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Cuffley & Potters Bar
Be Disciples. Make DisciplesPhillip Coffin
During my last sabbatical I spent a lot of time looking afresh at the subject of discipleship. This consisted of studying the relevant bible passages, reading many books, and attending a number of different churches.Some churches focus on the ABCs: Attendance, Buildings and Cash giving some information about a church, but not the full story. The church is the people, not a building!
Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter. The focus this month is on Discipleship.
Our Vision Statement:“To Grow through Living Out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission”
The Early ChurchHere the emphasis was on discipleship, which resulted in mission, the growth coming from conversion. This focus had previously been given by Jesus:Matthew 28:18-20: 18Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’In tge church today many make decisions for Jesus and get baptised. This is good, but only in a culture that moves from making decisions to making disciples, who then go on to make other disciples. Neil Cole: Ultimately, each church will be evaluated by only one thing - its disciples.
What is a Disciple?The term “disciple” in the New Testament is derived from the Greek word mathetes, which means a pupil (of a teacher) or an apprentice (to a master craftsman). In a biblical sense, a disciple is someone who gets their teaching from the example and life of Jesus.
How Does This Work Out in Practice?People are impacted by Jesus as they see his example lived out in the lives of others. Paul says:1 Corinthians 11:1: Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.In other words, we become more like Jesus, and as we do, other will follow our example. But it is a matter of...
Imitation Over Information.Many equate mere knowledge with spiritual maturity. However, it is much better to see this knowledge lived in our lives:James 1:22: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.This then glorifies God and provides an environment that produces disciples who go on to make more disciple-making disciples.Jesus illustrates how this happens:Matthew 11:28-30: 28‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’Imagine a pair of oxen ploughing a field in long straight furrows. Oxen don’t do this automatically, they need to be taught. A young ox is paired with an older more experienced animal, sharing the same yoke.The same is true of Christian discipleship. We come to Jesus and take up his yoke (it is far less stressful to do so). He lead and guiding us in the right direction. In addition we walk alongside others, some are more spiritually mature who help us in our Christian walk through their example. Others are less mature spiritually and we help them in their Christian walk. This is the ‘apprenticeship’ method. Working along others to become disicples who go on to make disicples. This is a more biblical concept of discipleship. Paul explains to Timothy:1 Timothy 2:2: 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.Disicples are people who are learning from Jesus. This disicpleship is primarily caught, since the biblical model is one of imitation and apprenticeship. For this to happen we need to be more personally connected to Jesus as well as to one another. To be continued!
Sunday Services in Marchpotters bar campus
10.00 am (Coffee from 9.45 am)
Oakmere Community CentreFetherstone Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5NS
Note: Pre-service prayer meeting from 9.30 - 9.45 am.
cuffley campus
11.00 am (Coffee from 10.30 am)
King James Avenue, Cuffley, EN6 4LN
Note: Pre-service prayer meeting from 10.30 - 10.45 am.
5th
Intergenerational WorshipALIVE WITH CHRIST: 1. Jesus: Alive and with Us (Matthew 28: 1-20)
12th
ALIVE WITH CHRIST: 2. Empty Tomb, Fulfilled Promise (Luke 24:1-53)
19th
ALIVE WITH CHRIST: 3. Hope for the Future (John 20:1 - 21:14) Communion & Shared Lunch
26th
MOTHERS DAY: - Kathy Hillier.
Our Current Sermon Series
5th
ALIVE WITH CHRIST: 1. Jesus: Alive and with Us (Matthew 28: 1-20)
12th
ALIVE WITH CHRIST: 2. Empty Tomb, Fulfilled Promise (Luke 24:1-53)
7.00pmJoint Campus PRAYER & PRAISE EVENING
19th
ALIVE WITH CHRIST: 3. Hope for the Future (John 20:1 - 21:14)
26th
MOTHERS DAY: - Susan Tyme.
7.00pmJoint PRAYER & PRAISE EVENING
Life Church Web Site:www.lifechurch.uk.com
Saturday Men’s BreakfastThe Saturday Men’s Breakfasts start at at 9am. It was great to have a good number with us when we met in February.The future dates for your diary are:Saturday 6th MaySaturday 2nd SeptemberSaturday 2nd DecemberThe meeting on 6th May will take place at...THE ADMIRAL BYNG186–192 Darkes Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1AF
Let Phillip Coffin or Matt Archer know if you’d like to come along.
Church Members Vision Meetings for 2017
These are held at our Cuffley Campus 7.45pm for a 8.00pm start.The dates for your diary are:Thursday 2nd MarchThursday 8th JuneOur AGM is on:Sunday 24th September after the morning service at Cuffley Campus.
In March we are encouraging all our Life Groups to meet together at our Cuffley Campus.
The focus will be on the resurrection of Jesus. These studies will open your eyes to the life-changing truth about the resurrection.
Here’s the dates for your diary.Thursday 9th March1. Jesus’ Resurrection in 1
Corinthians and Matthew
Thursday 16th March 2. Jesus’ Resurrection in Luke
Thursday 23rd March3. Jesus’ Resurrection in John
Thursday 30th March4. Jesus’ Resurrection and His
LordshipThese joint meetings will begin at 7.45pm for refreshements with a prompt 8.00pm start. Those who are not currently involved in Life Groups are also warmly invited to attend. Sign up sheets are available.
together
Coming Soon!
This is an excellent resource to help people to become disciples who then go on to make disciples.Written by Dr. Brandon Park with the subtitle: What You Should Know and How You Can Grow, LifeCoach Discipleship is a tool for personal and spiritual growth and developmentIt combines captivating media, practical content, and thought-provoking study questions all on the platform of interactive discipleship coaching relationships.Studies have shown that we grow best spiritually when we have someone to invest in us and walk with us in life. This material will help you achieve this.The goal is for the mentee, the one being discipled, to become a mentor to multiply other disciples. You were made to be a disciple and to make disciples.We will be saying much more about this material after Easter. In the meantime, if you would like more infomration please get in touch with Phillip Coffin or William Wong.Over the coming days we will be putting some of the video material on our Life Church Facebook page to give you a taste of what is to come.
WEDDING INVITEAngela Masters and Antony Everett are getting married on the 18th March 2017 at 2 p.m.Everyone is welcome to attend the service at Cuffley Campus.
Women’s World Day of PrayerFriday March 3rd @ 10.30am
Praying for the Philippians
St Martyn De PorresChurch Close, Cuffley
Happening in March
Easter 2017As well as our Life Group Together sessions we also plan to have joint campus services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. These will be held at our Cuffley Campus. The dates are :
Friday April 14th
10.00 am GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Sunday April 16th
11.00 am EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
Note: We hope this service will include baptisms. See Phillip or Matt for further information.
Regular Events @ Life Church
BREADBible Readings Explained And Discussed
Mother & Toddler GroupTuesdays (Term Time) 1 - 2.45 pm
£2 per family Contact:Helen HoughtonTuesday 7.30pm & Thursday 9.30amContact: Amanda Beeton (Tuesday) & Isabelle Clark (Thurs)
Thursday 2nd March 1pm Rainbow Room, Cuffley Campus.
Subject: To be announced.Cost £2 - refreshments provided.
ALL WELCOME!
Wednesday 8.15 pm (Rainbow Room)If you would like to receive personal prayer then please come along and speak to us, you will be welcome.Contact Fran Warboys
Contact: Audrey Croll
Contact: Matt Archer
Monthly gatherings to pray and seek stragegies on reaching the local community. Also, each Wednesday, from 1.00 - 2.30pm there is a Prayer Walk in the local community, starting from the church car park.See Matthew Archer for more info.
Prayer Ministry Team
Goffs Lane, Goffs OakEN7 5EP
FriendsWalks GROUP
For youth at Secondary School.Friday 8 - 9.30 pm @ Life Church, Cuffley (Term Time)Contact: Helen Houghton
PUB LUNCH3rd Friday of each month
12.30 pm @The WheelwrightsJust turn up. We’d love to see you!Contact: Audrey Croll or Pat Roser.
For more details please contact Audrey Croll
Potters Bar
Why don’t you come along and see what happens. See Roger Taylor or John Hyde for more information.
Coming in April
Drop-in & Lunch Club
Sunday 30th April
At our Cuffley Campus. More details soon!
Note: This Church Family Lunch is an opportunity for both our campuses to meet together over an informal meal. Please put the date in our dairy and make a real effort to come along.
Life ChurchKing James Avenue, Cuffley, EN6 4LN01707 [email protected]
Phillip Coffin (Senior Pastor)01707 875106 [email protected]
Matthew Archer (Youth & Community Pastor)01707 875766 (Mobile: 07851 603519)[email protected]
Gavin Chisholm 01992 448131 [email protected]
Mary Gregory 01707 873859 [email protected]
John Hyde 01707 888017 [email protected]
William Wong01707 658612 [email protected]
Diane Gilbert01707 895101 [email protected]
Derek Gregory01707 873859 [email protected]
Julia Ellis-Hall01707 894646 [email protected]
Helen Houghton (Children’s Worker) 01992 538040 [email protected]
Carol Coffin (Potters Bar Campus) 01707 875106 [email protected]
Jenny Campbell07720 838805 [email protected]
Alison Hockney01992 625728 [email protected]
Esther Tam 01992 622100 [email protected]
Fran Worboys07930 542188 [email protected]
Esther Tam 01992 622100 [email protected]
Kathy Hillier 01707 653646 [email protected]
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