Friday

Outreach and social events

Fostering and developing links with Rumboldswhyke Primary and Bishop Luffa
Gaining a Christian foothold in the Whitehouse Farm development close up to Bishop Luffa School.

(See calendar on back page of this booklet for Immanuel social/outreach Events up to Easter. There are more details in the weekly email newsletter.)

That we would shine the light of the gospel, both by church-based activities and our individual relationships with people in the City.
That we would indeed, by God’s grace “Attract Others” and “Sacrificially Serve” out in the Chichester mission field.
That we and other Chichester churches would join together in a unified message of hope to the people of Chichester.
Consider whether to participate in the Prayer for Chichester group at Richard and Jo Pope’s home (contact Paul Dickson for details), whether occasionally or regularly.

On Sunday 2nd Jan, Paul C outlined a brand new initiative – “Planting Home Churches”- which the leaders and a few others have been looking at during 2121. This initiative mirrors a new policy announced by the Church of England a few months ago (“Myriad”).
Lee and Emma Nancarrow were commissioned on Sun 2nd to create and lead a core group of people who are tasked with seeking the Lord with a view to expanding the church through planting local “Home Church” groups which are accountable to Immanuel church leadership.
The idea is to multiply these groups by organic, local growth as people reach out to their friends and neighbours in practical, loving friendship.
Pray for everyone to listen to Holy Spirit and see if He’s calling them to be part of either the core, set-up group, or future Home Church groups.
Pray for Richard and Jo Pope’s “Chichester” prayer group, for discernment and power.