http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk. Visit wokinghamchurches.org.uk. en-gb 27th February 2007 15:00:00 +0200 Copyright: (C) Wokingham Churches 20 at Wokingham Baptist Church - Speaker Lindsey Reece-Smith, Tearfund http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Christian_Aid_2008_Poster.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Tuesday, 29th February 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The fourth of the 2008 CTW Lent meetings was led by Rev. Jim Graham (Gold Hill Baptist Church) with the theme of "Light of the World". The talk was based on a number of verses from Matthew 4. Jim started by reflecting on the incredible growth of the Church in China and his own experience in the far east. This is a church which is very much being the Light to the World. In our county we are not in a good position, politically, socially and economically. Christians have a real mission in our own society. We can make a difference and must no duck and let our society fall further into darkness. His talk was split into two parts. Part 1: 'The Provision of God' which said that we must focus of the Bible. Jesus said that WE are the Light but only through Jesus coming to live within us, The cross is the focus and the fruits of the spirit, God had given to us. How often are we running on dry, on an empty tank. We need to revitalise our faith through the spirit filling us. We can't fill up our own tank, only Jesus can. At Easter we can focus on what life is really all about. Jesus did not feed the 5000 his disciples did with what Jesus gave them. Part 2: 'The Programme of God' In Mat 6 Jesus is teaching absolute facts, not interesting stories ort compromised positions. Jesus called us 'the salt', not someone else. Jesus said we are the Light. Light exposes the dirt but it also energises good things. Let us be Light to or World through the power of Jesus. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday, 27th February 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news he third of the 2008 CTW Lent meetings was led by the Rev. Andrew Marsden (St Sebastian’s, Wokingham) with the theme 'Armour and Light' which was based on Romans 13:11-14. The recording misses the first minute of the talk and in places it maybe distorted. The talk had three sections with a discussion period between each section. Andrew introduced his first part of the talk with the James Bourne story, where Marie calls James back to life. Paul calls us to wake up from our slumber. We like to get things done and achieve things so that we can be successful. Paul reminders us that we are all getting closer to our resurrection and asks us what are we going to do with the time we have left. Do we drift with the flow of our society? but what does that do for our Lord. The day of the return of Jesus is the only day that matters. This could be today or tomorrow or --- we don't know. A sense of urgency is needed in the church and in our lives as we do not know how much time we have. In the second part of his talk he referred to the story line in the recent film Ratatouille and the analogy of a wedge of cheese. How do we behave: the same way in public and in private, during the day and at night. Does it matter if we have a nibble at the cheese? What is the thin end of the wedge? The third section of the talk used the Tudor warship ‘The Mary Rose’ treatment process as a picture of being immersed in Jesus and the scriptures, being filled and clothed with Jesus. The ship is being immersed in wax to preserve it. We must be filled with Jesus on a daily basis, not just a weekly wash. His final question was – Do we really want to be clothed and filled with the love of Jesus Christ. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday, 20th February 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The second of the 2008 CTW Lent meetings was led by Rev. Charlie Cleverley (St Aldates, Oxford) with the sub-theme of 'Arise, Shine...' which was based on Isaiah 60:1-3. He linked his talk to the beginning of John's gospel. A lot of his talk reflected his own experiences from Student times when 'Arise Shine..' changed his life and how it has changed people he knows. Our world is a dark place with many people and nations needing to have light and purpose. He challenged us on what our response is to those who are looking for purpose and values. Let us not sleep walk into chaos but be a light to our nation. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday, 27th February 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Lent talk 1 - Whose light? - Rev. Marina Brain Chaplain at HMP Highdown John 8:12 http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday, 20th February 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Link to poster http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/CTW_Christmas_Ad_2007.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday, 20th February 2008 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news All Saints Church, 18:30 9th December 2007 http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Advent_2007_landscape http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Thursday, 9th November 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Link to poster http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/CTW_Christmas_Ad_2007.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Thursday, 9th November 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news at St Sebastians Church, Nine Mile Ride, at 18:30 http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Global_day_of_prayer.jpg http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Friday, 9th October 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The Global Day of Prayer. On Sunday 27th May 2007 (Pentecost Sunday) will bring together the church and individuals from across London and the UK, peoples of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and denominations - including the historic churches, the newer Christian streams and the Black Majority Churches to pray. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Global_day_of_prayer.jpg http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Friday, 27 April 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Led by Rev’d June Faulkner of the Windsor Parish Team. 16th June 2-07 10:00 - 16:30 p.m. at St James' Parish Rooms, Finchampstead http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Quiet_Day_16_June_2007.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Friday, 9 March 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The first of the 2007 CTW Lent meetings was led by Andrew Marsden, vicar of St Sebastian’s Church in Wokingham; His theme was "Not by bread alone" based on Mathew 4:4, with a focus on wilderness experience. He asked what our understanding of a wilderness experience is and referred to some of his experiences. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. We live our lives in tandem with God but we like to be on the front seat steering but God wants to lead us and take us where it is right to go. In the wilderness we are lost and un-safe. In the wilderness we need guidance and comfort. In the wilderness we need to embrace our Lord and let him use and guide us? Andrew reminded God works for the good of all those who love him. He reminded us that testing is key feature these days particularly in schools. In the wilderness Jesus was tested to measure his vocation as the son of God. God tested his son, a modern day SAT. Israel failed but Jesus passed the test. God tests us to know what is in our hearts. We were asked what is it that we treasure and what would be our response if we have to give them up? Andrew reminded us that fasting is a spiritual declaration of intent. To fast is to put God first. Think of Jesus and his time in the desert. He was utterly submitted to his father's will. To break the fast is to put God second. We are movers and shakers in our own strength but in Gods kingdom it does not work. In our own strength we will loose the spiritual blessing. Psalm 33:6-11 - when God speaks it happens! All words from the mouth of God are vitally important and life giving - we must be dependant on them. A key point is our ability to ask and to listen. Bring God's word into wilderness - Fear me (God) not the wild things. God may lead us into the wilderness but will not leave us there! for it. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wed, 7 March 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Modern Islam - Understanding and Responding as Christians - was a talk given by Baroness Caroline Cox and Dr John Marks at Wokingham Baptist Church on 4th March 2007. Further notes and links will be added to this description in a couple of days., Sun, 4 March 2007 http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Sun, 4 March 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Wokingham Town Hall, Friday 9th Febuary http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Pilgrim_Wendy_poster.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Wednesday 31st January 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Rose Street Methodist Chruch 7, 14, 21, 28th March http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Lent_2007_A4.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Tuesday 22nd January 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Rose Street Methodist Chruch 15-21st January http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/2007_Unity_Poster.pdf http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Tuesday 2nd January 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The CTW Advent Service 2006 took place on 3rd December at Wokingham Baptist Church. The message entitled 'Be Prepared' was given by the Rev Lynn Green the senior minister at the Baptist Church. The readings were from Isiah 40:1-11 and Luke 12:35-48. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Threemen.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Sunday 3rd Decemeber 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news It is the middle of August already – though plans are well ahead at St. Marys vicarage for Christmas 2006. Before you know it, we are following the hilarious preparations of the vicar’s family right up to the long day itself. Will the new vicar get it right at midnight ass? Will the turkey be big enough? Will the panto ever be ready? Do we really need a camel? And will the family survive each other? A joyous mix of fun and festivity, suitable for all the family for Christmas. Written by David Robinson (Saltmine’s Creative Arts Director) and performed last Christmas to sell-out audiences and rave reviews, join Saltmine Theatre Company for a second dose of this humorous look at the nativity story. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/Threemen.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk Tuesday 7th November 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news 20th August 2006 - A recording of some of the key parts of the opening service of The Big Idea on Elms Field. The main speak was Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading, introduce by John Tuck the current Chairman of CTW.. It also included Prayers from many of the leaders of the Churches in Wokingham. A reading by Peter Jackman (John 20:19-23) and contributions from two of our young people Bryony Hawkins and Amy Glover, who had just returned from Soul Survivor. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/prayer/index.htm http://www.the-big-idea.org.uk Sunday 20th August 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The second prayer letter from the new Christian Schools Worker. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/prayer/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/youth/index.htm Wednesday 3rd May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news TThe last speaker for the 2006 Lent Series was David Westlake from Soul Action with the theme of 'Passion for our Community'. He is also Youth Director of Tearfund. The mission of God is to tell others ‘we belong’. The Church is separate, belonging to God, but we are in our Community - separate but together. One story he focussed on was the 'Feeding of the 5000', an important event told in every Gospel. The disciples wanted Jesus to feed the crowd but Jesus said “You feed them” - It is your problem. Jesus has his role but so had the disciples. The problems are not only Jesus'. We are here to serve him and those around us and not to pass on everything to him. David reviewed the principles of The Year of Jubilee. God was cery concerned for all people, the ultimate serving to the community. We have reduced the range of God's interest and have created a flavour of Christianity which is not of our Lord. In our churches are we so busy with our own activities that we have no time to serve in our Community. Do our lives exclude us from being like the disciples who were told by Jesus to 'Feed them yourselves" Let us Stop, Look, See and meet the needs of those we see, not to turn and walk on by. Jesus’ mission in not only for us but those around us. Who was Zennie - a story of serving with massive consequences. Who are our little boys? You will need to listen to this to understand its significance. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php Wednesday 5th April 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The third speaker in the 2006 Lent series was Baroness Caroline Cox with the theme 'Passion for the Church' (Unity). Her talk was a talk on behalf of others: those who live under total oppression and can't speak for themselves. She is a representative of the 'Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust'. The talk was a quick tour of parts of the oppressed world - 'A light in the Darkness'. The tour took us through Burma, North Korea, Sudan, Nigeria and Indonesia. The talk was supported by a PowerPoint presentation but the audio recording on its own is powerful even without the pictures. Hear about those often forgotten by many in the west. They are as important to our Lord as we are. Our call is to pray. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php Thursday 29th March 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Martin Knapp's theme was 'Passion for the Gospel'.Martin Knapp, the Assistant Director of Ellel Pierrepont, part of Ellel Ministries,. He pointed out that the Gospel is the central point for teaching us about Jesus, thus if we have a desire to seek Jesus we must have a passion to read about him and what he said. Jesus was very bold in telling his community about his father and like him we are here to tell our community. The Big Idea (August 2006) is one opportunity for the Churches in Wokingham. Martin works for Ellel whose ministry is to preach the whole gospel. We must look at the whole Gospel and not cherry pick what we think may suite us. If we are to really understand Jesus we must have a passion to read about him and that comes from the gospel. We can look at an exotic car but it is useless to you unless you have the key and use it. The gospel is even better. It is useless unless we use it, feel and take hold of the power it had. Using the gospel is much more powerful and exotic that the most powerful and expensive car, thus our call to get into the Gosples http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php Thursday 22nd March 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Stephen Cottrell's theme was 'Passion for Jesus'. His talk was illustrated by pictures of the artist Stanley Spencer and his picture series 'Christ in the Wilderness'. 'Jesus rises from Sleep to Pray' was his first illustration. The second picture was 'Consider the Lilies'. The third picture to illustrate his talk was 'The Scorpion' and the last picture was 'Foxes have Holes'. You will need to listen to the recording to put it all together in context. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/recordings/andromeda.php Friday 24th Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Wokingham Area Christian Schools Worker Trust are looking for an Assistant Schools Worker with a clear youth work background to work alongside our existing Schools Worker. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/youth/Advert.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/outh/Advert.htm Friday 24th Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Exalt - Saltmine - see poster. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/youth/index.htm Friday 24th Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The first prayer letter from the new Christian Schools Worker. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/prayer/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/youth/index.htm Friday 24th Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Suggested prayer topics for our cooperate and private times. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/prayer/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/prayer/index.htm Tuesday 24th Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The Trade Justice Group of CTW have organised a Fairtrade Feast for Frairtrade Fortnight - Saturday 11th March. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm Tuesday 24th Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news The Churches Together in Wokingham (CTW) United Service for the week of Christian Unity (2006) was held at Wokingham Baptist Church on Sunday Evening 22nd January 2006. The service was led by Rev Lynn Green, the minister of the Baptist Church. The service included the commissioning of Yvette Edwards the new Wokingham Christian Schools Worker with a time of prayer, all included in this recording. The key passage was taken from Mathew 18: 15-21 - 'Where two or three are gathered in my name' developing a theme of building relationships and serving each other in the Churches and in our community. It was noted that this is being partially worked out in The Big Idea (the-big-idea.org). Praying together is such an important thing in the name of our Lord. There is no one Church that can hold all of the blessing that he has to give us. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm Sunday 22nd Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news Details of the Lent course of four talks to be held at All Saints, Wokingham. http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm http://www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk/news/index.htm Saturday 21st Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 CTW news