Therfield Chapel

Therfield Chapel - Activities and Events
Six Month Plan
October 2001

CONTENTS

1. WELCOME ...

2. SUNDAYS
2.1. Sunday Morning Service
2.2. Discovery Time
2.3. Sunday Evening Service
2.4. Junior Church

3. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
3.1. Harvest Dinner
3.2. More Magic!
3.3. Christmas Party
3.4. CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED...
3.5. Walk Through the Bible
3.6. Spring Lecture

4. DURING THE WEEK
4.1. Foundations
4.2. KON TIKI Youth Club
4.3. KON TIKI Coffee Bar
4.4. Lunch & Bible Study
4.5. Child Protection at Therfield Chapel

1. Welcome….

Autumn 2001 will always be remembered for the devastation that was wreaked upon the United States and for many people looking ahead to spring seems impossible. But looking ahead, nevertheless, is what we must do because violence must not be allowed to stop the world from carrying on. Also there is much to which we can look forward….

In the coming months at Therfield we are working towards ways of showing that despite the nature of people, and the way in which they would twist religion to their own ends, God does not want religion but faith. And a faith that grows as we get to know him better, and understand his love for humanity, and his horror at the way that we behave.

The programme hopefully, should prove to be varied. Light hearted and serious, encouraging and challenging, but very much designed to point the way towards a God who can show us how to put the nightmares of the past behind us.

The Elders - Therfield Chapel

2. Sundays

2.1. Sunday Morning Service
Relaxed and informal service for people of all ages

10.30am Therfield Chapel

Each Sunday morning Crispy the Duck and Wolla Maroo the Kangaroo, tell us a modern parable. The children are then invited to the coffee bar to enjoy further bible stories, games and crafts, whilst the adults can listen to a more in depth discussion and exploration of the Christian faith.
The service aims to provide an informal, but informative introduction to Christianity and seeks to answer the question "what is Christianity?" There are lots of opportunities to ask your own questions during the service as well as afterwards over coffee and cake.

2001 Timetable
23 Sept Is there more than one way to God?
30 Sept People who haven't heard?
7 Oct The God of the Old & New Testaments
14 Oct I'm a good person, I'm all right with God!
21 Oct Should I shop on a Sunday?
28 Oct Should we celebrate Halloween?
4 Nov Do animals go to Heaven?
11 Nov Getting to Heaven...
18 Nov What does the Devil do?
25 Nov Doing what you do for God

2.2. Discovery Time
A fun way for children to learn about God

10-11.15am Coombes Comm'ty Ctre
Burns Road ~ Royston

Games, quizzes, songs, drama and teaching from the bible for children and young people. We meet in three groups with special activities to suit the different ages. Special family events are also presented throughout the year.
Footprints: 3-5 years, Explorers: 6-9 years
Bible Trekkers: 9 to 13 years

2.3. Sunday Evening Service
Sequential Bible Teaching, Prayer and Praise

6.30pm Therfield Chapel

The evening service is led by either our Pastor or our Elders, and occasionally we invite friends of the Chapel to speak on particular specialist biblical themes. We also meet for coffee after the service.
Currently we are investigating Luke and from November 11th we move on to Judges. Each week a chapter of each book is examined to seek its truth and message for the lives that God would have us to lead today.

2.4. Junior Church
Junior Church takes place during the evening service, for children from playgroup and upwards, crèche facilities can also be available. The children take part in the service for the first twenty minutes, they are then taken to their own programme in the village school opposite, which includes, games, craft and Bible stories. Older children remain in the service.

3. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

3.1. Harvest Dinner - October 6, 2001
Care for the land and care for the people
John Martin, our speaker, is a long time friend of the Chapel, CS Lewis enthusiast and a very gifted speaker. He will speak after the carvery dinner, an event not to be missed (with a vegetarian option, although not carveable!). Pre dinner drinks at 7:30pm, with dinner at eight. Invitation cards from: Paul Rydon

3.2. More Magic! - November 10, 2001
Peter Gardener, or the Great Gardini, will be coming to entertain, baffle and amaze, and share how he combines life as a member of the Magic Circle, with his Christian faith. For more details contact: Paul Rydon

3.3. Christmas Party - January 5, 2002
The potted palms and the string quartet are given the evening off as mayhem and infantile games rule, after an extensive supper.
Invitation cards are available from: Paul Rydon

3.4. CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED... 2002
Exciting and new for 2002 is a course called Christianity Explored, a ten week examination of the Christian Faith. Ideal for those who have no experience of the church, as well as those with lots, it will take place on a Thursday evening to look at what being a Christian is all about.

Part of the course will be an away day in April, at a retreat centre in Bishop's Stortford, which will look at the Church, the Holy Spirit, Prayer, the Bible and the Motivation to keep going. If you don't do anything else in 2002, do this, to grow, to be challenged, and to motivate yourself as you face life as a Christian. More details in abundance available at the Chapel

3.5. Walk Through the Bible - February 9, 2002
Spend a day unlocking the way the Old Testament works, with an extensive and exciting course that will teach you more in a few hours than you might have thought imaginable. For further information contact: Paul Zanreps

3.6. Spring Lecture - March 23, 2002
Doug Harris of Reachout Ministries
Neither academic nor overbearing, Doug Harris is a very well known speaker on issues like the New Age, Religious Cults and the Occult. Last year, following an excellent meal, he challenged people to think about the way the New Age influenced our lives, and how it affected our relationship with God. Continuing on, Doug will follow themes to help us build ourselves up for the everyday challenges of life.

4.1. Foundations
Tuesdays at 8pm Contact: Paul Zanreps
Foundations meets in one of the members homes to discuss questions that arise within the group. The group exists to be a flexible gathering, that can incorporate looking at what the bible says on issues of concern, as well as providing a programme of study.

4.2. KON TIKI Youth Club
Wednesday at 7-8:15pm Contact: Danny Church
The Coffee Bar - Therfield Chapel
Kon Tiki provides games, crafts, a tuck shop and Bible stories for those in the 8-13 age group. There are occasional outings such as "midnight at 7.00 walks", barbecues, wide games on the Heath, bowling, as well as the opportunity to take part in Chapel events.

4.3. KON TIKI Coffee Bar
Wednesday, 8-10pm Contact: Simon Jackson
The Coffee Bar - Therfield Chapel
The Coffee bar caters for the 14-17 age group, and aims to offer a place where they can come and relax, talk and enjoy themselves, in the security of a Christian environment.

4.4. Lunch & Bible Study
Thursday 1.30 pm Contact: Paul Zanreps
Royston Evangelical Church ~ York Way, Royston
This Thursday lunchtime group offers the opportunity for Bible study, as well as the chance to discuss topics of specific interest. So far, we have touched on angels, demons, the five points of Calvinism, Hebrews, and Corinthians. They run for an hour during term time and cover whatever subjects are chosen by the group

4.5. Child Protection at Therfield Chapel
Therfield Chapel recognises that the well being of young people is paramount. Everyone involved in youth work is required to agree to the Chapel's Child Protection Policy and undertake some aspects of Child Protection Training. In the event of anyone being concerned about the well being of young people at the Chapel, they should contact our child protection co-ordinator: Sue Horan