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New Wells Looking for a church in Ashford, Kent? Welcome to New Wells https://newwells.church Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:59:47 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:59:47 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com Community Connect - SIGN UP https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/14/community-connect-sign-up Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:49:20 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/14/community-connect-sign-up

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ❤️
We would really appreciate your help this Saturday 18th July to bless our community!
Sign up here: http://www.newwells.church/signup
Thank you!

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]]> Stepping forward together https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/10/stepping-forward-together Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:31:58 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/10/stepping-forward-together

Dear church family

What a great members meeting we had at Ashford last night! It was so good to see friends from Finberry and hear news of how God is moving so wonderfully there. We also voted as to whether to amalgamate with Brabourne and we had an overwhelmingly positive affirmation to go ahead. Brabourne had their meeting last Sunday morning and they too affirmed the amalgamation. This means we can instruct the solicitors to finalise the agreement.

We are in exciting times and we give thanks to God for leading us to come together to expand his Kingdom work in Ashford, Brabourne, Finberry and wherever he takes us next. We long to see the good news of Jesus reaching as many people as possible so that they too can experience the freedom from sin offered through his sacrifice and the indescribable joy and inner peace available through a personal relationship with him.

It is so delightfully reassuring when we receive confirmation that we are hearing from God. Last night I opened the meeting with Ephesians 4:1-6 only to find that Katie also referenced that same passage, although we had not spoken to each other about it! The passage says:

I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

This passage needs to be tattooed on our hearts and is my prayer for us all this week. May we always be gentle with each other remembering that if I am in God and you are in God (John 17:21), then that means we are one together in God. Even when we disagree or let each other down, this oneness remains true. Paul emphasised that there is only one body which is the global church just as there is one God that we worship together.

So as we step forward together, one family on three sites, may we always be of one heart as we seek to follow Jesus, remembering that it is His church that we are a small part of. May we make it a priority to continue growing deeper in him and choose to see the best in each other.

Have a joy-filled, blessed week.

Much Love,

Paula

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry

Ashford - Encouragement Katie Moyles
Brabourne - One-off message Ben Smith
Finberry - 10 lepers healed Kelly Carolan

You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford: https://youtu.be/JjIqIux-dp4

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ??? ASHFORD & FINBERRY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
18th & 19th July - with special guests MAF - aircraft on site!
Please let us know if you can help - sign up here: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/9l9oq5nb

H2O ? NEW KIDS GROUP - NEXT WEEK
Tues 14th July | 6:00pm–7:15pm | New Wells Ashford
A midweek discipleship group for children in our church and their friends.
? Games ? Stories ? Songs ? Friends & more... No sign-up required
For children in Years 2–6. Contact Matt for more info: matt.wardley@newwells.church

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POWER HOUR ??? THIS WEEK
Thursday 16th July | 8-9pm | New Wells Ashford
Prayer is important ? Join us as we pray & worship together as one church family

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]]> Remember the deeds of the Lord https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/03/remember-the-deeds-of-the-lord Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:33:35 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/07/03/remember-the-deeds-of-the-lord

Dear church family

Psalm 77 came up in my readings last week and It struck me that this Psalm written thousands of years ago is so relevant for us today. The writer of this Psalm was Asaph, a worship leader appointed by King David. He had clearly hit some hard times and was seemingly pouring his heart out to God in the long lonely and silent hours of the night. The following lines hit me between the eyes.

'You kept my eyes from closing;
I was too troubled to speak.'

Have you ever been in a place where however hard you try, sleep will not come and your spirits are so low that you can't even bring yourself to pray? Perhaps you can recall laying there watching dark turn to light through the chinks in the curtains; still sleep remains elusive and your thoughts are chasing each other around your head with no resolution in sight. This is where we need each other. Even the most seasoned prayer warrior will face times like these and we all need those few trusted praying friends who can stand in the gap for us. Who are your praying friends? If you don't have any, I strongly suggest that you find some, because even Moses needed Aaron and Hur to hold up his arms during the battle with the Amalekites (Exodus 17:12).

What I love about many of these psalms is that we are pointed toward a helpful way forward. In this Psalm, Asaph remembers his songs – these are worship songs he has written in the past which recount the goodness of God, for example, Psalms 75 & 76. These remind him of all the times God has been good to him,

Then I thought, "To this I will appeal:
the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12 I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds."

It is a great strategy when we are struggling, to play upbeat worship songs – to choose as an act of will, to worship and to 'remember the deeds of the Lord'. This is definitely the benefit of keeping a record of the ways that the Lord has blessed us so that in the tough times, we can remind ourselves that he is still God and that if he has blessed us in the past, he will do so again.

Let us remind ourselves today of the many promises of God in Bible to which we can turn. Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us, 'The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.' Jesus himself said, 'And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.' (Matt. 28:20).

Be encouraged and be blessed.

Much love,

Paula

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/1rDz49JaYs0

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CHURCH MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
Please note we have two special meetings coming up next week
Brabourne Sun 5th July | 12noon (Straight after the service) | New Wells Brabourne
Ashford Thu 9th July | 7pm for 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ❤️ BRABOURNE TOMORROW!
Sat 4th July | 12noon-3pm | New Wells Brabourne
Please let the office know if you would like to help office@newwells.church

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BRABOURNE CLOSURE DATES
6th-10th July | New Wells Brabourne
Please note our Brabourne site will be closed for maintenance

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ❤️ ASHFORD & FINBERRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
18th & 19th July - with special guests MAF - aircraft on site!
Please let us know if you can help - sign up here: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/9l9oq5nb

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H2O NEW KIDS GROUP - NEXT WEEK
Tues 7th July | 6:00pm–7:15pm | New Wells Ashford
A midweek discipleship group for children in our church and their friends.
Games, Stories, Songs, Friends & more... No sign-up required
For children in Years 2–6. Contact Matt for more info: matt.wardley@newwells.church

NEWCOMERS MEAL - CANCELLED
~~Mon 6th July | 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford~~
This meal is no longer taking place - but please do reach out to Matt or Kelly if you would like to attend a Newcomers Meal in the near future (matt.wardley@newwells.church, kelly.carolan@newwells.church)

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]]> For such a time as this https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/26/for-such-a-time-as-this Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:35:32 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/26/for-such-a-time-as-this

Dear church family

'…As the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.' - Esther 9:22a

The book of Esther will always have a special place in my heart. I remember listening to the story retold for kids on a cassette tape we would listen to in the car and thinking how amazing it was to hear about this woman who stood up with boldness and faced potential death to fight for her people. Hearing about this courageous woman where most biblical stories were about men was amazing for me as a little girl and it meant this story in particular stuck with me. One of my favourite bits in this story is in Esther 4:14 where Mordecai (Esther's cousin who had raised her) says to her, 'For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?'

A quick summary of the story for those who haven't read it is because of her great beauty, Esther becomes the queen of Persia after King Xerxes decides to marry her, but she hides the fact that she is a Jew. The bad guy in the story is a man called Haman who plots to destroy all the Jews in King Xerxes empire and manages to get King Xerxes to put an order out to destroy them. Esther risks her life going to Xerxes to ask him to change the order and is successful in convincing him and ultimately the Jewish people in Persia are rescued because of Esther. What a woman!

'For such a time as this,' is a phrase that has always stuck with me. Whatever situation you find yourself in whether good or challenging, and particularly with challenging situations, perhaps God has placed you there for a reason. Jesus calls us to be a light that shines in the darkness, and this is not always an easy calling. However, situations can shift and circumstances can change when we invite Jesus into those situations and sometimes it means we must be bold and courageous and stand for what is right. When we stand for what is Godly and right, God honours us within that, like He honoured Esther and helped her save His chosen people.

'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.' – Isaiah 41:10

Much love,

Katie

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/WHkK0N45-N8

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NEWCOMERS MEAL + ALPHA TASTER SESSION ❤️
Mon 6th July | 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford
If you're new to our church family and want to get to know a bit more about us, come along for a meal and a taster Alpha session!
Sign up: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/i7frexxo

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UPCOMING CHURCH MEETINGS ?
Please note we have two special meetings coming up next month
Brabourne Sun 5th July | 12noon (Straight after the service) | New Wells Brabourne
Ashford Thu 9th July | 7pm for 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
18th & 19th July - with special guests MAF - aircraft on site!
Please let us know if you can help - sign up here: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/9l9oq5nb

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H2O ? NEW KIDS GROUP - NEXT WEEK
Tues 30th June & Tues 7th July | 6:00pm–7:15pm | New Wells Ashford
A midweek discipleship group for children in our church and their friends.
? Games ? Stories ? Songs ? Friends & more... No sign-up required
For children in Years 2–6. Contact Matt for more info: matt.wardley@newwells.church

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ NEXT WEEKEND
Sat 4th July | 12noon-3pm | New Wells Brabourne
Please let the office know if you would like to help on the day office@newwells.church

BRABOURNE CLOSURE DATES ?
6th-10th July | New Wells Brabourne
Please note our Brabourne site will be closed for maintenance

IMMERSE THIS SUNDAY ???
7pm | New Wells Ashford
Encounter, Engage, Empower! Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence

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]]> Building God's Kingdom https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/19/building-god-s-kingdom Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:25:56 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/19/building-god-s-kingdom

Dear church family

This past Sunday was a wonderful celebration of the diversity of God's family as we marked International Sunday across our sites. It was a joy to recognise and celebrate the many nations and cultures that make up our church community, reflecting the beautiful picture we see in Scripture of people from every tribe, tongue, and nation worshipping together.

One of the highlights of the day was gathering together afterwards at the Ashford site to share food, fellowship, and conversation. There is something powerful about sitting around a table together, building relationships, and being reminded that although we come from different backgrounds, we are united in Christ.

As we look ahead, let's continue to build God's Kingdom together. Every act of kindness, every conversation, every prayer, every invitation, and every step of faith, helps make Jesus known in our communities. Thank you for all that you do to serve, encourage, and support one another. May we continue to be a church that reflects God's heart for all people and welcomes others into His family.

"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." (Romans 15:7)

Much love,

Kelly

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/yS-qZdHqrQ0

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NEW COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ ASHFORD & FINBERRY
18th & 19th July - with special guests MAF - aircraft on site!
An exciting open day for anyone in the community to come and enjoy some great food, join in with activities, games and connect with your community
?️ Aircraft ?️ Flight Simulator ? Fun bus ? BBQ ? Craft ⚽ Games & more...!

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About MAF ?️
MAF UK Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world's largest humanitarian air operator. For over 80 years we have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts. We enable more than 1,500 aid, development and mission organisations to bring medical care, emergency relief and long-term development. Our pilots and personnel deliver relief workers, doctors, pastors, school books, food, medicines - everything that can only be safely and speedily delivered by air. Our faithful supporters give and pray to make this all possible.

COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ BRABOURNE
Sat 4th July | 12noon-3pm | New Wells Brabourne

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YOUTH ✨ NEW NAMES
We're excited to introduce the new names for our youth groups as part of the New Wells rebrand!
The Source (previously Blaze) | Sunday mornings upstairs in The Well | Years 6-8
The Deep (previously Furnace) | Mondays | 7-9pm | Moyles' manse | Years 9-13
Oceans (previously Ignite) | Friday | 7-9pm | Main worship space | Years 7-13
Please continue to pray for our young people, especially during this season as they complete exams and look ahead to the summer months. Thank you for your support and prayers! ?

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H2O ? NEW KIDS GROUP
Tues 30th June & Tues 7th July | 6:00pm–7:15pm | New Wells Ashford
A midweek discipleship group for children in our church and their friends.
? Games ? Stories ? Songs ? Friends & more... No sign-up required
For children in Years 2–6. Contact Matt for more info: matt.wardley@newwells.church

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]]> A prophesy that has now come to pass https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/12/a-prophesy-that-has-now-come-to-pass Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:34 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/12/a-prophesy-that-has-now-come-to-pass

Dear church family

Someone shared with me a picture they had approx. 15 years ago when we used to have services called 'Open to God'. They had a picture of a bright light like a fountain (this was before the Willesborough Baptist Church logo was a fountain). People started moving towards the light and the light was getting stronger. There were people of all nationalities, gender, age and physical capability. She saw people with walkers and children being carried on the shoulders of their Dads. At the time of the picture, Willesborough was a predominantly white British church. We marvelled at how much New Wells Ashford has changed since those days and that the picture God had given her was a prophesy that has now come to pass.

This Sunday we celebrate the wonderful diversity of our church family. Something that was a distant dream all those years ago. Today, we have over 40 different nationalities with ages ranging from new born to seniors with walkers and in wheelchairs. This is such a wonderful picture of the Kingdom of Heaven where the apostle John wrote in Revelation 7:9,

'After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb.'

Our heart at New Wells is for the gospel to be accessible to all people and it was so wonderful to see so many at the 'Signing Well' café this Thursday. We have quite some way to go, but please do pray that our church will become accessible to the deaf community so that BSL will be one of the languages used to worship and glorify our Lord every Sunday in our church building.

When we gather together this Sunday, take a look around and know that when we worship together with one voice, we are on our way to reflecting the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth. So, please make it a priority to come to Ashford on Sunday to share lunch together. We would love to welcome you whether you have worshipped at Finberry, Brabourne or Ashford, this is a chance for us to share good food and get to know more people within our New Wells family.

I'll see you there!

Much love,

Paula

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry for a special International Sunday service! ♥️? You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/0eYbh1DkxRQ

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INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY ♥️? THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday 14th June | 10:30am | All sites, then food after at New Wells Ashford
Thank you to everyone who has filled in the form. If you haven't got round to it yet, here is your chance to do so ♥️♥️♥️ The form only takes a minute to complete and helps us prepare for the day. Thank you! ?
https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/x2w0n5sx

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H2O ? NEW KIDS GROUP
Tues 30th June & Tues 7th July | 6:00pm–7:15pm | New Wells Ashford
A midweek discipleship group for children in our church and their friends.
? Games ? Stories ? Songs ? Friends & more... No sign-up required
For children in Years 2–6. Contact Matt for more info: matt.wardley@newwells.church

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POWER HOUR ??? NEXT WEEK
Thursday 18th June | 8-9pm | New Wells Ashford
Prayer is important ? Join us as we pray & worship together as one church family

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ NEXT MONTH
Sat 4th July | 12noon-3pm | New Wells Brabourne
An open day for anyone in the community to come and enjoy some great food, join in with activities, games and connect with your community!
? Fun bus ? BBQ ? Craft ⚽ Games & more...

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]]> Not to be served, but to serve https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/05/not-to-be-served-but-to-serve Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:02:11 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/06/05/not-to-be-served-but-to-serve

Dear church family

This week we are recognising the contributions of our volunteers.
We wish to thank them for their invaluable efforts.

Hebrews 6.10:
"God sees the ways we try to honour him by showing care and kindness to others. God sees and is pleased"

If the Bible tells us anything, it's that God is generous and loves to serve.
We see this in Jesus, who said He came not to be served, but to serve - even though He is the King of the world! It teaches us that we need to help and serve one another out of love for God.

Volunteering gives us the chance to represent a God who voluntarily chooses to pour out blessings on all who are in need. A kind and generous heart reflects God's own character, so lets take time to look around us for opportunities to bless.

Our volunteers serve Jesus by serving those He loves. To live in this way is a powerful commitment to God's love and goodness.

Please join us in celebrating the spirit of volunteering that so greatly enriches communities. God bless these selfless people, giving their time and their hearts to serve others.

If you are one of these people, we celebrate you this week. If not, perhaps now is a good time to review whether there is an area in which you could volunteer some of your time, even if you can only spare a few hours occasionally. You could be even more of a blessing in the lives of others.

Have a wonderful week

Much love,

Elena

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry!
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/S3p85r-N4oE

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INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY ♥️? NEXT WEEK!
Sunday 14th June | 10:30am | All sites, then food after at New Wells Ashford
Please fill in this quick form! The form only takes a minute to complete and helps us prepare flags and food for the day. Thank you! ?
https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/x2w0n5sx

SIGNING WELL - NEXT WEEK
Thursday 11th June | 10:30am-12noon | The Well
A wonderful opportunity to meet others using & learning BSL, to sign in a relaxed environment and build your confidence! (No teaching included). Grab a coffee and cake too!

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COMMUNITY CONNECT ???❤️ NEXT MONTH
Sat 4th July | 12noon-3pm | New Wells Brabourne
An open day for anyone in the community to come and enjoy some great food, join in with activities, games and connect with your community!
? Fun bus ? BBQ ? Craft ⚽ Games & more...

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]]> An incredibly gracious God https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/22/an-incredibly-gracious-god Fri, 22 May 2026 06:28:20 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/22/an-incredibly-gracious-god

Dear church family

Something I was reminded of yesterday is that God is often speaking to us or prompting us, but we are sometimes (or at least I am) not very good at clocking in. The other day someone referenced one of my favourite stories in the gospels and it was a beautiful but challenging reminder that I needed to hear, and I wonder if it's something we need to hear as a church family too.

At the start of John 8 there is a story that in many bibles is in italics. We are told that this story is in italics because it isn't in some of the original manuscripts but at least my take on it is that this story is so reflective of the heart of God it needed to be included even if it wasn't in some of the original manuscripts.

The story goes that Jesus is at the temple courts with a crowd gathered around him whom he is teaching. The teachers of the law and Pharisees bring a woman to Jesus who has been caught in adultery. They make her stand in front of the whole group and say to Jesus, 'Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?' We are then told that they were using this question to trap Jesus, to have a basis to accuse him.

What a conundrum to be in! However, Jesus bends down and starts writing in the ground with his finger. When they kept questioning him Jesus says, 'Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.'

The story continues: 'At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.' When it is just Jesus and this woman he asks her where everyone has gone and if anyone condemned her and when the answer is of course no one, Jesus tells her that neither does he condemn her and that she should leave her life of sin.

I believe the heart of this message is that none of us have a right to judge anyone. The only perfect judge is Jesus and here is a woman who has really messed up and Jesus' perfect judgement is not to condemn her nor to allow others to condemn her. God is an incredibly gracious God – I know He has shown me immeasurable grace where I have got a lot wrong. He has also shown you immeasurable grace so let us show one another grace and not judge but leave that up to God as He is the only one who has the whole picture and I'm confident He knows WAY better than us anyway. So let us leave judgement up to him and as a family continue to fix our eyes on Jesus, the mission and calling He has given our church and crack on with it!

Much love,

Katie

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry!
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for Pentecost Sunday: https://youtu.be/_PIdCnqztZY

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HOLIDAY CLUB - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
27th | 28th | 29th May | Finberry/Brabourne/Ashford
Holiday Club is next week and we are in need of Volunteers to help with this amazing ministry!

Please sign up here to volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctzyvOIjQS4wYZkSSOLjxOg7rKmCHMEW_z30xSg-GfU-eMEg/viewform?usp=header

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INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY ♥️?
Sunday 14th June | 10:30am | All sites, then food after at New Wells Ashford
In just short of a month's time we are going to be celebrating International Sunday ? This is where we celebrate and pray for the many nations that make up our church family.

It has been a while since we have checked in about what nations make up our wonderful church family so we'd love you to fill in the form below and let us know what nation you represent and how we can be praying for your nation together.

We will also be sharing lunch after church at our Ashford site so if you are able to bring some food could you please let us know what you are able to bring (and allergens as well).
https://newwells.churchsuite.com/-/forms/x2w0n5sx

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PENTECOST SUNDAY - THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 24th May | 6pm | Bright City
Join together with other church families across Ashford for this evening service

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THE REAL MEAL ? COMING UP...
Thursday 4th June | 7 for 7:30pm | The Walnut Tree Aldington
The Real Meal is still going from strength to strength encouraging men to join in prayer together and support one another in their faith journey. The meal will now be held on the first Thursday of every month. Please sign up via Churchsuite: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/uo7dzcmd or speak to Ben Oliver or Mark Giles if you have any questions

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SATURATE ?? COMING UP...
Thursday 4th June | 7pm | New Wells Brabourne
Meeting together as a whole church family from across all our sites

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]]> Persist, Partner and Position https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/15/persist-partner-and-position Fri, 15 May 2026 06:16:00 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/15/persist-partner-and-position

Dear church family

On Sunday at our Ashford site Josh, our visiting speaker, challenged us to Persist, Partner and Position ourselves in prayer. What a fantastic message that is and so challenging. I wonder how you have decided to respond to his challenge.

I loved his story of Alice who used to arrive at work before anyone else, so that she could pray over each chair in the office. Is that something you could do? Jeremiah told the Israelites who had been taken as slaves to Babylon:

"Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." (Jeremiah 29:5-7)

Wherever we find ourselves, whether or not we want to be there, we are called to pray for the prosperity of our community. This does not only mean economic prosperity but for spiritual, emotional and mental prosperity, for peace and breakthrough.

I once worked for a company where there was considerable unrest, so I phoned the only other Christian that I knew worked there and arranged to have a zoom call with him once a week to pray for our company and colleagues. We kept note of those prayers and we saw considerable breakthrough. The prayers were not always answered as we expected, in fact we were often surprised at how God moved, but he most definitely moved in response to our prayers. We persisted and we saw change.

When next you are tempted to complain, moan or gossip about your workplace or anywhere else you find yourself, choose to pray instead and be the conduit for God to bring change. Wherever you are you can persist in prayer, partner with God and position yourself to be a watchperson on the walls. If you commit to this, your faith will increase as you see God move and you will be blessed. You can do that yourself, but even better to find someone to pray with, as you will hold each other accountable. Don't forget to keep a record of your prayers, because you will be amazed when you look back at how many prayers have been answered that you have forgotten you prayed.

If you didn't hear the sermon, please do find time to watch back on this link: Keep Watch With Me | Guest Speaker Josh Smith

Let us all increase the temperature of our prayer lives together. There are many opportunities to pray with us at church. If you have commitments that genuinely mean you can't make any of our prayer meetings, why don't you start your own prayer group with friends in the same position as you at a time and place of your choosing.

Whatever you do – PRAY

Much love,

Paula

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry!
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our sermon series 'Trusting God's Plan': https://youtu.be/Xn4E2XMPCWw

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BAPTISM COURSE - STARTING THIS SUNDAY
Starting Sunday 17th May | 7:30pm | On Zoom
This is a three-part course for anyone who has not yet been baptised but is thinking about it or just wants to find out more about what it is or means.

Sign up here: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/orxeyffm or please email Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church if you would like more information

Course dates
Sun 17th May
Tue 19th May
Thu 21st May

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PRESCHOOL OPEN DAY - THIS MONDAY
Monday 18th May | 9:30am | New Wells Ashford
We are delighted to invite you to our Preschool Open Day on Monday 18th May, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Come along and explore our preschool, meet the team, and discover what we have to offer. It's the perfect opportunity to look around! On the day, our popular Tots at New Wells group will be running, and we'll also have the Fun Bus joining us – making it a fun-filled and engaging morning for everyone! More info www.newwells.church/preschool

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POWER HOUR - THIS THURSDAY
Thursday 21st May | 8-9pm | New Wells Ashford
Prayer is important ? Join us this week as we pray & worship together as one church family

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PENTECOST SUNDAY
Sunday 24th May | 6pm | Bright City
Join together with other church families across Ashford for this evening service

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HOLIDAY CLUB - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
27th | 28th | 29th May | Finberry/Brabourne/Ashford
We would love to have you as part of our Holiday Club team!

]]> Trust in the Lord https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/01/trust-in-the-lord Fri, 01 May 2026 06:35:19 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/05/01/trust-in-the-lord

Dear church family

'Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.'
-Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in someone is confident reliance that they will do what they say, even when you can't fully see or prove the outcome yet. This proverb encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts. However, trust can be hard for those who have been let down - even if it's not God who has not done the letting down. I also love that this proverb encourages us not to lean on our own understanding. In my own walk with Jesus, I have found that sometimes I have felt let down by God, not because He has let me down, but I had a certain expectation of how I wanted God to do something which was not how He did it. We are encouraged to trust God even if what He does doesn't make sense or seem right to our human understanding.

We are told in the Bible that God is faithful, He is unchanging, that in His very nature He is trustworthy. When we choose to place absolute trust in God, we know that it is not misplaced. God's love will never fail us but sometimes our own understanding does fail us. We can all admit that there have been many occasions where we have got it wrong – whether that is in the workplace, school, with relationships and so on. God doesn't get it wrong ever! He is a perfect and holy God, so when we place our trust in Him we can trust that He does not ever make mistakes like we do.

The proverb then tells us to submit all our ways to Him and He will make our path straight. Something I regularly am reminded of it how much God cares about the little decisions as well as the big ones. We each have things we go to God with and things we don't either because we forget or don't think we need to pray about it. When we choose to include God in ALL our decision making we know He will help guide us on the right path where sometimes our decisions can lead us down the wrong paths.

I encourage you, if you don't already, to include God in ALL your decision making this week (or as many decisions as you remember to include God) and see what a difference it makes.
Lots of love,

Katie

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry!
You can also join us online from New Wells Ashford for our new Sermon Series 'Trusting God's Plan: Following Joseph's Journey': https://youtu.be/pbqkNWHGVHY

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POWER HOUR | THIS THURSDAY
Thursday 7th May | 8-9pm | New Wells Ashford
Join us for Power Hour as we pray & worship together as one church family

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PRESCHOOL OPEN DAY
Monday 18th May | 9:30am | New Wells Ashford
We are delighted to invite you to our Preschool Open Day on Monday 18th May, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Come along and explore our preschool, meet the team, and discover what we have to offer. It's the perfect opportunity to look around! On the day, our popular Tots at New Wells group will be running, and we'll also have the Fun Bus joining us – making it a fun-filled and engaging morning for everyone! More info www.newwells.church/preschool

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KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB
27th | 28th | 29th May
This May half term! Join us for a lot of fun!

Soft play bus

Craft

Games

Prizes

Stories & more...Sign up: https://newwells.church/kids

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]]> Give thanks to the Lord https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/24/give-thanks-to-the-lord Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:13:42 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/24/give-thanks-to-the-lord

Dear church family

What a joy it has been to see all that God has done this past weekend! For years, we have prayed, believed and held onto words spoken over Finberry – and now to see it become a reality is incredibly special. We are so thankful for a wonderful launch, with over 60 adults and 32 children gathering together. It truly felt like a moment of Gods goodness and faithfulness on display among us.

As a church, we want to pause and give thanks – recognising that every life touched, every conversation had, and every step forward is by his grace alone. 'Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever' Psalm 107v1.

We also have more to celebrate this coming weekend as we host a baptism Sunday at the Ashford site – this is a powerful reminder of new life in Jesus and his transforming grace at work among us. What a privilege it is to witness lives being changed and faith being declared!

As we celebrate, lets also continue to press in with prayer. As one church across three sites in this new season for the New Wells family, our prayers matter deeply. Let's pray for Finberry – that those who came would return, put down roots, and encounter Jesus personally. Let's pray for Ashford, especially for those taking steps of faith like baptism, that they would be strengthened and encouraged. And let's lift up Brabourne, to ask God to continue to build a strong spirit filled community there and for many more to come and know him.

Finally, lets pray for continued unity across our three sites, that we would remain one church with one heart and vision and that God will be at the centre of everything we do.

Big love,

Kelly

SUNDAY SERVICES | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday in Ashford, Brabourne or Finberry!
You can also join us online for our Baptism Service and one-off sermon 'Holy Honesty' from New Wells Ashford: https://youtu.be/Q3iOOTY4eso

IMMERSE | THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 26th April | 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence. We want this space to be one that everyone can engage with no matter their age so please feel welcome to bring your children or little ones along. We will make sure to have space for them to be creative and comfy in the service, and if they want to come in their PJs, go for it!

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]]> Prepare the ground https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/17/prepare-the-ground Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:16:09 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/17/prepare-the-ground

Dear church family

This weekend we are launching a new congregation in Finberry! On Saturday evening, as we prepare the ground and our hearts for all that is yet to come, we are inviting the whole church to join us at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce at 6pm for a special prayer and worship gathering - please join us!

On Thursday evening at our leadership team meeting, one of our elders had a picture of the Spirit of God hovering over Finberry, just as the Spirit of God hovered over the waters in Genesis 1:2. He said that as we launched Finberry he saw this moment similar to when God said 'Let there be light' in Genesis 1:3, resulting in a release of God's power and presence and life over the Finberry estate. This picture of the Spirit of God hovering over the waters in Genesis 1:2 uses the same Hebrew language for a hen brooding over her eggs, waiting for new life to be birthed. The Spirit of God is brooding over Finberry, Ashford and Brabourne, ready to birth new life, and we get to join in and help with the birth!

Another church member reminded me on Sunday of the many prayers through the decades and the ways God has spoken about what he wants to do. He likened this to a war chest that is full of treasure built up over the years in intercession and prophecy and how we get to open it up and draw things out today. (Let's also make sure we are depositing even more back into it!)

And the good news is this is just the beginning… there is so much more that God wants to bring to life, so many lives he wants to transform, so many communities he wants to impact, so many new things yet to be birthed - new wells yet to be dug, so much more for us to draw on that God has spoken over the years and so many more prayers yet to be answered.
Personally, I want to thank the church for your prayers for me this past week and the many kind messages I have received since the letter went out to the church last weekend concerning my family situation and the time off that I am about to take. I am really excited about all the things God is going to be doing over the coming months across our church family and although I am sad to be missing it, I look forward to hearing all about it when I get back. I am also hugely thankful to God for you all, for calling me to such a loving church family and for the great team God has given us to lead the church forward at this time.

With much love,

Mark

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday for our one-off sermon 'Running the Race' or join us online: https://youtu.be/fZhB8MfICJU

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FINBERRY PRAYER & WORSHIP EVENING
Let's pray together ahead of the Finberry launch and commit everything we do to the Lord! TOMORROW We are having a worship evening at Finberry before we launch the following day. It will be from 6-7:30pm and we'd love to see you all there!

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FINBERRY LAUNCH THIS SUNDAY
Finberry Launch 19th April
We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday! Please be praying ahead of the launch. Feel free to give Finberry a follow on Facebook and Instagram too!

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PRESCHOOL OPEN DAY
Monday 18th May
We are delighted to invite you to our Preschool Open Day on Monday 18th May, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Come along and explore our preschool, meet the team, and discover what we have to offer. It's the perfect opportunity to look around! On the day, our popular Tots at New Wells group will be running, and we'll also have the Fun Bus joining us – making it a fun-filled and engaging morning for everyone! More info www.newwells.church/preschool

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]]> Sending Sunday https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/10/sending-sunday Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:56:54 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/04/10/sending-sunday

Dear church family

'So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.' (Acts 13:3)

We are in the countdown to New Wells Finberry being launched in just two Sundays' time! This site being launched is such a testament to God's kindness, provision and faithfulness. Our church has had a sense of calling to plant a church in Finberry for a very long time, it was a vision given and prayed into for many years and now we are stepping into that call. It hasn't always been easy waiting for a door to open, but God's timing is always perfect, and we are so excited and expectant to see what God is going to do in and through New Wells Finberry.

On Sunday we are having a sending service where we are going to lay hands and pray for the team that are going. This is something we see modelled by the early church. At the start of Acts 13, it says that as they worshipped and fasted together the Holy Spirit told them to set apart Barnabus and Saul for the work that God had called them to. They then laid hands and prayed for them before sending them off. Although we are sad that a part of our family will now be meeting somewhere else on a Sunday morning, we want to send them with our biggest blessing.

Barnabus and Saul were sent off but they never stopped being part of the wider community of the early church. In the same way, we are sending off the Finberry team, but they will not stop being part of our church family. We may not see each other on a Sunday morning but there are other days in the week we can see them, check in on them and see how we can be praying for and blessing them moving forward. In the meantime, let us not cease praying for our church family as a whole but particularly for Finberry.

Lots of love,

Katie ?

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we begin continue our Easter sermon series 'Set Free' or join us online: https://youtu.be/LHoVrWc7g10

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FINBERRY LAUNCH AND TEAM MEAL
Team Meal 12th April | Finberry Launch 19th April
We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday 19th April! We have an outreach and launch team meal on Sunday 12th April, 4pm at New Wells Brabourne. We're building the launch team now as preparations continue behind the scenes. If you feel stirred to join the launch team please connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible.
Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

WORSHIP EVENING
On Saturday 18th April we are having a worship evening at Finberry before we launch the following day. It will be from 6-7:30pm and we'd love to see you al there!

Feel free to give Finberry a follow on Facebook and Instagram as we build towards the launch...

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PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place.

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]]> We are set free *PLUS Finberry Launch coming up https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/27/we-are-set-free-plus-finberry-launch-coming-up Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:04:44 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/27/we-are-set-free-plus-finberry-launch-coming-up

Dear church family

As we enter into 'Holy Week,' which spans from Palm Sunday (this Sunday) to Easter Sunday (next Sunday), and prepare our hearts for the celebration on Easter Sunday, we are reminded that the story of Easter is not simply an event to celebrate but a truth to live in every day. When the women went to the tomb the angels told them:

'Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: "The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again."' (Luke 24:5b-7)

On Maundy Thursday we remember the last meal Jesus had with His disciples where they broke bread and shared wine being told to do the same in remembrance of Him. The disciples were then asked to watch and pray as Jesus went into the garden of Gethsemane asking God to take the cup of suffering away from him. From 7pm until midnight we will be watching, praying and worshipping seeing through until midnight. We'd love you to join with us and fast on Maundy Thursday.

On Good Friday, we remember the cross. We remember this great act of love where Jesus was willing to take on our sin, our shame, our separation, so that we can stand forgiven and free. Jesus didn't die so we can live slightly improved lives – He died so we could be made new and that there no longer was a separation between us and God.
Easter morning shouts the truth that darkness does not have the final say. The tomb is empty. Death has been defeated. Hope has been resurrected. Wherever things may look broken, buried, or beyond repair in your life – Easter reminds us that God's power to bring life out of death is not just historic, it's present!

As we celebrate Easter as a family may we remember that Jesus is alive! We are set free! Let us therefore walk in that freedom He paid for with His life. Let us receive the love demonstrated on that cross and worship our King together!

Lots of love,

Katie

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we begin continue our Easter sermon series 'Set Free' or join us online: https://youtu.be/LXhAbflHjgg

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FINBERRY LAUNCH AND TEAM MEAL
Team Meal 12th April | Finberry Launch 19th April
We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday 19th April! We have an outreach and launch team meal on Sunday 12th April, 4pm at New Wells Brabourne. We're building the launch team now as preparations continue behind the scenes. If you feel stirred to join the launch team please connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible.
Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

Feel free to give Finberry a follow on Facebook and Instagram as we build towards the launch...

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EASTER AT NEW WELLS ?
Let's celebrate Easter together as one church family
With something for everyone—kids, families, and all ages—you're invited to journey through Holy Week with us. From celebration and worship to quiet reflection and prayer, there are so many opportunities to pause, connect, and encounter God together.

Whether you join us for one event or many, we'd love you to be part of it as we celebrate Easter across our New Wells community. ?

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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunday 5th April | 7am | Wye Downs (Devil's Kneading Trough)
Join us for this Churches Together Service

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IMMERSE | THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 29th March | 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence. We want this space to be one that everyone can engage with no matter their age so please feel welcome to bring your children or little ones along. We will make sure to have space for them to be creative and comfy in the service, and if they want to come in their PJs, go for it!

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PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> Forgiving each other *PLUS Church meeting THIS WEEK https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/20/forgiving-each-other-plus-church-meeting-this-week Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:57:33 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/20/forgiving-each-other-plus-church-meeting-this-week

Dear church family

This week in our household we celebrated St Partick's day. It is always a special moment for us to reconnect with our roots, but also to reflect on the deeper meaning behind the day and the incredible story of faith it represents.

St Patick's Life is such a beautiful picture of Gods grace at work. As a young man, he was taken to Ireland as a slave, where he spent years in hardship. Yet it was in that place that he encountered God in a real personal way.

What's even more remarkable is that, after escaping and returning home, Patrick chose to go back to Ireland – not with resentment, but with a heart full of compassion, carrying the message of Jesus to the very people and place that had once caused him pain.

His story challenges and encourages us today. It reminds us that God can meet us in the hardest seasons, that forgiveness is possible even when it feels costly, and that following Jesus often means stepping out in courage and obedience. Patrick didn't have it all figured out – he simply said yes to God.

As we reflect on his life, may we be people who trust in God in every season, who forgive as we've been forgiven, and who are willing to go where he leads us.

'Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you' Ephesians 4 v 32

Le grá ar fad,

Kelly

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we begin our Easter sermon series 'Set Free' or join us online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNDNi8aKyE8

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CHURCH MEETING - THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 22nd March | 12:30pm | New Wells Ashford or Zoom
Join us THIS Sunday after the service for a short but important church family meeting—updates on finances, Finberry, and what's ahead...
More info / zoom link here: https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/hq8tovov

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FINBERRY FOCUS - LAUNCH TEAM MEETING THIS SUNDAY ?
Meeting straight after whole church meeting at New Wells Ashford
The focus of this meeting is hospitality, building community, sharing about Jesus and sharing your testimony... and we're ordering pizza in! ?

We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday 19th April, and we're building the launch team now as preparations continue behind the scenes. If you feel stirred to join the launch team please connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible. Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

Check out the latest Finberry video update over on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/reel/749751078073590

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EASTER AT NEW WELLS ?
Let's celebrate Easter together as one church family
With something for everyone—kids, families, and all ages—you're invited to journey through Holy Week with us. From celebration and worship to quiet reflection and prayer, there are so many opportunities to pause, connect, and encounter God together.

Whether you join us for one event or many, we'd love you to be part of it as we celebrate Easter across our New Wells community. ?

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NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1-3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> God's word is alive and active https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/06/god-s-word-is-alive-and-active Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:43:42 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/03/06/god-s-word-is-alive-and-active

Dear church family

My back up plan if ministry didn't work out was to start my own coffee shop. When ministry got difficult, I would daydream about this coffee shop. I would plan the décor, the feel of the shop, think about the potential of hosting acoustic worship nights and alpha and all sorts. I also thought about the name… My little imaginary coffee shop would be called 'He brews' which would be ironic because it would be a female owned coffee shop, Hebrews is a book in the Bible and coffee is of course brewed. I always enjoy the joke, 'How does Jesus make his coffee? … Hebrews it.' So, all in all, I was quite proud of coming up with this name for my imaginary coffee shop.

The book of Hebrews is an incredible book. In my Bible reading plan I am currently reading Hebrews which I find very exciting, and its teachings are challenging and encouraging me in my own journey. Yesterday I was reading chapter 4 and verses 12-13 struck me.
'For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.'

Now at first glance this is quite an intense passage, and I recognise I'm someone that quite enjoys the more intense stories and passages. What struck me was the power that comes from the word of God. His word (the Bible) is alive and active; it is sharp and cuts through a lot of our rubbish. Sometimes it holds up a mirror to our own failings, sin and imperfections which can be hard to face. However, when a mirror is held up to our faces, when our motives and desires are laid bare before God, when His Spirit convicts us of wrong or our failings, it is an opportunity for us to be met with mercy and grace. Sometimes the God's word cuts us like a sword when we have done wrong because it is an opportunity for us to repent, receive grace and be made whole. God cares so much about us that He does not want us to stay in our brokenness, but His desire is for us to be whole, righteous, and holy. He sees it all anyway, he sees our motives, our desires, our failings, every single part of us including the parts we would rather hide from and His declaration in His word is that we are His beloved, children and chosen ones. How amazing is that!

Lots of love,

Katie

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/JqRcq3zWjZw

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BAPTISM COURSE - THIS WEEK
Starting Tuesday 10th March | 7:30pm | On Zoom
This is a 3 week course for anyone who has not yet been baptised but is thinking about it or just wants to find out more about what it is or means.

Sign up here https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/qbxnv80g
or please email Katie katie.moyles@newwells.church if you would like more information

Course dates
Tuesday 10th March
Sunday 15th March
Sunday 22nd March

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FINBERRY FOCUS - LAUNCH TEAM MEETING THIS SUNDAY
Launch team meeting | Sunday 8th March | 3pm-5pm
Are you a planter or a sender? If you missed Mark's email "Everyone's Involved" earlier this week, please take a look...

We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday 19th April, and we're building the launch team now as preparations continue behind the scenes. If you feel stirred to join the launch team please connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible. Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

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]]> A gift from God https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/27/a-gift-from-god Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:27:08 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/27/a-gift-from-god

Dear church family

Some things are difficult to talk about. Last year significant revisions were made to laws around abortion in the same week that the so called 'Assisted Dying' bill passed it's third reading in parliament. Why should this concern us?

Life is a gift from God. If you have ever heard someone speaking about the 'sanctity of life', you might have wondered what this means. Genesis 1:28 tells us that all people are made in the image of God. We are created with value, purpose and personhood, and this is rooted in who God is and what he says about us. The value of human life is what motivates us to treat all people with dignity and respect, to care for the most vulnerable - the Bible often talks about orphans, widows and foreigners in the land, to honour and look after the elderly in our society, to strive for a society that offers equal treatment to those living with disabilities, to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves, to love all people as Jesus loves them (even our enemies!).

Our laws and society in the West has been built on this Christian belief. It is worth noting this has not been the norm throughout the world and throughout history and many other civilisations have had different values, leading to practices we would rightly see as wrong. For example, in some Arctic communities, elderly individuals who could no longer contribute to the group or people suffering with infirmities were left behind in remote locations to freeze or die of starvation. In Roman society, the practice of exposure was a widely accepted practice where unwanted newborns or infants, often female, illegitimate or frail, would be left in public places or in the wilderness to die of exposure or be taken by passersby. This was used to control family size, manage poverty or handle birth defects.

When it comes to the unborn, there is often a wider ethical debate about when human life begins. This is in large part because society needs to be able to determine and justify at what point the rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are afforded to a baby. As followers of Jesus, however, we take great assurance in the fact that God knitted us together in our mother's womb and that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13). Jeremiah 1:5 says "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart". Job 10:11-12 and Isaiah 49:1 describe God as the creator who forms, clothes and even calls people from the womb. Looking at the life of John the Baptist, he leapt for joy in the womb, indicating that even unborn children can respond to the Holy Spirit! It could be said that people instinctively know that life begins in the womb, especially when a baby is wanted.

As we think about these issues, we also need to remember the grief for those parents unable to conceive, or for those who have lost their babies through miscarriages and stillbirth.
We also need to treat with compassion, dignity and respect, those who have had abortions or who find themselves in the difficult position of having an unwanted pregnancy with all the upheaval, uncertainty and isolation that can bring. Love motivates us to point those people to Jesus who died for them and loves them with an everlasting love. We are called to be those who help people find freedom from the guilt and shame they might be carrying, and know God's grace and mercy. It also helps us to bring hope into what might seem like a hopeless scenario and show people another way is possible.

God loves all people, from the most vulnerable to the most powerful, from the youngest to the eldest, from the unborn to the terminally ill. We need to remember that our life is a precious gift from God and that wherever we find ourselves in life, we deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and honour because we have been made in God's image. This is why at a fundamental level God commanded, "You shall not kill" in Exodus 20, the sixth of the ten commandments. When you read the Hebrew, this commandment is focussed on the intentional taking of innocent life. If we start to make exceptions to this commandment, we quickly end up in the deep waters of moral compromise and often are swept further out than we ever intended at first.

I know that many are concerned about the Crime and Policing bill being passed through the House of Lords which is expected to be voted on in March, an amendment of which decriminalises abortion up to birth (although the law still limits medical procedures to 24 weeks). I encourage us to pray about this and as we feel appropriate, to lobby the House of Lords.

I appreciate how difficult this area can be and the personal pain and issues it can bring up for us in all kinds of unexpected ways. Please feel free to contact me or one of the pastors if there is any way we can be praying for you or if you need to talk or have any questions.

With much love,

Mark

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/9oF8qks5hgk

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FINBERRY FOCUS
Launch team meeting | Sunday 8th March | 3pm-5pm
We are so excited to be launching into Finberry together as a church on Sunday 19th April! God has brought us this far and will continue to lead us into the next stages. We are continuing to build our launch team and prepare lots behind the scenes.

If you have felt stirred to by the idea of Finberry to come as part of the launch team or to come as part of the new congregation there, please do connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible! We have our first launch team meeting on Sunday 8th March 3pm-5pm, if you would like more details get in touch. Email Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Email Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

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THE WELL COMMUNITY CAFE
Open Tue | Thu | Sat 9am-12noon
Have you visited our cafe since it's revamp? Still the same great coffee and cakes

We serve locally roasted coffee, and, of course - the best hot chocolate in town! :) Come for a visit

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CHURCHSUITE MAINTENANCE
We have updated our Churchsuite account today on Friday 27th February. For any questions, or if you are experiencing any problems after this update please email Alie: media@newwells.church

NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> You are called, loved and kept https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/20/you-are-called-loved-and-kept Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:29:44 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/20/you-are-called-loved-and-kept

Dear church family

Have you ever read the letter of Jude?

There is a lot going on in such a short letter. I had never noticed that Jude intended to write a longer letter to the church he is addressing (we don't know exactly who they were but we know they were a predominantly Jewish congregation). In verse 3 he says 'although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith…' The situation the church found itself in meant that Jude needed to write more urgently to them to address the issues that were arising.

What were these issues? Corrupt teachers were infiltrating the church promoting false teaching, immorality, slandering other leaders (while boasting about themselves) and causing division. The church was in a perilous position and as you read the letter you see words such as 'condemnation', 'ungodly', immorality', 'perversion', 'darkness', 'punishment', 'slander', 'destroyed' - strong language and imagery from Sodom and Gommorah, perhaps confusing accounts of the death of Moses from extra-biblical sources that would have been familiar to the Jewish audience Jude is addressing, but all painting a picture of the spiritual free-fall the church found itself in.

But contrasting all this is the firm foundation of true faith in Jesus Christ which Jude wants to encourage believers in. The beginning and end are juxtaposed to the rest of the letter. It is as if Jude is reminding us that Jesus has the first and last word where His people are concerned and even if things feel fragile, uncertain or even chaotic in between, Jesus is building His church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Jude begins the letter reminding us that we are called, loved and kept.

To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:

2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.

Such an important reminder for believers under trial, in the midst of temptations to compromise, with doubts and divisions being stirred up, that our security lies in God and what he has done - he has called us, we are loved in him and we are kept for Jesus. And there is a wonderful generosity to verse two… that in spite of the difficulties and the mess that the church finds itself in - mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Two verses overflowing with grace!

And in the same way that the letter begins with grace, it ends with grace. The closing doxology (or praise) says:

24 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

In other words, whatever is going on, God is able to keep you from stumbling, he will complete the work he has begun in you, he will present you before himself transformed into the likeness of Jesus - these present faults will not remain, weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning, this is who our God is and he is worthy of all praise!

So if life feels chaotic, uncertain or fragile, if darkness and doubt seem to have gotten the better of you, if things feel like they are breaking apart, remember that Jesus has the first and last word in your life, you are called, loved and kept and he will complete what he has begun in you. If there is any way I can be praying for you, please reply to this email.

PS If you haven't read Jude (at least not in a while), why not give it a read right now, it is only 25 verses long!

With much love,

Mark

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/e7pZu8OTXjo

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HOLIDAY CLUB | THANK YOU!
We had an incredible time at holiday club at the start of this week!
Our theme was 'Lost and Found' and we shared the story of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. On Monday we met in Brabourne, on Tuesday in Finberry and Wednesday in Ashford. We had over 300 kids come along, around 120 parents and carers stay each day – praise God! Thank you so much to our 40 or so team members who volunteered their time and helped we are so grateful to all of you. Thank you to everyone for praying and taking part and most importantly we want to give God glory for an amazing 3 days.
You can catch a glimpse of the fun we had over on Instagram or Facebook

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IMMERSE | THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 22nd February | 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence. We want this space to be one that everyone can engage with no matter their age so please feel welcome to bring your children or little ones along. We will make sure to have space for them to be creative and comfy in the service, and if they want to come in their PJs, go for it!

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DEDICATION | THIS SUNDAY
Celebrating the dedication of Reuben
At our Immerse service on Sunday evening at 7pm we are celebrating the dedication of Reuben! This is our first dedication at our evening service and Hayley and Mike would love you to come along and celebrate with us!

CHURCHSUITE MAINTENANCE
We are updating our Churchsuite account next week on Friday 27th February at 11am. We have been advised that login details will remain the same, however any iCal feed subscriptions for calendars, bookings and rotas will break and will need to be resubscribed. We have been advised users should logout of Churchsuite to be least effected. Please logout on Thursday evening or Friday morning ahead of the update. For any questions, or if you experience any problems after the update please email Alie: media@newwells.church

NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> A step of faith https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/13/a-step-of-faith Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:07:00 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/13/a-step-of-faith

Dear church family

This morning as I was praying about what to pray for during Facebook prayers I was reminded of the story of Lot's wife. In Luke 17:32 Jesus says, 'Remember Lot's wife.' If you don't know the story of Lot's wife here is a brief summary:

God decides to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because the cities had become deeply corrupt and violent. Lot who is a relative of Abraham, is forewarned by angels that he and his family need to flee before it is destroyed or they will be destroyed too. After some convincing Lot and his family flee to a nearby village and true to His word, God destroys the two cities and Lot is saved. However, the family are warned not to look back and Lot's wife looks back as they flee and it says that she turned into a pillar of salt.

Lot's wife looked back at the life she was leaving behind, she was frozen – stuck between what God was calling her out of and what she couldn't quite let go of. When we focus on the past or what we have to let go of, thankfully we don't turn into pillars of salt! Sometimes God invites us into something new – a step of faith, a new season, a new way of living – but part of us clings to what is familiar, even if it wasn't good for us. Like Lot's wife, we can become rooted in the very place God is trying to rescue us from.

Jesus' warning isn't harsh; it's tender. It's His way of saying: Don't let your past have the final say. Don't let old patterns hold you when I'm leading you forward. Don't let yesterday steal the hope I have for tomorrow.

This week, ask the Lord:
'Is there anything I keep looking back to – anything I need to entrust to you so I can move freely into what's next?'

Lots of love,
Katie ?

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/VBQyvvmr3oU

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HOLIDAY CLUB | NEXT WEEK
Monday 16th Feb-Wednesday 18th Feb | 10am-12pm
Our kids holiday club is nearly here! We need your help to bless the community together. Please be praying, share the word and invite people you know with children. If you are available to serve at one or more, please let Matt know matt.wardley@newwells.church

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NEWCOMERS MEAL | NEXT WEEK
Friday 20th February | 7:30pm at Katie and Thomas' house
If you're new to our church family and want to get to know a bit more about us, we would love to invite you to our next Newcomers meal. Katie and Thomas will be hosting this meal and it's a great opportunity to meet some other people who are new to the church or to faith, ask questions and enjoy time together! Sign up here: www.newwells.church/events

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IMMERSE | THIS MONTH
Sunday 22nd February | 7pm at New Wells Ashford
Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence. We want this space to be one that everyone can engage with no matter their age so please feel welcome to bring your children or little ones along. We will make sure to have space for them to be creative and comfy in the service, and if they want to come in their PJs, go for it!

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NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm in Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> Love your neighbour https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/06/love-your-neighbour Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:15:47 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/02/06/love-your-neighbour

Dear church family

On Sunday, we were reminded of the story of the Good Samaritan – a powerful picture of what it truly means to love. Jesus shows us that our neighbour isn't just the person who looks like us, thinks like us, or lives near us, but everyone God places in our path. Love doesn't stop at convenience or comfort; it moves toward compassion, mercy and action. This week, let's keep our hearts open and our eyes lifted, choosing to love boldly and practically, knowing that when we love others, we reflect the heart of Jesus to the world around us and lets remember, we love because God loved us first.

Big Love,

Kelly

SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/N0e7VYlbW2s

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FOUNDATIONS | YOUNG ADULTS | TOMORROW
Saturday 7th February 7pm at New Wells Ashford
Join us for this Practical Faith series - it focuses on equipping and training you guys in the art (and science) of architecting a good life...

FINBERRY VISION MEETING | THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 8th February 6pm at New Wells Ashford
During this evening, we will be sharing the progress to date for the Finberry site, but mostly it will be a time for you to ask questions, share ideas, words of encouragement or direction. We will also be providing care for children, so families can come along and fully engage in the evening. Please let Kelly or Matt know if you plan to bring children. Kelly: kelly.carolan@newwells.church Matt: matt.wardley@newwells.church

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SATURATE | NEXT WEEK
Thursday 12th February, 7pm at New Wells Brabourne
Whole church prayers. Join us as we meet together as a whole church family - the first one is next week and we would love to see you there!

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MARRIAGE COURSE | NEXT WEEK
Starting Wednesday 11th Feb 7:15pm for 7 weeks at New Wells Ashford
We are a family here at New Wells and we want to equip and invest in all stages of life. As part of investing in various life stages, in February we are beginning a marriage course which is for those who would like to strengthen and invest in their marriage. It is a 7 week course that has fantastic content, well worth going to. If you are interested in coming along please email Anne at anne.casse@newwells.church

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NEWCOMERS MEAL | THIS MONTH
Friday 20th February, 7:30pm at Katie and Thomas' house
If you're new to our church family and want to get to know a bit more about us, we would love to invite you to our next Newcomers meal. Katie and Thomas will be hosting this meal and it's a great opportunity to meet some other people who are new to the church or to faith, ask questions and enjoy time together! Sign up here: www.newwells.church/events

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HOLIDAY CLUB | THIS MONTH
Monday 16th Feb-Wednesday 18th Feb | 10am-12pm
Our kids holiday club is coming up in two weeks time. We need your help to bless the community together. Please be praying, share the word and invite people you know with children. If you are available to serve at one or more, please let Matt know.
Monday 16th February Brabourne | Tuesday 17th February Finberry | Wednesday 18th February Willesborough | Questions? Email matt.wardley@newwells.church

NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

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]]> Prayer Focus https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/30/prayer-focus Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:56:05 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/30/prayer-focus

Dear church family

As we have just completed three weeks of prayer and fasting, I thought I would take this opportunity to showcase our regular prayer activities that we encourage you to engage with. Paul instructed the Thessalonians to:

'Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus' - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

So get involved..... see details below:

Facebook Prayers
Every week day at 8am, we use Facebook live video to pray for 15-30 minutes about all kinds of things often using scripture as inspiration. Why don't you tune in as part of your daily devotions? If 8am is not a good time for you, go to the recording at a time that better suits you. Find us at www.facebook.co/newwells.church

Prayer Chain
Did you know that we have an email prayer chain where you can send prayer requests (having obtained permission if asking on behalf of someone else)? Email prayer requests to prayer@newwells.church.
Perhaps you would like to be a member of this intercession team to receive the emails and pray in your own time. If you would like to be added to the team, contact paula.chegwin@newwells.church. All prayer requests are kept confidential and intercessors are required to respect that by not speaking about them to anyone, even if they are part of the team.

Early Morning Prayers
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30am, we gather via zoom to pray as the Holy Spirit leads. We pray for all things near and far and often pray around the world and back home again. The meeting lasts one hour, but people sometimes pop in as and when they can during that hour. If you can spare the whole hour or just 15 minutes, jump on the call and give it a go! The zoom link can be found on our website at: www.newwells.church/prayer and then scroll down to 'Early Morning Prayers' or alternatively, the meeting details are:
Meeting ID: 871 0098 6685 Passcode: 039390

Pre-Service Prayers
You are invited to join us at the front of the church at 9:45am every Sunday morning. You may have noticed some people praying on the front row. They are praying for the service and all teams that serve, including children and youth. Please do join us - just pick a seat or sit on the side of the stage and join in! You need no further invite and don't need permission - we would be delighted for you to join us!

Power Hour
Every other Thursday at 8pm, we join together for whole church prayers which means the whole church is called to worship and pray for one hour together at our Ashford site. Some Thursdays we join with the Brabourne congregation at either the Brabourne or Ashford site at 7pm. These changes are advertised in the weekly update, on the slide before the service and on social media.

If you have a real burden to pray regularly and specifically for the life of the church, please do contact me at paula@newwells.church

The psalmist declares in Psalm 127:1: 'Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain'. Without prayer there is no lasting action.

I look forward to seeing you as we seek the Lord together in prayer.
Much love

Paula x

SUNDAY GATHERING 10:30AM Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/BC9x82w_jQ0

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LADIES BREAKFAST | Saturday 31st January 9am | New Wells Brabourne | £8pp
Come and enjoy a lovely cooked breakfast and to hear our very own lovely Leila Maqtan speak on 'Togetherness - serving the women of the Roma communities in Romania'
Numbers are limited, to book your place, please email: val_geoff@btopenworld.com

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New Discipleship Group | Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church.

Finberry Vision Meeting | Sunday 8th February 6pm | New Wells Ashford
During this evening, we will be sharing the progress to date for the Finberry site, but mostly it will be a time for you to ask questions, share ideas, words of encouragement or direction.
We will also be providing care for children, so families can come along and fully engage in the evening. Please let Kelly or Matt Wardley know if you plan to bring children.

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MARRIAGE COURSE | Starting Wednesday 11th Feb 7:15pm for 7 weeks | New Wells Ashford
We are a family here at New Wells and we want to equip and invest in all stages of life. As part of investing in various life stages, in February we are beginning a marriage course which is for those who would like to strengthen and invest in their marriage. It is a 7 week course that has fantastic content, well worth going to. If you are interested in coming along please email Anne at anne.casse@newwells.church.

HOLIDAY CLUB | Monday 16th Feb-Wednesday 18th Feb | 10am-12pm
Our kids holiday club is coming up in two weeks time. We need your help to bless the community together. Please be praying, share the word and invite people you know with children. If you are available to serve at one or more, please sign up here.
On Monday 16th February we are at Brabourne, on Tuesday 17th we are at Finberry and on Wednesday 18th we are at Willesborough. Questions? email matt.wardley@newwells.church.

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]]> God's Faithfulness https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/23/god-s-faithfulness Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:02:40 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/23/god-s-faithfulness

Dear church family

'Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.' - Lamentations 3:22-23

Lamentations was written by an anonymous author, who survived and is reflecting back on Babylon's siege of Jerusalem and the destruction and exile that followed. In the midst of the despair, heartbreak and brokenness the writer makes this declaration of hope. Even though the nation were going through an incredibly difficult time, they were not consumed because of God's great love for them. That even though the exile happened, even though things did not go the way they should have, the writer declares that God's compassions never fail and are new every morning.

What's striking is how God's faithfulness is daily. It isn't dependent on yesterday going well, but freshly given today. We don't need to carry the weight of the week ahead or replay the failures of the past - today, God meets us with mercy that is enough for the day.

So wherever you find yourself this week, whether it has been a wonderful week or a week you are less than proud of, know that God's compassions are new every day and and great is His faithfulness!

Lots of love,

Katie

SUNDAY GATHERING 10:30AM Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/ZE49FvcDWaI

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PRAYER & FASTING | 5th - 25th January
As a church we have felt the call to consecrate ourselves to God (Joshua 3:5) as we begin the year. This period of fasting and prayer is drawing to an end on Sunday so continue pressing in and consider adding a day of prayer and fasting into your weekly rhythms moving forward from this time.

POWER HOUR | Thursday 29th January | New Wells Ashford
Come along to Power Hour at 8pm on Thursday 29th Jan as we meet together to worship and pray as a family.

CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | Prayer & Worship 7pm | New Wells Ashford
THIS SUNDAY celebrate the culmination of our three weeks of prayer and fasting by joining with other churches in Ashford to pray, share communion and praise the Lord together.
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REVERB | Tuesday 27th January 1:30pm | New Wells Brabourne
Join our midweek service that meets at New Wells Brabourne.

MARRIAGE COURSE | Starting Wednesday 11th Feb 7:15pm for 7 weeks | New Wells Ashford
We are a family here at New Wells and we want to equip and invest in all stages of life. As part of investing in various life stages, in February we are beginning a marriage course which is for those who would like to strengthen and invest in their marriage. It is a 7 week course that has fantastic content, well worth going to. If you are interested in coming along please email Anne at Anne.casse@newwells.church.

HOLIDAY CLUB | Monday 16th Feb-Wednesday 18th Feb | 10am-12pm
Our kids holiday club is coming up. On Monday 16th February we are at Brabourne, on Tuesday 17th we are at Finberry and on Wednesday 18th we are at Willesborough. More information will be coming out very soon so watch this space!
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]]> Follow Me https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/16/follow-me Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:54:26 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/16/follow-me

Last week Matt spoke to us about what it means to truly 'follow' Jesus. We read from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 4 where Jesus invites ordinary people to leave what is familiar and follow him. Not because they are extraordinary, but because he is.

The fishermen dropped their nets immediately, trusting his voice over their security, and as they followed, their lives were reshaped with new purpose. To follow Jesus is to walk closely with him – learning from his words, witnessing his compassion, and being transformed by his power. So, if you feel ordinary, uncertain, or unready, take heart – Jesus still calls, and every step taken toward Him, is met with grace, purpose and his faithful presence.

Much love,
Kelly

SUNDAY GATHERING 10:30AM Join us in person this Sunday as we celebrate a BAPTISM and DEDICATION! We will also be continuing our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/m7_eyg71lak

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PRAYER & FASTING | 5th - 25th January
As a church we have felt the call to consecrate ourselves to God (Joshua 3:5) as we begin the year. For more information on how to best walk this out and some simple prayer points, please see Marks email 'prayer and fasting in January: A call to consecration'.

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WORD & WAITING PRAYER MEETING | Wednesdays 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford
Join us as we seek what God is saying at the start of this year for a simple time of reading and meditating on the Bible and listening to what He is saying for us and our community.

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POWER HOUR | Thursday 15th January 8pm | New Wells Ashford
Come along to our regular whole church prayer event where we will continue our focus on prayer and fasting for January.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | WEEK OF PRAYER
Please see the above opportunity to join with other churches in Ashford to pray for Christian unity and the Quiet Revival. There is a prayer event every day that week and below is more information about the Men's Prayer Breakfast and the Prayer and Worship Event which will be hosted at New Wells Ashford.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | Men's Prayer Breakfast | Saturday 24th January | Ashford Baptist Church | £10 pp
To book tickets click here
All attendees will receive a reminder email two days prior to the event with parking information.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | Prayer & Worship 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Celebrate the culmination of our three weeks of prayer and fasting by joining with other churches in Ashford to pray, share communion and praise the Lord together.

LADIES BREAKFAST | Saturday 31st January 9am | New Wells Brabourne | £8pp
Come and enjoy a lovely cooked breakfast and to hear our very own lovely Leila Maqtan speak on 'Togetherness - serving the women of the Roma communities in Romania'
Numbers are limited, to book your place, please email: val_geoff@btopenworld.com

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]]> Prayer & Fasting https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/09/prayer-fasting Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:41:04 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/09/prayer-fasting

Dear church family

As we draw to the end of our first week of prayer and fasting, I would like to congratulate you on reaching this milestone! For those who are not fasting, please try to increase the frequency of your usual prayer life and use Mark's email to guide you on what to pray.

We had a great response to our first 'Word and Waiting' evening, so a huge thanks to all who braved the icy conditions. We prayed into Joshua 1 where God urges Joshua three times to 'be strong and courageous'. He also promised 'I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you...for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go'. As we step into new things this year, there may naturally be some trepidation BUT we have a God who promises to stay close as we enlarge our comfort zone by pushing forward anyway. We received several prophetic words and scripture passages including Deut. 5:32, Psalms 1, 61 and 119:105. We were encouraged to keep going and trust in the Lord. He is our protector and provider, if God has called us into something, he has gone before us and will be with us. Do not turn to the right or the left as God has put forward his promises, so our part is to trust and obey. Come along next week as Katie will be leading us to soak in the word and wait on God together.

Our final week of prayer and fasting coincides with the Churches Together week of prayer and unity, so please do try to attend some of the prayer events happening that week at other Ashford churches (listed below). The final celebration prayer and worship event will be hosted here at New Wells Ashford, so please do come to that too.

'But you dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.' (Jude verses 20-21)
Much Love

Paula x

SUNDAY GATHERING 10:30AM Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series 'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/Nr2Y2a96_lo
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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | WEEK OF PRAYER
Please see the above opportunity to join with other churches in Ashford to pray for Christian unity and the Quiet Revival. There is a prayer event every day that week and below is more information about the Men's Prayer Breakfast and the Prayer and Worship Event which will be hosted at New Wells Ashford.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | Men's Prayer Breakfast | Saturday 24th January | Ashford Baptist Church | £10 pp
To book tickets click here
All attendees will receive a reminder email two days prior to the event with parking information.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ASHFORD | Prayer & Worship | New Wells Ashford 7pm
Celebrate the culmination of our three weeks of prayer and fasting by joining with other churches in Ashford to pray, share communion and praise the Lord together.

LADIES BREAKFAST | Saturday 31st January 9am | New Wells Brabourne | £8pp
Come and enjoy a lovely cooked breakfast and to hear our very own lovely Leila Maqtan speak on 'Togetherness - serving the women of the Roma communities in Romania'
Numbers are limited, to book your place, please email: val_geoff@btopenworld.com

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]]> Word & Waiting https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/07/word-waiting Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:59:47 +0000 https://newwells.church/blog/2026/01/07/word-waiting

Dear church family

The first word and waiting is tonight! Come along at 7:30pm at New Wells Ashford main worship space. Bring your Bible as we will be soaking in the word and then waiting on God. You may also want to bring a notebook in case you want to take note of any scripture or prophesies that may be shared.

I anticipate that we are likely to meet for up to one hour (subject to the Holy Spirit) so if you want a hot drink, bring one with you.

This is also an opportunity to share how we are getting on with fasting. It's a safe space to ask any questions or share struggles and encouragement.

I am so looking forward to this precious time together so I hope to see you there.

Much Love,

Paula x

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