Sharing
Our Faith
Romans
10:13-15; NIV
for, "Everyone who calls on the name
of the Lord will be saved.”
How, then, can they call on the one they
have not believed in?
And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard?
And how can they hear without someone
preaching to them?
And how can they preach unless they are
sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring
good news!”
Verse 13 - Joel
2:32 & Verse 15 - Isaiah
52:7
Share the Gospel – use
words when necessary!
Have a
look at Two Ways to Live which concisely
spells out the basis of our belief., and 3
Reasons why we need Jesus.
Alpha
& Christianity Explained
The Alpha course is an
opportunity for anyone to explore the basics of Christian faith, developed by
Holy Trinity Brompton church in
Christistianity
Explained is a course that has previously been run at Wonersh as an alternative
to Alpha. Sessions were one evening a
week for six weeks. Each evening starts
with a meal and a short talk, followed by an opportunity for discussion in
groups. The course was based on the
Gospel of Mark.
Over 60’s Leviticus 19:32; 'Rise in the presence of the aged, show
respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
Liz Tilley, assisted by Karen Munday & Carolyn Hemsley,
pay particular attention to the Ministry for the
Elderly, loosely the over 55 age group.
The present congregation and village communities have a high percentage
of older people who need to be valued, involved and reached. See also details of the Care Team.
This
includes “Holiday at Home”, a two day event
which provided a holiday without actually going away. Following on from H@H, the Discovery
Group was formed for those wishing to
develop or renew their Christian faith. Subsequent “Carry on Discovering” meetings have taken
place.
There are
several daytime home-groups that provide a supportive
caring environment in which people can grow as Christians. These may especially suit seniors.
Our Senior
Citizens Harvest Lunch and Christmas and Easter Teas give us an opportunity to
build bridges with a congregation. The Youth Team have also provided
entertainment at their Grand Show and
tea. Several members of the
fellowship run (and cook for) the Age
Concern weekly lunches at Lawnsmead.
Senior
Citizens meet together regularly on Thursday mornings at the 10.30 Holy
Communion Service, which is followed by coffee and a chat in the Selwyn
Room. Transport is available if needed.
You may
care to read a recent Sermon on Growing Old
Gracefully.
Memorial
Service
On
a Saturday in November (usually the week before Remembrance Sunday) each year
we hold a Memorial Service which is especially for the bereaved to remember those
they have lost, be it recently or at sometime in the past. This is a simple yet moving service which is
attended by many who otherwise do not come to church. Contact Nansi-Parker
These
groups have been an opportunity to hear Christian witness from a range of
speakers. Neither group is operating at
the moment.
Church Fete
(Wonersh)
For many years we have organised a summer fête in the church
grounds and vicarage garden. The purpose
is to provide a link with the village, and it provides an opportunity for the
villagers to visit the church. Although
not the main aim, a modest amount of money is usually raised which is often
split between local church and overseas needs.
Hospital Visiting
A group visits the geriatric wards at Farnham
Road Hospital in
“Get Out There!”
This has been an annual weekend event where some members
of the congregation help non-church members with tasks such as gardening, house
cleaning, making curtains and meals. It has been a positive and sensitive way
of reaching out to the community and was originally an initiative from the
youth. It did not take place in 2007 however in 2008 it is planned to take part
in the
Street
Wardens
There
is a network of Street Wardens who
distribute the Parish Magazine to every household and pray for the recipients.
Feast For Life
A week
long mission event, called Feast for Life,
assisted by the Saltmine
Theatre Company was held in 2005, which involved many local schools and
many non-church members.
Recent Events
·
For
4-11 years old PRAISE PARTY which too place in September 06.
·
DOUBLE IMPACT, a night of variety for all
in September 06.
·
The Big Top – Children’s Holiday Club, 14th
-18th Feb 2007 – 46 children attended
·
Holiday at Home for seniors 6/7th
August 2007 and subsequent Discovery Mini-Cruises.