Church Update

Hi there Church!

I trust that you are enjoying the blessing and favour of God!

As we enter the new Autumnal season, there are a few practical things we want to keep you updated with regarding our Sunday Experience.  We are very excited to have some new team leaders who are working alongside the existing team leaders on our hospitality teams to lift the level of our Sunday Experience, to bless and help our congregation and people who are new to Arena Church.

Please be aware of the following:

• The Resource Hub is now positioned downstairs in the coffee shop.  This will enable people to get information as they arrive and are waiting to go up to the service and also after the service whilst enjoying a drink.
• Freddy and a Kids Church team member will be welcoming in the coffee shop to give new families information about Kids Church and Crèche (to reassure them that it’s Ok to have a fox come and take their children away during the service!)
• We will now have 2 volunteers on car park to help people as they arrive.  The car park team will now be looking after security whilst we are in the service upstairs.

It has been brought to our attention that some people are parking in front of the AHBS building at the side of the church.
AHBS have kindly given permission for 4 of our staff cars to park at the side of their building but have asked us to keep the rest of their front clear as they do have staff who sometimes work on a Sundaywho will need to park.  Please do not park there as we want to continue the good relationship we have with them.

The chair stewards will be helping you to find available seats which is necessary now we have more people in one service.  Please be kind to them!…they are their to help you whilst having to be mindful of some health and safety rules we have to abide by.

It is our heart to empower everyone to serve in the house, as God has called them.  If you would like to join a serving team in any of our departments, please talk to me and I will put you in touch with the relevant team leader…we do need help particularly on car park/security and chair stewarding on a Sunday but we do have numerous serving teams across the life of the church and will be able to help you find the team that is right for you.

We are very excited about what God is doing and where He is leading us, let’s all join together to reach the people in our communities, country and world!

Have a great week!

Love and blessings,
Christine

Important Notice For Ilkeston Campus

Important Notice From Kristian Thorpe:

Hi Gang

Firstly I must apologise for my formality. But last Sunday I announced publicly in both services that as from September 11th we will be reverting back to one service on a Sunday in ILKESTON ONLY for the foreseeable future. The new service time will be 10:30am and I was aware that there were many people who were away on holiday etc who may not have heard!

We also have taken the decision to close our monthly Sunday at 6pm so we can concentrate even more on the new 10:30am service and Mansfield at 6pm.

We are very thankful to God for those who committed to supporting these services and also those who served, helped and lead in any way!

This decision has not been taken lightly but has been carefully and prayerfully considered. There are numerous reasons behind this decision but the main factor was a desire to unite the services so that we continue to build a united family. It has also been noted that the major numerical growth seen over the past year has come predominantly through the 11am service.

Please do not be put off by chairs / car parking and space. We have carefully considered all these things and are confident that we can cater for the greater crowds!

I do hope this new service time doesn’t cause you any difficulties as we see you all as an important part of the church family. Over the Summer weeks we are continuing with one service at 11am as previously planned! THIS SUNDAY IS PASTOR DAVID SHEARMAN leader of the world renowned Christian Centre Nottingham a great friend of this house so don’t be late!

We are very thankful for all that God has done over the past few years through Sunday at 9am and Sunday at 6. We are trusting God for the next season – believing for more miracles, healing’s, salvation and significant growth in all areas as we continue with our vision and heartbeat of raising disciples and touching the world.

I pray that God will continue to bless you.

As always if you have any questions then please feel free to come back to me.

Blessings

Kristian

Only One Service This Sunday – 11am Ilkeston

Just a quick reminder that there is just ONE service this Sunday which will take place in ILKESTON at 11am.

There is no 9am service, no 6pm service in Mansfield and the Sunday at Six listed on the diary will not be taking place. 

The reason for this is that after what will be a fantastic day trip to Scarborough on Saturday, we want to bring everyone from the 2 campuses together in one service.

This will be a weekend to remember! Join us, bring a friend and let’s keep believing for God to move amongst us in an even greater way.

The Big Idea: Thank You!

John Partington at Mansfield

On Sunday 10th April, we are very pleased to welcome John Partington to our evening service in Mansfield. John has been a pastor and apostolic leader and now wants to use his widespread experience, infectious sense of fun and evangelistic zeal to bring a fresh vision and purpose to AoG. John’s exciting journey has demonstrated the God given positive attributes he has shown for more than 3 decades. He thrives on inspiring others with fun, the feel-good factor and, with his father heart, he loves to encourage others. John has led churches in Bedworth, Liverpool and Exeter as well as pioneering 7 others. He is married to Andrene and is a father of 3 and a granddad.

John recently spoke at our Ilkeston congregation in January, and gave an excellent word of challenge and encouragement. We know that he will have more great things to share with us in Mansfield.