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>> Why we are here Our Vision ‘The picture was of a black hole’ - God is going to make you ‘dense’ with resources, blessings, skills and sound teaching and the result will be that people are literally sucked in and added to your number, unable to resist the attractiveness of the gospel and church life that you offer. I believe God will bless you with a supernatural ability to hold on to new converts and graft them effectively into the church. A New Testament Church. Acts God has a calling on us to be all that the Church was in the book of Acts. That includes unprecedented blessing, growth & supernatural gospel breakthrough. As well as opposition & persecution, we fully expect both as we confidently pray & work towards God’s glorious purposes for those who love Him.
‘A Fountain with light coming out of it’ - God will make WFC a bright light that many will come & drink from. A Vibrant Community. Acts 2:42-47 We will embrace the kind of relationships that are found in the bible and only God can produce. Different people from different backgrounds, perspectives & experiences, loving & serving one another. Constantly working together in the presence of God to amaze the world.
‘Tipping Scales’ - God is tipping the scales in many peoples lives in favour of the gospel. It will be very messy – look for a far greater out pouring of the Holy Spirit that demolishes means arguments and brings them to birth. Reaching The Lost. Acts 2:38-39 Our passion is to see as many saved from hell as possibly. We will be courageous in our effort to reach out to & include unbelievers into the life & activities of the Church. Whilst relying fully upon the power of the gospel & the grace of God to bring them to salvation and into the Church Family.
You are not the finished article – God will add what you need as you go – You will break the chains that hold people; strongholds in people’s thinking. Releasing Christians who have never got going & unbelievers from affluence, crime and unbelief. Making Disciples. Matt 28:19 We have been bought at a great price and are therefore living to please Jesus Christ and not our selves. We confidently expect increasing holiness in every believer’s attitudes & lifestyle.
I saw Jesus standing in front of 4 doors with a bunch of keys in His hand. The keys were for the 4 doors and had a name on each. One was “the poor”, “the needy”, “families” & “children”. Jesus said these were keys to the kingdom and these ministries would open up opportunities in the community if they were used. The Poor. Gal 2:10 James 1:26-27 We will demonstrate God’s heart for those who have fallen upon hard times in many practical ways. Whilst making it clear that God’s heart is full of love for them and there is a place for them in the family of God.
God is going to raise you up and make you radiant like a Jacaranda tree. Because of the depth and quality of your relationships with one another and the love in your families, many people will be attracted to you and find Jesus for themselves in WFC. Family Life. Acts 16:31-34 Mal 4:6 We will teach, preach, demonstrate & pray for the Kingdom of God to joy fully impact every part of family living. We will also seek for God’s prophetic blessing & favour upon the family.
Children. Matt 19:14-15 The Church must be a place where children can come and have fun, whilst being accepted, loved and taught about Jesus in a dynamic and life changing way. We will have a child protection policy to keep all children safe.
God has placed you among schools and prisons and you are about a very big thing! 1000’s! Be prepared for favour and opportunities that I will give you. Raising Leaders. 2 Tim 2:2 The Church will be constantly growing in number and in the ability to bless & positively affect our community. Therefore we will be constantly working to raise up leaders who will lead and plant other Churches in the UK and the nations.
In the Far East the people plant a tree called the Chinese Bamboo. During the first 4 years they water and fertilise the plant with seemingly little or no results. Then in the 5th year they again apply water and fertiliser. In 5 weeks the tree grows ninety feet in height! Growth. Gen 12:3-4 We have a promise that God made to Abraham and to his seed – the Church. That God’s purpose is to bless us and make us an increasing blessing to the whole earth. We confidently expect the supernatural power & favour of God that all people might see the Church and turn to Christ. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1 v 8 We aim to demonstrate God's love for us through our outreach into the local community and beyond. This can be through various means and methods! We have recently held Quiz Nights, Darts Competitions, a Rock 'n' Roll Night, Pizza Sampling evening at Papa John's and spent a morning clearing peoples gardens and picking up litter on a local estate! Anyone is welcome to join in! Please contact the church office to see what's being planned for the next few months - and keep an eye on this page for further updates. SALT and LIGHT Team Matthew 5: 13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and hide it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus said: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: `Love your neighbour as yourself.'." We are to be in the world so that the world may benefit by our difference from the world. We will make the world last longer and taste better, because the owner is coming back someday soon!
In 2005 Andrew Phillips was part of The Summer of Love Community Action Team, which showed him there are many people who need help with things that are beyond their capabilities and that his skills could be used to show God's unconditional love for them through us His Church.
The Salt and Light team began so that others can take part in this way of blessing people and we are able to share with them the love that He has shown to us in a practical personal way.
These “good works” we are doing do not earn us anything, they are our response to His love for us, using the gifts he has given us to benefit others. It is our intention to let our lights shine. We are determined to be deliberately evangelistic through these good deeds and acts of kindness. When people see that we are people who care because we are people who know Him, they will see Him more clearly. His light will shine on them.
There are many gifted people in the church who are unaware of the abilities that they have, we just need the right opportunities for them to bring them into play.
How do we know who to help? As you chat and get to know people you hear about the problems and heartaches that people are struggling with, you may not know how to help them yourself but you know the men and women who can!
Things we have done……… Put up fence panels Made a raised wooden flowerbed. Repaired a garden shed Dug some borders and planted some trees Fitted an outside tap Replaced fence panels Weeded many flower beds Painted halls, stairs and landings Repaired a fountain Put up a garden gate Fitted a telephone extension Painted sheds Drunk many cups of tea and eaten cakes If you are interested in more information then please email Andrew Phillips or contact the church office
Overseas Connections - our heart is to reach the nations through strong relationships
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Zimbabwe We financially support the work of the Newfrontiers Churches in Zimbabwe. Stephen & Molly Manhanga lead Crossroads Community Church in Kezi and the Ebenezer Agricultural College. |
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Turkey Diana Barrett is based in Turkey where she is working with people with disabilities. |
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Cambodia Steve & Midge Smith who are great friends of the church, lead Jubilee Family Church in Phnom Penh. |
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Kenya We currently building relationships with Edward & Fridah Buria who lead the Newfrontiers work in Kenya. One of our families are responding to God's call to Kenya to support the work there |
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Philippines Duncan and Sara Kellard are working in Palawan where they are working amongst Badjao street kids |
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India Colin and Navaz D'Cruz lead Word of Grace Church in Prune, India. Colin also has an excellent printing business, Ventura, which we use for all our printed material. This business supports Colin's role as church leader. |
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