24-7 Prayer
As part of the Methodist Church ‘Pray Without Ceasing’ Year of Prayer we have got involved with 24-7 Prayer.
For us that has meant organising a day of prayer once a month and installing a semi-permanent prayer room at the back of our church.
At the moment it is an improvised cloth enclosure that hopefully gives some privacy and isolation to the person involved in prayer. It also contains some pictures, maps and other objects to help inspire prayer for the people and world around us. Not everyone chooses to use the prayer room during the 24 hours and the entire church will be open for use. We have a toilet, a kettle and tea bags on site.
FURTHER RESOURCES
Bible Study / Small Groups
There are several study groups associated with the chapel that meet regularly. These groups pray together, read the Bible and prepare various presentations. They also socialise and have fun.
Here are some examples:
The Fosse Road Group meet on a Wednesday evening at 8pm and is the sort of group that new Christians can easily slide into.
The Losers Group meet on a Thursday evening at 8pm and is a group for people without degrees, most people who go are in there 20’s.
The Morning Group is an all female group who meet on a Thursday morning around tea or coffee but sometimes breakfast.
AdLib prep Group meet on a Monday evening and this group involves youths as well as adults.
Shepton Group meet on a Thursday evening and is a tight knit group “in to” theology and looking for new opportunities.
Other groups are in the wings and if you want to form a group, join a group or need help setting things in motion give Gary a ring on 01749 840131- hopefully there will be others waiting to join you.
Keep Fit
Thursday evenings 8 - 9:30pm in the Chapel during school term times.
Enjoyable and relaxing exercise class with a fully qualified instructor. Suitable for anyone over fourteen years of age.
Contact:
Ann Ralls 01749 840131
Prayer Kitchen
Tuesdays 9 - 10am during school term times; currently at Nicki Clark’s house, but the venue changes from time to time.
An opportunity for serious Christian prayer together, in a welcoming, friendly and supportive group.
The Prayer Kitchen was started by Trish Beaumont during the first Alpha Courses in Oakhill.
Contact:
Nicki Clark 01749 840250
Sunday School
Sunday School takes place from about 11.20am every Sunday during school term times, and is open to all children. There are two groups, one for Primary School age and one for Secondary School age. We can provide a crèche within the younger group for pre-school children and babies if appropriate.
Youth Club
We hold a youth club for key stage 2 children (age 8 - 11) every other Friday night alternating with AdLib (our young people’s service).
If you are interested in coming to youth club, please contact Ann Ralls for details on: 01749 840 131
