Has Christmas left you overstretched?
Christians Against Poverty are an award winning charity who offer free debt counselling in your community from (for anyone in a KT postcode, not just Christians). Trained debt counsellors will work out a realistic budget with you in your own home, that prioritises your essential bills and will then negotiate affordable payments with each of your creditors and attempt to stop unfair interest and charges where possible.
They also offer a free money management course for anyone who would like to get better control over their finances and a job club to give you practical help if you are seeking employment.
Christians Against Poverty are an award winning charity who offer free debt counselling in your community from (for anyone in a KT postcode, not just Christians). Trained debt counsellors will work out a realistic budget with you in your own home, that prioritises your essential bills and will then negotiate affordable payments with each of your creditors and attempt to stop unfair interest and charges where possible.
They also offer a free money management course for anyone who would like to get better control over their finances and a job club to give you practical help if you are seeking employment.
Toilet Twinning - Alternative Gift Idea
Around 2.4 billion people (a third of the world's population) don't have a loo and every minute a child under the age of five dies because of dirty water & poor sanitation.
Women and girls without a loo are vulnerable to being attacked by people and bitten by dangerous snakes, as they walk to the edge of their community to go to the toilet in the open, late at night (in places where it is the custom not to go during daylight).
In Africa, half of young girls who drop out of school do so because they need to collect water or because the school doesn't have a toilet.
For every £1 spent on water and sanitation programmes, £8 is returned through reduced health costs and increased productivity.
Toilet Twinning raises funds to enable people living in poor communities to have clean water, a basic toilet, and to learn about hygiene - a vital combination that helps end generational poverty.
see www.toilettwinning.org for more details.
Around 2.4 billion people (a third of the world's population) don't have a loo and every minute a child under the age of five dies because of dirty water & poor sanitation.
Women and girls without a loo are vulnerable to being attacked by people and bitten by dangerous snakes, as they walk to the edge of their community to go to the toilet in the open, late at night (in places where it is the custom not to go during daylight).
In Africa, half of young girls who drop out of school do so because they need to collect water or because the school doesn't have a toilet.
For every £1 spent on water and sanitation programmes, £8 is returned through reduced health costs and increased productivity.
Toilet Twinning raises funds to enable people living in poor communities to have clean water, a basic toilet, and to learn about hygiene - a vital combination that helps end generational poverty.
- for £60 you can twin a toilet with a single, household latrine in an impoverished community
- for £240 you can twin with a school block or a toilet block in a displacement camp
see www.toilettwinning.org for more details.
Albania is an upper-middle income economy with the service sector dominating the country's economy, followed by the industrial sector and agriculture (though in fact agriculture actually employs 47.8% of the population and uses about 24.31% of the land). Located to the northwest of Greece, its population is almost 3 million and its capital is Tirana.
It was communist from 1946-1991. It is 11,100 square miles in area, though 70% of this is mountainous land, much of it rugged & inaccessible. A third of the land is forested and although it is a small country, Albania is distinguished for its rich biological diversity. The forests are home to a wide range of mammals, including wolves, bears & wild boars and some rarer lynx, wildcats, pine martens & polecats. The national symbol of Albania is the golden eagle.
The country has large deposits of petroleum (the largest onshore reserves in Europe) and natural gas, and produced 26,000 barrels of oil per day in the first quarter of 2014. Natural gas production, estimated at about 30 million m3, is sufficient to meet consumer demands. Other natural resources include coal, bauxite, copper and iron ore.
An increasing part of Albania's national income comes from tourism, concentrated mostly along the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea coast. It welcomed around 4.2 million visitors in 2012, mostly from neighbouring countries and the European Union. In 2011 Albania was recommended as a top travel destination by Lonely Planet & in 2014 Albania was nominated number 4 global touristic destination by the New York Times.
In 2011 59% of of the population were Muslim and 17% Christian (mostly Catholic & Eastern Orthodox). Mother Teresa was a world-renowned missionary of Albanian birth.
An increasing part of Albania's national income comes from tourism, concentrated mostly along the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea coast. It welcomed around 4.2 million visitors in 2012, mostly from neighbouring countries and the European Union. In 2011 Albania was recommended as a top travel destination by Lonely Planet & in 2014 Albania was nominated number 4 global touristic destination by the New York Times.
In 2011 59% of of the population were Muslim and 17% Christian (mostly Catholic & Eastern Orthodox). Mother Teresa was a world-renowned missionary of Albanian birth.
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Hope in Heaven Korean Church Meets every Sunday at 4:00 pm |
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The Bible in 50 words
God made
Adam bit
Noah Arked
Abraham Split
Jacob foolfed
Joseph ruled
Bush talked
Moses balked
Pharaoh plagued
People walked
Sea divided
Tablets guided
Promise landed
Saul freaked
David peeked
Prophets warned
Jesus born
God walked
Love talked
Anger crucified
Hope died
Love rose
Spirit flamed
Word spread
God remained
(source unknown)
And as someone once said: "never compare this Book with other books. Comparisons are dangerous. Never think or never say that this Book contains the Word of God. It is the Word of God. It is supernatural in origin, eternal in duration, inexpressible in value, infinite in scope, regenerative in power, infallible in authority, universal in interest, personal in application, inspired in totality. Read it through. Write it down. Pray it in. Work it out. And then pass it on.
God made
Adam bit
Noah Arked
Abraham Split
Jacob foolfed
Joseph ruled
Bush talked
Moses balked
Pharaoh plagued
People walked
Sea divided
Tablets guided
Promise landed
Saul freaked
David peeked
Prophets warned
Jesus born
God walked
Love talked
Anger crucified
Hope died
Love rose
Spirit flamed
Word spread
God remained
(source unknown)
And as someone once said: "never compare this Book with other books. Comparisons are dangerous. Never think or never say that this Book contains the Word of God. It is the Word of God. It is supernatural in origin, eternal in duration, inexpressible in value, infinite in scope, regenerative in power, infallible in authority, universal in interest, personal in application, inspired in totality. Read it through. Write it down. Pray it in. Work it out. And then pass it on.
The Good News of Easter
N T Wright says: "The resurrection completes the inauguration of God's kingdom. . . . It is the decisive event demonstrating that God's kingdom really has been launched on earth as it is in heaven ... The message of Easter is that God's new world has been unveiled in Jesus Christ and that you're now invited to belong to it.”
N T Wright says: "The resurrection completes the inauguration of God's kingdom. . . . It is the decisive event demonstrating that God's kingdom really has been launched on earth as it is in heaven ... The message of Easter is that God's new world has been unveiled in Jesus Christ and that you're now invited to belong to it.”
Spotlight on free Bible apps
Most free Bible apps allow you to read several different translations, highlight passages and add your own notes. Some have additional free resources that allow you to look up commentary or study notes on any passage, plus optional paid resources such as fuller commentaries.
Some apps only allow you to read over Wi-fi, so if you want to use the app offline check for ones that allow you to download the translations and other resources. Some apps have translations that can be read to you (audio).
Some of the top apps are:
Bible - over 1,000 translations (some with audio option), lots of reading plans & devotionals
--- the no. 1 rated bible app ---
Glo Bible - ESV, KJV, NIV, NKJV & the Message, good media & study resources
--- beautiful visual design, lots of media resources ---
Olive Tree Bible Study - thousands of paid resources, but few free ones
--- ideal for deeper bible study, great commentary prices in frequent sales ---
Logos Bible - lots of free and paid translations and bible study resources
--- ideal for deeper bible study, free book every month ---
Bible.is - more translations than any app, dramatised audio and 61 clips from the JESUS Film Project
--- read, listen to & see the bible ---
Bible Gateway - over 90 free translations, some reading plans & resources
--- audio option on some translations ---
Also Scripture Union have developed a game app aimed at helping 8-11 year olds engage with the Bible:
Guardians of Ancora - complete tasks in a virtual world to unlock Bible stories and make them come alive
Spotlight on the Joel Community Trust - offering homeless people food, friendship & shelter
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The Joel Community Trust was set up in 2010 to raise money for a permanent night shelter for homeless people, a life skills development centre and purpose built accommodation for Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness, all on the site of St Peter's Church, Norbiton. The first phase of the new night shelter welcomed 56 new guests in its first year of operation (2014-15). It has 10 beds now and will hopefully have 14 in the future, which will provide support for around 70-80 guests each year. Of the 56 new guests they have helped find move on options for 23 of them (11 of the other guests found their own accommodation). |
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The Trust also hope to help tackle the root causes of homelessness with help from Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness.
Church is for Everyone
FAIRTRADE Fortnight 2015
23 February - 8 March 2015
Try something new in the shops and do some good at the same time.
When you buy products with the FAIRTRADE mark, you know that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small-scale farmers organisations or plantations that pay a fair price to their workers and protect their workers’ rights and the environment.
The producers also get a small additional amount that they can invest in projects (of their own choice) to develop their community e.g. in schools, transport, health care, sanitation, an improved environment or better business equipment and practices.
23 February - 8 March 2015
Try something new in the shops and do some good at the same time.
When you buy products with the FAIRTRADE mark, you know that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small-scale farmers organisations or plantations that pay a fair price to their workers and protect their workers’ rights and the environment.
The producers also get a small additional amount that they can invest in projects (of their own choice) to develop their community e.g. in schools, transport, health care, sanitation, an improved environment or better business equipment and practices.
Coming Soon - Baptism
Sunday 26th January - Adult Baptismal Service - come and see what it means to find faith in Jesus and be baptised.
Sunday 26th January - Adult Baptismal Service - come and see what it means to find faith in Jesus and be baptised.
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Alpha Course
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. Each session of the course begins with a free meal, followed by a short talk on the Christian faith and an opportunity to discuss the talk in a small group. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome. Our new course runs on a Monday evening, arrive 7:15pm for 7:30pm dinner, finishing by 9:15pm - please use the Contact Us page to let us know if you are interested in coming, or click Alpha to find out more. |
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After Alpha - Jesus Lifestyle Discipleship Group
Similar in format to Alpha, the Jesus Lifestyle Discipleship Course consists of a series of talks by Nicky Gumbel looking at Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, suggesting ways in which we can apply his teaching to our own lives and giving time for discussion and to ask questions. Everyone is welcome, Wednesdays at 8pm.
Coming Soon - Sunday Celebrations
Sunday 15th September - Harvest - come and give thanks for all the good things that God has given us from the earth
Sunday 22nd September - Adult Baptismal Service - come and see what it means to find faith in Jesus and be baptised.
Sunday 15th September - Harvest - come and give thanks for all the good things that God has given us from the earth
Sunday 22nd September - Adult Baptismal Service - come and see what it means to find faith in Jesus and be baptised.
RHP Urban Academy Summer Programme
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Day
Tuesday 30th July Wednesday 31st July Thursday 1st August Tuesday 6th August Wednesday 7th August Thursday 8th August Tuesday 13th August Wednesday 14th August Thursday 15th August Friday 16th August Tuesday 20th August Wednesday 21st August Thursday 22nd August Friday 23rd August Wednesday 28th August Friday 30th August |
Activity
Break/Street Dancing Crafternoon Football/Multi Sports Break/Street Dancing Crafternoon Graffiti Project Football/Multi Sports Break/Street Dancing Crafternoon Trip (TBC) Film Night Multi Sports/Football Crafternoon Trip (TBC) Film Night Crafternoon Hampton Wick Baptist Church |
Age
7 - 15 3 - 15 7 - 15 7 - 15 7 - 15 7 - 15 7 - 15 3 - 15 7 - 15 5 - 11 7 - 15 3- 15 7 - 15 5 - 11 3 - 15 3 - 15 |
Time
12 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 1 pm - 3 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 1 pm - 3 pm 5 pm - 7:30 pm 1 pm - 2 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 1 pm - 3 pm 5 pm - 7:30 pm 12 pm - 2 pm 5 pm - 7:30 pm |
Multi sports to include - Football, Tennis, Cricket, Boxing, Rounders & Hockey
Meet at the church for all activities (and walk to nearby green for Football)
All of the sessions are free to take part in & we encourage all 7 - 15 year olds to turn up & register
Trips are £5 (please note that in order to be invited on the trips you must attend at least 4 of the activity sessions)
Attend the sessions in the first week to find out about more activities & trips to be added to the timetable
For more information contact Bertie Morse on 07903 872 646 or email here
Alpha Course
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. Each evening of the course begins with a meal, followed by a short talk on the Christian faith and an opportunity to discuss the talk in a small group. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.
Please use the Contact Us page to let us know if you are interested in coming, so we know how much food to prepare, or click Alpha to find out more.
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. Each evening of the course begins with a meal, followed by a short talk on the Christian faith and an opportunity to discuss the talk in a small group. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.
Please use the Contact Us page to let us know if you are interested in coming, so we know how much food to prepare, or click Alpha to find out more.
Elsewhere in Hampton Wick
A fellow church in Hampton Wick - St John's - are holding some nationally recognized courses this spring:
A fellow church in Hampton Wick - St John's - are holding some nationally recognized courses this spring:
- Parenting Children course - 5 week course for those with 0-10 year olds, started Tuesday, 23rd April at 7.30 pm
- Parenting Teenagers course - 5 week course for those with 11–18 year olds, started Tuesday, 23rd April at 7.30 pm
- Marriage course - 7 week ‘Marriage MOT‘ set over romantic dinner for 2 started Wednesday, 24th April at 7.30 pm
| Miscellaneous Apologetics - arguments and evidence for Christianity, both written and audio, from UCCF Christian Classics - authors like Augustine, Calvin, John Donne, Ignatius of Loyola, Watchman Nee, Julian of Norwich, Origen, C H Spurgeon & Hudson Taylor and classics like "The Dark Night of the Soul", "The Cloud of Unknowing", "The Imitation of Christ", "The Pilgrim's Progress", "The Practice of the Presence of God" & "The Rule of St Benedict". Christianity Magazine< - archive articles, book, music & web reviews. Faith Writers - real experiences of ordinary people making mistakes, learning and growing in the Christian life. Christian Radio Directory - searchable directory of Christian Radio sites e.g. for praise and worship try Joy FM |
e-cards DaySpring Crosscards |
| Miscellaneous Apologetics - arguments and evidence for Christianity, both written and audio, from UCCF Christian Classics - authors like Augustine, Calvin, John Donne, Ignatius of Loyola, Watchman Nee, Julian of Norwich, Origen, C H Spurgeon & Hudson Taylor and classics like "The Dark Night of the Soul", "The Cloud of Unknowing", "The Imitation of Christ", "The Pilgrim's Progress", "The Practice of the Presence of God" & "The Rule of St Benedict". Christianity Magazine< - archive articles, book, music & web reviews. Faith Writers - real experiences of ordinary people making mistakes, learning and growing in the Christian life. Christian Radio Directory - searchable directory of Christian Radio sites e.g. for praise and worship try Joy FM |
e-cards DaySpring Crosscards |
| Miscellaneous Apologetics - arguments and evidence for Christianity, both written and audio, from UCCF Christian Classics - authors like Augustine, Calvin, John Donne, Ignatius of Loyola, Watchman Nee, Julian of Norwich, Origen, C H Spurgeon & Hudson Taylor and classics like "The Dark Night of the Soul", "The Cloud of Unknowing", "The Imitation of Christ", "The Pilgrim's Progress", "The Practice of the Presence of God" & "The Rule of St Benedict". Christianity Magazine< - archive articles, book, music & web reviews. Faith Writers - real experiences of ordinary people making mistakes, learning and growing in the Christian life. Christian Radio Directory - searchable directory of Christian Radio sites e.g. for praise and worship try Joy FM |
e-cards DaySpring Crosscards |
Elsewhere in Hampton Wick
A fellow church in Hampton Wick - St John's - are holding some nationally recognized courses this spring:
A fellow church in Hampton Wick - St John's - are holding some nationally recognized courses this spring:
- Parenting Children course - 5 week course for those with 0-10 year olds, started Tuesday, 23rd April at 7.30 pm
- Parenting Teenagers course - 5 week course for those with 11–18 year olds, started Tuesday, 23rd April at 7.30 pm
- Marriage course - 7 week ‘Marriage MOT‘ set over romantic dinner for 2 started Wednesday, 24th April at 7.30 pm
- Alpha course - 10 week course starts Wednesday, 1st May at 7.30 pm (if you can't make our course on Wednesdays)
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Alpha Course
Alpha is a non-pressurised, fun and informative course, a place to share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life. The course is designed primarily for people who don't go to church or who haven't been to church in a long time and are interested in the Christian faith. Next meeting on Thursday 6th December at 7:30pm (includes dinner) |
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Alpha Course
A new Alpha Course has just started. Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. Each evening of the course begins with a meal, followed by a short talk on the Christian faith and an opportunity to discuss the talk in a small group. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.
The course runs for 10 weeks and you are free to come and go as you please. You don’t have to come to the whole course – just try a session and see what you think. Please use the Contact Us page to let us know if you are interested in coming, so we know how much food to prepare.
A new Alpha Course has just started. Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. Each evening of the course begins with a meal, followed by a short talk on the Christian faith and an opportunity to discuss the talk in a small group. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.
The course runs for 10 weeks and you are free to come and go as you please. You don’t have to come to the whole course – just try a session and see what you think. Please use the Contact Us page to let us know if you are interested in coming, so we know how much food to prepare.
Alpha Supper - October 11th - 7:15 pm for 7:30 pm
A meal and a chance to chat to some of the people who went to the last Alpha Course and find out what it involves and what it feels like.
Find out if it is as non-pressurised, fun and informative as it claims to be. Is it really a place you can share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life?
The course is designed primarily for people who don't go to church or who haven't been to church in a long time and are interested in the Christian faith.
A new Alpha course will then start the following week, October 18th at 7:30pm
A meal and a chance to chat to some of the people who went to the last Alpha Course and find out what it involves and what it feels like.
Find out if it is as non-pressurised, fun and informative as it claims to be. Is it really a place you can share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life?
The course is designed primarily for people who don't go to church or who haven't been to church in a long time and are interested in the Christian faith.
A new Alpha course will then start the following week, October 18th at 7:30pm
Welcome to Hampton Wick Baptist.
We aim to be a family church with a place for everyone. We hope you will come along to see us and that you will feel welcomed and experience God's love among us.
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Starting Soon - Alpha Course
Alpha is a non-pressurised, fun and informative course, a place to share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life. The course is designed primarily for people who don't go to church or who haven't been to church in a long time and are interested in the Christian faith.
Starts Thursday 12th July at 6:30pm (includes dinner) |
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Page Summaries
I’m New - About Us, Sunday services, Tiddlywinks, Good Companions, Small Groups, Gallery
Find Us - Address, Map, Get Directions, Description of Hampton Wick
History - How our church was founded and developed
Links/Resources – Explanations of Christianity, ecards, Bible Study, Devotional, Down-to-Earth articles, local links etc.
Hall Hire - hall size, charges and video
Contact Us - contact form
I’m New - About Us, Sunday services, Tiddlywinks, Good Companions, Small Groups, Gallery
Find Us - Address, Map, Get Directions, Description of Hampton Wick
History - How our church was founded and developed
Links/Resources – Explanations of Christianity, ecards, Bible Study, Devotional, Down-to-Earth articles, local links etc.
Hall Hire - hall size, charges and video
Contact Us - contact form
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Contact Details
11A Upper Teddington Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 4DL 020 8977 1279 mailto:hamptonwickbc@hotmail.com |
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