A wonderful opportunity to relax, learn and grow together!
There’s plenty of space for connecting, having fun, great teaching, family activities, quiet spaces, enjoying meals and giving thanks to God for Jesus, church family, and His great love and blessing toward us!
The weekend is open to anyone who is part of Grace Community Church, whether formally a member yet or not.
We hope you can come along!
BOOKING CLOSES 14 JUNE!
BOOKING CLOSES 14 JUNE!
Costs & Booking
Booking is vital for each attendee.
Tickets for the whole weekend, includes all activities, sessions, children’s work and food.
Adult £30 Children (5-18) £15 0-4 FREE
Ticket sales won’t cover the cost of the weekend, so if you are able, could you consider making an additional donation?
Local enough for all
The weekend has been kept local so that as many can access it as possible.
Friday & Saturday - Redborne Upper School, Ampthill*
Sunday - Addison Centre, Kempston
*Full address: Connolly Hall, Redborne Upper School, Flitwick Road, Ampthill MK45 2NU (MAP)
Anyone struggling with costs, booking or transport should get in touch with the church office - we don’t want anyone to miss out!
About our main speaker
Nate Morgan Locke will be the speaker for our main sessions. Nate has been at the forefront of pioneering creative evangelism in the last decade, co-writing and presenting the Soul course for youth as well as Life Explored. A published author, and Creative Director for Speak Life, he speaks widely about mission, creativity and the stories we tell. He is married to Cat and they have two children. Nate will be speaking on the gaps in our gospel and how God’s wonderful truth transforms our lives.
Provisional
timetable
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At Connolly Hall, Redbourne Upper School, Ampthill
18.00 Arrival & Meal
19.45 SESSION 1 - Welcome all -
At Connolly Hall, Redbourne Upper School, Ampthill
9.00 Arrival, coffee & pastries. Bookstall
9.45 SESSION 2 & Children & Tweens Streams
10.45 Refreshments. Bookstall. Evening meal vouchers distributed
11.30 SEMINAR TRACKS incl Children & Tweens Streams
12.30 Lunch. Bookstall
13.45 Downtime (multiple options available)
16.15 SESSION 3 & Children & Tweens Streams
17.20 /18.00 Dinner (Young families to eat first, others from 6pm)
19.15 Quiz night -
At Addison Centre, Kempston
9.15 & 11.15 MORNING SERVICES
13.00 Lunch - Hog Roast
18.00 EVENING SERVICE
Seminars
On Saturday afternoon, our seminars will help us think about areas we might not often talk about.
Booking for seminars emailed to you once booked onto the weekend.
Patience - Martin Salter
Reflecting on some of the earliest Christian teaching on patience - in particular, why it probably isn’t what you think it is, and why it matters in our Christian lives.
Authority - Jon Putt
Fed up with your boss? Lost faith in politicians? Leaders are losers, just let me do things my way? We’ll be thinking about how Jesus helps us navigate a world full of (often flawed) authority figures, wield authority where we have it, and recapture a healthy understanding of this essential biblical idea.
Me, Myself and I - Hazel Davies
What shapes our identity, morality, decisions and potentially worship? Whether we recognise it or not the current cultural worldview seeps into every part of our lives and impacts us in ways we don't expect. We'll explore its influence and how we can find a better story to live by.
Troubled Hearts - Julia Bailey-Paul
An exploration of the subject of trauma through a Biblical lens.
What should I do with my life? - Graham Albans
How do I figure out how God might be leading me? If my goals, dreams, plans and purposes are a door, how do I unlock it, open it and walk through? Graham gives three keys that are practical and helpful for discerning the doors of direction in life.
Leviticus - Ray Evans
A 30,000ft overview of the structure and themes of the book of Leviticus.
“It’s such a great chance to re-charge, and deepen friendships with church family”
Families, Children & Youth
There’s lots for families to enjoy, all together, and specific age-appropriate teaching tracks for children and tweens.
Booking links for these groups will be sent to you once your child is booked into the weekend.
Children’s and youth workers from other local churches have kindly agreed to lead that work – so for the most part, parents will be able to attend sessions and seminars, there will also be a retreat space for those with under 3 in the main meetings.
Bible Tots - 0 - 3
Bible Explorers - 3s - School Yr 1
Bible Adventurers - School Yrs 2 - 5
Tweens - School Yrs 6 - 8
Youth - School Yrs 9 - 13
will join the main sessions
Meals
There’ll be some great opportunities to enjoy meals together throughout the weekend.
Options for booking will follow
Friday Dinner - Jacket potatoes and fillings
Saturday Refreshments throughout the day.
Lunch - Sandwiches. Dinner - Choice of catering trucks
Sunday Lunch - Hog-roast
Down-time
There’s plenty of time and space around the sessions to just chill and chat, there’ll also be some guided activities
On Saturday evening we can relax together with a Quiz -please bring your own snacks and drinks for this.
