Woodies Kids | Kindness (Fruits of the Spirit week 5)

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.


This week we are thinking about…

Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness

Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.

These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.

This week we are looking at the story of the good Samaritan.

TIME TO THINK

Do you think it’s important to be kind? Why?

It is easier to be kind to someone who is kind to you, what about being kind to people who are unkind! That’s a bit more tricky. Jesus wants us to be kind to everyone, even when it is difficult.

Have a look at the acts of kindness chart on the resources button below, how many of the things could you do for someone in the next few weeks?

Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Libby about what kindness is.

Brush Script IPhone Layout Instagram Post (1).png

Dear God,

Please help me to be kind to people in my life. Can you show me someone you would like me to be kind to this week,

Amen.


Re-Create: New Creation | Joe Cook at 7pm | 16 August 2020

16 August 2020 - 7pm Service

Re-Create: New Creation

This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Joe Cook on New Creation.

This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before. 

Remember, our 11am service is also looking at this topic, so if you’d like another perspective, Rob Scott-Cook preached on the topic earlier today.

Re-Create: New Creation | Rob Scott Cook at 11am | 16 August 2020

16 August 2020 - 11am Service

Re-Create: New Creation

This Sunday we continue our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Rob Scott Cook on New Creation.

This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before. 

Remember, our 7pm service is live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Joe Cook will also be preaching on the topic of new creation.

Woodies Kids | Patience (Fruits of the Spirit week 4)

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.


This week we are thinking about…

Fruits of the Spirit: Patience

Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.

These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.

Today we are looking at the story of Jairus’ daughter.

You can find this in Mark 5:22-41

TIME TO THINK

How do you think Jairus felt when Jesus didn’t immediately come with him to heal his daughter?

Many people who came to see Jesus came to be healed. Even when people from Jairus’ household came to tell him his daughter had died Jesus didn’t rush to the house. He knew everything that was going to happen, what a test of faith it must have been for Jairus to trust that Jesus would help him.

Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Isaac about what patience is.

Brush Script IPhone Layout Instagram Post.png


Dear God,

Please help me to be patient when I need to wait for things. I trust that you know what is best for me and that things happen at the right time.

Amen.


Re-Create: Recreation | Tim Dobson at 7pm | 9 August 2020

9 August 2020 - 7pm Service

Re-Create: Recreation

This Sunday we start our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Tim Dobson on Recreation.

This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before. 

Re-Create: Recreation | Nigel Savage at 11am | 9 August 2020

9 August 2020 - 11am Service

Re-Create: Recreation

This Sunday we start our new series Re-Create and we’ll be hearing a talk from Nigel Savage on Recreation. Clare Thompson is hosting the service, Mandy Addison is leading our prayers and our Woodies band is leading our worship time.

This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before. 

Remember, our 7pm service is live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Tim Dobson will also be preaching on the topic of recreation.

Football is back!

Woodlands FC are now back in pre-season training. We are all really excited for getting back onto the football pitch - it's been a long time since a ball was last kicked.

Last season didn't end how we wanted it to, with our season cut short due to COVID-19. However, that does mean that the players are ready and raring to go again. There have been a few changes behind the scenes - we have a new women's team who will be playing in the Bristol Casual League. That means that now we have 4 mens teams (FC, United, Spartak & Academy) and 2 women's teams (Woodlands Women & Woodlands Women Development).


CONNECT WITH WOODLANDS FC

This season we really want to increase our interaction with you.
To do this, we have set up some new social media channels…
@woodiesfc on Facebook
@woodiesfc on Instagram

Follow us for updates about how we are progressing week by week! Who knows, maybe there will be a cup final we could all go to!

Fancy pulling on one of our famous maroon shirts? Woodlands Women are recruiting players ready for next season - no matter what your experience, they will ensure that you are placed in a session which challenges you and teaches you new skills. Great for increasing that post-lockdown fitness too! Why not get involved?

Contact football@woodlandschurch.net to find out more.

For more information about the club, feel free to have a browse of our website: www.woodlandsfootballclub.co.uk

#UpTheWoodies
#WeAreWoodlands

Re-Create

How can we be creatively renewed in our everyday lives as we define a ‘New Normal’? 


In August, we’re starting a new preaching series called Re-Create.

From the beginning of Creation to the coming of Jesus up to today -  it’s clear that we have a Creator God who made us in His image and wants to be at the centre of our lives.  

This series will examine how we can rest in God and be restored, realise our gifts and true identity in Him, and define a ‘New Normal’ that’s better than before. 

Our sermons in this series will look at these topics at both the 11am service and the 7pm online service…

  • Recreation - 9 August

  • New Creation - 16 August

  • Creativity - 23 August

  • Building - 30 August


TALKS FROM OUR RE-CREATE SERIES

Coming soon!

Woodies Kids | Peace (Fruits of the Spirit week 3)

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.


This week we are thinking about…

Fruits of the Spirit: Peace

Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.

These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.

This week we are thinking about Peace. Have a watch of the video below

TIME TO THINK

How do you think you would react being on a boat in the middle of a storm? I think I probably would have been scared like the disciples!

In life we go through hard times and sometimes things that are a bit scary, just as Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, we don’t have to be afraid either. When we trust in Jesus His peace will be with us no matter where we are or what we are doing.

Welcome to our Woodies Kids video! Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode.

Brush Script IPhone Layout Instagram Post (4).png

Dear God,

When I am afraid or nervous please help me to remember You are always with me. Give me your peace and help me to feel safe.

Amen

The Heart of Worship | April Ballard at 7pm | 2 August 2020

2 August 2020 - 7pm Service

The Heart of Worship

This is a one-off worship special as we have a break in-between our July and August series where April Ballard will speak on The Heart of Worship.

Be sure to tune in next week when we start our new series, Re-Create on 9 August 2020!

Woodies joins New Wine online | 11am on 2 August 2020

2 August 2020 - 11am Service Takeover!

NEW WINE: United Breaks Out

On Sunday, 2 August we’re having a New Wine takeover instead of our 11am service. This United Breaks Out session with Nicola Neal on Psalm 23 will explore how the reality of 'God with us' during the challenges and pain of this last season will help us to both define and fuel the way we now move forward as we interact with a hurting, disorientated and fearful world.

You and your family and friends can join in with United Breaks Out online this summer. And don't worry if you've missed anything, it's ALL available online, for free, at new-wine.org/breaksout.

As much as we’re loving coming together as a church family with our brothers and sister in Christ online, we know lots of us can’t wait to be reunited in Peterborough next summer. And New Wine have just announced that United 21 is now open - and a Flash Sale is on!

Head over to new-wine.org/united21 to find out more, and to book at the Flash Sale price to save up to £50 on tickets.

Volunteers Needed: Camera & Tech Team

It’s going to be a long time until we are able to gather in our church building for large services - so we want to recruit Camera & Tech Team volunteers to enable us to live-stream services on Sundays.

We’ve worked throughout lockdown to create pre-recorded services, but we want to move to live-streaming from the Main Hall at Woodies. This feels more like ‘the real thing’, as it enables a flow of worship and gives space for interaction through social media too.

The Seven PM team has piloted the live-streaming process for us, we’ve created a new Operations Manual and it’s been running smoothly. However, to begin live-streaming an 11am service and keep the 7pm going strong, it’s vital that we recruit a much larger camera and tech team to help out on Sundays.

COULD YOU VOLUNTEER FOR CHURCH?

If you’d like to volunteer on a regular basis (either once a month, once a fortnight or weekly), we are specifically looking for people to be:

  • Camera operators

  • Live-stream producers

  • ProPresenter users (Worship words overlays)

We can teach you everything you need to know to feel confident in these voluntary roles. People who are technically inclined will be best suited for these volunteer roles.

Want to get involved? Contact April Ballard to find out more and sign up to help make church happen!

Vacancy for Video & Production Assistant

Woodlands Church has an exciting opportunity for someone to join their Comms Team as a Video & Production Assistant. This essential role will support the Comms Lead in delivering high quality video and media for our increasing online presence.

The Video & Production Assistant will work closely with the Comms Lead, Service Planning Teams and Worship Teams to produce high quality and engaging video content for social media and the church website. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, working well in a team and on their own.

Video & Production Assistant duties will include, for example:

  • Lead a team of production volunteers to film, record sound and live-stream two church services on Sundays to our website, YouTube and Facebook.

  • Plan, produce, and film video content that is pre-recorded to be inserted into live- streaming services, such as interviews, stories, prayers, promos and video notices, etc as needed.

  • Create overlays, animations and motion graphics as needed to compliment the branding of church services online.

  • Assist in managing the church’s YouTube account, including channel playlists.

  • Support the Worship team to produce high quality worship video content.

  • Publish links to YouTube onto the homepage of the church website


Qualifications:

  • Essential:  GCSE or equivalent English

  • Essential:  Video production skills

A minimum of college level video production skills, preferable higher. A strong portfolio of video work can be presented in lieu of, or in addition to an academic qualification.

     

Specific Experience and Knowledge:

Technical Competence 

  • Experience in operating cameras for video and photo at live events and set up recordings is essential. Use of systems like Castr is desirable.

  • Experience in operating Adobe Creative Cloud software, focusing on Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and After Effects is also essential

Creativity

  • The ability to approach design and communication projects from a highly creative viewpoint is essential

  • The ability to understand and utilize brand guidelines is also necessary

  • A sense of fun and a willingness to take risks in creativity will be welcomed

  • The ability to work in a team is essential – collaborating with others and a willingness to receive and give constructive criticism

Administrative Skills

  • Good time management is essential, together with the ability to be self-motivated 

  • Good admin skills should be demonstrated in terms of file and resource management

Written and Verbal Skills

  • Good written skills will be advantageous 

  • Ability to communicate ideas and solution verbally   


All members of the creative media team are required to have the ability to communicate the Christian gospel and values in a clear and authentic manner. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 there is, therefore, is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and we would expect them to adhere to our values as a church.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.


APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Post: Part time - 2.5 days
Salary: between £21,000 - £22,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 Month Contract)

To apply:

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday, 31 July 2020. 

If shortlisted, interviews will take place within August 2020.

Woodies Kids | Joy (Fruits of the Spirit week 2)

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.


This week we are thinking about…

Fruits of the Spirit:

Joy

Do you know what the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ are? You can read about them in Galatians 5:22-23.

These fruits aren’t actual fruit, they are ways of acting or being that is pleasing to God. When we spend time with God by praying and reading the bible the Holy Spirit helps grow these fruits within us.

TIME TO THINK

How can you be joyful? Did you know the bible says the joy of the Lord is our strength. The more joy we have the stronger and more courageous we will feel.

Do you know how to have more joy?

Join Ruth and Lydia this week for a fun-packed episode. We chat to Richard and Ellie about what Joy is.

Brush Script IPhone Layout Instagram Post (2).png

Dear God,

Help me to be joyful in every situation. Remind me that Your joy is my strength.

Amen

Fruitfulness: Planting | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 26 July 2020

26 July 2020 - 7pm Service

Fruitfulness

We're continuing our FRUITFULNESS series during July. Dave Mitchell will be sharing a special message on planting from John 15.

STUDY NOTES

Attached are the resources for our 'take two.' This week, Megan Saunders from our student community shares some thoughts on planting in a short video along with some additional questions to take into your group.

During August, The Seven PM team will be taking a break from sending out out 'take two' notes. However, do keep an eye on our Woodies Instagram (@woodieschurch) and Facebook pages for some content that might keep you ticking on over summer. As always, we hope that you find these useful.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

You can also check out Dave's discussion questions below. First read John 15:14-15, 20-21, 26-27.

These verses speak of disciples carrying on the master's business, through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading the gospel. It is an opportunity for us this Sunday to reflect on what it means for us to be a Church that is a Church planting Church, wanting to see fruitful reproduction of Church all over our City.

  • What does a fruitful Church community look like?

  • How important is 'connecting' for us a Church planting other Churches to maintain fruitfulness? How do we guard unity while releasing life?

  • Sometimes Church planting makes a 'mother church' feel pruned. How can we make that pruning something that is positive not a source of damage (bad pruning can hurt a plant)?

  • How can we be fruitful in transforming our City and region? How has our strategy been affected by Covid-19.

Fruitfulness: Planting | Tim Dobson & Jess Wilson at 11am | 26 July 2020

26 July 2020 - 11am Service

Fruitfulness

This Sunday we will be finishing off our FRUITFULNESS series, looking at John 15. Sammy and Jasper Savage are hosting and Tim Dobson and Jess Wilson will be preaching together on the topic of planting. We've got some great worship recorded live by April and our Woodlands worship team. Plus Rachel caught up with Ziju and Cornelia, who lead our prayers. We also say goodbye to two of our team, Zoe Germain and Joey Mitchell. Thanks for all your hard work guys!

Remember, our new 7pm service is being live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Dave Mitchell will also be preaching on the topic of planting

STUDY NOTES

Read John 15:14-15, 20-21, 26-27. These verses speak of disciples carrying on the master's business, through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading the gospel. It is an opportunity for us this Sunday to reflect on what it means for us to be a Church that is a Church planting Church, wanting to see fruitful reproduction of Church all over our City.

  • What does a fruitful Church community look like?

  • How important is 'connecting' for us a Church planting other Churches to maintain fruitfulness? How do we guard unity while releasing life?

  • Sometimes Church planting makes a 'mother church' feel pruned. How can we make that pruning something that is positive not a source of damage (bad pruning can hurt a plant)?

  • How can we be fruitful in transforming our City and region? How has our strategy been affected by Covid-19.

Woodies Kids | Splashdown Holiday Club

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.


This week is our Holiday Club

AQD_wave_1200x628.png

SPLASHDOWN

Adventures with Jesus

This week we are looking at ways in which we can keep our eyes on Jesus knowing that the Holy Spirit is with us. Jesus wants to help us and will change our lives.

Find the following stories in your bible:

The miracle of the fish - Luke 5

Jesus walks on water - Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus turns water into wine - John 2:1-11

TIME TO THINK

Take time to listen to the song.

One of my favourite lines is “If You can hold the stars in place, You can hold my heart the same”. Isn’t it amazing that the God who made the stars cares about you and every single part of your life. Think of a part of your life you would like God to help you in this week.

Perhaps you would like more courage to talk to a friend who you’ve no spoken to in a long time, or more patience with your broth or sister. Or perhaps you just want to feel that God is with you when you feel anxious or afraid.

God can do all of these things and more!!!

Brush Script IPhone Layout Instagram Post (3).png

Dear God,

Thankyou that you care about me and want me to be confident in knowing you. Help me to include you in my daily life, I want to have more adventures with you.

Amen

Fruitfulness: Abiding | Matt Dobson at 7pm | 19 July 2020

19 July 2020 - 7pm Service

Fruitfulness

We're continuing our FRUITFULNESS series during July and Matt Dobson will be sharing a special message on abiding from John 15. April and the Woodlands worship team lead us in some great live worship and Nigel and Amy host the service.

STUDY NOTES

To go deeper with the topic of abiding, our 7pm team have come up with some resources for our 'take two’. This week, Tim Stephenson from the student community shares some thoughts on abiding in a short video along with some additional questions for you to take into your group. You can also look at Dave's study notes below…

Introduction 
Here are some questions you might want to reflect on about 'fruitfulness' - read John 15:4-12.

Spiritual connection is vital to spiritual health, just as relational connection is vital to relational health. Jesus had such a strong understand of abiding in the Father and 'only doing what I see the Father doing'. He calls and invites His followers to have that sort of relationship with Him.

  • How do I remain in Christ, or rather what might cause me to cease abiding in Christ, as a Church community or an individual? ( For the early Church their Christ Centred, Cross Centred 'abiding' focus was key to them not slipping back into fruitless legalism. But modern Churches can become centred on a cause rather than centred on Christ and like the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2, lose their first love).

  • As an individual how do spiritual disciplines help me live out a moment by moment abiding, connecting with Christ?

  • How does the work of and presence of the Spirit keep me abiding in Christ?

  • Can good things be the enemy of the best, or can temptation and idolatry pull me away? The parable of the sower is a metaphor for abiding; the good soil 'retains' the seed.

  • Abiding sounds peaceful. How can meditation and Christian mindfulness play its part in an abiding life?

  • How can we abide when things are busy, crazy or scary?

New Wine | United Breaks Out (30 July - 3 Aug 2020)

New Wine will be gathering the family together online this summer!
And you’re invited and it’s completely free! 

New Wine - United Breaks Out
30 July – 3 August 2020

New Wine have been working closely with inclusion teams to ensure the event is as accessible as possible. 

Here's a taste of what you'll be able to enjoy, for free, from your sofa, a tent in your garden, your local park or even your bed!

In the mornings, Bible Teaching will be led by Pete Hughes and Bishop Jill Duff.

Pete leads KXC, which has been described as 'one of London's most innovative churches'. His recent book All Things New is about God's relentless passion to redeem lives, heal the nations, rewire the culture & bring renewal to all of creation.

Bishop of Lancaster Jill Duff will be speaking in Impact, the urban venue, on Friday, Saturday and Monday mornings. As bishop, she oversees mission, evangelism & church planting in the Diocese of Blackburn. Previously she was the founding director of St Mellitus College North West and served as an urban parish priest, school chaplain & pioneer minister.

Evening sessions will be led by a different guest speaker each night. Confirmed so far are Miriam Swanson of Fusion, Gary Haugen of IJM, leadership coach Jo Saxton (pictured), author, speaker & advocate Danielle Strickland, Chris Lane of St Mellitus North West and New Wine National Leader Paul Harcourt.

Each afternoon will be TED-style seminars led by experts in topics that are relevant and important at this time: grief, loss & lament; Holy Spirit ministry; leading in changing times; race; mental health & well-being; apologetics; creation care; parenting; and prayer. These will be followed by sofa sessions, Q&As & webinars for further discussion and questions.

Each morning at New Wine Kids: Space Agency, 0-11s & their families will encounter God through songs, challenges, stories, teaching & gunge! In the afternoons, join Stomping Ground live for fun, games, challenges & general craziness. New for 2020 is an Augmented Reality App packed with stories, games, crafts, activities, prayer & worship. 

Luminosity is an exciting programme for 11-18s including breakfast time devotions and chat; challenges; afternoon workshops on mental health & anxiety, evangelism, apologetics, calling, leadership, social media & the world we could create; Evening Celebrations with high energy worship & guest speakers; and After Parties. For more info go to weareluminosity.org

Members of the New Wine Leadership Network will be able to access a programme of 1-2-1 prayer slots, mission consultations & international gatherings via Zoom as well as discussions with special guests about 'What’s next for the local church?’, 'Leading & well-being' and 'Mission & planting'. 

Throughout the event you can browse our online Resource Venue where you’ll find St Andrew’s Bookshop and other shops including Christian Gift Co and Wee Sparrow, and opportunities to connect with Christian organisations including BRF, CAP, Open Doors and Hope for Justice. Using our interactive map you can also access charity experiences from Mercy Ships, MedAir, Compassion and MAF.

Over 300 people have volunteered to be United Breaks Out Community Makers, tasked with modelling the same fellowship and connection in homes and communities that is seen across the campsite each summer. 

Sign up to Event & Resource updates at new-wine.org/sign-up to find out more. 

Woodlands is having a New Wine Takeover on Sunday, 2 August at 11am!
Instead of having our normal morning service, we’re asking our Woodies church family to tune into United Breaks Out as they broadcast live at 11am. You don’t have to sign up, just tune in live to New Wine’s YouTube Channel:


Fruitfulness: Abiding | Stephen McEwen at 11am | 19 July 2020

19 July 2020 - 11am Service

Fruitfulness

Today we are looking at FRUITFULNESS and John 15. Dave and Jo are hosting and we are excited to welcome Pastor Stephen McEwen from E5 to share a message on abiding with us. We've got some worship recorded live Colse, April and our Woodlands worship team. Plus we're having communion, so do have some bread and wine/juice ready.

Remember, our new 7pm service is being live-streamed from Woodies tonight! So do be sure to tune in later...Matt Dobson will also be preaching on the topic of abiding.

STUDY NOTES

Introduction 
Here are some questions you might want to reflect on about 'fruitfulness' - read John 15:4-12.

Spiritual connection is vital to spiritual health, just as relational connection is vital to relational health. Jesus had such a strong understand of abiding in the Father and 'only doing what I see the Father doing'. He calls and invites His followers to have that sort of relationship with Him.

  • How do I remain in Christ, or rather what might cause me to cease abiding in Christ, as a Church community or an individual? ( For the early Church their Christ Centred, Cross Centred 'abiding' focus was key to them not slipping back into fruitless legalism. But modern Churches can become centred on a cause rather than centred on Christ and like the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2, lose their first love).

  • As an individual how do spiritual disciplines help me live out a moment by moment abiding, connecting with Christ?

  • How does the work of and presence of the Spirit keep me abiding in Christ?

  • Can good things be the enemy of the best, or can temptation and idolatry pull me away? The parable of the sower is a metaphor for abiding; the good soil 'retains' the seed.

  • Abiding sounds peaceful. How can meditation and Christian mindfulness play its part in an abiding life?

  • How can we abide when things are busy, crazy or scary?