Calendar
Tue 14 Nov 2023
5:45pm
Focus
Students small group and Bible study
Focus is our midweek Bible study for undergraduate students! Join us from 5.45pm for a cuppa and some soup, followed by a short talk and the chance to chat. Then from 6.30 we gather together in small groups to get stuck into a bit of the Bible!
7:45pm
God's Big Picture on Tuesday
Bible Overview Course
The God's Big Picture Bible overview course traces the story of the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation to see how it all fits together, telling of God's wonderful plan to save the world through Jesus Christ.
Each of the nine units consists of a 10-minute video followed by a Bible study. It's free and held on Zoom, so you can join wherever you are.
7:45pm
Hope Explored (in-person)
This three session shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about the present.
Wed 15 Nov 2023
10:30am
Toddler Group
A group for parents and carers with toddlers and pre-schoolers
Toddler group is for parents, grandparents and carers with toddlers and pre-school children. We provide a large, fun and safe environment for you and your child to enjoy a variety of free play and structured activities. The session costs £2.50 per family (payable on the day).
New families are always welcome - why not drop in and give it a try? No need to pre-book - just come along! If you'd like more info please get in touch with Bex at bex.tasker@church.org.uk
7:30pm
Central Home Group
Central Home Group meets weekly from 7.30pm in 3 Osborne Road.
7.30-8.00 Meal
8.00-9.30 Study/Joining Central Meetings
8:00pm
World Mission Connect
Come and hear an update from Bethany Agnew (serving as a midwife in Zambia) and Jock and Katy Hughes (translating the Bible into the Indonesian language of Dobel). Bethany is back for a short break, and Jock and Katy are celebrating reaching the incredible milestone of completing the translation of the New Testament! Both will be with us in person, so join us in church if you can, but there is an option of joining the meeting on Zoom too (contact the church office for details).
If you are able, you’re welcome to come at 7:15pm for a meal (£2) and a chance to catch up over some food. Please book for the meal by 10am Wed 15th November. You do not need to book if you only plan to come to the meeting.
8:00pm
Transit
A Bible study for recent graduates
For those who have graduated in recent years, or are in their final year of a longer degree, we run Transit - a Bible study group which aims to support those starting work, looking for work, or pursuing further study. The group meets three weeks out of four in a church member's home close to JPC. All are welcome!
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Fri 17 Nov 2023
5:30pm
Beavers
Scouting is underpinned by the principles - duty to God, duty to others and duty to self. We enjoy making things, playing games, listening to stories, trying new things, gaining badges, going places and most importantly - having fun making new friends.
6:00pm
Cubs
Cubs is all about doing great things, loving and enjoying great adventures and helping others to do the same. It's about 'doing your best', and we recognise this in our badge scheme. Cubs is also about learning by doing things, working in groups, and trying out new things. Cubs is a movement with a purpose and everything we do is about helping Cubs keep their promise to 'Do my best to do my duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and keep the cub scout law'. Cubs is for everyone - join in the adventure!
6:00pm
20s & 30s Autumn Weekend Away
COME AND JOIN US FOR THE 20S & 30S WEEKEND AWAY
We'll be staing at the lovely Cote Ghyll Mill YHA in Osmotherly! (DL6 3AH) https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-osmotherley
We've got a packed program starting on Friday evening through to Sunday morning! Including board games, pub trips, a walk and a ceildih!
Our Bible teaching will be on the topic of work and rest, a great opportunity to learn wisdom from God's Word on areas so essential to life during the 20s-30s years!
2 Nights Shared Accomodation £95pp
Saturday Day Rate: £45pp
6:00pm
JPC Internationals
Join our weekly Friday meetings where we gather for a meal, short talk, and Bible study in small groups.
7:30pm
Scouts
Scouting is underpinned by the principles - duty to God, duty to others and duty to self. We enjoy making things, playing games, listening to stories, trying new things, gaining badges, going places and most importantly - having fun making new friends.
Sat 18 Nov 2023
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20s & 30s Autumn Weekend Away
COME AND JOIN US FOR THE 20S & 30S WEEKEND AWAY
We'll be staing at the lovely Cote Ghyll Mill YHA in Osmotherly! (DL6 3AH) https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-osmotherley
We've got a packed program starting on Friday evening through to Sunday morning! Including board games, pub trips, a walk and a ceildih!
Our Bible teaching will be on the topic of work and rest, a great opportunity to learn wisdom from God's Word on areas so essential to life during the 20s-30s years!
2 Nights Shared Accomodation £95pp
Saturday Day Rate: £45pp
9:00am
Men's Saturday Prayer Breakfast
Third Saturday of the Month
Come and join us for breakfast, prayer and fellowship! £2 to cover the costs of the food.
5:30pm
The Mix
11-14s youth event
Pool...table tennis...football...the world-famous Mix tuck shop...plus the chance to slow things down & hear from God's word every week.
You'll find us in the church building from 5.30pm. It can be tricky to find your way in so just follow the crowd! It's 50p entry on the door, plus you might want to bring a little extra cash for the tuck shop. We'll wrap up at 7.30pm prompt to make sure parents aren't waiting outside for ages. Any questions: get in touch!
8:00pm
House
14-18s youth event
From football tournaments to film nights, cook-offs to ceilidhs, plus a great Bible talk every week... House is what your Saturday nights have been waiting for!
You'll find us in the church building from 8pm. It can be tricky to find your way in so just follow the crowd! It's £2 entry on the door, but it's free if it's your first time with us. And we'll wrap up at 10pm prompt to make sure parents aren't waiting outside for ages! Any questions: get in touch!
Sun 19 Nov 2023
10:20am
Baby/Toddler Crèche
Our crèches for children from birth to 30 months
Our baby and toddler crèches are for children from birth to 18 months (baby crèche) and 18 to 30 months (toddler crèche). Doors open at 10:20am (10mins before the service starts) and children will be able to enjoy playing with our wide variety of toys and equiptment. There will also be a Bible time and craft for the toddlers each week.
Children will be warmly welcomed and cared for by an experienced team leader and team of helpers, all of whom are regular church members who have been DBS (police) checked.
If you'd like to know more about this group please get in touch with Bex Tasker.
10:20am
Scramblers
Our Sunday Group for pre-schoolers aged 30+ months
Scramblers is our Sunday Group for pre-schoolers aged 30+ months. Doors open at 10:20am (10mins before the service starts) and we will have lots of free play time including playdough, building blocks, cars, trainset, home corner, books and puzzles; then a short talk from the Bible, some singing and a prayer, plus a creative activity.
If you'd like to know more about this group please get in touch with Sam Reed.
10:30am
All Age Service 'What Do You Need Most?'
Ability Sunday
This morning Dan McBride will be speaking to the whole church family on 'What Do You Need Most?' from Mark 2:1-12 - What do you want the most? Is that also what you need the most? In today's passage, Dan explores what happened when a man who couldn't walk went to Jesus for help.
4:30pm
CYFA
14-18s Bible study
Come join us for CYFA! We study the Bible together in small groups, seeking to discover what God is saying about life today. If you're not in a CYFA small group just get in touch and we can set you up. It's open to everyone in school years 10-13 (or equivalent), so feel free to invite your mates along too.
You'll find us at 3 Osborne Road at 4.30pm: we'll be at the door to meet you. We wrap up at 6pm in time to enjoy the incredible CYFA Tea together before heading off at 6.30pm. Some folk head home, but a lot of us dash across to church in time for the evening service: why not stick around for that too?
6:30pm
Holy Communion 'What is the Source of Satisfaction In Your Life?'
This evening Matt Elder will be preaching on 'What is the Source of Satisfaction In Your Life?' from Luke 9:1-17!
8:00pm
Student Supper
For all students after the evening service
Stick around after the evening service and enjoy a two course home cooked meal for a loan-friendly £2.50! Whether you're a visitor or a regular, come through to catch up with friends and meet other students at JPC. What better way to end the week!?
Mon 20 Nov 2023
10:30am
Bumps and Babies
A group for mums-to-be and parents/carers with babies
Bumps and Babies is for mums-to-be and parents, grandparents and carers with babies. We provide a large, fun and safe environment for you and your child to enjoy a variety of free play and structured activities. The session costs £1.50 per family (payable on the day).
New families are always welcome - why not drop in and give it a try? No need to pre-book - just come along! If you'd like more info please get in touch with Bex at bex.tasker@church.org.uk
7:00pm
Globe Café
Globe Café offers an opportunity for all international students to make friends, practise English and learn about each other's culture with local people in Newcastle. We meet in the church hall at 7pm for a 2 course meal for £2.50. Contact pearl.lin@friendsinternational.uk for more details.
7:15pm
Celebrate Recovery
Doors open from 7.00pm. Large group time starts at 7.15pm for a recovery lesson or a testimony which is followed by gender specific open share groups finishing at 9.00pm for social time together.