We’ll be going this year from Fri 22 – Sun 24 June.

So, whether you’re new to the Church or a regular ‘Woodlander’, book your pitch online using the form below, and pay at the Information Desk. You can bring your tent, trailer or caravan. The price includes a pitch for up to five people – £52 with electric hook-up, £46 without. If you have more than five people on the pitch, it will cost an extra £5.50 per additional person. You MUST provide the dimensions of your unit when you book (in feet). Booking (including payment) must be made by 27 May. The booking for each unit must include at least one person over 18 years old.

Note: the booking form below will collect information about your booking (number of people, size of tent etc.) – once you have completed that information, you must pay at the Info Desk to complete your booking.

As a church we are seeing more opportunities to serve, both at home and overseas and to reach out further into our local community. Where does Connect fit into all this? It’s a place of fun, fellowship, relaxation and spiritual growth to encourage and energise you. As we serve in all the various departments in the Church, it’s vital we enjoy just ‘being’ together as a family.

We are pleased to welcome Matt and Nat Feltham to our Cluster Leaders Team, overseeing Cluster One. We know that they are going to be a great part of the team, and we really appreciate the hard work they all do. Other leader news includes Jon & Eli Feltham taking on a new group – a big welcome to you too!

One new change in 2012 has been ‘Connect Freestyle’ alternating with ‘Connect in homes’. This has provided greater flexibility, allowing a broader range of events and creative ideas to flow!  Some tips to help with this; be creative; discuss options together; there’s no ban on doing a ‘normal’ meeting – and plan ahead. Whilst on the subject of planning, remember Woodlands camping weekend is coming up. It’s a brilliant way of relaxing and getting to know people better. You need to book by 27 May – here’s the link: http://www.onechurchgloucester.com/latest-news/woodlands-2012/

Paul & Mandy

By Dan Reiland

Dan Reiland has not only been there, done that and got the t-shirt, he has reinvented the t-shirt and repackaged it in such
a way that even those of us with expanding waistlines look good in it! Dan is the ultimate leadership coach and this is his handbook. A guarded secret for decades and now available for us all!

Amplified Leadership is practical, down to earth, easy to read, “idiots guide to leadership” and, quite frankly, a must read
for all inspiring leaders and those who want to take their teams to the next level.

I found his step by step guide into releasing your team refreshing and an excellent check list into how I’m growing the
leaders of One Church. Well worth the read.

4 stars

Simon Jarvis

You can purchase a copy of Amplified Leadership from Amazon here.

Last Sunday, Jon was preaching in Suburbs Church, Bristol (our partner church); Mike (Suburbs pastor) preached magnificently in One Church Gloucester and I preached in an Eastern European church. Again, another snapshot of the future.

The foundations of these decisions are based on Trust All relationships and founded on trust. This quality brings confidence and frees us to fly.

Calling

We have a sense of purpose. We could be building a business and making some bucks but instead we are building His kingdom because we are called.

Release

The enemy strategy is to bring bondage and captivity but Christ came to set us free. As we are released so we, in turn, give permission for others to fly too.

As we move towards the vision of ten expressions, so this glimpse of the future will be multiplied!

The shape of things to come.

Last Sunday night saw the latest episode of One Church Ignition men’s events with an evening of fun, education, inspiration and general blokey nonsense, shared by over 100 men from One Church and beyond.

Compered by a pair of (rather dashing) Victorian-themed ‘gentlemen’, the evening included a hands-on tutorial showing how to grow your own chilli peppers; their different types and heat ratings; ably demonstrated by a number of brave volunteers, some of whom were doubtless still regretting that decision the following day!

One of our resident chefs, Steve, then took 3 ‘willing’ chaps into the kitchen for a basic cookery challenge, during which a not-so general knowledge quiz was laid on with some unusual thought provoking themes.

Our special guest for the evening, Gloucester and Scotland Rugby’s Jim Hamilton, gave a brilliantly honest chat about family, rugby and life in general, during which time he birthed a new twitter legend – Zoltan – (or #hungariannutter as he was named) for his ability to consume so much fiery food without crying!

Simon Jarvis wrapped up a great evening with a typically inspiring talk. If you didn’t come, don’t worry; add your details to the One Church mailing list so you get plenty of notice about the next Ignition event.

For the last two years we have rounded off our summer term with a 2 hour cruise and lunch in July on the River Severn / Sharpness Canal. This year we are hoping to do something different – watch this space!

If you have never been to Link why not give it a try? We always try to go out of our way to make newcomers feel welcome.

Sunday 20 May, 6-8.30pm

This is another great opportunity for you and your guests to join us for a relaxing evening in a ‘Starbucks’ style environment with lovely cakes,
hot drinks, chilled out music and incredible stories of the power of God to transform lives! You’ll hear stories from:

• someone who left a broken home at 16 to join the police force, overcame major illness, serious assaults, car crashes and more to
  become a successful family man with a hugely responsible job in the county through the power and grace of God.
• a lady, raised a Catholic, who got into clubbing, drinking, sleeping around and at 18 knew life was going nowhere. Went back to
  church and discovered a life-changing relationship with Jesus!
• a couple who personally found security in relationship with Christ and of how God took them on an incredible journey in unexpected
  directions through their desire to have a family.

No guests to bring along? You can ‘try before you buy’ once only if you’re a church regular.

YOU NEED TO BE THERE TO SEE WHAT YOU COULD OFFER TO YOUR FRIENDS!

So, sign up below or at the info desk. Last day for signing up is 18 MAY.

Hi guys!

How’s it all going with you?

alive! is currently pumping every Tuesday night – If you’re not there, you’re missing out big time!

Check this out….On your first night you get FREE entry and 50p FREE tuck! Surely that’s worth coming for?

This term is gonna be epic! We’ve got some incredible nights planned for you where your life will be changed forever!

And that’s a FACT!

See you next Tuesday…

Tom

Saturday 19 May, 7 – 9.30pm

Have a treat on us

Why not have a change from your usual Saturday night routine and come and enjoy an evening of relaxation and fun? One free pamper slot is included, and there will be lots of other opportunities during the evening to pamper yourelf, chat, etc.  There will also be practical demonstrations, e.g. how to massage hands, etc. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and nibbles will be available.

This is a free event for all ladies but please remember, in order to sign up, you must either be a guest or be bringing a guest with you.

This event is now fully booked.