September 15th 2019: Bible School: The Gospel according to the early Christians.
Speakers: Lucy Peppiatt (Principal of WTC)
Loser: Lose your Chains (Freedom) - Philip Jinadu
September 22nd 2019. Loser: Losing your chains. (Luke 4:14-20. 2 Corinthians 3:17)
Freedom is something everyone seems to look for but is actually very elusive. In Luke 4 Jesus announces his own mission as one who in the Jubilee tradition of Israel has come to proclaim freedom to prisoners. Paul in 2 Corinthians says ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom’. The Hymn writers and revivalists celebrate freedom ‘The prisoner leaps to loose his chains’ writes Charles Wesley. The book of common prayer says of God his ‘service is perfect freedom’. Download Discussion notes
Loser: Lose your Chains (Freedom) - Joey Mitchell (7pm Sermon)
September 22nd 2019 7pm: Loser: Losing your chains. (Luke 4:14-20. 2 Corinthians 3:17)
Freedom is something everyone seems to look for but is actually very elusive. In Luke 4 Jesus announces his own mission as one who in the Jubilee tradition of Israel has come to proclaim freedom to prisoners. Paul in 2 Corinthians says ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom’. The Hymn writers and revivalists celebrate freedom ‘The prisoner leaps to loose his chains’ writes Charles Wesley. The book of common prayer says of God his ‘service is perfect freedom’. Download Discussion notes
Loser: Lose your Chains (Freedom) - Joey Mitchell
September 22nd 2019 7pm: Loser: Losing your chains. (Luke 4:14-20. 2 Corinthians 3:17)
Freedom is something everyone seems to look for but is actually very elusive. In Luke 4 Jesus announces his own mission as one who in the Jubilee tradition of Israel has come to proclaim freedom to prisoners. Paul in 2 Corinthians says ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom’. The Hymn writers and revivalists celebrate freedom ‘The prisoner leaps to loose his chains’ writes Charles Wesley. The book of common prayer says of God his ‘service is perfect freedom’. Download Discussion notes
Loser: Lose your Chains (Freedom) - Philip Jinadu (11am Sermon)
September 22nd 2019. Loser: Losing your chains. (Luke 4:14-20. 2 Corinthians 3:17)
Freedom is something everyone seems to look for but is actually very elusive. In Luke 4 Jesus announces his own mission as one who in the Jubilee tradition of Israel has come to proclaim freedom to prisoners. Paul in 2 Corinthians says ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom’. The Hymn writers and revivalists celebrate freedom ‘The prisoner leaps to loose his chains’ writes Charles Wesley. The book of common prayer says of God his ‘service is perfect freedom’. Download Discussion notes
Pete Greig of 24/7 Prayer: Rising Tide Tour
On September 19th 2019, we were able to welcome Pete to share with us at Woodlands. He is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth.
He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teaches at St Mellitus Theological College in London. For 7 years Pete served with the senior leadership team at HTB and Alpha International. Pete's publications include 'Red Moon Rising', 'God on Mute', ‘The Prayer Course’, and 'Dirty Glory'. He loves art galleries, live music and knocking down walls.
24/7 Prayer: Rising Tide Tour - Pete Greig (Talk)
September 19th 2019: Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teaches at St Mellitus Theological College in London. For 7 years Pete served with the senior leadership team at HTB and Alpha International. Pete's publications include 'Red Moon Rising', 'God on Mute', ‘The Prayer Course’, and 'Dirty Glory'. He loves art galleries, live music and knocking down walls.
Hello Students!
Hey students!
If you're heading to Bristol for uni, why not check out Woodlands? We've got a buzzing, friendly student community, lively worship style and loads to get stuck in with.
Whether it's hanging out on a student weekend away, showing some love to the city or going deep with Jesus, we've got it all going on. Check out some more of what we're about on our student page.
Love,
Chris
Student Pastor
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