently representing GB in a futsal competition and how he came to faith.

The September podcast is now available, featuring an interview with Dave Mitchell about the term ahead, Emily Quilter and her research into leprosy and Jon Peach with his passion for sport and Jesus.

Loser: Lose your life - Dave Mitchell

September 1st 2019 7pm: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Tim Dobson

September 1st 2019 11am: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Dave Mitchell (7pm Sermon)

September 1st 2019 7pm: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Tim Dobson (11am Sermon)

September 1st 2019 11am: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes