Come and hear Peter’s story …. bring your friends ……. Sunday 10 June at 10m at New Life Church, Old Woking.

Sarah Phillpot is preaching on ‘Ascension’

G-Force (age 3-11) - Being Like Jesus – Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 (continued)

Ignite (age 11-16) – Youth Teaching and Discussion

THIS EVENING 6.30pm

Celebration and Communion with Chris Jackson leading worship

The big screen, normally used for songs and sermons, will initially be showing the first three England games on the 11^th, 15^th and 19^th of June and the sports quiz will take place on Friday 22^nd June.

Doors open at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm kick off / start on all four evenings. Places need to be booked in advance for the quiz at £6 a head (teams of up to 6) to include Pizza, whereas people can just turn up on the night for the football, there will be no entry charge and hot dogs will be on sale at half-time at cost price.

Church leader and sports enthusiast, Philip Stevens, who has organised these events said, “We wanted to celebrate the Olympics coming to the U.K. in some way and also to open the church up for people to come and enjoy watching the football together in a family atmosphere. We hope that people will come and join us.”

For further details or to request an entry form for the quiz, please phone the church office on: 01483 725660.

Peter Jackson is preaching and we are showcasing ‘Sandes’ with Dave & Ali Hossack

G-Force (age 3-11 yrs) – Being Like Jesus – Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10

Ignite (age 11-16 yrs) – Youth Teaching and Discussion

THIS EVENING 6.30pm

Nooma DVD: ‘Bullhorn‘ and discussion - led by Paul Edwards

We celebrate communion and Philip Stevens will be preaching - ’God Reigns’

G-Force (age 3-11) – Passion for God – Mary and Martha (cont’d). Luke 10:38-42

Ignite (age 11-16) – Youth Teaching and Discussion

THIS EVENING 6pm

Nooma DVD: Luggage and discussion led by Philip Stevens

Alan continues with his series ‘Unlocking our Spiritual DNA’ – ‘Forgiveness’

G-Force (age 3-11) Passion for God – Luke 10:38-42 Mary & Martha

Ignite (age 11-16) – Youth Teaching and Discussion

This evening 6.30pm

Nooma DVD: ‘Matthew’ and discussion led by Guy

Alan continues with his series “Unlocking our Spiritual DNA – Demonic Oppression”

LARGE PRINT … a synopsis of today’s teaching and responsive prayer is available in large print for those who cannot read the screens. Please see a steward for a copy
G-Force (age 3-11) – Who is the Holy Spirit? ~ John 14 v16 & 17a  (cont’d)
Ignite (age 11-16) – Youth Teaching and Discussion

There will be an opportunity for personal prayer in the Prayer Room immediately after the morning service

This evening

Nooma DVD: Kickball and discussion led by Alan

First of all I would like to thank you for holding me up in your prayers especially during this last 3 months.

13 weeks have passed since my life turned into an unexpected sabbatical time. After excruciating pain in my left leg I was shocked to see the evidence of a prolapsed disc (2nd last one of my spine) on the MRI pictures. The neurosurgeon welcomed me for the first consultation by saying “ it’s a bad prolepse!”. I have seen him for the third time a few days ago (he did all consultations free of charge!) and he was very happy with my progress and confirmed my recovery so far as a miracle. He just shook his head when I  told him that I didn’t need any painkillers for the last 10 weeks and I am now able to walk up to 2 miles every day. He is convinced  that my disc will heal + all the symptoms will go without an operation! Hallelujah!!!! He encouraged me still to take things slowly,  rest enough, not to sit for too long, not to carry anything and no travelling on dirt roads. We ended this consultation with praying  for each other. It was a wonderful experience. He offered me to come back anytime if needed. I am trusting the Lord that next  time I am going to walk into his office healed without any symptoms glorifying my God as the perfect healer!

All these weeks have been quite a journey. My life physically came to a standstill of resting mostly on my bed, doing exercises and water gymnastics to strengthen my muscles and seeing a physiotherapist once – twice a week. As you can image I rested not only physically but spiritually + emotionally as well. It has been a good and peaceful time. I have been very positive and focused in trusting the Lord for my healing. I am most grateful for all the care I received from my friends + my landlady.

I still got pins and needles in different parts of my left leg which change places and get more or less depending on how I move. According to the neurosurgeon this is normal at this stage. I also haven’t started to drive my own car yet. Regarding travelling  /flying I was advised by the doctor not to do it at least before middle of May – middle of June all depending on my progress. Thankfully I could put my original flight to Germany/England on hold.

I am in regular contact with ACTS clinic and support my 2 Promises (care givers – see photo) as much as I can through the phone + praying for them. ACTS clinic is facing lots of changes in the near future and sees Home Care and my role in it as an important part. I am aware that I can’t travel on dirt roads anymore as I have done it in the past 8 years. I am praying and searching for the Lord’s guidance for my future.

I hope to see you all as soon as I am able to travel.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. With much love from South Africa.

Gundula

Alan continues with the series ‘Unlocking our Spiritual DNA’ with the subject Soul/spirit hurts

G-Force (age 3-11) – Who is the Holy Spirit?

Ignite (age 11-16) - Youth Teaching and Discussion

THIS EVENING 6.30pm

Nooma DVD – ‘Sunday’ and discussion led by Paul Edwards

Reverend Alan Nelson has taken up the reins at New Life Church in Kingfield following the retirement of the previous pastor.

After starting his working life as a Police Officer, Alan attended Bible College and shortly after took on the role of Youth Pastor at Guildford Baptist Church from 1988 to 1992.  Alan and his wife Karen have since served in a number of Baptist churches in West London, Norfolk and latterly Swanage before coming to Woking.

Alan has already started to lead by example.  Last month, two weeks after his induction, saw him rolling up his sleeves to join with other members of South Woking Churches to help decorate the maisonettes at Priors Croft as a way of serving the local community.

Alan said, “I’m privileged to be leading this Church where there is already a lot going on in terms of serving the local community. I see my role as supporting the current work, developing vision and seeing how we can work with the many other Christian Churches and agencies in Woking.”

New Life Church currently numbers about 100 adults and 50 children and young people. Apart from Sunday services, they seek to serve the community in a variety of ways.  For example, they run a popular toddler group, children’s and youth activities, and the Kingfield Post Office.

Alan said, “From my experience with the police and as a pastor, I know that peoples’ lives are often far from easy but I also know that people can come to know a loving and personal God who is there for us through thick and thin.”

Church member Guy Cosnahan said, “One of the things that we all liked about Alan when he came to meet us last Autumn as part of the selection process was that he was real and was just himself. He is also not afraid to be open about his own struggles.”

Alan and Karen have moved into Woking with their granddaughter, Faith, whom they look after.  They are all looking forward to becoming more involved in church life over the coming months.

For details of church activities and services, please visit the church website: www.newlifechurch.org.uk or phone the church office on: 01483 725660.

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