Getting Back into the Swing of Things

August 30th, 2024

Dear church family

Whether you have had a break over the summer, or you've continued with your routine, I think we can all agree that over summer life is good, the weather is nice, it's easy to get out and do things, beach trips are part of the weekly ritual. As we head into the autumn the weather gets worse and worse, our evenings get shorter and we get back into the regular ol' routines with kids going back to school, work, church and so on. However, it's all part of life isn't it. Ecclesiastes tell us:

"There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace"

However, as we go through the motions of seasons and life, God invites us to develop as disciples, learn more about Him and experience greater levels of freedom. In September we are rolling out Freedom in Christ for as many people as will sign up. I have been doing this course for the last few weeks and it has already had a large impact on my life. I truly believe that God wants to free us of all the lies we are believing, the unhealthy strongholds that are in our lives and to know the truth of His love and grace. As evenings get shorter and beach trips become less frequent, why not experience more freedom! Information on how to sign up is below.

Lots of love,

Katie

SUNDAY GATHERING - 10:30AM Join us this Sunday for 'New Wine Skins'. For those who are unable to attend in person please join us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WXSiTT3iy4w

FREEDOM IN CHRIST STARTS SEPTEMBER For those of you who have no idea what Freedom in Christ is, it's a course which encourages us to go deeper WITH God and our understanding of who He is, who we are and as a result find greater and deeper freedom with Him.

The course enables us to recognise how the enemy works and how to push back the darkness, realising the strongholds that exist in our lives which prevent us from worshipping God freely and living in the freedom we have received through Christ, and also helping us identify the thought patterns which hold us back...

The majority of people who have done the course have found it absolutely life-changing and transformational for their walk with Jesus, and if you put in the work, even if you only do it once in your life, the mindset change will be immense!

This course will be running weekly from September in groups, both online and offline. If you want to participate (whether you are already in a group or not) please register so we can order your participants book.

Fill in the form using the link below! We look forward to journeying with you!
Sign up here: https://www.willesboroughbaptist.church/freedom-in-christ

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BACK IN SEPTEMBER! The following events are back after a pause during August... this September we also launch a new Children's group called 'Flames' for 3-6 year olds!

- Power Hour
- Youth
- Tots
- The 'Real' Meal
- Early Morning Prayers
- Facebook Live Prayers

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EXPLORING BAPTISM COURSE STARTS THIS SUNDAY If you would like to be Baptised please get in touch with Mark and join this short course on Zoom! Email Mark for the Zoom link: mark@willesboroughbaptist.church

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VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED We desperately need volunteers to help with our Tots team and with the Kids work team (including a couple of children who need consistent 1:1 support). If you are able to help in this area of the church please email Izzy ejhirst47@hotmail.com THANK YOU!

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LADIES BREAKFAST Calling all ladies! We're joining together with the ladies from Brabourne Baptist Church at The Woolpack on Sat 7th September - arrive around 8:30 for a 9am start. We have a Full English Breakfast and a talk from Partnership Pastor Paula! All for £8 - see you there! Email Val to book your place by 2nd Sept: val_geoff@btopenworld.com

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CHURCH FAMILY MEETING On the 15th September, we will be gathering as church family to make some key decisions around the long-term life of our Partnership with Brabourne but equally importantly, to make a decision on whether to call Paula Chegwin as our third, full-time pastor at the completion of her training, beginning in September 2025.

Please also be praying for the Brabourne Baptist Church meeting happening on 8th Sept as they listen to God and discern what the future holds for our partnership.

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PRAYER & FASTING DAY | RUAH A space to listen to God's leading. The main worship space will be open on Thursday 12th Sept from 8am-7pm ahead of an evening gathering at 8pm

PARTNERSHIP PRAYER We're joining together on Thursday 5th September at 10am at Brabourne Baptist Church as we continue to listen to God and discern what the future holds for our partnership.

DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING Join us for the next session on Thursday 19th September. We would like as many of our church family to attend as possible, especially if you volunteer in any area of WBC life, including the Well Cafe and Welcome teams.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES WORKER WE ARE HIRING! We're looking for someone with the gift-mix, heart and passion for the children and families at the heart of our community - to love, serve and encourage them

We are a growing intergenerational and intercultural church family, passionate about making disciples. We seek to live out Psalm 145:4 and raise up generations that love Jesus with all their hearts and bring hope to the world around them.

Could this be you or someone you know?! For more information and to apply, please visit the Jobs section of our website: www.willesboroughbaptist.church/jobs