REGULAR SERVICES / MEETINGS

We are a 'family' of Christians who consider ourselves like brothers and sisters in Christ. As such, 'church' is more than just meetings to us. We strive to always help and encourage each other so that we grow in our faith and present a clearer picture to others of the love of Jesus Christ. As part of this we value regular activities where we can meet together, and we welcome others to join us. The following are some of the regular activities we run as a church.

SUNDAY
10:30am - Morning Service, 'Explorers' & Creche (Communion on 3rd Sun. in month)
5:45pm - Prayer Time
6:30pm - Evening Service (Communion on 1st Sun. in month)

During our Sunday services we read the Bible, sing hymns and songs, pray and someone gives a message explaining the Bible. All of this is done with a focus on Jesus Christ. We also share in friendship, conversation and encouragement towards each other. We serve tea and coffee and occasionally stay for a cooked lunch together. There are activities for children. Everyone is welcome to join us. There is no dress code, you won't be forced to take part, and it doesn't matter if you've never been to a church service before. It would be great to see you!

TUESDAY
9:30-11:30am - Millbridge Ducklings (Parent & Toddler Group)

First, second, and third Tuesdays of month, 7:30pm - Fellowship & Prayer
Fourth Tuesday of month, 10:30am, 4:00pm, 7:30pm - Home Groups
Fifth Tuesday of month, 7:30pm - Fellowship Evening

WEDNESDAY
2:30pm - S.P.O.T. (Sharing Pursuits Over Tea)
(Sept - May: 1st & 3rd Wed. in month)
(Summer months: 1st Wed. in month)
 
THURSDAY
11:00am - Women’s Coffee Morning

FRIDAY
4:15-5:30pm (first and last Friday of each month) - First & Last Club (teenagers)

SATURDAY
10:00am (monthly) - SHOUT! (Children's Club, age 7-11)

We have two meetings on Sundays (10:30am & 6:30pm). As part of our worship we look at what God says to us in the Bible. Topics we have looked at include the following:

Recommended Books

Our Pastor Matt often recommends books he has been reading. Some of these recommendations are listed below.

The Prodigal God – Tim Keller
The Reason For God – Tim Keller
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness – Tim Keller
King's Cross - Tim Keller

God With Us - Rowan Williams

Being Christian - Rowan Williams

Kingdom Through Covenant - Peter Gentry & Stephen Wellum

Seriously Dangerous Religion - Iain Provan

The End of Religion - Bruxy Cavey

Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl – N.D. Wilson
Death By Living - N.D. Wilson

Saving the Bible from Ourselves - Glenn Paauw

Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels - Richard B. Hays

Reading Backwards - Richard B. Hays
Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul - Richard B. Hays
The Conversion of the Imagination - Richard B. Hays

The Cross from a Distance - Peter G. Bolt

Five Festal Garments - Barry G. Webb

Jesus and the Victory of God - N. T. Wright
Simply Christian - Tom Wright
Crazy Love – Francis Chan
Forgotten God – Francis Chan

The Ragamuffin Gospel - Brennan Manning

The God Who Smokes – Timothy Stoner
Finally Alive – John Piper
Seeing and Savouring Jesus Christ – John Piper
Defiant Grace - Dane Ortlund

The Wonder of the Universe - Karl W. Giberson

The Language of God - Francis S. Collins

The Lost World of Genesis One - John H. Walton
The Lost World of Adam and Eve - John H. Walton

Evangelical Theology - Michael F. Bird
The Saving Righteousness of God - Michael F. Bird
Gospel Wakefulness – Jared Wilson
Gospel – J D Greear

God Is A Warrior - Tremper Longman III & Daniel G. Reid
The Valley of Vision – Arthur Bennett

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - Ryken, Wilhoit, Longman III

The Prophetic Imagination - Walter Brueggemann
Remember You Are Dust - Walter Brueggemann
Radical – David Platt

Untamable God - Stephen Altrogge
The Greener Grass Conspiracy - Stephen Altrogge
Just Do Something – Kevin DeYoung
Everyday Church – Tim Chester

The Israel of God - O. Palmer Robertson
Redemption – Mike Wilkerson
Recovering the Real Lost Gospel – D Bock
The Weight of Glory (printed sermon) – C S Lewis
The Jesus Storybook Bible – Sally Lloyd-Jones

The Theology of the Book of Revelation - Richard Bauckham
Therefore Go – Andrew Baughan