Children’s Church
The children are not the church of tomorrow but the church of today!
We strongly believe that children are a key part of our fellowship and God can meet with and minister not only to the children but through them. The teaching programme is fun and yet biblically based with age relevant activities.
Under 3’s (special speaker and area for mum’s and toddlers)
3-5’s
6-9’s
10-14’s
Teens (see Youth ministry)
‘Life Groups’
We believe a healthy church involves both corporate gatherings and more personal small groups, where the practical realities our faith can be worked through. Across Chiswick and West London various ‘Life Groups’ meet to pray, study the bible and to support and encourage each other in their Christian lives. Our desire is too see every member of the church nurtured and deepened in the faith through our Life Groups. Our aim is to see more and more leaders developed through these groups, so as the church grows everyone can still be given personal ministry.
Our groups are currently lead by:
Jane Addae
Desmond and Patrica Egharevba
Hazel Miller
Russell Monroe
Chris & Carmelita Ragg Sue White
Phil & Caroline Whitehead
Worship
(Alistair and Sharon Webber)
Worship is a key part of our vision and values. The worship team meet on a regular basis to pray and prepare for Sunday together. A variety of worship leaders have been raised up in the group and the team is constantly working on new songs and styles. Some within the team have begun to write their own worship songs. The team’s desire is to see worship at the heart of church life both corporately and individually.
Prayer and Intercession
(Desmond Egharevba)
Prayer and intercession is at the heart of the church. John Wesley once said I’m too busy not to pray. We believe it is vital that in conjunction with each believers devotional prayer life, that a healthy church needs also to develop strong corporate prayer. With this in mind we have three weekly prayer meetings where the needs of the individuals, the church, our community and nation are lifted up to the Lord. These meet on Tuesdays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 10am. We also hold a monthly night of prayer, usually on the first Friday of each month, for more sustained intercession. The church has developed a prayer room, which is available to members during the week.
Evangelism
(Russell Monroe)
When God has done so many good things in our lives, it is vital we let others know about it. Our aim is to develop evangelism as a natural lifestyle for each member of the church. With this in mind we have developed a special church leaflet that presents the gospel and informs people about the church.
Jesus however calls us also to go out into the highways and byways of our community to share His good news. We now have a regular team that goes out into the heart of our community to share the good news of Christ’s forgiveness and love. Often as the team pray for people Christ demonstrates His love by healing and tremendous answers to pray.
Buzz Club
(Pauline Hart)
The Buzz Club for senior citizens is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, in the afternoons, except August. Activities include quizzes, flower arranging, fish & chips, teas, crafts and cooking. The Club has been running for 12 years and is looking for new members particularly "younger" senior citizens. Why not pop along and make new friends?
Details are:
Time: 2pm - 4:30pm
Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, except in August.
Cost: £2 per meeting & 50p for the mini bus.
Transport: the Buzz Club hires a minibus with tail lift.
Contact the church office for more details.
‘The Zone’ Youth Club
(Simon Sylvan)
An action packed hour of fun and games for 7-11 year olds usually every Friday night from 6.15pm at the centre. Activities include Games, Sports, Craft, Music and Tuck Shop. Phone the office for further details.
Youth Events
(Simon Sylvan, and Michael & Sharon Simms)
The Youth are not the church of tomorrow, but the church of today! On a monthly basis the church holds special events/services that are both by and specially relevant to young people. From time to time young people also attend key national events for youth.
Feeding the Homeless
Jesus has a particular compassion for the poor as so an expression of this our church takes part in feeding the homeless in our community. This is a united effort through, ‘Churches Together in Chiswick’ where each church takes it’s turn. The event is always marked by happy appreciation and fellowship together.
Ambassadors for all Nations
(An Associate Ministry)
Chris and Carmelita Ragg lead Ambassadors for Christ which seeks to release individuals and churches into their missions calling. Their desire is to see churches and individuals linked up with ministries working in the nations. We work to bring the two together. Chris Ragg is the former Director of Training and missions at Kensington Temple in London. He has been involved in church planting in France and England and has ministered and taught around the world. Carmelita Taban Ragg is Filipino by nationality and has served with University ministries in the Philippines, Operations Mobilisation with Muslim women in London and on the Doulos ship. She has also worked with London City Mission. For more information click here.
