Obedience is a beautiful thing
Dear church family
Obedience is a beautiful thing! What beautiful weather we have had the last few days. I love the autumnal sun shimmering on the Autumn leaves. I do confess that I am shivering as I speak but even the cold, crisp mornings are a joy. I get such a sense of freedom and joy when I can kick through the leaves like a child, savouring the crunch of leaves underfoot. The colours are stunning if we just pause and look up. Taking time and giving ourselves permission to enjoy the change of seasons can once again awaken us to the wonder of God's glorious creation.
The psalmist writes in Psalm 96:11-13 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord…
The imagery of the trees singing for joy, in the full glory of their plumage is just beautiful! Being in creation can bring us so much closer to God and I often hear his still small voice once I allow the worries of the world to recede.
Recently, I have been consciously trying to capture the times when I may feel a small prompting or a whispered command and rather than brushing it away in the busyness of the moment, take hold of it and obey. This can lead to unexpected blessings. I have often regretted the whisper prompting me to take an umbrella when later that day I find myself caught in an unexpected rain shower! Sometimes during my quiet time, I may capture a tiny thought to look at a different version of the scripture passage I'm reading. Whenever I follow that prompt, every time the scripture is opened up to me in a way I had never seen before. The other morning I was reading Luke 5:1-11 which is the encounter between Simon Peter and Jesus when Jesus told him to push out into the lake and let down his nets. Peter responded:
"Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
It was the phrase 'because you say so' that caught my eye. Peter's experience told him that there were no fish to be had out there but because Jesus said so, he would obey. Through his obedience, he caught so much fish that he had to call another boat out to help him and even then, both boats almost sank under the weight of the fish. Just a little act of obedience brings an abundance of blessing.
In our culture, we sometimes struggle with the word obedience - but with God obedience always brings abundant blessing! Where can you be more obedient to God's voice in your life?
Enjoy the rest of this glorious Autumnal season.
Much love to you,
Paula
SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry
https://youtu.be/Y6-G8rvoJ8s
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Join us this Christmas at New Wells - invite family & friends!
With carol services, drama performances & more across all three sites. There is something for everyone and we would love to see you at one of our events this year! All dates are listed here: www.newwells.church/christmas
SEN - Helping families with SEN thrive
All are welcome here at New Wells!
We offer:
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Fidget toys
- Quiet sensory room
- Extra support
Any further questions, email matt.wardley@newwells.church
SATURATE - NEXT WEEK
Thursday 19th Nov | 7pm | New Wells Brabourne
Join us for whole church prayers as we meet together from across all 3 sites. This month we are meeting over at Brabourne
Bring your own mug!
Bringing your own travel mug each Sunday helps us cut down on waste and save some money along the way. Thanks so much for doing your bit!
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE - INTERPRETED SERVICES
We are pleased to have David with us to interpret the following Sunday Services: This week: Brabourne - Nov 15th | Finberry - Nov 22nd
PRAYER WORKS
Book an appointment via our website: https://newwells.church/prayerworks
Are there times when you just need someone to pray with or for you, but aren't seeing anyone to ask or are not able to get to church? We are offering personal confidential face to face and occasional online prayer appointments with members of our prayer team called Prayer Works (because it does!).
Saturate Thu 19th Nov | 7pm | New Wells Brabourne
AGM Sun 22nd Nov | 6pm | New Wells Ashford
Christmas dates for the diary: https://newwells.church/christmas
Children & Youth
The Base | Wednesdays | 7-9pm | Years 7-13 | New Wells Brabourne
The Deep | Mondays | 7-9pm | Years 9-13 | Moyles' manse
Droplets / Ripples / Waves | Sunday mornings | Age 0-1, 1-4, 5-10 | New Wells Ashford & New Wells Finberry
H2O | Tuesdays | 6-7:15pm | Years 3-6 | New Wells Ashford
Oceans | Friday | 7-9pm | Years 7-13 | Main worship space | New Wells Ashford
The Source | Sunday mornings | Years 6-8 | Upstairs in The Well
Tots at New Wells | Mondays | 9:30-11am | New Wells Ashford
Tots at Oasis | Wednesdays | 10-11:30am | New Wells Brabourne
Prayer & Services
Ashford Prayer | Every other Friday | 7pm | The Well
Brabourne Prayer | Every other Thursday | 10am | Side Hall | New Wells Brabourne
Ashminster House Care Home | Every third Wednesday | 2:30pm | Clive Dennis Court, TN24 0LX
Brabourne Care Centre Service | Every third Monday | 2:30pm | Brabourne Care Centre, Hythe Road TN24 8PL
Care Home Services | See Pastor Paula if you would like to be involved: paula@newwells.church
Early Morning Prayers | Wednesday mornings | 6:30am | Join here on Zoom: www.newwells.church/prayer
Power Hour | Thursdays every other week | 8pm | Whole church prayer & worship meeting
Reverb | Every fourth Tuesday in the month | 1:30pm | Midweek service | New Wells Brabourne
Sunday Prayer | Before our Sunday service | 9:45am - all welcome | Front of church | New Wells Ashford
Sunday Prayer | Before our Sunday Service | 10am - all welcome | Side Hall | New Wells Brabourne
Social Events
Arts and Craft Group | Fourth Thursday of the month | 10am-12:30pm | New Wells Brabourne
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | 2-4pm | The Well
Dance Ministry | Fridays | 6:30-7:30pm | New Wells Ashford
Renew Wellbeing | Every Tuesday | 2-4pm | Quiet shared space | The Well
Signing Well | Every second Thu | 10:30am-12noon | The Well
The Real Meal | First Thursday of the month | 7 for 7:30pm | Mens meal | The Walnut Tree Aldington
The Well | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 9am-12pm | The Well
Tots at New Wells | Mondays | 9:30-11am | New Wells Ashford
Tots at Oasis | Wednesdays | 10-11:30am | New Wells Brabourne
Obedience is a beautiful thing! What beautiful weather we have had the last few days. I love the autumnal sun shimmering on the Autumn leaves. I do confess that I am shivering as I speak but even the cold, crisp mornings are a joy. I get such a sense of freedom and joy when I can kick through the leaves like a child, savouring the crunch of leaves underfoot. The colours are stunning if we just pause and look up. Taking time and giving ourselves permission to enjoy the change of seasons can once again awaken us to the wonder of God's glorious creation.
The psalmist writes in Psalm 96:11-13 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord…
The imagery of the trees singing for joy, in the full glory of their plumage is just beautiful! Being in creation can bring us so much closer to God and I often hear his still small voice once I allow the worries of the world to recede.
Recently, I have been consciously trying to capture the times when I may feel a small prompting or a whispered command and rather than brushing it away in the busyness of the moment, take hold of it and obey. This can lead to unexpected blessings. I have often regretted the whisper prompting me to take an umbrella when later that day I find myself caught in an unexpected rain shower! Sometimes during my quiet time, I may capture a tiny thought to look at a different version of the scripture passage I'm reading. Whenever I follow that prompt, every time the scripture is opened up to me in a way I had never seen before. The other morning I was reading Luke 5:1-11 which is the encounter between Simon Peter and Jesus when Jesus told him to push out into the lake and let down his nets. Peter responded:
"Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
It was the phrase 'because you say so' that caught my eye. Peter's experience told him that there were no fish to be had out there but because Jesus said so, he would obey. Through his obedience, he caught so much fish that he had to call another boat out to help him and even then, both boats almost sank under the weight of the fish. Just a little act of obedience brings an abundance of blessing.
In our culture, we sometimes struggle with the word obedience - but with God obedience always brings abundant blessing! Where can you be more obedient to God's voice in your life?
Enjoy the rest of this glorious Autumnal season.
Much love to you,
Paula
SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry
- Ashford - Rescue from Religion - Katie Moyles
- Brabourne - Rescue from Religion - Jerry Newson
(BSL Interpreted Service) - Finberry - Rescue from Religion - Paula Chegwin
https://youtu.be/Y6-G8rvoJ8s
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
Join us this Christmas at New Wells - invite family & friends!
With carol services, drama performances & more across all three sites. There is something for everyone and we would love to see you at one of our events this year! All dates are listed here: www.newwells.church/christmas
 |
SEN - Helping families with SEN thrive
All are welcome here at New Wells!
We offer:
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Fidget toys
- Quiet sensory room
- Extra support
Any further questions, email matt.wardley@newwells.church
 |
SATURATE - NEXT WEEK
Thursday 19th Nov | 7pm | New Wells Brabourne
Join us for whole church prayers as we meet together from across all 3 sites. This month we are meeting over at Brabourne
 |
Bring your own mug!
Bringing your own travel mug each Sunday helps us cut down on waste and save some money along the way. Thanks so much for doing your bit!
 |
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE - INTERPRETED SERVICES
We are pleased to have David with us to interpret the following Sunday Services: This week: Brabourne - Nov 15th | Finberry - Nov 22nd
PRAYER WORKS
Book an appointment via our website: https://newwells.church/prayerworks
Are there times when you just need someone to pray with or for you, but aren't seeing anyone to ask or are not able to get to church? We are offering personal confidential face to face and occasional online prayer appointments with members of our prayer team called Prayer Works (because it does!).
 |
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AGM Sun 22nd Nov | 6pm | New Wells Ashford
Christmas dates for the diary: https://newwells.church/christmas
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The Base | Wednesdays | 7-9pm | Years 7-13 | New Wells Brabourne
The Deep | Mondays | 7-9pm | Years 9-13 | Moyles' manse
Droplets / Ripples / Waves | Sunday mornings | Age 0-1, 1-4, 5-10 | New Wells Ashford & New Wells Finberry
H2O | Tuesdays | 6-7:15pm | Years 3-6 | New Wells Ashford
Oceans | Friday | 7-9pm | Years 7-13 | Main worship space | New Wells Ashford
The Source | Sunday mornings | Years 6-8 | Upstairs in The Well
Tots at New Wells | Mondays | 9:30-11am | New Wells Ashford
Tots at Oasis | Wednesdays | 10-11:30am | New Wells Brabourne
Prayer & Services
Ashford Prayer | Every other Friday | 7pm | The Well
Brabourne Prayer | Every other Thursday | 10am | Side Hall | New Wells Brabourne
Ashminster House Care Home | Every third Wednesday | 2:30pm | Clive Dennis Court, TN24 0LX
Brabourne Care Centre Service | Every third Monday | 2:30pm | Brabourne Care Centre, Hythe Road TN24 8PL
Care Home Services | See Pastor Paula if you would like to be involved: paula@newwells.church
Early Morning Prayers | Wednesday mornings | 6:30am | Join here on Zoom: www.newwells.church/prayer
Power Hour | Thursdays every other week | 8pm | Whole church prayer & worship meeting
Reverb | Every fourth Tuesday in the month | 1:30pm | Midweek service | New Wells Brabourne
Sunday Prayer | Before our Sunday service | 9:45am - all welcome | Front of church | New Wells Ashford
Sunday Prayer | Before our Sunday Service | 10am - all welcome | Side Hall | New Wells Brabourne
Social Events
Arts and Craft Group | Fourth Thursday of the month | 10am-12:30pm | New Wells Brabourne
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | 2-4pm | The Well
Dance Ministry | Fridays | 6:30-7:30pm | New Wells Ashford
Renew Wellbeing | Every Tuesday | 2-4pm | Quiet shared space | The Well
Signing Well | Every second Thu | 10:30am-12noon | The Well
The Real Meal | First Thursday of the month | 7 for 7:30pm | Mens meal | The Walnut Tree Aldington
The Well | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 9am-12pm | The Well
Tots at New Wells | Mondays | 9:30-11am | New Wells Ashford
Tots at Oasis | Wednesdays | 10-11:30am | New Wells Brabourne
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