Here at New Hope we recognise the value and necessity of studying God's Word. We study together at our corporate meetings as well as more intimately in Connect home groups. Four times during the year we run a course called New Direction which is firmly rooted in the Word. It is a great place to get to know our fundamental beliefs as a church and find out a bit more about how we do things. This is a great course for new or mature Christians and once you have completed the course you then have the opportunity to come into partnership with New Hope if you desire!

We also run Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course at New Hope Centre. Freedom in Christ is designed to help every Christian take hold of the freedom that Christ has won for them and move on to maturity. It’s a life-changing course and we’ve had some great testimonies come out of it.

We are also very excited and privileged to be running FaithWorks Bible College here at New Hope Centre. FaithWorks Bible College is an extension college of Hillsong Leadership College based in Sydney, Australia. FaithWorks is a one to two year course that runs on Monday evenings and is designed to release students into finding God’s will and purpose for their lives.

You have just begun the journey into a new life and, as such, we would like to invite you to attend a short seven- week course where you can learn the foundations of Christianity to help you in your understanding of the decision you have made. It's a great opportunity to make new friends and learn how to grow as a Christian in an encouraging and informal setting. It is also a great place to get to know our fundamental beliefs as a church and find out a bit more about how we do things.

This is a great course for new or mature Christians and once you have completed the course you then have the opportunity to come into partnership with New Hope if you desire!

The course runs in the evenings at 7.30pm and further details are given when you sign up. For those unable to make evenings, we also hold the course on Monday mornings.

At the end of the seven weeks, you will receive a certificate and be formerly invited to become an official partner of New Hope Community Church, where you will receive loving fellowship and ongoing support as part of our very special family.

We do hope you will be able to join us. Please contact Amanda at our offices in the New Hope Centre for more details on 023 8024 3306 or email: admin@newhopecc.co.uk

Next course starts:
The course runs four times a year. For details of these dates, please call the admin team or pick up a New Direction info card at New Hope.

The Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course

What is it?

Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course is a 13-week course of studies encouraging you to reach your full potential in Jesus and live in the fullness of His kingdom blessing.

Each person on the programme receives a workbook containing all the notes on each session, pointers for consideration and suggestions for daily meditation. The also receive a copy of Dr Neil Anderson’s book “Steps to Freedom in Christ”.

What should I get out of it?
That depends upon what you put into it, how committed you are to attending all the sessions and putting into place the suggestions for helping you develop your relationship with Christ. Put it this way: God wants you to prosper in every area of your life and to be an effective member of His Church. If that’s what you really want, then this course is for you!

When does it start?
Please call admin on 023 8024 3306 to ask about the next start date. A crèche will unfortunately not be available as it is inappropriate for children to be present. For those with young children, where only one parent can attend, the sessions will be copied to DVD and a repeat session arranged for a different evening during the same week. Again, it is important that children do not attend the repeat session.

What will it cost?
The programme is free to Church members and those involved in the life of New Hope Community Church. Family members and friends not associated with New Hope will be asked to pay £10.00 to participate in the course.

How do I register?
Please register with New Hope admin 023 8024 3306

Next course starts:
TBA @Richard & Moira's. Please see admin for details

"Taking this course was a challenge for me as I have had many experiences in my life which I would rather forget or hide away because they hold a lot of pain when thought about. But to gain freedom, I learned that you have to bring them to the surface of your thoughts and then allow Jesus to take them away for ever through prayer. I now experience an inner peace which only the Lord can give and I am very thankful to both the course teachers and the students who have helped, encouraged and supported me."
Jill Evans

"Before the Freedom in Christ course I was existing. Now I'm alive!"
Noreen Bagot

Faith Works Bible College at New Hope Centre

FAITHWORKS UPDATE:
Faith Works Bible College started in September 2005 at New Hope Centre. Faith Works Bible College is an extension college of Hillsong Leadership College based in Sydney Australia and is a one or two year college. Both first and second years are run for approximately three, ten week terms.

Registration for the next intake of students will be:
Monday 8th September 2008 7.00pm @New Hope Centre
New Term starts Monday 29th September 7.00pm @New Hope Centre

Classes are held once a week in the evenings, with the exception of Bank holidays, Christmas and Easter holidays. The classes usually consist of a two one-hour lectures with a short break in between. The lectures follow the course curriculum, and are taught by internal speakers although we do have guest speakers throughout the year. On occasion, an evening is set aside for questions and discussion.

Costs: The cost per term is £75.00 Total cost per year is £225.00

The second year focuses on developing ministry and giftings. and awards an Advanced Certificate in Biblical Studies with courses such as: The Ministry of Helps, Gifts & Offices of Ministry, The Anointing, Gifts of the Spirit, Evangelism, The Fruit of the Spirit, Effective Communication, Practical Counseling, and Leadership. In the previous six years since the establishment of Faith Works it has been proving highly successful and fruit bearing. New Christians as well as mature have all benefited from the weekly meetings and study materials produced by Hillsongs.

Course notes: A full set of course notes and a recommended reading list are provided with each topic. These are then supplemented by the lecturers as they teach.
Assignments and Homework are set each week and has to be completed. Although not comprising extensive written assignments, the homework does require students to study the course notes and related Bible passages with reflection on the weeks topics.

Please note: The course is held at New Hope Community Church, Hardley Green, Southampton and is not a correspondence course. Although the College is administered by New Hope Community Church, no student from another congregation is expected to join New Hope Community Church.

We believe:

• that the Bible is God’s inspired Word.
• that there is only one God existing eternally in the persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• that there is only one God existing eternally in the persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• in the virgin birth, earthly miracles, sinless life and the substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, ascension and the awaited second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• that the Church consists of all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ who are redeemed through His blood and are born again of the Spirit.
• that there will be a resurrection both of the saved and the lost, the first to everlasting life and the latter to everlasting punishment.

We wish you all the best in your kingdom pursuits and finding God’s will and purpose in your life. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions relating to FaithWorks or any challenges that you feel may prevent you from enrolling in the course.

Contact me at: steve@stevenforsberg.org or call New Hope admin on 023 8024 3306 to ask for an enrollment form.

Steve Forsberg
Faith Works Bible College Head Instructor