WHATS ON?

Jan - Feb Mar - Apr 2013

Net Church Sittingbourne

East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL Sunday Service 11:00am-12:30pm

SEARCHING...
Have you ever lost something that really mattered? Maybe it was your car keys, or your purse or wallet? Maybe it was your phone! Once you realise something is lost usually you retrace your steps, you go through every room in the house and yet you still cant find it. There is nothing more frustrating than losing something valuable.
The Bible tells us that Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. He wasnt talking about iphones or money, He was talking about people, human beings. It can be incredibly frightening to be lost, to not know our bearings, to not know the direction we are heading, to suddenly find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. to live a life of meaning for themselves. Perhaps most importantly for us we have lost the very relationship we were designed to have - our relationship with our heavenly Father. It was Jesus Himself who declared that He came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). To find those who were far away from God and restore that relationship. To be the bridge between humanity and God. To show people what God the Father is really like - not harsh and judgemental but loving and compassionate. To make a way possible for people to find their way back to knowing God, to bring the lost home. There is nothing quite so wonderful as finding something precious, something of great value. Perhaps the find is all the sweeter when the item has been lost to us, when we couldnt find it no matter how hard we looked and then suddenly it was there. Jesus asks those who have found the wonderful truth of knowing Him, not just to be grateful about the amazing transformation in their own lives but to go back out and help others find their way back. It is only when we search that we truly find.

Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost"

Yet when we are not in relationship with God the Bible describes us as lost. We have lost the true understanding of who we are, who we were created to be. We have lost our purpose and go through life simply existing and not really living. Many have lost their self worth and sense of value, always living to please everyone else but never really knowing how

Roy & Keely Morley

Senior Pastors

ONE
CONFERENCE 2013
where & when
This great weekend away is for ALL ages and will be held at Otford Manor in Kent, a picturesque country mansion set in beautiful grounds. It will be held on the last May bank holiday weekend from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May - an event not to miss.

Friday 24th May to Sunday 26th May

MANOR HOUSE OPTION

CAMPING & CATERING OPTION

2 3

Camp in the walled garden for Friday & Saturday night but still be fully catered in the Manor House for just 87.00 per adult and 53.00 per child (for 2 nights). Children aged 4-15
Children under 3 are free.

You are invited to Net Churchs ONE Conference a time to grow together in purpose, unity and power! book a place
To book a place just choose 1 of the 4 available options and see Claire Hawksworth or email netchurchsittingbourne@aol.com for more info. Options 1 and 2 have limited spaces and will be offered on a first booked basis. A 10 non-refundable deposit per family will be required on booking and all payments are due by Sunday 7 April. Book early to guarantee your place.

Stay for Friday and Saturday night fully catered in the Manor House for just 120.00 per adult and 66.00 per child (for 2 nights). Children aged 4-15
Children under 3 are free.

find out inside...

DAY TRIP OPTION
If you cant stay at the conference you can travel from home to the conference on the Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning. You will need to bring your own food. Price is just 20 per adult (for all sessions) and 5 per child (4-15)

CAMPING SELF CATERING OPTION

Camp in the walled garden for Friday and Saturday night but be completely self catering for just 40.00 per adult and 17.00 per child (for 2 nights). Children aged 4-15
Children under 3

guest speakers
We have Pastors Grayson and Del Jones speaking, who lead Legacy Church - a dynamic and rapidly growing church in Doncaster. Grayson is also part of the National leadership team of the Assemblies of God denomination we belong to. Both Grayson and Del will inspire and challenge you. You will love their ministry.

programme
A full programme will be available nearer the time to all those who book in. There will also be seminars to choose from in the daytime. We will be holding all church services at Otford Manor on Sunday 26th May at 11:00am. See you there!

visiting speaker

whats on
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH RELAUNCH bringing the change, being the change PLUS New fortnightly connect groups.
Fridays @ Sittingbourne 8:00pm till 9:30pm

ROB JOY
Sunday 10th February
We have the privilege of having Rob Joy visit to speak on Sunday 10th February. He has an amazing story of a dramatically changed life where God lifted him out of a really dark place. Rob was a drug dealer, violent offender, diagonosed schizophrenic and football hooligan. After discovering Jesus was real, God healed him and totally transformed Robs life. Rob travels the UK now sharing his story. Make sure you bring your friends and neighbours to this service they will be powerfully impacted. Sunday 10th February - it is a date not to be missed!

See Peter Phelan for info.

Chris Scott
Pas tor R ob J oy

Monthly event for 18-25's Dates: 20th Jan 17th Feb 17th Mar 21st Apr Time 6:00-8:00pm Venue: Net Church Dartford

Dez Brown
Sunday 17th February @ 18-25's 6pm
Dez is both an author and the Youth Pastor at Walthamstow Assemblies of God church. Dez has a powerful story about how he came to know Jesus. He is with us on Sunday 17th February at our evening Sunday Night Live meeting for 18-25's. Make sure you bring your friends, to this life changing night. An event not to be missed.
Pas tor D ez B row

NRGISE CHILDRENS CLUB

Got kids aged 5-10? Every Friday kids club 6:30-7:45pm @ church Great team, great night.

LIFE
This great 5 week Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the big questions of life and the Christian
faith in a relaxed friendly environment. There is a great meal together at the beginning of each session which gives an opportunity to get to know each other. Then a short talk and a discussion on the bigger topics of life where no question is too simple or too difficult. It is also completely free of charge. Places are limited but if you want to bring a friend you are most welcome! To book your place(s) simply email us (the church email address is on the back page of this magazine) to ensure you are catered for. Please outline any dietary needs you have or any special access requirements we can assist with. Life is more than sleep, work, eat - come and find out.

GETTING TO KNOW
Are you new to our church? Then you are invited to come along to one of our Getting to Know you nights.
Come and meet the Pastors who will be sharing the vision and values of our church, plus you will learn more about how to get plugged in. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to get to know us. Just turn up on the night (pick a date that suits you best). We look forward to meeting you!

IS WORTH EXPLORING

YOU
NIGHT
Time: 7:45-9:00pm Venue: Net Church East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL Next Dates: Wednesday 6th March Wednesday 8th May

What is the point of life? Why do people suffer? What happens when we die? Is there really a God? Who was Jesus?
Starts: Wednesday 16 January Sessions after held on: Wednesday 23 January Wednesday 30 January Wednesday 6 February Wednesday 13 February Time: 7:30-9:00pm Venue: Net Church East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL

2 Sunday morning series

Vision Series
We start 2013 with our vision series. Without vision the church will be aimless, purposeless and unproductive. Do we understand vision? Do we know the vision God has given us as a church? Make sure you come to this four week series in January starting Sunday 6th.

Lifes Big Questions Series

Why is there suffering in the world? Are we created or did we evolve? Is there really a God? These are all questions people in our society ask regularly and we are putting on this series for you to invite your work mates, neighbours and colleagues to hear the answers. This series will be starting on Sunday 17th February which is the week after Rob Joy will be visiting. Rob will be sharing how he came to know Jesus whilst his life was a mess. This series will follow to answer many questions those you invited will have. What great opportunities.

BIG
q give uiz &
per team which means 5 be involved in feeding per person. You can register programmes, repairing with Suzy Baker or Jaya houses, helping at the Judd. orphanage for HiV babies, and reaching out with the good TURN UP on the night and news about Jesus. To help play. One team will win a raise money for the team to great prize! take out with them so that they can make a big difference we will be having a Teams can be made up of work mates, family members, Big Quiz and Give night. neighbours etc. The more teams the better! Rules must be This will be a great night of abided by (full details on the fun, laughter and using brain night). Let the quiz begin! power - and all for a great cause.

In Easter 2013 we will It is simple to take part: be taking a team to FORM a team (no more than South Africa to work 5 people in each team). alongside a church that REGISTER & PAY for the actively works in the team to enter - it is only 25 townships. The team will

South Africa Mission 2013

We have 21 people signed up, with plane tickets booked ready to go to South Africa in Easter 2013. The team will be working alongside a church that actively works in the townships. The team will be
involved in feeding programmes, repairing houses, helping at the orphanage for HiV babies, and reaching out with the good news about Jesus. If you are a team member please make sure you attend all training meetings. These will be on: Tuesday 29th January at Net Church Sittingbourne ME10 4BL Tuesday 26th February at Net Church Dartford DA1 1SA Tuesday 19th March at Net Church Sittingbourne ME10 4BL

When: Saturday 26 January Venue:Net Church Dartford Time: 7:00pm doors open Great Prize - be in it to win it

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CONNECT GROUPS
W
e invite you to join one of our great small groups! This year our connect groups will be meeting fortnightly.
Connect groups aree the ideal time to get to know people better, understand the Bible together, connect with the church family and grow spiritually. We are looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians throughout 2013. A powerful New Testament book that will revolutionise the way you live for Jesus. Simply choose the group you would like to be part of throughout the year and contact the group leaders (a very friendly bunch) to find out when they next meet. It couldnt be easier. Make a decision for 2013 to be a year of growth, and to be part of the growth of others. Join today.

Peter & Jaya Judd 7:45-9:30pm Fortnightly Mondays 10 Ambleside Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3BE m:07739 466682 e:peteandjaya@hotmail.co.uk

Simon & Janes 7:45-9:30pm Fortnightly Thursdays 4 Penn Close Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4LP m: 07504 980792 e: jane_gadd@hotmail.com

Peter Phelan & Naomi Boswell Youth Connect 7:30 to 9:00pm Fortnightly Mondays Net Church, East Street Sittingbourne ME10 4BL m: 07947 359547 (Peter) 07792 756326 (Naomis)

Rose Cassell, Chris & Claire Hawksworth 7:45-9:30pm Fortnightly Thursdays 23 Mulberry Way Easthall Estate Sittingbourne ME10 3TG m: 07828 754470 (Rose) 07505 124734 (Claire) e: clairehawksworth@hotmail.com

get to know people better... and grow spiritually.

Esther Hurwoods 10:30am-12:00noon Fortnightly Wednesdays Net Church, East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL m:07739 466682 e:esther@dreamleaf.co.uk

Mark & Lauras 7:45-9:30pm Fornightly Thursdays 64 Canterbury Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4UF m:07530 791060 e:lauraw2002@talktalk.net

simply choose the group you would like to be part of ...

diary
sun 30 mon 31 tues 1 wed 2 thur 3
Music Practice 7:30pm

January
fri 4 sat 5 sun 27 mon 28 tues 29 wed 30 thur 31
No NRGise or youth
6.00pm Songwriting Academy at

February
fri 1
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm 8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

sat 2

sun 6
11:00am
Keely Morley Vision Series

mon 7

tues 8

wed 9

thur 10

fri 11
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 12

sun 3
11:00am Roy Morley

mon 4

tues 5

wed 6

thur 7

fri 8
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 9

VISION SUNDAY
Key Leaders Alpha Course Session 4 @ Dartford 7:30-9:00pm 7:45pm

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

week of prayer and fasting - see inside for more info

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

sun 13
11:00am
Roy Morley Vision Series Connect Gp Leaders Mtg 4pm

mon 14

tues 15

wed 16

thur 17

fri 18
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 19

sun 10
11:00am Rob Joy
BRING ONE SERVICE

mon 11

tues 12

wed 13
Daytime Connect Gp 10:30am

thur 14
Music Practice 7:30pm Connect

fri 15
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 16

6pm-7:15pm Deeper @
Dartford

Alpha Course Starts 7:30-9:00pm

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

6:00-7:15pm Deeper @

see connect Sittingbourne page for info

Connect Groups

8:00-9.30pm Alpha Course Groups Last Session see connect Revolution 7:30-9:00pm page for info Youth

sun 20
11:00am Peter Judd Vision Series 6pm-8pm 18-25's Sunday Night

mon 21

tues 22

wed 23

thur 24

fri 25
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 26

sun 17
11:00am Keely Morley Lifes Big Questions part 1 6pm-8pm 18-25's With Dez Brown

mon 18

tues 19

wed 20

thur 21

fri 22
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm 8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth
WITH AUDACIOUS TEAM

sat 23

Alpha Course Session 2 7:30-9:00pm

Music Practice 7:30pm

BIG QUIZ AND GIVE 7:00pm @ Net Church Dartford 8:00-9.30pm See inside Revolution for info Youth

Music Practice 7:30pm

sun 27
11:00am Tom Rapson Vision Series

mon 28

tues 29

wed 30

thur 31

fri 1
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 2

sun 24
11:00am Peter Judd Lifes Big Questions part 2

mon 25

tues 26

wed 27
Daytime Connect Gp 10:30am

thur 28
Music Practice 7:30pm Connect Groups

fri 1

sat 2

Mission team mtg 7:45pm Alpha Course Session 3 at Sittingbourne 7:30-9:00pm

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

Mission team see connect mtg 7:45pm page for info at Dartford

Connect Groups

see connect page for info

March
sun 3
11:00am
Wes Norris

April
sun 31 mon 1 tues 2 wed 3 thur 4 fri 5 sat 6
Music Practice 7:30pm No NRGise or Youth Easter Break

mon 4

tues 5

wed 6

thur 7

fri 8
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 9

Lifes Big Questions part 3

Connect Gp Leaders Mtg 4pm

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

SOUTH AFRICA MISSION

sun 10
11:00am
Ariel Rapson

mon 11

tues 12

wed 13
Daytime Connect Gp 10:30am

thur 14
Music Practice 7:30pm Connect Groups

fri 15
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm 8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

sat 16

sun 7
11:00am Andy Judd

mon 8

tues 9

wed 10

thur 11

fri 12

sat 13

Lifes Big Questions part 4 Connect Groups

see connect page for info

see connect page for info

SOUTH AFRICA MISSION

Music Practice 7:30pm

No NRGise or Youth Easter Break

sun 17
11:00am Peter Judd

mon 18

tues 19

wed 20

thur 21
Music Practice 7:30pm

fri 22
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 23

sun 14
11:00am Keely Morley

mon 15

tues 16

wed 17
Daytime Connect Gp 10:30am

thur 18
Music Practice 7:30pm Connect Groups

fri 19
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm 8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

sat 20

6pm-7:15pm Deeper @ Dartford

Mission team mtg 7:45pm Sittingbourne

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

6pm-7:15pm Connect Groups Deeper @ see connect

Sittingbourne page for info

see connect page for info

sun 24
11:00am Youth Service 6pm-8pm 18-25's Sunday Night Live

mon 25

tues 26

wed 27
Daytime Connect Gp 10:30am

thur 28
Music Practice 7:30pm Connect Groups

fri 29
No NRGise or Youth Good Friday

sat 30

sun 21
11:00am Peter Judd

mon 22

tues 23

wed 24

thur 25

fri 26
NRGise kids club 6:30-7:45pm

sat 27

see connect page for info

Connect Groups

see connect page for info

SOUTH AFRICA MISSION

6pm-8pm 18-25's Sunday Night Live

Key Leaders 7:45pm @

Sittingbourne

Music Practice 7:30pm

8:00-9.30pm Revolution Youth

sun 31
11:00am Adrian Rohard Easter Sunday

mon 1

tues 2

wed 3

thur 4

fri 5

sat 6

sun 28
11:00am Roy Morley

mon 29

tues 30

wed 1

thur 2
No Connect Groups Music Malayalam Practice church 7:30pm 7:30pm

fri 3

sat 4

MISSION

Need more info about something? Simply email netchurchsittingbourne@aol.com and ask.

time to PRAY
and fast
In the busyness of life it is important that we start the year right.
We have set aside a week right at the beginning of 2013 to seek God together, to pray for our community and our nation and its many needs, to pray for our church in both locations, for growth, maturity, function and to pray for the needs of people we know and love. From Monday 7th to Friday 11th January the church will be open for you to join us in praying together. If you can fast then please do so. There will be three sessions throughout each day: 6:00am-7:00am morning 12:30-1:30pm lunchtime 7:30-9:00pm evening James 5:16 states that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer truly does change situations. Lets prioritise what matters most - praying for our country, our town and our people.

KEY leaders
For all department leaders and connect group leaders - these are key meetings for key leaders.
It is important that we get together regularly to look at how the vision is unfolding, to explore our values, to look at leadership lessons from the Bible, to glean wisdom and experience from other men and women of God. We grow as people and in our function and gifting when we come together. Dont miss these key dates.

WERE ALL
IN THIS

TOGETHER
Dates for the diary:
Tuesday 5th February 7:45pm
Venue: Net Church Dartford East Hill, Dartford DA1 1RX

Tuesday 23rd April 7:45pm

Venue: Net Church Sittingbourne East Street, Sittingbourne ME10 4BL

time for DEEPER

Every month we set time aside to just encounter God on a deeper level. A time where we just allow Gods Spirit to move in power. Make sure you come along during 2013 - dates, locations and times on the right. It is time to go deeper.

Sunday 13 January @ Net Church Dartford 6:00-7:30pm Sunday 10 February @ Net Church Sittingbourne 6:00-7:30pm Sunday 17 March @ Net Church Dartford 6:00-7:30pm Sunday 14 April @ Net Church Sittingbourne 6:00-7:30pm

community

Prison Mentoring

New Coffee bar

Allotment Help

vision
Leading
people to Jesus locally regionally, nationally & internationally

Growing
strong, mature Christians who are fully released in their God given ministries

Building
significant, big local churches that are modern and relevant in the 21st century All across our nation there are hundreds of young men without purpose, without hope and without proper role models. Many of these end up in young offenders prisons, such as Rochester Young Offender Institute. We are running a Christian mentoring programme within Rochesters unit. Our programme runs on 2 levels: Level 1 - we bring Christians into the prisons to mentor the lads on a Monday evening (fortnightly). Level 2 - we continue that mentoring when they leave prison. If you want to get involved as a mentor please email the church or call the office. Work is definitely underway on our new coffee bar room at the front of the church. We are really looking forward to using this room to connect more with the parents from playschool each day and others in our town. We want to host different events for various groups eg 1825's nights etc. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve in the coffee bar - you would need to be friendly and able to engage with people from all walks of life. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Esther Hurwood. We are continuously building our relationship with the staff and residents at The Quays. We help the residents to manage their own allotment, growing vegetables on the grounds. Would you like to get involved with this? You dont have to have any gardening experience just be willing to learn and chat to people. This is a great opportunity to build friendships and help in a very practical yet simple way. We really do need some men to get onboard. Even if you cant go every week but could commit to once a fortnight, or once a month, this would be a tremendous help. See Jane Gadd or Liz Schiff for info.

values
People Values
love, encouragement, acceptance, choosing to see potential, respect, generosity.

Working Values
excellence, unity, commitment, support, maturity, flexibility, reliability.

Mission Values
building a church that is a contemporary, relevant expression of the Kingdom of God. Communicating the message of Jesus with power & relevance-reaching out not just with words but with actions.

CONTACT INFO:
If you need to get in touch with the leadership team please ring either: Pastor Peter Judd 07967 957301 Pastor Jaya Judd 07739 466682 Net Church office 01795 430259 email netchurchsittingbourne@aol.co.uk www.thenetchurch.co.uk Senior Pastors Roy & Keely Morley 07805 751035

Were easy to find

Please see the map opposite, or you can google our address using our postcode ME10 4BL. Car: if you are driving please use the surrounding roads to park in, or there are public car parks in the high street you can use and walk down (it takes 5 minutes). Please do not park in Aldis. Bus: if you are travelling by bus the following bus routes will bring you to Sittingbourne - 320, 321, 327, 334, 335, 351. For more details go to www.arrivabus.co.uk. Train: the nearest station is Sittingbourne, you will see the railway station symbol in the left hand corner of the map.
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