We will be having a BBQ after the 9th August meeting, come and join us for some food, fellowship,fun and music at Four acres from 5.30ish onwards (or straight from Vision itself). If you want to find out more about Vision in Billinghay email us or turn up for the BBQ!
stainsbytfamily at homecall.co.uk
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Vision on prayer
A broad topic, but Tom and I together investigated different types of prayer, using our hand to structure a prayer by using each finger as a prompt. We used hand cut outs to make prayer leaves to put on a tree (with hope that answered prayers will benefit from a paper flower on the leaf. We sang about learning to pray, we listened to Taizé chanting to help focus our thoughts, the children read bible verses on prayer and we sang a prayer as well as sharing together a modern version of the Lord's prayer using accessible language.
My first attempt at preparing my own power point presentation (giving Su a well earned rest from my many emails about what I wanted in them instead!!)Lots of technical bits and bobs to perfect, but hey you don't come to Vision for a sleek state of the art service do you? We're all about getting together, getting involved, learning together as we support each other on our journeys of faith...
A broad subject indeed and I know we couldn't possibly encompass it all in a session, but hopefully we highlighted it's importance in our everyday Christian life and gave food for thought... and prayer...
Our amazing and indescribable Father in Heaven, we thank you for guiding us in the path we are following for Vision, we thank you for your gift of the Holy Spirit that is alive and felt in our meetings. We continue to pray that the message of your eternal love and forgiveness will bless the people of Billinghay and that more may come to know you through our daily living of our Christian lives, help us make the right choices day by day that we may reflect your glory in all that we do.
My first attempt at preparing my own power point presentation (giving Su a well earned rest from my many emails about what I wanted in them instead!!)Lots of technical bits and bobs to perfect, but hey you don't come to Vision for a sleek state of the art service do you? We're all about getting together, getting involved, learning together as we support each other on our journeys of faith...
A broad subject indeed and I know we couldn't possibly encompass it all in a session, but hopefully we highlighted it's importance in our everyday Christian life and gave food for thought... and prayer...
Our amazing and indescribable Father in Heaven, we thank you for guiding us in the path we are following for Vision, we thank you for your gift of the Holy Spirit that is alive and felt in our meetings. We continue to pray that the message of your eternal love and forgiveness will bless the people of Billinghay and that more may come to know you through our daily living of our Christian lives, help us make the right choices day by day that we may reflect your glory in all that we do.
Saturday, 10 May 2008
Yet another Vision get together....
Some really good worshipping, even trying one song twice in different tempos!
Our table challenge was to update the "Good Samaritan" parable... Some interesting versions came up!
-Upsy daisy being bullied by the Teletubbies, with Fireman Sam and Postman Pat driving past before Mr Grumpy broke with tradition and was nice because she was in need!
-An Arsenal supporter fallen over by the stiles at the end of match, Arson Wenger and Theo Walcott walk past until the Man U goalie Van Der Sar picks her up and walks her to the First aid post.
-A Billingher walking to Sleaford is set upon in Anwick and left in a dyke. A Parish councillor and the Co-op manager walk past until a North Kymer stops to ring the ambulance offering comfort until it arrives.
It certainly made us all think about the parable in more depth!
Thank you so much to Chris and Su who told us of their experiences as Street Pastors. We watched this video on the Aberdeen SPs telling us what's it's all about, then two volunteers
got to dress up in the gear as well as carrying in their pockets... FLIP-FLOPS!! well ladies a little worse for wear will be tempted to throw off their stilletos... and walking barefoot in a busy city centre can mean nasty injuries and visits to casualty... hence the flip flops! Amazing hey, how simple things can make such an impact!
A positive service about how we can better serve God by serving our communities and the needs of our communities...
The talk on Street Pasrors had an obvious impact as they enacted possible scenarios later on after we had tidied up... Watch this space... these are the Street Pastors of tomorrow! It won't be that long before they hit the minimum age of 18.
See y'all at the next Vision Music on the 31st May!
Some really good worshipping, even trying one song twice in different tempos!
Our table challenge was to update the "Good Samaritan" parable... Some interesting versions came up!
-Upsy daisy being bullied by the Teletubbies, with Fireman Sam and Postman Pat driving past before Mr Grumpy broke with tradition and was nice because she was in need!
-An Arsenal supporter fallen over by the stiles at the end of match, Arson Wenger and Theo Walcott walk past until the Man U goalie Van Der Sar picks her up and walks her to the First aid post.
-A Billingher walking to Sleaford is set upon in Anwick and left in a dyke. A Parish councillor and the Co-op manager walk past until a North Kymer stops to ring the ambulance offering comfort until it arrives.
It certainly made us all think about the parable in more depth!
Thank you so much to Chris and Su who told us of their experiences as Street Pastors. We watched this video on the Aberdeen SPs telling us what's it's all about, then two volunteers
got to dress up in the gear as well as carrying in their pockets... FLIP-FLOPS!! well ladies a little worse for wear will be tempted to throw off their stilletos... and walking barefoot in a busy city centre can mean nasty injuries and visits to casualty... hence the flip flops! Amazing hey, how simple things can make such an impact!A positive service about how we can better serve God by serving our communities and the needs of our communities...
The talk on Street Pasrors had an obvious impact as they enacted possible scenarios later on after we had tidied up... Watch this space... these are the Street Pastors of tomorrow! It won't be that long before they hit the minimum age of 18.
See y'all at the next Vision Music on the 31st May!
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Another really enjoyable worship get together. We enjoyed an interesting story by Trevor Dennis, and spoke of coming to God in complete trust as that of a child jumping into his father's arms. We learnt to trust others with a falling back and being caught exercise (children were more trusting than adults and had less inclination to buckle their knees before being caught!) or being led blinfolded around the room to find a chocolate treat: our congregation challenge. Some really rousing songs followed by tasty treats ended the worship, but there is always time for a chat and another drink as everyone helps to put things away.
We particularly welcomed two ladies from the Methodist chapel, who came to show their support and to know what we were about so they could focus their prayers for us. Malcolm also came (minus dog collar) to sit back and enjoy the experience.
I noticed Su snapping away with her camera.... so we may well have a few pictures soon.
We give thanks for such a positive meeting and that despite her slamming her fingers in the car door on the way in to help set up, Asha after some fist aid bravely got up and played her violin both in accompaniment and on a solo.The power of prayer and God's healing is ever present!
We particularly welcomed two ladies from the Methodist chapel, who came to show their support and to know what we were about so they could focus their prayers for us. Malcolm also came (minus dog collar) to sit back and enjoy the experience.
I noticed Su snapping away with her camera.... so we may well have a few pictures soon.
We give thanks for such a positive meeting and that despite her slamming her fingers in the car door on the way in to help set up, Asha after some fist aid bravely got up and played her violin both in accompaniment and on a solo.The power of prayer and God's healing is ever present!
Saturday, 5 April 2008
A cosy sing-along!
A successful, highly informal, Vision Music took place today. An opportunity to learn the songs to be sung at the next meeting made for a convivial get together in our sitting room. We did just about all fit onto the sofas!
Everyone enjoyed it, so we will be making a regular feature of Vision Music.
Dates will be:
26th April- 17th May- 21st June- 26th July- 30th Aug- 27th Sept- 25th Oct- 22nd Nov-
This time we met at 2.30pm-3.30pm to fit in with a Billinghay Family walk straight after....was the time good? or do we want it at the same time as Vision Worship?
We will confirm the time before the next date!
Everyone enjoyed it, so we will be making a regular feature of Vision Music.
Dates will be:
26th April- 17th May- 21st June- 26th July- 30th Aug- 27th Sept- 25th Oct- 22nd Nov-
This time we met at 2.30pm-3.30pm to fit in with a Billinghay Family walk straight after....was the time good? or do we want it at the same time as Vision Worship?
We will confirm the time before the next date!
Saturday, 8 March 2008
A good meeting... 7 newcomers, a great multi medium table challenge, lots of worship songs, a thoughtful point of focus, some children's songs, concluding prayer and yummy children's treat (thanks for the Brioche Beth!)...
VISION
for today 8th March
• Greeting drinks,and directing to table groups
• Welcome/ prayer
• Table challenge
a choice of mediums, lego, cardboard, dressing up clothes; to create the courtyard scene of Peter's denial.
• Worship
-God in my living by Tim Hughes
-From the squalor of a borrowed stable by Stuart Townend
-Wonderful so wonderful by Tim hughes
words will be up on the screen, enjoy the music or feel free to join in any way you feel comfortable.
• Focus for today : Peter’s denial
(colouring/activity sheets will be handed out for the children to busy themselves with)
• Worship
-On the shores of our doubt by Tré Sheppard
• Children’s songs
- Psalm 19 "Speak to us Lord" by Paul field
- God who made the universe by Simon Parry
Children are welcome to come to the front or just stand where they are to join in these songs!
• Prayer
• The Children’s treat
Please feel free to help yourselves to refreshments near the door throughout the meeting, but take extra care with hot drinks as we have children running about.
VISION
for today 8th March
• Greeting drinks,and directing to table groups
• Welcome/ prayer
• Table challenge
a choice of mediums, lego, cardboard, dressing up clothes; to create the courtyard scene of Peter's denial.
• Worship
-God in my living by Tim Hughes
-From the squalor of a borrowed stable by Stuart Townend
-Wonderful so wonderful by Tim hughes
words will be up on the screen, enjoy the music or feel free to join in any way you feel comfortable.
• Focus for today : Peter’s denial
(colouring/activity sheets will be handed out for the children to busy themselves with)
• Worship
-On the shores of our doubt by Tré Sheppard
• Children’s songs
- Psalm 19 "Speak to us Lord" by Paul field
- God who made the universe by Simon Parry
Children are welcome to come to the front or just stand where they are to join in these songs!
• Prayer
• The Children’s treat
Please feel free to help yourselves to refreshments near the door throughout the meeting, but take extra care with hot drinks as we have children running about.
Saturday, 9 February 2008
Early morning nerves... am
Feeling nervous! I know we shouldn't... but it's our first service as worship leaders... We can only do this in His strength, after all He was the one who gave us His plan for Vision... so we hand this to you dear Lord and pray that your Holy Spirit will empower us to praise you faithfully.
The first Vision ...pm
Thank you Susanna for taking photos for us to share...
Refreshments available at the back throughout
The table/family challenge, something for everyone to think about and contribute to...
Even the leaders are included in the table challenge!
½ the worship team!
The Children's treat...yummy home made brownies and rustic speckled cocoa meringues!
Whilst the children tuck in the adults have a chat... and are those treats ONLY for the children?
SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT VISION! AND IF YOU WEREN'T ABLE TO MAKE IT THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE WARMLY WELCOMED AT THE NEXT ONE!
Refreshments available at the back throughout
The table/family challenge, something for everyone to think about and contribute to...
Even the leaders are included in the table challenge!
½ the worship team!
The Children's treat...yummy home made brownies and rustic speckled cocoa meringues!
Whilst the children tuck in the adults have a chat... and are those treats ONLY for the children?
SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT VISION! AND IF YOU WEREN'T ABLE TO MAKE IT THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE WARMLY WELCOMED AT THE NEXT ONE!
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Welcome to Vision!
Thank you for coming over to have a look! want to know what we are? why we are here? Well hopefully this will answer a few questions:
Grapevine (a Christian celebration held at Lincoln showground at the end of August bank holiday weekend) is an awesome experience.
Whether you are into modern worship or not, you cannot fail to be overwhelmed by the sheer power and energy that comes from praising and worshipping our Lord with 5000+ Christians of all denominations…
This year Tom and I discussed much about our faith and what we felt God was calling us to do… not something we’ve spoken much about in the past, or for that matter, acted upon!
However this year was different, every time we asked questions of each other, the next Big Top meeting would provide the answer within the sermon!!
We feel there is a need for an informal, more relaxed form of worship that may be more appealing to young people and families with young children.
We are not asking for people to change their current worship pattern, rather enhance it by joining others,sharing and celebrating their faith together, openly welcoming newcomers.
As of this February, we will be organising a monthly, modern worship celebration. The format will be flexible, allowing people to contribute their own ideas.
If you are interested and want to find out more, want to get involved, have any ideas to put forward, please leave a comment!
Grapevine (a Christian celebration held at Lincoln showground at the end of August bank holiday weekend) is an awesome experience.
Whether you are into modern worship or not, you cannot fail to be overwhelmed by the sheer power and energy that comes from praising and worshipping our Lord with 5000+ Christians of all denominations…
This year Tom and I discussed much about our faith and what we felt God was calling us to do… not something we’ve spoken much about in the past, or for that matter, acted upon!
However this year was different, every time we asked questions of each other, the next Big Top meeting would provide the answer within the sermon!!
We feel there is a need for an informal, more relaxed form of worship that may be more appealing to young people and families with young children.
We are not asking for people to change their current worship pattern, rather enhance it by joining others,sharing and celebrating their faith together, openly welcoming newcomers.
As of this February, we will be organising a monthly, modern worship celebration. The format will be flexible, allowing people to contribute their own ideas.
If you are interested and want to find out more, want to get involved, have any ideas to put forward, please leave a comment!
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