Lansdowne Life 3 May 2017

Lansdowne
Life
Believing
and
Belonging
May 2017

Something for Everyone (see also back cover)
Crèche (for pre-school children)
Sunday mornings at WA. Children stay in for first 15 minutes of service.
Jelly Tots (pre-school children)
lansdownechurch.uk/jelly-tots
Woodbury Avenue at 9:30am on Wednesdays (term-time)
St Augustin’s at 10:00am on Thursdays (term-time)
Young Church (school years R—5)
Sunday mornings at WA. Children stay in for first 15 minutes of service.
Hi5 (school years 2-5) Fridays at 6:30pm
lansdownechurch.uk/hi5
Youth Church (for school years 6-10 term-time)
Sunday mornings at WA at 9.15am and 11.15am.
Children stay in for first 15 minutes of service.
Lansdowne Youth (for school years 6-10) Fridays at 7:30pm
lansdownechurch.uk/lansdowne-youth
CYFA (school years 11-13) Wednesdays at 8pm
lansdownechurch.uk/cyfa
Students and 20s and 30s Mondays at 7:00pm ‘Life’ at Naked Coffee
(4 Christchurch Rd). facebook.com/groups/lansdownechurchstudents
Women of Lansdowne
Women’s Conference at Christchurch Westbourne
http://ccwgloriousjesus.eventbrite.co.uk/
Alpha Course
lansdownechurch.uk/alpha
Thursdays at 10:00am at Woodbury Avenue. All welcome
Mondays at 7:30pm at Woodbury Avenue. All welcome.
Castle Coffee
Thursdays between 10:00am-12:00pm at Woodbury Avenue.
Join us for a coffee and a chat. Everyone welcome.
In Touch
lansdownechurch.uk/in-touch
Providing practical and spiritual help to the homeless. Every Tuesday and
Friday at 11:45am at St Augustin’s Church, Bournemouth.
Hub Café for Internationals lansdownechurch.uk/international-students
Fridays at 8pm at Naked Coffee (4 Christchurch Rd).
Gateway to Lansdowne lansdownechurch.uk/gateway-to-lansdowne
An informal introductory group for those who are new to Lansdowne.
A new cycle of seven meetings start on Monday 8 May 7.30pm WA

To Believe or to
Belong - that is
the Question!
For decades a debate has continued about how people come to faith in Christ
and become part of His body. Do we have to believe certain truths first and
then become actively involved in the church or do we “try before we buy”,
enjoying the experience of relationships in a community and gradually
coming to accept its core values?
Much of the discussion is sterile. It’s always both, believing and belonging,
belonging and believing. It doesn’t matter so much the order or the process.
What does matter is that both sides of the equation are true in the end. I may
believe in order to belong, I may belong in order to believe.
The reality is that everyone has a unique narrative of how they have come to
faith. Some grow up in the church, others have a ‘Damascus Road’
experience.
There is a significant difference between belonging to the Church as an
institution and being personally connected to the Church as someone who
prays, gives, serves and believes.
In the former, I cannot be a true member without being a true believer in the
Head of the Church. I must confess Him as my personal Lord and Saviour and
be born into his family by the heart transplant work of His Spirit. Being a
Member is always secondary to that personal commitment. But if I am
committed, then part of my commitment to Christ will be worked out in the
context of a community of fellow believers.
In this edition of Life you will find examples of believing (the Craig Dyer
Sunday, the GOfest Missions Event at Moorlands College) and examples of
belonging, (the Church Camping Weekend, Richard and Mavis Wheeler’s
amazing ministry among the Residential Care Homes).
So as you read, why not pray, “Lord, who can I help believe in you and who
can I help belong to the Lansdowne Family ?”
Yours in His Service
Peter Baker | Senior Minister

13 MAY 2017 9:30 -17:00
MOORLANDS COLLEGE
The all-new GOfest is coming to Dorset! GOfest is a partnership of mission
organisations, working with local churches to bring you a dynamic, mission
-focused event which aims to celebrate what God is doing in his world and
inspire our involvement in his mission locally and globally.
Church leaders from three church networks across the region have already
come together with GOfest and Moorlands, to talk about how we can work
together in support of the May event and beyond. We are set for an exciting,
inspiring and challenging day together as we consider global and local
mission issues.
Beyond the day event at Moorlands College, GOfest will seek to serve
churches across the region through ongoing partnerships with a vision to
see whole-life disciples, as part of the whole church reaching the whole
world!
Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gofest-at-moorlands-college-tickets-
31349257473
Lansdowne Church Camping Weekend
7- 9 July 2017
Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park
Come and join us in your tent, caravan, or camper, for a weekend
of fellowship and relaxation on this beautiful site. Cost - £24.25 per pitch
per night, for up to 6 people, including children and babies (1 unit per pitch)
Price includes showers, electric hook-up if required, and awnings. For more
information contact Debbie Astill. Bookings by 28 May, but book early to
secure a place.! www.wilksworthfarmcaravanpark.co.uk

CAN YOU HELP/ DID YOU KNOW?
Thinking about Membership? Join us to find out more about the benefits
of Membership –11 May 7:30pm at WA—book your place via the Church
Office or online at lansdownechurch.uk/tam
Marriage Enrichment course starts 16 May. For what to expect see:
http://www.themarriagecourses.org/ - book your place via the Church
Office or online at lansdownechurch.uk/marriage
Leadership Development Programme -Tuesday 16 May 7:30pm
at Woodbury Avenue.
1 June - Half-term morning walk at Hengistbury Head. Meet at the
Hungry Hiker cafe at 10.00am. Try some geocaching! See poster in foyer
for further details or contact John Phillips or David Baverstock
New to Lansdowne? Come to our Newcomers’ event on the 21 June to find
out more about us. Book your place at lansdownechurch/newcomers or
contact the Church Office.
Membership applications have been received from Paul & Paula Baker.
Speak Up! | 31 May
Event 1: "Leaders Speak Up" An opportunity
for Christian Leaders to explore the legal
and sociological aspect of how to faithfully
preach and evangelise the Gospel message
in today’s society
Held at Moorlands College:
Christchurch BH23 7AT
31 May | Time 14:00 – 16:00
Event 2: “Christians Speak Up” An opportunity for Christians to
understand how to live Gospel centred lives in the community and the
workplace.
Held at Lansdowne Church, Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH8 0HH
Date: 31 May | Time:19:30 – 21:30
Attendance is limited therefore entry will be by ticket only. To book your
place at either event please go online :
http://lansdownechurch.uk/speakup
or contact Lansdowne Church Office.

A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE
SAME DIRECTION
Lansdowne’s Care Home ministry has been in existence for more than 50
years, involving many leaders and helpers. The work provides opportunity
for Christians to get experience in presenting a simple message, leading in
prayer and being part of a team in bringing the Gospel to care home
residents.
Richard and Mavis Wheeler have been involved in this work for 35 years, 12
years leading the ministry, giving their time and effort sacrificially, always
ensuring there has been sufficient team representation going into the
homes.
We would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Richard and Mavis who have
recently handed over the leadership of this ministry to John and Rebecca
Osborne.
We are praising the Lord that one of the Park Manor team had the privilege
recently of leading a 99 year old resident to the Lord - a great encouragement
to Richard and Mavis and a seal on their commitment! Please pray for this
new Christian, that her assurance of salvation will be maintained and for
John and Rebecca as they take on their new responsibility.
If you are following Christ and would like to join a care home team, contact
John and Rebecca or the Church Office.

Craig Dyer
10 and 11 June
‘Equipping Hundreds to Train
Thousands to Rescue Millions …’
Information will shortly be available concerning Craig’s
visit to Lansdowne which will include a Saturday morning seminar which he
says will be an encouragement for the whole church family in personal
evangelism.
In March 2008 Craig completed 13 years as Pastor of Harper Church, an FIEC
church on the south side of Glasgow. He had been called there from Bellshill
Baptist Church, his first pastorate which he took up after graduating from Irish
Baptist College in Belfast in 1989.
During his time at Harper, Craig served as a trustee with India Rural Evangelical
Fellowship (IREF), Care for Scotland's Scottish Advisory Committee, and a
chaplain at the University of Glasgow. When at Harper his involvement in
Christianity Explored Ministries (CEM) deepened, becoming an Advocate in
2006 leading to his present role as Training Director.
His task in essence is to provide evangelism training for gospel hearted
churches in more than 100 countries around the world by developing a network
of trainers. CEM is committed to getting the gospel to the nations via the local
church. Craig summarises his life's work as "Equipping hundreds to train
thousands to rescue millions".
He and his wife Margaret have three daughters. As a family they are still
engaged in the work at Harper Church where Craig serves as Associate Pastor.
Craig brought outstanding Bible ministry from Mark’s gospel at the Child
Evangelism Fellowship European Leadership Forum in Hungary in 2015, taking
the theme of “Jesus – The Master Evangelist”, illustrating the methods and
message of evangelism by showing how Jesus interacted with children and
adults.
Craig will be one of the speakers at the 2018 Bournemouth and Poole
Convention.

Key Dates
May 2017
1 May MON Mums’ Small Group 10:00am WA
4 May THU Prayer Central 7:30pm WA
6 May SAT 4 Men of Lansdowne 8:00am WA
7 May SUN AM 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31 Jane Edward’s Commissioning
7 May SUN PM Matthew 7: 7-14 Asking and Entering
8 May Small Groups week, various times and locations.
9 May TUE Time Out Shakespeare Group 2:30pm WA
9 May TUE Trustees’ Meeting 7:00pm
11 May THU Thinking About Membership 7:30pm WA
14 May SUN AM 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 The Greatest of All is Love
14 May SUN PM Matthew 7: 15-23 Bad Apples
16 May TUE Leadership Development Programme 7:30pm WA
17 May WED Trustees’ Meeting 7:00pm
18 May THU Just 4 Fellowship Morning with Castle Coffee 10:00am
18 May THU Mission Prayer Central 7:30pm WA
21 May SUN AM 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Speaking to God and Others
21 May SUN Big Questions: Ecology: Is there Hope for Planet Earth?
22 May Small Groups week, various times and locations.
28 May SUN AM 1 Corinthians 14: 26-40 Order!
28 May SUN PM Matthew 7: 24-28 The House which God Builds
31 May WED Speak Up event 7:30pm WA
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Lansdowne Church is a name of Lansdowne Baptist Church Bournemouth. CIO. Charity No. 1158579. Principal Office in England.